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DAILY EDITION. Fayiaaa, gto&o & Cameron, ;; .(.?. AND I'KOPRIETCES. l')AM.Y, 1 Year, 3 .Uoa., 1 Vir 3 Moa., S3.00 3.00 1.50 .7R AUVHJiTlSlS'G HATES LOW. -:is,m: ;vjeir:.v. A.: A.-. land. 32 1 d b" '..;!. J. Wakefield Cort- li.'T.ry ot tile i..s;ii.-ctor General lor North Ctrolitia otyrene tS'i c..-i :.: ! r; Commrttuii-i" ; ,.-.:: Wedoesilny U'ht i AJkecV.. '"i-.rr. ".J. a. l i.r.er I'minont o-.-.o. Stu-ivt-.-y. Meets lirst .;n liiontii. J. .7. il. . Faj IH Priest ; 1'1!;1:.?.'7sU' 'v. Meets ,.i'.o:ia tt: "u--'i"v r. t: l : i it. ll-r.-:i --i L . r,.N . V J. DH'.r V. i.ii Matter eototarv the (' ; IV oiii a. ,.'.c!i r.:onth. . y. a. K! anion v.- i.i etch , .'. vl 11., No. f-4S. E. Jor.i n sio-ie. Secretary. !;!r-i Mo::-I?iy uiubts in each -i9Vy, Did-:-. r : Jeeft- t-r: rir-st a:: I m it;' r . l;-n-:. 3t-r::l Cmneil, So. it, A. R. Li sia iiy, Lcont ; Joi!an Slo:ie, Secretary. Meats in.rio h-iil of tii lCn:,:ht r.i Honor o;i the second h lou.'th Miu,t,v niiits in p:-.,-h uioutb. Auh'vil'.t 1n,l,f A. F. it A. .If, V. P. J Wnke- tl t Coitlaud, W. M .; J. A. Comiiit, Sec. Sleets la Masonic Mm'1 third Tlur lav ntelit in each int!i at S oVloc',-. and 1st and I'll Thursday 'i-.'it f r i:i-.iii"t:'':'.. 'the ' ',. a''r- i'iii'lir. Lihrartf, over 3fr. tvep .c, '.-;' -, .-ite t'-ilo Hotel, and next i ; 1 i.c :f -V-bcvi".!?. is opou to vi.v i .'j I ' l . m to '. p. m. auj from 4:E0to Absolutely Pure. t his powder never vanes. A m rvel of purity, ftrcnctn and wholesomencss. Mote eeonomieal than the ordinary kinds and cannot be sold in ;omr.etition with the multitude of low test, short ff!ht alum or phosphate powders. Sold only in Royal Baking Powdeb Co. 116 Wall St., Sew 'ork. ianl9-diwl2m COMPOUND OXYGEN - Urs. HARGAN & GATGHELL ASHEVILLE, N. C Oouipotind Oxygen inhaled, in rcnr.ection wita medicated Bttlam Vapor, cures Consump tion, Asthma, Bronchitis. Catarrli, Sore TBroat. Los of Voice, Diseases o! the Liver and Kidneys, Bladder, and nil di.-.eaes depending on mpure or impoverished blood. - It circs iUitumaiisij when iveothir.g else fails. It is the only remedy that will permanently cure Chronic Nasal Catwrh. If-JXQ sufler from this loathsome and dauccrous oiswa come to ouro'iceand investigate ourtrciitmcn". It will cure you, no matter how long you have suffered. No charge for consultation. There is no statement in the above which is not s'- ictly true you may re'.y upon every word. fcVecan prove all and more. U we believe your case incurable, we will rartjl tell you so. We do not wish to treat you .;we cannot help you. We also treat all diseases of the ltectum, or owf Bowels, such as Hemorrhoids (Piles), Fig ure istula, 1'rolapsus, etc The treatment is ilwa Miccrsslul, and nearly always painless, v e cot o without tneuseof the kn.ie, and in a lew ) ys. No loss of time from busintss or pleas ira. Office of the " Woci n," I New York, .Mi y 15, 17. ( r In the fall ol lssb I was in such poor health that I was obliged to cancel all ol my lecture engagements lor the winter, and to give up writ Bg for a time I went to Aslieville and placed aay sell under the care of lirs llarganand Gatchell. Continuing their treatment 1 improved in health and strength, oainino 2rt roi nls of ilesh; and feel betier than I have for vears. I regard tfcelr oxygen treatment as being of great value; thfy, thcmsilfts. are gentlemen of BKlll, ana worruy oi lue x: Jiiiiucnce oi me punuu. Bill Nvk. HOME TREATMENT, fit manufacture the Compound Oxygen, and ship it to all parts of the country, even to the Paeiri t Coat. We send ai jaratus and chemicals olast two mouths for Sl. This is as valuable Jsthe oflice ireatment. J'iie woudertui curative resjlts obtained with bis'.reatment is astoni: even to us. aV lou icixh to It am more oj hi. I. mti. nii-f our Utccess in the rurrnf Chronic Ifita;?, v ritc or call faril'ulrated booh explaining treatment Jrce. DBS. HARGAN & GATCHZTLL, il Main Street, Asheville, N. C Juxo3-dall GREAT BARGAINS ! SV1TE a number of Shoes to be sold at a re- durtion ol irom 2- to 50 els on the pair. p.50 Shoes tor 12.00. .00 t-hoes for SI 75. 2.50 Boots for S2.00. A large lot of gents' and ladles' sinners at cost. Bridles at i!0 pr tent, under usual pi ices. Trunks and Club bags and many other puds at usual low prices. Come and see for yoursUf, and s ;ve money. I will not be undersold. J. M. ALLXAyDEU, de 2 diwtAplO North I'ub.ic Square. Manufacturing Sites. 