North Carolina Newspapers

,s.'Tir'-'"'.Trj ;7 , 'y Citizen isheville CHRISTMAS COMING i SECURE YOUR ADVERTISING SPACE NOW' READ "THE CITIZEN" IF YOU WOULD KNOW ASHEVILLE. 4 ASHEVILLE N. C, SATURDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 12, 1891. VOLUME VII.-NO 188 PEICE 5 CENTS. Daily WIIITM VN'S CANIUKS BY EXPRESS TUESDAYS ANIs FRID IVS, Kroger 41 College St. K R O G E R Fine Northern Apples, Malaga Grapes, Extra Fancy Seedless Raisins, Lmioj Liyar Raisins, Extra Fancy Cluster Raisins, Cleaned Currants, Nils Figs and Dates, Mincemeat as Good as Your Mother Made, Sew English Walnuts, Almonds, Brazils, Pecans, Filberts. Imported (Cheese. 11 iq!'i-:fokt. SWISS XHUF II.VTKL. FROMAK DK IUtlK, EDAM. NXKA1TLK, SAP SAfH), Kroger, 41 College st. Kt-.AL fcfW'&. WAl.TltJB. G W, W, WHKI. GWYN & WEST, (8uccc.ors to Walter B.Owyni ESTABLISHED 1881 REFER TO BANK OF ASHSVILLE. REAL ESTATE. Loan Securely Placed at 8 Per Cent. Notary Pnhln.. CommlMtoner. ol Deed. FIRE INSURANCE. OFFICK Houthennt Court ttquMre. CORTLAND BROS., Real Estate Brokers, And Investment Agents. NOTARY PUBLIC. Loan. e urely ilaecd at 8 per cent Offices 24 & 2ft Patton Avenue Second .floor JOHN GHILO (Formerly of Lyman Ar Child), Office No i Legal Block RKAL ESTATE AND LOIN BROKER, TKICTI.Y A RROKRKAliB HI RINB-8. Loana .retire placed at " prr cent WILLS BROS., ARCHITECTS, as Patton Avrauc. Ntit V M C A bnild'g. ootI drtirt P O Mo S.I Pnlltniu & Ruikdje, GENERAL INSURANCE AGENTS, OVER BANK OF ASHEVILLE. -THE L CIGAR STORE. Patton Avenue, getting ready for Holiday Good. Has received a new stock of Merschaum Pipe., Mrriehaum Cigar and Chrarette Holder.. A Bdc assortment of Russian Lenther Cixar and Cigarette Case. A new tot of importtd Key Weit and Dome.tlc Cigar., 3ft in a box, wl h theword. printed, on 'hem. "Compli ments of the stason." Call and Examine 91 jr Stock I ME3STS .ome while we can; fit you; a FRESH ADD DRIED FRUITS. VIN VARD lA'S' HR R SIX'S, I.11NIIOS I.AYI1K KA-ilN, si'T r in -iiaun.iiss k vsivt. vai i;ni-ia oki'stov krasins CI.UANBIl Cl'KKANTS. I'lC. C W.l . OKNI APRICOT, I'Kl'NHS. LKr.llOKN CIT'-'ON, OKANT.Ii PliHI., PuKU HAl'US, IIHIHI) U'I'UiS, FI.OKIllX ORANGES. i.::mons, i ocoinc rs, M I LAG 1 r.H 1'HS, CR WUE iKIli, UrtliKN Al'IM.IiS, All l'reh .tuck ntitceil. Quality mid pria-i ruht- A. D. COOLER'S, NORTH COURT SQUARE. ITSB lUVKWIlmT PI.OUK. JUST RECEIVE! The h uid ;nm t ii-o".ment ol itv new tvlc l.mfic '.: API'S w th -Urvr mi! Ut-ef-cr Fur Tri n'nc.l, w h - h mo nia u'' ;ivt ri iV uni -lc it ml will In b-iUI ut very low pHir Inod' urc new n tl frivh. ipUMNG ' F tllKI-TMAS NO V I.I.TI lis THIS Wiil-K Litrc new stock Silk mil Wool mutt-rial it ir Umt)ioi'lcr. t'roth (iiiK urnl Knitting, With iliiitional force, wc hope to fci'rvcoui imtoiiKin promptly. 11 Dun i?iHnuncf 37 H. ftlHiu Street. m W ft M O t o 0 2 - E . O 0 3 pi h M 0 1 H M QUESTION OF I ill: HOI' 11. You van tiiily gut-sit what the quern ion is. There is only one all nbtorl.iiiif couundtura at thin icaion of I ho v:ir- wiat will be parti ulnrr appropri tte at a ChrUttnai Itift? It I" a question which you will hnve to determine for yourself hecaune you know whole tuite you are going to commit, but w can at leant ailt you In notvlng the prob cm and you will confcM tbat you came to the right place If yon cill and look at our pcvlMily sel'-cted and hail' lorne stock of Watches, Silverware, Jewelry, Novelties, Clocks, Gold Spcetacis, 6cc , &c. II. II. COSBY, JEWELER, PATTON AVKNVE. And Still it Goes. WINTER - UNDERWEAR -A.T ACTUAL COST. big stock to select from. Don't miss this great opportunity. IV E. MITCIIIiLL, 28 Patton Avenue. ST NIlK NON-P.USSED. He cm rnxlly fill hiir tncV or nn thiTwiih i he nee tliitikt we nflVr CTthc holuinvii. I v iIi t' sc'iii nrev n mo 1 fill hem a I the lar c and tnttU t'l a in; one nnd ultiiny II, Ftr ilu met to liu keep- the BU'ipty i d thut's at Thad W. Thrnta & t o 'aOrytt t I I'tilai-f Tli h' witnt Mil st Ni k v -i ui K he e nir In o our jtorr ih, ih f Im. He ttii't far Ir.