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A t l- t 'w V. J. YATES, Editor and Fkopeietor. Ttnns of Subiscriptioiir2 50, in advance. CHARLOTTE, N. C, TUESDAY, MAY 27, 1873. TWENTY-FIRST VOLUME NUMBER 1074. ' r- j I K .11 III I Ml THE Charlotte Democrat, PUKLISnED BY "WILLIAM J. YATES, Editor and Proprietor. Tekms Two Dollars and Fifty Cents per annum, One Dollar and Fifty Cents for six months. Subscriptions must be paid in advance. Advertisements will be inserted at reasonable raU-s, or in accordance with contract. Obituary notices of over five lines in length will lie harged for at advertising rates. PORTRAIT PAINTING. ARTHUR L. BUTT, Artist. Studio ocer Merchants and Farmers Hank, Charlotte, N. C. work at ny stinHo, to any who are interested in Art. I paint Portraits from Life or Photographs. Per sons wliosc friends have died can get a Portrait of tlicni if thi v have a Photograph. I can accommo date person's at a distance if they will send a Photo graph with directions, &zc. " 1 ARTHUR L. PUTT, Feb. 3, 1N73. Charlotte, N. C. ROBERT GIBBON, M. D., Physician and Surgeon, CHARLOTTE, N. C. T'.iiek Oflice corner of 5th and Tryon Streets. Residence on College Street. .March 11. 18721 Dr. JOHN H. McADEN, Wholesale and Retail Druggist, CHARLOTTE, N. C, Has on hand a large and well selected stock of PURE i:r!S, Chemicals, Patent Medicines, Family ,Y-(li ines, Paints, Oils, Varnishes, Dye Stuffs, 1 "aney and Toilet Articles, which he is determined tu m 11 at the verv lowest prices. .Ian 1. 172. J. P. McCombs, M. DM Offers his professional services to the citizens of ( "harlottc and surrounding eountiy. All calls, both night and dav, promptly attended to. bli.-e in IJ'rown's building, up stairs, opposite the Charlotte IIoUl. et , 170. Alexander & Bland, 1) K N T ISTS. All work guaranteed. Teeth extracted without j a in by "Nitrous Oxide Gas." nfiiceirt Brick Building, opposite the Charlotte Hotel. March 1, 1S7'2. SS. H. HOFFMAN. ISAIAH SIMPSON. HOFFMAN & SIMPSON, Dentist, s CHARLOTTE, N. C, IVspecl fully inform the citizens of Charlotte and the public,' that they have associated themselves together in the practice of Dentistry. Their aim :i i...... ...... ..II J ; ,.,. t, tiwi iini. 1 i I III M' j'tjlirilll 4111 liUIWII. M Iltlll I" tiiv. '" 1'itisionin the most skillful manner and highest de yrtt' of Ci ellencx. Teeth extracted without pain by the use of Nitrous OvideGas. Satisfaction iruarantccd. Mlieon Trade Street, in A. R. Neshit & Rro's jh-w building. Jan. !, 6io. JOHN E. BROWN, Attorney at Law, CHARLOTTE, X. C, "Will practice in the Counties of Mecklenburg, Ca barrus, Rowan, Davie, Union, Lincoln and Gaston "Will give special attention to cases in Bankruptcy Mav 12, 187:5. 6m CENTRAL HOTEL, CHARLOTTE, N. C. This well-known House having been newly fur li ashed and relit ted in every department, is now open tor the accommodation of the I raveling public. J3?"Oninihussesat the Depot on arrival of Trains .Ian. 1, 187:). II. C. ECCLES. W. F. COOK. 7'rude Street, oi Xorth. Carolina Railroad, Charlotte. N. C, Manufacturer of CIDER .MILLS and all kinds of FARMING IMPLEMENTS. I S?" All orders promptly attended to. Ian. 22, 1872. Saddles, Harness, &c. We respectfully inform our patrons that we shall continue the manufacture of SADDLERY and HARNESS at our old stand, next door to Sten house, Macauleyfc Co's. We shall always keep one of the most extensive stocks in the South, which we will sell at prices to suit. To Wholesale Buyers we sav that we will duplicate anv bill in our line bouirht Xorth. We shall alwavs keep a lame stock of well known lir inds of Hemlock Sole, Oak tanned, Kip and Upper -Le.uiher on hand, at prices as low as any m the City. Hides and Bark Wanted, For wlaieh we pay the highest prices in CASH. I5vMk. W.M. E. SHAW has charge of the Es tUtt'lishniciit, and will be pleased to see his friends March 3. 187:5 lv SCH1FF & BIIO. STENHOUSE, MAC AULAY & CO, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL Grocers & Commission Merchants, Cu.yri.otti-:, X. C. Consignments of Cotton solicited, on which we will make liberal advances to be sold here, or if shippers desire will ship to our friends at New York or Live rpool direct. Commissions and storage on moderate terms. August 1!), 1872. E. M. HOLT & CO. We are under many obligations to our many customers for their liberal patronage for the last year and for tluir prompt payment for supplies which enables us to accommodate them for the present year for which we hope a continuance of the same. Our facilities for buying areas good as any house in the City. We buy jus cheap and sell i on as accommodating terms as can be atfordet,. W e solicit the farmers and the people of the