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... CITIZEN JOB OFFICE, NO. 13 PATTON AVENUE. BILL HEADS ...... LETTER HEADS, POSTERS, "BLANKS, A And Job Work of all kind don with - fromftness and at Um fricu. Furman; Stote & daiaeroa, BDIT0K8 AND PROPRIETORS. 1 ; : i zs ff . vr r i r-77 -fV- I A.II.Y,. 1 Y-ar, fO.OO " : 4V e i. 3.00 WEEKLY 1 Y I.60 " 8 Mo., - ,7B ADVERTISING RATES LOW. VOL III-NO 2. ASHEVILLE N.C FRIDAY MORNING. APRIL 151887. PRICE 5 CENTS PAILY , EDITION.; ASMKVILIE SHH'f ETIE,''. irtt Commandery, No. 5. J. A. Porter Eminent Commander; Jordan Stone, Secretary. Meet first Wednesday night in each nvmth. .UheviUe Cluiitcr, ;. A. AT. G. H. Bell, Hteh Priest; 8. Hainniershla)", Secretary. Me-its tile second Wednesday uignt in eai'.ti mouth. ML JHermmt I. No. UK A. F. A. Af. 11. C. Fagg Worshipful Master: Fred. U. Jacobt K nretary. Mcembe first Friday night In each if. dth. unannaoa Lodgt, A. 0 iZ., No. 646. K. Levy, Dictator ; Jordan stone. Secretary, v'euu the urn and third Monday nights in each r m to. - Wmk-A itroad CmneU, No. 701, X. A. 8. IJ (li iky, Regent: Jordan ftone, Secretary. Mews ' the hall or the Knights of Honor on the second : lornm Monday nignis in eacn ruomn. 'Che AnlieoiUe PuliLic Library, over Mr. Kep ler' Store, opposite Eagle Hotel, and next t' 3r to The Bank of AalizrviJla. in open to via iira from 18 a. m. to 1 p. m. and from 4:30 to f. -'j p. m. Absolutely Pure. This powder never vanes. A marvel of purity, rrengtn and wholesomeness. Moie economical tuiin the ordinary kinds, and cannot be sold in i-.-nnnetition with the mnltitade of low test, short v iirht alum or phosphate powders. Sold only in iuia. Royal Baking Powoeb Co. iOS Wall 8t., I in York. ianl-dwl2m COMPOUND OXYGEN. MMMGMELL a fiCBBom 43, Jim fit Haiti, .H SI. ASHEVILLE, N. C- We i I in the treatment of Chron. 0 iseases, COMPOUND OXYGEN and Medicated Vapor by direct Inhalation Those who suffer from diseases of the Kespiratory Or ' kaus euoh as Consumption, Catarrh. Bronchitis. Asthma. Chronic 8ore Throat, of Voice, etc., sud who have faflfd to he cured by the ordinary sr. Mtuient ol Cod Lirer Oil, H ypophosphites, 'fx ket Inhalers, and the like, may be uermanent-.-nred by our new trc-H'.vent; since we have fured and are curinic :ises which ha.1 resisted all rtner means and which had been pronounced d .curable by the best physicians. Tho Compound Oxygen Treatment Is not only valuable in diseases o' the respiratory tract, but l working prompt and permanent cu-es in all tiHrasea depending upon an impoverished or tin pure condition of the blood, such as Debility, JCpilepsy, Khen-nniUji, Chorea, Neuralgia Paral ), Diabetes, firight's Disease, Amemla, Scrolu lr and all Diseases of the Skin. .The Only Treatment tvi.lcb will permanently cure Nasal Catabbh llit only Specific lor Asthma I The treatment is pleasant to take, and cannot . aggravate any case however delicate and sensi tive. Special attention paid to diseases of the Rec tum, sucq as Piles, Fissure, Fistula, Prolapsus, or. ANEW TREATMENT, A'most tinlesv and generally successful. No os of tte rrom business or pleasure during Irvatasent. -it taose who cannot come to our office, and nn need the Compound Oxygen, we have a rV ra Treamii, which In many cases is as val uhia a Uia Office Treatment. We will send the liaratas ana euemicaia to last two montns ror t iUO - J REFERENCES. . W H. Alt-Hiii. WalUncton. O. Wm Bat- A 13. fb WW ' Li. 1. igienarai. Esq.. fvvausviiie, ina ; .'onn a. ouow. iu Venn ; Hon. B. S. Fuller, Boonville, Mean, B, anevllle, N. C; Rev. O. Tipton. nd ; 6. A. Bell, Bell A'riie u 'illustrated Pamphlet, which will be 11.. Bt. IJ B. iultod frtw, la regard to treatment. Address DR8. msv l-dawtm BAROAM OATCHZLL, Sagle Hotel, Room 43. Ask vow iMafler for the James Means 83 Shoe. Csfattsi I Some dealers reoomma Inferior goods In order to make a lamer profit. This is the nihn. Hrr of imitations which ac knowledge their own luferlority by attempting to build opaa the reputation or the original. Kern Geaala ! bearing this Stamp, JAMES MEANS' rOntltmo, fj O CUnp. DO Made In Button, Congress sad Lace. JH uiv Ann. unsx- elle.1 (u vuramuty, comfort Jt APltaranee. A postal card sent to us will bring yoo In formation how to jtet this shoe m any state or J.Heans&Co (TV 41 Lincoln St, Birrrou no valflbrated faotory nrodnoes a largpr traantltr of Shoas of this grade than any other fnctory In lbs world. Thousands who wear them will tsll youth nawa K yoa ak them. J A HI Rfi ll E A NV Is J mllOMi f or stojrsla aaanpioaahed la Punibllity. . frail Uses oCthe above shoes tor sale m Ashe . . . vnle by - S. HAMMERSHLAG ; "aujr3m , , r ' - IOB MBIT.,.'