North Carolina Newspapers

(I 1 4 o ASHEVILLE, N. C, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, 1889. f VOLUME IV. NUMBER WASHINGTON WRIT. VKHTERDAVV PKOCKKOINGH IN BOTH MOl'SEa) OF CO.NtiRKtM. The Cleveland Cabinet RealKiia Appropriations Unconfirmed Nomlnattona, V.tc. By Telegraph to the Cltiirn. Washington, D. C, March 5. Pres ident Harrison to-day sent to the Senate the following nominations! Secretary of state, James G. Maine, of Maine; sec retary of the treasury, William Windom, of Minnesota; secretary of war, Redfield Proctor, of Vermont ; secretary of the navy, Benjamin F. Tracy, of New York ; ' secretary of the interior, John W. Noble, of Missiouri; postmaster-generul, John Wunamaker, of PennsylvauiaV attor-J nev -general, W. H. H. Miller, of Indiana ; secretary of agriculture, Jeremiah Rusk, of Wisconsin. . - -Senate. There was no diminution but , rather aa increase to-day of the crowds f that have had possession of the capitol for some days past. Long before noon every seat and standing place'in the gul- Jeries was filled, and the corridors and jtUirs were packed with people anxious to obtain even a peep into the Senate chamber. . When Mr. Ingalls entered and took the seat which he used to occupy before being chosen as.presidingofncer, he wasgreeted -with a round of applause from the spec tators, and a like compliment was paid to vice-Presideiit Morton us he came in with the chaplain. The opening prayer had allusions to ' the peaceful and hojefuI change in the administration of the government. After the reading of yesterday's jonnuil, Mr. Edmunds reported that the committee which bad been appointed yesterduy to wait on the President of the United States And inform him of the meeting of the Sen ate in extraordinary session, had per fornv'd that duty and had been informed try the President that he would, early vtp-day, communicate with the Senate in -Writing. .Mr. Cockrell offered a resolution which went over till to-morrow, for the npj pointment of a committee of five Sena tors on the methods ol business in the executive departments and the causes of delay in the transaction of business, Mr. Morgan "I make a point of order that it is not within the competency of the Senate at this extraordinary session to receive or act upon that resolution. I am quite willing that the point of order shnll stand over till to-morrow, and I hope it will then be considered and de cided." . . ...... Mr. Stewart, of Nevada, offered a reso Intiotl declaring it to be the sense of the Senate that the business interests of the country require the purchase, by tliesec- retary of the treasury, of four million dol- lars' worth of silver bullion per month r coinage. Messrs. Morgan and Harris made points of order on the resolution, the lat ter stating that it "was purely legislative in its character." Mr. Fry "I will enter an objection jo the consideration, which will curry it ovr till to-morrow, . Mr. Harris "There is no objection to that." The resolution went over. Mr. Blair presented the credentials of Oilman Marston, appointed by the Gov ernor pf New Hampshire, to fill the va cancy "caused by the termination of Mr. Chandler's term, and by a failure of the legislature to elect a Senator. The cre dentials were read. . ' Mr. Vest"! shall make no motion to refer these credentials to the commit lee on privileges and elections, simply because on two occasions after a long discussion the Senate decided by a large maiority the question of power of the Governor of a State to make an appoint ment under such rircumstances ass.ut- round this case, but my opinion on that Is unchanged With my view of the con stitution and of the law 1 should object to the swearing in of this appointee, but T shall not do it." Mr. Hoar1-"! am aware of the great weight of personal authority that is op jxjsed to the previous judgment of the . Senate on this question, out as tne sena tor from Missouri has stated, the Senate has twice, by large majorities, determined the constitutional question involved here against the views of the miniority, com posed of senators on both sides of the chamber, of high reputation as constitu tional lawyers, including the senator from Missouri (Vest.) The judgment in both instances was by., large majorities, and was entirely non-purtisan and non political." . ' ' -' Mr. Harris-"! am in full sympathy with the View expressed by the senator from Missouri in regard to admitting to a seat on this floor the appointee under auch circumstances as in this case, but I ln not seek to delay for a moment the action of the Senate in the matter." Mr. Marston thereupon had the oath of office administered to him by the