North Carolina Newspapers

- -- r: - , r --v" - v:'-v'- - -r vv: 4 v- - ' --av- .1. VOL. IV: NO. 207. ASHEVJLLE, N. C, THUESDA1 ItOEMNr, OCTOBEE 12, 1899. FEICE 5 CENTS. : , . : xxooooooooc FAT NO. 2 IRISH Weight from 12 to 14 Ounces. Price 10c Each. YOU'LL FIND THEM AT Patton Ave XXXXXXX5COOC HO DRUGS. ' NO KNIFE C. Ad CASE and W. E. SWANx OSTEOPATHS Graduates American School at Kirksville, Mo. Telephone 525, 18 Church Street, mmm wi IPsdks Treatment for: NERVOUS, RHEU MATIC AND OTHER DISEASES. Special: THURE BRANDT MAS SAGE for Female Diseases; also Face Massage. PROF. EDW. GRUNER, (Graduate of Chemnitz College, Germany. Formerly with Oak land Heights Sanltarluai.) 65 SOUTH MAIN,, ST. PHONE 206. Home or Office treatment. Grant's No. 24 To Cure as Cold Quick Take Grant's No. Price 25c. 24 r s Grant's Pharmac 24 S. Main Street:, Asheville North Carolina MflCKIREL 53 ENTER NATAL British Forces Standing Arms and Outposts are Strengthened. to Ordered Not to Fire on the Boers Until Fired Upon. Transvaal Ambulance Corps Flying Irish Flag, Every Indication That the Conflict at Arms is at Hand. KRUGER DELIVERS A SPEECH TO TROOPS DEPARTING TO THE CFRONT, TELLING THEM TO TRUST IN GOD DIPLOMATIC AGENTS RECALLED. London, Oct. 11. The Daily Tele graph's correspondent at Lady Smith eays the 'Boera are in Natafl. The Brit icsh farces are standing- to the arms, and outposts have been strengthened . A mounted paitrol was stoned by the Boers Tuesday night, but the British were ordered not 'to fire until fired on. The Boers of the Orange Free State have seized a Natal government itrain at Harry Smith. " i Pretoria, Oct. 11. A Transvaal am bulance corps has arrived at the f ron't, flying the Irish flag, with those of the Souith African republics. DIPLOMATIC AGENTS RECALLED. London, Oct. 11. Central News de spatch says despatch has been sent to Milner ttoday instructing him to re- eaM diplomatic ag-enit. Greene, from Pretoria. Montangne White, consul general for the South African republic in London, closed the consulate this afternoon and immediate'ly left for the continent. CAPE PROCLAMATION . Calpetown, Oct. 11. Sir Alfred Mil ner, governor or Cape Colony, and British high commissioner in South Africa, issued a proclamation declar ing all persons abetting the enemy in a state of war with Great Britain guil ty of high -treason . A BRIDGE UNDERMINED. London, Oct. 11. A despatch from Capetown says ithe piers of the Trans vaal side of the Komati bridge have been undermined with dynamite to prevent aft incunsion of troops from the Portugese border. ENGLAND'S REPLY. London, Oct. 11. Under Secretary of Foreign Affairs Brodrick in a speech at Guilford today announced that the government had replied to the last ncte or tne rransvaai, saying it was not prepared to enter into' a discus sion or tne note. Brodrick, Balfour and Attorney Gen eral Webster made speeches in other places, and took occasion to say that the government had gone to its utmost limit to maintain peace, and cast rhe responsibility for war on the Trans vaal. 1 BOERS ENTER NATAL. A! despatch! from, Pietermaritzburg h'ays the Boers have entered the Natal by the important pass' of Gundy Clough, thirity-sveen miles southwest of New Castle, and are now across the border, not haviag waited for the ex piiration of the time limit, as they are entitled to do both in virtue of the notificaitioh co-stained in the last para graph of the jMtimiatum, and also the British acknowledgement which reach ed Pretoria so speedily as to justify the 'belief that the war party in Great Britain was eagerly 'awaiting its chance, and despite the newspaper ait- tempts to veil the real feeling, it is in reality delighted that diplomacy has said its llast word and action can now proceed. 