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Morning journal and courier., 1891-12-03
FIFTY GUESTS PRESENT.

Banquet of St. PauHs Club. Covers were laid for fifty guests at the banquet given by the St. Paul club, at Heublein's, last evening. After the ban quet the following soasts were responded to, the program throughout being inter spersed with songs and cheering. St. Paurs .......................H.M M. Kidd, 92
 Salye meter almoir.
 Heavily hangs the crimson rose,
 Heavier hangs the tiger lily. . 6, mirth and innoceace, 0. milk and Tatsr, Ye happier mixtures of moro happy days. A Voice From Exeter. ........W; B. Franklin, '92 Hark! from the tombs doleful sound. The Unshorn. rn...................E E. R. Folger, '95 But what am |? An infant
 crying in the night, ses An Echo From Andover. .. Stuart Webster, 'e2 l had my countryI Am to be blamedf
 Forgive me if cannot turn away
 From those sweet eyes that are nay College AZ Have Found It. <. E. Boltwood, '9s Antigone :. N; nf hunyon, ss
 an antique song.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-12-03

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria- When she was Child, she cried for Castoria- When she became Miss, she clung to Castoria. When she had Children, she gave them Castoria.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-12-03

companies. It is hoped that the matter will soon adjust itself and the members of the var ious companies will let their cooler judgment prevail and that nothing rash will be done. Some of the more conservative members are willing to let the matter drop where 1t is and not make any unpleasant state of affairs. Mir. Mo Cune is credited with the statement that he, as far as he is personal concerned, satisfied in the matter, and is not in favor of any outward demonstration being made, as he was never eek ing the office of chief and only consented to be g candidate at the urgent request of his many friends.
 Mrs. Wilbur Prentiss and son of Hatfield, Mass, are the guests of Mrs. Elmer Deming.
 There was a large attendance at the bicycle en- tertainment in the armory last evening. The ex hibition of fancy riding by WIS. Maltby was very
 1ne, MT Maltry showing greater skill and ease than at any previous exhibition here. The sporting events were quite interesting and the
 contestants showed considerable skill. The committee of arrangements are to be compli mented on the manner that the affair was con ducted. Winners of events: Slow bicycle race Codlet; potato race, Worrel; half mile club run Cettrin; half-mile amateur run, Thomas Taylor quarter mile professional run, Will Bradget
Morning journal and courier., 1891-12-03
Diamond Rmqs.

Women's and girls. Not many, but some of the choi- cest. Set with PURE ROSE DIA- MoNDs. You couldn't buy them any time else for less than $3.5o. Now $I.5o.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-12-03
VIM. NELLY .& CO.

WeafAe, To-Day--Fasr. TELEPHONE
 No. Ss3.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-12-03
DEATH OF FORMER N. H. MAN.

He Will be Remembered by Many
 in This City John N. Babcoek
 Dies in Chicago.
 John N. Babcock, who was for many years resident of this city, died at Nor gan Park near Chicago, November 25. While in this city he lived in Orange street, next to the house of the late Lewis Fitch. He was gentleman of the old school, courteous and ever ready to do 8 favor. One of his daughters is the wife of Major Dutton of the regular army, who won distinction in the Powell and Alaska expeditions. Sons of the deceased are John, George, Frederick and William. The wife of the deceased is sister of Isaac Bromley of Norwich and he has 8 sister in the West.
 He went to Morgan Park in the seven ties worth many thousand dollars. He went first into the carriage business with his son-in-law, Mir. c. o. Ten Broecke, and there lost all his property. At the time of his death, however, he was president of the 0. Cowles company and third largest stocknolder. There are many New Haven people who will recall MT. Babcock, and not few will regret his death.
 esCouIdn,t Keep House WithoutIt,,, is what 8 New York lady writes about ELEcTRo SILICON the famous silver polish. sTt is vastly superior to all other articles, and should be used
Morning journal and courier., 1891-12-03
Gold Fmger Rings.