vke- President, and took. his seat as senator. In the meantime, Mr. Pruden, one of the President's secretaries, had delivered message in writing, being Cabinet ap- "fointments, and on motion of Mr. Hale, the Senate proceeded to consider them with closed doors. The Senate promptly confirmed them all, and adjourned at 12.43 p tn. NO onjKCTIOM WAS SA1SKD. The proceedings in the executive session were of the most formal character. Ac cording to an almost unbroken line of precedents, the nominations of members or ex-members of the Senate, are confirm ed without reference to committees. Messrs. BUiine and Windom being of this class, vice-President Morton's question as to I hem" Will the Senate ad vine and con sent to thisappointmcnt?" was answered affirmatively by an unanimous vote, and ' Senate so it was as to the rest. There wr.s no oh- ' 1..1 inti rtiioMl i mm ,,f tli Hum .-a hvnnv one. "" " .' . - BOND ACCEPTANCES. j The treusury department to-day ac cepted bonds aggregating $7 35,000; all four and a-half per cents, at 108. ONLY A TWO WEEKS' SESSION. Before the Senate met to-duy, the Dem ocratic members held a conference in the room used for such purposes, to discuss the business to come before the Senate at the special session, and determine upon a line of policy in relation thereto. No de finite conclusion wus reached, but tlie sentiment of the members was against permitting the consideration of legisla tion business of any character. While no format action has been taken bv the Re publican senators, it is stated that they will not attempt to do anythiug but purely executive business. They are tired and want to get away. A two weeks' sessionat most, is' all that is expected now. THE GENERAL APPK0FKIATIONS. Mr. Randall, chairman of the House committee on appropriations, prepared, and vesterdny submitted to the House a statement showing the amount of ap propriations carried by the general ap propviation bills passed at the session which closed yesterday, and a compan son is made with the estimates of de partments and laws for the current year. This statement shows that the total es timate submitted amounted to $297,- 285,090. The sum appropriated to de partments is $280,87H,699, and the sum carried in laws for th current year, $306,985,544. Bill appropriations are as follows: Agriculture, $1,069,770; army, $24,300,115; diplomatic and con sular, $1,980,025; District of Columbia $5,687,405; fortification, $1,205.59; Indian, $805,724; Legislature, etc., $20,- 840,535; military academy, $902,766 navy. $21,692,510; pension, $81,750,- 200; postoffice, $'60,605,344; sundry civil, $25,277,341 ( deficiency, $18,423, 350; miscellaneous necoimts(estimated) $5,500,000 " NOMINATIONS NOT CONHIKHKO - in tlie secqid session "of the Fiftieth Cotiirress President Cleveland sent to the Senate nearly four hundred and fifty nom inations, about one half of which were confirmed. Of the latter a great major ity were promotions in the army and navy and presidential postmasters, the terms of whose predecessor had ex pired, or whose offices had become presi dential. The policy of the Republican senators to confirm no political nomina tions was successfully carried out, al though there was danger of a failure in the cases of assistant secretary Thomp son to be civil service commissioner; first assistant postmaster-general Stevenson to be justice of the supreme court of the District of Columbia; of Win. B. Webbto be commiss:oner of the District of Co lumbia, and of Jno. E. Hartridge to lie udge of the United States court for the northern District of Florida These nominations, however, all failed The onfv prominent political nomination that was confirmed was tha of Walter L. Bragg, of Alabama, to succeed himself as inter-State commerce commissioner. I'nder the law a Democrat, had to be appointed and Mr, Bragg was as accep table as any man could be to the major- ty, and as his presence on the com mission was necessary he was confirmed without serious opposition. Carroll D. Wright was confirmed as commissioner of labor. The nominations abovenamed were the principal ones that failed by reason of the exertion of Congiess. Among the others that failed, were sev eral probate judges in Utah ; Andrew G. Chapman, revenue collector at Balti- the measures which died with the inn Congress was- the Oklahoma dy-: bill , which remained to the end mou the calendar. Some of its pro visions were, however, mcorpornieu into the Indian appropriation bill. No territorial government is established, but an area of land embracing ahout six million acres in the .Indian territory is thrown open to settlement. The land forfeiture bill reached the stage of being