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: -" v-- ., .T :. t " Z . at ' - - - -- . ii '"v ( b 111V ax FVOL. Vh. NO. 16 A8HEYILLE, N. C, TflURSDAy MORNING, FEBRUARY 27, 1902 FIVE CENTS PER COPT. FOUR DOLLARS A YEAR. t.W0 OF THE ILK EMMA BURGLARS DIE TOGETHER PRESS BANQUET FOR M PRINCE PROMINENT MEN RESPOND TO TOASTS PRINCE GOES TO WASHINGTON. Qestreiciier& Co 5l Patton Avenue. ON THE GALLOWS ' 5 i. MEMBER On Friday Feb. 28, Eagle Brand Muslin Underwear Special Bargains for Friday Only See Our Window and Prices. 51 Patton Avenue. t3!5 i If we have it, it Is the BEST. SPEAKING OF SEED It's poor economy to buy cheap, trashy seed. Bet ter bay pure seed, and if jrou want anything mixed with, dp the mixing your self and you knowjwhat you're putting into the mixture. The surest and best place to get Pure Seed at Low Prices is at the Asheville Hardware Co ON THE SQUARE. Our Leade Bed Room Suite with French Plate Mirror in Dresser and Wash Stand, swell top drawers. Only 335 Mrs. L. A. JOHNSON'S 43 PATTON AVE. Value Makes the Bargains The nrice 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. FETRIB, Merchant 'T.sdlor. XT c DIOVPAV A VIE PHONE JU phone 84 51 fH Oestreicher & Co FOR SALE. Irug business, Asheville, N. O., and Oynx soda fountain. Best location in the city. Near postofflce. 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. Great Crowd Gathered About the Jail and Were Addressed by Foster from the Jail Win dow Both Men Made Speech es on the Gallows John son's Neck Was Broken but the Negro Was Strangled. At half pact twelve o'clock yesterday Ben Poster and the unknown man who has been called Frank 'Johnson paid, on the gallows, the penalty for their crimes. After " the services of the ministers had ibeen concluded and the" men had addressed the crowd of witnesses and bidden farewell to those around them, the black caps -were placed over their heads, the nooses adjusted, their hands tied behind their backs, and. the legs bound with strips of black crepe above and ibelow the knees toy the officers of the sheriff' force who were in charge, with the direction amd assistance of ex Sheriff Monroe of Salisbury. The plat form was then cleared and Sheriff Monroe raised his hand. Sheriff Lee quickly pulled the lever which held the pin supporting the platform. There was a sudden, dead thud the noise of the platform striking heavily against the cushious and springs ar ranged to keep it from rebounding. The sound was plainly heard by the crowd assembled without. The eyes of .the witnesses were ir resistably drawn to the appalling sight before them. The body of Johnson stopped quite still at the end of the six and a half feet drop, and the rope re mained motionless. After a minute or two had passed the body began quiv ering: like the foliage of a. tree in the the reflex action of the oontract- 1 wind ing muscles. Soon this ceased, and there feet high. Outside of this fence stood -was no sign of life except faint and an eager, restless crowd, variously es intermittent pulseibeats. i timated at from 2000 to 3000. Every When Foster had fallen his ibody could flnflWp rrtP7, rnnnn nfcrrri be plainly seen struggling terribly Tagarnst its ibonds. The bpdr did ot Icome to rest, until three or four minutes auer ine orop, aim uuc yB,.au u - v, ii tv,of : was presrcu.. "t,'." . ..l t v. miniito vp tfxrn nf mn. sciousnesfa after, the Hall. : ' f The attending (physicions, Irs. E. B. , Glenn, county physician, D. E. Sevier, ! coroner, and L. B. McBrayer louna Johnson's pulse beating intermittently for six minutes, and that of Foster ten minutes. At .the expiration of 18 min utes Johnson was ordered o be cut dawn and at he expiration of 24 min utes Foster was also declared dead. It was found that Johnson's neck had been ibroken. There was a partial dis location of Foster's neck, due, the doc tors agree,, to the contraction of the muscles. He died of strangulation. It was a hanging carefully planned and carefully carried out. That the neck of Foster, thick and powerful as It was, was not (broken by a drop of 5 ft. 10 in. is marvellous. To have given a man of his weight a longer drop would have been to risk the horror of severing the head from the body a thing not easy -to do, but still possible. Johnson was given a drop of six and one-half feet, he being a much lighter man than Foster. ' . .;i All EAGER CROWD SURROUNDED JAIL Second only In morbid, interest to tlye actual view of the hanging was the crowd that surrounded the Jail, com posed of people representing almost ev ery calling in life. Farmers who lived twenty-five miles from Asheville came in nvagons, (bringing their families and friends. People from surrounding towns came just to ibe present although, unable to be eye witnesses. Many itook a day off from work with the hope of hearing the trap fall. IThe (large jail yard which is half sur- A GOOD STORE LIGHT (OHEAtP. (Many are using my ne lamp for lighting their stores now, and they are well lighted. J. H. LAW, 36 Patton Avenue. Eiltmore Wood. Phone 700, is better. Annandale Wood. Phone 878. GLASSES Ground to Order. We have just com pleted our lens grinding plant, which enables us ta fit the most complicated lease without delay. v Satisfaction Guaranteed. McKEE, The Optician Opp. Pofftoffloe. M Patton Ave. Beal Etate Agt., Room 37 Library Bldg. SHBR1FF DEB STEP rounded on the north and west sides by , . , . , . ... a high embankment, is fenced with a fifteea strand barbed wire fence seven a better yiew of thg m d(K1 wIndmvg and hanging shed was eagerly sought, To thofie only who miBjrlea, with the ntiTrfmis hei? pan th ifrna ' v" moral lesson pf the event be apprec!