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r THE DAILY CITIZEN "V "TN. T BOARDING, WANTS, Delivered to Visitors in any part of the City. One Month 5c, Two Weeks, or lent 25c. For Rent, and Lost Notices, three lines or less, 25 Cents for Q each insertion. 7 - VOLUME V. ASHEVILLE, N. C, SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1889. NUMBER 170. DAI1 wr If If OUR BERLIN LETTER. THE F.HIPEROR'H VISIT TO THIS Dl'U'AN OF TVRKEV, The Question of Provisions to Oc cupy the Attention of the Reich stag, and Posslblv tlte American Hog May Uet in Vet. Copyright 1SK9. N. Y. Associated I'rrsn. Berlin, OctolKT 20. The proposed conference lietween Prince Bismarck, Count Kaluaky, and Premier Crispi has been delayed iiiitil after I'rince William's visit to the Sultan of Turkey. The polit ical importance of the visit isnow denied It is admitted in official circles that the Emperor's interview with the Sultan will result in the adhesion of Turkey to the general aims of the Triple Alliance with out her formally entering the league. Bismarck's project is to contract a sec ond defensive line between the Dreibund consisting of England and Turkey, not committed by treaty, to the special pur poses of the central Euroiicnn Alliance, but linked by kindred interests. Hence he is tnaiineuvcring to commit Lord Salis bury to the new treaty with Turkey re lating to the permanent occupation of Egypt. Count Herbert and Bismarck will precede the Emperor William to Constantinople in order to meet the Ger man and English embassadors and the Turkish foreign minister before the inter view. Bismarck's project in regard to the Balkans settlement. Hscoiiimuuicated to the Czar, have led to the temporary cessation of hostile Russian intrigues. The Czar has certainly consented to per mit the Chancellor to try to realize some modus vivendi, holding himself free to re sume independent action in event of the scheme failing. It is the impression in the foreign office that the Chancellor will not fail, and that the negotiations will lead to another Berlin conference in the spring to revise the treaty on a basis that will better secure European peace. The Sultan, desiring to invest the re ception of Emperor William with the greatest pomp, has directed Marshal AH iNicami, Aarifi Pasha, president of the council, and other ministers, and Generals Achmed Von Goltz and Streeker to pro ceed to the island of Tenedos to meet the Emperor. General Streeker was aide dv camp to Crown Prince Frederick when he visited Constantinople in 1869. The German reception committee has char tered three vessels to go to San Stefano. The Germans will give a banquet to members of the imperial suite, and a "commers" to officers of the squadron. The news of the arrival of the imperial party aboard Hohenzollern in the Pi rams" was telegraphed here at 2 o'clock this afternoon. The German squadron was sighted passing the extreme south east point of Moren at 6 o'clock this morning. A gale was then blowing. Court telegrams state that heavy weather was encountered. The Empress was prostrated by sea sickness. The King and Otiecn of Greece and the Crown I'rince received the imperial party at the entrance to the harbor. Their landing was delayed for two hours, owing to the condition of the Empress. After land ing the party took a train for Ath ens, where they were received by the Greek ministers and resident diplomats. They then drove to the nalace in state carriages. The first carriage was occupied by Emcror Wil liam, King of Greece, and the Crown Prince and the second by the Emcpress anil yueen of Greece. The route was lined with troops, and an immense thronged gave an ovation to the Imperial party. The Princess Sophia's already marvellous jewelled dower has been enhanced by her mother adding a diamond and ruby cross, an heirloom in the English royal family, which was first worn by Princess Charlotte of Wales, her great grand mother. Queen Victoria's presents do not figure promnently. They consist ot the usual Indian shawls, whereof she seems to have a ready store, a set of honiton lace, a norrow diamond neck lace, and a number of books. In contrast is King Humbert's present through the I'rince of Naples. It consists of a splendid set of diamonds valued at .'100,000 marks. I'rince Bismarck's earliest return to Berlin will be Thursday. It is improba ble that the Reichstag debates will dc manii his presence till the socialist law is discussed. Count Herliert belore starting went to l-Vcidrichsnune accompanied bv the 1 urk ish Minister Kiamil Pasha, who wanted memoranda to prepare the Sultan to talk with the German Emperor. Bis marck cave Kiamil long conferences, but refused him written memoranda. He also advised Kiamil that the interviews lietween the Sultan anil Emperor VV illiam must not proceed through an interpreter unless he be a member of the Sultan's council. The alteration ol the socialist law is not approved bv any section ottneKeicii- stni excepting the conservatives. The Nationals and Centcrist disfavor tin permanent duration of the law as de iirivini? the