20 acres in a block, fronting 1-1(0 feet r n the river. A switch can easily be laid across the whole tract, thus making it very dcElrablo lor manufacturing purposes Several line resident sites can go with the bore. Cull and see for yourselves. I. F. SMITrt. or J. A. Conint, City. West Asheville. CHEAP LOIN AID RI.OCKK. 100 bui'ding lots, $!0o to 62(iO each, all fronting n graaea streets. App'y cn tne premises. ALSO Several blocks of lots can be l ad at real bar ains. SOv27u.mos We;t Ashcville. N OTICE, All bills due John Hart & Co. that is not caid before Lee. 15th, will be turned over to Moore fc Cummlucs for collection. They mus'. e paid at once, j ins ucc. isl, Jo?.. dec 3 dlw J01IN HART. Y ALU ABLE FARM ON HOMINY FOR SALE will sell the farm where I now reside on Hominy, containing 85 acres, half of it the finest bottom lai.dj. Ciood dwelling and outhouses on me place. Appi to w.ii. JONts. oct 11 Hominy, N. C, For Rent 5 Houses- 17 rooms unfurnis'd, with stal le, S-'O per month A iU lUlUIHUt'U, jO 18 " ' with stable and large grounds, K0 " 1-10 ' S75 " 18 ' ' Ac,Si0 " Aj ply to dec 3 dtf LYMAN AND CHILD, Real Estate Brokers. "piOR SALE, One Blact Mare tailed for saddle use. .nil an excellent carriage animal. Lad has driven per lor last is mouths. Also a Doctor's two waeeier aaa gooa namcss. A nrst rate ontfil. decSdiw Apply at A. D. COOPER'S. JL 06 VOL III.-NO 2o57 DAILY EDITIONS THE 1AII,Y CITIZEN Will bo publisned evorv Morning (ex cept Monday) ct Ibe following rates ilnctiy cath : On Year. . . . . $6 00 Sis Months Three " One " One Week, . . 3 00 1 SO 50 15 Our Carriers will deliver the paper ct ery Morning in every part of the city to our Rtibscribera, and parties wanting it will please call at the Citizen Office. Se.:d your Job Work of all Hfid to the Cil-zrn Qftrf, if you want il donr. neatly, i-heaplv nd with Jirpatch. Arrnal and Iprtar of FanaBRer Train. sai rsni-Rv Arrives :( p. w-" Icavei lor Kov-j Tv-sb.bic A rriTos at 12 48 p. m., aad lca n at l p m. A,rivcs w i'. ' - Spartanburg t 9:10 p. m. SpAr.TANBt ita Arrives t 8 a. vo.; leaver 10. Morrivtown at 9:'0 a. m. TrciclH accomrr.ouat-.on leaves Atheville at 8:10 a. iu., and arrives at S :00 p. Y., Watssvili. Leave Aiaeville at :0? a- m., and arrives at 4:50 p. m Pure German Bitters. This splendid tonic, a mre, 6teady and faithful lemedv for all narvous dtbility, for sale at Jones' Pioneer Bar strictly for medical purposes. BiarThe Citizen, with latest Associa ted Pre?s Dispatches will be found regularly at all hotels and news-stand, in the citv. When the nupply may be exhausted at those places, call at the oflice. Wcalher Indications. North Carolina Slichtly warmer ra in, light to fresh, and, on the coast, fresh to brisk easterly winds. We thank Baron Lyman, of Tahkeoe kee. for raliiable weather tables. We will use them soon. Yesterday was a rainy day, the first for six weeks. Business was dull, and pleasure drowned out. Wake is followirg the example of Ktm- comb in orderinj the corstruction of iron bndjes to replace soni ot tiioce swept away by the October freshet. Missss Minnie and Jennie Colltns, daughters of Col. D. K. Collins c f Charles torn, N. C, passed through the city yes terday on their return from collegf . The Board of Aldermen were in ses sion last night, but only attended to rou tine business The report of the jury on Bridge and Church streets was submit ted. An exchange says : "Never judg by appaaranc.es. A shabby old coat may contain an editor, while the man wear ing a high-toned plug lat and support ins a dude cane may be a delinquent subscriber." Building operations were entirely sus pended yesterday. Bvlays in the com pletion of tho fine Barnard building and in the eraction of what promises to be the aqually fine Johnston building- f-r impatisntly submitted to. T be ui.trri'.e reception of Mr. and If rs A. L. Bright in West Asbevill on Thursday evenm was a very pleasant affftir. There were quite a number pres ents and tiie supper was elegant. The bride and groom leave to-day for Glen Alpine Station, the home of the groom. The mere they read and examine the resident's message, the more all good citizens are pleased with, and the more all rsptiblitan politicians ars dumb-found ed by it. Hut the rights ot the peop'e as against monopolists say democracy ?nd Mr. Cleveland. Hence the republicans wince. Sheriff" Tom Israel, of Henderson county, vras in the city yesterday and settled his State tax in full, depositing the amount in the Hank of Asheville This shows Mr. Israel to bea prompt and good ofheer, and shows that the people of Henderson have been prompt in set tling with their sheriff. B 11 Nye writes to a bald-headed friend, who asks his advise about hair restoratives, as follows: "Take your hair restorative money and buy a lot in a growing town that supports its home paper and advertises, and so ahead and von will be well fixed. A man who is well fixed don't care whether he haaany hair or not." Some of our subscribers it whc.se resi dence th Citizen is left have dogs which shock the usual prowess of a Citizen carrier. 