country generally, as we can give as good terms as any house in the City or elsewhere. We will store and make advancements on cotton to suit those who wish to do so. Yours respectfully, Jan. 10, 1873. E.' M. HOLT & CO. Millinery First Importations. SPRING STYLES, 1873. Just received our SPRING importations of MIL UN ERY, new styles Ladies' Hats and Bonnets, Artificial Flowers, of everv description. W1TTKOWSKY & RIXTELS. Ready-Made Clothing, The latest styles, unsurpassed for beauty, make and finish. We have also added a large and elegant lot of CARPETS to our stuck. WITTKOWSKY & RINTELS. April 7, 1873. How Some of the Great Editors Start ed Life. Raymond of New York, was the son of a small farmer, and in his early youth supported himself by teaching a district school. Bennett, arriving in this country friendless and penniless, also earned his bread in Halifax by teaching. In his first struggles, Greeley was likewise a teacher, in the rustic regions of Vermont, as James Brooks was at 16, in the rural districts of Maine. So the members of the quartette all had some experience in school teaching before they found their vocation in journal ism. Thurlow Weed was as much self-made as any of them, and at the outset of his career was a cabin boy on the Hudson river, but soon broke into a printing office by the irresistable law of his destiny. NEW BAKERY Opposite the Market Home. Just opened at the old Bakery stand opposite the Market House where you will find fresh Bread, Cakes, Pies, Bons, Rolls and Rusk, every day. Citizens are invited to give us a call. Also, Oranges, Lemons, Cocoanuts, Raisins, Cur rants, Figs, Nuts, Candies, Citron, Jellies, Sardines, Pickles and a general assortment of Confectioneries kept constantly on hand at low figures. Smoking and Chewing Tobacco and Cigars. tW Fresh Bread every day. C. S. IIOLTOX & CO. Jan. 20, 1872. TO MERCHANTS Visiting Charlotte! You will find my stock of PAPER. ENVELOPES, BLANK BOOKS, PIPES and NOTIONS as cheap as any house in North Carolina, and you are in vited to examine my stock. J. K. PUREFOY. Ledgers and Day Books. KQO LEDGERS AND DAY BOOKS, from 2 -'to8 quires, long, broad and square, at April7, 1873. PUREFO S. A DESIRABLE IXVESTMEXT Not Taxable by the State, County or City. A paving of 2 per Cent, per annum. CHAR., COL. & AUGUSTA RAILROAD Si: YEN PER CENT COUPON BONDS, Secured by a Mortgage on the entire Property of the lload. Liferent payable Send-Annually on the id of January and xt of July. THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF CHAR LOTTE, N. C, offers for sale a limited amount of the above-mentioned Bonds, at the following rates: First Mortgage Bonds, (only $10,000 per mile,) at 82 cents and accrued interest ; Second Mortgage Bonds, (onl' $5,000 per mile.) at 75 cents and ac crued interest, and recommend them to Trustees and others having money to invest, as being the most desirable securit' on the market, for the fol lowing reasons, to wit : FiitsT. They cannot he taxed by the State, County or City. The United States Supreme Court "in the case of the Northern Central Railroad vs. Jackson, (see 7 Wallace. Supreme Court U. S., page 2G7,) decided that" when a Railroad mortgage is a joint one, on property lying in two or more States, the Bonds secured thereby arc not liable to be taxed by either of the States: and the same principle relieves tin m from taxation by Count-, City, or Town. The Charlotte, Columbia and Au gusta Bonds are secured by a joint mortgage on property lying in Xorth Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia. Second. Because they are absolutely safe, be ing secured by a first mortgage of only $10,000. and a second mortgage of only $5,000 per mile on the entire road from Charlotte to Augusta, and on all workshops, bridges, franchise and equipments of said road. Tinnn. Because the sale of the first mortgage bonds will extinguish the floating debt of the road, and the proceeds of the second mortgage bonds will be exclusively applied to improving the road and adding to its equipments ; thus enhancing the value of the property mortgaged. Fourth. Because; the bonds are coupon bonds, and the interest payable in New York, Charlotte, Columbia or Augusta, at the option of the holder. Thus they can be collected through any bank with out expense. Fifth. The business of the Road is rapidly in creasing, and the property and franchise daily be coming inore valuable the net earnings for the last five months being over fifty per cent, more than for the corresponding months of the preceding year. Sixth. These Bonds arc practically redeemable in gold, for specie payment will certainly be resum ed before their maturity. Investors will, therefore, buy with