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Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-03-10
Lumberton, March Sd.
BUY LAND! BUY LAND! BUY LAND!

Dear Editor-Your editorial Of the
18th ult., in the Messenger on the
subject of homes has doubtless arous-
ed many lethargic brethren. I love
to discuss the subject and think it
ought to be made an all-absorbing
topic so long as we are situated as
we are.
For as a nation must have territory
in order to survive the ravages Of time
and to meet the increasing demands of
an eyer-growing population, so must
a race, mingling and commingling
with other races have land and homes
if it would maintain its virtue and
social identity-not content to merely
ecia homeiess-aimlcss. There is no
act, art, possession or species of prop
erty that tends more to interest, unite,
control. mould and elevate men
character, society and even the law
itself, than the subject of land.
-Four (4) years in constant attendance
upon the Courts furnish me abundant
opportunity to observe (and with
some degree of ploasure) the earnest,
honest contentious of parties-differ-
ences growing out of the nature and
condition Of real estates and rights
and benefits arising from the same.
These cases occupy two-thirds Of
time Of the Courts. And each con-
tesiant herein seems rival lord see
ing aud contending on hair splitting
evidence for his kingdom Can we
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-03-10

Messrs. T. G. Whitfield and Abram
Henderson have moved their barber
shop opposite Mrs. Banks Barbery
The shop has neat appearance and
is illuminated by the Electric Light
Mrs. J. NJ. Hill was presented a
beautiful present by a member of the
Sabbath School for finding the word
"Happy" in the New Testament.
Miss Libbie Leary may well be
call perfect artist. Her paintings
will please most every one of taste.
Especially fine is a view of the back
ground of the old cemetery leading
down to the creek, known as Cross
Creek. The old fence, the trees and
even the many little streams show as
plain as if one were standing near the
place and taking a natural view. She
is young lady worthy of note We
hope to have many more young artists
in our town soon. MARY.
Fayetteville, n. c., March It'll.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-03-10
HARMONY AND ENTHUSIASM.

Editor Aesseager-From a perusal
of the columns of the newspapers
one learns that there is no scarcity of
candidates to fill the various Offices Of
the country, beginning with the pres
idency and from that down to town
ship constable. Every thing down
this way looks well for the Republi-
cans. Such universal harmony has
not existed within the Republican
ranks since 1872. With a strong
ticket and united effort on the part
of all true Republicans North Carolina
will return to the Republican fold and
the old ship of State will walk the
political waters like thing of light.
1t is gratifying to eastern Republicans
to see old Mecklenburg thus early
aroused to sense of duty and devo-
ton to liberty and the rights of uni
versal freedom. Several candidates
are favOrably spoken of. This APP
pears to be Robeson's choice:
For Goyernor-James +. Boyd, of
Guilford county.
For ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. S.
Hayes, of Robson county.
For Secretary of State. C. Pin
nix, of Yadkin county.
For Treasurer-Curtis II Brogden,
of Wayne county.
For Auditor G. Ewarts, of
Henderson county
For Attorney General-Thomas P.
Devereux. of Wake county.
For Superintendent of Public In
struction-A. V. Doekery, of Moore
county.
For Elector for President and Vice
President-Charles Price, of Rowan
county, and Richmond Pearson, of
Buncombe county.
Among candidates to fill judicial
positions we hear mentioned the names
of Hon. Daniel L. Russell, Ralph P.
Buxton, William A. Guthrie, &c, &c.
But this article is too long. We
would like to see some Of these gentle
mems names at the head of the Repub-
lican column. They would prove to
be sign-boards leading to certain vic
tory. Yours, &c.
PoPULI.
Lumberton, March Sd.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-03-10
FAYETTEVILLE NOTES.

