North Carolina Newspapers

1 y THE ASHEVILLE GAZETTE, MAY 31, 1900. THE GAZETTE ASHEVILLE, N. C. 'Published Every moroing Mept Mondays THE ASHEVILLE GAZETTE 1 JB LISHING COMPANY E. Norton President TERMS OP SUBSCRIPTION Daily Gazette, one year $4 W Dally Gazette, twelve weeks....... 1 00 IaHv Gzette. one mania , -Weekly Gazette, o-e year 1 00 wukw o7tte. six months 60 Club rates made known on applic-Jion, GAZETTE TELEPHONES . Business office, 202, two ring. Editorial rooms, 202 fjree rings. (( 1 ) SPRUCE UP A LITTLE. After housecleanlng don't put back all the old furniture in the same old places. That makes life too monot onous. If you can't afford a lot of "new furniture, get a little. It will be a great comfort and relief. But we're uelling- it so cheaply nowadays that we think you can afford to get a lot if you want to. W. A. BLAIR, " i5 PATTON AVE. ARGUMENT AGAINST DISFRAN CHISEMENT. Ex-Governor MacCorkle, of "West Virginia, delivered an address a few I harmony oath to sustain the constitution by voting for a measure he knows violates the constitution, we do not think an educational qualification should be applied to the voters in North Caro lina. We would approve of some such plan as his: Compulsory educa tion for ten years; and an educational requirement for voters coming of age after that decade. This, however, would have to include OPPORTUNITx as well as compulsion during the edu cational period. The state would be obliged to increase its school facilities, now scandalously inadequate to edu cate its citizens. The war and its re sultant poverty deprived thousands of North Carolinians of the opportunity to obtain an education. These men thus impoverished and restricted should not be disfranchised. Prosper ity is only beginning to dawn in the state. It has reached us under condi tions as they now exist. With it will come increased opportunities for edu- j cation. Until these have become ade quate to the needs of every community there should be no penalty attached to a lack of education. In submitting this proposed amendment the democratic leaders in this state, to say the least, manifested a total disregard of the suffrage rights of illiterate white citi zens, while striking openly at those of the colored race. They knew that a measure calling for the disfranchise ment of all illiterate voters, white and black, could not be ratified. This sub terfuge of the "grandfather clause," put in only to be thrown out by the courts, is a cunning device for cam paign purposes, to deceive and to De fray white voters. We cannot regard it from any other standpoint, with the plain evidence of its invalidity, and the light that the Simmons election law throws on the motives of its promot ers. his masters and to him the ring; looks for blind and abject obedience. not the "If. the democratic" party does soon stir up its stumps," says Greensboro Record (Dem.), "it will wake up in August to , wish it had." When there is nothing left but stumps there is not much chance of stirring or waking up. The Asheville board of aldermen held art executive session. last night, every member present and voting, and unanimously passed the resolutions which appear elsewhere. It is now the "infamous liar's" turn. days ago which was significant as em- pnasizmg two iacts. rne nrst was that the proposed North Carolina con stitutional amendment violates tho United States constitution, but only in the section of it that pretends to protect white voters from the edcational re quirement tha the amendment im poses. The second is that the ten dency among the "leaders" of the democratic party is to limit the suf frage. Mr. MacCorkle frankly ac knowledges that he is in favor of an educational requirement for voters, applying to both white and blacks. This, he says, does not contravene the XVth amendment to the federal con stitution ; while any attempt to dis franchise colored illiterates and to permit white illiterates to vote is clearly a racial discrimination, forbid-den-by the national constitution. Mr. MacCorkle is willing to sacrifice the white 'lliterate voters in order to dis franchise the negro illiterates. He knows, as well as every reasoning per son knows, that as long as the consti tution survives, and appeal can b made to the courts, any law or part of a law that attempts to exclude from "one race suffrage privileges granted to another will not stand. If the pro posed North Carolina amendment be gratified it therefore means that both wrhite and black illiterate voters will tie "disfranchised. The greatest law yers in the country say this is so, and the fact that the amendment would so operate is now generally recognized throughout this state. We have heard men say that this very fact that the "amendment would cut off the illiterate I fcoth races from the rights of suf ";af rage makes the amendment agreea "Me to them, as they think that "a man who cannot read and write the A PRIZE CONTEST- Seeing that the Phillistines will not come out and discuss or explain or condon? their broken pledge a charita ble friend whose modesty prevents him from disclosing his name has de termined to offer a reward to some brave man in order to allure him into the arena. He has notifies the Ga zette that he will place in our hands the round sum of $10 for any democrat who will justify the breaking of this public pledge, in an article to be published in the Gazette, and to be endorsed by any pastor in charge of a white church in the city of Asheville, certifying1 simply that the said pastor has read the prize article and finds that the reasoning therein contained is sound, and is in with the principles of com mon honesty, or with the doctrines of revealed religion. At the same time our friend offers the sum of $10.50 to any democratic orator who took an oath in the last campaign that his party would not submit any proposition to the people to take from any man his right to vote, the article of course to have the same endorsement as the other, it be ing considered only just and fair that the man who justifies the breaking of an oath deserves 50 cents more than the man who justifies the breaking of a public pledge, on the ground that the feat is that much more difficult. This reward will be placed in our hands .s soon as the legislature ad- Dourns. Such an offer, we believe, win force attention to the fact that min isters of the gospel cannot afford to endorse the conduct and attitude of the democratic party, the pulpit naturally aligning itself on the side of honesty and morality. The Gazette is prepared now to re ceive articles in competition ior me above prizes, and guarantees that the rewards will be paid immediately on the adjournment of the legislature to the first person who may fulfill the conditions stated. EVERY WHITE M N INTERESTED. The amendment to the constitution is r ? party question. Every Wi.ite man in North Carolina is directly interest ed in it, and should study every phase in it. It narrows to this point: wheth er the white men in North Carolina shall be free to exercise the ballot or whether by their votes they w... estab lish an oligarchy which will forbid any man registering or casting a vote who will not uphold this monstrosity. The White Man, Raleigh. PRINCE OF WALES' HORSE WINS. London, May 30. At the second day's racting of the Epsom- summer meeting today the race for the Derby stakes of 6,000 sovereigns was won by the Prince of Wales' Diamond Jubilee. it AN INFAMOUS LIE." So the Asheville Board of Aldeimen Characterizes a Statement. Editor of the Gazette: Kindly allow us space to say to the Asheville public that the statement, or intimation, in yesterday's Citizen to the effect that any member of the board of aldermen, directly or indirect ly, conveyed any information of Mr. W. T. Weaver's bid for city lighting to the Asheville Electric company or any one else is an infamous lie. (Signed) W. A. BLAIR, W. W. WEST, D. C. WADDELL, JR. S. T. DORSETT, J. H. WOOD , R. J. SHERRILL, C. T. RAWLS . ,; constitution of his state should not Tote. " Laying aside the argument that '. Is not an honest position for a vot- ' t r to take, that he should violate his The "thank-Gawd-I-never-voted- any-but-the-democratic-ticket" man is the only reliance of the Simmons ma chine. The- rock-ribbed, hard-shell, blocked-headed voter in whom habit is stronger than sense of right or rea son, who would vote for .Beelzebub li that character announced himself as candidate on the democratic ticket and who would swear by the democrat ic party if that party passed a reso lution to "hereafter abjure all demo cratic principles"! is the man to whom the Simmons ring looks for support. He is the kind of man that is wanted on election boards, he is the trusty yokel who alone will do the work of Calte special, attention, to another invoice of that pretty sheer colored Embroidered Summer Fabric called O PI IS CLOTH, at : 25c Also .606 yards of Tery pretty sheer colored rinv fl ik,. v These are the proper , cool dress and waist summer Special Fancy Ribbon for neck cjid belt wear tWat are reg- 1 Mitti VVU. IUUUUU9 . QABxcliwlve .coIorlns-te;.Fancy Hosiery. New Pulley Belts. 