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j " VOL; VII NO. 75. A8HEVILLE, N. C, WEDNESDAY MOBNING, MAY 7, m FIVB CSNTfl PCS, OOPT. FOUR DOLLAEJ A TSAR. i r'jK nimu-ir i u iiiii Hiiiiui ii B li 'Miujv'y iinii ic? nc -n n rr A ft imii iuiiime.ii I !illlllwulllrn!H iAYJ" iui riTMUkv fl., II llr in INI 1 1 II lr rli I'll III . IttIUlHlUIHUa V-7MUI1UUU UIMI IUI ltfrtl IUI f W 1 L I J liacTru n ur m. UUUll UlUliui v. 51 Patton Ave. Colored Wash Petticoats We direct attention to our extensive line of Colored Wash Under skirts in Lawns Seersuckers Ghambrays Linens And those very popular Percales in Black and White Stripes and Polka Dots. Price 60c to -$1.25 TAKES A TURN AT DENOUNCING AMERICAN SOL DIERS AND DEFENDING FILIPINO REBELS. Declares Smith's Name is Raised to a Bloody Infamy Surpass ing1 Robespierre's. WON'T BELIEVE STORIES OF O'HEARN'S TORTURE II flestreictier&Co 51 Patton Avenue, I BEVERIDGE AND HOAR HAVE A TIL1T ANOTHER . DESK IN THE HOUSE DRAPED IN MOURNING. 0 Washington, May 6. When -the (bill providing for. civil government in the Philippines came up in the senate today a controversy was precipitated fby Sen ator Beveridge with regard to cruelties in the Philipixnes. He attacked Raw lins for attemtpting to cast doubt' on the torture and tmnxrder of Sergeant O' Hearn fcy Filipinos. Hoar ctoallenged Beveridge to iproduce any evidence out side of the extorted confessions of Fil ipinos to 'show that O'Hearn was tor tured. Beveridge stated that his au thority cwas the evidence of the Fili pino prisoners. Rawlins again asserted his ibelief that the confessions bf the Filipinos In regard to O'Hearn iwae ex torted by cruel devices and denounced the torture of Filipinos by Americans. Turner followed in a lengthy speech against the 'bill. He declared that Lodge's speech yesterday was the best irgument yet given why the ibill should fail. He" criticised the dilatory 'tactics of the Philippines committee and de clared that General Smith's order in re gard to the inhabitants of Saanar had raised his name to a height of .bloody infamy supassing 'that of Robespierre, Marat and Danton of French revolu tionary fame. He read a letter from a clergyman's son telling of the shooting down of (batches of Filipino prisoners . efvery morning while standing in trenches the victians had dug. In con clusion Turner appealed to the com mittee to throw light on the situation in the Philippines. After a few re ingjrks py Hoat1 the senate djouiiiedU." Washiii'gton, May 6. The house ad journed today almost immediately on assembling, out of respect tto the mem ory of Representative Salmon whose death was announced. If we have It, it Is the Best. Wet Dry w eat her ?????? Tes, after the iwet spell comes, the dry spell and then you -will need : j H!i H O S E for sprinkling the lawns. We sell a good quality of .hose for S J cents per foot and a Ibetlter qual ity for 10 cents per foot. Asheville Hardware Co. ON THE SQUARE. REAR ADMIRAL SAMPSON. A VOLCANIC ERUPTION; 150 PEOPLE MISSING St. Thomas, Martian! que, May 6. A volcanic eruption has destroyed several factories at Guerin. One hundred and fifty oeople are massing. Washington, May 6. Rear Admiral he served on board the Sampsoa died this levening at his res- and the "Patapsco." ldence here. The immediate cause of his death was cerebral hemorrhage and' paralysis of "the brain. He was un conscious six hours Immediately ore- iron cedtag1 death. According to medical di agnosia, Sampson's trouble was soften 'John Adams" It was the Cate of Lieutenant Samp son, then only 25 years of age, to be actSng1 as executive officer on 'board the Patapsco" when she iwas blown up by a torpedo in Charleston harbor, January 15, 1865, and sank in ing on the brain ana degeneration ott tne 15 minutes . In his report to the eecreta arterial system. !ry of the navy Comtmander Quacken- Among those at the bedside when he bush said: ya we uuo uau6n, intrepidity displayed by son8 ana mo. sampsou. ine it. Limiltenant Sampson deserves the high left her bed, by a supreme