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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-08-08

THE closing days regatta of the Mis-
sissippi Valley Amateur Rowing AssOcl-
alton on the 2Sth was well attended.
The course was fairly smooth and the
races exciting. The first contest was
for the senior doubles, for which there
had been six entries, but the Minnesota
Club was the only one to make its ap-
pearance, being represented by A. II.
Schippman and J. J. Parker, who rowed
over the course, one mile and turn, In Is
minutes and "a seconds. The second
event was the senior pair of oars, for
which the Excelsiors, Of Detroit, repre-
scented by A. Bevan and Z. D. Standish,
and the Sylan Boat Club, of Moline,
represented by Ben. B. Peregoy and
Geo. Cooper, were entered. The Syl-
vans pulled out of reach at the mile
buoy, and the Excelsiors finished in Is
minutes and q seconds. The race Of
the senior tours which came next was
one of the spirited features of the day.
The following clubs made their appear
ance: Minnesota Boat Club, of st.
Paul; Pullman Athletic Association; Mo-
doc Rowing Club, st. Louis; Centennial
Boat Club, Detroit. There was
racing from the start between the Cen
tenniaIs, Minnesotas and Modocs. They
finished in that order, in ID minutes, 80
seconds, IL minutes, 46 seconds, and IA
minutes respectively. The Pullman
Club brought up in the rear in IA min
utes and I second. For senior singles
the following clubs had representations
Burlington Boating Association, George
G. Henry; Centennial Boat Club, De
troit, VIM. PIass; Wyandotte Boat
Club, 81. W. Stone: Sylvan Boat Club,
Moline, ILL.,, Geo. r. Turner; Galveston
Rowing Club, John Crotty. The race
was won by Stone in Is minutes, 81 Sec
onds, Henry second in II minutes, Z!
seconds, Gray third II minutes, 26 Sec
onds, Tutner fourth II minutes, 81 Sec
onds, Crotty fifth Is minutes, So seconds.
The six-oared barge race concluded
the days events. The following clubs
commended: Burlingtons, Pullmans, West
ems of st. Louis, Farraguts Of Chicago,
Keokuks and Modocs of st. Louis. The
distance was one mile straight away.
The race was won by the Westerns of
st. Louis In minutes, 10 seconds. Bur
ingtons second in 7 minutes, PulImans
third in 7 minutes, 10 seconds, Farra-
CUTS fourth and MOdOcs last.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-08-08

eighteenth century. From this collec-
ton it would seem that the lady's boot,
as it was worn few years ago, button
ing up few inches above the ankle,
and In effect acting as a kind of band
age round the lower part of the foot, was
not very popular, and that, whether
from motives of vanity or hygiene, the
district around the ankle was allowed
the advantage of free circulation. We
have latterly reverted to this excellent
fashion, but if some collectors were, in
hundred years, to present our South
kensington Museum with a collection
OF English shoes of the min eteenth cen
fury, it would be found that heels are
still In antagonism to health, as they
were In the eighteenth. Pail Mall Ga
sette.
a CANAL THROUGH PALESTINE.
The latest proposition is to build q
maratime canal through Palestine, and
an English company, with the Duke of
Marlborough at it's head, has been
formed for the purpose Of making in
vestlgatiOns and preliminary surveys.
So far as at present proposed, the work
will include, in the first instance, canal
d.
In the Bay of Acre, through the plain of
Esdraelon to the valley of the River Jcr-
dan. The depth of the proposed canal
Is to be 40 feet and its width 200 feet.
This will bring the Mediterranean into
the heart of Palestine. and go far toward
making seaport of Jerusalem. It is
further proposed to construct canal
twenty miles in length from the head of
the Gulf of Akaboah to the Dead Sea,
and thus unite the waters of the latter
with the Red Sea. If these things were
successfully performed, it is expected
that an inland sea about 800 miles long,
varying in width from three to ten miles,
and deep enough to float vessels of the
largest size, would extend from the
Mediterranean to the Red Sea. There
are some matters besides engineering
difficulties which may hinder the execu-
ton of this project. The consent of the
porte Is indispensable, and certain Eu-
ropean powers would undoubtedly OPP
pose the granting of frman comforting
upon England the exclusive right of way
by water through Palestine. The Holy
Land also has sacred associations for
Christians throughout the world, and a
widespread sentiment amongall churches
and sects would doubtless be raised in
opposition to the innovation. Speaking
of this particular subject, the London
Times says: 1T is possible that the new
enterprise may be proved to the satisfsc-
ton of many devout men and women to
be the fulfllment of the prophecy of
Ezekiel, to the effect that there is to be
broad sea in the desert, and that 'the
fishers shall stand upon it En-gedi even
unto En-eglaim.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-08-08
An Assessor Caught in His wn Trap.
From the Boston Globe.l