ever so stormy, without you we
would have no Spring, so We say
again, Welcome.
In. every direction we see people
preparing for gardening, some have
already sOwn their seeds, but we will
wait until the stormy days of March
cease.
The protracted meetings are still
moving along, many have proclaimed
pardon of their sins, while goodly
number of penitents still remain at
the altar. Prayer meetings are held
every afternoon.
Presiding Elder A. NJ. Barrett
held his quarterly meeting on Sun
day at Evans Church.
Mr.. G. B. Hogans preached his
trial sermon at Zion Church last
Tuesday night. His exhortation was
good from beginning to end. The
theme of his discourse, Our obedi-
ence to Christ Jesus. { II Chapter He
brews.
Rev. 7. P Jones of the NJ. Il.
Church, Greensboro, N. c., preached
last Sunday night at Zion. The pas
tor, Rev. J. NJ. Hill, being sick and
unable to attend.
. Mr.. G.. G. Scurlock, "the strong
Temperance Advocater'' spent last
Sabbath week in Wilmington, also
while away he canvassed for the Star
of Zion. He is favorably impressed
with the marked improvement relative
to the Temperance cause in Whining
ton, Lumberton and Maxton. He spent
two or three days at each of the places
mentioned.
Prof. E. E. Smith spent last Sunday
at his home with family and friends.
Since the Wilson S. C. has been COM
pleted it is quite an advantage to all.
The Normal Literary Society is NOV
ing along nicely we hear. our time has
somewhat been occupied, consequent
ly we have not visited the society yet,
but hope in the future to do so. The
members have our best wishes for its
success.
The stewardesses of Evans Chapel
surprised Rev. and Mrs J. NJ. Hill on
Friday night of the End. They were
led by deacon Hogans numbering -
or more. On arriving at the parson-
age beautiful hymn was softly
sung while the party marched in
couples to the cosy little dining
room there to distribute their parcels.
Before one half had entered the table
was laden with groceries of all kinds,
and even under the table. After the
last one had passed in the party was
conducted to the sitting room where
Presiding Elder Barrett prayed Rev.
Hill being in the Church Rev. Barrett
acted in his place. 1t was not long
before the pastor entered, las we suppose
he heard the singing and probably the
prayer.
The Odd Fellows marched from
their hall on the evening of the 4th
inst. in full regalia to Evans Chapel
to listen to a Thanksgiving sermon
delivered by Rev. +. B. House.
The Church was well filed and those
who paid attention to the sermon
were highly pleased as well as bene-
fitted After the sermon thanks
giving offering was contributed by
the members and also the sisters of
the Household ofRuth to the Church
The choir furnished music.
Rev. W. J. Moore was in town
few days ago.
Miss Augusta Mclean has returned
from teaching. She is much impro-
we'd.
Rev. NJ. n Levy has been assisting
Rev. Hill in the protracted meeting
Fayetteville is improving wonder
fully; in every ward We see new build
ings being erected, old fashioned
houses remodeled and painted anew.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-07
As bad as Living in a Flat.

The wife of western congressman, quite
well known in the house, has cozy little
apartment, and in the dining room-she has
three rooms in all-is a curious looking settle,
or sofa, which has often attracted the atten-
ton of her visitors, 1t looks like large box
covered with imitation Indian cloth. 1t has
figures and plenty Of gold thread running
through it, while the top Is tuft, and makes "A
rather soft seat.
She had some guests TO tea the other even
ing, and one of them remained later than the
others. The guest was seated on tho sofa,
slipping glass of wine, talking to the CON
gresham and his wife, when the door sud
denly opened and an apparition appeared on
the threshold. 1t was the 6-year-old child of
the member from the west. The boy was
arrayed in his night clothes, and carried over
one arm rough bath towel, while under the
other he had snugly tucked away large
sponge. In one hand he held IA cake of soap,
and the other hand grasPed the knob Of the
door. His mother gave an exclamation OF
surprise when she beheld him, but before she
could say anything the enfant terrible
shouted out: II say MIR, Jones" thus adj
dressing the stranger, 'hOw much longer are
YOU going to stayl have been waiting here
for the last hour for you to go home, so can
take my bath. Do You known you are sitting
on the bath tub, ana cannot get IN uhtiiyo
go home'
The scene that followed can be imagined.
The gentleman soon after left. The boy,
being III very convenient costume, had
sound spanking, while his mother lifted the
top off the curious looking sofa and displayed
inside the zine lined bath tub, spigots and all
complete. The guest gave the joke away,
and now the member swears that next time
he entertains he will hire a house if it takes
all his salary. He has had enough of this
mechanical furniture and especially bath
tubs hidden in Baltimore American.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-07
A PHILANTHROPY JOKE.


