VOL. VH m 62. A8JEVILLE, N. C, TUESDAY MORNING, APRIL 22, 1902 viva CENTS PCS COPT. FOUB DOLLARJ Oestreichar & Co Special Sale MONDAY of BLEACHED MUSLINS. Fruit ol the Loom at 71c An Equally Gofd Qual ity at 7c. India ,Wnite Lawn, at 4, 8s and 122 the yard, worth 6i 12i and 20. Tafleta Silk in all colors at 33, 49 and 69, worth 50, 75 and 85.. Pillow Tops worth 50C at 19c each. Silk Lambrequins worth $2.50 to $4.50 at $1.48. Worth $5.50 to $7.50 at $2,98. These Prices For Monday Only. 51 Patton Avenue, If we have it, it is the Best. Hot Weather Loses much of its terros if you are the owner of a While Mountain op Gem Ice Cream Freezer We sell (both and have them in all sizes. Asheville Hardware Co. ON THE SQUARE. Miniatures on Ivory A Revival of the Dainty Portrait ure of the 17 Century. Among people of refinement and taste the miniature has always .occupied a place exclusively its own nothing else in portraiture supplies this demand. Our miniatures will meet the demand of the most critical. Call and ask us about them. N. BROCK Studio, 29 Patton avenue. Attend THe Big Convention at No. 22 Patton avenue, every working day in the year and you wlll be wel comed as a delegate. When you In spect samples, it will be difficult for you to make selections, you will teel like "wanting all. The I. X. L. Department Store Phone 107. 22 Patton Ave. Yes, we have the best Vegetables of any stall in the imarket. Prices very reasonable. Hiram Lindsey. Phone 173. FOR i?;v,i. v. xx i ."o i v Paved street, has modern conveniences, amount asked for dt, can be bought on fciore full particulars and price apply BRADFORD 10 Paragon Building.', ' REAL EST Oestreicher & Co itdltKuAY IN CONGRESS KENTUCKY DEMOCRAT MAKES AN ANTI-NEGRO SPEECH IN THE HOUSE. Desperate Efforts, of Politicians to Keep, the Subject Alive in Politics. REPRESENTATIVE BLAT' ; DENOUNCES IT vtolON DEMOCRATIC .uIBERS OF THE HOUSE DECLINE ITO ENDORSE BILL FOR CIVIL GOVERNMENT IN THE PHILIPPINES DEMAND INDEPENDENCE FOR FILIPI NOS. Washington, April 21. The house to day discussed the military academy ap propriation ball with the exception of the provision appropriating three mil- lion dollars for proposed new buildings. 'The provision was agreed to in commit tee of the whole. During the discus sion of the bill the "negro problem" i was introduced by remarks from Gil !bert (dem. Ky.) who informed the world of the fact that there was pro found contempt in his state for any man who received a negro on terms of equality, or who advocated it in others. Gillett (rep. Mass.) replied spiritedly that the code belonged to the days of ' divine rights of kings and the superi ; ority of the nobility and was like them decadent. He could not sympathize with a state of society which received as an honored guest a man whose j hands might be red' in the blood of lynching, and whose soul was perjured in election cases, and which made the jone unpardonable crime that of color. Patterson (dem. Tenn.) declared that force bills and Crum packer resolutions might toe passed until the - end ,of tinie .yet the south' would .pe dominated "by, Angloxast-" t"? VV a : As a southerner, Blackburn-- (N." C.) said the agitation of this matter ought tto stop. It was kept aldve at the det riment of the best Interests of -.the south, only to serve the malice of poli ticians. ; Gaines (Tenn.) and Kitchin (N. C.) alyso spoke and there were indications that at the first opportunity the debate would be renewed. x In the Senate. Washington, April 21. Today's ses sion of the senate was comparatively brief. There was no one ready to dis cuss the bill to provide civil govern ment for the Philippines and Lodge i annnounced his willingness to let the matter go over until tomorrow. Previous to this action Teller offered ! a resolution providing for the repeal of I the Philippines sedition laws. The res olution was offered in connection with the recent arrest of two Manila editors. It was referred . Early an the session the river and harbor bill with senate amendments was passed. Just before adjournment the fortification bill was submitted and referred to the appropriation commit tee. Democratic House Caucus. Washington, April 21 After a lengthy debate in caucus the democratic mem bers of the house tonight declined to adopt the resolution proposed toy Jones of Virginia endorsing the bill for civil government in the Philippines. A res olution was adopted approving the bill reported 'by the minority members of the insular committee, and expressing a belief that it ought not to be difficult to reconcile any differences there may be between . it and that agreed upon by the minority members of the senate Philippines committee. The