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Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-12-15
WASHINGTON GOSSIP.
How to Save the EEesight.

Next to sunlight the incandesceut
light gives the best illumination for
reading, and all notions of the injurious
effect on the eyes of the electric light are
erroneous.
The vast majority of people who wear
glasses can see well without them. They
use them to avoid constant strain on
the eyes. The act of focalization is a
muscular one and uses up nervous
energy.
The oyersighted eye, in which the
focus comes behind the retina, has to
perform this muscular act continually.
The results are headaches, irritability
and nausea. The only remedy in such
cases is to wear glasses.
The neatsighted child should wear spec
tacles, because they are the best prevent
i've against increase of nearsightedness,
and also because he loses great part of
mis- education in not being able to see
more than few feet away.
For the eyes in u healthy state there is
but one safe wash--pure cold water.
When the eyelids are infamed the best
lotion is a weak solution of salt and
water. Never apply poultices to the eyes
or use seye waters" without the advice
of physician.
At the first symptoms of nearsighted-
ness spectaclss should be worn. There
is great deal of popular prejudice
against spectacles. but there are two
good reasons why they should be worn,
and only two One is that we see better,
and the other that the strain on the eyes
may be relieved.
In readiag the book or paper should
be held at distance of from ten to fif-
teen inches from the eyes. The readers
position should be such that the light
may fall on the book and not on the
eyes. The ligh. itself should be sufTi-
cient. Nothing is SO injurious to the
eyes as poor light in reading.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-12-15
TIPPEcANoE IN A TEMPER.
How Gen. Harrison Made it Hot for a
Newspaper Man.

A northern newspaper published q
story the other day that Lieutenant Gov
ernor Campbell, Of Ohio, had stated that
MIR. Clarkson, the member of the Repub-
llcan national committee from Iowa, had
arrived at home from indianapolis bear
ing message from Gen Harrison asking
Senator Allison to come to Indianapolis,
and that, after being closeted with Gen
Harrison for five hours, Mr. Allison had
been prevailed upon to accept the treas
ury portfolio in the new Cabinet. When
the New York Herald correspondent
called on Gen Harrison to ask weether
the report was true, the correspondents
experience was as follows:
When Gen Harrison presented himself
In the front parlor in answering to my
card | started to ask him if there was any
truth in the report, but before | had my
question half asked he interrupted me
with:
''Stop right where you are, SIR" (and
his manner was not altogether pleasant
either) 81 have often said that would
not be interviewed and you need not ex-
hibit any enterprise in attempting to OBJ
tain from me an interview in an indirect
way. That is what it would amount to if
should undertake to answer whether a
newspaper rumor was true or not"
"But. General, this is from leading
Republican paper"
II don't care what it is from. 1t is a
newspaper rumor and the newspapers
will have to take care of their own ru-
mors-at least, l shall not will at nc
time deny or confirm any of them"
Before Ihad reached the open door,
which had been opened by the Generals
own hand, l asked him if the report that
Mrs Harrison expected to visit Mrs Grant
in New York was true. and he was much
more calm in expressing his reply than
when | asked him if he had offered Alli-
sou the treasury portfolio. He said:
'Nlrs Harrison has no plans with ref
erence to visiting New York. although
it is possible that she may go there"
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-12-15

In nearly every instance Of contagious
diseases careful Investigations have
proven the existence of microscopic
forms Of life which have been christeued
microbes. These infnitesimal germs are
not analogous in appearance. The pull
monary consumption microbe is different
from the Asiatic cholera microbe.
Scientific theories have been formulated
In the hope that some means might be
found to annihilate the power Of these
microbes. On this point some very sur
prising discoveries Of vast importance to
medicine have been made. Vaccination
has been tried to secure naturalization
Of the force Of these germs. But this
method has not resulted satisfactorily.
A number of eminent scientists are now
experimenting in tine effort to devise
some way to destroy these germs which
are harmful to the human being.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-12-15
Our Suns Cluster.

