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gcroli and Soft fgriuiitig. THE OBSERVER JOB DEPARTMENT. Has been thoroughly supplied with every needed want, and with the latest styles of Type, and every manner of Job Printing can now be done with neatness, dispatch and cheapness. We can furn ish at short notice, BLANKS, BILL-HEADS, LETTERHEADS, CARDS, TAGS, RECEIPTS, POSTERS, PROGRAMMES, HANDBILLS, PAMPHLETS, CmCULAKS, CHECKS, AC. SVB80RnTI0k BATES : iXtilv, V11" (poet-paid) in advent 98 00 Six Months .4 00 Three Months 2 00 oe Month 75 WEEKLY EDlTIOlf : Weekly, ( the county) m advance J2 00 ml f the county, postpaid, .' 2 10 Six Months 1 00 Li beral Reductions jor Clubt. VOL. XXIII. CHARLOTTE, N. C, SATURDAY, MARCH 20, 1880. NO. 3,450. ; 111 JJvij 5oails. m mm BiTI-TB D'ALSACE; . VALENCIMNNE WELTING; I ANGUEDOC, F.OINT D'ALl NCON, BRETONNE, BLACK, FRENCH AND BOGLE FICHUE-1; LANGUM)OC AND L'ALENC )N JAT10TS; CHECKED SASH, BROCADED AND FANCY NECK RIBBONS; RED, GREEN & GOLD CHECKED TABLE DAMASK, (something rich), LACE LISLE GLOVES, EMBROIDERED TIDIES, BUNTINGS IN PAIN & LACE EFFECTS, LUNCH CLOTHS, &C &a, &a, at ALEXANDER & HARRIS'S. mar. 14. $00ts and Allocs. COMPLETED ! OUR SPRING STOCK OF BOOTS, SHOES, II U S AND TRUNKS Is now Complete. We arejdetermincd to sustain our former reputation for selling THE BEST BRANDS Of goods, which every sensible person knorrs Is the cheapest in the end. Please call and see us before buying. tW We will deal fairly and hon estly with you. PEGBAM A CO. March 11, 1P80. Democrat and Home copy. L MEL'S Bool. Hoe HAT AND TRUNK ESTABLISHMENT, TttYCjN STREET, ' Next Door to Dr. J. II. McAden s. :;0!j- H shoes you wish to buy, Cull at Aslel's store and try Bis boots and shoes how well they lit; Also, h its and trunks, so cheap for cash Ills prices are exceedingly low; Cash sales, small profits his motto; Remember, when you wish to trade. That money saved Is money made.. By purchasing at Ariel's .store You save full en per cent, or mt. f.roye ie fact; youlH find in time More trutll hai f&k&M ray rhjiiiei So go (jnq try him without foil. . P. S. Having oonnected myself with the above, ""use, I am sure that my old friends and castomr ers can be better salted shtJ for less money than . H any other house In the ctty.' 'V'';'' '.. mar.8. g. FRAItKENTPAL. . gtqf ess tonal; PR, E0. Wr GRAHAM, CoitttrOTTB, N. C, PRACTICE LIMITED TO TLTE EYE, EARITHROAT OFFICE WITH DRS. JONES 4 GRAHAM. Feb.3(iwJkw8m. Home and Foreign, solicited. Ar oJjUtoft,8umrs e(furned fofcom WW I 'DR8fcU Brotesslonal eiriees to ttifr-ettl- 7n oi raarlbtto aod MirrounongaqantryJ TN the fiSYrSISfLSL OoDee- ' . . . ' T gnj (Spoils, CElotMng, Set JUST OPENEl5T The handsomest line of DRESS GOODS AND TRIMMING S Ever exhibited In Charlotte, In all the new and attractive styles and shades. Silk Fringes in Black, Seal Brown, Plum, Maroon, Light and Medium Gray, E'cru, Gens d'Annes and Naw Blue, Black Jet and Mourning Fringes, THE HANDSOMEST TO BE HAD IN NEW YORK. . Every Lady should Gst Onk of OUR PARASOLS, The most beautiful ever brought to this market and ranging in prices from 25 cts. to $1 5. OUR LADIES' NECKWEAR & FANCY RIBBONS CANNOT BE EXCELLLED. Call and see the Pers'an Pattern of Table Dam ask, the newest and prettiest designs out. Respectfully, T. L. SEIGLE & CO. mar 10 BXisccllaixeaus. NATURES OWN REMEDY A VEGETABLE MEDICINE FOR THE BLDOaUVER&KIDNEYS: CURATINE) For Blood DiseaMi. CURATINE, For liver Complaints. CURATINE, For Kidney DUeaae. curatTne, For BbeumjLtism. CURATINE, For Scrotal Diseasee. CURATINE, Tor Errp.lu, Piaplet, Blotcbm, tit. Nov. 15 dw A medicinal com pound of k nown value combining In one prep aration the curative powers (or the evils which produce all dis eases of the Blood, the TAver, the Kidneys. Harmless In action and thorough In Its effect. It Is unexcelled for the cure of all Blood Dim mim such