resolution requested the minority members of the NEW DINE SCREENS. Oak and filled with denim or silkaline at very close prices, all new patterns. J. H. Law, 35 Patton avenue. The Sign of Distress Your eyes will give you warning if you overtax them in amy way, or if any thing goes wrong: with them, conie to us, we will make them right with prop erly ground glasses. Examination Free. McKee, "Optician 54 Patton avenue, opposite Postoflace. .vm. rvmrt Hn u are. on car line and rented regularly and v&ya well on tne easy terms and reasonable price, it or to & WAGNER, ATE AGENTS. Phone 823. house and senate committees to confer with a view to reachins: an agreement on a bill. Both bills (propose to gXe, the Filipinos independence as soon aC practicable. BERRY HOWARD TO TESTIFY TODAY IMPORTANT EVIDENCE OF THE SHERIFF OF BELL COUNTY. Frankfort, April 21. The common wealth completed its testimony in the Berry Howard case today. Colonel Col-1 son, chief counsel for Howard, will' make the opening statement for the defense tomorrow, and Howard will take the stand as the, "first witness for the defense. The' day developed the most important evidenced "yeti1 produced in the testimony of ex-ShX .Henry Bfoughton of Bell county, Wfc6 iaxrested Howard. Broughton swore he met' Caleb Pow ers on the day the mountaineers arriv ed and he gave him the names of three men who would kill Goebel. He added: "I was willing Goebel should be killed to seat Taylor." He admitted saying after Goebel was shot that he was glad it was such a fine one, and stated he did not hesitate to say that now. YESTERDAY'S LEAGUE GAMES At New York R H E New York 6 13 0 Boston .. .. ..3 4 0 Batteries: Matthewson and Yeager; Hale and KittridgeJ At Philadelphia R Philadelphia 8 Brooklyn 2 Batteries: White and Dooin; van and Aheran. At Chicago R Chicago 4 St. Louis 3 H E 13 2 6 4 Doub- H Batteries: Taylor kes and Ryan. and Chance; Yer- EIGHT F0U.1D DEAD Chicago, April 21. The bodies of James Butler, colored, his wife and six children were found in an advanced stage of decomposition this afternoon, at their apartments in State street. It is believed that Butler poisoned him self and family. A Q. THREE EARTHQUAKES DESTROY A GUATAMALAN CITY New York. April. 2J..: Three . eaarth- tiuakes -Friday nlRht reduced to ruins J Quesaltenange, the second city or im portance in Guatemala, and having 25, 000 inhabitants, and completely destroy ed the town of Amatitalan, says l Guatemala City dispatch to the Her ald. Both these towns were capitals of the departments of the same name. It is reported that 500 persons were killed in Quesaltenango. PRESIDENT RECEIVES CROWDER S REPORT Washington, April 21. The report- of Colonel Crowder, upon the inquiry of conditions at Port Chalmette, from which supplies are toeing shipped to the British army in South Africa is in the hands of the president. The report makes no recommendation. It is not yet made public. AH ASHEVILLE MAN DIES IN NEW YORK A. W. Burnsides, who formerly lived on spring street, aiea i?xiaay in iiow York city from the results of an unsuc cessful operation on his eyes. He was a member of the Asheville Lodge, No. 106, K. of P., and was well known in the city. The body is expect ed to arrive today and will be met by members of the1 lodge. NEW ORDER FORMED A new order has been formed by a fw Asheville voune men. called "Knierhts of the Twentieth Century. At a meeting held last evening in the 11 art rnarlors. The order Was started with 17 members. Membership will be limited to 25. The following were elected officers: J. F. McParland, f.. F". Rnfi'sr. . secretary: G. .l VfcJAVi V f , 7 'v - C. Mason, treasurer. . . It may truthfully be said of a girl that she doesn't wear well when hey complexion comes off. Tfl.ince of Trunks at Cost to clos thftm out entirely to make room for anfini' ahnM. Boston Shoe store. It f WfWPa Onion Sets, multiialvlnff on- inns. at Grant's Pharmacy. 60-6t. Biltmore Firewood. Phone 700. For sale cheap by the owner. Cozy onttotra hnmA. "Rest neiehborhood in Asheville. Address Box 387, Biltmore, JUST TRY OUR ALMOND and COGOAHUT MACAROONS Everv one likes them. Get them at HESTON'S. Phone 183 . 