reported to the House by a conference re port, but was killed by filibustering. ACROSS THE WATER. . KI COKII OF VKHTKRBAV'K HAIIKIMi IN FORF.IUN L.ANUM. THE CHICAGO EXCHANGE, the VeHterday'a Movement In ureal central Market; Hv Teleirranh to the CltlKO. Chicago, March 5. Another sharp brenk occurred in wheat to-day. The in- Ic figure for May being just 4ts cents ower than 4 above the price , of yester day, and closing 2 cents lower. July declined 3 cents below yestcrdnv's out side figure, and closed cents lower than yesterday's closing. It is difficult to give a reason for the weakness, other than that there was but little demand, and that the offers were quite large. A iarge local floor trader was reported as having unloaded a line of "long" wheat. The fine weather here and an increase of 5f4,000 bushels on ocean passage, may itve helped the weakness. The opening was about 9t 1 cent lower than yester day's closing, and for a while the market ruled fairly steady, and prices even ad vanced but shortly after the opening, the market began to weaken, It was found that some wheat was pressing on sale and there was only a light demand, snd no effort was made to support the mnrkrt. The weakness became more marked'and developed almost into u panic, prices declining 84 In a short time. Luter two reactions followed. By this advance, it was again partially lost. Fair business was reorted in corn, trad ing being quite active at times. The feel ing developed , was considerably firmer. There lieing a very good demand from the shorts and other sources, the market ipened at about the closing prices of yes terday, was easy for a time and then .. ruled stronger; gradually ad vancing He., reached '4c, Ijecame steady, and cliised. ft shade higher than yester day, An easier feeling develoied in oats und prices declined tfcaVic from yester day's closing figures. More thau usual interest was developed in hog products durinir the earlv part of the day, and trading was quite brisk, Prices fluc tuated considerably, but, on the whole range, a material advance was estab lished on lending articles. Pork was strong early, and prices were advanced 3.30a3.35 on the closing figures of yes terday. At the improvement offerings were somewhat larger, and prices re ceded loal5, and closed rather steady. In a less marked degree, lard and short ribs followed in the same course. AHHI.YII.I.E'" F.niCATIOINAI. FACILITIF.!. The Psmell Coinmlaalon Anoth er riKott Keller The (ieruian Preaa on Harrison' In- Bv Tclrirraph to th Citiira. London. March 5. The Pamcll com mission resumed its sitting this morning. Attornry-genernljJWebster narrated the facts in relation to Pigott's communica tion from Madrid to Mr. Soaiues. tlie Times' Vilicitor. He stated that another U tter from Pigott had been received to day. It had been posted on March 2 This letter wus sent to Mr. Soanics' office for Mr. Ponsonby. It was pot read tu court. Presiding justice Ilanuen decided that the fact that the Irish World had raised mouey for the Irish cause did not make the recipient of the money responsible for the articles in tlie paper, but it was an important link in the evidence. Referring to tlie distributionof newspapers inciting to outrage, he said that the evidence proved that during 1880 and ISSleopies of the Irish World were sent either di rectly or Indirectly from the Dnblin league offices and were found in the pos session of league officials. Evidence on this point was ndmissable. The court assented to Mr, Dillint going to Australia for his health, and attorney general Webster resumed the rending of the articles from the Irish World, refer ring to Mr. Dnvitt's action in connection with the Home Rule movement. He also read a speech made by Mr. Dillon Urging the destruction of the police who were engaged in protecting tlie landlords Pit-siding justice Hantien protested against attorney-general Webster read ing the reports of the anti-Parnell speeches made by Gladstone and Fors- ter and other mem hers of the House of Commons." He said that while the sueecbes were adinissable as evidence they were of no importance. A constable testified .that in 1882 Walsh consigned a nuniber of cuses of re volvers to F.gan and F. Lnnnnguti. I1RTHCTIVK9 IIIKMT1FT TilE REMAINS. London, March 5. The English de tectives who were sent to Madrid, to-day identified the remains of- Pigott -in the presence oi tie uriusn consul, wno men ordered that tlie body Ik interred. A Pi-t'CKV lltlSH I'KIEST. Bt bun, March 5, The trial of Father Stephens, who was arrested for inciting tenants not to pav their rents, took Aim. Purpoae and Intent of the Mew Oakland luttlliule, aa Met Forth toy