.. r, An Klerant House, 10 roomr. Don't apply on-. ass yoa srs awe to pay toe rent. I M WATSQSWEST. .HI J Ate? ??fc. 1 1 'cAiz- I ' . "Sllia,,, jr.vv .V. ix-sionjuss. V., rfV. DAILYE DITTO N. TltE DAIL.T CITIZEN Will be published every Morning (exr cept Monday) at the follow ins rates tilr idly cash: ' - : , One Year, . . . . '. $8 00 Six Months, . . ... 3 00 Three " . . -, s . 1.60 One " . . 60 One Week. - . . ; . . 16 Our Carriers will deliver the paper ev ery Morning in every part of the city to our subscribers, and parties wanting it will please call at the Citizen Uffice. Send your Job Work-of all kinds to the Citizen Office, if you want it done neatly, cheaply and will dispatch. Arrival and Dprtnre f Passenger IraiN. SAijHBOTtT Arrives 6:3o p. m. and departs 6:45 Dm. Tennessee Arrive 10:40 a. m. a ad departs iu:w a m. WAWigrrULm Arrlvfefl 5.-06 p uud departs o.uu a. m. BraSTAifBcita Leave AsheviUe 7 .00 am; arrive at UendersonyiUe 8:15 a m; at epartan' burs; 11:40 am. Leave Spartanbcrg 4K)0 p m; arrive at Heo- uerBonvnie t:iu p m; at Anevme s:is p m. INTERESTING READING MAT TER ON FOURTH PAGE. R. R. Jones at the Pioneer No. 23 South Main street opens the season of Mixed Drinks to day. Milk Punches, Big Yellows, Vv mskey Punches, banga rees, and other mixed drinks called for, delivered free of charge, anywhere with in the fire limits of the city. A number of interesting communica tions leceived the past few- dajs, which will be used as space will permit. A meeting of the W. C. T. U. will b held in the Methodist Church at 5 p. m. to-day. All friends of the cause are in vited to attend. Property in this place and vicinity continues to change hands rapidly, and the bent of the matter is it is passing into the hands of outside capitalists. Our townsman, Mr. F M. Johnston, who has ben severely indisposed for some time past, is convalescing, and we were pleased yesterday to again see mm on the streets. Capt. Sprague, of the famous Round Knob Hotel, reports preparations for the summer trade going on most satis factorily, with great encouragement for full patronage. Dr. Jas. A. Burroughs, who was Tor a week or more confined to his room from severe indisposition, is again at his work. The Doctor's many friends will be pleas ed to know of his recovery. A few more old landmarks, in the shape of old trees on Main street, have been made to succumb to the march" of progress, and are now- unions tht things that were. A decided improvement to the appearance of the street. Everything is moving smoothly r.ith the Asiieville Thespian corps, and the play of "Our Boys of 1770" will be render ed next Thursday nighi. in the most admirable manner. Secure your seats at Sawyer's before they are all taken. Mr. W. J. Penland bad a diQiculty Wednesday night with a negro, whose name we could not get. which resulted in the negro shooting Mr Penland in the jaw. breaking it. It came near being a fatal shot. Mr. P. was doing well at last accounts. The negro escaped. Our neighbor the Ruth.-rfordton Ban ner felicitates its people upon the comple tion of the Thrse C's Railroad to that attractive place. Rutherfordton is now the terminus of two important railroad svett-ms, the Charleston, Cincinnati and Chicago, and the Caiolina Central. The publication of the interesting letter from Asiieville to the Atlanta Constitution has occupied much of our space for the past two days, but we are willing to surrender the space to the re publication of what is calculated to do so much good to our town and section. Mr. J. O. Howell left yesterday morn ing for New York, and will be absent for two or more weeks laying in bis usual stock of Spring and Summer goods. He says he wiil have the largest and most varied stock: ne Iikh ever handled, and some of his goods may be lo k. u lor in a few days. Some little excitement was created yerterday. specially among the aspirants by a statement that the city registration books were non est comeaiibus. Af ter some little, fun ovef the mat'er the books were, produced and the registrar, Mr. B. K. Davis entered upon bis . duties. All not hereto fore registered can now do so. and if they desire to vote in the coming elec tion must do so, Mr, Davig can be found daily in the Sheriff's office in the court bouse. Let all interested take due notice hereof, and be governed accord ingly. ' Convocation. The Convocation of Morgan ton will meet in Calvary Church Henderson county on Wednesday and Thursday Ap'i zutn ana zisi meis. uio n. xskix, Sec. Convocation. Thb Pink Straw Matting. The Citizen bag