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,8 J i DAILY CITIZEN THE DAILY CITIZEN Delivered to Visitors in any part of the City. One Month Jj- Two Weck. or lew BOARDING, WANTS, For Rent, and Lost Notices, three llne or less, 35 Cents for Q each Insertion. ASHEVILLE, N. C, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER g, 1889. VOLUME V. NUMBER 154. THE I I 1 AN IMPOSING PARADE. KIFTEEN THOI'DAND TKMP UR9 IN LINK. With Banner Flylnir and Bandit Mavlnic the streets Tremble Be. neath Their Steady Tread Re viewed by tlie President. Washington, 1). C, October 8. To dav occurred the parade of the Knights Templar. The morning was cold und raw and unpromising, but as the day wore on the face of nature brightened. At half past twelve o'clock President Harrison entered the reviewing stand leaning on the arm of Secretary Windom. He was followed by Secretaries Tracy, Noble ihkI Rusk, Attorney-General Miller, (icn. Schofield anil (Jen. Vincent, as Adjutant-General. They were accompanied by Mrs. Harrison, Dr. Scott, Mrs. Scott Lord, Mrs. Hallord, Miss Sanger and several Indiana friends. The entrance ol the presidential party was the signal for loud applause. The sun hud meantime broken through the clouds of the earlier morning, and now shone with pleasant warmth and undiinmed brightness. A lew minuU-s alter the President's arrival the head ol the procession tiled around the corner of Fifteenth street and marched with meas ured tread in front of the reviewing stand where the President stood, doffing his hat in response to the salutes witn which he was constantly greeted. Sir Myron M. Parker, with forty-live aids un" horseback, six or eight abreast, fol lowed bv the Washington commaiiilcries, Headed the procession. They were ac companied by the Marine band which was the recipiciu ol many cheers as it passed the stand. Secretary Blaine entered the stund at this moment, and courteously bowed to the assembled mul titude. The Pe Mulay eommandery of the district ol Caliioruia, preceded by a squad of mounted buglers, made a tine impression. It was followed by a pro cession of carriages, the foremost ol which contained Grand Commander Koome, who deferentially bowed to the President, who as deferentially returned the salute. Many of the officers ol the grand array as tiiey rode by, stood on their carriage cushions while making their salutations to the President. The second division was composed entirely of the New England organiza tions, headed bv St. John s Commandery No. 1,of Providence. K. I., all tall fine looking men. The Third Division ol New York State Templars was headed i by the Grand Commaudcry of the State. i The commaudeiies from Virginia, Dela X ware, Vermont, New Hampshire and J (Connecticut made up the Fourth Divis ion. Stevenson Conunundery of Staun ton, heuded by the Staunton band, .twenty-five strong, in bright red colors, t headed the cominunderies. Richmond 5 .commandery No. 2 introduced a varia 1 ition in the appearance of the parade. In S .place of swords they carried lorg lances -k tipped with silver of a dull hue, and their vestments were adorned with sil- wer facings. Another ot the Virginia f icominanderies carried lances tipped with jgold. The Fifth Division was composed t of comtnanderies from Ohio, Kentucky and Maine, with the Columbus, Ohio, eommandery in the van. The Grand 1 eommandery of the State ol Kentucky, , headed by a band playing the sympa- tbetic air of "My Old Kentucky Home," was greeted with a warm welcome, , which broke out afresh as the De Molay ' Commandery of Louisville, whose band "(. was plaving the same touching strain, passed liefore the reviewing stand. The last named eommandery is known among Templars as the champion drill icorps of the United States, and the grace ,of its evolutions was greatly appreciated bv theadmiringthrong. Formingtheend i tit this Division, but sharing with the more J forward ranks in the applause of onlook- r8, was the "Little Commandery" from l the Masonic Home in Louisville. It was I composed of small lads, but in drilling ) nd appearance, it had little to fear from F. the senior organizations. The Sixth Division contained only Pennsylvania I men. In the lead came the Athletic band C i.f Philadelphia playing the "Stur-Spnn-. ed Banner" as it passed the President's ataud. Nextcame the Pittsburg Comman erv No. 1 Pittsburg, 200 strong. The i pi. Mndelphia Commandery No. 2 dis I nlavc'1 a magnificent banner of velvet j .0h tr;inmed in gold and surmounted bv a huiie ifolden emblem. It wus carried lvfiveyounj negroes. The Pennsylva- nia commandene were distinguished by their strength of muster and by the r splendid costly bamiers which they 5 . irried These commandenes all dipped I their colors in r Vnnl , although some times . he eflorl to do so t was evidently painlul to l ie banner f liearers The banner ol kadesh Com- t mundery of Philadelphia was borne by a 1 single knight and he attempted to lower it as he passed the stand, but the task proved too much for him, and he was 1 ni ... ..ail fnf mmifituitce. 1 he Compcncu , r Seventh division was composed ot com- munderies from imnunu. micuif;.... . ., i i..M..n.i4ftv ni Texas. The Indiana men all lowered their Ijunners and doffed their hnts as they passed the v it ; iiitiwiisi iiifiK un i. lie miwiv .f4L. i in and had l.weiitv- ounc liiin." a..