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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-02-13
Marriage Licenses.
NANr AND RFsIpENcF

NAME md KEtIDENCE FGh
Rollin W. Barker, Cieveland Ohio ....... p
I Mary FRASER, North Shadc....., =
I Franklin Medler Alma......... .... ..,..jt
! Elisabeth NJ Watson Saginay .... co.. ..., -
Lewis G.. Bush, North star. ..........2- q
Jeunie M.lspauph North star .......... IL
Asheville daily citizen., 1891-06-30
A Good Offer.

ulcr for sale II nice home in Chunn's cove
about "a mill = from court house in hShcvillc.
rhis place is delightfully."- located. with good
view. Contains acres of ground in cultiva
ton; elegant shade trees, grass, young bear
ing fruit trees, grape vines, etc. buildings ms
follows metal rooted frame d yelling house
Of : rooms, open fire places, closets, la h
room, etc. A new metal rooted harm not
quite compl' ted cost $500. a stone metal
rooted spring house and a wnOdshed. build.
ings cost over $1,000. -Four or five springs
of pure water, one of which furnishes with
aid of hydraulic RAM running wntcr in
dwelling. Price S3,5OO cash, and any one
who secs what is offered need not liz to Il
tha' II is the best harg,.in in the country.
Additional land can he had at $500 per acre
This place ahjOns Pincy Knob Mountain
the top of " hich overlooks the gr atcr part
of A>hrvillc. offer this mountain for sale at
500 per acre. Persons who desire to look
at these premise, will find some one always
there who will take pleasure in showing
them.
&. w. DeYAULT,
No 20 5. Main Street, Ashcvillc, N. (.
iunaOd2w
Asheville daily citizen., 1891-06-30
REYNOLDS HOUSE,
WEAvERVIllE NC.

Eight miles north of Ashcvillc. situated In
Il beautiful village OF 800 inhabitants I.o.
cation high and drv, commanding splendid
views Of the mountains. Hotel recently rem
ovatcd aud rciurnishcd. Table supplied with
the hest Ot wholesome country fare Low
rates HacNs will meet visitors at AshcvilIc
Mondays. Wednesdays and Fridays. Water
from Dula Spring kept on draught. Address
7. Il. MYERS,
jun22dlm' PROPRIETOR.
Asheville daily citizen., 1891-06-30
$500 Reward.

WE will pay the above reward for any case
of LIVER Compliant, Dyspepsia. Sick Head.
ache, indigestion. Constipation or Cos
tivcncss We cannot cure with Vests
Vegetable Liver Pills, when the di.
rcctions are strictly complied with
They are purely Veg table, and never fail to
give satisfaction. Sugar Coated LaSgc
boxes containing 30 pills 20 cents Beware
of countcrcits and limitations The genuine
manufactured only by THE JOH {. WEST
COMPANY, CHICAGO, ILL. Sold by T. {
Smith X Co. Ashevillc. N. {.
Asheville daily citizen., 1891-06-30
Haywood white sulphur springs

WAYNEsvILLE. N. c., June 20, 1S91.-
ro the public-Scott Brown, my late
lerk. discharged for drunkenness, is cir
ulating false reports about this hotel.
| only ask an impartial public to come
and see Tor themselves, All my pledges
shall be fulfilled, This man is only adver-
lising himself as liar.
H. N. BRIGHT, Prop.
endorse the abovesT-
ju30d2t W. w. STRINcFMD, Lessor.
Asheville daily citizen., 1891-06-30

sLnsplSe cAR sERvIcE.
Nos and 10 Pullman Sleepers between
Goldsboro and Knoxville.
Nos. II and IL Pullman Sleepcrs between
New York and Knoxville, Greensboro and
Richmond and Greensboro aud Raleigh.
Pullman Sleepers between Charleston and
Cincinnati, Ton trains Nos. 10 and o to
Asheyiie, and Nos. II and 4 2 west thereby
W. A. WINBURN, ID. p. A.,
v. Is. Nc BRR, Asheville, N. e.
Supt. Ashcville, N. c.
JAS. L. TAYLOR,
VIII. GREEN. Gen Pass. Agt.
Gen. Manager,
.S0L. HAAS, Traffic Manager.
Asheville daily citizen., 1891-06-30
Public Auction.

will sell at public auction at the court
house door in the city of Ashevillc, ON Satur
day. nth day of July, 1891. at II O'clocka
the following described property; One lot oi,
Williams street with 22o feet front Tw1
good houacs on said lot, Also 2 vacant lots
or places for 2 more houses. Title guaraH-
tCcd. y IL. MOSS.
;,nD-dDws
Asheville daily citizen., 1891-06-30
The Ashexillc Meat Market.

ncssec with carload Of fire cattle and fifty
good sheep. The most cpicurean can be sat
isficd Mt the Ashcvillc Meat market where
the best beef, mutton. veal, lamb and pork
may he had at all times. The continuance Of
lib raj patronage will be sought in courtc-
Gus atten ion at the counter and prompt de-
livery of all orders. jun26dlw
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-16
Foreign Notes of Interest.

