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4 .-J VOL IV: NO. 247 ASHEYILLE, N. C, THUSSDA MOENING, NOVEMBER 23, 1899. PRICE 5 CENTS. m MAtt. I 1 '." I .V ' V f . 11 ' 1 v ;'f !. - , i .: ij ; . S f ' ' .- ?l ' t'i ' ? ' m s 1 I ! 1 i J mmmm . . . , . Unparalleled Reductions in Prices Now Going on at Oestreicher's, 51 Patton Atenue. Tremendous Reduction in Dress Goods. The Dress Goods Department j9 more complete than it should at this time, consisting 6T Oamel's Hair, Cheviots, Broad dot&Si Venetians, Crepons and fancy Mixtures, and offer : $;3 50 Quality at $2 58 2 50 Quality at $1 98 1 75 Quality at $1 39 . $1 00 Quality at 79c $3 00 Quality at $2 58 $2 00 Quality at $1 50 $1 50 Quality at $1 15 75c Quality at 50 & 60c Some whioh are 50, 60 and 65, bow at 31c. Amazing Sacrifice Sale ol Jackets. In this line we offer the great est values ehown anywhere. We do not offer cheap goods, cheap ly made, but reliable goods, made by the best makers in the country, and our prices are in most instances, less than buyers of cheap goods offer. (Mstreicher's, Dry Goods and Millinery. 151 Patton Avenue, Asheville, N. C. Wii!IiIIIlII3S 25 Per Cent, l rjrj j j yjjL VV11U i 50 Per Cent, THESE DISCOUNTS ON ALL. OUR STOCK OF $t 3UILDEES' HARDWARE! IN BRONZE AND IMITATION BRONZE GOODS. J Asheville Hardware t Company. MASSAGE,. AND PACKS. RV0US. RHRTTMATTH tamd OTHER DISEASES. C J -1 . FEMALE DISEASES; ALSO FACE MASSAGE. P0p, EDWIN ARIINER. , Fom, Lheninitz College, Germany, erly WLth Oakland Heights. ' AI ST. TELEPHONE 206, 5ce it Office Treatment. EMPIRE ETAL POLISH. n.. Mvm. tthe best Metaa Polish far Gold, ISu'nii ' Nickel, Zinc, Copper and fOof -7. Ver used. It is the perfec Lh WhShes. G4ifl.ra.ntefxr? frex from Raited 1t" Used anid endorsed by the es government officials. Aire g11. leading (hotels, steamship Cth aIS aawl Public Buildings principal cities of the United C. i' Priceless boom to housekeep' tisfiJntee you will be -Derfectlv. Wwith this Polish or I will '.pay HceiAyour money. and 25 cents per box, 60c: ours to 8nr, fi: L- BRowogr. NATIONAL Movement for Western ciously Launched THE APPALACHIAN NATIONAL PARK ASSOCIA 1 X " , TION FORMED. Convention Addressed by Locke Craig, Senator Butler, W. T. Crawford, Bichmond Pearson, P. A. Stovall and Others. The convention dalled by the board of trade for the organization, of a national southeoini park association permanently organized at Tast evening's session as the "Appalachian National Piark asso ciation," and "will be incorporated un der the laws of North Carolina. George S. Powell, of AsheviHe, was elected president aind Dr. C. P. Ambler, Asheville, secretary and treasurer. Twenty-five vice presidents from Nor.th and! South) Carolina, Georgia, Ken tucky, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia -were selected, and a board of directors appointed, a majority of Whom are near Asiheville, which will be the headquarters of the movement to secure the park. The convention put itself on record as favoring "Western North Carolina for the park as being the most suitable in- every way. The convention was attended by rep resentative men from the different states and from Asheville. Not a dis senting voice was heard, during the sessions and everyone seemed bent on achieving the object for which they were called together. The naming of the association caused some discussion, some of the members preferring Southern National park and others wainting Forest Preserve added. The name adopted was selected as being the least indicative of sectional ism. The extreme unanimity of the con vention and the results accomplished are due to the enrergetjc work of tho Asheville board of trade, its park acl forestry committee and the sub-committees appointed by them. THE FIRST SESSION. 