-. , cieht separate commanderie in line with Apollo Commandery No. I of Chicago onthengm. ik.uui"" :..T i-, f th State attracted ami coiiii'""fc.. - j , . universal attention. It was preceded by the Royal Canadian Band ol Toronto. .ana carricu a -r r them by the Golden Gate Commandery of San Francisco tnrce ; Jamous Goat, of Masonic tradition was 1 A U n vim tl(T frill red hov lenind hnirle- ood Commandery. The long proces sion had wearied spectators, and there were signs of impatience manifested at ibis time, which aoon, however, gave mav to a feeling ol lively interest as the California Knights moved m sigiu ii,. l,f nfthr Ninth Division, headed by forty members of the California Com mandery. no, 1. oi oau rruiiciacu mounted. Their uniforms were elegant and they wore long black clonks ol vel . .(..luirnMif nnmnvnted with the in siTiriaol'the Order worked in white silk. There wua a flutter of handkerchiefs and - t,mt- fla ( iolilrn (Jate Coni- mandery of San Francisco passed by a small live black bear, surnamed Zeru- i.ii , u (rimti of our vouth. I was perched on the box in a wagon which ti T w Wtsu'i-tnsin fltlH New Jertcy commanderics also marched in the Ninthdmsion. l nc ientn uivwiuu omiwscd principally of conininnderica ("rfortria. The old guard of St. Louis, beaded the division :.. . ui.n uhiwiitmI th- trrnnd com man deries of South Carolina, Mississippi and Louisiana. The Missouri commauderics aad the Palestine of Savannah were the principal teaturesonnisaiviaion. iiumw on the grand stand became somewhat fatigued about this time, and mnny per sons left their seat. The President and his cabinet however gave no evidence of weariness and retained their positions tmtil the end. The Eleventh division made a very fine display. It was com posed of representatives from Minnesota, Kansas, Maryland, Nebraska and West Virginia 'and the grand coinmanderies of Colorado and North Carolina. All marched well and were applauded as thev passed the stand. The Maryland'.delegaiion was particu larly large and imposing. Its approach was indicated by airs, "My Maryland" and "Dixie." The Twelfth division which contained onlv Cviene comman dery of Sioux Fulls, Dak., Geoffrey D. St. Aldemar preceptory of Toronto and and Grand Commundery of Wyoming Territory, terminated the procession, which consumed three hours in passing the reviewing stand. It is estimated that there were about 15,000 Knights inline; but the fact that they did not mrrh in serried column, but in pictures que squads and crosses, tended to retard their progress. As tne uisx imiihi pusncu, as the last hats doffed to the President, as the Inst salutations were courteously acknowledged, the people on the side walk pressed forward to have a glance at Harrison. The President, however. rather wearied from the ordeal of stand ing for hours in the cold air almost all file time, without covering to his head, immedintelv left the stand and accom imnied bv the ladies of the party, strolled across tlie lawn to the White House. Numerous strangers sought admission to the executive mansion, but they were informed that they could not be received until to-morrow. The last commandery passed the Presidential receiving stand at 3.30 o'clock. The procession fulfilled the remainder of its long line of march, and was finally disbanded at about an hour later. The Grand lincainpnient began its ses sion immediately upon arriving at the Masonic Temple at the close ol tlie pa rade. Myron M. Parker delivered an address of welcome on the part of the local commanderies and introduced Com missioner Douglass, who welcomed the Kniirhtson behalt ol the city, lo ootn addresses, the Grand Master responded, and this closed the public exercises. I lie Kncampinent then began its business in secret session. THK VKKUICT. The KcmuII of tlie Boyle Trial Much Talked About. Nt'Wfi-Oliaerver. The trial of Father Bovle, which termi nated at the stroke of 12 o'clock Satur day night, resulting in a verdict of guil- v. and the death sentence, was tlie un absorbing topic of interest yesterday and Sunday. There was great diversity of opinion expressed as to the justice of the verdict. Many were greatly surprised when the verdict was announced. It was stated yesterday that oneof the jurymen wus u relative of the family ot the prosecutrix ami it was aiso contra dicted that two of the jurymen were Latbolics. Bovle's statement and hisconduct land ing the death sentence on Saturday night have been much talked about. Notwith standing the fact that it was midnight when the verdict was Drought in, tne court house wus crowded. The motions of the counsel lor the defense to set uside the verdict and asking a new trial hav ing been overruled the condemned man was allowed to sjienk before sentence was pronounced. When he faced the audience he seemed as cool, deliberate and indifferent as if the matter at hand was of tbelmost trivil nature. Hespoke only a few words. He did not ask for the mercy ot the court nor did he refer in anv way to the crime or any point in the evidence. He simply denounced the at torneys on the other side and said the prosecution had been unfair and blood thirsty. He executed Solicitor Argo and said that