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r Ty? n-wv'V fwifffPrnM ;ry;T?t www :i i, 6 -5 f if THE DAILY CITIZEN. The Citizen l the mint extensively circu lated and widely read new.papcr in Western North Carolina. Its discussion of public men and measure I in the interest of public integrity, honest ...umnpnt anil nntNWTniM induStrV. and it knows no personal allttsiance in treatingpub- liC issues. I The Citizen publishes the dispatches of the Associated Press, which now covers the whole world in its scope. It has other facul ties of advanced journalism for gathennji news from nil quarters, with cverythinKcare lullv edited to occupy the smallest space. Specimen copies ol any edition will be sent w ... nnu ... a..,,!,,,., their flHdfCSS. TEMS--Haily. $ for one yenr; $3 for six months; 50 cents for one month; 16 ccntsfoi one week. Carriers will deliver the paiK'r in vrv imrt of the citv to subscribers, anil par ties wanting it will please eall at the Citizen ' A?vDui.iiwrt RaTKA Reasonable, and made fannu-n on amilkution at this office. All transient advertisements must be paid in ai Vi?!!',ll. tintlces ten cents per line. Obitu ary, murriage and society notices fifty cents soeietv notices niiy cenw eucn (not excecuing U-n lines) or tilty cenu per inch. FRIDAY. SEPT. 6, 18S9. HO MIC OF AHHKILLE'B IMl'KK- Rending the very charming and com prehensive letter of Mr. Tighe, published in the Charleston News and Courier of the 4-th instant, we might lie very apt to lav it down and indulge in sweet com placcnt reveries on the pretty pictures the writer has painted of our many possess ions and perfections. It is delightful to lie told how much we have to make all thcrestot the world envious; scenery that would have enraptured Claude Lorraine in the majesty or grace ol its forms or depth or brilliancy of itseoloriug; climate tliat.in its purity and healthliilness, would have rendered the search of Paracelsus after the elixir of life altogether superflu ous; and then for the full enjoyment oi these, all the notilianccs of comfort or ol luxury, in the elegant hotels, in the first class boarding house, or in the charming domestic circle; with the facilities ot out door locomotion, the magical electric rail way or the luxurious carriage with its spirited team; with the walking which at evcrv turn might oicn on some new prosjiect, or confront the pedestrian witl some handsome dwelling or grounds with the animation of business life, with the gaiety of pleasure seekers, with tin vivacity and good nature ol encountering crowds; and not least, with the honesty and moderation of the innumerable pur veyors to the comforts, necessities or pleasures of the lively-visitors; all these things, painted culcur i!c rose, might re fleet the warm tints which brightened the eye of the writer upon the reader resident of the city so agreeably pictured and in duce that happy feeling that the city had reached that ideal of perfection wind poets nnghthavedreained ol; or, coming down to sublunary sphere, of which prac tical projectors might have formed their plans. It is very pleasant thus to have received the praise ol broad and generous observ ation, and to learn what is precious to our pride of effort is not wanting incll'ccl upon the eyes of others. Hut it would lx fatal to a farther and needed progress il yve accented all the generous words ol praise as seal upon our absolute perfec tion. After all, with the exception what we owe to nature, the advance made here is merclv relative. Anil that is no reproach, though useful check to presumptuous vanity. A population ol ten thousand, andthatcongregated most largely within the past ten years, cannot hope to have surpassed the older, richer, and more populous cities with whom de velopment has been the growth of many years and the fruits of experience, as yve as the outgrowth of prosperity. It is n light thing that the people of Ashcvillt have accomplished out of its small num bers anil limited means, water and seyv cragc systems, electric and gas lighting electric street railway, telephone change, and