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CHARLOTTE MESSENGER. Publish*' l i very Saturday ut Charlotte, N. C. By W. C. Smith. Subscription Kates.—Always in advance. One Year *1 501 3 months. £>o 8 months 1 00 2 months 35 G months 751 Single Copy. 5 Notify as at once of all failures of this paper to reach you on time. All money must lie sent by registered letter, money order, or postal note to W. C. SMITH. Charlotte, N. C. Short correspondence of subjects of interest to the public is solicited but persons must not be disappointed if they fail to sec the articles in our columns. We are not responsible for tlie views of correspondents. Anonymous communications go to the waste basket. OI K PUBLIC SCHOOLS. We understand that a public school system is established for the good of the whole people, that the poor may be benefitted as well as the rich, the black as well as the white. The school laws of our State makes equal provision for both races, but the colored people have just cause to com plain of the unfair administration of this, as mauy other laws. In many counties of this State, the county superintendent takes to himself the power to fix the salary of all colored teachers, by writing it on their certificates. This we hold is a violation of the law, and an insult to the teacher. Other county boards have gone so far as to say no first grade teacher (colored) shall be paid more than thirty dollars. The com mitteemen are wholly disregarded in fixing the salaries, yet they say in special cases they will allow more. These special eases are usually white persons. We have noticed that the old dodge of some years ago has played out. A few years ago some of the exami ners would not give a colored appli cant a first-grade certificate—it mat tered not how well lie answered the questions, but time has about passed, and in counties like Union, Cumber land and some others the colored teach ers are actually superior to the whites. But, some say the whites are right ly entitled to the most money because they pay the most taxes. That is not so and a very foolish view to take of it. We are all citizens. Can a State justly divide its tax-list by the color line? Why Mr. A, a white man, pays taxes on §20,000; Mr. B, a white man, pays taxes on §75 worth of property; Mr. C, a colored man, pays taxes on §BOO worth of property; Mr. 1), a colored man, has no property. Each of these four men pay §2 poll and each have three children of school age; now how are you going to draw the line? Why give Mr. B the bene fit of Mr. A's money in preference to Cori) V Some colored school teach ers are silly enough to neglect their duties in making the proper demands for the schools, because the “white folks pay the taxes.” Some of our school teachers need to have a little more manhood and com mon sense. They should endeavor to get the benefit of all the county money, but schools should not be allowed to stop at the end of six or eight weeks. Teachers should make a sacrifice of their time for the good of the chil dren; and should be careful to sacri fice no principal or manhood. It is said that we have one of the poorest school systems in the country. If that be true, then we must have poor law makers, poor teachers or very poor people. The time is now upon us when the children must bo educated and if parents cannot get the advantage of schools here, we do not hesitate to say they should go to States where there can This is a fast age and free schools are a necessity. If one class is allowed to enjoy them while they are kept from another class, they are to the lat ter class a burden and a curse. Let the colored teachers prepare themselves for first grade teachers cer tificates; let them demand first grade teachers pay and let them get it. Our graded school teachers here in this city are over worked