lie did not complain of any un ftiirncss on his part. He was extremely oilier in ins ucuunciaiiou ui uii-boio. Jones and Devereux. In conclusion he turned to the indue and said: "I now submit myself to the sentence of this court which 1 am ready to receive." He made a slnrht bow and stood witn nis arms folded. Judge Armfield told him to be sealed. line tne sentence was oeing pronounce I he sat erect with his heatl thrown back. He did not flinch and not the slightest change could be seen in his countenance while the sentence was being pronounced. At two or three times while he was talking there was loud applause Irom the audience. Father Boyle, although sentenced to be hniured Novemlier 2!t. is safe from ex ecution till next Spring, as his appeal inav not come up till then. 1 he appeals from the fourth district will come up two weeks from yesterday, but the law pro vides that cases tried at a term of court which is going on the same time ns the supreme court need not be carried into the latter, when nn appeal is granted, till the next term of the supreme court. The figures show thut the cost to the State of tlie Boyle case since his arrest May has amounted lo $,000. Jerome park Races, v...., Vim l f l4r,lu,r K Wffi tlllr I'lifil track still muddy in spots First race sweepstnacs, ior inrce ycr iun, sciiiu, second, Lady Reel third. Time 1.4HV4. Second race all ages, mne ana a nir- 1 . i'.i.M.. UhI unn i"lifit-lfu Arnrtlrl second : Time 2.07. Only two starters. Third race Pelham handicap, for two vear oio, miu'iifta, iiitn',, ,., Fan Fan second, Cyclone coll third. Time 1.1 9' . I..- t. hotirtii.fiti nil mrra milp and a sixteenth: Killcrab won, Bene dictine second, Little Minch third. I ime 1 A Fifth race three year olds and Ui- j r..i . on,i;.,. tn WarOS, MIX Uinous. .xcwiiixv " Fitzjames second. Bertha third. Time 1.20. Pocntetto and Kingsmate fell and Day, who rode Pocatetto had his skull II Bllllltu. Sixth race selling, ull ages, mile and n furlong: Vulet won, Lireim sccono, Esquimaux third. Time 2.03. Mutuals paid $133. a nlnnla U nsrl. Cincinnati, O., October 8. Ffth regu lar days rnces at uatoma. ram inn.-, weather clenr and cold. Plrt race selliui!. three-fourths of a mile:- Consign won, Katie S. second ii t.i ist, iruwmimii iiiiiu. ". ..." Second race selling, thirteen sixteenths ol a mile: Renounce won, rl...... u.ll thinl Tmip 1 'jrt SCVtlllll, VIIWIIUI , hi. out - Third race selling, thirteen sixteenths ol a mile: (.lamor won. inu uiu second. Bonnie Kinir third. Time1.22Mi Fourth race selling purse for two year olds, five furlongs: Ballyhoo won, Honerul second. Milldale third. Time 1.03 Fifth race thirteen sixteenths of a 'mile: Prince Fortunntus won Langa- Sixth race Kimball stake for two year old colts, six furlongs: Kosemont won. Riley second. Goodbye third. Time 1.16. CHICAGO REVIRW, HuMlnenH In the Grain Center Dar ing VeMterday's Session. Chicago, October 8. The wheat mar ket was quiet, in fact, a dull feeling pre vailed throughout most of the session, and operators still feel disposed to trade nutiously. Liberal receipts in the north west acted as the principal licnr feature, though an increase of 2,400 bushels in the quantity of wheat in passage was reported by llecrbobm where the decrease had lieen expected, also had a tendency to create an easier feeling. The market here held steadily most of the day with fluctuations confined within Vjic. range, closing c. lower for Dcccmlier and c. lower for May than yesterday. Very little interest was manifested in corn, "which ruled quiet and inactive the greater port of the session. Fluctuations were narrow and trading of u light locnl character. The market was devoid of any new features and oiened at about yesterda 's final quotations, sold or) '4c., closing Vdn'ic. below yesterday. Cash properly was in good demand. The oats market was pervaded by u dull, weak tone in all its branches early, and there was a heavy closing for both cash und futures. A continuation of yes terday's depression was all the more re markable in view of the fact that receipts were 100 cars less than estimated. Trad ing was chiefly in May and fluctuations were within an extreme range of Hnftftc. Just liefore the close there was some sell ing for country account. These offerings together with a considerable throwing off of long property by local oierators, broke May to 22c. The flump was at tended with considerable excitement . The October pork deal again claimed considerable attention. The motion for a renewal of the injunction dismissed by Judge Shepherd has lieen made in the ni iellatc court, and pending its considera tion and liual settlement the clique has dicided to adhere to its old policy of re fusing new packed pork in settlement ol contracts. Yesterday afternoon and this morning its representatives refused sev eral thousand barrels which were sold for account of "whom it may concern." at prices rangiiig from $10. 