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' E." Norton . . . President
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SPRUCE UP A LITTLE.
After housecleanlng don't put back
r the old furniture in the same old
. places. That makes life too monot
'acus. If you can't afford a lot of
,iHew furoiture, get a little. It will be
. great comfort and relief. But we're
eelling it so cheaply nowadays that we
ink you can afford to get a lot if
fou want to.
W.A.BLAIR,
45 PATTON AVE. .
DESERVING OF DEFEAT.
- One duty stands plainly before ev
ery citizen in regard to the approach
ing election. It is to decide fairly and
-honestly In his own mind regarding
the issues that an 'to be decided on
August 2, and then to vote as he de
cides is right. The Gazette has lost
some friends and inade some friends
by exercising its right of advocating
its opinions on these issues that are be
fore the voters of this state. We be
Jieve the election is a very momentous
one for Norttti Carolina. It differs
from that of two years ago in the im
portant particular of the permanency
-of the policies to be decided. Com
pared with the question of amending
ing the constitution radically in its
suffrage provisions, the question as to
who shall hold the offices of the state
for the 'next four years or two years
is insignificant. The changing of the
state constitution in an important re
spect should enflist the interest of ev
ery citizen of the state. There should
"be no trifling with the constitution,
...for it is the foundation of
our struc-
. ture of government. Passion
,preju-
dice or partisan excitement shouldnot
be allowed to turn th popular mind
from careful consideration of so im-
-poriarit a matter. The constitution
"should not be changed exteept for the
best of reasons. This is the position of
-safe conservatism. "We are a part of
'-the Nation, and We cannot if we wound
. ..-v uuu oLatc .uusbululiuu ill a, way
?,lliat is forbidden by the constitution of
'the nation. No amount of fervid argu-
ment can change this fact. Every cit
I r'-izea of the state recognizes his citizen -,
sbip in the nation, and the responsibil
" pities this places upon him and upon the
. state, when he swears at the ballot
---"box that he will support and maintain
' - the constitution of the United States
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"not inconsistent therewith." This
oath while imposing a duty on the cit
izen, also states a fact of which he
r must be cognizant that nothing in the
, ' state constitution is legal that is pro--t
hibited by the national constitution..,
r His oath imposes upon the citizen ' the
-obligation of protecting the "national
constitution from assault. We are op-
jjvsea to tne pending proposal to
-'.f amend the constitution of the state
v , because in one of its portions it vio- j
"plates the plain provisions of the con
,'stitution of the United States. We
; are convinced that sooner or later that
"portion of it which Violates the nati on -'
al, constitution- . will be declared void.
SPECIAL PRICES
Our 75c grade will be offered for.. .. .. ... .. .. .. .. .. .. ..50c."
- Our $1.25 grade will be off ered for .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. -.98c.
OurJ1.50 grade Will be offered for .. .. .. V. .. .. .. .. .. ..$1.20.
Our $2.00 grade will be off ered ton... ...... .. .. .. ..$1,50.
Our $2.50 grade will be tillered for.. .. .. ... .... ;..$2.00.
-Our $2.75 grade will be off ered for ...sC. i.'..$2t25. :
' As thesev.walsts were placed very close before, -at this special
price they will be GREAT BARGAINS . "
. Ladies' Straw Sailors. will nmvtJ nilA rv coll Vio KCln rrya In fn-m
25c, and the $1.00 grade for 50c. - -
Good stock of ladies and children's underwear, - 5c, 10c!, 15c, to
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O BON MARCHE
dornot believe that ;to disfanchise 0,
000' negroes ah tle country districtsof J
tnis state; ana leave- tne jeieuu v e xi a
chlsVin thefhants'of, 60,00Q negroes Jn
the towns"1, would; cure "jiegro domina
tion," or put a stop to "negro domina
tion" - campaigns .by, - deanocratJo poli
ticians'. We believe it would but serve
to put the Stamp "of approval on such
eampai.-ns.; We believe the success of
this amendment and the species of
campaign that has been made for its
passage wouM' be damaging to the
state as endorsing the political meth
ods that have brouetot Kentucky to
the verge,; of; civij warv - We . believe
that after the passage of the bill sub
mitting the amendment the- enactment
of the Simmons election law, placing
the control of all the' election machin
ery of the state in hands of one politi
cal . party, indicates a tendency on the
part of the democratic party leaders in
this state that should be condemned
as dangerous and dishonest. We- be
lieve that the conduct of the last leg
islature, which broke a public pledge
by submitting a proposition to disfran
chise voters, which showed a greedy
partisanship in enacting the Simmons
law, arid which manifested either ig
norance or a wayward spirit of con
tempt for constitutional restrictions by
passing many acts which the courts
have declared unconstitutional, and
which increased the expenditures for
the state government $620,000, does not
imroress uoon the oeotole of this state
the duty of giving more power to the
democratic leaders of this state. We
believe that the design of these demo
cratic leaders is to make this state
like Louisiana a one-party state to
intrench themselves in power that
cannot be disputed at the ballot box
We believe1 the accomplishment of this
would bring corruption and ex'trava
gance to the government of North
Carolina. While as a matter of ab
stract theory we believe that a man
who votes should be able to read and
write, we do not think in the present
state of the pufolic school facilities o
this state that should be made th-
standard of the electorates nor do we
believe that the host of honest
white men of these mountain coun
ties should be humiliated and, dls
graced by being segregated with the
ignorant class of negroes for this
cause, or for the purpose of veritin
political spite against a part, or the
whole, of the African race. This
amendment, if ratified, will be adopt
ed for all time. It would destroy the
only article of the constitution that re
lates to suffrage and elections, and
would substitute therefor an article
that the most learned lawyers have
declared constitutional only in part.
