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CH ARLOTTE MESSENGER. Published every Saturday at Charlotte, N. C. By W. C. Smith. Subscription Bates.— Always iii advance. One Year $1 50 3 months 50 8 months 1 00 2 months 35 6 months 75 Single Copy. 5 Notify us at once of all failures of this papor to reach you on time. All money mnst be sent by registered letter, money order, or postal note to W. C. SMITH, Charlotte, N. C. Short correspondence of subjects of in terest to tho public is solicited but persons must not be disappointed if they fail to sec their articles in our columns. We are not responsible for the views of correspondents. Anonymous communications go to the waste basket. TEACHERS’ NATIOANL ASSO CIATION. A North Carolinian visits tlic Dominion of Canada and Spends Four Weeks Among the Great Lakes. Me. Editor—Dear Sir: —After the close of the colored Graded School of East Dallas, Dallas, Texas, and the completion of the work of the colored T sellers’ Association of Texas of W noli the writer performed the laborous duties of stenographer for the leading dailies, he then came to Chicago as a delegate and as a member of the Teachers’ National Association which convened in this great metropolis of the Northwest. The convention was the largest ever held in this country; there being thousands of teachers from every section; and of course among that number were many able persons in ability of both sexes. Many interest ing and highly instructive topics were discussed by the ablest educators in America. There was also an Exposi tion of the work from various schools, such as examination papers, drawing, painting, manual work, needle work, books, magazines, &c., and when we consider the source from whence these exhibits come, that is, from every section of the Union, one can realize tho vast collection put on exhibition employing the largest hall in the city to accommodate them. Chicago is in every way the great metropolis of the Northwest, having eight hundred thousand in population, and is noted for her mammoth and collossal wealth, manufactures, schools and colleges, fine schools of art, and as a great rail-road centre, and as in ancient times it was said that all roads lead to Rome so it is with Chicago. Illi nois has more rail-roads in it than any other State in the Union. After the National Convention closed I made a tour through the Dominion of Canada, visiting many towns and eities, and derived much information concerning the country' and the customs of the people ; met many colored people of education, culture and wealth, who seem to think that there is no form of govern ment that can be compared to that of the great British power in the equal protection of all her subjects. DESCRIPTION. Canada reminds me very much of our Piedmont section in her agricul tural products, such as corn, wheat, oats, &c., with the exception of cot ton. Crops look promising of a good harvest. Many of the farms are well till id ami cared for. and in some re spects resemble large gardens. "OPEN UP.” As tho writer had never been out of the United States before, he never had been accustomed to “open up” his baggage, and that especially his valise, to a government officer for in spection, as he was about to cross the line into Canada. You can imagine how much one dislikes to open his valise and turn up his “duds” and rumple up his starched shirt and have the fingers of an official running down between his mccly packed apparels. But the law must have its course. THE GREAT LAKES. No one who has never looked upon the great ocean in all her wild com motion, or seen her while compara tively calm, can form any idea about the beauty of tbe great inland lakes, with their blue waters seeming to kiss the skies, and extending in expanse aa far as the eye can sec. I speak especially of Lakes Michigan, Ontario, and Erie. Lake Sinclair surprised me in size and beauty. On the bosom of these lakes many crafts urc floated, and