as Scrof ula, Tumorm, Boils, Tetter, Salt JtAenm, JUkeHmaMmi, Ster ettrial Foiaming, also Conmtipmtlon, Byvetmia, In di gest ion. Hour Stom ach, Betmntion of Vriixe, etc ASK YOUR DRUGGIST FOR IT. THE CEEHCAL CO. - Md. Pkbry. Houston Coumty, Ga. We hve known "Swift's Syphilitic SDeclflc" tested in hundreds of obstinate cases of Syphilis, Mercurial Kheumatism, scroiuia, etc , and testh fy that it made the mgst perfect and permanent HOHH L. DXNNABD, U.GB 111 STCIJ Gjcn. Eli Wabbkm, J. W. WlHBBRLY, Db J.C. Gilbkbt, Drug'L J. W. Mann, County Treasurer, Wm. d. Pierce, Sherifl, C. C. Duncan, Day & Gordon, SAM. V. JUIXBN, Judee Co. Court J.L.Wabren, of firm of J. w. LAtbrop k uo., Savannah, Oa., Ed. Jackson, Dep'tCl'k. Sup'rCL WM. HBTOSON. We are personally acquainted wl h the gentle men whose signatures appear to the above certifi cates. They are citizens of said county, of the highest respectability and character. A. S. GILES, Ordinary, Houston Co., Ga. D. H CULLER, Clerk Superior Court, Houston County, Ga. I am personally acquainted with the proprietor, and also with many of the gentlemen whose sig natures appear to the foregoing certificates. They are men of high character and standing. , A. H COLQUITT, Governor of Georgia. Prepared only by the SWIFT SPECIFIC COM PANY. Atlanta, Ga. Sold by T. c. smith and U b. wmaTUAl uu. Call -tor a eopy 'oans Mens' Friend 2Q-dw.lin. The Bitters Invariably remedy yellowness of tbe Tkm side and under the right shoulder blade, fur- dyspepsia, constipation, heaviness of the head, menuii aespuiiueiicj, auu ctci j wuc uiauucoba tloa or accompaniment of a disordered condition also experience their regulatinf and tome tnfl- dm.' .? ! . . ; i ' ' E or sale by all Druggists, ana ea.iers gpneiff. ipW ffliiUUiU'Pfglft.- L--" -I- ;.!.. " - 1 ' '- - Publlabed at the National Qap4(al evorf Suaday Giving afon reaumO of the preceding week, news of all natioaaL toploa and ganeral . Intalllgenoe, be -J Idas being the only REPRESENT ATtvSOtiTHERN PAPER TherwurtUg thei Nadonai eioeratl Party. Edited by GE09GE C. WEQDERBURN. xf Virgin la, formcrlf fuhKshdr of Qichaou( (Va.) UnQvirtr. . TEBJO.pjf SIWCEJPTIOM,, SMffifl eonfes. one rear, oostaee paid. I M iv cupusa, w vao uutob, uisiow wo. y Ten copies, to one aauress, postage paiu, Twntv conies, to one address. Dostaao bd. uritiLA.nta tree to the oerson seeurincthe y ' it, ka -lrfri-m.tLrwt (uiriraaa 1 J'Ij i !!,A2ETTK PUBLISHING COMPANY' Box 82. Wasbingtoa, p. C., or the EdUos Dec, 23, it--'-' f I 1 I! k V7? h n ii 6l U M ii II u. I II f 1 S 2 00 aooa i dubs.)"T The Sea a Grave. Found In the cabin of a young lady who commit ted suicide by Jumping from an ocean steamer: I am tired of this polluting, This festering breath; t Gladly I fly to the refuge that's left me - i Merciful death. Priests may refuse to grant Sanctified burial here unto me. Father, I thank thee, a blessing is alway held Over the Sea. Aye, in its thickest foam; Aye, In its wildest gloom Blest is the sea. Then welcome, O sea, with thy breaking and dash ing, Which never shall cease; Down in thy stormy waters Oh hide me in peace Say to the weary face Come to thy resting place Slumber in peace. i i OBSERVATIONS. The latest name for John Chinaman Is "Mustgo-llan." The -Sun tries to shine once. It can't be done. all over David Davis at "Mamma, what are twins made for?" Her pre cious brother replied : "So that cannibals may eat phllopcenas." Syracuse Herald. Proposals are-l order, girls. Remember no bachelor should be without one. Yonkers States man. James: Yorrs received. It is called a drop cur tain, because when it goes down the boys go out for a drop of something, a custom handed down from the days of Shakespeare. Marathon Inde pendent. "My boys," said a kind Oil City teacher, "if you would be president of the United States, you must be good and studious." "Who wants to be presi dent?" yelled