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1 :-saf!Srr-- Asheville Daily Gitizeti ASHEVILLE, N. C, MONDAY EVENING, JANUARY 28, 1893. PRICE 5 CENTS. VOLUME VIII. NO. 228. Broken Java 2xc Per 4 bELL ft Keep Warm During These Cold A GREAT WASTE OF WATER THE CITT'B BM ITAMOPIPE A. TVHBIaRi Pound Equal in Strength and Flavor to Best Java and Mocha. h n REAL. ESTATE. W. B. OVTYN. W. W. WEST, Gwyn Sc West, (Successor ta 'Walter B. Gwyn.) ESTABLISHED 1881 REFER TO BANK OF ASHEVILLE. Real Estate. I oam Securely Placed at Per Cent. Notary PnbHc. Commissioner of Deed. FIRE INSURANCE. SOUTH BAST COURT 8QUARB. A D. COOPER, Days and Nights ! Hare you a small room not heated? If not, pat ore of our coal-oil "heaters la It. We have them specially adapted for bath rooms, bed rooms, offices, c nservatories, and all Dlaces where a mild heat is n quired. Dur- Inc this cold weather we will allow you lo rer cent, from regular prices. Special low prices oncred on all fin, lamps We bare the largest stock in the State PI a no. Banquet, Vase, etc. Pec our this) w hlte cans and saucers at 88 cents a set. Platea STAPLE AND FANCY GROCERIES, North Court Square. to natch. THRASH S CRYSTAL PALACE." 41 PATTON AVENUE. BON MARCHE imported Forty-Fives Feel of Waiter ed Loom Vpoa the aloe of Heao-mont-Howllie wreck Lookt Bome incldenu. 'Fo' God, honey, I certainly thought de Jedgraent Day had sholy come!" were the words used by an old darkey in describing tbe manner in which the frot t kins; accomplished the wreck of the city's tandpipe in Beaucatcher Gap. Early yesterday morning the huge tank was torn with a fracture from top to bottom, and the thunderous crash caused for a time tbe direst consterna tion in the minds of the inhabitants the ravine below; before they could Ieae their homes the pipe collapsed and the forty-seven feet of water and ice which it contained surged around them with a roar that threatened the annihil ation of life; and property, i The authorities were notified of tbe disaster, and precautions were at once taken to insure a steady supply of water for the city. The wash from the fall covered the roadway and it became so slippery that it was with difficulty a passage could be made, tbe first person to cross, a milk man, having to unhitch bis horse and lead it through the snow in the woods while the vehicle was guided down by band. The road was littered for a hun dred ' feet with rocks and chunks of ice; several lengths of pipe for the new main were washed down tbe bank, and a big joint left in the track of the wagons, edly warned the authorities of trouble that migbt come, ana tne event 01 yes terday shows how prophetic were his words. The accident will not, ps was at first commonly supposed, seriously interfere with Asheville's water supDiy. tne standpipe was used only as a place of storage of water to be used in case of fire. It was connected with tne main from the water works by a "Y." All of the water used by the city has been pumped into the old reservoir near the city quarry on the side of the mountain. Tbe water ran from this reservoir into what is known as "Fatton's Baby." a small reservoir a short distance below the large one, and through this to the filter. The city consumers can get tbe usual amount of water, and tbe only difference caused by this trouble will be the amount of water held in reserve in cases of fire. The larger reservoir has a capacity of 300,000 or 400,000 gallons, if it could be filled. But this cannot be done, on account of its leakey condition. The reservoir has been sadly in need ot repair for some time, but the work has never been done, and the result is that it can be Went only perhaps half full. There is considerable sentiment against any attempt to rebuild tbe standpipe, the idea being that whatever money is ex pended should be put into a reservoir. Street Superintendent Henderson sug gests Finev Knob, east of Beaumont, as a good site for the storage place, and one that would be as high as the old standpipe. Recorder Miller says that if tbe au thorities decide to rebuild tl.e standpipe it should be not more than one-halt tbe height of the old one, and of a much greater circumference. PHILLIPS DROOKS IS DEAD BUNCOMBE SYRUP OF TAR BIS DIED IN A FIX OF COVCU- INO. -AND- Tbe Death or This Eniluenl Mao ma Totalis- Unexpected Me Was) Low Charch In His Ideas And Very Popolar. Boston, Jan. 23. Bishop Phillips Brooks died