Kv. T. J. Jonea-I.ewlt. Till: NATIOMAI. CA1'ITAI A "Citizen" HepreNentatl ve'a Hud net I-'ioiii the City of Mxitnlfl. cent lMHtancea. Special Comtsponclctut to tlie Citizen. Washington, D. C, March 3. Of all Not tlie least important of the many the forlorn, God-lorsnkcii creatures in developments which Asheville hnsseen of ti,j8 universe, the most so to-day is tlie late, and which add as much to its at- ,.;.. tj..i, .. , ... tractions as a desirable pla of residence, Eafilc, as displayed at ten are its numerous educational facilities, thousand x''ts in this watery city. In In addition to an excellent graded school, fact, one begins to doubt if it is thesame weliavetwo select schools for boys; n glorious king of birds. SS!n;.twhlch, mst Ncxtinorderof-forlornness.'wethink. unnecessary as far ns sound education the myriad of stars, winch yesterday Koes, for any Asheville young lady to liedized every st6re on the avenue, and to- leave her home to acquire it; and we day miserably washed out, their colors have also the Home Industrial School tor ;,:i ...u . i .t. j. girls, conducted with such marked sue- "'""'" "that one cess by tlie Kev. L. M. Pease. This in- cannot tell to which of the constellations stittition is largely carried ou on a chnri- they belong, and they seem much better table and missionary basis. Education adapted in their droopiness. to the de- and board ate supplied tor the small sum . . . . . ., ., ..i YX.t a- h- . i..,.n. l'lcnt outgoing Democrats, than the unable to pay even this small amount, jubilant Republicans. she is taken into the school free of all charges. Of a total of 122, who at present attend, only some 30 pay anv- Uhing at all for tlicir many privileges. The school is under the management ol the Presbyterian Board of Home Mis sions, o New ioik. l lie property, in- wUieryi trf idl sUtdca of color-white, eluding about thirty wo acres of land, . . , . ,-., ' having been transferred to tlivm bv Mr. ; ' "'" ",l Pease. " parading mid trying to look cheerful. The mountain reixiou of Western North Ltlut onlv think of a milium- parade under Carolina are inhabited bv a large popu- umbrellas, and to the beat of drums so lution, whose ignorance and destitution .. ,, , . . . , , are often ofthe most distressing nature; tl'froughly soaked as to be incapable ol mid which are well known to the readers auyiuing more uveiy man a aeaa uiarcn. of Charles Eglieit Urnddock. The school The Citizen sees things in a different largely draws its pupils from this class; iKilt from that of most people, and has nitf iMitnttKlIv tni1 tiur a bhi tivl tittti l woikinc incalculable iwtid. ' all day been trying to find something livery one is praying that the rain may stop; but there is slight prosiect of this, uud Iht grand scenes of the 4lh may be seriously interfered with. Thousands of Uncle Sam's volunteer Is there no gentleman among us, with a willing heart and a full purse, who will funny in all this gloom to write about, but it is hard work. A cull ut the ch pi- step forward and do for the poor boys ol tol) where both houget have in beimietVectuallv done for the irirls? sion.uotvvithstand.ngthisisadetion.did As was lirielfy noted n tew (lavs ago m not develop uny amusement. 1 ne niem- vour coluinus, another factor to the hers seem all drbwsv and irritable after educational system of our city has just .,. !in.llilIilt wm,.h mugt Im ikMn mlilfwl I hs Htiril tit KitMta Mi. I " ' sions. so well irratificd with the success to-night, so that the Fiftieth Con- of the work under Mr. Pease, deciih-d to gress can go out of existence at noon to- tnke a further step, and enlurge the sphere morrow, according to law. oi ineir ruucanoiiui worn in norm v.uro- t , r ti..,,- Una. The magnificent building which ? . ' House corridors, we are the Messrs. Garrett erected on Oakland "teucs oy an ingenius mup, so arranged Heights has liecn bought bv the Hoard as to show, at a stance every current bl tor a high-grade educational institute for wia i America, the weather stations young women. 