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Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1886-09-25
The Wizard of the Treasury.

In all the departments there are en-
ployes who hold their positions, not on
the strength of their political influence
but upon the strength of their peculiar
abilities. Among these is Patrick Byrnes,
of the Division of Loans in the Treasury
DEPARTMENT. For dozen years not an
interest check has left the department
that has not passed through his hands.
The interest en- the bond is paid quar-
tcrly, and. to insure absolute certainty
that none of the checks go astray, it is
absolutely necessary that they should all
be sealed by one individual. AS the
holders of bonds are represented in num-
Der by many thousands, it would take
three ordinary clerks to do the work, but
Byrnes does tho mailing single handed.
The checks are brought down from the
Loan Division and piled on his desk in
stacks like cord wood. Each one must
get in its right envelope, which has been
previously addressed; then Byrnes be-
gins.
With no mechanical assistance except
a wet sponge he starts in to do the seal
ing. Those who have seen Blitz or
Hermann handle pack of playing cards
before a wonder-stricken audience might
have some idea of the way that Byrnes
rifles the checks into the envelopes.
Fifty a minute. How he does it no one
knows. 1t is sleight of hand, but so
rapidly performed that the eye cannot
follow the movement. Thump, thump,
thump, all day long, and at the close OF
the departmental day he has filled three
store boxes with sealed envelopes. Does
he ever make a mistake? Well, no. The
checks vary from $50 to $4,000, and q
single mistake on his part might cost him
years salary. 1t is safe to say that he
never makes one. OF the thousands OF
people who quarterly receive these inter
est checks, few know of the wizard
through whose hands they have passed.
Louisville Post.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1886-09-25

The Republican State Convention on
last Wednesday nominated the followi np
judicial ticket: For Chief Justice of the
Supreme Court, w. T.. Bynum, of Char
lotte; for associate justices, John w.
Albertson, of Elizabeth City, and II. p.
Buxton, of Fayetteville; for Judges OF
the Superior Court, d. A. Bullock, Bird
District; T. p. Dcvereux, 4th; ID. NJ.
Furches, 9th; W. $. o. Il. Robinson,
sth; A. f. Halton, 9th; John Marsh,
10th; Perry A. Cumming, 18th. The
committee further recommends that the
Republicans Of the State vote Tor these
gentlemen whether they accept the nom
ination or not.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1886-09-25
GRIP rIoHT.

Earl Roy lay dying one summer e'e'
He Law at his easement wide;
He looked at the green and tertiie iAH'
And said with fash Of pride;
son Robert, this lordship fair Is ours
II any dispute thy right,
have but two words to say to tnee'
Grip tight"
two short. strong words, like trumpet caii'
Now listen to what they say:
There is a tidein the affairs OF men
And it comes not every day.
II it brings the good in some good hour,
Take it, it is thy right
Would'st thou keep it thine' there IS one way
Grip tight
And II thou hast found thy work to do,
Then this is thy wisest part;
Count it as one of the best of gifts
And do it with hand and heart
II slack or careless others will seize
A blessing thou heldst too light,
The skirtof happy circumstance
Grip tight
Hast thou home, tho humble and poor
If love sit down by thy side,
Grip it so tight that nothing on earth
Thy home and thy heart divide;
If all gifts slip from thy needless hand
Keep this with jealous might,
There's hope for the man who home and wife
Grips tight.
Then here's to the man who can win and keel
Hislove, his gold and his land;
Here's to the true and steadfast heart,
To the sure and strong right hand;
To him who knows and can hold his place,
Who knows and can hold his right,
Who says to his heart in the tug of life
Thetwo short words of the brave old knight
Grip tight
-Wdlter Crane. in Boston Traveller.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1886-09-25
COUNTY POLITICS.

