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P. " ' ' -Of;:. " " ' ' 1 - - r f , I - m.,,: v.- ii ii i '-.. i. s VOL. VU. NO. 15 A8HEVILLE, S. WBDSESDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 26, 1902 FIVE CENTS PER COPT. POUB DOLLARS A TEAR. - ft Oestreicher&Co 5l Patton Avenu Ci&ate On Friday Feb, 28, Eagle Brand Muslin Underwear Special Bargains for Friday Only See Oup Window and Prices. Oestreicher & Co 51 Patton Avenue. If we h&ve it, it Is the BEST. Cole Heaters Give Satisfaction Its a matter of pride with us to sell a heater ithat will give satisfaction. 'We are after your future good will as well as the present dol lars. We are now giving1 a twenty per cent reduction on all heating toves . Asheville Hardware Co. ON THE SQUARE. Our Leade Bed Room Suite with French Plate Mirror in Dresser and Wash Stand, swell top drawers. Only $25 Mrs. L.?M. ffOHNSON'S ) Value Makes the Bargain The price is only an inducement. We offer the inducement, but never without the value. The I . X. I. Department Store Phone 107. 22 Patton Ave. H. PJBTKIB, . 1VI enchant Tailor INOt 6 PATTON AVE. PHONE 84 REiEBIlBER POR SALE. Drug business, Asheville, N. C, and Oynx soda fountain. Best location In the city. Near postoffice. Established business. Well equipped store. Cash trade, no credit.' Full prices on patents maintained by Druggists Association. 85 doctors, population 24, 000. One hundred thousand people visit Asheville yearly. Apply to or address d. H. CLIFFORD, Phone 719. Real Etate Agt., Room 87 Library Bldg. I J I . . mm IN RAIN YACHT WAS LAUNCHED Uhrmrw. ;5EMBLAGE CHEER ED AND CANNON ROARED SALUTE. Bracelet with Diamond Portrait of Emperor Presented Miss Roosevelt. to PRESIDENT AND PRINCE EXCHANGE COURTESIES. AT LUNCHEON EACH IXRINKS THE HEALTH OF THE OTHER EN THUSIASTIC DEMONSTRATION FROM CROWDS AS THEY LEAVE THE ISLANT. 'New York, Fet. 25. The special train bearing President Roosevelt froon Washington to the launching of EJmi peror William's yacht, "Meteor", reach ed Jersey iCity at 6:40 a. m. The presi dent remained on iboard until the ar rival of the prince's train a few mo ment after 8 o'clock. A cylinder head on the engine of Prince Henry's special blew out and the train wae more than an hour late in reaching Jersey City. The accident occurred shortly after leaving Baltimore. The stalled train was pushed into Magnolia, Md.( by a (passenger train and there got a new eisine. There 'were some other minor dlS enroute , occasioned toy the Jhange of. schedule. Soon after 8 o'clock the president and prince and their suites earibarked on a iboat forfihooters Island, where the launching took place. The weather , iwas cmioot inauspicious. A fine cold rain was falling and the harbor was covered with imist. The boat proceeded .direct to Shooters Island, where a guard of police and naval militia had been on duty since early (morning. j .Whe the prince alighted from the train ad, accompanied by his suite, i passed through the station to the boat there was the usual great crowd of ! commuters, who cheered him heartily, :The action was repeated when, a few moments later, President Roosevelt traversed 'the same route. The ferry-rbofatt,- Philadelphia, had teen awaiting . the comin'g of ' the president and the 'prince since 7 o'clock. She lay in the northern slip of the Pennsylvania sta tion. From her tall midship flagstaff fluttered the stars and stripes. For i ward was hoisted a flag with a white ; 'Maltese cross on a yellow (background. lOn a round disc in the center was the Prussian eagle in black, while the royal emblem of Prussia and the imperial crown of Germany were scattered all over the yellow field of the flag. After her was hoisted the blue flag of the president of the United -States. The presidential party breakfasted' on the train while waiting for the prince. When President Roosevelt appeared he was accompanied 'by Mrs. Roosevelt and Miss Alice Roosevelt. He lifted his hat time and again to- the cheering multitude . iHe was followed by Secre tary of War Root, Mrs. Root and Miss Root and by other members of the party. Detectives and secret service men brought up the front and rear. On board the ferry boat, the president at once joined the prince forward on the upper deck, where they remained for some time in view of the cheering pas sengers on the crowded ferryboats in ether slips. The Philadelphia had time to spare on the run down to Shoorers Island and lit was decided to sw'ng