1 li : property, secure( lis l . ,lHill )Vlim k-, ttw tn Tat,u is on one ofthe most desirable sites Island, and from San Diego to the Bay in this whole couutrv. Towards this of Fuudy. What a pity some smart man amount tne Messrs. l.arrett tnetnselves, camtot invent a churt of the drift of pol- .t;..;n ci,i..,i ; ..;.,i,k..,i,..,-i itK-al current. It would be a God-send to have contributed so lilierally that the our representatives, acttml cost to the Board will lie butlittle A visit to our esteemed and worthy over oue-naii tne value ot tne prtnierty. senator Hon. Z. B. Vance, gives a pleas It is sate to sav, that in no college in - .. . . . . ,, , the United States are the students better unt re8Plte t0 the Mterminuble gloom Ot housed, and surrounded by so mnnv con- this moist Sunday, and every gentleman ve nienccs and comforts, us these young from North Carolina can depend on lames will oe ni vue t.aKiuua institute. uos..u. welcome from Senator Vance Tli. Iiiiililii.rt uia. hOwl mif n. ci firut I ' class hotel ; its furniture and equipments and his excellent wife. So . we attribute are of the very best. It is heated through- ours to their kindness rather than to our ace nt letterneiiiiy to-oav, an re sulted iuhisconviction. Father Stephens refused to give security for his good be havior for two vears, and was there upon sentenced to six months' imprison ment with hard lalxir. NliTW YORK TOCK WARKfcT. An important Peelaloii. By Tetcuraph to the Cltiicn. ' Boston, March 5. A full licnch of the supreme court has dismissed the bill in equity of Caroline Cnrsons vs. Cornelius Dunham, which was it proceeding for a perpetual injunction restraining the de fendant from prosecuting a suit brought by him in the court of South Carolina on August 11, 1868, in which the defendant sought to foreclose a mortgage, of $14-0,- 000 and sell a plantation in South Caro lina known as the Dean Hall. The claim of Carson before the su- preine court of Massachusetts, was, that the purchase by Dunham of the mortgage was merely coliutteral and that he should be restrained, because the decision in cases heretofore heard, show that the courts of South Carolina and the Supreme court of the United States do not agree. As to how the Supreme, court of Massachusetts decides It, it will not interfere, as there is no evidence that Speculation Yeaterday Among the Hulla and Bears of Wall Street. t-.l.- t E..rl,t nf Vf;iiitrnn QB murcjumij. . " n...,I,..m'. ...ml.,.f mrtnHI &ii crmtmissiotnf rndinnitffalnrrSm1iTH-""-",'r ' , . . " Abro, of Sew York, as superintendent of Indian schools; Edward R. Walgamuth, as assistant appraiser of merchandise at Philadelphia ;J as. W. Congdon, of Rhode Island, as captain in the revenue service; J. Parker" Morton, of Salt Lake, as surveyor-general of Utah; L, Strickland, as collector of customs for the Aroostook district, Main, Daniel W. MySell, as collector ofcustomsfortheRichmond.Va., district; Leslie Cullom, of Tennessee, as collector of customs for the Puget sound district; Solomon Claypool, as United States district attorney, for Indiana; Charles Baker, as collector of customs for the district of Belfast, Maine, Geo W. Morton, as United States marshal for" the eastern district of Louisiana. Thos.J. Anderson, of Iowa, as associ ate justice ofthe Supreme court of Utah, Henry S. Nunn, as collector at Pamlico, N. C, Archibald H. Griinke, of Massa- rettes. ascounsel at San Domingo, Rus- . sell D. Woodman, as appraiser of mer chandise at Portland. Maine, Benj. F. Chudliourne, as assistant appraiser, D. L. Wnde, of Montana, as chief justice of the Supreme court ol the Territory, Jesse D. Abrahams, of Virginia, as comptroller of the currency, Jas. F. Finley, as special examiner of drugs, medicines and chemi cals, at New Orleans, Frank E. Hayden, to be surveyor of the port at Columbus. Quite a number of army promotions also failed to receive action. THE DEATH OP THB BILLS. Twenty-six pension and other relief bills which reached the President failed to receive his signature, but a few other bills failed in this manner to become laws; the principal ones being the act to require the United States circuit and district judges to instruct the jury in writing in certain cases, and four or five bills grant ing the right of way to Western railroads through Indian reservations. Among not bona fide, and it is the opinion of the court that the case can be properly determined in the courts of South Caro. linn. i Market llonse nurned, 1 By Telegraph to the Cititen, Philapklimiia, March 5. The Colum bia avenue market house and hall at Broad street and Columbia avenue, was totally destroyed by. fire early this morn ing. The Broad street and Columbia avenue fronts of the building were ..occu pied bv a number 6f small stores. The rooms in the upjier floors were occupied by a Grand Army post and a number of societies. In the rear ofthe stores was spneiops market house and adjoining on the west was the livery stable of Samuel T. Bush & Son. Seventy-five horses in the stable were all gotten out safely. The fire burned fiercely, and in about an hour only the walls of the large market build ing were standing. The building was owned by Richard J. Dobbins. The loss is estimated at $150,000. .Argent Iron Works In America Fall. By Telegraph to the Cltiun. Reading Fa., March 