House of its present control ing power to amend the law every two In order to sweeten the proposal the government modifies some of its atrietest provisions. Thus, newspapers nntiressed lor one offensive article will be stopped aftertwooffenss; the powcrof the no ice to cancel tne uccuscb of taverns frequented by socialists ; fur ther meeeting does not require previous police sanction, tnougn it win remain uu f.li to close. It is probable a majority will rejeet the permanent bill and that a substitute of five years' duration will be passed. The progressists made a motion that a newspaper illegally suppressed have the right to obtain damages if the xunuression should be cancelled. There a small chance of its acceptance nrinlist moved for the abolition of du- ties On all provisions. Though there is abundant proof of a terrible pressure on the poor caused by the existing tariffs, it is impos sible that the Reichstag will grant relief, thouirh it is certain the tood ques tion will be a prominent factor in the rommir election. A section ot tne national Liberals support the Progressistsdemand lor abolition ot pork duties. 1 he rro gressists ulso moved an amendment to the electoral law aiming to renderdifficult electoral frauds and unjust pressure upon elections. This will not be adopted Conservatives and National Liberals pro- feu tn be indignant at tne uare sus- flint electoral frauds are possible. The National Zeitung referring to the HrtnnnH of the Progressists that Un voting tickets be delivered in closed en veloues. advises the majoiity to refuse ti even discuss this and similar motions Frevtnir's book has created a sensa tion. Prince Bismarck, prior to its pub lication, advised the suppression of cer tain passages referring to privute nego tiations over the formation of an empire. Herr Freytag declined to suppress the passages. The Chancellor did not insist. The complaisance of Bismarck is ultrib 'ntrA tn Frevtac's disclosures of the un wise interference of the then Empress, who, the book declares, guided when it was natural she ought to be guided, thus causing difficulties and conflicts. An other passage, grateful to Bismarck, de scribes the late Emperor Frederick as af flicted, morbid, moody and old in wind and body long liefore his fatal disease at tacked him. His vital energy, the book declares, was no longer bi fitting the heir to the imperial crown. The persuasion of the Crown Princess was unable to banish his sadness. He often thought to abdicate in favor of his sou. The steamer Vulcan, attached to Capt. Wcssmnn's expedition, has been wrecked on the East African coast. The natives killed a number of the crew. WHERE WIU SHE ttO? The County ConimlMHloners Ask. ed to Establish a 'Work House. Editor Citizen : "Alas ! for the rarity Of Christian charity I'mlcr the sun . Oh ! it was pitiful That near a city full Home she had nunc!" A lew davs ago the sympathy of our jieople was aroused in behalf of a poor woman, ami tncir just lnuiguuuon ve iled nirniiist the inhuman magistrate. by whose order this forlorn creature had been forced to ride in a rough vehicle. over twenty miles of rougher road, to be incarcerated in the county jail, where in a narrow cell, she was soon delivered of a child. It is not the purpose of this article to xcite farther the feeling of indignation igainst the committing officer, nor to xaggcrate tne sunermg mat ins victim must have endured. We know that in he jail, she received humane treatment roin tilt- Kind ncartcu jailor ami ms kiuu wife, anil t hat the good women ol the Flower Mission ministered to tne ne cessity of her, whom, however lallen she might be, they acknowledged still to be i sister, so that she doubtless was more comfortable than ever before in her sail life. Although committed to jail on a hnrge of insanity, she could tell a piti ful story of how, for weeks past, "Home he had none, even witnin n snort (us ance of this town, filled with bright, ippy people. How she had lived in the woods; sleeping under naystucKs; si-mom hnvinir n meal of wholesome food; when obtaining work, being defrauded of her earnings, perhaps by the very man who, nkmg advantage ot ner necessities. worked her ruin. While people's minds have still the fresh memory of Ir. Weaver's statement ol this case, and their hearts still softened with pitv, we would ask them, what is now to be done with this woman and her child, and many othersimilarobjccts? Must she in a tew days be sent to the county alms house, and when she re covers, be turned out upon the world, with which she has shown lierscll so un- ble to coe ? The coimtv commissioners cannot and ought not to keep her at public cost in utter idleness, and the chances are, tnat if discharged, she will within a year be the same wretched, helpless object she is to-ilav, and her child, if it is so un fortunate as to live, grow up into the ignbond, which is the natural conse quence of such a condition. Can no remedy ue suggesieu win you not, worthy county commissioners, at your next meeting, consider the pro priety of establishing, forthwith, a work- louse