11 thev would ar'ange a small box at their gates it would greatly con venience the carrier, and frequently keep their papers from blowing oil their porch and getting wet or lost. V hope all can do this, for the c nveniencs of all con cerned. Congressman Thos. D. Johnston has introduced an amendment to the rules of the House of Rcprrt? ntativea : " Providing i hat v?r,e:i any motion or proposition to emend the revenue laws is under consideration, an amendment thereto, or substitute therefor, whether it refers to internal or customs revenue, shall be in order." This is an important amendment and should be adopted. It would put a stop to the powers ot a committee to place a gag upon tho .House nteli in the discus sion of and action upon a measure touch ing revenue matters. We hope our Con gressman will succeed in Lis object. From Now to Christmas There is likclv to be a rush at Law's for presents. Here vou will find goods of a I grades end prices, solid silver in jewelry and other goods; china and por celain, white and ctecorated. Japanese department, one of the largest in the South, btand and hanging lamps lrom the cheapest to the richest. Dolls, vases, brass goods etc., no end of them. Bar gain department (town stairs). All goods from 5 cents to $1 marked in plain figures. Law g, opposite pottothce. Not to Give Away. We do not give away anv thins or offer a prize for the largest purchases of gotds from us, but will sell you more and better goods for less money than you can get elsewhere, as we are placed in a position to sell goods at the lowest possible prices a2t at Co waits Jewelry store. , Laci says that he has a right to give away what he pleases and ti sell goods as cheap as he pleases. He says some people would grumble if they were going to be banged. dlt ASHEVILLE N. C SATURDAV MORNING. DECEMBER 10 1887 PRICE 5 CENTS To tub Patrons of tiie Citizen. The withdrawal of Mr. Stone from the Citizin, elsewhere referred to, renders it necessary to close up the business affairs of Furman, Stone and Cameron. The debts of the concern must be adjust ed at once, and to do this, those who are indebted to the firm must settle their accounts. The firm have struggled, as few men have done, to not only maintain their business, but to give to Western Carolina a paper equal to its require ments. To do this we have not cuunted our own labor or circumstances. Regard less of our individual wants, we have labored to do our duty by the people of this section. The gross amount ofbusi nets accorded us we cannot complain of: but we feel o have reason L complain t,ftt boos4 show '.u indebt'tdueas to us lor la.l or w hy.ve alreadv performed and prival i.insrii'Iured orucywhrr frptn $14,000 to 000. Oa- warr:et a- p s!s. from time to time have only had measura ble effect. In our willingness to accom modate wo have yielded, to our own hart to earnest revests for indulgence. But the time has now come for an adjustment of the business affairs ot the firm, the settlement of its debts, and we hope the collection of what i9 due the firm. Will any man who owes no a cnt hesitate longer to settle, so as not enly to allow us to pay that which we owe, but render us frse from further embarrass ment? All such mutt remember they have had the result of our labor, and all it involved, on a promise on their part to par for it. Western Carolinians should remember our embarrassments, now and heretofore, have been in their behalf. Will they longer leave us to suffer, in purao or credit ? We sincerely hope not. We cannot believe a people patrons who have exhibited so many qualities of generosity will permit us to remain longer embarrassed by with holding that which is honestly due us. All parties havis.? claims tjainst the firm will please send them iu. And we do hope all who owe as will settle as promptly as we expect cisims against us will be presented. Now friends, fellow citizens, respond at once to this matter. The amount to vou, individually, is small; to us you see, in the asgiegate it is iiio6t hurtfitl. We who remain, desire the Citizen to con tinue in its full exercise of usefulness