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CHARLOTTE MESSENGER. By W. C. Smith. Subscription Rates.— Always inad vance. Sjy* One Year $1 50 4 months 50 8 months 1 00 8 months 40 6 mouths 75 Single Copy. 5 Notify us at once of all failures of this paper to reach you on time. All money must be seut by registered letter, monev order, or postal note to W.. 0. SMITH, Charlotte, N. 0. Short correspondence of subjects of in terest to tho public is solicited ; but persons must not I* disappointed if they fail to see their articles in our columns. We are not responsible for tho viewsof correspondents. Anonymous communications go to the waste basket. HARD TIMES AND PROHIBITION. It is claimed that the times aro harder now than since "war and slav ery.” Many arc the conjectures as to the cause of these hard times. We do not pretend to say what the principal causes are, unless it is because the farmers of the South have quit making that which they can cat and have trans ferred their provision houses and barns to the far West; that so many of the farming class have left their farms and come to cities and towns and caused the loafers in many instances to out number honest laborers. Such things as these may have something to do with hard times. In a certain locality we heard of the enemies of prohibition charging the hard times to prohibition—that town having carried prohibition some months ago. There is no truth iu this argu ment, for prohibition is only local and the hard times is general—-in Char lottcas in Raleigh. With individuals, times will be better when they save all the money they spend for whiskey and put it to the legitimate needs of their families. When the times get hard men should cut off the luxuries. Whiskey is not necessary to the happi ness of a man’s family or neighbors. With universal prohibition we would have prosperity and plenty throughout tho country Hard times would plunge in the sea and feast on fishes or bury itself iu the desert sand for a thousand years. It is gratifying to sec that men aro beginning to think upon these things before they act. They think of their responsibility to God and to man; and when a man thinks calmly and . acts .from reasou, lie generally acts right. We would ask the Christian readers of this paper : Is gambling right and shall we allow it to go on unpunished? Is whiskey an evil and shall we allow it to remain in our doors to destroy the usefulness of our sous, the morals of our daughters and the happiness of our families ? Let all take a calm Christian view of the matter and they will see there is more prosperity in prohibition than other sections. ‘ WAYSIDE NOTES. On Tuesday morning we left for Concord and found tho good people of tho little town making substantial and rapid advancement. They arc much exercised over tho approaching election on prohibition. It is hoped and ex- j pected that the towu will remain dry. I Rev. K. M. Colletts lecture on Tuesday night was well attended and much appreciated. It is said that • many hard cases were changed and joined the prohibition club. Rev. F. R. Howell, P. N. Mcleher and J. L. Montgomery are hopeful of doing much good with their paper — the Concord Star. Mr. J. E John ston has built a new store on his lot in front of the seminary, and put in a stock of groceries and confections. Rcr. Collins is preparing to entertain the conference next fall. A short visit to the seminary reas sured us that Prof. Satterfield is suc ceeding in the prosecution of the good work begun and carried on so long by the venerable Doctor Borland. Prof. Satterfield is much loved by students, teachers, patrons and the citisens gen erally. We found him a very clever 1 gentleman, and we are satisfied that he mil do his full duty and keep; Scotia Seminary in the lead of all in- 1 stitulious for the training of our young ladies; On Wednesday morning wo went ! over to Salisbury and were pleased to see that there seemed to be work ; enough for all that want work. About two hundred men were employed on tho water works, while the tobacco factories are opening, the mechanics all busy and the farmers hard at work. Improvements are still going on around the college, the health of the institu tion is fine and all are preparing for commencement. Charlotte will have two graduates from the normal depart ment. Henderson Bros., soda foun tain and milkshake is the popular re sort. Mr. Charlie Barber has erected an excellent building on main street near tho depot and is getting in his goods and will open this week. Char lie wants a wife now—well, Scotia is preparing wives for hundreds, an-a wouldn’t wait any longer Charlie. Wo found it very dull in Statesville. There has been many changes and sonic improvements since