tor Buncombe county, where, under wise and gentle discipline, such unfortun- ite creatures may be placed, and taught and reiiuired to work to repay, at least, a part of their expenses? Like all true charity this would be practical; and inv one can see would soon save many times its cost by reducing the number of paupers : The hrst step is orten tne uara one to take in such things, and the objection is often made, that no suitable person can be had to manage an institution of the kind, intelligently and economically, which are identical terms; but this objec tion can no longer be made. The good women of Asbeville have already given proof of their common sense business lulitv, by tne successini management oi their hospital and of their Flower Mis sion, and no doubt they are ready, with out reward or hope of icward, except that of a consciousness ot duty tnitn- fullv performed, to undertake this other charilv. Oil! gentlemen, let not tuis cnanty oe so rare a thing, but provide tor these poor fallen beings a home, which may conduce to their restoration to happi ness, both in time and eternity. CHICAtiO REVIEW. Business in the firain Center liar- ing Veslerdav's Session. Chicaco. October 20. Wheat moder ate, trading early and quiet later, feeling, however, steady and rather firm. The opening was steady and prices held most of the session within c.a;sc. range and closed Vic. higher for December and 'fee. higher for May. 1 he wheat crop ot tne the United Kingdom was estimated uy some English authority to not exceed seventy million bushels, and that import requirements would equal 150 million bushels. Corn fair, all trade" was transacted within a narrow limit und strong feeling prevailed, though no material advance was established The market opened a shade higher than the closing prices of yesterday, was firm and advanced Vsc.a '4c., reacted 'c, ruled steady ana ciosea nearly the same as yestsrday. Outs were traded in to a moderate ex tent and firmer feeling prevailed. Octo ber met with fair inquiry and sold at a Vic. advance. 1 In mess pork only fair trade was re ported, and feeling was somewhat unset tled. Offerings for October and Novem ber were somewhat larger and sold at irregular prices, declining 15c.a20c. Jan uary ruled steady with.little change to note. Lard trading was limited, October rules stronger and 7'ac.ul0c. higher but other deliveries were unchanged. In short rib sides fair business was transacted and there were few changes to note. Knoxville Lawyer Head. Knoxville, Tenn., October 26. Col. I. H. Crozier, a prominent ante-bellum lawyer and politician is dead. He served several terms in Congress, serving one term with Lincoln. He was an ardent secessionist and since the war has been living a very quiet life. Rain in Virginia. Stai nton. Va.. October 26. The Da kota storm reached here last night. It has been raining incessantly for twenty four hours. The supreme court of Tennessee yester day affirmed the decision of the superior court of Hancock county, sentencing five men "to be hanged for the murder of Henry Sutton in January last. THE NATIONAL CAPITAL. 'IS THE FIRST I HAVE HEARD OK IT," . Says Private Secretary Halford Concerning Report of His Resignation Political Assess ments in the Departments Wasiiinkton, October 26. In response to a telegram of inquiry concerning the correctness of the story that he had re signed, Private Secretary Halford replied to-dav as follows, from Fortress Mon roe: "It is the first I have heard of it.'' Bids were opened to-day at the navy department for the construction of the three 2,000 ton cruisers authorized by an act of Congress of September 7, 1M.SH. Bids do not include armament or equip ment. Each vessel shall show a maxi mum speed of seventeen knots an hour for four hours. For every quarter knot above that, the contractor is to receive a premium of $25,000; below, a penalty of a similar sum will be exacted. There were five bids as follows: Union Iron Works. San Francisco : For one cruiser, $770,000; for two cruisers, $1,450,000; for three cruisers, $2,055,001; or $0S4. 067 each. N. F. Palmer, ir., ci Co., New York: For one cruiser, $b(4,000. 1 he Columbian Iron Works, of Baltimore: For one cruiser, $625,000; for two cruisers, $1,22:1,000. ( 1 111s i)io, which was the lowest, was from the contractor for the construction of the gunboat Pe trel. I Bath Iron Works. Bath, Me. : For one cruiser, $675,000 ; for two cruisers, $1,350,000; for three cruisers, $2,050, 000. Harrison Loriug, Boston, Mass.: For one cruiser, $674,000. All these bids were of class one; hull and machinery to be built according to plans and specifica tions of the department. At the previous pemng ot bids, all bids, were above the appropriation made by Congress of $700,000 tor each vessel. It has been brought to the attention of the civil service commission that the Old Dominion Republican league of the Dis trict ol Columbia has had mailed or de livered to persons in the public service in the departments at Washington circulars requesting contributions lor political purposes, home ol the