-m wtorg li'h-r inch :i ut ek f h IfiHv gamin it v hni hi He iittin wan uerer hrftir oritur h Iven tin-- nnd d i- r yinacl, nn Itin't aii until iheni'li dminK t c hint few ilav We can icli you of s 'me ol them ' nr tint h eiittuot he tqual'e i quulit iii'l ini e. I he if tit tlnnii under iheMi' is it 1 1 1- ei He X kiik earl hit mu d in Mcrli I ist Xinu- T-i api eia e t h -in 1 10 - i then .itu'' fori ii l mf itionitix any in .'t ol ur iiovilticii, l'l.mte eaJ cur.y THAD. HRASH CO. AN ABUNDANT SUPPLY. If tlic meniment af Chri.-m'B depends up -n what itoes on the tahie and Mint has a good deal t do with it alt that the heart eitn dvsirc 1. ut vuur disp ..ul. There viil lie a fl.iud of or.lcra, but the nnrc the incrri -r; we are ready for ill com ers. Cive us it call, if hi. only lor the pur pose of serin for your.' If haw co-iipletc and variid is our stuck. Y iu will fi id that we : ineninre than iu Ifie l in enllinis your mien, i tion to our arKe and well selected assort- mi nt of Pine Groceries Respectfully, POWELL & SNIDER' I YOU KNOW Where to find good groceries. You know where to find just 1,.. .;.,.l ,,f ........ ..,.! "lr 0 l,u: want. BUT DO YOU KNOW Wliere to find thekiiul of ser vice yon want ? Where j our orders will be asenrefully ut tendul t) as if you saw it do'ie? We give every order our P'Tsonnl attention. We cor rect niitake gladly. GREER & JOHNSON TELEPHONE 136. nics mush; uoose. piivnosi steinway, everett, harvard. ORIiANNt Wtl.CI.Xft WHIT'-', FAKRAND ft VOTKY KIM PALL. BANJOS GUITARS, VIOLINS, STRINGS, ETC. EASY INSTALLMENTS, LOWEST,: PRICKS. HIGHEST GUsRANTEES. ESTABLISHED SIX YEARS ARO. I can refer to hundr ds o' patrons, the twist men iu Western North Carolina. Call on or ivJdrvss C. FALK. 3S N. Main Street, ASIEVILXE, IS. C. .OR ipartitnturir. A. C. W. THRASH & THE ALDERMAN 1C SOLONS. A HIT WITH THE CITVH GOV- They Do coiiMlderable Work, Aniouir other Thlngrtttne Repeal of the Mpecial Tin onCual lit: ah era-About Cbrlaliuaii. Tlic bnnrd ol nldcrnien ia still dohift liusini'R ut the old Bland, nnd the met t ing yntttrdav aftfrniion whs of more in-ti-rest than those ol the past lew week. Mayor Blaiitnn was the presiding of li er, the alderman presi-nt Ix-in Messrs. Urevard, MiDowell, Slarnes, Guilder and Leonard. An IfiterttMliirf MKiler. Kiclimoiiil I'e.irsini i-uiiic iieiore the the hoard in nl ition to a :iki'.ut wliicli, hi- said, was tin- inivrvst ni ' every eitizen of the town. It wnMnlumt a wall vliieh had hcirn luiilt in front ol W. O. Wolfe's liuililirg on the southeast corner ol eourt siuare. The wall is six or tight leet high on Market street and covers coiiMdcrahle space that should be given that street, as it is near the entrance to the market. Mr. Pearson had tnki-n off some of the wall, and is now bring sued hy Mr. Wollc lor $3.U0U damages. The grade nad never liccti estalilisheil onthat part ol the square, and Mr. Wolfe hud put up hii liuihlinu und raised the side walk to the tirst rioor, which made the wall accessary. Mr. Pearson had b tran script ol the record in the register's o! tiie. which granted to cettain persons the privilege of constructinif stairwavs, awuitigs. etc., on thai side of the square and which said expressly that no wnll should lie constructed. On motion ol .Mr. Hiewird the city engineer was in villi, teil to establish the grade of 'uhuIi court plnci- liom the McLoud liinlilinij t o Market street, preparatory to making the market more easy of access. A Water Ordinance. Mr. Oudger offered an ordinance for tac consideration of the board, which, 1 he said, he desired very much to have adopted at some future meeting. The water suiieriiiteiidi nt has been unable to c ilirct the water rents satisfactorily, and Mr. (iudgcr'g ordinance provides tor the p. cynicnt of these