The suspicion hung over the present
managers of the democratic par
ty in this state that they
would attempt some such an im
voters, in 1898, and it was to allay this
suspicion that Mr. Simmon's and all
his associates, including nearly every
democratic candidate for the legisla
ture pufblicly pledged themselves not
to submit such a proposition. It was
also in recognition of the fact that
public sentiment throughout the state
was opposed to this proposition that
the democratic majority in the legisla
ture enacted a law that placed the
control of the coming election in their
own hands. We appreciate the diffi
culty of securing a true yertlict at the
polls next month under these circum
stances, but we believe in spite of par
tisan election machinery, and of the
suppression of thousands of voter that
if cast or counted would be 'opposed to
the democratic propositions and candi-
dates, that North Carolina in August
will roll up such a tremendous major
ity in favor of political freedom, the
constitution and honest and economi
cal government that political trickery
will stand forever condemned in this
state.
If our democratic friends did not
howl so fiercely we would not be 'so
sure that something was hurting
them .
NATIONAL ISSUES.
The first six months of 1900 show a
record of the fewest failures in eigh-,
teen years. This is a fact that testi
fies more than any argument in aca
demic discussion of the soundness of
financial conditions, in this country.
There is an old proverb that, there are
"more ways to kill a cat than to choke
her with creaim," and there may be
more than one financial policy that
would improve the business conditions
of a nation; but the fact remains that
conditions have improved immensely
wool goods for Walking Skirts
is south Maih su
lotoger the : discontent .and diastetf, the
uncertainty aad unrest that prevailed
four-years agd.Jn,busines-TDlrcles.n
spite- oT tine' arduous: tasks and : the un
certainty 1 that-.a,, foreign1 war threw
upon' the United States mis. -unlove-
ment in business life has been ; steady
ji.- : tr. : "r&aairii&ntnn fA knee in
.ana. uiere ia ,
the -future that was utterly lacking
asm . 1 All this has had the
inevitable tendency to hanige public
opinion on 'the free silver ! issue and to
produce dissention in, the ranks of the
party that once aawiaicu t .ic
proportion bf' business m-en. who today
would advocate a -change of financial
policy in the country it .is satfe:to say
is much smaller than dt was in .1896.
To change "conditions" when they are
good for a ''theory" is something
which, prudent men are - not willing to
do. feryanVttrac ted thousands of in
dependent voters in 1896 because he
was identified with this Issue, which at
that time offered hope to the discon
tented .- So thoroughly does Bryan
understand that it was this that gave
him his hoW upon his f ollolwers that,
in spite of changed conditions, in spite
of -the exposition of the leaders of 'his
party he would again make it a leading
issue m this campaign. . The .coming
presidential campaign, however, what
ever issue may be brought forward
will depend for its success more upon
the facts that are shown -by records
than upon any theory which - can be
advanced for the future. On these
grounds Bryan must necessarily be at
a disadvantage. He not only ds com
paratively untried as a public man but
he is discredited as a theorist and
prophet. None of the disasters he
predicted would come to pass under
the republican administration have
come to pass. On the contrary the
prosperity and progress for four years
have almost been unprecedented. This
failure to theorize and predict rightTy
will tell against Bryan in other issues
that may be made prominent in the
campaign. That the nation has new
conditions to deal with and' new prob
lems to solve cannot be denied. Neith
er can it be denied that McKinley has
made a record as a '"safe" man. With
countless opportunities for blunders "or
mistakes in the trying crisis of the
past three and a half years, he has
made this record, that even his politi
cal enemies acknowledge. The con
servative element of the country will,
regardless of party; prefer to retain a
man in the presidential chair who
can be trusted to act -without rashness
but with firmness in any foreign com
plications that'Tway arise out ox pres
ent threatening disturbances.
