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The daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1889-1890, 1889-08-23
M0NTRAVILLE PATTON.
THE DEATH OF A GREAT AND
GOOD MAN YESTERDAY.

HOnOred and Respected by PeO-
pie of All Glasses and Political
CreedS, His Life was One of I'm.
usual Usefulness to All, Etc.
1t is with profound sorrow that THE
CITIZEN this morning announces the
death OF Montravile Patton, ESQ.,, late
clerk of the Inferior court of Buncombe,
and lifelong resident of this county.
Mr.. PattOn's demise occurred at his resi-
dcnce on South Main street, this city, at
| ? M, yesterday, and when the sad an
nouncement was made public many and
sincere were the expressions of grief heard
from those who have for so many years
past known and highly esteemed the de-
ceased gentleman.
Mr.. Patton was eighty-three years of
age at the time of his death, and during
his lifetime had been honored by the peo-
pie with many positions of confidence
and trust, all of which he filled with the
strictest fidelity, honor and acceptabiIity.
He was one of the pioneers of Asheville,
was closely identified with every move
ment that promised to advance and de-
velop itsinterests, andlabored unceasing-
ly to bring it and its people into that
prominence while it has attained.
Possessed of a truly philanthropic and
benevolent nature the poor or unfortunate
never appealed to Montraville Patton in
vain. He always heard their cries and
cheerfully relieved their distress. A friend
indeed was this good man to these peo-
pie, and great is their loss in his death.
In 1896 Mr.. Patton was elected to the
lower house otthe General Assembly from
Buncombe, and so well and faithfully did
ne discharge the trusts conhded to him,
that the county returned him at the
next general election. Mr.. Patton served
several sessions after his second election,
and i'll 1S+1 was appointed postmaster
at Asheville by President Tyler. He filled
this office most acCeptably for the sue
ceeding four years, and i'll 1916 was cleo
ted to the State Senate of North Caroi-
ma. He also served several sessions in
the lower house at the expiration of his
senatorial career. He was an able and
wise legislator and commanded the re-
spect and confidence ofthe people of both
political parties.
During the period since the war Mr..
Patton has been prominent among his
people, and in 1888 was elected clerk of
the Inferior court Of Buncombe, which
position he held up to June 1, of the pres
ent year, when the Inferior court was
abolished in order that criminal court,
already provided for by the Legislature,
might go into operation and effect.
Mr.. Patton was great and good
man, and verify. Buncombe has suffered
an irreparable loss in his death. He
went down to his grave with the love
and confidence of his people as he had
lived with their universal respect and
esteem.
The funeral services over his remains
will take place at the residence on South
Main street at ten o'clock this morning,
and will be conducted by Rev. W. S. T.
Bryan, Of the First Presbyterian church.
The nterment will follow at the Newton
Academy cemetery. Friends and reIa-
tives are respectfully invited to attend
the services.
The daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1889-1890, 1889-08-23
CONVICTED OF BURGLARY.
Henry WinfOrd, COIOred, Found
Guilty at Salisbury.

His Honor Judge James II. Mcrrimon,
of this city, is holding Rowan superior
court at Salisbury this week Promin-
ent among the causes tried at this term
is the case of the State VS.. Henry Win
ford, colorcd, charged with larceny.
A special to the Charlotte Chronicle
says:
Yesterday was set for the trial of
Henry Winford, colored, charged with
burglary. and special venire was or
dcrcd. In the morning the jury was
chosen and the trial begun. Solicitor
Long and Mr.. Theo. F. Kluttz repre-
sentcd the State, and the defendant was
represented by Hon. W. NJ. Robbins, of
Statcsvilll, and Mr.. X. Lee Wright, of
this place. Only four witnesses were in
troduced, three for the State and one for
the defendant, and the case was soon
disposed Of The jury after about an
hours dclibcration, brought in Il verdict
of guilty. Sentence has not yet been
passed, but the sentence is death, and
nothing but the intcrposition ofGovcrnor
Fowlc can now save Winlord's neck.
The daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1889-1890, 1889-08-23
THE COTTON CROP
Promises to he the Largest Ever
Produced, Etc.

