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The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-02-24
LA re NEWS BRIEFS.

Hon. w. w. Corcoran is sinking
slowly at his home in Washington.
The sale of property in Knoxville
on Wednesday was a great success,
100000 worth being sold.
The condition of the Crown
Prince is greatly improved and his
physicians are very hopeful.
Speaker and Mrs. Carlisle left
Washington Wednesday night for
Wichita, Kansas, where their son
is dangerously i'll.
The impression in Canada and
throughout the United States is that
Secretary Bayard has won a great
victory in his settlement of the
Fisheries question. The Toronto,
Canada, Mail says:
"The Americans have won their
case. Mr.. Bayard fell heir to
question, the solution of which had
baff1ed several generations of Brit
ish and American statesmen. Under
his direction it has, at length, been
brought to termination which
must be satisfactory to every Amer
lean, since it secured for the United
States substantially, all that the
United States has ever asked"
The Empire, government organ,
says:
"The grumbIer will find fault with
the details, but reasonable men on
both sides of the line Will rejoice
that Il question giving rise to so
much international feeling bids fair
to be removed from the area of con-
troversy, and that the neighborly
feeling and good will which ought
to prevail between people having
such intimate intercourse, will again
hold sway"
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-02-24
IMPROVEMENTS AT THE JUNCTION.
ImnroYements I'M and around Ashf

improvements IN and aTOunu AsheVlIIe
continue, and are increasing as the
Spring approaches. SWannanoa Junc-
ton, our Southern suburb. is keeping
full pace with the city. Four nice new
dwellings are now in course of construc-
ton, one being erected by Mr.. S. H.
Reed, another by Mr.. Shackleford, two
by Mr. J. NJ. Brookshire Others are
under contract. The Ice Manufacturing
Company recently organized in Ashe.
vile have selected an eligible site at
the Junction, and will have the plant in
full operation by April 1st.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-02-24
Minstrels tonight.

MluSlTelS lO-nISnL'
A large crowd will 60 to the Minstrels
to night.
Mr.. w. T. Dayis of this city, with Mr.
]. w. eagle, have taken the contract for
building the new cotton mill at Pied
mont, ). c.
The NeWS announces the presence in
Waynesyille of Judge Moore, Messrs. R.
A. Zachary. W. w. Avery, j. J.. Hill and
A. ]. kich, of this city.
The press of the country speak I'M
reservedly of the high merits of McIn.
tyre & Heath's Minstrel Company. A
large audience will greet them tonight.
Gas and elevated seats in the Opera
Hall tonight for the first time.
City Engineer John e. Aston is having
the sidewalk on North Square substan-
TALLY repaired. The sidewalk around
the Barnard Building will receive atten-
ton next, we hope.
Mrs Phillip Brown died yesterday at
the residence of her husband on Clayton
street, after a lingering illness. Our
sympatE les 60 out to the venerable hus-
band and family.
People are coming in from the country
to see the Minstrel performance.
A Pin Hooker and Granger disagreed
about something yesterday morning on
North Main street, and made times brisk
for few moments. Claret was tapped and
some hair lost, but no serious damage
was done.
Secure your reserved seats for the
Minstrels tonight at Sawver's.
The weather bureau in Washington
telegraphed Wednesday "Rivers in
Georgia, South Carolina and North Car
olina will rise rapidly, causing dangerous
floods" No reports of floods were re-
ceived yesterday, and We trust the bureau
was mistaken.
The death of little Johnnie Schartle
which occurred yesterday at the home of
his parents On Orange street, after sew
eral weeks of severe suffering, is indeed
a sad affair. Strong hopes of his recov-
cry were entertained up to Wednesday.
when his condition changed for the
worse, death ensuing as stated. He was
a bright little boy and the distressed
parents certainly have the sympathy of
their friends.
Mr.. NJ. A. kirkpatrick of Crabtree,
Haywood county, informs US that the
wheat crop of his section is looking very
promising. He also thinks the tobacco
crop from that section has been about
sold. The farmers are making extensive
preparations for large crop this year.
We again suggest to our farmer friends
not to over crop themselves this year
with tobacco to the neglect of home
supplies.
See the grand street parade to day at
II o'clock.
Mr.. John S. Cunningham of Person,
son of our late friend Mr. John Cunning
ham. is one of the largest tobacco plan
ters in the world. He will plant this
season over one million and a-half of
hills, and having been raised farmer
he will succeed in his endeayor. Mr.. c.
was made chairman of the great farm
ers' convention recently in session at
Danville, and his address and general
bearing produced profound impression
upon his brother farmers of the two
States. He is ore of the rising young
men of the South, who devoting himself
to the material development of his
mother State will leave his impress upon
current history.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-02-24
FROM WAYNEsVILLE.
The Nclr8 informs us:


One day last week, while our en-
ergetic log and Iumberman, w. D.
Cardwell, was engaged in measuring
some logs upon Il fiat car, his feet
Slipped and he fell from the car and
broke his right shoulder.
DR.. G. D. s. Allen has rented the
Bright House, 10 which he has re
moved his family with Il view to
conducting frst-c!ass boarding
house next summer.
The Revival meeting at Ratcliff
Cove, still continues with unabated
interest. Up TO Tuesday night there
had been % professions OF Religion
and 1G additions 70 the church.
Pastor Wells informs us that at
least 8 or 10 more will Join the
church as 4 result Of the meeting
thus far.
Last Tuesday evening there was
a social party given at the residence
of his neices, the Misses Orr. A
large crowd assembled by s o'clock
and proceeded to make things live
lv for the next fsw hours. At 10
o'clock refreshments were served,
and as yet we have failed to find
one who did not enjoy this feature
of the occasion.
From the Waynesville Courier we
learn:
The surveyors of the C. X. 4 w.
r. r. Construction Company are
stopping at the Battle House, and
are busy making estimates and pre-
Iiminary surveys in the vicinity OF
the city.
Sheriff Leatherwood planted the
first tree in court square-a robust,
Cleveland sycamore.
James Cody Of Springdala, has
some twenty-five head uftine blood
ed Southdown sheep J. NJ. Gwyn
some thirty, and J, c. Osberne about
twenty-five more. Mr.. Gwyn also
has Il very fine lot Of imported
Berkshire hogs. Haywood has good
stock, and is destined to take front
rank il the stock industries.
| Il We don't have some cold
weather pretty soon, ice will be
scarce with US this summer. (Ashe,
vile will be able to supply you
neigh hor.)
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-02-24
FROM SYLVIA AND THE WEST.

We learn from the Sylvia Herald;
That a part of the machinery for the
kaolin factory at D IIsboro, has been
received, and is being placed. The
balance of it is looked for daily.
A. 8. Bryson has taken a contract
to deliver one hundred tons of kollin
per week at the factory in Dillsboro.
DR.. ". F. Tompkins was over
from Webster last Saturday. He
thinks that young Stillwell who was
so badly'".shot TO pieces, somo time
ago, having his neck almost half
severed and tossing the use OF near
ly one hand, may recover. He can
sit up in bed a little and take nour
ishment very well.
Married, on Tuesday last, Feb
ruary 21st, at tho residence of the
brides parents near Waynesville,
Mr.. Will G. Boggs, of Dillsboro, to
Miss Sarah R. Wilbar, Rev. DR..
Buell. officiating.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-02-24
Suicided in Jail.

PITTsBURG, February 22-An Al~
lance, Ohio, special says Charles
Wingard and Annie Fox, an uncle
and niece, IN Jail here for eloping
nom Monroe, Michigan, osRaaitted
suicide by shooting at ten o'clock
this morning. The Michigan Off
GERS had just arrived and had a
talk with the prisoners, who asked
for few minutes in which to decide
whether to return to Michigan with~
out a requisition or not. The off
GERS left the jail to give them an ops
portunity to consult together. Re
turning shortly they found they
had locked themselves in a cell and
shot themselves with a revolver.
The details of the deed will meyer
be known. The girl died almost in
stantly. Wingard is still living but
cannot survive the day
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-02-24
Electric Bitters.

