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The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-02-22
LATEST NEWS.
An Illinois Town Destroyed Bv a
Cyclone.

CHICAGO, Feb. ia cyclone
struck Mt. Vernon, ILL.,, to-day. The
town was virtually destroyed. A
number Of lives were lost and many
persons injured. Mt. Vernon is
situated in the southern part Of the
State, about sixty miles east Of St.
Louis in almost a direct line.
Reports, apparently well founded
place the number OF killed at 3S.
A dispatch from Evansville, Ind,
says that over 100 persons were
killed in the cyclone at hit. Vernon,
III. Telagrams were received this
evening at Evansville from Mt. Yer
nor asking for help. 4 train with
two engines was at0nce sent, having
on board 4 surgeon and such other
assistance rs could be hastily gath
cred.
A special 10 the Daily News from
Evansville. Ind, says: The cyclone
struck Mt. Vernon. H., at -l:45 to-
day from tie northwest. sweeping
around in a half circle and levelling
half o; the town. The remainder
OF the place caught fire. and - there
was Il strong WiHG blowing. The
flames soon GOT con,ro, ui tie fire
Department.
! Times CeutrAiia, IL, special
says that u high southwe5terly wind
has beenblowiag st Centralia all the
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-02-22
Electric ESitscPs.

This remedy IS bacomtu@ - vel
known and 50 popular IS II need nC
special mention. al wlo have used
Electric Hittc:s silg tn same song O
praise. 4 prrcr medicine does not exist
and il Is guaranteed to do all that is
claimed. Electric Bittyrs will cure al
diseases If the Liver and Kidneys, vii
remove Pimples. tojis, salt ihpum anC
other affections caused by ..ni,rre blood
viii drive Malaria from tie system anC
prevent as vel! rs c'ife al ,iaiarjaI levers
for cure Of Headache. Constipation anc
indigestion try Electric BittrrS-Entirt
satisfaction guaranteed, or money rt
funded. Price 30 cts, and fI.00per h3ttll
at II. II. LYONS drug store.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-02-22
DESIRES To EXPRESS THANKS.

a. very respectable colored wo-
man came into the CITIZEN office
and gave us the gratifying assur-
ance that at the baptizing at the
river on Sunday evening the white
people, who were out in large num-
1ers, conducted themselves with the
most becoming courtesy and deco
rum, for which the congregation de-
sired specially to return thanks
through the CIT1zEE. We aid the
congregation in their laudable desire
with great pleasure.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-02-22
GONE TO KNOXVILLE.

GONE TO KNOXVILLE.
Yesterday hfessrs. Matt Atkinson,
H. C. Hunt, and W. w. Demirg,
the committee recently appointed
by the Board OF Trade to go to
Knoxville and invite the Northern
Excursionists who visit that city to-
day to extend their trip 10 Ashe.
vile and Western Carolina left yes
terday evening on their mission.
Mr.. J. NJ. Campbell a'so joined the
party. These gentlemen will assist
our Knoxville friends il showing
the visitors the attractions of that
rapidly growing city, and will then
tender their services as special es-
corts 10 all who viii avail! them
seves Of the low rates offered TO
AsheVille. We hope goodly mum
Der not only OF these but our Knox
vile friends will come over and
see the Hub.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-02-22
ALONG THE LINE.

A freight train ran oil the track
near Long station Saturday, wreck
ing six cars and iniuring two col
ored brakeman.
a small slide Oh the Spartanbury
road occurred Saturday. passen-
gers had to be transferred until
Monday. All is right -
A rock was thrown into the East
bound passenger train On Sunday
lis it was passing Ivy trestIe No
damage save breaking a window
A young man named Dick Bur-
roughs jumped from the train Sat
urday as it was passing the Graham,
Cotton Mills, and broke his collar
bone.
A negro brakeman, Harvey Car
Ger, was caught under the engine at
the yards in this city on Monday,
and dragged for some distance, but
the engineer stopped in time to
save him from serious injury.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-02-22
THE STARS ARE COMING.

