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Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-03-24
NORTH, EAST AND WEST


A heavy blizzard is raging in the south
east of England. The storm is slight in
London.
IT is reported that the French Govern
ment has deciced to cashier Gen. Bou-
langer.
At Cassell. Germany, snow storm
has prevailed for three days.
Commander Griffin, of the American
navy, offers to back Kilran for $500
against Sullivan.
At Aberdeen, Miss, Gattman & Co.,
bankers, have failed. 1t is believed that
the failure is for over $1,000
The Dublin Evening Telegraph says
that Mitchell has challenged Sullivan to
fight in sixteen foot ring for 1000 a
side.
In n-Spain the storm is very heavy, es-
pecially in the north, and in the south of
Spain floods are doing enormous damage.
In central Germany there is complete
suspenaiOn of highway traffic, and in
many districts railways are snow bound.
H. H. Key, representing d. Appleton
& Co, of New York, died suddenly at
the Battle House, Mobile, Ala, of heart
disease.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-03-24
SOUTH CAROLINA.

New rails have been ordered for the
Barnwell Railroad
Only ixteen acres of land were sold
for taxes at the last salesday in Orange
burg.
The Barnwell Railroad during January
cleared 81, 1888 above all expenses.
All the piers for the Three C's bridge
over the Catawba river have been fin
ished.
Col. Eugene B Gary, of Abbeville, will
soon have ready for publication a book
on criminal law.
DIR. C. II. Green, Jr., of Sumter, has
received an appointment of the surgical
department of the Chambers Street Hos
pital, of New York city.
During the twenty-three days of jan
uary that the BIackville, Aston and New
berry Railroad was in operation its re-
ceipts amounted to 81, ,6s0.92.
William Pleasant, cOlored, while try
ing to get on the up train while in mo-
tion at Reynolds Station, fell and was
instantly killed.
A petition, which is numerously signed
by the most influential and conscientious
citizens of Beaufort, has been circulated
and will be sent to Governor Richardson
asking him to commute the death PEN
atty appointed TO be executed on the 9th
of April against 81 Robinson, for the
homicide of Bailey. The mental condI-
tion of the unfortunate condemned would
seem to be sufficient reason for the ex-
tension of the sought for clemency.
Both evening tr. ins on the South Caro-
lima Railway were thrown out Of time on
account of a terrible fire along the track,
and in the surrounding woods a few
miles below Windsor. The fire was
raging for several miles along the track,
and hundreds of cords of wood were
burned. The heat was so intense that
for a considerable distance the steel rails
we're twisted so as to render it impossible
for the trains to pass over. The whole
community turned out to fight the fire,
but could do but little against the heavy
gale that was blowing all day. The sec
tion hands along the line have been tele-
graphed for, and the damage will be re-
paired as soon as possible.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-03-24
australia.

IN liSs. Captain Phillip took posses
sion Of the whole island continent of
Australia in the name of King George.
The total area of Australia, including
New zealand, is 3,075, 23S square miles.
almost precisely the area of the United
States and thirty times that of the United
Kingdom. The white population, at the
end Of 1866 was 3, 3G5, 436, and increased
hy the surplus of births over deaths at
the rate Of 81, ,99l in one year. The
number of immigrants from all countries
was ~, 6jl but the emigration is also
gleai, a d the excess Of those remaining
was only gt,e47. Australia, therefore,
would only increase by about a million
in every eight years; but the tide of pop
ulation is setting at last in its direction.
The total revenue is $l17, 500, 900. or
nearly so head, almost three times the
British average; but the total expendi-.
ture IS higher still, and the total debt
rises to he enormous sum of $765, 00O,-
o 0. That will be a danger hereafter;
but. as yet, Australia possesses an unas-
signed estate OF eighteen hundred and
hftvsix million acres, and has raised in
gold since the first discoveries more than
double her debt. Much of the Austria
lian state estate suffers from want of
wate- but it is noticed that, as immi-
nraats push im the desert" recedes,
ard IN an but the worst districts irriga-
ti0n IS possible The belt round the
coast. known to be fertile, would sup
port fifty millions with ease.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-03-24