A good story is told at the expense Of
the assessors IL town of Norfolk Coun-
ty. A few years since, when the tax bills
came out, q farmer went before the board
and asked for an abatement on the tax
of wood lot. His request was refused;
so he went quietly to work and cut the
wood from the lot, and said nothing. The
next year the assessors did not think it
necessary to view the wood-lot, as some
Of the board had inspected it the year
before, and so marked the valuation the
same. Again the owner appeared and
asked for reduction of tax, saying it
was too much. ~-. .......
"Will you sell the lot at the valua-
tion?" asked one Of the assessors. The
crafty farmer hesitated a moment, and
then, pretending that he saw the drift of
the question, said he would. ga.-
81 will take it, said the assessor.
The farmer hung fire for while, but
finally said he could have it.
In due time the papers were passed,
and when the new owner visited his pos
session and found acres of sprout land
where he expected cords of heavy wood,
his wrath can be imagined.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-08-08
Selections from the TaImud.

The place hOn0rs not the man; tits the
man who gives honor to the place.
If word spoken IN its time is worth
one piece of money, silence in its time
is worth two.
When wine enters the head, the secret
flies out.
The camel desired horns, and his ears
were taken from him.
Silence is the fence round wisdom.
Rather be the tail among lions than
the head among foxes.
Truth is heavy. therefore few care to
carry it.
Descend a step in choosing thy wife;
ascend a step in choosing thy friend.
Commit sin twice, and it will not
seem to thee a crime.
Despise no man, and deem nothing
impossible; every man hath his hour,
and everything its place.
The best preacher is the heart; the
best teacher is time; the best book is the
world; the best friend is God.
There is a great difference between
one who can feel ashamed before his own
soul, and one who is only ashamed be-
fore his fellow-men.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-08-08
An AGED Music-BoX,

[From the Raleigh News and Observer
Memories OF by-gone days and ghostly
echoes of dead melodies hover around
an old ''spinet" which now stands in the
center of the baggage room at the North
Carolina depot. Recently a reporter
saw the antique instrument, which was
the first form of the latter-day piano.
But what a contrast between "grand"
and the little ''spinet," whose little box
like body, queer spindle-legs, and yet
queerer pedal, make modern musicians
smile. The ivory keys, once white, now
yellow with age, have responded to the
touch of taper fingers, while bellies in
dresses whose waists were just under
their arms, and beaux whose high-col-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-08-08
SPORTING.

The match game of billiards between
Slosson and Heiser closed on the 1st, at
Long Branch. Reiser was beaten thirty
points.
The Australian sculler, Laycock, has
challenged Hanlon to row for the cham
pionship of the world and stakes of
81, 900 per side.
THE professional bicycle race in Eng
land, July 7th, for the ten-mile cham
pionship is said to have been the most
exciting race ever witnessed. Fred.
Ward, of Leicester, won III SO minutes,
1 rs seconds.
THE well-known white trotting geld
ing Crown Prince, who is in his 21st
year, and obtained his record of 2:25
nearly ten years ago, at Fleetwood Park,
is still in the land of the living, being
owned by Geo. Nj. Webb, at Winnipeg,
Manitoba, who says he can trot half
mile at $50 gait still.
a CURIOUS wager was recently won IN
Germany. Herr Schultz undertook to
ride on bicycle from Frankfort-on-the-
Main to Hamburg within three and half
days. The distance is by rail about $50
English miles, and somewhat more by
road. The bicyclist started from Frank
fort on Wednesday, June 9th, at noon,
rode ten hours every day, resting IN the
meantime, and arrived In Hamburg on
Sunday morning, 10th, early, without
being one whit the worse for his exer-
ton. The rider clad in a light gray
suit, carried ali necessaries with him in
a specially constructed case attached to
the bicycle.
The following table shows the stand
ing of the League clubs at the close of
the games on the Sd inst:
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-08-08
Why He Quit,
fFrom the wal Street Newa.


