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THE LANDMARK 1 THPB8DAY, Arrow 3, 1893. tto FOTtoffloe S. AB second-civs STAKP BV THE TEOMISBS MADE! The Democratic party, coming into power at this time, is surrounded by embarrassments and finds itself called to the solution of delicate nnd difficult questions relating- to tariff aud finance. It needs to bring to the consideration of these matters its best ability and highest patriotism, and even these will fail to bring fruit in the legislation the country needs unless there is unity of pur- purpose among its members in Con- gvsss. Thut there may be this there must be a common rallying point, and in this case this point is naturally the President.

He is the head of tlie party and, after the platform. is the source to look to for its policies. This is the order to be ob- sowcd by members of Congress doublful of their duty: first, consul- tatinhs of Ihe platform, which is the law of the party: next, concurrence in tlie views of the President in matters not io conflict wiib the platform, nol in conflict with the established of the party, not in conflict with pledges given the people. All this involves tho sacriGce of some measure of individualism, but tlu-se tliiigR hve none the less on account a duty. Independence of flisrnclor is always lobe admired; im'H'pr-iHlcnce of action is often to coin mended; but the association of oin-j-olves with our fellows in any kiudnf an organization pre-snpposo tlip smrt-nder of a certain part ol tiur surrender, sunn -times, of our personal judgment and desirt-s to the wisdom and wishes the is so in matters of Church it is so in our business rein- lion it so in our political action.

yield our personal views upon of docli-inc; we give them up, in deference to the con- ti-Kt-y opinions of those with whom vsv lire iu copartnership in the mny of life; and when, in politics, our conventions speuk, wo our views as to caudi- ihiirs and policies and yield ready ulii ill. ii'v In lo the voice of Iho ll is right that Ihe.se thinsjp r-lioiiM Iji- they are, oHierwise iv never bo any couccntru- i efTor': we would lose all the J.cut-fi[s c'orae of fij-ojiera- men ui' nearly the same u-nuM. without consult.ition, anil agreement, lie forever at cross purposes. Tlu-re lias never since the wr.r a 'iiue when it was KO rilally as it is now for Ihe national Ilemocratk' party to be ani- ritil, il this spirit of compromise within itself, because for the HIM 'inn- iu a ihird of century it rnim; into possession of tho ese- iiitivt- aud legislative branches of ill'- government both at the same uud this involves all Iho rc- Miousiliility with which it is possible fur it tvi-r to be charged. The whole lulnrc of the party depends upon tlie manner in which it discharges liie trust committed lo it.

It is 110 I'Mitrer a party of opposition, of objection: Imt it is to bo one of affirmative action or it is to be rfctireil at in- I'lul of tlio pic-sent term. These an? no limes, thc-u, for indi- vi'hinl tluguiatisTu uo times for the of the pride of the wisoiial opinion. It if the duty of the Democratic Congress, which is to next Monday, to rally avoiinil i lie platform and the President and lo enact promptly the leg- which the party has promis- will be differences of i-i'iiM! -iii-iion of different of tho plat- lU'livevanees; but speaking br-'ailly. the platforci calls for i-eiliu'liou of tariff duties lit a revenue hasis, and as li'ir-nocs it pk'Jgos itself to the 111:1 nee of gold and silver as the standard money of tho country, to the nKiintrniince of the parity of the iiii'iais. nnd to such legislation as slinll iriuirantee the continued circu- ff all existing Mlvi-r und paper ii-iins nf equality, one dollar of any of these moneys being of equal pnri'lnsing and exchangeable value any other dollar.

Theso basic p-im'ijilcs agreed upon, there should be no division or prolonged controversy about details. Mr. Cleveland in- true to the platform. It was telegraphed to him when it was adopted hi- accepted the nomination kii.i'.vinc: wbat i( was. He is a stickler j'oi- ihe perforuiauce of promises he believes that platforms are in- H'mieil to be rules of action for par- iifis.

1C. therefore, he shall show show himself, as heretofore, determined to make good the pledges his varty has given, it will he the duty of every Democratic Senator and Ui'prestntativc not only to offer no 1'nrtious opposition to him but to hold up his hands. No greater misfortune in liie party could be imagined than lite spectacle of the President and tVagrcss palling apart. It is the Uinndrn duty of both to take the for the chart and, obedient its instructions, pull, all, together. THE SCAXDAt OF TUB CIIXTCBT.

Tho war-clond in the Bast has passed away. France made a demand npon Siam for a part of her domain that belonged no more to France than to any other power, and 'or a certain money indemnity for the killing of French citizens in Siam. Siam hesitated, temporized; France declared a blockade of Siamese ports and trained the guns of her war-ships npon the coasts. Siam, seeing that the alternative was fight or yield, and being too weak to fight a power as strong as Frauce, yielded, and the trouble ends. The event is a disgrace Lo the civilization of the age.

It was a case in which might made the enforcement of "The ffooo old rule, tlio simple plan. That llwr may take wbo liavo Uic power And tliey must who cau." And it is little to the credit of tbe civilized' nations of the earth that they, with full knowledge of the facts, permitted this act of highway robbery to be perpetrated by a strone power upon a. weaker. The correspondence in the ease, on tlie part Siam, was courteous, fair, dignified and thread of pathos rnn through it. Appeals to magnanimity justice availed nothing, however and Siam gave up her territory am her national rights when she saw frum the increasing aggressiveness of France and her warlike prepara tions thai she must either do this or suffer the bombardment of her cities aud see her ships swept from the sea Yet France is a "Christian" nation and Siam is heathen.