5. The announce ment is made here this nfternoou of the failure of the Reading Iron Works which operate in thiscity, blast furnaces, rolling, sheet, tube and pipe mills, forges' and machine shops, employing over 2,000 hands. The fi-m fins given notice of a suspension of its payments and called a meeting of its creditors to be held at the Philndcpliia office of the company on next Thursday afternoon, ft. is one. of the largest establishments of its kind in America and disposcsin wagesevcry year over $1000,000. The first judgment entered against the company is by the Reading rai road company for $140,000, The failure is generally attributed to the stringent condition of the iron trade By Telegraph to the Citiwn. New York, March 5. The stock mar ket was weak and declining during the forenoon to-day, and losses were sus tained which, notwithstanding the strong tone of the latter portion of the day, were not fully recovered, and the result f the day's operations is to leave most ofthe list fractionally lower than Inst evening. London quotations' were lower this morning, and there was compara tively heavy selling from that centre in the early trading, the pressure being from the Continent. The favorites of that centre were nil weak, and especially Louisville and Nashville, and St, Taiil. Other influences worked against the mar ket, and the failure of the Reading iron works created an unfavorable impression The most potent of local influences, how- cverr whs tb4alatieHS w-Manhnttatt on the rise of the past week, and disap pointment in some directions were declar ations of a scrip dividend, und stock j dropped over 4 per cent. Other sjiecial- ties showed marked weakness and Ore-, gon, Short Line Nnvigation7Puilnian, and some others declined a point or more. The aspect of political affairs in Wash ington met with general approval, how ever, and when the pressure was removed there was a sharp recovery in sicciulties, and most of the general list were brought up to the lead of the opening figures, und in some cases fractionally further, Short Line became a speciul feature of the market and rapidly rose 4, while Man hattan rallied materially. Tennessoeconl was also prominent for strength. Reali zations on the advance from the lowest figures again sagged the list off slightly but their close was firm nt the conclusion in the last hour. Chesapeake and Ohio first preferred stock rose rapidly and scored a material gain for the day. Al most the entire list is small and frac tions lower fiis evening, mid Manhattan lost 3, Pullman 2 and Missouri Pacific 1 per cent, while Short Line and Chesa peake and Ohio first preferred rose 2 each. Sales aggregated 201 ,000 shares. The Renin; nutlona Handed In. - By Telegraph to the Cltiun. Washington, March 5. All the mem- bers of ex-President Cleveland's Cabinet tendered their resignation to President Harrison yesterday, and he accepted them to-duy to take effect upon the qual ification of their successors. Itiscxpected that all the new officers will take hold to morrow. Assistant-secretary Rivvs, of the State department, has tendered his resignation, to take effect at once. He kit this evening for New York City, where he will resume the practice of law, ut by steam, and lighted by electricity n met, the voung ladies who will lie for tunate enough to secure admission, will live surrounded bv all the amenities ol existence found at an excellent hotel. Probably their wants will not be attend ed to by a French, cook, nor will the menu be printed anew each day ; but. we may be sure they shall not lack all that a wise moderation will declare necessary. The course of instruction will be unde- the direction of thoroughly coniiieteut tcaeners, uuu win exiciiu to an tne ad vanced branches taught in our first- grade colleges. Of course the board of missions docs not intend, and cannot af ford, to offer all these advantuges except for just and reasonable fees; but it has St'NDAV AT TRINITY. starve Congregation (;r(-et (he Re. Wm, Welle, of Mew ton, Mass. An unusually large congregation as sembled in Trinity church Sunday morn ing and again had the pleasure of listen ing to a sermon by the ReV. "Wm. Wells'' of Newton, Mass; from the text, St. Luke vut, 37. Jesus of Naxareth passetb by. A gmphic picture was drawn and the miracle on the way to Jericho; the heal- ing of blind Bartimeui who said: "Thou Son of David have mercy on me," as Je sus of Nazareth passed by. An applica tion of the words ofthe text was made in two ways. . . . , , , , 1st, Jesus of Naxareth passed by, as the church sets coutinually, the life of Christ, ns (bund in the gospyj. The personal Christ is vividly pictured, and he