Last year the old man Hastings set
tied down In village on the other side
of the Hudson to enjoy old age and lend
money at II per cent, but ne has closed
out business, SO far as the lending goes.
He lent $3.50 at II per cent. per apnum
for four months, and when the note fell
due and the man came to pay it Hast
ings was alone In the house. He called
up all his knowledge Of arithmetic, got
out q shingle and a lead pencil, and
after figuring away for half an hour
without any satisfaction, he called out
to man who was passing in buggy:
"'Hey, you! How do you figure II
per cent. interest ?"
g I take $40 off the capital" shouted
the man as he drove On.
The old man figured away on the new
theory, and by-and-by he wiped the
sweat off his brow, and said:
s'See here, Smith. this comes out
mighty queer. You've had my money
four months at II per cent, and yet [
seem to owe you about 81 Her e-take
your old note and give me $3.50, and
wen call it square, and if I lend any
more money around here I'll bargain for
a calf or hog for the interest ana drive
the blamed brute home In advance.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-08-08

Swartout. He has never been twenty
miles away from the place of his birth:
He has never seen steamboat or street
car, never drank beer, whisky, or other
intoxicants, never played keno, sseven
up, old sledge or poker, never played!
billiards or dominoes, never ''set up"
with but one girl Cher hemarriedl, never
walked the floor nights with his baby or
handled it on his knee, although he has
been married twenty-five years and has
red hair.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-08-08
His Mas Plan,
CFrom the Detroit Free Press. ]

CFrom the Detroit Free Pressl
"What do you want, boy ?"
'Ma sent me after q tourists guide. "
'Sure your mother sent you? %
''Oh, yes, and she wants to know the
name of the best hotel at Long Branch,
and the price per day"
'Going to the seashore?"
''No, Sir. We're going out to spend
two weeks in the country at my Uncle
Williams, but ma wants to post up on
Long Branch and be able to tell every
body what hotel We stopped at and how
expensive it was!"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-08-08

Jared coats and ruffes would look strange
to-day, stood around and heard the
quaint old music. This rare old spinet
was made in 1850, by Muzio, Clement
&c Co., Oheapside, London. It belonged
to the late Misses White, of this city,
and is to be taken to Tennessee. Such
Instruments are now very rare, and it is
said that this one is worth $500 as a GU
riosity.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-08-08

SENECA HAINEs, of Shandaken, N. Y,
had twenty children by one wife. A
townsman offered him five hundred acres
of land if he was blessed again. The
blessing came in the shape of twins, and
the five hundred acres are Haines'
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-08-08
How a Man Can Live in Tub.
From the Michigan Exponent.I

One Of our citizens, 3 retired farmer,
has record that we think is hard to
equal. He was born nearly fifty years
ago, one mile west of Brooklyn, in this
state, on the farm now owned by Zetus
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-08-08

JOHN BOYLE O'REILLY, the poet-ed-
itor of the Boston Pilot, started from
the head OF the Connecticut River to
paddle canoe to the sound He cap
lied, .ost his paddles, and ook the
ars.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-08-08

THE latest fancy in gentlemen's hand
kerchiefs is to have very narrow hens.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1883-03-03
LET THE NEGRO REST.