rents on the first davs ol January, April, July and October of each veai anil fixes a penalty for their noii-pnvnicnt. Among other changes in tile present water system, th.s ordinance providisf.ir the charging of a double rate for all water furnished to consumers outside the eiiy. Mr. Uudger's) Pun. S. M. Reilmn'i stated that he wanted instructions with reference to the widen ing of Si ney strict. He said be bad Ins sloie on that street propped upon the north side by blocks, held up br four "jacks" in Iront. Mr Gudgcr was all! i attention at the mention ot the ' jacks ' 'How many Jacks did you say; "Four," ri plied Mi . Kcdmon, thinking ol the jaekscrews lie was using. "Why" 1'... 1 ..r .u "i1"' UU1IK11' ''"" ! Ill UillllC Ol IHIIM'I IIIfllLVU II I Ml , "you shouldn't complain; four Jacks make a mighty fine hand." Everybody I n... I l.. l,..i..,.rl....L,t ...,1 Will 'hl Cheapen CoalT Mr. Brevard made a motion to the ef fect that coal and wood dealers having paid the $50 special tax, shall be enti tled to sell coal at an otiiee up town and ut the depot, but that for each addi tional distributing point they shall pay $10 extra a year. I here was some dis cussion und tinallr Mr. Brevard with- drew his moiiiui and made another, tak. 11 S ll altogether the special tax on ! I w. od and coal dealers. 1 lus motion 1 , carried, only Mr. Leonard voting no. ! j About Firecracker... I The question of ullowing the boys to n i;rii'rii,'Lrr on c'hri.tmoa ...11.... - . w.'.. ...... ... j ! ItllKCO UVCI, Vlipi. V. .tl. IIKbllUU SlIIU he appeared for Young America, and ap pealed to the board to allow the boys to enjoy themselves. The people of the south could not forget their traditions. Ti e board took no decsive action, but the impression made wasthat the bovs would be allowed to use the crackers, within the proKr restrictions, of course, on the nights of the 24th and U5th. The report ol the lury on the widening of Scnev street was read and laid over lor one week. P. Snider objected strongly to tlic report. The jury report on Charlotte street wus also left over for a week. Hidewalk, I.lnUt, Woier, Col W. D. Justice was up to speak in behalf of a number of residents of North Asl.eville, 011 Norlh Main, who asked for u sidewalk, a light und city water. He was informed that thev would soon be given a sidewalk and light, but that the water would be some time in getting there. On motion of Mr. Starnes, tbe citv en gituer was instructed to get up a chain of title ot the city hall property, und have the deed to the land property exe cuted and registered. 1 he l..nd has been paid lor 111 lull by thectv. The street committee was instructed to improve the sidewalk on Willow aud Bailey streets. Home Permit. Mr. Brevard, for the permit committee, recommended that H. J. Alexander be al low e I to construct a barn on one of his lots on Ilailey street, provided be puts it on the northern side of the lot furthest Irom Williams street. Permits as follows were grained: J. L. Bright, 3-room house on View street; . M Wcatnll, J-room house on Phut street; Miss M. U. S arms, 5-room house on Grady strict; A. L. Mellon, 8-rooui house on Jeflei ttn drive. And Home Bill. Tbe following matters ol finance were settled: S. M. Kcdmon was given the eitv's note for $15 lor work done for the contractor on Hast si ret; the tax on the eitv's quarry in Henderson county, amounting to $4.80, was ordered paid; the bill ol Geo, P. Scott, tor lumlier, etc., $737 36, wus ordered paid; Burnett, & Howard were given the city's note, pay able, Feb. 15, tor $537, for blacksmilb ing. ANOTHER ART EXHIBIT. The Art Club Will Have one From Dec. as 10 Jan. a. The first exhibition by the Art club was found to be so successful and in every way advantageous to those inter ested, that the board of directors have arranged that a second exhibition (un der nearly similar conditions at the first) shall take