and half paid. It is the duty of the citizens to see to it that their teachers are well paid. New England latter. Winter has fully set in upon us; mother earth is wrapped in snow; fierce wind bowl and sweep by us as if to carry ub in its bosom across the continent; the mercury drops below zero, and many are suffering the mis fortune of those in the far west. Railroads are blockaded and traffic stayed on account of the snow storms, which in many instances arc five and six feet deep ; steamboats plying the deep waters find their way into the harbors by breaking the ice six and eight inches thick, and yet by many it is considered fine weather. Sleighs are the most convenient carriers to convey persons over the streets — skating and sliding are among the finest outdoor sports. Revivals are being conducted in most of the churches in New England. Concerts are attracting great attention. Politics are booming up in both of the principal parties. There will be a grand effort made in Providence on the second Sunday in next month, for the benefit of the Second A. M. E. Zion Church, which, for cause, was taken from the con nection, but has been reclaimed through the ingenuity of Presiding Elder 0. 11. Washington and others. We are put down as one of the speak ers on the occasion. On a special effort at the A. M. E. Zion Church at Bridgeport, on the 4th Sunday, this month, §9l was the handsome sum realized. The Sewing Circle, or Sisters of Charity, are putting forth extra en deavors to make the “Fair,” which is to come off in April, a success. A Tissue Paper Concert and Festi val will be the next enjoyment that will take place in Zion Church here. It promises to be an interesting affair. Our Sunday-school is looming up. We regret the indisposition of Miss Cora E. Hawley and our better half, which prevented them from putting in their appearance last Sabbath. G. L. B. Our Lives as Beacon Lights. BY MARY. It is well for us to pause upon the threshold of life and ask ourselves what are wc living for. The very word life has a meaning. Each step is a word, and every day a sentence, while the years bring us a book full of learning. Then the quest tion is this, shall this book contain much or little, sense or nonsense ? for what we write, we write for eternity. Hundreds and thousands are con tinually coming upon the stage of life, who make a wise choice, and it is they who light the first and most important lamp—An Aim. Each one tries early to find the strong faculty of his mind or body. And we have often said every one may shine in some profession. Be he a farmer, a mechanic, a blacksmith, with his strong arms, or whatever his calling may be, if his mind, soul, body and strength is in the work he will succeed. It is better to be the Napoleon of boot-blacks, or the Alex ander of chimney sweeps, than nothing at all. Many of us no doubt have wasted a greater part of our lives because we never think of the “beacon lights,” never think to light the second lamp —Decision. It requires labor, Yet we try to invent many schemes, we try to build castles and hope for things we can never attain, simply because wc never try to execute. Our hand must be as stout as our heart; our arm as strong as our head. We admit that many obstacles will rise before us, but by continual effort the way will bo opened, and wo will be able to pass through safely. Per severance has worked and is still working wonders in science and art; but what are those works compared with the grand achievements now in the human mind. There is another bright light— Moral Courage. This is lighted amid temptations and the besetments of evil. Step by step, as we move in life, we realize more forcibly the im portance of cultivating the moral capacities with which God has endowed us. Still there is something else that whispers patience, courage, and