Why will our Legislature contin-
ne to tamper with the negro? That
humbug of school bill is a public
disgrace upon a free people, and a
violation of the Constitution of the
State and nation. Are our white
citizens of North Carolina afraid of
our educational advancement? Are
they Jealous Of our progress? That
they must enact a law that school
money collected from white proper
ty shall only be used to educate
white children We are sure it is
1oS prejudice they have against us,
but they have their bill nicely sugar
coated, that the school money raised
from colored people only, should be
extended to educate colored child
rcn, equivalent to saying to the neg
10, close your school house doors.
1t appears to us that "men have lost
their reason" Icy forget that our
fathers and mothers for over two
hundred years titled the soil, and by
the sweat of their brow educated
those who are now law makers.
They forget that during the late
war, they were fighting to keep us
their slaves, we remained upon the
old plantation and protected old
mistress from harm and danger.
Call back your wandering thoughts
white men of North Carolina. and
YOU will find there is a little graft
tude'you owe the negro Of this State,
remember gentlemen that it is our
labor upon your farms that pay the
taxes of the country.-Ihe Lodge.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1883-03-03

this State who have engaged in this
field are men of good reputation
themselves and therefore can teach
what they preach, What We want
is good men and women in every
responsible position. The press
must have its influence, and it is
hoped that no paper published by a
colored man will hesitate to 'let OUT
on man or woman, if he or she
is about to be put in a position to
retard our moral advancement.
Our preachers and teachers should
be men and women of irreproach-
able character. Not persons of re
formed characters, but persons who
had proper training and have ever
lived up to it.
We hope we are understood and
that the members of our "gang" will
make common fight on immorali-
ty. Good morals, education and
property are the only things to
make the world recognize us as peo-
pie. No one, no two of these will
put us in position to be recognize
ed, but we must have all three-but
the most important-the one to
look after first is good morals. Then
intelligence.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1883-03-03
WHAT SHOULD WE DO?

The newspapers in the State OF
North Carolina published by color
cd men have very important duties
before them. We ask each one OF
them, "what is your most impor-
tant duty ?" Should we write, bat
tie and die for the principles of the
republican, the liberal or other par
ties? Should we spend our time,
talent and money, to sustain partyor
SANITATION Should we look out
for our individual interests or what
should we do9
We shall not attempt to say what
particular subjects should be treat
ed. but contend, the force of our
hest talent, our best efforts and
everything else good is needed to
elevate our people morally. We are
Glad 10 think the colored men IN
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1883-03-03
RE DlsTRIcTiNG THE STATE.

A correspondent of the Charlotte
Observer, outlines the Legislative
plan for changing the Congression-
al Districts in the interest OF Bour-
bonism, as follows:
The Legislature will make eight
Democratic Congressional Districts,
and the County of Mecklenburg
will be placed in the Sixth District,
with the County of New Hanover.
l give you the districts as arrang-
ed
First District-Beaufort, Camden,
Chowan, Carteret, Currituck, Dare,
Gates, Hartford, Hyde, Martin,
Pamlico, Pasquotank, Perquimans,
Pitt, Tyrrell and Washington.
Second-Bertie, Craven, Edge
combe, Green, Halifax, Lenoir,
Northampton, Vance, Warren and
Wilson.
Third-Onslow, Fender, Duplin,
Sampson, Bladen, Wayne, Cumber-
land, Harnett and Moore.
Fourth-Nash, Franklin, Wake,
Durham, Orange, Chatham, Ala
nance and Johnston.
Fifth-Granvillc, Person, Cas-
well, Rockingham, Stokes, Guilford,
Surry and Forsythe.
Sixth-New Hanover, Brunswick,
Columbus, Richmond, Arson, Union,
Stanly, Cabarrus, Robson and
Mecklenburg.
Seventh-Montgomery, Randolph,
Davidson, Rowan, Davie, Iredell,
Catawba and Yadkin.
Eighth-Wilkes, Alexander, Ashe,
Watauga, Allegheny, Caldwell,
Burke, Cleaveland, CASTOR and Lin
coin.
Ninth-Cherokec, Clay, Graham,
Macon, Swain, Jackson, Haywood,
Pennsylvania, Henderson, Polk,
Rutherfordton, Buncombe, Mellow
ell, Madison, Yancey and Mitchell.
This is the bill as reported favor
ably by the subcommittee, and will
be adopted by the Legislature, and
| am told was the plan as suggest
ed by Messrs. Seager, Womack and
Caho. The committee operated on
the smallest Democratic majority
for the last eight years. Taking
the following majorities.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1883-03-03

Mr.. NJ. F. Walker, young color,
ed man, at present a student of the
University of Michigan, has been
appointed catcher in the Toledo
club of professional base ball play
ers, at a good salary for the seasons
work.
Last year he was a member OF
the University team and gave such
excellent satisfaction that several
positions awaited his acceptance, all
of them as at present in white clubs.
His ability in spite of his color has
showed him to the front.-G. G.
Press.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1883-03-03
YOUNG MEN.