-: . . 1 . . . , a-ted. Expressions of sympathy, ni';fellnauish until the guards twere ready will, pity, distrust, anger, and every de- gree of feeling were to be heard. Heat- ed arguments as to the fairness of the court, the governor and officials in many instances showed an entire lack of knowledge of the crime. From the small boy, both iblack and 'white, to the aged man who came on crutches, the utterances were" in the majority of a warning and thoughtful nature. Only a few Jested. An opening on the north side of the ahaA wVifVi onirai til iroiirwa mvo several a view of Johnson as he was I face my last congregation of people being prepared for the drop. Only the on earth, but I hope to face a greater top of his head could :be seen, however, .congregation before this time tomorrow When Sheriff Lee pulled the lever that ! "I am thankful to say, as I have done sent the men to their death it seemed something to die for, and God put death as if an invisible force permeated the ln the world, that I hope a great good silent throng. The thud of the drop, may be done by my death. I say to the snap of the trap, sent a shudder you friends that you will make a mi? through the mass and a sigh of relief take unless you prepare for the day was heaved in unison. jof death, which comes to you when you The strain of delay and anxiety was know not, and I feel I have some ad- then evident. Most of those Dresent had beeni. oil hand for three hours or more and as every move of the officers, and every sound In the jail had been given strained attention many found them selves in a completely exhausted condi tion. Ixmg (before the hour of execution', the hills and fields adjacent to the jail (building were crowded with ' spectators. The road leading to the jail was so crowded that passage was almost im possible. One hundred guards stationed at In tervals of ten feet or more around the jail and mingling with the crowd in side the yard, caried guns and revolv ers to preserve iperfect order. JOHNSON'S BRIEF TALK; FOSTER TALKS FREELY The bearing of both men at the try ing hour was firm and courageous. Th Cauliflower 15c to 20c each. New Beets, 8c bunch. New Turnips 7c bunch. Kale 30c peck Hiram Lindsey, The Grocer, Phone 200, 450 S. Main, St. BUtnxocre Wood. Phone 700 is better. Annandale Wood. Phone 378. Biltmore Slrewood. Phone 700. ets Uocoa Purity, Deliciousness of fla vor unexcelled. You get it at HESTON'S Phone 183 26 S. Main T T riuvl S TO .THE LEVER. ' splendid calmness of Johnson, especial- ly, called forth expressions of admira - tion from all those who witnessed the tragic scene. This man of iron nerve smiled almost the instant (before the black cap was drawm over his face. At 10:45 o'clock the two condemned men. appeared at windows of the jail fronting on Eagle street. Foster had in ... . .. nis. nanus a (Book which he fingered nualv. This "Rook he did not rth&r nervouslv raiiner nervously to Ue hig hands, and from time to time he turned its leaves, or appeared to read a few lines. Foster looked out upon the assembled crowd of people, and said, in a clear, strong voice: "Everybody that wants to hear what I have to say pay strict attention, and hear the few words I've got to say. Now friends, I'm here before you all this day, the 26th day of February, nineteen hundred and two. I know that vantage over you nere, as 1 Know wnen I have to meet my God and am prepar ed .to meet him. Prepare now, before it comes; we all have a God to meet.and I know we all want to meet Him in peace. I hope this will he a great les son to all of you, colored people and white ones, too, my and Prank John son's doom. I want to meet you all on Jordan's other shore, and I think, i I read my Bifole right, ?od has macte sufficient provision for all, and no one need be lost. I leave the peace of God with everybody." After a pause he continued: "As I want to say to you all, I know my days are numbered not numbered, but end ed. As I know I have to go into the ( presence of my God,, I know I go there spotless of any man's (blood, jpaul says His grace is sufficient to save men, the chief of sinners, and if it was suf ficient to save Paul it is sufficient to save me, for Paul killed, and I am guil ty of no man's bleed. God says blood for blood, buf I know my blood has a1- ready been shed for what blood w?s ; shed by Alexander. I do not think it j is for the laws of God that I die, but I for the laws of my country. I do hope t this law may never (bring another man to the gallows, as it has brought me. I "I want everybody that will to help ; Desirable Hotel Property For Sale. Locoatcd in the most beautiful sections of Western North Carolina and has been successully conducted