I-
Galveston, Tex., Sept. 14.—A
special to the News from Fort
Worth, says that the will of John
NichoiSj late vice-president of the
City National Bank, was proved
yesterday, Mrs. N'chols beini^ qual
ified as executrix. A. M. Britton,
president of the bank, immediately
began suit against the executrix for
the recovery of thirty thousand
dollars, the amount of Nichols’ de
falcation. Nichols’ estate is rated
at sixtv thousand dollars.
Charles Dickens at Home.—
During the years spent at Tavistock
House one of liis daughters was,
for a time, a great invalid, and af
ter a worse attack of illnes than
usual, her father suggested that
she should be carried as far as the
study, and lie on the sofa there,
while he was at work. This was of
course considered an immense priv
ilege, and even if she bad not felt
as weak and ill as she did, she
would have been bound to remain
as still and quiet as possible. For
some time there was no sound to
be heard in the room but the rapid
working of the pen, when suddenly
he jumped up, went to the looking-
glass, ruched back to his writing
table and jotted down a few words;
back to the glass again, this time
talking to his own reflection, ‘or
rather to the simulated expression
he saw there, and was trying to
catch before drawing it i i words
then’ back again to his writing.
After a little he got up again, and
stood with his back to the glass,
talking softly and rapidly for a long
time, then looking at his daughter,
but certianly never seeing her, then
once'more back to his table, and to
steady writing until luncheon time.
It was a curious experience, and a
wonderful thing to see him throw
ing himself so entirely out of him
self into the character he was writ
ing about. His daughter has very
seldom mentioned this incident,
feeling as if it would be almost a
breach of confidence to do so. But
in these reminiscences'of her father,
she considers it only right that this
experience should be mentioned,
8liowiug‘as it does bis characteris
tic earnestness and method of work.
Often after a hard morning’s
writing, when he has been alone
with his family, and no visitors in
the house, he has come in to lun
cheon and gone through the meal
without uttering a word, and then
has gone back again to the work in
which he was so completely ob-
sorbed. Then again, there have
been times when his nerves have
been strung up to such a pitch that
any sudden noise, such as the
dropping of a spoon, or the clatter
of a plate, seemed to cause him
real agony. He never could bear the
least noise when he was writing,
and waged a fierce war against all
organ-grinders, bands, etc.—Corn-
hill Magazine.
effect. There is a horrible array of i
figures giving tbe statistics of delir
ium tremens, suicides, lunacy and
I accidental deaths as the result of
I drunkenness. In Denmark 74 per
, cent, of the arrests w-^re for drunk
enness, or for crimes committed
under the influence of drink. The
I Inspector-General of Belgian pri-
Isons reports that four-fifths of the
I crime and social misery is attriba-
; table to intemperance. . lu Austria
; the hospitals, lunatic asylums and
I prisons all te8tif3' to the advance of
I drinking habits. And continental
I workmen generally— even those
' who do not become absolute drunk
ards—spend a large proportion of
I their earnings in drink. The fore-
i going statements, be it observed,
j are not the froth of a temperance
! harangue, but the cold statistics of
a government report. They show
i that earthquakes/and cholera are
not the most terrible evi's of
Europe. They should be studied
by those who suggest that spirit
drinking can be extirpated by in
troducing the free use of beer and
light wines. In the very countries
where the milder drinks are used,
the consumption of ardent spirits
is increasing at a terrible rate.
The temperance question is a grow
ing question, and it demands atten
tion Here as in other lands.—In
dependent.
Dkink Statistics.— A govern-
menlj|report by the British Consul-
General, in Germany, points out
certain [serious factL The adult
male German drinks annually on
the average about annually on the
average about seventeen gallons of
spirituous liquors. In the kingdom
of Prussia, the whole expenditure
in 1882 on wjge, beer and spirits
amounted to nearly $22,000,000.
In Sweden Norway the consump
tion of spirits has'" been declining
for some years past; but in Den
mark the evil of spirit-drinking has
reached a terrible pitch. In Hol
land, in 1878, there was a drink-
shop for every ninety inhabitants,
including women and children; but
a restrictive law, passed in 1881,
has reduced the number about a
quarter. The worst statistics in
regard to the consumption of alco
holic liquors are those of Belgium,
where, in less than half a century,
the drinking of such liquors has far
more than doubled for each person.
