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Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-02-25
Grew a Beard After Death.

About thirteen years ago Hal Clayton,
one of the best known gamblers on the
coast, died here of fever. He was rich,
and his remains were placed in a costly
metallic casket with a glass case and
consigned to a handsome tomb. His
wife, who was frantic with grief, placed
her diamonds on his shirt-front. The
stones were valued at $500. Fearful lest
the gems would be taken from the vault
she placed watch at the tomb, and it
was maintained for many weeks. Clay
ton was a Southerner, and the body was
disposed of above ground.
A few days ago George Dobbs, who
has the care of the cemetery. was pos
scssed with a curiosity to visit Hal Clay
tons tomb, and securing the keys OF the
vault took look at the remains. He was
astonished TO find that Clayton's beard
and mustachc had grown under the glass
case to such an extent that they reached
below his knees. The beard was a rich
brown color, extending in wavy masses
over the body and having a perfectly
healthy appearance, as it might have had
on living man. The beard had been
growing in this way fer thirteen years.
Clayton had romantic life. lie was
engaged to handsome young girl in the
South and left her to seek his fortune.
She became tired of his absence, and,
setting out TO find him, drifted homeless
and friendIcss from one mining camp to
another. After years of this life she met
her former lover, but was so changed by
her wandering life that he refused TO
marry her. After his rcpudiation Of his
old sweetheart he became sick. and
when lying at deaths door she came TO
his bedside and nurscd him back to
health. Filled with gratitude at her de-
votion, he renewed the affection of his
youth and married her. She proved a
devoted wife, and when he died she built
at large expense the vault where his re-
mains now lie. aud in which his beard
has been growing all these years.
Whether the diamonds are on his shirt
front is not known, as the beard hides the
body from the knees CarsOa (Aee.) }
APPEAL.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-02-25
WASHINGTON
GOSSIP FROM UNCLE SANS CAP
ITOL.
What our Hmsy Law Makers nre DOinE.
Congressional and Other News.

What our Busy Law Makers nre DoinE.
Congressional and Other News.
A bill appropriating $50, 900 for pub
lie building at Roanoke, Va, was passed
A petition was presented to the Senate
by Mr.. Blair. 1t contained Is, 900 names
and had been circulated by the w. G. T.
IT,, and the Knights of Labor. 1t is in
favor of legislation for the better protec-
tion of women and girls. Mr.. Blair said
that the traffic in young girls in the great
cities had become so notorious and in
famous as to secure signers from all parts
of the country to this petion.
The bill to exempt American coast
wise sailing vessels, piloted by their
licensed masters or by United States
pilots, from the obligation to pay State
pilots for services which are not actually
rendered, was defeated by the House
Committee on Merchant Marine. The
committee has given considerable atten-
ton to the matter, and heard many per-
sons who were interested. and the di-
vision was so close that an aye and no
vote was necessary to determine the COM
mittee's feeling. Persistent efforts have
been made for twenty three years past to
secure the passage of such bill, and last
year they had so far succeeded as to Sc
cure the favorable report of the measure
from the committee. Mr.. Hatch will pre-
sent the report to the House.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-02-25
A Youthful weather Prophet.

The six-year.o'j son of Kentucky
man is acquiring noloriety as a weather
prophet. The child is small for his age,
and cannot yet talk plainly, but has de
veloped barOmetricll powers to won
derGul degree. Since he was four years
old his parents, VIII are respectable and
reliable people. declare that he has fore
told every rain. hail Storm or snow storm.
aud even the light showers and sprinkles
so plentiful in the spring of the year.
unc day recently, while the sun was bla,.
ing down with lntense heat. the child
cama into the horse from The yard, where
he had been inten ly gazing at the
heavens, aud predicted a heavy ram
storm, to he followed by apro use fall Of
hail In the afternoon his prophecy was
verified by a heavy storm. = Chicago
Times
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-02-25
Cause OF Cotton Fires.

