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LE DAILY OEEIZCT. Ashevi .11 iio ASHEVILLE, N. C, FRIDAY EVENING, JULY I, 1898. VOLUME XIV. NO. 47 e - . .. - riuou o out . i - 1 J - : ; 1 WHITE CLOUD P I'. ,i ..!'. i an! fift: laundry WHITE CLOliD SOAP Has No Superior. I If .i.u ,.y it once you will w.iiu tl aain. Snider's 6 Co'irt Sij'iiire. Marche, SPECIAL SUMMFR0FFER1NGS At 5 Cents: . ..:T r ii line of figured Dimities, Or- ri'iit-s ;nl Lawns, wnuth double. At 7' -Cents: .. ri,-.. tri;;indies dark and light col ft s. At 10 Cents: t i L;;ui.lif.s : L;ie Figured Organdies i.hN that suld up t 20 cents. At 12! -j Cents: Vim i" Orsandii. Colored Swiss, etc. A ii' extra special ties'. While Chamois Ct'e, r i-nts. v i.ie Moire and TatiVt.i Ribbons, 23 ti;te Kid Itelts, 2.". cents. -id summer corset, 33 cents. ci" oinuhums, 2" cents. 7-. . i -.lins !u all departments. Bon Marche TONIGHT H El PL NIGHT h: ',i S 3" th handsome Bicycle ' i v firemium with Safely Pepsin Gum Y i I. ' . . : '.i n f. r. f::u,' in ymir tickets, you may have 1'!. ky irtif. Berkeley Cigar Store. FOR RI3NT HOTEL PISGAH. CENTRALLY LOCATKI) . iS, 2D anil 2 1 Paton Avenue. 32 rooms, partly furnished. H. C Chedester. 6 Palmetto li.nldinir. nur mountain party hacks are unsur V ass. d. Good horses and drivers. Trices reasonable. Iioar of Hotel Berkeley. "Phone 25. T. C. HARE, Mgr. New Quarters Somewhat mixed up as to stock, but v'i,. pHtirii? things in such shaie that yrn-tK u ask for in footwear, we t.i: put our hands on, if we have it. .d our aim will be to have it. Try US. J. SPANQENBERG, CORNER SHOE STOKE, SQUARE. O One Beauty About sending your clothes to us is that they are delivered to you clean they are not starched up ; to hide the dirt.1 We get the dirt out first, then starch them. Tour collars can have dull or gloss fin- j lsh suit yqurself. If we tear your clothes e will mend them for you; even put a new collar band on a shirt; it don't cost you a cent. Try us. We stand up to what we say. ASHEVILLE. STEAM LAUNDRY 43 WEST COLLEGE ST., PHONE 95.. Jewelry TO Adorn. TF.E CLWlU'i Rl BY5KTLD APCKN tvscv.'w im v.nn ..u lyase b r; T7Vi.'5V.1ll TflEY IT. LXEMPTAMP FRCd : B. H. COSBY, 27 Patton Avenue. FRESH Saratoga Potato Chips, Ferris Hams and BONELESS Breakfast Bacon. Greer, Fine Groceries. JUST RECEIVED A CAR LOAD OF Surreys, Traps, Phaetons, Buggies. NEW STYLES, GOOD WORK AND REASONABLE PRICES. Every vehi- le guaranteed at T. S. Morrison's CARRIAGE WAREHOUSE. COMPLETE line Fine Stationery the lat est tints just the finest that can be found in any market. We can save you money on paper and envelopes. MORGAN'S BOOK STORE, W. COURT SQUARE. WE CAPTURE THEIR COAL SHARP TRICK OF AN AMERICAN CONSUL. 20,000 Tens of Coal Bought at Port' Said in Order to Keep Camara From Getting It. WASHINGTON, June 30. While not abating its close watch over the Cadiz fleet the Navy Department does not feel the same decree of apprehension, re specting the movements of those ships, it did when the start was made for Port Said. The government has done everything possible within fair lines to prevent this fleet from reaching the Philippines and the agents of the State Depart ment have been particularly successful in this work. United States Consular Agent Brod bent has just made a master stroke which he reports to the Department. While the Spanish ships were seeking permission of the Egyptian government to take coal at Port Said, the consulai officers succeeded in quietly buying up all the coal available at that port. This amounted to 20,000 tons and it is in a good place to be shipped to Dewey, to serve as a base of supplies for Com modore Watson's eastern squadron, when it enters the Mediterranean; or lo coal any American vessels that may ifj canal bound - e U the Asiatic station if it suppose he decided that it is permissible fol war - phips to take on coal at Port Said. W. C- T. U. WORK. Monthly Meeting of the Local Union Yesterday. The "regular monthly meeting of the Woman's Christian Temperance union was held yes terday-ttfter noon. Reports of work done were encouraging and matters of much iipportance were dis cussed and placed m the hands of com mittees. From Mr. Andersen, Held secretary of the Y. Al. C. A., the union learned that beer is the only cool drink availa ble in camp, therefore the temptation to frequent the "canteen" is strength ened. "With the desire to shield and save our boys from -more deadly ene mies than Spaniards," says the union, "we propose to appeal to the local W. C. T. U. all over the State to unite with us in furnishing ice and god literature. This humane movement can best be forwarded by co-operation with the Y. .vl. C. A., and we feel sure of tueir