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VOLUME XXXIV.
CHARLOTTE, N. C, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1885,
PRICE FIVE CENTS.
THIS
WEEK
flue fmrl0tte &h&zxvsx.
"TKUTE. LIKE THK SDH, SOSEKT1STKS SUBMITS TO
BB OBSCURED, BUT, LIKE THE SON, ONLY FOB A
TIIUL"
We wflt offer special inducements in
Ladies'
0ne-hat
and Misses' Wraps.
dozen Seal PkishSacquesat $20,08, reduced from $35 00, quilted
A reduction of from $1.00 to $5.00on Wraps from S 50 to $25.00.
NOW IS THE TIM E TO GET A BARGAIN.
Handsome lineof embroidered Scarfs and Shawls. Great redaction in DressJ
gmi'i and Ladies' Underwear
ftabcriitiott to the Obserrer.
DULY EDITION.
Steele cony. Soents.
By the week to theity 28
By the- month - 75
Tfcree months... $2.00
Six months 4;60
ttee year 8.o
WEEKLY IWTION.
Three months. ..,. 80 cents.
Six mouths . - ., ...... $li60
Qns year.. ..... Oo
In Aln; nf Hw nnrl nvnr &J.HU.
!l$o Ikevtstt&om From These Rules
it ff-iHa.iriv.'i. aftfaAsr nasKhlA In Advance, not!
niv ia aame unst m laci.
HYDROPHOBIA.
Some
At low prices.
gunnels, Skirts, .Quilts, Blankets, Damask, Napkins, Em
woideries, Table Covers, Lace Tidies, &c.
he Best Corset for One Dollar
too numerous
. i. ka rpMkrl Shirt.. tfTanv eroods at bargain nrices
APBI'vS J- n - - j, .
tomeniion. comena see tneio. opeuuu awcuuuu w wuwo.
I ARCHIVES & ALEXANDER.
SMITH BIJILDIMfit.
emorandfii
OF
gill
PEGflAM
&
CO.
First National Bask BuildiDg,
South Tryon Street,
- Cfe&f lottle, N. C.
DEALERS IN
To be fouad to my stock.
HANDKERCHIEFS;
-Gmt'emeix's Pongee Silk Handkerchief a,
at?5o , 85 find $1 00.
Gentlemen's White Linen Hemsttehed Sand' chiefs
at y.tac. and 50c.
Beautili.:! :ine of Gent's ool. bordered Hand'ohMs
at 25c 373. and 5c
A big lot of Fancy Silk Handkeffchifcfa
atSOe . 7r.c, .v .08 and up.
Ladles' White Embroidered Handkerchiefs.
Lades' White Initial Handkerctdeff: only 25c.
Children's Fane Embroidertd Ha!3'ebiefonly lCc
LadiesMieses' and Children's
FINE
Cents' Silk
ars
A NILE UNI? OF SHOPPIX-Ct
JLADIF.S' AND GEXTS' SILK UMBRELLA SA
DIES and GENTS' Sil K an; LISLE
THEE Ai HOSE, LADIES' and
GENTS' CASHMEHE,
KID and DOG SKIN
GLOVES.
Aibeauiifulline of T dies, Table
Scarf, 1 able c Piano Covers
Parties within? to make handsome presents
wilUoWfil to investigate my stock of fine Dress
Goods and Cloaks, wkich I am offering at a re
duction. T. L. SEIGLE.
BATON, mm k Lid SHOES.
Gents' Fine Hand-Made and Machine Sewed
BOOTS, BUTTON AND LACE BALS,
BIrS AND TOUTHi'
IFINE BOOTS AND SHOES OF ALL GRADES
GENTS' FINE
Silk, Soft and Stiff Hats.
T&UINKS,
VALISES and
GRIPSACKS,
UMBRELLAS SP ALL KINDS.
SHOE BLACKING and BRUSHES,
ALMA and RAWEN GLOSS
SING for Ladies' Fine Shoes.
Stcek always kept full and
up to the demand.
ORDERS BT MAIL OB EXPRESS PROMPTLY
ATTENDED 3JO.
fmm & Co.
E. L III
IB
CO
Having bought the remainder of Alexander & Haeris'
stock of Dry Goods, with the view of continuing the busi
ness, we are determined to close out the same at once, and
at prices much less than New York wholesale cost. Our
stock shall be replenished at once, but the old goods must go.
E. L. RFESLER & 0.
TYSON & JON2ES.
CARTHAGE. N. C,
-w a -w-fc 'WS
fine gjattL. jLAKUrlli
Interesting Faets as to HI.
Pasteur's JKef hods.
