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Habit of Dropping the IL.

The reminiscent and gossipy author of
'Old Drury Lane" tells a story that
comically illustrates the Fl dropping habit
that occasionally besets our English
cousins. 1t was in 1881. under Elliston's
management. that "Woodman's Hut" was
produced. 1t was crammed full of sensa-
ton. prominently a burning forest, A
new actor was cast as one of the three
robbers, Wallack and J Smith being his
fellow scamps The scene was a forest
the woodlands hut; time, night. Enter
the three thieves to extremely cautious
musician Indispensable condition. by the
way. of doing wicked things on the stage.
First Robber tthe new actorH'Ushl |
see a mousse pointing to the hut.)
Second Robber enjoying the jokeSNo,
~Blunderby. it's a nut.
Third Robber (WallackHNo. fool. it's
q nabitation Detroit Free Press
, 1888-10-04

Jobson-Yes, Kuehne is a fine batter.
Snobson-Oh. Kuehne is nothing beside
Mike Mullin. the middle fielder Of the
Kankakees Why. only last week he hit
a ball so hard that 1t stuck against a
cloud. They called it a four Dagger. and
gave Mike a home run
Jobson-Did they recover the baIlf
Snobson- Why. cert. 1t came down
when ii rained -Pittsburg Bulletin.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-06-02
FROM CONCORD.
I |

DEAR EDIToR-Allow me space in
your columns to assert that we have
been reading your paper for some time,
and must say that it is second to none
in sentiment. However, the question
of alcoholic or spirituous liquors have
approached us again, and just allow
me to appeal to the moral thinkers
of the town and vicinity. Let us
use prayer and talk with our friends
and persuade them to leave this, our
prosperous little town, floating and
waving in the breeze of prosperity,
until all who antagonize this moral
issue will be persuaded to say / am in
favor of saving the little boy, the
little girl, the little dimes, and the
dollar will save themselves. But one
thing we can rejoice of, and that is
the Christians will vote as they pray;
that the tiendish rum shop be closed /;
that the staggering man be made to
walk like God made him to, and not
as a poor deformed being. Now, in
conclusion, let me say that | believe
the Church can save the youth or
cause it to perish, and be numbered
among the most exalted in life, or it
can so seal their destiny as to cause
them to tarry ever more among the
lowest Of earth. and be lost when
done on earth.
Here is the question Which Of the
above will you do2 | pause for an
answer Yours for prohibition.
ANNIE l.. HARRIS0ToS.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-06-02
May 28d, 1888.
CONCORD DOTS.

The Prohibitionists of Concord
have entered another struggle, with
the ready worker, J. L. Montgomery,
at the head.
The faint and odor of king alcohol
has left Concord, SO far as bar-rooms
are concerned, never to return.
Under the Prohibition law in Con-
cord there has been less crime, more
building, more and better times in
two years than. in three under the
liquor law.
Send all orders to W. c. Coleman
for hay, fodder, chickens, eggs, &c.
Call at the office of J. l.. Mont.
gomery, front of the post-ofice, while
the Prohibition contest lasts.
Don't stop to cure the good man
who left his house last Saturday abus-
ing his wife, and walked up town and
became the recipient of blaze face
by a well-known citizen of Concord.
Liquor caused it
A young lady said to her l.
Please keep it dry in town-my father
has stopped drinking Would to our
Creator that we had thousand such
girls.
Remember our prayers 60 up daily
for the success of our grand old city,
Charlotte, in the present contest.
The Concord Prohibitionist filled
the courthouse Monday night of this
week to hear Rev. E. NJ. Collect, who
held we'll his eager hearers for an hour
and fifteen minutes. The Rev. I'M
turned every stone and look under.
Hon. w. C. Coleman left home
for Raleigh to attend the Repub-
lican State Convention Wednesday
morning.
Mr.. John HI. Harris again makes a
polite bow behind the counter at his
uncle's store, after spending few
pleasant months at Livingstone.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-06-02