MONTGOMERY, Ala, August 22.-Lch-
man, Durr, & Co., cotton factors, have
issued Il circular i'll which they say
"The general cotton crop of the country
for the present year, 1889, promises to
hc the largest cvcrproduccd in the United
States, but on account of there being so
much poor cotton in the stocks now car
ried by spinners, they, the spinnersl, },
will be compelled to buy OF the first pick
ing this year in order to get a better
grade with which to work off their old
stock. So, hat for time, at least, there
will he good demand for the new crop
ofcotton and at high prices. 1t looks
reasonable to us that cotton will bring
higher prices from now until the first OF
October than at any time during the
next season and if this be true then it will
be hard for producers to pick and get to
market every bale they can between this
and the first of October in order to avail
themselves of the high prices likely to
prevail.
The daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1889-1890, 1889-08-23
MCCALL. GETS THERE.
More StOre-Keepers and CSuaHers
Appointed, Etc.

WASHINGTON, D. c., August 22.-[Spe,
cial. I-Harlee Mccall, of Statesvillc has
been appointed naval cadet from the
seventh congressional district of North
Carolina.
The following store-kecpcrs and guag'
crs have recently been appointed in the
fifth internal revenue district: Robert S
Jenkins, II. S. Anderson, Samuel S. Black
Robert S. Swiccgood, J. {. Templeton
Henry \. Troutman, John II. Motsinger
Philip S. Hinkle, w. S. G. Higdon and
Recon K Bell.
The coroner's inquest entirely exoner
ates Sterling Ruffin from the charge o
causing the death of General West
Twenty chiefs of division will be ap
pointed in the Treasury department in q
day or two. GRANVILLE.
The daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1889-1890, 1889-08-23
THE TRIAL. OF NAGI.E.
\ Continuance Will he Asked for
Until wednesday.

SAN Francisco, August 22.-It has
been arranged between the lawyers on
both sides that when deputy marshal
NaGlc's case comes up continuance will
he asked for till Wednesday next to give
counsel for the defence an opportunity to
investigate the law. The lawyers are
beginning To fear that Naglc cannot be
held by the United States authorities.
Judge Sawyer is reported to Inc doubtful
of their right to interfere in Naglc'S case
as he claims that Naglc cannot claim to
be an officer of the circuit court, as Judge
Field can. If he refuses to recognize fed
eral right to interfere Nagc will be
promptly returned to Stockton Jail and
will bc tried there The sentiment here
in regard to his action is still divided,
but in the country, Judging from editorial
opinions, threc-tourths of the people be-
lievc he showed great eagcrncSs to kill
Terry. There is no way of proving or
disprovng Porter Ashes statement that
Judge IIcydcnicldt, of San Francisco re-
ceivcd a letter from Field offering his sup
port to Terry if Terry would agree to
support him for the presidency. Field
dcnounccS Ashes statement as a malig,
nant lie, but Hcydenfeldt refused to say a
word Mrs. Terry reached here last
night and is expected to be present in
court to-day when the trial of Nagle
comes up. The State supreme court
Yesterday denied rchcaring in the
Sharon-Tcrry case.
The daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1889-1890, 1889-08-23
RUN OVER by A TRAIN.


CHARLOTTE, n. {. August. 21.-D. NJ.
Howard, citizen of Concord, died from
a very remarkable accident to-day. In
company with Young man by the
name of Kcziah Howard he came to
Charlotte. When the time came for him
and his friend to return home, they found
their purses minus the necessary
amounts, SO they concluded to pick
their chances and beat" back on the
first train. The two walked out to the
edge of town. There two railroads cross
each other, and knowing that all trains
were required to stop before cross
ing, they concluded here would be their
place to get on. At this point long line
of cars were standing on a side track.
Howard and Keziah crawlcd UNDER car
to await the coming of the train. Soon
they began to grow sleepy, and Howard,
in order to make sure of being aroused
when the train came along, placed him
self on the main track, saying if he did
fall asleep the glare from the headlight of
an approaching train would wake him.
The two men slept, and when the train
came along the engineers attention was
attracted by the groans of man under
his engine. Howard was extracted from
beneath the crushing engine, terribly
manglcd. Keziah being aroused came out
from under the cars and told the story as
related. The mutilated man was carried
to Concord and good medical attention
summoned, but he died from his injuries
this evening. Howard was a member OF
the Concord military company and will
be buried with the honors of that COM
pany tomorrow.
The daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1889-1890, 1889-08-23
Sentenced for Life.