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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-07
A VENEZUELA COUNTRY INN.


Airy Rooms with Stone FIoors-Bats as
Room Mates-Eatab1e
The usual country inn all over Venezuela
reminds me Of those of Mexico, Spain and
even northern Africa, for the Moors intro
duced their mode of living and travelling into
Spain, and the Spaniards adopted it for their
own country as well as for the colonies, which
they founded only a few years after the
downfall of the Moors. All these posadas,
or fondas or fonditas, are built in square
shape, with an interior courtyard, frequently
adorned with flower beds and palm trees and
surrounded by galleries. The traveller, after
descending from his horse, is usually shown to
one of the few large, airy rooms, with stone
floor and high ceilings, in which three or
four folding beds, consisting of a piece of
canvas stretched over wooden frame,
and probably one or two chairs are the
only pieces OF furniture. In larger towns
OF 900 to 5000 inhabitants there will be
even wash table, but its presence is not in
slsteu upon by the weary traveller, who can as
We'll do his washing in the river or the acequia
Sometimes one room has to be shared with
two OF three fellow travellers, invariably
men, for stopped at posadas where female
travellers have not been seen for wears.
There are, of course no glass windows in any
of the country hotels but the windows are
barred with heavy iron gratings and wooden
slaves. On convenient places under the cell
ing there are iron hooks and rings, for tho
weather. traveller frequently carries his own
hammock, on which, suspended across the
room, he prefers to pass the nights sheltered
against the attacks of centipedes. scorpions
or minor bloodthirsty things, but without
defense against bats, some of which are very
large. / did not sleep in many rooms with
out a few bats as room mates. Even in pri-
vate houses on the haciendas of the wealthier
planters they fitted about the room. When
they became too familiar and approached
my face l got up, and, shaking sheet, drove
them out of the window; but they invariably
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-07
SHER1FF'S SALE.

Byvirtue of an Execution No. G.147, Issued out
of the clerks office of the circuit court of Rock
Island county, and state of Illinois, and to me
directed, whereby am commanded to make the
amount of certain judgment recently obtained
against James First and in favor OF Claus I'm
tiedt. out of the lands tenements goods and chat
tells of the said defendant, James First, | have
levied upon the following property, to.wtt:
All that certain tract or parcel Of land situated
IN the county of Rock Island and state of Illinois,
bounded and described as follows, viz: Commenc-
ing at the point where the east line Of lot number
one % in block number fifteen C5 in that part Of
the city of Moline known as the original town
produced norheTly would intersect the north line
of Third avenue. formerly known rs Main street,
thence running northerly parallel with the street
formerly known VIII street tnoW ROdman ave
nue. three hundred and twenty-three 1929 feet ;
thence westerly parallel with said Third avenue
formerly Main street, one hundred aud eleven
and three tenths tiii l0l feet; thence sontherly
three hundred and tWent three and Onehaf
t323ys feet to a point in the north line of said
Third avenue formerly Main street, one hundred
and thirty (i9Ol feet TO the place Of beginning;
said tract of laud being the west part OF water lot
number five ~ and Is situated opposite to the
double opening in the water power wall which
was on the sixth day of February. A. u. 1871 hrst
west of the single opening In said wall. ard stu
ated In the city Of Moline, county OF Rock Island,
and state of Illinois.
Therefore, according to said command 1 shall
expose for sale, at public auction, all The right,
title and interest of the above named James
FIRST in and to the above described propei y, on
wednesday. the 18th day Of February ls5e- al
O'Clock p. m, at the north door OF the court
house in the city Of Rock Island, ia the county OF
Rock Island aud state of Illinois, for cash In hand
to satisfy said execution and ee blil
Dated at Rock Island, this 25th day of January,
A. D.. 1888. t. 5. sILN -,
Sheriff of Rock Island county. Illinois.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-07
Tbrce Phases of Human Nature,