alret-dr alluded to the pine straw matting made in North Car olina and for, sale at Sawyer's. It is very unique, of diflerent and pretty designs and pronounced splendid by a number of pr m n'Bl pa pie ot Wilmington who have need it Tor office and stair pur rises. The notice of the Citizen attracted the atten tion of a gentleman, and yesterday be called at Sawyer's and bought 800 yards lor bis own use. it is not only cheap. but ea:d to De very duraDie. New Japanksb Goods. Fans in great variety from 2 cents each np, for use and decorature purposes Novelties of all sorts, entirely new, at . Law b, on Alain St. ; lowest prices possible' on Crockery, Glass and Cultery, .Lamps in greater variety auu at lower ngures tnan ever before, .. ... at Law's. Limb, Limb. '"" ' " " '" ' Plenty of rime at depot lor" 25 cents per bushel, or can be bad at my bouse by the barrel. Call promptly. - " M. J, FAG.G, .... . i ' '. ' Everybody and the rest of man kind are now engaged in garden The Baltimore clothing house, on Patton Avenue, is drawing a good traue. The ice wagons were on the streets yesterday for the first time. Surely spring Has arrived at last Swicegood's street sprinkler is do ing good work in laying the dust on the principal thoroughfares. Mr. John Woodhouse, editor Con cord Register, died suddenly Tues day evening of apoplexy. He wart a native of New Jersey, and a most estimable man. Messrs. Murdoch and Col vin have the contract for the rnaaonary work on the Graham cotton factory in this place, and will a,aience work on the same next week. ,l ' An Erkor. We conclude in this issue the ad mirable letter of Mr. Logan which appeared in Sunday's Atlanta Constitution." One serious error oc curs in the letter. It states the capi tal of Messrs. Avery & Erwin, furs niture manufacturers, to be $20,000, when it should have been 840,000. We can add these gentlemen con template adding to this at an early date. A' Masonic Temple. An effort is being made to have 4 handsome Masonic Temple erec ted on the Chedister lots opposite the Grand Central Hotel. There is not a more eligible place in the city tor such a purpose, and besides be ing a paying investment to those in vesting in it, it would prove a hand some addition to that portion of Patton Avenue. What sry our Masonic brethren ? An Important Acquisition. On Wednesday Mr. D. H. Buck man, an extensive fine stock-raiser and breed er of the North-west, concluded the pur chase of Mr. F. S. H. Reynolds' fine farm just west of the French Broad, within three miles of the city, which he will convert int? a model stock farm. Mr. Buckman has spent several summers in our jity and section, and regar Is our climate and other advantages as oflerine the greatest inducement for such enter prises. He will bring from his Western ranch fine horses and cattle, all register ed, and proposes soon to tiave one of the Dent nenis in all tne south, we not only we e m Mr Biciroan. iiutneartuy wish him all tuccess. Such enterprises as this will make oar country rich indeed. Alwats Kind. Our lriend of the Lenoir Topic has a kindly word for AsheviUe on all occa sions, its last issue says : " Look at AsheviUe, the population hps more than doubled (about trebl d) since the census of 1880. They have recently issued bonds amounting to $100,000 for the improvement of their streets; they have the electric lights, water works, buildings are going up in every direction. A meeting was held there the other day to organize the At'anta, AsheviUe and Baltimore Kan road and wthout leaving the place of meeting $100,000 was sub scribed by its enterprising citizens to wards its construction, and then, not to be outdone by the old or new world, in making a grade on Patton Avenue thev have found an old pavement away down in the ground that was probably construc ted by the ancient Mound builders to transport the mica that was dug in such quantities from the bills of Mitchell county. They are calling together the scientific men of antiquarian information to solve the historical problem of its construction; the investigation will go on and who knows what they will fine; it may be temples and structures of ancient renown equal to those found in Central America, Egypt or Italy. Ashe viUe is on the high road to prosperity, and such ventures have paid them, or they would not be willing to spend so much without full compensation for the outlay. W e envy not her prosperity but look forward to tne time wnen our peo ple will be awakened to the importance of more enterprize and energy, and we believe the ime is in the near future." A New York merchant received