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The daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1889-1890, 1889-12-10
Knights of the Road,

Commercial travellers, drummerS, or as
they call them in England, bagmen, are
fixed institution, and formidable
body, in making their way to favor or
otherwise; for they havea way of taking
up the most room and the best places on
the cars, and in extracting all the COM
fort that is to be gotten out of a hotel,
and not always without protest; so
there always is two sides from which the
drummer is to be viewed On the whole
they are fine body Of young-mostly-
men, active, alert, quick of speech, intelli-
gent, true to their employers, to be
trusted by their customers, men of truth,
though Mulhatton does draw a long
bow sometimes, and altogether worthy
of good word from the press. Ashe-
vile has contributed quite largely to the
noble army of drummers. Some of the
gentlemen now in the field have been sue
cessfully engaged in extensive business
here, and are among the most popular
men on the road, such men as Berry, JOr-
dan, Henry, Tilson, perhaps Others we
do not recall, except that we do not for
get X. R. Porter-Bob Porter-that they
all ask for and all look for, not only here,
but over territory blessed by his beam
ing good nature as large as all Texas. He
is at home now with some of the finest
work of his house-C. w. Thorne & Co.,
Richmond-which he has now on exhibit
over Alexander's. We need only make
the suggestion.
The daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1889-1890, 1889-12-10

Signor Bosco had a crowded house
last evening. His tricks and sleight of
hand performances afforded his audience
a great deal of entertainment and en-
ioyment. The closing scene was espe-
cially appreciated, when the gifts were
brought on the stage andeach one looked
on his envelope to see if they held the
coveted number, which would draw val
liable prize. 1t was regular Louisiana
lottery, only there was more chance of
getting something. At to-morrow's
performance the chief prizes will be a
gold watch and an oak set OF bed room
furniture.
The daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1889-1890, 1889-12-10
Preparations for the Funeral.

From a telegram to the Atlanta Con
stitution, dated New Orleans, December
Sth, we take the following:
Preparations for the funeral Wednes-
day are going on. 1t will be the largest
funeral in the South, and the most touch
ing ever seen in this country. The cais-
son upon which the casket is to ride be
longs to the Washington artillery, and
when the funeral is over, it will be placed
in the armory never to be used again
The military display will be the largest
ever seen in the South. The Houston
Texas, brigade Mississippi and Alabama
troops have announced their coming
The governors of various Southern
States will form one of the features OF
the day. Much interest is manifested
over Governor Gordon. There is uni
versal desire to see him here. With the
New Orleans people he is a great favorite
and they all love him His name is al
ways mentioned in the proudest manner
and nothing but the tenderest words are
heard of him. fthe governor does come
and it is generally believed that he will
he will never forget the welcome which
will be given him. Atlanta, too, ought
to send one of her military companies tC
take part in the service.
The daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1889-1890, 1889-12-10
Claus spreckeIs at work.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, December 9.-The
work of refining sugar was commenced
to-day in Claus Spreckels' immense new
sugar refinery on the Delaware river, at
the foot of Bud street, in this city. The
capacity of the refinery is two million
pounds of sugar every twenty-four hours.
The actual cost of the buildings, nachin-
cry and site, has not been definitely
stated, but it is believed that it will
amount to more than three millions.
Work was commenced on the duplica-
ton of these buildings a month ago by
the erection of dividing fence, so that
the new work now in progress will not
interfere with that which is completed.
This duplication of the plant will, it is
expected, be completed before the end OF
the next year.
The daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1889-1890, 1889-12-10
WINTER CARE OF ROSES.
How to Keep the Queen of Flow
erS During the Cold weather.

Hardy roses need no protection in win
ter, but the tender roses are sometimes
winter killed here. Thus there is some
uncertainty about what roses to plant,
and what to do with those planted.
The hybrid perpetual class Of roses are
hardy, and are never winter killed They
are deciduous, casting their leaves after
the frost. Their leaves are generally
broader, shorter and rougher than the
tea rose. Tea or evergreen roses hold
most of their leaves during winter Their
leaves are more or less lance shaped,
smooth, and with a waxy gloss. The
noisettes are more tender than the teas,
and will not endure our winters unless
carefully protected. Marshal Neil is the
best known of this class.
Roses, whether teas or hybrids, should
be pruned back much more severely than
is ever practiced here. Cut out all the
old canes, select few of the strongest
young canes, and cut them back to within
three or four inches of the ground. Clear
away the grass. not allowing it nearer
than two feet from the stems. Cover
loosely with rough manure until the
stems are completely hid from sight
This should not be done before the mid
die of December. AS soon as frost is out
of the ground in spring, fork this manure
in lightly, and the best results will fol-
low. Strong, vigorous shoots will push
from every bud, and will produce roses
much larger and richer in color than in
the old way Of neglecting to prune at all,
or of pruning back to about three feet,
The bloom is produced on the young
wood, and a vigorous growth of young
canes is the first object to be attained,
A grand forescence is sure to follow.
Strong outdoor grown roses should
be planted out at this time of year, and
treated as above. They will give grand
results the first season.
The daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1889-1890, 1889-12-10
In search of DefauIter siIcOtt.

