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" Carolina Watchman LOCAL. THURSDAY, FEB. 24, 1887. PKUSOJtS writing for Information on matters ad f ertlsed in Litis paper WUlpieoae say "advertised la the Watcbaan." Subscription Rates. Tlit subscription rates of the Carolina Watchman are as follows : 1 year, paid in advance, $1.50 " M pay art delay ed 3iiioV2.00 ? 44 pay in t del'ed 12 iuo72.aU Lent began Wedesday. Judge Gilmer is stopping at the Mt. Vernon. Garden seeds in abundance at the drug stores. Measles still keeping the little people in doors. Mrs. J. A. Clodfelter is visiting relatives in Statesville. The Mayor has presided over rather a full court this week. Splendid sales at all the tobacco ware houses this ni'eek. James Horah, Esq., of Washington, is visiting his parents at this place. The crossing at the Boy den office, corner Fishe and Church streets needs attention. Mrs. Charles Price has returned from a two months stay in New York , Baltimore and Washington. . Several communications to hand this week omitted for lack of room or other sufficient cause. Concord Presbytery meets in tlkG-Pres- byterian church at Salisbury on April 7. at 8 o'clock p. m. Mr. J. Douglas Brown has been quite ill since his return to New York: but is now convalescent. - All buildings in town should be gutter ed. The rain from the roofs keep the streets wet and muddy. Rain all day Sunday.. Monday and yes terday a slow drizzle just enough to wet everything through and through. Five miles of piping, weighing several hundred tons, has been ordered, and will be here shortly, for the water works. The case of Warner vs Western X. C. R. R. which appears on the Calendar for this court, was compromised on Tuesday. Mr. Jerry M. Brown has bought from Mr.Gowan, the vacant lot, adjoining his residence, and will build thereon in the spring. There was no court on Tuesday (22nd) it being George Washington's birthday, and a legal holiday. The First National Bank was also closed. B. F. Long, Esq., the new Solicitor, is performing the duties of the office, in a manner that bespeaks for him the com mendation of our people. Greensboro, Lexington and Statesville, are represented at the Bar this week, in the persons of Judge Schenck, Gen. Leach, Maj. Bobbins and others. Court week here dries not usually at tract many country people to town; but this week has been an exception as the streets have been crowded every day. The first quarterly meeting for the Salisbury Circuit will be held at Talwr church, March the 5th and 6th, inclu ding the first Sabbath in the month. The Lenten season commenced yester day, Ashe Wednesday, and daily servi ces will be held at St. Luke' church for 40 days morning and evening. Representative Overman spent Sunday and Monday at home. Legislating seems to agree with him, as he is looking better than when he left home first of January. Not to be out-done by New York we have had three "strikes" this week re sult, one man fined $1 and costs, another under bond to appear before magistrate. A sum of money equal to that sent from Rowan county to the Louisiana Lottery within the past five years, would buy a pair of shoes for every man, woman and child in Salisbury. Of the fifteen lots sold on Tuesday by Mr. S. R. Harrison, John Buis bought thirteen and J. S. McCubbins two. Prices Averaged nearly $100. Sale postponed until Monday next. The water works company will have, in their employ, a regular plumber, who will attend to fitting up np.ratus in build ings where water will "be furnished by the company. No cases of importance have been tried so far thiscourt, and unless the Grand Jury should work up considerable bus iness, it will probably adjourn before the two weeks are out. Next Saturday is the day for paying in membership fees, and dues for the first week, to the third scries of Building and Loan Association, which becomes opera tive on the first of March. "Salisbury Improvement Association" a new organization in this place, is no ticed on the first page of this paper, and the Constitution given. The proceedings of a subsequent meeting are unavoidably omitted. Mrs. John 8. Henderson gave on Shrove Tuesday a Violet Lunch, complimentary to Miss Chaney, of Maryland. This was a most recherche entertainment, given in Mrs. Henderson's own unique and grace ful style. The decorations were ali in violets; the feast was sumptuous, and wr uu occasion t vt oi.r . (',.,.,.,.. ;.. . .... . r - "6'",navm ft. 1-ouiz, i.jpnetor, Muuwore, the memory of Uie fortunate. guests