thus a great commercial enter prise is carried on. Detroit, Mich., is a beautiful city, noted for its wealth, thrift, industrial enterprises and the home and birth-place of men of genius, politicians and statesmen. She lias a population of some 200,000 and up ward. There arc some wealthy colored men there who seem to have caught the spirit of progress, and have pushed themselves to the front. — Going cast from Detroit, a distance of 230 miles, I conic to the NIAGARA FALLS, of which you have heard so much, and which you have read in poetic lays, and seen sketched by the artists’ brush, but all these fail to describe, all fail to convey any conception of this as one of the seven wonders of the world. They have described it to show that it is indescribable, or that it cannot be described. When I looked upon the falls of Niagara, what emotion surged through my in most soul! What grandeur ! What sublimity in the falling waters, com ing down almost perpendicularly one hundred and sixty feet, upon a lay of rocks, making a roar like perpetual 111 lloiler) and as the water falls in its ceaseless crash against the ledge of rocks, it sends up a mist like that of white smoke. As 1 looked upon this great wonder the following poetic lines came to my mind : “The grandest work of art shall decay, Reason’s brightest lustre fade away, The poet’s brightest flight and the sophist’s art Shall sink in darkness and conclude in night.” But the falls of Niagara shall go on till time shall end. Tweity-two miles cast of the Niaga ra Falls is Buffalo, N. Y., the home of President Cleveland. I saw the house where he lodged, and the hotel where he was accustomed to take his meals, for he had no regular home; also the residence where that grand and imposing reception was tendered to him and Mrs. Cleveland after their marriage. It was my pleasure to visit the homo of cx-Prcsidcnt Fillmore, and many other places of note. Before closing, I wish to mention that in all my travel, in the North, West and Canada, I met with the greatest courtesies, both in Canada ! and the United States. A tourist can register at any hotel, | and no questions asked about tho j color of the skin or previous condition j of servitude, provided he has the! "wherewithal” —the one thing need ful—the finance, he receives the same attention as other races. I wish to mention here that before leaving Texas, I met that esteemed and highly cultured lady, Mrs. M. E. Harris, who is at the head of a grow ing and prosperous school at Hemp stead, Texas. Mrs. Harris has been but a short time in tho State, but she has succeeded in making a fine record as a teacher. I have been re-elected principal of the Dallas School, and will return in a short time, preparatory to enter upon the work of another session. N. W. Hakllee. Niagara Falls, N. Y., July 30 THE “DBI’MMEIi IX BLACK” A Reformatory Proposed—Other Matters. Columbia, S. C., Aug. 3, 1837. A special to the Arir* aud Cornier from Chesterfield last week, announc ed that a tobacco drummer appeared there last week representing a certain North Carolina factory or tobacco house. This alleged drummer was a Negro and the very fact of his being a Negro incensed the merchants of that town to such an extent as to cause them to threaten to boycott this tobacco house. It turned out, how ever, that the Negro was not a drummer, but a peddler on his own hook. It is a pity that the appetites of men have been cultivated to such an extent as to make this "filthy weed” of so much importance in mercantile circles, as to require the time and talent of so many men in distributing the poison, when their services might be directed to a better purpose. But, if it is to be done, why can’t a Negro do it as well as any body olse? The daintiest dishes eaten by our brother in white, especial ly in this section of tho world are pre pared and served by the hands of Negroes. If they can stomach such as that they will soon learn, (if the Negroes