an account seDt by a Cincinnati house in which- there was error of four cents, and wrote back about it. The postage on the letter was twen ty-five cents,' payable on delivery Indignont at such a payment, aud determined to punish the New York merchant, the Cincinnati house nclosed him by mail a imckase containing several old papers, on which the New York merchant had to pay two dollars postage. The New York merchant returned by mail a packge, the postage on which c. st the Cinnati house five dollars. -This was continued to the benefit of the postoffice fund to the extent of eighty dollars, when the Cincinnati house sent by mail the "log book" of a ship, for -which the ISe York merchant naid seventeen dollars in postage and gave in that ne was oeaten. By lck of open air - exercise.and the want of sufiicient care in the matter of diet, the whole physical mechanism often becomes no pared during the winter. Ayer s Sarsaparilla is the proper remedy to take in the spring of the vear tonnri fy the blood, invigorate ihe system, ex cite the liver to action, and retore the healthy tone and vigor. tl5. Hall's Hair Renewet renews, cleanses, brightenR, and invigorates the hair, and restores faded or gray bair to its youthful color and lustre. People with gray bair prefer to use the Renewer rather than Croclaim to the world, through their leached locks, that they are becoming aged, and passingxn to decay " U5 For Bale. '..-". '" ' Household goods, at 23 Bridge street. Call at once, . - IN AMONG THE GLOODS AND MOUNTAIN PEAKS OF: ASHEVILLE, 11 G. : Special Correspondence Atlanta Constitution. CONCLUDED FROM YESTERDAY. Public Sentiment. '. HOW THE GOOD PEOPLE OP ASHEVILLE STAND .OP TO THEIR .TOWN. " It is seldom one finds more en tnutsiastic people tnan. those .in AsheviUe. Every man in this com mumtyxtakes rjt JiyQJ-jiinelf at a sworn duty to swear Jy the town, and the beauty of it all is, they have something to i)ack them, it has been my pleasure to have a number ofcasual talks with leading citizens here, and 1 herewith present them: asheville's financial coNprrioN. Concerning the financial cadi tion of Asheville as a city. CaDt. Wm. creese was asked : "What is the general financial condition of Asheyille?" Capital readily finds employ ment at 8 and 10 per cent. The annnlu Anaa n rvf maof tVia fain o - rl " "What is the total amount of cap ital here?" Our banking capital, paid in, in eluding surplus fund, is $250,000. Personal capital reaches the mil lions. Some of the banks are heav ily backed by the stock-holders. The First National reprenents over $20,000,000 in its personnel. I re gret that I am not informed of the backing oi the others, but it is un doubtedly arge." What t your most urgent de mands iu building up AsheviUe?" "Better railroad facilities. The bottling up of the -Spartanburg and Asheville railroad by Western N. C. railroad is a serious drawback. The absence of western and northwest ern connections is a subject of daily comment and criticism by the hosts of visitors who deplore the delays at Knoxville and Morris town, and the lack of through sleepers and parlor cars. The trav eling public of the lake states nat urally seek this section: tne propor tion of visitors is one to th:ee com pared with the north and east, whereas, as I am credibly informed, the reverse should., obtain. With ajiick through connections, com lortable cars, such as the northern and nortwestern traveling public are accustomed to, travel here would be trebled, and the beauties and re sources of this c untry opened " M What is the condition, financial ly, of your merchants ?' "None of them to speak of are wealthy.'" The majority are self made men, who have earned what they have got by close attention to business and rigid economy. As buyers they are shrewd and close,1 and not likely to over-stock them selvt s. As sellers they are atten tive, know their goods and how to place them, making but few bad debts. Their credit is high, and their standing as & class beyond question. Trade is very fairly and equally distributed,' and there are no great monopolists to the exclu sion ot smaller men. Competition is close." "About what is the estimated amount of business done in . Ashe ville yearly?" " "A very close and careful estimate showsthe merchandise business be $3,700,00010 $4,000,000 per annum and steadily increasing: thn hotel and boarding house to be $500,000 to $600,000, Say a total of $4,610, 000.". - . 