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f -i. S- .-. VOL IV: NO. 258 ASHEVILLE, N. C, THURSDAY HOBNING, DECEMBER 6, 1900. PEICE5CENTS OESTREIGHER&GO m We put on sale this week 150 "SflnPLE" UMBRELLAS. These are bought at one third off the regular prices, and we will sell them while they last at the same reduc tion of prices. This will give you an Um brella at a trifle less than the cost of manufacturing them. The assortment comprises all the styles and qualities made by one of the largest factories They come in colors and blacks and no two alike. Prices ranging from 40c to $4,00. Regular price 60c to $7.00 . QESTREIGHER &RD 51 Patton Ave. FOR RENT. FURNISHED 8 roam bouse, Haywood St. r$ 65 11 roam houseIonitfOTd Av. 60 7 room house, ' lady 6t 40 8 room house, Spruce St 60 6 room house, Faniand bt. ... 87 14 ixxxmiiOTise, choice location 160 5 room fiat, choice location.... 30 UNFURNISHED 10 room bouse, Woodfin St $38 8 room house, SumBet Ifcrtye... 18 8 room bouse, well located ... 15 6 room house, paved flttreet ... 22 And otbere. WILKIB & LaBARBE, Real Estate Brokers Phone 661. 23 Patton A vena. Our new Hail stock of Furniture, Stoves end Furnishing Goods generally, fes by far Ui-e (best we have ever 3een able to offer to the trade. A close ex amination tis to quality and prices is solicited. MRS. L. A. JOHNSON, thone 166. 43 Pttttou. Ave. You cata't buy better because Blue Ribbon lemon and vanilla are ths best made. Have you tried Blue Ribbon lemon and vaindlla? If not you have missed two swa tnings. One bottle of Blue Ribbon lemora or nilla will conviaice every member of tie family that tthey are ithe beat you usea. If we have it, it is J -J Our stock is very marked low for the resented. tr . m uunimg coats, Kcsus. Pants, Hats, Game Bags, Gun Cases, Leggings. ASHEVILLE HARDWARE CO ,r S. E. Cor Court Sq. Phone 87 CONGRESS. Debate on Army Reorganiza tion Bill Begun in the House. 1 Nearly Half the Bill Dispos ed of Under Five Minutes Bule, HAY-PAUNCEFOTE TREATY CONSIDERED IN SENATE LODGE URGES SPEEDY RATIFICA TION THE SHIP SUBSIDY BILL ALSO UNDER DISCUSSION. Washington, Dec. 5. When the house met today the speaker annou that he had a communication from the family of Mr. Boutelle, of Maine, re signing his position as chairman of the committee on naval affairs. Mr. Dalzell (Pa) .from the committee on rules, presented a special order for Washington.Dec. 5. When the house met today the speaker announced tion bill. No time was set for a vote on the measure. The resolution was adopted. It was arranged that gener al debate should run for four hours, two hours on a side, and then that the bill should be considered under the five minute rule. Mr. Hull opened the debate. Mr. Hull ridiculed the charges made during the recent campaign by the op position to the effect that the republi can party desired to foist upon the country a great standing army. Mr. Cochran (Mo.) declared that no army that marched on the face of the earth could accomplish the subjection of the Philippines. Mr. Kleberg (Texas) and Mr. Mc Clelland (N. Y.) opposed the bill. Representative Brosius (Pa.), chair m&n of the committee on banking and euriency, introduced a resolution "to authorize, the controller of the currency under the limltajtiORS of the. acfc.of July i j.2, 188Z, u -xiena ior a iurwjer yeriuu of twenty years the charter of any na tional banking I'estaWishment which efhall desire to continue its existence after the expiration of its present char ter. Something of a sensation was creat ed during the debate this afternoon on the army bill in the house, by Mr. Mc Call (Mass.), who delivered an hour's speech in opposition to the bill. He criticised some of the technical feat ures of the bill, charging that the or ganization proposed was not economi cal In , that it contemplated the same number of officers for an army of 58,000 as for an army of 100,000. He was es peclally severe upon the proposition to lodge in the president for all time un less congress acted to the contrary, the power to double the strength of the army at will. But it was against the policy of re taining the Philippines and the inau guration of a colonial policy that he turned his batteries. REVIVAL OF VICE ADMIRALTY FOR BENEFIT OF SAMPSON Washington, Dec. 5. The session of the senate today was devoted to the consideration of the Hay-Pauncefote treaty. The treaty and the amendment to it suggested by the committee on foreign relations, were read at the In stance of Senator Lodge, who took charge of the treaty on behalf of the committee. He then made a speech in explanation of the treaty and urged its speedy ratification as a necessary preliminary to the consideration of the Nicaragua canal bill. Among the bills introduced in the senate were the following: By Senator Pritchard, the bills pre pared iby the commission appointed by the president providing revisions for the patent and trade mark laws By Senator Hale, to revive the grade of vice admiral in the navy. This is recommended by the president, and is construed to mean that the vice ad miralty