greenbacks worth 87 cents, and receive their pay at par thus adding a profit of over Thirty cents on the dollar on the First Mortgage Bonds, and over Thirty-seven cents on the Second Mortgage Bonds, and in the meantime receiving a high rate ot interest. Finally. As these Bonds have a fixed value in New York, Charlotte, Columbia and Augusta, they are considered good collaterals, on which money can always be borrowed tor temporarv purposes. M. P. PEGRAM, Cashier. Charlotte, X. C, Feb. 10, 1872. tf. Valuable Real Estate FOR SALE. The undersigned, as Trustees, olfer for sale, pri vately, the following valuable Real Estate in the City of Charlotte, to-wit: One brick Store House and lot on Trade Street near t he Court House, adjoining the Harty Crock ery Store. One Store House and lot on South side of Trade Street, occupied by J. W. McWhirter. One Dwelling House, corner of 9th Street and Cemetery Avenue, occupied by J. R. Davidson. One Dwelling House, corner of 8th and Tryon Streets, known as Wm. Harty property. Two brick Store Houses on South side of Trade Street, occupied by McMurray & Davis and W. II. II. Houston & Co. One Dwelling and lot on B Street, adjoining S. P. Smith., now occupied by Thos. L. Vail. Also, the following LAND in the County of Mecklenburg, to-wit: 1 Lot known as the Shuman place, opposite old Fair Grounds. 1 Plantation 14 miles from the City of Charlotte, 378 acres, known as the Taylor place. 1 Plantation, 155 acres, 2 miles from Charlotte, known as the Cray ton place. 1 Plantation, known as the W illiamson or Mobley place, S1 miles from Charlotte, 130 acres. 1 Plantation,-! miles from Charlotte, on the States ville road, 40 acres, adjoining Mrs. Burnett and others, known as the Hunter place. 1 Plantation, 41 acres, 3 miles from Charlotte, near Sugar Creek, known as the Hutchison place. 5 acres of Land, on Town Creek, near corporate limits, known as the Old North State Distillery, with machinery, fixtures, &c. For descriptions, terms, prices, &c, call on Col. J. Y. Bryce or the undersigned. J II W. GUIOX. ) JNO. E. BROWN, -Trustees. C. DOWD, ) April 21, 1873 tf True Politeness. True politeness people say, Like the rosy dawn of day, Has a touch of nature's grace, Has a freshness one can trace In the manner and the word, In the actions, though unheard. True politeness can but make Love and honor out of hate; Can but move the coldest heart ; Make the fountains to upstart, Which were thought forever pressed From the dead, unfeeling breast. True politeness people say, Drives dislike and hate away; Hides from view each wanting charm, Shields one oft from many a harm ; IMakes fair nature quite complete ; Makes our heart with joy replete. True politeness, like the rain Falling on the parched grain, Watering thirsty field and woods With its cool, refreshing flood, Makes the drooping soul rejoice, Chimes in sweetly with the voice. True politeness, wondrous art, Wins respect from every heart, Gains a friend all unawares; Many a wound alike repairs; Shows a heart and soul refined; Shows a cultivated mind. True politeness, like the sun, Sheds abroad on every one, In the brightness of the day, Many a warm and pleasant ray; Then the shadows that are cast Are the memories of the past. Be Careful. Persons who may be in the habit of start ing out of bed in the dead of night to hunt imaginary burglars, should take warning by the fate which lately befell a Mrs. Stevens, at Stowe, Massachusetts. Having wrought himself up to a high state of nerv ousness because ol the theft of horses from a neighboring stable, Mr. Stevens kept a loaded revolver at his bed side, and, at the first noise which struck him as strange, jumped to the floor, seized it, and ran to a window. While he was engaged in an ef fort to penetrate the darkness, Mrs. Stevens, having been alarmed also, rose from her bed, went into the sitting-room, and looked out of the . wiudow. Mr. Stephens, in the mean time was watching intently. He saw Mrs. Stevens, but supposing her to be a burglar attempting to escape, he sent a ball through her shoulder blade, which coursed downward, breaking a rib and otherwise in juring her in a very serious manner. In these days ol burglaries and murder, there cannot, of course, be any obpeiions against the practice of keeping loaded revolvers at convenient places in case of emergency. There is, however, an obvious objection to the heltci-skelter principle of ruuninir to windows. It should bo understood in every house "who does the shooting," and to him should be assigned the full control of the windows. Had this simple rule been enforced in the Stevens family, the tragic scene we have described would never have occurred. Xeic York