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Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-10-13
Wanted.

We want a canvassing agent in
every county in the State, to solicit
subscribers for the MESSENGER. Lib
eral commission will be paid active
agents Let us hear from every town
and county at once.
Address W. c. SMITH,
Charlotte, N. G.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-10-13
Republican County Ticket.

Senator. E. Mcdonald.
House,. NJ. Creighton, Eli
Hinson, +. D. Davis.
Register of Deeds.-R. II, W.
Barker.
Sheriff. M. A. Dulin.
Surveyor.-D. G. Flow.
Coroner. Isaac Frazier.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-10-13

The rich Democrats have been
sending $40, 600 checks by the dozen.
Chairman Brice. Representative Scott,
Secretaries Dickinson and Endicott,
Pat Kelly, of MINI W. II. Barnum,
Herman Oelrichs and Oliver Payne
have each given $40, 900 With the
PRESIDENTS $4,000 the grand total
foots up $12O, 900, and the returns not
all in.-.Star, I, 81, 'SS.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-10-13
LOCAL.

Prof. J. s. Leary, Dean of the
Law department of Shaw University,
spent few days in the city this week.
Miss Mary Huske, of Fayetteville,
is now in our city. She will probably
remain here some time.
Bishop j. A. Beebe and Rev. w.
II. Bryant spent Thursday in Concord.
Each brought in a number of students
Bishop G. G. Petty is visiting
friends in this city. He will leave in
few weeks for Alabama.
DR.. J. J. Mott and Mr.. J. B. caves,
chairman of the Republican executive
committee were in the city last Mon
day.
Miss A. G. Monroe, has returned to
spend some time in our city with
friends. She has been in Illinois the
last three or four years.
Mr.. d. A. Semmer, recent grad
uate of Lincoln University, spent last
Sunday in our city en- route to Aiken,
S. c., to teach.
Mr.. w. W. Jenkins, former post
master of this city, spent few days
here this week. He is looking we'll,
and though much interested in politics
is taking no active part.
Mr.. Jockey is not an educated man,
but his speech pleased the people here
better than any they have heard this
campaign.
The democrats of New York city
are split up on the mayoralty. Tam
many and the county democracy are
knitting each other.
Scotia Seminary opened this year
with large number of new students
They had at the beginning more than
% more applicants than could be ac-
commodated.
The general State and county tax is
more this year than it was last year.
Taxes are certain, and whenput down
are sure to rise again.
The registration books are now open
and every voter should register without
delay. In the city they must give
their street, number, &c. Register
and vote to secure good men in Office.
The rally at Grace Church comes off
tomorrow. Presiding Elder Rives
will preach during the day for Elder
Morris. 1t is to be hoped that good
collection will be raised.
The Progressire Educator is the edu-
cational organ for the colored teachers
Of the State published at Salisbury by
Prof. S. G. Atkins. All the teachers
should subscribe.
Mr.. Nelson Carter, former citizen
Of Fayetteville, but recently Of Sails
bury. died last Monday morning after
long and continued illness. He was
kind hearted. good man.
An effort is being made to increase
the special tax for the city schools from
10 cents on the hundred dollars to 20
cents on the hundred dollars worth Of
property.
The stoves have been taken out Of
Scotia Seminary and heaters run
through all parts Of the building and
the rooms will now be heated by steam.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-10-13

" If your paper has a blue
- cross mark, it will be stopped
till you pay up. We cannot continue
to send it to you without some money.
Please pay up and let us continue it
to you.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-10-13
BOARDING HOUSE,
Monroe, N. @.

I have opened Boarding House
for the accommodation Of the travel
ing public, and any person wishing
good board and lodging will be ac-
commodated on depot street, near the
station. Comfortable rooms, good,
beds, good cooks. Give me call.
Mrs. Z. f. ALSOBROOK.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-10-13

With great overland route across ST.
IBERIA, such as the new railroad til Rus
sian government proposes to build, that
country will be able to dominate very
largely Asiatic commerce.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-10-13