'N. G. Gonzales, of the Columbia State, was elected temporary chairman. On taking the chair he said, "Myheart is in this work. We all know the pur pose of the meeting and I hope we are all united ifla this cause." Dr. C. P. Ambler was elected tem porary secretary. Hon. Locke Craig delivered the ad dress of welcome, and said in part: OBJECT OF CONVENTION. "This meeting has for its ultimate ob ject the establishment of 'al national park; to be located somewhere in the southern Appalachian Mountains.. Its immediate purpose is to effect an or ganization that will enlist the active co-operation of the people of the south that the claims and advantages of this section may be properly presented to the approaching congress, that we may procure from that body the enactment of such laws as will secure the estab aishment of the park. We meet in the interest of no state and no locality, but for the common' good and for the attainment of a purpose that will be of inestimable benefit to the whole, coun try. This meeting will become historic. It will mark an epoch in the growth and development of the South and es pecially the 'mountain section of the South. The strength of our cause and the beneficence of our purpose must assure success. "'It has been the policy of the govern ment to establish parks from time to time and it is remarkable that this mountain region of the South has here tofore beeni overlooked. For above all other sections it is;an ideal country for a park. NATURE IN ITS PURITY. "As yet there are many large areas of this mountain country in a state of mature. The primitive and magnifi cent forests are yet untouched by the iruthless hand of advancing civilization and the boundless wilderness is yet un broken as wfhen the BcaonsvMde. treaties with Cherokees amd tttita.n gave savage laws to the, tribes that roamed over -the territory of Virginia and the Orolinas. In the region of the (Black Mountains (I speak, of th ose because of miy familiarity.with that lo callty there is ? great fef n'e eval forest. From' -Tyson's Hotel, the last 'house on the head of the Swanna fcte to tihe top of Mitchell's Peak, you travel for ten miles through virgin for ests tof poplar. - oak, chestnut, cherry, and barsato- without, seeing the slgn ot human habitation. Down on the Yancey SdetQtbe settlement on the Toe and PARK CONVENTION a Great Forest Preserve in North Carolina Auspi tance through a country eqaally wild and grandly picturesque. The rolling thunders, the voice of the waters and the voice of the winds, the hunts man's hortru and the crack of his rifle are the only sounds (that resound in this vast solitude. In the wide range of vision there is not a break in the for ests of hemlock, chestnut, balsam and giant oak. KINGDOM OF THE BEARS. I "Within the memory of men now in the prime of life these mountains abounded with the finest game. Here, as Fayette Burnette, the hunter, ex pressed tt is the kingdom of the bears, with deer, coons, 'possums and squir rels in regiments, and pheasants, wild turkey and eagles in squadrons. A few years of protection would restore this plenty of the days of the pioneers. No where is there a more congenial home, for the gamest of all fish, the speck led trout. "It would be reckless stupidity, neg ligence of the grossest kind, if some portion of this grand and picturesque region be not preserved in its original natural condition. There is only one feasible way to accomplish this, anri that is by government ownership. These large areas can now be purchased' at nominal sums. The timber alone, even at present prices is worth more than the price asked for the fee simple title. The lumber supply of the United States is rapidly diminishing, the value of timber is rapidly advaincing. Within few years every timber tree to the tops of our remotest mountains will be valu able for lumber and will be cut down. The forests Willi be destroyed unless something be done for their protection. The owners of these lands may appre ciate their natural beauty and the ir reparable loss from a sentimental stand point, but we cannot expect the indi vidual ' in this age of money making to sacrifice to sentimental considera tions his material welfare and oppor tunity to better his Condition. GOVERNMENT ONLY CAN SAVE TT "The government must preserve this valuable gift of nature for the benefit of the people, and, now is the accepted time, now is. the day of salvation. Onl5r a few years ago4 hundreds of acres ctould be bought in Western North Car olina for a gun and dog, and the finest farm lands of Buncombe went for a horse and saddle. The value of land wi;W more than keep pace with the in crease of population and the develop ment of the country. The tide of mi gration to the southern states