limes. L. W. SANDERS. J. E. OATES. W. C. BLACKWOOD. SANDERS, OATES & CO., Grocers, Provision Dealers, Commission Merchants and Cotton Buyers, Corner of Trade and College Streets, CHARLOTTE, X. C, A large and well selected stock of Staple Gro ceries on hand to which we invite the attention of Wholesale Buj-ers. Strict personal attention given to orders for pur chase or sale of Cotton, Grain or other Produce. In all instances prompt and accurate returns are made. Advances made on Cotton consigned to or stored with us, or shipped to any port to our order. Or ders for purchase or sale of Cotton for future de livery, faithfully executed at short notice, through a House in New York of known responsibility and integrity. We are Agents for the celebrated "WIN SHIP GIX," to which we call the attention of those who consider and appreciate quantity and quality of work. Sample Gin on hand for inspec tion. For further information apply to or address us. SAXDERS, OATES & CO., May 5, 1873. Charlotte, X. C. Grand Display of MILLINERY, Fancy and Staple Dry Goods, B. KOOPMANN'S. I take great pleasure in informing the public that I have in store and am daily receiving the finest and cheapest stock of the above goods ever brought to this market and can safely say that the goods are the best, and selected with the greatest care and w ill be sold at such rates as to defy competition. Ycu will find each and every department complete; and to make my Millinery Department more. complete, I have encaged two FJKST CLASS MILLINERS, One of whom is recently from Baltimore. I respectfully invite the public to call and exam ine my stock and prices. Another one of my specialities is the BARGAIN COUNTER. On it will be found Goods at tho most reduced prices. Mv Motto is Quick Sales and Small Profits, the BEST GOODS at the Lowest Priees. To Wholesale Buyers. I have the largest Stock of Trimmed Hats in the Suite, and will sell as low as thev can be bought in Northern Markets. B. KOOPMANN. May 12, 1873. Charlotte, N. C. CLEVELAND FEMALE SEMINARY. Cleaveland Mineral Springs, NEAR SHELBY, X. C. The next Session will commence on the ISth September, 1872, aud continue without intermission, except three days at Christmas, until the 5th of June, 1873. Board and Tuition payable quarterly in advance. For further information apply to T. V BREVARD, June 24, 1872. y-pd Principal. Circuit and District U. S. Court. Westeex District op X. C, ) Statesville, April, 1873. f It is oidered by the Court, with the con sent of parties, that judgments nisi be en tered on the appearance bonds to this term of this Court of all defendants indicted un der the Enforcement Acts, commonly called the Ku Klax Acts, and such judgmeuts are not to be enforced if said defendants file bonds for their appearance at the next term of this Court in the sum of five hundred dollars, with sureties to be entered into and justified before the Clerk of this Court, or some United States Commissioner, and filed with said Clerk on or before tho 1st day of July next; and no Sci Fa's on such judg ments are to be issued until the expiration of the term designated. The solvency of such sureties must be justified by written affidavits, to be filed with said bonds. If defendants who are not taken will, by the 1st day of July next, enter into bond or recognizance as above for their appear ance at the next term of this Court, then no capias shall issue. A true copy from the Minutes II. C. Cowles, Clerk. A New Theory. A new theory of earthquakes and volca- noes, wincii lias iounu lavor witn scientific men generally, has been given by Mailer. It is based upon the conceded fact that the earth is gradually cooling, and as it cools it contracts, but not uniformly-. The in terior contracts more rapidly than the crust, and Mailer believes that the shrinkage of the crust can explain all volcanic phenom ena. As the result of the contraction of the earth, irregularities of level were first produced in far remote ages, then corruga tion of mountain ranges and table lands, and lastly local crushings down and - dislo cations, a process still going on. Heat be ing, as is now generally allowed, a form ol motion, the work expended in bearing down the crust is transformed into heat. The surface of the earth may be well com pared to the t-hriveled skin of an apple. Earthquake and volcanic eruptions are the result of the subsidence and shrinkage of the earth's surface. The old theory that mountains were upheaved is not correct. The valleys were sunk down. This volcan ic force has parsed its maximum, and is growing less as the earth parts with its in ternal heat. Romantic Marriage of Telegraph Operators. The report of Mr Scudamore, the I) i rec to of Postal Telegraphs in Great