We learn from Mr.. F. L. Brown,
that the Boston Stars, which were
booked for an appearance in this
city on the Sth inst, have secured
dates tor the 18th and 14th Of March.
This is one OF the best opera COM
panies on the road, and it is need
less to say that they will be greeted
by large and appreciative audien-
ces in Asheviile.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-02-22
Washipgton's birthday.
The Minstrels Friday nigh

Washipgtou's birthday.
The Minstrels Friday night.
Judge J. II. Merrimon is at home
for 4 few days.
Damp and disagreeable weather
was that OF yesterday.
There are nineteen prisoners at
present confined in the county Jail.
There are about one hundred and
twenty-five c:ests at Battery Park
at present.
A force Of hands were al work
yesterday repairing leaks in the gas
mains on Main Street.
We hear il rumored that the
Daily Adcancc will be resuscitated Il
couple Of weeks hence.
Asheville ha< more bill collectors
and collecting "gencies, for its size,
than any other ci'y in the Southern
States.
Receipts at police headquarters
from Thursday morning last until
Sunday morning amounted to
1921.
A shooting aiIaii in the southeast
ern part of the city Monday night
was worked up by officer Hampton
yesterday.
Two cases of drunk and disorderly
were tried in Mayor Harkins' court
yesterday, and the defendants fined
1926 each.
Mr.. Eugene Correll, q prominent
citizen of Glen Gardiner, n. J., is at
the Grand Central, as is also Mr.. G..
A. Setsler, OF Columbia, S. G.
Mr.. \. A. Reynolds, our efficient
city tax collector. has issued his
last call TO delinquent taxpayers.
He reports collections slow.
Jack billiard, Esq, son of Judge
billiard, of Green boro, and prom>
inent attorney of Murphy, n. c., is
in the city. on professional business.
The new Second Baptist Church
on Haywood street is rapidly ap-
proachina completion, and we con-
gratulate our Baptist friends heart
lily.
Owing to delay in the shipment
Of their outfit, the proprictors of the
Sun, will be compelled % delay the
publication of tie same for Il few
days longer.
Mr.. D. w. Chandler has opened a
brokerage office in the rear room OF
the building formerly occupied by
LYONS the druggist. The front
room OF the same store will be
stocked with full line of confec-
tioneries, etc, IN few days by Mr.
Goodman, of this city.
A motion to place upon its pas
sage recommended by the judiciary
committee, the Joint resolution pro.
posing constitutional amendment
changing the date of inauguration
day, and extending until April 80
1889, the term of the fitieth con
gress, was defeated in the House
Yeas 129, nays 12S.
The Rev. Mr.. Rumloy of the
second (colored) Baptist church 0,
this city, baptised large number
at the river Sunday afternoon
There were from two to three thous.
and people present to witness the
ceremony. Mr.. Rumley has been
conducting q most interesting re
vival in his church, (third-h0or
CITIZEN Building) for about SIX
weeks, which has resulted in a very
large NUMBER coming through anC
connecting themselves with the
church. 1t was a matter of ver7
grave concern to the more secular
branches of this building at time;
during the progress of the meeting
lest the whole church-christians
sinners and penitents hould CONF
through literally; but the faitl
that can move mountain can hole
up third-story floor, and the faith
of all within our house is truly sub
lime.
The meeting still continues will
increasing interest.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-02-22
MCINTyRE AND HEATH MINs-

MCINTYRE AND HEATH MIxs-
TRELs.
Sec what the Charleston Ner5
and Courier has to say of this great
minstrel show. They come well
recommended and all who attend this
performance Will get the worth Of
their money.
The sale Of seats for the minstrel
engagement will open at the Acad
envy o. Music this morning. There
arc several features connected with
the engagement that are worthy Of
note. In the first place, the COM
panv is one of tie finest in
the country. In the second
place, it is the only COM
pany that has ever visited Charles
ton that has offered matinee pcr-
formance, and in the third place it is
one of the few companies that do
not depend upon one night per-
formance.
The people of Charleston need
not be told that the Mcintyre &.
Heath combination is first class"
because it hasibeen here before and
has played to one of the largest aud
fences that has even been seen in the
Academy of Music The matinee
on Saturday will afford the opPor>
tunity to hundreds Of ladies and
children to see for the first time in
their lives a minstrel performance
and will therefore be crowded 1t
would be as well, therefore. to Sc
cure seats in advance
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-02-22
To PROPERTY OWNERS.

To PROPERTY OWNERS.
Within the next ten days it is expected
an Excursion from the North will visit
Asheville and Western North Carolina
with tae object of making Investments
in Real Estate. And to meet any demand
that may be made upon us in this way
we are getting out a new and revised list
of property for sale. Those having
wish wish sold sold you'd do p wei to PIX place se
description of it on our list. We make
no charge unless we effect sale Call
in at once if you wish to sell.
MATT ATKINSON & Sons
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-02-22

Curtain Poles with brass fixture C ON.
plete for so cents at Whitlock's.
Large stock of Rubber Goods for La
dies, Misses and men just in,
at WHIrLoCK's.
Large stock of fine Underwear in
white,-Searlet Cancels Hair Cashmere
and various kinds just in,
at WHITLOcKs.'
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-02-22
A Town LoT AT 4 BARGAIN.

