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The daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1889-1890, 1889-12-19

A big black diamond picked up in
Brazil is on exhibition in New York. 1t
looks like piece OF chestnut coal in the
rough, but it would take a good many
tons OF coal of any kind to equal the
value of this lump. 1t weighs 3671s
carats, and is worth $4,000.
The daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1889-1890, 1889-12-19

Wilmington Messenger A few months
ago, Walker Wick, ten years of age, wrote
to President Jefferson Davis, with child
lsn trust, requesting his autograph"
Our great hearted chief did not disdain
to comply with the wish of little child.
This precious relic is now framed and
draped, and adorns the mantel, and is
regarded with reverence as a household
treasure. His youthful admirer, return
ing from school on that sad day, and
hearing the distressing intelligence, was
found in remote apartment shedding
copious tears.
The daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1889-1890, 1889-12-19
Chrlstnas straMberrIes.

Charlotte News.
The News occasionally refers to Char.
lotte'S remarkable climate, and it is
good once in a while to read about it
Just what kind of a climate we have
here may be imagined from the fact that
Mr.. r. NJ. Miller to-day pulled quantity
of thoroughly ripened Strawberries from
the patch in his garden. His strawberry
bed not only contains ripe straw berries
but is full of blossoms.
The daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1889-1890, 1889-12-19

Speaking of ex-President Cleveland's
recent deliverance in Boston in favor of
ballot reform, Senator Saxton, of New
York, who is trying to secure the pass
age of ballot reform measure in that
State, said: There is an absolutely
fearless man, man who is always
ready, when the proper time comes to
express himself squarely on subjects of
national Importance. l may differ with
him on some occasions, but certainly
always admire his bravery, and in this
case am particularly gratifed with his
position"
The daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1889-1890, 1889-12-19
Negroes in the Political Field.

RICHMOND, December 1S.-A conference
of number of leading colored men from
various sections Of the State was held
here last night at which a preamble and
resolutions were adopted mcmorializing
congress to pass a general election law
which would guarantee them better
right of suffrage than they now enjoy.
The daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1889-1890, 1889-12-19
Death Of MIR. John Anderson.
Heudersonville Times.

The above named gentleman, Scotch
man by birth. but who has been in Amer
ica about 40 years, and a resident of this
place for about three years, coming here
from Burlington. Alamance county, N.
c., quietly passed away at II O'Clock
Tuesday night. He was in his 69th
year. The funeral services will take
place at the Presbyterian church this
morning at II o'clock, after which the
body will be laid to rest in Oakdale Gem
etary
The daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1889-1890, 1889-12-19

There will be a social meeting for
young men at the rooms of the Young
Mems Christian Association, tonight at
8 o'clock, led by the general secretary
Mr.. H. P. Andersen. Subject "A strong
man ruined" Judges XIV: 4-21. AL
men are invited.
The daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1889-1890, 1889-12-19

1t seems that England and Portugal
will yer have to fight out their differences
about disputed African boundaries. First
came the quarrel about Delagoa Bay,
then the disputes about the Congo, and
now Serpa Pinto has been thrashing
some natives who were inclined to pass
under British authority, deceiving Consul
ohnston and capturing two British
flags. One insult more and the blood of
the British lion will be reused, as the old
story goes.
The daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1889-1890, 1889-12-19

The Governor yesterday pardoned c.
c. Massey, sentenced in Swain county to
twenty-five years for burning a barn.
Pardon was granted on certificates that
Massey's health was failing and that
confinement would prove fatal
The daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1889-1890, 1889-12-19
The Grippe i'm Boston.

BoSTON, Mass, December 1S.-A prom
inent physician said to-day, that there
are a dozen cases of the influenza in
Boston, and that there is good reason to
believe the affection will become general
in this city,
The daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1889-1890, 1889-12-19

The literary societies of Wake-Forest
College have invited Henry W. Grady. OF
Atlanta, to deliver the annual address
before them. Gov. Fowe wrote MIR.
Grady urging him to accept this invita-
ZION. Editor Grady has also been invited
to deliver an address at the State univer-
Sity.
The daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1889-1890, 1889-12-19
New Bank Authorized.

WASHINGTON, December 1S.-The comp
troller of the currency has authorized the
Farley National bank Of Montgomery,
Ala, to begiu business with capital OF
S1OO 600.
The daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1889-1890, 1889-12-19
sale of a Railroad.

