davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1888-06-30
FEMININE FANCIEs.

Pink Is the favored color for evening
wear
Black with colors appear In botl, cos.
tunes and millinery
Snowy tennis gowns are Of white
serge, braided with guilt or silver.
Dainty tea gowns are made Of Henri.
eta cloth In light shades. with surah
fronts.
a dainty matinee was of esprit net,
with perpendicular tucks enclosing rib
bon.
White cloth jackets, braided with me-
tallic cords are In high favor for drcssy
wear.
The open mesh point desprit net is
more fashionable just now for u brides
veil than Illusion.
Gilt, silver, steel, white or rcl brai,ls
'Fe used tnirim bpaiing dresses, usually
iTsspluaicd widths.
"A siiisse spray of flowers is seen upon
some OF IN newest lace parasols, as IL
blown there the wind.
a novel colA combination is rcse,la
with terracot,a. bo,l, these colors are
combined with blaA
In many of the latS Aor,ant cos.
Tunes there is tended rombine sew
eral shades Of one color
Gold, silver and other ianSh Anbroi,lcrf
les are used TO trim summer N,mcs
pongec and cashmerette.
Poppy rel, ccru, old rose, rtS \ and
goblin blue are popular colors IL Nhc
foundation Of drcssy black lace toilets. y
Flower bonncis are likely TO he cxten:-
sively worn at summer evening entertain
ments where bonnet is necessary.
Foot trimmings I'm skirts are surely he
ing revived, and occasionally single
ilouncc Of considerable depth is seen.
Although mos, ladies prefer wool dress
cs for travelling, silk aud wool combina-
iions are used for such toilets this season
Poppy" honnc,s are composed entire.
ly of rel, black or gray poppies. with vel
vet petals AMI few pcrky-looking buds.
Pretty frocks for little girls are made
surah or other soft silks, and decorated
with shocking and Torchou lace of the
finest quality
\ pretty feature Of \ cream tinted SUI
rah tea gown was bag front with box
plat in the centre which was daintily
teathe: stitched
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. To eigh, inches wide
are now used upon hats and bonne,s, and
some of The arrangements ar astonishing,
to say the lcat.
-
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1888-06-30

The temperance cause has received an
other boom and hereafter II will cost one
thousand dollars year To dispencc ".Ier.
sey lightning" in the city of Camden
across the rive, from Philadelphia.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1888-06-30

Lester Wallack, the actor owns 600
suits Of clothes, and still he is no, happy.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1888-06-30

Il Is the man that has married wealthy
girl who knows tina, Miss fortunes neveI
come singly.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1888-06-30

Never lay your heart nj n womcm's feet
She might put her Vices oh Il.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1888-06-30

A ray Of ligh, travels II. 100000 miles In
q minute and Is no relation 10 the mes
senger boy.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1888-06-30


= about the lake, aud clccrrIca,. ~
.s'roduccd under the water OF the impr-
viGed lake, and caused to dance about in
imitation of vari-ss,larGl-lsb. There was
a fountain in the centre Of the lake, and a
colored glass ball, lighted by electricity.
spuriedup and down II jet of crystal water.
There was no cloth ON the table, and each
Of the twenty courses served ut the dinner
was placed before the guests on natural
palm leaf The wall and room decorations
some Of which came from Florida and
South America-generaly were of smilax
ferns, ivy and palm, mandarin, banana,
orange, and Other. trees Lying among
,frv small colorcd
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1888-06-30
The Finest Dinner Table.

The following details of a dinner which
was given recently bya a New York lady
may hc read with interest by people who
want 10 know the latest thing in The way
Of American extravaganza.
The dinner table was arranged above n
miniature lake, in which palms, lilies aud
ferns appeared To he growing. while iropi
cal trees roses from the banks amid minia-
turc parirrres-s,.-- -'-s------'S Small electric
liwA 6ff-fsTJIrnY-. ,rer,. NJ
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1888-06-30

chari.i N. Gale.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1888-06-30

Ribbonsrros'sfour To eight inches wide
are now used upon hats and bonncis, and
some of the arrangements ar astonishing,
to say the least.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1888-06-30

There Is no labor that WIN pay better
than working over green manure iill Il Is
fine. and mixing something with !, 10 pre-
vent Il becoming lumpy again.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-10-13
The Youngest POtentate.