LONDON, August 22.-lt is officially an
nounccd that Mrs. Maybrick's sentcnc,
has been commutcd to penal scrvitud,
for life.
The decision was based upon the con
flict of medical testimony as to whcthc,
the poison found i'll the deceaSed''
stomach was sufficient to produce death
After a prolonged consultation between
eminent lawyers and Mr.. Matthews, tn,
Home Secretary, the unanimous opinion
was arrived at that Mrs. Maybrick hat
administered poison to her husband will
intent to kill. No further appeal, cithc
for release from the prisoner or for ;
mitigation of the sentence to life i'm
prisonment, will be entertained
The daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1889-1890, 1889-08-23
VIRGINIA REPUBLICANS.
The state Convention Now Being
Held at Norfolk.

NORFOLK. Va, August 22.-Whcr
chairman Malone called the State Re
publican convention to order at 1876
o'clock this afternoon, the Academy
of Music was filled to ovcrhowing with
delegates, alternates and visitors, and
the air was intensely hot and close. AT
1910 the band struck up Dixie" and
amid uproarious applause General Ma.
hone appeared upon the stage and in,
troduced Rev. Vernon PAuson, who
opened the convention with prayer.
The chairman then addressed the con.
venton. lie held his address, which was
in proof slips, in his hands, referring to il
occasionally to refresh his memory. He
said he returned to the convention the
chairmanship which he had held since
the Mozart hall convention ten years
ago. He reviewed the history of the par.
ty since that time and made Il sharp at
tack upon what he termed the unfair
methods OF the DemUC attic party at the
polls. He COntcndcd that neither men
nor capital would seek the State so long
aS this condition of things lasted. lie
charged that the Democratic party had
wasted the public money in foolish and
veNatious litigation in the matter of the
public debt. He believed that the thought
iul and best people OF the State demanded
that the State debt should hc honorablv
settled. The people of the State were
not disposed to bear the burden Of pres
cnt taxation, when over twenty-five per
cent. OF the expenses Of the government
were unnecessary.
AT 1880 O'Clock chairman Malone in
trOduccd ii. {. Wood, of Scott county,
as temporary chairman, and after the
introduction and adoption of resolutions
for the appointment of various commit
tees and the call of the roll, the conveIl-
tion took a recess until three o'clock.
The convention rcassembled at $50
O'Clock and after receiving the reports of
the various districts as to membership of
different committees, took Il recess until
I O'Clock for permanent organization.
1t was 7.45 o'clock when the convcn-
tion was called to order tonight by tenn
porary chairman Wood. Thecommittce
on credentials reported four cOntesting
delegations and the convention decided
to seat those having prima facie evidence
oI election except in Elizabeth City
county where the vote was divided.
Ihc committee on permanent Organlza-
tion reported for permanent chairman
Congressman George Il. BowdCn of Nor
folk, and Asa Rogers, Of Petersburg, per-
mancnt secretary. Mr.. Bowdcn was in
troduccd and acknowledged the honor
conferred upon him i'll brief and vigor-
GUS speech.
Col. William {. Elam, of Louisa, chair
man OF the committee on resolutions, re-
ported a platform which was unani-
mously adopted.
The daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1889-1890, 1889-08-23
Will Swing OFF To-Day.

New YORK, August 23.-Thc quartettC
OF murderers now confined in the Tombs
awaiting execution tomorrow will take
a farewell leave of their friends this after.
noon. Sisters of Mercy will remain with
them all day and two priests will give
them religious consolation during the
night, and at . O'Clock tomorrow morn,
ing Mass will be celebrated in the chapel
of the female prison. They will all die III
the Catholic faith. The Mass will con
sumo one hour, and after it is over thC
men will return to their cage for break
fast, and thrce-quartcrs of an hour later
the execution will take place.
The daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1889-1890, 1889-08-23
The Tabernacle Meeting.