our last visit there. Several colored men arc engaged in business, among whom are R. D. Bailey and Wm. Rickert. Rev. David Brown is gettiug on finely with his school and church. Torteliers’ Institutes, To the Colored Teachers and Educa tional workers of North Carolina : Tho next session of the State Teach ers’ Educational Association will be held at Kittrell Springs, N. C., open ing Wednesday, June 22nd ensuing and continue one week. Youi arc cordially and earnestly in vitod to attend this gathering of our Educational workers, and participate in deliberations out of which it is hop ed to evolve plans for the more gener al advancement of the cause of educa tion nmong the people in all parts of the State. It is hardly necessary that we re mind you of the importance of tire work in which we are engaged. We are persuaded that you fully appreciate the fact that the future of the race and the prosperity and peace of the Repub lic are dependent upon the education of the people. Ignorance is our most powerful foe. It is the great draw back to our progress in all the relations of life. Physically, morally, social ly, politically and religiously, it is keeping us down or is preventing that development which is necessary to true greatness. Every effort looking to the banish ment of ignorance and the enlightmcnt of the masses, is so much done toward hastening the better and grander era. Upon none other docs this work fall with such force and urgency as upon our teachers and preachers. They must form the van guard of the ad vancing legion. Their opportunities aro great. Their responsibility is great. If they rightly employ these opportunities in discharging their re sponsibility, the beautiful, bright sun of a new and better day will soon rise in its splendor und its glorious beams will pierce the dark recesses of ignor auee and bring fruition to our long cherished hopes. To help on to this consummation, we again invite, every teacher in tho State; every minister of the Gospel; every one feeling an interest in the progress of Education ; to join us in our next Annual meeting at Kittrell Springs, N. C., and favor us with their best views upon the many questions affecting this spocial work which will there bo considered. WE HAVE SECURED lIKtMTKD RATES OX AI.L THE RAILROADS IN THE STATE. The railroads are very kind to us this year. None have put the reduced rate higher than 2J cents per mile and some have put it 2 cents per mile Teachers will take uotice that tickets will be on sale on the 20th, 21st, 22ud und 23 of June. Tickets must be bought on one of these days, but they may be used on auy day of the session uud will be good to return for thirty days. Teachers from the i westorn part of the State going to Kittrell by the way of the It & D Railroad must have certificates of I membership duly signed, as that is the condition upon which the It. A D. ; Road gives us tho reduced rate, j Another feature of the outlook for a good time is the prospective excursion from Raleigh to Washington. This i excursion will run us a part of our programme, leaving Raleigh the next day after our adjournment at Kittrell and take us to Washington to enjoy the 4th of July in the National Gapital for the small sum of about $5.00 for the round trip. What more can be wished for? The programme will be highly in teresting each day. The place select ed for moeting presents almost every desirable attraction Let every one who can poasibly do so. come. J. C. Price, President, C. N. Hunter, Rec. Sec., 8. O. Atwni, Correa. Sec. I HENDERSON’S ! BARBER SHOP ! i THE OLDEST AND BEST. Experienced and polite workmen always ready to wait on customers. Hero you will • get a NEAT IIAIR CUT and CLEAN [ SIIAVE. JOHN S. HENDERSON, I East Trade Street, Charlotte, N. C. : Photographs, in all the latest styles and finish. , —PHOTOGRAPHS ENLARGED— to any size from small pictures. No need , to’send them North. Just as good work done right here at home and as cheap as in New York. WORK. GUARANTEED! Call and sco us. H. BAUMG-ARTEN, CHARLOTTE, N. 0. Hardware Dealers, CHARLOTTE, N. C. The largest stock of Hardware, CUTLERY, GUNS, WOODEN - WARE, ROPES, Agricultural Implements, BLACKSMITHS’ AND HEATERS’ AND OTHER TOOLS, in the State. A call is solicited. Brown, Weddington & Co. A; W. Calvin, —DEALER IN — Family Groceries of all kinds. Country Produce al- • 1 wavs on hand. CHICKENS, EGGS, BUT i TER and all kinds of VEGETABLES and FRUITS. —ALSO, DEALER IN — Lumber, , and Building Material. j£®*Frcc delivery to all parts of the city. PROFESSORS E. MOORE and S. O. ATKINS, . j —EXPERIENCED— .! NORMAL SCHOOL WORKERS & INSTITUTE CONDUCTORS, , Will lie .prepared to accept calls to any work iu this line during the summer. SujKjriiitcndents