At Macon the large number of visitors
to the Jail to see Tom Voolfolk is daily
on the increase.
Il Is reported that Northern capital
ist will build $780, 900 hotel in Balm
bridge this year.
A State military encampment on St.
Simmons Island is suggested for the
summer.
But few hundred dollars in postoffice
receipts is needed to ensure Athens hav-
ing free delivery system of mails. The
annual report is not made until April l.,
and there is every probability that the
receipts will reach the necessary $40, 900
notch by that time.
Several large pieces of the monument
to be erected over the grave of the late
Gen. Robert Toombs have arrived at
Washington. 1t will be massive and
stately shaft, and altogether a fit monu-
ment to mark the last resting place of
that illustrious man.
Lumber City has another barrel factory
in operation. B. S. Pinkleton was the
founder of the first one in the spring of
1887. The new one is supposed to be
owned by syndicate of naval stores
commission merchants of Savannah, who
proposes to fight the present monopoly
in the spirit barrel business.
The Presbyterians of Atlanta discus
sing among themselves various plans for
establishing in that city a Presbyterian
college. The idea seems to be to estab-
lish at Atlanta Presbyterian university
for tho South of such high character as
to attract patronage from other States
The matter has gone so far that meet
ing of the Presbyterians of Atlanta and
Georgia will be called at an early day to
discuss the subject.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-03-24

So often have toads been found in
closed ia sol d bodies that it is not sur
pri.ing to read in a Scottish paper that
& servant, while breaking large piece
of coat for the fire, was startled to find
in the centre of the block full-grown
toad, which appeared TO be in excellent
health aud spirits. A less ommon dis
cose was made in Birkenhead. A
gentleman there was presented with a
COWS tongue, which appeared TO be
perfect 10 every respect. After the
tongue was boiled, he discovered piece
Of sandstone imbedded in it about three
quarters Of an inch in Ienth, half an inch
in width aud n quarter of an inch IN
thickness. = L2hgma,ls Magazine.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-03-24
Three People Burned TO Death.

News has reached Charlotte of the fa-
tai burning of three people, in Ruther
ford county. two being burned to death
in house, and the other in field while
firing brush. In the first mentioned case,
Mrs. Lawson Davis and her sister-in-iaw,
an imbecile, perished in the ruins of theiI
burning home. They were in the house
alone, at the time, ard the origin Of the
fire cannot be accounted for.
A colored girl named Jane Freeman
was burned to death while firing brush.
Her clothing took fire and before assist
ance could reach her she was bnrned SO
badly that death ensued very shortly
thereafter.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-03-24
China's Solomon.

Another Solomon has arisen at Shang-
hal. China. A man was accused of hav-
ing stolen a table. He professed to be
SO weak and sick that he could not have
carried away the table The judge lis
tened sympathetically and then said {:
n think you are right. l pity you:
Take that bag with $40, 900 and spend
it inf getting thoroughly cured" The
accused bowed and took up the bag on
his shoulders and walked out. Bring
that man back I" ordered the judge, and
on tie culprit's reappearance the wise
iudge told him he had noticed him as he
had walked through the room with that
heavy load of money on his back, and
he considered him quite equal to the
task Of carrying away table. So he
prodounced the accused guilty Of the
theft. - Chicago Herald.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-03-24
THE
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, aud it will contain the:latest Gen.
eial News of the day.
THs MESSENGER is first-class newspaper
and viii not allow personal abuse in its col
unins. It's 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
neu as in its opinion are best suited to serve
the interests of the people.
Ii * Intended to supply the long felt need
of newspaper TO advocate the rights and
defend the inter sts of the Negro American,
especially in the Piedmont section of the
CarOinas.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-03-24
After seventeen Years.

st Frcibcrg, in Saxony, native or
South America was pupil Of the Miners
academy. There he was engaged 10 .
girl. Having no ready means of support
hc left without her, promising 70 fetch
her as soon as his income would allow.
The sdh waited patiently seventeen
years. when Christmas eve set in she
wa surprised by the sudden reappear,
snce or her long missed lover. lie had
at last scared certain income large
enough 90 upport Them in luxury, and
the happy couple are now on their way
% their new boms. Nsw Kerk Prssn
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-03-24
SUBSCRIPTIONS:


Successful Merchant 81 have no
further need Of your services, sir.
New Clerk -"Eh! What's happened? ?n
80, 5 GU haze been here but one dav and
have already cost me two good Gus
toner's
My gtaciousl In what way?"
You addressed Miss Skindandbones.
that old maid heress, as Mrs, and you
called Mrs. Swectsixteen, who was mar
ricd last week, Miss. ~ omaha World.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-03-24
THE PRESIDENTS PICTURE.
Sent as n Compliment 10 a South Caro-
Iinian.