'Hjw has the general trade of the city grown within the' past two or three years?" -: "The retail- trade is on a steady ana r:pia increase. Asnevule is a great-distribiting center for a radius oi mues, supplying Bausiacioniy an the wants of the ceo&try trade The local demancT'isrlarce : the class of goods most called for are of superior quality and workmanshio. Fine clothing, shoes and underwear are a specialty. Staple, choice and fancy groceries are among the lead ing features.; - . - - As a tobacco market, for bright tobaccos, she is unrivaled. This interest promises to outstrip all the others. The sales- in 1884 5, Octo ber to October, were. $2,500,000. In 1885-6 $4,355,587, and in 1886-7, up to April 1, $3,056,842, leaving six months more to work in, in which the sales will reach at least 6,000,- 000 pounds. The , waiehouses . are ably managed, giving entire satis faction to the farmers. The manufac tories prod u C9 the be tgrade of smok ing tobaccos in the state. They ara not as well advertised as .those of other points, due, in measure to the com paratively new industry. The ma terial used is A No. 1, ths prepara tion honest. The large - floating population of wealthy visitors dis criminate closely, and their patron age isa decided factor in the earnings ot our dealers in dry goods and kin- U1CU WUilUUUtWVOi What do you consider the out look, and on what do you pin your faith to AsheviUe?" - ; - "1, The faith of the. people : in themselves and the knowledge that we possess an unrivaled climate and abrac'ng atmosphere ia which a man can be up and doing at all sea sons. . We nave no croakers. All of us of every degree believe in Atheville. We have a present, and we will make a future. "2. The universal favorable im pression that the place makes upon an visitors, i he general comment is 'What a bustling, stirring, wide awake town; I have -seen nothing like it south.' "3. The welcome given to Strang ers. courtesy shown to all. club hos pitalitis extended, business and so cial dlttr. 4. ine steady and increasing demand tor real estate, the advance in pneesfno Birmingham inflation). but actual sales for hardlt earned dollars. The continued sound of saw and hammer (over one hundred dwellings are now in course of erec tion). . . - - 5. The establishment of a cotton jTaG,tory, a ur niture, factory; a .shoe r i . j.1 j -i ' . ' n : lactory . - ine uany inquiry oi live men seeking the further establsh ment of smaller industries. "6 The resources of our surround ing country with its virgin forresta of walnut, chesnet, cherry, oak, ah hemlock, spruce, etc. The devel opment of minerals, gold, nickle, maganese, iron, mica, and her bay producing capacity. "7.r The ever increasing popula tion of both town and surrounding country. The natural advantages we possess as a distributing point. "Ihe belief that we are the only city west of the Blue Ridge able to cope with Knoxville. 1 he know! dge that we are drawing from her some of her trade, and the further tact that we are encroaching daily on Danville and other tobacco mar- ets. V "Asheville makes no step back wrvrd. She dreams of no Dast : her p "le are tenacious of the future y plant their pegs and work to them. A footh ild insures a founda- ion, and then they build and keep on building. ItE.TL ESTATE IN ASHEVILLE. During the past eighteen months two years real estate values have oeen advancing rather rapidly. However, from what I have been able to learn, there does not appear to be any "inflation prices ruling, but the increase has been solid, and based on what might be termed a legitimate boom. There are no "Birmingham fancies" in real estate in Asheville, and I know no place that promises to pay - better on the investment than this. I had a talk with Mr A. T Lyman concerning this subject, and 1 herewith present his interview. I asked' him : "How are prices ' in real - estate ruling in Asheville now?" . "Business lots $i 25 to $i5o per front foot and residence" lots in the desirable portion of our, city from $15 to 25 per front foot." 'What has been the per centage of increase in prices within two years?" "1 should say that average increase in real estate within and just with out the corporate limi'S of our city ha been from 100 to 1 co per cent. and in some cases improved resU d;-nce lots in a desirable part of Ashe ville, as well as lots for business purposes, have appreciated 200 per cent and more." "Is much capital coming to Ash eville at present?" I regret to say that there is noth ing like the needed capital for the proper development of our resources and for business - enterprizes to be had in Asheville. Mon-y com mands a high rate of interest and there few places where capitalists could find a better and safer field for investment." ''Give me some