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Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-10-06
Vote for Cleveland!

We have experienced four years of
democratic rule after twenty-four
years of republican rule. We have
never experienced harder times.
What is the cause? You have not
paid what you owe on this paper; you
have not sent us one new subscriber,
and while you do so you may expect
nothing but hard times. Pay us what
you owe and then give us what you
can on next years paper, induce some
one else to subscribe, then in Novem-
Der vote for Cleveland to stay home
and rest.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-10-06
OUR GRADED SCHOOLS.
COlOred Teachers Poorly Paid-..The
Reasons Why...False RumOrs.

COlOred Teachers Poorly Paid. The
Reasons Why---False RumOrs.
Charlotte is said to have as good
graded schools as are in the State
The white and colored schools are
thoroughly graded, the system of
teaching most excellent, for better
teachers are not to be found. Pro-
fessor Graham, the superintendent,
has not been with us very long, but
he is said to be we'll up and fully con-
versant with his work. He is kind
heal ed, polite and affable gentleman,
and from what we can learn, taking
all things into consideration, is the
best superintendent we have had yet
Our white graded school has grounds
buildings and teachers equal to any
in the South. All the apartments and
furniture are complete. The teachers
are well paid, and there is complaint
from no quarter Of this school.
SO much cannot be said of our col
ored school. While the teachers are
the equals of any in the country and
have double the number of pupils
that the white teachers have, they
are very poorly paid. This paper
has frequently called attention to the
poor pay of our colored teachers and
other needs of the school, because we
saw them, they are public concerns
and we felt it our duty as journalist
to speak Of public matters. Public
spirited, progressive school commits
sioners should not allow just COM
plants to continue to 60 to the public
without giving them consideration.
We spoke of the Inconvenience of the
old colored graded school-house, and
we're censured for doing SO by colored
men interested. That evil has been
remedied by new and better school
house with good furniture. That is
only part of our dues, and while we
are thankful for it all, We fail to see
where any person is entitled to special
praise for doing simply part Of his
duty.
Our school house is not large
enough. We have frequently called
attention to the Importance of having
more ground for the children to play
on. Attention has been called to
other absolute necessities for the con-
venience Of the children and teachers
around the school house, to some Of
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-10-06

~ have been a prescription clerk for
twsnty-six years and this is my first mis-
take. !; II was in New Orleans, and he
killed his man.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-10-06
Registerl Register!

An entirely new registration has
been ordered in this county. Go and
register and see that your neighbor
has registered Don't wait till it is
convenient, but go as soon as you
learn it is your duty. Don't mind
somebody saying next week will do,
or it is not necessary. You must
register or you cannot vote. Regis
ter. Register !
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-10-06
which no attention is given.

which no attention is given.
Now why are our colored teachers
poorly paid ? We do not believe it
can be attributed to prejudice in the
board, but we believe the commits
sioners have left it principally with
the chiefs of the schools. If the COM
mlssioners have been moved at all by
prejudice and petty considerations, we
are much mistaken in our board of
school commissioners.
But if we are to take the word of
the Mayor, the secretary and the
teachers themselves, better pay has
never been asked for till since the
close of the last session, except for the
principal. That the parties who should
have been interested and active have
remained quiet and failed to do their
duty. The principal of the colored
school succeeded in having his pay
raised from $50 to $50 per month,
while the other teachers pay remains
at $25 per month.
1t has been charged that W. G.
Smith and j. T. Schenck have caused
the pay of the teachers to remain at
$25. We know nothing about
Schenck's part; but as to Smith we
say that charge is maliciously false.
He simply endorsed two young ladies
who sent in applications, just as he
would have done or will do for any
other person he knows to be worthy.
The applications were little previous
we admit, but it was common talk
that two of our teachers would not
return and that one had agreed to ac-
cept position in another school. 1t
may be said no vacancy had been pub
lished. No; and no vacancy has been
published yet as we have heard of,
yet it occurred and has been filled
four weeks. We do not believe our
school commissioners so narrow
minded as to take the view they are
charged with having taken. Smith
thinks he understands the situation
and intends in the near future to give
the public the benefit of his opinions
on the subject
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-10-06
Is Ny Name Written There 2

We have new subscription book
to which we have transferred the
names of our subscribers. If you
fail to get this paper after this week +,
ask the question: Is my name written
there? If it is not there the cause
must be, you have not paid up, and
the result you cannot get the paper
till you pay. If you don't owe but
5Oc., 80 others like you would make
it $50 and our books show hundreds.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-10-06
Free to Preachers.