What think you, in view of the history of this case, the Siamese think of a religion which permits its votaries to despoi their neighbors for no other reason than thiit they can set up against them territorial claims which had no sort of basis in justice am enforced them at the cannon's mouth With this issue THE enters upon the 20th year of its pub Jication. It gives its patrons greet ing on this 20th anniversary, thank: them for their liberal support hopes to be with them 20 years hence We shall continue to priut the now. and express our honest convictions on all matters of public concern. If yon like THE IJA.VIJJMRK and believe th doctrines it promulgates, give your aid iu increasing its circulation I and usefulness. T.

Kilbreth, whom the Presi- (K-ut last Friday appointed collector c. the port of Xew York, is a lawyer and an ex-police justice of New York vity. His name had not been prominently mentioned for the position Hinl the appointment was a surprise 10 him and the public. Both he and Mr. Walter H.

Bunu. who was at the same time appointed appraiser merchandise at the port of Xew York, are anti-snappers and therefore anti-Tammany men. Mr. Kil- lirelh had been a leading spirit in ihe now defunct County Democracy, which was once a powerful rival of These appointments, therefore, are not pleasing to Tam- tuauy, bat it is not denied that both appointees are good men and well qualified to discharge the duties of the places to which they have been called. Dr.

H. M. Alford, a well known physician of Greensboro, died Sonday of Brig-ht's disease. Kvery day's papers report fresl i batik failures. Depositors, frighten Jed by (lie prevailing- depression, cal upon banks for their money they haven't it and close their doors i This makes other banks timid an they ceaso loaning money: it flight 1 ens depositors and they withdraw I their money from the banks yet sol vent and lock it up in safe deposi i vaults or hide it in stockings.

In either case it iff withdrawn from cir culation and limes become by si much the harder. Mercantile fail urcs are comparatively is i bankers and brokers who are catch, ing the business end of the panic nnd those who are best off are the I farmers who have to buy tho leas land the salary-workers and wage earners who are drawing their pay The purchasing power of their dol Jars is very great aud they are no: being eaten up by the cankers, crcdi: and interest. Honvy A. White, chairman of tho Bailer couuty Populist committee when asked "What's tho matter with the price of wheat?" tu give Ihe "'plutocrats" aud Repub licaus a scoring. His most striking remark was that the socialists Germany and thu nihilists of Russia had their counterpart in tbe party of America.

"We must win this battle by ballot, if we can," ho shouted, "bu if we fail to do so I see a laugh at Ihe prediction if you when the decision will be tin Alr.s. Lease added her mite in i speech iu Kansas City when she said "It just as predicted in nij speeches in the last campaign. have seen this day coming all along I tell you there are blacker ones iu store for this stricken nation. "Thn gold bugs' conspiracy has succeeded the Wall Street brigands hare the nation by tho throat. There is no mercy in their murderous grip 1 This country is on the brink of a volcano, and an eruption that wil shake aud shatter, if not destroy it, is bound to follow unless the people arc afforded relief and that, too, at once, and I see but little hope ot tho relief being granted by tho present powers of national legislation." Mrs.

Lease admitted in a mournful way that the exposure by the Kew York of the military or ganization of this State had caused great consternation among the Pop. ulists and papers of tho Populist faith, such as the AJtocntc aud the JVfA of this city. The Times exposure was denounced in these papers, but the same day that the Prew alluded to it Secretary of State Oshorne said: "There is only oue way to meet the oppression of the East, and that is by organization. We are prepared here in Kansas, and the people must look to the People's party for succor, as it is the only pr.rty that dares spill blood iu defense of their rights. "Revolution is coming, and here we are fully prepared and will be more than ready when the time comes to strike tho blow." Hunks that Failed.

Comptroller of the Currency Eckles last Friday gave out the following statement: Recent dispatches having appeared in the newspapers to the effect that two hundred national banks have failed, the following statement has been prepared, that the public may be properly informed: Instead of 200 having closed their doors, but 105 have jone into the hands of the comptroller of the currency. Fourteen of this number have resumed business under favorable conditions and possessed of the confidence of the communities where located, and during the ensuing week it is expected several others will have complied with the requirements of the comptroller and reopen, while prior to September 1 an equal number will resume. Out of the total of 105 closed, but 37 lave gone into the hands of receivers, the balance either having reopened or are still in the hands of examiners, with strong prospects of reopening. There -was a game of base ball at Durham Saturday afternoon. Caslalties: One player's aim was and another's nose was broken.

SPEAKEIt CBISr ON HAND. Ho Will BeadT IB Two Appllcut; I'laeM Under KOuOf and UMltaato -Baldy Coquetted Witt the FapulllU and What'a the trim Him. Special Correspondence of Tlie Landmark. JWASHlNorojf, July 31, 1893. The Speaker has arrived.

I speak of Mr. Crisp in this way because there is no opposition to his re-election. He says it will be at least two weeks bo- lore he will have his committee assignments ready for announcement. Be thinks that as soon as the needed silver legislation is enacted the tariff will be taken up. says it is probable this will be a long session of Zongres.3 and that there will be no that tbe called session will run on into the regular session.

Our delegation is expected this week. Secretary of the Senate Cos is expected to-day. The fight over the offices under him is well on and several applicants for places within bis gift have been here several days. The contest over the places in the Honso trill also bo a lively one. Comptroller Eckels told me Saturday that he thought the bank of Winston would be ready to resume business about August 10th, the limit of the date given for the stockholders to fulfill the conditions outlined by the comptroller Jor this paper a few weeks ago.

newspaper banks is too large, and that an examination into the condition of many of these banks ought not to make business men and patrons regret their suspension. He seems to have no use for a bank founded on a superficial basis, or run by officers who do not know their business. But when a bank has competent officers and a safe foundation ho is disposed to render such an institution all the aid in his power. Ho thinks the financial outlook will gradually but snrely improve every day. Maj.