Md. At a meeting, on Friday night of put- ton. Lodge No. 9t A. F. and A. 3fc the J follow ing ollicers were elected for the ensuing yeaf : T A TW-lAV w AT T . Neave, S. V.; J. H Ramsay, J. W.;v A. Murphy, Sect'y; A. L. Lewter, Treasured "ASp I TIIK OXLV FOOL IX GBfWtoIA." This is a text borrowed from a short par agraph on the first page of this paper. An -old farmer met us at the Court House this week who said: " Keep it before the people." See what it is he is talking about. . Col. "Jeems" Long. Representative from Cabarrus, has been entertaining the House with some unique speeches lately. He has not, however, complied with the promise made to his constituents during the campaign, and introduced a bill to submit the question of Evolution to friendly arbitration. Rev. Paul Whitehead, D P. of Virginia, is visiting his family, who have been spending the winter here. He preached two able and interesting sermons on last Sunday, at the Presbyterian church in the morning and at the Methodist at night. - According to the agreement with the Water Works Co., the town- will be en titled to a supply of water, in addition to fifty-two hydrants, sufficient to run two public fountains and drinking troughs. One of these will probably be located on the square, as the waste water, can be turned into the well, better known as Water Works Number 1. It is hoped that the authorities will, in this instance, be actuated by the same spirit that has characterized their reign in the past, and give the town something ornamental in the way of a fountain on the square. Miss Linda Rumple, the accomplished pianist goes this week to Boston, where she will give a graduating concert. It will be remembered that at the close of her studies at the Conservatory of Music in that city, she was on her way to give the final concert, when she slipped upon the icy pavement and strained her right thumb. The concert did not come off then, but it will in a few days. This wounded thumb was nearly a year in healing. Her many friends expect flat tering accounts of her visit to the Hub. Intensive Farming. We have on file for next week's paper the report of some farming in Georgia, in 1885 and T8S6, brought out in demonstra tion of what may be done by what is known as the intensive system. It will astonish the best farmers in Rowan and put them to thinking, at least. Paralysis. We regret to learn that Miss Ohrissy Beard, who will be 88 years old in May. had a stroke of paralysis, Monday last, which caused her to fall from her chair. Under the prompt medical assistance of Drs. Snead, Trantham and Caldwell, she rallied in a few hours, and Tuesday morning was comfortable and able to make herself understood, though her right arm and side were still paralyzed. Rape. A peddler named Hans, doing business in this county a few days ago, has been accused by a young married woman below town of a foul assault upoir her Thursday - last. Hans passed through town afterwards in the direction of Mocksville. He drives a claybank horse, is below medium in size," has light colored hair and is talkative. He should be ai- rested wherever found. Venerable John Hedrick. We are glad to see our old .fellow citi zen, John Hedrick, again on our streets after an absence of several months, din ing which time he has visited Charlotte, Mooresville, apd old neighbors and friends on Sandy Ridge, in Rowan. Mr. H. is the oldest man in Salisbury by about 10 months, Mr. J J. Bell coming next, being now in his 83rd year. With the exception of Miss Crissy Beard, who is in her 88th year, Mr. Hedrick is the oldest person now living in Salisbury. t m Tomatoes Love Apples and Dreams! One would hardly suppose that any table in Rowan is graced with fresh toma toes from the vine at this season of the year, and yet it is so. Mr. A. L. John ston, of this vicinity has vines in his hot house of last year's planting which have been yielding fruit all winter. Mr. J. is just now completing his fine residence at the West end of Fulton street. Jeal ous, envious people, street nuncios, will have it that he is dreaming of -Miss in the future, far or near, to be shared by some Eve as yet unknown to them. Cupid is a wretched little scamp and makes no distinction on whom he draws his bow. Pearson the Evangelist Coming to Salisbury. Last Monday- three of our Salisbury Pastors visited Charlotte to hear thV noted Evangelist, Rev. Mr. Pearson. whose labors have beeu so much blessed in Charlotte, and te invite him to Salis bury. Our ministers were very much pleased, and on returning a meeting of members of the several churches was hcla, and a formal invitation was exten ded to him to preach a series of sermons here. It is understood that he has prom ised to come, as soon as he has filled his present engagements, which will be .prob ably early next- fall. We hope that he will come, and that much good will re sult from his preaching' here. NOTICE TO DRUGCHSTB AND STORE KEEPERS. ho dLtrov and exnel worms from the hu- r cu..; man body; where they exist, if used ac cording to directions. You are author- s - - - -y- - . " . 