happened to be witness to an accident n
few days ago, which gave an interesting eX
hibition of two or three phases of human ma
ture. The car was so well filled that several
women were left standing, holding on by the
straps, apparently, as my friend the Cynic
contends, preferring this mode of transit to
the delay of waiting for a ear with seat
room. One of these women, failing to at
tract the notice of the conductor at the
place where she wished to be set down, her.
self reached for the bell rope, and of course
pulled the cord of the register. The clang
of the gong carrying in its tone semblance
of nickels dropping from his own pocket into
the treasury of the company, startled the
conductor out of his self possession, and he
dashed inside, upraiding the careless passen-
ger, representing himself as injured, and de-
manding repayment as a condition of stop
ping the car But the recording angel as |
may be permitted to call the woman, was
quick to comprehend the advantage of her
position, and when the conductor insisted
upon reimbursement because she would have
to pay it," reached again for the cord with
an expression of wrathful scorn: "Well,
then, pay that! and that and that!' as she
quickly rang in three more fares for the
astoundod man. There, now' she ejacu-
lated with satisfaction, as she made her way
to the PLATFORM Boston Post.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-07

returned, without, however, over settling
down ON my face.
One Alight he able 90 keep snoring fellow
travellers out OF the room by engaging all tho
beds, but sometimes, when guests are numer-
Gus and accommodations scanty, one cannot
help sharing the room with them The al
muerzo and the coniida are not the best, but
there are always eggs, chicken, salad and
coffee to be had, while in the larger towns
red wine is included in the meals and not
paid for extra. The reader will probably not
be tempted TO undertake any travels in Ven
ezuela, but | must confess that Jared worse
in many countries with the reputation of be-
ing far more civilized than our sister rcpub-
lie Travellers, after riding on horseback
day after day sometimes for weeks, are uslI-
ally so tired that they will sleep anywhere
and SO hungry that they will cat anything.
As u precaution against accidents / inyaria-
bly, carried a bottle of brandy and few
tablets Of chocolate along,-E. De Hesse
lNnpt4r
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-07

Are you disturbed at night and broken
of your rest by a sick child suffering and
crying with pain of cutting teeth2 If so,
send at once and get bottle of Mrs.
Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething. Its value is incalculable.
1t will relieve the poor little sufferer i'm "
mediately. Depend upon it mothers.
there is no mistake about it. 1t cures
dysentery, diarrhoea, regulates the stom-
ach and bowels, cures wind collie, soft
ems the gums, reduces Inflammation. and
gives tone and energy to the whole sys-
TEN. Mrs. Winsl0w's Soothing Syrup
for Children Teething is pleasant to the
taste, and is the prescription of one of
the oldest and best female nurses and ply
sicians in the United States, and is for
sale by all druggists throughout the
world. Price 25 cents per bottle.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-07

Give me the best cigar you've got in your
place Me and my friends never smoke any
thing but the best" said an individual con-
siderably elevated by sundry smiles over an
adjoining bar. II don't care for the ex-
pense Give me tho hest.n A box was set
out, three cigars We're taken from it, 81 laid
on the case and swept into the drawer. The
"best" purchaser looked little blank but as
the attendants face did not change, nor was
change seen on the counter, he turned away
with an uncertain smile. The reporter was
turning over in his mind what a good thing
it was to be rich, when the cigar man with a
friendly nod said, Have one! That up coun-
try jay is firing off his Doodle to make a
show, and I've given him something to talk
of for the balance of his life He has been
smoking two for five country store stogies all
his life. He's come to town to see sport, and
when he goes home he'll tell of smoking Gig
airs worth 81 apiece. This is the box it came
out of. Take one" And 10 and behold, the
reporter viewed his favorite five-center re-
posing snugly before him. Verify the guile
of the deceiger is amusing. Philadelphia
Call
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-07