Until Saturday night, 25th iAs.. I
offer for sale, for cash, a vacant lot SO by
1856 feet, on South Side Avenue, (the
avenue just being conEtructed) where
the street cars will soon be running
within 500 yerds of public square. A
bargain for some one wanting a good
home in one OF the best portions of the
city. R. r. JONES.
at
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-02-22
Our Congressman.

'Olr Congressman n his patriotic argu-
ment on the aritfQuestior often becomes
hoarse ana his voice husky. Taylor's
Cherokee Remedy OF Sweet Gum and
Mullen will relieve him and cure coughs.
Group and consumption.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-02-22
SPREADING OUT.

SPREADING OUT.
Weldon, tie "Gem" Baker, has estab-
lished branch Of his hourishing busi-
ness at the store of Mr.. (. II. Hunt, at
the Old Depot, for the convenience of
his customers, where may be found a
full assortment Of his Bread, Cakes, Pies.
&c, of equal excellence with those to be
found at his Uptown Bakery. DIFF
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-02-22
SCHOOLS CLOSED To-Day.
To-day being legal holiday the
graded schools vii! be closed, All will
please take notice.
' EHY ELEGANT WoSE.

EEHY ELEGANT WoSE.
Mr. Lans the jeweler showed Us yes
tefday IS handsome specimen Of en-
craving as we have seen, done by him-
sslG. It was 4 monogram, the initials of
Mr. Z. :. Bright, engineer on the
Western \. c. Road, upon = fine gold
watch. The lettering was really e!e-
CANT, 81 well a. artistic. It demonstrates
thnt 2Ir. LanG IS equal TO all demands of
this character which can ba made upon
him.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-02-22
Nrr,vSI nnI Departure of Passenger


Lost-This Office.
A Bargain-R. r. Jones.
Tailoring j. w. Schartle.
Free Test-CarbOlic Smoke Ball Co.
To Property Owners-Natt Atkinson
d Sons.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-02-22
THE SwAHNANOA.

Guests for tie Swaunanoa are
constantly arriving On every train,
and it will rot be long before this
noted hosteIry viii bc H'lGd up.
Messrs. RaWls Brns., keen q first
class house, and the Swannanoa'
popularity is Justly deserved.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-02-22
Syrup of Figs

Is Natures own true laxative. 1t is the most
easily taken, and the most effective lemedy
known to Cleanse tic Systep' when Bilious or
Costive; to dispel Headaches, Colds, and
Fevers; to cure Ha bitual Constipation, Indiges-
ton, Piles, etc. Manufactured only by the
California Fig Syrup Company, San Francisco,
=. For sale by Il. II. LYONS
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-02-22
For RENT.

For kENT.
For s, or u months one of the neat
est and most attractive cottage homes in
the city, rooms, Handsomely furnished
throughout, stoves IN every room, well
of pure water under shelter, stable, car
riage, coal and wood houses all comulete,
in one square of Battery Park, good
neighborhood. Apply at the CITIZEN
Office.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-02-22
TIE Vows OF THE CHRI&TIAN.

which a seemingly innocent act could
lead one across the line iuto the d1main
of positive and hurtful wrong.
The morning paper referred 10 by DR..
Bryan was the DAILY CITIZEN.
The text was:
a will pay my vows unto the Lord now i'll the
presence of all His psOpls, IN the courts OF the
Lords house, in the midst ofthee. o. Jerusalem"
salm 1l6: II, Is.
The Christian of to-day IS, said pr
Bryan, like this psalmist, under VOWS
His acceptance of Christ deyolved upon
him the service of Christ, and his public
confession before the church was his
formal acknowledgment of his vows,
These vows are self-assumcd. No eH
ternal authority imposes them and if one
choose he may refuse to vow and none
will force him thereto It is his to make
or not TO make the vow.
But once made, the VOW must be kept.
1t IS not his to KEEP or not to keep it.
Liberty is at an end and thencefOrth he
ceases to be his own master, with this as
his first duty and the highest claim
upon him.
Unlike She VOWS of old, the Christians
VOW knows no release. 1t binds for life
and pledges him to an entire cousec"ation
of what he Eas-wealth, learning. reput-
alton, family: sni also Of what he is
The contents Of his v3t, ars vii.
defined of va Iove-n,a iae, NV nc,,'.
mandnants y ria Fan x,0rds ~ Simn;
are not out of date. They ava not ~nr
means Of life, bu. they are orr rule of
lite; they have no terrors to us who are
dead to the Law, but they afford a test by
which We may try the cenuineness Of our
faith in Christ. The length and breadth
whole dutv of man and probably the
best expositiou Of them as the system Of
Scriptural ethics is contained IN the
Larger Catechism Of the .es.miuster
Assembly Of divncs.
But large section q our cymm.a life
ia net directly included under the com
mands There are amusements tn It
attract and yet aT&aen !istrust I.sy
may not be wrong hut the Christian can
not feel that they are exactly right. low
are these related t. his vows?
1t is to he take. for granted thai
!. The Guestioner is seeking EOw best
ne can giOrifv Christ and promote his
growth in grace.
.. Amusement is the demand oi og!r
social nature as is bread of our phlsic
nature. Anus ment is healthy and rnly
when amusement iuter;ercs with .;ety
is 1t to be reprooated.
3. Every orc vii! admi, that sometimes
these amusements are sinful We may
differ about cards. bu5 s2reiy aii condemn
the betting 3, hich accompanies many
games, for betting is gambling and
gambling is stealing. We NAV differ
about the social glass Of wine bat al
moral IS well as Christian peopla con-
denim the CaruEsc and debau-hery and
maudiin wit. disgracefu alike t. man
hood and to the laws Of hospitality.
which often follows the Social trI.;S- .
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-02-22
PURE german BlTTERS.

