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Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1886-08-21
The YelIoNstOne Geysers.

The geysers are the most remarkable
manifestations of this region; but shaI
not give much space to them, says let
ter to the Boston Herald. Your readers
all know what geyser is. Its opera
tion can easily be imagined, aud the
photographs, which are frequent, gives
an excellent idea of the appearance of
these eruptions. l was prepared for
them, and they created less of wonder
and admiration in my mind than the
coloring, the conformation, and the per-
manent agitation in the springs, to which
have given more attention in this letter.
There is but one of the greater geysers
that the visitor is sure of seeing in
limited sojourn-Old Faithful, which
spouts every hour, and is hardly sur
passed in effectiveness by any of the
others. The others 60 at longer inter
tervals-some of several days. One is
pretty sure in two days time to see a
number of minor ones, as did we. We
were fortunate enough to witness an
eruption of the grand geyser also, which
in its breadth and power is magnificent.
The Castle we missed much to our
regret If we had included that also, it
would have left little to be desired. The
landlord who lives in front of it told
me: ''There is Just one word to de-
scribe tit is awful 1t makes a noise
that appalls you, and it shakes the earth
all about; we look for it with hope, but
we are glad when it is over" The era
ters built up around these geysers are
great curiosities in the form which the
deposits have taken, and it is very inter-
esting to visit them all. One of the
chiefest, the Grand, covers no basin at
all that would be observed; others, like
the Castle and the Grotto, are large and
peculiar. The whole area within view
of the hotel at this upper basin is COW
cred with springs and geysers from which
the effect toward twilight is the best of
all. l saw curious combination of the
practical on this majestic scene as l
strolled through it alone. All at once l
came upon man and his family wash
ing for the hotel in one of these springs.
He removed the heavy soil from the gar
mcnts, and then set them to boil in the
spring. l took handkerchief from my
pocket and it was cleansed, ironed and
back there in five minutes time. This
man told me Chinaman had established
himself at another spring some time
since, but he put SO much soap in the
water that he created small geyser, and
John decamped hurriedly, thinking he
was in the internal regions. We tried
the experiment later with pound Of
soap, and it resulted in throwing up the
water with great violence five or six feet.
- Gorrean0ndrnce RoSt0n Heamd -
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1886-08-21

A great effort has at last heea made I,
olive the enigma which for ages has nc
manned a mystery to man, It's the grea
Sphinx, of Egypt, which is about TO ,e
veal its secrets and why it was erected,
A company of explorers, under the direc,
tion of Maspero, have been excavatins
for some time back around the base ol
this colossus. These excavations have
disclosed temple which is said to be
the Oldest in the world. 1t has no re.
semblance to any of III, other Egyptian
temples. For few months the marvel.
Gus Sphinx of Ghizeh will remain, per,
haps for the first time since the days Of
Moses, free from the earth in which it
was buried, and we shall perhaps dis,
cover the reason of its existence.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1886-08-21
AT EvEN-IDE.

At tW light hour, beneath tree
lie, and breathe the fragrant air.
All nature seems to smile on me:
My mind is free from earthly care.
Sar in the West the waning light
Is struggling with the twilight's haze
Ny soul drinks in with rapt delight,
The fairy scene that meets my gaze.
How silent is the summer air,
A solemn, stillnoss, silent, grand.
The sephyIs playing through my hair
Seem strangely like fairy's wand.
The creatures all have sought their rest;
The songsters sang their last ''good-night.h
The owl now leaves his gloomy nest,
And through the twilight wings his fight
The marsh resounds with croaking frogs;
The cricketS now take up the cry,
While DER the surface of the bogs
The swallows skim, and wheel, and fly.
And soon the chorus swells complete,
And wierdly sounds. The days last light
Departs, the deep'ning gloom to meet.
The veil of darkness falls. 'Tis night.
s. s StiaSoR, in Leisure Moments.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1886-08-21
The Goat.

