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Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1893-05-02

CHICAGO, May 2.-When President
Cleveland concluded his speech at the
Worlds Fair Yesterday, his eyes wan
dered to a table that close to his
left hand. Upon this was the button,
the pressure upon which was to start
the machinery and make the opening of
the exposition accomplished fact. 1t
was the ordinary form of Victor tele-
graph KEY such is in in most tele-
graph offices, except that 1T was gold
instead of steel and the button was OF
ivory instead of rubber. 1t rested upon
a pedestal upholstered in navy blue and
golden yellow plush, and on the sides of
the lower tier in silver letters were the
significant dates 1892 and 1892. AS
the last words fell from the Presidents
lips, he pressed his finger upon the but
ton
This was a signal for a demonstration
difficult for the imag ginatiOn to conceive,
and infinitely more battling to Oae's
descriptive powers. At one and the same
instant the laundering shout OF the
orchestra pealed forth the strains Of the
halleujah chorus; the wheels of the great
Alls engine in Machinery hall com
menced to revolve; the electric tount aims
Ill the lagoon poured out torrents of
water. a food gushed forth from the
Vulnerable fountains and rolled back
again into the basin; the thunder of ar
tillery came frOm vessels in the lake; the
CnlInSS IN M nSill ana the
German building rang out a merry peal
and overhead the flags at the top of the
poles in front of the platform fell and re-
vcaled two gi1ded models of the ships in
which COlum bus first sailed to the Ameri-
can shore. At the same moment also,
hundreds of flags of all nations and ali
cOlorS unfurled within sight of the plat
form. The largest was a great 'Old
Glory" which fell in graceful folds from
the top of the center staff in front OF the
stand. The roof of the ManufaCt urers'
building was gorgeous in red gOnfalOns,
while the Agricultural building was
dressed in ensigns OF orange and white
1t was "a wonderful scene ot transfer
| nation. and amid 1T all the cannons
| continued to thurder and he crowd to
| cheer. 1t was fully ten minutes before
band PLAYED "America" and the txer-
| cises were end. The COIu bian
exposition wa open to the nations O
the world.
| 1t was precisely at the hour ,.f noon
| when Grover Cleveland touched the but
ton and the opening was n accom- pliSheC
I fact. The crowd in attendance was var
iously estimated at $50 900 to 175 900
Before the ceremonies were half over, 2C
women and half as many men had beer
removed unconscious to the hospital
where a corps of physicians was in wait
ing. Most of the elpless ones had sim
ply tainted, but a number suffering
from serious injuries received in the Jam
y bright sunshine made the big white
Worlds Fair buildings attractive tc
look upon this morning. When The
gates opened thin stream OF visit orr
passed through which Swellcd to
| steady current of humanity as the tore
noon wore on. The attendance vester
day. paid and tree, was about 300, 1000
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1893-05-02

ceive two votes against the one vote of
each of the other gentlemen; hence the
intense interest to know his choice. If
the Doctor had, in a humorous moment,
voted for himself, then there would ha
been a tie of the whole business, proba-
bly, necessitating n returning board
from Washington to unrav. the
business. However, the Dr. voted
for Mr.. Cheesborough and he
was declared elected. The three defeated
candidates will take their places on the
board of aldermen. There was little ex-
citement around the polls and absolutely
no charges of bribery.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1893-05-02

And One Will he MavOr and The
Others Aldermen.

Probably never since the system of
town government was adopted has
there been a contest that is as comical
from every point of view as the one
which took place in the borough of Ken
ilworth Yesterday. There were only
four 'gistered voters in the town when
the l1O-ks closed. These were Mcj- w.
+ Breese, DIR. w. c. Browning, w p.
Cheesborough, esq, and Rev. d. b. Mel
SON Soon after the polls opened all of
the gentlemen na med, with the exec pt ion
of DR.. Nelson, voted, and it happened
Nelson out of town carly in I he day,
but came in on the o'clock train
Whoever he Doctor voted for would be
! the next mayor, because he would re-
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1893-05-02

\ TreacherOus Piece of ssaspIpe
Causes Heavy Fan.