Iln1ans
A rare honor was conferred upon
Judge W. G. Field, of Pelzer, S. c., a
few days ago, by President Cleveland
sending him photo-engraving of him
self and wife. Mr.. Field was great
admirer of the President before his nom
ination, and on the first of June, 1884,
he was made father of baby boy which
he christen'd Grover Cleveland Field, in
honor of the President. Mr.. Field men
toned these facts to Congressman Perry
in one of his letters, and in this way it
came under the eye of the President, and
he wrote him the following letter.
EXECUTIVE MANSION, WASHINGTON,
Feb. 9th, 1S8S.-W. G. Field, ESQ.,,
Pelzer, S. c.: Dear Sir-I have received
from Mr.. Perry your recent letter to him,
and learn from its perusal that you have
son who bears my name. Permit me
to thank you for so tiattering a manifcs-
tation of your confidence and regard,
and as further evidence of my apprecia
tion of your courtesy, take pleasure in
sending the accompanying engraving
Yours very truly,
GROVER CLEVELAND.
In response to the compliment, Mr..
Field wrote to the President thanking
him for the letter and engraving of him
self, adding modest" request that a
picture of Mrs. Cleveland might be sent
him to be placed alongside of his in the
''humble home at Pelzer" The request
was promptly granted, and Mr.. Field
was made the recipient of handsome
photograph of Mrs. Cleveland, with her
own name affixed.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-03-24
Lake Railing Hot

Lake Rotokakahi, New Zealand, Is
inclosed by steep, lonely mountains, the
volcanic deposit covering which looked
Just like half-melted, dirty. slushy snow.
1t Is rather significant fact in thermal
activity that two or three years ago this
lake rose TO nearly the boiling point.
This was considered most remarkable
phenomenon, as the lake was always
cold before. 1t afterward regainsd is
ieri1sl state FFsneisv 0ArsAtpiA
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-03-24
Had Already Been Worked.

Bunco Steercr Ito stranger)-"Why,
how do you do, Mr.. Sloppenheimerl
am very glad TO see you"
Stranger-"But my name is not Slop-
pcnheimer; it's Tuggerly."
Bunco Steerer-"What, not the Tug
gerly who was recently mulcted in e5O,-
900 damages in breach Of promise
casel"
Stranger -"Yes the same"
Bunco Steerer-"Ah, then / will bid
you a very good morning. - Pittsburp
Chronicle.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-03-24

A m.,- at Deadwood gave his wife
5000 in gr enbacks for safe keeping.
The lady put the money in pillow case,
and shortly after thoughtlessly gave the
article. with others. to chinese washee-
washee. Discovering the loss, she went
TO the laundry and found the greenbacks
floating around in pieces in kettle OF
boiling water. The fragments were fe-
cured and sent TO Washington, and It is
thought the loss will not be more than
tsn per cent
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-03-24
GRATEFUL DAKOTA.

The following dispatch has been re-
ceived at New York:
Mayor Hewitt, New York: Bismark stands
ready to give substantial aid to the blizzard
sufferers Of New York. Let us know your
needs. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
Mayor Hewitt has received kilograms
from sympathetic people in Bismarck and
Huron, Oak, st. Paul, Mimi, and 9th
er places in the west where blizzards arc
not uncommon, offering relief for tho
storm sufferers in New York and vicini-
tY.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-03-24
GEORGIA.