Pass. & Mail No. 2-breakfast Germantown.
Passenger and Mail No. 2-dlnner at Sanford.
FACTORY BRANCH-FREIGHTA AND
ACCOMMODATION.
TRAINS MOVING NORTH.
Leave Millboro, 1880 a. m.
Arrive Greensboro, 900
TRAINS MOVING SOUTH.
Leave Greensboro, $3.50 p. m.
Leave Factory juno. $3.50
Arrive Millboro, 5:15
Passenger and Mail Trains run daily
except Sunday.
Freight and Accommodation Train runs
from Fayetteville to Bennettsville and return
on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays; from
Fayetteville to Greensboro ON Tuesdays,
Thursdays and Saturdays, and from Green's
boro to Fayetteville on Mondays, Wednes-
days and Fridays.
Trains on Factory Branch run daily
except Sundays w. E. KYLE,
Gen'l Pass. Ag't.
J. w. FRY. Gen'l Supt.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-10-13
ATTENTION TEACHERS !
Within NORMAL SCHOOL,
LumbertOn, N. c.,


will begin its THIRTEENTH session for
six months on Monday, April 8, 1888.
Having been educated in a New
ENGLAND NORMAL ScHooL, and having
had sixteen years experience in the
school-room, the Principal is prepared
to do much for those who are seeking
a school where they may be aided
during the summer Thorough drills
given daily in all the branches re-
quired to be taught in the Public
Schools, and written examinations on
practical questions given weekly.
For particulars, send for circulars to
D. P. ALLEN,
Lumberton, N. G.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-11-25

that State authority can no longer
be used to defy Federal authority. 1t is
said, though, that the difficulty as TO hon
est elections Is not by reason OF State
action, that the officers holding the cleo
ton are TO blame, and that State laws pro-
vide fully for fair elections Grant this.
The fact remains, however, that the States
where the wrong complained OF is done,
are either unable or unwilling to enforce
fair elections. Then what follows2 Ger
tainly that the Federal Government, so
far as Federal elections are concerned,
which II may hold, must withdraw from
State officers and State control these cleo.
tons, because OF the unwillingness or ina
bility OF the State 10 have them conducted
fairly, and put them in charge OF Federal
agents.
"Yet, whatever is done in this direction
should not exceed the absolute necessity,
and should innovate as little rs possible
on old methods. The provisions of Gen.
Chalmers bill in regard to Congressional
elections, | regard as mild, as is at all con-
sistent with efficiency. There can DO no
doubt that the wisest policy and the high.
est patriotism require that the ballot shall
be free in the casting, and honestly
counted when east. The fortunes OF the
Republic rest on the purity OF the ballot
how -
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-11-25
sEoREr RESIDENCES.
New Yorl; Men who Koop Out Of tho wOy
OF People.

OF People.
From the New York sun
Lots OF men in this town initiate the
habit Of Parnell and George Augustus Sala,
London, by keeping their residences a Sc
cret. Some Of them are politicians, others
are active journalists, and very few Of
them are financial men from the lower part
OF the city. As rule, however, business
magnatos advertise their uptown houses
literally after the plan adopted by A. r.
Stewart. Il gives them business credit and
adds TO their personal importance. These
are lien, rs a rule, who have not per-
sonal following, as politicians have. Tho
late John Kelly was accessible any
where TO his friends except in his
house. And such is the case with Richard
Croker today Al sorts OF men around
this city can tell YOU where prominent
merchants and bankers reside, but very
few can locate the habitat OF a politician.
This is one Of the reasons why the New
Amsterdam Club has been 30 successful.
! Politicians who are not Of the clubs pc
culiar political complexion make 1t point
| 10 be visible nj certain hours every day in
| prominent cafes Commission Hess, Tor
instance, may be found between / aud >
o'clock at the pickwick, ON Upper Broad
way; Manager Abbey Is visible at the
same hour at the Gilscy House; T.. 5.
Stokes is visible In his own bar-room nj 3
O'Clock every day. aud 70 on unfortunately.
/ II would be- exceedingly difficult to count
upon finding men OF this sort at any other
| place at a stated hour. When IL comes 10
calling ut mans house, a blank refusal is
almost sure 90 be met A great habit Of
men Of affairs all over town who are con-
stantly being run after bypcoplcof oil sorts
and conditions is 10 establish n
residence in some hotel. This means
| that they take room there on n contract
at something like $40 week, sleep there
when they do not want 10 60 home, receive
their mail ri the hotel aud frequently take
their meals there. The army Of seekers
aud followers after them applies NJ the no.
tel. and u the politician or public man is
around. well aud good. II he Is not there
the well trained clerk sends up 10 his room
or looks into the key box and announces
that tho man has Just gone out TO dinner
or has travelled 10 the upper part OF the
| city on private business.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-11-25