to Western Carolina. If our patrons will pay up even that which is already due, we will not only be able to pay all we owe, but make much desired improve ments in the Citizen. Shall we have to make another appeal ? rVBMAW, Stonb fc Cameron. W'e hope those who do not subscribe for the Citizen will not trouble thess left at the doors of these who do. We would rather give all such a paper if they would call at the office for it, than have our subscribers interfered with. A correspondent of the Tl'fmi Tobacco Journal writing from Henderson, N. C, commends the Gold Leaf, the local pa per, for its labors and good influence on the fortunes of tbe town, aud savs : "Wo know that as a rule local papers are no sinecures, and that a contribution of four or five hundred dollars by the busmees community of any town would bea go!tl investment toward helping the paper mow its trumpet lor the town s interest. Do something to encourage newspapers te boom the advantages and prosperity af your town. Towns must be advertised to the v orhl the sam as a busi ness house." Exactly so. The Augusta Jhtning Keus comments upon the rsturn of the New York Herald to its old rate of three cents. A reduc tion to two cents was made two years ago under the force ot coa'.netitioi'.. On this point the Evening Xe;:s says : " But even competition is not so potent that it will cause publishers to continue to print expensive newspapers for the fun of the thing. There is hardly a paper of any note in America to day that is not worth uve cents when sold by the single copy, yet we see great numbers of them at one cent even. The bua ness of nrint- ing a newspaper is fast becoming one of enormous expense, and the sooner pub lishers begin to get something like their money's worth lor their publication the better." And the expense is not confined to the " big dailies." In proportion, the small dailies have their heavy expenses, which hey must meet in cash. The query suggested in yesterday morning's issue related to the name of Robert Henry as associated with the survey in 1799 of the boundary line be tween North Carolina and Tennessee Col. A. T. David on gives us information which answer: the question. 'The Rob ert Henry referred to was the father of Gen. Robt. M. Henry. He was born in Lincoln county in 1708, and died in the lusqiuttee Valley in the piesent Clay county in 18U4. He was a lawyer of prominence, an excellent surveyor, i-iad of field work and exploration; ai d these characteristics Drought him in associa tion with John Strothr, agent of David Allison, with whom the surveys of tho large Allison grants were made, ami also that of the Stato line referred to. Col. Davidson tells us that Robert Henry, at the age of 16. had a verv clear remembrance of the Mecklenburg Declaration ot Independence; at least ef tho time and attendant circumstances. with boyish ardor joining in the ktirrahs thst rung out at the promulgation of the declaration of liberty. Especial Attention Is invited to the lare array of popular remedies to be found at Pelham's Phar macy, near the post office. It is a mle with this house to keep any thing that is wanted in the drug line, provided it has any merits. We edvise our frit nds in the country that when in want of any medicines to try Pelham's Drug Store. They fill physicians' prescriptions at low prices. The quality of their goods is un excelled. They handl3 a full line of Sundries such as driiir stores usually carry. Theirs is a complete assortment. se2S dtt I For tho A uev4IlB Cmxajt. ASHEVILLE A GROWIN. 1IY PENELOPE PKHKIKflT Howdy, Kesiah, come take tbM cheef t. i.. la M!m Smit.tiMfl. vonr ma. it neres like a powerful long time uy ma uid- . . w -1 . -j - -. -j . since I seen her, it is goin on nigh on to 2 days and a haf since sne were nere. Gone to the stashun to ride in tho kers, to Asheville, to get a house to lie in. Wei wel wel ! smantny omimcru gom to Asheville. I have.hearn tel or that place. I have hearn tel as how, the peo ple what Uvea there has so lnanysumme: visiters, that they hardly no where to put them, and amost befo they go home, the winter visiters come. I am powerful sorry for them its mighty cold in Ashe ville. and the people what lives there, must a meet be eaten otilen hous aid h -nie by the summer visiters. Miss S nith JrrushT Spinster that was she kepvi the ni-.'Ts at the Etaehau snd tne rost unnv (.-iw i iro was a i-eiii:i ;i me. a hot t-h. I'd i". a :aur8 I wrot- in. in .