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Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1894-12-31
MILLIONS on ORANGE ICE BALLS
FLORIDA'S DISASTROUsLY COST
LIZ FREEZE UP.

The Loss on Oranges and Orange Trees
VIII Reach Into tho Millions of Dol
lars-Worse Than tho Cold Snap of
1886.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Dec. 31.-Reports
by wire from 81 correspondents in the
orange districts of the state indicate
that at least 1,SOO, 900 boxes Of unpicked
oranges are solid pieces of ice and more
than 800, 900 boxes of oranges in ware.
houses, or lying in bulk preparatory to
picking are frozen. Tomatoes, cabbage.
beans. peas and all vegetables in the
northern half of the state are ruined ex-
cept the pineapple plantations which are
not much injured.
The tail Of the northern blizzard
switched around through the Florida
peninsula and within the space of few
hours Florida had sustained loss that,
estimated in money, would reach into
the millions.
The destruction will be felt for many
years, directly or indirectly, by all the
people of the State. The lowest temper
ature at Tampa was 1S and the same
was reported at Titusville. At Cedar
Keys it was said to he as low as 16 and
at Kew West it was down to ID.
The cold weather played havoc with
the plumbing and water supply in Jack.
sonvhle. Many people found their water
pipes frozen. The occurrence was so un-
usual that it was some time before the
residents could realize that the water had
actually frozen in the pipes. There was
ice in shallow places, however, and there
were icicles everywhere. The weather
has moderated and the cold spell is no "
over.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1894-12-31
Epworth League Union Meeting.

Last evening was given up at Central
NJ. L. church, South to Il reunion of the
Epworth leagues Of the city, aud the
church was packed. A very instructive
sermon was delivered bv Rev. w. IL.
Willis, pastor OF Riverside church, from
| Samuel 17;45-"Then said David to
the Ph;listinc, Thou comtst to me with
a sword, and with spear. and with a
shield; but come to thee in the name OF
the Lord OF hosts, the God Of the armi,
Of Israel, whom thou hast defed."
collection was raised for Rev John c,
Troy, former pastor OF Riverside
amounting to something over $40.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1894-12-31
substantial Appreciation.

The following invitation has been sent
to the members Of the fire department
TODAY;
wishing to show their appreciation
OF your brave work on yesterday, in
saving their building. Mrs. Sludcr and
Miss Patton invite you to an oyster
supper at the Swannauoa hotel this
evening at 0 o'clock"
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1894-12-31

Between Ashevlllc and Paint Pock.
The Southern Railway company 10
now running a coach on local freights
Nos. 81 and 65 between Asheville and
Paint Rock, and second class tickets will
be cold for these traiuu,
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1894-12-31
TIE WOMEN WILL EDIT.

per on February II.
MEMPHIS, Dec. 3l.-Thc Commercial.
Appeal has placed its plant at the dis
posal of the women OF Memphis, who
will edit the paper for one issue and re-
ceive all revenue accruing thereirom for
the purpose OF starting a fund to build IA
woman's temple in thi, city. similar to
the Xoman's Christian Temperance
Union building in Chicago. The edition
will appear On st. Valentines day, Feb.
ruary II. The ladies will control eye,y
department from editor-in-chief to office
hoy
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1894-12-31
A Fair 1IOR.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec, 30.-Charles L
Fair, son Of the late ex-senator James
Fair Of this city. Is not satisfied with the
terms Of the will leaving the control Of
the forty million estate to strangers, and
II 10 believed be will contest the will
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1894-12-31
TRIED TO SAVE HIS son.

And Both Pcrlshed In the Flames
Three Rescued.
NEwAYGo, Mich. Dec. 3O.-l'ire early
yesterday morning DESTROYED the house
Of Charles White, a farmer living three
miles from here. The fire started on the
ground floor and had obtained a good
headway when White and his wife who
were sleeping on that floor, awakened.
-Four children were sleeping up stairs.
White rescued three of them, but when
he went back for the fourth he was
overcome by smoke and both father and
son were burned to a crisp.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1894-12-31

Snow storms In England and Wales.
LONDON, Dec. 30.-A heavy snow
storm accompanied by fierce gales pre-
wales in the north of England and
Wales. Travel in consequence is greatly
impedpd
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1894-12-31
ROYAL CAMP H06LINE