The common or domestic goat was
originally native of the highlands of
Asia. Naturalists generally regard it as
having descended from an animal found
in the Caucasus Mountains and the hill
country of Persia, called in the Persian
language, the paseng. Its legs are longer
than those Of the common goat, and its
horns arc very much larger. II is not
always easy to distinguish between the
species and varieties of goats. The com.
mon goat has existed as a domestic ami
NAL in Oriental countries from the very
earliest times. From there it spread all
over the world, manifesting a remarkable
adaptability to climate aud circum-
stances. In this diversity Of surround
ings, great diversity of breeds has ap-
peared, such as the Angora goat, the
Syrian goat, the Cashmere goat, the
Guinea goat OF Africa, and many others,
No quadruped, except the dog, has
shown such susceptibility of variation.
These differences show most markedly
in the quality and quantity Of the hair,
and in the relative abundance Of the
two coats, the long. silky outer covering
and the softer woolly hair beneath it.
Goats are found wild in mountainous
countries only; they are very sure-footed
on narrow lodges or rocks, and show
great strength and ability in leaping
They also prefer as food the leaves and
branches Of shrubs and the herbs found
on mountains to the herbagc of the
richest lowland pastures. Among the
Greeks and Romans the goat was sac
rificed to Bacchus because of its ten
dency to iniure grapevines by eating its
young tendrils and leaves. The goat is
not found wild in extreme Northern
countries, but when under domestication
thrives as well within shed in the
Northern districts Of Scandinavia as in
the hottest parts Of Asia and Africa.
All the species Of the goat are natives OF
the Old World. The Rocky Mountain
goat, so-called, Of North America, really
belongs to the antelope samily.-Inter-
Ocean.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1886-08-21
A Monster Lobster.

Searching along the Winthrop shore Q
few days ago for whatever was TO be
found contraband in the lobster trade,
Deputy Fish Commissioner f. II. shat
tuck came upon what might be termed 4
stdnner in the possession Of BelcheI
Brothers, who had Just brought in from
their taps something wonderful in crus.
taccan life. 1t proved to be an exampi,
of the size lobster can attain IL left un
molested long time. Unlike the aver
age large lobster, il was symmetrical, sS
much so as to cause remark in that re
gard. II weighed III pounds; length
over all, 20i inches; length Of large claw
II inches; small claw, lJ3 inches. Tn,
question Of the age OF this sample ol
what Holsters might attain is an inter
esting one. Commissioner Shattuck
who is making the lobster n study, sug
gests that he may be twenty-five yean
old. Boston Transcript.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1886-08-21
HUMOR OF THE DAY.

Why is bald headed man like hounds
ways.
When the summer resorts fill up it be-
comes more difficult for the boarders to
do so. Statesman
II do my best to bring mankind
higher" as the elevator boy said, but
some will keep going down. National
Weekly.
"Say, I've got the hiccoughs. Brighten
me, won't you2" ''Lend me tive2"
"Thanks, it's all over now-Burliagtoe
Free Press.
There are two things in this life that
can be depended upon to stick A po-
rous plaster and stylographic pen.--
Neso HaDen Neics.
"Where is the best place to get fat?"
asked thin housekeeper Of neighbor
"All over" was the unexpected reply
Pittsburg Chronicle.
claw Without Lawyers" is the title of
new book. That's nothing strange.
Lemonade without lemons has been an
old thing ever since picnics were |-i-
vented. Brooklyn Edgls.
Boy-"Father wants three pounds of
steak, and will bring the money around
tomorrow Butcher-'Wait until to-
morrow comes, bub, and then you won't
have to make two trips. ."-Judge.
Smith-''Have you forgotten that $50
l loaned you, BROWNE" Brown -"No,
indeed. I've made a note OF it. Smith
-"Well, if you cannot give me the cash
I'll take the note. ."-LoreU Citizen.
"Do you hire college dudes to wait on
the table at this house~ asked an elderly
gentleman as he stepped up to the desk
of one of our summer hotels. "Well,
yes, we do, but I'm afraid you're little
too aged to come under that head The
clerk saw that he had made mistake
when he glanced at the afternoon paper
and saw that the Hon. Josiah Jumper and
seven daughters were registered at the
rival hotel. lid Bits.
'.Come live with me
Down by the sea
Where the mermaids are combing their
tresses,
Where the shining waves kiss
The shore-ahl what bliss,
And the sunlight the sea beach caresses."
Il cannot, mon cher,
Too strong is the air.
'Tis 'ard, once remarked Mr. Eccles
Now, dearest, you know
gladly would go,
But I'm terribly frightened for freckles."
New York Journal
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1886-08-21
The Preach census recently taken is

