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Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-12-15

The editor has been engaged
in the federal court all this week
at the expense of the paper.
We will give a Christmas edition
next week.
Zion will have female semi
nary run by and for the church
and at the same time not at all
embarrassing to other interests.
Invitations announce the mar
riage of Miss Lucille M. Smith
of Wilmington to Mr.. Wiley B.
Hunter of Raleigh on the 10th
inst. at 8 am. in St. Stephens
church.
Go to H. Baruch's for your
Christmas goods; it is the largest
and the cheapest house in town.
+. M. Andrews is the best
place in North Carolina to buy
furniture. All persons contemp-
lating housekeeping should call
on +. M. Andrews.
Don't forget we want to eat
turkey and other good things
on Christmas, but if you don't
pay us that little you owe, we
will not be able to go out. Pay
up now and then send us card
to dine with you.
Judge w. J. Montgomery has
resigned and Governor Scales
has appointed Mr.. R. f. Armheld
Of Statesville to succeed him.
Col. r. r. Bridgers. president
of the w. & w. railroad, died
suddenly in Columbia, last Sun
day.
The federal court is in session
here this week. Judge r. ?.
Dick presiding.
Invitations have been issued
to the marriage Of Miss Annie
Palmer to Rev. J. 5. Gaskill
on the goth.
Rev. G. II. Miles writes us
letter this week encouraging
the establishment Of a female
seminary.
Revs. Hill and Collins will
move their families to this city
about the first of January. Rev
Gaskill will bring his next week,
Some North Carolinians want
the South Carolina election law
passed by our next legislature
No use talking anything else.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-12-15
Brief.

This is the age of brevity in business trans
actions. Placards, humorous and semi-seri-
Gus, distributed in mercantile houses, say so.
The very latest Indication Of rush and a con-
venient means to save time are the signs in
the stations along the New Haven road
tackled up over some Of the clocks. They
say: ''This is clock 1t is going. 1t is the
correct time. Now shut up" The placards
save the station men heap Of time.-New
York SIM
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-12-15
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Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-12-15

US to see people so foolish as to
blame church for the scnti-
ments of one Of its members.
It is time now for our people to
think for themselves. A little
common sense may keep us from
unnecessary worry. Do the
right.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-12-15
LOCAL.
One Thousand More.

We want one thousand new sub
scribers by the first of January. Let
every lady and every gentlemen reader
send us one new subscriber or send us
list of the reading colored people
around you, with their postofice ad-
dress, so we may send them copy of
our paper
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-12-15
Twenty three Men Shot Down.

The terrible tragedy in Birm-
ingham, Ala, last Saturday is
much regretted by everybody,
but it is the natural out-growth
of this terrible sentiment in
favor Of lynch law. Such les
sons are terrible, but few such
in our opinion would stop armed
mobs from going to jails and
taking out men and numbering
them. The sheriff at Birming-
ham is to be commended, though
he did fearful work. He sus-
tanned the law and the law is
bound to sustain him.
The man inside the Jail may
have been guilty, but he was
entitled to a fair trial. The mob
insisted on breaking in the Jail
and were fired upon by the
sheriffs men and twenty-three
of the mob fell dead and wound
ed. When sheriffs Throughout
the country show such deter
mination to do their duty this
lynching business will be stop
ped. 1t is hoped the country
will never witness another such
occurrence as happened at
Birmingham last Saturday night.
Let the law take its course and
be content with its judgments.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-12-15

y If your paper has a blue
- cross mark, it will be stopped
till you pay up. We cannot continue
to send it to you without some money.
Please pay up and let us continue it
to you.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-12-15

Miss Maude meeting her cousin, young
Mr.. Sissy)-Why, you are not looking well,
Charley
Mr.. Sissy Qeebly)-No, Maude. Pm SUI
fawing from shock. was wun down lnhst
week by cawwidge in Central park.
Miss Maude dndignantly)-I think it is q
perfect outrage, Charley. These nurses seem
to think they own the entire walk!-New
York Sun.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-12-15
w AN ED II!
W. G. SMITH,
Charlotte, N. C.

DELIABLE and ACTIVE MEN to travel
N for an Established House during the
summer months. Those who can furnish
horse and give security preferred. Money
advanced monthly to pay expenses A great
chance for the right men State age, bust.
ness experience, and 10 save time better send
names and address of references. No atten-
ton paid to postal cards. Never mind about
sending stamp for reply. Address
CUISINES" Box II, Richmond. Va.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-12-15
Tho only way to Get It.