out a young chap from a back seat. "I'd rather be Buffler BUI and shoot an Injun." And the boys all chorused, "Them's our senti ments. "Derrick. "The Liar," "The Fool" and "The Politician" are three plays now i jnning in New York at differ ent houses. Comment seems unnecessary. CIRCIraSTANTIAE. PROOF. Curious Cases iu the History of Crime Some Interesting; Facts Concern ing' the Conviction of Murderers Instances Where Hasty Executions Have Taken Place. The following sketch of murders and murderers will be found exceedingly interesting: Men do not rob, burn, poison and murder usually in daylight and before men, says the Boston Herald, but secretly, and often show great acumen and foresight in covering the bloody tracks of their violence. It is the work of the detectives to track, as a hunter his game, the criminal through all his wanderings to his lair, and bring him into the daylight of jus tice. This is hard work, which asks a keen scent in the sleuth-hounds of.the law, and a careful weighing by the court of evidence adduced. The case of Dr. Webster, twenty-five years ago, is a monument of detective and legal skill which made a great crime clear, by circumstantial evidence, and punished it. The late case of Hayden, for the murder of the Stannard woman, and the impending case of Abbott, for the murder of Groton, and, in fact, the daily drift of our criminal cases show how largely justice is dependent on cir cumstantial evidence. In 1752, in En gland, a man and a woman from with in a certain house gave the alarm that some one had entered and murdered an inmate. The DEW ON THE GRASS outside the house was found to be un disturbed. The living inmates were convicted. In 1816, in England, a man was tried for the murder of another, where the struggle had been severe. Impressions were found in the clay of a man who had worn breeches of strip ed corduroy, patched with the same material; but the patches were not straight, the ribs of the patch meeting the hollows of the original corduroy. The accused was shown to have his breeches patched thus, and this greatly aided his conviction. Dew and snow have often helped to track the murder er, and many a man has perished on the gallows the peculiarity of whose shoes, or the curious way in which nails are set in them, aided conviction. A man arrested in his bed, who claimed to have been there aU night, was found with wet, muddy stockings on. The night was wet, and the ground soft. CONVICTED AND EXECUTED. One of Kaulback's illustrations of Goethe's Reineke Fucbs shows us the fox murdering the hare. It is a solitary place, a field, and close by a shrine with its cross. But curiously enough, the artist had put eyes into every head of the full wheat, which bends in the breeze, and every flower at hand is made in likeness of a dim, human face, which beholds the deed with horror. The fact thus symbolized is that nature, in all its attributes of weight, size, color, and condition, is, after all, the head de tective of crime, and every secret mur der leaves its mark behind it, which rightly interpreted of men, metes out detection and punishment of the crimi nal. "Murder will out" because.'m moat subtje ways, the circumstances of murder, being accurate when wisely In terpreted, confess and denote with un erring finger, and "dead men do tell tales" with a hundred tongues. That the guilty sometime evade detection does not prove the contrary. Perhaps the old story of THE MURDERER EUGENE ARAM, whose horrors have passed into English literature, assisted by the genius of Hoods shadowy poem of that name, best illustrates what has been said of the curiosities of circumstajitfa evi dence in criminal paaea. Aram was bom at BWWMi V-orkshiro, 04, and though fhp son of a gardener, was of ancient. British family and brilliant gemua. With aoant eanoaiion m youin, ana serving tor a tune as DooKKeeper