Atlanta claims population of Sc, 900
within the city limits.
Thomasville has 1900 visitors. who
spend an average each Of 50 day in the
town-$4. 500 per day sac, 500 per week
-S13J, 900 per month-e4lO, 600 per
season Of four months
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-03-24

It's interesting to trace the evolution
Of words and expressions. Cultured
people say ''how do you dol" Those
who are less precise cay "howdy dor
in the backwoods OF Tennessee thav say
'howdyr The noble red Ida of the
West says "howi" While he cAt on the
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-03-24

The position Of postal clerk has been
handed down In one family in Ger.
many for two hundred ysarh
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-06-06
INTO THE DOCk.
A Locomotive Crashes Through u Bridge

A Locomotive Crashes Through ~ Bridge.
A number of months ago locomotive
and several freight cars went down in
the dock az the iron bridge across the
dock Just above the ship locks Then the
bridge which works on pivo; and turns
around to allow vessels To pass was open,
and the engineer and fireman saw they
were going into the dock and jumped
Cif.
Yesterday a similar accident occurred,
but in different manner. Ii happened
about 9 am. a locomotive was going
alone with Engineer Fear Fireman
Dowdy, and Conductor Hopkins on
board, down the south side Of the dock on
the way to the York River depot, to pull
The freight train from there 10 West
Point. The engine started across the
bridge and had just gotten on it when,
with crash, the engine and men went
down in twenty feet OF water. II seems
that the tracks tore away, causing the en-
CINE 10 topple over. The bridge is in
tact and tirstclass piece OF work.
Conductor Hopkins and Engineer Fear
reached the surface Of the wafer with
out trouble and got to land wet, but
otherwise without damage. Fireman
Dowdy got caught by portion OF the
engine under the water He kept his
presence of mind and his breath, extri-
tated himself, and reached the surface
somewhat exhausted, and was rescued
by the mate Of schooner near by.
The engine, heavy one, is under
water Crowds of people gathered
during the morning to see efforts started
to raise ii. The crowd got so large that
a telephone message was sent to the First
police station for policemen to keep the
crowd away, and two were sent.
The track was promptly repaired, but
il will be some time before the engine is
hOisted out of the water.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-06-06
LOCAL NOTES


The sum already subscribed to the
open-air concert fund now amounts to
$5l5
Bernard Jacobs, a merchant at No.
1881 East Main street, has established an
immense wafer.cOoler on the pavement,
where he dispenses free ice water to all
passers-by
Three tramps boarded freight car in
Stanton Monday and went TO sleep.
The car was locked, and they came TO
Richmond in il They cut holes in the
car to get air. Arriving here when
found, they were escorted 10 the First
police station, where they were again
locked up.
The Board Of Police Commissioners
vii. meet at the office OF the Chief Of
Police Tomorrow afternoon to elect one
third of the police force. The names OF
the officers and priyates whose terms ex-
pire have already been published.
Mr.. William Snelings has gone to Gin
cinnaii on business. He may also visit
St. Louis before the Democratic COnyen-
ton adjourns.
Two wagons for the Odd Fellows pic.
mic tomorrow will leave the corner OF
Twelfth and Main streets at sam, and
three will leave Belvidere Hall at
o'clock promptly. Those who have not
secured their tickets cannot 60, nor vii
they be welcomed on the grounds, as the
committee have prepared for limited
number only.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-06-06
Police Notes.

The Police Courf completed the hear
inc of cases Yesterday in quick time
The case of Peter Augustine charged
with cutting and wounding with intent
10 kill John Malta in Huntington, West
Virginia, WAS continued until to-day.
Joseph Crostrick, charged with strik-
ing Charles A. Damson, was called and
continued until TO day.
James Jones was charged with beating
Mary T. Petit, his mo,her.in law Mrs.
Petit was so badly beaten about the face
that the court fined Jones $50 and costs,
and sent him to Jail for thirty. days.
Jones said he was willing TO pay $50 fine
il the court would leave off the imprison-
ment. The court refused to remit the
Imprisonment, whereupon Jones took an
appeal and gave bail for his appearance
before the grand jury next month.
William Spincil, negro, stole a silk
dress from negro girl and was sent tC
Jail for thirty days for doing So Spincil
was already in Jail serving term for t
similar offense.
William Jones, a negro, charged will
breaking in and stealing lot of chickens
ana setting Of eggs from some party Ii
Rockets, was sent on to the grand jury
Henry Price, a negro itinerant pur
chaser OF old junk, was fined s. fo
carrying on his business without Ii
cense
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-06-06
Teeth Extracted without Pain.