This remedy is becoming so well
known and so popular as to need no
special mention. Ali who have used
Electric Bitters sing the same song of
praise. a purer medicine does not exist
and it is guaranteed to do all that is
claimed. Electric Bitters will cure all
diseases Of the Liver and Kidneys, will
remove Pimples, Boils, Salt Rheum and
other affections caused by impure blood
VIII drive Malaria from the system and
prevent as well as cure al Malarial fevers,
For cure of Headache, Constipation and
IndigestI n try Electric Bitters-Eatire
satisfaction guaranteed, or money re.
funded. Price 30 cts, and 81 l.O0per bottle
at II H. LIONS drug store.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-02-24
THE TOBACCO MARKET.
The Lvnchburg Adrancc says

The Lynchburg Adrance says:
The receipts at the warehouses
arc increasing in volume as
the condition of the roads im>
prove, and the sales to-day were
largely attended and the bidding
spirited.
The only app1eciable change in
prices is in the most inferior grades,
which are OF necessity lower than
a month ago.
The reason is obvious the world
is filled with soecalled tobacco unfit
for any use except as fertilizer,
and the planters persist in raising
twice as much as they are capable
of handling properly. They com>
plain of low prices, when nobody is
to be blamed but themselves. If
the planter who last year cultivated
ten acres will this year contine the
area to five acres, and work it as it
should be, he will realize a hand
some profit from his labor. Other
wise, he will be left, " for there is no
demand for inferior tobacco, either
in America or the world.
The truth of this proposition is
demonstrated by the fact, every
day exemplified at all our warehous-
es, that all grades of good tobacco
command high prices, while monde
script qualities are hardly worth
bringing to mar ket.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-02-24
CUNNING FOR THE EDITOR.

Mr.. G. P. Black, of StockviIle,
came in the Office yesterday with a
long and dangerous~looking rifle.
Anxious glances by the occupants
of the office were cast at him as he
deliberately deposited his ''shootin'
iron" in corner. Opening his
mouth, and his pocketbook as we'll,
anxiety was changed to JOY as he
paid his subscription a year in adj
vance We like 20 be hunted in that
stVle.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-02-24
CAPT. ATKINSON

CAPT. ATKINSON
Returned yesterday from Knoxville.
He says the big sale of lots was decided
success, and Knoxville, while not heom-
ing, as it does not desire to do. is rapidly
aud substantially growing, and its future
Is very bright He found great interest
among many in Asheyille and Western
Carolina, and this section was subject
OF much enquiry. Capt. A. saYshe was
more strongly impressed than eyer that
Western North Carolina and East Tenn
essee arc the coming sections OF the
future
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-02-24

In recent issue Halstead, of the
Cincinnati Commercial Gazette. called
President Cleveland "His Heavi-
ness" The compositor detecting
the appropriateness OF the allusion
printed it"His Highness." Halstead
disclaims tine erroneous print, The
Chicago Herald in alluding to the
matter says: mo one is better
Judge Of the Presidents 'heaviness'
than the man he has sat down
on.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-02-24
Two GRAND BARGAIN DAYS,

At LAWS. Saturday and Monday. Feb
25th and 9th. All goods offered at Just
three -fourths theiI value for cash only on
these two days. No matter how low
goods are marked only : is asked.
A $40 so Dinner Set will be $7.8S.
AE$6.75 Decorated Tea Set will be S. 06
1926 Set Best Tri pie plate Dinner
Knives 81 90
$500" Tea " $50
And SO on through all the stock,
at LAWS,
opposite the Post Office.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-02-24
DO Men Gather Figs OfThistIes?

1t is as reasonable to expect figs from
thistles as to LOOK for good results when
poor seeds are planted. If you plant an
acorn you cannot gather apricots, and
If you SOW poor and OLD seeds you can
not have large and solid cabbage heads,
nor round and regular tomatoes, nor
perfect and juicy cantelOupes. The
moral of this is, Be sure you get good
seeds 20 avoid disappointment. Lam
dreth's seeds are regarded the best all
over the United States, ard you can get
the best crop at Pelham's Drug Store.
d&wtf
The only thing you can get free at the
White Mans Bar is a wooden toothpick,
and good cigar for nickel
sept dit
Curtain Poles with brass fixtures onl
80 cents, at WHITLoCK's.
Curtain Poles with brass fixtures com.
plete for 80 cents, at WHITLoCK's.
The lovers of puEe corn whiskey can
find no better thansat Bob Jones. The
lest wines and liquors can also be found
there.
DIPOn and after date the Pioneer Bar,
! % S. Main st, will make no bils-selliug
strictly for cash, except by special agree
ment By this means I can handle bot
ter goods.
r. r. JONES.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-02-24

Saturday and Monday are Bargain
days at LAWS. All goods for price, for
two days only. DIT
Curtain Poles with brass fixture ON.
plete for so cents at Whitlock'e.
Large stock of Rubber Goods for La
dies, Misses and men just in,
at WHITLoCK's.
Large stock of fine Underwear in
white,-Scarlet Cancels Hair Cashmere
and various kinds just in,
at WHITLocKs.'
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-02-24

The Grand Republic Cigars, to be
found at the Pioneer Saloon, is made OF
the finest long Havana filler and Suma-
ira wrapper, and sold under bona tide
cannot be surpassed in this
market.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-02-24
To PROPERTY OMNERs.