'V'.'i-Vi''Summer Corsets from 35c. up. r A NEGLECTED CKAM. A Word With the American Girl in it gard to a Common Fault. Women of refinement and education in other directions often sreriK in harsh. nasal or indistinct eruttural tones showing am entire want of car.? and cul tivation of the beautiful art of familiar speaking. A musical speaking voi-e with clear enunciation, its mo of the most restful and subtle chirms of per sonality, and, unlike most nreu'eus things, it is within the reach of almost any one who cares to have it. Have you never, in some sudden pruuse ar.d silence, been startled bv the eohoirer ring of your own voice in vour ears? It had been ranil toe high, perhaps, in argument or exposruhitio i, or had vibrated with .xnger How quiet cu were, and full of chagrin, for a half hour after that expedience! There :s a comforting truth about tnis matter, 'a pleasing voice ind manner of speerh can be acquired by almost nny one who ie willing to give a .lttle attention &nd practice to it. First as I have said. listen to your own voice as yon sneak. Involuntarily you will lowor and of:n Practice with vour sister or olher girl associates ach in turn and each i trying to improve her nvn natural voice. Do not imitate, not make unnatural or affected changes but, hav ing tried your usual voice, critically decide where it ne?ds improvement :rd hold yourself to rhe refotTnation. if you are like nine out of everv tea American girls your voice is pitched too high. Lower it, and make a constant effort to keep it down. Speak from the chest, not from the throat or head. Practice the modulation r your speak ing voice as patiently as a singer niac tices the scales. It a vortn while be cause it is for the pleasure and good of all around you more thau for your own. In the effort to keep your oloe low and gentle you will make the first practical move toward a calm out ward demeanor, and success in this will impress immediately the person to whom you are speaking. A -3 a C. Sweet in the June Wajmon's Home Compaeion. A WOMAN'S AWFUL PERIL. "There is only one chance to save your life and that is through an oper ation," were the startling words ur ard by Mrs. I. B. Hunt, of ilme Ridge, Wis., from her doctor after he had vain ly tried to cure her of a frightful case of stomach trouble and yellow jaundice. Gall stones had formed and she con tantly grew worse. Then she began to use Electric Bitters, which wholly cured her. It's a wonderful Stomach. Liver and Kidney remedy. Cures Dyspepsia, Loss of Appetite. Try it. Only 50 ots. Guaranteed. For sale by all druggies. CONFEDERATES' GREAT REUNION (Continued ftwm first page I two crossed rifles. wMle at the either end of the stanfe hung a rifle with all the accoutrements dangling . On each one of 136 windows in the upper part Of the hall as painted the name of a battle of the civil war, mo bat tle being mentioned in which at least 500 men were not killed or wounded On the posts around the sides, of the building were hung the coats of arms of the states of the confederacy, each shield being held in. place by knots formed of the stars and bars. Diag onally across the roof of the Duilding were stretched long lines bearing great number of email confederate flags. There was, as usual in such gather.- lngs, considerable delay in getting down to business for the first session and, although the official hour for open ing the convention was noor ft was somewhat after that time wher. Major General Poyntz, commanuing tae Ken tucky division of the confederate vet erans, called the assembly to order. He announced that the exercises would be gin with the singing of the doxology, and, after it had been sung by the entire assembly with fervor, Intro ducea Rev. " William. Jones, chaplain- in-chief, who delivered a short prayer Then came a series of short welcoming ing speeches, Colonel Bullitt welcoming the visitors on behalf of the board of trade, Rev. Carter Helm Jones ex tending a greeting on behalf of the commercial club and Atilla cox speaking for the finance committee of the reunion. The final address of welcome was delivered by Judge James H. Hazelrigg, chief justice of the su preme court of Kentucky, who spoke on behalf of the Kentucky division of the association. All of the welcoming speeches, which were brief, were most happily received. On behalf of the confederates of Kentucky General Si mon B.' Buckner spoke. The Confed erate Glee