1 PERIOD OF SUSPENSE. As 'the indications show that Great Britain is unprepared, all the aggres siveness must come from, the Boers. It seems highly probable that "the tongue of the Natal," as far as New Castle, will be in the hands of the Boers be fore m)any hours. From that , point, however, in 'the event of a further ad vance, they .would probably find tHe British' forces at Lady Smith and Dun dee capable of repelling the attacks. The Lady Smith garrison, which has to guard against the onslaught -' from the Oranlge Free State, was reinforced yesterday by the Oordon Highlanders (and a) strong contingent of 1 Indian troops, anid tihe authorities ; are conft derit of the ability to deal out an un pleasant .surprise to the Boers in the event" an- attempt to, rush, the po- Ari important SotPth, African firm in London vnas; just .received a despiatclx i i from Capetown saying (a revolution of the Dutch In Cape Clony is regarded 1 as imminent. - . PIOUS KRUGER. t Pretoria, Oct. 11. In course of the morning, addressing a body of Burgh ers, who called immediately before set ting out for. the frontier, Kruger im presed upon them not to trust in them selves, but placet all reliance upon God, who. directs every bullet. "You must keep up your courage," he said "and remember that in former days, although the enemy were numer ous, comparatively few Burghers fell." jThe Burghers departed siging Boer national airs. A German deutaehmen't has posted a big gun on the Free Sitate Natal border in a pteition to aid Wakkersfcrom. Five hundred Burghers assisted in hauling the gun up the steepjand almost inac-' cessible acclivity. Experiments have shown that an armored train can be pierced like tissue paper by Creusot guns. BOERS MOBILIZED. iVolkbrust, Transvaal, Oct. 11. The entire first draft of the Transvaal and Free State Boers are mobilized1. The laager is shifted to a better position for water and grazing. Generals, com mandants and field cornets inspected 'the various strategical positions on the border. ! News of the Boer ultimatum and the character of the demandis evoked at first only incredulity. When the re port was confirmed incredulity gave way to a feeling of Stupor, which was shortly replaced by anger, at tht im pertinence of the document. Then fol lowed signs of relief at the relaxation of the long tension and1 the final clear ing up of 'the situation by the ulti matum . AH ANTI-SEMITE'S BLAST. Vienna, Oct. 11. Dr. Luger, the no torious anti-semite burgomaster of Vi enna, made a speech today in which he denounced as "a bloody war around the golden calf," the war of England against the Transvaal. He declared England and the United States were proofs of utter brutality. PRESIDENT GREETED BY CHEERING CROWDS He Urges the Support of the Flag- On His Way to St. Paul. Chicago, Oct. 11. The president to day, en route back to Chicago, on his way to St. Paul, made a short address at-Vincennes, Terre Haute, Danvalle (111.) and Hoopston, at which he laud ed the flag and urged its patriotic sup port in putting down the insurrection in the Philippines. He was greeted by large crowds at all of 'the stops and! enthusiasticaiiay and franically cheered. The step at Chicago, where the train arrived at 8:30 p. m., was only long enough to allow the train to be trans ferred to the tracks of 'the Milwaukee and St. Paul road for the trip to the twin cities. i NEW YORK DEMOCRATS ACCEPT BRYAN AS LEAOER New .York, Oct. 11. The democratic s'tate committee at its meeting tonight, under t(he leadership of Richard Croker and Senator Murphy, 'adopted resolutions recognizing Bryan as the leader of the democratic party of the nation', sympa thizing wiitih him in his illness, express- tfnig solicitude for his health and assuring Mm of their loyalty amo. love. ISELIN'S CONFIDENCE IN COLUMBIA New York, Oct. 11. Iselin in an inter view today expesssed! confidence in the Columbia. He requesited critics to sus pend judgment until the end Of the match. He declared he is satisfied with rthe Columbia and says he thinks ishe will beat 'the Shamrock, but his men hesitated and needed endourtagememt and ought to get it, CARR ROBBED OF JEWELRY. Richmond, Oct. 11. Thieves entered the residence of Millionaire 'Oarr at Dur ham, N. C, last might land stole $3,500 wiorth of jewelry. BASEBALL ECAMES YESTERDAY At New York- R. H. E. New York 2 6 3 Brooklyn 7 11 0 Called at the end of fifth inning on account of darkness. Batteries: Garrick i and Warner; Reedy and Farrell. At Boston R. II. E. Boston 2 6 1 Philadelphia ..' 