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iuu..'t I'.imwjiMi fit ILIMCSIM 2IMIEffi. LINCOLN COURIER, J.IYI. ROBERTS, EDiTou and n:orKirron. LINCOLNTON, N. C, MAIL 18, 1892 ! I M "4 It TA T XOT I C K. The time for the Dollar propo sition has expired. Everybody was :iveii an opportunity to ac cept it. Many have done so. .Many have not. We want to do the best, we can for our subscrib ers and still receive enough funds to keep our own "heads above water.' The Coikikp. is nw in a pros perous condition. The regular sucscription hereaf ter will be $1.25 per annum strict ly cash in advance. For C mo., $.75. In trade or on time the price is $1.50. This rule will be strictly adhered to. AVe are thankful for the encour agement the Courier is receiving from all classes and we shall en deavor to merit it. A copy of the Western Car O UNI AN, published in 1823 at S-iN iahury, by Philo White, bas ieen placed in our hands, anil it is really an interesting relic of ante-btllord journalism. It containa part of an account of the battle of King's Mountain. Among the advertise ments we lind one offering a $20 re ward for the capture of a runaway sUve; another giving notice that a elaye had been captured and placed in. jail in Guilford county. Wu pubs lish a few items in another column, under tue hend of "An Old Journal.'' We will print a few other extracts next week. There is an Organization, formeii in Washington in 1800 call ed the '-Daughters of the Ameru-an Involution''- Some of the objects of the society are to perpetuate the memory and spirit of the American independence, ami "lo footer true patriotism and love of country and to aid in securing for mankind all the blessings of liberty". The re quisite for eligibility is "proven lineal descent" from ancestors who aided in securing oar independence; provided the applicant is not under lt years of age. There are no dobut. many such in Lincoln county. Should any of our readers want further information, it may be had by applying at the Lincolnton posts effice. KttPUUIilCAXK IN CONTEK TIOX AT LIXCOLNIOX. L-ist Saturday was a red letter da.v for the lie publicans of Lincoln county. That was the day for their county convention. We propose to give the (acts about this occasion as near as we gather ed them and to add some comments suggested by thy facts. We want truth for our watchword during campaign as well as any other time- The first thing on the programme at this couveutiou was a speech by Mr. J. IJ. Fortune of Shelby. He took a very decided stand against prohibiten and the auiMiquor laws ot the State and counties. lie said the Republican of hia county were going to have candidates tell how they stand on the liquor question. lie condemned the appointment of all prohibition judges in the prohi bition election in Cleveland county, lie said Shelby is tied up so no elec tion can be had on prohibition. He stated that a number of Democrats o! Cleveland county would go with the Republicans on account of Pio hibition, (but forgot to state wheths er a number of Republicans would Dot t:o with the Democrats on ac count of the same question.) The speaker said that if the doctrine preached by Prohibitionists was troe theu all our old forefathers were at the Devil, a condition he did not believe existed. He spoke at some length on the money question, aad admitted that it was one that is hard to decide and one upon which many were di vided m opinion. He made a bid for the Alliauce by saing there ought to be in circulation $50. per capita. (But forgot to illastrate how the Republican administrations have made it millions of dollars per cap ita for the few and no dollars per capita for many.) He opposed the idea of thegovern meut's loaning money and gave an illustration of the result by referring to the Argintine Republic which had set up such a system and said the result was that the currency so (lej.rM iatrd that it to k of per money to get $100. in gold, lie said he thanked God that no Dem oerntic Congress wonld be able Jo repeal the McKinl-y law within Ihe n-xt ten jeais Here the speaker became eloquent and eulogized Mc Kinh'y in the highest temts. 11h read from a book about a Sberilf sale in Ohio In 1812 under low taiilf when wagons and stock were sold at some iid!cnlous figures, and tiied to make the impression that this conrliiion of things was due to low tariff! (Now if Mr. For tur.e will just step down to South Carolina and attend some of their public auctions he will find property sold at equally as low figures, under this great Mcivinley high protective I aritl.) The speaker declared that he wa? proud of this Tnird Party move ment because it made people more independent. As he referred to this Third Pajty he smiled as if it were delicious to his taste, and no doubt it w as because this movement s the enly hope of the Republican party. Mr. Fortune made a very fair speech from a Republican stand point. At the close of his speech the meeting took a recess for about three fourths of an hour. At the afternoon session, Mr. J. T. DeLme (is it possible ?) called the house to order and Mr. L. A. Q Wilkinson of Denver was called to preside and Mr. Wm. Mullen