A delicate-looking child, dressed in
q white frock, holding tightly to the
black name OF huge rocking horse, has
been the admiration of crowds in a
London picture gallery for four days
past.
To Judge from the picture the little
King of spain is as pretty child as one
conld find in days Journey. His pale,
childish face is beautifully delineated by
the artist, and is fairly illuminated with
intelligent dark eyes. London critics
consider the painting one of the finest
examples of portraiture ever seen fer
years. 1t was done by Professor JOSH
koppay, Hungarian, who has a big
reputation as portrait painter on the
Continent. He did this piece of work
under the supervision OF Queen Regent
Christina, of Spain. and the royal mother
was so much delighted with it that she
sent it here to London that English
aristocrats might see what her baby
monarch looked like This is the seventh
portrait which Koppay has painted for
the royal family of spain.
The baby Kings rocking horse is
unique. 1t is, in fact, the stuffed skin
of favorite black pony that belonged
to his mother when she was a girl. The
poor pet pony died of old age, and the
Queen could not bear to see it buried.
She stuffed the skin, had it expensively
mounted, and put it into the nursery as
a toy for her child. 1t is hardly pos
sibIe to convey an idea of the rch color
ing in this picture. The silver-gray silk
curtain which forms the background is
q marvel of beautiful embroidery.
The little fellow. who has the distinc-
tion of being publicly stared out of
countenance just now, is the youngest
monarch in the world. He succeeded
to the throne at the moment of his
birth. For three year-old he is said
to be remarkably intelligent. The pict-
ure will soon be taken away from hero
and exhibited for limited period in
Berlin and Paris.
When in Madrid recently, and being
invited by the Queen of Spain, Nine.
Patti expressed a desire to see the little
baby King, .'he being" she added,
''the only sovereign in the world whom
l have not seen" On Ills Majesty being
introduced the diva made deep eour-
tesy and pressed his chubby little hand
to her lips. at which the ueen remarked,
laughingly: "sIv son shall not be the
first Spaniard who is so ungallant as to
give his hand to be kissed by lady.
ray, permit him to apologize by re-
turning the kiss" And little Alfonso
responded at once by placing his short
arms around the neck OF the famous
vocalist and giving her hearty kiss. =
Mo Yor5 H05Id.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-10-13
undergronnd Rirer.

News has been received shat a great
sensation prevails at Whiteville,N N c, the
county scat OF Columbus, over the discov
cry of an underground river. What is
claimed to be the roaring and rushing of
water. which can besplainly heard, and
hundreds of people are visiting the spot.
When in the vicinity of the supposed
stream, it can be plainly heard, but
when person lies flat upon the ground,
the phenomenon becomes really alarm
ing The sound indicates that the wa
ter is not any great distance down, and
that it is not a small stream, but ma
jestic river that is coursing unseen in the
bowels of the earth on its way to the sea.
Vehicles passing the ground where the
phenomena exists, create hollow echo,
and fiom below and the earth in the vi
cinity for great distance around seems
to be cavcrnous, Judging from the sounds
that follow sharp blows. The White
vile people are possessed OF a very mo-
bid curiosity.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-10-13
Virginia News.

Winchester, Va, has turned frow
'dry" to ''wet."
Dan Shelby's circus, from Chicago, is
stranded at Richmond, Va. It's effects
are in the hands of the deputy sheriff.
Russell, Giese & Co., cement dealers,
and John Burrows, wall paper, issued
deeds Of trust. former for $40, 900 and
latter for $50. 900.
At Bristol, Va, FIRE destroyed houses
and stores. Loss $50, 900, insurance
$4,000. Ladies formed line and passed
buckets while many men stood idly by.
The Richmond Exposition was formal
ly opened Wednesday in the presence OF
20, 900 people. Mrs. Gov. Lee set the
machinery by touching an electric but
ton. There was a magnificent parade
| previous to the ceremonies at the fair
grounds
The exercises attending the unveiling
of the monument to the Confederate dead
buried at Staunton, Va, which took
place on Tuesday. were of an interesting
and impressive character. There was a
large tournout ofpeople, procession in
which ex-Confederates and militia
ry companies took part, poem by the
ex-mayor, A. G. Gordon, and addresses
by Governor Lee, Gen. Early, Gen Ros-
ser and others. An interesting feature
of the occasion was the unveiling of the
monument by a granddaughter of the
, late Gen Albert Sidney Johnston.
Sometime ago petition, signed by a
number of citizens of Newport, News
was sent to Secretary Bayard, asking him
to request the English government to
remove from office, Frederick T. Wac
burton, British Vice Consul at that place
Col. Wacburton, who at one time held
the commission of Iieutenant-colonel in
the British army, bad made himself un-
popular with the signers of the petition.
Col. WacbuIton, through counsel, has
filed suit for $50, 900 in the United States
Circuit Court there fol damages against
sixteen of the petitioners, among whom
are several employees of the Chesapeake
and Ohio railroad, which has its eastern
terminus at that place. The case will be
called next month.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-10-13
Punlshlng Mooden idols.

