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VOL V: NO. 138 A.SHEVILLE, N. C, WEDNESDAY H0BNIN3, JULY 18. 1900. PBICE 5 CENTS State UkXWF' (y)ESTREICHER & COMPANY SPECIAL All wool plaid back Walk ing Skirts, such as are selling everywhere for $7.00 our SPECIAL price this week $4.58 'Colors Brown, Tans, Blues, nd Greys. o o o We have just received and ut on sale the latest shapes Walking Hats.... rices 98c 3.00 ach. o o o Cut prices on all summer stuffs. OESTREIGHER&GO 51 Patton Avenue. The disks revolve on chilled! bearings. The side thrusts are also against a chilled surface. REMEMBER THE HOOS1ER. The disks make a furrow same jas a Hoe Irill. Will do good work on a hillside owing1 to the .superior1 way the disks are mounted, and work where others fail. Ill UBDWA3E CO., Agts ASHEVILLE, N. C jSOUTHEAST COR. COURT SQUARE, PHONE 87. MASSAGE,. AND PACKS. Treatment for: Nervous, Rheumatic id other diseases. i Special: Thur Brandt Massage for femile Diseases; also Face Massage. PROF. EDWIN GRUNER, 5 S. MAIN ST. TELEPHONE 206. graduate Chemnitz College, Germany. I )rmerly with Oakl nd Heights Sana torium.) Home or Office Treatment. Office hours, 11 a. m. to 1 p. m., 2 to 4 p m,, SMOKE TRAYLOR'S MAGISTRATE 5CENT CIGAR. Grant's Poison Oak Cure is an abso pie specific: seldom more than nnp an "vauon ner.Psaarv 9Zn ifirimfc Phar. The a.? qt,,, "me ii. , tw uure pa anV marto t ii rw-l ... , W - dox, 3 boxes 25c. Grant's Pharmacy. TO RAZE PEKIN TO THE GROUND The Most Common Sugges tion Tor Revenge Against China. Native City of Ti-n Tsin Oc cupied by the Allies. Total Casualties in the Assault About 600 Men. cf Many Large Conflagrations Caused by the Gun Fire. GALIANT FIGHTING BY BRITISH, AMERICANS, JAPANESE, ATJS TRIAINS AND FRENCH TROOPS DOUBT OF LI HUNG CHANG'S INTENTIONS. London, July 18. 'It was not until today that the full measure of the wrath of the nations against the bar barous orient could be realized and un derstood. Never has such a mighty cry for vengeance swept over earth. Nothing adequate to quench the thirst for revenge" has been suggested and the feeling of impotence is beginning to exasperate Europe. The Times con cludes a panegyric on the martyrs of Pekin by saying: "We have but to mourn and avenge them." But -ow? The most common suggestion is to raze Pekin and demand from whomever is in power there two heads for every one European slain. The reply would probably be, 'Certainly take 10,000 heads instead of 2,000." And they would be delivered without arousing1 more than the most indifferent emotion in the oriental heart. Indeed few of China's 400,000,000 would ever hear of the incident. The impotence of civil ization against the infernal work of theae hordes Is so complete it would al most be as useless to flay waves for a drowning shipload of human beings as to attempt to punish ?hina. Yet some thing ntust be done-. No one knowing the orient believes it will be possible to lay hands on those actually guilty. Therefore it is not surprising that the powers are unable to agree on any thing beyond the capture of Pekin in a campaign as ruthless and deadly ai the engines of war can make It. Uncertainty as to the future plans implies no disagreement. I am able to make an announcement which is so important that it may almost be tak en as a guarantee of the peace of the world, as far as the far eastern ques tion is coneerned. It is this: France will uncompromisingly oppose any di vision of China and even any change in the so-called Spheres of influence in that country. Russia's plans or de sires will have no effect on the French attitude. China must, said the French statesman who is authority for the above, be governed by the Chinamen, as it would be useless for any nation to attempt to keep that vast mass of humanity under control. AT TIEN TSIN. No details have yet been received of the success that followed the tem porary check of the allies at Tien Tsin on July 13, but further particulars of the action on July 13 do not show that the allies were repulsed, though they were unable to achieve their purpose within the day and their losses were great. The attack on the native city began with a