Last night when Judge H B. Carter,
of the Criminal court. went into his
cellar to get a bundle of kinding, he
stepped on a piece OF gaspipe which
rolled under his foot and caused him to
fall In falling Judge Carter was struck
in the side by piece of wood. and pain
fully. though, happily, not seriously
hurt. 1t was feared at first that one OF
his ribs was fractured. but this was not
the Ca Sc.
Judge Carter was resting easily as
could De expected this morning. but :
too unwell to hold court, consequently
witnesses and the special venire in the
Whittenore case were dismissed until O
o'clock tomorrow by which time, it IS
hoped. the Judge will be able to take his
place on the bench.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1893-05-02
MAYOR-ELECTT. W.PATTON
THE MAN WHO LED THE RE
FOR RN1EK8S To VICTOExY
Prominent ln the KHIstOry of Ashe-
WILLIE For MANY Years-A Man Of
strong ORSiniOns-A COnserva-
lively FrOXresstve AdIninissr,a-
a1On Probable.

Mayor-elect:: Thomas w. Patton is
native of Asheville, and it is a curious
illustration of he cosmopolitan charac-
ter of the city, that at the age of SO
years he is almost the oldest resident
born within the corporate limits.
His parentage is Scotch Irish his
mother Henrietta Kerr being born of
Scotch parents in Charleston. S. c.,
whence she removed to Asheville and
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1893-05-02
FIRE.NIEN's PICNIC.
H u Held sal KSnur Springs
1luTSdaN.

Now that the election is over the peo-
pie have time to think of the fircmen'S
picnic to be given by Hose company No.
at the Sulphur Springs Thursday, MAY
+, tor the purpose OF raising funds with
which to defray xpenses of the trip to
the annual tiremen's convention at Will
| mington in july.
The picnic will begin bet twecn 10 and
II o'clock, and the program of sports
Will inclu ie q fox race, Steeple ChaSe, and
| a game of baseball. Refreshments OF
various kinds will be on sale, and alto
| gethcr the day will be ma de an ENJOYABLE
| one.
The hremen appeal to the good ladies
| CT the city to make dOna tiOns of refresh
| ments, such cake. ice cream. etc, for
| sale at the picnic grounds, and feel sure
| that their appeal will be needed Dona-
| tiOnS of this character will be much APP
| preciated, and if those who will help in
| this way will notify Capt. Frank O'Don-
nell, he will call for the articles on the
| morning of the picnic.
| The people OF ASheville know OF and
appreciate the good volunteer work OF he
tlremen and it is certain that there will
be big crowd at the picnic. Arrange
mentS have been made with the w. A. &
). S. railway whereby the tirenen viii
receive One-half of the receipts from pas
| senger fares that day The cars o
this company leave the pOstOffiCe every
| 10 minutes and run through to the
picnic grounds.
Remember the day, Thursday, and gG
| to the picnic.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1893-05-02
THE TABLES TUE NED
S1rikers' Plans at HON Ia stead Not
Desirable.

PITTsBURG, May 2.-Ycstcrday so
skilled workmen in the beam mill OF the
Carnegie steel works at Homestead,
quit work on account of a reduction
from 81 to &c cents per ton. The whole
town is excited and the former union
men look upon the trouble victory
for them. 1t is said they intend return
ing to work to get even with the present
strikers who accepted their positions last
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1893-05-02
Rivers ON the Raupaxe.

LITTLE Rock, Ark, May 2--The Ar
kansas river in 4S hours has risen to
within a little over three feet of the great
flood of S92. The people up the river
are working night and day on their
levees, but have little hope of saving
their crops.
ST. LOUIS, May 2.-The river rose
steadily through the mig hit and this
morning touches the danger line. 80 feet.
Squatters on low lands are driven out
of their cabins.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1893-05-02
AwnminEtOn AssIxnmen,

WILMINGTON, n. G., Nav 2.-B. F.
Mitchell & Son, engaged in the grain
and milling business, have made an as
signment. With the exception of a large
debt secured bv mortgage due the First
National bank. now in the hands of "A
receiver, the firms indebt ness will not
exceed $4,000. No statement of the as
sets is made.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1893-05-02

VIM Price, LuttsviIle, Mo, writes: Il
was afflicted with sCiatica, and had lost
the Use of one arm and one leg for nine
years L went to Hot Springs and also
tried different doctors, but found no
cure until tried Botanic Blood Balm.
1t T7adc me sound and well. 1 am well
known in this vicinity.''
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1893-05-02
The "rnr-e c,s,, ROAD sold.