or other school officials : who would avail themselves of the proses- J sional services of these gentlemen ore invited i to address either one or both of them. ZION WESLEY COLLEGE, Halisbury, N- C, VIRGINIA HOUSE, CUM!LOTTE, N. C. Accommodations furnished travelers at reasonable rates. Comfortable beds and rooms. House located in the central and business part of the city. Table furnished with the best of tho maikot. Meals at all hours. iJ. M. GOODE, - Pbopbiktqjl t'UARLOTTE, N. C. \ HIKER BROS. STEEL PENS THE REST IN USE. THifn not for sale by I cal dealers, ws will mai* IS t r*.; !c» in is boxes of i dczeJ each, 01. receipt of 91. x J. 4 t tyles School Pens, 4 boxes, } dnx. curb, 80.43 4 Business “ 4 “ 1 »• " .48 , 4 " business ft Stubs, 4 boxes, I dcz. each, .48 ÜbM TUI HUH IBM. CITLEBT C«. Imta. (Wi ; Dr. J. T. W illiams Offers his professional services to the gen eral public. CALLS ANS WEB ED DAY and NIGHT. Office—Fourth str#et, between Tryon and Church, rear of Kxpre-s Office, Char lotte, N. C. BOARDING HOUSE. C0N(! 0R D , N . C . The traveling ptlhlie will Iw mnimo date 1 with comfortable room* and board. House ajiuatod on Deixit atrret, in front of tho .'seminary, near dupot, and convenient to all vnitorn. Terms reasonable. I J. E. JOHNSTON. RICHMOND & DANVILLE R. R Condensed Schedule. TRAINS GOING SOUTH. Aug. 1, 1886. No. 50, No. 52, Daily. Daily. \ Lv. New York.... 12:00night 3:40 p.m. Philadelphia. 7:20a. m. 0:03 Baltimore 9 50 9:00 Washington . 11:15 11:00 > Chariotteville 3:50 p. m. 3:00 a. m. Lynchburg... 6:15 5:15 Richmond.... 3:25 2:00 Burkvillc 5:26 4:05 Keysvillo 6:05 • ,4:35 Drake’s Br’eh 6:20 4:59 Danville.9:2s _ 8:04 Lv. Goldsboro 11:50 a. m. Raleigh 5:00 p. m: . Durham 6:07 Chapel Hi 11... 4:55* ■ Hillsboro 6:47 Lv. Greensboro....! 11:21 p. m.j 9:50 a. m. Lv. Salem I 6:55*p. m.l 5:55 a. m. Lv. High Point... 11:55 p. m. 10:19 a. m. Salisbury 1:10 a. m. 11:23 Concord 1:57 11:59 Charlotte 3:00 1:00 p.m. Spartanburg. 5:56 8:34 Greenville 7:14 4:49 Ar. Atlanta 1:40 p. m. I<L4O Trains going North. ' Aug. 1, 1886. No. 51, No. 58, • Daily. Daily. Lv. Atlanta 5:45 p. m. 8:40 a. m. Ar. Greenville .... 11:32 2:30 p. m. I Spartanburg. 12:45 a. m. 3:43 Charlotte 4:05 6:25 Concord 5:01 7:25 Salisbury 5:48 8:01 High Point... 7:04 9:08 Greensboro ... 7:35 9:43 Ar. Salem ill:40a. m.j l:l7*a.m. Ar. Hillsboro 11:45 a. m. Durham 12:28 p. m. Chapel 11i11... 1:00* Raleigh 1:35 Goldsboro 4:40 Danville 9:42 a. m. 11:28 p. m. Drake’s Ur'ch 12:20 p. m. 2:42 a. m. Keysvillc 12:38 3:05 Burkville 1:20 3:57 Richmond..■■ 3:37 7:00 Lv. Lynchburg ... 12:45 p. m. 2:10 a. m. Chariotteville 3:15 4:25 Washington . 8:45 9:45 i Baltimore 11:25 10:03 Philadelphia. 3:00 a. tu. 12:35 p. m. New York.... 6:20 3:20 •Daily, except Sunday. A. T. & O. DIVISION. f 52 , SOUTHWARD. Mail and Express. Leave Statesville 8:30 a. m. ) Troutman’s 8:52 Shepherd’s 9:15 Moorcsville 9:30 Mount Mourne 9:48 Davidson College 10 00 Caldwell's 10 20* Huntersville 10 30 Stonewall ..10:55* , Section House 11:12* Arrive Charlotte 11:30 158 NORTHWARD. Mail and I Express. Leave Charlotte 6:50 p. m. Section House 7:09* i Stonewall 7:26* * Huntersville 7:45 Caldwell’s 7:54* Davidson College 8:10 j Mount Mourne 8:25 Mooresvillc 8:40 Shepherd’s 8:58 Troutman's 9:22 ArriveStatcsvillc 9 50 SLEEPING CAR SERVICE. On trains 50 and 51, Pullman Buffet sleeper lietwecn New York and Atlanta. On trains 52 and 53, Pullman Buffet • sleeper between Washington and New ■ Orleans, Washington ami Augusta. Pullman sleeper betwocn Richmond And Greenslxjro, Througli tickets on sale at prlnolpal stations to all points. For ratos and information apply to W. A. MOODY’, Agent, or iE. B. THOMAS, C. W. CIIEARB, General Manager. Asst .Gen. Pas. Agt. Richmond, Va. c i HELLO! WHO’S THERE? YES? Come up Wade, and see the improvements. , ELECTRIC LIGHTS, TELEPHONE, t ELEVATOR, 1 j And various other attractions. Just think j of it, 435x70 feet of flooring to lie filled with 1 Crockery, China, Glass, Silverware, Tinware, etc, J ! Each department Is to be seperatt, and » | under the management of |H*|itc and at tentive clerks. ; GRAND OPENING OF \ JANUARY 25, 188 T. Bach visitor will receive a Souvenir. R. B, HARSPIELD. . CHINA PALACE. WATCHES! ; Clocks, - Spectacles, Eye-Glassses, and all kinds of Fine Jewelry can be bought rlienp at the Jewelry Store of HALES & BOYNE, . West Trade Street, Charlotte. N- C tarl*rounit attention paid to orckm by man and satisfaction guaranteed. We reflir yon to the editor of thu papar. ' K. OF L. Send us orders for any and all kinds of Book and Job PRINTING! By-Laws and Rules of Order Printed in good style at low figures. i BILL-HEADS, LETTER-HEADS, NOTE-HEADS,. 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