heavy bombardment, which silenced the Chinese guns with in the city. Simultaneously a force of the allies captured eight of the ene my's guns mounted on the embank ment east of the city and a fort con taining five gunsT' Meanwhile the rest of the allies, including the Americans, attacked the western arsenal and cleared it, after three hours' of the hardest fig-hting- yet experienced. The Japanese, British and French field batteries and British machine guns poured in a hot fire, to which the enemy replied with a deadly rifle fusil ade. After the arsenal had beerievac uated the allies advanced toward the native city. The Japanese infantry, T A SACRIFICE ...FOR CASH .. A charming country seat on French Broad rlrer, within half mile of railroad. 115 acres, 70 acres timber, 45 acres under cul tivat on, 115 be ring fruit trees, two vineyards, berries, plums, 3 splendid springs, well built cot tage of 5 rooms and 3 outhouses, beautiful, well kept"" grounds. This property is easily worth $4, 500, but we can offer it for 60 days for $2,150. oooo WILKIE & LaBARBE, Kea estate Brokers - Phone C81.- pat Av-. t ff. Z t A 1 with a mounted battery, advanced to the city walls, supported by the Amer ican and French infantry and the British reserves reinforcing them lat er. The allies found it impossible to enter the city and encamped outside. It was believed Friday that another at tempt to enter the place would be made Saturday. The casualties of the allies were heavy, especially among the French. NATIVE CITY OCCUPIED. The Russian commander at Taku re plies that at dawn July 14 the native city was stormed by two columns. The ! Japanese occupied the city. The total casualties were about 600. ANOTHER MASSACRE. The Mail's Shanghai correspondent telegraphs that a massacre occurred on July 9 at Tai Yuen Fu, capital of the province of Shausi. Forty foreigners and 100 convents were killed. Another Shanghai despatch says that Prince Ching acd other friendly officials con ceived a scheme to ena'ble Sir Robert Hart, director of customs, to escape from Pekin, bu)t Sir Robert . efused to leave the other foreigners. The Mail's correspondent warns the public to die trust the denials of massacres. CHINESE GUNS CAPTURED. Tien Tsin, Friday, July 13. In to day's combined attack upon the native city over forty guns bombarded the Chinese positions. The fighting was most determined and the allies' losses were very heavy. Eight Chinese guns were captured and the Chinese were driven out of the west arsenal after a fierce cannonade. A strong mixed force is now close to the walls and it is expected an assault will be made to- i morrow. WILL HOLD LI HUNG CHANG. New York, July 17. A despatch from London says: In the lobby of the house of commons last night it was de clared that the government has issued orders for the seizure of Li Hung Chang and for his imprisonment at Hong Kong, pending his deportation to some place in India, in the event of his carrying out his project of pro ceeding northward by sea, in compli ance with the summons he has receiv ed from Pekin. English gunboats and cruisers are hovering off the coast of the province of Kwan Tung with or ders to intercept any vessel, no matter what flag it flies, having the viceroy on board, and to secure his person. It is resolved to hold Li Hung Chan-; as a species of hostage and, moreover, it appears that Sir Henry Blake, the governor of Hong Kong, has obtained strong proof that the old viceroy of Canton, in spite of his professions of friendship for the foreigners, is in thorough sympathy and league with his old friend and patron, Prince Tuan. Sir Henry cables that no less than 50,000 Mausers and a quantity of quick-fire guns have reached Canton since the beginning of the year and have, with the knowledge and approval of the viceroy, been judiciously dis tributed among those most likely to do execution therewith against the for eigners. REMEY'S REPORT. "Washington, July 17. 