THE BOY STOOD ON THE BURN
ING DECK.
In a letter to the A'sheville Citizen,
published elsewhere intoday's Gazette,
Congressman Pearson says:
"I have ceased to be a subscriber for
your paper and have ceased to notice
it since it was officially branded as a
liar by tfhe unanttmous Voice of the
board of aldermen of your city and
your own party."
This draws the old, familiar explana
tion that the event alluded to did not
occur under the "present manage
ment." "The brand to wnich he re
fers," says the Citizen, "was not affix
ed to any one now connected with or
who has the slightest interest wtith the
Citizen." Some two year's ago we con
victed the Asheville Citizen, of the
crime of having, while -pretending to
be a democratic newspaper, sought
the help of republicans , and reiceived
from three republican leaders In Ashe
ville the loan of $3,000, by which it
staved off the , sheriff and the under
taker. The Citizen frantically declar
ed this did not occur "under th'e pres
ent management." The "manage
ment" of the Citizen changes appar
ently with every moon. It loses its
head periodically. In the upstairs of
fice of a penny evening1 nCws-Daner in
New York is a sign on the wall reading
as follows: "In the absence of the
managing editor, the telegraph editor
will get out an extra when occasion
demands. In the absence of the tele
graph editor, this duty belongs to the
City editor. In the absence of the city
editor, it falls to any reporter present.
In the absence of any reporter it goes
to the devil." Thie changes in "man
agement" of the Asheville Citizen have
followed somewhat the progressive
steps indicated in this placard. One
man after another has deserted the
sinking ship and we confess our ignor
ance as to who Is the Cassabianca who
now remains at the editorial masthead
whence all but he have fled.
f IT SAVED HIS LEG.
P. A. Danforth, of La Grange, Ga.,
suffered for six months with a fright
ful running sore on his leg; but Writes
that Bucklen's Arnica Salve wholly
cured it in five days. For . Ulcers,
Wound t PilesMts the best salve-In the
wot-m. Cure guaranteed. Only 25c.
Sold by all druggists.
Ladies' Common Sense Oxford Ties,
size 2 to 4, 25 per cent at lees than, cost
G. A. Mears.
The Latest
and Best.
In photos are the Sepia
finish. we make them,
and guarantee our . work
to be the very best. We
only employ experienced
'workmen and prices as
low as any first class pho--
4:ographer.- :
I' , ' LEWISl
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I . 59 South Main. '
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jFor"'evemL-,
weeks ,
the azette,!
khrough the-generoslty;of a; subscribe
1 iiaa nlaoul fund fn Its credit far;
who has" placed funds to its credit for
the purpose has been offering1 prizes to
any democrat . wno would Justify! - the
breaking of the nubllcpledge madeby
j the democratic partyj.inr.this state in
1898 tiat they would not subma;. any
proposition to take from any man .his
right to vote. "The offer and challenge:
has been without result. "The breaking
of the pledge remains unjustified. We
have now been instructed sto increase
the amount offered r to ONE HUt
DEED DOLL ARS, to any democrat
who can fulfill the conditions of the
offer. , This money is on deposit in the
Blue Ridge National bank of . this city,
and will be paid immediately on receipt
by the) Gazette of a written, article in
justifica'tion of this act of the present
democratic organization in North Car
olina, -the article to be endorsed by the
pastor of any white churchln Ashe
ville. The pledge is as follows: .
THE PLEDGE.
The 4emocrats will never submit any
proposition to the people to take from
aman his right to vote. No democrat
ha& ever proposed such a thing. The
charge is only intended to mislead,
deceive and to make political capital.
It is entirely false. There is not a
democratic convention that would not
spit upon the man who might make
such a proposition. Page 18 of the
Supplement to the Democratic Hand
book, 1898. - .
