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Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-01-07
ANOTHER BRUTE LYNCHED.

And still the british work of Judge
Lynch goes on. But this time white
man is lynched by colored men, for an
outrage upon a colored woman We
have always contended that lynching
is wrong and should be stopped.
Heretofore such outrages have been
almost exclusively against colored
men. We condemn white men for
lynching and we condemn colored
men for the same But what can the
white press of the South say about it?
The Chronicle starts out by saying it
was a weak minded man. Don't the
Chronicle know that any NEGRO
brute" who attempts such an outrage
is ''weak minded ?' The Chronicle
and its brothers of the quill will learn
some day how to treat these cases.
Men who commit outrages upon wo-
men must be punished, but not by
lynch law. Lynchers must be pun
ished and the press must condemn
them-white as well as black
If white men are justifable in
lynching a negro for certain crime,
then black men are justifable in
lynching white man for the same.
Colored men have borne these great
wrongs very patiently many years. A
spirit of retaliation is growing-and
who can blame the colored man ?
Don't we love our women as dearly as
the white men love theirs And
should we not give life and take life
for them if necessary! If it is right
for white men to kill and die for their
women, it is right for the black man
to kill and die for his own.
Let us see that we respect our own
and all other women and that our
women respect themselves and deserve
the respect of men, then let us do
our duty by them as white men do
by theirs-let us respect them. All
rapers should be hung. Our intelli-
gence is worth nothing to us if we
havs not manhood to protect our
females.
We do not advise nor encourage
lynching, because it is crime. but
we advise and urge upon colored men
everywhere to see that our women are
protected against the vile of our own
and low "weak minded" white men.
When one of our ladies is insulted,
see that the brute is punished, whether
he be black or white. We have in
our towns some colored british pimps
who deserve a rope about their necks
they should be watched, spurned
and driven out of the community.
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New England Letter.