choose to teach them) how to receive him as a man in every honest avocation in life. A reformatory for young criminals is urged by the leading journal of the State. God speed the day when it is established! What a blessing it will be! Think how many youths will be saved from crime and filth by being separated from hardened criminals in tho State Penitentary ! The report of tho Grand Secretary of the Kuights of Wise Men for the last quarter shows a slight increase in the Order. Mr. R. J. Palmer our leading colored tailor, is in the West prospecting. NEW RESTAURANT Mr. Curtis Garrett has opened a Restaurant for the accommodation of the public in Greensboro. It is con veniently situated, at the depot. Board and lodging furnished. H B KENNEDY, DEALER IX Confectioneries, Fancy and t Staple Groceries. Chiekous, Eggs. Butter, Vegeta bles, ami all kinds of Country Produce. Everything kept in a well regulated Grocery Store. Melons, and Fine Fruits a specialty. No. 303 south Graham street, Charlotte, N. C. .■- ■ % j REDUCTION IN GROCERIES ! Today, June 25th. l will sell Flour, Meal, Bacon and Sugar, at prices below competi tion. Come get our prices on these articles j and be convinced. Z. HAUOHTON, Jr.. 308 south 1> street, j BRANCH HOUSE, 150 Market Street, next to Academy of Music, CHARLESTON, S. O. First Season will be opened July 1, ’B7. First-Class Board and Accommodations at reasonable rates. I*. M. THORNE, Proprietor. WANTED. A lady graduate of one of the lead ing normal schools of the State, wants a school. Persons wanting a good female teacher will do well to address “School Teacher,” Caro Charlotte Messenger, Charlotte, N. C. pROFESSORS E. MOORE and S. G. ATKINS, —experienced— NORMAL SCHOOL WORKERS & INSTITUTE CONDUCTORS, Will lie prepared to accept calls to any work ill ttiis line during the summer. Superintendents or other school officials who would avail themselves of the profes sional services of these gentlemen are invited to address either one or both of them. ZION WESLEY COLLEGE, Salisbury, N. C. FOR RENT. One Cottage, each, on Graham and Church Streets. R. Barrixgbk. him mill, URL! SMIIB! Don’t Fail to Examine. Our Black and Colored TAMISK is the nicest goods made for summer wear. Price 73 cents per yard for the colors. BLACK SILKS, COLORED SILKS, SUMMER SILKS, SURAH SILKS. for evening wear. New stock of Ladies’ Muslin Underwear! and at priees lower than ever. Full line of Warner’s Corsets, Hosiery, Gloves, Mits, ,ke. HAKGKAYK & ALEXANDER, 33 East Trade Street. A. W. Calvin, —DKAI.KU IX— Family Groceries of nil kinds. Country Pnducp al ways on hand. CHICKEN'S. EGGS, BUT TER and nil kinds of VEGETABLES anti FRUITS. —ALSO. UL.VI.KIi IX— Lumber, and Bui It ling Material. to all i««rt* of the dtr. ■ THE SCIENCE OF LIFE. O ' ' Something Everybody Ought to Know. I*o - . How to promote digestion, keep the body healthy, and tho mind dear, and how to avoid stomach and liver troubles, end distressing headaches, are problems easily solved by the use of Ayer’s Pills. “For tho euro of Headache, Ayer's Cathartic Pills are the most effective med icine I ever used.—Robert K. James, Dorchester, Mass. I have found Ayer’s Pills an Invaluable remedy for Headaches. For a long time I bad suffered intolerably with this com plaint. and Ayer’s Pills are the first medi cine that really gave me relief. They are truly a wonderful medicine.—J. S. Housnct, Rchrersburg, Pa. .J t HEALTH EUPROVKD. For months 1 was greatly afflicted with Indigestion. Liver Complaint, and Con stipation. I tried various remedies, but found nothing to help mo until I com menced using Ayer’s Pills. After taking one box my health was so much improved that 1 procured another. Before I had finished the second box my health was completely restored.-Jos. Aiibiu, llocto Block, High st., Holyoke, Mass. 1 antlered for months with stomach and liver troubles. My food did not digest, my bowels were son- and constipated, and my back and bead ached iuecssantty. 