at 6:30 this morning. The Bishop died of heart failure. brought on by a fit of coughing. His death was entirely unexpected. He was taken ill Thursday with a sore throat, but nothing serious showed itself until last evening. Dr. Beach, his physician, discovered late last evening diphtheritic symptoms and, considering a consulta tion advisable, called in Dr. Fitz. Noth ing serious was anticipated, and Dr. Fitz remained only a short time. Dr. Beach was.with the Bishop tbe entire night. About half past six the patient was seized witb a cougningspasm wnicn lasted a few moments and bis heart ceased beat in jr. Dr. Heacn said tbis morning dcatb was caused from heart failure and not from diphtheria. No diphtheritic membrane was discovered by a superficial exami nation this morning. Phillips Brooks was born in Boston, Dec. 13, 1835. He was graduated at Harvard in 1805. studied theology at WILD CHERRY THE JOINT BOARD. GROCERIES Just received a new and hand some line of Hamburg and Nain sook Embroideries, Torchon Laces, white goods. Great re ductions on Ladies' Wraps, some very pretty ones. Winter Dress Goods at a great sacrifice to close. BONJVIARCHE. 37 flout It; Main St. 1-KEN"H PEAS, STRINO BEtNS. MUSHROOMS, MACEDOIKBS. TRUFFLES. PATH DB FOIS CRAS ANCHOVIES,; SARDINES. OLIVBOIL, CAPERS, CANTOS GINGER, 1AMS, PRESERVES, PICKLES. Powell & Snider. it CORTLAND BROS. Real KsUatss Broker And InTCstmenl AgcnU NOTARV PUBLIC. Loan aevarely plavecd at S per cent. Offices S tt am Psttoa A venae. Secoad ;oor, MiNlt JOHN CHILD, REAL ESTATE AKD LOAN BROKER. Furnished and Unfurnished Honses. ' OFFICB ROOMS. Lossi securely placed at Bis" lit per lxat BTHCBJ. WILLS. Albkst b. wills. WILLS BROS., ARCH ITECTS VCO. & PATTON ATE. 35 YEARS THE STANDARD. GOLDEN SCEPTRE PIPS TOBACCO. All we ask Is a trial to convince you that it Is really perfection. 54 SOUTH MAIN 8T. ELESTON, janlSdU. FITZPATRICK BROS., Contractors and Dealers in Miied JWs and Painters' Snppi". WALL PAPER. SO Nam Maw Stbbbt, Asbbtillb. TBLBPHONB NO. 12. .52 " .i 2 M -r B J Z to I i- OS K O s y j rT- -a n ec H . . a . . zl 5s j ; 7 3 o & s. I S O o xi I SO. 5 3 8 O a & I 8 . O ? g o Q w S a tt t) 0 a h . . i 2 g 1 I a 5 h J a. 8 p S K S to a 5 X- H. LAW, GREAT JANUAKY SALE! f IOOO WORTH OF GOODS AT ABOUT ONE HALF THE EARLY SEASON'S PRICES! HeinitstiS Reagan DRUGGISTS. Maay rcanemberlns; oar last Jaanarj Bale may hare pat oil baviec, bat bow all ma; I beaeat by thla ajr-eat clearing; sale. We arc rare that aoae who coasc csa be disappointed. Among the raanj sooda marked I down ara: Tea Seta, 56 Pieces, Porcelain, $ SPECUJ ATTENTION PAID TO THE FILLING . China Dinner Set7 Porcelain, Dinner Sets, China, 2.90, 400, 6.95, 15.20, 16.80, Old Price, $ 4.10 6.5 10.50 22.50 23.70 OF PRESCRIPTIONS. We are Sole Aisrata in Asheville for A larg lot, os parts of broken diaaer seta ta Preach china at a boat one-third price, great aaastjA-. of Plae Preach Chiaa Platea aad en pa and cancers, ia broken doscas, at SEB OXJH SPBCIAL. $11.75 DI1NNER SET Omrksc tteta Sale ooe beat triple plated halves at SlS per act. aad forks, Ui aad table spooaa campui lluastrly low. J. H. H,w, 35 and 37 Pattern Avenue, Asheville, N. C. Cor. CnuclCStnet and Patton Aiesae. CANDY. From the south bank ot the ravine tbe flattened mass of iron shows a lap for half its length with tbe point of rupture at the southeast face, the edsres irregu larly bent, rolled nnd twisted. The break from tbe foundation plaUs oc curred at the rivet line and was complete for the entire circumference. jb. Marrow Escape. Across the ravine, south of tbe big iron cylinder, about 250 feet distant therefrom, was the cabin occupied by John Clark, bis wife and their children. The slush about the door had not har dened when their door was opened to The Citizen, anil the wife told the story of the family's fright and their nariow escape from an awful death. The per sons living in the immediate vicinity had become srreatlv alarmed at tbe loud cracking noises frequently heard coming irora idc airectinn ui luc muupitrc since the cold weather set in and for ten days had liyed in constant dread of a catastro phe. On Sunday morning:, just before day, the mother returned borne from attendance at a sick room. While seated near tbe fire suddenly there was heard a sharp, cracking;, tear ing sound so awful in its note tnat tne woman croucnea in spetcniess terror, and the awakening children began