ED. MESSENGER-Irue as promised,
we employ part of our holiday
pleasure in furnishing you few
items. which we trust will prove IN
tercsting. 1t is needless to say that
our trip to Bridgeport was delightful.
The Inequalities of friends in Wash
ington, d. c., attestcd in no cquivo-
cal manner their ability to entertain
visitors and make them comfortable
in no less degree, however, can we
refer to friends in Salisbury, to whom
we feel very grateful.
We arrived and made our initial
bow on the 18th of December, and
up to this writing indications are that
everything will be tranquil.
Bridgeport is city of no mean
consideration. 1t numbers in popu-
lation between forty-fve and fifty
thousand, and its buildings are of
modern improvement. The colored
population numbers about 800, and
among them there are three church
organizations-Zion, Bethel, and Bap-
tist-of which Zion is in the lead.
The Seaside Park, with which p.
7. Barnum, the great circus exhibitor,
has had much to do, adds wonderfully
to the beauty of the city. Being on
the main line from New York to Bos-
ton, and at the terminus of three
other important lines, besides the
steamboat line Bridgeport affords
splendid accommodations for travel.
Prejudice between the races can be
scarcely observed, save in one or two
eating saloons and two or three bar
bershops, Public carriers are open
to all respectable people alike. One
third of our congregation. generally,
is of respectable whites, notwith-
standing it is to hear our "brother in
black"
The New Englanders are enjoying
the Xmas holidays hugely. Unfor-
tunately for us, we either arrived too
late for an introduction to "Uncle
Nick" or he hasn't had time to call
on us, is why we are not the recipient
of portion of the burden with which
he is SO heavily laden" Neverthe-
less, we'll prefer no charges against
him, as he may take notion to come
some day.
There has been greater outlay for
public pleasure in the city than ever
before in its history, as some of the
Oldest citizens testify The illumi-
nation of the streets this week con-
stitute the chief attraction. Thou
sands of sightseers collect evening
after evening to enjoy the scene. The
manner of the illumination is pleasing
if not unique. Garlands of ever
green are festooned across the princi-
pal streets at an appropriate distance
and gas jets covered with different
colored globes are ignited from above
the arches, while Chinese lanterns are
luminous below
His Excellency, Governor Louns-
burg, his honor, Mayor Zones, Hon.
d. NJ. Reed, and Col. Anderson were
the especial party that graced the
archers; they were drawn in fine
equipage by four handsome gray
horses. A platoon of police formed
the vanguard, followed by the city
orchestra. The Governor was kept
busy bowing his acknowledgements
to the cheers which greeted him. We
were invited and spent Monday
evening last in musical at the resi-
dence Of Mr.. J Il. Stevens, a mem
Der and trustee Of Zion Chuach. and
the wcalthiest man Of color in Bridge
port The music was, indeed, excel
lent Miss Cora Hawloy the accom-
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officiating. After the ceremony the
happy bridal couple wendell their way
to the depot, followed by a host of
friends there to bid dieu to home
and friends for while. Miss Williams
is quite an estimable young lady and
by her winning ways has won many
friends. They spent awhile is Wilson
and from there they 60 to Goldsboro,
the grooms home. May happiness at
tend them through life.
Several sudden deaths during the
holidays. One young man froze to
death Christmas eve night. We do
not know his name. Another was
drowned the same week.
On the 23d ult. the Stewardesses
of Evans Chapel gathered and gave
the pastor what was called Christ
mas surprise.
We cannot remember when there
have not been a festival during the
holidays before until this Christmas.
1t seemed as if every body had pre-
pared their own cakes aud other edi-
bles and would have their own enjoy
ment. We certainly appreciated that
step and wish another would be made.
The Christmas tree at the Episcopal
Church was largely attended also, and
the tree as usual was full of both use
full and ornamental things. The
Church was handsomely decorated.
Mr. J. H. Hannah of Tarboro was
in the city few days ago.
Matchmaking was held at Zion
Church Saturday night.
Little Maud Hood is confined to her
bed again, and seems to suffer much
from pains.
The A. NJ. f. Church was filed
with large audience on Monday
night to witness the Christmas tree.
Mr.. G. c. Scurlock having pur-
chased very valuable house and lot
in the north western part of the city
on Chatham St. will move on the 4th
inst.
The members of the Cape Fear
Lodge, Independent Order of Good
Tcmplars, gave New Years Feast at
their Lodge room on the night of the
LIST inst. Quite a number of visiting
friends were present, they were high
lyentertained by addresses from sever
al of its members. Space will not
permit us to give the names of the
speakers but one of the speakers which
won the attention of the house was
Mrs. Sarah McLaurin she addressed
the house with as much bravery as did
some of our modern heroes. Supper
was served at 11:30. Music enliven-
ed the occasion.
The New Year Ball was largely at
tended and all who part icipate in such
amusements injoycd the affair. 1t
was conducted by some of our best
young men of the city. Messrs. Fl.
NJ. Cain and w. G. Waddell.
Quite startling sensation was Gre
ated in the town on Monday evening,
the stabbing of man, by one of our
citizens Mr.. Cornelius Waddell, both
colored. We have not learned par
ticulars as yet.
Emancipation Day was duly OBJ
served here. Quite number of
citizens from the country came to
town in honor of the day. The ex-
excuses were held at Masonic hall,
which was filled with patriots of the
race. After the house was called to
order by the Chairman. Mr. +. P.
Williston, Rev. J. NJ. Hill conducted
the devotional exercises. The Eman-
cipation Proclamation was then read
by Prof. G.. H. Williams short ad-
dress was then delivered by Mr.. r..
Men. Williams. The orator of the
day, Prof p. II. Brown, was then
introduced by Mr.. H. NJ. Cain. Space
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BOARDING HOUSE.
NCoRD. n. G.

The travelling public will be accommo-
dated with comfortable rooms and board.
House situated on Depot street. in front Of
the Seminary, near depot, and Convenient
to all visitors. Terms reasonable.
j. Il. JOHNSTON.
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E En- 1 a / S MI TX ERf i : srf +
BBBBs IA an M { X ( ouUp +
Are you bankrupt"

