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The daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1889-1890, 1889-09-24
DOWN ON MAIIONE.
JUDGE HUGHES WILL. NOT
VOTE FOR WILLIAM.
VirHinia's ArCh-EnenY Opens His
Canvass at Abingdon, and Re-
fuses to Divide Time with the
Democratic Speakers.

Canvass at Abingdon, and Re
fuses to Divide Time with the
Democratic Speakers.
ABINGDON, Va, September 23.-This
was field day in politics for the people
of this Washington county and ada
jacent counties Tor many miles around
General Malone made the open.
ing speech of the canvass for
the Republicans and received the
plaudits of considerable crowd
The General spoke for free ballot, fair
count and an honest return of vote. He
ridiculed the idea that there is danger
to our civilization from the presence OF
the colored man, and said such Scnti-
mentS were employed as a mere scare
crow to excite prejudice and fear in the
hope of diverting the white workingman
from casting his ballot for the candidate
he honestly prefers. The Colorcd man, he
said, is here to stay. He is in great
measure the life giving power to ali our
industrial pursuits. He is by instinct Re-
publican, and naturally Protectionist,
and his vote is needed to protect the
State from the Democratic dogma of free
trade. The General madea vigorous argtl-
ment in favor of protection, and pre-
sented some striking figures to show the
marked development of the country, and
especially of Virginia. under the protec-
tive policy. He strongly urged the re-
peal of the onerous and hateful internal
revenue system, and advocated the Blair
bill for the help it would give free schools.
As to the State debt, the General asserted
that an honorable and satisfactory set
tlcment could be effected, but did not
outline his plan for such settlement be-
cause, he said, the Democratic managers
would straightway say "me too" Let
the people give the Republicans power to
dispose of the matter, and it should be
quickly done, or the trust returned to
those who bestowed it. The remainder
of the address was devoted to a severe
criticism of the Democratic management
of State affairs.
United States Senator John w. Daniel,
X. Taylor Scott and Col. Barton, also
addressed large crowd of Democrats
Both meetings were in progress at the
same time; and, while the interest of the
Republicausin in General Mahones speech at
times seemed to flag, the Democratic
speakers held their crowd well in hand,
and drew off many from General Ma
homes meeting. Overtures were made
by the representatives of the Democratic
speakers to the Malone representatives
for joint discussion, but the latter de-
cined.
Judge Robert w. Hughes of the United
States district court, who is here to-day,
announced his determination to support
the Democratic State ticket. He has
been staunch Republican since the close
of the war, and is considered one of the
ablest men in the State.
The daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1889-1890, 1889-09-24
LAST NIGHTS STORM.
An Electric Light Tower Blown
Down in the Gale.

About 80 O'Clock this morning while
the wind and rain storm which prevailed
throughout the city during the night
and early morning was at its height, the
electric light tower in front of the court
house fell with deatening crash.
The top of the structure, which is of
tubular iron 1872 feet high, and weighing
probably twenty-five hundred or three
thousand pounds, lodged in the arms of
the immense telephone pole at the corner
of Powell & Snidcr's store, completely
bridging Main street in its fall.
The hundreds Of telephone, telegraph,
and electric light wires on Main street
were completely prostrated by the fall
of the tower, and much damage was
caused by the wreck. The tower broke
at its base, even with the pavement,
and the lamps in its top were
smashed all to pieces. The posts
to which the heavy cables supporting
the tower were fastened, were jerked out
OF the ground as II they mad Decn SO
many sticks. The troly wire of the
electric railway was also cut in pieces,
and the wires are lying in the mud. 1t
will probably be two or three days
before the damage done last night can be
repaired.
The inmates of the Eagle hotel building
also vacated the premises during the
night, the wind rocking that gigantic
structure as though it was cradle. AL
together the storm was the most
violent ever known i'll Asheville,
and might without any pretcnsions to
assumption CLAIM close kinship with the
cyclones OF which we have read but never
experienced.
The daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1889-1890, 1889-09-24
TIE COMING STORM.
THE SIGNAL SERVICE OUT.
LINES ITS COURSE.
Official Report of the Trial of the
Charleston ReceiVed-The Ala.
bama Cyclone Moving This Way
General Rains, Etc.

WASHINGTON, September 23.-Thc sig
nal office at p. M. issued the following
special bulletin: THE storm which was
this morning reported on the Louisiana
coast has increased in intensity. The
center will probably move to the north
east across Georgia and Eastern Ten
nessee to Virginia. Dangerous northeast
winds will prevail tonight on the South
Atlantic coast, shifting tomorrow to the
southeast. The storm will probably be
felt on the Middle Atlantic coast bv
Tuesday afternoon or night. General
and heavy rains will occur in North Car
olina, Tennessee and Virginia tonight,
extending northward to New York to-
morrow.
The official report OF the trial board of
the new cruiser Charleston was received
ut he navy departmt mt from San Fran
cisco to-day. The reports show the
maximum horse power developed to be
6,S16, while the average power was
considerably less, making a deficiency
under contract requirement calling for
about 100000 penalty. The board
stated that the hull, fittings, engines,
machinery boilers. etc, were strong and
contract and changes made by the
department. and that the vessel was
sufficiently strong to carry her coal
equipment etc. They called attention to
he better vacuum maintained by the
improved air pumps adopted by con-
tractors by means of which fully $50
horse power was saved. No action has
as yet been taken upon the report,
Secretary Tracy being absent at present :;
but the vessel will undoubtedly be
accepted.
The cyclone, which was this morning
central on the Alabama coast, has
moved north-castward, and is now CEN
trail near Atlanta, Ga. Maximum We
lOcities of from 80 to ~ miles per hour
are reported from the east gulf coast,
and 81 to 36 miles on the south Atlantic
coast. General and heavy rains, and To-
cal storms have occurred i'll the south At
lantic and east gnlt States. The storm
centre will probably move northeast
ward over Tennessee and eastern Ken
tuCky to Pennsylvania tomorrow, ac-
companicd by general and heavy rains,
and high southeasterly winds on the
middle Atlantic coast. The rain area
will extend as far westward as Ohio and
Indiana, and will include Kentucky Vir-
ginia, Pennsylvania and southern New
York
Bond offerings to-day aggregated
$172,3OO. Accepted $50, 800, at .2S
for four per cents. and 1O52i for four
and halls.
The daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1889-1890, 1889-09-24
EUROPEAN "REMINISCENCES.
A Book That Will Record and FIN
Them in the Memory.

The North Carolina Teacher for Sep
tember promises the publication by its
editor of book of about 400 pages
which will be the joint work of several
OF the members of the late teachers eX,
cursion to Europe. The book will be
handsomely illustrated, and its appear
ance will he awaited with eager impa-
tiencc. Mr.. HarrelI promises that 'no
guide book literature will be seen in its
pages, - and this promise reminds us OF
the freshness and originality of the letters
of Capt. 7. W. Patton, one of the cXcur-
sion party, published in THE CITIZEN.
We have read many hundreds of Euro
pean letters in the course of our life. We
can safely say we have never seen any
so absolutely independent in observation,
or more fitted to give striking IDEAS OF
what is to be seen on like tour. Those
striking externals which always attract
Americans in Europe, as well as those
Incidents of every day life, the manners
and habits of the people, the contrasts
between European usages and ours,
many of which travellers often seem to
think too trivial for record, yet consti
tuting those characteristic features which
distinguish one people from another, are
caught and pictured with kcenness OF
observation and an impressive fidelity
that establish these letters as sui gcncris
to be read as instructive pictures of the
inner as well as the outer life of that por-
ton of Europe visited by the party.
Written at the close of each days obscr-
vations-a remarkable instance of untir-
ing and untired energies-and dispatched
Immediately by mail it is not surprising
that errors of style or of expression
crept in which the writer might wish to
correct or recall. On the whole, the lit
erary work of the letters is excellept and
certainly most entertaining and instruct
i've. We have never had so vivid and
original presentation of the costly toys
of the Grand Monarquc at Versailles; ;
and never before had we understood or
appreciated the marvellous extent and
beauties of the fountains, the description
of which fastens upon the memory as a
series of pictures from the fairy world.
But Louis XIV did seem to have drawn
his inspiration from the realms of imagi-
nation, and transfused his fancy into
bronze and marble and ready responding
jets of water.
The daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1889-1890, 1889-09-24
AGNES HERNDON COMING.
A ReRuLituI Actress in a Great
Play, Friday Evening.

The theatrical season of 1SS9-'9O will
be opened at the opera hall in this city
Friday evening next, with the presenta-
ton of LA Belle Marie; or, A Woman's
Vengeance, by the talented and versa
tile actress, Agnes Herndon, supported
by an unusually strong company. In
speaking of the play and the actors, the
New York Daily News says:
Manager Frank B. Murtha opened
his Windsor Theatre last evening for the
season, with Miss Agnes Herndon as
the stellar attraction, in a new play,
LA Belle Marie; or, a Woman's Ven
geance." The story is interesting and
the play strong, and most Ofthe incidents
are new. 1t appeals to the heart, and
the vengeance of the wronged woman
on her betrayer met with the approval
of the large audience assembled to see it
last evening. La Belle Marie" is a hit,
and will, no doubt, make profound
sensation throughout the country. The
vOluptuous beauty of Miss HerndOn is
well known and she never looked love
lier as Jean Inglcside, than last evening.
In the first act, her makeup was so ar
tistic that her fine, womanly figure was
concealed, and she looked the part of the
young girl In the succeeding acts, in
stunning costumes and a French accent
she was to the life LA Belle Marie. u
She protrayed the various changes Incl
dent to the role with excellent facial ex-
preston and dramatic skill. She never
DlnVPl bpttpr and won unanimous Dr1iSe
LA Belle Marie" is a money-maker, and
Miss Herndon has scored hit. The
part OF Edith Matthews was done exceed,
ingly well, also the tramp scene, and the
little child-a tot-as Newsboy, was
very clever. The villain was a gentle
manly one, and that is more than many
who play such roles are. Earl Leighton
the abused step brother, also, did well
The piece was nicely staged, and won the
merited applause OF the audience.
The daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1889-1890, 1889-09-24
POstmaster Arrested.

DANvILLL, Va, September 23.-John B..
Faris, postmaster at Faiston, Charlotte
county, had hearing before the United
States commissioner to-day charged with
robbing the mails f. H. Gillian mail
carrier ell route confessed to having rob-
bed pouch of two registered letters,
and testified that Faris left the bag open
and told him to extract the registered
letters and divide the spoils. He did rob
the pouch of the letters, and gave Faris
part Of the money stolen. Both parties
were sent on TO the grand jury. Fans is
a well known citizen Of Charlotte, and
has heretofore borne good characthcr.
The daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1889-1890, 1889-09-24
CHICAGO REVIEW.
Business iIl the Grain Center Dur
ing Yesterdays Session.

CHICAGO, September 23-The wheat
market to-day was active and strong but
unsettled. The market opened strong at
about the closing quotations of Satur-
day. Under good demand from shorts
and some investment buying there was a
bulge during the first hour of &c. in De
ccmbcr, a few trades being made in that
month as low as 793&aSOC. together.
Shortly before the close it touched Sic.
The market closed active and buoyant at
net gain tor the day Of lac. in Scptem-
Der, 11sc. in October and year, 7sc. in De-
cember sc. in May.
Only moderate business was trans
acted in corn, fluctuations being narrow
and transactions mainly of local char
actcr. The feeling early was compara-
lively steady, but later somewhat easier
tone was manifested. The influences af-
fcctinG the market were in the main local.
prominent local trader was moderate
seller in September and October to-day.
The market opened a shade under closing
figures of Saturday, was steady for a
time, then sold off &c, ruled firm and
closed steady a shade higher than Satur-
day.
Oats were active for May. A promi-
nent operator bought that month every
time the market weakened and sold on
all strong spots. Prices were slightly
higher early and .an advance was fairly
maintained.
Very light trading was reported pork
and the feeling was comparatively steady.
Prices ruled 5a1Oc. higher and closed
steady.
Nothing was doing in lard and prices.
were without material change.
Very little business was transacted in
short ribs. The feeling was steadicr, and
prices ruled 5a10c. higher.
The daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1889-1890, 1889-09-24
EQuiIlOStlaI,

The two storms or hurricanes which
have been wandering about the Gulf and
the Greater Antilles for some days past,
eluding the observations of the hydro
graphic bureau by their erratic move
ments, seem to have joined forces and
set out on mission of mischief. We in
fer so by the shifting of the wind Sunday
evening to the southeast, the cloudiness
of yesterday morning, and the coming up
yesterday afternoon of driving rain
storm and a clustering strong wind
which bid fair to continue through the
night. 1t is very probable we will hear
of damage at sea, and on our coast.
The daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1889-1890, 1889-09-24
AGAIN ON A STRIKE.
The London SteVcdOres IbO Not
seem to Have Had Enough,

LONDON, September 23.-Thc steve
dores employed on the East India dock
have again gone on Il strike. They claim
that the companies are not engaging old
hands as they agreed to do when the
strike was settled. Gladstone received
deputation of liberals from Hyde, at
Hawarden to-day. In response to the
address presented by the deputation,
Gladstone said, that the issue of the
dock laborers strike was pregnant with
hope for the future of labor in England
The political outlook, he declared, was
very hopeful for the Liberals. Balfour
considered his reference to the endow-
mcnt Of the Catholic University in Ire
land a! the end of the session of parlia-
mcnt acunning stroke of craftsmanship,
which would split the Liberal party to
pieces. A similar dodge in 1885 had
humbugged lrisilmen in supporting the
tories. A letter written by Balfour to
the Secretary of the Protestant Alliance
i'll which he says, the question of a
foundation endowment for the proposed
university, has never been considered by
the government, is, Gladstone said, the
shabbiest part Of this shabby proceed
ings.
The daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1889-1890, 1889-09-24

CuLPEPPER, Va, September 23.-A
murder occurred Saturday night on the
farm of Sam Jones about four or five
miles from this place. 1t seems some ne,
groes were having a Saturday night
cake walk" at the house of James Fitz-
gerald. During the evening one of the
negroes present kissed the wife Of Fitz-
gerald, whcreupon the latter seized his
gun and fired at his wife, the whole
charge striking her in the side making a
dreadful wound. She fell and expired in
fifteen minutes. After committing the
deed Fitzgerald coolly walked up stairs
and went to bed. He was arrested and
is now in iail,
The daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1889-1890, 1889-09-24

Editor Of the Tuckaseegee Democrat,
was in the city yesterday, paying us
visit which we enjoyed highly. Mr.. Mad
ison is cultivated gentleman, and has
passed his life in this State, mostly, if not
altogether, i'll Jackson county, in teaching
with great acceptability and success. He
is now theeditor of the Tuckaseegee Dem
ocrat, published at Sylvia, in Jackson
county, i'll the conduct of which he mani
tests great taste, Judgment and talent
If MIR. Madison will pardon us we may
add that his pleasant address and speech
derive additional charm from very
handsome and expressive face.
The daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1889-1890, 1889-09-24
THE QUEBEC LANDSLIDE.
other Houses in the vicinity Must
be Deserted,

QUEBEC, September 23.-Dennis Berri-
gan, son of Michael Berrigan, who
succumbed to wounds received in the
recent landslide, died to-day. The re-
mains of several of the victims recovered
Yesterday were buried to-day. The
funeral of Thos. Nolan, who was a men,
of the Eighth batallinn, was conducted
with military hOnors. About sixty men
employed by the city are now at work
with steam engines and derricks remov-
ing the debris; and the work is progress
ing rapidly. Those wellacquainted with
the locality assert that the number OF
persons yet missing is gr ater than
fifteen. Photographers are busy taking
views of the cliff sides and different places
at the orders of General Cameron and
Major Mayne, of the Royal Engineers.
These gentlemen, i'll company with
several engineers and scientific men,
have surveyed the terrace and adjoining
rocks. They examined the newly dis
covered crack which runs 200 feet under,
southeast of Dufferin terrace. That fs-
sure was, three days ago, but few inches
wide, and is now about five feet wide
and some fifty feet deep. Gen. Cameron
eNpTeSSeu HIS ol)lHlOH very ClCdIly OH Inc
subject. Not only the ouses on Champ
lain street adjoining the heap of ruins,
but all the houses on both sides and on
the whole length Of the street, numbering
about 900, should be deserted, not on
account of immediate danger, but be-
cause the rocks are daily loosening and
tumbling down, thus constituting per
manent danger to pasSers-by. 1t is the
Generals opinion that the houses imme-
diately under the threatening rocks
should be vacated instantly or another
to the lugubrious train of woe.
The daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1889-1890, 1889-09-24
FOLKS YOU KNOW.
who They Arei Where They Are
and what They Are Doing.

who They Arei Where They Are,
and what They Are Doing.
Senator Vance was here from Com
broom" yesterday.
Mr.. John F. Grant leaves this morning
for ten days visit to Cincinnati.
Mrs. Bobo's condition was much i'm.
proved yesterday, we are glad to note.
THE CITIZEN regrets to learn of the
illness of Mrs, ]. p. Sawyer, who is now
in New York.
Col, 7. B. Long and Mr.. w. F. Tom
linson have returned from a trip through
Yancey in the interest of the Farmers
Alliance.
DR.. b, H. Douglass, who has beer
spending the summer at his old home
East Wareham, Mass, will return tc
Ashevillc Thursday evening.
Judge James H. Merrimon is at hom,
for a few days, previous to holding
Montgomery superior court which con
venes on Monday next.
The daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1889-1890, 1889-09-24
RELIGIOUS Announcements.

Rev. ]. W. Anderson will administer
the ordinance OF baptism i'll the Savanna
noa river, near the residence of NJ. l.,
Reed, next Sunday morning at 10 O'Clock,
Preaching at Gash's creek church at II
o'clock a. m.
Rev. W. NJ. Jamerson will preach at
North Asheville Mission station this
evening at o'clock.
The daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1889-1890, 1889-09-24
To sail on the OssIpee.

BALTIMORE, September 23.-Thc man
of war Ossipec sailed this morning from
this port to Norfolk where it will repair
and coal and then sail for Hayti with
Frederick Douglass, the new minister.
WAsHNGToN, d. C., September %
Transportation from his home here to
Fort Monroe. will be furnished Minister
Frederick Douglass on the United States
steamer Dispatch. This is done at the
instance of the department of state to
ensure the full measure of accommoda-
ton to the minister on his part, and
The daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1889-1890, 1889-09-24
Louisville Races.

LOUISVILLE, KY, September 23.-Thc
sport to-day at Churchill Down was ex-
ccllent. the weather clear and pleasant.
First race-tkree-fourth his of mile
Evan Wise won. Mabel second, Worry
third Time 1.16R.
Second race-milc, selling: Metalwon,
Churchill Clark second, Amos A. third.
Time .453.
Third race-mile and quarter: Bran
delete won, Bonita and Famine dead
heat for second. Time 2.114a.
Fourth race-fve-eighths of mile, sell
ing: Hopeful won, Salute second, Sunny
Brook third. Time 1.O4.
The daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1889-1890, 1889-09-24
RANDOM NOTES
ROped In by Rambling Reporters
Roaming Round the City.

kNOpCu AL Uy kNhIhUlluR kNCpOIACIE
Roaming Round the City.
The tobacco season will open October
Is.
Agnes Herndon at Opera Hall Friday
evening.
The Pvthians held their regular weekly
meeting last night.
a small sale of leaf tobacco was mad,
AT the Farmers warehouse yesterday.
The Good Templars and Sons of TEN
perancc will hold meetings this evening
No marriage license were issued OF
deeds recorded in the registers office yes
terday.
A marriage is to be celebrated OF
Grove street during the first days of Tho
coming month.
The stores are flooded with new goods
and Ashcville merchants anticipate I
heavy fall and winter trade.
A new fancy grocery store has beef
opened in the Starnes building on Pattor
avenue, by f. L. Mitchell of Louisville
Ky.
An athletic exhibition for the benefit
of the Asheville Y, NJ. {. A., will be giver
at Rays rink on Patton avenue Tuesda,
evening next,
The commissioners sale of the Cowal
property has been confirmed by Judg
Merrimon, and deeds have been made t.
purchasers of same.
The daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1889-1890, 1889-09-24
Great issue of New ROnds.

NEW YORK, September 23.-At meet
ing of the directors of the Louisville and
Nashville railroad company to-day, it
was resolved to issue $l3, 900, 900 of new
stock, the proceeds to be used to redress
So, ,462 900 collateral trust six per cent.
bonds at $1.10. A special meeting OF
the stockholders will be held in Louis
vile to ratity the action OF the directors
on October /. Stock is offered to present
stockholders in proportion to their hold
ings. 1t is also proposed as a part OF
the scheme to commence payment of div
idcnds in cash on July /, 1890.
The daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1889-1890, 1889-09-24
CAUGHT IN A SPLINTER.
The Accident to a Murphy DiViS.
ion Train Yesterday.

BRYsoN CITY, N. c., September %
Especial. THE mixed passenger and
freight train on the Murphy Division Of
the Western North Carolina railroad,
was wrecked three miles above Whittier
station to-day. The fore truck of the en-
gine caught in splinter of the rail, and
the engine was overturned into the river
The tender was turned bottom side up
ward, and two fiat cars are stove up.
The trucks OF one of the box cars arc
also broken in pieces. The engineer hand
was badly wounded, as was also one of
the fireman's thighs. No one killed.