Britian, contains a romance of the most original des cription. Alter saying how successful he lias found the system of employing male and female clerks together, and how much the tone of the men has been raised by the association, and how well the women per form the checking or fault finding branches of the work, he goes to speak of friendships formed bet ween clerks at either end of the telegraph wire. They begin by chatting in the intervals of their work, and very soon after become fast friends. "It is a fact," continues Mr Scudamore, "that a telegraph clerk in Jonaon, who was engaged on a wire to Berlin, formed an acquaintance with, and an attachment for" mark the official style of language "a female clerk who worked on the same wire in Berlin that he made a proprosal ol marriage to her, and that she accepted him without hav ing ever seen him. They were married, and the marriage, which resulted from the electric affinities, is supposed to have turn ed out as we'll as those in which the senses are more apparently concerned." Nor must the prudent reader run away with the idea that these young persons were very rash, or that they married without due ac quaintance. For it is a fact that a clerk at one end of a wire can readily tell b the wav in which the clerk at the other does his work "whether he is passionate or sulky, cheerful or dull, sanguine or phlegmatic, ill- natured or good-natured." The Journal of the Ttlcqraph. i i m The Fjust Purchase. There is now a voung man doing a flourishing business in Massachusetts, whose boyhood was adorn cd by the following act: He was reared in poverty, and was early instructed to save his money. This he did with extreme care until he had enough to pav for a Bible, when he laid it out for this Book of books. As fast as he acquired the means he pur chased other volumes, and read them over with the deepest interest, lie grew up a modle voung man, and has been pursuing a successful business for some vears. Al though a young man now, he is yet the possessor of much property. If he had spent the lirst tweutv-five cents he possess I'd for n frrli or siiimc nsr-less ldeasure. he might have been a miserable spendthrift now, without wealth or character. IMPROVED PLOW For Working Gardens. "We have bought the State Right for making and selling Smith's Garden Plow, which can be worked by hand and made to do the work in a Garden of several hoes, and the work will be done niore thoroughly than by any m nle heretofore practiced. The Plow can be seen at Maxwell's Sewing Ma chine Emporium, or at Wilkes' Foundry. We re fer to T. II. Brem, Jim. L. Brown, W.J. Yates and other citizens of Charlotte. LEONARD II. SMITH, JOHN W. KIRBY, DAN. A. JOHNSTON. Agents wanted in every county in the State for the sale of this Plow. - Charlotte, May 19, 1873. 3.n PACIFIC GUANO. 200 SACKS PACIFIC GUANO JUST RE CEIVED, 200 BARRELS FRESH RIVERTON LDIE in store and to arrive, 100 BARRELS AGRICULTURAL LIME at reduced prices. May 5, 1873. BURROUGHS & SPRINGS. Believe in Yourself. It is said that when John C. Calhoun was in Yale college, he was ridiculed by his fellow-students for his intense applica tion to study. "Why, sirs," he replied, I am forced to make the most of my time that I may ac quit myself creditably when in Congress." A laugh followed, when he exclaimed, "Do you doubt it ? I assure you if I were not convinced of my ability to reach the nation al capital as a representative within the next three years, I would leave college this very day !" Let every young man thus have faith in himself, and take earnest hold of life, scorn ing all props and buttresses, all crutches and life preservers. Let him believe, with 1 cstalozzi, that no man in God s earth is either willing or able to help any other. Let him strive to be a creator rather than an inheritor to bequeath, rather than bor row. Instead ot wielding the trusted sword of valorous forefathers, let him forget his own weapons, ana conscious ol the troa in uni and the providence over him let him fight his own battles with his own good ance. Instead of sighing for an education, capital, or friends, and declaring that "if le only had these he would be somebody, et him remember that, as Horace Greeley said, he is looking through the wrong end of the telescope ; that if he only were some body, he would speedily have all the boons whose absense he is bewailing. Instead of being one of the foiled potentialities, of which the world is so full one of the sub junctive heroes, who always might, could, would or should do great things, but whose not doing great things, is what nobody can understand let him be in the imperative mood, and do that of which his talents are indicative. This lesson