NEw YORK, December 1S.-The Rome
and Decatur railroad was sold on the
real estate exchange this afternoon for
$S32,O00. The purchasers were S. B,
Newcomb & Co.
The daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1889-1890, 1889-12-19

WASHINGTON, December 18.-The bond
offerings to-day aggregated $137, $50;
all accepted at 1049s; for four and a
half per cents, and 127 for fours.
The daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1889-1890, 1889-12-19
The Grippe I'm New york

NEW YORK, December 1S,-A number
of cases of Russian influenza are reported
to-day. 1t Is reported in the World that
Wall street broker and police captain
are among the latest sufferers.
The daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1889-1890, 1889-12-19

Prof. Murray, OF Oxford, England,
who was married recently to Lady Mary
Howard, is only twenty-tour years Of
age, and is probably the youngest man
ever elected to tirst-class chair at any
of the great English universities. He and
his best man, Prot. Margoliouth, were
tor long time the most distinguished
scholars IN classical and Oriental langu-
ages at the University of Oxford.
The daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1889-1890, 1889-12-19
Kid Glove Finish.

NEw.YORK, December 19.-The much
talked of kid glove fight to finish between
Mike Gushing and Austin Gibbons took
place this morning near Stanford, Conn,
Gibbons won in the twenty-fourthr round.
The daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1889-1890, 1889-12-19

Last year there were recorded 1.O71
strikes. In 4S9 cases the men were sue
cesslul and advanced wages $349,55
In all the Others they were defeated and
lost 81 ,0S3,65
The daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1889-1890, 1889-12-19
The weather To.naX.

WASHINGTON, December 1S.-Indica,
tions for North arolina.-Fair; station.
airy temperature, except in northern part
warmer, southerly winds; fair on Friday
The daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1889-1890, 1889-12-19
MasOuIc NTeetIu0

A regular communication Of Asheville
Lodge No. 41O, A. F. & A. NJ, will be
held this Thursday evening at 7.9O
O'Clock. Annual election Of officers.
J.. A. CoNAHT, Secretary.
The daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1889-1890, 1889-12-19
FIFTY-FIRST CONGRESS-.
b RECOGNIZE THE UNITED
X STATES OF BRAZIL.

AInendments to the Blair BILL
To Adjourn From December FL
to January GA Flood of Public
building Bills.
4 WASHINGTON, December 1S.-SENATE
MIR. Morgan offered in the senate the
following joint resolution which was
read in full and laid over till tomorrow
Resolved by the senate and house ot
representatives of the United States ot
America in congress assembled, that the
United States Of America congratulates
the people of Brazil on their just and
peaceful assumption Of the powers, du.
ties and responsibilities of selEgovern.
ment based upon the full consent of the
governed expressed in that repudiation
of monarchy rule, and in their recent
adoption Of a republican form of gov
ernment, and that the United States oi
Brazil is by this act recognized as a law
full and rightful government; and that
said republic is of right entitled to cxer.
GiSs and enjo, intII national comfy and
AL s'.S benefits OF the laws of nations as
sovereign power, and the benefit of all
rights, privileges and advantages under
the existing treaties that were concluded
the empire of Brazil, and that this decla-
ration of the State of public laws in the
; United States Of America shall be ratified
to the United States of Brazil by the Pres
ident, and that the president by his
proclamation shall require the people
and the government of the United States
and of the several States, and all persons
in authority therein to recognize the flag
of the United States of Brazil as the flag
of free, sovereign and independent
State.
Mr.. Blair, from the committee on edu-
cation and labor, reported back his bill
to provide for the establishment and
temporary support of common Schools
and gave notice that as soon as possible
after the close of the holiday recess, he
would call it up for action. 1t was
placed on the calendar. 1t has been
amended in several important particu-
lars, among them the following:
1. The quota of any State which shall
be refused by the Legislature shall be
covered into the treasury instead of be-
ing divided among the rest Of the States.
2. The requirement that copies of the
school books authorized by the school
boards shall be deposited with the secre-
tary of the interior is stricken out, also
the section giving the respective Legisla-
lures power to distribute funds appor-
toned to the several territories.
3. 1t is explicitly stated that the train
ing Of persons of different colors to be-
come teachers shall not be required in the
same schools.
The only other interest of a striking
character was the introduction of Mr..
Morgan's resolution for the recognition
by the United States of Brazil, which is
given elsewhere.
After the introduction of few bills
and resolutions of inquiry, the senate
went into executive session, and at +
p. m. adjourned.
The daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1889-1890, 1889-12-19
OF GENERAL INTEREST.
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS FROM
EVERYWHERE.

worlds Greatest BassO Dead
Henry w. Grady Invited to Wake
FOrest-A Candid and Honest
Senator, Etc.
The daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1889-1890, 1889-12-19

Carl Formes, the greatest basso in the
world, died in Chicago Sunday. He
was born in Germany and was the son
OF church sexton.
The daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1889-1890, 1889-12-19

1t is said that there are forty-eight
languages and dialects spoken in Mexico,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-11-13
LIGHT FLASHES.