GUS counsel in the appeal of the abattoir
to the supreme court.
Alderman Ferguson moved to amend
by making the fee 500 Lost II to Q
ferguson, Simmon.) The resolution
was then adopted unanimously.
Alderman Williamson offered a resolu =
ton requiring the clerk to notify the C.
r. |. d P. and g.. B. g. @ railway com
panies to open Fortieth street. Adopts
ed.
The mayor stated the desire of the
managers of the Industrial fair to have
their Waterman clothed with police pow
ers, and the mayor was authorized to APP
point special police without expense to
the city.
The clerk read a communication from
W. b. Ferguson and other creditors as to
an understanding that their loans should
not be taxed, and asking thar a munici~
pal tax assessed be RENTED or the inter
est increased from to per cent. Re
ferred to the finance committee and the
MAYOR.
The mayor resd an invitation to attend
the opening of the Industrial fair. Ac-
cepted. Adjourned.
ROBERT KGHLER. City Clerk.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-07
SKIN SCALP
BLOOD.

Having been a sufferer for two years and a hal
from oisea caused by bruise on the leg and
wing been cured ny the Cuticura Remedies
deem II my duty 10 recommend them, | V sited
Hot Springs to avail, and tried several doctors
Mr. John p. Fnay, Ito whom shall ever feel
gratefully spoke to me about Cutieura aud / con.
scented to give them trial with the result that
am perfectly cured. Tn, re is now no sore about
me, / think 1 can show the largest surface where
my sufferings sprang from of any one in tue state
'fhe Cuticura Remedies the best blood and
skin cures manufactured | refer TO druggist John
p, Flnlay and Dr. d G, Montgomery, both Of this
place, and TO DR., Smith Of Lake Lee Miss.
ALEXANDER BEACH, Greenvle. Miss.
MIR. Beach used the CutiCnra remedies at our
request, with results a. above stated.
A. u. FISLAY X Co, Druggists.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-07
THE MONTHLY MEETING.
Regular Session of the City Council
Last Evening.
Routine PTOecedinRs---New Police
Regulations PFOpOsed---The light
ing OF the city.
CITY CouNCIL ROOM.

CITY COUNCIL ROOM, I
Rock ISLAND Feb. @, 1888.
The council met at p. m in regular
monthly session. Present. Mayor Bland.
ing and all the aldermen except Alderman
Lundy. The minutes of the last regular
and subsequent meetings were read and
approved. Officers reports for the month
of January were read and ordered placed
on hle. Tho annual report of the city
marshal, showing $3l7,20 as the net res
port of the dog tax collection of 1887,
was also read and ordered filed.
Alderman III, from the bridge commits
tee. reported the necessity of a new floor
on No. . bridge, and recommended that
The structure generally be examined by
a bridge carpenter and the liability of
The Rock Island " Milan street railway
company to maintain portion of the
floor be ascertained. Referred to the
bridge committee and city attorney, to
employ carpenter, etc, and report
Alderman Ferguson, from the commit,
tee on finance, reported an ordinance
allowing bills against the several funds,
as follows
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-07

Purse Proud Shoe Dealer-How often have
told you not to distgure goods with big
price markst
Poor Clerk-sThose are 81 kids, and l
marked the figure 2 on the bottom to make
them sell The ladies mistake the price mark
for the number.
young man, l told you never to call at
my house again, but | take it all back. Ii
you want my daughter you can have her.
Omaha World.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-07

Probably no one thing has caused such
a general revival of trade at Hartz &
Bahnsens dIu store as their giving away
to their customers of so many free trial
bottles of DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption. Their trade is simply
enormous in this very valuable article
from the fact that it always cures and
never disappoints. Coughs, colds, asth>
ma. bronchitis, Group, and all throat and
lung diseases quickly cured You can
test it before buying by getting a trial
bottle free. large size 81, Every bottle
warranted.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-07

is undoubtedly caused by lacid acid in the
blood. This acid attacks the fibrous It's
sues, and causes the pains aud aches in
the back. shoulders, knees, ankles, hips,
and wrists. Thousands of people have
found in Hoods Sarsaparila a positive
cure for rheumatism. This medicine, by
its purifying action, neutralizcs the acid
ity of the blood, and also builds up and
strengthens the whole body.