instances of in creased values lately." "One lot bought ot me for $1 700 cash, was sold one week after for $2,5oo. Two lots, which sold on March 10 for $600 a piece, found a ready sale ten days 'after at $1,000 each. The purchaser of a good, unimproved farm, containing 134 acres, situated two and a half miles from town, was offered a thousand dollars for his bargain before he re ceived the deed to the property." "What is your candid opinion about the growth and development of Asheville?" ; - -. ."The growth andjdevejopment of oui city, though steady and healthy during the past fivtfyears, is, in my opinion, nothing to what it is likely to be in the near luture. . " - 'What are aome of Asheville's strong points for inviting people and capital? "Its fine bracing climate, bringing health and pleasure seekers from all parts of our country? and the, ex cellent opportunitp for manufactur ing from wood, making cigars, ciga rettes. Our .water power is unex celled any.where in the world. A paper mill, for instance, would pay handsomely.' '- . .; ANOTHER REAL XSTAE TALK. Mr. Walter B. Gwyn was in his office when I called this morning, He is one of the best posted men in Asheville in real estate, and h s word mav be taken as authority. I asked him: ' "Mr. Gwyn, give me some ideas on real estate in Asheville." "Get in my buggy with me and I can show you more- property in art hour than I could describe to you in double the time; "Thanks, but I have not the time to spend tonday; I want general m formation .on the subject. . How are prices ruling bow, and what do you tmnK ot tne outiookf "Property ia telling very well, the do- 1 mand is good, and prices, as compared I with any period of the past, are high. I "The outlook is all that could be de sired. ' ' With tbe inauguration and com pletion of several imuortant entomrises. the prices of real estate have kept steady pace. "It is fortunate. I think, for the city. that there has been very little of what is understood as a "boom " and I think that investors may now count qnite as saieiy as in tne past on a steady increase in values. "You see, tbe irregular topography of tne piace creates conditions very differ ent irom those in flat places. Yoa can stand on land worth $4 000 per acre and throw a stone upon latd dear at 1.000 Consequently the supply of ' first-class building sites is limited, therefore invest ment in them is correspondingly safi" "Give me some instances of increase is value here within two years." "I hardly know where to begin. I sold eight lots October 10th, 1885, $300 apiece. an average one of which has just ' been sold for $1,000. Not one of the eight could now be bought, I think,' for less. .'More has been offered for two of them. In June, J 885. 1 urged a Cleveland capitalist to buy four acres at f 3.200. h"i he would only offer $3,000. Seventeen months thereafter he bought a portion of it for $4,500 cash, and offered $2,000 cash for another part of it. The same dav the re mainder sold for $2,500 cash, making the cash value, December 1st, 1886, at least $9,000. He is now building a fine brick bouse on tbe lot he bought. A business lot 120 feet front sold Janrary, 186. for $13,325, 43 feet sold last fall for $9,600, and for the remainder $300 per foot 'was offered recently. I could multiply exam ples, ihe above are among the most conspicuous. There are manv others thut win approach them, but of course they do not haj p.n every day." "What do you think of Ashevil e's fu ture." "I think tbe town has just fairly begun to grow, and I base my belief on the fact that the influences which have been counted upon to make the town have just fairly begun to work. With, perhaps, the very unest system of water works in the South, electric lights, telephone ex changes, new sidewalks, new and better hotel facilities, newly completed railroad connections, we have here added a se nes of most essential elements of iiroy ress and prosperity. We look not onlv to tt e great South, where genial sons and daughters fly to our cool mountain breezes tor tne summer, but to the north, and the east, and the west, where refugees from the blasts of winter find here a cli mate which is pronounced by people of extensive travel 'the best all the year round climate in the world.' Therefore, whatever we do or acquire to add to the comfort and pleasure of life here, tends to fix the determination of these people to make their homes here "Ten years ago when I first set foot in tbe queen city, old residents and curb stone loafers assured me confidentially that property kad got as high as it could go, but sines that