orhcers ot tins as sociation, it is said, are officials 111 the service 01 the government. The commis sion is taking necessary steps to bring the matter to the attention ol the proper utlionties with a view to the prosecu tion ol anv persons who may be tound to have violated the provisions ot the law relating to political assessments. AT THE CHURCHES. Who Win Fill the PnlpllH In the City To-Day. The different churches will be occupied by ministers f the Western North Caro lina convention and others to-day, as follows: Central Methodist Church. Sunday school at 9.30 a. m. ; preaching at 11 a. m. bv the presiding elder, Rev. J. H. Weaver, followed by the sacrament of the Lord's Supper. Preaching at 7.30 p. m. by Kev. Mr. Rockwell, of the Baptist church. First Baptist. Rev. S. H. Harrington, 11 a.m.; Rev. J. William Jones, D. D., 7.30 p. 111. Also at this church, at 3.30 p. 111., Rev. Dr. ones will deliver a lecture on tne "Religious Lite ot Stonewall Jack son." The public are specially invited to hear this lecture. French Broad Baptist Rev. G. S. Jones, 11 a. m.; Rev. I. J. M. Osborne, 7.30 p. m. Methodist Episcopal. Rev. J. C. Stowell, 11 a. m.; Kev. F. M. Jordan, 7.30 p. m. Fern Hill (Jurction). Rev. G. H. Church, 11 a. m., and 7.30 p. m. Riverside. Rev. T. H. I'lemmons 11a. m. ; Rev. S. M. Collis, 7.30 p. m. Rev. J. M. Hilliardwill preach at Berea, at 11 o'clock a. m., and ut Beaverdamat 7.30 p. m. St, Lawrence K. C. Chapel, corner of Haywood and Flint strecls. Services at 11 a. in., by the pastor. Rev. James White. FOLKS VOl! KNOW. Who They Af 1 Where They Are, and What They Are Doing. Thos. A.Jones, Esq., is in Chicago. Prof. M. A. Yost, of Weaverville, was in the city yesterday. Mr. Harold Doubleday arrived in the city yesterday from New York. Rev. J. H. Weaver, the new presiding elder of the Asheville district, is in the city. Mr. Joseph W. Sluder and wife arc in the city, after an extended trip through eastern cities. Mr. L. P. MeLoud has returned from Illinois, whither he went to see his friend Joe Sluder take his matrimonial plunge. Rev. T. M. Myers will leave for Mis souri on Tuesday, accompanied by his family, where he expects to spend the winter. Mr. Ogden N. Edwards, neeompanied by his wife, is in the city and will re main here on a visit of some weeks. Both are gladly welcomed. Mrs. R. W. Child, who has been at Knoxville for the past two weeks, and j has delighted the congregation at the Second Presbyterian church by her splendid playing on their large organ, has returned to her home in this city. Mr. T. L. Gibson, for a number of months a valued attache of the job ..T T,u CiTnL-v 1,.t'l least niirht fitr : , . , . ,,. , ' ,1 1 1 his home in Hickory, at which place he tt, has accented a position as clerk in Charter House. We wish him, as he de serves, great success. Death of Mrs. John Everett, Dr. B. F. Arrington and his wife left on the 2 p. m. train yesterday for States ville, having been called thither by in formation received by telegraph of the death of the above lady which occurred that morning at 8.30 o'clock. Mrs. Everett was the mother of Mrs. Arring ton, and was the widow of the late John Everett, of Goldsboro. She was seventy eight years old, and had survived her husband ten years. MR. VANDERBII.T'S PLANS. What He Propones DoIiik With Hltt 5,000 Acre Purchase, We take the following from the New York Tribune, and follow it with one on the same subject from the Sun. The extracts will be pleasant readings to our subscribers. The Tribune says: A model of the house which George W. Vunderbilt will build on his estate of 5,000 acres at Asheville, N. C, attracted much attention yesterday afternoon, in front of The Tribune Building. The model, about five lect long and three feet wide, was taken from a wagon in Xassau-st. to the office of Richard M. Hunt, the architect, and while it was passing the crowd feasted their eyes on its towers and turrets, its suggestion ol magnificent distances and imposing proportions. Mr. Vunderbilt owns land for four miles along the banks of the French Broad river, and 011 a plateau which commands a wide range of mountain and valley, with a high bluff at one sidt and a succession of terraces leading to the valley on the south and east, Mr. Vunderbilt will build his country house. It will lie a chateau in the French Renaiss ance style over 300 feet long, with steep roofs and towers, und sharp gables, and generally elaborate ornamentation A prominent feature of the chateau will be a stately octagon tower near the centre. This tower will inclose a massive stone staircase, and will be lighted on three sides by great square windows. On the side overhanging the bluff will be a loggia, or great promenade, its root supported by stone pillars which will frn me the views of the river and valley below in a succession of arches. The house will be of buff Indiana limestone, will be roofed with dark slate and will, of conssc, contain the appointments of a luxurious country house. The grounds are to be laid out by Frederick Law Olmstead. A prominent feature will be a great