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-r,r wish todav a brief sketch of
ivrotiWlist church, as tne
tne aciii.ich . "What
fourtn article u
our Churches axe Doing.'
rmo
t-.- Kan starrwDS are the
nfl etflmma ever issued by the post
w riPnartment. They are neither
can nor American, and have no beauty
nor significance in design.
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We -print elsewhere the full text df
the Supreme court decision in the case
of Buncombe county school board
against the city of Asheville. Although
the case has yet to go through other
i oi rceao that will loroloner the
la.w'a deliav" and may render this de
cision a somewhat barren victory for
u .VvTYarrt thp decision is an
1 lit iUliVVA
imrortant one and has been 'awaited
with interest, not to say anxiety in
many cities of the state whose charters
are similar to Ashevilles. ihe oe
ginning of the whole matter was some
twenty-three years ago when charters
were first drawn to turn the proceeds
r,f nnj3itifs into the city funds. Since
then there have been no "clear pro
ceeds" for the school fund under these
charters. 'To a person not equipped
with legal learning, it would appear
that the framers of the constitution in
tended at least some benefit to accrue
to the school fund from fines and pen
alties, but for 23 years the whole
proceeds of these moneys have 'been
used without question in many towns
for the maintenance olf police courts
and a police. Without this source of
revenue, in fact, it would have been
difficult if not impossible to maintain
an adequate police system in most of
these towns.
Whether the framers of the consti
tution -supposed that they were making
provision for schools or not in this ar
ticle, whether the cities were acting- in
accordance with the spirit of the con
stitution or not in diverting the whole
proceeds of fines and penalties to other
uses, is something which perhaps can
not now be determined. The matter as
passed upon by the courts seems to
Tiave been one only of interpretation of
the language, of the constitution, al
though in practical results these later
decisions constitute a sort of comprom
ise between the position of those per
sons who believe the whole revenue
of the police courts was intended for
the school (fund and of those who be
lieve that none of it should go to the
schools or at most only a possible and
improbable surplus.
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PUBLIC OPIM0N.
The members of the last legislature
seem - to possess a happy faculty for
looking out for number one. Durham
Herald.
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.The tongue
Tells . .
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. T vhArltafble -work. , '
cationai
FBEE DELIVERY.
Without words what Is wrong
with the system. After the doc
tor writes the prescription
Bring it
Here
and you'll be sure to have it .cor
rectly filledl from a stock of the.
purest and freshest drugs. Any
other kind is worse than none;
bring it here to the Paragon.
PAR AGON DRUG COMPANY.
Action is to be Taken Soon in th Mat
ter o Annsville and WayneRv 1 1
Routes.
B Stands tor BOOKS -.
ti Stands for HAMMOCKS
This CcmbiDatton is at
BAIISBRIDGE'S
47 fatten Avitut.
a
"sneaked" through. The facts are that
the newspapers of the state of both
parties have taken the matter up and
it is now known as the "sneak" bill
and after a diligent inquiry none of the
mp.mhprs can be found who will ac-
century fund. Besides this the chtirch
contributed $652 to home and foreign
missions last year, and more than $250
to special purposes. The Woman's For
eign Missionary society raised $256.
knowledge that they ever heard of it The sum total raised and paid out by
until it 'Vas unearthed a (few weejts
ago. Western North Carolina Times.
(
Governor Aycock seems oif the opin
ion that no recent legislation could
stand the test of a strict application
of the Constitution. Haywood Journal.
Not in the history of the State has1 so
many of the members of the legislature
been appointed by the Governor to po
sitions which these same legislators
created. Times Mercury.
It has developed that it is probable
that the Revenue and Machinery Act
was not passed in accordance with the
Unless the Supreme court reverses
itself, which is not at all likely, the
Revenue act passed by the last legis
lature will be set aside by that body
on account of the disregard had for the
Constitution in the manner of its pas
sage. It is parsing strange that the
ablest and "brainiest set of men ever
assembled in the State" oould not profit
enough by the errors of their less in
telligent predecessors to pilot the most
important measure of the session
through its several stages in the man
ner prescribed by the Constitution.