'Admiral Rem ey this morning cabled the navy de partment as follows: "Chefoo, July 17. Hope to get wounded from Tien Tsin either to hos pitals at Taku or on board Solace. Following casualties apparently con firmed: Marines Captain Davis, kill ed, Captain Lemley, Lieutenants But lerand Leonard wounded. Army Colonel Liscum killed, Majors Reagan and Lee, Captains Noyes, Brewster and Bookmiller, Lieutenants Naylor, Lawton, Hammond and Waldron wounded. Total killed and wounded reported 773. Russians and Japanese lost heavily. "Our total losses reported 213, about 40 marines, but number believed to be exaggerated. Have officer on shore especially to get authentic number and names, which will be promptly tele graphed. "City and forts now in hands of al lies. Admiral Seymour returned to fleet. Officer ashore is Admiral Alex ieff at Tien Tsin. (Signed) Remey." ALL WELL ON OREGON. The following despatch was received at the navy department this morning: "Noji, July 17. Oregon passing through Simonofeki straits on way to Kure. All well. (Signed) Wilde." The secretary of state has received a despatch from Mr. Allen, minister in Korea, saying that boxers Sunday, July 14, destroyed the Catholic mission hree miles from the Korean boundary and fifty miles from, the American mines. WU TO LEAVE. San Francisco, July 17. Ho fow, imperial consul general of the Chinese empire, is officially preparing to receive passports for himself and attaches. In an interview he said: "I have under stood that Minister Wu at Washing ton is ready to leave at any time. I have not yet received definite orders from him." Ho Tow added: "The Chinese in this state are to a man heart and soul against the boxers and their actions. I have just attended a meeting of the Chinese merchants of - San Francisco at which it was decided that they would immediately close their business here if necessary and offer their ser vices to the United States and go to China and fight under the United States with the allied powers. " TIEN TSIN FORTS CAPTURED. London, July 17. The Shanghai cor respondent of the Evening News, tele graphing under date of July 17, says: !The allied troops resumed the1 at tack upon Tien Tsin on. the morning: ' of July 14 and succeeding In breaching the walls and capturing' all forts. The -Chinese were completely ... routed ; and (Continued on fifth pape.) OUTRAGE ON WHITE MEN Congressman Linney and President L. L. Jenkins of the National Bank of Gastonia Aesaulted With Eses Special to the azette. Gastonia, N. C, July 17. Hon. R. Z. Linney had an appointment to speak here last night, and notwith standing the fact that he was contin uously Interrupted and disturbed, he made a great speech in behalf of hu man liberty and free thought in the face of a howling multitude. The town authorities made no effort whatever as far as could be seen to preserve the peace, although they had been previously approached and re quested to do so. These are sad words for the writer to use, but it is no time to conceal the truth when men are de nied the protection of the law. Let it be said, however, for the sake of the reputation and good name of our proud city, that several prominent citizens and honorable democrats did attempt to maintain order, but in vain. After the speaking Mr. Linney and L. L. Jenkins, the republican nominee for state treasurer, were treated, to a shower of egg while walking to the hotel together. We must believe, until otherwise convinced that such con duct as above described, has lost, the democratic cause many votes, and will mett a just rebuke at the polls. BURKE POPULIST PARTY AGAINST AMENDMENT Statement of Condition of Affairs by Seven Men. ( At a meeting of the populists of Burke county a majority of the town ships being represented it was decided to ask the then chairman, Mr. P. W. Patton, to c.ll a convention, which re quest he refused to comply with, say ing he would have nothing to do with it. The state chairman of the party then appointed Mr. iS. C. Kerley to act as chairman for the county, who Issued a call for a county convention. A majority of the townships being rep resented the convention was declared regular and empowered to elect a new chairman and transact any other bus iness nessary to be done, which it did. Nominations for county candidates were made and R. A. Cobb was elect ed permanent chairman for the next two1 years. Mr. P. W. Patton