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VOL. VII ASBBYILLE, N. C, SUNDAY MOBNINGr JULY 20. 1902 12 PAGES. 08 nninirnck nniniinivi UilNCnd HuJUUnNi s y o 3E 03 NO STRIKE ORDER ADOPTED WITH FEW MODIFICATIONS. . , N ' ..... direct by the local imions to Secretary- I Treasurer Wilson. ' " - Fifth That 25 per cent, be deducted , from the salaries of all national district ! officers and organizes. J Sixth That the aseessinents begin from July 16. ' : " , J Seventh That all 'contrib'utions he " made by the national organization, -dis- PLANS OF PRESIDENT MITCHELL trPuted Prrafca tn anthracite dis- tricts as shown . by s the last coal re- norts. " . 5, Eighth That each local , union be re- t quested to aid as . far as possible in se curinff work for men now on strike. In mmmm L. 'this connection the good offices, of the ' American Federation of Labor will be Arrangements Made tor a Ds- revested y Ninth That an address be submitted f ense Find Aggregating Near- to Je American people. . l The saJient points of thia address read by Secretary Wilson follows. !The convention of the United Mine Workers hereby states the line of Co ition which its members are determined to pursue. The coal miners of the 'country recognize the marvelous in- OF COUNTRY ISSUED dustrial -progress of the country during the last decade, but our labor has pro ' duced the foundation for most of tbi& ' wealth by producing the coal which has LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS INSTRUC made the progress possible. But when TFn TO APPOTttT rnMMTTTOi. TCt the miners . examine the paltry pittance TED TO APPOINT COMMIT TEKo lO receive as recompense for the' la bors and dangers they undergo, they, feel that they are being dealt with j unjustly in payment for so much labor r Z, ' i ..' -'.' . ' r . . CROPS SUFFERING OVER WIDE AREA DROUGHT IS PROVING DISAS TROUS IN TWENTY MISSIS SIPPI COUNTIES. terday says: "The American . line steamer Belgenland from Philadelphia ? for Qtteenstofwa- and Liverpool was towed into thte harbor , today by the British steamer Schoolar. The Belgen land's shaft la broken. All on board were -well. - - " I The Schoolar !was bound from Gas veston for Liverpool iwhen she picked 129 first class passengers and 74 second ONE PLANTATION MARKETED 4 ciass passengers on board. She waa BIG COTTON SALE !; IN NEW ORLEANS taken in tow by the Schoolar last Sun day at 4:30 a. m. The Belgenland was in the vicinity of the Western islands wnen ner shaft broke." 900 BALES OF THE SNOWY STAPLE. ly $1,000,000 per Month. ADDRESS PEOPLE Great Loss where Crops were QHICKAMAUGA PARK GETS excellent two weeKS ago Forest Fires Raging. $450,000 ALLOWANCE The Bales Nearly Doable weight, and Equal to Near 10,000 Or dinary Bales COTTON IS DAMAGED FROM 60 TO 75 PER CENT WAR FIND WORK FOR STRIKING AN THRACITE MEN. and so many sacrifices. The combma Indianapolis, Ind., July 19. When the tions of capital are so powerful that in miners' convention t th, wwm.w it ' dividuals are helpless and experience , , shows that when capital combines la- was evident that all probability of a w must unite. The grievances of the miners have forced them to organize, not to 1 take from the operators what. utfAKiMENT WILL CON-1 VERT PARK INTO MANEU VERiNG GROUND. Washington, July 19. In view cr th IN MORE THAN TEN COUNTIES OF rtf'SP'l f medil cers w vuiuwuauga irarK, ua., to in vestigate the sanitary j Secretary. .Root has allowed $450,000 for HiK.N KUlMJbiD. OWNER LOST $90,000 BY HOLDING TOO LONG Jackson Miss., July strike had utterly vanished. The an thracite men who have favored a strike were practically unanimous in belongs to them but to'receive better treatment ana lair remuneration ior; their labor. For five years the miners have lived up to the letter and soiriit of every contract into which they have, entered, and do not intend to violate them now. The miners believe that the best interests of the country are4 opposed to a general strike of the coal miners, and while they feel that in the the construction of barracks and nil j tOTa on property immediately adjoining 19. Twenty "1C vain, 10 xorrn an army post with counties in Mississiimi are suffering one regiment of ; cuvairy ana one company of field artil- ifrom the effects of a disastrous drought, lery. The war department intends to ,iamd in over one-half of this number the convert the park into an immense man- t i