1 tried various remedies, but received no benefit until I commenced taking Ayer's Pills. These Pills benefited me at once. X took them regularly for nearly a month, and mV health was completely restored. l>. W. Baiuo, New tierin', N. C. COMPLETE CI'RE. I had been a sufferer for many years from Dyspei>sia and l.iver troubles, and found tio permanent relief until I com menced taking Ayer’s Pilh. They have effected a complete cure,—ti. W. Moouey, Walla Walla, tv. T. For many years 1 suffered from Liver Complaint.’aiid a disordered stomach. I tried the best physician* in the stale, but received no help from them. I was com pelled to give up business, had neither strength nor ambition, and suffered eon stantlv. 1 finally began taking Ayer's Pills, "and, bctoro'l had Uuished the first box, mv health was greatly improved. After taking four boxes I was completely cured, and have liecn perfectly well ever since.—J. L. Nighswander, Ashley, Pa. Ayer’s Cathartic Pills bavo boon the only medicine needed in my house for o number of years. They never lath— William Dow, Maine, Minn. PRINTING! BILLHEADS, LETTER-HEADS, NOTE-HEADS, STATEMENTS. EN VELOPES. CARDS, POSTERS, CIRCULARS, AND ALL KINDS OF MERCANTILE PRINTING, Done in the best manner anti at lowest rates. Address all orders R. E. BLAKEY, 8 north College and 207 west Trade St., CHARLOTTE, N. C. Guard Your Little Ones. Croup is (he result of a cold. attacks suddenly, is always dangerous, aud should reeeive prompt treatment. It is an inflammation of the windpipe, which eontraet*, making breathing diffieult and painful. Ayer's Cherry Pectoral has saved the lives of many children alttictvd with this disease. M My children have taken Ayer's Cherry Pectoral, for Croup. It gives Immediate relief, which is invariably followed by cure. 1 feel as if I could uot do without it, ©specially in winter, when attacks of this dangerous disease aro frequent.—Mrs, J. Gregg, 150 First at., Lowell, Mass. Be Prepared for an Emergency. Ayer's cherry Pectoral has bv# the means of saving my life, ami also that ' of my little son. As he is troutded with : Croup. I dare not be without the remedy i constantly in the house,—Mrs, Charles It.. * Laudun, Guilford, Conn. ' Mv children ar* all liable to Croup. J Having lost mv first little daughter bv . this disease, 1 was in constant fear until J found, to mv groat relief, that Ayer's Cherry Pectoral would euro it, Auua l Wade \Vcut warth, Nort hauiptou. Mas*. I T have always found Ayer's Cherry j Pectoral a perfect euro for Croup, I have 1 Unown it to relieve tin* worst cases, in a very short time, and advise all families to keep it on hand for use in sudden enter- i gciicics, for Coughs, croups, etc.— S. 11. 1 Latimer, M. D.. Mt. Ycruou, Ga. Colds, Croup, For children afflicted with Colds. Coughs, Sore Throat, or Croup, 1 do not : kuow of any remedy which will give * more speedy and efflvtual relief than < Ayer's Cherry IVetoral. I have found I it. also, invaluable in cases of Whooping i Cough. —Ann Lovejov, 1251 Washington street, Bostou. Mass. < My Uttle graudsou ha* I teen, for the ! last three years, subject to violent attacks of Croun. At times, we have despaired of his life. For the last ten mouths, whenever symptoms of Croup have a|s ’ neared, we have given Aycr*a Chorrv Pectoral, and it has acted like a charm, I affording almost immediate relief.—Lunch i Edmund-. Cape Island. N. J. < I have used Ayer's Cherry Pectoral, as a medicine for myself ami children, with unfailing effect. It has rendered such excellent service in tuy fatnilr, that 1 intend to have it always at band. It is the most effective remedy for Colds and i Coughs I have ever tried, either for mv- < •elf or my family.—CftMtt. V. l liri-teuseu. 