Der of the last Legislature, and a
leader in all the important legisla-
ton. He is a good canvasser, and
will make fine presiding officer over
our Senate.
The convention had much work to
do, and was in session two days. Mr..
G. A. Cook called the convention to
order, per agreement of the two COM
mittees last December. Colonel j. E..
Boyd was elected permanent chair
man; J. G. Dancy and G. A. Mebane,
Secretaries. The following were APP
pointed committee ON credentials:
First District-Dr. Paleman John.
Second District-J. D. Grimsley.
Third District. S. Leary.
Fourth District-Jordan Emmerson.
Fifth District-C. M. Rogers.
Sixth District-W. G. Smith.
Seventh District--G. NJ. Bulla.
Eighth District-Jacob Blevins.
Ninth District-R. o. Patterson.
After the ticket was complete the
following persons were selected to
represent the State-at-Large at Chica-
go: j. H. Harris, J. G. Dancy, T..
A. White, T. N. Cooper. Alternates
w. C. Smith, G.. H. Smathers, FL
wood Cox, J. 7. Reynolds.
The following were elected as the
State Executive Committee
LIST District, Z. M. Davis; I'd,
Robt. Hancock, Jr.; Sd, d. S. Burns;
4th, Stewart Ellison 9Th, A. II.
Joyce 9th, S. H. Manning; 7th,
A. E. Holton; 9Th, w. G. Boyle
9th, DR.. W. F. Tompkins.
State-at-Large-Col. w. F. Hen
derson, R. NJ. Douglass, ]. w. Har-
din, J. W. Gordon, G. 7. Wassom,
J. B. caves, Chairman.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-06-02
Sunday

place from the residence Sunday
afternoon.
Mrs. Evelina Wright, the wife Of
the late Rev. Andrew Wright and
mother Of Mrs. Kate Maxwell, depart
ed this life Sunday morning the goth
inst. The deceased fingered quite a
while and though afflicted she waited
with patience until her summon came,
to bear her away, there to join her
husband and other friends who have
gone on before. The bereaved ones
have our sympathy in their sore
distress.
Mr.. G.. G. Scurlock has returned
from the General Conference and
expresses his delight with the trip.
Especially pleased with the session
and the enchanting music which the
choir rendered.
Rev. H. L. Simmons of Monroe
and Mr.. Charlie Simmons of Maxton
were in town few days ago.
Our pastor Rev. J. M. Hill who
has been attending the General Con-
ference is expected to be at his post
of duty on the 9th inst.
MARY.
~ 0o1 1000
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-06-02
A CARD.
Special Attention Teachers!l

Special Attention Teachers!
Reduced rates have secured on all
the railroads IN North Carolina for
those who wish to attend the State
Teachers Association, which con-
venes in Raleigh on the 18th Of
June. The rate is about cents per
mile. Tickets will be on sale from
the 10th to the 14th inclusive, and
good on most of the roads for June.
Tickets must be bought on the 10th,
18th, 18th, 18th or 18th, and teach
ers will be required to show their
certificates of membership in the
Association. 1t is expected that all
the teachers will reach Raleigh not
later than the 18th, therefore the
reception committee will not attend
the train after that date.
Es-All persons who intend to be
present should notify Prof. L. II.
Hunter, Raleigh, so that there will
be no difficulty as to entertainment.
This is our last public information.
Teachers should take due notice
and govern themselves accordingly
For the Ex. Board.
S. G.. ATKINS.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-06-02
THE REPUBLICAN CONVENTION.

The Republican State Convention
was held in Raleigh on Wednesday
and Thursday of last week. 1t was
the largest, most intelligent, orderly
and best-humored Republican conven-
ton ever held in the State. A ma
jority of the delegates we're white,
and among them were many Of the
best young white men in the State.
All the counties we're represented ex-
ccpt four or five.
The ticket offered the people Of
North Carolina is composed of the
ablest and best men in the State.
The head of the ticket is the same
offered by this paper in our last issue ;
Dockery and Pritchard. Everybody
in the State knows Oliver II Dockery,
and believes he will be elected our
next Governor J. G. Pritcbard is a
young man, but wcll-known in the
politics of the State. lie was mem.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-06-02
NO PAPER LAST WEEK.

We failed to issue last week. We
left home Monday night for the Dis
trict Convention at Maxton on Tues
day, and from there to the State Con-
vention. As we had but few hours
sleep after leaving home till Friday
night, and being away from home we
were just unable to get the paper out.
We were serving our party at great
sacrifice to ourself, and beg our
readers to allow us to make up for it
in the future.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-06-02
NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS.

After the 18th the business man.
agcment of this paper will 60 into
other hands. Those in arrears must
pay up or their paper will be stopped
no paper will be sent after the time
expires, and no paper will be started
to new subscribers without the money.
We will be responsible for the publ
cation of the paper. All money must
be sent by money order Or registered
letter to W. G. SMITH. All letters
for publication should be directed to
TIE CHARLOTTE MESSENGER,
Charlotte, N. G.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-06-02
FAYETTEVILLE NOTES.