Are you bankrupt"
"Are you going out of business."
Are among the queries daily propounded to by
visitors ATTRACTED for the to our House,,
astonished at very low prices, and surprised to
find for advertised figures to tally with the facts
We are neither bankrupt nor going out of business
but-having i'll the works and partly the way
new lines of Spring Goods far ahead in quality to
anything We nave ever before seen for the prce-we
shall, undoubtedly, do the coming Season o much
larger business than before.
To make room for the Goods all our old reliable
lines have got to 90, matter at what sacrifice.
Chids work'd Hole Spring Heels, &c., formerly SC.
Child's Fine Spring Heel Button. &c., formerly 9Oc
child's Genuine Solar Tip Button. 9oc.. formerly
Misses Worked Hole, Kid or Pebble 9Sc.. formerly
$1.2J.
Misses Solar Tip Spring Heels TO- formerly 40
Misses Fine Kid or Goat Button. sl1s. formerly
Youths best Oil Grain Button 95c. formerly sl.5O.
Boys Iron Clad School Shoes. CSC, formerly 81 %
ladies' those Fine Kid Button. only 1000 pair left
Ladies' Feather; Weight Hand-Turn Button. ss.4s.
Gents genuine Calf Solid Shoes. $780, formerly
S2.25
Gents Seamless Shoes, any style. s1.S3. formerly
$2.4S.
Gents Calf Reliable Boots. Sl.76: formerly 1895.
TO SECURE THE BENEFIT OF THESE Low
PRICES ON ABOVE-NAMED GOODS AND ON
MOST OF OUR FINER GOODS. CALL AT ONCE, AS
MANY OF THEM CANNOT BE MADE FOR THE
PRICES WE NAME.
VIM. HAHN co.'s
RELIABLE SHOE HOUSES
Sl6 Seventh street;
1922 Penn. NV;
f24 231 Penna ave sc.
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Singular Effect Of n Blizzard.

from The thlcaFO HeraId
singular effect OF gale OF ice and snow in the
Northwest during the recent cold wave was TO
freeze the eyes shut and then form an ice mask
over the face. The wind would drive the fine hard
snow into the eyes, causing them To water. The
snow would mix with the water between the eye
lids and the colo wind would at once bind the lids
together by an Ice band. The repeated remOy al OF
this would inrame the eyeballS 50 that a film
would form, Obscuring the sight After this film
formed the presence OF the Ice relief TO the
Inflammation The eyes would soon be frozen so
Close that nothing but steady artificial heat would
relieve them.
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w. Il. DoueL.s
50 SHOE FOR GENTLEMEN.

s. SHOE FOR GENTLEMEN.
The only fine calf S3 Seamless shoe in the world
made without tacks nails As stylish and durable as
those costing @5 &C. and having no tacks or nails to
wear the stocking or hurt the feet. makes them as
comfortable and violating as . hand sewed shoe
Buy the best. None genuine unless stamped on bot
tom "w. 1. Douglas 50 Shoe, warranted"
W. L DOUGLAS - SHOE, the original and only
hand sewed welt "a SHOE which equals custom made
shoes costing from SO to So
W. L. DOUGLAS $50 SHOE is unexcelied for
heavy wear
W. L. DOUGLAS 81 SHOE is worn by all boys. and
il the best school shoe in the world.
All the above goods made in Congress, Button
and Lace. and if not sold by your dealer write W. L.
DOUGLAS, Brockton. Mass
For Sale in Washington by B. RICH 4 SONS, 1872
and 1924 9TH ST.; II. GOLDSTEIN 9l2 9TH ST.; MRS.
GEO. HOFFMAN 4a1 Pa. ave. NV. Georgetown b.
NORDLINGER, 3I24 Bridge st. Alexandria H. I.
SIMPSON. f29-1aw4w
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Army spies.
GERNASYs COMPLETE AND sKnLFUL INTELLIGENCE



