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Oak
landers are taking high


landers are taking high
ground on the Sunday
theater question. So al
titudinous have some of
them become that they
are looking down with
lofty contempt on those
who prefer the parquet
to the pew.
G. T. Mothersole, man.
ager OF the Marlborough
Theater has been Civ
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porters question. Certainly l am. l
believe that ne moral tone Of society
would be better if the theaters were
closed on Sunday nights. That would be
nv principal reason for advocating the
proposition were 1t 20 be advanced for my
approval or disapprOyal.
mo, | 10 not think theatrical perform
snces on Sunday evening have any effect
upon the churches, People who go 10 the
theater Oh that day are not as rule, men-
bers Of churches, and their absence would
not be felt
Last Sunday night my congregation was
greatly disturbed by tie playing Of min
stTel band of musicians In front Of the
theater. They kept il up until O'Clock,
and the strains we're so clear and loud IN
the assembly-rOOm OF the church that the
congregation could not sing in tune. At
that moment l became convinced that SUM-
day theatrical performances, with band
as a starter. were nuisance, II nothing else.
Il have not yet seen the petition for the
abolition OF Sunday evening performances.
If any such exists viii give 1t my uDquali-
fed support
at does not speak well for the morality
of Oakland, when places Of amusement are
patrOniZed on the Sabbath day. OF course,
people have different views upon the cues
ton of Sabbath observance, but in tile eyes
OF all Christian people there is only ore
course that can consistently be followed.
That is to avoid all pastimes which are not
based Oh principles Of morality and re-
ligion.
"The drama Of to-day is not as pure as 1t
might be. and its effects are none too good
at any time. Is il not enough for people TO
be subjected to its influences for six nights
IN the week?
why then should Sunday, which should
not only be day of rest for all classes. but
a day of moral recreation, be dragged into
the mire?
81 really hope for the good name Of Oak
land that this movement will succeed"
Rev. John K Mclean OF the First Con-
gregational Church stated that no action
had been taken in the matter By any Of the
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George w. sweeney,
when questioned
upon the ubject.
Ray. Mr.. Sweeney is
pastor of the First
Christian Church,
and has been a resi-
dent of Oakland for
many years. Within
the next ten days be
will start on a
journey around the
worI1 IN no obqanf
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5 have no Sunday performances in

any tlleater OF this
city in the future. +"
Il consider the
theater of to-day a
perniciOus institu-
ton that should be
discouraged"
This is how Rev.
a. Hummer. pastor
of the First MethU-
dist i pis C 0 pa
Church, expressed
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OCEAN STEAMERS.
Dates of Departure From San Francisco.
sun And TIDE TABLE.

Computed by THOMAS rESSESr. Chro lomsssr ani
Instrument Maker. CaItornia ssrasa
SIN OF the w ldea Slllo-.
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falkland cnurcnes.
was opposed to
theatrical perform
ances on Sunday,
because his religious
beliefs convinced
him that the Sab
bath was desecrated
thereby and. there
fore, from O moral
standpoint t b ey
were wrong.
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New York Markets.

