VOL. XXII.
CONFEDERATE COINS.
ONE OK NT l'IK.IKSTHKdNI.Y KIM) KVKH
C( I NT KM I'l.ATK.l) HV Til KCONrT.liKltAl'K
(ioVKKN .M EST.
Tin; commission which lias just com
pleted ill" counting nl' Superintendent
Rosbysholi's millions in tin: mint in this
citv iu examining tin.' curious coins in
the mint museum came across a 1 cent
piece with a rare history. It is a coin
struck from the only complete dies made
for the coining of money for the late
Confederate government, and these dies
were made in Philadelphia in lSlil.
Investigation discloses the fact that the
only part of these dies is in the posses
sion of J. Calvin Itandall, the coin col
lector of this city. Ther were only
eighty six pieces stiuck from the dies,
after which they wen; defaced. The
story of this coin is iiite interesting.
The dies Were made by a Mr. Lovett in
Philadelphia, who says that they were
ordered in 18(51 from t lie south, and
to he for one-cent copper coins.
After manufacturing the dies he was
not able to get them out of the city, and
becoming alarmed, hid them away alter
striking oil' twelve nickel pieces. No
one except hiujclf knew of the existense
of cither dies or coins until 1STS; when
Mr. Randall and John V. Iho-eltine
discovered their existence hy accident.
Mr. I. ivett has been carrying one of
the pieces as a pocket piece, and one
evening by an overs. ght, passed it in a
restaurant. The proprietor, knowing
Mr. Ilaseltine us a collector, sent the
piece to him. The latter, recognizing
the head of libel ty as Mr. Lovett's works,
succeeded joimly with Mr. Randall in
negotiating the purchase of the dies.
The two gentlemen then agreed to strike
off fifty-live pieces in copper, twelve in
silver and seven in gold. This accom
plished, they mutilated the dies aud held
the struck coins for sale to collectors.
The following ii a description of the coin.
Obverse, 1801; head of Liberty; in
scription, "Confederate States of A met
icar;" reverse, a wreath of ears of corn
and wheat, with a cotton bale at the bot
tom; ia the centre (he words "1 Cent."
The reslrikes were struck by l'cter L.
Krider, No. G18 Chestnut.
This was the only coinage ever con
templated by direct authority of the Con
federate government, aud the origiual
nickel pennies and the restruek pieces
are uow very valuable. In 1871, when
Messrs. Randall and Ilaseltine offered
them for sale to collectors, they asked
833 each for the gold, 815 for the silver,
$1 for the copper and $20 for the nickel
coins, they having brought from Lovett
what hehad left of the last struck in
18G1. The coins are now very rare and
are worth a great deal more than the
prices asked iA 1 874.
The only other coin issued in the south
during the war was a half dollar. This
was coined at the I'nited States mint at
New Orleans in lSlil, and for its obverse
the United States die for the half dollar
was used, being a seated figure of Liberty
that still appears on our coins. For the
reverse, a die was cut, whose design con
sisted of a shield surmounted hy a lib
cs!y cap and surrounded by n cotton nnd
sugar-cane wreath. The legend was
"Confederate States of America Half
Dol." A number of these were after
ward restruek and the die destroyed.
Single pieces have been sold for $25.
From the Philadelphia Record,
A Wonder Worker.
Mr. Frank Huffman, a young man of
Burlington, Ohio, states that he had been
under the care of two prominent physi
cians, and used their treatment until he
was not able to get around. They pro
nounced his case to be Consumption and
incurable. He was persuaded to try Dr.
King's New Discovery for Consumption
Coughs and Colds and at that lime was
not able to walk across the street without
resting. He found before he had used
half a dollar bottle, that he was much
better; he continued to use it aud is to
day enjoying good health. If you have
n"y Throat, Lung or Chest Trouble try
it. We guarantee satisfaction. Trial
bottle free atj W. M. Coheu's drugstore.