Our Republican county convention will
convene next Thursday in the court house.
IT cannot be said that there is perfect
harmony in the party here and we would
not dare predict the result of the convcn-
ton. Some of us are disposed to re-
affirm the prin 'iplcs of the Republican
party, take the example of the convention
and so forward and elect ticket that
will do credit to the party and the county.
Others are disposed to anything from
anybody who say they are opposed to the
Democratic ticket-not once taking into
consideration the causes of this dissatis-
faction and their departure from the
Democratic party. We hold that the
principles of the Republican par cannot
be set aside and forgotten, to please a
few dissatisfied men. Men who are dis
pleased simply because they failed to con-
troll their own party. Men who want to
dictate our party actions to carry their
points, but so arrange matters with us,
that if they fail again in that the regular
Democrats will succeed. In other words
we regard these Independent Democrats
as moro dangerous enemies than the reg.
nlars. They come to accomplish personal
ends and to make Republican success i'm
possible. What are we to gain by throw.
ing off fair chances for ou own success
when there is nothing in sight for us to
gain?
We meet as Republican convention.
Let us put out Republican ticket COM
posed of men whose ideas are more in
accord with these displeased Democrats
and LET them vote our ticket or vote
against their own interests or stay at home
and not vote at all. If we cannot fill Il
ticket with such men, let us leave certain
places blank as we have done before, and
let Independents come out and run on
their merits, but let us not pledge our
selves as party to vote Democratic
ticket. We want no prohibition agita-
tors; VIC want the law to remain as 1T is
IN that respect. Charlotte says we want
whisky, then let us have it till the people
are tired Of it. We want men who will
try to Tx it so We can elect our own mag
istratcs, commissioners and the like. We
want men of sound sense and character
The sentiment of the thinking Rcpubli-
cans of this county is in favor Of Re
publican ticket.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1886-09-25
Some Profitable Silver Mines.

The Ontario Company, Utah, reports
$3.50, 900 in dividends.
The Idahoan mine, Idaho, has divided
$50, 900 among its owners.
In Arizona, the Silver King Company
has declared six dividends, amounting
to $50, 900.
Dividendpaying mines in the country
paid to the owners during the past six
months $4,35l, 1O7.
Nevada's six months profit was $685.,
800, an increase of S155, $50 over the
same period last year.
In New Mexico, the Peacock Mining
Company paid its first dividend of five
cents per share, amounting to $1,000
In Dakota three mines have paid four
teen dividends, aggregating 1896, 900, as
against $50, 900 for the corresponding
period of 1885.
On July is, the Montana, formerly the
Drum Lumond mine, owned by London
parties, paid an 'interim dividend" of
$2O7, 600.
The Colorado mines declared an aggre-
gate of thirtyfour dividends, amounting
to $1,007, GIG. The amount reported for
the corresponding period last year was
$69s, $50.
In Montana eight mines have yielded
twenty-cight dividends, aggregating
$1,O.6, $50. The amount reported for
the corresponding period last year was
$50, 00O.- OMAHA World.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1886-09-25
A "eame" Flavor.

The flesh of animals used for food is
said to be high in the first stage of al
teration which occurs when it is left to
itself. Pasteur does not believe that this
effect is produced by the intervention of
the ferments of the air, though this is
the case with the pltrefaction which fol-
lows. He thinks that it merely res Its
from the action of what are called solu-
BILE or natura, ferments in the serum OF
the meat, and that there is q chemical
reciprocal reaction of the liquids and
solids which are withdrawn from the
normal action OF vital nutrition. This
explanation is adapted TO satisfy those
epicures who have taste for high game,
and not for microbes. Yet ii is certa
that this condition passes into true pu
trcfaction without any abrupt transition,
and we know that Immediately after
death the microbes, which penetrate
everywhere, take possession of the ami.
NAL tisses and begin their work o. de.
struction. Wien flesh is high, it il
therefore probable that it is in the first
stage Of putrefaction. - 7'roussar
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1886-09-25

Ida Lewis, famous for her efforts 10
reseuing the drowning at Newport. is the
only woman in the world who holds the
position ACKNOWLEDGMENT keeper.
Although past middle age she is always
on tho lookout for any unfortunates need
ing her help, and would go to their re-
mel as promptly as when a 1.-the and &C.
tive girl.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1886-09-25
Republican State Executive Committee.

State at Larger. Z. Young, J. IL.
Harris, G. T. Wassom, A. V. Dockcry
and T. L. TIargravcs.
1st Dist C. c. Pool.
End Dist.-H. Il. Davis.
:,rd Dist.-G. C. Scurlock.
4th Dist.--J H. Williamson.
9Th Dist.-R. NJ Douglass.
9Th Dist. c. Coleman.
18th Dist. H. &. Cowles.
Sth Dist w. G. Boyle.
9th Dist. ". $. Luske.
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a,! A new species of wild pig has been
National Republican., 1886-04-10
EMANCIPATION CELEBRATION.
Programme of Parade and the Route
Selected.

