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Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-03-03
TELEGRAPHIC TICKS
THE SOUTHERN STATES.
News Collected by Wire and Mail From
All Parts Of Dixie.
NORTH CAROLINA.

All arrangements have been completed
for the immediate erection of cotton mill
at Salisbury. The capital stock is
$3.50, 900.
Davis Brinkley and Charles Lawrence,
young white men of Catawba county,
who are charged with burglary, have
been taken to Charlotte jail for safe keep
ing, rumors being in circulation at New
ton of a. threatened lynching and also
rescue by their friends.
L. L. Polk, State Secretary of the
Farmers Alliance, reports that there are
four hundred and thirty-six alliances in
North Carolina, with sixteen thousand
five hundred members.
The Auditors report will show that
there are forty-nine railways in North
Carolina. Two of these are exempt from
taxation.
Near Battleboro, few nights ago, w.
l. House was struck by the mail train
while he was sitting on the track ap-
parently asleep. His injuries are very
serious.
1t is learned that several suits for dam
ages in large amounts are to be instituted
against the Chester and Lenoir Narrow
Gauge Railway. These grew out of an
accident near Hickory few weeks since,
wherein the train fell through the trestle
and all was burned.
William Ellis, a young white man,
has made a confession that he robbed the
postoffice at Floral College, Robertson
county. He stated that he had hidden
the stolen property, money, stamps and
registered letters, in the church near by.
His statement was true, and the property
has nearly all been recovered.
An attempt was made some days ago
to wreck the train on the Scotland Neck
Branch Railway, near Fillery. The
switch leading to the gravel pit was
opened by force, the train ran into the
pit, wrecking six fiat cars and two box
cars. The passenger cars did not leave
the rails, but several passengers were Sc
verely shaken up.
In Winnsboro in the case of the State
versus Charles Veal, charged with as.
sault with outrageous intent, the jury,
after half hours deliberation, returned
verdict of guilty, and the Judge SEN
fenced him to ten years at hard labor in
the panitentiary.
There are to be many interesting fea-
lures at the Craven county fish, oyster
and game fair, which comes off on the
18th, 4th, and 18th of March. A tour
nament, street parade of one of the
most efficient fire departments in,.the south
and glsss ball and clay pigeon shooting.
Special low rates over railroad and steam
boat lines in the state, and excursion
rates from points north have been secur-
ed.
Joe Berry, noted negro desperate,
was killed by the superintendent of the
state penitentiary farm, near Columbia.
He was evidently intent on robbery, if
not on murder. Mr.. Davis, the superin-
tendent, on his approach ordered him to
halt, but the warning was unhceded.
After he was shot, Berry ran some dis
tance. lie was terror to the neighbor-
hood and his death by violence occasions
little surprise or regret.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-03-03

Two miles north of Crayfisb Springs,
on the Chattanooga, Rome and Columbus
Railroad, jess McGugin and Taylor
Camp, both colored, quarreled about a
bride. McGugin got his pistol and shot
Camp through the heart. Camp died in
stantly. McGugin has skipped the
country.
A little negro girl on DIR. Steve Jack
sons place, in Oconee county, was
burned to death by her clothing taking
fire while in the house. She ran out,
but before the flames could be extin-
guished she was so badly burned that she
died in short time.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-03-03

Out of fifty-three palatiaI residences
in Paris inspected by government sani-
tary engineer, forty seven were found to
have such defective plumbing that the
health of the occupants was constantly
threatened. 1t is agreed by those who
have made the matter a study that the
United States is ten years ahead of any
other country on sanitary matters.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-03-03
Two Interesting Price Lists.

All manufactured articles, says the
CUrrcnt, have fallen greatly in price
since the dawn of the industrial era, and
the purchasing power OF money has con-
sequently been greatly increased. The
following table affords fair idea Of the
reduction which took place ia the prizes
OF few ne, cssary article in daily use
between the years 1920 and 1860:
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-03-03
Address,

Probably one of the oldest meeting
houses in the world is the Bangund
Church in Norway, the age of which is
800 years. The pagoda-like structure is
covered with shingles and an inch OF
two of tar. Runic inscriptions, interest
ing to scholars, are on the building.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-03-03
Charlotte Messenger
is PUBLISHED
Every Saturday,
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 the:latest Gen.
eral News of the day.
The MESSENGER is f1rst-class newspaper
and will not allow personal abuse in its COL
umns. tits not sectarian or partisan. but
MISUNDERSTANDING fairly by all. 1t re-
serves the right to criticise the shortcomings
of all public officials -commending the
worthy, and recommending for election such
meu 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 interests of the Negro American,
especially in the Piedmont section of the
Carolinas.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-03-03
Content VS.. Dlscontent.