Women's and children's. 25o pieces-every piece solid gold. Fancy designs of many kinds, set with sparkling stones or plain. What we get $I.oo and SI. SO for now SOC.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-12-03

Ladies, clean your kid gloves with Nous quetaire glove cleaner. For sale only by Wm. Neely & Co.,, sole agents in New Ha- ven for the Xavier Jouvin kid gloves. All the latest novelties continually in stock. Gloves fitted to the hand.
 n21 tu tn sat If
Morning journal and courier., 1891-12-03
Bracelets.

Extra fine rolled plate. Never certainly sold here at less than $I.oo to $I,25. Now BOG.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-12-03

In buying toys for your children buy
 those which they covet most earnestly. To find out what they covet, ask them who keeps the best toys, and also notice whose toys they talk most about while at play.
 We will bet copper that Fair Haven children talk more about our stock of | toys than about that of any other store in this glorious city. D Na
Morning journal and courier., 1891-12-03
The Toy Fair" m the Basement opens to-day.

Who's just dissolved part nership ?
 No one you know. A JEW ELER might. Ask him.
 Never mind the cause.-the effect is:
 Modern merchandising snapped up the stock of the dissolving Jewelry House at DOLLARS UNDER THE MARKET.
 And you get the handsom- est, smartest lot of Jewelry at half and quarter the regular prices.
 The time of all times for choosing CHRISTMAS PRES ENTs. Saving of cents on ev- cry dollar. Stick Pins.
 Five gross Bonnet, Tie and Stick Pins. Solid silver every ounce. The regular 25c kind now LOG.
 20 gross rolled plate enam- eled Bonnet, Tie and Stick Pins, with and without fancy stones. Usual IS to 25c. Now SC.
 5 gross of fine rolled plate double Stick Pins with chains, with or without settings. The SOC sort at LOG. Links and Cuff Buttons. Twenty dozen at least. All of the very finest rolled plate and in some of the pretties patterns possible. The kinc that come at 75c to $I gener ally, now soc.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-12-03

Homemade Preserves, Pickles
 and JellieS, Put up by Mrs. J. T. McCREADY, Buffalo, N. Y FRESH FRUITS. Pineapple. Cherries, Red Cherries, White Blackberries, Green Gage Plums, Peaches, Red Raspberries. Quinces, Bartlett Pears. SPICED FRUITS. Picked Peaches, Spiced Plums, Spiced Currants. IN BRANDY. Peaches Yellow Peaches, White; MartineauS Chopped Sweet, Gherkins, Chili Sauce, East India Gherkins, Pepper Mangoes, Spanish Pickle. JELLIES.
 Red Currant. Blackberry, Wild Plum Cfor Game) Quince. HOMEMADE MINCE MEAT, in jars. SsNOt how cheaD. hut how good
Morning journal and courier., 1891-12-03

Dean,s Rheumatic Pills absolutely cure Rheumatism&N Neuralgia Entirely yegetable.Sa
Morning journal and courier., 1891-12-03
THE J. B. ELLIS CO., d33 St 316 and SIS Grand avenue.

The Turkish or Russian baths aid ma terislly in the cure of chills and fever, colds, rheumatism, gout, dropsy, neural gia, sciatica, dyspepsia, liver, kidney and bladder difficulties. Try one at 1SS York street. al tu-th-fri
Morning journal and courier., 1891-12-03

Don't wait; call 1t Silverthan's jewelry store for Christmas gifts, 790 Chapel st.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-12-03
Gold Earrinqs.

SOLID GOLD. Screws and drops. Never looked at be- fore under $I.oo and $I.75. Now 75c.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-12-03
Bead Necklaces.