or any other member of the party has a right to withdraw as an individual from the party and no criticism should fol low, as the principles of the populist party teach free speech, free thought, free ballot and a fair count. But be ing for human liberty and knowing that many of their brethren are poor, and have not the advantage of an edu cation and hence if the amendment and election law should be carried into ef fect they will not be able to comply with the requirements, therefore will be disfranchised, and to bring about this state of affairs the populists of Burke county will not be willing to be a party thereto, and as a party will work and vote for every citizen who is 21 years old, has lived in the state 12 months, in the county 90 days, and has not been convicted of any crime, to have the privilege of registering and have his vote counted as cast as the constitution of the state and of the United States guarantees to every cit izen. E. A. Poe, S. C. Kerley, D. H. Peeler, W. E. Coffee, J. K. Clark, Theo. Clark, R. A. Cobb. Always think twice before purchas ing anything at a sacrifice. Whose extract of Vanila do you use? Grant's is absolutely pure and of su perior strength. 25c box. Grant's Phar macy. We have the best remedy for catarrh, and call it Grant's Catarrh Cure Would like to tell you about it Grant's Phar macy. A good book-case A. Johnson's. for $4 at Mrs. L. Gazette want adds reach the people of Ashevlle. Bet returns fox Gazect want ad - CALL AND SEE That we are al ways prepared to supply with the best Wines and Whiskies... both imported and domestic at the Boston Saloon" CASH & WARD, Props. 23 SouCh Main.- ' . . 'Phone 268. , i RAILROADS TIED UP F03 TWO DAYS IH TEXiS A Big Steel Bridge Washed Away Bodies Recovered. Galveston, July 17. The details of the Coleman waterspout disaster are still unobtainable. It is believed the first estimate of the dead is too low, that the total will be at least fifteen. Gen eral Manager Polk, of the Gulf, Colo rado and Santa Fe ioad, says the lice is washed out in fifty places, aggregat ing nearly four miles of track. Six bridges are gone. Some of the bridges were carried a male away by the water, "lin bodies have been recovered, among them the corpses of J. O. Spath, John Buloisstine four " four children. The names of the victims are difficult to dbtain, the vicinity of the Coieman be ing dotted with camping outfits, peo ple going there for their summer out ing, ine raiiroaa can .not resume operations within two days. " This morn ing reports are received that the big eteel bridge of the San Antonio and Aransas Pass railroad has been washed away by the flood in the Guadaloupe river in Southwest Texas. PRESIDENT RETURNS. Washington, July 17. The president, accompanied by Secretary Cortelyou arrived in Washington today at 1:40 p. m. in a special car attached to the reg ular Pennsylvania train out of Canton last night. The president was met at the depot by Secretary Root and Adju tant General Corbie. ROOSEVELT'S CAMPAIGN Chicago, July 17. Governor, Roose velt, who passed through' here last night on his way to St. Paul, said he. would begin his part of the campaign about September 10. YERKfcS NOMINATED. Louisville, Ky., July 17. John W. Yerkes was nominated for Governor by the republicans of Kentucky this af ternoon in convention lasting little mare than two hours. YESTERDAY'S LEAGUE GAMES. At Brooklyn R H E Brooklyn 13 6 4 New York 7 10 6 Bateries iMcGininity and Farrell; Do honey and Bowerman. At Philadelphia R H E Philadelphia 4 5 3 Boston 9 15 1 Batteries Pratt and Dougless; Cuppy and Sullivan. At Ptttsiburg R H E Pittsburg v 2 4 0 Chicago 0 4- 2 Batteries Chesforo . and O'Connor; Griffith and Donohue. AMERICAN LEAGUE. (At Indianapolis Rain. At Detroit Detroit, 5; Milwaukee, 4. At Buffalo Buffalo, 8; Minneapolis, 5; called end eighth inning on account of rain. 