AND YOU WILL BE PERFECTLY SUR.
PRlSED WITH THE GOOD RESULTS
CAMPHORL,NE IS NO MORE AN
EXPERIMENT, 1T IS KEPT CONS rAET
LY IN HUNDREDS or HOUSEHOLDS
AND IS PRIZED AS ONE OF THE
BEST DOMESTIC REMEDIES. FOR
SALE BY NEARLY ALL TIE DRUG
GISTS IN ASHEVJLLE. MANUFACT TURED
ONLY
The advocate., 1894-04-18

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Il horns, bred by J. Fl. Taylor, Pearl, KaS'
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sealed answer to Bggs Co.. Louisville, KY, Box 645.
When writing advertisers mention Advocate
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stamp Immense Unrivalled. Only good one ever
day. Write QaieE. BROHARD, Box 10 PhllR
When writing advertisers mention Advocate
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DEEHIVES very cheap. EMERsON ABBOTT
~ st. Joseph, Mo-
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CHAPTER III.
THE PETITION,

A
 Miss Imogene Dukes curiosity as to the new proprietor was not speedily gratifed. Ralph Monckton remained secluded in his dwelling, and though, as boy, before his long stay abroad, he had known the few families of the better class in the neighborhood, he seemed to be in no hurry to renew his relations with them. Nor did he ex- hibit more interest in the welfare of his mines, leaving all business to be trans acted by his agent and overseer, a burly, square jawed, grim looking person of the name of Joyce, whom he had picked up somewhere on the other side and brought home with him. Joyce ap- peared to be invested with absolute au- thority, and his narrow, tyrannical na- ture and overbearing manner soon won him the i'll will of every man connected with the mines. He proved himself merciless slave driver, and the discon- tent which the severe rule of the elder Monckton had aroused among the en- ployees grew daily in intensity, and
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1 though for the time restrained smol- dered beneath the surface, ready to burst into devouring flame at any mo- ment.
 Of this state of affairs Ralph Monck- ton was ignorant, or if he had any knowledge of it he was supremely in- different. He never once visited the pits whence his vast wealth had been | drawn and knew none of his employees by sight. Once he had passed group | of them on the road and in return to their respectful salutation had stared at them through his eyeglass without oth- | CT response. circumstance which did nothing toward softening the dislike he shared with his overseer.
 One afternoon three weeks after Monckton's arrival Miss Duke, return ing from her regular daily ride, ob- served a group of workmen gathered about the main gate of the Monckton mansion. Among them she recognized Matthew North, whose flushed face and glittering eyes betokencd i'll restrained anger The girl pulled up her horse at the outskirts of the crowd and lis- tened. The overscer, Joyce. was speak | ing evidently in reply to some demand on the part of the miners. II tell you no!" he said in harsh. peremptory tone. ''The mine is safe enough as 1t is, and we are not going to spend money to humor your whims." /" "The expense would be but trifing" :" replied North, with slight trenor i'll his voice, ''and might be tno means of saving many lives. The oldest hands among us-and Reuben Wilkes, here, who was in just such disaster himself say they can hear the water behind the head wall ia Ten Foot Drive, and that it will surely lreak through. A stout bulkhead of heavy plank "--
 II tell you no, for the last time, in- terrupted Joyce, still more harsbly, "the Ten Foot Drive is going to stay as it is.
 twill you not at least lay our re- quest before MT. Monckton?' asked North, his broad chest heaving in his effort to retain his self control.
 II will not was the sharp answer. My word is final
 'Then tho blood of these who will be murdered by your i-.' i si;l neglect be on your head" c;:c!;!-...el North, giving way to his passion. You have been warned in time, and you have re- fused to heed the warning"
 II have heard enough,' retorted the overseer roughly. And take notice, you, Matthew North, I've my eye on you for a mischief maker. Mind what you are about, or it will be the worse for you"
 p North's lips parted to give vent to a wrathful answer when he caught sight of Imogene Duke sitting upon her horse, an attentive observer of what was go- ing forward. He checked himself in stantly, and though the blood still surged to his temples he addressed his companions in voice that was almost calm.
 "Disperse, friends" he said. "We | have done our utmost to obtain our rights, and we have failed. There is nothing more to do here."
 1 Muttering among themselves, but obedient, the men moved off, leaving | North to walk beside Miss Duke s horse. Both were silent for some moments You heard?" he said finally.
 "Yes," she replied, bending her bright eyes upon him approvingly, ''and
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Continued next week.