1 F II V iri i.etto sell it Upon the aiMve onuitions. .. . r. i.- Wixston, N. CJPfib, 22, 1887. Special to the Watchman: Last night about 1, oclocfc in our popular young i m:u rumoiu. lonneriv a resident of .Salisbury, wa walking out Ota r own Street, some miscreant supped up behind him and struck him on the back of the head, knocking him several feet, but torn mutely the weapon was not heavy enough nor wielded with sufficient force to accomplish the design of the would-be murderer. After knocking Mr. Crawford down the negro made for him a second time with a club in his hand, but by presence of mind and coolness shown on the part of our young towns man, the negro took to flight. The sup position is that robbery was the in tention of the unknown assailant. No clue has been obtained as to the perpe trator of the deed. The wound on Mr. Crawford's head is not at all serious but is a very severe bruise. Fab. - Enochville Items. Barn hard t & Rodgers are near this place with their portable steam iav mill. They are getting a great deal of sawing. They have the contract to furnish a large bill of lumberer Prof. Brown. Win. Bradshaw, the only colored free holder in At well township, so lie says, was forced to sell his property in this place to satisfy a mortgage. Mr. Aaron Yost became the purchaser. Bradshaw goes to Charlotte to ply his trade as a blacksmith. Carpenters have plenty of work in this place now. "Old Rip" has waked up, and you may expect something from this place yet. The school is doing finely. , W. A. L. L Gold Hill Hems. Farmers are busy commencing their crops. They are sowing oats, buildings fences and working with a vim, when the weather will permit. They think the backbone of winter is broken as the ground hog came out on the second day of February and did not sec his shadow. Apples are not "all" yet. Mr. Jesse Miller brought in a nice lot of them the other day. The time is drawing near for the free school to be taught at this place. The cry is, who will be the instructor? At other places the schools are about to close. Most of the teachers gave good satisfaction. A fox hunter from Cabarrus county, known as Israel Fisher was in this vicinity a few days ago. When he turn ed his never failing hounds loose thev soon searched the old fields and woods and in about half an hourlhey had the fox on a persimmon bush. We would like for htm to visit us often, as foxes are now destroying the pigs. There was a public debate at t.be Ribe lin school house on last Saturday, subject, "Prohibition." Cannot give a satisfac tory account without making this letter too long. We learn that tlvey are erecting a new school hotjusc near Dr. Coleman's. These people ar living at the outskirts of the district, rind they are not satisfied to, see their children grow up in ignorance. X. Y. Z. Manning, Rowan Co. N. C. Feb. 21st. '87. Mi Editor: If you will permit' me, I wiH give you some few sketches from this part of old Rowan. We are having a quiet time now. The ground is welllsoak ed; there is not a great deal of land broke yet on account of the wet weather and but few oats sown. Wheat is looking up a lit tle. We hope for a good crop of wheat this year, so that we w ill not have to depend on Richmond for our bread. This section is slacking up on guano. I don't think there will be very much if any used in this neighborhood. They have been feeding the guano men long enough for them to get a bite, and it is a pity they did not see it long ago. For just as sure as they follow if much long they will beswallow ed up. It is wearing them out year after year. Now lets all go to work and make more manure and it will cost less money, even if you have to hire itmadefthan guanpi and he worth more when it is made.; Mr. nugh Dobbins starts this morning for his home iu the mountains, Watauga. Mr. Dobbins brought down a load of apples and cabbage. He says they sold readily. The -measles is in this commu nity. t has not got into Mr." Chaslie Swinks' school at Salem church .yet, and it is to be hoped will not. Thanks to John S. Henderson for having the Postofliec established at this place. The name of the office is Manning. Mr. Hen derson is a good worker for his-coUntry. He is trying to reduce the tobacco tax and no doubt would get it done if it was not forJ.tr. Carlisle. We hope he will succeed yet. Preaching at Saleui church next Sunday, by Rev. Mr. Shire. Jeb. Mt. Airy, N.