The French census recently taken is
proving most unsatisfactory. In Paris,
in particular, people strongly objected to
filling up the papers, especially in the
aristocratie quarters, while the poorer
classes did not understand how to reply
to the questions. and students and prae-
tical jokers returned most absurd an
swers, and utilized the census papers as
a field for drawing caricatures. Scarcely
any returns could be obtained from the
hotels, and in some quarters from
Seventy nine to eighty per cent, of the
Inhabitants gave no replies whatever.
One father Of family answered the
queries by the suggestion; ASK my
nother-in-la law;" another wrote; "lou
are too curious" In stating the proics-
boa or occupation, a facetious Republican
Declared himself "Expeller of Princes, +"
and his neighbor stated that he was
'watching Jules Ferry to admire his
lose" while a third remarked that he
ad been looking fOt work for fifteen
fars.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1886-08-21
RE0UIEscAT.

All night the land in darkness slept,
All night the sleepless sea
Along the beaches moaned and wept.
And called aloud on me.
Now all about the wakening land
The white foam lies upon the sand.
saw across the glimmering dark
The white foam rise and fall;
saw drifting phantom bark,
heard the sailors call:
Then sheer upon my straining sight
Fell down the curtain of the night.
What ship was on the midnight desp'
What voices on the airl
Did wandering spirits call and weep
In darkness and dispairs
Did ever living seaman hail
The land with such hopeless waili
The flush of dawn is in the sky,
The dawn-breeze on the sea,
The lark is singing sweet and high
A winged melody:
Here on the sand, among the foam,
The tired sailors have come home.
Their eyes that stare, so wide, so wide,
See not the blessed light;
For all the streams of death divide
The morning from the night;
Weary with tossing on. her breast,
The sea at last has given them rest.
ID. j. Robertson
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1886-08-21

A permit was taken out in Washing.
ID recently TO remodel and enlarge the
.puse recently purchased by the Prcsi
.ent on the Woody Lane road, The
'hns as prepared by the architects pro-
I|de for the addition To the present
|rueture of third story Of very osna
'1ental and handsome design. The third
.|pry will be in the high pointed rooi
I'erccd with dormer windows, the eavei
4Itending over some fourteen feet. thus
'ofming the roof Of the porch in the
|1cond story. There will be double
I1lches twelve feet wide extending on
'01 south and west and part Of the east
|'aes OF the house, Upon the stone walls
||ping the present two stories Of tho
||nse will be built this high, overreach-
s roof, with the exterior covered with
.'1gles painted red. Thcrs will be a
||| story back building erected for .
|.fhen and servants quarters, and the
|'Irior will be remodeled and fitted up
'| style to correspond TO the pretty
.| ern design Of cottage, which the
||'|fior will then assume.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1886-08-21
THE
Charlotte Messenger
Is PUBLISHED
Every Saturday,
CHARLOTTE, N. c.
In the Interests of the colored People
of the Country.