Persons who sympathize with the af- ficted will rejoice with D. E. Carr of 123t Harrison street, Kansas City. He is an old sufferer from infiammatory rheuma- tism, but has not heretofore been troubled in this climate. Last winter he went ur into Wisconsin, and in consequence has had another attack. Ut came upon me again very acute and severe," he said. My joints swelled and became inflamed sore to touch or almost to look at. Upon the urgent request of my mother-in-law tried Chamberlain's Pain Balm to reduce the swelling and ease the pain, and to my agreeable surprise, it did both. I have used three fifty-cent bottles and believe il to be the finest thing for rheumatism pains and swellings extant." For sale by w. w. Lathrop, Stafford Springs; G. L. Phillips, South Coventry.
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and the mauy are ignorant and help less ''
 ''ls there no remedy P The girls beautiful face was full of pain and sympathy. Her lip quivered and there was mist in her mild, calm eyes. "Can nothing be done for these poor people?"
 ''Yes,'' he answered, with sudden vehemencc. Were we, who are far the stronger did we but realize it. to turn the tables and put tine lives of our heartless masters ill jeopardy, there would be a change. And, by the living light, the time will come"--
 Matthew!''
 The word was very gently spoken, and there WAS no accent of warning or reproach in the speakers tone, but 1t calmed the mans excitement instantly. The powerful arm raised in menace dropped to his side He hung his head, and in low, smothered voice he said ::
 Why can I not remember? Why can not be as you would have me?"
 Please do not speak so, was her earnest response. Ut is not what I wish, but what your own sense of right should teach you. I am only an igno- rant girl, Matthew. but I am very sure that wrong cannot be righted by wrong.''
 North made no reply, but continued to walk Leside her horse with his head noodily bent until they reached the crossroad leading to the pits, where she bade him a smiling adieu. He paused moment to watch her as she rode onward.
 ''Bless her, sweet angel"' he mur- mured brokenly. "She knows I love her without hope, yet she does not scorn or avoid me. Poor, foolish dream of mine! Between the day laborer and the rich mans daughter there is a gulf as wide as the world Heaven help mel"
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Hts attitude became still moro tnsOlcntly
 0ggresstDc.
 gressive. It seemed as if he wished his insulting and offensive air to be marked by the occupant of the vehicle. If that was his object, he attained it, for, stand ing in the front rank of the crowd, the carriage passed within an arm s length of him, and for an instant the gaze of the young proprietor rested full upon him. But it was with cold impas- sibility that only added fuel to the an- ger and hatred raging in his breast. It would have gratified his inperious and discontented spirit if the mine owner had exhibited some sign of shrinking or annoyance, but the frigid stare which met his own lowering look abashed him in spite of himself.
 II am less than the dirt under his horses hoofs,'' he muttered between his set teeth as his eyes followed the sumptuous equipage disappearing in the distance. But our turn will come one day, and them He left the re- mainder of the sentence significantly unspoken.
 He pushed his way roughly through  the crowd and was joined upon the road beyond by two or three of his most in- innate associates. He gave no heed to them, however, but walked moodily on, with his head bent upon his chest and his eyes cast down. Though work man like themselves, his companions evidently regarded him with respect not altogether unmixed with fear, and for time they kept step with his long, impatient stride, without venturing to interrupt his meditations.
 ''He seems decent sort of young fellow, the new proprietor remarked one of the number at length.
 'He don't favor his father, as can see, ,' said another, and that take to be good sign for us. Old Monckton was as ugly as hitching post and harder than a flint, whereas the son is what you may call handsome and ought to be liberal and easy according"
 That's good logic, John, '' replied
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 I saw what pleased me greatly, Mat thew-that you kept your temper and spoke moderately"
 ''Thank you," he answered in low tone. It was hard, but I could do harder things than that with your eye upon me- -...- -.. If the girl noticed the warmth with which this was spoken. she gave no sign of it.
 "And is the danger as great as you represented!" she questioned.
 eff anything, greater he returned gloomily. "The Ten Foot Drive will surely be drowned out sooner or later. A score of men work in that section, and if the water breaks through while they are there not one will escape alive" Y" ':And that overseer refuses to take precautionary
 "As you saw.'' he replied bitterly. "But what are the lives of few poor laborers? Their wives will weep and their children go hungry, but others will take their places. and so it will go on while the few are rich and ruthless
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CHAPTER "
OIIIlI I IT IV A REM ABLE NOTTNG PER