The article is to be endorsed by any
pastor in charge of a white church in
th city of Asheville, certifying that
the said pastor has read, the prize arti
cle and finds that the reasoning therein
contained is sound and honest. This.
certificate might be worded as follows:
The undersigned, pastor of :
church, In the city of Asheville, N. C,
has read the publio pledge of the dem
ocratic party set forth on page 18 of
the supplement of the democratic hand
book of the campaign of 1898, and has
also read the act passed by the demo
crats of the general assembly in 1899
submitting a proposition to the people
to deprive certain citizens of the right
to vote notwithstanding the said public
pledge In violation thereof. The under
signed has also read and carefully con
sidered the article written by Mr.
undertaking to justify the viola
tion of said public pledge by the dem
ocratlc party, and the undersigned de
clares that the reasoning contained
in said article is sound and is Jn bar
mony wnn tne principles or common
honesty and with the doctrines of re
vealed religion. (Signed)
T x 11.
in making inis latcer conaiuon we
enforce no unjust hardship on any con
testant for, these prdaes. Neither Is our
desire to bring the pastors of the
churches of this city Into disagreeable
connection with politics; but If there is
any justification for t the breaking of i
pledge solemnly made during a cam
paign involving the government of the
state it should be such a justification
as would meet the approval of men
who do not look triflingly on questions
of truth and honesty.
Uifte Hon. Charles Denby, late min
ister to China, recounts most interest
ingly in the August Forum "How
Peace Was Made Between China and
Japan," and sets forth the difficulties
(that beset the American officials who
were generously acting as intermedfiar-
ies in the negotiations between the re
spective antagonists. Coming at the
present time it is a pungent- comment
on Chinese diplomacy and its devious
ways.
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Large stock, of bound books at ne-
half publishers' prices, but not the
latent novels, which we sell at 10 pet
cent less than- list price.
Hundreds of 5 and 10 cent paper cover
novels; choice flotloa by popular au
thor's: many of them' nsuallv lold fof
25c ' -
Titus, In His Steps, etc., 5c each.v
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prices are always the lowest Tipon
oooks. if there's a difference you wllH
find them cheaper at .
Ray's Bok Stor
8 N. Court Square. Phone 67
J I carry iii stock theriewest shades in
st.
Tie -Newest BoblS-orf h readmis:,
A lare assortmeiit of Fancy odds.
v'f ' OlfiQe Supplies. . :
BAiNBRfDGE'S,
47 Pattdn Avenite.
Late of San Antonio, Tex?
THE CLUB SALOON,
? 53 South Mala Street
Liaises a spedalty of aii the leading
brands of Whlskie Wines an Brandies
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Five years' old, id recommended by
physicians of the city.
PAT. McWTYRE,
Telephone 218.
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Imported and Domestic Cigars Sold by
the Box at Factory Prices at
The Berkeley Cigar Stand.
The
Cheltenham
Fountain at the Candy Kitchen,
represents the highest type of
fountain-building that Lippin
cott makes. It's attractive, cool
and dainty. Our Ice Cream and
Soda parlor, in the rear, is a
model of cleanliness and ele
gance. 1
THE CANDY KITCHEN,
Telephone HO. 28 Paltoa Avenat.
Why Not Learn Telegraphy
at Asheville Business College? No difficulty about getting a situation as sooza
as you become an operator. Enter no-w- and you get five lessons free. Should
you then not like the work you, need mot continue.
Enter now and you get our summer rates; it will cost more if yon wait.
Our teacher is an expert operator can give you just the instruction yon neecL
We, also have a special teacher of English. Classes In the forenoon. Wft
shall be glad to have you call and witness our work. College opposite post
-office third floor, Paragon.
H. S. SHOCKLEY, Principal.
Only a Few Days Longer.
Only a few davs remain for you to reap "the bene
fits of the great sacrifices offered at the sale now go
ing on at the Imperial Millinery, 22 S. Main street.
The stock of the late C. H. Swartzberg was bought
.from theladministrators, and is
Now Offered to the Public
irrespectivelof cost or present values. A vast lot of
Flowers, Trimmed amhUntrimmed Hats, Milhneryin
all varieties Hosiery, Corsets, Wa sts, Skirts, Notions
and Fancy Goods.!
Baby Caps at Your Own Prices.
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THE IMPERIAL MILLINERV
22 SO. MAIN StREET.
The State Normal and Industrial Oollegb
J? NORTH CAROLINA
Offerato young women thorough literary, classical, scientific I and industrial ed
ucation -and- special pedagogical training. Annual expenses $92 to $132: far
non-residents, $152, Faculty of members. More than 400rregular atudenU.
Has matriculated about; 2,000 stadents, representing every-county In tlie StAte
except one.- Practice and Observation School of nhrmt ma mmH.
rbpardinv dormitories, all free tuition
ucsuueuBe mynea irom mose aesmng competent trained teacherau
or CaUlogue and other information address until August 16'tbr
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California Wines.
Beechnut Eye Whiskey,
Pat's Old Olub Corn Whiskey,
837.
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Ice Cream.
Pure Ice Cream dcUvem t
your residence by the plat, qwurt
or gallon.
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