Oysters in any style, and all other
delicacies at Lang's Dining parl r,
16 West Commerce street. ll-S-lm
Largest stock i'm Texas to select
from, and prices lower than you ever
heard OFF. w. Hannig is positively
closing out. gil Il
Maverick bank pays interest on
deposits. 6-27-6m
We have lots of new goods, Fine
gold pins, platinum and gold Gun
aides wear. BELL BROS, established
1852.
For Rent-l7 acres improved in
city, also Staffel Hotel at Boerne.
H. quire of l.. q. Grothaus, 10 Soledad
street. 1880 m
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-11-13


From the Torn Age.
Several gold producing countries
show quite an increase of output for
pecially the TransVaal, where the
product has been G75O,OO0, as COM
pared with G400, 900 during the cor
responding period of last year and
$780, 900 during the whole of
1855 the seventeen years from
1871 to 1887, the South African
gold production averaged only ESQ,
600; this year the Transvaal aud
remaining localities are estimat-
ed to turn out 81, 100000. In Aus
tralia. Queensland is gradually,
taking the lead. From 1851 to 1885
half of the present year it amounted
to 81 ,400, 900, the increase being chief
ly due to the extraordinary yield OF
the Mount Morgan mine, which for
some time past has been distributing
monthly dividend of G1OO, 900 on a
stock capital of Gl,000,0 900. About
5000 tons of gold quartz pass through
the stamps of the mine every month,
the average extracted from a ton be-
ing 5 IA ounces. Several other
Queensland mines are also doing
well, SO that the total yield of the
colony is estimated at 5000 900 for
the current year, against an average
OF &542, 900 from 1851 to 1886, both in
cluded.
Favorable reports have recently
been received from Peru and Bolivia,
where between the river Madre de
Dos and the Peruvian from tier rich
gold fields have been discovered. A
railroad is to be built from the banks
of the Madre de Dios to the Amazon
River in Brazil. Gold production in
British India has to deal with COM
paratively modest figures. During
the fiscal year lSSS-S9 the entire
yield was 100000.
An impression prevails that gold
production may develope more rapid
ly henceforward than that of silver,
but there is no abatement perceptible
in the production of the latter in
America, while in New south Wales
and South Australia it increases rap
idly just now. Thus during the first
six months the Broken Hill PrOprie-
tary Company's mine in New South
Wales turned out 2,677, 6S6 ounces of
silver, against 1920, 455 during the
preceding six months, and 1858, 757
from January 1st to July LIST, 1883.
The mine produced during the last
three years no less than 9,756,977 oun-
ces of silver.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-11-13
The New Discovery.

You have heard your friends and neiQ7e
talking about it. You may yourself b' -
the many who know fro personal
ence just how good th,ng it is. If ~ IA, Q
ever tried ii, you are one of it, staunch
friends, because the wonderful thing about it
is, that when once given a trial, DIR. Kings
New Discovery ever after holds a place in the
house. If you have never used 1t and should
be afflicted with cough, cid or any Throat,
Lung or Chest trouble, secure bottle at once
and give il fair trial. 1t is guaranteed every
time, or money refunded Trial bottles free at
0reiss, Thompson Co.'s. 90
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-11-13

Put the garden seeds away in tin
boxes carefully labeled, or the mice
and ants may destroy them. All
seeds should be thoroughly dry, well
looked over, the imperfect seeds of
beets, melons, squash Ia d other
coarse seeds) removed, and boxes
kept in a dry place
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-11-13
To Fair Visitors,

The old reliable Furniture house
of Reinhold Becker 10 and Fl West
Commerce street has 100 parlor suites
on hand and Coming and will sell
plush suites, 6 or pieces, during the
Fairweek for 1874 and upwards. to
make room for others.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-11-13
Children Enjoy

The pleasant flavor, gentle action
and soothing effects of Syrup of Figs
when in need of a laxative and if the
father or mother be costive or bilious
the most gratifying results follow it,
use, so that it is the best family rem
edy known and every family should
have bottle. (S)-4-l9-tf
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-11-13

By ordinary letter, containing Money
New York Exchange, Draft or Postal Note.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-11-13
Ewes Tie Sted

by Kings optOmeter and spectacles
to suit. Watches, Clocks, Silverware
and Jewelry to please everybody.
Also, watches and Jewelry repaired;
all at lowest figures. OTTO BLUMEN-
THALL's, "a Commerce 81. l0-30-lm.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-11-13
To Fair Visitors !!