was elected Recietary. Upon motion of Mr. DeLane a committee of three was appointed to draft a plan of organization. The committee was Marcellns Burke, A. C. Liueberger and M. J. Sheltou. Now comes the speech of speeches! When the committee retired, one Mr. S. D. Brown, of Gaston was called upon to make a speech. This man Brown is well known in Gaston politics as a dirt-eater and agitator and "pnke' fie was at one time Reverend Brown ; but he fell front that position ; then wishing to re tain at least the fiist three lettets ol his title he became Revenue Brown and beer me fond of silting by the "still ' worm and sucking from the public pap. In the last presidential campaign he tried to fuse the Re publicans with the Knights of Labor by making speeches in Gaston and elsewhere and thus acquiring the title of "agitator.1' We always res spect the opinions of good honest Republicans, but Brown is a South ern political puke. His speech is not worth noticing but here is a point or two. He said tkI am opposed to Prohibition not.! withstanding the preachers and all the best people are for it" ! He said the action of the repres entatives of Gaston on prohibi tion in the last Legislature would elect a Republican ticket this year. His speech was a mere dirtsling ing harangue, such as none but Brown can utter, and he spun it rut till the delegates became restless and began to move about among each" other, seemingly as a signal for him !o stop. We have other notes from his speech with appropriate comments on the same but have decided that tie is not worthy of further notice. After plan of organization was read and adopted, the following delegates were elected to the State convent isn : J. T. DeLane (!) and F. A. Barkley ; alternates, R, M. Beal and Julius Hoyle. Tim Present AlmiiiiKtratioii Oomlemnet Now comes the resolutions of honor (?), Mr. Julius Hoyle had a word with Mr. DeLane and then he asked to introduce some resolu tions. He, being permitted, deliv ered them to the Secretary. We asked for a copy of the resolutions but they were refused. The resolutions started off "Re solved that we disapprove of andjper month. protest against the present admin istration in continuing in office so many Democratic postmasters and especially do we feel aggrieved be cause of the retention of the pres ent postmistress at Lincolnton"! Then followed the recommendas tion of Mr. J. P. Mnllen for the of fice at Lmcolnton. Pending a mo- j tion for the adoption of the resolo-l non mis man liiown ot Gaston, the gread Reverend, Revenue, Labor j Agitator, AotLprobihitionist Re publican got up aud vented anoth - er portion ot his spleen against Democrats tor holding office under Republican administration and as--, sured his audience that Mr. Wau namaker would remove the lady and put in the qentleman if the facts were j vention for the selection of dele properly presented ! He said there ; gates to the Chicago Convention, was some "sneak" Republican aid-1 Senator Vance said to the Sun ing in retaining the office in the ' representative, after the delegation hands of the present postmistress, left that the Democrats of North T is ej.' ecb a brauiiful exhin hi inn of So-Jthein honor! A woiin deiful display of chivalry ! Think of a man, who is a citizen of a land that boasts of its high sense ot hon or, standing up before an audience, pleading for the removal from her position ot a noble and accomplish ed lady to give place to a man ! We looked over that audience and watched it carefnlly when the reso lution motion was put to a vote and not nearly half present voted, the re mainder, be it said to their credit, hung their heads in shame and did not vote at all,seeming to regret snch action on the part of their brethren. Now with the exception of the postoflice resolution it was a har monious Convection. E?ery other proposition was carried without any wrangling and without a dissenting vote. To be plain it was the largest, most harmonious Republican con vention ever held in this county to our knowledge. "We regret that such is the f a:t, but it is tiue nev ertheless. Now what do these facta indicate? No thoughtful man can fail to see the point. No one detests the lie publican party principlea and ad ministration more than we do ; bat that does not hinder us from know ing that Republicans have eyes to see and ears to bear and plenty of shrewdness to act. They see the 3plit that will occur in the Democ ratio party if the Democrats in the Alliance go oil after this Third par ty nousense. If there was ever a time when the Democrats of Lin coin county should gather them--elves together it is now. Every Democrat whether in the Alliance or out ot it, who hopes for any re form in our national govermneut should with vigor and emphasis put his foot down openly and boldly upon this Third party folly. If thi3 s not done throughout, the conn try, it needs no pro, bet to foretell the result, namely : the Republi cans will cont'Due in power and naught but a otvil war will get them out. Friends, the facts are before you. "Choose ye this day whom yon will serve.'' It you are for Baal declare it. If you are for God and your country say it. If