uv, ci iuS grouna a it v-iv lixo u x! unciijr i uiuu, iii JOHN WILLIS, THE PLANTER, WAS OFFERED AT ONE TIME ELEVEN AND A HALF, FINALLY GOT NINE! AND A QUARTER. New Orleans, July 19. --The largest sale of cotton from a single plantation was made here today, -when 4,900 bales,' declaring thalt it would have been un wise to order a general strike. At the opening of the convention this morning, "Mother" Jonas was given the floor. She made an address which: was enthusiastically applauded by the dele gates . She declared that (before com ing to Indiamapolis she 4iad favored a cotton has beem damaged from 60 to 75 per ceot. In Tallehatohie county the destruction of the crops is particularly ; belonging to John Willis of the Panther tJurn plantation, on Deer Creek in the Yazoo valley, was sold to L. T. Wood of Liverpool. HOMESTEAD CLAIMS TZTlX - ww-. been stored for three years. Willis-was CONFESSES FORGING 70 general strike, but since coming to the 'present fight the union may be destroy - convention she had reached the opinion ed, nothing can compel them to break that the conclusion reached by the their agreements. The miners request delegates to avoid such a movememit the American people to bring such was the wisest course. She urged the Pressure to bear upon anthracite opera delegates to oppose at the congressional tors and anthracite railroads as will elections this fall every man Who was S01 tnem to, to arbitration. , . . . ,The expenses of the mainers call for a f IS? government by . in- ':ontTlhvition of $1,ooo,000 per month from 5? ia I sources outside the union, and with this President Mitchell called for the re- sumj the miners are confident they can port of the pedal commiOtee. The wjn the anthracite .strike, comimii.ttee was not ready to report and ! a numiber of amendments were of a umber of addresses were made by fered to the. wording of several sec delegaites. A motion made by delegate tions, but they were all voted down. Ryan, of Illinois, that the convention The report of the commit te was then endorse the meeting of employers and adopted by a unanimous rising vote. employees to be held in Minneapolis i President Russell, of the Illinois mh, September 22, for the purpose of dis-. ers announced that the unions .ef 'hat cussing .the practicability of an mi-rtate would contribnte $50,000 in cash versa! eight-hour working day. for 30 minutes ito a wair the report or i.. tat- the special committee. President Mitchell made a short talk At 11:15 the special commSttee was declaring that there iwas in the treas- prepared to report. Its recommenda- ,Uries of the local unions throughout tions were as follows: (the country taDDroximately $1,000,010 First That the national secretary- and that his opinion of what the unions complete and forest fires are raging Ttm fl.rrvnp-hf s-r&n ir the- fip-ltn is ' a l I Frankfort. Kv.. JnW 1fl. r"l3n epretLuang- euiiu nasi, repurvs rwciveu ayi. , . , ' - w I Ji-LTinrr vi u , that in the counties where the prospects, ?e' hld er in United! States courtl OT 'J1 flee. there. aere coniessea to forging seventy nomestead assignment claims of soldiers who had never made claims,, receiving 53,500 from a Washington claim agent to whom he sold them. If we have it, it is the best Champion Hay maker Mower Has proven its superiority through years of satisfactory ser vice. It is well , and strongly built and especially adapted to rough or uneven ground. Cutting oar can be lifted over obstructions or lifted to an up right position to pass a tree without throwing the machine out of gear. We ask you to come In and see them. j Asheville Hardware Co. ON THE SQUARE. Asheville, N, C. (these are the anfthracite districts.))) Second That all districts, sub-dis tricts and local unions be asked to do nate whatever they ban afford for the support of the strike. Third That an assessment of ten per cenit. be levied on the earnings of mem bers of unions 6, 8, 12, 13, 19, 23 and 25 and that an assessment of$l per week be made on imembers of districts 2, 5, 11, 14, 15, 16, 20 and 21. This assessment is inot to be made against members of unions mow on strike, but in such cases ithese assessments are to commence when the strikes are over, the manner of this being arranged by tthe unions. Fourth The assessments to be paid Y E S you mean business we'll send a man to your home and photograph your children, if not satisfactory. It