Solid gold-perhaps a score of the richest kind. The Jewellers $1o.oo necklace, now at $4. 50. And then a lot of other SOLID GOLD and sterling silver ornaments. Too many to get into mention.
 What a jewelry-windfall
 Will you miss 1t ?
 Enough to go round among the early comers-but not an unlimited supply. Don't dawdle
 Main Floor.
 Have you begun Christmas gift-seeking ?
 Ask at the linen counter for the handsome cloths with open work and knotted fringe.
 They ARE bargains
 100 s-4 Cloths open work and knotted fringe, s1.69.
 100 s-10 Cloths, open work and knotted fringe, s2.19. saeS.
 Main Floor. W,NEELYsDG.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-12-03
Links and Cuff Buttons.
Necklaces.

Handsomest of the hand some, with or without chains. Fine rolled plate. Cost you any other time SOC to 75c. Now 25c.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-12-03
Juvenile Temple.

The Elm City Juvenile Temple gave an entertainment in room s7, Insurance build ing, last night, and was largely attended.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-12-03
WILL FIGHT TO THE END. Meeting of the Druggists of the
 Vesferhav.

Yesterday.
 The retail druggists of this city met yesterday afternoon at Woods drug store and decided to fight to the bitter end the liquor cases brought against them by Prosecuting Agent Blydenburgh. Over thirty of the druggists were present, and great unanimity of feeling prevailed. A committee to this end was appointed.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-12-03

Lewis, Amherst's captain and center rush, will enter Yale law school next fall. He is man with some colored blood in his veins, but this has not effected his athletic status. He is the best man in the position this year and has been more than a match for all the centers he has met.
 MT. Bugeson will continue his readings in Dandet this evening.
 Dr. Seaver, who has printed from time to time valuable statistics about the men at Yale, is now at work on tabulation of the places of birth of the fathers and grandfathers of the members of '95.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-12-03

Singing by company Duet by MT. Charles Otis and Miss Ada Hobbs. Recitation by Miss Grace Linton Song by MT. Paul Whistler. Dialogue by three boys. Song by Miss Chapin. Singing by Miss Lillie White. Recitation by Mrs. Charles Otis. Recitation by Mr. Bertie Judd. Song by Laurie Veil Recitation by Miss Lucy Rida. Recitation by Miss Ada Hobbs. Dialogue by four girls. Song by Emma Weil Recitation by Miss Fife Andrews. Song, 'tRing the Bels''-Chorus and audience. Recitation by Mir. Guy Willis. Recitation by Miss Mary Graham. Dialogue by two young ladies. Recitation by Miss Whittemore Song by Miss Martha Rida Song by Miss Lillie White.
 The society wish to express their thanks to MT. William M. Grant for his kindness in furnishing material for decoration.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-12-03

EO"h WeeCIuS VO.Ddys
 The adjourned annual town meeting will be held at Music hall at 2 o'clock this afternoon, when the business of voting an appropriation of 0,000 to the park com mission, another of SIS, ,000 to the school district for furnishing free textbooks, and other business proper to come before the meeting will be transacted.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-12-03
esCouIdn,l keep House WIlhoutI,

esCOUI0hSI A66p HOUBe WfInOutHts15 is what New York lady writes about ELECTRO SILICON, the famous silver polish. tIt is vastly by every housekeeper in the land. . Trial ql,an- tfy postpaid for the askiug. "a John stxeetNew
Morning journal and courier., 1891-12-03
A Car Left on the Track.

By mistake in switching a car loaded with brass was left standing on the main track near Wilson's Point yesterday morn ing, when the early Housatonic passenger train from Danbury crashed into it. Every one was shaken up but no one was injured. The engine was almost completely de- stroyed. Damage S4 900,
Morning journal and courier., 1891-12-03

Harvard men with heavy bets began to hedge, ; When the mighty Heffelfinger broke their wedge. !, Bliss was sent for forty yards around the edge. That1 all Yala
Morning journal and courier., 1891-12-03

TELEPHONE
 No. SsS.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1891-06-19
AT wEAVERVII.A.E.
Closing Exercises at the College
A Fine Treat.