round the special squadron at anchor off Staten Island. The squadron fired twenty-one guns and manned sides in honor of the president. The flagship Illinois and the .Cincinnati fired first, and then the Olympia and San Francisco offered their tribute of powder. The president and Prince Henry were photographed together, and then took a brisk walk together through .the cabin of the fer ryboat. It was daimip and chilly on the bay and exercise was welcome. The president and Prince Henry ar rived at Shooters Island at &:30 o'clock. They were received with cheers by those present and the presidential and A GOOD STORE LIGHT (CHEAP. Many are using my new lamp for lighting their stores now, and they are well lighted. J. H. LAW, 35 Patton Avenue. Biltmore Wood. Phone 700, is better. Annandale Wood. Phone 878. GLASSES Ground to Order. We have justcom pleted our lens Grinding clant. which enables us to fit the most complicated lense Without delay. Satisfaction Guaranteed. McKEE, The Optician E4 Patton At. Opp Kotof0toe. royal salutes, twenty-one guns each, were fired. Shooters island, In - antSscipation. of 'the arrival of the distinguished visitors, presented the appearance this morning of a military encampment rather than the scene of an event of International comity. Two battalions, of naval mdli tia reached the island at 8 o'clock and were posted at various points .between the landing stage and the scene of the later by a - squad of ipetty officers and sailors from the Hohenzollern, who. though not under arms, presented a military aspect. Police swarmed, every where over the whole island and the snow-covered hills of Mariners' harbor, across the 'Kill . Out in the bay revenue J cutters, naval tug's and police partol boats manned by naval militia and bluecoats darted about to keep the ex cursion fleet back of an imaginary line. The tparty proceeded directly from the ferryboat to the stand which had been erected at the inshore end of the ways on which the "Meteor" rested. The president and prince, with Mrs. Roose velt and Miss Roosevelt, arrived on the platform at 10:20. The prince conduct ed Miss Roosevelt to the small platform immediately under the bow, of the 'boat. On (this platform at the time of the launching were President" Roosevelt, Prince Henry , Mrs. Roosevelt, Miss Roosevelt, the mayor of New York and Ambassador Von Holleben. While wait ing, the prince and 'Miss 'Roosevelt chated. The entire assemblage taking its cue from the prince and the presi dent's daughter, was in a merry mood. Exactly at 10:30 Miss Roosevelt broke the champagne bottle with vigorous and effective hand, saying: "In the name of the 'German emper or, I christen thee, Meteor." Guns roared, bands played and the great cheering continued for several minutes. The prince handed a bouquet to Miss Roosevelt and then, raising, his hat, in a few words acknowledged the cheering of the assemblage on the main platform. The launch, occurred without any imis hap. The president's daughter lifted a silver hatchet and struck the rope. It parted cleanly and down came the weights; the wedges flew up and out, the yacht trembled, started forward, and then slid slowly down into the water, to the cheers of the distin guished gathering. She took the water safely and brought -up in the middle of the KiU-von-Kull without accident . (Prince Henry and Miss Roosevelt were then photographed. The prince presented Miss Roosevelt with a silken cap ribbon of the new yacht "Meteor" and she wore it on her left arm as she stood before the cameras with the prince. Before the luncheon given on the im perial yacht Hohenzollern today in honor of President Roosevelt by Prince Henry of Prussia, a, golden Ibracelet with a picture of Kaiser Wilheton; ia diamonds was presented to (Miss jUe Roosevelt. It was the emperor's gift to the young lady as sponsor for the new yacht "Meteor". The presentation was made by Prince Henry on behalf of his brother, the emperor. The prince made a brief address and the young lady thanked him very much. The bracelet is of very handsome workman ship and the portrait of the emiperor is diamonds is well made. Washington, Feb. 25. President Roosevelt and Prince Henry, accompa nied by their respective parties, left Shooters Island on the naval tug "Vigi lant at 11:20 and an hour later were alongside the imperial yacht, Hohen zollern. After their departure from Shooters Island there was an enthus iastic demonstration from the crowds that