The laboratory of M. Pasteur at
Paris has become the objective point
of pilgrimages from all parts of the
globe, his reported discovery., or
rather contrivance, of a prevention
and remedy for hydrophobia having
given him a unique position among
the worlds great physicians. The
exact limits of his power wr the
terrible disease produced in the hu-
;i ill U LI UUVilVTVV V ' -
I rabid animals are not yet perhaps
ascertained, but at is hardly open to
riisnuta that bin thre vears of studv
of hydrophobia have been productive
ot very premising results. is per
haps safe to go beyond this, and to
concede that M. iPasteur's nocula
tions with portions of nervous matter
taken from animals -suffering from
rabies have been followed by results
that bear comparison with the benefits
that aecrsue from inoculations with:
, by a specific poison, which, it is
thohght, may develop spontaneously
i in the doer and some other animals.
hut; nnt in man. Tine Oite of a mad
1 dog is the usual origin of the disease
in man, cno.ugn tne cac, won ana eox
mav also transmit it. The fluids of
rthe mouth are commonly supposed
tn h thpi chief Houree of the noison.
shut according to M. IPasteur, it is con
centrated ensieny in me nsrvous sys
tem. The flesh is not, it appears, af
fected. A veterinarian recently sta
ted to a horrified Prussian audience
that he had a hundred times eaten
the uucooked flesh of rabid cows and
horses without bad results. Not all
ours ot eccentric demeanor are to be
thought mad. The animal affected
fey hydrophobia is shy And irritable,
refuses food, eats bits of straw, pas
per, &e., suffering apparently from
knlliinirmt.inn. He may or mav not
avid water. It is onlv bv confining
and watching a suspected animal that
the owner can be sure whether it suf
fers from hydrophobia or from some
other of tne many ins to
which our pets are subject.
The .svmntnms of hvdronliobia usu
ally oxhbiit themselves in from thirty
to forty days alter tne txte; inter
vals f six months or a year are rare
and doubtful. Prompt cauterization
of the wound may at times prevent
the development of the disease, but
once developed, it is almost sure to
prove fatal. By exposing portions of
the brain or spinal cord of a rabid
animal to dried air, the minute crea tures
to whose activity the disease is
supposed to be due lose their vigor to
some extent, and with this weakened
virus M. Pasteur makes his first in
oculation, increasing the strength of
the virus with eacn successive mocu-ln.t.inn-
Tlie last inoculations are
made with a virus whose strength
has been artificially increased by
'cultivation." This cultivation con
innrailatinsr a rabbit with a
particle of the spinal cord of a mad
dog, ana wnen, aiter mown uy,
this rabbit dies of hydrophobiat sixty
other rabbits are in succession inocu
lated, one from another, until, as the
virus becomes stronger, the sixtietn
rabbit dies on the seventh day. A
man inoculated with the weakest
virus would not be protected, but
after having been gradually prepared
bv inoculation witn cultivations oi
increasing degrees of potency until
the sixtieth nas oeen reacnea, ne at
lni?t.h it ia held, arrives at a state in
. . . . : r
wnicn ne is prooi against iuh virus ui
the ordinary mad dog. Such at least
is the theory. The experience of the
four children recently sent over to
Paris from Newark will go far to
show whether it is well founded. It
It is possible, of course, that rabies
moxr Houolnn in nnA nr mnre of the
nhiidren before thev reach Paris, in
which case M. Pasteur wouia not exs
nAP.fc a successful result from his
treatment; but it may be hoped both
that the disease will not mature so
rapidly and that the savant's remedy
nas au tne potency ne aaunuw wn.
THE FLUTE Ilf POLITICS
JRffeet on Obstreperous Delesrates
ot a Miss wrian's Performances
on a Flute
(MM'3 Herald.
The dispatches say that Col. Lafay
ette Dawson, of Missouri, has been
appointed by President Cleveland a
Justice in Alaska. About twelve
years ago Mr. Daweon was almost
unheard of, save in the little town of
Mary ville. where he had a law office
in a little back room over a bakery.
His outfit consisted of a pine table,
a copy or tne Missouri otatutea, a
blotting pad, a penholder and one
nen a stove witn ones ior ine icks.
and a flute. Now and then Mr. Daw
son would have occasion to consult
t.h law hook on his table, but most
of the time was occupied in working
up a sentiment in tne community
agamst himselton account or nis ai-
lectionsfor the flute. After some
time had been thus wasted a county
convention came along A county
attorney was to be nominated and
Mr. Dawson's came was proposed.
The question was raised as to his le
gal abilities, but this was crushed by
the remark of a delegate, who said it
didn't "make a bit of difference
whether he knew any law or not ; if
he was nominated it would stop that
eld flute music." Mr. Dawson was
nominated and the campaign began.
It waxed hot between Mr. Dawson
and his opponent. The issue was the
flute. The noint was made for Mr.