is to be given Sampson. By Senator Thurston, creating an ad ditional judicial circuit to be designated as the Tenth, and to include the states the best. o complete, and prices grades. of goods rep- wr of Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado, Wyo ming, Utah and Montana, and creat ing a court of appeals for the circuit. By Senator Waren, permitting the free admission of honorably discharged soldiers and sailors into any hospital of the United States for medical or surgi cal treatment. A bill was passed in the senate today permitting Captain B. H. McCalla and Commander W. C. Wise, of the United States navy to accept decorations from the emperor of Germany. The resolution introduced yesterday by Mr. Pettigrew, calling for informa tion as to the postal frauds In Cuba was referred to the committee on rela tions with Cuba and the senate then went into executive session. HAY-PAUNCEFOTE TREATY NOT TO BE ALLOWED TO LAG Washington, Dec. 5. The Hay- Pauncefote treaty concerning the Nic- araguan oanal was the subject of a brief discussion today by the senate committee on foreign relations. No conclusion was possible except to decide to press the question in the sen ate, and there was substantial agree ment upon the wisdom of this policy. There is no division in the commit tee, except upon amendments, al though Senator Bacon did not manifest any great concern for the passage of the treaty in any shape. The discussion revealed the fact that the committee is evenly divided upon the question of the amendment of the document in accordance with the pro vision reported during the last session providing for the fortification of the proposed canal. The committee stands: For amend ment, Lodge, Clark, republicans; Daniel, Bacon, Money, democrats. Against: Frye, Oullom, Foraker, Wol- cott, republicans; Morgan democrat. The canteen provision in the new army bill is likely to cause a great deal of contention. Instead of being a pro hibition of the sale of liquor it provides that no army officer or soldier sha'l sell liquor. The canteen provision of the law now In force prevents the detailing of any officer or private to sell intoxica ting drinks as bartenders or otherwise. TREATY FOR CONTROL OF LIQUOR TRAFFIC IN AFRICA Washington, Dec. 5. The senate committee on foreign relations today granted a hearing to the representa tives of several temperance and reform associations in support of the treaty providing for the control and reetric tieA ot ihe liquor terafR . In Africa. Among those present were Bishop Hartsell, bishop of the Methodist Epis copal church for Africa; Mrs. Stevens, president., of the Women's Christian Temperance union; and also represen tatives of the anti-saloon league, the National society and a committee of the Presbyterian church. Bishop Hartsell made the principal address and he strongly urged the importance of die ratification of the treaty at as early a day as possible, saying that Jt was necessary to the welfare of rhe black races in their native continent. .Members of the committee assured the bishop of their endorsement of the principles involved and informed him that the failure of the senate to consid ef it had been entirely due to the pres sure of other business. A number of petitions were presented, urging that the treaty should not only be ratified but that the principle involved should be applied to other uncivilized portions of the world. After the delegates - withdrew the committee voted to report a resolution for the ratification of the treaty with out amendment. REVENUE REDUCTION BILL COMPLETED IN COMMITTEE Washington, Dec. 5. The revenue re duction bill has been, completed by the republlicafn mte-mlbers of rhla ways and imieansi comimd'btee. In addition to the abolition of stamp flaxes on telegrams, express rectedpts and proprietacry madl- ciaes, heretofore reported, there will be ia reduction of the 'beer tax to $1.60. Thle present tax is $2.00 per barrel with a 7 1-2 per Cent tax- it $1.85 iso that the rediutdtlon will be 25 cents per bar itel. CShalrmian Payne has oalled ta meeting of ithe full ways and (means committed tomorrow to consider the btill. The dteciiskua ckDincerniing 'baer was 'ar rived at laifter some discussion and toy a divided vote. It was first attempted to make 'the rteduiction on. tea, but this wfes not concurred in and! the question re curring to beer, the TtedTiction was de cided iiipon. Thle stamp taxes were al most entirely wiped out, with the ex ception of the stamp tax on stocks. Mlemibers of the Ways and means com mittee estiimate the aggregate reduc tions of thle bill as framed at $4',000,000. .JSt wz-mrmk iiiaA.3is!a ei . U LAWYER KILLS CLERGYMAN Direful Result of a Quarrel Oyer a Sermon in a West Virginia Town. MINISTER HAD ILLUSTRATED SERMpN ON DANCING WITH A LOCAL CARTOON LAWYER IS WOUNDED. Williamson, W. Va., Dec. 5.s-In a shooting affray today between Rev. John Wohl, pastor of the First Presby terian church, and S. D. Stokes, a prominent lawyer, Wohl was killed and Stokes seriously wounded. The clergy man a fortnight ago preached