0 early, down to $10.15. The pork was bought up mainly by shorts. Hutchinson, however, accepted a few lots of the boycotted ar ticle under protest, claiming that right while the question of legality of delivery was receiving judicial consideration. A good many shorts now lielicve that the clique is working to save time and by keeping the matter in court lo curtail the making of pork. Procrastination is charged to lie its ruling purpose, und that when the mouth is far advanced and the packers find themselves unable to make property to meet their contracts, they will lie oieii to a compromise. To day October pork sold straight at $9.9f to$10.10. Itopened at $!.!l5and closed at $10.05, or 45c. under yesterday. In the general trade a strong feeling pre vailed. October lard and short ribs nnd No vember lard declined 2Vsc. and January futures 5c. all around. Montana Divides (he Honors. Hki.kna, Mont., October The elec tion of Joseph K. Toole, democrat, for Governor, is now conceded by a majority of from 300 to 600. Carter, republican, for Congress, has 1,000 majority. The democrats claim the legislature by seven. The republicans will not concede as much but say that on the face of the returns it is democratic, and claim fraud in Silver How and Deer Lodge counties. The gen eral opinion is that there will be no con test, and that the democrats will have the Governor and legislature. The repub licans elect congressmen and a large ma jority of the State ticket. The Independ ent, democrat, claims the State senate a tie and the house by seven majority. Most of the counties in the State will make an official canvass to-day, and it is more than likely that the result will be definitely known by this evening. Australian Myateni In Tennessee. Chaatanoooa, October 7. The first election in this State under the Austral ian svstcm of voting occurred hcie to day in the municipal election. It was the quietest election ever known in tne city. Less money was used at the polls. and there wns less illegal voting than in any previous election. A light vote wiib polled, nnd the election resulted in the election of Jno. A. Hart, Republican, for mayor by 428 majority, and ten Repub licans out olsixteen coiuicilmcn, and two coiincilnien a tie. The Republicans will continue their efforts to test the consti tutionality of the new election and regis tration laws. Collapse ot BoulaiiKlsni. Paris, Oct. 8. The Houlangist conserv ative coalition has lieen finally ruptured. The Gauloiseux (Conservative I says the Conservatives worked with the Roulan- gists to obtain a revision of the constitu tion. 1 hat measure is now mined, and Conservatives will resumclilieration ol ac tion. The cauloiseux (Orleansl says it considers General Itoulnnger us good as dead. A council of the ministers were held at the Ulysce to-day. It was decided to convene the Chamliers during the first week of November. Hun cotton Review. Nkw York, October 8. The Sun's cot ton review says: "Futures opened wiih the advance of yesterday barely main tained, but fresh frost accounts, and, in particular, tlie report of a killing frost at Mobile (though not generally credited) led to renewed buying, and prices again advanced a few points, A decline followed when private advices said the frost had done no damage, but the scare was still on and the close was steady. Cotton on 8ot was ic. lower and dull. Washington Items. Washington. October 8. Secretary Tracy to-day issued an order to the con tractors ot the petrel to nenvertne vessel at the Norfolk navy yard for acceptance. She will probably leave Baltimore to morrow for Norfolk. Her electric light nlant will be olaccd aboard, and then she will be complete and ready for service. Bond oneriiiKS to-dav aggregated $1 10,- 500; all accepted at 127 for four per cents, and 105- tor tour and nans. Pour More Cronln Jurors. Chicago, October 8. To-day tour more jurors were sworn in to try the Cronin case, making eight now secured. The names of the last four are : George L. Cooke, W. S. North, Henry D. Walker an 1 Frank Allison. The defense used an other of their peremptory challenge, leaving hjit twelve to their credit. Burning of Steam Mawnilll. Nkw Orleans, October 8. The Clipper sawmill nn the new basin, together with a large lot of lumber, was burned this morning. Loss $30,000; fully insured. Seven flat ears belonging to the Missis sippi Valley railroad were also destroyed. EPISCOPAL CONVENTION. DI'I.HUATKS TO ATTEND THE Fl'NKRAI. OF IIIHHOP VAIL. The California Diocese lo be Divided The Judicial Hystem of the Church The Matter Dis cussed Confirmation Rites. Nkw York, Octolier 8. When the House ot Deputies of the Protestant Episcopal convention was called to order My its president, Kev. L)r. morgan Dix, he announced that tile following clerical and lay delegates had been appointed to attend the funeral of Bishop Vail, which is to take place in Philadelphia to-morrow: Rev. Dr. E. Edwards Bcardsley, of Connecticut, Rev. Dr. William V Mc Vicker, of Pennsylvania, Rev. Dr. A. Iicatty, of Arkansas, R. M. Nelson, of Alabama, and Alex. H. Kice, ot Massa chusetts, the committee on the ndmis sion of new dioceses, through its chair man, Rev. Dr. Hanekel, presented a re port recommending that the House give us consent 10 me uivision oi me cuocese of California and erect n new diocese in the southern portion of the State. The desired consent was unanimously given. The committee on the consecration of the Bishops reported in favor of giving the consent of the House to the consecration of the Rev. Win. Leonard, D. I)., as as sistant bishop of Ohio, and the Rev. TIiob