-C., Feb. 21. '87. Dear Watchman: While the latest bug aboos to cause a sensation in some other places are the equestrian phantoms, to wit, "Old Hickory" and "Stonewall" on t he rampage, we have nocturnal visitants here, more detrimental than cither of the aforesaid "spooks" or the earthquake. Certain idlers, who will not work in summer and who will steal in winter, are nightly abroad. Chicken-roosts, smoke houses, cribs, and even residences and stores have within the past two months about this town been haunted and over hauled by them with terrible frequency. .Yet the calaboose records show that, not withstanding the vigilance of the officers the ratio of arrests and convictions to depredations is small and alarmingly disproportionate. The scarcity of pro visions oil account of the short crops have something to do with it. But, as sure as the sun shines, idleness is on the in crease all over our country; Who will devise a remedy? Had we not better return to the discipline of the Whippinir j post than to have to kill with shotguns tne nocturnal tmetr Which of these Kings of tnasion is best, after all, good folks? last week was a gay time sunshine and sprouting grass and oncninir buds sprouting grass and opening 1 i and sp pniiK breezes. Now it is cloud v. com, aniy, snowy, sleety, nauddv, et cetera. How notiouate is the "rlerk ofj the weather,'' if there be such a person age! One day he writes upon sky .and land and sea: "Dig up the garden and plant your seed; and before night begius scratching it out and writing in its place: "Oh, I forgot! I owe winter a few more days I'm hound to-gft back and pav tnv ! debts." 1 Well now you'll think I haven't got much to write about just thieves and the weather and the like o' that. But I'll tell you what it is, old fellow if any thing happens here worth relating I'm bound to let "you know; and wheti there isn't anything, why, you don't want me to "make up" anything, do you? My object in penning this epistle is mainly to ici you Know rant l am "around ' look lu. totter time conung'n trade and everything etse. E. P. H. l.Vtril11li mfl1 m. rt L II Mm m IIIII.IIIIIU Ml ; o a A . . ? : " Mireiy uestroys, ocroiuia, root am branch las AyerV Snrvaparilla. MINING DEPARTMENT. T. K. BR HUTCH EDITOR. K ALEIGH, ST. C Rarely Modified Quartz. North Carolina has acquired consider able notoriety in the production of quartz crystals with .highly modified and ex ceedingly rare -planes. This branch of science may be too obscure for t he genet -al reader, yet it is not without interest to the average reader, especially whin treated in a proper way. There is but a limited circle devoted to t he study of crystallography, but to this circle the quartz crystals of North Carolina furnish never failing Interest. Quite recently Prof. W E. Hidden, of-the Emerald and Hiddenite mine, Alexander county, sent to G. vom Rath, Bonn, Germany, a num ber of these rare crystals. They attrac ted much attention and were carefully figured by that eminent scientist, who issued a pamphlet giving illustrations of the crystals and a full description of them. If this results in nothing better than advertising our State abroad something has been accomplished which may lead to additional research in our mineral localities. THE BOIL8TON MINE. At a recent meeting of the directors and stockholders of the Boilston Mining Company, an election of officers result ed as follows : President, Wm. M. Haz zard; Vice President, W. W. Rollins; Superintendent and Director, B. G. Gadeu; Secty. and Treas.,P. A. Cummins; Direc tors, H. C. Harkins, J. Ri Jones, H. C. Jones, B. G. Gaden, W. W. Rollins. P. A. Cummins, W. M. Hazzard and J. E. Reed. The Boilston gold mine is iu Hender son county, and was practically only opened last year. As a result of this new organization, it is stated J he resump tion of work w ill be characterized by new energy. The immensity of the lode and the gra le of the material to be handled gives great promise for the future. Mr. Gaden, the superintendent, is not a novice ana from ins skillful management