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Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1892-12-14
A VACATION CHRISTMAS.
City Schools to be Closed From
December 2S to January 2.

Superintendent P. P. Claxton issues
the following notice concerning the
Christmas vacation to be given the chill
dren in the city schools:
THE Christmas vacation in the public
schools of the city will begin at twelve
O'Clock, Friday. December %, and
will continue until Monday morning,
January 2. | wish to urge that
children should net leave school before
the beginning of the vacation and
that they should return promptly
when work is resumed after the vaca-
ton. wish also to call the attention
of parents and guardians to the fact
that children losing time now may not
be able to remain in their classes, but
may find it necessary to enter lower
class. 1t is plainly unfair that the irreg-
ular attendance of a few children should
be allowed to keep back whole class.
"After the holidays no child will be ad-
mitted who is not ready to enter some
class already formed. All children eX-
pecting to enter the first grade must do
so at once
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1892-12-14
All. AROUT A VEST.
sam Finestein Arraigned on Sc
riOus Charge, but Is Acquitted.

Sah f1uGStGlH ATEulkhG Ou a. oG-
riOus Charge, but Is Acquitted.
For three hours yesterday afternoon
Justice J. M. Israel heard evidence and
arguments in the case against Sam
Finestein, charged with larceny. Sam is
North Main street merchant and deals
in "clodings." The prosecuting witness
was M. Ellick, for a long time fur
dealer on the same street. Mr.. Ellick
testified that some time ago Sam visited
him socially and during that visit i'm
posed cn his host by purloining a vest, a
blue black vest, that he Ellick) had had
cut to fit the outlines OF his form. The
vest offered as evidence was a black one,
and when Justice Israel with an idea of
getting all possible light on the case, had
Mr.. Ellck try the vest on, it did not fit
by considerable. Either it was different
vest or Mr.. Ellick had fattened since the
vest was taken.
The prosecution was looked after by
Henry b. Stevens, while Luther g.
Brown represented the defendant.
Messrs. Stevens and Luther argued the
case, Mr.. Luthers speech being his
maiden effort in an Asheville court. He
won his case and Finestein was ac-
quilted,
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1892-12-14
ON PATTON AVENUE.
The Paving Force Laying of
Today waiting for Pitch.

The paving force on Patton avenue
under f. c. Briddell has been resting
today, waiting for pitch to be brought
up from the depot, The paving has been
laid as far as the foundation has been
pitched. Mr.. Briddell expects to resume
work tomorrow morning and pave the
north side of the street as far as Ann
street by tomorrow night. AS soon as
the work is completed to French Broad
avenue the entire force will be put on the
south side and the paving laid TO Bailey
street as quickly as possible, thus giving
a paved driveway between the city and
the depot.
The street railway force is hard at
work laying and surfacing track, and ex.
poets to reach French Broad avenue this
afternoon. The old track has been torn
up nearly to Bailey street.
Contractor A. NJ. Smith, who will
pave between the rails of the track on
Patton avenue, has not, as yet, begun
laying stone.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1892-12-14
THE sTATEsVII.I.E FIRE.
Two Arrests Growing Out of the
COnhaXratiOn.