QUEBEC, December 9.-All the hotels
boarding houses and places of questiona,
BILE resort in this city have been searched by
detectives and reporters within the past
few days for the Washington defaulter
Silcott and his companion, Herminie
Thiebault, but without success. Detec
tives never knew woman here answer
ing Herminie Silcott's description, and
of that name; but there was one Eugene
Thiebault here two or three years ago
who fairly answers the description given
The police here think that either the
avowed intention of the couple to come
to Quebec was blind, or that they have
stayed over at a point further west, ant
have not yet reached Quebec.
The daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1889-1890, 1889-12-10
COLL Polk HOnOred.

The Raleigh correspondent of the Will
mington Messenger says:
A special telegram received from st.
Louis this morning announces that
Col. L. L. Polk was elected president
of the National Farmers and Laborers'
union. This is another great compli-
mcnt to him, as the organization OF
which he is now the head has between
five millions and six millions ofmembers.
The alliance men are intensely gratihed,
and wheu Col Polk returns here next
week they will give him a grand public
reception, under the auspices of the Wake
county alliance, which has 2,700 men,
hers
The daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1889-1890, 1889-12-10
The relics of MIR. Davis Capture.

WASHINGTON, December 9.-The death
of Jefferson Davis has aroused curiosity
respecting the relics associated with his
capture at the close of the war, and now
deposited in the war department. Many
requests have been made in the past few
days for permission to see them but, in
pursuance of Secretary Proctors deter
mihation to officially ignore the fact Of
the death of Mr.. Davis, all such requests
have been denied.
The daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1889-1890, 1889-12-10
ROud Offerings,

WASHINGTON, December 9.-Bond offer,
ings to-day, $754,050; all accepted at
1O49s for four and halls, and 1877 for four
per cents.
The comptroller of. the currency has
been informed that several national
banks now holding government deposits
are contemplating an increase of their
note issues by utilizing the bonds now
held to secure deposits as basis for cir
culation. In the opinion of the comp.
troller, the calling in of deposits may re-
suit in an increase of national bank circu.
lation.
The daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1889-1890, 1889-12-10
Townsend, of Pennsylvania, Mr.. Wal
lace, of Massachusetts, Mr.. Clunie, and
Mr.. Pennington.
The house then at 1.15 adjourned until
Wednesday.
MIR. DAVIS USED HIM WELL.
The Man Who Captured Him
Asks for Aid.

DETROIT, Mich, December S.-About
noon yesterday group of veterans were
gathered at the pension office to receive
their quarterly st pend. The death of Jeffer-
son Davis was the chief topic of converse
ton, and interested participants in the
talk were three members of the Fourth
Michigan cavalry, the regiment which
had effected the capture of Mr.. Davis at
Irwinsville, Ga. Two young women
clerks were checking off pensions in the
office, and the repetition of names had
grown monotonous. Suddenly vet
eran who had been discussing the death
of Mr.. Davis stopped and called to one
of the young women:
"Will you repeat that last name ?"
Certainly" was the response; can
drew Bee, Martin, Allegan county"
That's mighty curious coincidence,
said the soldier; Andrew Bee, that
Allegan man, was the soldier who first
put his hands on Jeff Davis and de-
manded his surrender, away back in
1865. Bee is poor mechanic. Eight
months ago he went south in search of
an opportunity to better his condition.
He found himself ore day in the vicinity
of Beauvior, Miss, and boldly called up
on Mr.. Davis. The ex-cheftain received
him kindly. They talked for several
hours over the war, and especially that
part of the drama in which both had
been actors. Bee revealed to MIR. Davis
tic fact that he was out of money but
wanted to get back to Michigan. Mr..
Davis handed his former captor a we'll
filled purse and bade him goOd-bv, re-
fusing to hear his thanks, but saying:
"If you ever meet any of our boys in
want, relieve them, if it be possible"
The daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1889-1890, 1889-12-10
Observances at winchester.