other essentials to city lift and convenience, to have erected sonic ol the finest hotels in the country and to have attracted and held to them visitors from all narts of the Tinted States and F.uropc. And it is in relation to those visi tors that our shortcomings and defi ciencies become most manifest. In our hotels and boarding houses yve entertain them like princes or welcome them like friends. In doors, yve surround them yvith every comfort or indulge them in every luxury they may crave. Hut turn them out of doors, and their troubles or vexations begin. We grow- up accustomed to mud and dust and rocks and ruts, and think nothing ol them. Others have not our cxcrience. and have not the patience or forbearance habit gives us. Hut even we must stand aghast at the contrast implied in the abil ity to traverse the streets on the costlv luxury of an electric street car, and the inability to cross those same streets de- .... f.f ; o .u.ii.a ,f r-iinu weather. And neither can home people be oblivious to the alternate clouds of dust und the quickly succeeding oceans of mud. What we do want, what we must have, are good, smooth, hard, dry streets. We wish we could say roads ulso. Thev are beyond our jurisdiction. But we must have good streets at whatever cost. Bad streets are a blemish that scarcely any other good quality can counterbalance, because they are asso ciated with outdoor exercise, the object of many a visit to the city, or with pleas ure riding, the object of large numbers to enjoy. There would be ten equipages on the streets where there is one now if the surface afforded smooth rolling to wheels '. there would be the same increased pro portion of equestrians if the pathway of the horseman was freed from the treach erous stone or rut. The air would be sweeter and purer if relieved of its load of dust, suffered to rise with every turn of wheel or whiff of wind. We notice ex periments being made with a view of adopting some system of street making. That on North Main street- seems to promise success. The material is cheap and abundant; and if applied with care, gives hope of permanency. We hope the experiment will be watched, and if satis factory, be quickly and generally adopted. Good streets and good sidewalks are the need of Ashcville. A condition half city, half Tillage, is as bizarre as the African king with the cocked hat and scarlet coat of the British General, and the bare legs and naked feet of the native chief. ITEMS Or INTEREST. A heavv snowfall in Montana has put out the forest tires that have been raging in the mountains for six weeks, and saved several mining towns trom destruction. timUT in the burned section was the ... . C !. finest in Montana, and none ot it now remains. The funeral of the mother of John L. Sullivnn, which took place in nosioii on Mondav, was one ot tne largest cvci ..... in rimr ntv. The nrocession consis I ted of ciglitv-nvc carnages anu mur horses drew the hearse. The floral em blems cost over live hundred dollars, Mrs. Angelo Rusconi, said to he one of the richest women in Keiiuicny, w frightened to death by a "ghost" that l'.. ie Kiisi-imi went to see the i. --- ;- , , ,.,. spectre, mm wnen u uppv.uni .; 1C(1 (lean. A 11MIIUUJ;ii iii.o.iki flection from an electric light some dis tance away. A gentleman jnst returned from the mining region oi Illinois rcpuna .. i' tii;ii no as "unsDcaKaoiv uisircssmi;. iii.n.rer .-mi disease are abroad, aim Iciiih is desolating the Homes ol uic iioiiclcss victims ot tins unnatural strug- rc." These starving people are among those to whom Mr. Harrison personally promised prosperity and high wages il they would vote lor mm. On., i.f t in- most siiriirisinir features of 1 1... ,, li.i-n hnsiiirss wor d is the large use ol cotton seed, formerly eonsuiereu worthless. Over 8(10,0110 tons of these .iiv now nressci lor their oil, irom thirtv-six to forty poundslicing obtained iroin encli ton. The consumption of cot ton seed oil is increasing both in this country and in lvuroie, and new uses lor the oil are constantly lieing discovered. The election of the Third Louisiana Iktrid lor a Keorcsentative in congress i,, CM vnc.nu'v caused bv the death ,,f thcl.