THE SOLDIERS HOME.
A (il.l.Ml'SK OK Til K I'llSY UKTREAT OK
Til K OI.H CON KKDKIIATK VETKUANS.
We yesterday had the pleasure of
looking over the Soldiers' Home in com
pany with V. C. Stronach, Esq., to
whom more than any idher person is the
State indebted for the creditable pro
vision which is now being made for the
old veterans.
The legislature having given the
grounds of the Pettigrew Hospital for
the purpose, Mr. Stronach was com
missioned by the directors of the organi
zation to take personal charge and do
what was needful to provide suitable ac
com datiotis. And well has he per
formed the work he so patriotically
undertook. The improvements are very
satisfactory, and the Home presents a
cheerful appearance, and day by day is
being fashioned more into an ideal rest
ing place for the old soldiers who are
there The buildings are well placed
and are very comfortable, while the
grounds are nicely kept and present an
attractive appearauce. The fine shade
trees and the pleasing lawn and the
clumps of flowers here and there show
that an agreeable taste has been exercised
in the arrangements. The interior of
the building indicates care aud atteution.
The rooms are neatly kept and are in
apple pie order. The kitchen is as neat
and ch an as any good housewife's can
he; and (he bath room for the old sold
iers is very nice, with hot and cold water.
The garden is growing finely, although
the ground was not well adapted to that
use. A pump worked by a wind-mill
lifts the water from the well and the
supply of water is ample while the qual
ity is excellent. The food provided is
s lllicient; though plain, it is well pre
pared and suited to the habits of the old
men.
There are twenty-five inmates of the
Home, some eight of whom came from
"poor houses." Most all of them are
sufciing from rheumatism or other
maladies attending age. Some are crip
ples; one nearly blind; some are paral
jzed; others are atllieted with various in
firmities. They have come from Pasquotank in
the North, to Brunswick iu the South
and as far West as Lincoln. The great
est number fruui any county are the
three from Wake. Others can be ac
commodated, and a new building ia now
being prepared for any more who may
apply.
The- outlook is that tho number after
awhile will reach sixty or seventy, for
when the people reulizo what a nice
home it is, others will wish to come.
One sees the old soldiers congregated
there with mingled emotions. It is sad
to see them, now all but helpless; it is
pliasent to feel that thj State and patrio
tic citizens have at last made this com
fortable abiding place for them. A roster
is kept of the principal events of their
lives.
The old veterans cannot leave the
grounds without permission. They stroll
about the grounds, some doing such little
work as suits them; others reading, aud
talking and smoking, as (he spirit moves
them. Most ot them show their age, and
are on the down giade, but long may
they live to receive the care aud attention
ol the State they served so laithlully.
News and Observer.
I'.lcctiic Hitters.
This remedy is becoming so well known
and so popular s to need no special men
lion, Ad who have used Electric Bitters
sing the same song of praise. A purer
medicine does not exist and it is guaran
teed to do all that is claimed. Electric
Bitters will cure nil diseases of the Liver
and Kidneys, Boils, Salt Rheum aud oth
er affections caused by impure blood
W ill drivo Malaria from the system and
prevent as well as cure all Malarial fevers.
lor cure ot Headache, Constipation and
Indigestion try Electric Bitters. hntire
satislaotion guaranteed, or money refund
ed. Price Title, aud ? I 00 per bottle at
. M. Cohen s drugstore.
rirst fisherman hat kind ol a
haul did you have to-day?
Second Fisherman Alco hoi.
WELDON, N. C, THURSDAY, JULY 23,
COCD WORK OFTOBACCO.
AN ITALIAN SCIENTIST DISCOVERS THAT
THE WEED 1SJ CONSIDERABLE OK A
SANITARIAN.