A New York letter says: The national
board If fire and marine underwriters
have investigated the recent cotton fires,
and have decided that the fault must be
laid to the planters. The underwriters
contend that the sewing of bales is so
faulty that large spaces are left which
expose the cotton TO danger from fires
The underwriters invited committee
from the Cotton Exchange to meet them
yesterday evening. They notified the
cotton men of the results of their inves-
tigation, and stated that they would
shortly issue rules and regulations which
must be adhered to in baling cotton if
planters and shippers wanted insurance.
The cotton men agreed fully with the
underwriters, and at the next meeting of
the Exchange they will recommend that
cotton not baled according to the forth
coming rules shall not be dealt in upon
the exchange.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-02-25

As soon as the guests are seated on the
mats, two, and sometimes three, small,
low tables are brought to each. On the
one Immediately in font OF him the
guest finds seven little covered bowls.
On the second tatle will bc five other
bowls. The third, very small table,
should hold three bowls Take up the
chop-sticks with the right hand, re-
move the cover Of the rice bowl with
the same band, transfer it to the left,
and place it to the left Of the table.
Then remove the cover Of the bean soup
and place it on the rice cover. Next
take up the rice bowl with the right
hand. pass il to the left. and eat two
mouthfuls with the chop sticks, and
then drink once from the soup howl.
And so on. with the other dishes
never omitting to eat some rice between
each mouthful Of meat, fish and vege-
tables. unless you forget which Is your
mouth and which is your right hand. or
have become so giddy that YOU can net
tell your left hand from chop-stlck or
your rice bowl from your third table
Chie0gO TriJuge.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-02-25
SOUTH CAROLINA,

Charles Randolph, of Greenville, has
been appointed to weigh the mails on
the route between Charlotte and Atlanta
for four weeks.
Mr.. John Propst, who lives three miles
from Halsellville, had his barn destroyed
by fire. 1t contaired his corn, fodder,
four fine mules, and one horse The horse
was saved. 1t is supposed to have been
set on fire. There was no insurance.
Justice Davis has issued warrant for
a man named Neal, United States court
witness from EdgefieId Neal sold his
pay certificate to one party and his parole
to another, and departed from his home.
The warrant was handed TO the sheriff,
who will make the arrest.
A company, consisting of John b. Mar
shall, Professor C. ii. Judson and George
Westmoreland have bought the Green
vile S. C. ice mills The sale of the
mill was made to satisfy a mortgage held
by Mrs Susan Hall, of Charleston, S. C.
The property sold for 5000, which is
only 5000 above the amount of the mort
gage.
Jim Brooks, who was recently lodged
in Jail at Greenville charged with for
gerry, had hearing before United States
Commissioner Haywood Brooks pre-
sented a false claim against the govern
ment for mileage as witness in the Uni
ted States Court. He was placed under
bond of 800 for his appearance at the
August term of court in this city.
Jessie Belchor was arrested at Green
vile with breach of trust. 7. r. Martin
claimed that he had given Belchor a
watch TO have fixed for him, but the de-
fendant swapped the watch for an infe-
rior one While before Justice Davis,
Belchor was asked what he had to say to
the charge, and in reply, said that he
had done as stated and deserved punish
mcnt He was given twenty days in Jail
An experimental factory, for the man
ufacture of plain and cheap mems pants,
was started at Greenvillc rencently I'M
der the management of T. w. Davis.
The experiment has proved success,
and it is probable that company will be
formed to conduct the business on an
enlarged scale. About fifteen women
and children are employed at present,
and a hundred pairof pants are turned
out every day.
Ransom Jones and his wife, of Lancas-
Ter county, S. G., went to a mill, few
miles away, leaving at home their four
children, the oldest aged nine years and
the youngest eighteen months. Shortly
after their departure the older children
locked the youngest in the house and
built fire near one corner of the build
ing, which soon became ignited. When
the Joncses returned they found their
house and baby in ashes. A coroner's
Jury exonorated the children.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-02-25