-iie li. 1. 1'.av. was a snlendid vie torv for the Democrats, rncc swept me entire district, his majonty being placed nt about (5.000. Minor, the Republican ..militate, made his canvass on "a white man's platform;" and the negroes voico In- Democratic ticket in conscmiencc Dr. Waddington, the last Dean of Hurl ham, was a great epicure, and one oi tne best mi ires of wme in lunope. Alter ins .leiii'h. iii lSli'l. his cellar realized a very He had noblv sustained the reputation for splendid hospitality which the Dean and Chanter of Durham had :ihv;iys enjoyed. The good Dean's favor- is i s i was a li ct ile Hunt, saute au vin ,le MAderc. aux trull'es. He had the linest drv ehamoaLMie in Iingland, and his port and Madeira were of cipial merit The library of a Manchester collector contains a copy ol what is prouaniy tne smallest volume ever engraven, pruned and bound. It measures 1.1 inch m height bv -7" inch in width, contains 32 leaves or (1 1- plates, is covered in crimson and gilt roan, and has gilt edges. It was published in "Taris, at the Black Cat. ML'. Saint Ucnis street. I he con tents ol the book arc entirely in French, and consist of eight ehansonettcs, each illustrated by a vignette The Chinamen of San Francisco had a big celebration on Monday in honor of the Giiil ol Charity, in which a thousand Celestials carried a painted dragon one hundred lect long through the principal streets ol the citv. Its laws were con stautlv opening, exhibiting a fiery tongue. Horse and loot soldiers preecu- ,-d it. and in many wagons were Chinese and loot soldiers preceu children, gorgeously arravsd as allegori cal hgurcs. It was the greatest snow Chinatown ever produced, and it march- ed through streets densely packed w.tn .Mongolians .uiu viuci muio, The Tanner pension t'raudsarccropping nit on every side, i lie most startling .roiling out oi I annensni is in iiicinoiiin- y statement ol tne national linauees. An increase ol tne national ucoi in ine sum jf $7,o'.i,oM for the month ol August is logically explained bv Tanner s dralts upon the iicnsion appropriation lor $20, lUXlMili. or at the rate of nearly $250,- oi 10,01 mi a year. The appropriation li; the year s tensions, Imsed upon careful estimates ot what should De paid out, is $N1.7ri(i,7K, all ot which would lie ex hausted in about rive months if the August record is maintained. The Chicago Times is still in troublous waters. James . West, wlio has figured is editor and publisher, turns out to Ik an irresponsible lierson, who has been arrested on complaint of the directors of the company lor overissuing the capital stuck. lie blew a big bubble and has not helped to re-establish the Times on a sound foundation. That journal de nounces him in vigorous terms, but the harm done cannot lie easily effaced. The Times needs to fall into strong hands he- lore it will attain anything like its old position with the public. It always neededjan infusion ol character. Nashville American : In regard to the isult offered him bv the Grand Army bums the other day in bouncing him out of a railroad coach Gen. btierman is re ported as saying: "I took possession of what did not belong to me, and gave it up when I saw my mistake." It old Teeump is correct in this statement hi ought to be put in a glass case and ex hibited as a remarkable curiosity a Re publican who "acquired" something wrongfully and gii jive it up witliout the intervention ol the law. Y hat a sting jug rebuke is administered to the grand army of fraudulent psnsion drawers in I tuat reniarK oi oio .merman: Dr. Parker Frays cream Van-Ola, Rosa line, Ong.aline and Diamond nail powder having now become the ladies' favorites, at F. L.Jacob's drug store, these popular manicure articles may always be found, together with pocket emery board, or ange wood sticks, nail scissors, files and other such requisites. Also a complete! line of drugs and toilet articles, in addi tion to the Hclie Soda Fountain from which ice cold drinks are dispensed. Cor