F. Da vies. II. D., as bishop of Mich igan, and asked that the report be made the order of the (lay at 2.30 o'clock this afternoon. Agreed to. Among the resolutions introduced and referred, was one providing for the ap pointment of deacon ucsscs; another pro vides that a short service lie preferred for the use of colored people; that the re quirements for the admission to orders lie modified in the case of colored deacons and presbyters, and that the suffragon bishops of the African race may be ap pointed in the dioceses where it may be deemed advisable, and the bishop of the diocese consents. This resolution was referred to the Seeial committee on memorials relating to the colored people. Messages from the House of Bishops were received announcing concurrence in the action of the House of Deputies' re port on the colored people, and on the admission of new dioceses of Colorado and Oregon. The House ol Deputies then took up the order of the day, which was the report of the committee on the judi cial system of the church. In this report a majority of the committee, consisting of J. P. B. Hodges, chairman. C. Stuart Patterson, secretary, C. Ii. Swoie, S. C. Shrall, H. Stringfcllow, Alfred Mills and Hill Burgwin state that only two modes exist for the obtaining relief of which all seem to admit the necessity. One is that the general convention recommend to the dioceses for the adoption by them of a canon for the trial of clergymen, mak ing provision both for courts of the first instance and for courts of npiieal. The other is that the general con-vention change arliele six of the constitution, and then enact a uniform canon for the whole church. The committee decided that the first plan would be unbecoming and undignified in the convention, and nn unwarrantable interference with dio cesan independence, and practically fruitless. The second plan proposed is pronounced the only regular direel and reasonable mode of providing a remedy for nn admittedly deplorable condition of the present system, as to the form which this change should take. Two plans have lieen advocated. One was that the General Convention have power to establish only courts of appeal without interfering with the present mode of trial in courts of the first instance instituted by the respective dioceses; the other, that the church be unrestrictive, so thut the (iencral Convention may either establish courts of apieal only, or, if that be found impracticable or inellective, it may estab lish a uniform and complete system throughout the dioceses. The commit tee of these two plans finds the second the only practicable one. Theeoinmittec recommended that a commission be formed to draft two canons for consider ation in the next general commission; one providing for a system of npellate courts, only, and the other for a uniform system of trial in all dioceses, including courts of appeal, The committee formu lated and presented a canon covering the entire procedure in thetrial of clergyman, accompanying it with an explanation that the canon is merely offered to show the lines upon which such canon might be constructed. The committee also pre sented the following resolution : Resolved, I the House of Bishops con curring! , 1st, That the third clause of ar ticle (i ot the constitution lie so altered that it rend as follows: "In every dio cese the mode of trying presbyters and deacons may lie instituted bvthe conven tion of the diocese until the General Con vention shall otherwise provide." Ki solved 2nd, That this proposed al teration be made known to the diocese and lie laid In-fore the ensuing General Convention for final ratification. A minority report was signed by James C. Smith, of Western New York", and Frank H. Miller, of Georgia. They concur in the opinion that a change in the judicial system is desirable to the extent of providing a reviewing tribunal. Thev are not of the opinion that the proper and only practicable method of effecting such change is by the legislative act of this body, or that an alteration of article 0 of the constitution is necessary. They express the belief that each diocese is competent to provide for itself a com plete system of judicature, including a suitable court of revision, and that "the practical difficulties in the way of estab lishing courts of apK'al by the general convention are so serious that they can not be overcome." Hill Burgwin, lay delegate from Pitts burg, and member ol tiiccoinmitie.spoKe in favor of the minority report. Mr. Burgwin had not concluded his address when the hour fixed lor tne recess nnd arrived. The result of the executive session was the immediate confirmation ot Rev. Drs. W. A. Leonard, of Washington, and Thomus F. Davics. of Philadelphia, as Bishops of the Southern Ohio nnd Michi- f;an dioceses respectively. The house then istened to the continuation of the dis cussion of the judicial system relative to the institution of nn appellate court. The minority report was submitted by Ci, i. namson, oi iworKm, wium cai-ucu the indignation of Dr, Nelson, of Virginia. ''We are told," said he, "that our clergy need more defence j but should ihey lie put upon the plane of thief or criminal, lfa lawyer or naval officer who is tried before his peers is acquitted on technical