in London, yet he managed to make such progress lu learning, especially in mathematics, that he was invited back as school m aster to his n ative village, and there married. His wife seems to have been a woman of easy virtue, and to have made his home unhappy. But he de voted himself to the study of the clasr sics Hebrew. Chaldae and Arabic and became so. much of a philologist as to bestow much labor m comparing these languages with the ancient Celtic While engaged, apparently, in such hon orable undertakings, he found time February 8, 1744, with the help of a con federate, Richard Houseman, to mur der Daniel Clark, a shoemaker, and qqU' ceal his body. His motive, at 4ram alleged aftp? life trlaL was rovenge on hjs. wt'es paramour, but it was in evii dence that he got from this crime the whole of Clark's wife's dowry, to the amount of 180, In faot, Aram looks, when viewed in the most candid light, to have been one of those hypocritical COLD BLOODED VILLAINS of ability wlio sometimes appear todis- f;race humanity.. Fourteen years after he murder, a .peasant, .diMWStoJies for a lime-kiln in the neighborhood, found a human skeleton tWCtf nelpw frrnund. with the frame go Rett kenfcJ Uosetfie as to enawe iiwiw seen inaj I t-.t , 11', , l ,i - i I Sue Doay naa ueen ueub mm uunpu oubleAa Clark had never been en alive since 1744, and: asAranVB lffe had formerly, thrown out dark hints that he liad been murdered, publicswfr Lijion was aroused and an inquest w. s eld upon the bones. At this inquest she was summoned, and testified that she thought Clark was murdered by Aram and Houseman. When brought before the coroner Houseman was in great confusion, trembled, changed color and faltered Jin speech under ex amination. The coroner desired him to take up one of tfee bones before him, thinking to see wnat further results would follow. Takjng up one of the bones he said, "TjBis is no more Dan Clark's bone than ft is mine." These words were so pronounced as to con vince those present, not that Houseman believed Clark was alive, but that he knew very well where his bones lay. If the reader will read Housemans words aloud, with a strong emphasis on the word this, he will see a little what they might be made to mean.) After some -evasions he finally BROKE DOWN AND CONFESSED that Aram and he had murdered Clark, and though these were not his boaes, they might be found where they were buried, at dead of night, in St. Robert's Care, near where the other bones were found, adding that Chtrk's head lay to the right in the turnspit the entrance to the cave. Upon search a skeleton was found exactly as described. Aram him self was arrested while acting as usher of a school at Lynn, Norfolk. Upon the trial Houseman was used as King's witness. Aram defended himself in a written speech, full of tact and anti quarian lore, in which, with a skill be yond most lawyers, he probed into the weak points 01 the circumstantial evi dence against him, urging the great un certainty of its being Clark's body, since St. Robert's Cave had been a place of hermits, who, very likely, according to custom, had been buried there. He was convicted and afterward confessed his crime. Failing in an attempt at sui cide with a razor, he was nursed back to life sufficiently to behanged, and his body was sent to rot in chains at Knaresborough, near the scene of his crime. So perished one of the most learned criminals of the world. (jrime comes and sometimes may strike very close to any one of us. It is, above all, necessary that punishment also should be made switt and sure This result is reached by the careful and scientific study of evidence, espe cially on its circumstantial side. Upon a wide view of the history of crime in this world, it mry be safely said that punishment, though slow, is sure, and of justice, what the old Greeks said of God, that he comes with