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Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-11-10
TELEGRAPHIc BaEs,TIEs.

Water is reported to have frozen
in Alabama Monday.
Higginbotham's spinning and weaving
mills at Glasgow were burned Thurs
day. Loss $50, 900.
The fire at Hucnfeld, near Casscl.
Germany, has been subducd. The dam
age will be about $500, 600.
The cornerstone of the big Sprcckels
sugar refinery in Philadelphia was laid
with appropriate ceremonies Tuesday af-
ternoon
There was mutiny among the con
victs in prison at Orbetello, Italy Thir-
ty prisoners and several jailors were kill
ed or wounded.
1t is estimated at the treasury depart
ment that there has been a decrease Of
about 81, 900, 600 in the public debt dur
ing October.
At Sherbrooke, Quebec, at banquet
given to the Hon John Henry Pope on
Tuesday night, Sir John Macdonald
made stirring speech against the an
nexation of Canada to the United States.
George H Vandergrift, we'll known
conveyancer of Philadelphia, has disap-
peared, taking with him various sums Of
money given him by friends to invest in
mortgages, and said TO aggregate about
SIS, 600.
A banquet was given at Hotel Cont
mental, Paris, to commemorate the dedi-
cation of the statue of Liberty enlighten-
ing the world, which was given by the
French people to the United States.
Petroleum has been discovered in an
Artesian well being sunk at Pouck's
tannery, Va, at depth of 600 feet.
The discovery b IS created great stir
among the people.
The Haytien man of-war Toussant
Louvature has captured the British
schooner Alta, which left New York
about tie 10Th inst with heavy cargo of
arms and ammunition. The Alta clear
ed for Antwerp.
The international Peace Arbitration
Society met in Paris. It was resolv-
ed 10 organize an international congress,
to meet in 1889, representing America,
England, France and other countries ia
vorable to the plan.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-11-10
A Helpful Spelling Rule.

A correspondent OF the IIattford Coa-
rant says: In convcfsat on with the
principal of enc Of our private schools
IN the subject of spelling he:asked
me if I had seen the .'ef' or lie" Iule
which appeared in your paper some days
ago. He further asked me if | knew the
rule given by f A. Abbott in ''How to
tell the parts of speech" viz "Eive,
ieve." 1t is sometimes difilcult to de-
eide in such words as "reeeive," 'be-
lieve - etc. :, whether the ''en or ''i'
should come rsf, but the difficulty will
vanish if it is borne in mind that Tex
cent after &C. "in comes first. % Be-
lieve. reprieye. retrieve, grievc, mis-
chief. misch evnus. (2) Dc, Give, deceit,
conceive, eonceit, receive, receipt:
Ithen asked him If he knew the fol
lowing rule on which had been brought
up. and which, for many yearl, has done
me most excellent service. lie confessed
that he had not, and, after hearing it,
asked me if 81 would not sendit to you,
as he knew it would help so maaY Of
the little folks - The rule is as fol-
lows. cannot give the authority and
perhaps do not give the exact phrase
Ology
Words in wh'ch the termination
.'tionr can be given are spelled "ei."
Words to which il cannot be given are
spelled ''ie. "
!. Rc. eive, reception deceive, de
ception.
:. relieve, grievc, mischief, etc. (No-
sstion'' can lie given
have not tired 20 hunt up any ex-
cen,,ons 10 this rule. There mayb be some,
but do not know them.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-11-10
..allarrand,s Sliding sea.e.

II Is said that Talleyrand constructed
an elaborate scale Of precedence at table
to use when he carved:
1. Monsieur le due, will your grace do
mo tho honor OF accepting some OF this
beef
2. Monsieur 10 prince, shall have the
honor Of sending you some beef9
q Monsieur ie marquis. allow me the
honor df Offering you some beeff
4. Monsieur le comte, shall send yon
sope beefl
some beeil
9. Beef.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-11-10
The Later the Better.