John W. Graham is here to take charge of the contested election case of Settlers. Williams. As Hon. Thomas Settle holds the certificate, he will take his sent next Monday in the House.

A prominent and experienced Democrat who has beoc identified with national politics, said to mo about this case recently: "II Mr. Williams had not coquetted will that Third party crowd he wouU have been so overwhelmingly elected that this contest wonld have been impossible." You can't play with fire and not get burned. Ex-Congressman Nichols lost Ms $1,800 place in the Treasury July 1st, the end of tho fiscal year. You remember I wrote you this would be the case last Slay. Ho was kept in to teach tho ropes to the new incumbent.

He has returned to Raleigh Thecomptrollersaysthe estimate of the failed where I hear he be one of the proprietors of a new Republican paper to bo started there. The Republicans hope for great tilings on account of tho boasts of their new allies. -HATTERS OF SETTS. English coal miners struck men arc affected. Tjh'e notes outstanding; increased $5,043,350 during July.

Goo. Fischer, dj'Rochester, N. made out bis own death certificate and committed suicide. GOT. Boies, Iowa, says when kis as Governor expires he wil! retire permanently from politics.

Eev. Tlios. H. Stevenson, a Baptist minister Englewo'od, is a candidate for chaplain oE tho lower Congress. Daring a divorce trial at Russellville, last Friday, .1 fight occurred in the court room between three men interested in the case.

One was killed and one seriously injured. Will Thompson, Handy Keigler and Tom Forter, all colored, were lynched in Lexington county, Monday night of last week, for outraging Mrs. Sightler, tho wife of a white farmer. A 7-story brick building at Pittsburg, collapsed Saturday. Forty workmen were inside the building but all escaped but one.

Three additional stories being built on the old walls caused the collapse. A registered mail pouch containing $50,000 in securities left the Salt Lake (Utah) postoffice east-bound July 8, and has not since been heard from. Postoffice detectives ami inspectors are searching for it. The World's Fair having to be opened last Sunday by tho court's decree, only 12,000 people entered the grounds. The fair managers did not want to open and this will probably bethefair'slastSunday opening.

The campaign is potting interesting in Virginia. Col. A. S. Euford, one the candidates lor tho Democratic gubernatorial nomiuatiou has found it necessary to deny that he said a- dollar a day was enough for any workingman.

Civil Service Commissioner Roosevelt says that of tho 4,000 clerks now in the departmental service of the United States, about three-fourths are Republicans. This statement is questioned by Logan Carlisle, Chief Clerk of the Treasury. Philip Bode and Charles Frayer, charged with being leaders in tho lynching and burning of Lee Walker, colored, wore indicted at Memphis, Saturday, for murder. They are in jail. Several other rioters were indicted, but theic uaiuos were not given out.

Referring to the recent assignment of the Bttile Hauler, of Richmond, it was not Rev. Edward L. Pell, the publisher, who assigned, but the Si- bit Header Company. The paper had attained tho phenomenal circulation of 40,000, and it muy now be moved to New York and published by a company which will rctuiu Sir. Pel! Tile City JfeKroes Again.

It seems that the James City ne- groes are not yet satisfied. The New licruo Journal last Saturday says Mr. Robert Hancock, agent of Mr. Jas. A.

Bryan, the owner of tho property, has becu informed that notices have been posted in James City containing threats and warning him what will bo done if he does not stop going over there, and that he has received through the mail a letter threatening him and Mr. Bryan. Recently a premeditated effort was made to engage Mr. Hancock in a difficulty by a person who had been put out of a small shop. Following is .1 copy of the letter referred to JAMES CITY, N.C., July Uth, 1S93.

ROBERT HANCOCK, SIB: I say to yo don't you and Jim Bryant come over hero in James City iny moore if you Do we will give hour life away for yours let it be Day night. Nothing more only Death to Robert R. Hancock and James A. Bryan. You apeare to Be a Great man and you ill have to Show it.

A WeBltliy Colnred Man Knit tlie I'tilliuau Cftr Company. Kathau Toomer, of Georgia, the wealthiest colored man in tho South, has instituted in Baltimore a suit against the Pullman Car $100,000 damages. Some weeks Toomer and his wife wore iu Baltimore and she became ill. They left for their home at Augusta in a through sleeping car. At Columbia tho car was switched off and, Colonel Toomer claims, was allowed to re main for twenty-four hours in the freighiyard, exposed to the- scorching Southern sun and the noiso made by tho constantly passing engines.

Mrs. Toomer grow worse and died two days after tho Columbian detention. It is claimed in the bill that Mr. Toomer aud his wife were entitled to a through trip, without any delay. Toomer is a native of Chatham county, this State, but was sold as a slave and taken to Georgia when 13 years oid.

He visited his relatives in Chatham a few weeks ago. The Lancaster (S. Leiger gives the details of the arrest of Sam D. Carter, who claims to bo a tobacco peddler employed by P. W.

Potudex- ter, of Yadkin county, N. Carter says he was induced by G. W. McNeely to carry him a keg of mountain corn on his last trip. When he got there with the liquor McNeely did not have money enough to pay for the four gallons and three quarts which the keg contained, so le told Carter to let a Mr.