We offer the following inducements
to preachers of the gospel, for getting
subscribers to the MESSENGER. To
every preacher sending us three new
cash subscribers between this and
January, we will send the MESSENGER
one year free We will take chickens,
eggs, butter, &C., when the money
can't be had. Go to work.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-10-06
County Politics.

Politics are lively in this county
just now, and will be until the cleo
ton settles the contest. The candi-
dates are making an active canvass on
both sides. Attention is being given
to the issues now instead of parties.
The people have demanded less lawyer
rule, a recognition of the farmers and
laborers protection to our industries,
and change in the present system of
county government.
The rabble over the office of tax
collector is still carried on and is an
exception. 1t is hoped the matter will
be settled at once. At any rate, men
who want the country to prosper,
should lay aside personal preferences
and vote for legislators who are in
favor of protection to American indus
tries and the American labor and favor
a change in the present system of
county government.
Let the republicans and all who
favor the above, unite and vote to
sustain their principles.
Every voter in this county must
register or he cannot vote. Better
attend to it early.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-10-06
One Thousand More.

We want one thousand new sub
scribers by the first of January. Let
every lady and every gentleman reader
send us one new subscriber or send us
a list of the reading colored people
around you, with their postofIicc ad-
dress, so We may send them a copy of
our paper.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-10-06
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. G. SMITH,
Charlotte, N. G.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-10-06
CHARLOTTE MESSENGER.
SATURDAY. OCT. 6, 1883.
OUR CHURCHES.


st. Michaeps Up. e. Church, Mint st.
Services at 10a m. and s p. m. Sunday
school at PM Rev. P. p ASTON, pastor.
NJ. E. Church, Graham Street Services at
3p m. aud p. m. Sunday school at 10 a.
m. Rev. E. NJ. Collect, pastor.
First Baptist Church, South Church st.
Services at II a. M, 8 p. M and p. m. Sun
day-school at p. m. Rev. A. A. Powell,
pastor.
Ebenezer Baptist Church, East Second st.
Services at II a. m, p. IN. aud p. m. Sun
day-school at p. m. Rev. q. Haughton,
pastor.
Presbyterian Church, corner Seventh and
College SITS. Services at 8 p. m. aud D. IN.
Sunday-schoolat 10 a. m. Rev. r. P. Wyche,
pastor.
Clinton Chapel, "a. NJ. E.Z.) Mint st. Ser
vices at II a. m, 5 p. m. and p. m. Sunday
school at p. m. Rev NJ. Slade, pastor.
Little Rock, ca. NJ. E. Z. E st. Services
at II a. M. 3 p. m. and 8 p. IN. Rev. ]. w.
Thomas, pastor.
Grace Church, CA. NJ. f. ~ South B, be-
tween Sd and 4th. Services at II A. NJ. and
O'Clock P. NJ. Sunday-school at 3 P. NJ.
Rev. r. II. Stitt, Pastor.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-10-06
Republican County Ticket.

Senate. R. L. Mcdonald.
House. ). NJ. Creighton, Eli
Hinson. f. d. Davis.
Register of Deeds. R. H. w.
Barker.
Sheriff. M. A. Dulin.
Surveyor
Coroner.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-10-06

The Union Labor party of Cumber-
land county have nominated the fol-
lowing county and Legislative ticket
Senate. W. j. Tolar.
House. J. S. Lutterboh, Warren
Carver
Sheriff. j O. Williams.
Register. T. j. Parker.
Treasurer. j. B. Troy.
Coroner. II. S. Mcpherson.
Surveyor. d. G. McDuffie.
Mr.. G. P. Jockey of Wilmington
is the republican candidate for Con-
gress in the district.
Mr.. Coleman pronounces the col
ored fair success. He will be able
to pay all the indebtedness and
premiums for this year.
Fairs will be held in Concord and
Chester next week. The State fair will
be the following week.
Say don't you remember you
promised to send us that little balance
as soon as? And we haven t
heard from you since. Let us have
it please.
Mr.. A. L. Mcintyre is in the city
this week. He is doing a good
work at Rutherfordton. He should
be encouraged in his school work
there.
We are going to talk about Grace
Church next week. 1t must be fin
ished and relieved from all embarrass-
ments.
Scotia Seminary will open next
week and larger number of girls
than usual will 60 from this city.
Biddle boys and others will be on the
lookout for their sisters, cousins, &c.
Livingston College opened last
week with large number of students
and more applications than previous
session. Prof. d. G. Suggs takes
Prof Sinclair's place in the faculty.
Cotton picking is much better this
season than for several years; so and
60 cents per hundred is paid here
abouts. We have in mind and family
of small boys who make $3 day.
The Senate is now discussing a
substitute for the Mills tariff bill.
This is a republican measure and pro-
tects American industries and manu-
factories and puts on the free list
many necessities.
Misses Dezzie Streeter. Emma Hall
and Lima Ingram and Charlie White
have gone to Livingstone, while
Misses Rosa Richardson, Ettra Ed
wards and Katie Hagans goes to
Scotia next week, all from Wadesboro.
This speaks well for one small town
and we believe Elder Kell had some
sort Of hand in it.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-10-06