ner Main street and Patton avenue. Charles Young, a colored cadet of the first class, which graduated lrom West Point in June last, tailed to pnss. Then he was given until August M to make up the deficiency. He completed ms work satisfactorily, was graduated on Satur day, and has gone on a leave of absence. This is f ev4tirl rrtlnrpH rntp whn Vina graduated since Cadet Flipper received A diploma, rnpjier was appointed com - missarv of subsistence, and later on got into trouble about his accounts and re- signed, it is now stated tnat ne is an officer in the Mexican army. Forty-eight September plcues were examined at tne lost on Saturday, but only sixteen ..p.) ..nminoti'in I ' ' It is very important in this age of vast material progess that a remedy be pleas ing to the taste and to the eye, easily taken, acceptable to the stomach and healthy in its nature and effects. Possesa- ,i. i;,; &, nr 4. h. one perfect laxative and most gentle din- "K -"- M. -r w. - .s. - retic known. T.l I J T . n . I 1 Dtticuciucr A WMUl LU K llini 1 pcu and have a wife to share my money. How can I catch a orettv voune trirl? Beenthare A little parse-weigb-aon is all that's necessary, old fellow. FALL GOODS ROLLING IN AT- Rnwlic HroS. & Wrlcllt'S, GRAND DISPLAY. Large assortment of Dry li'.wwlu met , iirrivm. J"-" A full line of Prints, A full lino of Satint'8 A full line of Ginghams, A full line of Tricots, All kinds of Flannels A nice assortment of Tap estry Plush Cashmeres and Henriettas in all colors. Turner (Joods in striics and itlaids Our Jubilee Cloth is some- i . tiling 1KV 1 lid Vt'I'V pretty Come and see it Ladies' Faunlleroy Sets A bur line oi Ladies am ( i(llts' 11 . S. Handkerchiefs ill prices And in the (Sents' Furnish ing Goods Line anything you want. A good line of Gents (rips and Valises just in. In fact we have anything vou want in tne wry uoous i j i i 1 1 - and Shoe lines. To inaugu rate, we have a special leader I in nverv (Ipnn.l'tlllOllt KeSpeCtlUU V, 1 (JQTK' BROS. & WKIGILT BOOKS AND STATIONERY ARTISTH' MATKHIAWJ ENGINEERS' SUPPLIES, PICTURES ANU FRAMES, FANCY GOODS. BLANK BOOKH, KVERV GR ADK DULLS. TOYS AND GAMES. WKSTKRN N. C. BCEKKH, PHOTOGRAPHIC PAINTED, AT AND HAND- ESTABROOK'S, aa S. Main Street. 1N0RDF.R TO MAKE SOMUCI1ANGF.S IN Ol'R BUSINESS, WE OFFER AT COST OUR STOCK OF SILVER-PLATED WARE, INCLUDING KNIVES, FORKS, SI'OONS, CASTERS, BUTTERS, PICKLES, ETC. ARTHUR M. FIELD Leading Jeweler. DriTtCT ITTDIItTinV inf. Oil LA I L0 1 ftllllMUIIUII Is that fine lot of ENGLISH BRIDLES and I THRBB-HORN CHAMOIS 8BAT SADDLB8 at I J, M. ALEXANDER'S And tbe low prices at which he Is clling all ooa in ma nn. I u hai ImmmI h la fnfrw mnA In trr,r1a meet the demand. SATISFACTION GUAIANTBBD. , TLANTIC COAST LINB oi m iw ra pt mimw,- 1 ale will be ran ortr lt"CortoiDta uiTWon No. &3 Leave Colombia, 6.20 p. .SO p. 7.10 a. Arrives at Charlratoa.. No. S3 Leaves Charieatoa-... I wmniffl-., .11 RSa. Connective with trains to and points oa the Charlotte, Columbia 4k An fiuta and Cohnabia Jt GrecaviU Railroads, T. M . BMBRSOH, Oea. Pass. Act. J. F. DBVlMIt, uca. THE RACKET COLUMN. We are preparing to go to New York to select our Fall and Winter Goods anu we want a lot oi Money, uur e r r offers of Bargains have pan ned out very well. We have sold lots of ironus. but we ad lots of them, and we ave auite a lot vet which a, I 1111 Kdll lnr ill- VI llll IIU'1 )rice. We tlmiK we mil away fur the next swinon fewer goods than any merchant in Asheville. Wo don't wnut to lmt tiwny any. e want to sell them, and we want to sell them uauly. We art going to buy a big stock a nd we want the room to mace them in, but wort' than that. vv want thecuxhtohuy them with. This has been the se- ret of our low prices. We represent a, man who has an ocean ol money, lie buys thousnwls where other peo ple buy dozens. He expects us to sell goods quick, at a milllill Y'lXJllV) llllll nc nu r i carry mm tne money. w , . far we have notdisanpointed him. ( ur sale of Dress Ooods at cost continues, and will until all are sold. We have six lee Cream rreezerw, two each of 