Selected.
Chief Marshal G. II. Marshall has an
nounced the following order for the twenty
fourth celebration of emancipation day,
Friday, 10th instant: Aides, Tilghman
Dorsey, Geo. d. Graham, James w. Wood,
r. G. Powell, r. f. Williams, NJ. II. Robin
Hon, Matthew Ennels, j. w. Cooper, s.
Campbell, A. w. Clemmons, John II.
Brooks, Edward Burnett; Peter Lee, Sandy
Saunders, A Beckett, A. s. Burnett, Edward
Bright, Geo. johnson, Nathaniel Chapman,
w. II. Thomas, s. Smith, Geo. Banks, G. s.
Hatton, Lawrence West, NJ. jackson, W.
Willis, F. Carpin, A. Grace, /. johnson, G.
johnson, w. Scott, j. Newman, p. Cards
lum, and G.. Daley.
First Division-Band, Washington Cadet
Corps, Capital City Guards, National Guard,
Baltimore, Nd. Baltimore Rifles, Monu-
mental City Guards, Baltimore City Guard,
i. NJ. N. g., Grant Memorial Guard, Lin
coin, Guy, Ellsworth, and Kain Posts; car
nages, two abreast, containing the commit
tee on speakers, orator OF the day, Hon.
Fred Douglass, Prof. j. NJ. Gregory, and
II. s. Laws.
Second Division-Rev. Robert johnson,
chief; aides, John Pollard, Willis johnson,
and John Mcdowell; Sweet Home Social
Club, No. 1; mounted men Of Fairfax
county, Falls Church, and Langly, Va.
Third and Fourth Divisions-Albert
Brooks and John T. Higgins, chiefs; South
Washington Rifles, South Washington Le-
giops, and South Washington Tournament
Club.
Fifth Division George w Phillips, chief.
Aides: Wayman Brooks, William Craw-
ford, Porter's club, fifty men; George
town, D.. c., Tennallytown Mounted
Guards, Thornton Lewis; Wyandotte base
ball club, Western Star Pioneer club. The
procession will form on Massachusetts,
avenue, right resting on Twelfth street and
Massachusetts, avenue, left resting on Six
teenth street extending north.
The command to march will be given at
II o'clock, and over the following route:
Down Twelfth street to I street, along /
street to Tenth, along Tenth to r street,
along to Sixteenth street, down Six
teenth street to Massachusetts, avenue,
Massachusetts avenue TO p street, 2 street
10 High street, West Washington; along
High street to Bridge street, along Bridge
street to Pennsylvania avenue, through the
grounds OF the executive mansion, passing
In review before the President, down Penn
sylvania avenuetO Louisiana avenue, Louis
lana avenue TO Four-and-a-half street, down
Four-and-a-half street to Pennsylvania
avenue, passing In review OF the commits
Pennsylvania avenue to First street, along
First street to Il street, along Il street TO
Third, along Third TO Indiana avenue,
passing In review Of the chief marshal aud
his staff, after which the procession will be
dismissed. Exercises will be held In the
evening at Israel G. M. Il. Church, First
and streets southwest.
National Republican., 1886-04-10
Miss saxton's Recital.

Miss Marguerite saxton's second grand
dramatic recital was given on Wednesday,
and was attended by very appreciatlve
audience. The scene from "Romeo and
Julietn was effectively rendered, and
elected much applause. The mlnuet at
Capulet's ball under the direction OF Prof
Phipps was feature OF the entertainment
All the young ladies taking part acquitted
themselves with credit. Mr.. George ID.
Scott pleased the audience greatly In his
comic specialties. The costumes were all
Iich and appropriate. Miss Saxton will
doubtless repeat the entertainment at some
future day.
National Republican., 1886-04-10
The Hewitt-MorrIson Tarir MIN,

1t has been determined by Messrs. Nor
rison, Hewitt, and Mckinley, of the COM
mittee on ways and means, that the Nor
rison.Hewitt tariff and administrative bill
shall not be reported to the house until
Tuesday next, when there will be regular
iority report, prepared by Messrs. Morrison
and Hewitt, has been printed, and II is un-
derstood that Mr.. Mckinley has completed
the views Of the minority, but none of the
matter will be made public until the reports
are rendered to the House.
National Republican., 1886-04-10
Q = Z; 1T

Our first grand display and introduction of Spring
have always been Drowned with success but shall
well greater display of merchandise which shows
partment that we mention below is exclusive and indie
Dress Goods and Silk Depa rtment all kinds of Wash
Fringes Lace Curtains and Curtain Lace Felts Curtain
deries and House Linens Corses Jerseys Under
National Republican., 1886-04-10
PROPOSALS.