Passenger -"Is this train on time, con-
ductorlr
Conductor-"One hour late"
Passenger-'Well, that's outrageous.
I'm in a hurry to get to East 81. Louis: F"
Conductor Have you ever been in
East st. Louis"
Passenger-''No."
Conductor "When ycu get there you
win be sorry The train wasn't later
Epoch.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-11-10

The richest nins in Australis, II not
in the woIl5 & tic Mount Morgan, Of
Queensland. Ono Of the Rothschilda
once offered ei9,09, 900 for il. aud the
offer was refused It's value is variously
estimated at irons $50, 090sl0O to $780,
600, 900.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-11-10
CHARLOTTE COTTON MARKET
BUTTER AND EGGS

Chief Electrician Preece. Of the Brit
ish Telegraph Department, thinks New
York's act Of capital punishment by
electricity will be . failure.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-11-10
THE
Charlotte Messenger
is PUBLISHED
Every Saturday,
AT
.cHAaLoTTE. q. Q.

= ~ - VI S''1s O1 11Io oulOfeu EeopIo
Of the Country.
Able and well-known writer's will contrib
ute to IFS columns from different parts Of the
country, and it will contain tliesIatest c,an
eTal News ofthe
IHs MESSENGER is first-elass newspaper
and will not allow personal abuse in its col.
ninns. It is not. sectarian or partisan, but
ndependent-dealing fairly by all. It re-
serves the right to criticise the shortcomings
OF an public officials commencing the
worthy, and Recommending for election snch
men as in its opinion are best suited to serve
the interests of the people.
lt IS intended to supply the long felt need
OF newspaper to advocate the rights and
defend the inter SITS of the Negro American,
especially in the Piedmont section of the
Carolinas.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-11-10

The largest collection Of coins 1885,
600 in number. is In tho Cabinet o.
Antinuifias Vienna
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-11-10

What In the name of common sense,
Tones. makes you 90 around with such
hcap OF cotton stuffed in your earsf
'fWell, you sec, the fact is tnat alne
out almost every evening, and the pianos
forte q 90 much in vogue now after an
ner that one has to be prepared. "-dudr
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-11-10

sAvAxsAu, GA mob Of two hun
dred negroes endeayorcd TO take the ne
Of Jones Thompson. colored man. VINO
was found voting the Democratic ticket.
When the mob surrorrded Thompson. q
knot Of white men protected him, and
hustled lin away fiom the polls. lie
took refuge in tho cilice Of Julian schley,
six blocks from the voting place. The
negroes surrounded the Office, but were
kept back by tho police and.constabula'
ry. The ringIeaders we're arrested.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-07-05
A Business Incident.

"In 1855 Levi P. Morton, then
Of the New York dry goods house
Of Morton & Grinnell, failed in
business and settled with his
creditors at fifty cents on the
dollar. In 1868, after his under
taking as banker had prospered,
he invited all his old-time creditors
to dinner at which, under his
plate as he sat down each guest
found a certified check for his old
claim with accrued interest.
Other business men have in like
manner paid debts of honor after
being freed from legal obligation,
but the practice is not so common
by any means as to have grown
monOtonous in the American
business world"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-07-05
Cleveland's Election Means the Death
Blow to Protection.

Mr.. Cleveland has burned his
ships; he stands before the country
q champion of Free-Trade against
Protection; and he must make, as
he has ample power to do, the
weak and treacherous politicians
of New York and other doubtful
States, accept that position or go
into opposition; else in spite of the
splendid courage he has heretofore
shown, they will involve him in
the fate that in affairs of great
moment befalls the timid.
The way to win is to silence
apologists, send skulkers and
towards to the rear, and face the
music. If Mr.. Cleveland is re-
elected, as with courage I believe
he will be, Protection will have
received its death blow Henry
George, in the Standard.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-07-05
A. |. FONTAiNE,
Notary Public
AND AGENT
For the Sale Of Real and
PERSONAL PROPERTY.