-. pheviile. the Cilicen a h w AfheviHe kepts a 2roi every day, a id I hearn tell, es how some h-ui its a guin to grow all over North Caliny -mountings dont keep it back, I hearn tbey has poweriil purty houses, on top of mrunt ings and purty yards full of gras, and grene trees and flowers. Some body was a telling me that they hearn as how, it would not stop a grnwin on til if gets nigh Jon to the grate depe wide river, and it ant grow no further nigh on to two years ago Parson Peter Peterkin preached in Cedy Creke charch and says he Brethren and Sisteren leave these wild wodee, progres, go outen on to the world you have hearn tell as how the big cities is agrowin. Some ol you, says he has been a stain here nigh on to 40 years, dont stay no longer, go outer on to the cities and grow with them. Well, Sam anthy Smithers hearn that and is a goin draw your cheer nigher on to tl.-, fire Kesiah, and so your ma's goin to Asheville. ASHEVILLE TOBACCO MARKET. Buncombe Warehouse. Dec. 0. L & Young, 4 lots, 11 50, 21J, 20, 30; J F RatclifJ, 5 lots, 12, 14, 17, 19, 24; J r cand'.er. 4 lots, 19, 20, 23, 32; Wild & Robtrtc. 6 lots, 10, 12, IS, 11, 23, 23J; Z M Candler, 7 lots, 11, 18 50, 19, 22, 24 50, 27, 40; Sperling & Wild, 4 lots, 13. 19, 22, 30; J W Thomas, 4 lots, 11 2o, 11 75, 13-J, 20; J W McKinnish, 4 lots, 12J, 13i, 10, 22; T M Kymer, 5 lots, 171, 20, 23, 27, 39. Hot;s AS wexe Hoes. Mr. Horace Smith informs us that he slaughtered yesterday a hog, 23 months old, which weighed 519$ pounds est. It was raued on Mr. il. A. utidgei's larni near this city. Mr. F. M. Stevens reports killlns a 13 months old Essex hoe Wednesday which weighed 350 pounds net. In March last it oniv weighed 30 paunds. This sbows what can and ought to be done nv every farmer. Hbston. What could we say of lleatou which could add to his reputation for tastr, good judgment and liberality in the seltction of his goods and in their judicious dis plays? Catering to the appetite as well as fancies of old and young, his selections of toys, confectioneries, fruits, &c, fcc, exhibits rare taste and judgment. His Christmas stoek is now complete, and old nor voune can fail to give him a call. He will suit you in goods attd in prices. Death of Mrs. G. M. Mathews. We greatl' regretted to hear yes terday of tbe death of the above es timable lady, which occurred at her residence on Haywood street Thursday night. !-h had bten sick only a few daya. She wae greatly beloved by all who had the pleasure of knowing her. Her hus band, little children, and relntives have our deepest sympathy. We presume her remains will be car. ried to Haywood this morning. Fousn Guilty. The jury in the case of the State rs C. S. Jenkins, for 'ibel of Mr. Tr.miham returned verdict yes terday of guilty. The case is an interest iu;; one, and handled by counsel on both sides with ability. The judgment of tbe Jcourt will be pronounce! Lhis morning. To-day the court wi!i be occupied with the case of Thrash agaiDst ox Shcrifl A. J. Murray of Haywood. Onions, applied to the fret, are recommended for typhoid fever. The discoverer humanely puts the remedy a3 far from the nostrils as possible. Those big ones of Capt. Hoyt's would carry victory with them. Dr. II. B. Battle wan i-lected State Chemist ',by the Board of Agricul tur?, to succeed Dr. Dabney Dr. B. has been iemporarily filling the place f r some months, and evi dently with entire sutisfaction as thi election would indio:t- Stop that cough, by the us of Ay it's Cherry Pectoral the hi'3 specific ever known for all diseases of the throat and luLgs. It will soothe the rouirh feeling in your throat, give the vocal organs flexibility and vitality, and enable, you to breathe and speak clearly. " t2 SiiJscRipricx AoE.scy. Renew your subicripti.n3 and com mence new ones now. Most uagazints and papers begin their new volume with the January numbers, have all risk and expense by going to CaiBon's Stationery and News Store, where you can subscribe for any American or bngbsh publica tion at the regular price. Lists of all publications given free to select from. Nothing makes a nicer .Voias present than -a year's subscription to a good magazine or paper. You will also find a well selected Btock of Stationery. The latest novels, and catalogues ot same. liooks ordered with out extra charge. Remember the place, Carson's Station ery and News Store, F. Main st. Catawba Grapes just received, at Cooko: LABABbfc's. The lovers of pure corn whiskey can find no better than at Bob Jones', Tiie best wines and liquors can also be found there. ' !'RENCH TROUBLES. , p fT?inT TTM A 1U, TO Tfl T?m Af I v"-'- v - uuiaaaiu j. j uuia A CABINET. MOST RELEASED ON BAIL AFTER SENTENCE OF ONE YEAR'S IMPRISON MENT. Excftcmt'iit iit Halifax At ffnti( to Ore. troy tho Fir- Most Ilsleascd on Bui!. I By l'altgraph iu iu Aihtvll'.a Citii. 