Governor Aycock himself virtually ad
mits the defective character of the act
but seems tO' think the supreme court
will maintain it simply as a matter of
expediency. This is a very low estimate
that the chief executive of the state
places upon the integrity of the su
preme court, and it is one that will
most probably (be dispelled by that body
when the time comes. That court has
the guardianship of the Constitutioa
and its past record does not justify the
Governor in presuming th&t it .will con
sult expediency as an excuse for .the
violation by the legislature of the
plainest provision off that instrument
by the brainiest men in the state.
Haywood Journal.
THE ASHtVILLE CHURCES
What They are Doing The
Central Methodist
Church.
The Central Methodist church is one i
of the oldest of the church organiza
tions in Asheville. Its first church
building stood on the site of the pres
ent one and was a two story frame
building. The first story was occupied
by the Asheville Female Academy,
which was one of the older institutions
of Asheville and is reputed to have
been an exceedingly good school. The
church services were held in the upper
story of this building and were for
many years conducted by circuit riders.
The growth of the congregation, how
ever, finally 'demanded a resident
preacher and a larger and more sub
stantial edifice. Now the timp has
come again when a larger chunch is
demanded, and the present brick build
ing will soon be torn down to give
place to one which will not only pro
vide increased and better accommoda
tion to the worshippers 'but also more
adequate Sunday school and society
rooms. More than $20, 000, have already
been subscribed toward this new
church building and its construction i
a thing of the near future.
As is known to all familiar with the
affairs oif the Methodist church in this
country, that denomination pledged it
self at the beginning of the new cen
tury to raise a splendid fund for evan-
Constitution. A test case is being lgelical and educational purposes. The
made up in Wilmington and the mat- ' Methodist church, north, pledged $20,
ter will soon go befeje the Supreme , 000,000, and the Methodist church south,
court, and should the court hold that $1'500,000 to this cause; this sum being
tne Act was not passed in accordance on tne basis of one dollar from each
with the Constitution a special session
of the legislature will have to be called
by the Governor. We believe that this
people will agree with us. in saying that
it is a grave reflection on the demo
cratic party when it is said that the
brains of the party composed the Gen
eral Assembly. Chatham Citizen.
Figures quoted last week by the Ral
eigh News and Observer on the au
thority of the State Auditor show that
the impeachment proceedings had cost
the State up to that date over $8,000.
In other words that is the price we are
paying to teach a part of the Senate
John 03. Cleveland, of Spartanburg,
a prominent cotton man, said at Char
leston the other day that the people of
his section, -where the mills flourished,
will break away from the old 'demo
cratic party wher the negro question
is eliminated. Heaven and earth!
Haven't they got rid olf "negro domina
tion" in 'South Carolina yet? They dis
franchised the negro years ago and he
has long since ceased to be a voter.
We thought they had "white suprema
cy" in its purity down there. If the
"negro question" has not yet been elim
inated when iwlll It b? What is the
tope of its -elimination? "Charlotte Observer.
The Hustler has made the startling
announcement that the now famous
"sneak" lumber bill -was not passed at
the "star chamber" session of the re
cent legislature, held by a few mem
bers after the- others had retire 4odlgBQatSKlriro t".FTn?,(
their Virwm ao Vi ortmlts -vi I i -..i
ber of bills were passed At ithe, "ses
sion." Worse and worse. Weld fciW
give them credit for having- more Judg
ment than to 'allow a" (bill 'like that to
get through with all the members pres
ent. But when we remember the gen
eral stampede for the offices it is not
surprising that more Important mat
ters were neglected. Our contemipo-.
rary denies that the lumber trill was
V
member. The Central Methodist church
of Asheville has a membership of 600
and subscribed $1,351.33 to the 20th
Want the new papers and magazines?
Call at Andrews' Book Stores. 85-2t
One Mere Chance
Remember that you buy commotm un
derwear for $2.00 and $2.50 a suit. You
can fwear $5.00 silk underwear for $2.50
a suit and wear silk.