points ever to the power of that simple story in drawing men to the cross, and so to him who suffered that men might live. The Holy Ghost brings that life to the individual in all its risen power, in the sacraments in the word of God, by holy worship, by united prayer. Jesus of Nax areth continually passeth by in the su pernatural activities of the kingdom of God. 2nd, Jesus of Nazareth passeth by as the individual soul meets with the op portunities of life. Opportunities to the christian disciple, in work, whether with hands or brain, alms giving or labor of love iuhis name. Gain or loss is the result as the opportu nity is embraced or neglected. In conclusion, the word of the text was applied to the coming of Lent. "Jesus of Naxareth passeth by," as tlie church keeps her forty days in memory of his cross and passion. An earnest appeal was made for a faith ful use and his blessed period of spiritual rest. He who passeth by bearing the cross whosaith, "Come ye apart and rest awhile." ' 1 After the regular morning service the Holy Communion was administered to over one hundred communicants. DAMON AND PYTHIAS. own merits. However, to be accounted lor, we certainly-feccived it, and rejoiced to find our old friend, iu spite of the se vere suffering depicted on his face, still the same "Old Zcb," ready to make us laugh at his jokes ; always apropos to the occasion, whatever it maybe. -Long may he live, and be our Senator, say we. The most curious thing we have met with on our rambles, is "The Midget," A little Spanish-Mexican lady, thirty years old, and tipping the scales at four and a half pounds avoirdupois. We were as sured by her exhibitor that this tiny been decided that, when the applicant creature was a penect woman, witn ail for admission is unable to meet tlie rcgu- the characteristics of her sex, which we lar charges, an exception may lie made in admitted more readily; as we saw her ..c. . ,,, L.... nv.,.. crooked Roman nose, and a most irras- went of a fee which shall not lie less than Me temper. She is surely a most won $100 per annum. The college will thus derful freuk of nature, such as we hope meet a need us crying, in its way, us that wiH not again be produced. which is met by the Industrial School on T . d rfj) nibited in comiection the neighboring hill. There are hundreds .. , , ,. , , of voung Indies who cannot pay the high with the wonderful panorama of The fees of high-classed colleges, wild would Battle of Shiloh," a most realistic picture. nevertheless be able to appreciate and to U faithfulness may lie conceived when make use ot tne eaucat.on l-rovuiea in , t tlemttll , the aU(1ience motll ft11ta- ornhfi Olv inl- Iwttmr thnn 1 the minds of their wealthier sisters who was recognucd by his likeness on the can afford to pay for it. This new instt- canvass, and proved to be Gen. Prentiss, tutc nt Asheville will meet many such who hud charge of a part of the Federal cases as these. Here a young - girl may d WMCaplurcd in thi, bioody niriiiirt vi-v Iwut pHnrn t it m. turn ' ' sum of money that is not actually pro- fight. 4-Hibitiver T. W. P, I'nder the religions influence and train ing which will form a distinct feature ol the establishment, many of these trained young ladies will, no doubt, be inclined to olfer themselves as teachers among the less favored ones of their country ; and n lew, perhaps, as missionaries of peace to foreign lands. It is the lieginning of n grent work, whose extent and influence no man can .foresee. Asheville should lie highly und sincerely congratulated upon the start ing of such a work within its confines, and also upon its jiosscssing among its inhabitants men with hearts broad enough, and unselfish enough, to give ol their wealth, their time, nnd their labour, in the furtherance of such n good cause. Tobacco Bales. . Jx-ofltoliacctusnles af ulf tlW4arehoMse in the city for February, foots up 731 334 lbs, und the receipts therefrom amounted to $80,198.72. Tlie total sales at all warehouses since the present season opened is 2,714,205 lbs., bringing the total sum ot $28,71 2.U5. And who says that Asheville is not a booming to bacco town? It must be remembered too, that the present season is only about half over. Creditable Performance at Opera Hall Lant Might, to m Fair, Audience. We were unable to see the whole play . at Opera Hall last night, but witnessed enough to warrant ns in saying that it was far superior, in both stage effect and the talent displayed, to most of the trav eling troupes that visit our city. The au dience was fair, but the performance de- . served a larger house. All of the leading roles were well sustained, while some of the personations