1 New York, Dec. 0. John Most, tbe Anarchist, who was yesterday sentenced to one year's imprison ment, and who was granted a stay of proceedings, was released on five thousand dollars bail to day, Mrs. Ida Hoffman his former bonds man going se2uritj :o: Unable to Form a Cabinet. (By Ulejraph to the Aihsviile Citiztui) Paris, Dec. 9. M. Goblet has ia formed President Carnot that owing to the refusal of sevar d statesmen to join him he is unablo to form a cabinet. The President has there fore made another appen! to M. Fol lieres to undertake the task. M. FoN lierss will inform him of his decis ion to-night. Dissension aiauiy the Republicans continue. Death of two Prominent Citizen. (Ey telegraph to th Aihevill Citizen. 1 Atlanta, Deo. 0. Atlanta has lost, b death to day two of its prominent citizen? : Dr. J. G. Orr, and Col. . M. Lowry, both of whom were over seventy year. of age. Col. Lowrey was the Senior member of tiie B.inkini' House of W- M. and 11. J Lowry. Dr. Orr was JState School Commissioner, and President oi the National Teach ers Association Kxcitemcst at Halifax, X. S. I By telegraph to the Aihavill Cltiiea. Nkw York, Dec. 9. The World correspondent at Halifax sent the following to thn.t paper last niht: "Intense oxcitsnr.ent prevail-! among the imperial military officers to. night oyer what appears to be a de liberate attempt to blow up the gun cotton tank at Georges Island. D.iuble guards are patrolling the fortifications, and orders have bten given to w.ttch the wharves for man attempting to ! :ud, and to search all vessel in the hsrbor. It has been snowing all night, so that it is impossible to see more than a few yards ahead. In the centre of Hal ifax harbor stands Gtorges Island. It is one of the most strongly f orti tied places in the? world. It com-, mands the citv and sweeps the en trance to the harbor and North ariLs; it is sure destruction to any war ship attempting to enter, Hali fax being armed with SO to 100 ton guns, and upon it is stored the larg- (e?t portion oi enormous supplies of torpedoes, gun cotton, powder, shells and other munitions of war, ol which Halifax is the depot for Noith America. The Island is about an acre extent On its north east shore is sunk a large tank in which several ton- of gun cotton are stored, enough to blow Halifax to pieces. No one is allowed upon, or in the vicinity of, the Island cn any pretense except when an duty. In the midst of the snowstorm at 10 o'clock to night, the daughter of sergeant-in charge thought sho heard men talking. She went to the door of her quarters, and standing upon the gun cotton tank, sho heard three men talking. She called to them but they took no no tice of her. Then she raised an alarm. Some soldiers were called out and rushed tow.ird the tank. The soldiers were eomu little distance away, and hear ing them coming two of the men jumped into a boat, whereupon th third snouted out, "uon t leave m? in the lurch after doing your dirty work." He made a spring for the boat, got in the boat and go', se ver al yards from the shore before the soldieis reached the tank. nui ment later tho boat was hidden by falling iiiow. The soldiers being roue-l out of bed, did not Imvo their rifles with them, and cons' quently could not capturn the ia trudtrs. The alarm was immedi ately raised, and information con vcyed to Gen. Lord Alsxander Ru-j s'll and staff. Gen. Russell ordered nil the wharves to be guarded, all vtsiels searched, and double guards put on duty to patrol th Island all night. A ipecial guard was also stationed at the gun cotton tank, It is believed that the object of the mn was to bore an auger hole through the cover and attach a fuse. If this had been accomplish ed, not only Georges Island with its magnificent fortifications, but all ships in the harbor and two thirds ot Halifax harbor would have been destroyed. It would baye been the most tremendous and terrible explo sion of modern times, while the loss of life would have been appalling. Halifax, Dec. u. The military Authorities here say that the story circulated here last night of an at tempt to explode a gun cotton tank at Georges Island was a hoax. It is said that two men in a boat in the harbor 'last night during a thick snowstorm, who probably got out of their course, ran close to Georges island and was hailed by a Eentry and warned to keep of." This has probably given rise to the report that an attempt had been made to explode the gun cotton tank. Tiio Evangelical Alliance Visits the President. By lalegraph to tSo Ahvilie Ci'izv.i. Washington, Dec. 9. The White Ilousa this afternoon wrw invaded by nearly 2,000 nuinbors of the Evangelic 1 Alliance who c-f.'ed in a body about 1 o'clock to pay their res.