much is expected. ENGLISH MONEY. A new Loudon syndicate has been or ganized with a view of purchasing and working a gold mine in the county of Warren, this State. The property is to be examined soon and upon the result of this examination hang-; the contingency of a sale. From what is known of the property there is but little reason to sup pose that a fair examination will result otherwise than favorable. Heretofore foreign corporations have been rather recklessly dealt with in min ing transactions, and it is hoped that in future there will be a departure for the better in this particular. The wonder isfchat Englishmen will invest at all where such questionable transactions have dominated. Recently there have been changes for the better. Hoover Hill, the Russell and other mines have lent a degree of confidence in Southern mines. So long sis this confidence is not abused con tinued investment from such source may be expected. There are other schemes on foot indicating that idle English money will find investment in this State, yet they have not assumed proportions defi nite enough to justify further mention. PHOPNIX MINE. The Phoenix mine, in Cabarrus county, is one of the leading mines in the State. It is not often mentioned in print because the company does not care to make the business known to the public. This reticence on their part must not be un derstood to mean that the affairs of the company would not justify a public ex hibit, but to those who know something of the value of the property it means a very different thing. They have a relia blc sulphide ore taken from a fissure vein of several feet in thickness, and ample hoisting machinery. They stamp the ore and concentrate it, then it goes through Meares Chlorinating process. The mine has been active for nearly three years, which is sufficient evidence of the Success of the undertaking. i V SANDSTONE. The sandstone quarries in Anson con tinue to grow in importance. The Atlanta aud North Carolina Brownstone ( 'ompany are quarrying by steam. Linnehan & Co., are about to introduce steam, having ordered a plant. Thce quarries are near Wadesboro, the county town, and have convenient railroad facilities. The Treas sje formation of the State furnishes these sandstones iu endless quantity and of al most any hue. Why not build tram roads to puna's Mountain and open quarries there on a large scale? It will pay, perhaps not now, but the day is coming. The granite found there is superior and of a genial tint, and must sooner or later commend itself to the architect and builder. An Oakland. Cat.. wii(m hat Urottjjlit mt ayainst h local paper wlm li said that her huabanl had gone t a happier home. Stanly Observer: Lust Saturday John Marks, who was employed as mail currier from this point to Suliury, Irfi for "parts unknown." That day alMt one hundred dollars, fifty Irom Mr. G. M. Dry of this town and the remainder i'n m Rev. W. W. Uusscl! of Bilesville, was ilacel in h!s eare to be delivered in Salisbury. 'Arriving in Salisbury Marks purchased for himself a 11 j-uit of clothes, a $10 pistol, had a sdiavc, and then boarded the train for Con eord station, and paying flint he would t turn Monday morning at 6 o'clock. Msn day morning came but Marks did mt, and neither he nor the mt ney has been heard from since. PHOTOGRAPHS. All wantiug Photographs will .do weK to eall at once. Photographs taken bv the Instantaneous process, so don't foiw the little ones, as I never fail to get t .- ini i ,,ii' ui mem. oiuun- nvr-i I Browns Tin shon i ' n W. J. STIMhON. Arti t. It. o. Jul, postmaster at Atlanta, committed suicide on the 19th without any known cause, agod 70 year . He was an old citizen of Atlanta, at one ti me wealth-. His sons have been tnnn.uf- uig use omee, For the removal of dandruff, and for curing humors of the Scalp, nothing can be better than Oyer's Hair Vigor. MARRIED. At the Catholic Church, Tuesday morning last, by Rev. Walter Leahv, Mr. John P. Roueche and Miss M. C. 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J i 1 aUQ bt'lOW cost. , If vou want ' , i tjOOds P ) to ! n sec him and tret 1 tkAl., your own price. ; UK 111 (II FRTIL!ZRS. , He has line of Standard 1 '..1 J j ' 1 1 1 lAi i j iivHi innjsniinies ana Kainit as chean as tlioehn:ihpt. f ' - He being a fanner knows what will suit thein. lip. sure to go and see him before buying else where. Don't forget vour last vears mortgage totj long, it might Ik? dangerous. .). S. M:ri BlU3TS. VEr.TlCAL PLUNGER. Watchman "wJmwnr'' mm 'tft:. 1 s