Associate Justice Mcrrimon delivered
an address before the Young Mems Chris
tian Association ut the Tabernacle neal
Connolly Springs, yesterday. Tomorrow
General K. b. Vance will deliver his ad
dress on the liquor traffic, and on Sunday
will speak in the interest of Sabbatl
school work in North Carolina. Satur
day and Sunday will be the most inter
csting days of the entire series of meet
ings ut the Tabernacle, SO secretary Bran
son writes THE CITIZEN.
The daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1889-1890, 1889-08-23
RankerKenNon,s Jump.

A special to the Durham Globe from
Newton, n. c., says that II. r. Kenyon,
a wealthy young banker from Rochester,
n. V, while in fit walked out of an up
per story window, receiving injuries from
which he died i'll two hours. Kenyon
came there several months ago and
opened bank. He was taken with an
attack of typhoid fever last week and
had been delirious. During the absence
of the nurse from the room he got up and
walked out of the window. He was
twenty years old and unmarried. The
remains were sent to Rochester last
night.
The daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1889-1890, 1889-08-23
Tariff Reform III Missouri.

KANSAS CITY, Mo, August 22.-A spc,
cial to the Journal from Plattsburg, Mo-,
SAYS that the tariff reform picnic held
there yesterday was great success, and
fully 1000 persons were in attendance
During the spcech-making the canvas
covered amphitheatrc was filled to sutto.
cation. Ex-PrcSidcnt Clcveland's tariff
reform sentiments, as expressed in a let
ter of regret, were enthusiastically re
ccived. The speakers were senator Cock
rcll, congressman Dockery, Wilson, Man
sur and congressman-elect Tarnsney.
The daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1889-1890, 1889-08-23

Messrs. Herring & Weaver, the South
Main street shoe dealers, remove their
stock of goods into the new Spears
building on Patton avenue, during the
next few days, and Mr.. S. Lipinsky will
occupy the store vacated by Herring &
Weaver in future. At the place where
Mr.. Lipinsky goes from Mr.. A. Whitlock
will at once open large clothing and
gents furnishing goods emporium.
The daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1889-1890, 1889-08-23
coux,ct Receipts Cut Down.

The board of directors of the State pen
itentiary met at Raleigh Wednesday, all
its members being present. 1t has much i'm
portant business to transact. The chair
man of the board said that it was greatly
hampered in its efforts to make the peni-
tentiarv sustaining by legislative acts
which permit the Roanoke and Southern
Railroad Company to have 11Sconyicts,
for which it pays $125 per annum. They
sub-let to contractors at 81 20per day-a
clear profit of some eighty cents per day
Bad weather has cut down receipts from
the labor of convicts fully so. per cent
during the months of June and July and
some Of August.
The daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1889-1890, 1889-08-23
The weather.

WASHINGTON, d. G., Aug, 22.-lndica-
tions for North Caroliua-Light local
showers; slightly cooler in northeast
stationary temperature i'll southeast
portion; variable winds.
The daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1889-1890, 1889-08-23
Rasebam Yesterday.

At Kansas City-Kansas City s, Ath-
letic 3.
At New York-Ncw York 8, Philadel-
phia +.
At Louisville-Louisville Il, Colum-
bus 6.
At Indianapolis-First game, drawn
by mutual consent-Indianapolis 1,
Cleveland l. Second game-Indianapo,
lis 8, Cleveland l.
At New York-New York 8, Philadel.
phia 4.
The daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1889-1890, 1889-08-23
Renaud Convicted and Fined.

PuRvIs, Miss, August 22.-Bud Renaud
was to-day found guilty of participating
in the prize fight, and fined $500.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-16
Maine People