0 4 0 Batteries: Willis and Sullivan ; Fra zier and McFarland. St. Louis-Cincinnati game postponed on account of rain. WHERE THEY PLAY TODAY. Philadelphia at Boston. Baltimore at Brooklyn. New York at Washington. Cincinnati at Cleveland. STANDING OF THE CLUBS. W. L. Clubs. Pc .681 31 .617 ,590 j56t 41 ko .507 .497 .597 J45 .133 Brooklyn 98 46 Boston 94 55 Phiadelphia 92 57 Baltimore ' 85 59 St. Louis 84 66 Cincinnati 79 67 Pittsburg 75 72 Chicago 74 72 Louisville 73 76 LNew York 58 8S Washington 52 96 Cleveland 20 130 AD OTIS ORDER MAT BB RESCINDED. Washington, Oct. 11. It is believed here that Otis despatch, regarding the congested state of Manila will result ithe rescinding of the navy depatt ment's peranisBion! to the "wives and fe male relatives oi navaa. omcers to go, fco Manila THE NEW ORLEANS OUT OF REPAIR REPORT THAT HAS CAUSED STIR IN THE NAVY DE- PARTMENT. Cruiser Cannot be Despatched to the ' Philippines. Deputation! of Officers Sent to New York Niavy Yard to Investigate the Trouble wtth the Cruiser. Washington, Oct. 11. The navy de partment was surprised and disturbed today by receiving information from the New York navy yard that the New Orleans, ord'ered to reinforce the T&et in the Philippines, would require re pairs that would probably delay her departure several months. Word came to the department a few days ago that she would be able' to leave Saturday. The department ' of ficials were especially astonished at to day's news, inasmuch as the New Or leans recently was extensively over hauled at the New York navy yard. The report from New York stated that her machienry was out of order. Nobody at the department could under stand why the New Orleans was in need of extensive repairs and after con sultation, Assistant Secretary Allen decided to make an investigation be fore directing that the repairs be made; A deputation of officers, including Rear Adimiral Rodgers, left tonight to make the investigation. YELLOW f EVER ON A STEAMER. 'Santiago, Oct. 11. The steamer Flan dria, from Mobile via Havana, Was ar rived here with the mate and engineer down writh yellow fever. Several cas es of yellow fever have been discov ered on steamers that recently arrived from Havana and Key West. This will probaibly resul't in a quarantine here against both places. There have been no cases of yellow fever in this province since September. YELLOW FEVER PROGRESS. JFCey West, Oct. 11. There were eigh teen new cases of yellow fever h ire to day; no deaths. Jackson, Miss., Oct. 11. One case of yellow fever- was reported here today, the first case in eight days. BANK SAFE DYNAMITED AND THE BANK ROBBED "Work of Burelars in an Indiana Town $10,000 Secured. 'Reynolds, Ind., Oct. 11. The inhab itants of this village were awakened this morning by a terrific explosion. Investigation revealed the fact that burglars had blown up the safe at the Reynolds bank and partly demolished the buildinsr. They secured $9,000 or $10,000 in money. Two men were seen leaving the place in a buggy. RUMBOUCH AND COXE WON YESTERDAY In Another Gentlemen's Golf Tourna mentHandicap Changed. 'Another gentleman's eighteen-hofle foursome as played on the links of the Swannanoa Country club yesterday af ternoon. The handicaps from the pre vious games ere changed and partners were redrawn. J. E. Rumbough and Tench Coxe won the first prizes, and J. T. Ray and W. J. Fitzgerald won the second prizes. Thp spfrp of the olavers were as follows : J. E. Rumbough 'and Tench Coxe, first round 44, second round 44, handi cap 5. making their net score 83. .T t -Rwv and W. J. Fitzgerald, 43 and 46, handicap 5, net score 84. Dr. C. S. Jordan and Dr. George H. T.nTnTirt 45 and 54. handitap 8, .net score 91. J. J. McCloskey and Dr. T. P nhAPKiKorrrv-ii rth . 