North Carolina Newspapers

-i -.s r.: - "3" v. 7 --. J: S i I - 4 VOL. VII NO. 64. ASHEVILLE, N. d, THDE8DAT JIOKNING, APRIL 24, 1902 F1VB CENT! PER OOPT. FOUB DOLLARS A YEAH. 1 OestreTcher & Co We direct attention to our Superior Line of White comprising alltnelat est weaves ant Iwcij sucnas India Linon, Victoria Lawn, Batiste, French Lawn and the new French Chiffon's or wash chil fon. The labric is an especially good thing lor white dresses. We are also showing an- egantline ol Em broidered Robes in White and Ecru. 51 Patton Avenue, If we have' it; It - is- the Best. One Man, One Horse and a Hoosiep Corn Planter Will do the work heretofore done by four men, two horses and two plows. $13.50 Cash, invested in a Hoofeier oCrn Planter will save you its cost and more in on season. Without the fertilizer attach ment the cash price 4s $11.00. Asheville Hardware Co. ON THE SQUARE. Miniatures on Ivqry 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 will be wel comed as a delegate. When you In spect samples, It will be difficult for you to make selections, you will eel like wanting all. The I, X. L. Department Store Phone 107. 22 Patton Ave. -, ' ) Graham Wafers, 20c per pound, . Hon y Cakes, 15c per pound, Cracknell, 20c Per pound, Salted Banquet, 20c . per pound. Hiram Lindsey. Goods Qestreicherl Go If You Want a Home In the best neighborhood in ithe city, has eight rooms, on car line, and paved street, modern conveniences, at a low. price, or If you want to buy a; piece oi Property -which is paying well on the price we can name, and can ibe bougm on easy terms if desired, apply to or address . BRADFORD 10 Paragon Building. KEAJfES? tiGGUSfflS AGAINST MAJORv WILSON ATTACKS HIS PERSONAL CHARACTER AND POLITICAL RECORD, Challenges tlbk to Bring Suit and Says He will Produce Proof of His Charges. ASKS SIMMONS AND AYCOCK IF THERE IS A BARGAIN Special to the Gazette. Raleigh, N. C, A.prU 23. A profound sensation has been caused in . conse quence of a letter which will be pub- litihcd tomorrow bq Major Wilson at tach iv g the personal character and po lititj record of Ju lt:e Walter CJark. Major Wilson says Clark is no democrat but an ally of Butler and Russell, that he wrote editorials for the Cac&usian. He says Clark is morally unfit to be chief justice! Wilson makes thirteen distinct charges, among others that Clark instigaited litigation and; sat ws the appeals in the Supreme court; de clined to run for governor unless he could not hold a judicial office till elect ed; suggested himself to fusionists as a logical candidate for senator; advised Russel to remove the railroad commis sioners and prepared the order; asked Cyrus Thompson to see Russell and ask 'for the chief justiceship before Fair- cloth (was buried; after the democratic convention! in 1898 he said the democrat GEN. GORDON RE-ELECTED COMMANDER IN CHIEF EXCEEDINGLY TOUCHING MEMO- - RIAL SERVICES AT DALLAS t YESTERDAY. Iadlas, April 23. The memorial ser vices n the Confederate reunion today were exceedingly toucniiig, particularly that part of the prooeedfmg's devoted to the late General Wade Hampton and Miss Winnie Davis, the "Daughter 'V- GENERAL J. B. GORD03T. of the Confederacy.'' Oratorical eulo gies were pronounced by "Brivate" John Allen and Chaplain General Jones. The meeting decided to fix as memo rial day the 'birthday of Jefferson Da vis. The prapositSon was amended so as to permit amy state desiring to Ob serve any other date. Resolutions were passed to raise a fund to erect a monfmment ito the mem ory of Davis, also to erect a memorial mtomimenrt to the women of the south. Prof. Oook of Grant university was denounced in a Witter resolution for having classed the Daughters of the Confederacy with Em-ma Goldman. It was decided that school histories (Continued on eighth page.) N1BW L.TNB SCREENS. Oak and filled with deninft or silkaline at very close prices, all new patterns. J. H. Law, 35 Patton avenue. The Sign of Distress Tour eyes will give you warning it you overtax them In any way, or if any thing goes wrong with them, come to us, we will make them right with prop erly ground glasses. Examination Free. McKeet optician 54 Patton avenue, opposite Postomce. & WACNCR, ATE AGENTS. Phone 823.) MADE JUDGE CH ic party sold out to the railroads and would be beaten worse than