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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-08-28
CHINESE LAUNDRYMEN.
WONG CHIN FOO TELLS or THE
BUSINESS IN NEW YORK.

The Almond Eyed Journalist Shows How
His countrymen Arc Set Up Financially.
Tho Mysteries of the ''yhey'' or syndi-
cato-Thc Laundrymep's Law.
The question has frequently beenasked
by Americans, ''Do these Cinnamon wash
clothes in China? How is it that nearly
all who como here enter the laundry busi-
ness? Do they love itg" No, they do not
love it any moro than any other kind of
labor. They did not even know what the
''Melican mans" shirt looked like, much
less how TO dress one, before they came
to America. Laundry work in China is
invariably done by women, and when
man steps into womans occupation he
loses his social standing.
They become laundrymen here simply
because there is no other occupation by
which they can make money as surely
and quickly. The prejudice against tho
race has much to do with it. They are
fine cooks, neat and faithful servants.
md above ALL very skillful mechanics at
any trade they have mind to try. In
the western states, where their value is
better understood, they are used in as
many different positions as any Other
foreigners, and the laundry business is
occupied only by those who fail TO find
ctbe~ employment.
no OTHER ALTERNATIVE.
But here in New York as yet there is
no other alternative. Many an able
minded man as well as slzillful mechanic
who came to America to better his condi-
tion may be found welding the polishing
irons in n New York Chinese laundry
1t takes from seventy Eve dollars to two
hundred dollars to start one of these
Chinese wash houses, and the way most
Of these laundries are started would give
valuable tips oven TO an American WALL
street deacon. The main expenditure in
q Chinese laundry is stove and a trough
for washing, and partitions for dry room
and sleeping apartment, and a sign.
As rule it requires 500 to open y
laundry in New York. But this amounta
y fortune to q newly arrived China
man, and unless he starts Immediately
into the laundry business, he would be-
come burden to Some of his friends.
The Chinese immigrant, unlike his Euro
pean compatriots, never comes here unless
he is safely surrounded by friends or
relatives upon his arrival. These imme-
diately initiate him into the mysteries of
tho laundry business. In some friendly
laundry the newcomer is placed under a
six months apprenticeship, beginning at
the wash tub, until he reaches the ironing
table, and lastly the polishing board.
These apprentices begin with SO per week
and board, and gradual addition of 81
per week after the first months, until they
are able to take charge of a laundry them
selves. Then il he has money he hires u
place and hangs out his sign. If not, he
goes to one or two friends, and they will
call a whey" or syndicate for his benefit
in the following manner.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-08-28
FOE SALE

!, pair o. well broken young OXEN and
y. - M. ~. VIII sell cheap. For owner, apply
AZ hic Olltces alS2Xy
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-08-28
WANTED

To Borrow Sf5n on n Tontine Life Insurance
Poilcy of the New York Life Insurance. Com
pany, value $1,000. Apply at the CAPITAL Of
hSS' SPA
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-08-28
CHEAP RESTt

CHEAP REST CHEAP RENT Z!
AZ Eastport, Horn Point NEW BRICK
HOUSES. $5.oO per month. Apply to
AkFH CIR CARTEa. a gent.
oJlW 50 Charles Street
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-08-28
LOST

4 sixteen foot BATTEAU from Duhois,
mar. liberal reward will be paid for its
return. or any Information which will lead TO
ltS recovery. oSw Il. L. DUVAL
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-03-22

The Circuit Court for this End
District of Chickasaw County, the
Hon. L. f. Houston presiding, con-
vened on Monday last. We are
told there is little business to come
before the court, and if the bill TO
refer cases of certain misdemean-
ors back to the Justice of the Peace
passed by the House and killed by
the Senate, had become law there
would have been as there ought to
be much less.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-03-22
SOCistyePGrSOlal.
BY Myrtle BURKlrr