The Swedish government is considering the
question OF putting stop to the wholesale
slaughter Of elk and other game BY English
tourists in northern Sweden and Norway
Advices from Constantinople state that wore
has been received there of proposed French
expedition against Ghadames. lying between
Tripoli and the SOudan. and claimed to be within
the territory of the sultan. The sultan is pre-
pared to protest vigorously should such O
movement be undertaken.
From Portugal comes the news Of the death
at the age Of ninety-three, Of Joaquin Lopez,
who saved the lives Of many shipwrecked per.
sons and was decorated by numerous societies
short time ago. owing to the feeling against
Great Britain in Portugal, he returned three
British medals to the societies that presented
them.
The Palais de Justice, which was partially de-
stroyed by fire at Rouen Wednesday, was one OF
the most interesting monuments of art in
France. 1t was central point of attraction
for tourists.
In consequence Of the blockading of the
Scholdt by ice a large number of emigrants
for America have been forwarded BY rail to Os
tend, whence they will go by boat to Dover
and thence to Liverpool, where they will take
passage for New York
The Duke of Bedford, who has Just died, was
an active member Of the Cremation Society and
his body, according to his expressed wish, will
be incinerated at Woking.
Eastern advices show that slavery and ala "
hunting in the countries bordering on the Red
sea are increasing, despite the efforts of civil.
traffic. ''>
At the centenary Of Acton, Just occurring q
cast bronze statue Of Wesley was erected in
front OF the City Road Chapel, made famous BY
the great preacher.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-16
THE CONGER LARD BILL.
Members Of the National Dairy and Foo
Association Decline to Indorse II.

Members Of the National Dairy and Food
Association Decline to Indorse II.
At the afternoon session Of the National Dairy
and Food Association in the lecture room of
the National Museum yesterday q resolution
indorsing the Conger lard bill was offered by
nc. Adams. This was opposed by Congressman
Lewis of Mississippi, who thought the Conger
bill would stir up more sectional feeling than
any other measure except the federal elections
bill. Others objected because the bill was q
blow at the production of cotton-seed oil. A
motion to indefinitely postpone the resolution
Of Endorsement Of the Conger bill was carried
by a vote of 6 to 2.
Mr.. George W. Hill Of the Department of
Agriculture addressed the meeting, stating that
the Secretary Of Agriculture regarded it as abb
solutely essential to q clear way for American
animal products in foreign markets that inspec-
ton laws should be in force in this country in
accordance with which the exports should all
be labelled with United States government
stamps guaranteeing their purity and health
fulness.
Mr.. Warren G. Ives, state chemist Of Mime
sofa, told of some tests made in that state, and
a resolution presented by Mr.. Cabanne Of St.
Louis to the effect that the best way to prevent
the adulteration of milk in towns and cities is
by statute licensing all milk dealers, 80 the
health authorities Of the state may keep them
under control, was adopted.
The association then adjourned its annual
meeting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-16
A BIG COUNT,
An Inventory Taken Of Stamps Held by th
Internal Revenue Bureau.

An Inventory Taken Of Stamps Held BY the
Internal Revenue Bureau.
The report Of the committee, consisting Of
E. L. Mills of the Secretary Office. v. N Stiles,
fifth auditors Office, and W. z. Myers, repre-
senting the first controller, appointed to make
the usual annual count Of stamps in the vaults
Of the internal revenue bureau shows that the
business Of that bureau last year necessitated
the use Of nearly 1,0O0, 0OO, 900 stamps The
fact that these stamps we're handled without
loss, the committee says indicates the highest ef
fciency and integrity on the part of the officers
and employees charged with this responsible
duty, and that the system by which this result
has been accomplished is well calculated to pro-
tect the interests Of the government in this i'm
pOrtant branch of the service.
The report shows Mat there were on hand in
the vaults December 26, 1889, all told 70 865 SIT
stamps, and that from that date to December
20. 1880. there were received from the bureau
Of engraving and printing for issue $40, l3S, O24
stamps. making the total number to be &C.
counted for 899, 003, GAL. There were delivered
to collectors for issue during this period &c.,
0S6, 800 stamps, leaving balance on hand De-
cember 20, 1880, of ~, 987 ,341 stamps, which BY
actual count were found by the committee to
be in the vaults.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-16
Maryland Matters.