Only S34 will buy handsome Plush
Parlor suit, beautifully trimmed, SOL
id Walnut Frames. AT The Old Re-
liable Furniture House of Reinhold
Becker, No. 10 and q West Commerce
street
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-11-13

D. Quasso the Southern Tailor.
Has now received a fine stock OF
fall and winter goods, and with first
class workmen will turn out only the
best work at reasonable prices; 221
Commerce street 10-11-lt
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-11-13
E Strayed

One sorrel horse with four white
legs and lett ear goched, branded on
lett hip Jb connected. Finder " i'll be
rewarded by returning the animal to
Lorenz Ochs, at Lone Star Brewery
ll:l2-3G
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-11-13
4 Prizes amounting to-. 500
AGENTS WANTED.

az For Club Rates, or any further informa-
ton desired, write legibly TO the undersigned,
clearly stating your residence, with State
County, Street and Number. More rapid re.
turn mail delivery will be ASSUMED BY your
enclosing an Envelope bearing your fIM
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-11-13

saD ff n OF TCRcHA M AbNDDEPoT; SD SS
Sealed proposals, in duplicate, subject to
the usual conditions, will be received at
this office until 10 O'Clock noon, on NOvem
Der 10th, 1889, for furnishing, at San Anton
10, Texas, on November 18th, 1889, the fol-
pounds of corn meal. in sacks; IS, 700 pounds
of potatoes, in sacks; 14,3OO pounds of pota-
toes, in barrels; $500 pounds of onions, in
sacks; 100 pounds of onions, in barrels.
Bidders must state the place of production
or manufacture, and preference will be Civ
en- to articles OfdOmestic production or man
ufacture, conditions of quality and price be-
ing equal. Blank proposals and further in
formation can be had on application to this
Office No proposals will be considered un-
less accompanied by samples of the articles
bid Tor. CHAs. p. EAGAN Capt. and G
U. S. A, Chief c 1866
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-11-13

. "REMEMBER. also, that the payment q,
Prizes is GUARANTEED BY FOUR MA.
TIONAL BANKS of New Orleans, and the
Tickets are signed by the President OF an
Institution, whose chartered rights are recoe-
nized in the highest Courts; therefore beware
of any limitations or anonymous schemes"
ONE DOLLAR is the price of the smallest
part or fraction of a ticket ISSUED BY Us In
any drawing. Anything in our name offered
for less than Dollar is a swindle.
The sun., 1889-12-15
POINTS ON PLAY MAKING.

Howell and Jnmss ScientIac Men, Not
Artistic, In Hho Eyes of FlAywriRhts.
THE Construction of Play" was the
subject discussed before the Nineteenth Gen.
tury Club last evening. in the Metropolitan
Assembly Rooms. by Bronson Howard. Dion
Boucicault, and Brander Matthews.
The method OF treating the subject adopted
By Mr. Howard was 20 select one OF his own
plays, The Bankers Daughter" and show
how he had changed It from the original play
produced in Chicago in 1873 to the play
brought out in New York In 1878. In the
earlier form Of the play the heroine dies In tho
last act the victim OF her fathers refusal to
lether marry the man she loved. In New York
the heroine was permitted to live ont Of
deference to the feeling in American and Eng
lish audiences that pure woman ought not TO
be made to die on the stage. while an impure
woman ought to die. To 20 with this one
change almost everything in the piece had to be
changed. These changes were In obedience to
himself would not or could not see that the
Iste a: r. GazapTan and Mi, A; N: Palmer had
seen the play rehearsed many times. What
the laws OF dramatic construction are no one
remarks ON HIS characters and situations were:
woman never takeS the trouble to quarrel with a
universal principle on which the existence Of
the race depends s the love between the sexeA That
the dram atlBt must never forget
Dramatic laws are stubborn. They will have their
own way
said by two famous novelistA Howells and Jamea
that the Gay OF careful construction IN fiction has
their shutters and shut out the hight They Nhiists
OF literary art II they follow out their theory they
are simply recorders OF the peculiarities OF human
nature, ana their writings will be useful a. standard
works OF anatomy are TO the Bouptor the painter
They are scienho Observers novSliBtA To all who
ArRue against only say It's
easy not to construct
Mr.. Dion Bouoicault. who was introduced By
President Thompson as the author OF 400
plays. said among other things:
The oreed OF the povelBt8 Howeils and JnmeA takes
it9 rtSe In zolA the arch priest or nRturaltsm.
We dont copy nature. IL i1nt always nice. lola
doeh and he Isn't nice. We select from nature and
gti IN puttinG the material together 90 that It both
Tho writing Of the dialogue Ia o small matter. Let
the ncldens be Invented and properly arranged In the
mind and the writing of the play tooWs In Old Iimes
Wa called making play" and that b the term.
The Colleen BAvn" was written In nine dAyG
While the hEat act was reheRrslng ] was writing the
second act y went on the stage hot from the oyen
me nrst oo,ect OF the paywght 10 to arouse interest
The house suddenly 10 silent and We says They W
caught It" We've It." The author looks at his
audience a. his natural prey and when he gets II In his
play like life mnSt now onward. Shakespeare, ron
rSnember lets Iago Pot Jealousy into Oih.toS brain
Jealousy ranking In his mind Finally the audience
must be allowed 70 anticipate the conclusion but the
clever playwright always reaches this conclusion In an
unexpected way. He knows more than the AudienoA
The sun., 1889-12-15