has just fairly begun to flow.' The preju dice and bad feeling, inevitable conse quences Of civil war, have pased away. THE APPEAL OF THE SOUTH. "What shall hinder our getting this park? To the men who .have thus far labored so earnestly and diligently for it, is due aJll praise and thanks. If the work continue in the same spirit, with the same zeal and energy, the realiza tion of our hopes is assured., Other sections have their parks, why not the South? She has the best place for a park. She pays more than her pro rata part of the revenues of this govern ments In many of its advantages she dbes not participate. To the millions nf pension money for the soldiers that (Continued on fifth page ) "OUT of SIGHT" A broken eye glass, lens, figuratively speaking, puts many a person out of sight. "Out of sight, out of mind," as the old adage goes. One might as well be out of mind as out of sight, with out, good' eyes or good glasses. We remedy all glass breaks, or should you prefer a new pair, wewill fifyour eyas accurately with the finest lens at right prices. Examination free. BAKER & CO'., Scientific Refracting Optitians. 45 Pattom Ave. Biaits Furniture Store. ' - . . - " ' i - - i-. CUBANS PETITION FOR GOVERNMENT AID Suggestions Made to President Mc- Kinley and Secretary Gage. Washington, Nov. 22. Editor Figu eras, of the Havana Epoca, a newspa per favorable to annexation', and Senor Mantalva, a wealthy Cuban planter, accompanied by President McDowell of the Cuban American league, had an interview with President McKinley to day. They said the onlv hone for o revival of prosperity In Cuba was & re- visai or sugar and tobacco interest. They urged the removal of the duty on sugar, so as to place Cuba on an equal ity with the British colonies, which en joy special advantages in trade with the United States, on account of recip rocal treaties, and also the establish ment of a banking institution having a capuai or $10,000,000, empowered to make loans on crops. McDowell said many Cuban, business men favored an nexation,. McKinlev interest in the plans. Members of the delegation subse quently expressed satisfaction with the interview and called1 otai Secretary Gage, with, whom! they discussed at length the banking project. They will have another talk with Gage. GOVERNMENT OF CUBA. Nunez Issues Equal Rigrhts Order Anarchists Warned. Havana, Nov. 22. Civil Governor Nunez issued a proclamation to the mayors of the province of Havana, in structing them to see that every one, whether Cubans or Spaniards, has equal rights. A decree reorganizing the courts will be presented to Governor General Brooke shortly by the secretary of jus tice. Governor Nunez today, refused per mits to workmen to hold a meeting at which anarchistic speeches Vere to be delivered. He warned the men not to attempt to hold the meeting. SECRETARY LOHC ADOPTS NAVAL INCREASE PROGRAM The Enormous New Cruisers to be Swiftest in the "World. Washington, Nov. 22. Secretary of the ITy -Long has adopted, with some slight' changes in tonnage, the program of naval increase recommend ed by the board of construction., and in his annual report he will advocate the comistruiction of three armored cruiser of thirteen thousand tons each, three protected cruisers of eight thtausand tons and twelve gunboats of about nine hundred tons. The gunboats are de signed for the Philippines and will be of light draught similar to the Marietta and Wheeling, with more 'speed. The armored cruisers are to be the fastest in the world and1 have all the strength of battleships. ROOT SENDS OFFICER TO FORT RINCGOLD No Further Outbreaks Among Disorderly Troops. the Austin, Nov. 22, There has been no further outbreak at Fort RimggoQd. The commanding Officer of the department of Texas has ordered an investigation of the trouble. Secretary Root wired Governor Sayers today that Colonel Roberts, a competent and judicious of ficer had been despatched to take com mand of the post and the present force there would be displaced. He says the officer now in command there has been ordered not to fire a shot except in self defense. ' ' The trouble, it is learned, grew out of a raid by negro soldiers from the fort on a gambling house ini Rio Grand 3 City a few weeks ago, during which they shot