ASHKVTELe OLOriHlNG CO.
85-6t 18 So. Main St.
BOX
MARCHB
. .
TheJStock of White Goods is
Exceptionally Fine, v
INDIA LINONS, from 5c. to finest.
PERSIAN DAWNS from- 15c. to 50c.
BTREJNX3H LAJWNS, SOc and 50o.
OROAKDXES tfiromi 15c. ito-Jl.DO.
the church amounted to $5,452.10 during
the year. Most of the money raised for
missionary or benevolent purposes is
distributed throug-h the regular chan
nels of the Western North 'Carolina
conference. Twenty per cent, of the
20th. century fund goes to the support
Of Vanderbilt University. The contri
butions o the Central Methodist church
to educational purposes divided between
Trinity college, Weavervllle college,
Davenport Female college at Ienoir
and Brevard Industrial school. That
notable and praiseworthy society, the
Epworth League, has an active branch
in the Central Methodist church. This
society has four objects: devotional, ed
ucational, social andl. charitable. For
four years the 'Central Methodist Ep
worth League has sustained a student
in the Brevard school. To this society
is assigned much of the charitable
work of the church. Its work is not
confined to the church membership al
though it acts as an auxiliary of the
church and naturally gives precedence
to the needy of its congregation. Visit
ing the sick, providing for the desti
tute and attending to small repairs or
improvements of the church property
are among the functions undertaken by
the league. Milk and other necessities
were, for instance, furnished a desti
tute family all last summer. The
league numbers nearly 100 members.
Its devotional meetings and its classes
for students are always well attended.
It raised about $150 in money last year.
The Ladies' Aid society is another
active organization that gives efficient
help in church work.
Dr. J. H. Weaver, the present pas
tor, is a man of liberal views and anj
efficient leader. jHe la- developing the;
power of what the records show to b
a live and constantly growing church
organization, one that is conducting
pvroodv has received
letter from the office of the susperin-r
lextei U-J. fhAt the napersl
at vvia&niiiiK Lvfif, -""o - -
fn the Asheville & Wayoxesville cases
hi ve been placed in the hands of Special
St J L. Pemberton of Knoxville,
has been chiefly instrumental in
SS?Mfit free, delivery routes r
th First Tennessee district and) that
Mr Pemtoertoii has been directed to
confer with Mr. -Woody as early ias
Thpa-pers referred) to are petitions,
relative to the establishment of free
delivery routes, and it is jwofoofole that
favorable action on the Asheville and
Waynesville petitions will be taken soon.
Tennessee has 193 (free delivery districts
and South Carolina 127, while North
Carolina has only 11. Representatives
in congress can do nothing in the mat
ter uinless petitions are signed toy the
S'notSeTdist'.slPlea.ant Affair Given Friday After-
is because the people have not asked
for them. Postmaster Rollins has pre
pared and sent out petitions for half a
dozen routes, and they ihave been large
ly signed.
ASHEVILdUH TiUSENIEJSS COTJTfTGE, SUMMER TERM.
BEGdlNiS MONDAY, JUNE 3rd. AJBJRIAiNOB NOW TO ENTER.
Bookkeeping Course, (3 months)..., ... $27.50
Shorthand aiod1 Typewriting Course (3 imoinths) 27.50
Penmanshiip by the week 1.50
Penmanship by the month 5 .00
Telegraphy iby the month 10.00
Books and stationery $3.10 to $11.00.
By beginning now you complete at a time of the year when you will
get a situation. College in Paragon buildiing opposite ipostoffice. 3rd
floor. Telephone No. 704.
';E. S. StHOOKLiE-Y, Principal..
SOCIAL RECEPTION.
Telephone 133.
noon, in Honor of Miss Soule.
Mrs. Frank T. Meriwether gave a
delightful reception IFriday afternoon at
her home. 14 Grove street, to iionor of
Miss Daisy iB. Souje. .
The guests were Miss Soule, Mrs. w.