Sereraders we're out Saturday
night.
Mr. o. B. Rogers, spent Sunday
last 10 Verona.
Mr.. J. NJ. Cary made a short
visit TO Pontotoe last week.
DR.. ]. T. Murdoch, Of Buena Wis
ia, was in the city last week.
Miss Ida Chandler spent the
first Of the week in the country.
Mrs. A. Sadler went to Memphis
last Saturday on a business trip.
Miss Matte Brown, spent satur-
day and Sunday last in Bonneville.
Mr.. Jas. WATSON, returned last
week from a visit to relatives IN
Alabama.
Mrs. DR.. Moffat, OF West Point.
was in our city last week on a Wis
it to relatives.
Our Baptist friends expect to
commence a protracted meeting
the second Sunday in April.
Miss Anna Glascock, spent Sat
urday and Sunday at her home in
Aberdeen, returning on Monday.
Miss Mamie McIver, who has
been visiting in Memphis for some
time past, returned home last
week.
The young folks had sociable
at Mrs. A. Sadler's last Friday
night. A good crowd attended and
all had a big time"
Mr.. and Mrs. Strain, Mrs. Maggie
Trice, Miss Bette Smith, and Mr..
John Simonton, took in the city of
shannon last Sunday.
Profs. J. s and Harvey Long,
and Miss jimmie Brown, paid a
dying visit TO Verona, going on
Saturday and returning on Sun
day.
Mss Julia Knox, who has been
attending the IL & G. tor some
time past, returned home last Sat
urday to stay. We are glad to
have her back again.
Ye local is again indebted to Mr..
y. L. Chancellor for Pine Bluff,
Ark, papers, aud we suppose for
notices in same. Thank you, and
the editor also, and hope he will
not forget his promises for next
summer.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-03-22

Those of our lady readers who
would like to have an elegant,
large package of extra fine, As
sorted Ribbons (by maiD, in differ
ent widths and all the latest fash
ionable shades; adapted for Bonnet
Strings, Nsckwear, Scarfs, Trimm-
ings for Hats and Dresses, Bows,
Fancy Work, &C., can get an as
tonishing big bargain, owing to
the recent failure Of a large whole
sale Ribbon Manufacturing Co., BY
sending only Is cents (stampsJ, TO
the address we give below.
As a special offer, this house will
give double the amount of any
other firm in America If you will
send the names aud P. o. address
Of ten newly married ladies when
ordering and mention the name of
this paper No pieces less than
one yard in length Satisfaction is
guaranteed, or money cheerfully
refunded. Three packages for go
cents. Address, London Ribbon
Agency, Jercey City, N. J.
Feb %, 'SS, ~.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-03-22

Is presented in this issue, and
although it is not as lengthy as we
desire, it nevertheless contains the
names of old and new friends Of
the MESSENGER 10 whom we feel
very, very grateful. Our best eff
forts shall be put forth this year
to make the paper more interest
ing and instructive than ever be-
fore, and as we shall spare no pains
or expense to accomplish this pur-
pose, wo will need the money due
US, and we hope all our friends,
who are indebted to this office,
will make speedy arrangements to
have their names placed side by
side with the following subscrib-
ers. who have paid the amount
designated:
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-03-22
Specialize the Ladies.

For weeks past | have been re-
ceiving every item obtainable and
OF interest on the subject Of Milf
merry, to which my careful attention
has been directed for the benefit OF
those whose confidence so freely
bestowed in the past, renders this
duty moro pleasant than tedious.
The ladies Of Okolona are kind,
courteous, Of refined taste and APP
preeiative. Their manifestation OF
this fact has increased and stimu.
lated my desire to keep them thor
oughly posted, and to be enabled
to give them every opportunity
and advantage ofthe latest produc.
ton in Millinery. On the I'd and
Sd of April / will have an opening,
exhibiting the latest novelties, to
which allare cordially invited. The
''Herska" and "Frence DeVoutine"
bonnets will be the eeenter of at
traction" With many thanks for
past tavors, | remain
Truly Your Friend,
Mrs. o. II. Carmen.
door south st Elmo Hotel.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-03-22
JEROME HILL COTTON SEED.
y The Most Prolific

Long staple Cotton Seed on the Mar
ket Produces lint which sells for
1-2 ctsper pound more than the ordi-
nary cotton, more Prolific, natures
two weeks earlier and less
subject to blight than the Allen
cotton. Price per BusheI 81 so. Zen
bushels 81 25. Twenty-Five bushels
81 90. Write for particulars TO
E. }. HAMILTON,
Feb ., Inn Aberdeen, BLlss.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-03-22