STATESvu.LE, Dec. 11.-A destructive
fire occurred her this morning. 1t broke
out at 100 o'clock in a store on Broad
street, occupied by I.W. Taylor, assignee
of E. Humphrey, and destroyed this
building and the three stores adjoining it
on the north-all two story brick struc-
lures and two of them very handsome
buildings. The losses and insurance are
about as follows;
S. l.. Tays, owner Of the building in
which the fire started, loss $3,25O-in-
surance $1,000.
Taylor, assignee of Humphrey, loss
estimated at $2,O00-insurance S4, 900.
W. F. Hall. jr., drug store, loss on
building $4,000-insurauce $4,000; loss
OH stock $4,O00-insuranc $4,000.
w. f. Hall. jr.. shoe store, loss on
building 4,OO0-insurance $2,50O.
DR.. Thos. L. Anderson, store building,
loss $4, ,500-insurance $4,000.
Marshall & Brawley, dry goods, occu-
OOO-insurance $4,000.
Chas. E. Propst, baker and confec-
toner, loss by water and removal (stock
rendered practically valueless) $3,500-
insurance $4,000.
E. B. Springs. of Charlotte, loss by
burning off roof of building owned by
him and occupied by Propst, $350-insu-
rance not known.
DR.. c. c. Sapp, dentist, Office over
Halls drug store, loss in furniture, in
struments and all other appointments,
81 ,000-no insurance.
DR.. NJ. X. Adams, physician and sur
geon, Office over Taylor's store, loss on
books, instruments, furniture and ac'
counts, $500-no insurance.
J. Stcphany, clothing; +. A. Sheriff. &:
Co., dry goods and general merchandise;
and N. Harrison, clothing, all occupying
the "Miller block, on the corner, north
of the Springs building, were damaged
in considerable amounts by the complete
removal of their stocks (amounts diff
cult to estimate, and c. l.. Murdoch,
who conducted small grocery store ad-
joining the Taylor store on the south,
| lOSo W lhS ofiiiiS NahoS'
The fire leaves an ugly gap in solid
brick row and in the best row of build
ings in the town.
AS to the origiu there are no two opin-
ions. ]. L. Humphrey came here from
Winston eight or ten months ago and
established a racket store. He was
joined shortly afterwards by J. w. Tay
lor. A few weeks ago Humphrey made
an assignment to Taylor, and the stock
has since been rapidly reduced; and
when burned, consisted of little else thar
a lot of trumpery and "plunder," of va
rous sorts. Taylor last week showed
great zeal for more insurance and ap
piled to three different agents, getting il
all $4,000. Yesterday afternoon, how
ever, one policy for So, 900 was cancelled
by wire from the main office Of the com
pany in which it been taken. There are
various circumstances which led to thu
belief, which is about unanimous, thai
Humphrey or Taylor fred the property
During the forenoon both were arrested
on the charge of arson.-Charlotte OBJ
server.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1892-12-14
CRISP ON EXTRA SESSION
PARTS OF THE SPEECH THAT
WASN'T CALLED FOR.
We Should, at The Earliest MO
ment, Enter Upon Consideration
of a Tariff Law To Take The
Place of The Mckinley Bill.

NEW YORK, Dec. 14.-Capt. Howell Of
the Atlanta Constitution, and Col.
Walsh, of the Augusta Chronicle, were
interviewed today in regard to the Crisp
episode. Walsh ridiculed the idea that
Crisp was not allowed to speak because
he is free silver man. Mills voted in
favor OF every free silver measure ever
presented to the House. Crisp, Col.
Walsh, declares, is as strong as ever
Howell said that if Tom Johnson, dur
ing the campaign. had made few OF
such speeches as he madest the banquet
Saturday night, advocating free trade,
they would haye been disastrous to
Cleveland in the South.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.-In the speech
which he was expecting to be called on
to make last Saturday night Mr.. Crisp
said;
THE Democrats in the present House
determined to strike at the existing law
by separate bills annulling its oppressive
features. This method possessed two
blCnt uufhhtuHNS oNSA uhv o'bN'
suggested. 1t afforded the hope that
some of the bills might pass, thus
giving to the people partial relief
and it rendered it certain that in the ap-
preaching election our adversaries would
be forced into the field defending their
own general law. IfI might speak for
my political associates on the subject OF
taxation, l would say, we believe in a
tariff for revenue; we believe that un-
necessary taxation is an unjust taxation;
we believe that all taxation should be
for public purposes; we believe that the
nccessaries of life should be burdenedeast;
we believe that on luxuries higher duties
may I've imposed; and we believe that
all raw material should be free. Speak
ing to my political associates | would
say: Keeping these principles in view,
we should now, at the earliest practical
moment, enter upon consideration OF a
general tariff law to take the place OF
that now on the statute books. The
people have so declared, aid we are but
agents to execute their will. Great inter-
ests are involved and complicated ques-
tions will present themselves"
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1892-12-14
WE LOSE IN MONTANA.
Supreme Court Has to Reverse to
Let the Republicans Win.


Let the Republicans Win.
HELENA, Mont, Dec. 1.-THE Demo-
Gratis have lost the Choteau county case.
and probably the Legislature. Justice
Black issued writ of mandamus during
the vacation OF the Supreme court Or
dering the canvassing board of Choteau
to count the Box Elder precinct. On
Friday attorneys for Hamilton, the
Democrat to whom thelegislative certifi-
cate was issued, made motion to quash
the writ. Yesterday Chief Justice Black
delivered an oral decision, saving the
majority OF the court had decided against
the motion. The Democrats filed de-
murrer to the writ, which will be argued
on Monday, but it is generally admitted
that Leech, contestant for Hanilton's
seat, will get the certificate.
General surprise is expressed at the
action of the Supreme court, because its
decision is practical reversal of that of
1890, in the famous Silver Bow case.
The Legislature, with Leech seated, will
stand Democrats, 35; Republicans and
Populists, 35. With the Populists the
Republicans will be able to organize the
lower house, where 1t is understood two
Democrats with majorities OF less than
10 votes will be unseated.-N. Y. Sun.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1892-12-14
director stallard Resigns.