place, beginning December 22 and lastme until January 4. Exhibits should be handed in not later than Saturday, December 19. Original work only (no copies) will Se placed on exhibition. Picture in oils, water col ors, black and white pastel, etc., by any artists or amateurs the original work of those living in Asheville being pre ferred. It is hoped that every member of th club will contribute something. Anv picture may be offered for tale, subject to the conditions laid down lu the by lawsoi tneciuD. TUB QUAKER POET, The Venerable Man's) 84th Birth day Occurs Next Week. Oh the 17th of December, 1891, John O. Whittier will lie eighty four years old. The event ol bis birthday will be celebrated by his many friends, eminent und obscure. The poet lives in the ut most retirement in bis home st Ames bury, Mass. He and Oliver Wendell Holmes are the latest survivors of the group of eminent American poets that Hou'ished in the tirst half of the nine teenth century, nnd included Longfellow, Brvnnt, Emerson, Poe, Lowell, Halleck, and several others. Whittier was u wiiler as earlv as early as 1829. In 1831 he npieared us n poet, and during the sixty years that have elapsed since then lie has written "Snow Bound, " "Maud Miller," many poens against slavery, "My Creed," " I he Eternal (loudness," etc. "A a poet," says one of his eulogis's, "Whittier is more pecul iarly American thfin any other of equal lamp." LOUISIANA FOR LOTTERY THE STANDING OFTHK STATE CONVENTION. A Careful Review ot IheMKuatlon Home Contested Heal, Hut tbe l.olter Heems t be Ahead. Nkw Orleans, Dec. 12. Every parish save West Baton Rogue has eltettd del egates to the democratic state conven tion. A careful review of the situation shows that the faction favorable to the lottery will lie in control. On the governorship question the dele gates stand: Mclvvery, lottery, 371; Adams, nnii lottery, 273. Sixty-five of the Mi Every deloiMtes seats and lortv of the Adams are coniestrd, leaving un- contested delegates: McEnery, 306. Adams 233. On the lottery qurstion the convention will stand: nnti-lottery, 3tMf, pro-lotterv 373, without taking any of the doubtful parishes into consid ation. THE IIOINK IN MEHHION. Crawford of Norlh Carolina Al readv on a Committee. Washington, Dec 12. The session of the house today was merely a formal one. The siieaker announced the ap pointment of the following committees: On accounts Rusk, of Maryland; Cooiier, of Indiana; Dickerson, of Ken tucky; Moses, of S mth Carolina; Seer lev, of Iowa, Pearson, ol Ohio; Quack- enbush, of New York; Griswold, ol Penn- svvania; Cutting, of Cali omin On mileair. Castle, of Minnesota Crnwlord, ol North Carolina; Kendall, of Kentucky; Caldwc.l, of Ohio; I-'lick, of Iowa, An adi' luriimmt was then taken until Wednesday. BLEW THE HOVHE DOWN. Destructive Wind Storm In and About Lou Aitsteles. Los Angklks, Cal., Dec. 12. A de structive wind storm visited Los Ange les and vicinitv Thurs 'av night and Fri day night. Its severity was greut at Pnsadenu in Sun Gabriel Valley. Two persons were killed. The house of Mrs. Brown, nenr Glen dale, was blown down, and she was caught in the timlK'rs. The house then caught fire, and she was burned to death A. G. Jober was killed at N01 wnlk. There was considerable damage to property. .HTINUy BRAZIL. BeitrudKlns; th Dead Ka-Finper-or French Honors) Reargued. Rio Jankiko, Dec. 12 A public meet ing was held in this city yesterday at which strong protests were made against the imperial honors paid by France to the l ite ex-einpcror of Brazii on the oc casion ol his funeral in Paris Thursday. Gov. Potella hus finally decided to ac cede to the request of the government that he resign his position as governor if the state of Kio Janeiro and he bns nc cnrdingly sent in his resignation. He. will be succeeded by Admiral bilveira. HER BOILER EXPLODED. Twrnly One Pe sous Drowned From an Italian steumer, Geneva, Dec 