NEW YORK, Jan. 1.-THE stock market was
usually active to-day which largely due to the
increased activity among professionals who
eeeded Ia marking up prices all along the line with
out the aid OF the public. The feature the re-
newed support accorded industria!s. Sugar shows
a gain OF ga per cent. The general railroad
ket was rather quiet. Government bonds-Dull
and steady Petroleum Neglected.
NEW YORK, Jan l2.-Unlted States Bonds as
112S4: 30 2's. l00 Northern PacIfc l71s: Cana.
dian Pacific 1914 Central Pacific. 1875: Onion Pa
ethc. 4O$s; AtchisOn and Santa Fe. Sb1s: Wells
Fargo, IA; Western Union 96$4; Silver So;
Sterling. 81 S7G4 SO.
Wheai-February. s07sc. Flour. quiet Coffee
S16. Sugar. 81 6G3 7-I6c. Hops-Paclhc Coast
2e@23e Hides, lz15c. Copper = Lake. $IZ O5.'
Tin-Spot. sls rs. Lead-Domestic, IS SO. iron.
$l6. Petroleum sac.
SUGAR AND COFFEE.
Sugar-Refned, fairly active and unchanged:
Raw, firm and unchanged.
Coffee-fairly strong and 1880 poiats higher.
Sales. % 100 bags January, SIC; february. $l5 80;
March, $40 rs.
HOPS
Hops are firm and unchanged. There is a some
what better demand.
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himself at his residence, 1401 Castro street
Il am in favor of any plan which will
suppress theatrical performances on Sum-
day.
''The present standard Of the drama. in
my opinion, is not such that people can af-
ford 10 encourage 1t. be it on Sunday or any
other day Of the week"
81 do not wish to be too radical in my
views. tut as Christian ! must condemn
everything that has tendency to lower the
moral tone If the people.
"As the theater does not in, my opinion,
elevate the morals | must condemn 1t as
being pernicious In its effects upon the peo-
pie,
Regard ng Sunday performances In Oak
land can only say that something should
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4 preacher lCho
takes q liberal
uielo Of the
matter.

public would not be benefited thereby. l
bave not heard of any contemplated action
TO be taken BIZ the churches IN his matter
81 am no SabbataTian, and If l we're GER
tain that this Sunday theater agitation was
the work Of Sabbatarians. l would unheSi-
tatingiy take uD the defense OF the theateTs.
II oppose theatrical performances on
Sunday because l believe every body, in
Guiding actors and actresses, should have
q day OF rest. l consider the theater a good
school provided the character of the plays
presented is Of moral aud eleYatiDg tone,
Something should be done to elevate the
drama Do that and there Will be no
danger in attending the tbeater even on
Sunday.
"Let US follow the example of Boston,
and refuse longer TO permit the display ef
Indecent posters, which do more TO ruin the
rising generation than anything else, in my
opinion.
Il think a Sunday law should be passed
by the Legislature of this State making
Sabbath Observance compulsory is. to
provide that no labor except In the cause
of charity or necessity, shall be done on
that day. Actors are labOIeTs. and they
should be protected against Sunday work
as much as tie members of any other pro-
fession or trade,
THE PEOPLE Of Oakland can afford to
dispense with amuSements on Sunday, and
l believe tie general sentiment would be in
favor Of closing the theater on that day.
Any movement in that direction viii re-
ceive my hearty support"
Rev. Robert F. COyle, pastor Of the First
Presbyterian Church, which is located dag
onally opposite from MacdonOugh's theateT.
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IN THE PEW OR THE PARQUET!
Where Should OallIanders Sit on Sunday?