The head waiter at certain summer botel
was named Topp, and the guests noticed
that if they wished to have tip top dinner
they had to tip Topp.-New York Tribune.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-12-15

''Never use crowbar to get a railroad
einder out Of your eyer Alead pencil sharp
cned to fine point will work it out il you
jab hard cnough.--Detroit Free Press.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-12-15

Compared with eternity our career extends
over timo easily expressed by tho word
"scatr' uttered In an ordinary tono OF Tolce
bill Nye.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-12-15

hieht, ana the man or woman
who can't stand criticism is not
the one to lead.
The Oriole literary society
will celebrate its anniversary
on the night of January Ist by
a social entertainment. This
society has grown large and
popular. New officers will be
elected at the first meeting in
January.
Grace church Sabbath school
is preparing, for a Christmas tree
on Christmas night. Have not
heard from other Sabbath
Schools.
The question is asked why
do the young ladies of the city
marry SO slow. Guess the girls
would like to have the question
answered.
Capt. Bennett B. Coins of
Kittrels was elected Major of
the first battalion at the meeting
in Raleigh last week. Capt.
Taylor represented our com
pany. Major Coins is an intelli-
gent and worthy gentleman and
will do credit to the colored
militia of the State.
Mrs. Jno. S. Leary has gone
to Raleigh to live as Mr.. Leary
has charge of the law depart
ment of Shaw.
We have new evening daily
published by Mr.. Wade Harris.
This may mean that the CAyOni-
Gle must go. Time will tell.
A bill has been introduced in
South Carolina legislature enact
ing qualified suffrage which
would disfranchise most of the
colored and thousands of white
men. The Columbia Register
opposes the measure and has
created a sensation by denounc-
ing it in severe terms.
The project to build new rail-
roads out of this city is meeting
with much opposition. The
county commissioners have re-
ended the order for a new re-
gistration and the same books
used in the State Presidential
election will be used. The
colored people are not specially
concerned about this election,
though it is important. They
should inform themselves and
be prepared to vote intelligently
and not let a few men sell them
as usual.
When the head and body of
the church becomes corrupt,
then all are going to the devil,
and all talk about temperance
and religion is foolishness and in
vain.
The Daily Press is a new
morning Republican paper start
ed in Washington City. 1t is
published by E. w., w. c. and
E. B. Fox & Co., and is Harri-
son administration organ-$o a
year.
Our next Legislature which
meets in January will elect a
United States Senator. There
seems to be opposition to Sena-
tor Ransom and many candi-
dates are in the field. Among
them are Capt. Sid. Alexander,
Col. A. M. Waddell and ex-Gov.
Jarvis.
Rev. ]. M. Hill is a popular
man and will hold his own; Rev.
r. c. Collins is a winning
preacher and will make his way;
Rev. J. 7. Gaskill is a good
young man and has a fine open
ing to build up good church.
Let US see if every member of
Grace church can't go to SER
vices twice tomorrow and on
time. If the members Of Grace
church will do their duty the
church will grow. Let us look
after our church duty and be out
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-12-15

Merchant--Well, my dear, made an as
signment this forenoon.
Wife-That's good, and nov Clara ca1 so
to a boarding school, can't she?-Judge.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-12-15

Jeweler--Is your watch all right now, Mr..
Emithg
Mr.. Smith-Well, no, not yet; but it seems
tU be gaining every day.--New York Sun
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-12-15

A salt Goldfish breakfast and q rubber over
coat win keep a man dry through q long
storm. - Gloucester Advertiser.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-12-15

Will Wellington, John We'd
dington and Sam Reid, of Mon
roe, were tried in the Criminal
court here last week for the
murder Of Joe Pierce the town
marshal. Will Wellington was
convicted Of murder and SEN
fenced to be hanged while John
Wellington and Sam Reid were
convicted of manslaughter and
sentenced to ten years each in
the penitentiary. Appeal was
taken to the Supreme court.
1T should be understood that
this paper is not the organ Of
Grace church, and that church
should not be held responsible
for the individual expressions Of
the editor. II Is provoking to
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-12-15

To any preacher. teacher, or person
sending us three dollars and fifty cents
($3. SOY with three names besides his
own, we will send the MESSENGER
to each address one year.
To clubs of five or more we will
make liberal discounts, and give a
premium to the getter up of the club.
Ez-All subscriptions must be paid
in advance, by registered letter or
money order.
Persons sending stamps must send
only one and two cent stamps.
Address letters to
W. G. SMITH,
Charlotte, N. c.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-12-15
FOR
OFFER

To all subscribers paying up their
back dues, and to all new subscribers
between this and Christmas, we will
send the MESSENGER
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-12-15

The editor has been engaged
in the federal court all this week
at the expense of the paper.
We will give Christmas edition
next week.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-06-08
MARRIAGE BROKERAGE.
Francis Leland Illustrates tho Methods OF
French Matrimonial Agencies.