arboretum, when Mr. Vunderbilt intends to inakecxtensivc experiments in forestry, importing am acclimating such foreign trees as are best suited to the conditions of the soil aud climate. This work is not done any where in the country and its results may be of great public usefulness. Theground will also contain a big deer park, a small lake and such other features as the natural conformation may suggest. Material and workmen are beingcollccted now and work will begin in the spring, fhe place is expected to be ready for occupancy ill about three years. The Sun of the 1'oth says: A wagon bearing a miniature house was driven to the Tribune building at 3.30 yesterday afternoon, nnd a hundred people at once gathered around to speculate about it. It proved to be a model of the castle which Richard M. Hunt is going to build for George V. Vunderbilt at Ashe ville, X. C. The model was about six feet long, and showed not only the house itseh, but a pari of the green sward of the surrounding park. Mr. Vnnderbilt is apparently to have plenty of room for himself and a caller or two should any friend pass his chateau. Bystanders estimated the general dimen sions of the castle at 300 by 150 feet. It looks a little baronial. Its height should be about four stories, extended by sharp and lofty gables. The model was taken to pieces and carried up stairs to Mr. Hunt's office, where it was put together again. It is understood that the plans may be sub ject to some modifications in detail. SAMOA'S KIMi. Mataafa Elected bv the ChielM 01' the Various DlHtricttt. San Francisco, October 26. The as sociated press correspondent at Apia, Samoa, under date ot Octoher '.), con firms the report of the election of Ma- taafa as King of Samoa by the chiefs of the various districts. It was expressly provided that .Mataala should serve as King only until the agreement entered into by the three foreign powers should go into effect. Then, if necessary, a new election would lie held. Tamascsc's followers did not signify their assent tc the election. 1 he correspondent states that a number of Tamascse'c follower! on the island of Savaaii made an altacl on some of Mutaafa's followers. Ma I aula's chiefs decided to punish them for this action ; and one hundred warrior:', left Apia on October 10, for Savaaii. The departure of warriors for Savaaii makes certain that a battle occurred on that island as reported in the cable dis patches yesterday. CarclcttH- Workmen , The falling of a scaffold yesterday, with perhaps its tatal consequences, is calcu lated to draw attention to the insecure methods by which work is done here. Familiarity with risk and -danger breed contempt of them, and men go to their work in the air with a cool confidence that makes a man 011 the ground shud der with apprehension. Breaking and falling scaffolds are by no means uncom mon here. It is an error, to call it by no harsher name, that ought to lie reme died. If men will not value their own lives and limbs, there are those who do. They must be forced to do so ; the pub lic is concerned that they do so take care of themselves. Let the building inspec tor embrace it in his duties to exact the safe construction of all scaffolds by build ers. It comes within the scope of that official's duties. The Centennial Ball. The Citizen acknowledges the receipt of the very elegant and unique card of in vitation to the ball to lie given in honor ot Miss Winnie Davis in Fayetteville on the 20th of November. The distinguished young lady will be under distinguished guardianship; the honorary managers all of them bear renowned, some of them historical, names, Beauregard, Hampton . ' ... . ' . and Gordon, Lamar, Lee, Buckner and I Blackburn, and others scarcely less illus i trioits. That ball will lie the ball of the ! century.as will.the occasion 1k the most i notable of the kind in North Carolina annals. - - The lecture at the First Baptist church 1 cmimtion, so we are informed by his to-day at 3.30 p. m. by the Rev. "r. J. physician, Dr. J. A. Burroughs. His Wm. Jones will lie one of more than ordi- siiu wils cruslicd in, and when Dr. Bur nary interest. His theme is the religious rollEt,s fit saw him, about four hours I life of Stonewall Jackson, nnd will 108 - sess peculiar interest 10 young men. Baseball Yesterday. At Brooklyn-Brooklyn 7, New York 11. " " THE CRUNIN CASE. THE THIRD DAY OF THE TRIAL VESTERDAV. Much Feeling Aroused by a Rul ing of the PreHldlnic Judge Con ceruiiiK the Reception of Testi mony The Ruling Reversed. Chicaco, October 26.In the Cronin case to-day after Dr. Morehead testitied at great length and minuteness as to the wounds on Dr. Cronin's body, the de fense moved to exclude his testomonv, on the ground that he had read the verbatim report of the trial made by tin Associated Press in thismorning'spapers, which gave the entire testimony of Dr Egbert. They argued that the physi cian rend this, knowing that he was to testify, and that the order of the court excluded the witnesses while the testi mony was being taken ; vet the reading of the testimony had precisely the