CHARLESTON, 5. c, May 2.-The
Charleston, Cincinnati and Chicago rail
road was sold today at private auction
under n decree of the United States
court to Charles L. HELLER, oft Boston,
Nj ass, representing the bond holders. for
$4,000, 900. A certified check of SOS, 900
was put up to bind the purchase
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1893-05-02
TO ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We have the only steam process to
renovate and steam hair. wool and moss
mattresses. We get them in the morn
ing and return them he same dav. well
dressed and ready for use. SO give us a
call will remain but n short time.
Tully * Co, Patton avenue.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1893-05-02
GRANTS PHARMACY !!

that headache, bile and indigestion have
formed pact of treason to haunt the gay
and festive board throughout this gladstone
season; now, therefore, be it understood
that all such direfull iT1s defed
cured for good by using Buncombe Pills
40 pills for 8 cents. Grants.
We do not hesitate to say that Syrup
of Tar Wild Cherry cough
syrup sold In Ashevile. We have sold
over one thousand bottles of it and the de
mand for it has constantly increased
since placed it o the market. it is
pleasant to take, children do not object to
it and it always gives relief. Try it; 20
cents per bottle at Grants Pharmacy
Campho GIycerine Lotion a soothing
and fragrant application for chapped hands,
face, lips, etc. &ot greasy disagreeable
in any way. For sale only at Grants Phar-
macy
1t cleanses the teeth. siren gthens the gums
and i'm parts fragrance to the breath. Va
Va Tooth Wash at Grants.
We refer you to many reliable people
in own city who believe Buncombe
Sarsa paril1a is the best blood purifier they
ever used. Why other and more expen-
sive preparations when "A home product is
better and cheaper2 Grants
Do you shave yourself or does a barber do
it for you !? n either case, il you use
i'm ported bay your face will always
| main Doth and free from any irritation
or redness. soc bottles al Grants.
| Absolutely Pure Witch Hazle in attractive
Pint bottles, 20 cents. Grants
| Do not suffer with headache when you
| know that Antimisrane will reIleve you
| tircly. a harmless remedy
| For sale a Grants
| Buncombe Plastcrs-a higher grade porous
plaster than the public his hitherto known.
| Try one. cents Grants.
| st. EIizabeth's Salve cures all skin diseases.
! 1t is upcrior to all known remedies for the
| cure of pimples any skin eruption Posi-
| lively guaranteed to cure or money refunded.
| For sale Grants Pharmacy, South
| Main street.
Apply the saIvc to the parts affected by
| rubbing in thoroughly with the finger every
| other night before retiring and you Will get
| rid Of those disa agreeable PIN pies any
skin eruption that may be troubling you.
st. Elizabetb's sa1ve only at
| Grants.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1893-05-02

GALVESTON, Tex, May 2.-Abundant
rains arc reported throughout the State,
except in southwest Texas, where the
drOug mt is still on.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1893-05-02

Pat Brady interviews the Doctor on
Phonograph at Grants.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1893-05-02
A MAGNIFICENT SPECTACLE
a ws2~DH2HsE'UH-LY BBcAUTIFUI-
TF NSFOEx NJ ALTON SCENE.

The H.resiCsest' Presses tine button
and the Grand Columbian Ecx-
position Opens with She sound
of Cannon. the PLAYING OfRanus
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1893-05-02

Campho Glycerine Lotion is soothing
and fragrant application for chapped hands,
face, lips, etc. Not greasy disagreeable
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1893-05-02

St Elizabeth's Salve cures all skin diseases.
is superior to all known remedies for the
of pirnpes any skin eruption Posi-
lively guaranteed to uoner refunded.
For sale Grants Pharmacy, "a South
NJ ain street.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1893-05-02

Buncombe P1astcrs-a higher grade porous
plaster than the public his hitherto known.
Try cents GRANTS.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1893-05-02

1t c1eanses the teeth. siren gthens the gums
and i'm parts fragrance to the breath Va
Va Tooth Wash at Grants.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1893-05-02

Do not suffer with headache when you
know that AntimiErane will relleve you
tirely is a harmless sure remedy
For sale a Grants
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-08-30
GET THE NEWS.

Every occupation in the country is
anxiously looking to the extra session
Of Congress for relief Every citizen
is directly and personally interested
in every measure to be discussed and
will want the news promptly and fully.
II is during time like this, that the
great advantage of the "Twice-a
Week" ST. Louis Republic is conclu-
sively demonstrated. Its readers get
ALL the news each Tuesday and Fri
day-just twice as often and fully
as it could be had from any weekly
paper-aud yet it costs no more than
the weeklies--only one dollar year.
II will be indispensable during the
next few months. Send in your
subscription at once. Extra copy
free for one year to the sender OF a
club of four new names with four
dollars. Write for free sample copies
and raise a club. Address The Re
public, st. Louis, Mo.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-08-30
Vow Fry This.