The assistant postmaster at III Paso
Del Norte, Texas, has been arrested for
mail robbery. He abstracted, at various
times, valuable articles from letters pass
ing through the office, among them some
diamonds intended for President Profino
Diaz, in the city Of Mexico. Nineteen
diamonds, valued at $40, 900. have been
recovered by the officers making the ar
rest, and clue has been found 10 Others
that were pawncd or given away. The
name Of the culprit is Flowry, and he
has moved in the swell circles Of society
until now. II was known to the post
Office authorities for sOne months past
that there was something wrong in the
III Paso Office, but no tangible proof
could be obtained until the day OF his
arrest.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-02-25

al OAAO AANSASS1S VI tQ6 COlOfoQ RoODl0
of the Country.
Able AMI well-known writers will contrib
ute to its columns from different parts of the
country, aud it will contain the:latest Gen
eral News Of the day.
The MESSENGER is first-class newspaper
and will not allow personal abuse in its col
umns tits not sectarian or partisan, but
independent-dealing fairly by all. It re-
serves the right to criticise the shortcomings
of all public officials commencing the
worthy, and recommending for election such
meu as in its opinion are best suited to serve
the interests of the people.
1t is intended to supply the long felt need
Of newspaper to advocate the rights and
defend the inter SITS of the Negro American,
especially i'll the Piedmont section of the
CarOlinaS.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-02-25
The Earth Cracked.

A remarkable phenomenon manifested
itself near Akron, Ohio, the other
morning. People in the vicinity of the
seat of trouble were thrown out of bed,
and windows and ceilings crlImbled,
while the earth rocked, the convulsions
being preceded by terrific reports of an
explosion. A great fissurc in the earth
is the only sign fthe strange occurrence.
People fled from their houses and the
greatest excitement prevailed,
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-02-25
Just m,w 1t is Dono.

Speaking with a young lady gentle
man mentioned That he had faded to
keep abreast Of the scientific advance of
the age. -. or instance" he said, Il
don't know at'all how the incandcsccnt
electric light, which is now used in some
buildings and railway cars, is pro-
cured.
"Oh, it's very simple" said the lady.
"You Just turn a button aud tho light
appears at once. n--Pai'ddsiptia 1cLe-
grdPh.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-02-25
SOUTHERN ITEMS.

Fire at Ocala, Fla, burned about a
dozen business houses and residences,
and caused loss of about $50, 900; in
surance is about 100000. The cause of
the fire is unknown.
+. d. Pourport, confidential clerk of
Adolph Schrieber, treasurer Of the New
Orleans Cotton Exchange, is defaulter
for 1923, 900.
Two brothers named Smith were killed
in an attempt to arrest an lrdian at Ben
tonville, Ark.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-02-25

De Braz1a, the African explorer, says
the upper Congo region teens with ivory.
lie found large quantities Of tusks IN
some of the Villages, and they were ofte.
offered to him for small quantities OF
beads. While he was floating down the
river he saw in eight days i0s elephants
,lonS the banl..
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-02-25

There were VV.Ww barrels Of cotton
fcnd oil produced last year, Of which
Chicago took .On. nW barrels, the bulk Il
it hcing used by the lard iehuerss
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-02-25

Sheriff Bellamy, who is one of the most
vigilant officers, says he heard of the at
tempted wreck by accident and did not
obtain the facts from the railroad author
tiles, although an employe of the road
was approached upon the subject. There
are six negro prisoners confined in the
Russell county Jail, charged with attempt
ing to wreck trains on this road.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-02-25
The Eud of the Strike.

The miners of Shenandoah, Pa, met
in Robbins Opera House to act on the
order for resumption of work. The room
could not accommodate them, although
almost two thousand persons gained ad-
mission. Two votes were taken, the first
being almost UNANIMOUSLY against going
to work.
After addresses by James Brennan, of
the joint committee, James Maskell and
others, who stated that the strike was
lost as fought so far, that many families
were starving, with no hope of speedy
relief, and that the offer made was fair
and reasonable, a second vote was taken
and resumption was agreed to. 1t is un-
derstood that the Lehigh Valley Compa-
ny has agreed to the same terms as the
Reading Company, and that work will
also be resumed at their tollieries there
this week
MINERS FOIIW slit
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-02-25