Politics are lively, work is plenti-
full, and why shouldn't everybody be
happy?
The Statesville District Conference
of Zion Church met at Statcsville last
Tuesday.
The Charlotte District Conference
of Zion Church meets at Dallas on
next Tuesday.
Mr.. Walter L. Henderson has been
selected as one of the teachers in the
Winston graded school,
The Wilmington Star frankly ad-
mits that Fowle is no match for
Dockery. 1t is right.
There are four men running for tax
collector in Mecklenburg county.
Two democrats and two republicans.
Scores of democrats in this section
will vote Dockery and the remainder
of the democratic ticket Fowle is
very Objectionable.
There is sort of triangular can
vass going on in this county just now.
Hired colored men are making more
fuss than anybody else.
The Board of Bishops of Zion
Church met at Ashevillc last week
with the trustees of Livingstone Col
lege.
Mr.. j. d. Martin succeeds Prof.
Simpson as first assistant in the State
normal at Salisbury. This school has
a new teacher every year.
The State normal at Fayetteville
opened with Prof. Geo. II. Williams,
principal, and Prof. John F. X.
Simpson first assistant.
NJ. A. Dulin, republican candidate
for sheriff of this county, was shot a
couple of weeks ago, but is much i'm
proved.
The I'd congressional district is at
last all right. Mebane is out of the
way and Cheatham viii be elected to
Congress.
As we predicted, the JOINT canvass
between Dockery and Fowle has come
to an end Fowlc got tired Of it, and
refused to have further appointments
made.
This is no time for differences
among the Republicans, and we regret
very much to hear that Mecklenburg
county is not unit for the principles
of the g. o. 7.
The Charlotte Light Infantry passed
inspection again last week. They
passed tiptop, making 100 per cent as
usual. Ours is one Of the best mill
tary companies in the State.
Send your children to school. L
you can't pile treasures in the bank
for them, you eau help them get an
education. 1t is cheaper to the parent
and better for the child and the State
for the children to attend school.
We know nothing Of Rev. ). 3.
SEWER. and must take it for granted
that be is a good man but We are
decidedly opposed to preachers IN
charge running important pubic
schools. II does injustice to young
men who have prepared themselves
for school work. and il does injussiec
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-10-06

- If your paper has blue
-A cross mark, it will be stopped
till you pay up. We cannot continue
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Please pay up and let US continue it
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Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-10-06
Here's Your Paper.

We have failed for several reasons
to publish this paper the last few
weeks. To those who have paid, we
will make good the time we have lost.
To those who have not paid, be the
amount ever so small, we can only
say, you are in part responsible for
the delay, and we can not and will
not send to you till you pay.
The Democrats of Cumberland
County have nominated the following
ticket:
For the Senate, w. J. Williams.
For the House, T. ii. Sutton and
A. d, McGill
For Sheriff, II. G. Fisher.
For Register, H. L. Hall.
For Treasurer, j. b. Troy.
For Coroner, DR.. j. W. Mcneil.
For Surveyor. D. G. McDufie
For Constable, Cross Creek Town
ship, John W. Smith.
Daily Republican., 1888-12-28
.NlNTEl, 10000 PEOPLE