hear ty sympathy." In view of absence from the city Miss Pearl Fitzpalrick sent in her. resigna tion as corresponding secretary, which was regretfully acceptetd. Airs. Jennie A. Luck wood of Sing Sing, New York, was appointed to the position of corresponding secretary. Airs. Lockwood has had many years' ex perience in W. C. T. U. work, and will be a valuable assistant. The union also I had the pleasure of welcoming to its ranks Mrs. John Starnes, and expects much from two such additions. A lot has been donated to the kin dergarten, and it is hoped this most important work will soon be carried on in a building all its own. News of the State convention, as re ported by the State president, Mrs. Cartland, and others, was very encour aging. FOR THE BOARD. LQuestion of Telephone Poles on Lib erty Street. Last Wednesday Dr. J. E. David found, on returning to his home on Lib erty street about noon, that a six-fooi lioie had been dug in the sidewalk in front of his property. It Was evident that the Bell Telephone company in tended removing its poles and wiret from the east to the west side of the street. Believing that the compnay had no right to invade what he con ceived to be his rights as a citizen, and to injure the trees he had planted in front of his property. Dr. David or dered a servant to fill up the hole, and it was done. Argument with the super intendent of the work did not avail, however, and later the poles and wires "were placed on that side. Residents of that side of Liberty street object to the poles, and they will present the case to the Board of Alder men this evening at the weekly meet ing of the body, being represented by J. W. Summers, esq. Section 66 of the city code provides that the Aldermen may permit the erection of telephone and other poles on the streets or sidewalks of the city, or prevent the erection of such poles, as they may see proper. Section 67 pro vides that aril privileges and franchises granted by the Board may be changed or revoked by that body from time to time. In section 514 it is provided that citizens may plant trees in front of their lots, and that any person who shall injure any shade tree without permission from the street committee shall be fined $20. THE NEW TAX. People Getting Used to Put Ing on the Revenue Stamps. There's a new tax In town today and those who draw checks, send tele grams and do other things that Uncle Sam says they must pay a tax for are rapidly finding it out. Some of those who presented checks at the banks this morning seemed not to have heard of the tax, but the great majority were posted. Those who had not stamped the checks purchased a stamp from the cashier and thereby aided by that much the prosecution of the war. The banks quickly sold out their J100 worth of the stamps, and had to get a second sup ply early today. Another shipment of one and two- cent documentary stamps was received at Collector Harkins office last night, there being 100,000 of each. Underground Wires. The village of Biltmore will not be bothered with overhead wires in the electric lighting of the town. The wires for the system are being put In, and all go underground. The engines and dy- nd anotner targe oouer are 'eing installed at the power I naraosj I nottK p FIGHT NOW QOINQ THE BATTLE The Attack Was By Both Land and Sea Forces Gen, Lawton Leading the Land Forces The Vesuvius Gets in Deadly Work With Dynamite Guns Wounded Brought In. PLATA DEL ESTE, Friday, July 1. Ageneral asasult on Santiago by land and sea forces of the United States be gan this morning. The Vesuvius used her dynamite guns with great effect. There was j "jje "YV-ouTSiVjESoiSiS?311 along the l " " - CT quntrux- rveai line at 11 o'clock. in ( Copyright, lSS, by Associated Press) PLAY A DEL ESTE, July 1, 11:20 a. m. A general assault on the city of Santiago by land and sea forces of the United States was begun at 7 o'clock this morning. General Lawton advanced and nk e possession of Cabona, a suburb of Mor- ro Castle and the other forts at the en trance of the harbor were bombarded by our fleet. The Vesuvius used her dynamite guns with good effect. The Spanish fleet in the harbor fired on the Ameri can troops who were very close to the city. Hard fighting all along the Amer ican line was in progress at 11 o'clock Signal Officer Allen sent a dispatch saying the fight is growing furious at Santiago. Eight Americans and nine Cubans have brought in wo-jndoU. Sampson's fleet is hotly engaging the enemy. WASHINGTON, July 1. Gen. Shaf ter reported to the President that he began the attack on Santiago this morning and that it is now going on, beginning with active skirmishes. SECRETARY ALGER NOTIFIED. Secretary Alger received