vic tory. It is Hope, that strong ingre dient Os courage, which tells us of the good time coming, of the battles fought ami won, which if never known on earth will never be forgotten in Heaven. For the victors in such bat tles the brightest crowns of glory are reserved. Then let us go forth, bo brave, loyal and successful. May it be our office to light a fresh beacon-light along the pathway,of our lives, sacred to truth and pleasing to God. Let the light shine north, cast, south and west, from ocean to ocean, and from continent to continent, illuminating all the nations of the earth. Fayetteville, Jan. 31st. Republican State Convention. The undersigned Executive Commit teemen call a State Convention of the Republican party of North Carolina, to be held in Raleigh on Wednesday, the 23d day of May, 1888, for the purpose of electing four delegates and four alternates to the National Repub lican Convention, to bo held at Chicago, on the 19th day of June, 1888, and for the purpose of nomina ting a candidate for Governor and other State officers and three candi dates for Supreme Court Judges, to select a State Committee and for the transaction of such other business as may be deemed proper in the judg ment of the convention. Each county is entitled as delegates in said convention to twice the number of Representatives in the lower House of the General Assembly. All persons without regard to past political affiliation, who are is sym pathy with the principles of the Re publican party of this State, are in vited and requested to unite with the Republicans under this call in the selection of delegates. J. C. L. Harris, V. S. Lusk, J. 11. Williamson, Geo. C. Scuiilock, R. E. You.no, H. E. Davis, J. 11. Harris, A. V. Dockery, W. C. Coleman, J. J. Mott, J. B. Smitu, G. W. Cannon, J. 11. Montgomery, E. A. White, T. M. Argo. QAROLINA CENTRAL R. R. CHANGE OP SCHEDULE. Wilmington, N. C., Jan. 1, 1888. WESTBOUND TRAINS. No. 1. No. 3. Nos. 5& 7 STATIONS. Daily ex. Daily ex. Tri- Sunday. Sunday, weekly. lvWilm’gton G:4op.m. 7-00 a.m. 5:45 p.m. No. 7. ivLaurinb’rg 11:33 a.in. 5:00 a.m. lv Hamlet, 2:03 7.00 ar Charlotte 7:00 3.00 p.m. lv Charlotte 8:45 a.m. lvLincolnt’n 11:09 lv Shelby, 12:54 p.m. arßutherf’u 3:00 EASTBOUND TRAINS. No. 2. No. 4. Nos. 0 <fc 8 STATIONS. Daily ex. Daily ex. Tri- Sumlay. Sunday, weekly. lv Rutherf’n 8.40 a.m. lv Shelby 10.52 lv Lincolnt’n 12.45 ar Charlotte 3.00 lvCharlottc 8.00p.m. 7.00 a.m. lv Hamlet 1.25 a.m. 2.30 p.m. 4.00 No. G. IvLaurinb’rg 2.27 5.45 a.m. arWilm’gton 8.25 4.25 p.m. Trains Nos. 1. and 2 make close connection at Hamlet to and from Raleigh. Through sleeping cars between Wilming ton and Charlotte and Charlotte and Raleigh. Take train No. I for Statesville and stations on the W. N. C. R. li. and points west. Also for Spartanburg, Greenville, Athens, Atlanta and ail points Southwest. Izocal Freight Nos. 5 and G tri-weekly between Laurinburg and Wilmington. No. 5 leaves Wilmington Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. No. G leaves Laurinburg on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Local Freight Nos. 7 and 8 ’ tri-weekly Laurinburg and Charlotte. No. 7 leaves Laurinburg on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. No. 8 leaves Cha lotte on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. L. C. JONES, Superintendent. F. W. CLARK, General Passenger Agt. HENDERSON’S BARBER SHOP ! THE OLDEST AND BEST. Experienced and polite workmen always ready to wait on customers. Here you will get a neat HAIR CUT and clean SHAVE. JOHN S. HENDERSON, East Trade Street, Charlotte, N. C. SAVE MONEY AND DISAGREEABLE CONTROVERSIES ! with agents who persuade you to send off your little pictures to New York to have them enlarged and framed. You can have all this sort of work done at home much lietter and just as