10 know that the Great Down Town
Clo'hiuE House, ~ $. w. Corner 2nd
and Market sts, are giving the great
eat bargains ever heard Of ~ the season
being backward.
Mems llne suits, sold at ti2.5o, now
$40.
Mems ine corkscrew suits. held at
els. 80, now f9.T5.
Elegant silk lined Prince Albert suits,
sold at SIS, nov sll.b0.
Mems all wool evening suits, held at
o., now "a 80.
Atwood overcoats, held at $3.50, now
eA76
Mems fine kersay overooat, held at
si2,50, now tT25
Mems fine beaver overooas held at
si2, now 81.
Atwood storm oYercoAt held at $40,
now IS Is
Good working oyercoat, marked $3.50,
now e. 20
Boys sun, All-wooI, marked $3.50,
now e. %.
Boys fine oo1Escrew suits, Atwood,
worth $40, now IS 20.
BOYS god every day suits, 10 styles,
worth -, now e IS.
BOYS good overo1ats, worth $3.50
now ~ -.
Boys fine Sunday overcoa,S worth
60 80, now Is
Childrpu's fine suits warranted all
wool. worth 81, nos 81
Childrcn's Atwood suits, worth s.,
now s. co.
Good every day suits, held at t275,
now ti.37.
Chi dren's oygrcoat, worth $40, now
Sll2
Childrcn's overooat, all-WOol worth
e. 50, now g 25
Men 5 suits, au-wool, 10 styles, worth
g. -, npwF VI 81
Mems suits, all-wool, 5stylos, worth
a. rs, now tlS7.
Mems good working pants, worth
q -, now O. ccnis.
Boys SUITS, Atwood, worth RIB,
now 81 -.
BOYS pants, all.wool, $3.50.
ChlldrFn's pants, - cent?, At the s.
W. Corner II aud Market streets.
d2l l. W WOLTERS.
Daily Republican., 1888-12-28

John I. R1berts, 9 farmer from Lenni,
Delasare County, uent 70 fhtiedelphla
on saiurdagato Gas the eigi q aud bay
some Christmas prossatA He ms col
ord man, who struck up an aequainta-ee
with him, and offered to show him
around Roberts was Willipg aud now
haa cause 10 regret n. Sunday morning
be went into the Eecond District Station
house aud complained that the eolOned
maa bad entertained him 90 Win that he
succeeded IN getting the farmer full Of
beer and then took him 70 q houss on
AiaskA street and put him 10 bed. When
Roberts vote np be found that his bOotp
aud oYercoat were gone AZ we'll a. two
silver waiehes. He described the man
aud the police arrested Charles Ross, .
eoloFed man, who was held IN $500 ball
foi larceny, while Henry c ark, another
eoloTed man, VITO was arrested charged
with completely in the robbery, will be
giFen q further hearing.
Daily Republican., 1888-12-28

The report Of the Finance Commit
tee as presented TO Council last even
ing makes interesting reading. and q
the figures prove correct are certainly
consOling TO the tax payers. Sun II is
difficult 10 understand how the com
miItee is g0iBg IA have & balance OF
$72 900 at the end Of the fiscal year.
The amount IN bank as reported al
last nights meeting WAS Sl69. 7s6 so.
and an order of $40, 347 was drawn 10
pay interest due in January. This
leaves 1853, $50 so from which the
amount belonging 70 the Board OF
Education, the semi.annual AppTopTi-
siion to the flremen, the police aud
miscellaneous pay rolls for the ensuing
six months, amounting 10 round mum
bcrs 10 about 800, 900 will have to be
drawn.
In addition to these Is interest falling
due In February and April, all OF
which will have to come from the
amount now on hand. Consequently
Il Is difficult 10 understand how, when
these amounts are deducted from the
balance on hand, there will still be
$72, 600 left. We we're informed about
this time last year that there would be
Al least s25, 900 in the city treasury on
June sob, 1873, but when the fiscal
year closed, the money was not there,
and bills that should have been paid
where held back until after July lsl,
the commencement CT the present
fiscal year. We sincerity hope that
the estimate Of the Finance Committee
may prove correct, but We fear that
the end Of the fiscal year may show
something different.
Daily Republican., 1888-12-28

II is thought that the census Of 1890
will show an increase Of fourteen mil
Hons in the population OF the United
6tstes during the preceding ten years,
and there is no reason TO doubt that
this estimate will prove correct. THIS
Ia q showing that cannot be rtysled By
any other country on The face Of the
earth, for the tsA must nOi be lost
sight Of that By far the greater rart
Of this increase Is by immigration
from European countries, srd esppci
ally from Greet Britain. Sill, dur
ing the recent campaign we were told
by Democratic orators snd Democratic
journals Tia, free trade was blessing
and protection a curse, but it is scarcely
probable that even these speakers aud
writers would contend that If we had
been living under Mr. Cleveland tree
trade policy during the psst decade,
there would have been any such in
crease in our population. When men
immigrate il Is ioI the purpose Of bet
tering their condition, and Il free trade
il the blessing that some Of the Demo
Gratis still persist IN claiming Il 70 be,
1t seems strange that the tide Of immi
grafton does not turn, and flow in ,
contrary direction 70 what il has to-
years.
Daily Republican., 1888-12-28
naEa 90 allrsln %, nnse.lL

