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(totratos RIVERS iverlooued AND HARBORS FIGURES CHIEF OF ENGINEERS RECEIVES ESTJ M'ATEs'fOR THETISCAL YEAR 1904. rush ; a few I n Mondav s in dozen Ladies' Striped Hose Lace Captain Van Lucas Submits $300,000 for Cape Fear Be low Wilmington. NO OTHER ESTIMATE FOR NORTH CAROLINA insist 5 that he fe faster than. ever. Fitzsiminons has also taperM : his Work, having ,: passed '. the - point " where preliminary exercises will, cut v any fig ure. He says "that hereafter fiag will do his 'boxing- in private. After experiencing a, temporary boom in betting circles, Fitzsinnaonschanceg have receded In the estimation of-speculators juntil the original rodds .of 10 to 4 now prevail. . - A slight defect in the ring has been found. It-will be remedied before-' the" fight. The heavy, timbers which sup ported the frame work above the. ring: were iouna too ciose to ne ropes, n : there was a struggle , in any one' of the four corners there Was a possibility of either the heads. or the hands of the boxers" being injured. To javo'.d this a rope" will cut off one footof each cor ner, making the'Ting octagon instead of square. The posts wilrbe; paided as an extra precaution.. " ' Soldier Tom Wilson,, who came fiom the east to; act as Filzsfanuvms'" spar ring partner, but. who was shelved in favor of Hank Qriffin, will not see the I fight . He received orders, to . join his regiment at Fort Monroe, Va,, by July 29, and will leave tonight. DANGEROUS CRISIS AT HAND MOST -DESPERATE FEUD ..... . ,,r, . v- ; . . - . OF KENTUCKY SAID TO BE THREATENED. wards complete, convalescence . Weather permitting, the royal yacht will-probably go on. a short cruise tomorrow. " Truth says that Emperor William's visit to King Edward rwill be (brief and - strictly private," the German emperor "sailing from Kiel on the Imperial yacht j ; Hohenzoilern, August 2, and remaining s at Cowes through the: regatta week, i A BIG POSSE AFTER OUTLAW WAR wben hta schooner yacht, Meteor HV rFRPPRATir , cAncn n. r,...r win compete lor the king's cup. " " vr umu REPORTS FOR SA- 20c Quality at Two Pairs for - 25c 25c Quality at Three Pairs for - 50c While Thay Last at These Prices. A nice line of Ladies' White and Colored stocks at 25 and 50 Gems. Oestreicher & Co 51 Patton Avenue. IB INCLUDED IN THE StJBMITTED $1,050,000 VANNAH HARBOR. , , Washington; July 23. The chief of engineers today received a number of reports from officers in charge of riv ers and harbors together with the es timates for the fiscal year, 1904. Captain Pains, representing the works in Maryland submits the follow ing: Patapsco river and channel to Baltimore $50,000; Curtis, Baltimore, harbor $1$6,000; harbor of southwest Baltimore, $221,000. Captain E. W. Van C. Lucas submits the following for North Carolina: Cape Fear rive'r below Wilmington, $300,000. Capt. Cassus E. Gillette in charge of the improvements at Savannah, Ga., submitted the following; Savannah har bor, $1,050,000; harbor at Darien, Ga., $30,000; at Alaimaha river, Ga., $38,000; Oconee .river, Ga., $33,000; Brunswick harbor, Ga., $175,000;' inside water route between Savannah, Ga., and Fernan diha, iFla,, $56,000; Cumberland Sound, Ga., and Florida, $400,000. Captain Graham D. Fitz submits the following for Arkansas: Arkansas river,, $100,000; upper Write river, $168,- 500. ; Col. H. M. Adams eumbits the follow ing, estimate for the New Orleans, La,, Immense Concourse Attend ed Body of James Cockrell tp the Grave. . . . A MURRER MYSTERY j III HEW YORK CITY THAT HAS TERRORIZED A SOUTH CAROLINA CO. HIJS FRIENDS ARE PREPARING FOR WORST BODY OF AM UNKNOWN MAN SEWED IN A SACK FOUND IN THE BAY. Kills the Captain of a Force of r Mounted Police who Attempt ! ed to Run Him Down. TO PREVENT MERGER IN. TENNESSEE STRONGNVIOVEMENT FOR EXTRA LEGISLATIVE SESSIONFOR THIS PURPOSE. Nashville, Tenn., July 23. There is -a strong movement on foot for calling an extra session of the legislature for the purpose of considering legislation by which a merger of the Illinois Central, Louisville & Nashville and Southern railways, so far as Tennessee is con cerned, will be impossible. A