In the sky on clear night can be seen
a belt of brighter stars which is very
nearly great circle of the sphere. This
belt is plainly marked. and it is inclined
about eighty degrees to the Milky Way,
which it crosses near Cassiopea and the
Southern Cross. Taking all the stars
down to the fourth magnitude Dr. Gould
shows that they are more symmetrically
arranged with reference TO this belt than
they are with reference to the Milky Way.
In fact, the belt has 264 stars on cne side
OF it and s6S on the other. while th cor
responding numbers for the Milky Wy
are 245 and 2Sp. From this and other
reasons it is concluded that this belt con-
tains brighter stars because it contains
the nearest stars, aud that this set OF
nearer and brighter stars is distlnctiyely
the cluster TO which our sun belongs.
Leaving out the brighter stars which
may be accidentally projected among the
true stars bell ging TO this cluster, DR..
Gould concludss that our sun belongs
to cluster Of about four hundred stars;
and it lies in the principal plane Of the
cluster since the belt Of bright stars Is q
great not small circle, and that this
solar cluster is independents Of the vast
congeries Of stars which we call the
Milky Way.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-12-15
The n. & D's. Annual Meeting.

The annual meeting of the stockhoId-
ers Of the Richmond and Danville rail-
road company, was held at Richmond
A resolution was adopted l6okingto the
issuance Of 81, 100000 in equipment
trust bonds. The following officers were
elected for the ensuing term: President,
George S. Scott; board Of directors, John
H. Inman, Samuel Thomas, Calvin s.
Bricc. John G. Moore, Harris G. FahHe-
stock. George +. Stone, John IL. Paul,
John A. Rutherford, Charles NJ. McGee,
,Iohu S. Barbour. J. G. Mahon and Sam
uel N. Ingram. The lease Of the Feor-
ola Pacific railroad by the president and
board OF directors was confrmsd.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-12-15

Eight years ago an English writer on
suicide announced to the startled world
that Of the 60. 900 Europeans who an-
nuaIly took their own lives 2OOO were
children. The youngest case thea re-
corded was that of boy Of nine, who
drowned himself for gricfat the loss OF
his pet canary. Since 1880, says an ar
ticle in an American magazine, we have
beaten the record many times. The num-
Der Of suicides has increased enormously,
and America alone can point to more
than one baby OF seven who has weaiied
Of his hardly tasted existence. From
twelve 10 sixteen, however appears to
be the age at which children are most
prone TO self destruction, aud II We
examine few OF the instances 80 per-
sistently brought before the public We
shaII sec but too plainly how links arc
wrought in the sad continuity Of crime.
Just As one daring robbery or brutal mur-
der gives birth TO dragonlbfood Of sins,
90 each miserable piece Of childish folly
leaves behind il the germ Of another
tragic development.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-12-15

A recent letter from gentleman VISIT
Ing the Argentine Republic shows how
little is known of the importance of that
American neighbor. There are banks
in BuenOs Ayres with capital greater
than any in the United States and occu-
pying magnificent buildings. The Pro-
rincial Bank, with a capital of $SS, OOO.-
600 and deposits of $67, ZOO, 900, does a
business only exceeded by two banks in
the world.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-12-15
FoREIoN NEWS

The population Of Germany according
10 the recent census is 46, 6,s55, ,7Ol.
Mail advices received from the west
coest Of Africa say: "a rumor has
reached Bonny from the Upper Niger
that Henry NJ. Stanley is proceeding al
the bnck Of the great oil rivers under
the British flag, and that the natives ar
friendly
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-12-15
SUBSCRIPTIONS:
tAitcays IN Advanee.)

Considering the frequency of revolu-
tions in Hayti, and the utter disregard
of neutral rights shown by. its alleged
rulers, whichever party is on top, it
seems possible, AYERS the New York
Telegram, that at least one American
war vessel might be kept in easy reach
Of the disturbed island with profit to the
American trade.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-12-15

the various States. The House at $3.50
adjourned.
In the SENATE the discussion of the
tariff bill was resumed.
Mr. Butler introduced joint resolution
proposing a constitutional amendment
enlarging the presidential term Of office
to six years. Laid on the table.
The Senate then at o'clock adjourned
till Monday.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-12-15
ALL OVER THE SOUTH
NEWS FROM EACH STATE.
NORTH CAROLINA.