In Mitchell andDoughcrty coun les, the
acreage in melons has increased from two
to three hundred per cent, If this increase
is general throughout the melon growing
sections, the growers may expect a glut
in the markets, and in that event the
melon crop will prove as unsatisfactory as
the cotton crop.
Bethune Jones, of Melledgeville, was
bitten by a mad dog last September, and
has suffered none scarcely until few
days ago when he began to complain,
and soon afterwards was thrown into vio-
lent spasms and fits. 1t is now ascertained
that he has hydrophobia and is not ex-
pected to live.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-02-25

Address,
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-02-25

At meeting of the Knights of Labor
held at Ashland, Pa, it was decided to
obey the instructions to return to work.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-02-25
SUBSCRIPTIONS:

LAl,cays IN Adrance.)
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-02-25

Professor vIrchow, in his new work,
declares that cancer 10 curable.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-07-30
ABOUT PEOPLE.
Strangers in the City and Wheeling People
Abroad.

Strangers In the City and Wheeling People
Abroad.
Miss Molie Sylvis is home from visit
to friends ut Newport, o.
Mr.. Saul Neides has returned from q
visit to friends in Milwaukee.
Mrs. j. n. Vance & Son, Edgerton, are
home from the Arkansas Hot Springs.
Miss Nettie Moore, OF Youngstown, is
visiting her uncle, Mr. Charles Prayer
Mr.. George L. burst returned yester'
day from II two weeks visit to Atlantic
City.
Mrs. Plaukey, of the South side, is Wis
iting her daughter, Mrs, Marsh, at Cum
berland.
Miss Carrie Whiting, Of Sewickley, is
the guest Of Miss Lydia McMechen, on
Chapline street.
FIN. Strong, secretary OF the Laugh.
lin Nail Company, has just returned
from q visit to Michigan.
DR.. Il. o. Edwards has returned from
visit to Romney. Mrs. Edwards will
remain there for some time.
Judge Henry Brannon, OF Weston, and
Ex-senator John X. DonehOo, Of Han,
cock county, were at the Howell House
yesterday.
Mr.. n. +. Foard, OF the Baltimore Sun,
was here Saturday and left for Piedmont,
whence he will make trip over the
West Virginia Central 4 Pittsburgh
Railroad 10 its terminus in Tucker
county.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-07-30
BRIDGEPORT,
Arnbiie Purchase uot LiISCd-Frnin, Hun.
ming agnin-PCrsOnai.

Arnblie Purchase uot LlISCd-'Trnin, Hun.
ming agnin-Pcrsonai.
Miss Minnie Alrxandcris the uucs, d,
Miss Grimes, in Stcubenville.
Wheeling creek coal mines have again
resumed operations in iull, and ms.
poets are good for a steady run.
Levi Henry, adjudgcd insane THE
Probate Court on Friday, was taken 10
the County lntirmary on Saturday.
Harry Trucman, OF the Cleveland x
Pittsburgh freight office, will return
home from his western trip to-day.
The st. CIairsville trains will he RIM.
ming on regular time to-day. This will
be good news to number Of travellers
who have been greatly Inconvenience
by the idIencss on this road.
The Kirkwood Tennis Club has elect.
ed the following officers: President
Sam II. Brockunier; Vice President
Miss Minnie Alexander; Secretary
Harry Cook; Treasurer, st. Clair Alex.
ander.
The Star Fishing Club OF !Etnavlle,
composed OF S. Cox, VIM. Blockman, f.
Clark, John Roberts and Chas. McQuin,
arrived home Saturday, bringing with
them about 100 pounds OF fish. While
in camp they killed a coppcrhcal snake
over FIVE feet long. They all report
splendid time.
The purchase OF the Woodcock stove
works property by the city, to build
city hall, offices, jail, etc, does not ap,
pear to suit the people, who claim that
it deprives Il number OF workingmcn Of
their jobs and takes away one OF thebts,
business interests OF the city. The &c,
ton OF Council in this matteris criticized
by many.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-07-30
MARTINS FERRY.