-c?sn Pfe-idr-iitarid Mrs'Cljve lati'.l Tiif-y wen.- received in too E.ibt room, and were individually pw'entrd to the President and Mrs. Cleveland by Win. E Dode, Presi dent ot tlm Aiiiancr; and Col John M. Wilson Mr Dod.20 mads a brief r.ddrc-ss, exprc-.sin:; the great pleasure it gavo the Al liance us it body to show their appreciation of the President and his wife, who, ho said, was es pecially loved and respected by them all. lie clo.-ed by urging the President to co-operate v?ith the Al lience in the cm.-e of Christianity, 'lhe President replied as follows :" "Mr. President I a-.n gbd to meet so largt a delegation from the Evangelical Alliance of tho Unite.) Slates J understand the purpose of this Allitiiice to be the application of christian rules ot conduct to the prob'-ms and exigencies of social and political life, huch a movement cannot failjto produce the mo.-t val uable results. AH must admit that the recognition of '.lie teachings of Christianity re.;ulu in the purest patriotism, in most scrupulous fidel ity to public trust, and in th best type of citizenship. Tho.--.: who manage the affiiri of the govern ment ar by tins means reminded that the law of God demands that thej s tould be courageous, true to the interests of the people, and that the Ivuler ot the universe will re quire of them a strict account of their stewardship. The peo ple, too, are thu3 taught mat tucir happiness and welfare will be bsst promoted by a consci entious regard for the interest of common brotherhood, and that the success of government by hn peo ple depends upon the morality, jus tice and honesty of the proplo. I am especially pleased to kuo-.- that your efforts are not cramped and linr.Led by denominational lines, and thst your credentials are founded in broad christian fellow ship. Manifestly, if you seek to teach your countrymen toleration, you your.-t'lf must bo tolerant. If you would teach them liberality for the opinions of each "you yourself must be liberal; and it you would teach them unselfhh patriotim you yourselves must be unselfish. There is enough o; work in the field you have entered to enlist the hearty co operation 01 all wno believe in the value i;nd efficacy of christian teach ing and practice. Your noble miv -ion, if undcitaken :n the broad and generous sj.-.nt wli surely arrest the attention and respectful con sideration of your fellow citizens, and your endeavors, considered by benevolence and patriotic love, must exi t a powerful influence in the enlightenment and improve mf ut of our peopla in illustrating the strcngthaiii stabilityof our insti tutions and in advancing the pros perity and greatness of our beloved laud." Tii3 Rev. Dr. Burchard of New York of "Three R's" fame, was among those presented. The Pres ident recognized him at once and advancing towards him o.iid with considerable earnestness and ferer, that ha was very glad to see him, whereupon a crowd of dele gates broke into hearty laughter. Foullieias will Forma Cabinet. I By te'.: snph to tb Aiksvllla Citizin.! London, Dec 9. A despatch re ctiyed here f.om Paris savs Follieres er- has agreed to form a Cabinet and it is thought that he will select several of the n mb3is who were in Iiouvier's Cabinet. :o: A Strike Ordered. By Ts:egiih to th AtbsTill Citizsa, PrrrsnuKG, Pa., Dc: 9, This af ternoon Piesident Smith of the Amario.in Flint Glass Workers As sociation ordeied a general strike of table-ware workmen to take effect to-morrow. The strike will be against the rules and scale adopted by tin manufacturers. All other branches of flint glas3 workers will continue for the present at least. The strike will effect 1,400 men and cause the suspension of work in nineteen factories. "Fools Ruali i ji, Where Angels Fear to Trestl." So impetuous youth is o.'ten given to folly and indiscretions; ?nd, as a result, nervous, mental and organic debility fol low, memory is impaired, so'.f-confidence is lacking; at night bad dreams occur, premature old age seems setting in, ruin is in the track. Iu confidence, you can, and should writ? to rr. H. V. pierce, of Buffalo, N. Y., the author ol a treatise for the benefit of that cUas of patients, and describe your symptoais and suffer ings. He can cure yoa at home, and will send you full particulars bv mail, d&wlw Xmas Goods. See the big line of Holiday Goods at Morgan s liookstore. dlw CITIZEN JOB OJWICE, NO. 13 PATTON AVENUE. BILL HEADS, LETTER HEADS, POSTERS, BLANKS, Ac A nd yob Work of all kinds don -with promptness and at loM) priest. An Iron Failure. 