same effect as the hearing ol it. Judge McConnell said, he thought the evidence should be excluded, when there was a storm of objections from the prose cution, and clamors to be heard. Messrs. Hynes and Mills protested agninst such ruling, and said they could not produce a witness who had not read all about this ease; and the judge might just as well adjourn the case now, it' he was going to hold to any such doctrine. Alter considerable argument on both sides, the judge ruled as follows: "The rule of exclusion evidently is for the purpose of preventing witnesses who are excluded from knowing what the witness 011 the stand said, either for the purpose of affirming or contradicting their testimony, but that the rue was probably conceived at the time when most of the rules pertaining to the jury were conceived before the newspapers took such pains to publish all the pro ceedings, and I can easily see, that if I should enforce the rule in all itsold spirit, criminal trials and a great many civil eases could not be proceeded with; it would be impossible. That rule was wise in its time, and may be wise to some extent yet, but it cannot be p.issi blc to make it operate to prevent wit nesses from testifying to offences against the State or testifying to matters of de fence. I do not believe that 1 can en force the rule. II it were possible forme to ask the proprietors of newspapers not to publish these accounts, I should un questionably d o so; but ot course, no such request would lie respected. In this day of wide newspaper circulation anil verbatim reports, I do not see that the court can do more than simply exclude witnesses from them ; that the court ap preciates that that does not amount to anything at all." The motion was consequently over ruled, and the doctor's testimony stands. RANDOM NOTF.S Roped In by Rambling Reporters Roaming Round the Citv. Mr. F. D. Polk, of Elk Mountain, says some sportsmen have been killing his turkeys and palming them off as wild birds. A man by the name of Boyd, from New Found, had $55 taken from his pocket on Fliday night. The loss is attributed to a pickpocket. Work on the stone mansion of Mr. Gins. MeXamce, near the Junction, is being vigorously pushed ; the walls arc up to the second story. Complaint is made of the excessive blowing of the whistle at the city quarry every morning, by invalids in the north eastern portion of the city. Joe Hickman, driver for Maun, John son & Co., ran against a white lady just in the rear of the Grand Central hotel yesterday about lour o'clock, inflicting painful, though not serious injury. The cutting off of the water supply yes terday was made necessary in order to put in the new lines of water pipes along several streets. It was turned on promptly yesterday evening by Superin tendent Murray, and is abundant as usual. The officers of the Richmond and Dan ville railroad made their annual tour of nspeetion over the Western North Caro Una division during the past week, and found everything in good condition. Superintendent Mcliee accompanied them on their return to Washington. They traveled in their own splendid special cars. Yesterday capias suhpevnas were served upon ranny l,uwson, Anna l.cnoir and Will Roberts, all colored, nnd in default of their giving bail, they were locked up as witnesses inimportautcriminal causes to come before the criminal court which convenes to-morrow. The Solicitor had reason to believe they contemplated leaving the State? Dr. C. E. Hilliard narrowly escajied a serious accident yesterday morning. Be ing summoned to attend the unfortunate men who fell from the scaffold on Pen- land street, he was riding very rapidly. and turning his horse across a bridge on North Water street the animal's feet slipped from under it and it fell. Fortu nately Dr. Hilliard caught on his feet and was not hurt. The postofficc received nnd distributed the mails last night from its new quar ters. The transfer of equipments from the old office was made with great dis patch, reflecting high credit upon the sys tematic efficiency of Postmaster Cannon and his assistants. The gain in the change was at once apparent in the en largement of space both for the public, and the official force. Mr. Louis Sigglekow, who was men tioned in our issue of yesterday as having sustained serious injury from being thrown from his buggy near Sulphur Springs, is lying in a very precarious 1 aftcr the accident, he was lying in a com atose cond tion. His brother, and only ; relative in this country save his wife. who lives at Tampa, Florida, has been telegraphed for. WORK FOR THE V. M. C. A. The PathH of Virtue to be Strewn with Flowers. We beg leave to direct the attention of the managers of the Y. M. C. A., and that of the young men to whom it is ad dressed to thecommuuication signed "Old Boy." The suggestions made therein are practical and liberalizing. The ac quirement of foreign tongues on such easy and pleasant terms is something not to be neglected. The modern lan guages are not only an accomplishment to those who have learned them, but are of immense