A REMARKABLE YOUNG PERSON.
 Half a mile beyond the crossroad Miss Duke met gentleman. mounted like herself. coming from the opposite direction. En the slight, compact fig ure, light hair and blue eyes she recog- nized Ralph Monckton. He glanced at her with the very faintest appearance of interest and languidly lifted his hat with the air of performing trouble some duty. With a feeling of irrita- tion and contempt the young girl was about to pass on, ignoring his perfnnc- tory salutation, when sudden thought caused her to rein in her horse abreast of the mine owner.
 "So you have returned, Ralph Monckton, ; she said carelessly.
 The young man gazed at her deliber- ately for a moment; then in his slow,
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FoUR Bic SUCCESSES. - Having the needed merit to more than make good all the advertising claimed for them, the fol | lowing four remedies have reached a phe- nomenal sale. Dr. Kings New Discov- cry, for consumption, Coughs and Colds, each bottle uaranteed-Electric Bitters, the great remedy for Liver, Stomach and Kidneys. Bucklen's Arnica Salve, the best in the world, and Dr. Kings New Life Pills, which are perfect pill. All these remedies are guaranteed to do just what is claimed for them, and the dealer whose name is attached herewith will be glad to tell you more of them. Sold at | E. K. Tafts Drug Store.
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Piano Bargains
83 Fremont Street

ed coldly, gathering up the reins as she spoke. "The lives of those poor men are in your hands, and if they come to harm through your neglect you will be responsible That is what had to say, and 1 have said it. Good day."
 CA remarkable young person, com- mented Monckton as her horse bound ed forward under a cut of the whip, carrying his young mistress out of sight ill Q moment But she amuses me, and she is certainly very beautiful
 1T can't make him out" was the girls reflection as she rode homeward, with a perplexed and irritated frown wrinkling her pretty forehead. 'Is he utterly weak and selfish, as he seems, or is it affectation? 1 don't like him but he is very handsome.
 fContinupd nnyt wanL
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WHAT WILL DO IT?-Medical writers claim that the successful remedy for nasal catarrh must be non-irritating, easy of application and one that will reach the remote sores and ulcerated surfaces. The history of the efforts to treat catarrh is proof positive that only one remedy has completely met these conditions, and that is Ely's Cream Balm. This safe and pleasant remedy has mastered, ,catarrh as nothing else has ever done, and both physicians7 and patients freely concede | this fact. Our druggists keep 1t.
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THE TEN FOOT DRIVE.
By CHARLES LoTIN HILDRETH.
fCopy right, 1894, by American Press Associa-
 tionl