witnessed the launching. Shortly before the tug pulled out from the "wharf President Roosevelt and Prince Henry appeared on the pilot house of the tug and there were wild cheers for them. The surrounding fleet of tugs tooted their whistles, the marine band played the national air and the crowd yelled. The president raised his hat repeatedly and the tug saluted. On the way up the harbor the police boat patrol ran alongside the Vigilant broke out a new American flag at the maintop and fired twenty-one guns in honor of the president. President Roosevelt bowed in honor of the salute. At Thirty-fourth street ipier the pres ident and Prince Henry landed togeth er and went at once on (board the Ho henzollern with the rest of the parties. The prince wrote a cablegram! to the emperor informing him that the Meteor had been successfully launched. The cablegram was in German, a translation being" as follows: "To the German Emperor, Berlin. Yacht Just launched under (brilliant auspices. Christened by Miss Roose velt's hand. Beautiful craft. Great enthusiasm. I congratulate you with all my heart. (Signed) "HBINIRICH." New York, Feb. 25. Soon after the launching the presidential party and (Continued on fourth page.) J. Durand imported Sardines 15 cents a can; two for 25 cents. Hiram Lindsey, Phone 200 450 South Main St. Biltmore Wood. Phone 700, is 'better. Annandale Wood. Phone 278. Biltmore Firewood. Phone 700. Huyler s Gocoa Purity, Deliciousness of fla vor unexcelled. You get it at HESTON'S Phone 183 26 B. Main NOT ONE RAY OFJIOPE LEFT JOHNSON AND FOSTER WILL BE HANGED SOMETIME TODAY. Burglars Appear Deeply Deject ed, and Say they are Ready to Die. A LARGE CROWD WILL PROBALY BE HERE. INSIDE STORY OF THE INCEPTION OOP THE CRIMEGATES DISCOV ERED THE OPPORTUNITY FOR ROBBERY, THE DEATH TRAP. &$Q$&&&$$ x$ ouei in: xjee wii rprm xne rever; B, and thejpin, A; will he drawn from under the platform, C, on which the men will stand. The opposite edge of the platform works on a ipivot. It will fall clear out of the way and the mens' heads, after they fall, will x foe about on a level with the & lever pdn. Frank or "Dudley" Johnson and Ben Foster have decided that there is no longer hope of evading the decree of the law, and they will die upon the gal lows today.' The condemned men, were shown a telegram received yesterday afternoon from Governor Aycock, which said that there would he mo interfer ence from Mm. The sentence of the men is that they are to be hanged hetween the hours of 10 and 2 o'clock today. Sheriff Lee has not stated at what hour the execution will take place, and the only ones who will know beforehand will be those who are to witness it. Manifestly, it would be a very unwise thing to wait until the last minute, or the last hour, even, as the execution would not be legal if it occurred a minute after 2 o'clock. It is expected that the drop will fall (between 12:30 and 1 o'clock. Everything is in readiness. The gal lows has been tested again and again, and works perfectly. Sheriff Monroe of Salisibur declares that there can be no doubt of a successful execution'. The contrivance represents the combined ideas of Sheriff Lee and his deputies and Sheriff Monroe, which have been carefully carried out by carpenter Dil lon and his assistants . The ropes that will be used have also been thoroughly prepared and tested. They have been for several days supporting a thous and pounds of pig iron. The height of the platform from the ground is eight and one-half feet. The drop will Jbe six feet, leaving the feet of the men two feet "from the grouiul. The height of the Wangling beam from the ground In 16tfeet. The stationary platform just behind the platform up on which the prisoners will Stand is 4x10 feet, and the "drop" platform, ? 4 Desirable Hotel Property For Sale Locoated in the most beautiful sections of Western North Carolina and has been successully conducted forfseeral seasons. Hot and CQjd water; porcelain baths; lovely grounds delightful views; nine acres land; one-fourth mile from rail road station; Price $6,ooo worth more. ' Also another hotel property for sal in thriving town west of Asheville. Business constantly increasing. See us for particulars. WHkie & kaBarbe, Real Estate Agents Phone which works upon a pivot, 4-8x10. Both the men appear, for the most part, quiet and pensive. Both stay they are ready to die. Foster spends most tof the time im prayer. He says he wishes to make a statement to