of self reliance once learned and acted on, and every man will discover within himself, under God, the ele ments and capacities of usefulness and honor. Indian Wives of Border Whites The custom of taking to themselves In dian wives still prevails among the hunters and trappers of our western territories, and a correspondent of the Chicago Tribune, writing from Y yoming, says: It is no un common thing, in the mountainous region, to find a white man and squaw who hae a progeny of half-breed children growing up around them. These children are active and quick witted, and their decendants will go towards making up our high'and population. The squaws make goi d and faithful wives, and, so far as their knowledge goes, good mothers." They seem to enjoy lite, and in their gamboling lines, get thoroughly excited. Ihe wo ien have games of their own, aud no man interferes with them in any way. The game seems to be somewhat like the old play of the children called, "Button, button, who's got the button ?" During the whole game, all the women sing together the most lively air I ever heard among the savages, and all are eager for the possession of the grand prize, which consists ol beads and beadwork, i . t i i t scissors, money, needles, thread, and a Hun dred other things dear to the feminine heart. The children, too, are anxious look- ers-on; ana ne wno supposes tne inaians enjoy themselves ought to see them engaged in this game, where their whole soul ap pears to be absorbed in plcasureable excite ment. It is called Ni-u-witz, the Game of Hand; and, while it is going on, a woman, at either end of the two rows of players, beats on the poles which separates them, with all her might, keeping time to the music, and increasing the enthusiasm as much as possible. Some of the young squaws are handsome, blackeyed creatures, with masses of raven hair, who would at tract attention anywhere. Their bright colored blankets set off their charms to the greatest advantage, and they appear mod est and decorous enough. For a long time I was of the opinion that there was no such thing as a handsome Indian girl, but in II f .IT' this I was greatly mistaken some of them being fair to look upon. lhey break early in life, and the old women look like the veriest hags. The young girls have all the playful little ways of their fairer sisters, and the little ones have their dolly papooses, the same as white children. Human na ture, after all, is a good dea! the same every where, and a little observation among sav ages shows that they are governed by the same passions and impulses that we are, though untamed. A love of ease, and a contempt for hard work, are by no means confined to the red-skins. Protect Your Eyesight Milton's blindness was the result of over work and dyspepsia. One of the most emi nent American divines, having for some time been compelled to forego the pleasure of reading, spent thousands of dollars in value, and lost years of time, in consequence of getting up several hours defore sunrise and studying by artificial light. His eyes never got well. Multitudes of men and women have made their eyes weak for life by the too free use of the eyesight, reading small print and doing fine sewing. In view of these thinors.it is well to observe the following rules in the use of the eyes. Avoid all sudden changes between light and darkness. Never read by twilight, or moon light or on a very cloudy day. Do not use the eyesight by 1'ght so scant that it requires an effort to discriminate. Too much light creates a glare, and con fuses the sight. The moment you are sen sible of an effort to distinguish, that mo ment cease, and talk, walk, or ride. The moment you are prompted to rub the eyes, that moment cease using them. If the eye lids are glued together on waking up, do not forcibly open them, but apply the sali va with the finger it is the speediest dilu ent in the world and then wash your eyes and face in warm water. To Younu: Men. It is easier to bo a good business man than a poor one. Half the energy display ed in keeping ahead that is required to catch up when behind will save credit, givo more time to business, and add to the pro fit and reputation of your work. Honor your engagements. If you promise to meet a man, or a certain thing, at a certain mo ment, be ready at tho appointed time. If yon go out on business, attend promptly to the matter on hand, and then as promptly go about your business. Do not stop to tell stories in business hours. If you have a place of business be found there when wanted. No man can get rich by sitting around stores and saloons. Nev er "fool" on business matters. If you liavo to labor for a living, remember that ono hour in the morning