WEAvRRvlLLE, N. c., June 17.-[Spec-
ial. The contest between ten of the
Young ladies of the college for the rccita-
ton medal was exceedingly good. The
contestants showed skilled training. Ii
is seldom one hears more equal contest
or better one.
Dinner was served on the grounds and
OF $50 p. M. a defamation contest was
spencd between sixteen young men who
acquitted themselves we'll
The concert occurred last night, but
fully half of the people could not get in
the house. Vocal and instrumental music
charmed the ear. This Institution needs
more room, as all will agree who were
present last evening; and ii seems that
some of our moncycd men ought to
donate twenty-five or fifty thousand dol
lars to it.
Quite nice display of the work done
i'll the art department during he past
year can be seen in the college chapel.
This department is in the care of an ex-
cellcnt teacher.
WEAvERvlLLR, N. c., June isl Spec
ial. Yesterday was a high day in this
village. Long before the hour Tor the
opening OF tlcexcrciscs the college chapel
was crowded, and ere the hour arrived
the whole hill ON which the college is
situated was well nigh covered with pco.
pie. The oratorical contest by six young
men was the first thing on the progl am.
Each of these young men deserves special
notice.
At2 O'Clock p. m. Hon. X. Elias ad.
dressed the literary societies. His sub,
lcct was "Loyalty,' and he presented t
in many different phases. lie said we
should he loyal to teachers, friends, the
United States, the south, to the gray and
to God. Ills address was highly patri.
otic.
Alter the address came the conicring oI
degree upon Mr.. M. B. Reeves, and tho
awarding of medals, which was
as follows: Oratorical was awarded
by Professor King to Mr.. !. J. Gray
defamation by Captain Weaver to ]. v
Baird; department by Mr.. DuI,osc to G
Nj. Garrcn; mathematical by Rev. J. ii.
Weaver to {. II. Reeves; clocution and
essay by DR. Reagan and Hon. X. Elias
to Miss Amelia kirkpatrick; improve
mcnt medal OF the IIelphian society by
Judge Carter to Z. +. Curtis; dcbatcrs %
same society by Rev. A. b. Hunter to c
II. Reeves; improvement medal of the
Cliosophic society by c, NJ Pckcns to [
{. Weaver; dcbater's medal OF same SO
cicty by 7, +. Reeves to {. {. Boon.
Prof ]. II. Weaver made some appro
pirate remarks concerning the outlook o
the school and how the people ought t,
build good house.
With the closing Of Yesterdays cxer
clscs closed one of the most prosperous
years in the history of this institution
Many of the students say they ar,
coming back next year.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1891-06-19
Powell Il SniGler,
HOW TO MAKE MONEY

The way to make money is
to save it. Aud the way to
save it is to have your pre-
scriptions filled ut Carmi-
chnel's drug store, and you
will find by doing SO you will
save from 25 to 30 per cent.
ON every prescription. We
do not take goods that the
people know the price and
mark down to cost, and then
charge two prices for n pre-
scription to makeup theloss.
You know clerk hire and
house rent must be paid and
the profits must DO averaged
some way, A hint to the wise
is sufficient. A full line of De-
Vault Flavoring Extracts in
stock Mr.. }. Taylor Amiss
and Mr.. Chas. W. Devaultare
with me and will be pleased
to meet their friends and GUS
toners. Don't forget the
place. Carmichael's drug
store, No. 20 South Main
street, Asheville, N G.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1891-06-19
A MATTER OF MILLIONS.
Dl.t ION IN AN nj,
IMPORTING CASE.
The Question Was One of Hat
Trimmings and the Per Cent. OF
DUty-The Government Will Ap.
neal the dnae