To THE PUBLIC: This Is to certify
that | have made a thorough test of Gov.
ering about two hundred and fifty cases
Of "oteinau's Local Anesthetic,' for the
painless extraction Of teeth aud most
confidently recommend it as perfectly
harmless, satisfactory in its results, and
superior to any application ever used in
the profession. As | am sole agent for
this valuable ingredient in the dental pro-
fession in the ctyof Richmond, respect
fully commend it to my patrons and the
public. DIR. G. Smith, 433 East Broad
street, corner of Fifth.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-06-06
" Doctor,

have been giving my children DR.. DA-
vID's CoUGH SYRUP, and it acts 30 well
that If you do not object | will always
give it in coughs, colds, and bronchial
and lung troubles"
"Obiectl Why, certainly not, know
ing as | do the ingredients Of the ex-
celent Cough Syrup. always recon-
mend it to my patients and find 1t
cures every time, but see that you get
the genuine DR.. Dsvids Cough Syrup.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-06-06
senator Barbour on the Tariff

WAsHISGToN, June "a special from
st. Louis to the Star, says Senator-elecl
Barbour Of Virginia agrees with Senator
Beck as to the tariff declarations. Speak
ing of the moderation evinced here in
contrast with that hitherto expressed by
the party leaders in Washington, Mr..
Barbour said This il the real repre-
sentatiOn Of Democratic sentiment. Ii Is
the assembled wisdom and judgment of
the party, and the convention will not
destroy Democratic prospects by any
wild declarations. do not think there
will be any struggle in the Resolutions
Committee. AT any rate feel confident
that the platform will not offend any
element of the party"
Senator Beck and Mr. Barbour ought
to known the prevailing sentiment, as
they have both been consulted freely on
the subject. But they perhaps underrate
the tenacily and determination Of the
free trade element There are some of
latter who seem determined to fight for
the adoption Of their views, but all the
indications are that the moderate men
will prevail.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-06-06
SHORT TELtGRAMs.

OAKLAND, Ill, June About a
month ago Mrs Iiammill, an aged lady,
living north of this city, was bitten by a
dog. She felt no symptoms of any seri.
GUS nature until Sunday, when she was
taken violently i'll. and raves and screams
in great agony. The doctors says she
has hydrphobia
ALBANY, n Y, June Governor
fill this morning, in speaking of signing
the electric executive bill, said: Il think
that everybody will agree that the man
ner of death is very insignificant com
pared to the fact that death is sure &c
come. Electricity is, in my opinion, de-
cidedly more certain and humane"
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-06-06
Hastings Court.

In this court Yesterday two prisoners
plead guilty. They were John r. McIn-
tosh, charged with stealing $500 from
John McDonough. He was given one
year in the Penitentiary, the lowest pun
ishment possible. Charles Deane was
the next. He broke Jail, and lie was
given ninety days additional time to
serve.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-06-06
THE RICHMOND L. I. BLUES.
Meeting Last Night In Their New Armory
Thanks Extended.

The Richmond Light Infantry Blues
met last night in their new armory, cor
ner of Cary and Eleventh streets The
company had very fine drt&
The Blues Association heYd meeting
and elected the following officers for the
ensuing year Major r. w Richardson,
president; Lieutenant W. s. Dashieli.
vice president; Lieutenant A. + Helm.
rich, treasurer: Corporal T. Hill Mon
tague, secretary
A vote Of thanks was extended to all
individuals and corporations for their
kindness in assisting the Blues In enter.
tanning the Washington Grsys Of Phila-
delphia in May, on the occasion Of their
visit May 9th, 10th and llth
A committee was appointed to look
into the adyisability Of raising a fund
for building an srmory for the Blues In
the future.
The Stuart Horse Guards, who have
Joint occupancy with the Blues OF the
Armory on Cary street, met there last
night for the first time.