P ersons having either kind of
property for sale or rent, will re-
ceive prompt attention by placing
it IN our hands. We also assist
persons in the prosecution of Pen
sion claims.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-07-05

The Oldest city in the United States,
st. Augustine, was founded in 1865.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-07-05

FARM FOR SALE.-In the town of Mon
roe, Adams County. 1S4 acres of land
with 90 cleared and under cultivation.
For further particulars apply at this
office. A bargain for somebody.
For SALE.-Four forties of wild land
lying three miles east of Grand Rapids
on the Plover road. For particulars
apply at this Office.
Seven hundred dollars will buy a
house, barn and three lots, in the second
ward. The house contains 10 rooms.
This is the best bargain we now have on
our list.
Four hundred and fifty dollars viii
buy the lot and residence just opposite
Frank Woods residence in the second
ward. For sale by A. /. Fontaine.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-07-05
BuckIen,s Arnfoa sAIve.

Tie best salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, litter, Chapped Hands,
and positively cures Piles, or no paw
required. It is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction, or money refunded.
Price p cents per box. For sale by W.
L. Wood & Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-07-05

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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-07-05

The modern needle came into use in
1915, and five years later the first knives
were used in England.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-18
ONE VIEW OF MIR. BIAINE'S DUTY.

To the EdttOr Of The tribune
sir: The regret of the Republican party at Mr..
Baines apparent determination not TO lead Its hosts
in the coming campaign is both deep and strong and
In my case and doubt not in that of many Others u Is
deeply Hinged with Indignation a. the stand taken By
him. / hold, Mr. Editor. that every man has public
duties, primarily TO his country and next TO his party,
and l think that Mr.. Blaine has moral right to re
fuse to be a candidate II MS party demands his ser
vices in that capacity. He Is refusing to fulfil his
part Of an unwrten cOnract-he is subordinating the
welfare of his parry, yes, OF his country to his per
sOnal unwillingness to undergo the labor of the
campaign. Ne, the Republican party, have gwen Mr..
Blaine all that could-a that In his political life
he has demanded service, unque-tonlng and uniinch-
ing adherence, and voles and we went up TO the polls
in "a, when many of us thought that another candi-
date would be stronger, and we took our Cruel OF
defeat like men. Now, when :" the skies above arc
clearer" when the enemy delivered into our hand
by Mr. Clevealc'% misapprehcnsou of the feeling on
the tariff question: when the country is with us when
we assuredly win if led by the exponent and
foremost advocate OF protection, Nncn tnc personal
issues which clogged Us last year are so much burnt
powder, Mr. BlaIne-shiTks What business has he
what right has he TO shiIk How nc refuse W
pond 10 the call of the party which has honoiei him
fee his nclinat1Ons and If need be his comfort
iOr the welfare of the party which made him and
for the good of the nationl l am OF opinion, Mr..
Editor, thai he should be nominated unanimously at
the convention, and that the party should demand Of
him, a right, and not a favor, that he be our
candidate. and, he surely can, lead US to victory
And / heartily hope that Tho Tribune that old
standby of the best Repubcansn Will use It's power
to get US the leader we want. Yours very truly
SIDNEY OSBORNE
No. goo Broadway, NewYork June 10, 1888.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-18
LIE TALTE OF CFPRESE

From The St. Louis Globe Democrat.
Northern and Eastern markets VIII I'm q few years
be almost entirely dependent upon Southern woods
for fine lumber. Northern capital Is pushing into
Kentucky and Tennessee, and IA also dOttng Florida
and the CaTolinas with mills IN the lumber regions
for the reason that many of the Northern fields have
become exhausted so far certain classes Of fine
lumber are concerned One OF the coming woods that
will be universally used for fine trimmings
in few years by Northern builders Is the
cypress Cypress shingles have been popularity known
I'm the North for many years OF their dura-
bilty But only In the past two or three years has
the valuc Of cypress for building purposes been
nized In the North. The Southern States have been
utilizing this wood for building material and have
found IL to be of tho most durable woods yet
known. II is similT In figure and grain 10 Georgia
pine and Is susceptible Of a very line polish and,
therefore, is used principally for wanscolng and inside
furnishings II Is soft wood, and when dry Is OF
about the same texture white pine. While gen.
era product Of all the southern States where II grows
in the owends, yet the best cypress comes from Flor
ida and Louisiana. This Is tnie, not that the wood
growing In those States Is any better but for the reason
that the millmen there know how 10 work IL into
smoother and better lumber than Is Manufactured
elsewhere. Cypress lumber has never commanded
the price In Northern markets that u should command,
having never exceeded so per 1000 feet.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-18
ANOTHER EXPLOSIVE.