In Foochow, China, prominent mili-
tary man died suddenly short time
ago The people believed that his death
was the work of the idols in one of the
temples. These idols were supposed to
perform feats OF vengeance for all those
who were afraid to go into the business
personally. The Viceroy Of Foochow
ordered the arrest of the guilty idols.
The project, armed with warrant, en-
tered the temple and arrested the wooden
gods: but before taking them to their
judges. the official poked out their eyes,
so that they would not be able to see
their enemies and do harm in the fu-
ture. The wicked things were found
guilty, and the Niccroy ordered their
heads to he cut of. His order was
promptly obeycd Then the bodies OF
the gods were thrown iato pond. and
the temple IN which they were worshipped
torn down -Nelo ork sun.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-10-13
Five ina Year.

An event occurred near Charleston
which gives the Democrats much con
cern. Mrs Crane Washington, "a colored
matron, promises to increase the popu-
lation TO such an nextent as TO render the
State hopelessly Republican, provided
the colorcd population remains true to
its past traditions. Last January she
presented Mr. Washington with triplets.
The surprised parent at once took steps
to change his name. He had heard
abont Was hingtoL being the father OF
his country, and he did not know how
much there might be in name. He
dropped the matter, however, but to-day
the responsibilities of pmentage again
developed upon him. This time it was
only twins, makinl total of FIVE in one
year, with cold winter ahead Of him.
The pickaninnies are said to be black as
tar aid lively as crickets. The Demo-
cratic par v can stand no such increasa
and Is thinking seriously of recruiting its
ranks from the colored voters.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-10-13
DECREASE IN FAILURES.
Two Men Shot Dead.

A terrible tragedy took place four
miles from Memphis, Tenn. at Gll's sta
ton. J. E. Smith, Will W. Eastman,
]. f. Jordan. all residents of Memphis
took a trip on the dummy TO the station.
Smith seeing mule in the road, said he
thought he would take iide. As he
approached the animal jim Conley ne
gro, call, d out: ''let dat mule alone" at
the same time applying approbrious epi-
thets. Conley was seated In yard.
Smith and Eastman started toward him.
Jordan remons trated but they entered the
yard. Conley ran into the house, shut
the door, and a second afterwards shot
gun was thrust through the window and
discharged. Its contents struck Eastman
in the head. killing him instantly. Smith
ran to Eastman AS he was bending
over the dead body the other barrel OF
the gun was discharged. He was struck
in the left side with several buckshot,
and MORALLY wounded. Conley after the
shooting fed. The jury of inquest exon
Grated Conley, it being proven that he
was defending his house from assault.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-10-13
FOREIGN NEWS.
The Social Democrat, of Zurich, has
been removed to London.

The Social Democrat, of Zurich, has
been removed to London.
By an explosion of melinite at St.
Omer, France, six factories and two
houses were burned.
The English foreign office announces
that all porte in Portuguese India are
infected with cholera.
Seventeen peasants have been SEN
fenced to death in Kasan, Russia, for
killing three policemen during riot.
One million spindles in the Lancashire
Mills, England, have commenced run
nirg on short time. The mill-owners'
object is to defeat the American cotton
ring.
A paper of Linz, Austria, announces
that on the occasion of an excursion
from Gemuuden to Weidmannsruh re-
Gently. the Czarwiech was betrothed to
the Princess Maud, of Wales.
The Executive Committee of the Cot
ton Spinners' Association met at Man
chester. England, and unanimously
adopted proposition to run the mills
on short time in order to defeat the spec.
ulative ring.
An official dispatch from Suakim, Af-
rica, says: 'fThe rebels are extending
their trenches daily. The fire from the
Italian garrison fails to dislodge them,
and they must be driven out by assault.
Reinforcements are urgently demanded
from Rome.r
Sixteen persons perished in fire at
Cronstadt, Russia. The building de-
stroyed was lofty wooden tenement.
The staircase was burned away, and a
number of inmates leaped from the win
dows to the stony street to escape the
flames and were mortally wounded.
Jerusalem is rapidly growing as a
trade centre. One bundled thousand
dollars worth of objects of devotion in
mother of pearl and olive wood are ex-
ported to America and Europe every
year. Vine culture is being extended,
and the price of land has risen six fold
within few years.
England's war with Thibet has as
sumed a new and important phase Gen.
Graham has defeated the Thibetans in
Jalapla Pass, and has advanced into
their territory. They had fortified both
the Jalapla and. Pemberion passes by
building walls across the roads and sew
eral hundred yards up the hillsides.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-10-13
SUBSCRIPTIONS:
LAl,eays in Advance.)
SUMMARY NEWS.