cheap, notwithstanding the false asser tions these agents make to you, by calling at H. BAUMGARTEN’S Photograph : Gallery, < .'harlotte, N. C. Dr. J. T. Williams I Offer* liix professional services to the general public. j Office hours from otoloa.m.2to 3p. m. Office No. 24 West 4th street. Night lulls from residence No. 806 South E. street, Charlotte, N. O. IJBBKR STAMP, with your JLv name in Fancy Type, 25 visiting cards, and India Ink to mark Linen, 25 far cents (stamp*.) Hook of 2000 styles freo with each order Agents wanted. Big Pay. Thai.ma. MVn Go , Baltimore, Md. Presiding Elder’s Appointments. Charlotte District. —Ist Bound. Little Rock—December 1-4. Rockwell and Jonesville —Dec. 9-11. Torrence Chapel—December 10-18. Riddle—December 23-25. Moore’s Sanctuary—Dec. 30-Jan. 1. Clinton Chapel—January 5-9. China Grove—January 13-0. Pinevillo—January 20-23. Grace Church—January 20-29. Ilcnryville—February 3-0. Trinity—February 10-13. Kings Mountain—February 17-20. Monroe—February 24-20. Redding Spring—March 2-5. Rock Hill—March 9-11. Matthews—March 10-19. Mowing Glade—March 24-27. R. S. Rives, P. E. Fayetteville District. —Ist Round. Fayetteville—December 8-11. Manchester—-December 17-18. Jonesboro—December 31-January-l. Lillington—January 7-8. Oak Grove—January 14-15. Haywood—January 21-22. Johnstonville—January 21-22. Glover’s Grove —January 28-29. Gee’s Grove —February 4-5. Egypt—February 11-12. Carthage—February 18-19. New Zion—February 25-20. A. M. Rarrett, P. E. Raleigh N. C. Wadesboro District— lst Round. Flat Rock—January 7-8. Lctkee—January 14-15. Jordan’s C. Manly—January 21-22. Green Lake—January 28-29. Chesnutt—February 4-5. Ilallie’s Grove—February 11-12. Roper’s Grove—February 18-19. Rennette’s —February 25-26. Forestvillc—March 3-4. Rocky Mount —March 10-11. Ilobesou’s X Roads—March 17-18. CAPE FEAR AND YADKIN VALLEY RAILWAY COMPANY. Taking effect 5.00 a.m., Monday, Dcc.19,1887. Trains Moving North. Passenger Freight ami and Mail. Passenger Lvßennettsville, 8:30 am 1:30 p n Ar Maxton, 0:40 3:35 Lv Maxton, 9:57 41:5 Ar Fayetteville, 11:50 8:10 Lv Fayetteville, 12:05 p in 8:20 a m Ar Sanford, 2:17 12:20 p m Lv Sanford, 2:40 1:33 Ar Greensboro, 6:00 7:45 Lv Greensboro, 10:10 a m Ar Pilot Mountain 3:00 p m Passenger and Mail No. I—dinner atSanford. Pass, and Mail, No. 11—dinneratGermanton Trains Moving South. Lv Pilot Mountain 4:00 p m Ar Greensboro, 8:30 Lv Greensboro, 10:00 ant 7:45 a m Ar Sanford, 1:30 pin 2:15 p m Lv Sanford, 1:50 3:15 p m Ar Fayetteville, 4:15 7:05 Lv Fayetteville, 4:30 5:30 a m Ar Maxton, 6:27 9:00 Lv Maxton, 6:40 9:45 Ar Ilennettsvillc 8:00 12:00 m Passenger and Mail No. 2—dinner at Sanford. FACTORY BRANCH—FREIGHT AND ACCOMMODATION. Trains Moving North. I-cave Millboro, 8:05a.m. 4:25pm Arrive Greensboro, 9:40 6:00 Trains Moving South. Leave Greensboro. 1:30 p.m. Leave Factory June. 2:30 5:35 pin Arrive Millboro, 3:15 6:15 Passenger and Mall Trains run daily except Sunday. Freight anil Accommodation Train runs from Fayetteville to Bcnnettsville and return on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; from Fayetteville to Greensboro on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, and from Greens boro to Fayetteville on Mondays, Wednes days and Fridays. Trains on Factory Branch run daily except Sundays. 