2, 3 and 4 quart sizes, We shall buy no more this season, loucaii get eitlier of these Freezers lower than they have ever been offered before, lou will want one next summer if not now. A few Hammocks and (.'roquet Setts are yet with us. We shall let them go very low, We need the room and want the money they represent to put into something for Fall and Winter use. A few dozen fruit Jars (Masons) on hand. They are going very fast. As Boon as it is known that we are out prices will advance mart the predic tion. We shall have in store by the time you read this the largest stock of Ribbons, Velveteens, Plushes, and Vel- vets ever shown in Asheville, Fall Styles, New Goods, at 'Racket Prices." Come Olid see them. Respectfully, 6E0.T.j0!iES&C0. MISCELLANEOUS. THE RECORDS Continue to ma.ik a daily in crease in the volume of retail business at T. C. binith & Co.'s Drufj; Store. Buying goods in large quantities, se- curing best discounts aim . . 1 1 often free delivery of goods, they share these advantages with their customers. Their Prescription business has UUlUIUiril IjllVlI 111WCTU r-liii gume expectations, i ncy , . riM have five professional experts of lonir experience in order to insure increased efficiency in this department. 1 his gives promptness in preparation correctness in execution and chuck delivery oi iiichucu.cs l 1 ! r 1 dispensed. This handsome Drug Store, the pride of Ashe ville, located in the heart of the city, is easy of access, anc possesses an air ol coimort and elegance. The rapid success ot tiusiiousem mine ing up a prosperous business demonstrates the fact that thev arc; fast securing the ,.,,i.ri,1,ilw.ii i.lll Yktlf f".1tl(l'is t$ .A. ! . 1 i Mil ii i il ri triwiiiH si i l ''iii'iiiiin i i I)Uimc J. W.SCHAR'IXE, MERCHANT TAILOR 42 N. Main St. fet20dlv JAHES FRANK, DBALBR IN FAMILY GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS Agent for Kccms Creek Woolen Mills. North Main Aflieville, N. C fehlOdlv VVM; R. PENNIMAN ; I'KOPKlBTOK OF THE ASHEVILLE BRICK WORKS, Asheville, N. C. P. O. BOX I. marlSdly A NEW ENTERPRISE. The Hand Laundry will open on Monday, atthefootof Mr"' w""on' und" thc management of G. W. lllKKina. All work done neatly by hand. The Best are the Cheapest HRBRINCS CHAMPION SAFES Farrell & Co., Philadelphia. aa20 dftvOni GEO. KIMBER, 6ENERALCCHTRACT0R AND BUILOEI l Mosaic rue ana vcmcnv wun aepeaaiiy- Orates, Ranges and Boilers set. Bnildinni moved and repaired la Unit class Sewerage, Drainage and traps for the same thorotmhly smdentood and promptly tended to. Office: Wolfe Bvllding, Covrt Hottae Square, AabevUIe, N. C. majSOdly FOR RENT. 4 A targe eteTen room Brick Hottae. togetner wttn kttctten im servants- novae mma goon Lrot oontaima acrea, sewerage a rood bath TOomm.CompcteIy farniah- d CTerr part-wTie' wise, a food Piano, wMled. Apply to an MATT ATKINSON & SON. GIIAS. D. BLANTOrf & GO., MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING Our aim is to fill a long felt want in the city of Asheville, and we will open about September 1, with the most com plete line of Clothing for Men and Boys ever shown in this section. Our Mr. CIIAS. BLANT0N goes to Northern and East ern markets with the ready cash which insures to the new aismess Financial $uca$S THE YOUTHS', BOYS' AND CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT Will receive; our special attention, and to tins we will call tlie especial attention of Mothers, Sisters and Aunts. OUR GENTLEMEN'S Will be replete with all the way of Neckwear. . OUR HAT DEPARTMENT Will receive due attention, and in it can be found from the conventional lligh Hat down to the Soft Knock-about. We have already placed our order for a line of MEN'S FINE SHOES With one of the most popular makers. Our mode of business shall be STRICTLY ONE PillCE, and all goods warranted a represented or money refunded. Our opening will bo announced in due time. CHAS. D. BLANTON & CO., One Price Clothiers, Patton Avenue, 7 OUTFITTERS. FURNISHING GOODS Novelties of the season in the Asheville, N C. lalk.
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