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' ' -. . --.,.' . ' 4 AW WL V:N0.14 ASHEVILLE, N. C, SATURDAY MOBNING, FEBRUARY 24 1900. PEICE 5 CENTS. OESTREICHER'S LEADING DRY GOODS HOUSE We have opened one of the nobbiest line of Shirt Waists that you can find in the city. They are made of the f nd best . material in mad ras, percales, French ging hams, etc., in all durable col ors, ranging in prices from $1 00 to $3.00, Also an as sortment of Silk Waists that can't be matched in town, as to price and mate rial. And they are selling very cheap. We are offering some of the BEST Table Linen jou will find at reduced prices, viz.: 66 inch, regular price 80 and 98c yard, special 75c the yard. One piece only M inches, worth $1.50, this sale $1.15 the yard. OESTREIGHER&CO 51 Patton Avenue. .MASSAGE,. AND PACKS. Treatment for KERVOUS, RHEUMATIC and OTHER DISEASES. Spocij&l "THURB BRANDT MASSAGE FOR FEMALE DISEASES: ALSO FACE MASSAGE. PROF. EDWIN GRUNER, Graduate Chemnitz College, Germany. Formerly with Oakland Heights. Sanitarium.) 55 S. MAIN ST. TELEPHONE 206. Home or Office Treatment. Office hours, 11 a. m. to 1. p. m., 2 to 4 p. m. L The Asheville Pressing CM Ja now serving its hundreds otf members and other patrons with perfect satisfac tion. JOIN US .nd have your clothes kept cleaned and pressed for only one 'dollar a month. Our dyeing, repairing and merchanc tail ring departments are complete; La dles' work is given special attention, all clothing is eent for a:,d delivered. J. C. WILBAR & CO., Prop. Telhone 389. 4 North Court Sq. over Gazette Office. OSTEOPATHY. The Willard Institute of Oesteopatlr D. Willard M. E. T. D.X)., and E. b. Willard, D. O. Offices over Dr. T. C. Smith's Drug Store, Court Square. Office hours, 9 a. . to 12 roon, and 2:20 p. m. to 5.30 p. m. Examination and consult tioa free. THE FEED STORE 39 South Main Street. Just received, one car each Bran and Shorts, one car No. J. Timothy Hay; in addition! to a fine 4tbck of other feed.. Pricea right. Quality guaranteed. Respectful', C. S. COOPER. A BRAVE DEED Ul- dHlifflNUt Such is Believed to be the . Death Struggle of Cronje's Army. Indication that the Boer Re enforcemeDts are Near, rr. ted Ten Miles from Koodoos Rand. What CroDje's Surrender Would Have Meant to the Boers. NO NEWS FROM THE BELEAG UERED FORCE SINCE WEDNES DAT NIGHT PRISONER'S RE PORT THAT- BOER COMMAND ER'S WIFE URGED HIM TO YIELD TO SAVE HIS MEN. London, Feb. 24. All accounts agree in stating that Cronje's army is suf fering martyrdom under the most frightful bombardment the Ingenuity of man ever inflicted. Englishmen ut terly fail to appreciate thus far the splendid heroism of these dying pat riots and their leader. Their surrender at the moment it was demanded by Kitchener, when the British hosts had completed their fatal chain around them would probably have meant the death blow of the Boer cause. The road to Bloemfontein would have been left open and the whole Orange Free State would have been at the mercy of the invaders. Two or three days' de lay might enable a part of General Joubert's army and other federal forces to assemble for effective resistance to the British advance by establishing a second line or defence which had long been planned. Cronje's brave men simply decided to throw themselves beneath the wheels of the British jug gernaut in order to purchase this brief delay at the expense of their lives. Not this nor any other age can show a sublimer deed, which has. awakened the admiration of the Boers' enemies. The whole world will pay tribute to this exhibition of valor, which is one of the grandest the century has ever wit nessed. Since Wednesday morning there has been no news from; any source, and what has happened during the past three days cannot even be guessed. There is, however, a strong probabil ity that strong Boer reinforcements have arrived in the neighborhood of Cronje's laager, and that the operations extend far beyond Koodoos Rand. There is mention of Petrusberg as a battle center in an official Boer bul letin issued from Pretoria on Wednes day. This bulletin says: "At Petrusberg cannon firing com menced at 6 o'clock in the morning and a big fight is expected to take place today. Dewet telegraphed yesterday from Petrusberg that all was quiet except for several cannon shots and small skirmishes. Yesterday