A recent issue of the London Cigar and
Tobacco World says: "The habit of
smoking is not one that commends itself
to every person. With those who ab
stain from it we find no fault; but for the
great number in the community who in
dulge in the weed it may be interesting
to know, as the result of scientific inquiry,
that tobacco is not quite so black as it is
frequently painted. Tobacco, may not,
in some people's opinion, rank as a pub
lic beuefactor, but from what has recent
ly been disclosed it may lay claim to be
somewhat of the nature of a sanitarian.
There is a popular notion, especially
among the smoking portion of the com
munity, that tobacco acts as a disinfec
tant; this claim, however, is, wo believe,
not generally supported by medical men.
But it has now been shown, from the
recent investigations and experiments of
io Italian professor, Dr. Vincenz i Tassi-
uari, assistant at the Hygienic Institute
ot the University of Pisa, that tobacco
smoke is, to a certain exteut, an aunihi
lator of disease, by its action upon the
growth of bacilli, Dr. Tassanaii has
taken great paius to demonstrate its utili
ty in that direction, and constructed
peeial apparatus for the purpose. In
ordor to imitate as closely as possibly (he
process going on in the human mouth
during the inhalation of smoke, Di. las
sinari passed tobacco smoke through a
horizontal tube into a chamber kept moist
by a bunch of wet cotton won! suspend
ed in it, and containing, besides, a "cul
ture" or growth of bacilli, which he sub
mitted to the action of tobacco smoke.
lie used iu his experiments tho various
qualities of manufactured tobacco most
generally smoked iu Italy that is say,
the largo Virgiuia cigar, the large Cavour
cigar, the small Cavour cigar, aud the
best cigarette tobacco. The action of all
these was tried severally upon seven
known kinds of bacteria namely, the
so-called cholera bacillus, the cattle dis
temper bacillus, pus coccus, Finkle Prior
bacteria, tho bacilli of typhus and pleuro
pueuinouia, and finally the bacillus of the
blue pus. We say advisedly the ,:so
called cholera bacillus," because its exis
tence is not yet positively proved.
"The results obtained by Dr. Tassi ua
ri weie most remarkable, and amply re
paid him for bis troubles, the cxperi
mcnts showing unmistakably that tobac
co smoke considerably retards the devel
opment of some varieties of Caeteiia,
while it effectually prevents the devel
opment of others. Dr. Tassiuari car
ried his investigations still further, actu.
ally fixing tho length of time during
which the development of bacteria is
prevented. By comparing experimental
ly the growth of the same micro-organ
isms, when not exposed to tho letardin;
action of tobacco smoke their develop
incut when so exposed, was found that
the smoke of the large Cavour cigar, fi,r
instance, delayed the development of
pus bacilli for seventy-two hours, and of
cattle distemper bacilli for a bundled
hours, and that the same smoke prevent
ed the formation of cholera , and typhus
bacilli entirely in fact, acted as a germi
cide. Similar results were obtained in
the experiments with other descriptions
of manufactured tobacco.
"Dr. Tassinaii attributes this annihi
lating effect of tobacco smoke upon bao
teria to the action of the chemical ele
mcnts contained in it. Ho is still carry
ing on fuither experiments with regard
especially to the action of tobacco smok
upon the bacillus of tuberculosis; and if
these should prove as conclusive as iIiom
he has made with the microorganisms
named, consumptive patients may be
benefited from a hygienic point of view."
CAX'T Sl.Elil SIGHTS
Is the complaint of thousands suffering
from Asthma, Consumption, Coughs, etc
Did you ever try Pr. Acker's Kngli-.li
Reined)? It is the best preparation
known tor nil J.ung l roubles ,oia on
a positive irunrantoe at 25c. and 50c.
For sale at W. M. Co'ieu's drugstor
Weldou, N. C.
CANNIBALISM IN HAYTI.
lir.MAN IIKINIIS STILL SA('HIr'ICEI) AT
TH K WILD VOl IlOO DANCES.