Able and well-known writers will contrib
ute to IT'S columns from different parts Of the
country, and it will contain the latest Gen
erai News of the day.
The MESSENGER is first-class newspaper
and VIII not allow personal abuse in its col.
umns. 1t is not sectarian or partisan, but
MISUNDERSTANDING fairly hy oil, 1t ne.
serves the riSh ito eriticise the shortcomings
of al public officials-cOmmendin the
worthy. AMI recommending for election such
men rs in itSopiniOn are beSt suited to serve
she interests of the people
1t is intended to supply the long felt need
of newspaper 10 advocate the rights and
defend the inter SITS IF the Negro American,
especially in the Piedmont section Of the
Carolinas-
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1886-08-21
thought for those who are about to en-

Fhought Tor those VINO are aDouC 70 en-
gage butler.
This story is true, only few trifing
details having been altered. and the
proper names suppressed. Mr.. Bird is
the only person concerned in it who
would be able to bring an action for libel
against me, but for his own sake he is
likely to keep quiet. London Life.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1886-08-21

Tho Corean Government has issued a.
educational law which requires all chill
dren between eight and thirteen years OF
arc 10 attend school
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1886-08-21

The young man full Of promise fre
ouentlv turns out bad pay.-I'scayuae.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1886-08-21

ttths Island Of Java there 49, twenty
sstser-press printing Offices.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1886-08-21
SUBSCRIPTIONS:
.Ahooys IN Adronee.]

W. c. SMITH. Charlotte. N. c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-05-25

The Dominion fishermen are learning a
lesson In international comfy. 1t falls rather
hard upon Capt. Jesse Ellis to be used, like the
village topper at the temperance lecture as a
terrible example for the warning of others, for
the poor man will probably be ruined in
pocket but he will have whatever consolation
can be got from the reflection that he may yet
figure as conspicuously in history as Mettus
Curtius or Arnold Winkelried. Concerning the
right of the authorities at Portland to seize The
Sisters there is no room for doubt The law
providing for the confiscation OF o ship enter
Ing an American port without a manifest is alb
solute and distinct. We do not fall back on
any dead-letter treaty. We raise no bubble
about the purpose of the ships presence in our
waters. We violate no rule of friendly com.
merce- We transgress no universal custom.
The case against Capt Ellis schOoneris as plain
as IL would have been against Capt Ellis himself
If he had come into the state of Maine and
married two wives or robbed safe. And, even
though the Canadian skipper may be a worthy
man suffering as hostage for a bad cause we
shall have 10 shut our 10 the soft voice of
mercy and deal out strict justice to him, i'm
order that his compatriOts may learn that the
first essential OF a successful contest is to be
sure you're right
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-05-25

The announcement that the builders of Wash
1ngton have formed a close organization and
adopted measures to take retaliatory steps i'm
the event OF the occurrence OF strikes, under GER
tain circumstances, by wOrkmen in their en-
plOy, will hardly excite surprise. This course is
the logical result of the extreme methods pur-
sued by some of the labor unions of the coun-
try. 1t could not be expected that one side to
SO formidable weapon as the strike has proved
itself TO be, and the action of the Washington
builders, while isolated In itself, is in direct
line with similar movements being made in
other large cities, that in little while there
will be presented to the world the spectacle of
two opposing forces using precisely the same
means of coercion, with the issue between them
To be finally decided by the powers of endur-
ance they possess. In other words, the side
that can hold out longest will win the victory
while the weaker party in the contest
will not only lose what might have been
made during the continuance of the struggle
but be compelled in the end to accept such
terms as may be offered by the winners of the
light. This prospect is anything but a pleasant
one, considered from whatever point OF view
and ii is TO be deplOred as much by the public
which is pOwerless in the premises, as by the
contestants themselves. 1t is to be presumed.
however, that the worst has been calculated
upon and provided for by the parties most
directly interested in the struggle before enter
Ing upon it. II not, then those who forced the
conflict made most fatal mistake. People
who go TO war must expect to endure its hard
ships and calamities as well as to enjoy the
fruits OF Its victories
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-05-25