grounds, his reputation is gone, and a clergyman would not have more. If this resolution is passed instead of enlarging his rights, you will cut them off. Wedo not need uniformity in ecclesiastical matters any more than in civil affairs. Upon the subject of divorce, and of a hundred other tilings, we have differing views. Even if we have this court, it is simply impossi ble while there lives Anglo-Saxons to en croach upon tlie liberty of thought by such judicial uniformity." There wus an amendment offered by Dr. Goodwin to strike out the word "un til" in the resolution, and insert the words "except in so faras." Hedeclared that the law wus desirable if expedient, so that on points of the ritual and doc trine there should he some common trib unal, and fifty-three separate courts. Others who spoke in favor of the resolu tion were Judge Pierson, of Albany ; Kev. Parks, of Connecticut, and Mr. Fair bank, of Florida. The conve .tion then adjourned. VANDKKBII.T'H ACRKH, The Millionaire Adding; lo His Al ready Large Domain. An excellent tract of land known as the Brookshire farm, lying on the Swan nanoa river, near Asheville Junction, has been sold by its owner, J. M. Brook shire, to Chns. McNnmee, of New York, representing George W. Vanderbilt, th well known millionaire whose real estate operations in the southern section of this county huvc long since been the talk of the country. The deed to this property was recorded in the register of deed's office in this city yesterday, and the con sideration expressed therein was ten thousand, five hundred dollars. In ad dition lo this purchase two other deeds were also recorded conveying to Mr. Mc Namce certain parcels of land in the same Vicinity. The various prices paid for these tracts of land could not be as certained as the considerations expressed were evidently, from llieaniounls named. mere matters of form. It is also known that Mr. McNnmee has secured an option upon Hie Hilliard farm, containing eighty-six acres, lying about four miles south of Asheville. The price asked for this tract of land is twenty-two thousand dollars, und it is quite probable that it will lie purchased at this figure long before the option expires. The Hilliard farm is said to lie one of the most valuable in the county, the number of acres therein contained taken into consideration. If these purchases continue, and no sign of abatement is visible, Mr. Van derbilt will lie the largest as well as the wealthiest land-owner in the State. His domain already embraces several thous and acres for which he has paid out nearly if not quite three-quarters of a million of dollars. Buncombe is the gar den of the South, and wealthy capital ists are fast becoming aware of the fact. They know a good thing when they see it, and their eyes are turned in this direc tion. FOLKS VOV KNOW, Who Tb t-1 where They Are, and What They Are Dolnu;. Mr. N. T. Sherman, of Greenville, S.C., is at the Grand Central, Alderman Pulliam is acting mayor in Mayor Wanton's absence. Mr. and Mrs. N. W. Girdwood have returned from Chattanooga. Dr. R. H. Reeves and family have re turned from Jonesboro, Tenn. Messrs. J. M. Heston and S. P. Mcars are North buying tall and winter goods. Miss Mnrgaret Southwick left yester day for Flushing, L. I., where she will attend school during the coming seven months. Mr. Jackson Johnston, of Franklin, who has been in attendance on the con ference at Morristown, reached here yes terday by the mid-day train, and left for home. Mr. S. Hammershlag has returned from Newt York, where he has been for the past ten days purchasing fall and winter goods for his three stores in this citv. Mr. A. C. Patterson has been appointed siiccial revenue agent fortius district vice R.O. Patterson resigned. Mr. Patterson will at once enter upon the discharge of the duties of his office. Mrs. J. Taylor Amiss has returned to the city after a five months' visit to rela tives and friends in Bridgeport, Conn., and is now at her home 141 Haywood street. Mr. Amiss has also returned from a visit to friends in Baltimore and at Front Royal, Va. Messrs. F. C. Tate and R. C. Whitting- ton, of Greensboro, passed through the city yesterday en mute home after a fort night's hunting expedition mining ihe Smoky mountains. Mr. Ernest Tine, who wns also one of Ihe party wnn left behind, he being quite ill Willi typhoid fever. Dr. Ed. Miehnux and Ch i les Tate are with him. RANDOM NOTED Roped In by Rambling; Reporters Roamlnit Round the City. Don't forget "The Little Tycoon." Several Ashevillians will attend the State Fnir at Raleigh which liegins on Monday next. Tobacco breaks at the warehouses yes terday were quite heavy and the leaf in all grades brought good prices. The organization of the Young Men's Christian Association will take place at the Central Methodist church to-monow evening at 8 o'clock. The game lawexpireson the loth inst., and city sportsmen are getting their "shooting irons" in shape for the massa cre of "Robert White." Reserved seat tickets to "The Little Tycoon" entertainment were placed on sale at Carmichael's drug store yester day. Secure your sent early. Five arrests were made by the police yesterday. All of the parties were col ored, and the charge against them was assault and battery. They