The Question Was One of Hat
trimmings and the Per Cent. OF
DUty-The Government Will AD.
peal the Case.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, June 10.-The Jury
in the suit of Meyer g. Dickinson against
the government to recover the excess ot
duties levied on the material used as hat
trimmings, this morning returned a vcls
dict OF SG32 TO for the plaintiffs. The
government will appeal the verdict to
the Supreme court. BY this vcrfHct the
government is made liable for from wenty
to thirty millions of dollars that it has
collected on duties from Importers of mil.
lincry materials i'll various parts of the
country.
The suit of Meyer and Dickinson was a
test suit and was intended to test the
right OF the government to collect duties
on the goods in dispute. Other pending
suits will he affected by the verdict and
that is where the large amount OF money
and great interest taken by inportck.
come in. Taking the suits altogether tx
lmpoi tcrs claim the goods i'll question to
he hat trimmings and to be dutiable at
70 per cent. advaiorem under the claus,
ot the act OF March 3, 1888.
The government claims that they arc
duliable at fifty per cent. aIvaiO.cn I'M
der the clause OF all goods, wares and
manufacturers OF silk, or OF which silk is
tle component material OF chief value.
Thcquestion arose by reason OF the omis.
sion III the act OF March Sd. 1888, of the
word vegetable" from that material
clause i'll the former act, and was first
brought before the court in this jurisdlc-
ton on April &, 1856, i'll the case ol
langtcldt vs. llartranlt, i'll which cotton
ribbons were articles before the court.
1t was decided by Judge Mckcnnol
that il the jury believed that the chict us,
to which the ribbons were put was iol
trimming hats, bouncts and hoods, then
1t was subject to 20 per cent. duty. III,
jury found i'll favor of the plaintiff, and
| Judge Mckcnnau's ruling was aliirmco
by tic suprcnH SOhrt. Under this dccis
ion, $6,oOO,O60 were refunded to til,
plaintiff. Afterwards, nNcw York jurls
diction, Il similar question was decided ii
the case ol Euclhall VS.. the collector, il
which articles imported were used us hal
bands, and III that case also, the decision
was i'll favor oI the importer, as its chic
use was Tor trimming hats, and this de
clson was affirmed by the suprem,
| court.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1891-06-19
WE ARE OUT OF MONEY
WHAT REPUBLICAN EXTRAy,
aga NCE HAS DONE.
The Treasurer'ss statement shows
aDehcitOi 5000, 900 in the United
states Treasury-Heayy PensiO ON
PAYMENTS.

WASnINGTON, June 19.--Thc treasurer $
statement issued today, shows that the
cash balance is $lI I.4l5, 900, of which
500, ,029 900 is on deposits with national
banks and $50 .250, 900 is in fractional
silver, dcducting " hich items The net cash
balance is but 81 ,235.OO which is the
lowest figure yet reached
1t is said that the treasurcr's state
Hent to he issued tomorrow will show n
deficiency Of $6O0,OOO instead of the
usual net balance. This is the first time
this has occurred since the present form
of statement was adopted by Treasurer
Jordan. In making this calculation, how
ever, no account is taken Of So, 900 900
on deposit in national banks and 500.
600, 900 fractional silver in the treasury.
The expenditure SO far this month has
been $S,1SS,S24 in excess Of the entire
revenues Of the government during lie
same period, amounting to SlS,22l ,SJ2.
These were exceeded by penSionpav
alone. which amounted to $lS,3l2, 55.
| Treasury officials say that the cXpcndi.
turcs during the remainder Of the month
will hc light. and that receipts will be
sufficiently heavy tn overcome The pre-.
sent excess of expenditures and leave a
small surplus for the month. These off.
cials say that the trcasurcrs statement
tomorrow will not include the receipts
during the past two DAYS, and if it did
an actual surplus of $2,O00,0 900 would
he shown instead of an apparent def
| cheney,
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1891-06-19
Il. T.. LEE MONUMENT.
A Fine One unveiled at Pensa-
cola, Fla.