be to give him time to study and improve.
II we add two years to his term, these two
years will be the years in which the Presi-
dent can be most useful TO the country,
being no longer novice. No matter how
well equipped statesman he may be, he
has much 10 learn after he becomes Presi-
dent. We should so arrange il that our
Executive shall have time enough to Oe Of
lasting use TO the nation, and shall have
nothing TO induce him TO do anything that
is not for the good OF the country, with the
certainty that this is his opportunity TO
win honor and the respect OF the Re-
public"
"In what way do you think this great
reform should be first startedP'
at would be better, | think, TO have
Congress pass upon it, and then submit
it TO the State Legislatures.
ROBERT a. ISdERsoLL
When called on Col Ingersoll, the
distinguished orator and lawyer was char
acteristically terse, frank and pithy.
"Do you not think IL would be far bet
ter TO have the Presidential term length
ened to six or eight years." ! said.
''Well, that depends good deal on who
is President. Suppose Buchanan had
been elected for eight years2 When we
| have a President whom do not like, /
am delighted that his term is short. When
we have good one ! would not object TO
his term being longer, But we have done
very well on the four-year plan.
81 think an election is great educator.
The peoples attention is taken for few
weeks from their business. They think
about other things, discuss other questions,
| NIL a a nj tC
| given TO the country.
al the Presidential term should be OK
| tended to eight years il may be that n
change could not be effected us peacefully
Us nj present-that is, it would not be nc.
quesced in rs cheeriuly rs now. l think
the people in this last election have acted
in sublime way. The moment the vote
was known the submission 10 the verdict
was instantaneous and universal.
81 think we are doing we'll rs 1t is, and
am satisfied"
"Do you think the President should be
| ineligible for n second term?"
"1ilden, believe, was an advocate OF
that and Mr.. Cleveland Endorsed his views
| with great checriuness on that question,
and ! hardly dare TO differ with two Dem
ocHtic statesmen.
"My own opinion Is that u President
eligible for n second term will be tempted
10 use the patronage OF the Government TO
further his personal ambition. This is a
danger. Some men might rise above IL,
but the average President will hardly resist
the temptation.
II believe the one term principle the
SAFER, and II we adopt the one term princi-
| pie then there might be some wisdom in
extending it TO six years.
AT the same time ladmit that / am ex-
tremoly glad that the term commencing
March !, 1885, ends next March"
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-11-25
MEMPHIS SUNDAY. NOVEMBER 25, 1888.

OF their money. The theatrical taste OF the
Memphis public has been well trained, and
has much improved Of late years. SO good
authority as Lawrence Barrett gives II as his
opinion that the ihaatcr-going public OF the
present day Is much more likely to complain
OF scenic anachron-m THAI OF over-elabora-
ton. The people are now too cultured
to permit excuses in any direction
They like correctness and the
plays do dot suffer Mr. Barrett says lie
is confident Of the ultimate decay OF tragedy
In this country.i Comedy holds the fed"
says Mr. Barrett, and comedy is janus
faced. There are few companies in which an
actor can ground himself in tragedy. Men
work at high pressure, and when they 50 to
the play they want TO laugh, for laughter to
is them safety valve. We have tragedy
enough in real lie here in America We fly
20 the theater for relief, amusement And
what is more amusing than the foibles OF
our own age?'
Memphis shout have big music hall, "
remarked prominent merchant to the
Lounger, zone capable Of comfortably scat
ing 5000 e)ple. Every important city has
ono or more OF thcsc halls for big occasions,
mass-mcetngs, conventions, monster mu'
steal festivals or other exhibitions, grand
public receptions lectures, balls etc Why
not take the upper tories Of some centrally
located block and turn the building into a
fine music hall with the necessary stage and
ante.rooms? Tho store. beneath would be-
come moro valuable their rental value in
creasing rs the hal became populurzed. The
place would soon b. known far and wide,
and musical organizations Of big proportions
would be only too g.al to conie 10 Memphis
and scoop in tn dollars could they
secure u hall Of sufficient size and accommo-
dations, There are many blocks Of buildings
on Main street mos suitable for the purpose,
nor would II require any vast amount OF
money 10 make the necessary changes and
furnish tho hall properly Will not some
property holder do the work. II will pay
for itself aud be OF great practical value to
the people"
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-11-25

heard much really good music, and II is
most gratifying TO know that Mr.. Levy
and his CONDUCTORS have addressed them
selves so vigorously TO the work OF stimu-
lating the taste OF the people for music Of
the masters. Already many Of the
leading artists of the country have
been Intercepted, and The Ar
ZEAL will shortly have something
definite TO report MS to the initial concert,
which will be given in February, the
Others TO be given in the months Of April
and May. That these entertainments will
prove 10 be among "the events Of the
season" there can be no question. The
members Of the Club are Miss Carrie
Heating, Miss Carrie Richardson, Mr. Leo
Krcmer and Mr.. Emile Levy. There are
no salariod officers, all the money derived
TO be appropriated to the improvement Of
the programs and performances. An at
tractiyc feature will be the employment
OF a full orchestra TO assist the sooists and
TO perform particular numbers.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-11-25
As 10 SrREEr PIrING.