practical value as familiar izing the business and social intercourse now become so general We wish to add another suggestion al most as useful and practical. And in the first place we wish to refer to the work of the association. It has come in as one of the most powerful agencies for good that has ever been devised ; it goes forth to meet the young men in the flush of their young lives craving for action, for amusement, for excitement, to follow the impulses and instincts of their time ol life. To direct and control these is the work of love and wisdom. But this love and wisdom must be governed by common sense, by a thorough knowl edge of human nature. From its very name, the association chiefly aims to bring young men into the Christian fold. Hut it must do this more by persuasion than by terror, it must win rather than repel, it must line tlie path to the fold with flowers, not hedge them in with thorns; it must not hold its flock is restless captives, but make them happy with innocent liberties; it must win to religion, not by thunders of threatened lamnation, but by appeals to reason and the senses that can be purified and ennobled. Many a beautiful taste and talent can be made the useful adjuncts to religious training and life, they can be used to meet and satisfy the longings ot youth for excitement and action. The idea suggested by "Old Buy" is in this direction; it is iuthat direction the Y. M. C. A. may enlarge its sphere, that while it plants itself immovably on rcli- ious ground, it makes that ground a pleasant one by associating with it a practical a-stheticism by the cultivation if accomplishments not only beautiful, but eminently useful. To the study of the modern languages, let there be added music aud drawing, which young men will be glad to acquire in hours of recrea tion. Connecting them with the reli gious idea of the Y. M. C. A. they can then prove of religion that "all her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace." A TWENTV-FIVE FOOT FALL, Three Men Precipitated From a Scaflold VeHterday Morning. Between 9 and 10 o'clock yesterday morning, while contractor A. L. Melton and four assistants were at work upon a house on Penland street, the scaffold upon which they were standing suddenly gave way, precipitating Mr. Melton. Ollie White and David Glass to the ground, a distance of perhaps twenty-five feet. The other two men caught hold of the cornice and saved themselves. Mr. Melton sustained very painful in juries about the shoulders and chest, and it was some time before he could be re stored to consciousness. He was taken to the residence of Mrs. Penlaml, where he remained until during the afternoon, when he was removed to his home, and rieswhen lastheard from was doing very well. Ollie White, who is a tinner in the em ploy of J. K. Hill, though not stunned so much as Mr. Melton, was more seriously hurt. He was taken to his home on Chinch street, and it was feared during the afternoon that he was dying, but at last accounts he was slightly better. though in imminent danger. His thigh was terribly bruised, and at first thought to be broken, and evidently internal inju were also sustained. David Glass fortunately escaped with only a slight cut on the nose, and a very severe shaking up. Drs. C. E. Hilliard, J. A. Bui-roughs, H. B. Weaver, W. L. Hilliard and S.W. Bat tle were all inaticiuianceorconsultntion, and everything done to alleviate the suf fering of the unfortunate men. The ladies in the neighborhood where the accident occurred did much in the way of kindness to the men Ix'fore thedoctors arrived on the ground. Mr. Melton is one of the best known architects and builders in the city, and his many friends here and in other portions of the west will regret to hear of his mis fortune. Fast Driving Elsewhere this glaring evil is referred to. Drivers are criminally reckless and careless, throwing the onus of precaution altogether on the pedestrian who may be quick enough to get out of the way, Now, pedestrians have rights as well as drivers. The danger and offensiveness of this becomes more aggravating when drivers and riders dash wildly round the sharp corners of the narrow streets as if they were careering down open spaces as straight and wide as Pennsylvania Ave nue. We urge this upon the immediate consideration of the authorities. Some day there will bea funeral, and also some day some heavy suits for damages. A Long Drought Broken, Montgomery, Ala., October 26. The long drought was broken last night, and the weather turned very cold. - 1 destroyed by fire in Marks & Gavles 1 he amount ot cotton supposed to be I warenouse some days ago was HOO bales. After working it over, fully 500 bales are tound to be in good order and unhurt, reducing the loss to only 300 bales. BAPTIST CONVENTION. FOI'RTH DAV'S PROCEEDINGS OF THIS BODY VESTERDAV. The I.attt Day of the Convention The Judtton College Committee TlieTemperance Committee Re ports Resolution of Thanks, The fourth day's session of the Western Xorth Carolina Baptist Convention con vened at 9.30 a. ni. yesterday, president