ever. Wil son asks Aycock and Simmons if there is a bargain with Clark. He says the party cannot afford to nominate him. He challenges Clark '&& sue him for libel. Hei -will plead justification. . and produce proof of his assertions. John W. At water, former represen tative of the Fourth district, authorizes 'the announcement that he wlll run as ; an independent candidate for congress. ' He expects to break the democratic ring. ; A committee has been appointed to solicit subscriptions for a railroad to Washington, N. C. 125,000 has been; raised. It is expected (to double this amount. Mrs. R. D. Gilmer gave a reception tonight at the Tarborough house in; honor of Mrs. Harry Skinner. Laffan News Bureau Report. Raleigh, April 23. The biggest sen sation! in recent years in North Caro lina politics is an attack on Associate Justice Clark of the Supreme court by ex-Railroad Commissioner Wilson Clark aspires to the democratic nomir nation for chief justice. Wilson, in & letter -which will be printed tomorrow,, declares that Clark was an: ally of cer tain republicans and populists in re cent elections and 'charges him with being morally unfit for the judicial of fice. He also charges Clark with pjrostitutiiig! his office for private spleen and makes thirteen specifications of conduct unbecoming to a judicial of ficer, any one of which is sufficient grounds for libel if untrue. He chal lenges Clark to bring suit and says he iwlll plead justification and produce proof. Wilson claims Clark instigated his removal from the commissioner ship. OLEOMARGARINE GILL AGAIN IN THE HOUSE SENATE MEASURE WILL BE EN ACTED TILLMAN BECOMES MERRY IN THE SENATE. Washington, April 23. fThe house today-iby ai vote of i53ta.J9 adopted S resolution from the mimittee on rules making the senate amendments to the oleomargarine bill the continuing or der of business and spent the rest of the session in their comsftderartion. They were all disposed of. The bill as it will finally be passed will be substan tially the senate's measure. Washington, April 23. Rawlins fur ther addressed the senate today in op position to the bill providing civil gov ernment for the Philippines. He de nounced the barbarities practiced on the Filipinos and declared they sur passed those perpetrated on, the people of Gauil as 1 escribed in Caesar's com mentaries on the war in Gaul. He had not finlished when the senate adjourned. Early in the 'session during the de bate on the 'bill providing for a union railroad station at Washington Tillman accused Hoar of being discourteous to Wkn. He said Hdar always was "a sticker" for decorum and he ought to "set an example for us youngsters." He accused Hoar of 'breaking the rules habitually. Tillman then took Foraker to task for making a remark while standing .on the republican side of the house while his seat was on the demo cratic side. He sadd Foraker was "gyrating out of his orbit." Tillman's remarks with reference to Hoar and foraker received shouts of laughter. BRYAN WILL NOT RUN FOR GOVERNOR oY N7-in--.pOHT(-s leuqe ofth rdlu y Lincoln, April 23. The populist-democratic state -central ooommititee met to nagiht to discuss the place and date of holding a state convention. Considera ble strife has arisen between the two parties over which shall have the gu bernatorial nomination. The democrats say Bryan will not accept the nomina tion for governor. He declares he will not stand in the way of gubernatorial aspiirants. Deviled Crabs tonight, Yuneda Dairy Lunch. Best of Tomato Plants at J. W. Ray mond' s, North Asheville . 63-t Wood's Onion Sets, multiplying on ions, at Grant's Pharmacy. 60-6t. Biltmore Firewood. Phone 700. For sale cheap by the owner. Cozy cottage home. Best neighborhood in Asheville. Address Box 387, Biltmore, "8 Our Layer Cakes and all the cakes we make are delicious. Everyone likes them. HESTON'S. Phone 183 26 S. Main. REPUBLICAN CONVENTION IT IS DEEMED ADVISABLE TO CHANGE DATE EROM AUG UST 21 TO AUGUST 28. In Order not to Conflict in Any way with Confederate Veter ans' Meeting;. PRITCHARD BESIEGED WITH INVITATIONS HOUSE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC BUILDINPGS AND GROUNDS FAV ORABLY REPORT FOR DURHAM PUBLIC BUILDING, BUT NOT FOR GREENSBORO OR WINSTON. Special to the Gazette. Washington, April 23. Congressman Moody