In 1881 there was a public house
for every dozen adult males. In
France the amount of drunkenness
has been reduced by the passing of
a salutary law. In Switzerland,
between 1870 and 1880, while the
increase of population; was but 65
per cent., the increase of public
houses was 22 per cent. In Aus
tria the condition of affairs is simi
lar. And all this drinking has its
Give Thanks.—A young lawyer
had left bis prosperous profession
in a distant city and gone home to
'die. A lingering disease, terrible
j to endure, was fastened upon him,
and he.knew that death was cer
tain. No medical skill, no kind
care, could save him; but he looked
forward to the “house not made
I with hands, eternal in the heavens;’’
'and through the long summer
' monfhs be lived and suffered pa-
' tiently, shedding abroad the gen
tle influences of a meek and lowly
spirit.
When the autumn came, and the
flowers faded before its chilling
blasts, a group gathered about
young C ’s bed to see him die;
a father going down life's hill-side
and yet far from the' kingdom of
heaven; a mother, toiling, praying,
I hoping on, whose heart was wrung
with anguish by the sufferings of
I her youngest born; a dearly loved
j brother, and the pastor, whose fre-
I quent presence had lighted the
' sick-room.
i The time had come to say fare
well; tbe “dark river’’ was just at
hand. Turning to his brother, the
dying one said, “Charles, with what
joy shall I haste to meet you when
you come!” Then, raising his eyes
to bis farther’s face, he said, solemn
ly, “Father, ‘marvel not that I say
unto you, ye must be born again.’ ”
Then - to bis precious mother,
‘Mother, when I am gone, you will
close my eyes, won’t you? Fare
well.” Turning to his pastor, he
said, “Mr. H , when this is over,
give thanks,”
The words were his last on earth.
The poor body, distorted with pain,
no longer imprisoned his free spirit,
for that bad gone to meet Jesus.
Mourning one, look up and “give
thanks,” • Your Christian friend is
happier far than ever before; then
give thanks. Weary one, oppress
ed by bitter trials, give thanks. Re
member, the hotter the furnace in
which the silver is purified, the
more brightly it reflects the image
of the refiner who watches beside it.
Even so you, purified in the fur
nace of affliction, will reflect more
perfectly the image of your Father
which is in heaven; and when the
time comes for you to lie down and
die, you will be ready, like young
C , to cry, “Give thanks, O give
thanks.”—Selected.
Ambition.—It is wonderful how
men, in different circumstances and con
ditions in life, strive to gain prominence
and become leaders of men! If God
has bestowed talents on an individual,
it is entirely ])roper that he should
exercise and improve them, and if he
possesses the necessary qualifications,
and in the discharge of duty is called
to fill important positions, he should
not shrink from the responsibility or
labor connected with them. They may
be perplexing and trying, but duty
must be peformed in high positions as
well as in, low, and the faithful per
formance of duty in any position gives
satisfaction to the iniml. No po.sition
should be sought because of the promin
ence it gives an individual. Aside
from the discharge of duty, a ])rivate
position is much more desirable than a
public one, and securesu greater quiet
and contentment of mind. A man
who seeks high and responsible positi
ons through worldly ambition, if suc
cessful, seldom discharges their duties
conscientiously, but in view of selfish
ends, and often with little credit to
himself, and always without realizing
true contentment in the position he
occupies. It is not the j)Osition a man
fills, be it liigli or low, but the state of
his mind and heart that gives true sat
isfaction and comfort. While a man
should not be a placez-seeker, he should
endeaver to qualify himself for any
position to which l)e may be called.
The [>lace can not add anything to liis
real worth, but he may honor the
place. Character is '^^^ything ; posi
tion, without character, is nothing.
True happiness arises from what a man
is in himself, and not from the office
he fills. A. true man is honorable
in any position in life. To be such
should be our highest ambition.—
Moth. Recorder.
Eichmond & Danville E. E.
N. G. DIVISION.
Cream Cheese I
New Fall stock—nice and sweet, just
received at
selltf Scott & Co.’s.
—Just 1 eceived, a^new line musical
instruments, base balls, at cost. Call
on J. H. West.
Fall Goffrts!
Honey and Cheese at
E. M. Calxiclkugh & Beo,
sell Iw
Tee! Cieai' Ice i
For sale at all hours at ray store,
sell Iw J. H. West.
—FULL LINE OF-^
ZEIGLER BRO.’S SHOES.
Just received at
April 16-tf. R. F. Born & Co.’s.
—5,000 yards nice Worsted worth 20
cents, for .10c, yard, at
aul-tf. WiiL Abmfield’s
Tlii-ee Yours Old.andGettiiigOUler.