coats you nothing. BROCK & KOONCE PHOTOGRAPHERS fctudio 59 S. Main St. Asneyille, N. O. The I. X. L. Department Store AS SIMPLE AS A B CJCi digger values, lower prices, newer novelties, larger varieties, stronger readers is what It means to buy of The f -X L. This is a lesson that hundreds nave learned with profits and pleasure "line school of experience. I. McCIosfeeyV Real Estate. Rinlei. Room 9 Paragon; Building: Improved and unimproved property Be. jfurnished and unfurnished "vuses for rent. , RENTING DEPARTMENT. A naVe ft f ntnmaan -mm n mh attention exclusively to the Renting I Ve for rent the BILTMORB iCOT i ages in the village of Biltmore, and tVtt TTurnisfted ' h buses , on VERNON tiane of these houses can oe seen In for the anthracite strike. Ohio contri- , touted $10,000 and Iowa, and Illinois have treasurer of the United Mime Workers be authorized to appropriate $50,000 from the funds of the (national treas could afford to contribute to the cause of the anthracite strike was one-half of this money. After the transact:on ury for ithe benefit of districts 1, 7 and 04 801116 routine business, the convention adjourned at 1 o'clock by the singing of "America." MAY YOHE'S HUSBAND PAWNS HER DIAMONDS If you would have your table look well supply it rwith our silver plated ware we keep a large assortment of the best makes in plain and figured patterns. J. H. Law, 35 Patton avenue. Your Cycs 90 Per Cent. AND THEN SKIPS DETECTIVES ARE AFTER STRONG MAY WILL FORGIVE HIM. New York, July 19. Up to midnight Mayor Putnam Bradlee Strong, who vanished today after having pawned $100,000 worth of May Yohe's diamonds for $10,000, had not returned. In letters to his mother he threatened to commit suicide. The Pinkertons are endeavor ing to find him. May Yohe says she will forgive her husband if he returns. were excellent two weeks ago has been great loss. DESTRUCTIVE STORM . RAGED IN INDIANA Indiamapolis, Ind., July 19. Much damage was caused! by today's storml in Grant, Delaware; Jay, Madison and! Putnam counties. Several persons were badly injured by lightning, and much cattle was "killed by" Mgh'taing. I-IA - -l 'V . . "mi -ueen uu.erea eleven ana . quarter cents a pound, and finally got nine and a quarter, losing about $90,000 by holding it too long. RICH BLATOII RESPITED "FOR TWO WEEKS MORE Cjhsoosing Locations for Two More Ex periment Stations. Special to the Gazette. Raleigh,, N. C, July 19. At the meeting of the state board of agricul ture today a committee appointed to select locations ,for two additional ex periment farms, one to be in the coast or plain region and the other in the piedmont section. It is understood the first will be located near Red Springs, Robeson county, and the other in Ca barrus or Iredell county. Governor Aycock today gave Rich Blaton, another two weeks lease of life . Blaton, who is under sentence of death in Rowan county for rape, is kept in the penitentiary here since the execution of his. alleged (partner in crime, it being feared his life would not be safe in the Salisbury jail. BRYAN CARRIES WAR INTO ENEMY'S CAMP Lincoln, July 19. Bryan left tonight for a -month's eastern tour, to consult with his friends and secure their co operation in the fight he proposes to wage against the reorganizes in their own strongholds. Bryan epeaks at a Boston banquet next Thursday. He will visit Lewis Nixon. FOUR KILLED INSTANTLY IN A SAWMILL EXPLOSION Memphis. July 19. An exnlosion in - the engine room of the sawmill of Pridemore & Reese, near Columibiis . - Miss., today completely destroyed the I plant. Both proprietors and two white employes were blown to pieces. J0HNS0NSS 3 CENT FARE SCHEME IS KNOCKED OUT Cleveland, O., July Jf.QircuIt Judge caMweal grafted today a temporary Injusactaon restraining", the city council from granting any franchises or special privileges. This action knocks out Mayor Johnson's scheme to Inaugurate a 3-oent fare railway. NAVAL ENGAGEMENT OFF PANAMA YESTERDAY Of headaches come from defetlve eyes, wnicn, in most oases wan oe re lieved with (proper Glasses. Examina tion free. McKee, oil MONSIGNOR HARETTI FOR APOSTOLIC DELEGATE Washington, July 19. Monseignor Broderick, private secretary of Mon seignor Harretti, called upon .Secretary Root today. His mission was, it is re ported, to escertain whether Merretti would be acceptable to the .Philippines government as apostolic delegate. The