The session of tho Methodist Confer
ence at Newberne has just closed.
Information reached Asheville of
the finding of the dead body of a man Mt
Black mountain station, fifteen miles
east on the Western North Carolina road.
The coroner summoned jury and held
an inquest. The verdict is that of mur-
der by parties unknown. The deceased,
a young man about 80 years of age, is a
stranger, and has not yet been identified.
The body was found in small creek
under the railroad bridge. No clew to
the perpetra.pr of the crime. Detectives
are at work In the case. He had letter
in his pocket addressed G.. w. Barret,
Dry Fork, Va, from John Lankford,
Clifton, S. c.
Judge Settle. of Greensboro, was bur-
led MordsS. The flag was at half mast
and vast concourse of people attended
the cortege to the honored citizens last
resting place.
DR.. II. NJ. Wilder has been appointed
superintendent of the Court House, Post
Office, etc., buildingat Charlotte, N. G..
S. J. Asbury, foreman, and Walter Brem,
clerk.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-12-15

FRIDAY-HoUsE.- was ordered that
when the House adjourns o-day that it
will meet Monday next.
The Committee on Elections reported
the South Carolina contested case of
Smalls against Elliott in favor of Elliott.
The House then wbent into commit.
tee on the whole to incorporate the
Nicarauga Canal Company. 1t went
over without action and the evening ses-
sion was devoted to the consideration OF
private pension bills.
WASHINGTON GOSSIP.
Rose Elizabeth Cleveland will spend
the winter at the White House. Mrs
Cleveland is anxious that her sister in
law should be present at the social cere-
monies which will close the present Ad-
mlnlstration.
Mrs Cleveland is having great deal of
pleasure out of the recent arrival in the
family of Private Secretary Lamont. She
visits Mrs Lamont every day and holds
little Marguerite-with great satisfaction.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-12-15

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Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-12-15
Charlotte Messenger
is PUBLISHED
Every Saturday,
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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
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Of all public -commending the
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lt is intended TO supply the long felt need
Oh newspaper to advocate the rights and
defend the inter. SITS of the Negro American,
especially in the Piedmont section of the
Carolinas.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-12-15

THURSDAY The House began the
discussion Of the direct tax bill. The bill,
IL passed, will dIsburse si5, 1859 to
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-12-15
FLORIDA.

The work of fumigati5n aud disinfec-
ton in jacksonville goes vigorously for
ward. Since Monday morning about
AS houses have been fumigated and
their infected bedding destroyed.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-08-13
SPECIAL AUCTION SALE.
Attractive and Lucrative.

John H. Bolton, auctiOneer at HOus-
ton street bridge, will make public
sale of the entire stock of the late
firm of A. Nichols {, Co., consisting of
notions, clothing and general line of
gents furnishing goods, crockery,
glassware, jewelry, watches, station
airy, ETC., ETC., ETC., amounting in the
aggregate to $1,000, at the old
stand No. 10 West Houston
street, San Antonio, Texas, on
Monday, the 14th day of August, 1888,
and continue daily until closed out.
This will be a fine opportunity for
small dealers i'm town and country to
obtain job lots at figures they will coin
money on. Terms, cash.
S-7-tf JOHN H. BOLTON,
Auctioneer.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-08-13
FIRST SYMPTOMS OF DEATH.