for fseeral seasons. Hot and cold water; porcelain baths; lovely grounds delightful views; nine acres land; one-fourth mile from rail road station; Price $6,obo worth more. Also another hotel property for sale in thriving town west of Asheville, Business constantly increasing. See us for particulars. Wilkie & LaBarbe, Real Estate Agents 33 Patton Avenue Phone The Negro's Long Exhortations i and the Few Words Spoken by the White Man-Foster's Confession. ! j me sing 'Pass Me Not, O Gentle Sav ior.'" "Nobody here can sing," said some one ibelow. , "O, yes, some does; some can sing," said Foster, smiling. He then started the well known hymn, singing in a clear, strong voice. No one joined in the song. At the chorus of the second verse, he suddenly stopped and left the window.' "He absolutely refuses to allow that." said Deputy Heed, from the window to a man with a camera, dovm in 'the crowd. The man took his nam. ' camera away and Foster returned to the win dow, (beginning his song several lines before where he had left off, after say j ing, "My friends, I have objections to j my picture (being taken. "He finished . his song, and both men slowly deft their j windows. Both, when they first came ! out, looked up at the sun, thinking doubtless of the fact that they would never see It again. Sheriff Lee read the warrant for the execution to his prisoners at 9 o'clock, telling them how sorry he was to be compelled to do this unpleasant duty. They assured him they bore him no ill will, and expressed sorrow that he was worrying about it. They also spoke of this to Dr. Glenn, when he visited them a little later. "I am afraid he will be so worried he .will .lose iris mind," one of them said. Rev. J. R. Nelson, colored, admin- istered the sacrament of .the holy com- iiiiumuii iu .rosier OL J.U.IO. I A11 preliminaries having been carpfnl- ly looked to, all tfrose who were to en- ter 'the death room as guards, assist ants, witnesses, etc., were taken in through -the front door, giving their tickets to Deputy Reed. No one was admitted to the jail yard except those having tickets. At four minutes to eleven the heavy door (between the prison and the en closure was opened, and the prisoners and their guards came in. The min isters accompanied the men up the steps. Johnson sprang nimbly up the steps, (Continued on fifth page.) The Best Investment Diamonds are about tbe best possible in vestment for surplus cash. You can al ways realize on a Diamond if you have to. It just the same as cash itself. The pleasure you get out of it is tbe interest on your money. If yon are inter ested in Diamonds, it will pay you to see our stock. Arthur M Field Company Leading Jewelers Cor. Patton Ave. and Church St. 661 New York, Feb. 26. Today was com paratively an off day for Prince Hen jry. It was not near so arduous- as the preceding days, though he had a busy afternoon and evening and it was jlate tonight when he left the Waldorf- .Astoria where he attended the dinner given to the American press in his hon or by the New York Staats Zeitung. j The exhausting functions of yesterday (resulted in the royal guest remaining .ln comparative seclusion throughout the mrninS- In order to obtain this he was 'Z'ilL0'6?0 Jf vis" to ZTJZ tuiiuuta couege. to me -u"c6c a.iiu tu wuanaon me con- tem'plated tour of the city. It was exactly 12:20 when the prince started out to fulfill the first engage ment on today's program. This con sisted in a lncheon in his honor at Sherry's by "caiptains of industry". Nearly a hundred representative men of the country, many of whom are mil lionaires, were there to ereet him. The actual hosts of the day were a doz en business men of this city. The truests were drawn from all over the country ana cftosen because of their actual achievements in the line of indnstrv and commerce. Luncheon was served in the ball room which was beautifully decorated and brilliantly illuminated. From-Sherry's the prince returned to the Hohenzollern and after a short stay (Continued on 4th page.) This Week ONLY! $45 101 piece Dinner Sets Imported China for $27,50 $18 56 piece Imported Tea bets for... . .. ... $J0,0O '- ' . 5ooo yards Newest Styles and Finest Grade Ginghams at .. 10c yd 45 in, Blue and Black Can vas Cloth for nobby sTurts and suits :...8Sc yd Three Days Moe To buy high grade Muslin Underwear, if any better goods offered for the prices we will refund money. Gowns, cor rect covers, drawers, chemises At SUMNER'S I All shades Linens 29c yd, 36 inches wide. Wash Silks 39c and' 49c. 19 inches wide. Ladies' and Boys' Sweaters gl. 25, 85c, Hosiery, Men's and Wom en's, new and pretty. AT Sumner's Department Store. 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 Beveral desirable places we can sell you this way. . ... . H. F. GRANT & SON; 48 Patton avenue. Asheville, C. When a Cough hanga on and tends to (become chronic try GRANT'S EGG EMULSION. It Is both food and medicine and supplies the system with warmth and strength and enables it to throw, oft! the cough. PRICE 11.00 PER PINT BOTTLE, Grant's Pharmacy i To 3 ' i Ii f 1 i 3 -US I .;, 'IV . 4 'mm :ml Ml lip I fx..,r f.
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