Prof. Christy of the Evansville Qnd) Uni
versity has accepted the position of professor
OF natural philosophy at st. Johns College,
Annapolis, vice Prof. Townsend.
Gov. Jackson and family have settled in An
napolis at the executive mansion. The illness
of Mrs. Jackson's sister prevented their moving
sooner.
The Washington County Agricultural and
Mechanical Society has organized for the ensu-
ing year and fixed upon October Is, IA, Is, 16,
as the time for holding the next fair
The Rowzer burial casket factory at Me-
chanicstown, Frederick county, has been de-
stroyed by fire.
John P. Metz, who was injured in an accident
on the New York elevated road, is brother of
NJ. Metz, the postmaster at Smithsburg.
Hon. John Rooms, ex-member of the legisla-
ture, died ut his home near Middlebury, Sun
day.
Fitch Reed Ludlam, a well-known newspaper
man of Baltimore, is dead. He worked on pa
pers i'll New York, Pittsburg and st. Louis.
The fifth regiment is being recruited and
ninety enlistments have been made since No.
vember.
John NJ. Morrow Of the Howard County
Progress has resigned and taken charge Of the
Ellicott City Times.
Hobart Hutton has been appointed by Gov.
Jackson justice Of the peace for the eighth
district Of Montgomery county.
The gorge Of ice on the Susquehanna at Port
Deposit is in dangerous condition and great
fears OF a flood are entertained should it break
The tax payers Of Baltimore county are kick
ing on the payment Of 81, 200 to experts for the
examination of the county treasurer's books
which show a deficit of $4,000. supposed to
have been taken from his safe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-16
The American Concert,

Notwithstanding the strong counter attrec-
ton In the Boston symphony concert at Music
Hall, the American Concert Company was
greeted by large audience at the Universalisi
Church last evening. The program was an en-
joyable one and hearty applause was frequent.
The vocal selections by Miss Katie Power were
of the highest class and were given in a manner
rejecting credit upon the artistic. Miss Birdie
Lucas carried the audience by storm by her
artistic playing upon the violin. Both selec-
tions were intricate and of the classical order
but were rendered in such manner that her
entire audience thoroughly appreciated and en-
and piccolo solos by Mr.. W. A. Haley were
very enjoyable, and Master John Haley. accom-
panied by his father, upon the crystalonicon
aad Swiss hand bells received encore after en-
core for the sweet music extracted from the
novel Instruments The Rheinberg quartet and
J. W. Garland, the blind organist. were strong
cards upon a strong program
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-16

Peculiar Position In which . Traverse Bay
Island Hermit Finds Himself.
Muskegon, Mich, special says Dick Bias
sett. the hermit Of Traverse Bay, is in the city
today, and tells Of his life on his island and
what It means 10 him to be hermit. He say
the island ID not listed ON any map, and when
he applied TO the government q year ago "a
purchase it the authorities wrote him that
there was no such land in the United States
and they could not sell il to him. The island,
which comprises about two acres of land, is in
high state Of cultivation and especially valu-
able for its fruit.
Bassett has lived on the island twelve years,
and during that time has not paid Q cent of
taxes to anybody and never voted, although he
mas offered his ballot in the nearest voting
place and been refused. As far a. the law is
concerned, he has no legal residence and does
not exist. The county authorities have refused
70 recognize him in anything, claiming that he
was not q resident of the United States.
bassett is an educated man and of splendid
PhyEque. The island is about q mile from
land, and when he applied to the county officers
Tor warrant for marauders some time ago he
says they refused to grant it because the
crime could not be located.
bassett has money and lives on the island
more Tor choice than necessity. He said today
that he considered himself the king of the
smallest country in the world, and had to bow
70 no power and recognize no authority.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-16
DISTRICT IN CONGRESS.

AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION.
] Senator Cullom introduced bill yesterday tc
incorporate the trustees Of the American Medi.
cal Association, with their principal Office in
the District Of Columbia Philo Hooper, Ezra
NJ Moore, Monzo Garcelon, VIM. W. Dawson,
Love, Daniel E. Nelson and John B. Hamilton
are named as the trustees, and they are to be
empowered to purchase and hold real estate not
exceeding in value $500, 900.
TITLE INSURANCE COMPANIES
Senator Higgins introduced yesterday . bill
providing that "any duly incorporated COM
pany having place Of business in the District
Of Columbia prior to October 1, 1890, and do
ing the business Of q title insurance company
only, shall be permitted TO continue the said
business under Its existing corporate powers,
but such a company shall pay annually to the
District of Columbia, in lieu Of personal taxes,
a tax OF IL per cent Of its gross earnings and
shall be subject to the provisions of existing
laws relating to the title insurance business.
The capital stock Of any such company, which
shall not be less than 300 900, shall be fully
paid up in cash within two years from the date
Of this act, and a certificate Of such payment,
signed by the trustees or directors and verified
by the oath Of the president and secretary Of
such company, shall be fled for record in the
office of the recorder Of deeds Of the District of
Columbia within that period"
THE POLICE COURT BILL
Senator Wilson of Iowa reported favorably
from the Judiciary committee yesterday the bill
to define the jurisdiction of the Police Court Of
the District, with An amendment striking out
all after the enscting clause and sub
shutting provisions for giving the
said court original jurisdiction, con-
currently with the District Supreme
Court, Of all crimes not capital or otherwise
infamous and not punishable by imprisonment
in penitentiary, committed within the Dis
trict, except libel, conspiracy and violations of
the post Office and pension laws Of the United
States, and also Of all offenses against
the laws OF the District. The
court is to have power to examine, commit or
hold to bail in all cases, whether cognizable
therein or in the District Supreme Court.
Accused persons are to have a trial
by jury in all prosecutions in which they
are entitled thereto by the Constitution,
and also in all cases in which the fine may be
$50 or more, and the usual provisions for the
drawing Of jurors, their terms of service, the
taking Of exceptions, &C.. are appended,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-16
Fined for Cruelty to q Horse.

Patrick ]. Casey, an old citizen who keeps a
Sore on Wilson street in the county and who
also has horses and carts, was locked up at the
eighth precinct police station last night on a
charge of cruelty to animals. This morning he
was taken to the Police Court where Agent Key
appeared against him. The cruelty consisted
In working horse with a sore neck, and it was
shown that the animal would not permit the
eolored driver to put its collar over the sore on
two occasions. and in order to get the collar on
the animal was taken to blacksmith shop
where the ''twitch' was applied to its nose
The defendant made his statement about the
horse and the court imposed fine of IS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-16
Pennsylvania's Senatorial Candidates.

Both branches of the Pennsylvania legisla-
ture yesterday proceeded to the nomination of
candidates for the United States senatorship,
balloting for which will take place on the goth
instant. In the senate J. Donald Cameron, the
incumbent was the only nominee upon the re-
publican side. The democrats placed in nomi-
nation State Senator Ross of Bucks county and
Hon. Chauncey F. Black of York county. In
the house, after Cameron, Ross and Black had
been nominated, Mr.. Mcguire (republican) of
Delaware county placed in nomination Austin
L. Taggart of Montgomery county In a speech
following the nomination Mr.. Mcguire said he
was confident Of being able to defeat Cam
eron, now that Taggart has the grangers at his
back" Mr.. Zeigler Of Adams county nomi-
mated VIM. A. Wallace, but afterward withdrew
his name
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-16
The Lafayette Monument Site.

To the Editor OF The Evening Star:
Permit me to join in the public expression OF
indignation at the vandalism which has been
perpetrated by mutilating our most beautiful
square for the purpose of making room for in
congruous statuary, but in particular let me
protest in the name Of q civilized community
against the outrage that is being committed by
placing the Lafayette monument in line with
instead Of across the angle Of the square.
In stolidly proceeding with this work. all
warnings and appeals to the contrary notwith-
standing, the commission in charge Of the cree
ton Of the statue exhibits a contempt for pub
lie opinion and an indifference for the censure
Of cultivated people, including the highest art
authorities, that shows most surprising OBJ
stinacy Of ignorance
II is to be regretted that it should be in the
power of three men-however exalted their
Official position may be-to perpetuate the i'm
preston which every traveller visiting this cap
ital obtains-that - manifested by some Of our
public buildings and monuments We are still
ovaees OLD WAsHxaroxIAH.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-16
Virginia State Notes.