and Brownlow called at Speak er Henderson's committee rooms yes terday and had a lengthy conversation with that gentleman about the Appa achlan Park bill. The speaker was impressed by the reasons set forth for the establishment of the reserve and promised full oppor tunity for the coneyieration of the measure by the house. Major Moody is encouraged at the outlook for the pas sage of the bill. Senator Pritchard is receiving numer ous invitations from various parts of the country to be present at notable occasions and delivered speeches. The latest came yesterday from the American Asiatic association of New .York City which invites the Senator to a banquet to be given May 21. The aim of the association: is to promote American commerce im Asiatic coun tries'. Mr. J. L. Pace, railway postal clerk of Hendersonville, who has been spend ing a few days in the Capitol city, re turned to N. C. last night. Mr. Pace has quite a numiber of friends here. Sr. Noah Z-Deweese of Murphy, N C,.cwho hadieen employed im the cemf- sus "office "slhce "last summer returned to his home today. The following correspondence explains itself: i u Washington, April 16, 1902. Hon. W. P. Bynum, Greensboro, N. C. Dear Judge: I notice an article in the News and Observer of recent date in which St is stated that the calling of the republican state convention at Greensboro to meet on the day set apart for the meeting of the Confeder ate veterans was done with a view of getting low rates of transportation to our convention). There is no ground for such contention, "i am sure you will agree with me in the statement that'th committee was not aware of the faot that the Confederate veterans associa tion has been called to meet on the 21st. Otherwise it would have fixed another date. I have great sympathy and high est regard for the Confederate veterans aaid I would not be a party anything that would in the slightest degree in terfere with the proceedings of that organizatiorii on the occasion in ques tion. Under the 'circumstances, would it not be better to hold our convention1 AMTH COTTON ILL PLAN FOR GREENSBORO Special to the Gazette. Greensboro, N. C, April 23.-There is an unconfirmed rumor to the effect that the biggest cotton infill for the moaniuifac fcure of colored goods in the world is to ereoted in Greensboro. The names of Moses H. and Caesar Cone, principal owners of the Proximity tmtills, the Cone Export & Commission company and other important enterprises, are con nected with the rumor. Options have been secured on nearly 2,000 acres of land a short distance north of the city and other preliminary arrangements have been made, but it Choice Building Site 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. a week later? Will you kindly advise me with respect to the matter. Sincerely yours, J. C. PRITCHARD, Chairman. Greensboro, N. C, April 19, 1902. Hon. J. C. Pritchard, Washington, D. C. My Dear Sir: Yours of the 16th infet. has been received. I was present at the meeting of the executive committee when the date was fixed for holding the state convention referred to in your let ter and am sure that no member of the committee was aware that the Confed erate veterans of the state had decided to hold their annual meeting here on the 21st of August. I am informed that the veterans expect quite a large attendance on that occasion and from conversations with the mayor and other .citizens of Greensboro I am satisfied that it Would be more convenient all around for the republican convention to be held on some other day. Your suggestion that it be held on August 2Sth is a good one. With best wishes, I am Yours very truly, Wm. P. BYNUM, Jr.. Senator Pritchard today saw Chair man Burton) of the house committee on rivers and harbors and urged the reten tion of the appropriation for the im provement of the upper Cape Fear riv er,. The correspondent learns that the house committee on public buildings and grounds will only report favoraibly for a government building at Durham, denying the claims of 'Greensboro and Winston. This action is because Con gressman W. W. Kitchim held out for Durham. PROPOSITION TO COMBINE YARN MILLS Charlotte, Airil 23. At the meeting of cotton yarn spinners today, Under wood explained the proposition for combining the yarn mills. Underwood agreed to