45 and 48, scratch, net score 93. Dr. Charles Van Bergen and Dr. ( Why So Many Wear Glasses? The advance of civilization imposes increased labors upon our eyes. Peddlers and reckless methods emDloved by people in fitting their own eyes cause much of the trouble. Eye defects that were once , thought to be incurable ore now entirely relieved by the timely use of glasses. Examination-rree. S. I McKEE, SCIENTIFIC OPTICIAN, " 45 Patton Ave. - . 1 L. Pearson, 68 and 65, handicap 35 net score 98. A NEW PROFESSIONAL. J- J. McCSoskey, secretary of the club, secured the services of a first class professional for the club this winter, while he was north last month. He is Bernard Nichols, of Philadel phia. He is a thouroughly equipped olub maker, a first class teacher and one of the best players in the United States. ' He will come to Asheville after holidays. i the Mr. Nichols' made a wonderful drive recently. He drove a gorf ball two hundred yards off the face of a watch without breaking the crystal. Two hundred yards i a long drive in itself but when it is considered that he droe the 'balll from the face of a watch, hit ting the ball squarely, without evening moving ithe watch, it ife a little short of phenomenal. THE POPULATION . OF MANILA CONGESTED Much Trouble in Supplying Provis ions for Those in the City. Washington;, Oct. ll.-i-General Otis ca bled the war department today that the population of Manila is congested! ami much perplexity has 'been occasioned ii supplying provisions for those already arrived together with the families of the enlisted men. He further states that all officers and men are absent on duty and adds that he" would not permit hi owm family to dome un'dr existing conditioros. TO PURCHASE A HOME FOR ADMIRAL SCHLEY Movement Proposed by National In dustrial League. Washington, Oct. 11. At a regular meeting of the Woman's National In dustrial League of America today res olutions were unanimously adopted that the league express gratitude to Admiral Schley for his patriotic devo tion to duty, as displayed by him at Santiago, b? taking steps to promote public opinion so- as to enable the league to secure funds to purchase a Schley home in- Washington It was also resolved to appropriate -one hun dred dollars to be used in stationery, printing and postage, in furthering the project. STEAMERS IN COLLISION. Boston, Oct. 11. The steamers Cana da, bounid' for Liverpool, ad the Nava hoe escaped with slight injuries. The hoe,, bound for Charleston, collided this aifternoon in the harbor. The Navahoe cnashed imto the starboard side of the Camada amidship, tearing away the en tire staunchiom upper deck. The Nkva- crowded condition of the. harbor caused the accident. Both steamers proceeded on their course. HEW ORLEANS DUEL Mrs. Parker and Daughter and Mr. Parker's Niece Were in Asheville- The, Gazette yesterday mlorning gave the (details of duel which occurred in New Orleans, the editor of the Daiily Item and C. Harrison Parker, being the participants. . At the time of the difficulty Mr. Par ker's wiife, daughter end niece, Miss Hardin were guests at the Battery Park hotel. They have been here .several diays and were known to a large num ber of Asheville people who regretted to hear of their mlisfcrtune. Mrs. Parker and daughter and Mass Hardin left Asheville as soon as possible after being notified of the duel. Just before leaving Miss Hardin, re ceived a telegram stating that Mr. Par ker's condition was extremely cri:ical. Ticket Agemt Darby has been notified that cm October 15, trains 33 ami 34, be tween Spartanburg and Asheville will be withdrawn; also the Macon, and Ashe ville sleeping oar line operated on, these tains. Trains 33 and 34 between Ashe ville and Morristown wtill be withdrawn Sunday, October 29. The Asheville amd Charleston parlor car line, operated on trains 