you are for the Third party out with it. If you are for Democracy (tor God and your country) confess it openly and with out reserve. We have no time for sneaking or secret politics. TIIK MINISTER'S SALARY. We were glad to learn that the articles on the above subject have caused the members of some of the churches in t he county to determine to raine their paster's salary. At least so we have been ieliably n formed. We learn that the states ment that a certain congregation in this county of about 100 members paid a salary of only 25, fit a cer-. taiu church west of Lincolnton with the exception of the fact, that there were 180 instead of 100 memhersl We are sorry that such a thing ex ists in oor dear old county. We feel sure those people have not con sidered this ma'.ter seriously or they would not have allowed such a thing to exist. One huudf ed and eighty members payinc their pastor the pitiful sum of $?5 per year 1 An av erage of only a little over 13 cents e8ch, aud a fraction over 1 cent per mouth 1 No wouder these people have determined to iucrease their pastors salary. Now iu this cafe the fault cannot be with the preach er, for the congregation has given a unanimous call for his services an other year. There is no church in this county, we care not of what de nomination, so poor that its meni beis cannot pay at least ten cents We ask pardon for referring to this subject again : but no conscien tions man can fail to see the impor tance of giving the churches and their pastors a better support. Try paying your paster a larger salary and see if his sermons do not become franght with more eloquence !and Pwer- Vance is for Gorman. Washington correspondence New Yoik Sun : Senator Vance of North j Carolina to-day formerly started , the Gorman Presidential boom, A delegation of Tar Heel Democrats called npon Senator Vauce and Ransom at the capital to consult j with them about the coming Con Carolina have aboat reached the conclusion that neither Hill nor Cleveland shonld be nominated at Ch cage, and they aro looking the field over for an available man out side of New Yoik, and think that Gorman is the man. In reviewing the political situation ia his State, Senator Vance said : "Oar people are very sorry about the factional fight iu New Yoik, tor it prevents the nomination of a can didate from that State. The quar rel between the representatives of Senator Hill and Mr. Cleveland has gone so far that it would probably be fatal to the party to attempt to force one ot them upon the Conven tion. The Democrats of the South are auxious to win, and they want to see a man nominated who can bring out the fall strength of the party, North as well as Sooth. In oar State we regard Senator Gor man as the most desirable man from every standpoint. His wide expe rience with public affairs and his unblemished moral character,in ad dition to hia sagacity as a lead er, make him very sirong with our people. They have confin deuce in his judgment, and almost every other man you meet regards Gorman as the best candidate to put up, uuless the situation iu New Yoik changes. If the Convention determines to have a Western man, there are but two men in sight who soem to me to have the tiqnisite political strength to make the race. I refer to Gov. Gray of Indiana and ex-Assistaut Postmaster General Stevenson of Illinois. Of the two I regard the latter as the better man. He has several elements of strength which few Western men possess his experience as a member of Con gress and as Assistant Postmaster General." As to Senator Palmer and Mr. Campbell Senator Vance said : "Palmer is undoubtedly a good old mau, but his age is the principal objection to his nomination. Ex Governor Campbell is a bright young man, but he could not carry his own State at the last eleciion,so he is out of the question, Tue oth er strong men who have been men tioned are only partly known outN side of their respective States, and it might be a difficult matter to gie them an acceptable introduc tion. With Gorman it is different. He is as we'd kuown aud as much loved by the Democrats of the couu try as any man one can find. You have my permission to say this for me, aud to add that North Carolina is for the candidate, whoever he may be." Cleveland Would Accept. MlLWAKEE, Wis., March II. The Daily journal to-day publishes a letter from Grover Cleveland, which removes all doubts that he will bo a candidate before the Chi. cao convention. Mr. Cleveland writes in response to the letter from Geo. Edward S. Bragg, of Wiscon sin, the author of the famous phrase 'We love him for the enemies he has made." The following is the full text of the correspondence : Fon DOLAC, Wis., March 5, 1892. Hon. Grover Cleveland, New York, Sir : But a few months since the promise of Democratic success in the coming national election, with the resultiug deliverance from ex cessive taxatiou and the more inU quitous tributes to favored classes wblch onr ,anff laws infljct on the u;u un-i -,i,,.;n. t every quarter you were looked to as one who, by jour former official conduct, 5 our abilities, character aud courage, stood foremost as the embodiment and expression of the