12. The Italian steamer Calabria left here this morning for Na ples. She hud proceeded only a short listance when her boiler exploded, and she sank. There were thirty-three per sons on board. Twentv-oae were drowned, the other twelve tiring picked up by boats from other vessels near by. Bad Blood In Good Families. Decatur, Ala.. Dec. 12 Tolley Wil liams, son of Dr. Williams, and Will Wilhoite met at Mrs. Nelson's, where a dispute arose between them. Wilhoite drew his knife and cnt at Williams. The latter drew his pistol and fired, killing Wilhoite instantly. Both of tbe men were ol good lamilies. secretary Foster's Condition. Washington. Dec. 12. Secretary Fos ter is reported better today than at any time since he was taken sick. He will hardly make hit contemplated south em trip tor several weeks. Editor Out of a lob. Constantinople, Dec. 12. The Porte bat suppressed the French newspaper, Le Stambonl, for alluding in an offensive manner to Emperor William of Ger many. An Old Ml I Burned. Attlesboro, Mass., Dec. 12. The Me chanics mill wus nearly destroyed by fire this morning. Loss, $40,000 ; insurance partial. The mill was ninety-one yean 0 - Dterlina; Btlver Novelties A choice line all new at Law's. If yon want good photograph and something oat of the usual line, go, to Boarue, ou ou Mais it. A VERY DEPLORABLE CASE W. E GRIMHLEV SHOT A WIN ISTERFOH KISSING HIS) WIFE. The Latter RealnnsHls Pastorate A uroaa Indlacre lou to Hay tbe Leant of It Great Henaatlou Over the Affair. Raleigh, N. C, Dec. 10. At Sno Hill, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Grimsley, liv ing together unhappily, were arranging to separate. Grimsley having deserted her she was going to her parents. Grim tley suspecting bis wile, secreted himself under a bed. , Rev. J. T. Abernathy, pastor of the Methodist church there, who is widely known in North Carolina, entered the room with Mrs. Grimsley, and it is said tried to console her. As he was about to leave he kissed her. At this moment hir husband came from his hiding ilacc and aiming his gun at the preacher's head pulled the trigger. There was a misfire, but the second barrel went off and tt Abernathy threw up bis hands he was struck by the shot. His nnndi was torn to pieces. Some shot struck hit forehead and mouth. He is severely injured, his luce badly disfig ured, but his wounds are not considered latal. Grimsley wus arrested and held to appear. Preacher Abernathy telegraphed bis presiding elder to come to Snow Hill, and also tendered his resignation as pustor of the Snow Hill circuit. His action in kissing Mrs. Grimsley is condemned as a gross indiscretion, though it is not thought his intentions were evil. The affair hus created a great sensation in that section, Mrs. Grimsley is a daugh ter ot Sheriff Murrill, of Onslow county. Richmond Dispatch. TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION. The County Organization Meets lu This Citv Today. The meeting of the Buncombe county teachers' association, held in tbe Orunge street graded school building today, wrs a lurge and enthusiastic one. Nearly one hundred teuchers were present, the large majority of which were ludirs. The association was culled to order by President C. B. Way, at 11 o'clock, and Secretary Jus. H. Cooper assumed his duties. There was considerable business trans acted, und a number ol discussions. Among the subjects were: "How can reading be langbt qu'ekest and best ?" The discussion vas led bv Prof. II. L. King, in an able address, and participated in by Mrs. N. B. McUo-vcll, of Weuverville college; Prol.J. B. Luns ford, und Prol. P. P. Claxton. "What shall lie made of tiie ubility to read ?" Discussion opened by Prof. P. P. Cluxtou, whose address was most thorough. " The relation of the teacher to the com munity in which he teuches." Opened by John vV. Starnes, followed by Prol. D. L. Ellis and Miss Florence