26 S. Main. CONFEDERATE MEMORIAL DAY REUNION WILL UNDOUBTEDLY SELECT ANNIVERSARY OF DAVIS' BIRTH:- June Third will be Chosen for General Confederate Me morial. lOOOO VETERANS PASS THROUGH NEW ORLEANS LOUISIANA, MISSISSIPPI AND VIR GINIA CAMPS ALL FAVOR SE LECTING DAVIS' .BIRTHDAY. New Orleans, April 21. The Confed erate reunion which meets at Dallas tomorrow, will almost .certainly select June 3, thS anniversary of the birth of Jefferson Davis, as Confederate day and Memorial day for the southern states, and appeal to the several legis latures to join in making it a special holiday, in commemoration of Jefferson Davis and the Southern Confederacy, to foe devoted to holding memorial ser vices and to the decoration of the graves qf the Confederate dead. There have passed through New Or leans during the last two days over 10, 000 confederate veterans, en Toute to Dallas, nearly all of whom expressed themselves favorable to the proposi tion; and the Louisiana, Mississippi and Virginia camps have unanimously decided to press the measure before the reunion . At present there is no southern uni form Memorial day. Several of the southern states have hesitated as be tween the anniversaries of the birth of Robert Lee and the toirth of Jefferson Davis, showing a preference for the former. The Confederate reunion will undoubtedly adopt June 3 as Memorial day. HAN HA WILL PROVE RATHBOIIE INNQGENT Washington,. .April -21. Senator Han na received a cablegram from ex-Direc- tor Posts Rathbone at -Havana, today saying he was released on bail. Han na was much pleased. He says he will prove (before the world that Rathbone is innocent. He will produce written proof that Rathbone was the victim of General Wood's persecution, due to jealousy and malicious gossip. Hanna claims that (Wood instructed the court in advance to convict Rathbone, and he has documentary evidence of this fact. TERRIBLE STEAMBOAT DISASTER SUNDAY Cairo, Ills., April 21.' Although no complete list of ithe victims or sur. vivors ie yet obtainable, an investiga tion today indicates that almost one- half of the 150 people on the City of Pittsburg were lost when thaJt ill fated steamer was burned yesterday at Gg- den's landing, between this city and Paducah. Many of those who were brought to the city were suffering from injuries, exposure and fright. The num ber aboard was about eoually divided between passengers and crew, the lat ter suffering the greater loss in casual ties. The names of many "rousta bouts" are not known and the number drowned or burned ie not likely to ever be ascertained. The fire started in the lower part of the steamer, in freight material or possibly in the engine room and cut off the means of escape there, while the passengers jumped overboard from the decks. Within ten minutes after the discov ery of fire at 4 p. m., the survivors say the upper decks were swept by flames and the passengers were penned in on all sides, even the life preservers being cut off by the flames. A panic followed and caused a greater loss of life than would have en sued if the officers could have con trolled the terror-stricken people. Some rushed through the flames and perished others fainted and sank down to be cremated. Many in their night robes, some of them afire, jumped overboard and were drowned. Those who get in- Choice Building ON MONTFORD AVE. bize of lot 160x260, corner Montford ave nue and West Chestnut street, There is no more desirable property to be had in this popular section of the city than the above. Paving assessment paid in full. After sixty days the price we can now name will be advanced WILKIE & LaBARBE Exclusive Agents, 23 Patton Avenue. 'Phone 466, to the boats saw others drowning, as their overcrowded crafts pulled to the shore. The toarely clad survivors on the shore not only witnessed the horrifying scenes around the charred hull, but suffered from early morning till relief came in the afternoon. The captain says there were 66 pas sengers, not including a dozen babies. There were as many women as men in the cabin and indications are that there was a greater percentage of loss among the women and children. As the regis ter with all the records was burned and the suvivors scattered, in every di rection; there is great difficulty in get- ""6 not. luc aui.vivuis. At is CVH- ceded that many bodies will never be recovered, and that there will never be a complete list of victims: It is thought that many charred bodies -will be found in the hull of the burrieu steamer. DRUNKEN ORGJES OF . ARKANSAS' GOVERNOR CHARGES OF IMMORALITY PRE FERRED AGAINST HIM IN CHURCH. Little Rock, April 21. Charges of gross immorality have been made by the discipline committee of the Second Baptist church against Governor Jef ierson .Davis. At the services last night a letter was read from Governor Davis asking for a letter of withdrawal from the church, or investigation into cnarges. ie said he preferred a letter of withdrawal, in order to get out of tne matter quickly. It was decided to appoint a commit iee to investigate, the charges. The governorv is guilty of the most dis graceful drunken orgies. BLACKBURN DEFENDS SOUTHERN REPUBLICANS Special to the Gazette. Washington, April 21. Congressman