be done to stop them. People can spend
their evenings on Sunday 10 better adyan-
tage at home.
Il do not think church-goers attend Sun
day performances at theaters. The floating
population, ! believe, goes to make up the
audiences to a great extent.
''As this element could not be expected to
swell the numbers that attend church SER
vices on Sunday evenings their absence
would make no appreciate difference in
the attendance.
yet, if places Of amusement were 10 be
kept closed on Sunday a large percentage
of those WHO throng these places would no
doubt attend services at some church. To
that extent, therefore. the places of amuse-
ment are injuring the churches.
But that is not my main reason for op-
posing the opening of places Of amusement
on Sunday. / believe they infilct injury
upon the morals OF the people. The stand
ard of morality of person who attends
show on Sunday in preference to services
at some church is not as rule, TO be con-
sidered high.
Let us abolish the common Sunday
amusements by all means. They do not
elevate, and that being true they neces-
sarily degrade. Men cannot remain sta
tionary as between good or evil They must
espouse one or the other.
Let us espOuse the cause OF morality ana
goodness and shun oil evil paths"
1.-The people of Oakland should combine
against theatrical performances on Sunday
as being fatal in their effects, said Rev.
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Ing Sundsy-night performances, against
which loud protests have been raised by the
local church people.
A petition is row being circulated among
the citizens of Oakland calling upoG
Manager Mothersole to close the theater on
Sunday evenings. The petition is couched
in the following terms:
We, the undersigned. regret 10 see that you
have commenced using your thealeT for sun
day evening peTfo mances. Feeling an IN crest
In tie success OF your enterprise, we are
aux iOns 10 call your attention TO the TACT that
You are making very serious mistake In pre-
seDiiBg Sunday evening performances, as me
best residents OF o oakland from whom you get
large share Of your support, are opposed to your
doing SO We think that BY calling your a.
teniiOn 10 the sentiment of the better class Of
YOUR patrons You certainly would not care
10 do anything that would make them feel
dissatisfied with your project or antag0niZe
you. We hOpe that you will see u 10 your ad-
vantage 10 discontinue the Sunday evening
performances and give this matter the attention
Il dem aDds. Ii will certainly be beneht 10 the
people OF Oakland and yourself.
The petition is being circulated by man
named Hughes. Up to noon yesterday
scarcely twenty citizens had affixed their
signatures thereto.
The views of leading ministers OF Oak
land upon the question are herewith given.
Rev. Charles W. Wendie, pastor Of the
First Unitarian Church, expressed his views
clearly and frankly, despite the fact that as
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he was going 10
preach on the sub
iect of Sunday theat-
rical performances
next Sunday, he did
not like to give his
views beforehand.
Il am opposed to
Sunday perform
ances." said he. be
cause / think the
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at Fourteenth and
Franklin sire cts,
spoke with intense
eaTnestness " b e n
questioned about the
) u u d a Y theater
proposition. Am l
opposed TO theatre
cal performances on
Sunday % asked be,
repeating the re-
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-01-13
UNSWEETENEO
CT q NJ

is sterilized, that is to say
relieved of the presence of
microbes and disease germs.
1t is the only perfectly
sterilized brand of milk or
cream III the world.
GA blessing to babies-a
boon to good cooking"
FREE from sugar, there
fore better than condensed
milk.
FREE from impurities,
therefore better than dairv
milk.
FREE from the bad color
and disagreeab1e burnt taste
of the old-style evaporated
cream.
Be your own milkman. Get
a can Of +" St. Charles " from
your grocer or druggist and
you can have pure milk OF
cream at will.
SAVE YOUR LABELS.
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Portland's Business.

CHICAGO. Jan. .-wheat-Casb. Use Corn
4l3se Pork-Sls so. Lard-sl07V. Ribs-S9 4712
Nhlssy-S1 So.
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Exchange and bullion.

PORTLAND. Or. Jan. I2.-Clearauccs. s345. 600
balances, asa, 600
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Chicago Markets..

Hops are firm and unchanged. There Is a some
what better demand
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HFVfE-NI 10 1fllSS fVNs
Board-7 Giant Powder Con. 4014.
Street-30 Pacific Gas Imp, 1854.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Board-l0 3 v Water, s 90. 971a.
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pigs mdse, cs eggs. 8 bxs butter bxs fish, bx
China goods, cs boots, 100 NJ 10 lumber
Mendocino-5 bags household goods. 1 Dbl glass
WARE. BIZ mdse. -
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1893-04-03
BALFOUEx WELCOMED.
thousands Turn Out TO sTes.t
Him at Belfast.

BELFAST, April 3.-The Right Hon.
A. ]. Balfour, Conservative leader in the
House of Commons and formerly Chief
Secretary for Ireland, arrived in Belfast
today to deliver an address in support
of the opposition of the Ulster Uuionists
to home rule. A vast concourse greeted
Balfour on his arrival and thousands Of
Unionists cheered loudly as he made his
appearance. The multitude was so en-
thusiastic that they took the horses out
of the carriage hich bore the Conserva-
tive statesman and eagerly sought the
honor of drawing the vehicle through
the streets. There was an extensiv.
display of flags, and the bands played
Orange and 10y alist airs. Numerous
deputations presented formal and cor
dial greetings to the ex-secretary, dwell
ing upon the 10y atty of the Ulster Union
with Britain and extolling the service OF
Balfour to the cause. Balfour replied
with an earnest declaration OF the reso-
luton of the Conservatives to resist
home rule to the utmost.
At Tarne, II miles from Belfast. Bal.
four had another enthusiastic greeting.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1893-04-03
NOMINATIONS
STA rATHcsVII-LH.'s POST M AsTKR
NAMED.