D. B. Nelson in the chair. The minutes of the proceedings of the previous day were read and approved. Secretary Sentell read over the list of , delegates so that it might be corrected. "Hymn: "All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name." The president announced the names ot the members of the committee to take charge of the financial affairs of Judson College, viz. : Rev. Dr. J. L. Carroll, Dr. K. H. Lewis, Rev. G. S. Jones, W. A. Smith, M. C. Toms, J. A. Porter, Jno. W. Staines. The committee on obituaries reported through their chairman, Rev. F. M. Jor dan. The report was adopted, after re marks by Rev. Dr. J. Wm. Jones, Rev. Dr. J. L. Carroll, Rev. F. M. Jordan, Rev. A. V. Stowell, Rev. Dr. W. A. Nelson, W. D. Justice and Rev. S. W. Mitchell. A collection was taken for the benefit of the family of the late Rev. W. W. Wells. The report of the board of education was read by Kev. G. S. Jones. It was adopted. The report of the committee on nomi nating boards of the convention was read by secretary Sentell. The report on temperance was read by Uev. H. D. Brown. The report was adopted after remarks by Rev. F. M. Jor dan, Rev. S. M. Collis, W. C. Sprinkle, Rev. Dr J. Wm. Jones, Rev. P. J. M. Os borne, Blalock and Dr. J. W. Millard. AFTERNOON SESSION. The convention was called to order by President Nelson. Prayer by Rev. P.J. M. Osborne. Hymn: "Come Thou Fount of Every Messing." The president announced that the re port on temperance was still pending. Rev. G. II. Church spoke on that sub ject; also, Rev. J. W. Hall and Kev. Thos. Strndley. The report was adopted. RESOLUTION OP THANKS. The following resolution of thanks was offered bv Dr. K. H. Lewis: "Resolved, That the hearty thanks of the delegates of this convention be ten tered to the citizens of Asheville for their splendid hospitality this week." The resolution was adopted unani mously by a rising vote. A motion was made by Dr. J. L. Car roll that 1,000 minutes of this conven tion be printed and that the usual amount be allowed the secretary. A. E. Brown read the report of Rev. A. B. Thomas, missionary. The report was adopted. On motion the vote in regard to the ed ucation board vas reconsidered. Messrs. V. A. Smith and C. M. Pace were to re place the names of Dr. Purefoy and A. E. Brown. On motion theconvention adjourned to meet at Bryson City, N. C, on Wednes day before the third Sunday in October, 1890, at 10 o'clock a. m. A BRILLIANT WEDDING. The Sladwr-Hoblit Marriage as ttiven In an Illinois Paper. The happy marriage of our young townsman Mr. Joseph W. Sluder and Miss Helen Louisa Hoblit, of Lincoln, Illinois, has already been announced in The Citizen. It appears to have been a brilliant one; and we sincerely trust the pathway of those now made so happy will continue to be as bright and smooth as it has been auspiciously begun. We find a long account of the ceremony and attendant incidents in the Lincoln Daily Courier of the 18th, from which we make the following extract : Trinity Episcopal church was a scene of splendor last night, at 8 o'clock, the hour appointed lor tue marriage ot Mr. oseph v . binder, ot Asheville, North Carolina, to Miss. Helen Louise Hoblit, of Lincoln, Illinois. The interior of the sacred edifice was decorated with flow ers, shrubbery and plants in an artistic manner, giving it the appearance ot a airv bower, the ceremony was of the lieautitul Episcopal form and celebrated bv Rector J. W. Clampet, of Springfield, in:....:., a . u 1 o VI 11 m..i..i.. milium, rti u,i" wivnaia, 11, v.. muiLuv nnd W. 1. I'egram entered the church to the music of the C. O. D. C. orchestra which played a spirited and inspiring wedding march. Following the ushers came the bridal party in the following order: .Mr. Laurence MeLoud and Miss Edith Blinn; Mr. Thomas Jones and Miss Bessie Pegram; Mr. Fred. M. Hoblit and Miss Berenice Mavfield, representa tives of the bride and groom. Maid of Honor, Miss i-rances Hodges, ot Cham paign, Illinois; the bride supported by her father, Judge James 1. Hoblit. As the procession approached the altar from the church entrance, the groom, Mr. Sluder, and his groomsman, Mr. E. V. Jones, of Asheville, North Carolina, awaited tne onae and ner lather, the groom and supporter having previously emerged from the vestry. The ceremony was oriel, beautiful and impressive. At the conclusion the party filed out of the church nnd were conveyed to the palatial home 01 judge ana Mrs. Hoblit, .No. 18 Ninth street, where an elaborate recep tion was tendered. Behind the Age. A letter was received at the postofficc yesterday from Stony Ridge, Surry county, asking for a sample copy of the Weekly Asheville "Nuse." Our friend Deake who used to edit the News might probably be reminded of something he has had time to forget ; for that paper ceased to exist six years ago at least. But the man who asks for a samplycopy of the "Nuse" is no doubt one of those who believes that General Jackson is still President of the United States.
Asheville Citizen (Asheville, N.C.)
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