Prom, fhe Iopdon TJ1ffh.


Prom he london Trmh
Sir Henry rose. with dignihed look.
He hitched his gown. and his nngers he shook;
And the JudEoa Banuen and smith and bay,
Resigned themselves IN n patient way.
she quoted the Blue Books dreary page
In peeming grief. or with well feigned rnge
And. with truly tedious Iteration.
lToceodod TO curse the 1riph nation.
Ne curpod tts peopia he cursed their ioadeFu;
BE ourued its paporR ne cursed their readers:
he eursed Its b.shopG he cursed their sees;
He curned, most roundly, the bold +. Pa:
He curned It's ~ Pa in or ont OF Jail:
lie cursed The League and the Clan.na.GneL
He eursed the peananta who stay Rt home,
And those who have crossed the AtlAniic1 foam;
BE Cursed poor PAT for ceaSiug to Grovsi
Meath cruel rack rents in his mud+built howell
he cursed him for cen ofTesiatance thinking,
He cursed him for booinR for cheering for WinklnR
He cursed him citing and BtaudtnR and lying.
Ae Cursed him living he cured him dying,
he cursed him for starring out at syita.
He cursed him, n short. for q long fortnight
Never Waa heard 20 protraoted cur6Oi
Bnt what gives rise
10 no little SURPRISE
Nobody poems one penny the worse!
The sun., 1889-12-15
10 Rusnai

Prom the Helo1dh NOafAlH
Who tnned your lawless Tartar breedf
What David bearded IN her den
Tie RnshAn bear In ages when ..
Ton rode Yonr black unbridlvd steel
skln.eihd savARe OF the Hteepat
Why one who now sits low and veepa
WHY one who now walls out 70 yon.
Tho jew; the homeless, hated devil
Who gin the thevA Of your young priinef
Why, who but hosea shaped your uouree
And bound yonr derca divided force
United down the grooves " T1msi
Iour mighty milltonS all to day
The hated homeless jew obey.
Who taught All histories to ron
ThS Jew. tho hated. hOmeless Jew.
Who taught you tender Bible taiep
OF honey landa OF milk aud wlnef
Of happy peaceful Palestine.
OF Jordana holy harvest vhlesi
Who gave the patient christ. IpaE
Who rave your Christian oreedi Yea real
Who gave your very uUd TO your
The Jew the Jew the hated Jewi
Joaquin MrlLzn
The sun., 1889-12-15
InsuIt to Isjury.

Prom the HdTvu,d LdnnpOon.
A wise professor l0Sed q pretty maid
Calling the cause OF science to his aid,
Twas thds he wooed her:
NY life work ON the prehistoric Human
Has need OF your bright vita as I'm a true man;
Oh. share my toll and famo most lovely Wumaul"
Twas thus he sued her.
Tho mercenary girl made answer trfto:
i really tear must sir. In that Light
Decline TO viev you:
Although you cause me pride and treat elation,
Ioannot wed above my mental station,
But IN become. for o Consideration,
ASsiBter 10 you"