C. iBrownson, Mrs". Denison, Miss An
nie .Carrier, Miss Greta Southwick, Mrs.
Wingood, Mrs. Van Horn.
Dainty refreshments were served..
MTHERSON & MOORE,
o)l II M R I M H
L U III U 111 U
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The least in quantity aimd the most
. It, nnolWtr rtoorHrVL Witt's TJttla
(Charles M. Steele returned from on- " J"" D niufrtrnnn
..nnati Frlda, afternoon ,er K m: 3 J?
M. Seh wartzburg has returned from
New York.
gx? Bears the
Dr. Glenn returned from Chapel Hill Signature
Friday
F. O. Purdy of Memphis, Tenn., ar
rived in the city yesterday and is- stop
ping at Mrs. Wilbar's, 147 Patton ave
nue. Mrs. J. A. 'Brown, of Bryson City,
is visiting frielads in Asheville.
iX$
Charles MoNamee has gone to New
York City.
of
Jtia Kind You Have Always Bought
For Your Eenefit
We will sell irrnported silk ldsie in fan
cy uip-tO-date colors 50c. socks for 35c.
Don't miss this sale.
ASHEVILLE CLOTHING CO.
85-6t 18 S. Main St.
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Asheville Ladies
Will Vote
The ladies of Asheville are not going
to pay taxes and sit down with arms
folded see their money squandered by
the politicians who run the city for
their own benefit, but will cast their
votes same as- men in the next election.
Mrs. Jones, president of the R. B. P.
club, was called on by one of our reporters-
and had quite a conversation
with Mrs. Jones. She said our object
is to teach our sex economy, purity
and health. We will also request our
Poisonous reptiles and Insect Stings
and bites cured quickly and surely by
the ipromipti use of Perry Davis' Pain j ladies to stop using trust goods as well
Killer. If you have not a bottle in j as those goods which tend to under
your home do not lose a moment in pro- mine the health of our people. Mrs.
curtas one, as you are apt at any time Jones also said all the ladies intended
to be stung by spolsonous insects, snakes t Rumford Bakine Powder which
or bitten by ceintipedes. Go by direc- I ) USe JJ, 5 laMnf
tions on wrapper around bottle. Avoid 13 not ln the trust and which sells at
substitutes. There is (but one Pain Kil- , thJrty oents a pound instead of the ex
ler, Perry Davis.' Price 25c and 50c. ' tortionate price of fifty centscharged
IN ALL ITS BRANCHES.
Tin and slate roofing, Guttering
andi Cornice Work. Repairs of
xll kimds usually done in a first
;lass Tin Shop promptly attended
to. Steel 'Ranges, Fire Bricks,
Fire Clay and Tile Pipe for roof
irains always on hand.
45 College Street.
ONE BOTTLE OF
OLD HENRY
RYE WHISKEY
Will convince anyone that this
1 1 A- . J 1 i.i
Drana is jusi as gooa, or Deiter,
than many others costing more '
money.
FULL MEASURE BOTTLES.
UNIFORM QUALITY.
MILD, MELLOW, PURE.
For Sale By
AMERICAN SALOON CO. &
LAUREL VALLEY SALOON
TRY A BOTTLE
by the trust; besides that we know
Rumford is pure, free from alum, etc.
The club will meet next Monday and it
is hoped that all the ladies of Asheville
will attend.
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Hat
fclAJtlS MUSLINS, 50c to 90c.
Theji yon will find pretty VAL LACF.S
-
New 8dsJft:0tte Dejrir
ments Haye Arrived .
BON MARCHE,
."Tne pry Goods Shp
Specials !
Fine Hats. A Genuine
Sacrifice Sale,
15 of our choice Hats, el
egant materials. Our $9,
$10, and $11.50 Hats a- Qq
on special table at OH-ioO
Quite an' assortment of
some very fine goods, IQ
reduced from $12.50 to OD.HO
OUR BEST GOODS--About
12 or 15 very styl
ish, elegantly made Hats,
reduced from $15 and a7 aq
18 to 0.4B
One $25 Hat at $10.00
One $30 Hat at $15.00
RIBBON SPECIALS
S? tin Wash Ribbons, 3, A
and 5 inch 50c kind, spe- 0n
cial, per yard, ZOU
40c kind, per yard, I9C
Bright new shapes, assorted
colors.