a ser mon on the evil influence of the dance. He illustrated the sermon with a car toon representing a dance given by the young people of the town. Shortly af ter this Stokes told Wohl if it wasn't for his ministry garb he would thrash him. Wohl told him not to let that de ter him. The men met today and dur ing a wordy quarrel the minister called Stokes a liar. Wohl drew a pistol and fired, wounding Stokes. The latter, while lying on the ground, shot the minister in the head, killing him in stantly. Stokes was arrested. POWERS REACH AN AGREEMENT IN CHINA Washington, Dec. 5. The acute phase of the crisis in the Chinese nego tiations passed today when all inter ested nations reached a harmonious agreement in regard to the demands to be made on China to which assent must be given before formal peace ne gotiations begin. Instructions were sent to Conger by Secretary Hay this afternoon to sign the preliminary agreement and it is now assured that formal conferences between the Chi nese plenipotentiaries and ministers of the powers will be initiated shortly. Conger cabled that the ministers had modified the agreement in accordance with instructions from their respective governments. The agreement is wholly satisfactory to the United States. The two main points, punishment and indemnity,, wr i arranged In conformation wttn views of President McKinley. The state department has learned within the past twenty-four hours that the. agreement reached will be acceptable to the powers so that formal peace ne gotiations may begin as soon as the governments notify the ministers to sign. The form of the demands as finally incorporated, call for the infliction of the severest punishment on the prin cipal offenders that China is able to in filet. As to indemnity the agreement provides that China shall acknowledge its liability for injuries to the govern ments, corporations and persons and agree to pay damages to be. fixed here after in such a manner as the peace penipotentiaries may decide. The United State and Russia favor trans iferfing the question of indemnity to The Hague court of arbitratiorf. PENALTY FOB KILL1IIC REVENUE OFFICERS Bill to Provide That the Pnnislment Shall Be Death. Washington, Dec. 5. A bill for the protection of revenue officers in the discharge of their duty . will probably be introduced during the session of congress. Legislation along this line Is strongly recommended in the an nual report of the late commissioner of internal revenue, George Wilson. The HI DRUG STORE Grant's No. 24 is the best treatment for Cold money can buy. It quickly controls all chills, fever and pain. If not eat Istfaetory your momey back. Price 25c. FRESH LETS. HOREHOUND TAB- Grant's Cough Balsam gives wonderful relief in a hacking cough. Being free from powerful drugs it may be given to children as well as adults. 25c. bottle. FRESH COLD CREAM, 15 & 25c A choice aesortmieint of Holiday Perfumes at popular prices. Ro- 5 ger & Gallet, Palmer, Colgate, S Lazell and other reputable mak S ters. . , - GRANT'S PHARMACY. Aeoiey for "Wootfa Seed. report recommends the passaee of a bill providing for the infliction of the death penalty on all persons convicted of making an attack on revenue offi cers while in the discharge of their duty. This, of course, if the iniuriea received by the officer prove fatal. According to the present federal law. as interpreted by a revenue official, a man convicted of murdering a United States officer can only be sentenced to ten years' imprisonment in the peni tentiary at hard labor. The same man convicted under the state law would be either hanged or sent to prison for life. When a federal officer is killed by a moonshiner the state rarely attempts to take hold of the case, although It has concurrent jurisdiction with the federal government. The latter arm of the law usually handles all cases In which a revenue officer has been mur dered and this results in the lighter sentence being imposed. MEETING TO ORGANIZE HEW POLITICAL PARTY Political Fragments of All Kinds to Mingle and Mix. Indianapolis, Dec. 5. Considerable interest is manifested in a meeting which will be held here on the 22d which will be attended by social demo crats, middle of the road Vnd fusion populists, free silver republicans and representatives of the free silver wing of the democrats. The meeting has for its object the forming of a new party and the Indications are that it will be largely attended. Names sug gested for the new party are "Amerl car" and federal." K8UCER WILL DEPART TODAY FOR THE HAGUE Precautions to Prevent Anti-Englith Demonstration at Cologne. Cologne, Dec. 5. Kruger (starts for the Hague tomorrow morning. Th po lice have adopted the most extensive precaution to prevent any anti-English J demonstrajtiion. Kruger told several deputations that called to bid him fare well today that he placed, all hope ia the Czar. He will gio to St. Petersburg from the Hague . DEATH IN FACTORY FIRE. Falling Walls in Indiana Buried Six Firemen. Evanavltle, Ind"., free: 5. In a flre this morning one fireman lost Hhs life, five