1t begins TO look as though the gas company
will soon be regretting that it did not long
time ago heed the excellent advice rendered by
THE STAR, to the effect that 1t should volun-
tarily make a reduction in the price of gas, and
at the same time furnish much better article
than it had been supplying. Had it done so, it
might, to be sure have lost its excessive profits
for few months, but in the end it would be
as well, If not better off, financially, and be-
sides some very damaging facts in connection
with the history and practices of the company
would have been kept out of view. AS 1t Is, the
revelations that are being made by the congress
sional investigation will doubtless compel ma:
terial reduction in price. If they do not also lead
to a general demand that the people of Wash
ington shall forever be relieved from the exac-
tions of q monopoly by the granting of q
charter, with proper restrictions, for a compel
ing company.
In token OF their appreciation of the present
situation, the stockholders of the company
ought to present to the board of management a
well bound copy of Esop's Fables, with the
corner of the leaf turned down to mark the
pages containing the parable of the greedy
peasant who killed the golden-egg-laying goose,
and that of the foolish dog who lost his bone in
yrasping at shadow. The perusal of these
suggestive stories would not, OF course, cure
The past, but it might serve a useful purpose in
The future.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-05-25

The defalcation on the part of the treasurer OF
a missionary society whose headquarters are
In New York. involving a loss to its fund of over
S25.ooo which was sunk in Wall street specu.
lations and other like diversions, can hardly
fail to lead level-headed unsentimental business
men 10 be chary about contributing toward
missionary purposes. III those who undertake.
the duty of caring for the poor heather thus
prove reereant TO their trust where can conf.
dence be safely placed?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-05-25

The keely motor proved itself a success again
In Philadelphia on saturday, according to
some Of the papers of that city. This is, we be-
heve. the -th time it has been pronounced a
success; but all the same the inventor goes on
with his experimenting, and there is still no de.
mand for shares in his company such as there
was before the boys were subjected to the shear.
ing process
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-05-25

Through the philanthropy of distinguished
townsman, the students and lovers of painting
and sculpture have open to them in the Corco-
ran Gallery OF Art a superb opportunity for -
toyment in this branch of fine arts. His lib
erality in that direction affords pleasure to
thousands who would otherwise have TO seek
elsewhere for the qualification of elevated taste,
and reflects highest honor upon the benevolent
donor and patron. This is as IL should be, and,
as citizens of the capital city, we are proud to
point to this evidence of our claim of culture
and refinement. Yet the sister art-music-has
thus tar found but feeble support or encourage
ment It's lovers and professors and students
being relegated to such meager opportunity for
study and declaration as are found in occasional
visits from renowned artists, vocal and instru-
mental, where the enjoyment of their efforts Is
circumscribed by the insufficiency of halls,
those we have being deficient in nearly every
requisite for the proper presentation of great
musical compositions. What would be thought
OF the presentation of superb painting in
room defective as to light, meagre in size, and
with sordid and unsuitable surroundings?
What would be the effect of such exhibition,
and what Judgment would an art critic pro-
nounce? Yet the requirements for proper pre-
sentation of good music are no less exacting.
II seems strange that there should be in this
city such a woful wantof suitable accommoda-
ton for the gentle art-especially now that
the importance of cultivating and extending
taste for music and of catering to the wishes of
those who demand this enjoyment-by build
ing and maintaining In handsome style APP
propriate halls of music. Should it be said of
the capital city of a great nation like ours that
we lack the refinement and culture which be-
long to an appreciation of this art?
Happily. attention seems recently &c have
been directed to this requirement, and a project
is now under elaboration and nearly ready for
presentation to the public, whereby this long
felt want will be adequately met. 1t Is in con-
temptation to raise a fund. by capitalization or
otherwise, with which TO provide music hall
OF the most approved construction and in every
respect abreast the times-of large seating
capacity, suitably furnished and equipped,
wherein may be properly rendered, and at
reasonable prices, the productions of the great
masters OF the art. The development of this
project will be watched with general interest,
and we bespeak for it, when ii Is offered to the
public, generous and prompt support from
every who is interested in the well-being
and we'll doing OF this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-05-25
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