Dawson that if he should be elected
there would be peace in the commun
ty, and if he was defeated the town
would demand his removal. He was
elected and made a good officer. He
Ucon showed that he was a pretty
fair lawyer. After awhile there was
a district convention to nominate a
frosecuting attorney for the judicial
istrict composed of Atchison, Noda
way. Sail and Andrews counties.
Mr. Dawson began worrying the flute
again and refused to put it down un
til he was nominated for prosecuting
attorney. The same issue was rais
ed in thje district and on that he was
elected. He showed himself a still
better lawyer and won the title of
Major Dawson. A atate con
vention was next in order, and
Major Dawson aspired to represent
his county. A gentle protest was en
tered by a man named Moorehouse,
editor of the county paper, who want
ed to know if Dawson wanted the
earth. The inquiry had scarcely
been made when the wheezy notes
of feer flute crawled out of Dawson's
window. He was elected a delegate
and made a speech in the convention
that astonished the natives. When
he returned he was Col. Dawson.
Since then he has occupied various
offices of profit and trust and honor
in his State. He has evidently been
playing the old flute under the win
dows of the White House.
Onr Advertisements
Never failed to draw crowds
THIS W EEK
We are offering the equivalent of
S
75i
We are determined to have a Rush!
GREAT BLACK GOODS SALES
BLACK aOOfiS
are
STAPLE GOODS.
AND
STAPLE GOODS
are equivalent to
SILVER DOLLARS.
READ THESE! PKICES:
Black Silk Warps, Henrietta doth,
4
11
If
((
Parametto Cloth
Handsome quality of Melrose Cloth
Australian Crepe cloth
Plain Australian cloth
Imported Persian cord
Camel's Hair
Rich Diagonal cloth
Heavy Drap d'Alena
Superb quality of Imperial Serge
Extra heavv Dran d'Efce
All Wool Shoodah cloth
All Wool Black Cashmere
ti i ti
Large line of Black Goods as low 8 12i yard.
BUGGIES
AND
PHAETONS.
a mi 1 ii i iii i iwi laanwi
AND
Elegant Variety!
NOW ON HAND.
CLAIM TO BE ABLE TO COMPETE SUCCESSFULLY. IN FBIGE I AND QTTALIIY, WITH THE
BEiBl. JzL AJN U r Alii U n JjittO inn UJ"
For sale by A. C. Hutchison A Co., Charlotte, W. C., Tan Clilden &
Brown, Ashvllle, W. C, W. Smithdeal, Salisbury, If. C
FOB DURABILITY, STYLE AND FINISH, WE ABE UNSURPASSED.
TYSON & JONES, Carthage, V. C-
An Amerfean musical Discovery.
All musicians have heard, and all
informed people read, of the wonder
ful superiority of certain violins
made generations ago by Italian art
ists, Since then no skill, no modern
analysis, experiment or ingenuity
has been able tfb produce such imple.
merits, It has been, therefore, a fre
quent inference that materials had as
much to do with the matter as form
and skill. It would be a singular
thing if this lost secret should be
found in the United States, yet such
annAftn? to be the case. Herr Schra-
dieck has manufactured some violins
at Cincinnati that have the ring of
the valued and treasured old Italian
instruments. The clear, rich, reson
ant tone appears to be owing to the
material of which the violin is made-
This is a peculiar wood, said to be a
species of balsam pine, violinists in
Germany and artists m Italy give
e-lowin&r testimonv respecting the
r.. : o .. . " , w . .
( iincinnati instruments, ana reioic
ing that a long lost secret has been
disclosed.
High Tragedy in Arkansas.
Arkansaw Traveler.
While Keene was playing Richard
III in Little Kock, just as ne caiiea
for a horse, a man from Washington
county said to his companion :
"Come on, Ab., and les' go."
"Wait a minit, Sam. The clown
has called for a hoss, an' I reckon the
show's goin' to begin."
Dr .Pierce's "Pleasant Purgative Pellets" cleanse
and purify the blood and relleva the digestive or
gans. NM
STOP THAT COUGH
By using Dr. Vrazler's Throat ana Lung Balsam
the only cure for coughs, colds, hoarseness and
sore throat, and all diseases of the Throat and
Lungs. Do not neglect a cough. It may prove
fatal Scores and hundreds of people owe their
lives'to Dr. Frazler's Throat and Lung Balsam,
and no family will ever be without it after once
naing It, and discovering its marvelous power. It
teput up In large family bottles, and sold for the
email price of 50 cents a bottle. Sold byT.C.
sgjaiico. feb22deodAwly
A Mayor Pleads Guilty.
The queer spectacle of a mayor of
1 J- -1 C. 1 1
a City pieaaing guilty oj. tne cusue
of a misdemeanor was witnessed m
the Citv Court of Louisville Kv.