will lie tried in the police court this morning. THK HOUTON MKTHODISTS. Rev. James Atkins, Jr., Recom mended to Succeed Dr. Jones. From the Knox ville Journal of yester- duy we make the following extracts, and also take the personal "notes." The bus iness was of a routine character and de ficient in general interest. The extract relates to a gentleman of this place of natural capacities so great and acquire ments so full that, if the honor designed docs not conflict with his views of the recreation of out door work after long service at indoor duty in the same avo cations to which he is recalled, we would express great satisfaction; for it is honor well earned and well lies to wed : Dr. E. E. Hoss offered the following resolution in the case of Dr. R. W. Jones: Resolved, That we hear with regret of the fact that Dr. K. W.Jones is about to sever his connection with the Emory and Henry college, for the purpose of return ing to Mississippi. That we express our sincere esteem tor Dr. Jones, as a man oi high christian character, a scholar ot vivid attainments and an educator ol large experience. That we tender him our best wishes and sincere prayers. Resolved, That it is a source of grati fication to us that we have among us a man so competent to succeed Major Jones as Dr James Atkins, jr. That we cordially suggest the name ot Dr. Atkins for this place, nnd pledge him, in case of his election and acceptance, our fullest and most earnest support in all his efforts to promote the interests nnd welfare of the college. K. E. Hoss, G. C. Rankin, W. W. Bays. C. T. Carroll, noths. Kev. J. F. Austin is editor of the Ashe ville Methodist, president of Weaverville college ond a travelling preacher. Dr. G. G. Smith preached again this afternoon in the M. E. church, South. Rev. D. Sullins, president of Centenary college, preached at 11 a. m , in the Bap- list, linn in. is n line uitilur loin is popular among the people. It is thought thut James Atkins, jr., will lie elected to the presidency of Em ory and Henrv college. If he fs as suc cessful there as he was at Asheville no mistake can be made. All the pulpits in town will he filled to night by able preachers. The location of J. N. LotSieich has cre ated some stir, but few think but that it should have lieen so. Rev. W. C. Garden talks of discontinu ing the Annual if he is not better sup ported. It would" be a slam to do so. It should have the 1,200 subscriliers and plenty of money. Rev. R. W. Kite is one of the most con servative men in the conference. All the people of Morristown seem to think a great deal of the brethren nnd will lie sorry when conference ad journs. Miss. Fannie M. Gudger, one of the loveliest girls in Asheville, attended con ference a day or two, and went up to Johnson City to-day to visit relatives awhile. Mr. W. H. Pcnland and wife, from Asheville, will visit Knoxville for a tew days before returning home. Morristown will be crowded to-morrow, as they expect conference to close to-inorrow night or Wednesday morn- ALLIANCE I.KCTVRK8. Vance, Long; and Hunter will Talk lo the Farmers. Thomas B. Long, Stnte lecturer, Farmers' Alliance of North Carolina, and Richard B. Hunter, assistant State lec turer, will address the farmers of this district at the followingtiincsand places, on the beauties and purposes of the Farmers' Alliance of the Stnte and nation. Gen. Roliert B. Vance, lecturer for this district, will be present at all of these appointments that he can possibly attend. Old Fort, McDowell county, Thursday Octolier 10. Black Mountain, Buncombe county, Friday Octolier 1 1 . West's Chapel, Buncomlie county, Saturday October 12. Breyard, Transylvania county, Mon day October 1. Calhoun, Transylvania county, Tues day Octolier 15. Fletcher's, Henderson county, Wednes day October 10. Alexander, Buncomlie county, Friday October 18. New Found, Runconilx county, Satur day October 111. Blue Ridge, Henderson county, Tues day Octolier 2'J. Columbus, Polk county, Wednesday Octolier 23. Twittv, Rutherford county, Thursday Octolier' 24. Vance Academy, Rutherford county, Friday Octolier 25. Marble, Cherokee countv, Tuesday October 20. Valley River, Cherokeccounty, Wednes day October 30. Robliinsville, Graham county, Thurs- i In v i K.-t -1 1 mj . 31. Nuntaiinla Ciidrch, Maemi cnmlv, Saturday .Novcmoer 2. Fankiin, Wacou cnuntv, Monday November 4-. Savannah, Jackson county, Tuesday Novcii.'i: Mars Hill, Madison countv, Thursday Novemlier 7. Bull Creek Church, Madison countv. Friday November 8. Antioch Church, Madison county, Saturday Novemlier 9. All officers and members ot the Alliance are most resjiectfully requested to give publicity to these appointments and be present to take part in the speaking if they desire to no so, ruuhc invited. Fun at the Fair. Amusements at the State fuir will be plenty enough to keep the visitors laugh ing all the time. No gambling or tricks approaching to gambling will be ad mitted to the grounds if known before hand; if found to be such, they will not be permitted to continue their business on the grounds. The managers mean to make it the great place for recreation, instruction and amusement of the whole State. Parents may take their families to the fnir this (X'tolier, confident that there will be no side