DRoPosALS FOR PAINTERS NATE
IL RAILS
OFFICE or BulLDISG FOR STATE,
WAR, AND NAVY DEPARTMENTS,
WASHINGTON, ID. O., April 10th, 1885.
Scaled Proposals for furnishing aud deliver
ing materials required for painting at the
" est and Center Wings of the Building for
state, War, and Navy Departments, in this
on TUESDAY, APRIL Goth, 1886, and opened
Immediately thereafter in presence Of bidders
specifications, general instructions to bid
nished to established dealers in said materials,
ON application to this office.
THOs, LINCOLN CASEY,
Al, Col. Corps OF Engineers.
National Republican., 1886-04-10
7 N c. J!

endeavor that this shall outrank all previous undertak
to such splendid advantage that creates mutual feel
pendent of each other. We have added rotunda that
Fabrics Domestcs, Hosiery, Notions, and Trimmings
Poles, &c. First floor. Boots and Shoes all the leading
wear, and Parasols
National Republican., 1886-04-10
M I M c.!

which shall be the event of the Our past efforts
have better and larger facilities than any past season.
to buy We have arranged matters that each de-
discover the shade and quality at glance First floor,
Wear. Second floor Millinery, White Goods, Embroi-
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NESDAY, and THURSDAY, APRIL IL, l3, ID, and Is,
ngs The that make such assertion is because
ing of pleasure to in showing does to
ghtens our ground floor SO that the weakest sight
Mems Furnishings, and all Short Length Novelt
makes in Men Ladies' Misses Childrens and Infants
National Republican., 1886-04-10
SPECIAI NOTICES.

STss SPECIAL NoTfCE.SGLYMoNT IN
~ PROVEMENT AND EXCURSION COM
PANY-But a limited amount of stock re-
mains unsold; no better investment. Shares,
5000 square feet. For full particulars of this
enterprise call at office of the General Agent.
LANG Il TOLER,
Real Estate Dealers. No. COS f st. N. W.
National Republican., 1886-04-10
Under-Price Specialties.
Dress Goods and Silk Department.


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All new shades n WOOL HiStrosS "
SS%sS sSInsS alR5s SfR s5ES GSmss Rss Hail. IT, ssc
a% 5 @ &c mDg T9s n sns d SS quality
speciality n American Black snk &c.
HS1 I 3 S s @ eTS SS Sr T sT1eE 1 SrS % % f fine delicate shades %
Domestic Department
Our Of Prints
Our l2!c Dress Ginghams, all at9c.
Specaties.
SnpS S6T S, DIPSf sS s. qfs and a. lace "a & pair &c.
Chymse, trimming 2ac
Ladies' Gowns excellent cotton, 49c
Ladies skirts tucked and lace edge 49c
LADIES' ladies' faHcy BcsSercd @ M iInndkerchies for &c.
Ameican
tis tRS RPRREe9 Ra9a H fiS;A a a KS5g % s s9fs s1s
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New novelty IN nFrnchPerc
Leather and Canvas Belts to tOc
Mem quality Hose, cOlor,
Mems Bgn Hose French Mems Drop Stitch full
Spring Tuck Puff scarf,
Boot and Shoe Department.
Infsni: Infants kid kd B",,Sn B%iiSn Shoes Shoes SSs SS
Ladies' Fox button lace 7s ~ pp
Ladies' Dongola House
oST SS9,s tsssTssS P39ES5f i EPHsS sGs sRPS! ss %
Cousins fine Kid Common Sense and Opera Toe, s9se ~
S style last these four days.
National Republican., 1886-04-10
1 hUnder-Price Specialties.
Our Millinery Department.


FSst Rlssn oSSa SS%noT. Tips s 1,t. Su1sS sa $780,
E ErS q ppg Ostrich % TP & Il 1uqSR 3 2 3 s "St"a SSu0 &C.,
af9 Sas eaHiGn yg a e. shaS' 6s @ % e 5 Be- @ itS he selling price,
50 styles Union Mlans 48ci 6Sc Hats
20 Embroidered Caps, goods
Our Carpet Department
Ss pair % extra q az Sur A1Sue 5S c s ns na T
IN city or es thai 81. N ~ ' " ~ 41' " "''D'
Smyrna Smyrna EsEs sas. y = b 3 g slsS IT.
fsS @ per @ ep sng' less @ tSan SS us our f ii prce)
ss s f @ @ % EaRsy MfnS ss 5 Sn cannot match less than &c.
Our Jersey Department
Has novelty that has this prices
Our Corset Department
Kaufman sOs o R1S &C. This Corset greatly
6sT Fairy Soh @ &S eS4 S &c. E E5SH' se them Sno S SS
All our 81 corset,
Our Embroidery and Lace Department.
s Yss fSd SaSh edfPs RS alf $ Sh Mto 1e gs S the District
Fancy Al-ove aud edges to match, in all staple colors
House Linons and White Goods Department.
q Oar Dsmsk ask Napkins, , ss M sl7Sis very very cheap .,.,
g dozen Sc inch Atnon % % ToSes % ioc T i5c S the price,
Satin Stripe Nainsook &C. Very hne
@ ncy'Tf Fancy Towels, aOc-for fancy
National Republican., 1886-04-10