effort, Ito be . ryraiae at ner nusoaiia 6 oeasiae, sn veinx at- Jn lg6g mhUe Q&sin the ColarBAOr 1 .. s "ampsiom received Ms commassion as wxxu-iL Bue no i, ulolU6 -c cju- , lieutenant-commander. From 1868 to miral. She as now quite an ami unaer -1C71 wao riei.wr. ai. kt,, 'S CONDITION IS VERY CRITICAL New, York, May 6. Reports announc-" ture yesterday evening, the aueen hif ing the critical condition of the queen l a cjuiefc dight and adept most of tha of Holland have caused the deepest sorrow here, cables the London corre spondent of the Tribune. Since the day Wilhelmina took the Dutch (throne, the English people have watched her ca reer with the utmost interest end the hope is universal that the care with which she is surounded will preserve 1 her Me. Queen Wilhelmlna's physicians in their bulletin, issued at Castle Loo.say: "After a slight rise in. her tempera - time. Her temperature is oonmal and her condition at present moment Is fairly satisfactory, although the pa tient still requires great care and at tention." A bulletin posted at Castle Lob at" 2 p. M., today, announced that Queen Wilhelmina's temperature hal "con tinued normal up to the present? ' end said that he$ majesty's "other symp toms do not call for special remaks." (Continued on 5th page.) THE JONES-HANCOCK WEDDING III RALEIGH WEEKLY CROP BULLETIN GENER ALLY FAVORABLE CROPS GROWING RAPIDLY. Sipecial to the Gazette. Raleigh, May 6. This morning in Christ church Miss Lucy Alice Jones was (married to Charles Hancock. The bride is a daughter of the late Dr. Jones, who was for many years presi dent of Greensboro Female college. Mr. Hancock is a member of the faculty of the univfersity of Virginia. The weekly crop bulletin reports that the past; week has been generally fa vorable. The temperature averaged five degrees above normal, with rainfall irregular. Crops are growing rapidly. The Red Men have formulated an or phanage scheme to ipresent to the grand council next week. medical treatment. Three of the admiral's children! were unable to reach Washington to ibe at their father's bedside when he passed After a cruise, he reached in 1874 the grade of comtmander. Again from 187ft to 1878 he was on shore duty at the academy and in 1882 he was stationed away. No definite arrangements have t thp caval observatory, a position- he been made for the funeral. Williara Thomas Sampson was born hear Palmyra, '.N.jr.Feibrnafy 9, 1840. He enrteiredthe. Aitnappffiji Nayai acade my ait the age "of 17 and graduated four years Hater, first in his class. Hts first service in the navy was as master for one year of the frigate "Potomac," at the outbreak of the civil war. His ser vices were so acceptable to his supe riors that he was promoted second1 lieu tenant. While participating In the ev olutions of the South Atlantic squadron held until 1885. -He was also a mem ber of the !board of. fortifications and other defenses, which convened in WasMtfgo& In ;.188$. JPtfom 08iO 1S9Q he rwifts siipeitehdentotli academy? In 1889 Sampson attained the Tank of captain, and in that year rsvas delegate to the international raoiaratime confer ence at Washington. He next com manded the cruiser "San Francisco," and after the formation of the new navy was in command on the Iowa, one of the most formidable of modern (Continued on fourth page.) A KIDNAPPED CHILD LOCATED IN ITALY Washington, May 6. The state de partment today received a despatch from Ambassador Choate that the child Margaret Vinton Taylor, who was kid napped from her home in Newport, Ky, iii 1898, has (been positively located by him in a pface in Italy. 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. MONEY GETS OFF WITH TILLMAN AS COUNSEL Washington, May 6. The court today dismissed the charges and counter charges growing out of the recent street car fracas, in which Senator Money Was involved. The court decided it had mo power to refuse the nolle Dros equi entered by the district attorney. Counsel for Conductor Shaney stronigly opposed tMsjdisposal of the case. Sen ator Tillman appeared for Money. He asserted that the court had no other alternative but to accept the nolle prosequi. Attend The Big Convention at No. 22 Patton avenue, every 'workin 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 teal like wanting all. The I ,,X. L. Department Store Phone 107. 