Tired feeling, dull headache, pains
in various parts of the body, sinking
at the pit of the stomach, loss of APP
petite, feverishness, piInples or sores,
are all positive evidence of poisoned
blood. No matter how it became
poisoned it must be purified to avoid
death. Acker's English Blood Elixir
has never failed to remove scrofulous or
syphilitic pOisons. For sale by
RAGLAND & Co. 6
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-08-13
DR.. D. Saffold, Dentist,

Late of Bellville, ILL.,, comes to San
Antonio with the highest recommen-
dations, and will locate with us per-
manently. He has rented an office in
the Sam Maverick bank building, and
will open the same for business about
the 25th of this month. DR.. Saffold is
at present attending to the practice of
DR.. ]. M. Cain, during his absence.
Parties needing his services will find
him a skillful and thorough practi-
toner. S-6-1w
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-08-13

BLAINE arrives and is welcomed as
per programme. In response to his
future movements it was gathered
that he would probably do no work
outside of his native state until the
election there in the second week of
September was over. In the course
of his speech responsive to the address
of welcome Mr.. Blaine said that the
campaign was as intensely considered
in England as in America, that it was
considered England's supreme Oppor-
tunity for flooding this country with
the cheaper fabrics Of the old world
He said it was not question of
parties but was infinitely higher viz:
whether the great mass of American
citizens who earn their bread in the
sweat of their brow shall be reduced
in their emOlument from day to day.
His remarks were received with the
widest enthusiasm. In private con-
ycrsatiOn he refused to express any
opinion upon the political situation.
The ovation was complete in every
respect.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-08-13
CARELESS MOTHERS.

Many mothers have permitted their
children to die before their eyes when
they might have been saved. Any
mother who keeps house without a
bottle of Arcker's English Baby
Soother at hand, runs risk which
she may sometime regret. 1t has
saved the lives of thousands of child
rem, and is doing so every year.
For Sale by RAGLAND 4 Co A
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-08-13
Electric BIttera.

This remedy 10 becoming SO we'll known and
90 popular as to need no special mention. All
who have used Electric Bitters sing the same
song of praise.-A purer medicine does not
exist and IL Is guaranteed to do all that 10
claimed. Electric Bisters will cure all diseases
of the Liver and Kidneys will remove Pim-
pies, Boils, Salt Rheum and other affections
caused by impure blood.-Will drive Malaria
from the system and prevent as well as cuN
all Malarial fevers.- For cure Of Headache,
Constipation and Indigestion try Electric Bft-
ters.-Entire satisfaction guaranteed. %
money refunded.-Price 30 cents and sl00 per
bottle, at A. Dreiss drug store. i5IIaly,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-08-13
ReneWs Her Youth.

Mrs. Phoebe Chesley, Peterson, Clay County
Iowa tells the following remarkable story, the
truth of which ia vouched for by the residents
of the town: II am 70 years old have been
troubled with kidney complaint and lameness
for many years; could not dress myself with.
out help Now ! am free from all pain and
soreness and am able TO do a.! m own house
work | owe my thanks 10 Electric Bitters for
having renewed my youth. and removed com.
Dleteiy all disease and pain" Try y bottle, 5UC
ana 81 at II. Dress' Drug Store. +9ly
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-08-13
PARENTS CRIMINALLY LIABLE.

More than half of all deaths occur
before six years of age. An army of in
nocent, lovely children are swept
needlessly away each year. Parents
are criminally responsible for this:
The death rate of children in England
is less than half this. Acker's English
Baby Soother has done more to bring
this about than all other causes COM
bined. You cannot afford to be with
VT it. For sale by RAGLAND Il Co.'S
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-08-13
10 CONSUMPTION Incurable7

Read the following Mr. II. Morria,
Newark, Ark. says: Was down with abcess
If lungs. and friends and physicians pro-
nounced me an incurable consumptlve. Be-
gan taking DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, am now on my third bottle, aud
able to oversee the work on my farm 1t 10
the finest Incidence ever made"
Jesse Middewsrt, Decatur, Ohio. says:
Had It not been for DR.. Kings New Discoy.
cry for Consumption, I would have died OF
lung troubles. Was given up by doctors Am
now In best of health" Try IL. Sample bot
tie free at A DREIss
10 s28ly Drug Store
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-08-13

THE sea ports of North Carolina and
Alabama are quarantining against
Florida. Texas is also in danger.
Eternal vigilance is the sole safety of
this city. The season has been I'M
usually favorable to the Judgement of
disease germs and the health authori-
ties need to keep the strictest watch
over all that may endanger the public
health.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-08-13
Notice to Gentlemen.