r osT-A LARGE MALTESE CAT FROM
IL 1908 IL st. N, W. early Thursday morn ng;
answers TO the name of Panther. Bein the
iul and pay liberal reward for its return or
Information, &C., 10 g. n. p, at the above
place. w ~ D'1J
National Republican., 1886-04-10
9 ; @ r Il A T

Which have named Underce specaes for this SALE You will
such reduced that they will nly hold good for days. We
souvenirs in order force sa which could be done
the rrce system is with Hyou will favor with
that taken from the chapter TRUTH and will at
Only short ends for this tmeone Silks, San and Suahs
National Republican., 1886-04-10
BOARDING..

DEPARTMRNT EMPLOYEES WILL FIND 1T
- to their advantage 70 take their meals at
the old reliable" the American House, Pa.
able hours. Call or write for circular. ja22-tf
National Republican., 1886-04-10
nweAUCTIoN SALE OF PRIVILEGES.
WASHINGTON MARKET COMPANY,
WASHINGTON. ID. C.. CENTER MARKET

March q, 1886.
Notice is hereby given that the right OF
propriate advertisements the twenty-three I'D
vertising panels on the outside Of the platform
and gallery running on three sides of the
Seventh street building in Center Market, sub
ject to the payment Of rent therefor Will be
sold at public auction for the term of one year
from May /, 1886, the sale to commence in said
Seventh street wing OF Center Market on
TUESDAY, APRIL 49, 1886, at 1880 o'clock III
the afternoon, and to continue ON that day and
by adjournment on every subsequent afternoon
at the same hour and place until all are dis
posed of.
For additional particu ars inquire at the
office of the company.
BY order of the directors:
THE WASHINGTON MARKET COMPANY,
mh3Otd ByM. G. EMERY, President
National Republican., 1886-04-10
LOST AND FOUND.

CTRAYED OR STOLEN A RATHER
- large, young st. BERNARD dog; light yellow
J is neck. A suitable reward will be paid for
Is return to 2OOl r st., n. W. cor. of Conn. ave.
a-18
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B A r @ A / N 8,

find them each side They selected from each department
put tariff of 40 per goods aud keep cutting them down
houses adhered strictly price, That shows plainly what humbg
CALL whether you wish purchase curiosity you will find
ndorse the Combination the haml price
the other is velvets and Pushes.
National Republican., 1886-04-10

For observation-disclosures
NOR RENT-CARRIAGE HOUSE, WITH
II lon, cOachman's room, and stalls for
three horses, at 1880 N. Y. ave. Apply on
premises 1913
National Republican., 1886-04-10
PERSONAL.

IS JUsTH's OLD STAND" No. 6l9 ST. N.
81 W., buys Gents Second Hand Clothing.
Note by mail promptly attended to.
National Republican., 1886-04-10

nS5e THE SWEDISH HEALTH INSTI-
RSeS tute. Movements and massage. Prof.
Nissen, 003 10th st. Ladies' and gentlemen as
slstants. Patients also treated at their homes
mh26-1m
n%ns=S. M. CATE, M. D., 9l6 MCPHERSON
HSS square, Washington, ID. O., gives special
attention to diseases of the nervous system,
spinal curvatures, and Potts's Disease. Tele'
phone call 4i5. mhS-3mo
National Republican., 1886-04-10

Bale Lam Base balll Capitol Park, 4ii5.
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FOR RENT---ROOJKS

ENoR RENT-5ll % ST. n. W., TO ONE OR
IL two gentlemen. newly furnished room,
I'd floor. Terms reasonable modern improve.
ments; references. ZIG
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WANTED-EMPIOYMENT.

A PRACTICAL PRINTER AND EDITOR
"A { f1ers his services to publish a news
paper for any responsible person. Address A.
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~ tions and answers on all subjects. Send
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