22 Patton Ave, Turnip Greens 25c per peck, Spinach 30c iper peck, Sweet Potatoes 30c per peck. Hiram Lindsey, City Market and South Main street. NEW LINE SCREENS. Oak and filled with denim or stlkalln at very close prices, all new patterns. J. H. Law, 86 Patton avenue. DEFINITE PLAN FOR HANDLING CROWDS OF BAPTIST CONVENTION VISITORS IIIDIMTIOIIS THAT STRIKE HtS BEEN AVERTED Scranton, May 6. The sentiment of the United Mine Workers' officials who gathered here is that there will ibe no strike. A report is published here that President Baer of the Reading railroad has decided to grant such concessions as .will satisfy the miners. Mitchell arrifved at midnight. He says the sit uation is as threatening1 as ever. I A I i woman .Philadelphia, May 6.r-Preeldejat Baer declines to talk. The josinion here is that he has yielded to pressure exerted by Senator Hanna and will agree to a slight increase in pay but no decrease In hours. New York, May 6. Wall street had a report today that the presidents of sev eral coal roads met in the Jersey-Central building for the purpose of agree ing on concessions to the miners with a view to avoiding a strike! Railroad presidents declare that no' such meet ing' has been held and no concessions iwill Ibe made. The Sign of Distress Your eyes iyill give you warning If yeu overtax them in any way, or if any thing' goes wrong: with them, cone to us, we will make them right with prop erly ground glasses. Examination Free. Optician 64 Patton avenue, opposite Postofflce. Nice Residence Lots Pop Sale. One lot on Montford avenue, 60 feet front, 175 feet deep, price $550.00, can be Jbought on easy terms if desired. Two lota on Montford avenue, 50 feet front, 175 feet deep, price $500.00 on time, w $450.00 cash. One lot on Montford avenue, 92 feet front, 175 feet deep, price $5Q0.00oash. Three lots at passenger depot can .he (bought at low prices for cash, "good for residence or store rooms. Call and see us for full ixarticulars and prices. . ' BRADFORD St TAGNER, - - r 10 Paragon Building. REAIj EOT ATE AGENTS. Phone 825 The comimittee on receiving the dele gates to the Baptist convention met yesterday afternoon in the auditorium and made definite arrangements for handling the crowds expected to be here. H. Redwood was chairman of the meeting and' explained at length the methods planned by him and his associates. Ths IilSifcrulctior classified form of every detail practi cally assure a most successful handling of the crowds. Mr. Redwood stated that there (would be five special trains Thursday and that every coanaMtteeimJan who would serve in the capacity of directing, the delegates would receive a pass .book from the Asheville Electric company and also the Southern railroad. After this ex planation several slips were passed among the committeemen (bearing the following instructions:" "Delegates and visitors to 'the South ern Baptist Convention, Asheville, N. C, 'will presently have a comimittee call to assign them to suitable hotels and boarding houses. "Where unalble to promptly assign this will be done at comimittee head uqarters, Asheville station, promptly on arrival of train." Mr. Redwood informed the gathering that those who met the trains at .way stations several miles out of the city, should take these forms 'through the train giving each (passenger a slip. He Stock Beets, Velvet, Soja and White Navy Beans at Grant's Phiaxttnacy. 74-6t said after 'this had ibeen done, blank forms should be distributed in the same manner, iwhich would be filled out and used as a memorandum by the dele gates. , When properly filled out this form will hear the destination of the delegate in the city and instructions as to the car line to take when a transfer is made. The matter of meeting the early morning train during the week was dis cussed at length. Mr. Redwood jsaid that after investigating several plans he had decided that the delegates ar riving on . night traiSns who had not been prepared for would be required to stop at 'boarding houses on the car lines, in order to avoid confusion in the night. "Volunteers were called for and the following gentlemen were, appointed to meet the midnight trains last even ing:. W. C. McConnell, C. W. Brown, J. M. S toner, J. E. Steven, J. E. Rut ledge and L. Pulliam. The 6:55 train twas met this morning iby R. Grant, R. J. Stokeley, F. A. Mears and F. L. Durham. About twenty delegates ar rived from the west. There will toe a meeting of the entire (Continued on fourth joeMe. Soda Water at Grant's Pharmacy, tf Splendid mountain pasture in the Vanderbilt preserve for cows. 50c per head per month. Apply Forest Depart ment, Biltmore. Estate. tf Oup New Baker knows how to bake cakes. To prove it just try them. HESTON Phone 183 26So.ttainSt. Special Rent List During the past week we rented three of the houses advertised In last Sunday's Gazette. For this week we call your special attention to the fol lowing: A select eight room house on Mont foTdravemie, large lot, all conveniences, furnished, $60 per month. A new four room cottage, modem conveniences, Blair street, $12.50 per month., ... A new seven room house on Central avenue, near Chestnut street, modem conveniences, $18 per month. A nice seven room house on Mont ford avenue, modern conveniences, $30. A desirable nine room house,modern conveniences, stable.- Montford- avenue $50 per month. A desirable eight room house, mod era conveniences, near South Main street, furnished, $40 per month. A "modern ten room house, Starnes avenue, large lot, , completely furnished, $60 per month. Two large hoarding' houses In choice locations, furnished, $50 and $60 per month. Rent one and get ready for the summer rush of visitors. Willue 1 LaBarbe, ,ExclusiyeaAgente,i:;c No. 28 Patton Ave. 'Phone 661 MORD PRISONERS SHOT . ATTEMPTING ESCAPE Washington, May 6. Chaffee cabled the war department today telling of an attempted escape or Moro prisoners held by troops under General Davis in Mindanao. Chaffee expresses regret over the killing of some of them, say ing it (was intended to release them' all except ihe head men. He says the guard and one company opened fire without orders. H .( Whether she be the donor or the recipient of a watch bought at FIELD'S, is sure to be a contented woman. With each watch sell goes our personal guarantee written if you likeas to the case and works. We invite your in spection in full confidence of suiting you to the prover bial "T". Arthur M. Field hv 1. Cor. Church St. and Patton Ave. CHICAGO SAILORS AGAIN ARRESTED IN ITALY , London, May 7 A A despatch from Trieste states that last night a number of sailors belonging to the American cruiser Chicago assaulted citizens on the street. Four men iwere arrested and turned over to the commander of the Chicago who "paid all claims for broken windows. Do You Want to Rent op Buy A Desirable 7-Room House Centrally Located. If so let us give you prices and tell you all about it. H. F. Grant & Son, "TJ6 Wood's Seels We have a well selected stock ot Wood's Seeds, Onion Sets and Lawn Grass. With few excep tions we sell at Wood's pi ices. Grant's Pharmacy Rebuilding Sale! None So Blind as Those Who WON'T SEE f he Bargains We Offer. 44 inch Black Taffeta Silk 1.10 27 Inch Blaxsk TatCetA Silk........ 85 27 Black and White Stripe SUk 75 21 inch Black Pean De 6oie. 75 21 inch Striped Taffetas 49 Black Taffetas fully guaranteed to wear and be 25 per cent, under orice, We never urge customers to buy "Don't Have To" the goods do that. G. A. MEARS Shoes, Clothing, Trunks, Dry Goods, Notions, Millinery, 29-31-33 SOUTH MAIN. - U9 paragon UUliaing. XUUAJLi JUSSV-ATJU AMtUM-ip. fHW oam 'gBBaBBHBBBBBSaBBBBBI v I v z . - :-. 1 - .-.s-.'Tv 't.- - vV--- v--r v j, 1 V 'it's. 1
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