1 1 LI IT - 1 , f VOL. VII NO, 116 ASEEVILLE N. C, WEDNESDAY M0BN1N6, JUNE 25, 12 FIVE CENTS PEB COPT. FOUR DOLLARS A YEAR. SALE OF Q 111 PWM PPIf MM MCA P ilCAfHre SlKlffHlol tfl Waists At 39, 59, 89 and 98c Reduced From 50, 75, $1.25 and and $1.50. We Have tbem In Plain Lace and Embroidery Trimmed. I 5l Patton Avenue, How About the Grass on Your Lawn? Don't it need cutting? If you want to cut it even and smooth, and with little labor, you'll use a Philadelphia Lawn Lawn Mower $5.00 to $9.00. Sprinkling Hose 8 and 10c a foot. ' . Asheville Hardwapfe Co ON THE SQUARE!. WHY? Should you have us do your Kodak finishing? refutation la fist 1 Our WOTK ana kf . evidence that we know how, to make photographs, (2d.) We eive your work the same careful attention that we f and get the best there Is in your ne- (3d.) We charge no more than you pay inferior workmen. BROCK & KOONCE Studio 57 South Main street. Tha I. X. I. Department Store AS SIMPI-B AS AB Bigger values, lower prices, Jwf novefues. larger vatte -leaders Js what It means g I X It. Tills is a lesson that hundreds have learned with profl i and pleasure In the school of exDerrtice. The I X.L. Department Store Phone 107. 22 Patton Ave. Gazette "wants" one cent a word. Gazette "wants" one cent a word.. FOR 5 room house'S. Main St., 7 room house, Atkins St., i rrvim house. Philip street Slz.50 , H.oo; 6 room house, Bailey , street, Eight room completely, furnisnea tag or renting nouses m viu--, Oesrsicher Early Reports of the Success ration Followed by Patient's Condition. Alarming Rise of King's Temperature in Early Hours of this Morning Accompanied ith Stimulants Used. King Succumbed to Despair When Told that Only an Opera tion Could Save His Life dringham to Die. ' lonaon, June Jrugland expenenc- ed today the most dramatic episode in VlM liet (Vivo- TIfli. it.r.nr,nnJ n,i 1 "c heh stricken down perhaps unto death, almost on the steps of the throne, and amid preparations for the mightiest fete ever devised by man. The blow fell without warning. For a moment the nation stood' (breathless, appalled. It tried to disbelieve the woeful tidiags. It was incredible that fate, after the settimg of the stage for the triumphal national drama, could in the twinkling of an eye turn it into a tragedy. The shock was as suddn as the shot from th TM-cfrvi in -ho n TvyrTT ii'o assassin, Conceakneait of the truth as to the king's condition during the past week it ia learned 'twas the result of the king's personal desire. He -wished to avoid j public uaieaskMsss as long as a possibil ity reanained Os? carrying lout the corb- ation program. It was only when the doctors were: obliged to tell him that only an operation could save his life that the king uecombed to despair, and a pitiful story comes from one ot ms iranis. He Deggea he might D taJten to sanamng-nam to die. The kbi! has -beeift suffering, severely for tea aysr-Sut;wjus not until last night ttiat, his physiians became con- vinced that inflamation, of the right ab dominal region had resulted to suppera tion and the formation of an, abscess. TThis diagnosis was confirmed today by other doctors and it was then decided that a speedy operation was necessary to prevent blood-poisoning and 'inevita ble death. It is recognized by all medical men acquainted with the king's condition that he is an unfavorable subject for such a crisis as the' present one. v It is not stated by the doctors iwheth- er they removed tne vermuorm appwu 'encountered. The operation was com dix but it is admitted that other parts pleted in the usual time. The anaes of the intestines are involved in the at- thetic happily continued its influence tack. ' j until the king was removed to his own These unfavorable circumstances to- bed room- Soon afteT the removal he igether with information from the pal- awoke from the artificial sleep and ace, tonight forces the conclusion that snortly afterward relapsed into a nat- tne cnancts ul uic b.ixiS o 0u.l, very small. The administration of nitro glycerine to stimulate the heart's ac tion is a very grave sign. The danger of a collapse from the shock has not yet passed and the doctors are still fighting this point. ALARMING sWTOMS . AFTER MIDNIGHT HOUR London, June 24 Midnight The king who fell into a sound sleep after the operation this afternoon awoke shortly after 10 o'clock tonight. He then ral lied considerably and was doing well; The following bulletin was issued at 11 rtV.irw.k-! "The king's condition is as i good as could be expected after so seri .ous an operation. His strength is maintained. There is less pain and his xnaioatv has taken i. little nourishment. It ,win be some dP.ys before it will be : possible to say the king is out of dan- ger Shortly after the above was issued it The constant offering of "Bargains" requires the purchase of CHEAPEST TRASHIEST goods. J. H. Law don't supply such, but his porters are busy delivering, all tne same. Voup Byes 90 Per Cent Of headaches come from defective . l naaM vo Tl IWfe eves, wnrcn, mwn , lieved with proper Glasses. Examina- tlon free. McKcet Optician 54 patton avenue, opposite Postomce, KENT Central avenue.... 