The young men of our cities can
not minglc with the world of vice
ant decentralization that almost el :
virons them without becoming
somewhat corrupted: unless they
nut on an armor that will protect
them from the temptations that bcset
and surround them. That armor is
integrity, truth, moral courage fix
ed determination to do right.
Much of the decentralization of the
youth OF tbs period is the result Ct
evil associations. Much of it is at
tributabIe directly 20 neglct of par
ents. who cannot answer tbs inqui-
nv. aWhere is my boy tonight, },
If that question, fraught with evil,
could be avoided by the knowledge
that the boy is at home, where he
ought to be, many a fathers b, ad
now bowed down in grief; would be
erect; many 4 mothers locks now
whitencd, would retain the lustre of
middle age; many an eye now dim
J with tears caused by an undutiful
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1883-03-03
WOMEN IN THE COURT HOUSE.

Last week we spoke of the habit
which has become so common among
some of our women-that is assemb-
ling in and around the court house
when they have no reasonable ex-
cuse for being there. We want to
impress a few more thoughts upon
our people upon the same SUBJECT
AS we have done before, we call
your attention to proper examples
for us to follow: The better class
and refined portion of our ladies'
white and colored, do not frequent
these places, and while we do not
intend to admit here that the white
people are better than the colored
in morals when everything is con-
sidered, yet one sad misfortune for
us is, we are too often judged as a
people, by this idle, offensive class
always putting themselves in the
way of good people by getting In
trouble and witnessing other folks
troubles.
Of course a woman is excused
for being in court when she is
summoned as witness, but the
mere fact of woman's friend being
in trouble is no reason why she
should quit her work and sit around
the court house day after day. 1t
always makes the matter worse
We do not expect this article to
reach the masses of people addicted
to these habits, but it will reach a
great many preachers and teachers
leading men and women among
us-and it is hoped that "every man
will do his duty"
It is a fact we have seen wo-
men around the court house recent
". with no interest there, take their
baskets, their lunches and some
their work. The evil is growing
alarming. Let our women follow
the examples of our best white wo-
men and let them not do things or
go to places white ladies Of standing
don't visit. Let them cultivate and
practice habits of refinement, and
this depends upon the better part
of our women. Let us never weary
in talking and working for the ele-
walton of our people. We must be
honest, intelligent, moral and then
acquire property.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1883-03-03
THE PROPER PERSONS TO LEAD.

Whether school teachers, preach
ers or legislators, it is essential to
perpetuate high principles and vir-
tue among the young of our race
that leaders, viz; school teachers,
preachers and representative men
and women should possess the high
est character for truth and virtue
In many instances these are not the
kind of persons that figure in con-
spicious places. We have just en-
erged from the condition of serfdom;
and if we would see our children
grow up under wholesome infiuen-
ces. we must see to it that those
whose duty it is to shape their flu
ture course in life, are men and wo-
men who possess to a high degree
these requisites Of character. If in
any of our institutions of learning
there be leaders, or in any other
high place there be those who occu-
ply the upper seat in the synagogue
who are morally untitled for the
place, they ought to be Immediately
displaced.-THe Banner.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1883-03-03

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Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1883-03-03
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Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1883-03-03

Chicago colored society is repre-
scented by three clerks in the post
Office, eight letter carriers, five col
ored detectives in the pay Of the
city, a fire company, all colored e;;.
cept the captain, one deputy sheriff
one Inspector Of Customs, one con
stable, a member of the legislature
two physicians, both doing well
with two more to graduate next
month and four lawyers. Pretty
good for beginning isn't it?-G
c. Press.