Now is the time to buy your summer
suits for the least money. Pants, $3.50;
fine English, French or German goods
in fast colors, from IS to SO. Fits
guaranteed. Full uits from sos up
wards. The old reliable tailor, next
to Commerce street bridge.
6-23-tf VAL. LORRA.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-08-13

TEXAS cotton conditions for August
show an improvement over last
month. The croakers can stick a pin
in this statement. The condition of
the crop is unusually good, but its de-
velopment little later than usual.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-08-13
BETTER THAN BLOODY BATTLES.

General "Wheatcroft Nelson says
"My experience in the English army
as well as in America, cOnvinces me
that nothing so thoroughly purifies
the blood or adds to health, vigOr and
life as Acker's English Blood Elixir.
This great Remedy is sold by
RAGLAND 81 Co.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-08-13
FLAMING FIRE IN THE VEINS.

We hold positive proof that Acker's
English Blood Elixir cures all blood
poisons where cheap sarsaparillas
and so-called purifiers fail. For sale
by RAGLAND & Co.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-08-13
The Reputation

OF Ragland & Co.'s City Drug Store,
for accuracy and reliability, coupled
with the polite and courteous atten-
ton which they bestow upon their pa
irons are the factors in their increas-
ing success. 6-l-tf
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-08-13
DYSPEPSIA, DESPAIR, DEATH.

These are the actual steps, which
follow indigestion, Acker's English
Dyspepsia Tablets will both check
and cure this most fearful of diseases.
For sale by RAGLAND & Co. 2
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-08-13

THE cry is echoed all along the line
for a school board to take the place of
the council committee.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-08-13

NEXT week the veterans will be
here in force. They will find the old
Alamo city all ready to receive them
with open arms.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-08-13
First-ClasS Bargain.

1851 acres of land, in Val Verde
county, at $3.50 per acre, with $3.50
head of cattle at current rates. En-
quire at Hambleton, Hadley Il Co.'S
Office, No 4, East Commerce street.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-08-13
Ranch for Sale,

Two hundred acres, all fenced, 80 in
cultivation, good house and out
houses, garden orchard, large under
ground cistern and tank. Four miles
from city. Address, tx" this office.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-08-13
Ist Lamp, Sl2.OO per annum.

and all other lamps s. 90 per annum
each. For further particulars address
the company.
l.. S. BERG, President.
II. L. BERG, Secretary. 7-30-3t
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-08-13
An Extra Bargain .

One house and two lots, near Sun
set depot, for 5000. Terms easy. APP
ply to HAMBLEToN, HADLEY q Co.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-08-13
Wood andCOal.

Best dry post-oak wood. sawed and
split, anthracite and bituminOus Goals,
Cumberland smithing GOALS.
J. J. OLSEN & Son,
7-tf 40 East Houston st.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-08-13

The grievance committee of the
various orders of railway employees
were very secret in their sessions re-
Gently held in st. Louis, but it is
known that very strong alliance has
been formed between the engineers,
firemen, brakemen and switchmen.
Hitherto these several orders have
acted Independently and without
concert, neither were they under any
mutual obligations to aid each other
in extremity. This amalgamation
changes the order and makes the
whole forces combined available in
case of strike. The position taken
with regard to the c., B. and Q. strike
could not be ascertained by either the
press or the railway spies.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-08-13

Legal advertisements 81 90 per inch first in
sertion IS cents per inch each subsequent inser-
ton. Trustees sales 81 90 per inch first inser-
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Reading matter, editorial page, p cents per
line each insertion. LocalcOlumns 20 cents first
Insertion; 10 cents first week, ) cents after first
week. Special rates on 80 and 100 lines running
for month.
Home advertisements payable on the first of
each month. Transient advertising payable in
advance Only metal cuts printed.
Special rates given on larger space and long
time advertisements. Discount given for cash.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-08-13

The Washington is the largest,
coolest, best conducted and gives the
best show, without vulgarity, of any
variety theatre, in the south. Adj
mission only 10 cents. Stiff