out the lights and attempted to seize the money on the tables. WHEELER'S COMPLIMENTS TO ANTI-IMPERIALISTS Huntsvijle, Ala., Nov. 22. General Wheeler, in a letter dated Santa Ritr : LuzotQ, September 23 says that the time has passed for discussing the question of what will be done with the Philii -pines. To withdraw Would leave a con dition of anarchy and foreigners would interfere to restore order. He declares that the action of some people in th- United States in asserting that th? people of the Philippines ought to have independence does- a great deal jf harm. CROKER SENDS MONEY TO CLEAR PARNELL MORTGAGES New York, Nov. 22. Richard Ctoker tonight sent a letter to Lord Mayor Tallon, of Dublin, and John E. Red mond, member of parliament, who are at the Hoffman house, enclosing a draft for $15,000 raised by Tammany Hall with whichi to dlear all existing mort gages on the Parnell homestead, Avon dale, County ofl Wicklow, Ireland. Both Tallon and! Redmond requested the bearer of the letter to express their profound thanks to Croker. WARSHIP ORDERED TO VENEZUELA Washington, Nov. 22. On advices that American interests in Colombia are in danger, owing to the revolution ary outbreak theTe, instructions have been sent to-the commander of. the De troit, now lit Venezuelan waters, to pro-r ceed to Cartagenia, Cblonnbla. The. De- roit arrived at Cetaero, Venezuela yes terday. ' --'- I i .TT ARRANGEMENTS FOR HOBART'S FUNERAL It Will be One of the Largest That Has Eyer Occurred in This Country. Paterson, Nov. 22. An Official state ment of the arrangements for Vica President Hobart's funeral, issued this evening, says the funeral will be held tomorrow (Thursday) afternoon at the Church of the Redeemer. Previous to the public exercises a brief service will be held at the residence. Friday be tween the hours Of 2 and 6 the public will be admitted to the residence to view the remains. Attorney General Griggs said today that all arrangements were completed for attendance of the president. The clergyman in charge of the services wi'll be Chaplain Milbum, of the Unit ed States senate, Pastor Magie and Rev. Dr. Shaw, of Paterson. Prayer will be offered by both Shaw and Mil burn, while the pastor will conduct the regular service. Messages of condolence continue to pour in from all parts of the country ana JUurope. The funeral will be the largest that has ever taken place in New Jersey, and one of the largest that ever occur red in the country. Four companies of regulars from Governor's Islnand will act as an es cort to the presidential' party on its arrival . The value of Hobart's estate is vari ously estimated at between two and five millions. DEWEY RECEIVES MESSAGES OF CONGRATULATION As a Silver Lining to the Cloud Over His Honeymoon. Washington, Nov. 22. Admiral Dew ey today received a batch of telegrams from all parts of the country, contain ing sympathetic messages, evoked by his characteristically frank interview last night, and congratulating him on his good sense in thus taking the pub lic into his confidence and explaining the motives that dictated the transfer of his home to his wife and later to his son. Dewey says hejs pleased at the reception of his interview by th epublic and hopes the incident is now closed. The deed transferring the house to his son was filed today.. , PROHIBITION BILL PASSED BY GEORGIA HOUSE Opponents of the Measure Hope Defeat it in the Senate. to Atlanta, Ga., Nov. 22. The Willing ham prohibition bill was passed by the house this 'afternoon by a vote of 93 to 65. Th: friends of the measure a e rejoiced at their success. The people in the galleries went wild with joy. On the floor of the house the advocates nf the measure were hardly more restrain ed than the spectators. ALMIRANTE OQUENDO WRECK YIELDS FORTUNE IN GOLD Cuban Wreckers Said to Have Secured $190,000. Santiago, Nov. 22. It is reported that Cuban wreckers have succeeded in se curing $190,000 in goM from the safe of the wrecked Spanish cruiser Almirante Oquendo. All of the vessels ot Cer vera's squadron have yielded rich finds in money and over $120,000 worth of brass and copper have been taken from the Viscaya, Oquendo land Colon. The general opinion of the wreckers is that the Americans showed poor judgment in abandoning the wrecks. They declare that none of the vessels are in a condition which would make salvage impossible. ! $ll$lI$lg!