All our Si .00jl.50, S2.00
and $2.5o shapes on spe
cial table) at. 75C eaCll
Special
White Goods
Our Buyer Just Sent Us a Big Line of New
White PKs.
500 yards choice corded single and double
effects. 25c goods at go
500 yards assorted patterns, veiy special on
account of the price and good quality offer
ed; 20c goods at.. -2Cyd
If you don't know already, you can soon see
that we have the finest assortment of medi
um and fine white goods ever brought to
Asheville.
Persian Lawns .15c to 75c yard
(Wbite and colors)
French Lawns, 50 inches wide, 50c $1.00 yard
"Paris Mousseline" 2 yards wide, 33c to $1 00 yard
French Organdy, 2 yards w.de? 25c to $1.00 yard
Checked and striped Dimities 10c to 75c ya d
Soft finished "Nainsook ' 15c to 50c yaid
Heavy Corded PKs 25e, 33c, 35c 50c 60c 65c
SOMETHING NEW In Thin, Black Goods For Summer
Dresses and Waists "Mercerized Efiry-otian Cloth," Very
Sheer, Fine and Soft, Looks Like India Silk, assorted
prices
Special
08aB
Ladies' Hose Special.
360 Pairs Fine Black Cotton Lisle Thread, . Sizes 8 to 10,
25c Goods, Special 15c Pair
Five Thousand yards of those Fine Embroideries at half
price:
6c Goods at
ScfTTr (M,"lri TIC nut. nnr
10c Goods at 5c YYeare entire stock em
broideries. In order to move
inch a bi? stock fast, it takes
sacrifice prices to do it.
15c Goods at
20c Goods at
25c Goods at
8c
.12c
. 14c
110 Sample Summer, Silk Parasols $1.98
Worth $3 to $3.50.
To Housekeei
Low Priced Sale of
Standard CHELT1NGS
10-4 "Pep" .Sheeting, yard 13c
9-4 "Pep" Sh-eeting, yard .. ,.. .. 18c
5-4 "Pep" rpillicxw Casing, yard.. ..ll&c
79c. "DOlKJIiAS ANCHOR BRAND"
Sheets, 81x93, reduced to .. .. 59c
50 dozen Extra Large Hack Towels,
value $2.25 dozen, very special at $1.75
100 Extra larg'e "Marseilles" Bed
Spreads, (Value $1.98, at $1.25 each.
SOME MARKED DOWN
LINEN NAPKINS.
On sale Monday, assorted prices.
(Linen Counter)
COMMENCING- MONDAY, Many 3e-
siraJbm lines will go on the bargain
counter. No let up In this s'tock reduc
ing sale.
10c. Domestic yard .wide Fruit of
Uoom,, at .. ..7c yard
12c. Oambric, -yard wide, at S 1-Sc
Don't iviiss Thai 19c
Wash Goods Coumer
3ooda on there "worth double ithe price-.
lALSO THE FINE ASSORTED neiw
rnHmNos in linen effects. b-
tiste, Qrgundy Laiwns, etc. "Very choSc
.assortment at 10c yard
DOWN STAIRS CHINA D'EiFARTM'T
Good Glass Tumblers, doz 29c
Good Glass dsnes, each 2C
Good! Glass Syrup Pitchers, each '.. 5c
One $35.00 Austrian Cihima Dinner set,
&8 (pieces; for this sale at .. .. ..$15.98
One $45.00 Austrian Ohina Dinner set,
100 pieces, for this sale ait , ;$17.9S
Special Offer for 10 Days Millinerys
No Extra Charge for Trimming Hats when materials bought of us (except for shapes made to order.)
WATCH FOR BIG MATTING SALE AD. - o ,
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