Stephenson. The addresses were nil able, and were participated in with an earnestness which showed the devotion of the teuch ers to the cause in which they are labor ing. Hie association decided to hold it next meeting ill the Orange street schou' building, on the lust Saturday iu Febru ary, 18U2. I These mtctings are beneficial to the teachers, and the interest thev take is very commendable. lock Quotations. Nkw Viikk. Dec. 12. line 3-.fc. Lake Stic re I 1414; Chicago and Northwestern 12',, orioUi and Wrsiern Ai: Richmond and West i'oint Terminal 113,. Western I nioo M1V4. Baltimore Prices. BiLTlvosK. Pee. 12.-P1oar. quiet and unehantted, western suner 3. 214j3.ua; family 4r0t.il4 0U Wheal, easy; No i red .pot and l'e. lOL'Tftgloa; southern, atcadv; Fulls P7(ftl; L.iuglnrry lOnftMOS. . orn, outhe n. active: white. 63GIU1. yellow. i 60USL. Cotton Hupply. New Voan, Dec. 12.-The total visible .up- lv ut eo ton for the world 1. 4 2M7.7-1 ales, of which 3 9n,321 liul'S are Amiri cun, oRainst a.lHt), '25 and 2 Bat. 72'. b iles rt-speetively last year Keeeipts at all In-terl-r towns, 212, UO bales; ncetiits from plantations. S2H.H3K. Crop in sight, fi, auo.614 bales. New York Market. Nkw Yor, Dec. 13 -Stocks, aetlye but w(kk. Money, easy at 2. Bieh.nue, Inn,;, 4.H2; short, 4 84; stnte bond., neglected; Kovcrn",nt bonds, dull nut firm i'otton dull; al.. 71 Imlrs: Uplmds H 1-1 Dc: Or. l.-sn. 8 7-16c: lutnres opened and cl"eii steady; oecemher, 7 7: January, 7 7; Pen- mart. 7.9(3. M reb, 8.M; April. 8.25; May 8 38 PI nr dull but weak Wheat dull and unchanged. Cum dull but steady Pork-quiit but steady at $ 5otiio.5n Lard uuiet hut Heady at H 7Vj "Mrit. Turpentine-quiet but ready at 33(n)33Vt Ro.in dull bat atendy at $1. 3&Ml.u Pteiguu quiet l.ut weak. AFFAIRS OF COSSByUBNCB. hour. The remains of Actor Wm. J. Florence were buried in New York 1 bursdav. A La luntn, Col., telegram of the 10th savs: Kit Curson, jr., son of the famous old scout of that name, today killed his luther-in-law and motber-iu-law, ana then made his escupe. The World's Fair managers of Penn sylvania adopted a resolution recom mending the closing of the gates on Sunday. 1 nomas r. Londnle t plan tor the Pennsylvania building was accepted. Australian influenza, which ia similar to grippe, has made its appearance in California. In Oakland, Alameda and other towns hundreds are afflicted and mnny deaths arc resulting from tbe dis ease. A freight train laden with holiday goods parted nenr Marquette, Mich. The rear section ran at great speed down a heavy grane and took fire. The burn ing cars dashed into the houses of John Crow I and Alexander tsmersun, and the cars and houses were consumed. Tbe total loss is $25,000. There is not a telegraph operator or station agent along the line of the South ern Pacihc railroad Irom Tucson to Yuma, Arizona, and in the other direction but lour between Tucson and El Paso Texas. A strike has been declared against the order requiring them to take an oath not to loin any telegrapners organization. At the session of the Pennsylvania state grange at Harrisburg Thursday Secre tary Thomas made bis annual report. There are 590 gran errs in good stand ing, an increase of BO during the year, making a net increase in membership of 8,560. The vear't receipts were about $13,000. and expenses $10,090. There remains in tbe treasury about $ 10,000. Worthy Master Mart, ol the Indiana ttate grange, in bit annual address, gave the memtiers to understand that greater blessing would result from a firm grap pling of the great abuses and drawhackr of the average farmer and an effort to correct them than from independent po litical action, and advised them to steer i . i . .,. , , ,1.. ciear ui pontics outuuea or any puiiuca. p-rty. Attention to th dally habits el th young prevents tainting. Tax Vita sboim Liver Kef ulator. IMPORTED AND DOMESTIC CIGARS Wholesale Prices. If