evening the British stormed the federal posi tions as far as Sehanzes but were driven back. "A message has been received from Cronje to the effect that his loss yes terday was fourteen killed and wound ed. Dewet sustained no loss during the fighting in which he was engaged." THE WOMAN IN THE CASE. London, Feb. 24. A despatch to the Daily News, dated Koodoos Rand, February 21, ascribes to Boer prisoners a statement that Cronje's wife is urging him to surrender to save the lives of his men. LEAVING BLOEMFONTEIN. Lorenzo Marques, Feb. 23. The Transvaal government is reported to be seriously alarmed at the defeat of the Boers at Kimberley and the rout of Have You Property for Sale ? oooo We are preparing for distrlbu- X tlon In the principal cities of the United States a handsome 16 page real estate directory. If you have T property for sale In Asheville, 2 Buncombe county or "Western North Carolina, and will list It 4 at omce with us, we will make f mention of it In this directory. For sale at a bargain South- side Presbyterian church building and dot. See us at once if you J are Interested. p i WILKIE & LaBARBE, 23 Patton Avenue. - BAKER & CO., Seientifie Refracting Opticians, No; 45 Patton Avenue, Examination Free. their famous general Cronje. There are persistent reports that the seat of the Free State government is being re moved to Winburg. It is said that 6,000 burghers have been sent from Laldysmith to Bloemfontein. MRS. KRUGER ILL. New York, Feb. 23. A despatch to the Herald from-Brussels says: "Pri vate letters from Pretoria announce that Mrs. Kruger, wife of the presi dent, is very ill." BRITISH CONSULATE ATTACKED. Chicago, Feb. 23. A mob of sixty hoodlums attacked the British consul ate last night, pelting the building with all sorts of missiles, tearing down the flag hanging over the entrance in honor of Washington. Police dispersed te mob. No arrests were made. The consul says he will take no official ac tion. FOODSTUFFS RELEASED. Washington, Feb. 23. Consul Gen eral Stowe at Cape Town cabled the state .department the following: "The Mashona foodstuffs released. Govern ment buy. Consignors send invoices." The Mashona was one of the three vessels seized by the British cruisers off the east coast of Africa, laden with foodstuffs, which it is supposed were intended for the Boers. SPANISH FLAG MAY BE DISPLAYED IN CUBA Those Opposed to Appointment Bishop Threaten Hostile Demonstrations. Of Havana, Feb. 23. Mayor Lacoste has revoked the order of October last prohibiting the display of the Spanish flag. He declares that the present con ditions are so different from those In effect when the order was issued, that the flag can now be displayed without causing any .disturbance. This will cause a more friendly feel ing among both the Spanish and Cuban residents. At a recent performance in a theatre the Spanish flag ;was greet ed with great applause, which almost equalled that of the Cuban flag. The opposition to the appointment of Bishop Sharetta is growing more pro nounced and the most radical elements still urere that a hostile demonstration- be made against him on his arrival here. The police will prevent any dis turbance. VIOLENT LANGUAGE OF ANTI-IMPERIALIST President McKinley Called a Murderer At a Philadelphia Meeting. -p-MlaHolnhin Fph. 23. After a two hours' discussion at the anti-imperaans tic conference heretoday, in which tne course of the administration towards the Philippines and the contemplated regulation of trade with Porto Rioo was condemned by the speaker B. Frank Stephens, called President McKinley a "murderer." Resolutions were unani mously adopted, declaring that nis policy violates t)he principles of the United States government pledging thpmsplvps not to support any candi dates for the presidency or congress fa voring 6uch a policy and requesting the calling of a national convention of anti- imperialists for the purpose of securing united action against candidates enter taining Imperialist views. FIRE IN BUSINESS SEC TION OF PHILADELPHIA A Dozen Buildings Burned. Woman Killed and Fireman Injured. PihiladelDhia. Pa.. Feb. 23. A dozen buildings on Front street, in the busi ness section of the city, were burned tonight. One woman was killed by jumping from the -fourth story window of the building in which tne hre start ed, and six firemen were (hurt by falling brick and glass, one seriously. The loss is three-quarter of a million dollars. The flames started on the third floor of 'the Mflv huildins: and auicklyi spread to others . ANOTHER FIRE. Philadelphia, Feb. 23. Thirteen fire men and policemen were hurt, none se riously, at a fire which did $20, v0 dam age to a building on Ridge avenue. BRYAN AT ATLANTA. Eulogized by Hoke Smith Addresses an Immense Audience. Atlanta, Feb. 23. Ex-Secretary Hoke Smitih was among the first to call on Bryam on his arrival here. Later his paper appeared with an editorial eulo gizing Bryan. Bryan was entertained by Clark Howell at a dinner tonight. He addressed an immense audience along the line of his recent speeches. To a reporter he said ""he believed the pros pects good." He declared that imperi alism had received a body blow at the hands of tlhe republicans .who favor a Porto Rican tariff measure, because the measure showed tlhat the republicans Intend to treat the people in the Philip pines and Porto Rico as subjects. Also that the purpose of the imperialists is not benevolence, but exploitation. COLLAPSE OF A FACTORY. Muncie, Ind., Feb. 23. A framework glass factory, dn course of erection, col lapsed today, injuring nine persons. "While you sleep, we cure you. Medi cine wiil not, Downing's Chlorides will and does cure bronchitis, asthma, ca tarrh, croup, coughs, hay fever, con sumption, grip and all disases of the respiratory organs. Agency at Grant's pharmacy. , TWO PRESIDENTS OF KENTUCKY SENATE Several Bills Passed by the Democrat ic Majority Soldiers to be Sent to their Homes. Frankfort, Feb. 23. There was again clash in the senate todav hptwppn President Pro Tern Carter and Lieuten ant Governor Marshall. The republi cans recognized Marshall and immedi ately adjourned. Carter presided ove. the democratic senators. The two pre siding officers sat side by side when the proceedings were conducted. There was no ill-feeling- exhihitpd The democrats had a quorum, and passed several of the most important measures before the body, including several bills which were issues of the recent campaign. Senator Roberts, a Brown democrat who has heretofore refused to act with the Goebel democrats, today participat ed, and voted on several of the bills. Among the measures passed today was the McChord railroad bill, which gives the railroad commission the pow er to fix the freight rates and provides penalty for discrimination. This bill was the special one in the senate on the day that Goebel was shot. This meas ure failed to pass over Governor Brad- ley's veto in 1898. A bill fixing a penalty of vov0 to $5,000 for a railroad company to sub scribe money to a campaign fund, and the subtsitute for the reward bill cre ating a commission to nave charge of the expenditure of the one hundred thousand dollars' for the apprehension os the assassin of Goebel were passed. Many minor bills were rushed through the senate in the hope that they would pass the house before next Wednesday, the date on which, as pro posed in the resolution of Judge Laf- ferty, the assembly will adjourn sine die. Governor Taylor returned from Louis ville today, having spent last night there. This is the first time he has been out of the city during the con test. The day has been very auiet. and the volunteer soldiers who have been here on guard, were removed from their old posts, and not until night fall were they to be seen on duty, and the old lines established. The city council has requested ay- lor to send the soldiers to their homes and has-off ered :him police protection. It is, sajd that the soldiers will be sent. ) -Oth-Tay 1 or and Beckham use the par doning power, but the prison officials only recognize Beckham, , . AT Y. M. C A. Monthly Members' Meeting Night Last The entertainment committee of the Young Men's Christian association en tertained the membership last evening in delightful fashion. Mr. W. C. Stephenson gave a fine exhibition of mind reading, and Mr. W B. Green with hie gramophone added largely to 'the pleasure of the company. Refreshments were proviaed by the committee. The wihole evening was one of inno cent, hearty enjoymemt for everyone of the large number present. Every sup porter of this noble institution would be gratified with this pnase of its most wholesome work could he have looked in upon tfhe joyous crowd. BART ADAMS SURRENDERS. Warrant Has Been Out for Him Since last July. Bart Adams, of Black Mountain, tor whom a peac1. a" ant has tt.en out nince July, was takrn in custody yes terday by Sheriff x.