to cry. The report was instantly followed by a terrific roar that made tbe earth tremble and that shook tbe little cabin, and then came tbe wild rush of the tumb ling waters that filled the gorge, sur rounded the house, and hurled tbe rocks and ice against its sides. Tbe shrieking children dove under tbe beds, nnd the ap palled parents were certain the house would be washed away. An attempt was then made to get to the higher ground, but tbe water covered their shoes and they gave Hup and returned to the Louse, where they remained till daylight. Serious damnce was sustained by the family in tbe loss of their supply of clothing, which had been left hanging upon the bushes about the bouse. Not a trace of a garment could be found; every thing bad been swept away. A. Powerful Storm." In the tenement house west of the tank and lower down the bank there was as great a scare and similar damage. The icv deluge spent its force against a well built wall on tbe upper bide of tbe building, but succeeded in tearing a win dow sash Jroni its trame and Hooded the room from the southeast end. Marks on the walls showed the depth of water to have been three feet; a family had re moved from tbe room but a few days. lane Orr. the head of one ol the lami- lies, said there was "a noise like a pow erful storm and then tbe rush of water that splashed to tbe top of the house and sent the window in tbe basement a- winding. It washed all our clothes away" she said; "we haven't a change left, but we're so glad tbe good Lord pared us that we don t mind tne clothes." Another tenant said: "When I heard that awful noise I knowed the reserboy was busted and was so bad scared that ain't got over it yit, and I lust kaint eoto church." Below Mil nouse tne nanus 01 tne gorge sharply converge and tbe volume of water dashed through tbe narrow defile and piled itself with increased fury against tbe buildings in its path, where scenes similar to those detailed above occurred. The banks and bottom of the firully were washed clean of snow, and in por tions immense masses of earth had been loosened and torn away. Tbe receding waters strewed tbe ground witb deDrts from the wreck and trees ten - inched in diameter were found that had been twisted cff. A section ot tbe iron ladder was carried 300 feet, and the but bars are tangled like threads. Tbe track of water was clearly shown Dy tne muddied outline on the snow. The scene of the trouble has been vis ited by hundreds of people and the heap of black mud a foot deep, covering the exposed bottom of the tank, caused much unfavorable comment. Builders and Coat. The paralyzed standpipe stood sixty feet high, and was built in tbe winter and spring of 1886-'87, by Alfred Webb & Co. of Chattanooga, Tenn. The cyl inder cost $9,965, and tbe masonry upon which it rested cost about $2,000, a total ol about siz.uuu. its capacity was 720,000 gallons. During the month of March. 1887, and before tbe pipe had been put in use a heavy storm blew one side in. an accident that required some time to repair. Two years or more ago a break oc curred in tbe angle-iron, which pinned the pipe to tbe foundation. The condi tion ol things has been known ever since tba break occurred, but no steps had ever been taken to remedy the trouble farther than the dropping of bags of sand into the pipe in order to stop the leak. Street Superintendent Henderson had rcpeat- Sneclal MeetlnK Today to Cou alder I tie Water Question. The Joint Board of Aldermen and Ad visors held a special meeting at noon today to take such action as might seem necessary with regard to tbe water sup- nlv of the city. Mayor Blanton pre. sided, and there were present Advisors Miller. Hunt, Bearden, Green and Cum- mings; Aldermen Starnes, Waddell, Leonard, Gudger and Baird. Mr. Miller considered it necessary to have a standpipe in order to have tbe Dressure necessary for tare purposes, and thoucrht the standoipe should be rebuilt Mr. Starnes said be had been told by ncrsons whi ought to know that the old iron would scarcely be worth work ing over. Mr. Waddell s idea was that an egg- shaped excavation could be made i ust east of the standpipe, and here a reservoir could be built. Later on he suggested a wooden tank. Mayor Blanton said that the first thine to determine was whether the standoioe should be rebuilt, and Mr. Starnes moved the appointment of a committee for this purpose. This was adoDted and the