c. T. Stallard, who has held the posi-
tion of physical director Of the Young
Mems Christian Association at Asheville,
has resigned, and will leave for his home
Lafayette, Ind, within a week or
two. Mr.. Stallard during his stay here
has worked up greater interest in the
department Of the association of which
he has had charge, and has won to him
host of friends who will regret to hear
of his intended departure.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1892-12-14
BUNCOMBE E
SYRUP OF TAR
WILD CHERRY

Is safe and reliable cure for coughs,
colds, Group. hoarseness and all affec-
tions arising from an inhamed condition
of the throat and lungs. Price, 25 cts
Manufactured at Grants Pharmacy, "a
South Main Street.
BUNCOMBE SARSAPARILLA, with
Iodide Of Potash.
Sarsaparilla has been long esteemed as
possessing decided Alternative properties,
and, in combination with Iodide of Po-
tasium, exerts marked curative action
in all diseases due to impurity of the
blood, especially such as are inherited or
are the result Of Syphilitic or Mercurial
Blood Poisoning.
By its use you can save yourself from
the suffering caused by foul Erup-
tions and Ulcerous Sores, through
which the system strives to rid
itself of Corruptions. 1t Purifes
the Blood, giving it renewed Vitality and
Force. Being an Alternative, it changes
the action of the system, imparting
Fresh Strength and Vigorous Health.
The Concentrated Power and Curative
Virtues of Buncombe Sarsaparilla render
it the most Reliable Blood Purifier that
can be used, while it is entirely safe for
patients Of all ages. Manufactured at
Grants Pharmacy, "a South Main st.
BUNCOMBE LIVER PILLS are mild,
yet sufficient; do not cause pain or
grire, and act upon the liver and bowels.
They are especially valuable as after
dinner pills, and readily cure constipation
and CONSTITUENCIES, nausea, distress in the
stomach, etc.
They arc purely vegetable and we be-
lieve they are tae best family pill yet pre-
pared and offer them with perfect conf
dence, believing that whenever used it
will be with the happiest results.
Try them and Judge for yourself.
At Grants Pharmacy
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1892-12-14
GEN. VANCE TO MARRY
THE WEDDING WILL. OCCUR
TOMORROW.


Lizzie h. Cook, of OrmOnd, Ora.
ham COuntv-Rev DIR, weaver to
OHciate.
During the recent campaign Gen. Rob
ert B. Vance, in one of his flights of elo-
quence and bursts of confidence, told Lis
hearers at Democratic gathering in the
court house that he proposed to soon
bring home life partner.
The gallant Democratic war horse, and
one of Buncombe's Representatives,
elect, meant what he said, and proposes
to keep his promise, for on tomorrow
evening he will be married to Miss Lizzie
r. Cook, of Ormond. Graham county.
The marriage will occur at the rest
denIe of the prospective bride at Or
mond tomorrow evening at 7 O'Clock.
Gen. Vance came in this afternoon from
his home at Alexander, and will remain
here until tomorrow morning, when he
will leave on the Murphy train for Gra-
ham, accompanied by Rev. DR.. J. II.
Weaver, presiding elder of the Asheville
district, who will oficiate at the wedding
ceremony.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1892-12-14
Divorced aud Married.

DENVER, Col, Dec. l+.-Judge Miller
yesterday granted divorce to James
M. Williams and married hitl to Ethel
West, who was with Williams in court.
Williams testified that his wife left him
because he would not allow her to carry
the family purse. A witness swore
that Williams was truthful No further
testimony was introduced.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1892-12-14
Nothing Like This Before.

CINCINNATI, O., Dec. 14.-Three mar
riages took place in Covington Satur-
day, in which the brides and bridegrooms
in each case were own cousins, and not a
single name was changed by the ceremo.
nies. Mr.. William P. Stanage of Cincin-
natl, married Miss May Bell Stanage Of
Dallas, Tex, James Taylor of Hamilton,
o., married Miss Jessie Taylor of the
same city, and MIR. Lcuis Schmitt OF
Hamilton. married Miss Christina
Schmitt of Cincinnati. Each marriage
was an elopcment.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1892-12-14
Bandits XIII a Detective.