Frank NJ. Irion, the defaulting clerk
of the city court of Birmingham, Ala,
who arrived Wednesday night from
New York, was placed in the county
jail. He will make no effort to secure
bond, and will plead guilty to the
indictments against HIM. He is anxious
to be serving out whatever sentence the
court may pass. Irons total shortage is
now estimated at $24. 900. He lost it
all in speculation and had only $3.50
when he left last January.
At Bridgeport, Conn, Philip Pale
doni. the Italian who murdered his
brother in cold blood on June 22, 1887,
was hanged Friday.
At Atlanta, Ca. the Georgia School
Of Technology was formally opened
Friday.
A Chicago woman has been sentenced
to ten years Imprisonment for having
poured kerosene over her husband and
touched match TO him. The gentle
man was done to turn.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-10-13
Poor II SIngle. RIch II married.

James S. Babcock, of Chicago. has
been left a large estate by his uncle on
strange cond ltions. Luther James, the
testator, recently died at Waukesha,
Wis, and his will was admitted to pro-
bate at Ann Arbor, Mich. BY it Bab-
cock is left $50, 0e0 and the interest on
over $3.50, 100. This arrangement lasts
for i've years, when Bahcock, il he is
married, obtains control Of the e'tate; if
not married. the property will be divided
among twenty one nieces and nephews,
Who also get $i5, 900 apiece by the will.
Babcock is thirty-eight years old. lie
was his nnclc's private secretary, and has
had general control Of his alairs for
several years. -Ns1 York Borld.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-10-13
Without action on the resolution the
Senate adjourned.

THURSDAY. HousE-A lively Marty de.
bate was indulged in when Mr. Bnrnes NJ
Missouri, called up the conference re. ..
port on the general deficiency ammo, ,r;s.
tion bill. Mr. Burnes called attention to
the amendment app1opriatino $50 ooO
for the Industrial Christian Home Asso-
citation of Utah. an association for tbo
benefit of dependent women and cb;l.
dren, who desire to sever their allegi-
ance TO the Mormon church.
This brought ON a long political de-
bate. devoted nrincinalIv 10 tbe omest;o n
of which party had done most TO opnress
polygamy in Utah. Finally the confer
ence report was rejected.
The House at D. m. adjourned
THE SENATE to o-dav resumed the cor-
sideration of Senator Hale's resolution
on Gen. Benet's circular as to DISCHARGES
from arsenals and armories. and Senator
Teller opened the discussion unon II
The debate which followed was partic-
mated in by Senators Teller Salisburv
tor Salisbury remarked that he had not
much respect for civil service reform. He
believed that the marty in mower ouoht
to see that its agents were men of capac
ity, of integrity, of honesty and fidelity.
That was the kind of civil service that
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-10-13
The ChrlstenIng Of Lke powery.

"whcre did the Bowery get its name."
asks "heverc" NOE TO the ''Bowery
Boy, - Of the New orlS World That's
easy enough ''Bauern is good Dutch
for peasant or farmer. Two hundred
and odd years ago there was road run
ming out from New Am'tesdam. Along
its borders were the comfortable houses
Of the farneis. surrounded by green
pastures aud fields OF waving grain.
The bauer lived there
Hence Bauery or Bowery.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-10-13
SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL.