WINCHESTER, Va, December 9.-Ex-
pressions of sorrow are heard on every
hand over the death of Jefferson Davis.
The Lee camp of Confederate veterans
held meeting tonight and passed ap-
propriate resolutions. Memorial SER
vices will be held in the Episcopal church
here Wednesday in accordance with Gov
ernor Lees proclamation.
The daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1889-1890, 1889-12-10
Karl Won RUCK, NJ. D. Observer.

The comparative small daily range of
temperature, the slight variation from
day to day, the great number of clear
and fair days for so unfavorable month
as November also the large per centage
of ozone, and not single day without
sunshine, are remarkable, and confirm
the peculiar and high claims made forthe
climate of this place and section.
The daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1889-1890, 1889-12-10

Mr.. A. H. Jones, long resident of
AsheviIle, and whose silence last spring
led to some uneasiuess about his per-
sonal safety, returned yesterday from
Oklahoma, of which territory it has been
long we'll known he is now a resident.
The daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1889-1890, 1889-12-10
Randall ImproXinp.

WASHINGTON, December 9.-Samuel ].
Randall is in better health to-day than
he has been for some time. He has
steadily gained during the past week and
is able to sit up in his room, but will not
go to the capitol until after the holidays,
The daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1889-1890, 1889-12-10
Death of Mrs. t. e. Reeves.

This lady, the wife of Mr.. Thomas c.
Reeves, OF Hominy, died at her residence
on Sunday afternoon at four O'Clock, af-
ter an illness of one week. She was bur
led near home on Monday afternoon.
She was a sister of the Messrs. Starnes of
this city.
The daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1889-1890, 1889-12-10

LONDON, December 9.-Parnell is i'll.
He will not speak at the meeting at Not
tingham tomorrow as was previously
announced.
The daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1889-1890, 1889-12-10

Little Dick Collier, lad eight or nine
years of age, had tumble from hispony
on Saturday and had the misfortune to
have his right thigh broken.
The daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1889-1890, 1889-12-10
FIFTY-FIRST CONGRESS.
THE CHAPLAIN PRAYS FOR
THE SORROWING ONES.
Resolutions and Petitions I'm the
Senate-The Speaker Surprises
the House by Announcing a
Number of Committees.

# NumOGF Oh SO1nnnAIteeSs
# WASHINGTON, December 4.-SENATE-
Among the petitions and memorials pre-
sented and referred were the iollowing
i By Mr.. Edmunds, of Bishop Dudley, OF
Kentucky, and Others for the incorpora-
tion of kind of annex to the Howard
University for the purpose of improving
\ education among the colOred people OF
Z the United States and lin connection
( with it, bill for the incorporation of a
theological hall in that university.
Petitions from various States in favor
of national Sunday rest law; and one
from Iowa, against the passage of such
law or of the Blair educational bill.
Among the bills introduced and referred
were the following:
For admission of Wyoming and Idaho
as States, to provide temporary govern
ment for Oklohoma.
By Mr. Blair, to secure to the people the
privileges of rest and religious worship
free from disturbance by Others on the
first day of the week.
For constitutional amendment con-
terring on the District of Columbia repre-
sentation in the two houses of congress
and in the electoral college. To restrict
the use and sale of opium in the District
of Columbia and in the territories.
BY Mr. Ingalls,, providing pensions for
INDECENT parents Of deceased soldiers and
for dependent soldiers. THE bill was
prepared by the pension committee of
the G. A. r.
BY Mr.. Pasco, to define the divisions
of the northern district of Florida and to
11rDu;Ia fnt- hnlTin,r dict ict aud rirr,,it
courts therein.
BY Mr.. Butler, (reintroduced) MIR.
Chandler's bill of last session for the
transfer of the revenue marine to the
naval establishment.
Mr.. Turpie offered a resolution that
proposed penal enactments against
. trusts affecting commerce among the
several States, should provide for the
1 seizure of trust goods on lawful warrant
and information, and for the forfeiture,
conhscation and sale of the same. He
asked that the resolution be laid on the
table, and gave notice that he would call
it up tomorrow for the purpose of sub
mitting some remarks upon it.
. Mr.. Morgan offered a resolution which
was agreed to instructing the committee
on foreign relations to inquire and report
as to the best method of increasing trade
and commerce between the people of the
free State of Congo and the people of the
United States, and as to what impedi-
ments, if any, exist in our diplomatic re-
lations with the free State of Congo and
other powers, standing in tn" way OF
such trade, commerce and intercourse.
The executive session adjourned.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-12-27
The DRY GOODS DEPARTMENT