1 By U'cg-rapn to th Ashsvlll Cltlisn.l Glasgow, Dec. 9. Armstrong Broa ct Co., the largest operators in the Iron Ring have failed, owing to the riein the pries of pig iron. The iron market hare is excited, and there is a great amount of specula tion. The Republican Caueas at Work. By Ulsgrapk to th Asbtvil! Citisan. Washington, 1). C., Dec. 9. The Re publican caucus committee ef tbe Senate has found the task put upon it by the caucus of arranging a majority of repres entation tip n the Senate committees an exceedingly ti viac one. It has been in session s-ince last Tuesday, has once or twice neured the completion of the list of assiginer.ts, vhen some itik'ing of its work having not abma-l. representation and objections have been made in such numbers an-1 of mh-Ii :hara;:t-r as to re- qmr an entire rtconsideralKin. The lork "g however finished thlSalUr noon; the Republican caucus is called tor to-morrow. to.- Ths Virffinia Lsgislatare. T By tslegrapa U th Aihavill Cit sos.l Richmond, Dec. 9. The General As sembly to-day elected the Democratic caucus nominees for!State'oflicer as tele graphed. The election ot a U. S. Sena tor will take place on the 20th inst., when Ha. John S. Barbour will be elected. In tho Senate a joint resolution was offered to-day providing for the appoint ment, of a special joint committee of th n-o Senators and five, Delegates to con sider and report what further legislation, if any, is required in the matter of the public debt, with power t' consult the Governor, Attorney Gen eral, anil such counsel as have been em. ployed by the State in the defense of its interests. " Is there no balm in Gilead ? Is there no physician there?" Thanks to Dr. Pierce, there is a balm in his '"Golden Medical Discovery" a "balm for every wound" to health, frara colds, coughs, consumption, bronchitis, and all chronic, blood, lung and liver afToctions. Of druggists. diwlw Se:t; the Opportunity. It you know the value of an opportune 7 to select Holiday Goods from an unbrok en ttrck, and we think you do, come early and view our unparalleled display. We have ajnice line'ofnoveltics in Solid silver such as Match Safes, Pungents, Glove Colognes, Vinijrettes, and a fine line of solid silver in cases; also a nice line of imported Glassware, Mjther of Pearl, and many other styles at prices that can not fail to seil. Our stock of silver plated ware is the largest and best selec ted that has ever been in Asheyille, novelties in clocks, such as Plush, Leath er. Brass, Silver and other styles. Our cases arc fi'.ltd with a choice line of jewelry, novelties in silver jewelry. Every com eption which has taken shape in these goods is included in our stock. Every thing is fresh from the cases and free from the soil of many handlings. Let us udvisc you to come and make your selections forthwith. All purchases engraved free of charge. Every $2 worth of goods purchased en titles you to one chance at the fine French china tea set to be given away the day after Christmas. Respectfully, H. L. Lang, Jeweler, d2t South Main St. To be Given A way, A Genuine French China Gold-band Tea Set 44 pieces to be given away the day atter t hiistmas; every purchaser of S2.00 of goods gets a chance. ' Lano's" Jewelry Store, South Main street. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. For Sale and Rent D. S. WATSON. For Rent 1 cottasre, 4 rooms, situa ted in North Asheville ; $7.50 per month. Foit Rent 1 cottage, 6 rooms, also rood barn and stables; $12.60 per month. For Sale Some of the best building lots at the old and new Depots. " For Sale One of the finest residence lots. 3 minutes' walk from the Court House. Beautiful suburban property for -sale. overlooking city and mountainsArery one desiring to purchase property in Asheville would do well to call and sec what 1 have for sale. D. S. Watson, REAL ESTATE AG EXT. Southeast C. H. Square. de9d6m ANTED. Tin or lour romfoitablv furnish rooms br gentleman snd wife, suitable for light hoaaefceep i pg, with accemmodation for servant, as near tbe business rart of the city as possible. A pply at CITIZEN office.. den 10 il2
Asheville Citizen (Asheville, N.C.)
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