Mayor appointed Messrs. Starnes, Leonard, Hunt and Bearden. On motion the Mayor was added to the committee. The question of securing an expert to examine and pass upon the availability of tbe old iron in rebuilding was con sidered, and Mr. Lockett. of the Worth ington Pump company, suggested that a telegram be sent to his house inquiring the cost of the services of an expert. Tbe idea was embodied in a motion and it was adopted. Thos.A. lones asked whether an action for damages because of the bursting of the standpipe should be brought against the Toint Board or Aldermen. He was informed that the action should be broueht against the Joint Board. Mr. lones reoresented II. B. Brown, colored A committee of citizens, consisting of I D. Brevard. W. G. Corpenine. G. L Greenlee. I. T. Bostic. W. E. Wolfe, and J. P. Wingate, had looked over tbe ground and estimated lirown 8 damages at $150. A committee of two from each Board, Aldermen Waddell and Baird; Advisors Green and Hunt, was appointed on the matter, and the meeting ad- iourned. The committees appointed at this meet ing will report to a meeting of the Joint Board at noon tomorrow. BISHOP DROOKS. the seminary in Alexandria, Ya., was ordained in 1859, and became rector of a Philadelpbiachurcb. In 1869 he became rector of Trinity church, Boston, and in 1891 was elected Bishop. Bishop Brooks was remarkable for bis "low church" views. He preached in churches ot other denominations than his own, He declined many calls to leave Boston. refused a Harvard professorship, and the office of assistant bishop of Pennsylvania, and , remained in Boston to exert a powerful influence for good, especially among the voung men. Bishop Brooks was a noted pulpit orator, and bad pub lished several books. NATIONAL, QUARANTINE. It Must Mot Willi the Is a safe and reliable cure for coughs. colds, croup, hoarseness and all affec tions arising from an inflamed condition of the throat and lungs. Price, 25 cts Manufactured at Grant's Pharmacy, 24 South Main Street. BUNCOMBE SARSAPARILLA, with Iodide of Potash. Sarsaparilla has been long esteemed as possessing decided alterative properties, and, in combination with Iodide of Po- tasium, exerts a marked curative action all diseases due to impurity of tbe blood, especially such as are Inherited or are the result of Syphilitic or Mercurial Blood Poisoning. By its use yon can save yourself from the suffering caused by foul Erup- s and Ulcerous Sores, through which the system strives to rid itself of Corruptions. It Purifies the Blood, giving it renewed Vitality and Force. Being an Alterative, it changes the action of the system, imparting Fresh Strength and Vigorous Health. The Concentrated Power and Curative Viitnes of Buncombe Sarsaparilla render it the most Reliable Blood Purifier that can be used, while it is entirely safe for patients of all iages. Manufactured at Grant's Pharmacy, 24 South Main st. BUNCOMBE LIVER PILLS are mild, yet sufficient; do not cause pain or gripe, and act upon the liver and bowels. They are especially valuable as after dinner pills, and readily cure constipation and constlvenes, nausea, distress In the stomach, etc "They are purely vegetable and we be lieve they are tae best family pill yet pre pared and offer them witb perfect confi dence, believing thai whenever used it will be with the happiest results. Try them and judge for yourself. Interfere States. Washington, D. C, Jan. 23. The I At Grant's PharmaCV ation of the quarantine bill and adopted tbe amendment by Warner, Democrat. New York, extending the quarantine to land boundaries. An amendment pro hibiting interference with migration be tween the states was rejected. An amendment offered by Brosius, Republi cans Pennsylvania, giving the national quarantine supremacy in cases where it exists at tbe same place with the state quarantine, was rejected. Later tbe quarantine bill has been reported to the House from committee of the whole, and the House is now in volved in a parliamentary tangle. ANTI-OPTION BII.I. THROUGH PORTLAND GATE. WINTER UNDERWEAR ! Prls- Oue ot Euiland's political oners serves Hix Time London, Jan. 23. James 1-rancis I'.gan, the alleged dynamite conspirator, was released from penal servitude at Portland prison Saturday. He tele graphed today to Timothy Healy, M P. : "John pulled mc through Portland Gate Saturday. 