Francis Leland Illustrates tho Methods OF
French Rirlmonlal Agencies.
Here is ono example to show how
these people work. Some time ago n
gentleman applied to a regular matri-
monial agent. He was much surprised
on being taken to an evening party at
the house of one of his friends for in
PRODUCTION to the person destined (by
the ageut) to render him cternally
happy. When he had been presented
to tho young lady and inquired from
others about her father, whom he
found to be an honest and well-to-do
business man, he expressed his sur,
prise to the matrimonial broker that
she could bring about introductions un-
bcknown to the young ladies and their
parents. The dealer in eonjugal unions
replied that 1t was simple enough; tho
frequenters of the salons do not know
that the host is IN communication with
any matrimonial agency, and introduce
tions made in society give rise to no
suspicion. She says that she knew
more than twenty families who thus
loaned, for commission, their salons
and their friends. She added that q
few years ago she had arranged mar
riage in ono of these salons, aud that
among the guests was high State
official. Sho showed the gentleman the
wedding cards, tho long accounts of
the ceremony published In the news
papers, and letter from the husband
thanking her for her efforts. And in
this salon there were literary, artistic
and political celebrities, acting, without
knowing it, as wall-flowors in this
comedy!
Sometimes men who have been mar
ricd through the medium of an agency
become in their turn assistants to those
to whom thoy owe their connubial
felicity. Hero is an instance of how
the thing is done; A man who has Sc
cured his wife through an agency has
signed so many notes in favor of the
broker payable ut stated intervals.
Having no money of his own, he is
obliged to use his wifc's dowry to meet
these engagements, unless hs can
economizc enough upon his earnings,
which is not always the case. The
agent, seeing his trouble, says to him:
Your wife has marriagcablc sister,
cousin or friend who has so much dowry.
CTho brokers generally know how
much.) If you will aid me in bringing
about the union of one of these persons
with one of my young men applicants l
will give you so much on the amount
of the dowry, which will go toward
paying your notes" The husband ac-
cepts this offer. invites the young man
to his house. pretending that he is an
old friend whom he has not seen for
years, introduces him to the sister,
cousin or friend, praises him up to his
wife after he has gone, and in nine
times ont of ten succeeds in making
her share his enthusiasm. The result is
that tho marriage is arranged without
the wife or the future bride suspectng
the siratagem, and the husband gets
back one or moro of his notes. One
success of this kind is generally fol-
lowed by another, and in n short time
the wife uses her parlor and her friends
for the benefit of the matrimonial agent
and her own husband-without mis-
trusting the little game.-Francts Le-
land, in Epoch
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-06-08
GLASs.IuRE MAKING.
a Trade Concerning Which But Very Little
Has Been Published,

a Trade Concerning Which hut Very Lttle
Has Been Published.
"How is glass tubing made?" said a
reporter to large dealer
"Well, it will not take very long TO
tell you all | know about it, but its
manufacture is surprisingly simple.
The glass blower takes small quantity
of melted glass from the pot with his
blowing tube, rolls it slightly on q
marble slab to give it cylindrical
form; he then adds n small quantity OF
glass from the same pot, and blows the
enlarged mass while rolling it, taking
great pains to keep the shape cylindri-
cal If the tubes of large calibcr are
required, the inside diameter of the
cylinder is enlarged and the glass is
allowed to cool slightly before draw
ing. For tubes Of very small caliber,
such as thermometer tubes, the internal
diameter is decreased and the glass is
used very warm.
In making piece of glass tubing
the assistant places II ball of glass
against the end of the glass cylinder
by aid of his blowing tube. Now the
men, each holding an end of the glass
cylinder by means of their blowing
tubes, begin to separate, walking back
ward The cylinder is thus heightened,
and mt the same time made smaller in
diameter. When the tube has attained
the right size it is generally too warm
and soft to admit of laying it down
without destroying its shape; it is then
cooled by means of a fan. When it is
sufficiently cooled, it is laid upon a
series of cquidistant parallel blocks OF
uniform length, where it remains until
cool. 1t Is then cut into lengths with q
diamond or file II the tubes arc re-
quired to resist great pressure OF
changes of temperature. they are an
nailed. by plunging them into boiling
linseed oil, and then cooled.-M y
Mail and Express.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-06-08
MY KINGDOM AND MY QUEEN.

NY Kingdom has no dazzling throne,
No palace grand upon II,
Yet tits as bright as Ger was known,
Or sung in loyal sonnet.
Two travelled east, I've travelled west,
Mid scenes OF wealth and splendor
But this one spot love the best
with all It's Joys so tender;
No place so dear I've ever seen,
For peace reigns here, and Love is queen.
Two subjects in my kingdom dwell,
One has an eye Of azure
And smiles upon her fair face tell
or pure and perfect pleasure;
And one has hair OF raven hue
And eyes OF hazel beauty,
And whate'er he may strive TO do
He always does his duty,
And faithful they have ever been
To her who is my household queen.
And Us life yields mo newer joy
And hope divine and human,
see one now no more q boy,
And one almost woman.
The bright days come, the bright days go
And each brings some new pleasure,
And no spot on the earth know
Is richer with hcnrt.treasurc,
For happier subjects ne'er were seen
Than in my home where Love is queen.
BY no high.soundlng, royal nnmo
] Or title they address her
AS cheerily-thcir hearts nflnme
With love-thcy kiss and bless her;
But with voice of gentle tone
! Which Joy gives to each other
They call her by one name alone
The hallowed name Of mothorl
A name the sweetest known TO nan
Since time and love their course began.
: Caleb Dunn, IN Youths CoMgdnion
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-06-08
The Charm of Society.