One, satisfied with what must be her lot
Twas not a corner lot-serenely meant
Never to wander from her humble cot,
Made beautiful by wise and sweet content
And one, dissatisfied with all he had.
Roved from his place into the worlds mad
whiri
What did he findi Well, IL was not so bad
The fellow found that cottage AMI that girl
The Ceaterg
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-03-03

II may be Of scientific interest to know
that wife with a cold can make it very
warm for her husband.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-03-03

George Sims, who is wanted by the
Atlanta officers far larceny, has been ar
rested at Greenville by Detective Schlap-
back.
St. Landry democrat., 1888-06-16
NEW ORLEANS FOR A NAVAL
STATION.

N. 0. Picayune
The New York Marine Journal has
the following
The question of establishing a navy
yard at New Orleans has been pronosed.
urged and discussed off and on for fifty
years. The location is the most suit
able in the South. 1t is adjacent to the
finest timber, tho fresh water affords
immunity from the c0rrosion Of iron
bulls, aud the government already owns
II suitable site at Al2iers, opposite New
Orleans. The skilled labor is at hand,
and all that is wanted is congressional
action. We need a first-class yard
there for the repairing and docking Of
our war vessels. while, as a building
point for future additions to the navy,
it presents greater advantages than any
in the South. Vessels out of commits
ton could be better preserved in the
fresh water there than in the seaports
where now anchored.
This is all true, but much more than
this is to he considered in this connec-
ton. The Mexican Gulf is and must
ever be an American sea, not merely as
TO geographical situation but also MS
matter OF necessary American policy,
The mouth of the Mssississippi River
is the gateway to the heart of the CONT
nent. Here are its bOundless maga-
zines of provisions and material. The
fields of grain and cotton, tho mines of |
iron and coal, the forest of timber and |
all the resources that 90 to maintain
and build our empire are gathered on /
its waters. Were all the coast ports in
the hands of an enemy the nation
would still be untouched as long as the
mouth of the Mississippi River and the
great valley beyond should be intact.
Prejudice and personal interest alone
coulli fail to neglect the paramount i'm
portance of New Orleans for great
naval station. Nobody knows this bet
city and fully understands its re-
sources.
St. Landry democrat., 1888-06-16
ONE ENTERPRISE BFGETs AN.
OTHER.
Ouachit;t Telegraph.

OuacHlGb IeIeSfdpH.
large quantities of vegetables are be-
ing shipped from Rayville to Northern
markets and the industry developed
the necessity for canning factory.
The Richland Beacon has this to say
on the subject;
Ourentcrprising men who are now
engaged in the vegetable business are
discussing the propriety of erecting a
canning factory here. In view of the
tardiness OF the transportation on our
railroads, we are under the impression
thatit would pay, as the vegetables
would not spoil after being canned.
One of our nrighbors, Mr.. Bendall
shipped n lot of English peas and they
were SO long on the way that they
spnilt.
We were under the impression that
the railroads offered cheap and speedy
transportation to those engaged in the
vegetable business. In handling ner-
ishahle goods the roads should be res
ponsible for unnecessary delays. Those
who have the vegetables arc forced to
the necessity to express them. and
even this plan is not altogether salts
factory.
St. Landry democrat., 1888-06-16

Itis said that Govv,McEsery has been
rendered the VACANT. associate Justice
ship by Governor eeieholls that the
former took the matter under consider
alton. and will give ii definite repy on
his return from st. J{buis.
St. Landry democrat., 1888-06-16

Capitolian- Advocate: Mr.. Thomas ].
Gilny, who shot and killed Mayor Thos.
Herbert in Plaquemine few months
ago in a political discussion, was inter-
dicted i'll our District Court several DAYS
ago and sent to the Insane Asylum at
Jackson, La, where he is now held in
confinement. He had been living in
this city but short while.
St. Landry democrat., 1888-06-16

Last Saturday ri lit the ladies Of
West Melville gave d social antertain-
ment--suDper and ball--for the benefit
of the school building.
St. Landry democrat., 1888-06-16
STATE OF LOUISIANA. PARISH OF Z,
= {

BATON RoRGE, LA, 18th June, 1885,
St. Landry democrat., 1888-06-16
NOTICED!
LAND OFFICE, at New