1t is announced that Petersburg will discon.
tinue the musical festivals heretofore given
every May in that city.
The ladies Of the Confederate Memorial As.
| ISOLATION" Of Fredericksburg have had the old
headboards taken from the graves of the con-
federate dead and new ones neatly marked
| substituted.
Rev. Oliver Schoolcraft, we'll known through
out the state, was ordained December 81, 1890
and goes for two years as curate to st. Georges
Battessa Park, London, with Vicar Rev. G. f.
The assessed valuation Of real essate and per
sonal property belonging to colored people in
sixteen Of the cities Of the state is something
over % O00. 600.
Gov. Mckinney has received . marked copy
OF the London City Press, in which appears
report Of a speech by the chairman Of the YES
try OF st. Sepulcher's Church, in which he sayt
that there is a suspicion that the original stone
over the grave of John Smith has been in som.
way removed.
Rev. ]. C. Darsie Of Denver has been called
to the pastorate Of the Church Of the Disciples
of Norfolk.
Rev. Robert P. Kerr, pastor Of the First Pres
byterian Church. Richmond. has returned from
his travels abroad, which included the holy LAND
and Egypt.
1t is is said that there is not centenarian il
the state.
The fine residence of E. J. Phillips in Ches
| terfield county near Petersburg sheen totally
destroyed by fire.
Mrs. DR.. W. H. Edmundson, who died il
| Christiansburg, was buried with one Of hel
children in her arms whose death occurred
only few hours previous to hers.
The state convention Of Catholic Knights o.
| America will meet in Petersburg, February 4
| and will elect delegate to the national conven
ton to meet in May in Philadelphia.
The state board Of agriculture has decided
| to hold farmers institute in Charlottesville
February 20 and % and has appropriated S25(
| to defray the expenses. It was also decided t.
hold an institute in each congressional district
whenever 300 farmers signified desire and in
tention to attend the same.
The verdict Of ten years in the penitentiary
| against John T. Boyd, convicted of attempting
| to destroy the residence Of Mrs. Sarah Morgan
with dynamite. has been set aside evidence
having appeared which indicates his innocence
Nine churches will be erected in Roanoke THU
year at an aggregate cost of 5000, 900.
Luray is to have national bank with q CAPT
tai Of $15O,OOO.
Alfred C. Thorn of Baltimore has been ap
pointed receiver Of the Atlantic and Danvillt
| railroad instead Of NJ. B. Fielding Of New York
who declined.
Gov. Mckinney has received q letter from
Secretary Proctor asking that the state cede t.
the federal government all jurisdiction over the
lands of the eight national cemeteries in the
state.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-16

Deeds in fee have been filed as follovs.
John Sherman to Joanna E. Gilfllan, pts. "a
and Is, g. sub Mt. Pleasant; e. Rebecca F.
Barnes to D. Cranmer, n n ~, blk. IL, Meri-
dian Hill; ESQ. E. Graves to G. Thorn. sub
IS. 90. 500; %, 100. Same to ]. W. Mattingly.
pit. sub IL, 50. S13; q, 800. s. T. Smith to j.
n. Hunter, subs SO and 100, so. 62S; o., 600 c..
H. Bannon ct al. to 8. NJ. Frazier sub n, so.
lO01; t1,200. 8. A. Drury to H. Lloyd Irvine.
pts. IA and Is, 50. 319; =. Matte j. Thomp-
kins to Ellen Mcmahon, pit. l2l, Oils sub
Mt. Pleasant; q, 500. Morris Keim to C. F.
Myers ct al. in trust, pit. 4, 50. $50; e. X. C..
Fox, trustee, ct al. to Martin McNamara, sub 6,
SO. 9S2; 81 800. L. Akiss to G. w. Cook, ut. 6.
blk. 8, bingham Place; d, ZOO. F. e. Smith TO
g. c. Lightf0ot, parts 10 and IL, SO. 345; $1O0
Julian Gartrell to A. NJ. McLachfen, subs II
and II, block l6, Brookland; e. Nina Wright
e. Sophia G. Allen to NJ. G. Stone, lot A.
block IA, Brookland; eats. Frances E. Taylor
to c. A. Elliot, trustee. sub IL, So 971; d ,O25.
c. A. Elliot to Anna E. Tracy, same property F.:
s1,025. George G. Lightfoot TO ]. r. Hood ct
al. in trust parts 10 and II, 90. S45; -. Kittie
McIachlen 10 same, part IL. do; e.. r. n
Saunders to VIII. Saunders, sub 49, "a. 49, and
"A, %. SIS; -. E. J. Hannah to May A.
Man, subs "a, %, 50, 81 and 50, 80. 97S; e.. j.
=. Ford to Maria L. Lee, sub a, 50. sos; o., 700
H. May TO J. II. Quick, lots l to s, block S,
Meridian Hill; g.. J. H. Gulick to Isabella
c. May, same property; e.. w. Stewart to J.
". Walsh ct al, lot l7S, rs I'D. to Georgetown;