II win cost you nothing and will
surely do you good if you have a cold,
cough, or any trouble with the throat,
chest or lungs. DR.. Kings New Dis
covery for consumption, coughs and
colds is guaranteed to give relief or
money will be paid back. Sufferers
fromla grippe found it just the thing
and under its use had perfect and
speedy recovery. Try a sample bot
tie at our expense and learn for your
self just how good a thing it is. Trial
bottles free at Smith drug store.
Large sizes SOC and 81.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-08-30

premium for money that is Of ques-
tionable instnnsic value2 The answer,
for the same reason that the people
will hire intrinsically unsafe and in
convenient vehicles when ne others
are to be had. The money for which
a premium is being paid is needed
for the transactions of values which
cannot be otherwise transferred, and
50 long as it answers this purpose
better than any other vehicle of the
public, cotainable, so long will people
pay fGr its use.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-08-30
For Over Fifty Years .

AN OLD AND WELL-TRIED REM
EDY,--Mrs, Winslow's Soothing Syrup
hSs been used for over fifty years by
millions of mothers for their children
while teething, with perfect success.
It soothes tho child, softens the gums,
allays all pain, cures wind collie, and
is the best remedy for diarrhea. 1t is
pleasant to the taste. Sold by drug
gists in every part of the world.
Twenty-Five cents q bottle. Its value
is incalculable. BE sure and ask for
MrS. Winslow's Soothing Syrup, aud
take no other kind. Go 93 ly
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-08-30
P. P. P.
PIP. P.
Prickly Ash, Poke Root and Potassium
Makes Marvellous Cures in Blood
Poision, Rheumatism and
ScrOfula.


PPP purifies the blood, builds up
the weak and debilitated, gives
strenth to weakened nerves, expels
diseases, giving the patient health and
happiness where sickness, gloomy
feelings and lassitude first prevailed.
In blood poison, mercurial poison,
malaria, dyspepsia, and in all blood
and skin diseases, like blOtches, PIN
pies, old chronic ulcers, letter scald-
head, we say without fear of contra
diction that P 2 P is the best blood
purifier in the world. a.
Ladies whose systems are poisoned,
and whose blood is in an impure con-
dition, due to menstrual irregulari-
ties, are peculiarly benefited by this
wonderful tonic and blood-clesnsing
properties of P P P (Prickly Ash,
Poke Root and Potassium. For sale
by all druggists. Lippmsn Bros,
proprietOrs, Lippman block, Savan-
nah, Ga. +a
Don't forget to remember that inn
pure, unhealthy blood is present in
all, and the direct cause of many dis
eases from which we suffer, scrofula,
rheumatism and specific diseases,
which have ravaged the earth and
poisoned the blood of nations for gen
erations, and are the evil parents of
indescribable horrors, are under the
absolute control of p P P, the only
infallible blood purifier known.
The p p P blood cure has positive
ly cured numerous cases of scrofula
and salt rheum in short time, where
all other blood purifiers have failed.
Pleasant 70 take; applicable to dis
eases if in anfancy or in old age.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-08-30
SnecIman I,nses.

l., IL, Clifford, New Cassel, Wis.,,
was troubled with neuralgis and rheu.
matism, his stomach was disordered,
his liver was affected to an alarming
degree, appetite fell away, and he was
terribly reduced in flesh and strength,
Three bottles of Electric Bitters cured
him.
Edward Shepherd, Harrisburg, ILL.,,
had running sore on his leg Of eight
years. standing. Used the bottles Of
Electric Bitters and seven boxes
Bucklen's Arnica Salve, and his leg is
sound and well. John Speaker, Ca
tawba, o., had five large fever sores
on his leg, doctors said he was incur
able, One bottle Electric Bitters and
one box Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured
him entirely. Sold by Smith Drug
Co. 8
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-08-30

The latest remedy proposed for
the financial distress is the mongrel
mixture Of gold and silver together
in equal parts Of value in the coinage
of the American dollar. The scheme
is not without its good points and
would cGectually prevent foreign ma
tions making this their dumping
ground for silver without their bring
ing gold along with it.-Ex.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-08-30

COMMISSIONER SEYMOUR says the
Patent Office needs new blood and he
proposes injecting it. Commissioner
Seymour disease ought to spread at
Washington New blood is needed
all aroud .....
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-08-30

REPUBLICAN newspapers, in their
anxiety to make political capital out
of the Gnanyial situation, for which
their party is solely responsible, are
throwing more men out of employ
ment than the financial stringencJ.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-08-30
Billiards. Snow Liniment.