were Injured and the large structur al iron Works of George L. Mesker & 'Co. and Lowenthal's commission' house were totally destroyed. The loss 1 $110,000. Thle mjernbere of Hose cotmpalniy No. 2 were caught hy a falllinig brick wall. None of that conofpaoy's men escaped injisry. Cfottlietc Buirbeck was killed instfcuntily. Jdm Dudievy, captain of No. 2, teg-broken, seriious; Steve Hiely, cap tain chemical No. 2, arms and face. ecratcMed! atod bruised'; Johmr Wriver, back injured; Ed 0c(hmitt, back injured; John. Pelker, arm- broken". TOWIIE TO SUCCEED DAVIS. St. Paul, Dec. 5. .It 1 ainiwunced to night theut Governor Um&n friends have Induced him to abandon the idea of (appointing a rejmblloafB. to succeed Senator Davtis and he will probably ap point Tfewnev viee-Prestdendal nominee of the tpopulists, to the vacancy. The governor is in commiKaiciation with Towme and if he accepts the appoint ment will probably be made tomorrow. LANGTRY AND DE BATHE PART. Londofn, Dec. 5. Mrs. Langtry and her younig husband, Hugo de Bathe, who is ata' heir o a baronetcy, have definttel v parted) wttthout a suit sdncte the 'latter returned from the War in South Atriea. It seems that the weddimg, which took (place in the Island of Jersey, was quite impromptu, Mrs. Damgltry obtaining tthJa license. There are no divorce laws in the Chammel Islands, but the difficulty probably can be surrnmimted if neces sary by securBng a domicile in EtogLajnd . Very few peop e know we carry anything except solid gold and heavy solid sterling silver articles, but we have been selling for a number of years Roger's genuine plated tea spoons at 65 and 75 ce nts per set Roger's gennine plated dessert spoons and forks at $1.36 per set Roger's genuine plated table spoons and forks at $1 25 and $1.50 per set Rogers genuine plated medium size knives at $1.35 per set tag We have other makes that are better than the Rogers. Look for our Christmas advertisement in a few days. ARTHUR M. FIELD COMPANY, Leaginy Jewelers Church Street and Patton Avenue. Afihftvillef N'.C. 'Hi PRITCHARD Talk of a Cabinet Position fof V the North Carolina Senator. Strong Movement in Favor of a Recognition of the Southern States. A MEETING CALLED TO DISCUSS THE SUBJECT SENATOR PRITCHARD HAS NO KNOWLEDGES OF MOVEMENT FOR HIS SELECTION SPEAKS OF HIS DESIRES FOR LEGISLA TION BY PRESENT CONGRESS. Special to the Gazette. Washington, Dec. 5. Your corre ispondent was Informed by Congress man Brownlow, of Tennessee, tonight that a strong movement was on foot which would likely result in the presi dent recognizing the south through a cabinet position. Attorney General Griggs has announced that he will re sign the portfolio of justice, and i ia also believed there will be two or t&r$ additional vacancies. Should thlfr movement be succesful then the preg ent indications are that the southern member of the president's official fam ily will be Senator Pritchard, of North Carolina, provided he will accept. Those who have mentioned the matter to President McKinley have with one accord agreed that Senator Pritchard best typifies the true element of loyal, able and aggressive southern republi canism. Congressman Brownlow further stat ed that the southern republicans ra-J: ferred to would meet in a few daytr and, regardless of the wishs of Sena tor Pritchard, formally recommend to President McKinley the name of North Carolina's senior senator. It will be remembered that Senator Pritchard was four years, ago' tendered a cabinet portfolio but refCTired to serve jout his term in tlSs senate, to which he had Just then been re-elected. When seen at the Ebbitt house to night and asked what he Knew of the movement to secure for him a cabinet portfolio, Senator Pritchard eaid: "I have no knowledge sof any, move ment having for its object my arjpointr ment as a member of the cabinet, and if the .president has expressed an opin ion as to any changes in the cabinet I am not aware of it." Continuing Senator Pritchard said: "My chief desire is to secure for the people of the south a more extensive market for their cotton and cotton fab rics, which will necessarily follow tbe questions growing out of the recent disturbances in China, as well as the restoration of law and order in the Philippine islands. I feel sure that the adoption of the Hay-Pauncefote treaty will be followed by the passage of a bill authorizing the construction of the Nicaragua canal. Of course there are other matters affecting the Interests of the south which I would be called upon to deal with but I regard the ones here mentioned as being the most import ant measures that will be considered by the present session of congress." - i MAURICE THOMPSON ILL. Crawford'sville, Ind., Dec. 5. Mau rice Thonmpison:, ithe fcUthor who has 'been ill at Ma home in this city for several weeks as- mow reported to be in an alarming1 conditioni. It is feared that his liltaess will provte fatal. - Don't fall to visit THEJ BRA UTTFUL SAFPHIRL COUNTRY. I 5 't 4 ." -1 -77 . . i r Mf CUM HHIIHUI
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