leaden feet, out strikes with an iron hand. Europe Forty Years Ago. London Times. The younger generation can hardlv realize the state of Europe thirty or forty years ago. It was like another world from that which now exists. The position of several of the Europe an sovereigns was scarcely better than that of the Czar of the present day. At one time the H,mperor J? rancis Joseph. who can now drive about his domin ions 111 perfect security and amid the acclamations of his people, could scarce ly show himself in Vienna, and a mili tary terror was established in Central Europe very similar to that which now prevails in Russia, It has all passed away like a bad dream ; and how ? Not by the assassination of monarchs or the overthrow of thrones, but by their hav ing found out how to insure to their subjects the enjoyment of personal freedom. The arbitrary rule of a des potic bureaucracy has been broken, ca reers are open, and men and women can live and breathe freely. This is what must be done ia Russia. The Rus sian people see what has been accom plished in this way in the neighboring countries, and they cannot rest satisfied until they attain a similar liberty. Just at present, this discontent is aggrava ted Tby a bitter disappointment at the results of the late war. But the stand ing grievance of the Russian is his en tire lack of personal freedom. He feels himself a.t every turn the slave of a set of officers whom he despises, and whom he has too much reason to despise. To set the Russian people free from this slavery is the next great emancipation which the Czar must achieve. A City Singer in the Country. Beldsvllle Times. "Come, Mr. Winter, we want you to give us a song; the gals here have heard you was a powerful good singer, and we want now one of your best.' said Squire Freeland, of Rock Springs, in this county, to Jack Winter, a Rich mond drummer. Now Jack did have a good voice, and was very proud of it, and as there was a party of buxom girls and their country beaux present, it didn't take much begging to get him forward. So folding 5is ar,m on ni breast, and, ting his ch,in a little like a bird an a limb, he lit into the "Three Fishers" in regular city style, and with all the pathos of his soul. It is a mournful thine at best, but when Mr. Winter came the crescendo like a lamb bleating on the line where the "Harbor bar Is moaning, ' Bob Jackson whispered to Miss Nancy Sykes that "fellow must have a hound Eup in his pocket," and Miss Nancy ad to stuff a "handkerchief" in her mouth to keep from laughing out, There was a dead silence when the song was finishedwhch was very em bwi'Waslnstp Mr. Winter, and the old Squire, in endeavoring to relieve the awkward spell, made things ten times worsa by clearing his throat and say ing "Well, I never was no hand at fish in'. That settled it. Mr. AVinter swears he will never parade his operatic pow ers again at another country frolic. The Iron 'frade Qo,m, A Pittsburg (Pa.) diapateh says: "The condition of the iron trade is more en couraging now than it has been for years. Orders are still coming in freely from railroads and commercial centres, and the demand is constantly increas ing. Country roads will soon be dried up, and orders will be still further in creased. The idleness of fifty-seven mills in the East will be short-lived. Puddlers there ask for $6, while pud dlers here are paid $7.25. The demand is regarded here as reasonable. Our mills are all in operation. There are no stocks on hand, and the production is greatly increased. The supply of pig iron is short, and, with increased prices to be paid on new contracts and press ing demands, all reports of decline are pronounced absurd. In steel-rail pro duction alone the capacity will be in creased 66 per centthis year" Death of a minister. Rev. Chartea R, Dickinson, of Louisa county, Ya and brother of Dr. Luther R. Dfckjason, of Richmond, whose ex tensive forgerTeS have recently come to light, died on Tuesday last, of cancer of the stomach. It is thought a knowledge of bis brother's financial wreck basten- wt tha itsal h nf "Rav Mr. , TW.kinftrai. Deceased was 'a prominent minister of the Baptist cnurcn. C R EAT CLOSING SALE OF , WINTER CLOTHING TO MAKE ROOM FOR SPRING STOCK. 