show, which will offend the proprieties of life, or suggest to children such things as they ought not to know. Frost In Alabama. Montgomery, October 8. There was frost over middle and north Alabama last night. A TOWN IN ASHES. ROCKY MOUNT, VIRGINIA, AL MOST IIK8TROYED, The Fire Htarted In a Warehouse, and Is supposed to Have Been Kindled by Netcroes Fifty Thou sand Dollars Loss. Lynch m ki,, Va., October 8. A spe cial from Rocky Mount, Franklincounty, to the Advance says : "A disastrous fire occurred here last night. It broke out in the Franklin warehouse at 1 o'clock and nearly all of the business portion of the town was destroyed. The chief losses are as follows: Montgomery hardwaie store, J. C. Morris, millinery, Mulcore block, HallowelPs jewelry store, Hall & Uinford, J. H. Austin and Gills & Johnson, dry goods, Dr. A. J. Cooper's and Horace P. Smith's drug stores, Horm Bros., dry goods, Hale's livery and feed stables, Dillard's law office and C. L. Menifee's residence. The loss is es timated at $50,000, with $20,000 in surance. There are strong reasons for suspecting that the fire was the work of a-i incendiary. Hon. Jno. E. Massev und Judge Marshall spoke to a large crowd in the warehouse yesterday afternoon, and some negroes were heard to remark that it would be burned. NKW OPERA HOCSK. It will Not be Completed Relore January Next. It is quite apparent now that the new opera house on Patton avenue will not be ready for formal ojiening until about the first of January of next year. Theie yet remains an immense amount of out side work on the building to be com pleted, while virtually nothing has been done towards fitting up the interior of the structure as a theatre. Laborers are steadily at work, however ; and when the building is finished Asheville will possess one of the handsomest and cosiest opera houses in the Southern States. The scenery and interior decora tions, etc., will lie executed by Eugene Cramer of Columbia, S. C, inthe highest style of art, and will be ready in about six weeks. It is very likely that some company, headed by an actor ofwell known reputation, will occupy the boards at the opening of the new opera house. Frost and Ice. The promise of Monday evening did not disappoint expectation. Yesterday morning at 7 o'clock we found our thei inometer indicating 26 above zero, and a white frost covered the ground. Vege tables and flowers almost all perished. Our flowers, so bright and cheerful the. evening before, dropjied their blackened plumes among the withered leaves, and the desolation of winter had come on them and us. Yesterday was a wonder fully bright, cloudless, and calm day, somewhat cool, .. d nature seemed to be in a penitent mood for the sudden and ir reparable mischief she had done; for u freeze does not often occur here ns early as the 8th of October. The A. A. and H. Railroad. Capt. Atkinson informs us that the Secretary and Treasurer of the company with whom he negotiated in his recent visit to New York telegraphed him under date of yesterday that the contract of fered by him on behalf of the Atlantic, Asheville and Baltimore railroad com pany would be accepted without doubt. Capt. A. says engineers will lie put onthc line in both directions next week, and it is exiected the road to the South Caro lina line on one side and to the Virginia line on the other, will lie in operation by Novemlier, 1800. DestroyluK the Links. The brick office at the corner of Wood fin and North Main streets, nnd attached to. and nearly opposite, the Woodfin mansion, was taken down yesterday, greatly to the improvement of the ap pearance of the premises. But it is a re gretful removal, for the building was as sociated with one once eminently prom inent in Asheville and Western North Carolina as lawver, politician, business man and active citizen. It was the law office of Nicholas W. Woodfin, now some years dead, but a man of de cided mark in his day. Won Ihe Medal. At the competitive target shooting match of the Asheville gun club yester day afterday afternoon the gold medal was won by Mr. E. B. Atkinson, he hav- ig l.H.lr V' a-i.ii i " AUiiison. 1'ieivwi . -"i " ntanent owner i " ..! '-' titieii in viie (iistinciior. diamvion the', of tr c''.v Licensed to Wed. Marriage license was yesterday issued to the following parties by the register of deeds for Buncombe: George Buird lo Amanda Westing. J. L. Plcmmons to Gladys McElreoth. The Good Templars were in session last night. Having- ship and Cargo. Norfolk, Va., October 8. The Mer riett Wrecking Company is nt work saving the cargo of the Amy Dora, which, it is stated, was abandoned by her officers and crew. The prospects are at present, go,id for saving, not only the vessel but the entire cargo. She is said to lie about two miles oil" shore on what is known here as Waekaprague Shoals. The steamship was bound to Newport News for a supply of bunker coal. The vessel is "nagged" nnd her rudder is gone. Frost In Louisiana. Nkw Ori.kans, Octolier 8. There was frost Sunday night at Port Gibson and Jackson, Miss., and Alexandria and Bayou Sara, La., the earliest in years. The Weather To-Day. Washington, October 8. Indications fir North Carolina. Fair till Thursday night; warmer; winds becoming southerly. '..is vc .u w .V. a- ..Aca-i..