NJ. s. Gibson. proprietor Of the Prebie
House, Portland, i. offering his creditors
ten cents on the dollar.
Rev. S. r. Fay. pastor Of the Congrega-
tional church at Dorchester, Mass, former
ly Of Bangor, has resigned that pastorate. =
NJ l.. KimbaIl, Esq 500 Of Hon. A. $.
Kimball Of Norway, passed a successful ex-
animation at Paris. Saturday. and was
admitted to practice las in all the courts
Of this State.
Rev. David Quimby Cushman, a well
known preacher died at Mt. Vesnon Mon
day. He va. born In Wiscasset Dec. 2, 1906,
and graduated at Bo~doin college in the class
Of 1880
Nine. Nordica, Lillian Norton. formerly
of Pennington. who has aroused so much
enthusiasm in musical circles Of London and
other cities Of Europe, il coming TO the
L Uniied States this winter for six months
tour with Patti.
Capt Thomas X. Shute Of Belfast, for 80
years steamboat pilot and captain, died
Monday, aged 81 years. For many years he
vas pilot on the Boston And Bangor steam
ers. 10 1870 he vas captain Of the steamer
Alliance, running between Boston and Ban
aor. Lasterly he was pilot Of steamer Ire
mont on the Boston and Portland route.
The Washington correspondent to the Bos'
ton Journal speaking Of the speskership
contest says The number necessary 70 nom
| ipase in the republican caucus will therefore
| be s5. Mr.. Reeds friends claim that be
| will have 30 votes on the first ballot. which
10 more than is necessary for nomination.
| These 90 votes. il is believed, will be die
tributed ~ follows: New England 2g, New
York 81, Pennsyivanis l5. (probsbly 2l)
the South IL. Pacific Coast I. Kansas
Hsbrasks 1, Minnesota 2, Wisconsin 5; tosa
o.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-16
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

Hunting accidents multiply. Monday in
Burlington, Mr.. Philbrick, IS years of
age, VII le partridge hunting. got charge of
shot into his hand. making amputation
necessary.
1t is said that $4,000 on the S25 900
desired for the removal of the plant
Of the Whitman Agricultural Works of
Win hrop % Auburn has b en- disposed of
and the prospect of the business locating in
Auburn IS good
The owners OF the Acton Fair Grounds
and the Shap'eigh Tfo.tipg Park have decii-
ed to unite tneir force and build new track
ard lar grount On a large track of land
on the edge Of Acton, about half mile north
west of the Rogers bridge, On the road lead
to Acton Corner.
Henry Hi of Buxton went out into his
yard es'ly ,his m lrning and found his horse
half way iato the we'll. The animal had
been iert GU, in the yard all night and had
stepped on the we'll curb. letting his hind
legs doSn, 1t took tackle and fall and a
yoke ot oxen and a dazen men to extrcate
the animal Nothing aside from few
scratches on the borse's legs, remain to tell
the story
The Maize State Fair Trustee. find as ne ar
can be ascertalned. that the total receipts
are 26.2o5-O0; expenses about $4,000
which leaves the nice little balance of 5000
tovarl reducing the debt. 1t was votei to
have the fair next year on the second
week of September and it is probable
it may be for fve days instead of four.
G. . Bailey elected trustee for the 5th
Di- tIics, declines to accept. The vacancy will
b. filled by the Board, IN accordance With
the new constitution.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-16
IMPERIAL COUNCIL,
United Friends OF the Country Meet at
Bangor Banquet In the Evening


BANGOR, Oct. 10.
The Imperial Council of United Frienls
opened their sth annual session in this city
thi. morning The reports of the officers
showed the order to be in prosperous con
dition The total membership is % ,298 new
membership during the year. S.sl9; total
benefit since organized, 81 800, 900. The
followng o'icers were elected: Imperial
Councillor. j. B Brsgton, Providence, X. l. {;
imperial Vice Councillor Geo II. Johr son,
Boston Mass Imperial Recorder. o. N.
Shedd, PoughkeepsIe. N. Y; Imperial
Treasurer, 4. A Lamprey, Lawrence, Mass. !;
Imperial Prelste, Rev. X. l.. Howard Fran
conia. n u Imperial Medical Examiner,
Wm Il Bebee. NJ. D.. Bridgeport. Conn !;
Imperial Attorney, Hon. John c. Matt
Albany, n. Y Imperial Marshal, George
I. Merrill. Nofwalk Conn. Imperial Guar
hsa. Seward V Proctor, Lowell, Mass. :;
Imp rial sentinel. Millen G. Preutiss,
Brewer, Me lmrerial Trustees, II G..
Jones. NJ. u, New York George :. Merrill.
Massachusetts n -. Case, Connecticut.
This evcn,rg n Banquet Was rendered the
lmpcr,l to,0cil h'i visitors by Rising sun
Couucii