This splendid tonic. sure, steady and
faithful iemedv for all nervous debility,
for sale at Jones Pioneer Bar-strictly
for medical purposes
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-02-22
FREE, FREE TEST!
OF TIE
WONDER FgJHl
Car bolle Smoke Bail
<st|eS { OF@5s, afssG1'I'Is, .TPM-
l'EsESiFg, .&s3hslsH, BTOH-
chifEs. ErGHp.
REV. q. {. RANKIN

REV. g. {. RANKIN
say.: 81 have used with good effect the smoke
Saii treatment. ECr al Lasal troubles it gives
lmme'tat~ relef 1t cisarG up the head and
strenE hS1s the voice and makes breathing easy
and natHra! G. c. RANKIN.
VI. /. NELSON, N. d,
says: II believe the CNrbolic smoke Ball 10 be
an excellent remedy for head, throat ard Lung
troubles. My judgment is based on my kuowi-
cGS OF and acqULiuta Ce with the medical prop
critics OF its ingreGICHls. l hEVS s,d it in ca
tarri.al and bronch:a. affections and find !, very
beneficial. NJ. l. NELSON. II. ~
{. c. McCARTY,
.Pre,i,.sn, Asaeville Tobacco Association Saws:
rnis IS 10 certify that have been gIea sufferer
from neuralgia for years. | am pleased to say
that have al las found relief in the CarbolIc
smoke Ball. am also L sufferer from caiarrh.
tor which have uSsI the smoke Bail and SyS-
IAN Regulator, both OF which have proven them
selves etfectual. Any one suffering from these
ailments W0uld do well 10 try this treatment.
c. G. MCCARTHY.
MRS. NJ. j, LCsK
Says: "Ca1bolic Smoke Bali Co., Gentlemen. l
have been using your remedy, Carbollc Smoke
Bail, one ek. Previous 10 Its use nave Iuf-
tered greatly tIOm neuralgia ard headache; since
its use have not had an attack. ! feel that my
catarrh is wonderfully Ii lped, and would nor
he without the remedy at any cost,
MRS. NJ. J. LUSK,
Feb. 7th, 1855. IS9 College St.
" L Or En- i ne MEL. oI L ONTI W EE II
LONGER If YOU WISH TO TRY IT YOU
MUST COME.
Price of Calb0lic Smoke Fall one dollar, ~
Co u plete Treatment includes our system Regu-
atIr. which PARTIES the blood and regulates
stomach and liver disorders. Complete Treat
meut - 90, One ball Will las rom 10 weeks.
sent by mail to any address. Ladies received al
al lE6Ets. Office hours n II to pm.
CARBOLlC SMOKE BALL CO,
70 Patton Avenue,
- New Grand Genital Building, opposite iiotcI.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-02-22

We have now here, and are receiving
almost daily new gods in English and
American Porcelain and best Ironstone
China and offer specially low prices on
Dinner and Tea Sets. To all preparing
for housekeeping we offer very great
inducem ents both in China, Silver and
Cutlery. We buy close for cash and
have always some good bargains to offer,
at Laws, 81 and 50 S. Main st,
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-02-22

Turcoman curtains, something very
pretty and cheap, at Whitlock's.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-02-22

The only thing you can get free at the
White Mans Bar is wooden too;hpick.
and Il good ciSar for q nickel.
sept dit
The Grand Republic Cigars, 10 be
found at the Pioneer Saloon, is made of
the finest long Havana filler and Suma-
ira wrapper, and sold under a bona fide
guarantee, cannot be surpassed in this
market.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-02-22
SOMETHING HANDSOME.