Our young friend, Jimmie Scott,
has returned home after an absence
of more than two months, during
which time he has travelled over
several States. He says Okolona
and the country surrounding is the
garden spot of the South.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-03-22
Brain Work

Requires for its successful and
pleasurable pursuit full, uniform
and continuous supply of pure
rich blood to the brain. If, through
the tsrpidity of the liver, the
blood becomes foul with bile, the
brain is poisoned and over-stinu
lated with the excess of blood
which the iiritated heart sends tc
it with frantic impulses. Dlzzi
ness, heaviness, loss Of memory
impossibility of application to any
kind Of work, reveal the truth. To
relieve this, and preserve not ouly
the brain but the whole system in
the best working order, DR.. Pieces
"Golden Medical Discovery" will
be found invaluable.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-03-22

We were pleased TO meet our
friend and former townsman, w.
f. Baskin, Esq, this week, who is
here attending court. ed" is well
contented with his new hone at Ne
ridian, and his many friends here
will be reioiced to lean that he is
doing we'll.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-03-22

As will be seen by reference to
our announcement column, Hon.
c. B. Mitchell, of Pontotoc is a
candidate for Congress. Charlie
is well and favorably known by the
people Of this county, and needs no
commentator AT our hands. We
will say however, that we have
been most intimately associated
with him in years agone and we
never knew him TO be uniaithiul
TO a trust or wanting in an emer.
gency. But recently his sympathy
with the people has been most sc.
verely tested, and it is a pleasure
10 us to bear witness to his fealty
to principle and his earnest desire
to promote the well-being of the
masses. And should be be elected
to Congress we do not hesitate tc
avow our conviction that he will
be faithful 10 the best Interests o
his constituents.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-03-22

Andres grand Carnival Of Novelties. the
Great Specially Company and Trained An
imal show This is grand combination
and our people wiz miss treat by falling 10
stake in" this the show Of the season. You
viii certainly ''laugh and grow tat by A.
tending next Monday, March 18th, al Tenn
PIE Hall.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-03-22
BUCKLENs ARNlCA sALVE

rus BEST sALvE in the world lc
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt
Rheum, Fever Sores, letter, Chapped
Hands, Chilblains, Corns, and Skin
Eruptions, and positively cures Piles
or no pay required, It is guaranteed
to give perfect satisfaction, or money
refunded Price % cents per box
By II. r MOORE & Co
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-03-22
Land For Sale.

! have for sale ] IA Section OF
land. which ! desire to sell AZ a
bargain, lying in the Northern
portion OF Chiekasaw County, two
and halfmilos from Houlka. Good
water, about 30 acres cleared, tho
balance in woods, mostly bottom.
Any one wishing to buy a good
place would d. we'll to call on r.
T. Hobson at Houlka OF the under
signed at Slate Springs.
r. A. GORDEN.
Feb. 9th, 'Ss-2m.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-03-22

In this city on the 18th inst.
Hal GREEN. infant son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. 7. A. Hill.
The MESSENGER extends to the
afflicted parents sincere condo
lence.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-03-22
SEED COTTON.

Farmers buy the Champion Cotton Seed,
they are the best, having a very heavy stock
and very heavily branehed, deep rooted and
the the hardest cotton plank in America.
Natures two TO three weeks earlier than
other plants, longer tinted. twice the num-
Der Of bolls and much larger.
Will positively guarantee 60 per cent
more lint cotton thnn common used Yarities,
Send and get a small quantity and have
good seed the next year.
PRICE-Per bushel So 90, IL bu. SO 90
IA bu. 81 80. is bu 90eents.
Send money by register letter, postal note
or money order TO
RICHARD W. MOORE,
l12S Olive Street. st. Louis, Mo
FEB %, 3m
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-03-22

The Lancet people are receiving
their Office material, and the paper
will be issued soon. We greet
them with cordial welcome to
the field of journalism, and shall
do our best to make agreeable and
obliging neIghbors.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-03-22

Mr.. A. Moody, representing the
Meridian Ne'os, the best Daily pa
per in Mississippi, was in the city
Tuesday. We sdvise our friends
who want a home daily newspaper
to subscribe for the Ners.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-03-22
Bargains in groceries. Call at
Harper & Rogers, price their goods
and you will be sure to buy.