PENSACOLA, June l9.-Thc Confederate
in X. L Lee square was I'M
vcilcd Monday, The monument is con-
structed of granite and is surmountcd by
a figure representing a Confederate sol
dicr of 1865, modelled from the painting
belonging to the State of Virginia and
hanging in the Capitol at Richmond.
The whole structure is ever fifty feet high.
Every military organization in the state
except two participated in the parade.
Gov. Fleming introduced the orator OF
the day, Capt. Robert W, Davis, Of Pa
latka. His speech was followed by a
dress parade, in which the confederate
veterans participated, General William
Miller commanding. Among the distin.
guishcd persons present were the vcncra.
BILE widow of 5. K. Mallory, secretary oI
the navy of Confederate States, and Mrs
Ellen Call Long, the daughter of Gov
Call, the first white child of American
parents born in the state of Florida.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1891-06-19
DAVIS MONUMENT.
Arkansas Has Done Her Part in
the Matter.

ST. LorIs, Mo-, June 19.-Dispatchcs
from many points in Arkansas say that
Jefferson Davis memorial meetings have
been held at which committees were ap-
pointed and authorized to collect sub
scriptions for the Jefferson Davis monu-
mcnt. Goodly sums were collected at
the meetings.
CHARLESTON, S. c., June l0.-Mcctings
were held in many towns and villages in
South Carolina yesterday to raise funds
for monument to Mr.. Davis and the re-
suits are quite gratifying to cx-Conlcd-
crates.
SAvANNAu, Ga, June 19.-Thc citizcn's
meeting was held here yesterday and
plans formed by which Savannah will
take prominent part i'll the movement to
erect the monument to Jefferson Davis.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1891-06-19
Heavy Punishment.

PARIS, June 10. The Tribunal of the
Department OF the Seine sentenced Tur-
pine, Tripone, Fassclcr and Feuvricr each
to four years Imprisonment, and i'll addi.
tion imposed fines 500, 5000, and $40
respectively, tor their connection will
the sale OF the secret of the manufacture
Of mclinitc, the new French explosive, to
the Armstrong Gun Manufacturing Com
pany, The four men are also deprived o.
civil rights for five, ten, five and two
years respectively.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1891-06-19
AT MOOREHEAD CITY.


MoREnEAD CITY, n. c., June H.
Especial, Though so far away from
home AsheviIle's representatives at this
great watering place are constantly
thinking of the Queen City of the West"
aud miss far more than we can express
the daily visits of THE CITIZEN.
This morning the assembly way opened
by the president, Prof. c. d. McIvcr. He
then introduced the orator of the day,
Hon. G. W. Sandcrlin, our state auditor.
For nearly one hour Mr. Sandcrin kept
his audience of several hundred deeply
interested in an address upon the intes-
rity and Importance of the teachers pro
Cssion.
His expressive style and enthusiastic
manner won for him no little praise, and
1t would have made the lovers of our city
schools feel good to have listened to his
hearty praise and his brilliant prophecies
of the future growth OF school interests
in North Carolina.
Every one seems to bc more earnest
thus season than ever before and all cx
pcct profitable meeting.
Ashe willie is still ON top. We beat tn,
train to the hotel, and the names OF ouI
delegation adorn the top Of the first page
of the register,
Some Winston boys took all bv sur
prise this morning, by tacking up som,
steel cngravings Of their city in very con
spicuous places Some OF our boys I'M
mediately telegraphcd for several Of thu
engravings OF Ashevillc, and tomorrow
will SEE the city of Ashevillc on top o
Winston, exhibiting views and improve
ments that will draw all eyes from Wins
ton, and cause them to rest in undis
guiscd admiration upon city who's
representatives are proud to say I'VE ar
from Ashcvill!"
1t is delightful here. The sca-breczc
are cool and cxhllerating, and the surl
the glorious surt, is uIcXccllcd anywher
ON the coast. Even i'll the mighty ocean
Asheville is always on top, never yet hav
ing been knocked down.