petition will be presented to Gov ernor McMillin asking him to call the general assembly to meet in, extraor dinary session and take steps to (prevent it. New York, July 23. The body of aa OUTLAW IS ARMED uuiuwwn iiiKui, seweu in nan uiu xuubiiii grain sack, his ithoat cut from ear to ear and a rope tied ---around his head, no cl6thes on the lbody, was found this ! evening in the) bay near Fort Hamilton . i The murder mystery ihas stirred up the WHO New York police. WITH RIFLE AND PISTOL GANG KRAEMER MAKES HALF III ONE MINUTE, 4 1-5 HAD BEEN STEALING HORSES AND TORMENTING THE PEOPLE IN AIKEN COUNTY. WHEN GOVERNOR OFFERED A REWARD. .MANY PROMINENT MEN HAVE LEFT JACKSON MAN SPOKE OF MARTIAL LAW WARN ED TO LEAVE TOWN. Lexington, Ky., 'July 24. The body of James Cdckrill, who was assassinat ed (Monday at Jackson, Ky., was laid to rest at 9 o'clock this morningin the Cbckrill family burying ground, three amies below Jackson. An immense con- Uvi. rviit anA Twsrvn ho frir offered a reward and called on the course attended the toodv ifcr its final fastest sorinters in the country. Krae- sheriff to do his duty. Last evening a resting place. The funeral was in 1 mer's time for the last heat of a half 'Pff6 headed by Deputy Sheriff Chester , Washington, July" 23. Major Taylor Columbia, S. C, July 23. -Citizens ot finished second to Kraemer in his first wumy iwccimy compiameu 10 PROMINENT SOUTH CAROLINA MAN DIES IN NEW YORK Peekskill, N. Y., July 23 . William H. Lookwood," aged flftty-twoiyeaor, of Beaufort, S. C, died this , morotoig" at the home of hts sister, Mrs. Dorlin Malae, in this jrillage ""' Mr. LOckwood itf 1874 eetablis-hed thebank of Beaufort, JMLouth rfnd pissesof Caicaeu river, istace- He WM.ifiJ(to,seco:tera" mwiths of Sabine mocraiuc memoer ox tme ssojatn jar- AlitiQ LktcrialQ rnira 'O.Tirl txjQa t !ru non . Louisiana, . $262,681; and Naches rivers, Texas, $29000; har jbor at Sabine Pass, .Texas, $1,516,573. ODDS DROP BACK TO TEN TO FOUR inated. - He was- formerly colonel the staff of Governor Richardson South Carolina. on of race for the national championship at the circuit meet here tonight. The ! final heat brought together Kraemer, the governor that a gang of desperados were stealing horses and tormenting the county people with rifles . The governor TRAIN ROBBERS GET BIG UM OF MONEY charge of the Odd (Fellows and Knights mQQ lwe-3 he minute, 4 1-5 of Pithias, of which orders he twas a member. No trouble was reported to day. Reports from Jackson state that CockrilPs friends are quietly preparing qt the worst, and it is confidently be ttered that the most desperate warfare ever known in eastern Kentucky will be precipitated. Many prominentt; men. have left Jackson. Clinton Wilder railroader, who ; made the that the town ought to be placed under martial law, was quietly informed that he had better leave. He arrived here -last might and says he is afraid to re turn. Those who know (best the situa tion in Jackson; say the? anost dangerous crisis in the entire feud 4s- at hand. in his mother's yard. At the approach of the mounted posse Jeffcoat ran. Ahl attempted to ride him down. Jeffcoat dodged and as the deputy went by Jeff coat shot him dead. He then fled to the swamps. The posse without a leader did not pursue. Sheriff Alderman is urged bv Gov- a statement $30,000 I If we have it, it is the best The Cosf of a Padlock Might Save a Dozen Hens t your chicken house is not pro vided with a lck you stand a chance to lose them some night. Better come in and invest a dime Quarter here and get'on. 60 different patterns or a We have from 10 Gents to $2.00 JEFFRIES AND FITZSIMMONS . BOTH CONTINUE TO TRAIN. San Francisco; June 23i Everything is now in readiness for the. Jeffries Fitzsimmons contest on Friday and the attendance promises to tax the capac ity of the arena. It is not'likely that Jeffries will follow his usual routine of exercises from now on. He is at his best and will do just as he pleases. He is particularly partial to sprinting at this stage or 'the game, as ne - e lieve that by footing it1 over short stretches of highway he gains in speed FUND FROM ILLINOIS Indianapolis; Ind., July 23. Secretary Wilson, the JJnited Mine Workers, today received a check ' for $50,000 for the 'strike fund from, the Illinois organ ization. This ,was forwarded by him immediately to the anthracite field. The Illinois miners, have, within four weeks, siven th national orfiramization 1100.