Fnnder- )urk, who "was all right," have a gallon of it. Carter did so, and a lew hours later-was arrested by Funderbark aud a man named Elliott for violating the dispensary law. Carer claims that he does not handle whiskey, and only carried this as an accommodation to McNeely. His wagon and load of tobacco, which 16 says is the property of his em- iloyer, Mr. Poindexter.

was seized. Kope ReinrdB Some More of tlie Roys. elievlUti Special, 3181 lilt. Collector Ellas announced the fol- owing appointments to-day: S. J.

of Stanly county, private ecretary to the collector; Frank HcClurc, Clay county, messenger in ho Asheville office: Chas. W. West, Stanly county, brandy ganger; Sidley L. Yonnt, Catawba county, store- and gauger; JOE. A.

Withor- poon, Catawba county, storekeeper and ganger; John H. Coulter, Ca- awba county, storekeeper and gaug- F. J. Dellinger, Catawba county, torokeeper and gauger; F. L.

Litle, Catawba county, storekeeper and gauger; James T. Byrd, Yancey onnty, deputy collector. as the editor. There was a. panic in Chicago Tuesday and inside of tiirec hours three large brokerage provision firms failed.

Later the North American Provision Company, with a capital of $250,000, failed. One of the men interested in this company is worth STATE NEWS. The railroad between Wilmington and New Berne has been completed. Jlock Spring campmeeting, Lincoln scanty, embraces the second Sunday in August. Carrie Means, colored, was acquitted of infanticide in Cabarrus Superior Court last week.

Geo. H. Snow, of Raleigh, died of brain fcror in New York Monday, aged 4S years. William Caldwell, an old colored man of Greensboro, was found dead in bed. Heart trouble or apoplexy.

Ferdinand Stebbing, ayoungcabi net maker New Berne, committed suicide Sunday by taking "rough on Martin HarUeil, farmer No. 10 township, Cabnrrus county, was struck and killed by lightning Monday. Lightning set fire to r. gilf house in Union county Sunday evening and the building and contents were destroyed. Loss about $1,000.

0. M. Cawthorn, of Selina, Ala was tried in Caiawbn court last week for killing a ucgro at Hickory, hist summer, aud was acquitted. E. A.

White, collector of iuterual riiveuue for the fourth North Carolina district, has resigned. Ho was asked to. Hon. F. 51.

Simmons will succeed him. It is reported froia Elkin that Mr. Galloway Richardson, Aloghany county, got his foot anil leg torn off ic ii threshing machine Wednesday of last week. H. Nunalee, living near Fayetteville, fell from a bridge on which ho was working, over RockSsh Creek, last Thursday, and was instantly The jail at Newton was struck by lightning Saturday and tho jailor's wife knocked senseless.

The same day the kitchen of the Hickory Inn, at Hickory, was struck by lightning. Near Walnut Cove, Stokes county, last Sunday week, a young man uamed Brackelt was carelessly handling a pistol and shot himself through tho body. Ho died the following Wednesday. Tlie commissioners und magistrates of. Forsyth county have all been summoned to appear at court next week.

It will bo remembered that the grand jury at the last term of court indicted them for not building a new court house. According to a correspoudont of ihe Jit. Airy MM they have two interesting reports about Mr. Clove- land iu circulation in Stokes county. One is that ho is under arrest for embezzling money from tho government and tho other is that bo stole all tho money in the Treasury and fled the country.

Duets 2Sth ult: Lewis A. Furchcs, cf Fanuiugtoa township, I had the misfortunB to have his barn 1 and two hundred bushels of wheat and other contents destroyed by fire on last Wednesday. The fire caught by a spark from an engine of a threshing machine that was thresh- Mr. Furc.hes' wheat. The postoflice at Alexander, ton $18,000,000.

Tho excitomont caused i miles north of Asheville, was robbed mess pork (o drop $8.25 iv bim-el iu list Thursday night. About side of an hour. belonging to tho money order funds, William G. Taylor, colored, wa executed by electricity at Aubur (N. prison for the uiiirdcr Solomon Johnson, fellow prisoner After the first contact thu chai broko and the dynumo gave out Tho condemned breathed auc his heart grew stronger.

An attach mont was made with the city eloctri anil the Sheruiau XATT. 'ashlngton Special to the Richmond Some people have also claimed bat Senator Ransom has gone over the rauks of the unconditional ad- ocates of the repeal of the Sherman aw. The distinguished North Car- linian has not yet announced pub- tcly just what his position is, and it safe to say that he will be found oting for the best interests of his itatc, section and party. At Cleveland, Rowan county, Jonday night, during a colored fes- ival, Geo. Bradshaw and Louis Price Jim Knox because he voted the )emocratic ticket at the last election.

were tried and bound over to oourt in the sum of $100 each. Price the bond but Brndshaw went to ail. This from the Salisbury Herald. lightning plant and tlie c-xacutio- completed. Governor Flower, of Now York has received a letter two wome living at Italy, in tlitit State, rcqucsl ing that they bu allowed to men's clothiag, us they do men work on the farm and find petticoat inconvenient.

We arc not advised a to what reply tUu Governor iiiaile. we hope he gave his consent. Thi is a free country. Let the woinc. wear breeches if tht-y want to.

A dispatch tho 22J from San Antonin, Texas, snys: Arrival here to-day on the Southern train report heavy fall of snow ii Brewster county, Texas, 4(10 mile west of here. That section has a elevation of from to fee above the sea level, but snow in th month July was never bcfor known there. It is a stock-raising country, and grass will be greatlj benefited by the snow. For the first time since the passai, of tho Sherman silver law, the Trcns ury last month failed to buy the ful quota of 4,500,000 ot silver The total purchase for the mouth was 2,384,000 ounces, leaving a short age of 2,110,000 ounces. The failur to buy was bccauso the prices askc' wore too high.