popular cause and the popular hope; and upon you an almost universal expectation was fixed as the proper representative and leader of the c-iuse and the party. But recently distraction lias distressed our coun sels and cast a c'oud over the pros pect. Iu some part contributory to this have been reiterated reports that you would not stand for the presidential nomination, and a waat of the concert and organization re quisite to give form to the popular purpose. Frieuds of your candi dacy have found themselves on dif ferent aides of minor questions whereas their co-operations might have been effected uitb benefit. I need not suggest to yon that the political action of a great people cin only be wisely directed by mea is of intelligent and trustworthy leadership, organization, concentra tion and continuity of effort, with distinct ends in view not less than clear principles. Your reserve has been in worthy keeping with yonr high station in the pnblic regard, your distinguished pnblic service and your personal dignity. Bat the danger to the public interests which a failure of the Democratic party wonld involve seems to rae now to require the open avowal of your willingness to submit to any service to which your party and the people may assign you. Many em tertain fears that you decline fur ther public doty, which none bot you can effectually remove, and yonr voice will be everywhere heard with benefit and effect. I believe your usefulness to the national Democ ratic party to be greater uow than ever in the past to carry to victory the cause of tariff reform, and to restore the blessings of good gov erument to oor people ; and as yonr teilof-Democrat and fellow citizen I ask you to sav to your party and the people that your name may be presented to the national Demoo ratic convention as a candidate for its nomination to the presidency and that you will accept that nomina tion if fie convention shall make if, and again undertake the duties of President of the people shall, as 1 believe they will, choose you for that office. Sincorely yours, Edward S. Bragg. Lakewood, N. J,, Mar. 9, 1892. Hon. Edward S. Bragg, My Dear Sir : Your letter of the 5th inst. is received. I have thought uutil now that I might con tinue 6ilent on the subject which under the bijzh sanction of your position as my 'Mellow-Democrat and felloweiiizn" and in yoni re lation as a true and trusted friend you present to me. If, in answer ing your question, I might only on sider my personal dires and my individual ease and comfort, my response would be prom ply made, without the least reservation or difficulty! But if yon are right iu supposing that the subject is related to a duty I owe to the country, and to my party, a condition exists which makes such private and personal considerations entirely Irrelevant, 1 cannot, however, retrain irooi de claiiug toyou that my exi erieuce in the gret office of President Of tho United Srates !a so impressed me with the solemity of the trust aud its awful responsibilities that I cannot bring mystlf to regard a candidacy for the place as some thing to be wou by personal strife and active selfVasneition. I have also an idea that the pres idency is pre-emiueutly Iho peo ple's office, and I h ive been sincere in my constant advocaoy of the ef fective participation iu political at-, fairs on the part of all our citizens. Consequently I believe the people should be beard in the choice oi their party candidates and that they themselves should make nomina tions as directly as is consistent with open, fair and full party orgaoiza tion and methods. I speak ot these things solely for the purpose of ad vising you that, my consideration of the nature of the presidential office, and my conviction that the voters of our party should be free in the secection of their candidates, pres elude the possibility of my leadmg aad pushing a selKseekiug canvass for the presidential nomination, even it I had dtsite to be again a can did ate Be'ievmg that the 00101)1616 su premacy of Democrrt c prir ciples means increase i national prosperity and the increased h ippiness o'' our people. I am earnestly anxious for the success of :ny partv. I am confident success is still within our reach, bui I believe this .s a time for Democratic thought .'ulness and deliberation, not only as to candidates but coieeraiog party action upon questions of immense interest to the patiioiic and iute b :?ent voters of the laod who watch ;'or an assurance of safety as the price of their confidence and support. Very truly yours, Grover Cleveland. Educate Your DAUGHTER at DAVENPORT FEMALE COLLEGE, LENOIR, N. C. Choice clhiatey Refin,inq Influeuces, Scholarly Faculty , Thorough Instruct ion, Practical Courses of Study, AJu sic. Art, etc. Address JOHN D. MINICK, A. M., Pres. March 18 1892 STOR.EI Lamps, Seeds, To baccoes and C'gars. OUR endeavor La been and will be to hurpass a:iy Drug Store in Western North Carolina for puri ty of Drugs and accurate Pharma cy. Wecirrythe mosl exquisite line of perfomes. Also garden seeds from the most reliable growers, to baccoes to suit everybody, dye stuff and paints, lamps snd lamp fixtures; in lact in