a Number Of $40 Osl.h errI Gentlemen
Called tO the CRp1tsl-Secretarv
Carltale ABEDO1nts a Deputy Con-
arOlIer ~Sf ,h.- CurrS nCS.
WASHINGTON, April 3.-The President
today sent the folio wi g nominations to
the Senate:
Assistant Secret airy of the Treasury, vice
Senio M Lam bertson, resigned.
Charles S. Ha Min, Mass +chusetts, AS
sistant Secretary of the Treasury. vice
John H Gear, resigned.
James II. Eckels. Illinois, Comptroller
of the Currency
James r. Mcline Dist, ict of Columbia,
Assistant Treasurer of the United States.
F. Stobo Farrow, South Carolina,
Second Auditor of the Treasury.
John b. BrawIey, Pennsylvania, Audi
tor of the Treasury for the Postotfice De
partment-
James ]. Willie. Florida. Deputy Fifth
Auditor OF the Treasury.
Postmasters: Jones G. Moore, Pratt
City, Ala; Isadore Zacharis Bainbridge
Ga; Clarence w. Boshamer, Statesville
John w. Clark, Ripley, Tenn.
Secretary Carlisle today appointed
Oliver p. Tucker of Covington, KY
Deputy Comptroller of the Currency
vice Nixon rcsi.ned. Mr.. Tucker was
formerly connected with the First Ma
tional bank of Covington, KY. He is 4C
years OF age.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1893-04-03
rhe cruel war - over.

WASHINGTON, April 3.-The Secretary
of the Interior has received the following
telegram from Agent bennett at Wag-
oncr, 1. T., relative to the threatening
ChOctaw troubles:
"A temporary truce has been arranged
and the armed forces are disbandiDg.
The situation is yet serious and seem
ingly iucompromisable under the present
CEoctaw government. Peldlng your
consideration and action 81 hosti1ities
cease While great relief u experienced
at the disbanding OF tie armed forces,
the feeling 10 one of dread uncertainty.'
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1893-04-03


Under tine New York Law.
Hamilton, colored. ex-preacher and con-
chair today. The death warrant was
read by Warden Brown, in the con-
demned mans cell at half past 10 O'Clock
last night. Hamilton showed some signs
of emotion when the document was
read.
NEW YORK, April 3.-Hamilton walked
with firm step to the death chamber.
Two priests walked close beside him.
He took his seat in the chair with a
glance OF curious interest in the sur
to the prayers for the dead which Fa ather
Creeden repeated, but no words could be
heard. Hamilton was quickly strapped
in the chair. At 11:1O the connections
signal. A current of 1,74O volts was
turned on and the victim in the
chair jumped upward, straining at the
straps. and remained rigid. The crucifi K
clasped still tightly, but his lips stopped
moving and all signs of life ceased at the
instant of contact. The curreat was lett
on for sixty seconds and then turned of
The physicians stepped forward: listened
for heart beats and felt for the pulse
They declared the subject dead at 11:1S
The electrocution differed from all its
predecessors in that only one shock was
| given. There was no scorShing or Scatd
ing of the skin, and while the was
| above medium height and of massive
| build it was evident that death was in
| Simultaneous. Such was the verdict o
| all w no were present who had seen for
| mer executions in electric chairs. EIec'
/ ceSsful execution at which he had OH
ciated.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1893-04-03
HELD TOBE A CONSPIRACY
BKROTAERHOOD OF H-OCODIO-
TIVE ENGINEERS.
H Operates AEaimse tine Laws of
the COumerS EDOrarV HnJumS-
aiOH Against Arthur Allowed.