were really Strong, showing a fineconception of their charac ters, and marked histrionic force in rendition. Mr. Himes, as Damon, with the exception of a slight lack of lung force, was most creditable, and Mrs. J. M. Young, as Arria, displayed fine conception and con siderable power in execution. Mr.J. A. Campbell, as Pythias, was striking, in some parts, while Miss Campbell, as Calanthe, was charming indeed, displaying a grasp of her char acter and a forcefulness in its presenta tion not equaled by any other member of the company. Mr. Hull, as Dionysius, - was good, though be was apparently suffering from a cold. Miss Moore, as Hermlon, was effect ively rendered. Mr. J. M. Young, as Procles, barring slight stage fright, was good, while Messrs. F. L, Jacobs, as Philistus; C. E. Hilliard.as Damocles, andD.W.Furman, as Lucullus, acquitted themselves with redit. ' The costumes were unusually fine, and the whole play showed that ithfl(J been . well managed. The Roman soldiers displayed a fine line of calves. Mlaalon Hoapltal. The following donations were received by the Mission Hospital authorities for tlie month of February: ; ..,. " "Ilusv Ikes," one cun of tomatoes, one enn of snlmoli, glass of preserves, one vase, one box of matches, pine; Miss F. L. Patton, package of dried apples; Mrs. Green, Battery Park, two dozen oranges; billies of the Presbyterian church, three gallons of cold coffee, plate of sand wiches; Mr. Gibson, of Michigan, one pair of blankets; Mrs. Martin, Sr., one comfort; Mrs. I'urefoy, package of chil dren cMIr-s; Mrs. Alex. Porter, package of children's clothes; Mrs. T. W. Patton, package of children's clothes; Mr. R. Patterson, packages of children's cloth ing and a glass of jelly. Frequent dona tions of milk by Mrs. T. W. Piftton. Mrs. Howell, Mrs. Grant, Mrs. G. T. Jones Mrs, Glenn ; carriage furnished for bring ing patients to the hospital by Mrs. Mcl-oud, Mrst Pulliam and Mrs. W. iii....-.' .,rn, .i..ii,..,i:.f iimmuii , luiiiv. wi .,,v ..vMv,,wfc .iiuivu) , receipts lour loaves oi oreau , vr. Kceves, one pair of blankets. Pavement Parauraplia. Mail train No. 52. .westbound, over the western roud, wasfoiir hours behind time in reaching the city yesterday. . Many of our citizens who went to Washington to witness the inauguration. will return home to-day. New Ofllcera. The Asheville Athletic Club.nt its meet ing Monday evening, elected the follow ing officers for the ensuing year : President R. L. Graham. Vice-President L. P, McLoud. Secretury nnd Treasurer C. A. Ray sor. Executive Committee Lawrence Pul liam, W. T. Penniman, II. L. Fogg, F. L. Saunders, Thos. A. Jones, J. W. Schnrtle, T.C. McNcely.C, Rankin. HINTS FOR OFFICKHOIJER. Kaflee Klatacli. The Kuffce Klatsch on Monday even ing nt the Battery Park, was a great success. Full particulars of the affair will be given in to-morrow's issue, as it will be impossible until then to determine the Some Advice Which the) Faithful Hhonld Heed. Mr. Harrison is in Washington. Are you feeling ticklish about your job? Call on Mr. Harrison or, better still.on Mr. Blaine. Discover that you have always been a lifetime Republican, i Try to remember if your father did not vote for Harrison's grandfather. Attend the inaugural ball and compli ment Mr. Harrison upon his waltzing. If it can be proved that you are a Dem ocrat there is no earthly hope for you. Produce your receipt from Quay or Dudley for your campaign subscription. If you are a 'hold-over Republican sneer ut Cleveland's civil service reform. If you are fired, abuse Harrison and call it the death blow of civil service re form. ' ; Run down the Cleveland administra tion. Say it was the worst you ever saw. .Take a pew at Mr. Harrison's church. This is going to be a very pious adminis tration. Kep out ofthe company of Democrats and try to make yourself solid with the Republicans. Tobacco sold in large quantities and at fair prices at the warehouses yesterday. Ho la Clinndlera. An exchange says that Emperor Wil liam's ear complaint is again troubling tlK thairman. Thos. Hai.k Wkavkr, him. Earthquake Knocks lis Ecuador. By Telegraph to the Clthwa. Guayaquil, ... Ecuador, via Galveston, March 2. Sharp shocks of earthquake have been felt here since 11 p. m., March 2d. One at 8.40 p. m., March 3rd, lusted eight seconds, , Two defendants in the police court yesterday morning, were' fined fifty dol lars each by acting mayor Westall, for County Business Agent. violations of section 856 of thecity laws. ' Attention, HuMlneaa Agent. Th business agents of all the subordi nate Alliances in Buncombe are requested to meet at the court house on Saturday, March 10, at 11 o clock. J3y order ol