Secretary Carlisle iu terprets tho act to mcau that thi government is not to buy the silve: above the market price. Dr. Geo. Roudebush, of Ca.at.on was shot aud mortally wound ed in the parlor the couutry reai dence of State Senator John 1C. Cam eron, of Mississippi, last Thursday night.

Tho shooting was done the Senator's son, Malcolm. The doctor died Sunday morning. Both young Cameron and Koudebush ro fused to state the cause of tho shoot 'ag-, bat it is reported that tho former caught the latter in the act of kissing lis sister. Both mcu belonged to ''prominent families." The grand jury at Norton, ms found thirteen ludictineuts against members of the mob whocni- cllv beat A. M.

Rogers, a Chicago drummer, at Colbura. two weeks ago. Rogers was accused of assault- ng a little daughter of tho depot agent at Colbnrn, but after a thorough investigation the grand jury declares him innocent. Ho has instituted suits agaiiist his assailants 'or $20,000 damages. He is still suf- 'ering from the effects of the beating and the doctors say he may die.

The closing debate over the home rule bill iu the English House of Commons committee was marked by a scene- which is said to have been unprecedented in history. The disorder started while Joseph Chamberlain was speaking and so offensive were his remarks that Mr. O'Connor called him ''Judas," and the epithet was taken up by the Irish members in chorus. Soon a fight was started in 1'ront of the chairman's desk, an Irish member's hat was mashed down over his face by a blow, and several members were knocked down. When peace was restored the bill passed the committee finally.

A correspondent the Charlotte writing from Harrisburg, Cabarrus county, says lightning struck a barn on the.Caldwell place Monday, killing a male belonging to Beauro- garit Porter and burning the barn. On the game day lightning set fire to and burned s. crib, 50 bushels of corn and a sulky plow belonging to John Earnhardt, Pioneer Mills. Dancy Austin and Chas. Williams, both colored, were ground to pieces by a train at Salisbury Moaday night.

They were loitering around the train yard and it is supposed that they accidentally stepped on tho track in front of the engine. Riley Moore, colored, oj New Berne, a former clerk in tho postoffice, has been amuted for robbing the mail; $7 or postal money, and about $28 of postage stamps was stolen, as was also four watches, tobacco, sardines, from the store iu which the office is located. Daring a thunder storm Wilmington Monday John Carter, a colored fireman employed at the Nav.is- Guauo factory, n. few uiUcs above tho city, climbed a tree near the factory for tho purpose of securing made by a swarm of wild bees iu a hollow limb. Lightning struck the tree and killed Carter.

The Raleigh correspondent of the Sttir says: The circular issued by State Treasurer Tate, which is construed to include the Alliance business agencies iu the matter of assessment for taxation, is causing somo little stir. The Tinrd party people are somewhat loud iu their condemnation. Tho general public, however, seo iu it a decision of impartial so it The skeleton of a man was found in tho woods in Swaiu county last The Bryson City Tima says no one is known to be missing from tho neighborhood, but about a year ago a poorly dressed but healthy- stranger enquired the way from Forney's to Hazel creek, and has not seen or heard of. This issupposed to be his remains, (t is said there was no evidence that the man had buon murdered, but just how they could tell, by examir-lng the skeleton of a- man who had been dead a year, whether he had died a. natural death or beeu murdered, we are not able to comprehend.

A number of Anson county Democrats met Wadesboro last Satnr- dae and adopted the following resolutions: "That we urge our Senators and Representatives to redeem by their votes the definite pledges made by the Democratic party at Chicago June 22, 1S92, in their party platform. To this end wo ask them to vote for the repeal the Sherman act of 1590, coupled with the provisions for the use of both gold ind siver as the standard raouey of the country and the coinage of both and silver without against either metal. Wo are unalterably opposed to the unconditional repeal of the Sherman, act of IS'JO. We believe that the prohibi- ovy 10 per cent tax on State bank ssues should be 1 To tue Editor at The I have never been particularly par- to picnics, but if they were 'all ike that "orphans' picnic" in Mooresville last Friday, I for one would say: "Long may they wave" the same place, with tho same jand, speakers, I was told some 1,000 or 1,500 persons were there, representing the neighboring cougro- of Bethpage, Coddle Creek, Sack Creek, Thyatira, Prospect, Center, Davidson aud others. The towns of Concord, Salisbury.

Winston, Shelby, Charlotte and Statesviile had delegates to this aiding most heartily her sister town in this benevolent enterprise. I need not tell you it Was a irell behaved crowd: no need of "policemen." Aboat 11 o'clock Hon. A. Leazar crave a hearty welcome to one and all, and then "the band began to play." No wonder Statesville, all Iredell, iu fact, is proud of the Old North State Orchestra. Such music, they yace us that day! It was appreciated sia- cerely.

Wheu I was at school I read of Orpheus with his 7-stringed lyre drawing after him rocks, trees, but he would have no showing before this baud. This collection cians touched, charmed, uplifted, the hearts of every one present. One visiting Jady exclaimed, "Oh, I £elt as if I wore going up to the seventh heaven Dr. Creasy, in his own taking way, caught and easily held the attention of all, as ho impressively spoke the "Success of Life and How to Obtain It." Eagerly the old and young leaned forward to catch his every word and thero were tears soon on some bronzed A touching and most interesting entertainment was given by the little orphans in sweet songs and pretty recitations. Who could help notic ing how well these children were trained in every neatly, though simply, dressed.