club evoked great enthusi asm by the manner in which it ren dered "My Old Kentucky Home." and then Colonel Bennett H. Young of this city, chairman of the reunion, present ed the building to the visitors in an eloquent address. After the rendition ofseveral selections by the Glee club, General John B. Gordon, commander of th United Confederate Veterans. rose to respond to the speech, of pre sentation made by Colonel Young. He was greetea with the greatest en thusiasm and his address thrughout was frequently interrupted by cheers. Rev. B. uL. Palmer New Orleans then delivered the annual address. At the conclusion of the aaaress of Dr. Palmer, which was received with frequent cheers, the meeting adjourned until tomorrow, after appointing com mittees on resolutions and credentials. which are to report. During the afternoon several recep tions were held and Mrs. Briscoe Hindman holding open house in honor of the sponsors, maids of honor and United Sons of Confederate Veterans, and Mrs. Alex. Humphrey holding a reception to the colonial dames. Commander-in-Chief of the United Sons of Confederate Veterans Colquitt and his adjutant, W. T. Quin, both of At lanta, arrived this morning. The opening meeting of the Sons of Veterans was announced for 10 o'clock this morniner. but Commander Col quitt's official oroer shows that the first session is called for Thursday morning. Commander Colquitt is not a candidate for re-election. So far as known at Sons of Veterans headquarters Biecoe Hindman is the only announced candi date, but friends of R. E. Lee, a grandson of the confederate general, sav he will be a candidate and declare they will make the race a close one. Mr. Hindman is the son of General T. C. Hindman of Arkansas, who was the youngest general of the confederacy. Notwithstanding the" downpour of rain the enthusiasm of the confederates 'this afternoon was undampened. The attendance broke all records, exceeding expectations by over 5000. General John B. Gordon will be re-elected com mander unapposed. ' good ..,., season promises well for a crop of BOOKS You will find them on my shelves. Bainbridge's Bookstore, 7 Patton Avenue. Late of San Antonio, Tex. OOOOC090XKXXXXXXXXXXX! THE CLUB SALOON, S3 South Main Street Lakes a specialty of al the leading brands of Whiskies Wine an Brandies The Famous Angusta Beer, California Wines, Beechnut1 Eye Whiskey, Pat's Old Club Corn Whiskey, Five years' old, and recommended by physicians of the city. m PAT. MclNTYRE, Telephone 218. P. O. Box South Main 337. 53 ggxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxyxxxxxx xTiat's do idle boast, we've merely repeat" i what hosts of our plei. ed patro a ea. As there's always been said to IIIHNNI1 THE... The Coldest, Daintiest and Most Attractive FOUNTAIN . In the City. $ be no Ice Cream like Theobold's so now its said no soda 4ke Then- hold's. And the combination atf the two good things makes the 1: best Ice Crem Sod to be had. 77 Nearly a half pint of PURE Ice Cream in our ice jream Soda. t Do you wonder that its so much better than ai-y elsewhere. There's an awfully cosy Ice Cream parlor in the rear, and the service is prompt, polite and effl- S c-ent at THE CANDY KITCHEN, 28 Patton Avcnac MARRIAGE LICENSES Marriage licenses have been granted oy tne register of aeeds to: Frank Stephenson and Lizzie Rankin, colored. Sam Lettman to Isabella Giskey. J. T. Keenan to M. B. Sumner. Telephone 110. Imported and Domestic Cigars Sold by the Box at Factory Prices at The Berkeley Cigar Stand. V Best ever made is RUMFORD BAKING POWDER, at 30c lb High Grade Plate and Film Cameras For Bent, l Broad Press A. H. McQUILKIN, Prop. 32-34 PATTON AVENUE, ASHEVILLE, N. C. Commercial and Fine Printing- Best facilities in the region for al2 grades of work. Booklets and advertising matter our specialty. VisIlaBr cards and fine stationery engraved and printed. Cameras and photo supplies in great variety, including the f amour Golf Montauks. Developing and flnishin ,.y the best professional ski l. Prompt and satisfactory sarvice given in all our departments. EDUCATIONAL. y Summer Class, Private Tuition, Etc. For particulars apply to F. VALENTINE, M. A. (Cambridge.) 97 Church Street. xoooqoocxxoooooox "-MEET ME AT THE PARAGON." Prescription Department. (Entrance on Haywood St.) ALWAYS OPEN. MM U3Z m Prescription Phone 260 . PuDlic Phone 471. - CHOCOLA TE CREAMS JUST INtFRESH lot Allegrettis Chocolate Creams. Prescriptions Our .Specialty. , riAt is south Main St. ; ft. I- 1 r ft , Opposite Postolflce. -