Within the next ten days it is expected
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 new and revised list
of property for sale. Those having
either city or country property that they
wish sold would do we'll to place a
description of it on our list We make
no charge unless we effect a sale Call
in at once if you wish to sell.
MATT ATKINSON s. SONS.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-02-24

President Cleveland and party have
concluded to stop in Charleston for sew
eral hours. In announcing this fact the
NeaCs and Courier says:
The people of Charleston believe in
Cleveland. Many of them regard him az
the greatest President the United States
have ever had, and all OF them respect
his sincerity of purpose and his high
conception of public duty. 1t is certain,
therefore, that his short stay here will
be the occasion of a great popular
demonstration. 1t should be made a red
letter day in the history of the city.
Hail 20 the Chief!""
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-02-24
TRAINED NURSE.

TRAINED NURSE.
Miss Julia Palmer, head nurse at Miss
sion Hospital for the past II month
offers her services to any one needing.a
trained and experienced nurse. Nurse
Palmer is highly indorssd by the Hos
pital staff Address
div MISSION HOSPITAL.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-02-24
PURE GERMAN BlTTERS.

This splendid tonic, sure, steady and
faithful lemedy for all nervous debility,
for sale at Jones' Pioneer Bar-strictly
for medical purposes.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-02-24
For RENT.

For RENT.
For 5, 6 or II months one of the neat
est and most attractive cottage homes in
the city, rooms, Handsomely furnished
throughout, stoves IN every room, we'll
Of pure water under shelter, stable, car
riage, coal and wood houses all complete,
in one square of Battery Park, good
neigh borhood. Apply at the CITIZEN
office
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-02-24

Remember the two Grand Bargain
days at Laws, Saturday and Monday,
at LAWS,
DIT opposite the Post Office.
TuTcoman Curtains, something very
pretty and cheap, at Whitlock's.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-02-24
SYruD of FIGS

Is Natures own true laxative. 1t is the most
easily taken, and the most effective remedy
known to Cleanse the System when Bilious or
Costive; to dispel Headaches, Colds, and
Fevers; to cure Habitual Constipation, Indiges-
ton, Piles, etc. Manufactured only by the
California Fig Syrup Company, San Francisco,
~. For sale by II. H. Lyons
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-02-24
DIED,

DIED,
On Thursday Feb. 23d at 1915
p, N. John W. son of John w. and
Julia Schartle in the tenth year of
his age.
The funeral services will take
place at the residence Orange ST., to-
day (Friday) at 3 o'clock. The in
terment will be private.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-02-24
A Town LOT AT A BARGAIN.

Il IOWN LOT AT DARGAIN.
Until Saturday night, 25th iEs:.
offer for sale, for cash, a vacant lot 50 by
185 feet, on South Side Avenue, (the
avenue just being constructed) where
the street cars will soon be running
within 500 yards of public square. A
bargain for some one wanting a good
home in one of the best portions of the
city. K. K. JONES.
Dat
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-02-24
BIBLE STUDY.

BIBLE STUDY.
Rev. w. J. Erdman, of the presbytery
of Buffalo, n. Y. has accepted an invita-
ton of the session of the Presbyterian
Church to give course in bible study.
The course is entitled General Readings
for Bible Study en- subjects pertaining to
Christian Life and Service" and it will
be open to all who would learn how to
study the bible and how to profit by its
teachings The course will be given in
the church lecture room, and wall con-
sist ofan afternoon session every day
next week at 4:30, commencing Sn Mon
day, and an evening study at s7:45 on
Monday, Wednesday and Fridiy even
ings. Ms. Erdman has made i ~ study
of the Bible the special ieasure of his
ministry and has been closely associated
with Mr.. D. l.. Moody and DR.. Arthur L.
Pierson. 1t is we'll for our city that he
is to locate here and well for our Chris
tian people that his first course in the
South is gwen here.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-02-24
SPREADING OUT.