Our little town is booming at this
delightful season of the year. Much
improvements are being made. The
new factory at Mallett's pond will
soon be erected, the foundation il
being built on the old site.
Several festivals were given last
week. The members Of the Episcopal
church gave quite pleasant en-
tertainment a few weeks ago for the
benefit Of the church.
The members of Ruth Lodge turn
ed out in full regalia on Wednesday
evening and marched to Evans
Chapel to listen to their annual
sermon delivered by Rev. Eli Walker
pastor of the Presbyterian church.
Five of our most intelligent young
men have joined the gay society Of
New York !: Messrs. d. G. Bryant,
John W. Bayne, Frank Williams,
G. B Hogans and H. NJ. Cain. We
learn that these gentlemen have good
homes, and are highly pleased with
the city.
The annual sermon of the State
Colored Normal School will be
preached at Evans Chapel Sunday
May 9th at IL o'clock, by Rev. j.
NJ. Hill, In the afternoon the Floral
exercises will take place. Quite an
interesting programme is being prepar-
ed and the teachers and pupils will
spare no pains to make it interesting.
Mr.. J. E. Smith has returned home
after spending seven or eight Months
in the West engaged in teaching.
Master James A. Hill is a at home
from Livingstone.
Hear the echo of marriage bells
Miss Katie Simmons to Mr. W. S.
Jones on Thursday evening 18th inst.
As the peals of the organ sounded
the marriage party advanced slowly
up the aisle to the altar and was soon
made one in few words. Prof. G..
H. Williams presided at the organ.
Mr.. Jones is graduate of the Normal.
We extend our hearty congratulations
to them.
Mr.. Robert Simmons formerly Of
this place, but now of Monroe was
in town few days ago attending the
marriage of his sister.
Little Mable, the two year-old
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. James
McRacken, after several days illness
died on Wednesday morning 10Th
inst, and was buried Thursday even
ing. The bereaved parents have the
sympathy of many friends in their loss.
The closing exercises of the Nor
NAL Literary Society will take
place on Friday evening. a special
programme for the occasion is being
prepared.
Died Saturday, 10Th, little Tommie
the infant child Of Mr.. and Mrs
Bobert Broadfoot. The funeral tool
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-06-02
Republican Platform.

list. That the interests OF the farmer
and the laborer are identical, and
whatever injuriously effects one works
grievance against the other.
I'd. The hand that holds the pillow
should be bonored, and there should
be more equitable equation between
the wages Of labor and the compen-
sation Of the ofice-holder.
Sd. We look upon the purity Of the
ballot-box as the best possible security
against threatening evils and we
demand such reasonable State legis-
lation as will fully protect the clector
| in the exercise Of the elective franchise.
Any denial Of the elective franchise
by fraud or violence poisons the
springs of power.
4th. Agriculture, manufacture and
commerce are the three great factors
of civilization and all Legislation tend
| ing to foster these agencies will re-
ceive the support of the Republican
party.
9Th. While industry and economy
are always to be looked to for relief
from financial depression, individual
success necessarily depends to a great
extent upon wise Legislation. 10
this end the total and unconditional
repeal of all internal revenue taxes
will greatly relieve the present par
alyzed industrial condition of the
country-both by relieving the
country of swarm of unnecessary
officials and will relieve North Caro-
lima from this unequal and unjust tax.
Internal federal taxes belong only to
war and all revenues for the support
of the Federal government Gin times
of peace) should be collected from
customs dues and their collection
should be so adjusted as to protect
| American industries and labor.
9th. The general government
should not keep in its treasury any
more money than is actually necessary
to meet the demands of the govern
ment; and as the means of preventing
any further accumulation we demand
the repeal of the internal revenue
system of taxation and the passage
of the Blair educational bill as the
best method of public education and
of distributing the already accumulat-
ed surplus in the treasury.
18th. We are opposed to the present
system of county government and we
demand the election of all county and
township officers by the people.
9Th. The Republican party favors
and will earnestly support any legis-
lation looking to the abolition of all
useless State officials and depen-
denotes, and the repeal of all I'M
necessary taxation, that government
itself may not consume that which
it was intended to foster and protect.
Jth. We favor the working of the
public roads by some system more
equitable than the present unjust and
burdensome one.
10th. That We oppose the present
system of hiring out convicts by the
State, so as to bring their labor in
competition with free labor.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-06-02
ATTENTION TEACHERS
within NORMAL SCHOOL,.