-e The sheriff has been looking for lain, but recently, tir ed of hiding, he decided to give up and was met at the tram jfbterday at Biltmore by riheriif Lee and Deputy Sheriff Reed and gave tvmself up. Af terwards he gave $500 bond to keep the peace for twelve months. Jim Branch has been caught by the officers for the theft of eight large chickens from Mrs. Thad Coleman's place. Sheriff Lee, Deputies Reed and Weaver were together whe-n the cap ture was made" on Depot street. TASTEFUL PRINTING. The French Broad Press is becom ing one of the leading institutions of Asheville. In . the tastefulness and finish of its printing It rivals the best efforts of the printers of the north, and it has been truly said that no printing office in this section ever pro duced work superior to Southern Pic tures and Pencillings and Southern Golf. With commendable enterprise the plant Is being very materially In creased to a degree equal to more than the combined capacity of all the print ing offices in Asheville. The establish ment is now prepared to plan, Illus trate and publish books and booklets of all kinds and descriptions, as well as to do general printing neatly and quickly. The best cigar at Blomberg's. The largest and best selected stock of French Briar Pipes at Blomberg's. The largest stock of Imported and Key West Cigars at Bloinberg . the leader, 17 Patton avenue. Established 1887. Tear by year the sales of Oamphor line increase. Could this be true of a fake. 25c All druggist. Buy a baby carriage from Mrs. L. A. Johnson. They are cheap while the old stock laste. WILL NOT SURRENDER CLAIM TO ISLANDS Reason to Believe that Germany is Behind Spain in its Demand. No Answer Yet Sent. Washington, Feb. 23. The govern ment has reason to suspect that Ger many is behind Spain in its claim that the islands of Sibutu and Cagayan, Sulu, which were not included within the bounds of the Philippine territory (described in the Paris treaty, were not transferred to the United States. , The matter was considered at a cab inet meeting today, and a Laffan Bu reau reporter subsequently learned from a member of the cabinet that the statement that the" United States would withdraw its authority over the islands was an error. On the contrary the government adheres to its contention that the islands were transferred to the United States by the Paris treaty. No answer has been made to Spain. The United States is making inqudies, with a view to drawing a definite conclusion as to the Justice of Spain's expecta tions. The fact that recent inquiries mae by German officials in regard to the ownership of the islands are practically co-incident with Spain's representa tions is regarded as significant. Both of the islands are strategically import ant. DATES FOR CONFERENCES. Asheville District M. E. Church South Quarterly Meetings. Presiding Elder D. Atkins, of the Asheville district, M. E. church, south. has fixed dates for quarterly meetings as 'follows: North Asheville. March 3-4 . Bethel, March 3-4. Hot Springs, Ottlnger's Jiarch 10-11. Marshall, Marshall, Mardh 17-18. Ivy, Ivy, March z4-25. Burnsville, South Tow, March 31, April 1. Bald Creek, Deatcm's Bend, April 14-15. Swannanoa, Swannanoa, April 14-15. Saluda, Edneyville, April 21-22. Hendersonville, April 28-29. Cane Creek, Tweeds, May 5-6. Old Fort, Providence, May 12-13. Weaverville, May 19-20. Haywood street. May 26-27. . Central, May 26-27. The district conference will be held at Old Port July 25-29. The first day will be -a missionary institute. T1he session will open at 9 a. m., July 25. IN HONOR OF MR. BRIDDELL- Fred H Haskell Entertains at His Home on Haywood Street. Fred. H. Haskell entertained last ev ening at his home on Haywood street, complimentary to Mr. York Bnddell. dancing was the principal enjoyment of the evening, and refreshments were served in the dining room. There was also music by several of the guests, and a particularly good time was had by all. Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Proctor, Miss Sallie Adickes, Miss Bettie Sites, Miss Helen Scott, the Misses Nichols, Miss Etottie Schartle, Miss Edna Woolen, Miss Lizzie Baird Miss Carrie Brown, Miss Helen Craig, Messrs. Willard Northup, Kendall Northup, Natt Wagner, Spencer Doug lass. Will Ni'tzer and Raymond Has kell. NEW SUNDAY SCHOOL. The Christian church, nol'tiing ser vices in the auditorium of the old li brary building on Church street, has , reorganized the Sunday school with Mrs. Williams, a most capable and en thusiastic Christian woman, as super intendent. With her are a number of earnest teachers. The music, which will be a special feature, is under the direction of Mrs. Frances Featherston. A most" cordial invitation is exten'ded to all children, old and young, who are not going elsewhere to Sunday school. The hour for Sunday school is 10 o'clock a. m. II$I!1IS1ISISIS!SI8181S1S11 "ON THE SQUARE." Agency "R0CKBR00K FARM" CREAMERY BUTTER. GREATER NEW YORK'S GREATEST COFFEE. t ft This Coffee combines full strength with fine flavor. It is cleaned thoroughly when green, and then roasted In perfection, put Q up in fancy decorated ans, rive pounds eaeti, at (1.Z5, and guaran t G to give satief action by CLARENCE SAWYER Successor to W. F. Snider, 6 NORTH COURT SQUARE. T PORTO RIGAN TARIFF BILL A Strong Speech by LiWeflled of Maine in Opposition to the Measure. Assails the Position of Ma jority of Committee, An Indicated Majority of Six Senator Quay, for The Hawaiian Bill Discussed in the Senate. CONFERENCE REPORT SUBMIT TED ON THE FINANCIAL. BILL. THE REVISED MEASURE TO BE TAKEN UP FOR DISCUSSION ON ON WEDNESDAY. Washington, Feb. 23. This was the greatest day in the debate on the Porto Rkan' tariff bill up to the present time, and was made so by the speech of Mr Littlefield of Maine, in opposition to the bill, who spoke for nearly two and a half hours, holding the closest attention of the entire audience, Moor and galler ies. .His delivery was eitective, nis at titude indifferent and defiant in tone. He assaulted the position of the ma jority of the committee on ways ' and means, declaring it unwarranted and unconstitutional. It was an attempt, be declared, to apply the monstrous doc trine of . the Dred-Scott decision to twelve millions of people. He asserted confidence in tlhe defeat of the bill, a sentiment that was echoed on the floor of the house. The other speakers were Mr. Day, Mr. Jones and Mr. Maddox against the ;bill, and Mr. Baptboldt, Mr. Russell, Mr. Lacey and Mr. Gardener in support of it. QUAY WINS 0N POINT. WashiEf$Qr, Feb. 22. In the sent today three 1 subjects of importance "'i came'up trie-Quay ease, the conference report on the financial bill and the lain to provide a government for the terri tory of Hawaii. In the first mentioned matter the vote on taking it up show ed a majority of six in favor of Quay The vote was followed with a speech Jj Mr. Daniel insisting on Mr. Quay's right to the seat. Then the matter went over till Monday. The conference report on the finan cial bill was presented and read and its consideration was postponed till Wed nesday, when it is to be explained by Aldrich, the main discussion of the bill being fixed for Thursday. The Hawaiian bill was discussed by Messrs. Morgan, Vest and Foraker. Mr. Vest directed his speech against the idea that the constitution does not, of its own power, apply to new insular possessions. His speech was replied to and his arguments met by Mr. Foraker. President Pro Tern Frye laid before the senate the following cablegram ad dressed to him as president of the sen ate from San Juan, Porto Rico: Commissioned by the people of Por to Rico attending the celebration in commemoration of the anniversary of the birth of Washington, we request for humanity's sake a solution be adopted of the economic problem. Ev ery day presents considerable loss, leading to total ruin." Mr. Hoar inquired whether the chair held the cablegram to be a petition from citizens of the Unitec States. "The chair does not feel called upon to rule upon that question, but the sen ator from Massachusetts may judge how the chair feels, as he presented the document in the senate." NIGHT SESSION OF HOUSE. Washington, Feb. 23. There were probably a score of members present at tonight's session of the house and the galleries were crowded. Among the' speakers were Lloyd, Little, White Of North Carolina, and Sulzer of New York. 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