'At Cleveland Cleveland, 3; Kansas City, 1. NOTICE. On the first day of August, 1900, I wih sell at my shop in Limestone township, in Buncomlbe county, N. C, to the highest bidder, for cash, a one horse open-topped buggy belonging" to Kip Foster and Ben. West, for a bill of repairs amounting to $15. g ROBERT CLAYTON. July 18, 1900. A new lot just Ji hand of fine oopies celeibrated statuary, small pieces poets, musicians, etc. They are not expensive. J. H. Law, 35 Patton ave. 2t Stone jars for ice water or milk, in all sizes, at low pricee now, at Law's. 35 Patton ave. 2t Stone Filters and Ice Water jars. They are most desirable this hot weath er, and they cost about half what they used to. J. H. Law, 35 Patton ave. 2t SPECIAL SALE All sailor hats will sell at 25 -ents Wednesday, July 18. L. Mitchell. r it R0GKBR00K FARM" CREAMERY BUTTER. .v. YOU WANT FRESH i4 I Crackers $ e -Y- M. -V- $ We have them in wood boxes, paper cartons and tins, from 5 cents to 45 cents per package. Try the Venice wafers at 45 cis. You do not have to eat them; they just melt in your mouth. J- CLARENCE SAWYER GROCER. 6 NORTH COURT SQUARE. 8 S CHAFFEE TO BE MAJOR GENERAL In Accordance With Decision to Retain Him in Su preme Command. Miles Wanted Bates to Go to Taku, Thr e Brigadier Generals Likely to be Sent to Chira. Grant Will Probabl be One of Their Number CABINET DECIDES NOT TO CALL AN EXTRA SESSION OF CON GRESS UNLESS FURTHER DE VELOPMENTS REQUIRE IT. New York, July 17. A special from Washington says: President McKin- ley, upon his return to Washington. will .promote Brigadier General A. R. Chafee to be major general of volun teers, in consequence of the decision of the cabinet meeting to retain General Chafee in supreme command. It was made possible by the legal decision ob tained that the promotion of Lieuten ant General Miles and the resultant promotions caused a vacancy In the grade of major general of volunteers. Lieutenant General Miles has recom mended that Major General John C. Bates be sent to Taku, but members of the cabinet are satisfied with General Chaffee. It is expected in view of the large increase in the American force that at least three brigadier generals will be sent to command brigades un dr General Chaffee, and among those mentioned are Brigadier General Fred D. Grant and Brigadier General R. H. Hall. NO EXTRA SESSION. Cabinet Decides That Facts Now Known Do Uot Require It. Washington, July 17. The cabinet held a long meeting today, after whi 'h the following statement was given out: The president has determined that the facts now known to the United States do not require or justify rhe ca' ing of an extra session of congress. Shouid further developments indicate that ho will be unaible to do what is required with the means now at nis .command and the action of congress is necessary to furnish either men or money or au thority he will not hesitiie to call ic 'together." This covers practically the action of the president and advisers who contin ued in consideration of the situation un til late tonight. GEN. WOOD IN NEW YORK. New York, July 17. Gen. Leonard Wood and his family arrived here to day from Havana. Gen. Wood win proceed at once to Washingtoa When seen at Quarantine, he said: "I have not been called home to con sult about the removal of troops from Cuba to China, but to talk over gen eral matter in relation to my post in Cuba. I would like, however, to go to ChiDa. I do not know that I will be selected for a command, but I want to go." PERUVIAN MINISTER. Washington, July 17. Manuel Alva rez Caledron has been appointed Peruv- lan minister to the Uniteu States. AUCTION SALE. B. Coffin, auctioneer, will sell at the southwest corner of courthouse on Wednesday, July 18, at 12:15 o'clock, a surry, a well-made walnut bedstead, a mattress and set of bed snrings. Any one wishing anything sold at auction can send it between 11 and 12 o'clock. Don't Get hot standing1 over a hot tove in a hot kitchen. You don't need t- have a hot kitchen if you use WHEAT HEARTS. To be thoroughly H gestible, cereals must be well pre pared in a hot place some time or other. It't hot enough In, our fac tory but that's so ..you can be cool. We prepare WHEAT-HEARTS up to the two last minutes and (those two minutes is all you need to cook If. You save fuel, have a cool kitchen, and enjoy ithe most inviting' and! seasonable food for hot weather. "It'S wheat-Hearts we Want.' The Wheat-Hearts Comp'y, ASHEOLLE.