Weldon, tt e Gem" Baker, has estab-
lished branch of his flourishing bust
ness at the store of Mr.. E. H. 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 vito those to be
found at bis Uptown Bakery. diff
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-02-24

Manager Southwick, of the Bat
terry Park helped receive the Presi'
dental party at Jacksonville.
Travel from the North to the
South is so heavy of late that trains
are frequently several hours late.
Indications are that a large mum
Der of Northern visitors will come
to Asheville in the next few weeks
Yesterday was an elegant day fol
handling tobacco, and great dea,
of it was handled, too. Our market
keeps at the top,
The Waynesville Courier says: A
fine drove of fat cattle were weighed
in the city Thursday, the property
of J. Noland, Fines creek. Several
of them weighed 1900 pounds each.
They were purchased by T. B. Cow
ard, of Rich Mountain, Jackson
county.
Our Charlotte contemporary, the
Chronicle, says the people of Char
lotte.are much interested in pro-
posed railroad DIRECT to Weldon, II
we may be permitted suggestion
in connection with this matter we
would say that Charlotte already
has good and direct connections
east, and if our friends would really
consult their interest they will strike
for further and more direct connec
tions with the west. a good op-
portunity is presented by extending
the Carolina Central from Ruther-
fordton to Asheville. This would
be in direction OF any increase of
trade that Charlotte can hope for.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-02-24
DFS. HARGAN & GATCHELL
"EEICE In Eagle Block, G2 .nafn st.
ASHEVILLE, NJ. c

Compound Oxygen inhaled, IN connection
vita medicatcd Balsam NapOr, cures Consump-
tion, Asthma, Bronchitis Has..l Catarrh, Sore
Throat. Loss of Voice, Diseases otthe Liver and
Kidneys, Bladder, and all diseases depending on
IMPURE or impoverished blood
It cures Rheumatism when everything else
fails.
AsHEvILLE, y. C., January 1883.
In Justice to all similarly afflicted with our.
selves as well 10 Drs. Hargan d. Gatchell, l
voluntarily make the following statement:
Ny wife has suffered for several years with
severe lung trouble, continuing to grow worse
until last November when she was unable to sit
up but part Of each day.
No appetite, night sweatS, severe cough and loss
of flesh The best physicians of POultney, Yer
mont, advised an immc diate depart re south
We reached Asheville November 18th. and COIN
menced taking treatment of Drs. Hargan and
Gatchell, iHha ing Compound Oxygen and Bal
sam VapOr. Ny wife has improved rapidly from
the first. Her appetite is good, sleeps well,
coughs but little raises less. night sweats ceased
no pain anywhere, takes long walks and climbs
the mountains with little fatigue and has gained
lbs. in weight We feel certain another month S
treatment will affect permanent cure. AS for
myself l am delighted to state that l improved
rapidly from the first treatment and am nearly
well.
l have suffered for IS years almost beyond
endurance with the worst form OF Piles.
had abandoned all hope of relief The Drs.
treatment has been gent and almost painless
still has effected cure for me.
Yours respectfully,
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-02-24
fHE ROAD QUESTION.

THE ROAD QUESTION.
The improvement of county roads is a
matter which deserves the serious con-
sideration Uf the people, and We are
pleased to know that it is being consider
ed to a greater extent than heretofore.
The business men of Raleigh are giving
the roads leading to that city attention,
and their example is worthy of being
followed by others
A Raleigh correspondent says:
The ali-absorbing topic among our
business men at present is the condition
of the public roads leading into this city.
On Saturday last a meeting of citizens
took place for the purpose of devising
some method of improvem ent. and the
deliberations were of the most encuurag-
ing character. Several of our business
firms subscribed literally and the cotton
exchange and board of trade made hand
sOs,-e donations. 1t was decided that
work should commence Oh all the roads
leading into the city as soon as the
weather should prove favorable and they
will be worked for five miles out. The
old system Of working the road by draft
ing is Z complete farce and by no means
come mp TO the requirements of the
times. The idea now is to have them
put in temporary good order by private
sub -cription, and TO urge upon the next
general assembly TO provide for keeping
them in order by system of taxation
which would bear equally upon all"
If roads are made good it must be done
by taxation. The present system is
not only a failure, but ought to fail fer
its injustice. The people of Buncombe
can have good roads, and it would not
cost SO much, as many might suppose.
They have the power to have them if
they will, and really wish to have them.
Can't our farmers. who are vitally inter
ested in this matter, get together in
district and township meetings and
resolve upon q system of putting our
roads in good Orderp