Fvtrar,alx +;.,I,t Il ~, .. 1...,..
;nr No os the Srs;S '"s . piouu'e' Soi'en-
m
Ill Inc oeIerminatlon OF the ngure OF the
eartn Is one OF the oDJects OF pendulum
o'c,' '.'-on',
one pounu =! Wneat pran contains as
lnucn piios noric acio as does nve POUNDS
u ooin iieal
An experlmenter has made lens Of
zee with which he was able to light a
pipe oy means ot tne suns rays.
IL Is SAID that $50 gold piece will
carry bacteria from hand to hand, as
they nestle down between the milled
lines.
An ingenious Frenchman proposes to
stop the speed of vessels suddenly by
throwing several parachutes over the
stern.
Philadelphia is the largest wooden
manufacturing town in the United
States. In 1880 alone it manufactured
$29, 900, 600 worth of wooIens.
Aluminium resembles silver in appear
ance, is stronger than steel, will not
tarnish and is superior to silver for all
purposes for which that metal is used.
According to a Southern writer. soro-
hum syrup has soothing effect on the
disposition of women and children. who
probably are easily appeased by sugar
candy.
In using carbalic acid ne adisinfectant
for sinks. wash basins etc. mix wine
glassful with half pint of warm water.
For washino walls furniture etc mix
a winenlassful with a mint and a half Of
warm water.
ALTHOUGH man. DURING his evolution
from barbarism TO civilization. has in
creased in STRENGTH and stature and in
longevity. on the other hand. his mower
of recovery from the effects of bodily
hurt has materially deteriorated.
The Northern Taci6c road has ordered
so heavy freight locomotives. 800 stock
cars 500 coal cars 10 PASSENGER coaches.
5 baopaoe and mail cars and r, fnrnitnre
cars. ali to be delivered before Christ
mas They have further orders in ior
1880.
Analvsis of natural oas shows the pro-
portion of each constituent in 100 parts
Of the GAS to he as foIIows. Carhon,c
acid and carbonic oxide. 6 each: oxy-
gen &. ole6ant g7s / efhvl;c hvdride
s: marsh gas. 6s: HYDROGEN, 80. nitro
oen. 3.
Dr rsor;.o, do.o.,,,o. .,,o ...r;o;do
rania u'ior oaI os'tiDos en f ofo ored;tos,
INSANITY. and esg;mates that fgar out Of
ten self-murdeye,s sct undeT the innulse
Of a moral nredisnosition rather tban of
nbvsical disorders or tbe bauntino
memory of a severe bereayernent
r;nht,;nr eosho, aaaaud;.
- -, nsnin l1sAs' aOSoluins sSlt'is ~ ~
Csms Car,o I'm iao.r;n;a tr u a +nU
l;t.Ia ~ aner o.oe9' To- natv IN th"t ~
ENERGY of from even 70 thirty .tiy We flashes
wouid be necessary IN Keen one incan-
descent lamn alirht for an honr
IL -. -,
nn iuea naI ooen ueseioPeu ~ oer-
many ns ~ 'ne snap5 ~ ene niauui1c.uie '
~ 90; lno,'a' " niaoiaIe,y IN ia'se Nuan-
:l.l?s, ~ Te uels'eieu 70 eonela-'ots ol
q inu1c ono oon o'is "s lJgul.eu iol use. Aeous
1,o1v,oVo paiie's "eie Ilsposeu Vi ~
Deiiin =" ms pan "ione ias' year.
An Engllsnman, who has made
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-10-13
A Lesson in Geography.

s'Now, what is lakei
You will none of you make
In question so easy as this, mistake.'
And quickly went up every hand.
But never a youngster could certainly tell
Although very rare ne had studied It well,
Whether lakes were OF water or laud.
Alas and alasl
That it should quickly pass
To Pat at the foot OF the primary class
He waited Triumphant demure
A lake, thin-is what you'd be nskin' o. mel
A lake, Is i'll what in the wurid would it DO
But a hole in the tay kittle sursf'
Sydney Dayre, in Youih's Companion.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-10-13
Charlotte Messenger
Is PUBLISHED
Every Saturday,
AT
CHARLOTTE, N. c.
In the interests Of the Colored People
of the Country.

Able and well-known writers will contrib
ute to its columns from different parts of the
country, and it will contain thes latest Gen
eral News ofthe
The MESSENGER is first-class newspaper
and VIII not allow personal abuse in its col
uinns. It is not sectarian or partisan. but
MISUNDERSTANDING fairly by all. 1t re-
serves the right to criticise the shortcomings
of all public ofIicials-commendi the
worthy, and recommending for election such
men as in its opinion are best suited to serve
the interests Of the people.
1t IS intended to supply the long felt need
OF a newspaper to advocate the rights and
defend the inter sts of the Negro-American.
especially in the Piedmont section of the
Carolinas.