From The London Daily Telegraph.
"Bellitep the new explosive which has been In
vented by VI. Lamm Of stockholm, seems destined TO
knock dynamite and perhaps mclnite out Of the field
select party OF scientific men and journalists went
down the Argenteuil quares yesterday morning Tor
the purpose Of witnessing experiments with the
new explosive which were made for the first Tine In
France, under the superintendent OF NJ. Lamm him
self The party included General Frcdertcks, OF the
Russian Embassy, and was chaperoned by VI. Hcrlitz
a tremendous lump Of rock was drilled, and the
Bellite' being put in the hole was caused TO explode
by contact with Illuminating mercury. The explosion
was not loud, did the debris fly dangerously Into
the air as Is the with blasting by dynamite
on the contrary, the rock gave way In huge nahes
Experiments then made 10 show the saiety
Of the explosive as compared with the matter used
by the Inyincibles7 Bee" was placed ON iron
rail aud was struck with a sledge hammer, when II
merely became heated, but did not explode 4 small
carOuche of the material was placed a strong
iron rail and ignited 1t reduced the rail into frag
ments some OF which flew into perilous proximity 10
persons who placidy looking on from what they
considered safe distance. 4 she'll next filed
with Belite,' and blew wooden raftered hut to
pieces The explosive Is evidently efficient for
blasting PURPOSES aud It's inventor hopes be able
demonstrate its availability for military like
wise. Belliie" is composed Of about four parts Of
nitrate Of ammonium and one part Of mixture OF
bnitO and trnitrObenzine with sal'p.irc II smells
like pitch. and Is mede mp INTO capsules which look
like thick candles and are GOV cred with glazed
paper The stud Itself resembles sulphur In
appearance.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-18
PLANS OF ACTORS AND MANA GERS.

Bcessy Kirslfy, who is now in Paris has purchased
and had copyrighted in Washington the London Alhhm-
bra ballet called The -Four Seasons contrived by NJ.
Housn ballet master OF the Grand Opera House. Paris
and will present t Nblo's In August part Of the
spectacle Of Matthias Ssndorf" the details Of which
kirsy has 10 Paris % arrange with Jules Verne
and william Busnach, the authors He Is expected 20
return early In the of July with scenery and
COSTUMES purchased abroad
The opening performance OF Imre Klralfy's open-ar
spectacle which announced for "Wednesday evening
has been postponed till Monday evening, June %. The
big Of Friday night made sad havoc Of
elegant that had been placed In position although
h was braced with massive timber and the strongest
Mr. Kdrslfy feels confident that by June IS every
thing will be in complete readiness The chorus ballet
girls and the others Of thousand performers
thoroughly drilled, and everything but the scenery.
which is all opsinted and OF astonishing altitude and
realism III In readiness. Blondn's first performance
will be given Saturday afternoon. as previously
bounesd.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-18
THE LYCEUM PLANS.
SOME NEW ACTORS ENGAGED.