CoFFEYvILLE, Kan, Dec. 14.-A battle
with bandits occurred fifteen miles south
west of Coffeyville Yesterday between
detective Dickey of the Pacific Express
company and Deputy United States Mar
shall Wilson, on one side, and members
of the Star-Newton gang on the Others.
Wilson was killed and Dickey routed.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1892-12-14

The ART PARLoRs of Lindsey & Brown
have been thronged today with the lovers
Of fine art. All who fail to attend their
grand opening will miss a treat. Open
night and day; Is per cent. discount.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1892-12-14
wedding I'm Hebrew High Life.

Cards of invitation are out for the
marriage of Miss Flora Whitlock,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. A. Whitlock
of Asheville, to William Wallace OF
Statesville. The marriage will occur in
Assembly hall, Asheville, Wednesday
evening December 2S, at o'clock.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1892-12-14
Fire at Blowing Rock.

BLOWING Rock. N. c., Dec. 12.-Mrs.
S. E. Gregory's cottage, with all its con-
tents, was entirely destroyed by fire this
afternoon. Estimated loss $4,000; in
surance, 81 500. The origin of the fire
is unknown.-Raleigh Chronicle.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1892-12-14
GRAY for the Cabinet.

CHICAGO, Dec. 14,-Chairman Tag
CERT of the Indiana Democratic State
committee declares that the Indiana
Democracy is a unit for Ex-Governor
Gray as member Of Cleveland's cabi-
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1892-12-14
WOlrl an suffrage.

COLUMBIA, S. c., Dec. Ex-senator r.
r. Hemphill. ofAbbeville. has introduced
bill to amend the constitution so as to
allow women the right to vote and hold
office.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1892-12-14

What makes more acceptable gift
than package of writing paper in the
very latest style such as they sell at
Laws, 81 Patton avenue.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1892-12-14

Capt. T. D. Johnston offers that valu-
able store room, now occupied by W. g..
Perry, on South Main street, for rent af
ter January 1st. There isno better loca-
tion for business in the city.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1892-12-14

A feature Of Estabrook's Art Display
at 35 South Main street is the exhibi-
tion of water colors of North Carolina
scenery, to which all are invited.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1892-12-14

No crowding into narrow dark halls
way, but lots Of room and piles of holi-
day goods at Lindsey g. Browns Art
Parlors; open night and day. Big dis
count
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1892-12-14
CONDENSED TELEGRAllS.

Mrs. II. Clay King and her two daugh-
ters are in Nashville looking toward Sc
curing the absolute pardon of the hus-
band and father, Colonel King. who is
now serving life term in the penitentiary
for the murder of David Poston in Mem
phis.
Governor Colcord, of Nevada, says
that there is a general depression i'll his
State owing to the low price of silver.
The Governor says there is not a divi-
dend paying silver mine in Nevada.
A strong fight is being made by prom
inent Republicans of Michigan against
the return of Senator Stockbridgc to the
United States Senate in January next.
Homestead appeals to the country to
succor it's starving. Near 1000 per-
sons, embraced in 21S families, are desti-
tute and in immediate need Of food, fire
and clothing.
The New York inheritance tax of one
per cent. will bring into the State
treasury $4,000 from Jay GouId's es.
tate.
Efforts to revive Russell b. Harrison's
paper, the Helena Journal, have proved
a failure.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1892-12-14

Estabrook has on exhibition large
collection of Engravings, Etchings and
Photographs, framed and unframed, at
90 and 35, South Main street.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1892-12-14

A pretty coal vase will make a suita-
BILE Xmas present present. We have lots
Of them cheap. Thrash's Crystal Palace.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1892-12-14

Remember that Estabrook has the
largest variety in the line of holiday
goods at % and 35 South Main street.
No attics, no Easements, all on the
ground floor, and at prices to suit all
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1892-12-14

See our display of handkerchieis and
mufllers, elegant and beautiful for Nmas
presents, at Whitlock Clothing House.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1892-12-14

Children's department Of Laws store
now open. Enterance on College street.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1892-12-14

See that pretty line of dolls at Laws
at 35 and SO cents.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1892-12-14

Scriven patent drawers, all sizes, new
hats, new ties at Whitlock Clothing
House.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1892-12-14

EstabrooAs line of pocket books, card
cases and leather goods of every dcscrip-
tiou is the finest and prices the lowest.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1892-12-14