lcopy right, 1891. by American Press Associa-
 tion.]
 CHAPTER I.
 THE NEW MASTER.
 There's tho carriage!'
 "And that's him on the back seati'
 .'What! that pale, wizened, little"- .'Hats off! Hats off!'
 With an imposing rumble of wheels and clang of gold mounted harnes sthe handsome carriage whnled by in cloud of dust. Battered hats and shag gy caps were pulled off; brawny, coal begrimed arms were waved in saluta- tion, and a cheer from a hundred throats went echoing among the barren, stony cliffs that drowned upon each oth- CT across the narrow mountain stream. The employees of the Monckton Coal and Iron mines, marshaled to welcome the new master and heir to Thomas Monckton's millions, performed their part of the ceremony with commend able zeal The figure in the carriage responded with the slightest of bows, and then, as if even that tritiing exer- tion had wearied him, he sank back up- on the cushions with an expression of utter indifference, almost apathy, which seemed habitual to his fine but effemi- nate features.
 There was one among the assembled miners, however, who took no share in the demonstrations, uttered no cheer and offered no sign of respect. He did not even remove the wide felt hat which shaded his scowling brows. With bare arms folded across his broad chest, and his powerful frame poised in defiant attitude, he surveyed the excited throng with smile of bitter contempt. When one of his companions touched him up- on the shoulder to attract his attention, he shook off the hand with an angry movement and turned away, vouchsaf- ing no reply to the questions addressed to him. s..
 As the carriage swept by, the frown deepened upon his forehead, and his at titude became still more insolently ag-
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A lady at Tooley's, La., was very sick with bilious collie when M. c. Tisler, a prominent merchant of the town, gave her bottle of Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy. He says she was we'll in forty minutes after taking the first dose. For sale by w. w. Lathrop, Staf- ford Springs; G. l.. Phillips, South Gov entry
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Mrs. .Gadders-"I have so--much trouble keeping a cook. l can't get one that will stay more than week."
 Mrs. Sauers (oftily)-"My family is just the same size as yours, and have no trouble"
 Mrs. Gadders-''Ye I've heard that your cook had an easy thing of it. She told my chambermaid that she had hardly came."
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"Yes," said the mistress of the house, Che was an unwashed tramp, and he claimed to be penniless, but knew the moment he came near me that he wasn't without a scent"
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CHAPTER II. MOGENE nnKE

At crossroad leading to q small hamlet clustered about the mouth of the coal pits his three companions left North to continue his walk alone. He had not gone dozen yards when the beat of hoofs caught his ear. and a girl. riding powerful black horse, swept around a turn in the road and pulled up sharply, opposite where the young miner stood.
 As he caught sight of her his whole manner changed instantly. The moody expression left his face; slight flush rose in his brown cheek, and the wild light in his eyes gave place to a tender. beseeching glance. His haughtily erect ed head was bowed humbly, and as he removed his large hat and remained si-
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The man who called sarsaparilla fraud had good reason; for he got hold of a worthless mixture at 'reduced rates. J He changed his opinion, however, when he began to take Ayers Sarsaparilla. It pays to be careful, when buying msdi- cineS
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| Parker left the Scaddlebury reception in huff" "Did he? What was the mat ter?" His hat-check was number 402. Parker is one of the 400."
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BUoKLEN's ARNICA SALvE.-The best salve in the world for cuts, bruises, sores ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, letter chapped hands, chilblains, corns, and all skin eruptions, and positively cures piles or no pay required. Guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or money refunded Price 25c per box. Sold by E. K. Taft.
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Younglove-"T are very hard times, my love, and you will have to reduce your dressmaker's bills"
 Mrs. Younglove-"That's as consistent out the bills"
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Peculiar Weakness

- For ten years I have been a great
 sufferer from weakness peculiar to my sex. For days at time would have terrible bearing down feeling, with great exhaustion, and pain in back and limbs.
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Mrs. J. H. HoRsNYDER, 152 Pacific Ave-, Santa Cruz, Cal, writes:
 When girl at school, in Reading, Ohio, I had severe attack of brain fever. On my recovery, found myself perfectly bald, and, for long time, feared I should be permanently so. Friends urged me to use Ayers Hair Vigor, and, on doing so, my hair
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Ayers Hair vigor

and now my hair is over a yard long and very full and Heavy. have recom- mended this preparation to others with like good effect. Mrs. Sidney Carr, 1460 Regina st., Harrisburg, Pa.
 1T have used Ayers Hair Vigor for several years and always obtained satis- factory results. know it is the best preparation for the hair that is made" -C. T. Arnett, Mammoth Spring, Ark.
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He T6nlODCG H1S Lu7ge Tldt 07lJ TCnln11cu
 silent.
 lent, waiting for her to address him first, he presented a very different figure from the fanatic and demagogue whose vio- lent words had eowed his rude compan- ions 10 minutes before. ''Is it you. Matthew North?' said the girl, in clear, resonant voice that sounded in the young mans ear like chime of joyous bells. She beckoned him to her side with an imperious wave
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unmodulated voice, and without the slightest change of expression in his cold, colorless face, he replied:
 "I remember you now. YOu are