time I have witnessed a steady aud mrreaiing rise in values. I conld have bought property then that has advanced at least 100 per cent per annum in si le." THB TOBACCO TRADE. While Asheville .cannot properly be classed among the older tobacco -markets of North Carolina, she is, nevertheless, taking rapid rank in handling and manu facturing the weed, and this year, as will be seen from estimates given elsewhere, will reach about 6,000,000 pounds. I had talk with Mr. Fred A. Hull, ol the Ashe ville tobacco works, and present from him some interesting data concerning the growth of the tobacco trade here. I asked : "How long has Asheville been handling tobacco ?" The Ashevi'le Tobacco Association was formed May 1st, 1S82, but considera ble tobacco had been sold here previous to that time."" 'What quality of leaf is mostly market ed here ?" "The quality of lesf varies here, as in other markets, but we have more fine goods than any other place in the United States. We have the finest bright wrappers and smokers grown in the world." What has been the growth of the busi ness here within two or three years ?" "Ihe growth of the business has been very rapid in the past three years, and has nearly doubled itself in that time." What amount of capital is invested in factories, prize rooms and warehou-es ?" This question is hard to answer, as property is increasing in value so fa-t that it would be difficult to make an estimate ; but I would say that $150,000 would be a very low estimate. Ihe amount of money invested by individual buyers amounts to millions, and if sales are good it.ruus higher than I can count, but if the market drops they all claim that they had very little money invested. "What is the manufactured product worth yearly ?" "About $200,000. "What do you think of the tobacco out look here ?" Ihe present outlook is a very bright one and we anticipate a large inciese In the business in the coming season." ''What do you think of the future of Asheville?" This is a question asked me nearly ev ery day and I will answer you as I do nearly every one else that I think Ashe- llle will be on a steady toora for some years to come. And from its geographical position it must become the most noted re sort between the Atlantic ocean and the Mississippi river." - THE NEW WATER WORKS. Mr. E. D. Bolttn, of Boston, the gen tleman in charge of the new svstem of water works now building in AsheviUe, was asked: - "What system of water works are vou pulling in ncre i . . " - I ,,, - TLe water is taken irom the Swanna noa river about five miles outside of the town at "Patton's mill." A heavy stone dam has been built there, and the power used to work a duplex pump driven by a turbine wheel. " The water is forced four miles to an iron stand-pipe on Beaumont roar Hundred and thirty feet above the river at tbe mill. The pnmp has a ca pacity of 300,000 gallons in ten hours. The stand-pipe holds 700,000 gallons, and is two hundred and thirty-five feet above the public square. The work will be in full operation before May 1. Its co3t will be between $60,000 to $70,000. ths mayor's VIEWS. Judge . J. Acton, the honorable may or of Asheyille, satin his insurance office CONCLUDED ON FOURTH PAGE. Now Has Faith. I had been troubled all winter with cold and pain in the chest and got no relief from remedies recommended bv Druggiss and Physicians. At the same time I was advertising Dr. Bosanks's Cough and Lung Syrup. - I had, little faith but thoupf t. tn t.n it last market now I believe even more t .an thev teli me of its curative qualities. From the news, xuisaoeintown, &y.j Hold by H H, Lyon . apUdwlw I For The Asheville Cinzis. INTiRKSTlXG MAKKIAGE IN HENDERSONVILLE. One of the most delightful events in society thie season was the marriage of the Misses Harris which took ulacs Mon day evening, April llth, at tbe residence of the bride' mother. At seven o'clock, a small party of guests assembled to wit ness the ceremony hich deprived Hen dersonville of two of its most charming young ladies. Promptly at tbe hour Miss Carrie Harris and Mr. W.C.Harris, Miss Llla Harris and Mr. T.aomb Tnn..if entered the parlor.and Rev. li. W.Fielder pronounced the words which united these separate Uvea "till Hrk A The brides were attired in handsome grey travelling costume, and the grooms do people ever see any one but tn ndes ? but the eroomn wow. w..,i the occasion.' After the ceremony re freshments were served, and ar wa w. aware congratulations were blenc'ed into ""u-u.vo, "on tne nappy quartette were being whirled awav to m incoming train. If th .i.h .f absent friends can