They show ed they were well cored for. They did credit to their and beloved superintendent aud all who have, the care of them. One little girl pathetically sang, "On earth I'm nobody's darling; nobody cares for me." She won tho hearts of all. Bat the way theso little ones clung to aud fondled Mr. Boyd we were assured At loved and cared for them.

Tho three small editors de-serve praise for their efforts to add new subscribers to their little paper, Our Fatha'hun Onfs. This paper, by the way, would do credit to older heads, and should be takeu in every horns. Perhaps, Mr. Editor, you know something of the free-handed, liberal- hearted people of Mooresvilloand its surrounding community, and as you might have expected, tho dinner table was well loaded with good things Good rains fell hero the first in many weeks. Corn has been right much injured by tho protracted drought, but good seasons from now on an average crop will be Court passed off very quietly last week, only taking up threo days.

Judge Winston pushed things through in a hurry, and impressed our people as being a very conscientious officer, anxious to do exact justice between man aud man. The grand jury made a careful examination of tho temple of justice, pronounced it, in their opinion, unsafe and called the attention of the county commissioners to the situation. This is a most commendable movement on the part of this "grand inquest for the body of this county." The present court honse is unsafe, besides bciug entirely to small and the only out of it is to build a new one. In this day of cyclones and windstorms old rickety, slipshod buildings are quite out of Mr. W.

J. Davis was foreman of the- graud jury. The Rocky Springs campmeeting commences August IStU and will embrace the third Sabbath. Rev. J.

W. Lee, tho Irish evangelist, will conduct the meeting. 'A number of new teats arc being built, and larger crowds are expected than have ever nssurnbleil there in the past. Somo ono started tho train from the depot last Saturday while the engineer was at dinner. But for the very prompt action of one of the train bauds much and serious injury might have beeu done.

The engine should locked when left on tho track under a full head of steam. Mr. and lira. J. H.

Lee, of Mon roe, are visiting Mrs. Lee's parents iu Rocky Springs neighborhood. Col. G. W.

Flowers, our genial townsman, is spending a few days at All Healing Spriugs. Mrs. Dr. J. W.

Steveusou with, her child, of Monroe, passed through town to-day on her way to tho healing fountain. Mr. J. B. Pool has been spending some time at tho springs and thinks tho water benefits him.

Miss Annie Lee, of Dnioii county, is stopping at the Peden honse. TaylorsviJIo High School opeus 21st. Tho principal, Rev. J. A.

White, reports fine prospects for a full scuool this session. Mr. Gus. Norton, son of Mr. J.

A. Norton, living near town, died yesterday aud was buried at Stouy Point today. Workmen are preparing the new postoffice building and the office will change hands in a few days. In Order to Make Room For Fall Stock, we have prices throughout our entire BELOW COST. Thcso arc facts, and wo will prove our assertion if you will oniy briccr your Cash anil itivo a trial.

You Will Find Our Stock Of DOMESTICS, such as VHfae.hi-d ami Bi-own Muslins. Tickings Cheviots, Ginghams, Calicoas, COMPLETE AX THE LOWEST PII1CES. Don't Forget That we are SELLING AWFl CHE and wo have just received acw lot SAIUMiS for Women, Misses and Children, and also a splendid line of Men's Hals. Wool Wanted. Bring in your Wiil pay Highest sell you anything you may want in Elkiir Ooods.

Blankets Joans, Cajsimeres, FUmuels, Yarns, 31 Bring in your Wool. Wiil pay Highest Market Price, and can "Ikiir Goods, Blankets. FACTORY PRICES'. Mason's Fruit Jars Arc last, and yon should como got io sonic tinio will ho olf.iiu 1 We are Still Selling A SPLEN'DID SEA-TIOK rOKKKK like it or. thi? market.

lot we up. t-i $1.00. Xotiiin £p- COME AXD SEE VS. Yours very truly. N.

B. Statesvillo. X. August ISDj. AT THE Vau can lake your choice of STRAW HATS FOR Formerly sold from to $1.50.

N. Aug. 1, 1SD3 proving conclusively that this part of our county is not lacking, iu goou coos Mr. Rufus Gibson died at his home enough and to spare. church by his pastor, Rev.

E. OUR STOCK OF In tho afternoon there was much "pessary to know him to love driving by tho maidens and gallants, Mtly no hvo lon be and a baseball pamo was played near I chav aD l(! Ul means of tlola tho grounds. i much good. This first picnic lOT tho benefit of Mr af 11n Hoover died at his the orphans was pronounced bv all a i Miller township, Alexander fine success, socially and financially, joauty, on. the night of the'23d of Ju' 1S rather puzzled his tho gross receipts being about $200.

Everyone seemed to be glad to help in such good nnd we hope for even bigger times next year. A SPECTATOR. Nurlh- tho wagon and his under the spindle. A 1'arty at Klmn-oocl. To llic Eilltor ot Tlie Landmark: The lawu party at Eluiwood on the evening of tho 23th, which had been ooked forward to with so -much pleasure, fully met expectations aud was pronounced a success by all who were so fortunate as to be present.

As soon as the shades of night had over the earth and all was quiet, the ground was illumined by burning pie which had been pre- to drive away the darkness where the mellow moon light did not each. The stillness Bassoon broken merry voices as they rang out in ho night air. After spending an flour cr so in seeing who was there, meeting strangers and exchanging onipliments, renewed vigor was gained from tho refreshments which were served. Taking fresh courage hqy were prepared to enjoy the weet music which was furnished by he kindness of Miss Bessie Carson nd Messrs. Tom and George Baker, and to prolong the pleasures until ho cock warned those who were not oo much concerned withoiher things hat a new day had begun.