the follow ing dispatch from Gen. Shafter, dated 9:45 a. m. today: "In camp at Saviila, Cuba, July 1. The action is now going on, but the fir ing is light and desultory. It begun on the right near Caney, Lawton's divis ion. He will move on tne northeast part of the town of Santiago. Brief as it was the above told the story that the first shots of the long ex pected crash of arms was under way. It sent a thril through official circles, from the highest to the lowest. Alger was the first to read it, pasesd it to Corbin. The Adjutant General directed him to take it directly to the White House. Corbin went to the President, carrying the dispatch. He came back shortly, and then the bulletin was post ed giving the dispatch verbatim. Until then only the higher officials had known the decisive hour was at hand. The news spread through corri dors and a wave of awe-like agitation and expectancy took hold of every one. The gerat crowd of correspondents struggled about the bulletin board, messenger boys dashed off with dis patches; clerks, men and women, turned from their desks and gathered at the doorway. Meantime Alger remained at his desk while the usual train of cal lers pushed their way forward. The Secretary preserved his usual outward calm but those near him said the news from the front sent the same thrill through the Secretary that prevailed everywhere, and even more, for there was a personal consideration that the 6ENBI. bi'.AFTEa. . . i 1 T ' ON AT S BEGAN AT 7 O'CLOCK TODAY Secretary's son, young Alger, now on the staff of Gen. Duffield, partici pating in the engagement. As the Secretary started to the cabi net meeting he spoke with satisfaction of the fact that a sufficient time ha4 elapsed to permit Shatter to get bis army well concentrated at the front, llu." - . the hand. v u. r good battle f orma- aTicr" tuTTmi -2frS -- s. . -fcrces sVT .-T-. . fee. tion. The Secretary felt oCv'Wy were on the aggressive and the tix fM. t that Brtinr, wao mi th'efT- , Vul'" o-ucm-e ,. , o o " . . that Shafter had bidded his time, and was ready to strike the blow. Word had come prior to Shafter's dis patch, showing that the artillery which had been brought to the front was well placed. Miles, who' received a copy of LIEUTENANT ANDREW Lieutenant Rowan is the hero who gents in Cuba and arranged for their troops. Rowan was recommended for a dispatch as soon as it arrived, antici pated it, for only a few hours before a message came to him from Gen. Breckinridge stating the spirit of the troops w as high and they were eager. According to Shafter's report the at tack was begun by the second division of the Fifth army corps, commanded by Brig. Gen. Lawton. This division con sists of three brigades. It thus appears that the entire divis ion which opened hostilities is com posed entirely of regular troops, sea soned and experienced in battle, with the exception of the Second Massachu setts voluntary infantry, which is re garded as one of the best volunteer or ganizations in the array. A 26-YEAR WAR. The Sultan of Acheen Will be Forced to Quit. VAN COUVER, B. C, June 30. Ac cording to Singapore news, the Acheen war, which has been in progress for 26 years, is drawing to an end through the vigorous measures now being em ployed by the Dutch who have hither to tried subsidies and other measures. Col. Van Heutz, after clearing Acheen proper of the enemy, is preparing to attack it with a force ofTOOO men in the province of Pedii, where the titular sultan of Acheen holds court. THE SHIPPERS TO PAY. This Is tha Decision of tha Express -Companies. NEW YORK, June 30. Officials of he various express companies, with head quarters in this city have decided that they cannot assume the burden of the new revenue tariff. The shipper will be required to pay this tax plus the ex press company's rates. People's Party Convention. ATLANTA, July L The People's party paper publishes an address from the national reorganization committee calling the national convention . for Cincinanti, Monday, September 5. A Now Officer. WASHINGTON. July L President McKinley today appointed Geo. B. Cor telyou of New York assistant secretary to the President. This office was re cently created by Congress. ANTIAQO CAMP THOMAS. Troops to Leave Chickamauga for Cuba. CHICKAMAUGA, July L The First Ohio cavalry, the first regiment to leave Camp Thomas for Cuba In. some time broke camp early this morning and began the march to Rlngold, Ga, where it will leave on special trains. These trains go direct to Lakeland, Fla. where it is expected the regiment -:v-K-.ieayeIna few days for Cuba. The -primes coxrro,r ia Lieut Col. Day, i wvfj . j.pproxima ors are absent of the' Njr f atgu tire Tnc iatc