anything in our line we are and propose to be in the lead. W. L.CROUSE&CO. Feb 12 03 tf NOTICE. North Carolina, Lincoln County, io the Superior Court. K. M. Roseman, Admr. of D. Thorn vp. William Thorn, Peter Thorn, John Thorn and all persons heirs of Daniel Thorn, deceased. State of North Carolina to Wil liam Thorn, Peter Thorn, John Thorn aud ail persons heirs of Dan iel Thorn, Greetiog : You are hereby notified to appear at the office ot the Clerk of the Su perior Court of Lincoln county with in twenty days after the expiration of the publication of this notice, which expires March 25th, 1892, and answer or demur to the petition of above plaintifl, R, M. Roseman, adi ministrator of Daniel Thorn, now on file in this court, and take notice that if you fall to appear and an swer or demur to said complaint within the time prescribed, judg ment will be taken according to the prayer of the petition. This is a proceeding begun by R. M, Roseman, Administrator of Dan iel Thorn, in this court to sell the lands of bis intestate, situated in this Lin col u county, to make assets to pay the debts of said mtestate. Witness my hand and seal of of fice this the lGth day ot FeVy 1892. C. E. CniLDS, C. 8. C. Feb 19 6t tiKEAT EXCITEMENT. Two Wol Yes Near Clicrrjville On Ihe 13tb inst, some one from tho neighborhood of J. II. Roberts came to town aud said there were two wolves iu that section killing sheep,pigp,dogs,ca!s, aud everything that came in their way. The mer chants and citizens mounted their steeds, and with guns in hand sal-lii-d forth to meet the foe. All but CARPENTER & LEON HARD T, who did not have time to leave, as they have just put up a Bran New Stock of goods consisting ofi Coffee, Sugar, Rice, Flour, Ba con, Lard, Pepper, Spice, Nut meg, Ginger, Oatmeal, and a General Line of CAN GOODS, such as Is kept in a First Class GROCERY STORE. Our stand is in the l. h. Long building, near the depot. and suirouading country to call aud exiirr.m our stock before buying elsewhere as we are determined not to be undersold. We buy all kinds of country prod uce and pay the highest prica for it. Come and see us and be convinced. RES PEC 1 DLL F, CARPENTER & LEONHARDT. Jan 22 92 3m For the Next THIRTY DAYS THE RACKET expects to make a clean sweep of all its heavy winter goods and odd lines. We have a few ladies' and misses' hats that will go for 'half cost; hats (hat were $1 will go tor 35c and 50c ; hats that were 50c will go for 20c md 2)C. We also have a few men's and boys' heavy winter pants that will go for cost. in this line thero are some good bar gains. The earliest buyers will get the pick of the lot. If you get left it will not be my fault, so come while they last and don't wait till the last pair is gone. We extend our thanks and best wishes to our many custo mers and friends for their lib eral patronage in the past, and solicit a continuance of the same and promise you in the future to serve you at all times with best goods at lowest prices pos sible. Wishing you all a pros perous year, we "remain, Very Respectfully, J. L. KISTLER, Propr. Sept. 18 1891 S8 RAmSAUR AND BURTON HAVING purchased the stock of U. E. & J. H. Ramsaur, we will continue to carry the same line of goods. If yon want a STOVE or RANGE or the vessels, or pipe, call and ex amine our stock. We keep on hand Buggies and Wagons, Harness, Saddles and Col lars, "Handmade," also the beit sole and Harness Leather. Large stock cut soles. Old Hickory and Piedmont Wag ons kept iu stock. Glass Fruit Jars, Flower Pots, Glass Ware, Tin Ware, Jug Town Ware, Iron ot all kinds, Nails, "cut" wire and hor seshoe, Horse and Mule hoes, one aud two horse Roland and Steel Plows and repairs. The largest stock of Hardware in town. Buckets, Tubs, Churns, wheel bar rows, fence wire, in fact EVERY THING kept in Hardware aod Leather goods line. The thanks of the old firm are hereby tendered the public tor their liberal patronage and encourage ment. The new firm will endeavor to merit a coutiuuance of same. Come to see us whether you want goods or not. Alt questions cheer- fully answered, except as to weath er iorecast. Substitute for Sash weights. The Common Sense Saeh Balances : They can be used where il is impbsaibla to use weights or other lixtures. They are especially valuable for repairing oli buildings, und are as easily put in oka buildiogs as new ones. Commou Sense Curtain Fixture : The most perfect Curtain Fixture made. The curtain can be let down from tho top . ...... 1 - J . - i : f lation withont exposing the room or iu occupants, answering the double purpose of an inside blind and a window curtain. J Automatic Centre Rail Sash Locki The only automatic centre rail sash 1 made. JNo bolts, springs, or rivets are uieii; We will take pleasure in showing thesf) improved goods. RESPECTFULLY, Ramsaur & Burton. DO NOT FAIL To Examine QTLTJES. COMPLETE STOCK OF DRY GOODS, Motions hats, caps, BOOTS, SHOES. HARDWARE, Glassware, Tinware, CROCKERY &C. As we think Utwill,1be to your advantage to come to see us before buying elsewhere, as wE BUYJFOR CASH and SELL FOR SAME Respectfnlly HOKE AND fillCHAL.
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