Among the visitors present was liss Brawley, from Mooresville, who was visiting Miss Guss the pleasure those who met her, liss Davidson, of Charlotte, who has aen visiting Mrs. Jonn Shepherd, amo down from Stitesville where ie had been visiting Mrs. Yonug, ud added to tho pleasures of the vcning. Miss Annie Staples, one Reidsville's most accomplished anghtors, also added much to the ccasion. Statesville wasrepresent- by Messrs.

C. E. Propest and R. Poston. Besides indebted the- young people of Elmwood for ie very enjoyable evening we feel nder special obligations to Mr.

John hepherd and wife for their kind- HERBERT. Cool Spring, N. July 31,1893. An Artlileiit ami UtUvr Itvuid fi tvcfitern Concurtl. Cnrresr i ff Tlio Lati'ltnatt, Mr.

Wm. A. White, who was ing logs and lumber to aud from W. Carter saw mill lust Tuesday, 25th. met with horrible accident.

He loaded his wagon with lumber, started for homo and had scarcely got outside tho mill yard when the blew the whistle. Tbe mules became frightened ran the wagon against a tree, breaking tlio linch-pin. The wheel camo off at once, Uivowing Mr. White oil left leg caught The mules continued to run for some distance and the flesh was all torn off Mr. White's leg to the bone, which was broken just nbore the anklo.

Fortunately he had Iho presence of mind to hold on to the lines, which saved him from going under the wagon, which would hare been almost certain death, as tho wagon was a Jow whetlod one. made for logs. Drs. Kill'ian and Gibson. Taylorsvjlle, and B.

F. Douglass, of Scott's Roads, amputated the leg next morning. The liuib was taken off close up to tho koeo. Mr. White is doing well so far.

My es- perianco with all engineers is that they are too careless when stock that is not accustomed to fingiuos are about. The whistle- adds nothing to the work to be done or that has been done. I hope those who make laws £or us will be thoughtful enough to one imposing a fine for every ft man blows his whistle without a lawful excuse. Oar country would be elear of one nuisance. The denth of Mr.

Rnhis Gibsou, he other day, is quite.sail. He is the father of Mr. W. B. Gibson, of Irodell station, and of Dr.

M.W.Gibson, of Taylorsville. Mrs. A. B. Moortj seems nol to get better.

She has been sick nlJ i miner. There is some fever. Thomas Hill, colored, whose family is 10 in number, has seven in bed, nnd tho three out are too small to do much for the sick. meningitis. Interment was at Xow Salem, of which church Mr.

Hoover was a member. He leaves a wife and seven children to mourw their K. Xow Stirling, July 31, 1S9'J. IMEUMLl. Sl'FKItlim COt'llT.

Raiu is much needed at Corn will soon give up. present. Wheat threshing is in full blast. Some have- a good yield while others have not. Mr.

Foy White, of South Boston, has come home, as he calls it, to spend some time with his brother, Mr. Wm. White. Yours, as over, L. Stony Point, N.

US, P. S. The account of Mr. White's accident should have appeared in last week's paper, but your correspondent was too sick to write. I have beeu ill for two weeks but am improving.

Hun. Spier TChltalier. Juilgo I'rrMillnc TUUESDiV, AUGCST 10, 1KB. B. Clijirlcs A.

nuaaoll vs. Annld Kussfll. 'J. Jtillu E. llnmlcv vs.

Hlrnni Flcluiniiig. 11. Aruislronc, Oalor Co. J. E.

Humji' roy nuil others. Will be sold very cheap for the next 00 dfi'ys, as wish to clear out as near as can for fall stoc-k. Call and see before J. vSTEFHAXY, Proprietor. Statesvillo, S.

(i, July 27. 1SU3. Co. 12. Laura L.

Llllr.u vg. A. W. LUinn. L.iwenbtrrg, 1'Incus vs.J.E.

rey ati-1 otlui imp FiiiDAV, At-erar ii. II. O. G. vs.

M. U. ShormaJa-r. A. Uobeon vs.

Julia A. IB. A. Lambert vs. M.

Josey. IT. 31. F. Sash vs.

M. Jnsey. I 1 E. SI. vs.

T. A. Mllcon, HlierllT. SAITIIDAY, AUGUST 1'J. 2'J.

FrnuklIn felicrria vs. AUurd fcUervHl an KlUir.ii Hussoll vs. D. A. Morrison.

i A. BherrlU fc Cy. vs. Wuaelger Clutl Kniirie, Hempstp.it! VM. E.

Uumpli rey aiul 2J. D. C. Ilufty find otlicrs vs. A.

Morrison HO3MCHY CASES. Drwi. vs. It. M.

DoiiRtnas. J. WcaU-y Redman llugtv ItvUmau. W. F.

niuIJ. M. Sliarpo vs. W. A.

EllO5.ii mill others. i. Hunliln JB E-iiihtn, agents, vs. J. J.JIuit.

H. M. Mills va, JsteUjsTlIlii Plow Company. J. b.

C. Ovcrcaali va, Jutiti Lambort. 7. W. W.

Uiilr vs. N. A. Stpelo uu4 otburs. 10.

Htato ox. rot. J. A. Arthurs and wire vs.

nnd otiii'rs. is. it. D. Mw.ro vs.

nirnm WillriMl Turner va. Low IB Fraley. c. L. Slilnn va.

A. M. liounerly and wife. 2ri. Stepliensnn, Munlock ve.

M. A t'clmster, mlmJntetrator, Iu ttio call or tho calendar any case not read ad disposed of on the day appointed will cnlied 011 tho next day In preference to case set for tlmt day. Witnesses will not bo require En attend until tho day appointed lor tun In which Wiyyaru fUibpocuac'U. Sun-Jury rill bu licard according to tlie convenience 'ring the term. J.