is better than two at night. If you employ others, be on hand to see that they attend to their duties, and to direct with regularity, promptness and liberality. Do not meddle with any busi ness you know nothing of. Never buy a thing simply because the man that sells it will take it out in trade. Trade is money. Time u money. A good business habit and reputation is always " money. Make your place ol business pleasant and attrac tive; then stay there- to wait on your cus tomers. Never use quick words, or allow yourself to make hasty or ungentlemauly remarks to those in your employ, for to do so lessens their respect for you and your influence over them. Help yourself, and others will help you. Be faithful over the interests confided to your keeping, and all in good time your responsibilities will be increased. Do not be in too great haste to get rich. Do not build until you have arranged and laid a good foundation. Do not as you hope to work for success spend time in idleness. If your time is your own, busi ness will suffer if you do. If it is given to another for pay, it belongs to him, and you have no more right to steal it than to steal money. Be obliging. Strive to avoid harsh words and personalities. Do not kick every stone in the path ; more miles can be made a day by going steadily on than by stopping to kick. Pay as you go. A man of honor respects his word as he does his bond. Ask, but never beg. Help others, when you can, but never give wlien you cannot afford to, simply because it is fashionable. Learn to say no. No necessity of snapping it out dog fashion, but say it firmly and respectfully. Have but few confidants, and the fewer the better. Use your own brains rather than those of others. Learn to think and act for yourself. Be vigilant. Keep ahead, rather than behind the time. Young men, cut this out; and if thero i- folly in the argument, let us know. Don't Like Mutton. A good story is told of tho recent excel lent performance of Handle's Messiah at the Broadway Baptist Church. A farmer took his wife to hear the grand music, so splendidly rendered on the occasion, and, after listening with apparent enjoyment the pair suddenly became interested in ono of the grand choruses : "Wo all, like sheep, have gone astray." First, a sharp soprano vcice exclaimed, "We all, like sheep" Next, a deep bass voice uttered in tho most earnest tones, "We all, like sheep" Then all the singers at once accented, "We all, like sheep" "Darned if I do!" exclaimed old rnsticn to his partner. "1 like beef and bacon, but I can't bear sheep meat !" There was an audible titter in the imme diate vicinity, but the splendid music at tracted attention from the pair, and they quietlyr slipped out. Two crippled soldiers of the lato war, representing each of tho contending armies, have established a union of their own for mutual aid and support, in the city of New York, and are making an humble livelihood on the street corners by means of a hand-organ. Mutilated by sliot and sa ber, these poor fellows who, in vigorous manhood, would have taken each other's life oi the battlefield, have joined hands at last in good fellowship and bear one anoth er's burdens with as much good will as though they had been messmates instead of enemies. These crippled soldiers could not define the word statesmanship, but they show a spirit of reconciliation and a willing ness to make the best of the present which many professed statesmen might study and emulate to their own credit and the infinite advantage of the country. Eouisvillc Journal. Loxr, May it Wave. A young mother was in the habit of airing the baby's clothes at the window ; her husband didn't like it, and believing that if she saw her practice as others sow it, she would desist, he so di rected their afternoon walk as to bring the nursery window into lull view from the central part of the town. Stopping abrupt ly he pointed to the offending line flapping unconsciously in the breeze, and asked sar-r castically : "My dear what is that display ed in our window?" "Why," she replied, "that Is the flag of our union." Conquered by this pungent retort, he. saluted the flag by a swing of his hat, and pressing his wife's arm closer within his own said, as they walked homeward "And long may it wave." Diarrikka I'kmkdy. I have known tho following simple remedy to cure every caso of diarrhrpa that has come under my notice: A tea made of the common field strawberry vine and root; steeped and drank dally. is harmless. Kat whatever digests wc-ll.-r-1 It., Xarathon, A'. Y,
The Times-Democrat (Charlotte, N.C.)
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May 27, 1873, edition 1
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