pay all the yarn mill owners for their property, stipulating that the price shall not exceed 220 per cent of a fair cash cost of replacing the property, 'payment to be made in half preferred and half coannnon stock. Payment is to be made in cash for all stocks of cotton, cotton in process of irianufac'ture and goods on hand. The meeting ordered the proposition printed and distributed for careful study of details. The plan was dis cussed, but no definite action was tak en. Representatives of the mills will return home to take the matter up with their stockholders. The TnJills have until January, 1, 1903, to decide. nnnuriT imuiinr unnin rnumri HUfftiiuc huulu . ( SETTLE MORO TROUBLE j Manila, April 23. General Wade, com manding the southern division of the army, reports that a prompt advance would settle the Moro trouble with lit tle bloodshed.. So far, there has been stmall opposition by the Moro chiefs, but the chiefs might unite their forces if the Americans abondon the advantage they have already gained. A Filipino judge has sentenced the presidente of Tayabas to pay a fine of ten thousand dollars and a term in prison, for sedition. I Cholera returns snow izi cases and 360 deaths. CAPT. CLARK DECLINES TO ATTEND THE CORONATION Washlingtton, April 23. On account of insufficient private means to bear the expenses of attending as the represen tative of the navy at the British king's coronation, Captain Clairk of the Ore gon has declined this honor. The presi dent has designated Admiral Watson in his place. is understood that the plans for the enterprise are temporarily blocked toy the action of two or three men who have placed the. value of their land at exorbitant figures. If built, the mill will be equipped wflth 50,000 spindles and 2,000 looms for the manufacture of denims. The build ings will be constructed .with a view to I ultimately doubling the equipment. mi T- 'Un U mr4.11 nnlii line litrw ucuovw1 jiuuot iwrn itj ixuy for the reception of guests wi'thin a very few days. This is one of the largest hotels in this section of the i country. 23 Patton Avenue." Thone 166. REPUBLICANS OF H OPENING SESSION OF STATE CONVENTION AT INDIANAP OLIS YESTERDAY. Senator Beveridge, Chairman, Speaks on National Ques tions in His Address. WHAT THE COUNTRY OWES TO REPUBLICAN POLICIES INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATION ANU THE- RESTRICTION OF TRUSTS- VALUE OF THE PHILIPPINES SECURING EXTENDED MARKETS FOR AMERICAN PURODUCTS. Inddamapolis, April 23. The opening session of the republican state conven- tion today was devoted to the appoint ent of the various committees and pre paring the platform and the delivery of a speech by Senator Bevridge, the per manent chairman. Mr. Bevridge said in part: Just as the law of co-operation de veloped in the labor world, so it has de veloped in the world of capital out of nat..ural conditions and the necessities of the people. For example: The farmer ships hie grain to distant pointe, hundreds, thousands of miles away. He needs cheap rates and quick dis patch. Short and separate limes of railroad were inconvenient, highpriced, unsafe and slow. The business man re quired his mail by the swiftest means; delay of a day, em hour, may mean dls- j aster. Thufe transportation men found that their profit lay in meeting the ne cessities of the producing and the busi ness world. Here in Indiana segregated roads were consolidated in the "Big Four" lines. The old "J. M. & I.," "Vincennes" and "Vandalia" were ab sorbed b y the Pennsylvania. What (Continued on fourth page.) The Works Of a Watch should be entirely reliable and that will keep accurate time, otherwise how cau the owuer expect to be punctual We sell Waltham, Elgin and Dueber 1 Hampden Movements than which there j are no better made. Arthur M. Field Company Cor.' Church St. and Patton Ave. Leading Jewelers Pop Sale The most desirable piece of property on Montford avenue. Now paying a handsome Income on the price asked and bound to enhance In value. See us for full particulars. H. F. GRANT & SOU Real Estate Agents, 48 Patton Avenue. Hood's Seeds We have a well selected stock ot Wood's Seeds, Onion Sets and Lawn Grass. With few excep tions we sell at Wood's piicas. Grant's Pharmacy INDIAN m t t- 1 1 - 7 r F r I i i 1 -4 ' t t - i I ' 1 IT t 5 4.- A.