1L B KENNEDY, DEALER IN Confectioneries,' Fancy ami Staple Groceries. Chickens, Eggs, Butter, Vegeta bles, and all kinds of Country Produce. Everything kept in a well regulated Grocery Store. Fine Fruits a speci alty. No. 303 South Graham street, Charlotte, N. C. BRANCH HOUSE, 150 Markets rcet, next to Academy of Music, CHARLESTON, S. (’. First Season will be opened July 1, ’B7. First-Class Board and Accommodations at reasonable rates. P. M. THORNE, Proprietor. BOARDING HOUSE, COXC OItI) , N . C . The traveling puplic will be accommodated with comfortable rooms and board. House situated on Dej»ot street, in trout of the sem inary, near depot, and convenient to all visi tors. Terms reasonable. J. E. JOHNSON. A. W. Calvin, —DEALER IX— Family Groceries of ail kiiiifb. Country Produce nlway* on band. CHICKENS, EGGS, BUTTKR and all kinds of VEGETABLES and FRUITS. tWFroo delivery to all |>arl* of tlie city. THEY ARE COMING! RICH, RARE AND RACY! Grand Star Concerts! Miss Adelaioe G. Smith of Boston, the pvinta donna and song bird c f America, and Miss Ednoraii Nahar also of Boston, the foremost Elocutionist and Reader, will lead in Grand Star Concerts to be given at tbc following named cities and dates. The Rev. J. C. Price, the peerless orator, will accompany these ladirj and deliver an address. Danville, Va , Monday. Jan. 23. Charleston, S. C , Monday, Feb. 7. Greensboro, N. C., Tuesday, Jan. 24. Columbia, S. C., Wednesday, Feb. 8. Fayetteville, “ Wednesday, Jan. 25. Chester, S. C., Thursday, Feb. 9. Durham, N. C., Friday, Jan. 27. Charlotte, N. C., Friday, Feb. 10. Raleigh, N. C., Monday, Jan. 30. Concord. N. Monday, Feb. 13. New Berne, “ Wednesday. Feb. 1. Salisbury. .V. C.,Wednesday, Fob. 15. Wilmington, N. C., Friday, Fob. (j. ! Baltimore, Md., Friday, Feb. 17. jtSTThe patronage of the public nt large is cordially solicited. General admission, - 25 cents. | Reserved seats, - 35 cents. No one can afford to lose the pleasure and profit of these entertainments given by the best artists of the race and which will bean exhibition of the highest development on those lines. What the Leading Newspapers say of Miss Smith and Miss Nahar: The Musical World has been startled by a very brilliant light in Miss Adelaide G. Smith of Boston. Miss Smith came and conquered. New York Globe. Miss Smith is possessed of a bewitcbingly sweet soprano voice She en tranced her bearers through the very subtlety of the charm of her singing.— New York Gazette. Miss Naiiar is a reader of talent. Her gestures are easy, graceful and to the point, while her stage presence would do credit to many a professional actress. — Poston Daily Advertiser. > Especially fine was the “Last Hymn” by Miss Naiiar, while her readings of “Aunt Jemima’s Courtship” and “Kentucky Philosophy” were inimita ble.—St. John ( N.P .) Daily Telcyraph. As a dramatic reader, Miss Naiiar lias few equals Os Miss Nahar’s readings we can say nothing but words of praise.— St. John (N. P ) Globe. Miss Ednoraii Naiiar in her dramatic reading of the “Sioux Chief’s Daughter” made a strong hit, and in her two encore pieces showed a versa tility rarely seen.— Halifax (N. .S'.) Morning Ilcrald. Her art is no art, but nature itself. She is both elocutionist and actress. — Newport(R.l.) Daily News. Miss Smith has a powerful, well cultivated voice, and sang with excel lent taste.— Worcester Daily Spy. Miss Smith’s singing was excellent and a suprise to those who had never heard her.— Hartford Daily Times. Miss Smith’s voice is of fine quality, rich and powerful and exhibited fine cultivation. — Saratoga Springs Daily Journal. E. M. ANDREWS, Has the largest and Most Complete Stock of IFTTIRnSTITTriRIE In North Carolina. COFFINS & METALLIC CASES. Pianos and (Jrgans Oftlic Best Makes on the Installment Plan. Low Prices and Easy Terms. Send for Price?. Chickering Pianos, Arion Pianos, Bent Pianos, Matlrushek Pianos, Mason & Hamlin Pianos. Mason & Hamlin Organs, Bay State Organs, Packard Organs, E. M. ANDREWS, : : : Trade Street, Charlotte, N. C. T“rzr TT 1 JTZjL JUj Messenger is published every Saturday at CHARLOTTE, - - N. C., in the interests of the C'oLO KE D PEO PL E AND THE REPUB LIC A N PART Y, It is the only Republican paper in the Western end of tlie sixth Congressional District. Subscription, $1.50 per year. W. C. Smith, Editor and Proprietor, Charlotte, N. C.