Ladies will find this spacious Store Room fitted up win % every m
Goods and Millinery Stores the larger cities splendid assortment Of Cloths
department
Oil Cloths kept the second hoo accessible by elevate
handled and long
nd
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-12-27
Tax-Payers Take Notice.

Does prohibition prohibit? We claim
1t does not the facts are on our sides
Consult you friends in Maine, Kansas ond
Iona. They will tell you it is a farce and
increases taxes. Consult your own inter
ests by ordering Wines and Liquors direct
from headquarters We sace you moneys
give you better and purer goods, fill orders
more promptly, and prices are lower than
elsewhere. Silver Age absolutely pure
rye, endorsed by physicians, used in hos.
pitfalls. Only $3.50 full standard quart.
Guckenheimer Pure Rye, 8 VI, old, 81 90 quart
Gibson q 90
Overhalt 90
Finch's Golden Wedding 90
"a bottles s5)
Ports, Sherries, Brandies, Whiskies, Gin,
ETC., so cents quartup. Goods shipped to
all parts of the U. s., carefully packed.
No extra charge for packages. Send trial
order. Write for complete Catalogue and
Price list. Mention this paper
MAX KLEIN,
No. SO Federal ST., Allegheny, Pa.
dec19-1y
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-12-27

NNE of the amusing well easily arranged entertain
v for the Holidays is " Bubblc Party Twenty
ladies and gentlemen, enough clay pipes each will have
one bowls Of soapsuds and say, half dozen tes
for prizes all that is required the prizes 10 be AWARDED
those who blow the largest bubbles Of the party
referee.
The suds should be of IVORY SOAR gives clean white,
aher with entire freedom from oil grease
and the materials of which is made clean and pure,
all offensive the smell TASTE like ordinary soap
A WORD OF WARNING
There many soaps represented to be just good the ivory
they ARE NOT but like all countae lack the peculiar and remarkable qualities OF
genuine. Ask for "iyoy" Soap and insist getting it,
Copyright by Proctor Ganble
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-12-27
Vegetables, Hardware, Etc

of quality
fresh being finest Teas spices
The Gleensw
Porcelain aud China
the the
Produce
Fish In the the
III beoffee the everybe goods
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-12-27
The Western University Of Pennsylvania,

Courses Of study Classical Scientific Civil Mechanical Electrical Engineer
buildings
difficulty in securing positions for those who complete the Engineering Next
Sepember5
entire es from $3.50 $3.50 For further information catalogues
address B. l.
Allegheny Pa Send for list desired
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-12-27
Shoe Shop and Leather Department.

On
the Boots
orler all kln
of constantly on hand
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-12-27

twnyx years has been the Leading M
carrying immense
in
the popetor supply their custom
will in
o guaranty ndspumbc
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-12-27
CLOTHING, HATS AND CAPS.

Department Heavy selected especially for the Johns
material well
stylish Furnishing Goods general cannot be
pVurnpd
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-12-27
Root AND SHOE STORE.

wOngmn to the dainty Slip
in
leather ting
will stylish and durable
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-01-28
ATCHISoN TOPEKA & SANTA FE
Advance Sheets From the Audit or .
Report

BosTos, Jan. %.
Joseph W. Reinhart, comptroller and gen
era auditor of the Atchson Topeka and
santa Fe railroad has submitted advance
sheets of the full report for eleven month.
ending Nov 30th 1888, which show the fol
lowing results mileages, Atchinson system
proper, 3Ol91s miles; gross earnings, Sl4,-
297 ,64s; expenses, 67.7 per cent, s9,673,'
775 net earnings, S4, ,62S ,693.
The total net earnings were g., 1872 5s6
net profit, S5l9 1888 total profit 81 ,066 900
dividends, So 625 600; deficiency, 81 ,Jj8,
$3.50; gross debt originating il the period,
IS ,6i3, ,3O4: offsets, s3 457 ,4l2; net floating
debt 81 ,s9l; supplies on hand as al
offset to future operating expenses, 81 ,523,
1881 OF the debt above shown s., 1885,
s9l was due and payable prior to July lst
1889.
OF guarantee notes subscribed for amount
of a., ,OOO, 900 there had been called to Nov,
80, 1888, 81 600 900, leaving $500 900 moi
called nor )aid in. Upon actual statements
to Nov 30 and spproximates for December
the auxiliary roads Of the Archison system
exclusive of those owned jointly, will show
that they have failed to earn their hIe'
charges of all descriptions by about So 900,
900. OF this they have contributed abou
81 500, 900, the remainder having been ad
vanced By the Atchison Company.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-01-28