With the 239th performance OF The Wife" the sean,
81 the Lyeeum Theatre close Saturday night lis
run IL by far the longest that has been attained in Nct
York for several seasons and is the remarkable
that 1t made with play by American authors inter
peted by company then first brought together and in
hea,e which lad previously been the scene Of any
such exceptionally great The season." said Man
ager Frohman really began with The Highest Bidder
which presented May l Of last year and continued
TIL July. The Wife began light fact due perhaps
its Got being at the start in good shape after several
changes had been made and the length considerably re-
dneed For the first four five weeks the business
Light Then it took a sudden squirt upward and has
NAMED almost continuously figures since Once
firmly established in the public favor the fluctuations in
the receipts been extremely small. During all that
long run member Of the company has been pre
vented from playing by illness Miss Cayvan has APP
peared every performance Indeed the only changes that
have been made when lent Mr. Miller for week
Manager HILL when he replaced by Mr. Faversham
and The night the waack testimonial when MI Kelceys
part played by Mr.. Miller. The present company
viii remain with next season with the exception Of
Mr. Miller. in stead have engaged Frank Carlyle
There Will also be additions the company In Miss
May Robson and T. c. Valentine, low comedian en-
gagged while in London. He is in the cast Of Sweet Law
ender and VIII be Of in giving all the business
Of the piece
have not determined with what shall reopen the
regular winter November but very possibly
may give Featherbrain' for about month. All the
scenery for 1t been ready long time. am confident
that could revive The WIFE with the certainty Of
doing well, but the necessity Of getting together re-
pertoire for will prevent The long sum-
mer travelling getting to be very important
feature In q managers calculations IL not only gives the
manager considerable profit with small risk or trouble
but keeps the company together and enables them TO
earn salaries for nearly eleven months In the year
The Lyceum will be closed TIL early In August and
would not let It even If had the opportunity 1t does
not need anything but a thorough cleaning The new
exhaust vsnatng machinery has proved very satisfactory
and has been especial value in the Dressing rooms MY
~ GnfhArp In fha
play written for him by Bslsseo and De Mile which Is al
completed and in revival Of the Highest Bidder
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-18
CANDIDATES THEY PREFER.
ARGUMENTS FOR VARIOUS FAvoRITEs.

JOSEPH NIMMo, JR., ON MCKINLEY AND PRO.
TECTIoN-THE KEYNOTE OF THE CAMPAIGN
To the Bdftor or rae tribune.
sir: The Republican party is confronted by great
opportunity and a great danger Tho protection of
American industries has from tho time OF the organ
ization OF the party been natural expression OF It's
spirit and tendencies So when the President upon the
assembling of the present Congress placed himself and
HIS party squarely upon tho platform OF free trade,
and this followed by the Mills bill. which gave
TO that line of National policy concrete and organized
expression the Republicans in Congress were called
upon squarely 10 meet the issue presented This they
have done. The lines of battle have been clearly
drawn and during the last four months the exact
nature Of the campaign of 1888 has been wrough out
in the House OF Representatives. This constitutes our
opportunity.
But just here the danger appears. There is an In
cxorable logic in the situation which must not
attempt TO divert nor to shut of from sight. Tho
Democratic party has candidate who perfectly repre-
sents In his utterance and acknowledged leadership.
the exact lines upon which this battle is to be fought
out on the one SIDE II in the excitement attending
the proceedings Of great convention the Republicans
party shall fail to meet this candidacy by one dis
tlncttyely representative Of the exact issues OF the
present houi, shall run the risk of COMPROMISING the
great principle Of Protection and thus endanger our
opportunity. The fitness of candidate in this regard
is above every question Of expedlency touching favor
nate any who, from lack Of opportunity or from
failure OF distinct along the whole line Of
present debate. docs not up to this requirement.
We have men, however, who do fully meet this In
ex0rable Iequii ement of the occasion, who have
stood in the of National debate and around whom
The contest centred refer to the House Of Repre-
sentatives, and 10 that body of selected men, tho
Committee of Ways and Means, set apart by the
Representatives Of the people Of this country TO direct
their National policy. The Republican party is repre-
scented upon that committee by five able and patriotic
mon, among whom William Mckinley. ir., of Ohio,
has stood during the last six years conspicuous for
his ability and for his answering devotion TO tina
prime pie OF protection During the last TO IF months
be has been the most conspicuous representative and
defender of the issues which confront today. lie
has served four years solder in the defence Of
his country, he has been five times in succession
elected to Congress from district, he is only forty
years old and in the vigOr of manhood, he Is a
of unbIsnished reputation, man Of the people,
and / believe mist axe not in saying that he Is I'M
mis- akably and ncsy the choice OF bis Republic
associates in Congress for the Presidency. believe,
therefore that the Chicago Convention can do no wiser
nor better thing ihau place him In nomination for
that Office. JOSEPH NlMMOs JR.
Washington, D. c., June Is, less.