will, be Walte is cz&SxmTg'x: irfeacn, Nr y and Captain secona squaaron. unis regiment re ceived its full equipment, along with the Krag-Jorgdeson rifles, and was the best equipped on the battlefield Preparations for the payment of the S. ROWAN, USA. V penetrated to the camp of the insur co-operation with the United States lieutenant colonelcy by General Miles. men at Camp Thomas continue. Twen tyTfive paymasters are today engaed with the roll sent in by the regimental officers. Payment it is believed, will begin Monday morning. No order giving definite time for the movement has yet been issued. fThese are expected tomorrow or Sunday. When the order does come it will take a week for all the regiments to get away. GOLD FOR THE SOLDIERS. Gen. Merritt Took a Round Sum With Him to Manila. SAN FRANCISCO, June 30. The Call says: The steamer Newport, which has sailed with Gen. Merritt for the Philippines, will bring Joy to the hearts of our troops at Manila, as it carries a large sum .of money for the payment of the soldiers and the purchase of needed supplies. It is said that the steamer carries from $1,000,000 to $3,000,000 in gold. It will be remember ed that Gen. Merritt, in addition to the money necessary for the use of the troops in the near future, asked the President for $100,000 to be used by him as an emergency fund at his discretion, and suggested how this money could be appropriated for such purpose. This $100,000 is probably included in the coin shipment on the Newport. Nine Negroes Drowned. NEW ORLEANS, July 1. Nine ne groes were drowned near Plaquemine, by the upsetting of a skiff. Randolph Johnson, three children of Nace Thomp son, three of Borey Washington, and one child of Dennis Washington and one of Totine Johnson. "I. R." Must Appear. WASHINGTON, June 30: In answer to numerous inquiries on the subject the commissioner of Internal revenue today stated that postage stamps could not be used in place of revenue stamps except such as had been imprinted by the government with the letters "L R." - C. R. Thomas Nominated WILMINGTON, N. June 30. At the Democratic convention of the Third Congressional district held today at Clinton, Charles R. Thomas of Newbern was nominated for Congressman. Cotton Futurea. NEW YORK, July 1. Futures open ed easy. Sales 10,000 bales. July, 6.08; August, 6.09; September, 6.95; October, 5.96; November, 5.94; December, s 5.97; January, 6.00; February, 6.02; March, 6.06; AprlL 6.09. THE REPUBLIC PROCLAIMED THAT IS THE NEWS FROM LON DON TODAY. Tha German Admiral Declines to Take Charge at Manila When Ask ed to Do So by tha Spanish. LONDON, July L A representative here of Aguinaldo, the leader of the Philippine insurgents, in an interview today is quoted as aylng he has re ceived a dispatch from Cavite saying the republic has been proclaimed at Aguinaldo, under the protection of the United States and approved by Great Britain and Japan: BERLIN, July L The following Is received from Hong Kong: '"Accord ing to trustworthy Intelligence from Manila the Spanish governor general a few days ago, at his own request had a meeting with Admiral Diedrichst, com mander of the German "naval forces In order to propose, in behalf of the Span ish government that Manila should be handed into the provisional charge of the neutral commander. The proposal was rejected by Diedrichst In view of the American blockade. CRAWFORD IN CHEROKEE. Speaks to a Large Crowd of Repre sentative Citizens. X J MURPHHY. N. C. June 30. Hon. v. T. Crawford spoke her today to a large crowd of representative citizens. He dealt exclusively with national is sues and made an excellent vote-making speech. Many Republicans heard Mr. Craw Tord but none accepted his offer of a division of time. Among them w as UAA1 T--- nnTMnholl wVt-k V ArwlO t f ho 3?tfC2e rafL '( sured tbough vv3Tions this at "iri I people fater rouAllanta a rtljT ' . --Ura ofhispTl-i'o miies out, gomg atlr Drug Store in the Philippines, one cent, ,C "tsr puu Qc?vrrT;T;p -i. If the Republican nominee for iuij- cause did not make a joint canvass, the statesman from Hanging Dog would not support him. OBSERVE THE FOURTH. Probably a General Closing of the stores for the Day. A movement is on foot having for its object the observance of the Fourth of July by the business houses of the city. Aside from Its being the national hol iday, the fact that the American eagle is screaming for Cuba's liberty should be an additional reason for the observ ance of the day. A number of prominent business firms nave agreed to close their stores on the Fourth, and it is expected that when the day comes it will find practically all closed, the proprietors taking a rest ana the clerks getting a breathing