Personal and Church Mntters-FnOtorlcs
TO Resume, Etc.
Mayor A. NJ. Shipman is confined to
his room with sickness.
Misses Hattie McWillians and Anna
Jump spent Saturday in Bellaire.
Mrs. Theodore Snodgrass is visiting her
sister, Mrs. John Quinn, Of Mingo.
Mr.. Felix Hadsell and wife are the
the guests OF relatives at Fairpoint.
James A. Dickson will leave for Lake
Chautauqua this week to visit his family.
Mrs. Ella O'Mally las returned home
after pleasant visit with Bellaire friends
Miss Allie Kirkbride has returned
home from weeks visit with Island
friends.
Word received from Glenn Conway
at Point Pleasant says he is rapidly i'm
proving.
Mrs. G. +. Schwing and daughter Lot
tie are the guests OF Postmaster Patter-
son and wife.
The enumeration OF children Of school
age in the city, now numbers 1920 in
the three wards.
Jim Brown has returned home from n
pleasant visit to Marietta, where he took
in the Centennial.
The repairs to the Laughlin mill will
soon be completed and work will resume
about the middle OF the month.
The police came out in brand new
uniforms yesterday made by Wallace &
Darrah, and they look quite swell.
Mr.. Harry Weatherald and wife, who
were visiting friends in Brooke county
last week returned home Saturday.
Repairs on the Mt. Pleasant and
Glenn's Run pike are about completed.
and the road is in fair condition for
travel.
Miss Jennie Dixon's guest, Miss Mat
tie Pope, Of Woodsiield, has returned
home after pleasant two weeks visit in
the city.
The new warehouse at the Buckeye
glass works is goingup rapidly, and when
completed will make quite an addition
to the Buckeye.
The funeral OF Mrs. Il. w. Veasey took
residence in the Garden Spot, and was
very largely attended.
Rev. Mr.. Winters, OF the NJ. Z. church,
yesterday exchanged pulpits with Rev.
DR.. Randolph, OF the Fourth Street NJ.
E. church, of Wheeling.
The. Cleveland, Lorain & Wheeling
freight depot is going up rapidly. Seven
carpenters are at work and the buildings
will not be long in course OF erection.
The Standard mill will resume opera
tons in full to-day. The .Etna will soon
follow, and all the glass houses resume
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-07-30

The B. 4 0. Pittsburgh. Cincinnati ex-
press due here from Pittsburgh at II ;15
o'clock Saturday night did not pasn
through here till about 8 o'clock yester.
day morning, having been detained
about nine hours by a blockade on the
Pittsburgh division near Triadelphia. A
car OF freight train that was sent
out early Saturday evening jumped tho
track at that point and caused the
blockade. The track where the jump
took place is part OF the new work re-
placing the road that was swept away
by tho food; it is very uneven and
trains are forced to run slowly. After
working several hours to get the freight
car on the track again 1t was dumped
over the bank and travel resumed. All
the morning trains were delayed by the
occurrence.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-07-30

The State Line Road is bidding fair to
get ON its feet. The surveys will now
all be completed Mt an early day. AS
soon as the surveys are all made, and
the local aid is secured, the road will be
putunder contract. Propositions have
been made to that effect, when the peo-
pie do what has been asked OF them.
The following apportionment has
been made by the projectors OF the
Wheeling, Wellsburg 4 State Line Rail
road: Wheeling and vicinity, 100000;
Wcllsburg and vicinity, $50, 00o; Buffalo
District, including Bethany, $1,000;
Dunsiort and vicinity, 5000; Atchison
and vicinity, $1,000; West Middletown
and vicinity, $4,000; Canonsburg and
vicinity, 81, 600; BridgeyiAeand vicinity,
$4,000; Woodville and vicity, 5000;
Pittsburgh, $3.50, 900; total, $4,000. APP
proximnte distance 6S miles, 5000 per
mile. When it must be conceded that
the road must first be built before this
money is payable, there ought not to be
any difficulty in raising the amount.