ician 64 Patton avenue, opposite Postoffice. Steel BETWEEN GOVERNMENT' AND REVOLUTIONARY VES SELS. 7 Colon, Columbia, July 19. A naval engagement between government and revolutionary vessels took place at Pan ama (today. The revolutionary gunboat IPadilla was chased towards David, and two revolutionary steamers retired. A branch of the United States wea ther bureau is being installed here. BELGENLAND SAFE IN HALIFAX HARBOR Local interest attaches to the anxiety which was felt regarding the fate of the overdue American line steamer Bel genland, Captain Hill, which sailed from Philadelphia July 5 for Queens town, and Liverpool, by reason of the fact that Miss Jennie Rogers, the sister of H. Taylor Rogers, was on board. Miss Rogers, who lives "in Philadelphia, was en route to Europe. Mr. Rogers received a telegram last night from his sister, telling of the safe arrival of the Belgenland at Halifax. A press dispatche dated Halifax, yes- Our Stock Of D AMD V. nan FREE EXHIBITION . r By the Craig Art company, Rich mond, Va., and -Antotiiius Barracchi, v , Florence, Italy, of water colors, engrav- .. ; v ings, tapestries, handcarved gold I frames, etc., at the store :of F. F. Bain- rr iCk YVXT As P 1 PTC- 'bridge. 47 Patton aivenue, for one week . . VV C; tail J IrliC Jciig .Those Interested in fine art and iniwant , , . J of a. high grade of, pictures tapestries, oof onrl rinfQl" llttfV in i etc., should not miss the opportunity of Western North Caro liha which we are of f ering direct to the consumer at wholesale prices. calling to see4 them. 2t. Hammocks r 75 Palmer's ceived to-day. Hamznock's re- A nice Hammock for ....75c A nice Hammock for.. .. ..$3,-00 A nice Hammock for.. .. ..125 A nice Hammock for... .. .. 2.00 And a Handsome one for.... 6.00 J:r,- U South 'Court Square. . - at Phone "185 3 HBSTON'Si 2Q'SoJJaxzL- W; To Make the bath more refreshing use a little Violet Toilet Ammonia, full pint bottle 25c, Pafflin s DrugStore Cor, Patton Ave. and Church St. and other PRECIOUS STONES Set in mountings of gold and silver presents a large varie ty of beautitul and unique designs, just such as the critical dresser admires for personal adornment. The prices make this stock worthy the attention of the critical buyer. Inspection Invited. Arthur M. Field Company Leading Jewelers. Cor. Church St. and Patton Ave. $55,500,000 LOSSES AT END OF STRIKE'S I OTH WEEK Wilkesfcarre, Pa., July The asH- mated 'losses at the end of the tenth vsreefc "61 theitrikere $56SCKMX)0. H; Fop Rent. Seven room house near center of town , in first class order. Price $25.00. Nine room house near public square, ' newly painted and put in first class condition. Price $35.00. Large . boarding house on paved street near two oar lines, rent $50.00. Six room house on Vance street, rent $20.00. Four room house on Broad street, rent $8.00, including water rent. , Also furnished houses in Asheville and on Vernon hill. For full particu lars apply to H. P. Grant Sc Son, 48 Patton Ave Pine bots On lliriobi3 3tr33S PopI Sale. Beautiful Suburban House With 60 Acres, Water . Sewerage. . , - Aston, Ra wis & Co S " ;18 South Main Streets wrf A City Woman Don't hesitate to lunch in the Tuneda Dairy Lunch she , knows it is right and proper. Many of the best women in Asheville lunch there. The ladies are our best friends, toe cause they are the best judges of a good cup of coffee or tea, for which we have established . a reputation. Ytineda Dairy Lunch It's On the Square. MISS; CRUISE, v . ; Manicuring andHairdrcssing Parlor : v Roonx 17 Paragon JJI . ? l s;BuUding,.Phbiie 4251 4 ,jf Turnip Seed Fresh supply of Wood's Turnip and Ruta Baga Seeds for table, stock and salad. . ..-iia' , 'Mh fir-1 Headaches Sick, nervous and neuralgic headache quickly relieved with Baldwin's Head ache Cure, 25c ibottle. Grant's PhaYmacy Agency for Wood's Seeds. jyL Clearance Sale Beginning July 1st we offer every thing in our "Ladies' Department at a libera discount . it is our desire tov carry as little stock as possible from season to season. To accomplish jhlj we make the following price eonces sions: : i JAlVn OFF all waists. this season's H OFF Muslin Underwear 4 OFF talking Skirts OFF Dress Skins 2 OFF Tailored Suits ONE LOT of Waists. . 69c ONE LO r of Suits. j4..98 ONE LOT of Suits.7.98 We Do Merchant Tailoring- x 4 -v - U F&ttoa At 7 ). -
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