Tm ArrEAL this morning leaves moth
ing TO DO desired Ia iis presentation Of the
street Improvement matter Everybody
with a plan. n proposition OF an objection
Is given hearing There are facts aud
figures galore. There Is NO reason why
anybody Who may attend the meeting OF
citizens at the Merchants Exchange Mon.
day afternoon should complain Of n lack
oi iuiurga,ion. Even " nothing should
Ice accomplished eventually, the agitation
of the subject has done the people good.
Il has tended To quicken the aspiration,
Of the people and 10 promote in
iorcst Ia the cily's development. Tho
ArrE,i has been slow 10 oAppss views Of
~ own iur tho 'cason lhat II preferred TO
have iho benefit IT thcconclusIuns Of other
thinkers upon this all important subject
Thcm should not be- undue precipitation.
timber the peculiar conditions Of the case
We nrc compelled 10 proceed cautiously,
and, therefore, should give the humhlcsl
man audience. Tho discussion Is some.
what simrlidcd by the general confession
that We need improved streets. The iiHt
thing the Tuesday meeting will have 70
dcridc s whether OF not wccan afford TO DO
anything aial u that question bo decided
nilmniiNcly, then Il will be- time to con.
slider as tn the bcl, and cheapest plan,
40 this moment, among those who arc IN
favor II doing anything nj MI, the bond
proposition 81 bo meeting with musl
favor as embracing the easiest solution o
the problem. ono Of TuE ArrrAt's cor.
respondents this morning submits the fol-
lowing ns o platforms
Irius have bond.
irtwta,r Ia,vmour
| ifi ushs,r % rlmp'r.H rNtnec yslen
| let ar,iDui uut U.'I limits
| irt uH have UuT inNUF District
Ia uf ta,c o. conventional iuiritst 20 % rc
| uut
Thou We via hil bg b,rpj and prosperous
lloN's that Tor enthusiasm
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-11-25
MADISON AND mn SOUTH.

The APPEAL takes great pleasure in
printing this morning an interview with
Mr.. Mlburn, the Memphis manufacturer,
who reports a conversation lac recently
had In indianapolis with Prcsidcnt-clcct
Harrison with regard TO the relations Of
the new Administration toward the South.
1t is indeed gratifying to hear such positive
assurances from Gen. Harrison that his
policy will bc one Of Kindness and concilia-
ton. Ills words worc "Tho intelli-
goncc OF the South now rules is
allars and will continue 10 do 80"
This is the most definite cx.
preston that Gen. Harrison has yet
made and THE ArPrAt is glad 10 be tho
the vehicle Of lis transmission to the PEG.
Pile Of the South. Tho Intelligence Of
the South asks nothing moro than that
there shall be no sloppagc Of the work
OF development by such an administrative
policy as would work social revolution.
Once assured Of that the southcrn
people would discuss with him, In spirit
OF iainca aud honorable contention,
the economic and other issues which hc
may have TO present for their consid.
Grafton. Gen. Harrison enjoys an OPP
porluni,y to win the favor Of the South.
10y rejecting tho coun5cls Of those who
would wreck II for selfish purposes, and
those who would, out Of q disposition oil
ianaticism, destroy the harmony lhat now
prevails In our social lie. That the good
angel of Cancellation may be- potential with
President Harrison ia the wish Of all who
have the welfare Of the country at heart,
Bcsidcs, it, business.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-11-25
Local MclcoroIogicnI Report
memphis signal ONCE REPORT
COTTON.