15.00. 40.00. 25.001 15.00. I7 rooni house, French Broadlav S loom house, Haywood street.. I Jrr, house. Starnes avenue... ; - - rtnth Before buy nousexux - : - . -,w " . of Yesterday's Surgical 6pe- .AlaTmin News of the Royal Heart Weakness Powerful Begged to be Taken to San ' was learned unofficially that the king's temperature was abnormally high and "ItlCdSUlg. The cabinet decided that if the king does not die Friday's procession will take place as planned. The coronation will be postponed at least two months London, June 25. 1:15 a. m Dr Laking left the king's bed-room shortly before X -o'clock this morning. In re sponse to inquiries he said the best was hoped for but the situation was very serious. About midnight the king took a little nourishment and a hypo dermic injection of nitro-glycerine was administered, the heart's action being weak. The king rallied slightly and recognized several of those about the bed. Ha thpn rplansprl jtv in pnnrnnspn (Dossltion. iThp nnppn has lpft tha 'hed- side but once since the operation. The-feeling at the palace is that there is little hope of his recovery. At 2 a. m. there is no perceptible change in the king's condition. London, June 25. 3:15 a. nr. The king's temperature has risen duririg the last hour, it is feared peritonitis has developed Great anxiety , is felt lest the increased temperature be due to unfavorable development, such . as an abscess at the veriform appendix per forating the intestines. & Heart weakness continues ito , causei grraiwe- anxiety. v. further ' stimulas have been administered, 1 1 KING'S ELDEST SON GALLED TO DEDSIDE London, June 25. The (Morning Lead er says all the nearest senion members of the royal family saw the king short ly before the operation was performed. His ' majesty bore the anaesthetic re markably well. 'When the incision was maae considerable adipose tissue was , ural &ieeD. The chief daneer now is whether the adipose tissue will resist the tendency ' of nature to repair the wound. Immediately after recovering from the operation, the king asked for the prince of Wales. It was announced that a bulletin would be issued at 6:30 p. m. and a final one at 11 p. m. The fixing of these times was regarded as a good sign. Lord Salisbury, the permier, and other members of the cabinet called at the palace during the day. The cabi net has been summoned to meet at 6 o'clock this evening. Queen Alexandra is terribly upset and nervous. The royal grand children were driven to the palace shortly af ter 1 o'clock. The Prince and Princess of "Wales remained at Buckingham palace -throughout the afternoon re ceiving the visiting members of the royal families who drove ujr to the inner court yard. At about 4:30 p. m. the prince and princess of Wales left the palace in an open carriage looking decidedly more cheerful than when they entered it. Band Concert at Auditorium Thurs day night. Special features. 2t NOTICE. The annual election of eleven (11) di rectors of the Asheville Board of Trade will be held at the office of the Caro lina Coal and Ice Co. on Monday, July 7, 1902, between the hours of 12 and 7 p. m. r W. P. RANDOLPH, 115-3t. Secretary. Splendid mountain pasture in the Vanderbllt preserve for cows. 60c per head. per month. Apply Forest Depart ment, Biltmore Estate. tf One of Ow Bakers is baking Cakes all day. He just knows how to bake them. Another, baker is baking bread all night Both of them know their business. HESTON'S. i- s 26 So. Main. Y .... jmmmmmmmmmmm9mtmmmwmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmfmmmmmmmmmmamimmmmmHmmmmmmmmmmm MOST RECENT PICTURE The best opinion seems to be that no less than three months' postuonement of the coronation is inevitable, and even In the event of the king's recov ery, the crowning of his majesty will certainly be shorn of all its arranged- for glories. Many of the foreign representatives gSfTCalled at Buckingham palace this after- iwpi Jtomake inquiries about the king's condition , The Prince of "Wales has been at the palace .all day long, and the duke ot Connaught has been there most of the time today. Lord Salisbury in the house of lords said: "All we can do at present is to hope and pray for the best and console our selves with the knowledge that the surgeons entertain a most satisfactory view in regard to the' progress of the distinguished patient. More definite language than this is impossible. An operation of singular severity has been performed, and leaves behind it every hope of a prosperous issue. Some weeks will in the best event elapse before his majesty is restored to his usual health. For three or more days at least and maybe longer there must be uncertain ty. No action can be taken by the house while matters are in a state of transition, but I think we have every ground to hope that the issue will be a favorable one and that we shall be able to return to our ordinary avoca tions at an early period." Whitelaw Reid was seen by a repre sentative of the press after his visit to Buckinham palace. He said: "It is exceedingly distressing news. It is impossible to say more or attempt to forecast events. "We can only wait and hope for the best." Diplomatists called throughout the day at the foreign office to express their condolence. Since morning the old stories that the king is suffering from cancer of the throat have been revived, but they are authoritatively denied. As the day wore on the rumors increased in grav ity until a report was circulated on the stock exchange that the king was ac tually dead. The postponement of the coronation' festivities applies to the naval review as well as to all other functions, qfficial and semi-official. Notice to this effect will be sent to the special ambassadors by the foreign office tonight. The am bassadors will probably all depart within a day or two. The members of the American special embassy, " while officially, the guests of the king, have established a house of their own and For Kent. Five room house, modern conven iences, furnished, in good location, $30 per month. Choice nine room residence on Mont ford avenue, furnished,. $85 per month. Six room house hear Arden, furnished, $18 per ononth. . Bight room house near Biltmore, fur nished, fine views, $55 per month. Five room apartment Spruce street, furnished, $25 per month. Two large furnished boarding houses on Sunset drive, furnished, $65 and $75 per month. Wilkie & UBarbe, : Exclusive 'Agents r 23 Pfttto riJeve. . 5 OF KING EDWARD VII. do not place much burden of respon sibility on any one. They will probably make no haste tdleave. Another probability already discussed in official circles is a "service of inters cession," at Westminster Abbey, to iDtay for the king's recovery, unless the worst should occur within twenty- four hour. . . III. I' ll "il II. 1 t-l.,' ' " " -5I . OEBATf HilfflE HiJijSf ON PHILIPPINES BILL Washington, June 24. Today was a day of general debate on the Philippine civil government bill. Landis, defended the administration of the Philippines and the army there. His speech was marked by a spirited passage-at-arms with Champ Clark over the course of the democratic party, which greatly amused the house. For the democrats, Williams of Mis- t 1 1 r so.uri, and lor tne repuDiicans vrum packer closed the debate. At the night session tonight the bill was further dis cussed. Are You Searching For a Gift? The taste displayed io makiug the selection is even of greater importance than the amount you pay for it. Whether for ornamental pur poses, for the home, or for service, or for personal adornment our etock embra ces the particular price ap propriate to the occasion. Arthur M, Field Company , Leading Jewelers r Cor. Church St. and Patton Ave. Uride Eben Holden Would Probably Say "Them Corned Beef Sand witches at the Yuneda Dairy Lunch air Jus gran' good fare." - . Everything served at the Yu neda is good always fresh and pure Famous French , s; 8 Drip Coffee, 6c. , ?: uneda Dairy Liirich Sudden Announcement of Postponement of Coronation Caused Consternation. How News of the King's Crit. ical Condition was Convey-, ed and Received. London, June 24. The first news of the renewed illness of the king came , from the house of commons where vari ous court officials gave an intimation that the arrangements for Thursday would 'be better suspended forthwith as. "the coronation would be postponed in- , ditely on account of the indisposi tion of hie majesty. The sudden announcement of the postponement of the coronation caused 1 the utmost consternation everywhere. The new spread dike wild fire. Tens ot thousands of occupants of the streets suddenly stood still under the shock ? and gazed at one another im silent . dread of what might come next. L Hemorrhoids, appoplexy and lumbagv ( were a few of the 'king's maladies dis cussed in the clubs and drawing rooms, and those discussing them recalled the stories of how the king even recently reiterated his belief that he would nev er be crowned. On the stock exchange the effect of the startling news was Im mediate. Prices weakened, led by con sols by. a fall of 1-2 point. His majesty under ordinary condi tions is not looked upon as a good sub ject for operations, and A though the king passed successfully through the or deal, it is believed four weeks must elapse before he will be able to under- -go the arduous labors of the coronation: ceremonial. 'J' Therefore no date can yet be indi cated for carrying out the coronation. Official announcements of the king's serious iHness were made to public bodies as speedily as possible. Word was sent to the house of commons, and1 acting for Lord Chamberlain, Lord (Continued on third page.) s. 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