People do not sufficiently realize that
when society is reduced to n morcan-
tile basis, and that when you invite me
because you owe me dinner, or when
l make a dinner and invite you to meet
ten other unoongonial creditors of
mine, that society has lost its charm.
OF course, like all great things, the
lighting or cleaning Of city, for in
stance, this society paying of debts
must be done in grand general man
ner, and the greater must swamp the
lesser. But the losing of the principle,
which is generally supposed to be
amusement and retaining the outward
form is n miserable sham. We wish to
go to dinner to meet agreeable poo-
pie; we want men and women to come
to us to amuse us. To improve society
we must begin by improving ourselves;
TO have unity you must first have units
We must learn to make our home oven
ings agreeable before society will be
agreeable. AIRS. John Sherwood, IN
american Magazine.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-06-08

"A Yankee walked into Massacllu'
sets court one day and spent some
time in watching tho proceedings. BY
and by man was brought up for con-
tempt of court and fined. Whereupon,
the stranger rose and said: "How
much was the fine?" "Five dollars" "
replied the usher. "Well," said the
stranger, laying down the money, "if
that's all, I'd like to jine in. I've had
few hours experience of this court
and no one can feel greater contempt
for it than do. And am willing to
pay for it
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-06-08

To be nervous. Starting at the slightest
sound, uneasiness by day and titful slumbel
by night, unreasonable appreheusions, ode
sensations, constant rcstlcssness these are
among its diabolical symptoms. Dyspepsia
10 assimilated, the body nourishcd, the
sleep grows tranquil, nervousness vamoses.
The Bittcrs subdues malaria, constipation
liver complaint and kidney affections.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-06-08
"Cons,nn,ly Hawking and spiuing.n

THOMAS j. RUSHING, Esq, zoos Pine Street
81. Louis. No., writes: 81 was great sufferer
from catarrh for three years. At times could
hardly breathe, and was constantly hawking
aud splitting, and for the Inst eight inonths
could not breathe through the nostrils.
ly, was advised TO try DIR. Sagc's Catarrli
Rcmcdy. and am now well man. believe
IL to be the only sure remedy for catarrh now
manufactured, and one has only to give 1t O
fair trial to experience astounding results nnd
Il permanent cure"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-06-08
oUntold AGONY from Cntarrh.n

of Ithaca, NJ Y, writes: "Somc ten years ago
suffered untold agony from chronic nnsal
cntarrh. My family physician gayo me up MS
incurnblc, and said / must die. My case was
such Il bad one, thnt every day, towards sun
set, my voice would become so hoarsc could
barely speak above n whisper. In the morning
my coughing and clearing OF my throat would
almost strangle me. by the use OF Dr. Sngc's
CGtnrrh Remedy, In three months, was Il well
man, and the cure has been permanent"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-06-08

The all-pervading sense OF depend
ence upon some one else, which char
acterizes the oflice-seeking class, is
illustrated in brief conversation at
the National capital. Johnny, y"
called out an anxious Washington
mother, lies you stop hingin' stuns at
them boys" "Why, map demanded
the young Philistine. "Becos their pa
is your pas infooencc, m T you go to
throwin' stuns, yer dad'll be outn u
Job. ~ YOUTHS COMPANION.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-06-08

-"What made the tower of Pisa
leanP" asked tho school committee
man OF the candidate for teacher he
was examining, and the young man
answered absent-mindedly: ~ don't
know. sir. / am sure, unless 1t may have
spent winter in District No. 4, board
ing round, ,"-Son.erviile Journal.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-06-08
Worth Knowing.

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tho highest result of medical science and
Skill and in Ingredients and method have
never been cqualcd.
That they are the original and genuine
porous plasters upon whose reputation i'm
itators trade.
That ALLcooK's PoRous PLAsTERs never
fail to perform their remedial work quickly
and effectually.
That for Weak Back, rheumatism, Sciat
lea, Colds, Lung Trouble, Kidney Difllcul
ties, Malaria, Dyspepsia, Liver aud Stom
nch Affections, Strains and all Local Pains
they are invaluable.
That when you buy ALLcoCK's PoRou!
PLAsTERs you obtain the beat plasters made
A MAN may, be behind in his work, and