113 Frout st.. New York Citv, N. Y. i Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral, Pupam! by Pi. J. C. Am *Uh Lowell, lUh. BoM by Duetto's. Prke $1; tlx bolt kt, $!. THE BEST Bcmetly for Gout, Rheumatism, or Neu ralgia. is Ayer's Fills. •• I know no one who has suffered more than myself from the distress and torment of Gout. My case, which was of great severity, and of long standing, was completely cured by takiug Ayer's rills.--IllldredO. G. Dana, Pittsburgh, Fa. For several years I suffered from the torturing pains of Neuralgia. At last I discovered a remedy in Ayers l]ljs» which cured me of a severe attack of this disease, ami has since kept mo free from it,—Mrs. Jane Benson, Sand Hill, Mich. Ayer's Cathartic Fills aro the only med icine used in my Family Thov keep the liver, stomach, and bowels in perfect condition, and are the best med icine 1 know of.—J. 11. Kirkpatrick, Piedmont, S. C. TTutil recenllv I liavo been troubled with Rheumatism during every rainy season since 1 came to California. Last fall, when the rain eamc on, I began taking Avar's I’ills. and continued using t! in for a month. I am happy to say that I have I INI) perfectly free from Rheumatism ever since. —David Cook, j Flaccrvillc, Cal. A sufferer from I.iver Complaint, Dys pepsia, and Neuralgia, for the last twenty Years, I have spent dollar after dollar for medicine, with very liftlo benefit. I.eamimr. recently, that Ayer’s Fills were highly recommended in such cases, I pro cuivd a lw»x. and took them according to directions. They have benefited me more than any other Medicine l have ever taken. —F. R. Rogers, Need more, I nd. Ayer's Cathartic Pills arc the most thorough remedv 1 know of for Rheuma tism. 1 suffered for months with this painful affection, and. after trying many remedies, without tindimr relief, began taking Avcr's Fills, t felt better in less than twenty-four hours after taking them, and, in less than a month, was completely cured. R. K. Middleton, Leigh, Pa. For the purposes of a cathartic, and as a stimulant to the stomach, liver, and bowels, the safest aud mildest remedy is Ayer’s Pills. Prepared bv Dr. J. C. Acer & Co., LowelbMass. SeU by all Brogjvibi. Prim SI; «lx bottle., »5. 1 found Ayer's Cherry Pectoral a most \aluablc remedy for Bronchitis, and iu a case of cold settled upon the lungs, front which l -uffered greatly. The euro which this medicine effected in my case, was most wonderful. 1 am also satis fied that it saved the lives of mv chil dren, who were sick with Lung Fever. | —S. L. True, Palisade, Nebraska. I have used Ayer's Cherry Pectoral for myself and family, and ant certain it is tho best remedy for Colds and Coughs ever prepared. No family should be without it. —Elam T. Hess, Salfordville, Pa. I cannot say too much in praise of Ayer's Cherry Pectoral. 1 have used it in my family many years, and always with perfect Satisfaction.—Mrs. Robert F. Me Keen, New Gretua, N. J. Whooping Cough, Ayer’s Cherry Teetoral lias been of the greatest benefit to my three children. They were suffering frbm Whooping Cough, and were very siek. A fricrnC knowing their critical condition, advised me to rive them Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral. I purchased this medicine Immediately, commenced giving it according to dlrce lions. Mid, In a few day., noticed a marked change for the better. From that time my ehiidreu continued to improve, until thev were finally cured.—Jtftcph ,1 one«B, East St., East Holyoke, Mass. The peculiar anodyne properties con* tallied in Ayer’s cherry Pectoral, render it a superior remedy lo allay the severity of the paroxysms of Whooping Cough. I have used it with remarkable anti uni form success in that disorder.—Solon S. Blood. M. D.. Fabyan’s, N. H. To those necling medicine for throat or lung troubles. I would recommend Ayer’s Cherry IVetoral. 1 have strong coufi* .lone,- in this medicine. It It all It la rep resented to Is'.