Our very clever county Treasur-
er, ]. F. Thompson, was in the city
last week. No man in Chickasaw,
has more real genuine friends, and
no man deserves the public conf
dence in a greater degree than
Jack" Thompson.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-03-22

At meeting Of a few OF the cit
liens Of Okolona it was determin-
ed to raise funds to procure oil
paintings of Gen. W. +. Tucker
and Judge 7. n. Martin, to be pre-
scented to the County and have
them placed il the Court House at
Okolona. Any one DESTROYS OF
contributing to this laudable object
can hand in their subscription to
either one of the following com.
mittee.
Wa. BODENHAMER,
W. G. STOvALL,
II. B. LACEY.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-03-22

ng Fashions of the season, Sat
teen, Satteen, Satteen at J. Rubel
a Co., as fine as any imported Sat
teen, only II IL cts. per yard.
Every lady should have a dress OF
il.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-03-22
Women, DeIays are Dengerousl

Madame Revere's Female Pills
for Women never fail to always
give speedy and certain relief.
Satisfaction guaranteed or money
returned. Sent by mail, securely
esaled, in plain Wrapper, for One
Dollar: three boxes for Two Dol
lars. Particulars in letter for four
cents in postage stamps. Address
Mrs. f. Revere, Box 2S3, Jersey
City, N. Jan 10, 'S8-1y.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-03-22

R@. Lyons TasteIess Syrup Of
Quinine, is as pleasant as Lemon
Syrup. Has no bitter taste. Chill
dren love to take it. 25 cents
Sold BY ]. NJ. Davis Druggist.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-03-22

Last week. the weather was very
good and the farmers made use of
it. We learn a great deal of corn
was planted. On Monday last,
however, we had a heavy rain and
il will be the last of this week be-
fore plows can run again.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-03-22

We learn that our former fellow
townsman, W. W. Smith has pur-
chased the building formerly oc-
cupIed by the Ike Saloon, and that
he contemplates opening the place
about the lst of May.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-03-22

The Sunday School Mass Meet.
ing will be held at the Baptist
Church next Sunday at 3 p. m,
with the following program:
Voluntary. Song 1872. Reading
and prayer by 6 A. Grammar.
Song 4 A. Model Sunday School
Rev Geo. Steen. Song 2s5. Nod.
el Teacher, Rev. John Richie,
Song l54 Address, Song
So Prayer Song 2l0.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-03-22

Ia this issue may be found a copy
of the law providing for q three
strand barbed wire fence in the 3rd
Supervisors District ofthis county.
Petitions were sent 20 us at Jack
sen both for and against the propo.
sition and we thought the best
thing possible to do under the cir
cumstances was 10 authorize the
Board Of Supervisors to declare a
three strand barbed wire a lawful
fence, provided a majority Of the
people affected thereby desired it.
And such is now the law.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-03-22

"Bilp" Smith will return to Oko-
Iona and open business at the old
"Ike Saloon"
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-03-22

We had the pleasure Of meeting
in our city last week, Hon. J. II.
Crawford, Representative from
Pike county 10 the late Legislature,
who is now engaged in introducing
a very superior harrow among the
farmers of the State. The machine
may be found at Parchman's.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-03-22

Harper & Rogers have the best
assorted and cheapest lot of gro
ceries in the city.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-03-22

The latest discovery IN cooking
the Wire Gauze oven doors on
Charter Oak stoves, for sale at j.
A. Aliens.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-03-22

Ben Myers has 1000 sample hats
which he proposes to sell less than
cost. Call early and get bargain.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-03-22

We publish in this issue that
portion Of the new Judicial Dis
trict bin which shows what coun-
ties are embraced in the lst Cir
cuitand Chancery Districts and the
times Of holding the courts. The
law takes effect April LIST, 1888.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-03-22