This is the celebrated “Old Gold”
chewing tobacco. For sale by Alford &
Michaux. aul9tf
Snake. Bites.—R. W. Smith,McLeans-
ville, N. C., says: Tar Heel Liniment
cured his horse that was bitten by a
snake. Farmers and others will re
member this and keep Tar Heel Lini
ment in their homes. Price 50 cents.
—W, B. Farrar, tne Jeweler, keeps a
nice stock of articles in his line which
he guarantees to sell on good terms
Other dealers may claim to be fair, but
he claims to be Farrar still. Call and
examine his elegant stock, assured that
you will find something to till the bill.
261-•■t
T obacco feGEAiNFAEiyi
Fore Saiim, Jiii
I N Guilford county, 10 miles east of
Greensboro, 3 miles from McLeans-
ville, a farm of 288 acres. Well adapted
to Tobacco and Grain; plenty meadows;
about 50 to 70 acres oak timbered and
about 35 or 40 acres pine lands; well
watered; in good neighborhood; 2 miles
from Bethel church, Presbyterian; 4 of
Mt. Pleasant, Methodist; 4 of German
Reform; 6 of Lutheran. Good old-
time house, comforcable and roomy; but
not stylish; good, large feed barn; two
new tobacco barns; cabins for tenants,
tanyard and good buildings belonging,
sx^ring of excellent water with strong
flow; vineyard, splendid young orchard
of apples and peaches just beginning to
bear. On the same a corn mill not now
running. Cost about $150 to put in
first-class running order: has ground
4,080 buslftls in a year.
For further and more minute descrip
tion of this valuable property, and for
terms, apply to
B. BELL,
Real Estate Agents Greensboro, N. C.
selltf
TO THE
Wholesale
W E OFFER TO COUNTRY Merch
ants and others buying by the
quantity a large stock of everything in
our different lines at “Bottom Prices.”
We are expecting a large Fall trade,
and have laid in a larger suiJply of
goods than usual.
Headquarters For Good Flour !
When you are buying fine Flour call
on us. We keep a full line of the best
grades made in the United States.
E. M. Caldoleugh &, Beo.
seplO Iw
—For the best grades of sugars, cof
fees, teas, crackers go to J. H. West,
sell Iw
Town Lots For Sale I I
At reasonable priijjs and on ea.sy ^
terms. Ai^ply to j
June 11—6m Rob’tM.Dougla.s. !
Kemember This!
When you want to buy nice fresh Cab
bage call ou
E. M. Caldcleugh Sc Bito.’s,
sell Iw
JUST RECEIVED:
75 Bags Coffee—all Grades from
Common Rio to 0. G. Java.
15- Bhhls. Gramilated Sugar.
15 “ ^Yelloio
1 Car Load—35 Bhhls—Molasses
aud Syrups—all Grades from
“Black Strap” to Finest “Barha-.
does.”
' 3 Tons-—240 Bags—Drop and Buck
Shot—every Size Yo^i May Want.
Powder! Powder!! Powder!!!
225 Kegs, l-2f Kegs aiul 1-4 Keqs of
Sporting and. Blasting Poiuder.
We are Agents for the Celebrated
“Orange” Powder and can supply
it fro}ii our Magazine at Northern
Prices.
25 Cases Concentrated Lye. Also
Ball Poto.sh.
50 Boxes Cakes and Crackers.
25 “ Laundry Starch.
So “ “ Soap.
50 Gross Smff,
50 Boxes ^fohacco. '
25 Thousand Duke Cigarettes.
25 'Drums “Taylor's” Soda.
And a full assortment of almost any and
everything a country merchant needs,
Call and see us, whether you wish to buy
or not.
Very Respectfully Yours,
J. W. scon & GO.
(.CONDENSED flEDULE.
^TRAINS GOING NORTH.
May Bl.'.t, 1^85. No. 51, No. 53
Daily. Daily,
Lv Charlotte 4 50 a m 6 30 pm.
“Salisbury 6 32 a m 7 50 pm
“ High Point.... 7 45 a m 852 pcs
Ar Greensboro.... 8 17 a ni .9 18 pm
Lv Greensboro ... 9 35 a ra ........
Ar Hillsboro 1139 am
“ Durhau 12 13 p in
“ Raleigh 1 20 p m
Lv Raleigh *2 28 n m
Ar Goldsboro 4 40 pm
No. 15—Daily excei>t Sunday, »
Leave Greensboro 10 00 p m,
Arrive at Raleigh 6 00 a m
Arrive Goldsboro 11 CO a m
No. 51—Connects at Greensboro wibL.