400 Fine ail Wool Cass. Pants Reduced from $7.50, 5, 6 & 7 TO ONE UNIFORM PRICE, $3.50. Other lines in heavy fabrics, also, February 28. CLOSING (DnaptUhfinn GREAT ATTRACTIONS IN FINE SUITS. WE WILL SELL TO-DAY A SUIT WORTH $25.00 FOit $20.00 " " " " " " 20.00 FOR 10.50 " " " " 15.00 FOR 12.50 As our Stock consists m 1 .b of fine Goods, and principally of our own manufacture, it is to the adyantago of every purchaser, and :i satisfacti t 0 now. that if he buys a suit nov H at it will look as well the next season as this. We don't throw out any baits c 3 n')V witn a mere small :u i iclf :-i.i ff ir treatment to all, and polite attention shown to every customer. WE SELL ONLY FIRST-CLASS GOODS, Notwithstanding the great advance of all Goods we will sell now at REDUCED PRICES, as we don't intend to carry our Stock over to the next season, but will keep fresh and new styles at all times and each season. tW We solicit a call from everybody, and everybody is invited. Respectfully, Fine Clothiers and Tailors. N. B. We are in receipt of Spring Samples for Spring and Summer Clothing to be made to order. " ' WE ARE AGAIN BEFORE THE PUBLIC WITH AN Entire New Stock ot Goods for Spring and Summer, And we are ready to exhibit, without a shadow of doubt, the most complete and finest collection of DRY GOODS, CLOTHING, HATS, ETC., ETC., THAT HAS 33 "V IE 14 BIEJIEISr BBOTJGHT TO THIS STATE. SEE OUR DRESS GOODS, SEE OUB WHITE GOODS, SEE OUB SUMMER SILKS, FRINGES & TRIMMINGS, SEE OUB BROCADED SILKS, SEE OUR MILLINERY, MILLINERY, MILLINERY. In this Department we excel our own efforts of former seasons. 100 Pieces of Nttoinenam Curtain Laces and Cottage Drapery; New Carpets, New Oil Cloths, New Bugs, New Mats, New MatUng-a bewildering stock of e43tuK Om Clothing nd Hat SrtoenU repute 'with oil toe Nove'.tles for the Season, and contain the very finest Goods manufactured Gent's Furnishing Goods of every description. Our Grand Spring and Summer Opening Begins on Monday, the 22d., in a condlUon to compete In price with any nrat class establishment in the United States. Anticipating an early call, we are, March 19. 1851. TO Twenty-Nine Years Experience has Enabled the Old House of IS IDi H Jk. sSs Cr 0 1HL ILES EST TO PURCHASE THIS SPRING THE LARGEST AND MOST COMPLETE STOCK OF Dry Goods, Notions, fcc. Ever offered to their customers. learn our priees. in oui mar.8. Clothing ayd Gentlemen t Fnrmsliiug oods And to make room for them, we will sell our present stock without regard to cost. DON'T BUY UNTIL YOU SEE mar.8. ONE OF THE LARGEST AND BEST ASSORTED STOCKS OF , STAPLE AND FANCY GROCERIES IN THE STATE. Close and Prompt Trade Specially Invited. AGENTS KS PIiANTEE'S FAVORITE :'iR!EO&K.BBSS CJh emioal AUemlan ofphysiclans called to it Br sale br will be sold at a SACRIFICE. invite prompt attention. Very respectfully, SALE OF FALL AND SEE OUR SATINS, ' SEE OUB FRENCH NOVELTIES, ' SEE OUB FANCY GOODS, ' SEE OUR HOUSE FUB- I NISHING DEPARTMENT, TCI J icopcvbiiuii THE TRADE, Nearly all bought before the recent advance iiespecuuuy, WK INTEND TO LAY IN A SPLKNDID STOCK OF THE REAL BARGAINS THAT WE W. SCHIFF &d GKRIER, Fertilizers, U leading, groce i 5 The opportunity is rare, and we E. D. LATTA & BRO. WINTER DliDitDn8nD K J' SEE OUR LACES, SEE OUR HOSIERY A GLOVES, SEE OUB HANDKERCHIEFS, SEE OUB EMBROIDERIES, SEE OUR PABASOLP, WITTKOWSKY & BARTJCH. 1880. in prices. Don't buy nntilrooM. and AKB OFFERING OUR CUSTOMERS. KAUFMAN & CO.
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