LAND OFFICE, at New orleans La
May 5th 1885, 5
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof i'll support OF his claim, and
That said proof VIII be made before the Judge,
OF III his absence the Clerk of the District
eI,t at Opelousas, La, on Friday, June
2Tth, 1888, viz:
BERTON YOUNG,
who made Homestead Entry No G155 for tho
south half of the northeast quarter of section
3D. and south half of the northwest quarter Of
section 81, township q, south range west,
Louisiana Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of, said land, viz
Jesse Young, ST., Jesse Young, Jr., F.
Xavier Bennen, Gcracin Miller, all Of
ST. Landry Parish, La
THOMAS j. BUTLER,
may l26t Register.
St. Landry democrat., 1888-06-16

The new bank at Alexandria is
TO open on the LIST Of September.
Connecticut western news., 1888-03-14
COR " NS.L.

Mir Menzies Ba-rs, Cornwalps ol'lest inhabitant, died on Tuesday, March $ Mir B .ers came to this town 70 years ago, from Stratford, c ,nn., being then 23 years old. At the age of 26 he mar ried Laura Pierce, who survives him at the age of 9l. He for many years fol- lowed the trade of shoem tkiug and af- terwarls the mercantile business. b-ing the senior member of the firm of NJ. . Beers < Sons He has for 6l years been member of tue Congregational church and was known to all as an earnest, sin cere Christian. His habits of life were very regular anu his religious duties were performed in the same way, and he was one of the few men whom you always knew where to find. For the past year he has known his health WAS fast failing and he waited with joy for the coming of the Master; he had no disease at the last. bnt the machinery of life hal run for 94 busy years and wa worn out and as candle is burned 'wn in it's socket he passed into the spirit land.
 Prot Frost is visiting his son at Mil waukee, Wis. We understand that the school known as the H .usatonic Valley Institute will not continue under his charge, as his health will not admit of active work for some ti ,e We regret 1 the failure of tue school, as there is nc fiuer place in New England as far as sit. uation goes than we have in Cornwall, and if the right man were to take hold of 1t would make 1t Il success
 At s,ciaty's meeting on Saturday
 March 10, it was voted to hire Rev Nil Starr, formerly of Northfeld, to supply
 the pulpit in the Congregational churcl
 for period of time. his services tt
 cease on three months notice.
 Mir John E Calhoun has returne,
 from Northrrn New York and brough
 some fine specimens of horsehesh.
Connecticut western news., 1888-03-14

made in London in l789, and once be- longed to Charles Carroll one of the sign Is of the Declaration of Indepeud- ence.
 Recent c ,nnecticut pensions have been granted as follows: Isaac T. Elm nous. Canaan Valley; Samuel B Moore Danbury; increase, James Leary. Nor Nirh; K uh.,, Barley, StafforL; origin al Dauirl. father of George H Hetiin, Ce tral Village.
 Mir Frederick H. A,vres, who for the past two years has been city editor of the Hartford c 'uraut. has retired from thai paper and assumes the managing editors chair on the Telegram. The Post very inseniously says he will prob, ably bring the Telegram mp to the re- qui ements of live morning news paper.
 James Miller and Thomas Talcott, the buuco >terrers, were put to plea ln the superior rourt at Hartford Tuesday, March The men lad consented t" pl-aI guilty with the understanding that they should be sentenced under tine common law against cons piracy. Judge Andrews then sentence,l each of the &C., rnse,l to one year ill the jail and a fine of $2OO.
 At the B ,arl of Trade banquet in Bridgeport. Thursday night, 8 waiter in opening bottle of champagne near r. ' Baruum, accidentally spilled littl" over the great sl,owman's clothing. Ris- ing from his seat. Mir B .rnum dramatic ally shouted, ''Lnok here, wish you l would bear in mind that am opposed to this stuff internally, externally and eternally." A roar of laughter followed and the banquet proceeded.- Norwalk Gazette.
 A gentleman who saw last Sundays battle between the Italiaus anu the Cob ble H-lllans says that some of tue bel liger-nts threw off their coats, which Were literally alive with lice, and he sol emnly ayers that while the battle was raging the coats got into fight and kept on fighting after the main conflict had ended Our informant Is Q man ot vcracitv who never allonsr himself to be contraiicted. - Norwalk Record. The capital stock for the new print ing company has been made up and Mir Stevens has authoriznl ilr Spaul,iing to fit up the rnonS in the building oppo- site Wetn"re's block by April, when Mir Pmney will transfer his stock, fix ture>, and all that appertnins to the Wlnsted Press to N B Stevens, prin,l- pal manager of the Winsted News and Printing company. The News, which Is to be Il daily, will be independent in politics. The name of the weekly, which is to be of the true Democratic type, has not yet transpir-d. Winsted cor. Waterbury American.
Connecticut western news., 1888-03-14
Olk F. Hut.