13 anid 14 , will also 'be withdrawn. To the Public:! and public generally that I have f sold to Mr. Clarance Sawyer my $ grocery business at No. 6 Court $ Square. I also want to extend my most grateful thanks to the kind $L and generous cittizens of Asheville L for the past .18 years has made my busings a success. Mr. Sawyer was born and raised in thdis community, and I cam safe- ly say has the confidence of all, j I am but his greatest endeavor will be to maintain the business 3 He wilLhave many advantages that should ' commenjdl him to the thoughtful buyer, his own busi- nose experience, experienced help, buying, in large quantities, buy- $ imgfor cash, and in many in- s'taaces direct from the manufac- $L txirer. I trust mv friends will $L favor him wltih their paAromage. Again thanking you most cor ISally far ell past favors, a . gratjefully, W. F. SNIDER. 8 INDUSTRIAL n ADVANTAGES That Will Accrue to the South From the Nicaraugua Canal. Biscusseji in the Convention at Huntsville. Richards Say3 Immigration is the Hope of the South. The Value of the Estahlishment of a Merchant Marine." TO INCREASE IMPORTATIONS AND IMMIGRATION THE RACE QUESTION TO BE THE TOPIC DISCUSSED BY THE CONVEN TION TODAY. Huntsville, Oct. 11. At today's ses sion of the Southern1 Industrial con vention the Nicaraguan canal was the principal topic. In the afternoon a number of speeches were delivered. .M. V. Richards, of the Southern railway, said the hope of the south rested prin cipally in securinga good class of im migrants. "Immigration," said Mr. Richards, "mean an infusion of new blood; the introduction of new methods; a com ing in of new ideas; an augmentation ,of the vital forces, and a general ad vance all along the line of develop ment, progress and prosperity. Under the new regime, the old systems of planting and farming will be greatly improved, as thas been and .is being done even no V, by 'a. diversification of crops, whereby the farmer and planter will be more independent by raising many of his supplies that he formerly purchased from abroad." T. S. McLendon, of Georgia, said the, factories of the south must depend up on the-markets of the east. The. Ni caraguah canal will reduce the distance and allow southern iron and southern textile anufacturers to control the Pa cific. ' Ex-Governor- MacCorkle, of Virginia, urged southern people to look after the establishment of merchant marine to increase importation and immigration. Congressman Bankhead told what the river -and harbor committee of con gress nan done for the seaports and rivers of the south. Tomorrw the race question will be discussed- BILTMORE ASKED TO HELP f President Loughran Invites Mayor to Meet With Read Directors. President Loughran, of the Good Roads association, has sent an invita tion to Mayor Champlain, of Biltmore, to meet with the board of directors next Tuesday afternoon, to see what action Biltmore will take on the pav ing of the extension of South Main street to the Swannanoa bridge. Estimates will be taken during the HtCK UL Lilt; CUSl Ul UlC iimu, aim uic matter definitely decided next Tues day. If the requisite amount of cash is then ready they will begin the work at once. The road is of great importance to Biltmore, as well as the towns of Kenilworth and Victoria, and they are expected to give liberally. . 'With Biltmore's help the association feels confident that the rtoad is as sured, and the directors say it will be a good thing for the association. The work will be done by the engineers of the association, and all money raised will be turned over to the directors for expenditure. The proposed work has already caused a great deal of favorable com ment, and plenty of support seems to be assured. f Money Saved .IS. I Money Made- k. If there is anythingj you can use in the lot of NOVELTIES we are J! CLOSING OUT Q. It will certainly save you money $ to buy them. - & 1 ARTHUR HI.- FIELD, $ Cbrner i3hurchs street land Patton -. Avenue. . ' "A Hi-