CORPS.
The best-organized Intelligence department in
the world is, If not on the banks OF the Spree at
that petty river. The stan quarters OF the Ger
man army occupy fine block OF buildings be-
tween the Brandenburg Gate at the end OF the
Inter den Linden and the Hanover railway sta
ton, and In this block, built and paid for out OF
the French indemnity, the intelligence depart
ment has great suite OF offices which are mar
vel OF systematic arrangement. Here are TO be
FOUND not only all the Information that money and
zeal can obtain about the military forces OF the
world and about the terrains on which conflicts
are likely TO occur, but plans perfected down to
the last detail for utilizing the gigantic forces OF
the empire In whatever part or the world they can
ever come to be handled. Plans are there not only
Tor dealing with France or Russia, or Austria or
scandinavia, but Tor invading Belgium and Hol-
land and even insuar England. What they are
precisely very, very few people know. They have
been drafted in the first instance as exercises In
mllltary stan work: they have then been revised
Dy hlgn authority, and, being from time 10 time
TO the hands OF those who may at any time be
called upon to execute the task which their
trainers had In view. 1t is all but certain that
these plans include schemes for the invasion OF
any uneaSnesS, as there are doubtless TO be found
In the same corridors plans equally exact n every
particular for the invasion OF China, Brazil, Italy,
Portugal, Hindostan, Australia or Persia. The
world Is the German stan officers oyster. 80 far as
military studies go, and by examining the Difficult
country he encounters all that could possibly be
met with In warfare with any particular country.
The German stan officer Is nothing IL not thorough,
and YET In one respect he seems TO be distanced by
about equally good, but they both appear To be
Inferior TO the Austrian army maps.
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But 1T WILL BE A GREAT SATISFACTION IL GLIB
BEsRING HIS NAME HELPS TO REINsrATE THE RE-
PUBLiCANs IN POWER.
NJ. W. Richmond secretary OF a club recently
formed in Pittsburg bearing Mr.. Conkling's name,
wrote TO him indicating their wish that the repub
ncan party may make him its candidate for Presi-
dent Of the United states. Mr.. Conkiing, in his
reply writes as follows:
Not being an aspirant for political preferment,
and not surprising that the party with SO many
tired ana distinguished men to choose from. would
wish me TO become the bearer Of its standard, the
honor you and Others have so Unexpectedly done
me Is gratifying, not jot 50 much as a political
act out rather as evidence OF personal Kindness
ana confidence. without reference to can
uldateS IL VIII oe great satisfaction IL a club
bearing my name shall contribute In any way 10
relnstate the organization whose wisdom and earn
estneR proved 80 useful during the most trying
perodof our history. To see that party again tri-
umphant and united, worthy of itself and OF its
past, the brave and honest champion OF the rights,
the welfare and progress OF 8 OOO 900 people, is In
Spiration enough for all republicans"
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NorIcE
TO CONSUMERS
Cali for and Use no other Flour but the
BRIDAL VEIL"
TIE ONLY PERFECT PATENT STRING
WHEAT FIIorR
tie market. GUARANTEED 10 faGka MORE
leaves and BETTER br-sd than am ,sr manufsc-
tured- For sale by tn, following w-lil'
who handle il direct from the mill q a ladls
mans" profit.
John II. Magrlder 14T7 New Yorl "a
Chzs. J. kellogg. Masonic TeuIle. st
Geo. f. Kennedy a son. ct
". T. Abbott. l121 Peunsylysnia au.
r. A. Walker. 1000 7th st
z BurchArd Bro. Penns,lyaD. ave- ana sks.
Ja14-w 6s.sm
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He Creased the Professor.

From the WilIiamsport Sun and Banner.
Here is case that happened out West a few
years since. The graduating class in one OF our
medical colleges was advised at the last by the old
professor never to acknowledge ignorance, but
always, when called, to give some treatment. One
Of the class settled In Western town. and after
some years the Old professor In travelling got
piece or bone in his throat in this same town, and
the young doctor being called, failed by every
means in his power TO dislOdge the obstruction
and then having recognized the Old professor,
stripped him and rubbed him with lard. This so
amused the old professor that he could not restrain
asked the doctor, sway In the thunder did you
grease me?"
The reply was, ''YOu told me when was about
to graduate always 10 do something, 80 creased
you, not knowing what else to do
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Making New Gag Laws.
SEVERAL STRINGENT NEW RULES OF PROCEDURE
ADOPTED IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS.

SEVERAL STRINGENT NEW RULES OF PROCEDURE
ADOPTED IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS.
The tory majority In the house OF commons last
night adopted several stringent new rules to
regulate debate and stop obstruction. Mr.. Smith
moved the adoption Of the second procedure rule
which reduces to 100 the majority necessary TO
enforce closure. Mr. Chaplin conservative
opposed the motion. He said he believed that the
rule would be the first step toward closure by
bare majority, and that It would not meet the real
evil with which the house was CONFERENCE.-The
lOquacity and verbOsity or members.
MIR. Dillon said that the ParnelliteS might be
congratulated by the house, or at all events by the
liberals, upon having converted the conservatives
TO closure. The conservatives now put rope
around their own necks. The Parnelites would
get hold OF 1t shortly, and when passing the home
rule bill they would pull IL very sharply.
The second rule was then adOpted-2J6 to 134.
Mr.. smith moved the adoption OF a rule enabling
the speaker 10 order the withdrawn OF disorderly
members or to ask the house TO decide upon the
conduct OF such members. The rule was adopted
by a vote of l34 TO "A.
The house adopted without division a rule en-
powering the speaker or the chairman TO stop a
member who, after being warned. persists in max
ing Irrelevant remarks or in tediOusly repeating
his own arguments or the arguments OF Others.
After considerable objection from the opposition,
a rule was carried empowering the speaker or the
chairman to decline to put obstructive motions TO
adjourn debate, report progress or that the chair
man leave the chair
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ELEGANT BLACK BEADED SILK GRENADINES
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NEW BLsCK CANTON CREPES AND CREPE DE
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NEW BUFF INDIA PONGEES, AT 40C., Soc AND
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What a Free Press Means.