Attest. HOWARD OWEN. Register.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-01-28
THE NATIONS
The Senate Amendment to the
Tariff Bill Before the House,
Sent TO The Committee On Ways and
neanS.
Appropriation for IIrisatins Arid Lands
Theme tor Dtscussion.
WASHINGTON. Jan. 20.
House.

Today vas dull one in the House Ant
the weather had depressing influence upon
the members. But little was accomplished
in the way Of legislation.
There WAS ripple Of excitement when
the Senate tariff bill vas laid before the
House The democratic members of the
ways and means committee, including Mr.
Breckenridge of ArkAnsAs, who had been IN
his district getting up the evidence IN his
contested election case, were On hand. The
republicans, led By Reed and Mckinley de-
sired immediate action upon the bill, but
this could not oe had, and il WAS referred to
the committee Oh ways and means.
The rest of the DAY was devoted TO the con-
sideration of the sundry civil bill. The par
ticular part of the pill under discussion was
the irrigation of the arid lands. The COM
mittee reported in favor of an Appropriation
of $3.50. 900 for the survey of these lands.
A bill making an appropriation of 100000
for lightships and steam log signals at Sandy
Hook and Nantucket came over from the
Senate and was promptly passed,
Then the speaker laid before the House
the amendments to the House bill to reduce
taxation, known as the sSenate tariff bill,
stating that it had passed the Senate and
that body desired a conference
This brought rom Reed to his feet. He
~anted the House to concur or To have com
mittee of conference.
The bill went to the committee on ways
and mesns.
The way was made clear for the consider
alton of the pauper bill of Mr.. Ford of
Michigan.
Randall called up bill paying to the heirs
of James Ii. Fades s50, 600. 1t the first
of two instalments which were held in re-
serve as a guarantee that that the width and
depth of the channels made by the famous
jetties at the mouth of the Mississippi river
will be retained. The heirs can either de
mand money or fve per cent bonds at par,
and it was in the line of economy TO pass the
bill and give them the money, as SIPS 900
would be saved by doing so The bill wrs
passed
The House then went into committee OF
the whole on the sundry civil bill.
Springer yielded the chair to Dockery and
the clerk anr ounced that the pending amend
ment appropriated s250,ooO for surveys
looking to the irrigation of the arid regions.
The committee recommended $50, 900.
Mr. Symes' amendment approprlating
$40 900 was passed.
Mr.. Richardson secured the passage OF
resolution ordering l0,500 copies of the tes-
timony taken by the committee on lmporta-
ton of contract labor printed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-01-28
BROOKLYN STRIKERS QUIET.
But No Cars are Run-Two Strikers
Held for Murder

BkpNKifNt " 7 ., Jan. Iis
No attempt was made to run the cars on
tin, Atlantic venue Go npany's lines today
An is quiet among the strikers Henry A.
\ Iams. a st,ibicmau. was found dead last
night On the sidewalk under the open second
story doorway of the compauy's stables.
His death was apparently caused by fall
from the doorway.
is learned however, that the night
va-chman admitted TO the building three
strikers v ho said they wanted to talk to
Adams aud try aul persuade him TO strike
These three men, Moses Stenson, John Col
lier and Herman Graham, were arrested on
suspicion. They denied having used vio-
L.no,, but said that Adams became frightened
and ran to the doorway and had either
Jumped or fallen out. They will be held to
await the result of the autopsy.
While some nov men were being trans
ferrcd from the companys office to the
stables ton light in covered wagon guarded
by - policemen bowling mob OF
strikers and their ~ mpsthizers followed and
threw stones one of which struck an officer
on the head aud injured him so badly that
ne vas taken to the hospital. 1t is said that
nearly all of the new men are becoming
frightened and viii desert the company to-
morrow.