DON'T MISS IT, the fine art display at
Lindsey & Browns art parlors. Opening
lasts two days and nights, lots of room
and light to see what YOU are buying.
Fifteen per cent. off on all sales.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1892-12-14

INONENlEO! !
WE KEEP THE BEST GRADES AND
QUALITIES IN VARIETY AND ASSORT-
MENT THAT INSURES TO ALL BUYERS
ABSOLUTE CERTAINTY IN GETTING
JUST WHAT THEY WANT. COME IN
AND SEE OUR COMPLETE ASSORT-
MENT. YOUR NEEDS HAVE BEEN
STUDIED. YOUR WANTS HAVE BEEN
UNDERSTOOD, AND NOW WE ARE WAIT
ING TO PLEASE you PERFEC CTLY WITH
THE BEST GROCERIES you CAN FIND
ANYWHERE. YOUR TRADE rs VALUA-
BILE. WE ARE OUT FOR THE PRIZE.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1892-12-14

Efforts to revive Russell B. Harrison's
paper, the Helena Journal, have proved
a failure.
Morning journal and courier., 1892-02-17
A Fine Success.

The Raf quartet has good reason to be proud of the fact that it's first recital was a fatterirg success.
 The Beethoven quartet in A major was well interpreted, the delicate shading giv- ing to every passage it's own interesting and beautiful effect, the members of the quartet working as unit.
 Mrs. Nora Russell-Haesche's voice was never better than in Mozart's beautiful aria ''Batti, Batti," from "Don Giovanni, T which seemed nicely adapted to her superb voice.
 She was enthusiastically received, being called out twice and having to sing an en- core. In the second part she sang bright little song by Alexander s. Gibson, which is dedicated to Mrs. Haesche. She also also sang Rails Serenade.
 The audience were greatly pleased with the quartet's rendition of Tschaikowski's Andante and Rails tone-pictures, "The Proposal" and "The Mill" Mr. w. E. Haesche deserves praise for his enterprise in organizing the quartet, which is composed of MT. Haesche, Louis Veil, Albert Mallon and J. Haydn Wand, and the next recital will be looked forward to with much interest.
 In regard to the hall-it is large, airy and commodious enough to we'll accommo- date 300 people. The ceiling has been arched and sounding board placed be- hind the platform. Painted in gold, blue and brown the interior is one of the most beautiful audience rooms in this part of the country. The design was chiefly by MT. M. Steinert, patterned to some extent after concert hall in Germany.
Morning journal and courier., 1892-02-17
BOARD OF sELEoTMEN.

Charles T. CoyIe Elected Military En-
 roller-Rumors of q DeaI-ssMayors,
 Goodrich and the Three Republican
 Selectmen Support Coyle.
 The board of selectmen met last even ing, and to all appearances the meeting was very quiet and peaceful one. But little business was transacted other than the election of Charles T. Coyle to the po- sition of military enroller at the same sal ary as was paid last year. But it was in this one transaction that the sensation of the evening was caused.
 At the last meeting of the board four names were mentioned for the position, there being J. Spillane, D. T. AcNamara, Charles T. Coyle, Captain F. M. Lovejoy, MT. Spillane being, as was generally sup- posed, the nominee of the regular demo- l cratic contingent. After long prelimi. 1 nary caucus and an equally long session ot the board the whole matter was tabled fol l 8 week.
 When the matter came up last evening Selectman Pohlman again nominated Spill | lane and moved that viva voce vote be taken in the matter, but it was decided oAot Luo NOto Do thhcu Uy UdllOt. All lu' l formal ballot was then taken, resulting Spillane 3, Coyle 4, Lovejoy 1. The for. nal ballot resulted Spillane 8, Coyle 4, and the latter was declared elected.
 Coyle's election is said to be the result of deal arranged between the republican selectmen and one of the democratic mem bers and MT. Coyle, whereby, it is claimed that Coyle has made certain pledges to eact of the aforesaid selec tmen. Be this as il may, it is certain that at last nights meet ing Coyle was elected by the votes of tn, three republican selectmen and the vote C. President Goodrich, one of the democrati, members of the board, who for certain req sons best known to himself did not supper the regular democratic nominee, tut voted for Coyle instead.
 | Captain 0. H. Townshend appeared be fore the board with plans and specified
 tions for a proposed wharf and landin, near the proposed Water street park. Tn
 board listened with rapt attention, bu
 took no action upon the matter.