the wit- ' nesees and guards before the execu- ' tion. i j Crowds of people visited the jail yes- terday, end were permitted (to see the scaffold. In thi crowd all classes of people were represented, refined looking- women jostling toughs and "bums" around town. The crowds were not per mitted to visit the prisoners. Sheriff Lee has drawn the following list of aiames as jurymenv and it is understood that 13 more will be drawn: T. C. B&jckstock of Flat Creek, J. E. Brown of Leicester, J. S. Wells of San dy Mush, John Rutherford of TTnner Hominy, C. N.Parker of French Broad, , land of Hazel, W. H. ,Wright of Hazel. D. J. McLelland of Emma, Watt Hill, (Continued on fifth page.) BOILER EXPLOSION WRECKED STEAMBOAT Knoxville, Tenn., , Fefb. 25. The steamboat T. H. Bacon- was totally wrecked in the Tennessee river seven miles below Loudon this (morning. The boiler exploded, killing Btetil Hudgins, the assistant engineer, and perhaps fa tally injuring Rotot. Bird, a passenger, who was en route home from the Phil ippines, and Albert Claiborne, an en gineer and C. Smith, a deck hand. .The toiler shot through the rear of the boat after first exploding and when It struck the water a second explosion occurred. A BRITISH GOVERNMENT DEFEAT IN COMMONS London, Feb. 26. Just before ad journment at midnight the government was defeated in the house of commons in a division on a Question that does not (involve the government stability, but lends a damaged prestige. The vote was on a motion concerning local mat ters.. It was adopted 151 to 144. MATCHED TO FLYER Cincinnati, Fefb. 25. Young Corbett and Terry McGovern wrere matched to night to fight before the club offering the best Inducements, on or before Oct ober 15. FIRE IN METROPOLITAN ?New York, Feb. 25. -One thing the prince did not hear of tonight was a fflre In the MfetrtpoUtaa: opera - fiouslBLit xi.ov jj. xin. Hie puiice aia not even re port dt until he was out of the house. The fire occurred in a wing room. It was suppresed by employes. Engines were not called. Loss $500. A Good Watch need careful attention at stated Intervals to keep it going as it should go, but it Should Receive Careful Attention We know how to put it in con dition and keep it so, and our charge for same is very moderate If your watch is not running properly, bring it to us and we will tell you what it needs. Arthur M. Field Company Leading Jewelers Cor. Patton Ave. and Church St. 23 Patton Avenue 661 RESTORED TO TILLMAN SENATE ROLL AND M'LAURIN PPI SODE HOWEVER HAS ONLY HAD A BREATHING SPELL. Debate Was Shut Off Jby Ad journment of Senate After 15 Minutes Session. COMMITTEE WILL REPORT rm REGARDING SUSPENSION 7 DIPLOMATIC AND CONSULAR AP- i ! PRDPRIATION (BILL PASSED BY THE HOUSE THE PACIFIC CABLE MATTER. Washington, Feb. 25-The most 1m 'portant development today In connec tion rwith the Tillman-McLaurin episode of Qast Saturday was the act of sen ator Frye, president pro tern, of ithe senate, in ordertng, the clerk of the senate to restore the miames of the two South Carolina senators to the senate roll. If the present plan is carried out this act will be followed by the adoption' by the senate of a resolution before a vote on any other subject isttJken, prac tically endorsing the action of the presi dent pro tern, to ordering their names erased and suspending the two senators for some definite time. The order of Senator Frye for the ' (Continued on the eighth page.) Special For Friday and Saturday 7.98 " " 3.98 10.00 " " 5.00 Just half price and not sent out on approval. All this week big lot. fresh from factory, Muslin Under wear; sale going on now. Arriving: New patterns in Silks. Grenadines, Linens, Chambrays. 500 yards White Corded Madras at 10c. Sumner's... Rugs, Mattings, Art Squares, Dinner Sets at moving prices. 50 doz Glass Tumblers, now, 25c dozen; going rapidly. Sumner's First in quality and low prices. If You are Tired of Paying Rent Come and let us explain how we can sell you a good house on the installment plan. We have several desirable places we can sell you this way. H. F. GRANT & SOU, 48 Patton avenue. Asheville, N. C. When a Gough hangs on and tends toibecome chronio try GRANT'S EGO EMULSION". It ia "both, food and medicine; and supplies the system with (warmth land strengrth and enables It to throw off the cough 'PRICE 11.00 PER PINT BQTTT.0E Grant's Pharmac O f -v.- 1 : J A u r A' ; ' - 1 ill t, $ ' "J it J if I1" ?i Hi t 'if If; r .W.4fl r - 1 i ' .. vt 4 V