yon want a box of good cigar., Im ported or domestic, Ornnt'a Phnrmaev I. the C lace to get the n. Wr do not retail Hunt., ut sell thrm by the box only. A ciicar that yon usually pay ten cent, for, I can .ell you tbe same cigar, Aftv la a box, at seven cent.. Tbe beat nee ci' t clear at 3U cents hv thr hox. It will pay yon to call and examine Ih.m. GRANT'S PHARMACY. Buncombe Sarsaparilla A positively Safe and Reliable Blood Purifier. Containing Burdock Root, Sarsa parilla Bark, Prickly Ash Bark, Poke Root, dec. By its use you can save yourself from tbe suffering caused by foul eruptions and ulcerous sores, through which the system strive; to rid itself of corruptions. It purifies the blood, giving it re newed vitality and force. Being an alterative, it changes the action of the system, imparting fresh strength and vigorous health in place of that weakness and tired feeling, which is an indication ol disorder and decay. The concentrated power and curative virtues of Buncombe Sarsaparilla render it the most reliable Blood Purifier that can be used, while it is entirely safe l'3r patients of all ages. Manufactured only atj Grant's Pharmacy. Every bottle guaranteed, satisfac tory or money refunded. GRANT'S PHARMACY, 4 South Main St. J. M, CAMPBELL, DEALER IN REAL ESTATE AND AGENT FOR THE ASHEVILLE LOAN, CONSTRUCTION AND IMPROVEMENT COMPANY. For Rent. Two ttarw-room bonnet with garden at tached, on Hill irert, f 7.AO per month each. Hloaaant luce lor tmall famii. For Sale. Bits ant nine-room home, benldettervant't houe; one of bent p trtu ol city; five minutca walk ol quu.rr; g it fixtures in hiue, I a rue Int. vi we unaurriaaed in Aiticviih Price $4,800, one-halt cash, baiauce i and IS months. For Sale or Rent. White cottage on top of mountain, with five acre oi" land, as a whole, or in lots. No luK. dryest piacc about Ashfvilie and fimst views within corporate limits. Froauuncctt by experts mat the place lor invalids, seven nundrid fct of porch; s ven roo ns. Pos session given at once. Blevatlon 2,800 feet (very kind of real estute, trom a lot ol $25 to residi-mcs and hus ot $23,000, Apply at No. 5. South Main street. Furnished House For Rent. Ten room house, furnished, for rent. All modern eo.iveaicnoes. Possession fit once. Uest st eet In Asheville. Price $00 per month. Apply to J. U, CAMPBKLL. Real bstate Dealer. A HANDSOMELY FURNISHED HOUSE Portrntto a responsible party. Houe Is In a good location; tath hot and cold water. Also a boat ding house for r nt e hive tbe best laci'ttks of any firm In the rtate for inuring your d welling houses, your furniture, storae ami stock It vou sret burned out you know that you c income to us and be sure of getting your money. Some choice bargains In citv and suburban nroucrties can rx naa ov caning ai onr or fi e. Timber lands a specialty. JENKS & JENKS, REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE, Rooms 4 and to, McAfee block, 32 Patton Avenue, Asncvtue, a. 6 Of en to CO M (ft (ft r 0 w ; s ? - - ah -ej 11- " BARELY STANDING ROOM -THE- PUBLIC DELIGHTED THE REQUIRED AMOUNT ALMOST IN SIGHT THE Sale Still in Progress! ONLY A FEW WEEKS MORE FOR BARGAINS! BACK ORDERS 0M FINE GOODS DAILY ARRIVING. Importers' prices are all tbat'. a.ked. Pint Coat for a stuck that Is conceded by Judges of Dry Good, the Finest In North Carolina I NclKhburing towns have h-ard of the Slaughter and are fast procuring? some of tb. Hnrgiiin. Everything In the Immcnac cs tnUlnhment at Cost, mll.taery Included. Aa Immense btock of BLANKETS, COMFORTS, AND LINENS At Manufacturer.' Prices. Another ship m nt of those French coats and Reefer Jack ets. Everything fspot Cash! No goods charged while this sale last. Com as early as po.iible and .tay as loaf a. you can. Every minute arxnt counts to your interest at No. ii Patton Avenue. F. P. MIMNAUGH. rf rg 3 i ?l rr a i 2. 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