11. HILL, C. s. C. the cmm at nny Umu during tho term.

Tbi-: we offer One Hundred Dollars Howard for an cnsn oi CaUirrh that cannot be cured Hall's Catarrh Cure. F. J. CHESEV Jfc Toledo, O. tlio undersigned, Imro known F.

J. Che icy tor tlio iRi-t 15 years, and twllovo him per Cecily honorable In all business transactions and Itnnnelally able to carry out a mado by their drm VTtst i Truax, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, Kinnan ft Marvin, Wholesale Drug Klsts Toledo, Ohio. Hall's ualarrhCuro Is taken Internally, acttn; Ifroctly upon tbo blood nnd mucouaeurfaceso he system. Testimonials sent Iree. Price "5c pur battle.

Sold by all Druggists. oTosiKiimeiice ol The Landnmrc. Charles Shores, of Jonesville, was drowned the Yadkin river at this place this morning about 10 o'clock. He, in company with some other men, were iu the river seinitig for Ush when he got in water. beyond depth and was drowned before assistance could be given him.

He was a. young mau about 22 years old and his sudden taking off is great shock to his family and friends. Elkin, N. July When Baby was sick, we gare her Castoria. When she was Chad, she cried tor Castoria.

When she became Miss, she clang: to Castoria. When she bad Children, she gave them CAstorfa. Following laallstof ad vertlsodletMra remala- sln thaijiateevllle, y. postoffico, Monday August 3d, 1893: Miss franco Arwood, T. Bobbins.

To obtain any ot letters the applicant must call lor "advertised letters." II nut called or within four woolts they will be sent to the Letter Office. C. W. BOBHjgfcER, P. H.

A WaUring Advertisement Hy grandson, scrolulnus tram birth. cnrs old, ujitlcr nirttlcal dcRji sore on the bouo, terribly swollen running blootl and matter; doctor saM doubt ul 1C ever could bo cured; used HE "It ourpd hlid." H. HEXBY, JToprictur Henry House, Siatesrlllo, 3f. C. "Worse Ian Scrofula or Eczema." Tried "K'Jlcnl irt-alinnnts years; scarcely head or body; could not )7 cat from iicrrous exhaustion.

Tried other ivau-ra. Finally irted Slroliucker Barium Sprlnrs Vaicr. "It mo quick. I'm odvcrtlstMttonl for Strohccker Barium Springs Water." 3OUS W. SEILL.

X. C. DWBUjiai; AND LOT. 1 contained lo a certain xnort- oxwiilud by J. W.

Johnston ond wife H. E. dtou, to mo. said mortgage recorded In B. pfvie 413, rtgisier ot deeds oQlco for I will vxitosc to public sale, to the lilghcst bidder, for cosli, on -I, 1S93, at the court limiao door In Stntesrlltc, N.

tlie tiouso timl Int situated la tba towu of Sloores- and fully dcscrlDed. to said mortgage. tlicJ.W. Johnston li-weHlnc'house and bit. I.

L. WAQNEB, 3, IBM. STEELE'S FOUNDRY. O. STABLE hA0 Just gotten la some FIRST CLASS and prepared to do Engines; Brick Machines, Water Wheeels, So usa la.

going ad to luure your Terms very low for cash, or very high on uroe. Cash paid alwaya for old castings. AM) EXCISES, FIRST CLASS, BOLD CHEAP. July 18, 1893. We Want to Say To our Friends iliat a-c on the market for your Produce.

Will pay Highest Market Price for Chickens, Butler, Eggs', Grain, Boe.su-ax, Wool. Meat, Lard, Dried Fruits, Please remember us when selling your produce. Our Summer Stock Is going; rapidly at ihe low prices we are making. If You Want Bargains In this line come right along before it is too hue. The Inducement VVe offer for your patronage is Lowest Prices Consistent u-ith Honest and Legitimate Business.

Remember, We are buying PRODUCE. F. A. SHBttRILL CO. Statesville, N.

Jnly 27. 1SOX WHEN TOU ABB TIRED Wearing Shoes which hurt your Feet and do not give satisfaction, try a pair of Hall's Shoes. They are Neat and Comfortable and Warranted to Wear. Found at -ir. HAJLL'S CASH SHOE STORE.

Statasrille, X. 13, 1SXI. DO YOU KNOW HOW TO GET RICH! It doesn't depend on your salary. It makes no difference how mnch money you make: it depends entirely on how much save! There's TO 7 Wo are giving an object dsson in that particular branch oE domestic economy just now. It's the difference iu value and the simple example of he difference is in your favor.

It's a waste of time to rnn about town trying to find better goods and owcr prices than we are offering. So wasting time yoa waste money. Ladies should not fail to inspect our slock before taakin" their purchases. We are offering BARGAINS. JUST OPENED, another lol of Dotted Swiss, India Linen, Victoria Lawns, Linen DeDaca and Persian Mulls.

We aro sure tliay-will appeal to yoar economical instincts. Come and see. July 1893. WALTON GAGE. Chattanooga Steel Booflnec Co CHATTANOOGA, lannfacture Steel and; Iron Roofing and Siding.

Just tbe rieht thin" for otton Mills and all kinds of factories. Also manufacturers of the best RAPHITE, ASPHALTUM and OF IRON PAINTS. The best nti-ruit paints for all kinds of metal work. Write for our catalogue and ruses. JnlyfJ, JS93.

FRUIT JARS AND Fruit; Jar -Jkrbbers; Jelly Glasses, i. i yp Statesville, N. 15, 1893..