the COumer3 HnJunS-
aiOHl Against Arthur Allowed.
TOLEDO. O., April 3.-This morning
Judge Kicks, in the United States circuit
court, rendered his decision in the
case of the Lake Shore engineers. who,
obeying the la vs of the Brotherhood of
Locomotive Engineers, refused to handle
Ann Arbor freight. as there was a strike
on that road. The court held that En-
gineer Lennon, inasmuch as he had
been twice ordered to move the cars by
the officials of the company and did
not do SO until ordered to do so by the
Brotherhood officers after the boycott
was raised is guilty of contempt of court
Seven other men were discharged.
Judge Kicks also read Judge Taft's de-
cision in the Ann Arbor injunction case.
in which Chief Arthur OF the Brotherhood
of locomotive engineers was made a
party. He decided that tho whole
brotherhood was a conspiracy against
he law of the country, and that mas
much as Arthur gave orders that precip-
itated the boycott, it was ordered that
the temporary Injunction against Ar
thur. as prayed for, be allowed.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1893-04-03
GRANTS PHARMACY.

WHEREAS tits known.beycnd a question
that headache, bile and indigestion have
formed q pact of treason to haunt the gay
and festive board throughout this gladstone
season; now, therefore, The it understood
that all such direfull ills can be dehed and
cured for good by using Buncombe Pills
40 pills for 15 cents. Grants.
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We do not hesitate to say that our Syrup
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syrup ever sold in Ashevlne. We have
over one thousand bottles of 1t and the de-
mand for it has constantly increased ever
since we placed it on the market. As 1t 10
pleasant to take, children do not object to
it and it always gives relief Try it; 25
cents per bottle at Grants Pharmacy.
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and fragrant application for chapped hands,
face, lips, etc. Not greasy disasreeable
in any way. For sale only at Grants Phar-
macy.
1t cleanses the teeth, strengthens the gums
and imparts fragrance to the breath Va
Va Tooth Wash at Grants.
We can refer you to many reliable people
in own city who believe Buncombe
Sarsaparlla Is the best blood purifier they
| ever used. Why use other and more expen-
| sive preparations when home product is
better and cheaper? Grants.
Do you shave yourself or does a barber do
it for you In either case, if you use our
| imported bay rum your face will always re-
| m ain smooth and free from any irritation
| or redness. SOC bottles at Grants.
| Absolutely Pure Witch Halle, in attractive
| Pint bottles, 25 cents. Grants.
| DoInot suffer with headache when you
know that Antimigrane will relieve you en-
tirely. 1t is harmless but sure remedy.
| For sale at Grants.
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| Buncombe Plasters-a higher grade porous
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Try one. cents at Grants.
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St. Elizabeth's Salve cures all skin diseases
It is superior to all known remedies for the
cure of pimples any skin eruption. Posi-
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For sale at Grants Pharmacy. - South
| Main street.
Apply 'he salve to the parts affected by
rubbing in thoroughly with the finger every
other night before retiring ynd you will get
rid of those disagreeable pimples or any
skin eruption that may be troubling YOU
st Elizabet's salve is for sale only at
Grants
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1893-04-03
o4ELBY'0 HIGH LICENSE.
Prohibieion q ven a Trial and
Deserted.

SHELBY, April AFTER being dry
town for the past eighteen years, Shelby
today, by 13 majority, voted for high
license. The vote stood LAT to 1874.
Both sides worked hard and nearly a
full vote was po1led. Under the new law
applicant must file a justified bond of
81 900 that he will not sell liquor to
minors, ha bitual drunkards, on Sundays
or after II o'clock at night.-Charlotte
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1893-04-03

kHs. VStII Rem ain 8n AsheVIlle for
some Time.

The presence of Col. James G. Martin,
who is an applicant for the appointment
rs consul to Kanagawa. Japan. will be
desired in the next term of the Buncomhe
county Criminal court, which convenes
this month. His attendance is desired
on a sci ia Tan order to appear in
court and show cause why judgment for
the forfeiture of bond in a case in which
he was surety, should not be made
finaD, and also in a case which he
carried up from the Recorders court.
He was fined bv the Recorder for violat-
ing a sanitary ordinance.
OIL Martin returned to Asheyille yes
terday from Washington and will re
main here for some time He says his
application for consulship IL strongly
endorsed.