II is pretty hard on Iskl EfrsiG 70 he
bette oil ihau be ryef was 10 his life aud
70. get such treatment a. be Is receiyilg
from Chief Hubbard Of the Chicago p5s
lice. A Chicago letter tayE: Warrants
are issued Tor tue arrest OF both kilraln
AID Mitchell on charge n vo'aing 3
municipal law which forbids boxing exit
bltlouE. Chief llubJArd Is loasiug fgr
hotb Of them, but lLty arc either IN
hiding Or have lett lie city tor Fort
Wsyue, Whe they are b lied 20 appear
Monday night Both II The men are very
bitter About the way they have been
treated, aud vow tai they will never
visit ChlcscO again Perhaps It viii be
just as we'll Tor them II they do not, A.
Chief Hubbard says that Il they ever
STOW their fsceS in toGh again he viii
have them cked up as Migrants WhG
Lave Do Visible means Of support"
Daily Republican., 1888-12-28
HOLIDAY PRESENTS.

Ttrrslde Oon OFT ShOss OF Ser n lsIs Foot
WalmSf. Omnia a. warmth, durability,
pua 1il y ani rotsisssnsss, th.g hays uo
gqpal % ho si0J,ws@r {, r ibvAiids, hur'va
sileriy pssplu or snyone tFouBlsd wilt c u
or ten Or fee In TOE sioh ON N tue
study, OF airy r. ON hkvlnE 3 cold moor ths;i
COO auAlitisa "a boHsn asa most %.
prte.a cd and By tROss VINO have uesd them,
lnts are iaeEs snuvs. These thots srt Sc
ven q q Iasi, tined only with wool WaIi
on lied hsvins ptiant Tesses 90 es teAn
20 v "a ut'h nj tlios. boitg nd poedsut Of
tenn ana nave eOlorsd tles 4ud 10 stsP
NurK Price Men hoes 1b IA4iEG
5 oas o. 5g' n tFsss' b - tlsa; CuliA'i
shoes, u 10; rUsEins, n.2b 10 oTdsrluE
We ttIe Of Issthsr ahae wofa, Send orders
eAfly % IS 40 rsosiEs thsm 10 das ime
? "A SR WUDu, suoAs 20. t9F N q
Choste dealer 10 fObR 90, SeEsIs, Stbtisb,
HiIhiAg Goods, NsHGfk, Del. dlEst
Daily Republican., 1888-12-28

The commission appointed by the
Secretary OF the Navy to examine
League Island, have msde a report.
stating that by the expenditure Of
about 81 600, 900 !; can be made the
finest navy yard in the United States
The island il will be remembered was
purchased by the city Of Philadelphia,
and presented to the United States
Government, but the gilt has never
seemed 10 have been appreciated.
Hundreds Of Thousands Of dollars have
been ex pended un other navy yards,
mol one tenth as important as League
Island, while 1t Las been shamelully
neglected in every way. is admira
bly, located, while tie natural sdySut-
ages are unequaled, consequently il
should be put IN the very best possible
condition rs soon as possible, Work
can be done there rs cheap as al any
navy ysrd in the country, and there il
no reason Why League lslsnd should
not be the principal naval station II
the United States
Daily Republican., 1888-12-28
An na.hns.a.sls aasmosE.

A MethOdht Church IN New Haven is
having good deal OF trouhle with too
enthusiastic member. For years hs has
been In the hAtit OF getting up In the
service and yelling like q Salvation
Army shOuter, only louder. Every effort
has beea made 10 induce him 10 stop, but
In vaiD, a. he says that be IL the special
apostle Of the Almighty. Bat ~ bis out
breaks have seriously dim'nisaed the At
tendance Of The church, the psstoT has at
must shut up.
Daily Republican., 1888-12-28

WAsHTSGToS Doc.2s The t,gt that
Congressman Mufa', Of Peuusy lEaui9,
Is confined IN a private asylum, the re
suit OF overwurk and excitement incl
dent 70 the recent campaign, bas called
attention 10 the fact that over han
dozen congressman VINO were defeated
for either ryuouliuation or rs.etecuun-
have So far tins season uoi appeared in
the House In several instances they
are IeF0r,ei as suffering from lAc,an'
Lhuna incident 10 their defeat
Daily Republican., 1888-12-28

Il have been occasionally troubled
with coughs, and In each case have used
Browns Bronchial Troches, which have
never failed, and ] must say they A'e
second 70 none IN the world. Felix A.
MAY. CashleT. ST. Paw. MINI.
Daily Republican., 1888-12-28

Nothing mAkss . more aoss ptable
Christmas present than q pAiE Of lndies'
kDIE clippers. You will mud the best
assortment IN tbe city OF the Boston
one Price Boot and Shoe HouBs. 304
hAtkst street. Henry Pike. FrOp'E