This wonderful Liniment is known
from the Atlantic to the Pacific, and
from the Lakes to the Cult. 1t is the
most penetrating Liniment in the
world. 1t will cure rheumatism, neu-
ralgis, cuts, sprsins, bruises, wounds,
old sores, burns, sciatica, sore throat,
sore chest and all inflammation, after
all others have failed 1t win cure
barbed wire cuts, and heal all wounds
where proud flesh has set in. 1t is
equally efficient for animals. Try il
and you will not be without it. Price
so cents. Sold by Smith Drug Co. 3
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-08-30

MAGNOLIA BANNER: We are for
gold, silver, greenbacks and gold and
silver certificates all being maintained
at par and for the repeal of the ma
tionol banking laws as rapidly as
practicable Let Congress move in
this direction and you will see great
change for the better.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-08-30

INDUSTRIAL enterprises throughout
the country which have been shut
down on account Of the stringency Of
money, are gradually resuming oper-
ations. The iron mills and steel
works, Of Pittsburg, the St. Louis
Stamping company, and Hayermeyer
sugar refinery at Williamsburg,N T.,
began work a few days since, and
these three enterprises alone give
employment to over 10000 men.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-08-30

No wonder Benjamin Harrison eI-
presses sympathy for the countryi he
is, perhaps. responsible to greater
extent than any other one man for the
present condition of affairs. 1l
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-08-30
A Sound Liver Makes a Well Man.

Are you bilious, consupated or trOu-
bled with jaundice, sick headache, bad
taste IN mouth, foul breath, coated
tongue, dyspepsia, indigestion, hot dry
skin, pain in the back and between
the shoulders, chills, fever, etc. If you
have any of these symptoms your liver
is out of order and your blood is slow
ly being poisoned, because your liver
does not act promptly. HERBrNEwill
cure any disorder of the liver, stOm-
ach or bowels. 1t has no equal as a
Liver Medicine. Price, rs cents. Free
trial bottles at Smith Drug Co.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-08-30
McE.Iree 8 wine Of CarduI

and THEDFoRD'S BLACK ORAUGhT are
FOR sale by the following merchants in
Texarkana:
Smith Drug Company.
w A Robinson. t .
s Lemly. .. .......
EN- Williams.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-08-30
500 REWARD. 500.

The readers OF this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure in all its stages, and
that is catarrh. Halls Catarrh Curo
is the only positive cure now known
to the medical fraternity. Catarrh
being a constitutional disease, requires
a constitutional. Halls Catsrrh Cure
is taken internally, acting directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaces
of the system, thereby destroying the
foundation OF the disease and giving
the patient strength by building up
the constitution and assisting nature
in doing Its work. The prOprietors
have so much faith in its curative
powers, that they offer one hundred
dollars for any case that it fails to
cure. Send for list of testimonials.
Address,
F.J. CHENEY & Co, Toledo, 0.
S6B-Sold by druggists, IS.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-08-30

SENSIBLE people will wait until the
Democrats in Congress have failed to
find a satisfactory solution Of the
financial problem before beginning to
find the fault
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-08-30

The man who keeps his money in
active circulation in times like these
is both patriot and a philauthropist
May his tribe increase.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-08-30

There will be no advance in prices
at the Palmer House during the
Worlds Fair, and no discounts will be
made during that period. Contracts
for rooms during the Fair can now be
made. 4-1-tf
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-08-30
'poh!9oeY lSnf
"The Latest.

$24.2O to Chicago and return, good
for 80 daysl Commencing Aug. 1st,
the Cotton Belt will sell tickets TO
Chicago and return, good 80 days for
return, at $24.20 for the round trip.
These tickets are good on all trains.
&. r. HovBY.
Ticket Agent.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-08-30

THE Wilmington On. C.) Messen.
ger has been looking up market prices
of seventy years ago and finds thAtin
1923 cotton was sold in North Carroll.
ma in the seed and averaged two cents
a pound, while a good grade of tebac.
co brought three or four dollars a
hundred pounds. The farmers then
paid 2j cents a yard for calico, 6 to
10 cents a pound for iron, 10 to Y
cents a pound for sugar, $3.50 a
sack for salt etc. "But" adds the
Messenger, they made their own
provisions, Pine Bluff CONNER
cial.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-08-30

SECRETARY CARLIsLE's statement
of what it would cost to change the
ratio at which silver is coined-abOut
$4,000, OO,O0O-speaks for itself.