spell outside the store limits. ACQUITTED. Case From the West End Tried This Morning. Becky Best, charged with attempting to poison Laura Powers, was given a hearing before Police Justice Erwin this morning and was discharged. Those concerned live in the cotton fac tory section. It was alleged that the defendant placed strychnine in some bread and gave it to the plaintiff. W. . Jones appeared for the defense and Henry B. Stevens for the plaintiff. There was not sufficient evidence to in dicate, probable guilt. Interments in June. The monthly report by Superintend ent W. S. Cornell shows the number of interments in Asheville cemetery for the month of June to have been: - Pay grounds, white 7 Pay grounds, colored 6 Paupers, white. 3 Paupers, colored 4 Total 19 FROM THE TELEGRAPH. Swift & Co., of Chicago have been awarded the contract for supplying the army with all the beef it may re quire while in Cuba. The Senate passed the general defi ciency bill, which carries an appropria tion of $227,000,000, the largest carried by any appropriation measure since the Civil war. A bill was passed by the House giv ing the Secretary of War discretion to permit any church or-religious sect to erect a house of worship upon the West Point military reservation. Micael Schwab, one of the anarchists who killed Chicago policemen by throwing bombs in the Haymarket, is dead of consumption. He had been pardoned by Governor Altgeld in 1S93. The Senate bill providing for the ap- I pointment of a military secretary- to the Secretary of War was defeated in the House. The bill providing fo a second assistant secretary of war was also defeated. GET IN LINE And wear one of our AR MY AND NAVY- BELT BUCKLES. j ARTHUR M. FIELD, Jeweler, Asheville. N. C. ROUGH PJ 2J 4kJ Sampson has bottled and corked the Spanish fleet in Santiago, wLi'. bottling and corking 13 done at the West End Drug Store in the old fash ioned way, and the drugs and medi cines are bottled and corked at prices to suit the people. Wide awake folks have "caught en" to the fact that drags and medicines can be had at the West End Drug 6tore quite as well, and as low in price . as at the big drug stores up town. ; Sticky Fly Paper, Insect Powder, Paris Green, Bluestone, Carbolic Acid and all other seasonable goods can be had at the West End Drugstore. t lea lorxr wallr nr tnwn anrl r tl- ing gained, prices are higher and your time is wasted, common sense directs you to the West End Drug Store if you live in the city of West End. T The manager of West End Drug Store has long experience in his busi ness and studies to learn the wants of his customers and to please them, consequently has no time to talk pol itics or war news, filling his orders ith care comes first. , - I - " - ..-.worth and KiSt, --jiaiHtf t'LiW U ,-'p -i ..our raiT but the West End will not be moved as long as the people continue their present liberal patronage, this shows our appreciation. Save shoe-leather and car fare by getting your medical supplies at the West End Drug Store, 272 Tatton Avenue you will find goods the very best and prices more satisfactory than the stores up town with big expenses. Rent is cheaper, taxes are less and not so much gas used at the West End Drug Store as ig used up town, these are some of the reasons why everything is made so reasonable in price. 53 S. MAIN ST, The leading saloon In Ashe ville. I carry a complete line of the leading brands of Liquors, Wines, Ales and Cigars, Import ed and domestic Agent for the Augusta Brewing Co. Beer and liquor sold by wholesale and re talL Free delivery. 'Phone 218. P. O. Box 837. Pat Mclntyre, Prop If you are looking for a fresh stock of drugs you want to go to Carmlch ael's new pharmacy, corner of publlo square and Patton avenue, where you will find everything new and fresh. The finest soda fountain In the city and ev erything up to date.. Ladies and gentlemen will always find a welcome at the store while wait ing for the cars or friends. ? Remember all the street cars In the city stop at our store. Biltmore Dairy PCEE CERTIFIED JERSEY MILK. 'PHONK 68. The only safe milk being pro duced from Biltmore herd of reg istered Jerseys, all tuberculin tested and whose perfect health, is guaranteed by the dally In spection of qualified Veterinar ian. This milk: Is so rich in butter fats and solids that the slight excess of cost over the poorer milks Is fully made up. Delivered by our wagons or fo sale in sealed bottles or on draught at Heinitsh & Reagan,, druggists, corner Patton avenue and Church street, and at the Candy Kitchen, West Court Square. Endorsed and prescribed for Invalids by the Medical profession.
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