Mr. Maurice 1'cldmann, a Hungurian
mechanic, employed iu machine shops at
(iorinan. eight miles from Port-au-Prince,
llayti, says the New York Sun, learned
some time ago that there was to be a hu
man sacrifice not far from where he
lived at 15: ID o'clock in the afternoon.
It was to be couducted by the Papaloi
or Voudoo priest of Gorman. Accom
panied by his assistant named Schmidt,
Feldmann made off in the direction iu
which Ire bad heard that the sacrifice
was to be performed. The expedition
was not devoid of danger, for the negroes,
feeling undoubtedly that their butchery
of children would arouse the wrath and
opposition of the white inhabitants of tho
island, were exceedingly careful to carry
out the atrocities in the seclusion of un
frequented groves.
The two men were armed with heavy
revolvers, and Wtre ear. ful in the selec
tion of their route. When they reached
their destination they climbed iuto the
branches of a tall tree, from which they
could plainly see all that was going on
below without being seen. From their
position they witnessed the Voudoo sac
rifice. The ceremony was begun by the burn
ing of aromatic plants around a sleeping
hild two or three years old, which had
been put to sleep by herbs. The Papa
loi stepped up to the infant and severed
the head from the body with one stroke
f a sharp knife, and passed it to all pres
ent. While the head was being passed
the Papaloi cut up the body, which was
thrown into a large iron pot with some
r.'d peas, rice, and other native vegeta
bles. During the cooking the negroes
danced round the lire. This Bauiboula
dance is a native negro dance of the
most revolting sort, consisting mostly of
contortions of the hips and abdomen.
The end is reached when the participants
become so excited nnd exhausted that
(hey throw themselves in a heap upon
the ground, where they roll over each
other aud howl.
When the dancers had recovered they
gathered for the feast and devoured
every particle of the child. Having
finished, they gathered the bones in a
hole iu the ground, buried them, and
erected a wooden cross over tin? grave.
After tho two observers hud given the
cannibals time enough to reach their
homes they climbed down and went back
to Gorman.
akiii iciai.;i;ms.
Attempts have been made, not without
sii'-c.'ss, to form minerals. Artificial
ultiamarine has long bceu an article of
commerce. The formation of the dia
mond is said to have beeu actually effected,
but in the opinion of the inventor the
process is so difficult aud so daugerous
that the diamond-miner aud diamond
merchant need not feel uneasy. The
ruby and the sapphire have lately been
reproduced iu Paris, and, curious enough,
the coloring matter iu both is found to
be duo to one and the fame metal
chromium io different states of com
bination, Red and bin" "tones, or no in
termediate violet which might be
likened to the rare and beautiful oriental
amethyst, have been obtained in one nnd
tlie same operation, from the same" lot of
material. The jewels thus produced have
s o far all been small; large enough to form
the pivots of superior watch works, but
not large enough to rank us rare and
erstly ornamental objects. Prof. Crooker
in Forum .
ft'U i:XAM) DO
Guarantee Dr. Acker's Blood Elixir, for
it has been fully demonstrated to the peo
ple of this country that it is superior to
all other preparations for blood diseases.
It is a positive cure for syphilitic poison
ing. Ulcers, Eruptions and Pimples. It
purities the w hole system and thoroughly
builds up thii constitution.
For sale at W. M. Cohen's drugstore,
Weldon, N. C.
Many Porsoiis arc broken
down from overwork or household care.
'r:vr's 'rt.M ilitlors ref unds tho
cvi.iein, mid uiKOMion, removes excess ol bue,
aud tuna malaria. Oct Uic geuuiuo.
1891.
THE OLD NORTH STATE.
AS CULLED FROM OL'Il EXCHANUES.
Charlotte girls ride bicycles.
Governor Holt is sixty years old.
Trinity college will be opened October
1st.
The summer law school at the Univer
sity is open.
Henderson voted for graded schools a
few days ago.
The State laws are uow being distrib
uted by the Secretary of State.
A cyclone struck Warrentou on Sat
urday, but did very little damage.