will begin its THIRTEENTH session for
six months on Monday, April Q, 1888.
Having been educated in NEW
ENGLAND NORMAL School, and having
had sixteen years experience in the
school-room, the Principal is prepared
to do much for those who are seeking
school where they may be aided
during the summer Thorough drills
given daily in all the branches re-
quired to be taught in the Public
Schools, and written examinations on
practical questions given weekly.
Por particulars. send for circulars to
D. p. ALLEN,
Lumberton. N. G.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-05-17

In recent issue OF yo pnper a
correspondent says: "fifty years ago
probably half our farmers wore home
spun" What have we gained by CIV
ing up this industry? Let us see.
Fifty years ago my father owned and
ran an old-fasnioned carding aud cloth
dressing establishment, to which the
farmers brought their wool TO he
carded into rolls and then taken home
and spun and woven in hand looms into
mems and women's wear web. Then it
was returned to us TO be fulled, carded,
stretched, dyed, sheared (the nap),
and pressed. This was for mems wear,
and it was cloth fit for the lords who
wore it-too good for the titled lords
of these degenerate days. Benjamin
Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and nearly
all of the great men of their period
wore this cloth. The women's wear
was not fulled, but otherwise was ham
died the same. This wear was then
able habits of all kinds worn by
women. The dresses we're cut high In
the neck and planned for health and
comfort. In all this home work, the
girl, the coming woman, participated.
DAo WIS ihulilldE VIII eNefF Qetull.
Her body was fully developed 10y work,
and her mind was in sympathy with her
body. When the time came for her to
respond to the wooings of love she had
as an inheritance a pure soul incased
in a sound body. AS wedding dowry
she had chest full of linen, flannel,
coverlets, spun yarn for stockings,
few sheep, a COW, her spinning wheel,
etc, etc. This type of women became
the mothers of our past great men
the Lincolns, Grants, Shermans, and
the hosts of statesmen, Chief Justices,
and the remarkable business men OF
the day-in fact, of all the men of note,
who stand head and shoulders above
their fellows. Now please compare
this Goddess of Liberty, this un-
crowned queen, with one of our mod
ern girls or women-one of those semi
rude, banged, useless creatures, who,
if they ever become mothers, beget the
dudes we see every day. who are SIM
ply a burlesque on The human race
Have we improved the race or retro
graded? IA Farmer" az CHICAGO
Tribune.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-05-17
Making Her Attractive.

Negro woman Ito her daughter)-
How long TO dat niger gwinter MAR
your"
Daughter-"Doan nome. Lowed he
gwinter mair me putty SOON"
Mother-"Gwine come ter see yer
ter-day, ain hep"
Daughter-"Yessum, an rs settin'
we're now waitin' fur him."
n other-"Whut, waitin' fur him,
lookin' ez ashy ez you is? Take down
dat bacon rim up dar an grease dat
face 'yo'n. Wy, amt you gotno bet.
ter sense den ter looA dat ashy? Take
down dat skin up dar, L tell you, an
grease yo'se'f. 1t do pear dat de young
ladies desc days hab dun los all de
knack. Wy, wen 1 wuz er gal I'd dun
had dat fool man maird an would e1
dun furgot it by dis time. Run dat rim
ober yo' face, Harder, Of you wanter
make it shine. Run it mp an down
once mo-. Now, OATS sorter like it..
Now, you doan look like er black cat
OATS been wallerin' in de fire place.
Take dat lump o. meat Off de side yo'
nose. Now, yo' look sorter spectacle.
Go on, not KNOWN how to fix yo'se'l
up, an you neber will git maird. Bet.
ter take de vice o. yo' ole nanny dat
hab went fru de mill, tell you. "--Ar-
kaRSaW IraUeICr.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-05-17