1 will see you in Dublin before the end of tbe week." Healv telegraphed back : "Receive my hearty congratulations. W freedom. Tbe John alluded to in the above dispatch is John Barry, M. I'. for South Wexford, who went to Portland and met Egan at the prison, accompa nying him home to Birmingham. MHif tit CoastinK Accident. A sled on which Mrs. Dr. S. C. Mc Gilvra was seated was run into by a "bob" on Merrimon avenue during the coasting Saturday night. The shock was a heavy one and Mrs. McGilvra war thrown against the curbstone. A gash about two inches in length was cut over her right eve. The injured lady was removed to her home, corner Char lotte and Chestnut streets, and the Wound was dressed by Dr. H. B. Weaver, Tbe hurt was painful, but no serious con sequence are expected. A vote to toe Taken Next Tuesday Week. Washington, Jan. 23. Senator Wash burn said this morning he would ask tbe Senate to remain in session today until a final vote was taken on the anti-option bill, the indications are that the vote will betaken. Wasbburn is conbdent that the bill will pass and the gentlemen on the other side of the question are almost willing to assent to his claim. Later 1 he aenatc has agreed that the vote on the George amendment to the anti-option bill will be taken on Tuesday of next week and a vote on the bill and its amendments not later than 2 o'clock of the same day. In order to-close out a lot of odds and ends in Winter Underwear and prevent car rying any over, I will sell them at a BIG REDUCTION! call For Repudiation. Memphis. Tenn.. Jan. 23. The next issue of the National Economist will con tain a manifesto from a faction of the Farmer's Alliance appealing to the mem bers in order to repudiate the acts of the late Memphis convention by forming new organization on a strictly non partisan basis. The manifesto is signed by J. F. Tillman, of Tennessee. Bank Failures. Lincoln, Neb., Jan. 23. Tbe startling announcement of the failure of the Capi tol National bank was made late last Saturday night and with it came the statement that the State Treasurer was caught in the crash to the sum of $250, 000. Bin- Elevator PI re. St. Lotis, Mo., fan. 23. Fire yester day morning destroyed tbe Carondelet elevator. Loss $1,500,000. Oi this amount $500,000 is loss on budding and machinery and $1,000,000 or more on the wheat. The insurance is between lour and five hundred thousand dollars. Novelist Btevenaon Dsrlna;. San Francisco, Cal , Jan. 23. Leigh Lynch, World's Fair commissioner for Samoa, who arrived yesterday with many curios, said in a talk today that Novelist Stevenson would probably never leave his island home alive as he is lying ill of consumption. Another Fire In Wlnalon. Winston, N. C. Jan. 23. Sunday morning, tne lise block, in wnicn was tbe Sneed Furniture company and in which I several other firms were doing business, I was destroyed by fire. The loss is estt-l mated at $100,000. Lamp Works Burned. Ulwood, Ind., Jan. 23. The McBett lamp flue works, the largest of its kind in the world, burned last night. Tbe I warehouses were saved. Loss estimated at $100,000, fully insured. This is a genuine cut-rate sale and it will pay you to call if you need anything in the above line. F. B. MITCHELL. THE MEN'S OUTFITTER, 8 PATTON AVBmiB. ALT THE 8TOSB OP Good! Johnson City, Tenn., Ian. 20. I. W. Hyams, tbe originator of the purported Bakersville riot, is wearing a sore head tonight, tbe result of a fight with Cap tain H. F. Perry, in which Hyams was badly whipped. Cotton Mill Fire. kichmond. Ya.. Ian. 23. Tne weav ing, carding and spinning departments of the Old Dominion cotton mills were destroyed by fire tbis morning. Loss $60,000; insured. Widow of Gen. Forest Dead. Memphis, Tenn., Jan. 23. Mrs. Mary Forest, widow of Gen. N. B. Forest, one of the most famoas commanders of tbe Confederacy, died yesterday. Will too Awsx mmt m Fcrw Washington, Jan. 23. Tbe President today. sent to the Senate the nomination of Frank C. Partridge of Vermont to be Minister to Venezuela. 27 PATTON AVENUE. New Goods are constantly arriving, thereby enables the proprietor to always show a Fresh Stock, as well as offer a Grand Opening Sale for every day in the year, Sun day excepted. CALL AND SEE FOR Y8UHSELF ! CIGAHETTES - . LATEST NBW8PAPBM . A. -MAOA2IMB8, NOVELS, ALWAYS OPRNf "Art CIAft STAND AND TICKET OfTICt, Btraaaa' Hotel. 2S Soata alala tract. - . MODEL STEAf.1 LAU1IDRY CXCSCM (TEST,
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