- Columbia, 8. C, July 23. At Gaff- ow for the strike fund, and still have ney this afternoon Lieutenant Governor ( mearly half a mimon in reserve. This "Tim" Tillman, while .maklrf.fi' a. Rnwrh j ' x.- x s ? j ,' n. , El Passo, Tex'.j. July 2a. Fifty-three thousand dollars was" taken by train robbers from the Wells Fargo Express ernor McSweeney to vigorous action. company messenger on the Mexan He left Aiken this afternoon with a north bound train which arrived here large posse and a pack of blood hounds tonight. Three American held up the to capture or kill the outlaw who is train near ernicel yesterday. armed with a Winchester and a pistol. MRS. LEONARD WOOD ILL AT OYSTER BAY JIM TILLMAN TAKES: THE LIE, VERY QUIETLY Jim" Tillman, while making a speech in his campaign for governor was in terrupted by Editor E. H.: Duncan, who told him he was a liar and offered to prove it over Tillman's signature. FIRE AT CAMDEN, S. C. Columbia, S. C, Uuly, 23. Camden, donation, it is said, is the largest ever reeived for a strike. Wilson has re ceived notice from, individuals of checks for as much as $1000 that" are now on their way to headquarters, indicating that the appeal to the public for funds has been .effective. Secretary Wilson says no attempt will be made to pay the first town, LaFayette visited on his 1 l"c buia Ouo U4- 'money "weeiuy . "Our intention," said he, "is not to pay regular benefits, but merely to take care of the strikers and their f ami- Ovster Rav. .Tulv 22. The mrpsidnt Washington, juiy zs. jsogaaier uwn- had ae his guests today Presidents eml Wood got: word late last night that Schurman of Cornell and Murray., of Mrs . - .Wbod as seriously ilil in the ; CqlumbJa college. The president starts :Bthi$ wher h on La savoy. , ' ' t fnapectshe New Jersey State malitia in caanp, at the- invitation-T ot Governor " Murphy. :' Cardinal Gibbons Baltimore, July 23. Cardinal Giibbong is sixty-eight years old today, and he is quietly celebrating the anniversary with friends at Owings Mills, Baltimore county. -The cardinal was born in Bal timore, July 23, 1834 . trip to South Carolina in 1852 .came near being destroyed 'by fire today. The power plant furnishing .water was burn, ed a week ago, so the town was help- and strengthens his wind. Jeffries is Jess today, when a fire started. A Asheville Hardware Co. ON THE SQUARE. Asheville, N. C. better natured than he was. a week t ago. He declares tnat ne reels stronger and better than he ever did (before go ing into any fight and those who have been watching him during his training . . f For, a Fruit Jar Rubber that has no competitor go to J. H. Law's, Patton avenue, a new lot Is just here, and they are specially gooa. utner new ana beautiful goods are arriving. special from Columbia brought chemi cal engines which checked the fire with in half an hour. - Our Stock of Your ANOTHER NAVAL BATTLE OCCURS NEAR PANAMA Colon, July 23. The United' States j gunboat Machiae sfta-rted for Hayti to dav. - j t Another naval battle-occurred near Panama yesterday. It is reported that the government vessels were victorious. 90 Per Cent. lies." It is believed that the miners will not 1 attempt to keep bituminous coal out of the anthracite markets, except as a last resort. The officials will not talk about it now. But it is understood thait-this was fully considered the night the com mittee discussed' Mitchell's recommien- dations and that it have been left largely to the discretion of Mitchell and Wllsom as to what shall Ibe done. President Mitchell left this afternoon for Chicago and (tonight he will go from there to Wilkesbarre. Y E S Of headaches come; from defective eyes, whicn, in most oases can oe re lieved, with proper Glasses. : Examina tion free If you mean business we'll send a man to your home and photograph your ' children, if not satisfactory, i costs you