inflaennt,otbera' lives, their matrimonial sky wiLbelwudless "I do not like thee. Dr. Fell, ? ' The reason why, I cannot tell. ' . It has of &al beat) Vfinnorsvt f Knk..J odor of this oftqnoted doctor was in. 1 was p. obably because he, being one of . tbe old school doctors, mad" up pilhj as large as ballets, which nr.ihin,, - ostrich could bolt wither . Hence the dislike. Dr. R. V. Pierce's x icawut i-urgaiive feuets" are sugar coated and no larger than bird shot, and are quick to do their work. For all de rangements of the liver, bowels and stomach they are specific. ftp 13 djtwlw As Mr. Blaine convalesces, the symptons of the Republican party become more alarming. Ilrace Up. You are feeling depressed, your ppe tite is poor, you are bothered with J ; ead ache, you are fidgetty, nervous, and een erally out of sorts, and want, tn . ,n Brace up, but not with stimulants, s .ring I nif)rlilnila m. 1. . . . 1. . . ..vuiviuo, j unions, wnicn nav ror their bahis very cheap, bad whisky, and ivhich stimulate yju for an hour, and then leave you in worse condition than before. What you want is an alterative that will purify your blood, start healthy action of Liver and Kidneys, restore your vitality, and give renewed health and strength. Such a medicine yoa will find in Electric Bitters, and only 50 cenis t bottle at H. H. Lyons' drug store. Peanuts at wholesale, at Moore and Robard's. tf The "Pinafore Steam" is one of the wavs evsters are served at Turner's. NEW ADVEKTISHJMENTS. S F OR RENT, S Rooms for small family. Apply 3U, South Main street, -i ap 14 J4t 'JVJtTUJE PUBLIC. - - - - ' . Having taken a number of orders Uut fall fa Asheyi.le for the erection of liKiitnlng conduc tors, I shall return to your live au I erowinir citv .nis spring tor the purpose of filling these orders, as per contract, and desire to state to those per sons who have ten consulting me w:'h a vi w to the erection ot these goods, and to c hers, o may desire snch work, that on my return tnla spring, I shall be pleased to serve them with the very best class or goodj, In tna most workman 1 k j mannur and modern style, and at the very lowest pric r for llrst ciass work. Pl reaari your owers aud oblige, Very respectfully, .., W. O. GORHAM. Wilson, N. C April 6.I88T. apl4dtf NOTICE ASHEVILLE ELECTRIC LIGHT COMPANY- STOCKHOLDERS' MEETING. A meeting ot the stockholders nrth i Electric Light Company is called tor Monday. Apr! 35th. 1887. at 4 f. M . in thtt ik r A. hi. ville. V mil and prompt attendance is request ed, as busine. s of unpoitance is to be transacted. td J. (i. MARTIN. President. JOriCE. All parties who exnect to nan . inmnito-wont Elec:riu Litthts, which we nurooae tn fnrnli.li in a short time, and of the very best quality, will save themselves exsinses. by makine known their intentions to Mr. James Kiley. After tbe first esta'jli-hm -nt ot the wimp, all additional expenses will have to be bo e by parties using these lamps. J. G. MARTIN, President ap 14 aiw Asneviue Electric Light Co. JEALED PROPOAL8. t-FPICX Sahitaby Inspictos , AsheviUe, N C, April 19th, 1887. Sealed proposals will be received hv Mm nnder. siicneo. until the '23rd or ADril. Irnm nenmna whn desire to remove from the city waste and effete materia , for one year, fr un the 1st of May. 1887. l'lie city reserves the rluht to accent oi reiert any bid. D. T. MILLARD, M. D. ap u diu days Sanitary Inspector. JOIICE. The old Col. Rumboueh mansion, known aa Rutland, at tbe Hot Springs, i now open for the reception of g.iests. First-class in every respect. ror particulars ad I ress apuaiw wm. T. mkssenqek, Frop'r. One Price Store! Handsome Spring Suits, in Sacks and Four Button Walking Coats; also several grades of Frock Coat Smto. . Yeuths' and Boys' Clothing in feat variety. Our line of Dress Goods, Silks, Vel 'eta, Satins, Dress Ginghams, Sa tines, Per cales, Prints, &c.,wiil be found very at tractive. Ziegler Bros.', Merriatn fc Tyler's, Morgan Bros.' and Stokley's Shoes .- lor ladies, misses and children. -2 Banister's and Ziegler's fine shoes for men.' Packard & Graver's celebrated "$2.50" aad "$2 99" shoes for men, and the cor-. responding grade for boys. - - Best possible value in Carpets, Art Squares, Rags, Oil-cloths, Upholstery Goods, To wsls, Napkins, Coverlets, Lin en, Damask, -&c. Derby Hats, Soft Hats, and Straw Hats a fnll line. . Four qualities of Canton Mattings lost opened. Parasols, Fanr, Kid Gloves, Collars and Cuffs, Handkerchiefs, Corsets, Ribbons, Scarfs, Ties, Hosiery, Underwear, kc H. Rectocsa ; Co., Nos. 7 & 9 Patton Aye, - -maxaT-tJtf i
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