R. *fc D. R, .R. for all points North, East
and West of Danville. At Salisburj'
with W. N. C. R R. for all xioints in
Western N. C. At Goldsboro with W.
cfc W, R. R, daily. %Nos. 51 aud 53 con
nect at Greensboro with R. D, R. R.
and for all points on Salem Branch.
TRAINS GOING SOUTH.
May 31st, 1885. No. 50 No. 52
Daily. Daily.
Lv Goldsboro 12 35 p m
Ar Raleigh 3 00 x> m
Lv Raleigh 5 00 x^ m
Ar Durham 6 07 x'' m
“ Hillsboro 6 47 x^ m,
“Greensboro 9 00 pm
Lv Greensboro.... 11 21 p ra 9 36 am
Ar High Point.... 11 55 x> m 10 05 am
“ Salisbury 1 05 a m 11 10 ant
“ Charlotte 2 50 a m 12 35 pm
No. 16—Daily except Sunday.
Leave Goldsboro 7 45 x^ m
Arrive Raleigh 41 45 p, m
T'eave Raleigh 12 35 a m
Arrive Greensboro 8 30 a m
No, 50—Connects at Salisbury for all
points ou W. N, C. R. R., and at Char
lotte with A. & C. Air-Line for all point*
in the Sontli and South west,
No. 52 Connects at Charlotte with C.
C. & A* R. R. for all points South ami
Southeast, and with A, ir C. Air-Line
for all points South.
N. W. N. C. RAILROAD
GOING SOUTH.
Lv Greensboro...
Ar -Kernersville..
Ar Salem
GOING NOKTH.
Lv Salem
Ar Kernersville..
Ar Greensboro...
No. 50
Daily.
11 35 p m
• 12 39 p m
1 17p m
No. 51
Daily.
6 55 p m
7 30 x> m
8 35 X5 m
No. '52
Daily,
9 40 am
10 5® -Ani
11 25 am.
No. 53
Daily.
6 40 am
7 09 am.
8 05 am
STATE UNIVERSITY R. R.
No. 1, No. 8.
GOING NOETH. Daily, Daily,
ex, Sun. ex. Sun,
Lv Chapel Hill 10 25 am 500 pm
Ar University 11 25 a m 6 00 pm
No. 4, No. 2,
GOING SOUTH. Daily, Daily,
ex. Sun. ex. Sun.
Lv Universitv 6 30 p m 11 54 am
Ar Chapel Hill 7 31 p m 12 54 pm
Buffet Sleeping Cars without change
on trains 50 and 51, between New York
and Atlanta, Washington and New Or
leans and between Goldsboro and Ashe
ville.
Through Pullman Sleepers on traiuR
52 and 53, between Wiishington and Au
gusta, and Richmond and GreensborOp
Greensboro and Richmond and Wash
ington and New Orleans.
Through Tickets ou sale at
Greensboro, Raleigh, Goldsbo>’o, Salis
bury and Charlotte, for all x^oints South,
Southwest, North and East. Emigrant
rates to Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas and
the Southwest, address
A. L. RIVES. M. SLAUGHTER,
2d V. P. & Gen. Man. Gen Pass. Ag’t
Richmond, "Va.
0. F- Y. V. RAILWAY
CONDENSED TIME TABLE, NO 11
Holiday, June 23, 1885.
MAIL AND PASSENGER TRAINS NOETH BOUNB
Leave Bennettsville, S. C., . 8.00 A. M,
“ Shoe Heel, N. C., 9 50 “
“ Red Springs. “ 10.43 “
“ Fayetteville, “ 1.00 P. M.
Sanford, “ 3.10 “
“ Ore Hill, “ 4.30
“ Liberty, *• 5.30 “
Arrive at Greensboro, 6.45 “
Dinner at Fayetteville.
MAIL AND PASSENGER TRAINS SOUTH BOUND.
Leave Greensboro, N. C., 9.50 A. M
“ Liberty, 11.05 “
“ Ore Hill, 12.00
“ Sanford, “■ 1.40 P. M '
“ Fayetteville, “ 4.00 “
“ Red Springs, “ “
“ Shoe Heel, “ * 6.40 “
Ar’ve at Bennettsville,S.C,, 8.15 “
Dinner at Sanford,
W. M. S. DUNN,
JNO. M. ROSE, Gen’l Sup’t
Gen’l Pass. Ag’t.