The Murfreesboro railroad will be
ready for business by September 1 .
The State Alliance will hold its an
nual session at Morehead on August 11.
The State tobacco association will bo
in session at Morehead on August 5, G,
7.
The railroad commissioners are inspec
ting the railroads in the western part of
the State.
Senator Ransom will address the Con
federate veterans at Wrightsville on the
150th inst.
The payment of the direct tax has
commenced and warrants are being mailed
every day.
Merchants of Wilmington have begun
proceedings to test the constitutionality
of the purchase tax.
The college of Agricultural and Me
chanical Arts, Raleigh, will begin i s
next session on Sept. 1!.
The output of North Carolina pine
this year is expected to be 500,000,000
feet, valued at 8G,000,000.
Work ou the Norfolk, Wilmington &
Charleston road has been ordered to be
pushed as rapidly as possible.
A sub-alliance recently passed resolu
tions requesting Governor Holt t j resign
because he is a member of the plaid
trust.
It is announced that work on the Ox
ford & Coast Line railroad will begin in
a few days. This road will run through a
Cue country.
Governor Holt has pardoned J. R.
Bolton, of Pender county, convicted of
liiceny, aud Francis Hood, of Mecklen
burg, serving sentence for iufanticide.
The people of Murphy will to day cel
ebrate the completion of tho W. N. C.
road to that place and will also lay the
corner stone of their new marble court
houco.
George Vanderbilt owns 80,000 acres
of land in Buncombe county, and his
freight bills are more in a month thau
the road received in a year before be
built Biltniore.
CONSUMPTION CUltKI).
An old physician, retired from prac
tice, having had placed in his hands by
an Fast India missionary the formula
of a simple vegetable remedy for the
speedy ami permanent cure of Consump
tion, Bronchitis, Catarrh, Asthma and
all throat ami Lung Affections, also a
positive and radical cure for Nervous De
bility and all Nervous Complaint", after
having tested its woudcrlul curative pow
ers iu thousand of cases, has felt it bis
duty (o make it known to his suffering
fellows. Actuated by this motive aud a
desire to relievo human suffering, 1 will
send free of charge, to all who desire it,
this recipe, iu German, French or Fnglish,
with full directions for preparing and
using. Sent by mail by addressing with
stamp, namintr, this paper. W. A.
Noyes, 820 Powers' Block, Rochester, N.
Y. apr 'M ly.
''Do you shave yourself nil the time? '
asked the barber.
"No, I slop occasion illy for meals, '
said Juiipiaii, savagely.
When Baby was stck, we gar? her Castoria.
When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she clung to Castoria.
When she had Children. !u gave them Castoria,
NO. 16.
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Richmond, Va.
THE ONIT COIL ELEVATOR SOUTH.
There are seventy-Cve screens iu the
buildinc'.
No dust or dirt can possibly get into
the Coal as it runs over these screens in
passing from the Rlevator into the carts.
Consumers get their coal dry aud per
fectly clean.
I have dow and shall always keep on
hand, a large stock of all kinds of coal
best suited for foundry, factory and fam
ily use.
All coal selected and of best (puality.
Prompt shipments. Orders solicited.
teThe raiiroad cars run alongside
the Klevator, and the Coal is loaded into
them there, thus lessening (he cost to tho
trade fc'outh and West.
S. II. HAWKS,
Richmond, Va.
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JOTICEOFA0iINISTRaTI0N.
I have this Any qualified as administra
tor ol' the estate ol' Jones Lee, ilcetasH.
Tlmse owing tho estate w ill oblige nie by
settling ut once; any person hnUiinga claim
or claims against my intestate must pre
sent tho same to me or to Clark ifc Daniel,
Littleton, X. C, within 12 months from
the publication of this notice or I shall
plenil the same in bar of a tecovery. This
July 1, 1891.
EDWARD T. CLARK,
Ailmr. of Jones Lee. s
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