DR. Lyman Abbott
The things which form the strength and stability
OF this country and inspire every lover OF his
country with hope for the future are free schools,
free ballot, Christian church and free press
As 70 free press, there are some who wish that
it did not exist. II they want to know what free
press really means they have only 10 find out
what Russian, Roman or Greek OF a century
ago would have given for one. In a free press we
possess precious jewel To be sure, 1t may pre-
sent a dive &c case, which you all read, and then
complain that II was presented. But the press Is
simply presenting picture Of the life OF the peo-
pie. II the people dislike the picture, they have
only 10 change thler lives, and the picture will
disappear. IL Is only the wicked who love the
protection OF darkness. The press that sheds the
electric light OF publicity over the continent Is the
greatest protector OF the homes and morals OF the
people.
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HARD EIJW TO MANAGER D.. ". HIII.-sEN ERAL
FIKEMES INJURED.
The destruction OF the Union square Theater
New York. yesterday, was complete When the
IRE was raging most fiercely the roof OF the thea
i-r fell in while number OF firemen were fighting
the IRE from the interior OF the building The
spectators were horrlfed by hearing heart-rending
screams OF agony, ard In moment firemen rushed
r-Um the building, carrying n number OF their
CJ.nradeS- The Injured We're Foreman FreneZ
ASSISTANT Foreman Eakins, Eiremen Roam, Tom,
ie'ii, Frank AcQusde. and Frank O'Connor. They
we're al badly burned and injured by falling TIM
l-rs. though not fatally, 10 Il thought.
The decorations and tapestry or the star Thea
.sf we're injured by smoke, which nlled the build
i2g DaI nTe was kG2. out Of Il. me damage by
'ar tWO upper nO0rs, and the furniture, &C, on
axe lower floors were damaged by water. The ser
s.ihtS lost all their clothing. The loss on the
IlcLcer Is heavy. About six months ago &c was re-
IaU1elrd and rp1lecOrdted. The costumes and all
IsOfc:Les OF 1.-The Henrtetta- We're destroyed
lr. hIl places his loss ~ $1,000. Tne members
o. 49, COMPANY lose about 5000 on their COS
'Fh.-s. ine tneater will probably be rebuilt.
o De- IIss on the Morton House will probably
'I rta' 20 $1,000; ON the property $1,000 more.
EtE l".ltlngs were old and far from fiTe-prOOf.
IA destruction Of the Union square Theater
t's'-ISs the record Ot one OF the most successful
Illce- Of amusement in the world. 10 was prob
,.his the home OF more great successes than any
Cthrr heater IN New YORK IL was there that Agnes
J. nei ana cara Morris attained prominence. IL
W3- there that the Two orphans" "a Celebrated
ttSe. ''sO-e Michel md 1.-The Henrietta"
achieved their phenomenal successes. The Union
Squarr has always made money for It's managers
T'- lp>s thai n, destruction viii impose upon the
present manager, Mr.. j. VI. Ill., would not equal
the profits that lac has made out OF IL had IL not
oeel iOr the money Mr.. Hin spent On 1t at the
l. ginning Of the present ScasOn- Besides this Mr.
H!i loses prospective profits for he could readily
CU1nt ON $1,000 week profit from 1.-The Hen
neita.r amp there were several paying attractions
booked ~ follow that bonanza Robson aud
Cram. tn comedians, who own "The HENRIETTA
viii probably arrange 20 continue their season In
View YORK at some other tneater. Robson and
Cane lOse a few thousand dollars worth OF ward
% and scenery, but they are very cheerful new
Drihele,s