Spencer Blackburn this afternoon, re plying to allegations made by Repre sentative Patterson of Tennessee, in re gard to political conditions in the south, delivered a ringing five minutes' speech in defense of the republicans of that section. Mr. Blackburn called th hand of the gentleman from Tennesse and astonished the house with the force or nis utterances. HOOK AND LADDER CO. COMPLETES ORGANIZATION The new hook and ladder held a meeting last night at the fire department hfcadquarters and elected their officers and perfected thA ization. The meeting was harmonious throughout and great interest was shown in the work. Harland Luther, who acted as chairman of the meeting, was elected captain of the company. George E. Brown, was elected first as sistant foreman, W. T. Stradley, second- assistant foreman, E. B. Stradley elected secretary, and Charles Hare driver of the truck. The company is a strong one and all the memibers have entered heartilv into the spirit which is reouisiite to a gwwi fire company. As the organisation is now ccdmoleted several new names will probably he added in the near future. CHAIRMAN HANNA CALLS A CONFERENCE Washington, April 21. Senator Han ma, cnaarman of the National Civic federation, has issued a call for a con ference of the arbitration committee- of the federation and representatives of the anthracite coal mine operators and the United Mine workers at New York Saturday. The call is the outcome Jt 1 1 oi a meeting' at ianna s nouse today, which, was. attended by President Mitchell of the miners. Oscar Strauss of New York and Ralph M. Easley, secretary of the civic federation. Eas ley, after (the meeting, said the federa tion was proceeding on the assumption that the period for the suspension of the strike would expire Sunday, April 27. THE QUEEN'S CONDITION The Hague, April 21. The following bulletin was posted this morning at Castle Loo: "The queen slept part of the night and is taking somewhat more nourishment. Her general condition is satisfacotry." Prince Henry went for a ride this morning, the first time since her Mas esty's illness. This was taken to be a favorable sign. Site CORBETT AND , FITZ SCRAP ENGAGED IN IMPROMPTU THREE ROUND BOUT YESTERDAY. Fitzsimmons Dropped in while Corbett was Punching the Bag.' FITZSIMMONS FIT; HIS OPPONENT FLABBY CORBETT STARTED OFF FAST AND GOT IN SOME GOOD WORK. BUT WAS PUFFING AT THE CLOSE. New York, April 21. For the first time since the memorable meeting at Carson City, Corbett and Fitzsimmons v met this afternoon. Their meeting was In the nature of an exhibition. They boxed three fast rounds at Wood's gymnasium. Corbett is training at the gymnasium. He was punching the bag when Fits came to. They shook hands warmly and Jim complimented Fitz on his looks. After a short conversation, Cor bett suggested that they don the mlts. (When the men had stripped Fitzsim mons appeared in fine condition, while Corbett was flabby. Before the bout began Corbett admonished Fitz to be good, as he was not in- ithe best shape. Fitz sailed in, however. In the first round Corbett was fast. He danced around Fitz and some pret ty exchanges ensued. Oorbett put his impression on Fitz's lips, and puffed up his nose. Corbett was a little slower in the sec ond round. Fitsimmonfe got in a few on the wind, which made him clinch, hut on the breakaway, Corbett landed on his ear and pummelled his ribs. In the last round, Corbett jabbed oax the face and mouth, but IFitz landed on the jaw. and body- The round ended with a hdt exchange. Corbett was puffing at the finish, while Fitz was fresh. Diamonds "The very aristocracy the inorganic world." of Pliny in his natural history says: "The most valuable thing on earth is the diamond, known only to kings and to them im perfectly." Nineteen hundred years have wonderfully developed the dla mond, especially the time since the art of diamond cutting, in troduced by France. The most beautiful stones and the finest cuttings are demanded now by America. We have our share of these valuable gems, and if you. wish to select your stone unset, we can carry out your own ideas as to setting;. Arthur M. Field Company Cor. Church St. and Patton Ave. Leading Jewelers Pop Sale The most desirable piece of property on Monxiora avenue, now paying a handsome income on the price aslced and bound to enhance in value. See us for full particulars. H. F. GRANT & SON Real Estate Agents, 48 Patton Avenue. We have a well selected stock ot Wood's Seeds, Onion Sets and Lawn Grass. With few excep tions we sell at Wood's prices. Grant's Pharmacy Ms Seeds :. : i 'A : . 1 . 1 .1 i- 1 i ; III .1 1 , " f v" J 5 1 Mi - - ? " t 1, r I ' "1 "1 4 - .-. it- P r ' v - 1 7