nothing. ' .. : " BROCK & KOONCE , PHOTOGRAPHERS studio 59 s. Main St. Asheville, N. C The tician he . x. L. Department Store digger values, lower prices, newer novelties, larger varieties. . stronger leaders is what It means to tray of The - luis is a lesson tnat nunureuo i r . -jyT " i l Earned with profits end-pleasure eStefll N Ortll WafQ- KIDNAPPED SCHOOL TEACHER BUT SHE ESCAPED Montgomery, Minn., July 23. Miss Bertha Pf eiffer, a school teacher reside ing with her parents- near here, was kidnapped for ransom - by an unknown couple. : They choloformed her, but tne teacher upon .regaining comsciousnesis managed to make her escape. "Officers are pursuing the kidnappers. , ! NATIONAL LEAGUE GAMES. At Boston R H 1 E Boston.. x i. S f 6 0 PhiladelphiaT.. ..'.7,0 3 . 5 Batteries: W4ili3 and Moran; Eberg and Iooin. At Brooklyn R , H E Brooklyn.. ... .. .. 1 ,65 "STemn Vrtrlc .. ... . . .. .. .1 4 '4 4 i Batteries: Hughes and Farrell; Tay- AAf rarrv 4"hP. larp"-. At st. Louisa v . ; r h " w : . !st. Louis McKee, o$ . . v.. V " - 64 Patton avenue, opposite Postofnce. Kang .10 05 1 r " J a. V Pittsburg .. .... 4 3 gc;;nQ' IineSt linC'rlur Batteries: Yrkes and. O'Neill; Deev- ; , v - r . fee and ZImnier.v " , - r ' ' XT . 1 "". ' 1 i fhipavif!incinnat.i. rain-r -a . , , J McCIoskey, veal R5t Runtpo-n. Una which we are ot Room"' MBffl ring direct ,tp tne CmZr?ZV' SiimSr' at wholesale oca lot rent. v N - RENTING DEPARTMENTS i nave a eonnnvfn man wrlirt is atten i , t-. 1 J business " uivy,w iuvcuiaaiS . .business. i't , - j ; i - 1 have for rent thi "rtt .T.TnT? t?! pot. I - " "-'lv-' v. - thT to. village of Biltmore, and Jf - Ypr, nouses on vui pTT BlItmre Estate, Victcrii. RWeHayeilt The Latest Iiondon Craze 7 ' Tablev Tennis AT HESTOM'S. "IT MRS. W. GARY SANGER UNDERGOES AN OPERATION Njew, York, July 23. Mrs.WW., Cary Sanger, iwife of the assistant secretary of war was operated on for' appendici tis today at a New York hospital. The operation 4s reported to have been suc cessful and Colonel Sanger is staying at worse he leaves for "Washington Fri day to assume charge of the war de partment in Secretary Root's absence. EMPEROR WILLIAM WILL VISIT THE KING PRIVATELY London, July 23 .King Edward today enjoyed the improved weather at Cowes, Isle of, Wight . ' He spent the forenoon in- an invalid chair on the open deck. " "He is still under the most strict supervision. - The patient's diet menu is signed daily "by. one or . the other of the royal physician "before it is submitted to the king, who submits good naturedly ' tothe somewhat severe regime .v There is every indication or his i majesty's continued progress to DIAMD 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 any Leading Jewelers Cor. Church St. and Patton Ave. A FEW Choice Lofs . FOR SALE ON Meppimon Avenue : Call For Prices at the Office of H. P. Grant & Son, 48 Patton Ave Turnip Seed Fresh supply of "Wood's Turnip and Rut a Baga Seeds for table, stock and salad. Headaches Sick, nervous and neuralgic headache" quickly relieved with Baldwin's Head ache Cure, 25c bottle." j Grant's Pharmacy Agency for Wood's Seeds. SHRUNKEN PR I IN- and Women s DEPARTMENTS. s 0 Wc Have : Sponges, bath:mitst .friction, brushes ind other things to make; the bath pleasant and invigorating. v ; Pfafflln's Drus Stdro, P x Pop Renf Beautiful liome, No. 34 N..t "French Broad avenue.' $40 per, month. ' WithOO :Acrest "Water J . Sewerage. A Asf on Ra wis & Co - 1S South Main Street. ; Ccr. Tatt?n Ave. end Ch o VMISS CRUISE, - Manicuring ahdHairdressins: Parlor r 'Eoora 17 Pardon Builrlin', P,1 Our buyer is now m the market and it is our desire to have stock cleaned up before, new goods begin to arrive. : Our necessity is Your ' Opportiinity, a lew ui iiic xvvu. uiiiixd' we enumerate below Ladieo' tailored suits, silk and: rain coatsdress and walkf incr skirts, silk waists and pet-' ticoats, msfc waists, under-. Meh?oI youths', and chil dren's suits; straw hits' negli; gee shirts,' etc. -V;.'T - ? ? - , , . - J r f- i - I vAlso liberal reduction irr all I'me.rchant tailoring :''!' tVI T j j.. x, t office. 1 C:
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