Receipts OF cotton yesterday amounted TO
h727 bales, of which 81i2 bales came In by
rail, i,o7s by river and 200 bales by wagons
Same day last year gas bales. Sales, 200
bales. or 600 TO exporters and LOCO to spin
ncrs. Receipts thus far this season 2SIo2i
bales. AGAINST 3g3, 40l bales for corresponding
time last season. Shipments since Septcm.
her /, l92Sl5 bales, against 222.2l3 bales
same time last season. Stock on hand o.
bo7 bales, against lGO, i5i bales same day last
year Spot cotton closed quiet declining
l.iGc nt Memphis easy aud OF i-l6c Ia New
York, easy aud OIL l-lGo IN Now Orleans
Demand fair at Liverpool, Quot and steady
Mt llayrc Futures declined o TO points at
New York, 10 points a, New Orleans, of
point at Liverpool, and remained nm.
changed at llayre,
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-11-25
TJIr gOrID UNIVERSITY

The invopomton Of the Gould Uni.
ycr.iiy nae, yesterday and perfected an or
ranintion i1r systematic work. boards Of
Finance aud Trust were appointed and
officers chosen. The project h nov well
begun a spirit Of strong determination
60 succeed WIS manifested % the meeting
and ihc gentlemen who stand sponsors ior
the enterprise will be recognized as among
The most responsible citizens Of Memphis.
The proposed plan ooniemplalcs the found.
ing u an institution which will be a Uni.
ycrsily actually, rs In name, that h TO say,a
combination Of colleges and the grant.
Ing Of university degrees. This will be-
goods news 30 the people Of the vas, region
tributary to Memphis aud the projectors
deserve great honor for tholr efforts In this
direction. II will be- non-scctarian, nc.
cordlng 10 the explicit provisions Of tho
constitution, aud the general lines upon
which II will be laid will enable those 10
whom will bc Entrusted IL development TO
build up an educational institution which
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-11-25
THE MEMPHIS APPEAL
SUNDAY. i;i NOVEMBER 20. 1880
EIGHTEEN HUNDRED AND SEH.
ENTT. FIVE NEW SUBSCRIBERS.

Within the six dayscnding las, night, TINS
ArrEAL secured l,s1j now subscriptions,
1t was the banner week Of the year, so TO
speak. With this showing Tm ArrEAt
beats an records And thcro are more
, coming The increase Of TW ArrEAL's
constituency has been marvellous in lbs
magnitude and astonishing in It's mpidity.
II is one OF the most extraordinary features
Of the commercial development OF Mem.
rhis And as is field thus extends
the better IL 1ur ArrEAL ablo to
advance the interests OF It's adycr.
;iscr. In this respect II acknowledge
no peer Ia H. territory II rnE ArrrAL
vas o good advertising medium year ago
q is ten times q better orc today Tho
1870 now subscribers received last week
would be- moro than sufficient to justify
the starting Of q paper In the avcug,
county seat Tho management Of the pa
per iH fully impressed with the obligations
aud responsibilities which this growth in
H. constituency involves and will cndcayor
20 show ils appreciation In iis columns.
TIN WrrEY ArrrAL Is today tho very
best weekly newspaper printed in the
South II is packed full oi ncws on every
page, aud the man who takes II may he
sure OF getting al the news.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-11-25
Icrnrssrr,. srnninr.

From the birmingham Aec.licrald.
The Agc- Hcrlid does not care 10 be un.
dcuiood "a meddling with Tennessee poll.
ties, but IL occurs 10 MS that In the warm
and exciting contest between Senator llar-
iis aud Gen. Atkins for the United States
senate, that the Legislature Of Tennessee
might well consider the merits Of her dis
iinguished citizen, Ex-Gov. John G. Brown.
Gov. Brown has always been true and
loyal son TO Tennessee, both in times Of
peace and war. and today Is we'll known
throughout all the Southern States as a
broad-guagcd, intellectual and upright
man. Since his retirement from the Office
Of Goycmorot Tennessee, he has In various
capacities been connected with the great
railway systems Of tho South. lie can
IN no sense be called q wrcckcr OF rail-
roads or an ally Of corporations
absorbing tho wealth Of the country
and inimical 10 the interests Of the people.
On the contrary, Gov. Brown has given his
bos, energies TO the development Of the re-
sources Of the South, and thus has been In
slrumcntal In adding greatly 90 it, wealth
and population. 80 that tho fac, Of his
heing a railroad man Is 10 his credit and
should not prejudice tho people against
him. That Gov Brown u a man OF great
financial and business ability il oyinccd by
the confidence repo.el Ia him by capital.
lists and hh successive promotion 10 high
official positions In tie Senate Of the
United States Gov brown would be a con-
spicuous figure. No man In the state Of
Tennessee would iill thcposiiion with moro
dignity or ability. Harris and Atkins aru
both good men and either would make an
excellent SENATOR, but u the contest de-
vclops the fact that neither one can DO
nlnn.nI nhr MOI ..ll.rI Inhl, ~ nrn..n9