Last Sundav Mavor Reed fought in
front of a barroom with Wharfmaster
Kramer about an election bet. Sat
urday morning both of them were
presented to the Police Court. The
mayor, who has had several fights
hfore. siirnrisfid evervbodv bv mak
ing this humble statement: "May it
please your nonor: tseiieving, sir,
that by reason of my official position
it i r a c j.t; T
as tne cmer executive oi mm cikv x,
in the zeal and ardor of friendship,
did wrong in aDDearing upon the
public street in front of a bar-room
and offering to bet money on an elec
tion on the Sabbath day, as I there
by violated tne law wnicn it is my
dutv to enforce, hence I desire to
nlead eruiltv to the charge as made.
with feelings of .humiliation and re
eret. and am anxious to Dav such
penalty as the court may see proper
to inflict. " rne mayor was nnea fzu.
cants tn tnsVd a. conrt aniiAamnm. snonld hav
shapely' looking feet. Fine fitting shoes, con
structed on sciennnc principles cover uy aeiecis,
and at the same time develop all the good points
in one's ieex. or mese reasons, auuiur ease miu
nnmfnrt plwavs ask vour dealer for the "HAN AN"
shoe by far the best ever made. A. E. RANKIN
& BBO. agents for Charlotte. ieblldeod
.
Scott's Emulsion of Pure Cod
Liver Oil, with Hypophosphites.
For Wasting Children.
Dr. S. W. Cohen, of Waco, Texas, says: "I have
nsfd vour EmuMon In Infantile wasting, with
good results. It not only restores wasting tissue,
hut eives strength, and I heartily recommend it
for diseases attended by atrophy."
42 in.
36 in.
36 in.
36 in.
42 in.
42 in.
40 in.
46 in.
42 in.
40 in.
42 in.
44 in.
36 in.
38 in.
40 in.
46 in.
40 in.
36 in.
36 in.
40 in.
36 in.
40 in.
40 in.
40 in.
46 in.
46 in.
This week'
price.
$1 45
20
10
95
67
67i
60
10
35
95
95
95
50
35
60
25
52i
44
48
52i
m
72i
78
12
18
35
Regular
Dries.
$185
150
135
125
85
85
75
1 50
175
125
150
125
2 25
185
85
3 25
85
60
65
70
75
90
1 00
135
1 50
185
Worthy of Your Notice
You cannot afford to miss it You cannot aflx. Pasa
by these Bargains.
Will also take place
x
WE
3K
WITK0W8KT & B1EUCH,
CHARLOTTE, N. C.
MAIL OBDEB3 SOLICITED AND PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO.
FOR SALE.
Two desirable building lots, 50x300 feet,
OD fronting on South Tryon street, adjoining
the property of J. H Carson. Shade trees ou lots.
Will be so'd separately or together. Price $700
each.
CHARLOTTE REAL ESTATE AfcrENCY.
m
FIB
-AND
Best Variety
OF-
11!
NOTICE.
EVER
BROUGHT
TO-
IRTH CAR
CAN BE
FOUND
-AT
mm mi
DO NOT FAIL TO CALL AWI
EXAMINE THEM,
OTTAGE for sale on Trvon strPt.
'-'Seventh and Eighth. Possession given 1ml
GEO. H. BROCKENBROUGH,
DecI5dlw. at Butord House.
CHEAPEST RATES
TO
ARKANSAS & TEXAS.
Only one change of cars between Charlotte sat
Little Rock. Only one change of cars betweaa
Charlotte and Texas, by the through car route
from Atlanta to Little Bock. Time 12 hours Quick
er than any other route. To procure these cheap
rates mite to R. A. Williams, who will meet youKt
any point designated, and procure your tickets and
check your baggage through without any extra
charge.
Books and Maps of Arkansas
and Texas Mailed Free.
B. A. WILLIAMS, Pass. Agt,
At Charlotte, N. C, or Atlanta, Ga.
DecBd8tawfor2w'swlr.
Parker's Tonic.
A Pure Family Medicine that Never intoxicates.
Jf you nre a lawyer, minister or business man ex
hausted by mental strain or anxious cares do not
takf intoxicating stimulants, but use Paskxbb
Tonic
Tf you have Dyspepsia, Rheumatism, Kidney or
any disorder of the lung, stomaeh. bowels, blol
or nerves you can be cured by Pabkeb's Tonic.
HISCOX & CO ,
163 William Street, Hew York,
Safes for Sale.
Two good second-hand safes will be sold cheap
One MILLER'S. One HERRING'S.
Apply to Chas. R. Jones, a
sepddiwtf THIS 1FFICE.
Houses Rented.
CHARLOTTE REAL ESTATE AGENCY,
a R. COCHRANE. Manager,
wad tf Trade Street Front Cental He: