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Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1890-04-21
ANOTHER RAILROAD.
TO RUN FROM THE DEPOT
TO PEARSON'S BRIDGE.
TO BE A DUMMY LINE AND WILL
COST ABOUT $4,000.
II IL an Assured Thing-Thc SUR
Ney has Already Begun. and
the Work Will Commence
When II IL Completed.

Ashevile has another enterprise that
promises to he a great advantage and
benefit to the city. Another railroad
is to he built, running from the Western
North Carolina railroad, at the passcn'
ger depot, up Southside avenue and Val,
ley street, across College and Woodiin
streets and down the valley of the branch
crossing North Main street, to Pcarson's
bridge or the railroad bridge, and join
ing the Western North Carolina road,
making belt road around the city.
Work on the survey was begun to-day.
The motive power will be steam and
both dummy engines and heavy locomo.
tivcs will be used in operating the line.
4 depot tor the distribution of treights
will be located on Valley street, near the
county jail.
Only the best sixty pound steel rails
will be used i'll constructing the road,
and it will be capable OF accommodating
the heaviest engines and freight. Some
of the most prominent and successful OF
Ashcvillc's business men are interested in
the scheme, and it promises to be great
success. 4 charter has already been
granted by the State legislature, and
work will begin as soon as possible after
the completion of the survey.
1t is proposed to use the same force OF
hands and mules now working on the
andcrbllt road md the work will be
pushed forward as rapidly as convcn-
lent.
The road will he well equipped with
the necessary rolling stock, and the
route is to be about five miles long. The
sum of 81 30. 900 is to he invested in the
construction and equipment of the line,
and it is already an assured fact that the
road will he built. When completed and
in operation it will materially lessen the
cost of drayagc to the business part Of
town.
The officers of the road are as follows;
Matt Atkinson, president; NJ. j. Fagg,
vice president, and W. 7. Penniman, sec
rctary and treasurer. Dircctors-Natt
Atkinson, NJ. ]. Fagg, W. T. Penniman,
X. Pearson, {. NJ. McLoud and ". T.
Reynolds.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1890-04-21

THE movement to secure real ballot re-
form in Connecticut is gathering strength
as the successful operation OF the system
III other States illustrates more clearly
the defects of the bogus scheme adopted
in that State. The bill which the rcpub'
licnn Governor Bulkclcy vetoed, in ohc'
dicncc to the demands of the same class
OF politicians whom the democratic Coy
crncr Hill serves in New York, was an
efficient bill, With the example of til,
redemption of Rhode Island before them
the ballot rciormcrs Of Connecticut ar,
preparing to compel the adoption by th,
next legislature of system which shall
accomplish that which il proposes.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1890-04-21
TWO PLEASANT LETTERS.
Their Eject on secretary Jacobs
is Decidedly I:NhiiaratinI.

Secretary Jacobs, OF the North Caro-.
lima Humane Society, received two let
tcrs this morning which have Il tendency
to make him very, very happy.
The first is from John =. llaincs, sccrc-
tary of the American Humane Society, OF
New York. 1t compliments AShevilic
and Mr.. Jacobs on the stand it is taking
in behalf OF the dumb animals and in
closes blanks used in the practical work.
ings of the New York association. Mr..
Ilaincs kindly offers To have a seal made
TOR the society similar to the one used by
them, with the exception of the wording.
Where theirs reads american Society
for the Prevention OF Cruelty to Ami
mails" the seal for the local organiG-
ton will read North Carolina Society
for the Prevention oi Cruelty to Ami
mails" The offer will he accepted.
The second letter is from Geo. I. An
gcll, OF Boston. one of the founders oi the
American Band OF Mercy, and president
| of the American Humane Educational
Society and of the Massachusetts So
cicty for the Prevention of Cruelty Ia
Animals. II is complimentary in tone
and expresses desire that the local or
ganixation may he long lived.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1890-04-21
A Coming Treat.

The New York Sun has the following
to say of Annie Louise Tanner, who ap-
pears with the Ovidc Musin Concert
company at Opera lallto.morrow night
aud at Battery Park on the night fol.
lowing!
Annie Louise Tanner sang Lasscns at
Was n Dream" and afterwards the aria
from "Thc Magic Flute" In both she
made n very favorable impression, show
inp n mastery at once over the simple
ballad and the brnvurn style. Two more
sharply contrastcd pieces than these
could scarcely have been chosen, aud
they call for essentially different voca
gifts. II is to Miss Tanners credit that
she acquitted herself equally well in both
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1890-04-21
]. S. GRANT, Phi. G.,
OF Philadelphia College Of Pharmacy.
ApOthccary, a South Main st.
7. S. GRANT.1

Tyour prescriptions are prepared at
Grants Pharmacy you can positively de-
pendupon these facts: First, that only the
purest and best drugs and chemicals will
be used second, they will be compound
ed carefully and accurately by an expert
enced Prescriptionist; andthird, you will
not be charged an exorbitant price. You
will receive the best goods at very rca.
sonabLc profit. Don't forget the place
Grants Pharmacy, 2fSouth Main street.
Prescriptions filled at all hours, night
or day, and delivered free OF charge to
any part of the city. The night bell will
be answered promptly. Grants Phar.
macy, "a South Main street.
at Grants Pharmacy you can buy any
Patent Medicine at the lowest price quot.
cd by any other drug house in the city.
He are determined to sell as low as the
lowest, even If we have to lose money by
SO doing. We will sell all Patent Mcdi-
cines at first cost, and below that If nee
essary, to meet theprice Of any competi-
tor.
We have the largest assortment OF
Chamois Skins in Asheville. Over 200
skins, all sizes, at the lowest prices.
He are the agents for Humphreys
Homeopathic Medicines. A full supply
of his goods always on hand.
Use Buncombc Liver Pills, The best in
the world for liver complaints, irdiges-
ton, etc.
4 thoroughly reliable remedy for all
blood diseases is Bunconibe SarsaparilLa.
Try bottle and you viii take no other.
Us. GRANT, l'h. G., Pharmacist,
2iS. Main ST.. Asheville. N. c.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1890-04-21
SUNDAY MORNINGS FIRE.
two Houses on baptist Hin COM
pIctelS Destroyed.

Two small cottages belonging to VII.
liam K. West, jr., and situated on Bap.
It's, hill, were burned to the ground hc.
tween three and four o'clock Sunday
morning. They were valued at $500
and were partially covered by insurance.
The alarm was turned in from the box
at the corner of Patton avenue aud Court
Place and the company responded. They
could do but little good for the houses
were nearly DESTROYED when they reached
the place. Both of the houses were oc'
cupcd by colorcd families. although one
of the latter were preparing to move and
did not sleep in the house on Saturday
night. Nearly all OF the furniture wn'
saved.
How the fire originated is unknown
When il was discovered both buildings
were in flames and none of the pcopl,
can give any explanation of it. Mr.
West does not think il nccndiary.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1890-04-21

THE WoRLp continues its exposures oi
the Georgia convict system. But II has
not yet put its finger upon the sores,
spot. Judas platt, the same trcachcrous
boss who cheated us out of the Worlds
Fair, is the boss of the Tennessee Coal
and Iron company, and that company
employs about eight hundred conyicts
Thus the republican leader, who poses
as the friend of the workingmam here
prefers cheap convicts in the South
There NAV have been worse men or
earth than Judas platt, but il So history
has neglected to pillory them by name
New York Metropolis.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1890-04-21
BARGAINS
WHITLOCK'S.

Every lire of goods in our
stock at reduced prices. New
Spring Dress Goods, includ-
ing OutingCloths, Ginghams,
Sateens, Challies, Mohairs,
Hcnriettas, Silks, Nelvets, etc.
Counterpanes, Lace Cur
tains and Curtain Draperies,
and Household Linens ut
astonishingly low prices.
Laccs, Embroidcries and
White Goods in great guam
tity at 5, 8, 10, ~, Is, 20
and 25c. that cannot be
matched at the price.
New lot of Sun Umbrellas
and Fancy Parasols, the
most elegant ever shown in
Asheville. Also a lot of Silk
Parasols ut 81, worth 81.
Great bargains in Muslin,
Merino and Gauze Underwear
for Ladies, Misses and Chill
drcn.
Reduced prices in Corsets,
Gloves and Hosiery.
Millinery at prime cost, in.
cluding Hats, Ribbons, Flow
crs, Feathers, etc.
Something New-We sell
the only absolutely Fast
Black Hosiery in the market
for Ladies, Misses and Chill
dren, also for Men and Boys.
They are guaranteed not to
dye, crock or turn green, or
money refunded.
WHITLOCK's,
IS SOUTH MAIN sTREKT,
opposite Bank Of Asheviiis.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1890-04-21
1879. 1889
S. II. KEPLER,
DEALERIN
fine GROCERIES.

Purveyor to intelligent and
appreciative Asheville and
American families. Palates
and tastes of people who be
lieve in good livingcannot be
humbugged by "CheapJohn'
goods. Cheap goods and
first quality are not synony-
nous. | have in stock and
to arrive, all seasonable spe-
cialties, comprising in part
Fruits, Oranges, Lemons,
Cranberries, Raisins, Figs,
Nuts, etc.
Neutrality-suspicious. OK
New Orleans Molasses. for ta-
bic use, Prime New Orleans
Molasses, for cooking. En-
ira fine Assortment ofCrack-
ers. Fine Teas and Coffees Il
speciality.
Mincc Mcats-Gordon & Dilworths
and other brands. Plum Pudding, Calls
Foot Jelly. etc. Pressed and Crystalizcd
Ginger. Shad Roe in kits. Roe llcrrings
aud all other goods in demand for tn,
Holidays. S.R. KEPLER.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1890-04-21
MISCELLANEOUS.
ESTABLISHED 1874.
VIC. CARMICHAEL,
APOTHECARY,
20 SOUTH MAIN STREET, ASHEvILLE, n. c,

For sixteen years | have
carried on a Drug and Pre-
scription business in Ashe
vile, striving at all times to
buy pure Drugs and sell no
goods that are not strictly
tirst-class in every respect.
Everything warranted as
represented or money re-
funded. My goods are pure
and fresh and my prices as
low as the lowest. Prescrip-
tions filled at all hours, day
and night, and delivered free
OF charge to any part of the
city.
Mr.. j. Taylor Amiss is with
me, and will be pleased to
meet his friends and custom
ers.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1890-04-21

"Our loyalty to the truth, remarked
the New York Herald yesterday, "over'
comes our journalistic dir -, and
compcls us to say that the Herald to-day
fairly outshincs all preceding issues" 1t
has long been suspected that truth and
diiiidcncc were the distinguishing char,
actcrislics of journalism in New York,
but il is emincntly satisfactory to have
this tact established on good authority.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1890-04-21

TIE STRING of democratic municipal
victories this spring is not without sig.
nifcancc, although It should be rcmcm.
bercd that the democracy is apt n be
strong politically in the centres OF popu-
ation. a review of the recent elections
indicates a local driit quite unparalleled
in recent years. The slide began in the
first week of March, when II out of 10
cities in New York chose democratic may
ors. At the same time five out of seven
cities in Iowa did likewise, while Sag
NAV IN Michigan hcraldcd an almost
unexpected success in the Michigan cleo
tions of last week, when Grand Rapids,
for instance. increased the democratic
plurality of 12 one year ago to one OF
200 The more recent democratic sue
ccsscs the past week are familiar story.
II is only necessary to point out that
democrats succeeded republicans in most
Of the New York cities, in Milwaukee,
Helena Mont. Kansas City, Mo; Bis
mark, N. d.. III many oi the lndinna
townships, and, among the rest, in Cleve-
land and Dayton, in Ohio. In places
where the local democracy already held
control democratic puraltics were in.
creased. The result in indianapolis,
where republican majority Of 400 two
years ago was changed to one Of $500
for the democrats. is ascribcd by the In.
diannpolis Journal to the poorest organ
izations the republicans have had In
years; while the democrats are not
slow to make dissatisfaction with Prcsi
dent Harrison one Of the causes as well
The Rhode Island election also tends tc
cheer the democratic heart.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1890-04-21

Az INGENIOUS Hungarian recently got
up a scheme to swindlc lottery out ot
the $3.50, 900 prize, and is now languish,
ing in prison. This indicates that time.
honored prcccdcnts must not be disrc.
garded. The exclusive privilege of lot.
tcrics to swinde the people must not be
subvcrtcd. tsburg Dispatch.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1890-04-21

GENERAL LEW WALLACE has applied
for pension to which he is entitled for
service in the Mexican war. He does
not need the money himself, and he has
announced that il it is granted he will
give it to the Montgomery county Or
phans' Home.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1890-04-21

SAMUEL ]. RANDALL died a poor man.
He never climbed up the ladder of fame
on golden rungs. Men Of less integrity
would have made themselves millionaircs
with the opportunities that were his, but
his rugged honesty was proof against
money temptations.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1890-04-21

PRINCE BISMARCK intends 70 devote
the remainder of his days to making
himself comfortable. He has dismissed
his physician and intends hereafter to
smoke as muchas hepleascs and to drink
what he likes.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1890-04-21

MATTERS are reported to be in a bad
way in the Argentine Republic. Trade is
depressed, and so many bankruptcies are
occurring that the commercial judges
have to sit late at night to keep abreast
of the work.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1890-04-21

THE WEST is trying some curious cx.
pcrimcnts in legislation. InKansas City
an ordinance has been passed imposing
a fine of $3.50 on every qualified voter
who does not vote.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1890-04-21

By THE laws of Tennessee man who
sends challenge to fight duel is for
ever disqualified from holding office. And
yet Congressman Phelan still holds his
seat
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1890-04-21
THE DAILY CITIZEN.

In MAKES no difference how plucky n
man may be, his friends will always
drop the p in telling of it.-Atchison
Globe.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-24
THE r. L. |. BLUES.
An Old Paper with Reference to Their Or
ganization Found.

An Old Paper with Reference to Their Or
ganizatiOn Found.
The original manuscript of the following
was lately found among the old papers at
the Capitol:
Laurence n. Wills, Robert G,rdthmey, Ed,card
Johnston, Committee. TO the Goce'nor.
At a meeting of a number of the citi::
zens of Richmond. on the evening OF
the 2sth June. l79S-met for the pur-
pose of associating and forming them
selves into company OF infantry-the
undersigned were appointed a commit
tee to notify you of the same and to
solicit your appointing and commissioning
the necessary officers for commanding
them. In pursuance whereof We have the
pleasure of stating to you that the associa-
tion is now composed of tifty-five men,
bers. who beg you may recognize them by
the name OF "The Richmond Light In
fantry Blues" and who also beg leave to
recommend TO the notice of the Executive
and solicit the appointment OF the follow
ing persons TO the offices respectively at
fixed TO their names: William Richard
son. captain: Bennett Taylor, lieutenant; (;
John Davidson, ensign. We are. nc. =.
The records kept by this company indl-
cate that William Richardson. the first
captain, was commissioned on May 10.
1893. and the published history of the or
ganization shows that it was in existence
in 1898. and it is not known why this COM
munication was sent to the Governor five
veara later
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-24
BURNING QUESTIONS.
viii The Force Bill Be Passed
BY the Senate +?
WILL BOYCOTTlNG AVAIL?
What Is the Great Duty Of The South
at This Moment?
ANSW ERS G. " EN-.
T.Irsrams from Washington and One or Two
Other Points on the Subjee'.
RICHMOND INTERVIEWS.
Numbers Of Our Prominent Citizens
Express Their Opinions.
AN S w ERS CIV EN-.
T.Irsram, from Washington and One or Two
Other Points on the Sublee'.
RICHMOND INTERVIEWS.
Numbers Of Our Prominent Citizens
Express Their Opinions.

The danger of the force oil passing the
Senate il tanning interest into excitement.
excitement into anger, and anger into
threats.
II would be strange if il were otherwise.
Southern people see in the proposed mea-
sure a Radical device to throttle their voice
in Congress. and in IT'S companion-piece.
the tarif bill. del,berateidesign to crush
out their industries.
From every one of our cities and coun-
ties indignant protests are heard. ana IN
many instances Republicans JOIN with
Democrats in declaring their adherence oil
this scheme Of violence.
Burning with sonse of the threatened
iniustlce. some of our southern brethren
have proposed a convention of commercial
bodies of this section. and the talk is OF
boycottinc all trade with the North.
Not for twenty years has the public mind
been so much disturbed, and never was a
land in the midst of peace and prosperity
20 forclbly menaced as ours by the course
IN Congress Of the majority party.
These are the uppermost thoughts OF the
hour. Our kilograms bring the latest IN
telhgence from Washington and afew other
places, and our local reporters present to the
readers of the Dispa'ch several columns OF
readable interviews with gentlemen who
are prominent IN business, social, and po-
litical circles-the whole afOrding PIC
ture of the situation a. II existed yester-
day
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-24
A DvICE TO MOTHERS.

For over nifty years MIRA wINsLowS
SOOTHING SYRUP he's besn used By mothers
for their children while tecshins Are you dis
turbsd at nisht and broken OF your rest oy s'ek
child suffering and crying with pain Of cutting
teeth. IL 80 send st once and gotta bottle o.
"Nrs wiuslows Soothing syrup" for Children
Teethiug. lts value 10 incaicuisble. VII re
i,eve the poor little sufferer Immediately. De-
pend upon II msthers: thcro II no misee&e
sbou, It Il cures Dyseatery and Dtassanas
regulates the stomach and Bowels. cures Wind
Collie. softens the Gums, reduces innsmmauoas
and gives tone and energy to the whole system
"Nrs. winslow's soothing syrup" Tor chidrsa
tse.hing Il pleasant to tho tasts and y the pre-.
scr,ption Of ono OF tho oldest and best female
physicians and nurses In the United states. ana
is for sale by all drusgists throughout she world
Pr,oo Is cents bottle. Be sure aud ask foe
MRS. wINSLOw's SOOTHING SYRUP"
ap I0-eodtJaSi
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-24
Louisiana on the Proposed Boycott
fBy telegraph 70 tho Dispatch.l

New ORLEANS. July 23.-The Chamber OF
Commerce and Industry, OF LOUISIANA, the
largest commercial body in the south,
having been asked for its views OF the
suggestion to hold convention Of south.
ern businessmen to CONSIDER what Is pes. u
tor the South to do if the, force bill !"
now before Congress should become law,
replied as follows:
1t is our opinion that the commercial
South should at once meet in convention
10 deliberate and decide upon the course 1t
will adopt in the event that our northern
fellow -countrymen should elect to dissolve
the brotherly ties which have grown up
between us during quarter OF century
of the profoundest peace and to establish
a Poland or an Ireland on this Western
Hemisphere in place of the prosperous
land now extending hearty welcome to
northern capital and northern muscle.
Should any considerable number OF CON-
mercal bodies of the South share our
views we shall at once appoint delegates to
attend any convention which may be ap-
pointed to consider the situation.
"RoBERr BLEAKELY, Secretary"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-24
VIII, Only Paw to Conductors.

The City Railway Company having dis
continued the sale of tickets on the Broad
street line, the only part of the system on
which electricity is not used ~ motive
power. some of the most regular patrons OF
that part of the road have determined not
to pay their fare unless there is conduc-
tor to receive it, Tickets were never sold
on the electric road but were on both
Broad and Msln-street cars until the intro
duction of electricity on the latter, when
their sale was discontinued entirely. The
patrons referred to say they were wiling
to take the etrouble of depositing their fares
and those of ladies as long as tickets were
sold. but that now having to pay the same
fare charged ON the electric cars they
should also have conductor to collect the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-24
Personals and Briefs

Mrs. Henry Heller and family left for the
mountains yesterday.
One small suit was instituted yesterday
in the City Circuit Court.
Hon. John Amber Smith, of Washing.
ton, u. c.. was in the city yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. T. Freeman landed in
Liverpool yesterday after very pleasant
voyage.
Policeman Jenkins killed q mad dog
Tuesday in an alley near Henry and Cathe-
rIne streets.
p. w. Corr. business manager Of the
Florida Home Seeker. Gainesville. Fla, was
in the city yesterday.
The Board of Health is having gas-house
lime put in the gutter and sewer-openines
so as to keep the city IN as good sanitary
condition as possible.
Judge w. j. Leake will preside for the
first time in the Chancery Court to-day.
He will ascend the bench ct 10 O'Clock and
without any formality.
Miss Minnie Blakey, of Shockoe Hill, and
her cousin. Miss Clara Lester. Of Church
Hill, are visiting their friend, Miss Mabel
Glinn, OF Barton Heights.
Misses Bertha Peasants and Mary YAM
cey have Just returned from Roanoke,
where they have been spending several
weeks with their friend Mss Matte Clark.
A civil service examination for applicants
for positions in the classified postal service
will be held at the cust6m-h0use here on
August 18th, beginning at "a. n. Appli.
cations for examination must BE- dled
twenty days in advance.
Yesterday morning little girl fell in at-
tempting to cross the City railway track
near the corner Of Main spd fourtesnth
streets: "a s sss xSs a. CHI e. = e: e:
way portion OF her dress was caught
under the wheels and cut OF.