Capt Blrtelle ferrited out those men who gambled, they came near getting discharged. They better not try it again, as murder will out, and the Captain is bound to punish all wrong dolng.
 Mrs Polly Reed is going to Lakevill- to live. She has bought Mrs Maria B.rnett's place. Mir Grey is to move into Mrs Reeds house.
 Miss Mertie Brusie was married a short time ago to Frank Potter, of sharon Station, after an acquaintance of three days. How is that for leap: year
 EIwsrl Reed, son of F. B. Reed, has gone west to live.
 There was a dime party at MT. San ford's last Friday evening, good time reported, four dollars was re llized fol 1 the benefit of Ore Hill Sunday school The Ore Hill is caving in. little by little, in several places, especially neal the depot, 1t will be necessary to mak. some removals soon.
Connecticut western news., 1888-03-14
OLEOMI RGARINE.

A sheet of manilla paper six miles i'll length and five feet wide Was made without 8 break at Athens (Ga paper mill recently.
 An explosion of illuminate ill the Bridgeport cartridge W ,rks Monda' morning instantly killed Harry Becker, all empl"ye.
 While playing shinny on the ice Sat ur,tay, Micna.l Kennedy, of Bristol, l2 ears old, received injuries which caue,. ilis death Tuesday.
 A fund of Sl,nOO is being raised b, the friends of ''rhe Connecticut Home" t, send 1t to all the ninist. Is ln tlir state during the conliny year.
 Ex-Governor Curtin, of Pennsylva nia, Is now the ouly living war governor who served in that Csspacity from tp begiuuing to the close of the War.
 The banking firm of Burns & Cooke. of littstieli, Mass. k .liss we are told, and Mir C"oke alni hls poetic wife. Rose Ferry, will return 10 WInstrd to live. Wirsted Press.
 James E. Walsh, of DAnbury, has been appointed Assistant Unite,t Stat $ District Attorney for this stat+. Mir Walsh Is a graduate of the Yale law school.
 c. E. Andrews of the Clarke House, Wlnstei, being annoyed by rats. ln- veigled one into a trap, c,,l"roiovIu" d him. applied |. coat of t..r and feathers aud set hlm at llbeit, as |, warning Libby prison k to be taken to Chica- go. The first payment of tue purchase of the old war relic has been made, and after July l the owners will be at fiber. 1 ty to tear It down, box It up and carry 1t away.
 In the death of Louisa May Alcutt, 1 juvenile fiction l,stS d must pleasing H contrlbuter B, d strange cuinclience her death occurred ulm,st imme,liateI, l., after the death uf her father, Brousui Alcott.
 For the benefit of those who art getting tired of '' Truly rural" as d cure for stammerlng the following Is resp ct fully submitted: Pronoalnce rapidly Sue sells sea shells shall she sell s , shells ?-l Meridtn Republican.
 The contract for the new depot a Hartford has been let tU Nprcr,ISS Br, 'S of Worcester, for about $l99,UOO, no including decorations and heating ap par,ttnS. There Was a diff .reuce of near ly $lU,O ,OOO in the five hil~. The wurl must be done by December l.
 The new office of tue Sprinuti-l Union was totally consumed b, fl ,ne un Wednesday, of last week. A t.rrlb, panic en>urd and slx persons Ierisi"rl some in the flames, others in the If ,r to escape were killed by striking u,
 pavement below. A relief fund Ina
 been started and Is rapidly increasing Two ancient musical instruments {,
 historical interest. the cllvrhord an spinrt or virginal. were receutlv txhiM
 cal aL Miss Purters and Mrs Dow school m Farmingtnn. tu illustrate u first of a series "f lectures on "Tne hl 7 tory of the piano forte and it's lit r, 3 ture." They were purchased hv Be ! nardus B,,ekelman Of New York, fro, r the musenm of the Brussels c,,Iis-rv, ! tory of music. A harp>ichorl will |
 shown at the next lecture. which W.
Connecticut western news., 1888-03-14