An elegant neY ous TO-. the Bat
tsry Park Hotel arrived yesterday
at Woodbury's livery stables. It is
Il beauty.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-02-22

! Sick and bilious headache cured by
! DIR. Pierce's "PeIlets." dt&wlw
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-02-22
THE CITIZEN

LIE NIil.t-N
Gratefully ac.<no wedges it's apprecia-
ton of the kindly reference by DIR. Try
son to the CITIZEN in !i- sermon Of last
Sunday. We advocate nothing but that
which we believe t. bs for the good Of
society and the elevation Of the people.
One suggestion IN the remarks Of Dr.. B.
is worthy Of 4 thought, that relating TO
pecuniary interests. The CITIZEN never
says anything upon matters affecting
the public, individually or collectively,
for = consideration, nor does it ever re
frain from saying things which occasion
might requir for CqI alteration. The
CITIZEN never knowingly commends
anything it believes to be wrong, or
hurtiul. We again thank the distin-
guished divine not only for his reference
to the CITIZEN, but for his excellent ser.
mon on an import Mt subject.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-02-22

TIE SUPERIOR CoURT-THREE CAPITAL
Cases FOE TR!AL-CoHDrrIoN OF THE
DOCKET, iGTC.
There are over two hundred cases on
the C.vil ana Criminal DocI,els for the
next term Of Buncombe Superior Court,
whic,i will ccnveue on the Second Mon.
day i'll LI:rch next. Judge McR4c will
preside, aad one week, If not more, will
be consumed in the disposition Of the
following criminal causes:
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1888-05-09
Poor Mrs. Partington is get

Poor Mrs. Partington is getting
worse. She is not so violent. She
has lost all ability to talk commercially
through disappointment over not
being able to get ticket to run at the
primaries in the interest of her mully.
grubs, and complains because she
could not get up contest while say.
ing that she did not want one. She
should seek consolation in religion.
The BULLETIN has. at various times,
given poor Mrs. P. instruction in law
and grammar, gratis, and will now
give her short lesson in politics. The
tickets for the primaries were printed
on Monday, and not on Wednesday or
Thursday, as she asserts" And now
poor crotchety Mrs. P, it is a. good
plan when you don't know anything to
keep quiet and look wise. BY con-
stantly asserting" things that never
happened, the few people who hear
your assertions think you are moi
very well posted on home topics and
are very apt to doubt the truth of any
thing quoted from you in papers as
large and influential as The Mining
and Scientific Press.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1888-05-09

The Arizona Citizen Gays: So far
as the Uuited States are concerned
Alaska, to-day, is the only portion of
this vast domain not thoroughly known
to The adventurous miner and pros
pector, and even the Land of the Mid.
night Sun, with its isolation and al.
most endless nights. is not the terra
incognita it was bur few years ago.
The deserts sands Of Arizona, with
their thirst and pain and dan ger, where
death lnrked at every step or stole
silently upon the midnight watch, have
long since been braved and the treas.
ures of her hills made known to the
wondering world. But Alaska, wrap
ped in the embrace OF the.Frost King.
still keeps her secrets and the glitter
of her gold has dazzled but few. This
coming Summer, however, will see
men do all that men caa do to unlock
this vast treasure house, to which
thousands, are preparing to flock
Some will gain wealth, some n grave
and many will return disappointed,
but as there are no more lands to con.
quer, Alaska. Notwithstanding the
intervening, waste of waters must
snccumb.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1888-05-09
The Enternrise saws. The

The Enterprise says: The Demo
Gratis think they have settled the ques.
ton when they point to England as an
example of the benefits to be derived
from free trade. They .also compare
the rates of labor between England and
Germany, and seem to derive much
satisfaction from showing by figures
that are disputed by some authorities
that England, though a free-trade
country, pays higher wages than Ger.
many, which has a protective tariff.
In the first place, what is good lor one
country might not be good for another /;
but In the next, Germany has been a
protective country tor but few years.
The people bad for generations been
accustomed TO low standard of living
and are now, under the protective
tariff, gaining a little in their wages.
That nation is governed by men who
see what the country needs and act on
their knowledge. They had tried free
trade until they were convinced that
England was getting the better of the
bargain, and conluded to save some of
the money which they had formerly
sent away for manufactured articles.