We suppose the negro. Alex
Jones, who was tried and sentenc-
ed to be hung one year ago tor
murder, but whose case was suisse
quently reversed by the Supreme
Court, will be tried again at this
torn
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-03-22

Mrs. F. A. Roberts has the incest
lot of ladies and children's hats in
Okolona.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-03-22

p8r Persons wishing to purchase
S3- the spectacles sold by DR.. Max
B@- H. Levy, the renowned Opti-
pay clan, should be sure to pur-
Bar chase only from him. He has
IA no agents and all bis glasses
bsr have his name stamped on the
Bay frame. Dec %, If.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-03-22

The Grand Jury was organized
on Monday evening with W. P.
Gillespie a. foreman and proceed
ed to business. The selection was
a good one, and we may expect
violators Of law to be firmly but
Justly dealt with.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-03-22

IA large lot of Irish potatoes and
Landreth's garden seed cheap at
Harper & Rogers.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-03-22
FASHIONABLE DRESS MAKING.

This is to inform the people of
Okolona and vicinity that | am
prepared TO cut, fit and make dress
es IN the very latest style. Salts
faction guaranteed in all instances.
Can be found at the residence OF
r. L. Ashby on Gatlin st.
Respectfully,
Mas. NJ. A. AsHBY.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-03-22

Cash customers will do we'll TO
call on Mrs. F. A. Roberts before
purchasing elewhere.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-03-22
Mrs. Oscar Denton.
OKOLONA, MISS.

Agent for the sale Of Pianos, Organs and
Musical Instruments new and second hand.
Payments on time, Old instruments
taken in exchange. Address In care Of
j. RUBEL a 60.
March Is, 3m.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-03-22

Burial robes for men, ladies anC
children, cheap.
r. W. CHANDLER & Co.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-03-22
SpssiSItiss.

Everything 10 be had in a first
class Millinery Store can be found
at Mrs. Z. A. Roberts.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-03-22

~ The best line OF Hats and
Clothing at Rubel's ever offered
before.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-03-22

AZ Be sure and look at the
Dress Goods at ]. Rubel & Co. sell
az ~ l-2 cents.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-03-22

Think of til Old Kentucky
Bourbon whisky, only $3.50 per
gallon at the Monaghan Saloon.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-03-22
Local News.

WANTED.-l0.000 bushels of
corn. at HARPER 4 ROGERS.
W. w. Smith will keep the best
liquors the market affords, To- his
new house soon to be opened at
the old ike" He begs his friends
to call on him when be gets under
heaiwav.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-03-22
MULES.

Just received two cars of young
Tennessee mules. Prices low.
r. w. CHANDLER & Co.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-04-14
rEACHERs' INsTITUTE
Held in the Town of shelton Vest
 day.

Held in the TOwR of shelton Yester- day.
 The teachers institute in Shelton yesterday commenced in the public school building, room 9, at 80 a. m. About one hundred and twenty were present, mostly ladies. Professor Carroll, superintendent of the pub- lie schools in New Britain, called the assem- bly, to order and presented the apology of c. D. Hine, State secretary, for his absence, which was occasioGed by the severe illness of his son. Then he introduced Professor Nor reIl of the State Normal school, New Britain, who opened the exercises on the subject of Physiology"
 In reference to the State book on physiol- ogy which he had prepared he said that par tioular descriptions were not given of the various structures and anatomy of the human body as those were supposed to be familiar to the teacher. He suggested that in study ing anatomy it should be done no further than it affects hygiene.
 J. F. Hall, superintendent of public schools in Leominster, Mass, was the next speaker, his subject being Geography" Before he commenced notebooks and pencils were dis tributed through the audience. He placed upon the blackboard what should be taught t-Plan-Methods," ," and elaborated and elucidated his theme, in closing urging that the teaching should be graphic and pictorial
 After brief recess M. s. Crosby, superin- tendent of public schools in Waterbury, ad- dressed the teachers on the subject of "Arith- metic."
 After each address questions were asked of the speakers. An adjournment was had to tho Town hall, where the Shelton public school teachers had charge of a bountiful spread furnished by the ladies of the village.