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 Medicines weaken the whole system to strengthen on weak point; COMPOUND OXYGEN strengthens both.
 A doctors average bill is $50 Invest Sl5 in our Home Treatment,' and you will save the other S35, and feel better than you have for five years. Are you nervous Those tired, sick headaches will vanish :! Have you weak lungs! Give compound oxygen one chance to strengthen them. Have you Dyspepsia It will cure you!
 Remember always one thing! You risk absolutely nothing in trying our treatment. lt Is simply breathing different air !; not dosiny," or "drugging,' or going a thousand miles away fir m home and friends. 1t IS breathing daily into your lungs at your own home, the concen- trated vitality of all the heal h resorts in the world 200 page book mailed free.
 For particulars. address DRS STARkEY & FALLEN,
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Connecticut western news., 1888-03-14
BERKST7IRE COUNTY.

North Adams has adopted the Gam we'll fire alarm system.
 The N ,omi Home in Pittsftld has re c.ivel brquest of Sl5 0OO
 An entertainment known as the "su- gar eat Is popular in North Adams.
 An rffort is being made to ecure the Frssen,len- Kellogg concert company for a concert in t'sti.ld.
 There were 36 deaths in Pitt>ti-ll during the month nf February, which is an unusually large numher.
 Mrs Haynesworth. of B ,ff.,'o. sist' r of the late President Arthur, is guest of the family of B. Y. Ga e, nf Lee.
 The B ,rkshire courts conferred the first citizenship, by naturaliz ,tinn, on q Cninaman, ever given in the United states.
 Jason Fenn, son of T H. Fenn, for merly of Lee, has been appointed ticket agent of the Housatonic railroad at Bridgeport.
 The Williamstown manufacturing company have generously increased the salary of th, ir employees per cent without solicitation.
 The B.rk>h,re Couaty Eagle pub fishes in its last issue all interesting dis course on "Divine Love-" by ". Il. G. Temple, of Sheffield.
 Unity church. Pittsirld. has received thu. sum of S6O from the Sun,lay-sch"ol If Plymouth church, Brooklyn, to be applied to the building fund.
 Senator Dawes and c ,ngressman Rockwell have been chosen delegates t" attend the meeting of the National Bar association at Washington.
 Rev R. F. Els.len. of Hous,.tonic, was recently called upon by the members of the Sons of Temperance of that place en masse, who left substantial evidences of their friendship and esteem.
 The Williams college alumni gave a dinner at the Hotel B .unswick, New York, on Thursday evening. Mayor Hewitt, David Dudley Field. President Stnddard and other prominent men were present.
 An important "find" occurred at the the Lee quarries recently, when, n striking new branch of the quarry, the new hnor was found to yield blocks If the finest statnary marble. Experts pronounce it suitable for the finest art work.
 The last issue of Cool Housekeeping contains an interesting article by F A.. Hosmer, of Great B arlington, on "Un- conscious O,ths" Tine writer traces many common exclamations to ancient paths.
 Clarence C. Miles, NJ. D., of Green. port. says in the Express: According to statistics Suffolk county, N. Y, is the second healthiest county in the Unitr'l States. B .rkshire county. Mass being nrst. Long 1sland N. l. traveller. Allen $. Wheeler, of West Stock. bridge, celebrated his 97ih birthday re. gently. He possesses an excellent mem ory and relates many interesting incl lents. He Was personally acquainted | with President Van B,lren and number 1 ea many distinguished men among hi friends.
 There is quite a curiosity on Bald wins Spring Mountain Farm, whic' w"nld fully repay any one :. journey tt | witness. It is an ice mound iu the fern nt cylinder. 30 feet high and has diameter of eight feet at the base. Ti,i l. formed by the water freezing as l Sp"nts up out of the fountain. Snuth | ti.ld cor. BArkShire Courier
Connecticut western news., 1888-03-14
Worth Knowing.

Mir w. H Morgan, merchant. Lake City, Fla, was taken with q severe cold, attended with d distressing congh an
 running into consumption in it's first stages. He tried man, so-called popu- lar cough remedies and steadily grew worse. Was reduced in flesh, had diff
 culty in breathing and was unable to sleep. Finally tried Dr K,ny's New Discovery for Consufnption m 1 found immediate relief and after using about |. half dozen bottles found hims.lf we'll and has had no return of the disease. No other remedy cs.n show so grand |. record of cures as Dr Kings New Dis cov-ry for Consumption. Guaranteed to do just wh is claimed for it. Trial bottles free at w. Il. Camps drug store