—Charles Dame, Pastor of the Congregational Church, Andover, Me. QAROLINA CENTRAL R. R. CHANGE OF SCHEDULE. Wilmington, N. 0., May 15, 18ft7. WESTBOUND TRAINS. No. 1. No. 3. May 10,1887. Dally ex. Daily ex. Sunday. Sunday. Leave Raleigh,(R & A), 700 F.M. Wilmington, 7 25 A.M. 8 (JO Maxton, U 30 Hamlet, 12 50 P.M. 2 33 A.M. Wades boro, 2 15 Charlotte, 4 32 0 55arrivc Lincolnton, 0 17 Shelby, 7 40 Arrive Rutherfordton, 0 10 EASTBOUND TRAINS. No. 2. No. 4. May 10, 1880. Daily ex. Daily ox. Sunday. Sunday. Leave Rutherfordton, 7 15 A.M. Shelby, H 48 Lincolnton, 10 07 Charlotte, 12 02 F.M. 8 45 F.M. Wades boro, 2 30 Hamlet, 3 38 1 55 A.M. Maxton, 5 20 Arrive Wilmington. 005 800 Raleigh, (RAA) 8 35 Trains Nos. 1. and 2 make close connection at Marton to and from Fayetteville, Ureens l»oro and other points on C. F. * Y. V. Ry. At Wadcsboro with trains to aud from Clieraw, Florence and Charleston. At Lincolnton to and from Hickory, Lenoir and points on C. a L. Narrow Gauge Ry. Trains Nos. 3. and 4 make dose connection at Hamlet with trains to and from Ruleigli. Through sleeping ears between Wilming ton and Charlotte and Charlotte and Raleigh. Take train No. 1 for Statesville and stations oil tin* W. N. C. It. R. and points w«*st. Take train No. 2 for Clieraw, Florence. Charleston Savannah ami Florida, also for Fayetteville and C. F. a Y. V. stations. Train No. 2 connects at Wilminngton with W. a W. No. 14 ami W. C. * A. No. 27. Take train No. 3 for Spartanburg, Green ville, Athens, Atlanta and all points south west; also for Asheville via Charlotte and Spartanburg. No. 3 connects at Wilmington witli W. a W. R. R. No. 23. Train No. 4 connects at Wilmington with W. a W. No. 78. Local Freight Nos. 5 and 0 tri-weekly between Wilmington and Laurinburg. Local Freight Nos. 2 and 8 til-weekly lietweon Laurinburg ami Charlotte. Local Freight Nos. 9 ami 10 tri-weekly between Charlotte aud Rutherfordton. Nos. , 5 0,7. 8, 9 ami 10 will not take passengers. lx. C. JONES, Superintendent. F. W. CLARK, General Passenger Agt. CAPE FEAR AND YADKIN VALLEY RA JL WA Y COMP AN Y. Taking effect 5.15a.m., Monday, May 30,1887 Trains Moving North. Passenger Freight and and Mail. Passenger. Lv BennettsviHe, 10:10 a m 5:15 a in Ar Maxton, 11:20 7:15 Lv Maxton, 11:30 7:40 Ar Fayetteville, 1:30 pm 11:00 Lv Fayetteville, 2:00 9:30 a in Ar Sanford, 4:05 1:40 pm Lv Sanford. 4:15 2:15 Ar Greensboro, 7:25 8:00 Lv Greensboro, 10:15 a m Ar Walnut Cove, 1:00 p m Passenger and Mail-dinner at Fayetteville. Trains Moving South. Lv Walnut Cove* 2:10 p m Ar Greensboro, 5:00 Lv Greensboro, 9:50 a m 7:00 a m Ar Sanford, 12:55 pm 1:17 pm Lv Sanford, 1:15 1:55 Ar Fayetteville, 3:20 0:00 Lv Fayetteville. 3:30 12:15 Ar Maxton, 5:15 3:45 Lv Maxton, 5:25 4:15 Ar Bcnncttsville 0:45 0:15 Passenger and Mail—dinner at Sanford. FACTORY BRANCH—FREIGHT AND ACCOMMODATION. Trains Moving North. Lv Millitoro, 7:45 a.m | Ar Green’ boro,fk3oam Trains Moving South. Lv Green’ boro,s:3opm | ArMillboro, 7:35 pm Freight and Accommodation train runs bet. Bennettsvillc and Fayetteville on« Mondays, Wednesday* and Fridays, and bet. Fayette ville and Bennettsville on Tuesdays, Thurs days and Saturdays. Freight and Accommodation train,runs bet. Fayetteville and Greensboro Tueadaya.Th urn days and Saturdays, and between Greensboro and Fayetteville Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Passenger and mail train runs daily except Sundays. The north bound passenger and mail train makes close connection at Maxton with Car olina Central to Charlotte and Wilmington. Trains on Factory Branch run dailv except Sunday. W. E. KYLE, J. W, FRY, Genu HENDERSON’S BARBER SHOP ! THE OLDEST AM) BEST. Experienced and polite workmen always ready to wait on customers. Horn you will get n XHA 7 HAIR CUT aud HI.HAX S/IA VR. JOHN S. HENDERSON, Hast Trade Street, Cliurlntte. X. C. WATCHES! Clocks, - Spectacles, Eye-Glassses, and all kinds of Fine Jewelry mn lie liouglit clieup at the Jewelry Store of HALES k BOYNE, West Trade Street, Charlotte. N. C. t-iT - Prompt attention joid to orders by mail and satisfaction guaranteed. We refer you to the editor of this |w|*r. 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