Of all standards, OF all weaponry, a
all countries. Let the earth be specially
balanced 10 bear their tread. Forward For
wardl Let tho orchestra OF the heavenly
galleries play the grand march, Joined by oil
the fifcrs drummers and military bands
that ever sounded victory or defeat at
Eylau or Borodino, Marathon or Their
mopyle, Bunker Hill or Yorktown
Solferino or Balaclava, Sedan or Gettysburg,
from the time when Joshua halted astronomy
above Gideon and Aialon. till the last man
surrendered 20 Garnet Wolselcy at Tel.el-
Kebir Nations. continents, ages. centuries
and the universal Forward In tho grand
review OF the Judgment
Gracious and eternal God On that day
may it be found that we are all marching in
the right regiment, and that we carried the
right standard, and that we tonight I'M
der the right commander, all heav-
en-, some on amethystine battle
ments, and others standing in the
shining gates, some on pearly shore and 9TH
ers on turreted heights giving MS the re-
sounding, million voiced cheer: ITO him that
overcometh" Blessed be tho Lord God OF
Israel, from everlasting 90 everlasting, and
let the whole earth DO filed with His glory
Amen and Amenl
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-05-17
A Dog with a nIcmorr.

There is a dog in Xenia, o.. that still
has Wv remembrance Of the destruc-
tive food that visited that town in May,
1886. AZ the time the animal was tied
in a stable and could not get out when
the water came rushing in GU him. But
he was rescued by some Of the boys after
the water had reached depth of about
six feet. While the dog was being res
cued the fire bells rang an alarm to warn
the citizens Of their peril. Many hasten
ed from the city and took refuge on a
neighboring hillside, and the dog went
there also as soon as he got out of the
water. Ever since that time Rover, as
he Is called, takes to the hillside just
the moment the FIRE bells ring out, an
Ncipating another flood.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-05-17
jun Webster's EXCUSE.

Police Judge-You arc accused of hay
ing snatched handful OF small change
from The till of grocery store on Aus
tin avenue.
Jim Webster Yes, Your Honor.
know l did; but when man is hungry,
and haint had muffin ter eat for more den
two days he am desperit an crazy, and
he doan keer what lie does.
But il appears that at the time You
stole a handful OF small change you had
s. bill in your pocket
Dat am so; but did not wanter bust
So bill. AS soon as you bust s. bill
hit melts right away
Jim Webster melted away for n term
Of sixty days. Texas 'Siftings.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-05-17
Habits of the owl.

A Georgia paper amuses its readers by
a story about the domestic habits of the
owl family. lie says in the early spring
the old hen owl lays an egg, and imme-
diatcly sets on it until 1t is Matched, and
then hoyers over the little fellow until
it becomes full hedged. Hhen this is
done she lays another egg, and the young
owlet assumes the maternal responsibility
to hatch out that egg and rear the
younger owl, BY that time owlet NUM-
Der one is able to fly away, and number
two takes his place, and matches out the
next egg. This operation continues as
long as the season lasts.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-05-17

A gentleman in Atlanta is peculiarly
affected. One Of his eyes is dark blue
and the other is light gray. In the day
time-from sunrise to sunset-he cannot
see snything out Of the blue eye, but
can SC distinctly and we'll with the gray
one ana from sunset to sunrise he cannot
see anything with The gray one. He can
hear only on the blind side; : thus he can
hear with one ear during the daytime
and with the other during the night.
He never discovered this until recent
l..
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-05-17
Remarkable Surgery.

The science OF surgery has made such won
derful progress in modern times that the most
intricate and delicate operations are now un-
dertaken and carried 10 successful issue.
There are now several well authenticated
cases OF what Is known as pneumotony, that ia
lungs Ia cases II cOnsump ion While, how
ever, this delicate operation has sometimes
been successfully performed. the risks attend
ing IL are so great and the chances OF recovery
so light that d. is seldom resOrted to- The
safest plan IN consumptive cases is 20 use Or
Pierces Golden Medical Discovery This will
always cure the dis asc in its earlier stages.
thoroughly arresting the rayages of the terri
bic malady, by removing its cause and healing
the lungs.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-05-17

This inscription was found upon tab
let in an English cemetery: "Here lies
the body of -, who Tor many years
conducted highlyNrespectable general
business in an adjoining village, which
is now continued by his widow. n. b.
No trust piYen.1
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-05-17

A truss for Strengthening crooked
noses is among the novelties in orthope-
dies. a mask of leather was at first dc.
vised for this purpose, but Mrs. w. j.
Walsam has lately invented a felt skull
cap to which an apparatus is attached
that produces any degree of lateral pres
sure on the deformed organ.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-05-17

CLOVIS, founder OF the French mon.
srchy, killed Aiaric the Goth at the
battle OF Yougle, near Poictiers,
united his conquests from the Loire to
the Pyrenees, and made Paris his cap.
ital in 5S7.