$IIWlSlSl$llSlSlSI . tin M.T T-wz w-f c r T A n Ct 8 & Always First With New Goods & 1 MALT BREAKFAST FOOD. Delicious in Flavor Most Easily Digested. Prepared by Special Process 4 From the Best Barley Malt and the Choicest Wheat. RICH In Malt Gluten and Phos phates. A Perfect Food lb I FOR BODY and BRAIN I Clarence Sawyer,i Successor to W. F. SNIDER. 2 Na 6 Nortfc Cburt Square. BOERS' MOVE TO MEET CLERY UTransvaal Forces Now Within Forty Miles of Pieter maritzburg. Railway Seized Between Est court and Mooi River. AN ADVANCE IN FORCE Another Report That General Jouber Has Been Killed. A REPORT FROM BOER HEAD QUARTERS NEAR LADY SMITH STATES THAT THE BRITISH MADE AN UNSUCCESSFUL. AT TEMPT TO GO TO THE AID OF ESTCOURT. London, Nov. 23. The Boers are now within forty miles of Pietermaritzburg. They have seized the railway between Estcourt and Mooi river, thus inter posing between the British garrison of about 2,000 at the former place and a similar number at the latter. The en emy has shelled the troops at Mooi river but apparently with little dam age. The Boers have wrecked the railroad at several points, and have secured valuable supplies by looting farms. Their strength is variously estimate! at from three to seven thousand. The fact that they are mounting guns seems to dispose of the idea that they are merely raiding and wrecking. It is assumed that it is an advance in force for the purpose of checking Gen eral Clery before his concentration is completed. On the operations im pending in the Mooi river district the immediate future of the war depends. FROM BOER HEADQUARTERS. Boer; Headquarters, Lady Smith, Nov. 21. British 'gun carriages and several horsemen were heard moving last night in Lady Smith. The out posts observed that the British were endeavoring to make a sortie in the di rection of Lombardsktop and Bulwana hill. Maxim guns there were fired but the range was too great and a shell fire was begun, with the result that the British were driven back. The town batteries fired on the Boers at daybreak. Two Boers were wound ed. ESTCOURT APPEALS FOR AID. It is believed that the unsuccessful attempt at sortie was for the purpose of assisting the Estcoorrt garrison, who have sent a message for aid to Lady Smith. The messenger was intercepted but afterward released. Joubert reports that he has cut off the retreat Of the Estcourt troops to Pietermaritzburg. London, Nov. 23. The Morning Post's correspondent at Mooi river station, under date of the 22d, says that a Boer force estimated at three to four thousand, with a number of guns, occupied a strong position at Mitche son's Cutting. The Boers shelled Mooi river village at a range of fotir i miles Most of the shells dropped in the British camp. The British opene-i fire on a party of 200 Boers advancing under cover and the latter immediately retired. A thunder storm interrupted the firing. Three British were wound ed. IS JOUBERT DEAD. Cape Town Nov. 22. The Port Eliz abeth Herald publishes an interview with an Englishman, just arrived from the Transvaal who asserts positively that Joubert has been killed. Cape Town, Nov. 22. General French, with three thousand troops from the Hanover road, and Genernl Catacre, with a force from Naauv poort, are hemming in the Boers at Coleberg. This will put an end t.- commanding of loyal British subjects by Boers in the northern part of Cape Colony. THE STATE OF TRADE Has warranted us in adding to our usual Holiday line an ad ditional lot of gold and silver ar ticles in more expensive goods than we have carried before in several' years.We hope his change will meet with the approval of the public and desire the pleas ure of showing you our holiday stock which will be ready about the first of December. , In the meantime we wish to again call your attention to the. J silver novelties we are closing out at a sacrifice. Arthur M. Field Co.. Cornier Cbjurch Street and Patton i Avenue, Asheville, N. C- 1 ' 3 T ; -? i f ' - Ul y i " . f.-kt 4 '.if " -"i I 1 1 ' - Wt ' !! "'Mi': ;v i 1 1 n i :I n '.i I . If tin r F 1 i 'I M If ft lit' l! 'it -1 r f -1 'I '
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