A
IF YOU'RE
FOND of &
DRINKING
Good water, you'll appreciate
the crystal clearness and,abso-'
lute puTity of
Appalachian
Mineral Water
For any sorf of liver or kidney
trouble it is very beneficial.
Delivered dally to your home.
APPALACHIAN
MINERAL WATER CO.
Phone-95.
Ostrich Farm Now Open.
see the herd of full grown. South Af
rican Ostriches and the five weeks old
habv chicks.
A large assortment of Plumes, Boas,
Pans. Pompons, and other feather or
naments of only the beat grade of feath
ers at producer's prices.
TT'arm ooen from 9 a. im. to 6 p. m.
Admission 25 cents. Children under II
years free when accompanied toy care
takers. Take Lookout Mountain Cars tc
the Farm.
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If you
business we'll send
mean
man to your home and photograph your
hiifiren. If not satisfactory, it costs
you nothing.
BROCK & KOONCE
PHOTOQRAPHBRSi
Studio 59 S. Main St. Ashevllle;lf. C
SEE OUR BARGAIN.'
Tables ot Shoes. We are selling Shoes
now at prices to suit buyer, give us a
call before you buy.
G. A. MKARS,
vnrmosift nld stand.") 32 S. Main St:
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ti tf ttto -hvx it It la the BEST.
For ' Prowling
Around the
House
At night, or about the stable,
coal house or cellar you need a
good reliable
LANTERN
Of course you can not afford to
be without one when our price
is so little
Only 50 Cents.
Asheville Hardware Go.
ON THE SQUARE.
Phone 87. Asheville.
Murphy & Co.,
BROKERS.
Phone 649:
Private BWire. Continuous
Quotations.
61 Broadway, New York
11 Church St.. ' Asheville
Refer to Blue Ride National 3ank
IN A NTJTSHEIili
T"- . .
We buy our goods as low as any one
and sell on a closer margin. 'Brooms,
good quality, 10o : : Oil, kerosene, per
gallon, I2c: Vlneirar. ibest, per gallon
20c; Sugar, standard granulated, 18 libs;
for $1.00: Susrar. blown. 20 Dbs. for $1.00:
Coffee, good per pound, 10c; Coffee, Ar-
ouckles', per pound 11c. :
THE I X L DEPARTMENT STORE,
22 Patton avenue. Phone 107.
MON
We will sell you one 11 roomi house.
ne 3 room cottage and two vacant
lots near passenger dejot for quick sale
t $950.00 spot dashk Rental values
$22.00 per month. Thu is a big bar
sa-m and we are going to eelMt for the
' uason that "iwe meed the money. ;
Natt Atkinson fit Sons Co ,
SENSATION
IN HIGH LIFE"
ROBERT R. REMINGTON, CROSS
ED IN LOVE, IT IS THOUGHT,
KILLS HIMSELF. .
Was Expected to Marry the
Aristocratic Miss May Van
Alen, Sept. 15.
GENERALLY BELIEVED
SHE HAD REJECTED HIM
WAS IN NEWPORT
READING
ROOMS, WHEN TWO SHOTS WERE
HEARD, AND INVESTIGATION RE
VEALED HIM ON FLOOR DEAD.
Newport, Aug. 18. The greatest sen
sation of the season in high life here
onrilTTPri this: aftprnftnn whpn T?nhprt
R. Remington of New York, whom so-
ciety expected to marry Miss May Van
Alen, the oldest daughter of James J.
Van Alen, September 15, committed sui
cide by shooting- himself in the head
in the Newport reading rooms.
Remington received note from Miss
Van Alen at his lodgings . last night,
and since its receipt hae been very des-
pondent. He wrote to Miss Van Alenlflent Roosevelt will discuss with Sen-
this morning in answer to it, and re- ator pochard the political conditions
ceived a reply later at his lodgings, 'but
by the time it arrived he was probably
dead
Remington was in a room on the sec
ond floor of the reading rooms when he
killed himself . Two shots were heard
by those in the building. Investigation
revealed Remington lying on the floor
dead, dressed in. a white flannel outing
suit. There was superficial wound on
the termle. evidently inflicted by a first
shot. The other shot was fired into
the mouth, the bullet taking an upward
course through the roof of the mouth
and the brain.
Shortly afternoon today Remington
was seen coming from the direction of
the Van Alen villa. He appeared much
depressed. The general belief here is
that Miss Van Alen had rejected Rem
ington and that he took his life for this
reason. Remington is a son of the late
Edward Remington whose family - was
years ago prominent -in .Philadelphia.
Both his parents are dead. Remington J
was lawyer, but in recent years had
pei m me au'verusmg uusmes iwhu
msibrother, wiitn neaoquarters in jew
York. Tonight Mr. Van Alen said he
reit very oaa over xne anair, especially
oecause ms uaugxiLwi uaiinc 'wuuiu uc
brought into prominence. He admitted
that an engagement at one time existed
between the deceased and his daughter,
but he said it had been broken off for
some time because himself and his
daughter regarded Remington as of un
balanced mind. "Miss Van Alen could
not toe seen.
WAR SHIPS REVIEWED
London, Aug. 1. The naval maneu
vers today were marred by the weather;
torrents of rain and half a gale of
wind drove the spectators from the sea
front, and it was noon Instead of 10
o'clock when the royal yacht Victoria
Tf ever vou needed a FILTER it is
right now! Muddy water is the uni
versal cry! A lot of best tested FIL
TERS arrived yesterday at Law's, 35
Patton avenue.
Overworked
Byes
Don't strain
your eyes if you
have any difficulty in SEEING
CLEARLY or any pain In your
head or eyes, come to us. We
will tell you what they need.
McKee, Optician
54 Patton avenue, opposite Postofnce.
Repairing done on short notice.
II you are In ine mar
ket lor
nti
oofing
Galvanized Cornice, ' Gutter
anfConducfor, or Window
Glass and Putty, call on
Tin
Safe
ana Aioert lelt cowes and took KJng
Ed-ward through the lines of the fleets
Subsequently an array of battleships
and cruisers to the number of nearly
eight formed in two columns and passed
on either side of the Victoria and AX4
bert. All the war vessels manned . ship!
as they passed the royal yacht. '
The evolutions of the fleet had to be
curtailed In consequence of the Weathers
rendering thex proposed difficult "grld-
iron" movement dangerous. I 1
The flotilla or topedo boat destroyers '
escorting the king pitched in such 'a
way that they looked from a distance
like a shoal of porpoises playing aroutod
the royal yacht. The Victoria and Al-
bert returned fjTCowes about 5 o'clock
and he fleet dispersed to take up its
usual duties.
SENATOR PRITCHARO
TO VISIT PRESIDEIlTaWILLSEEKAQUIET
THOUGH RELUCTANT HE WILL
ENTER THE POLITICAL
CAMPAIGN.
Special to the Gazette.
Marshall, N. C, Aug. 18. Senator
Pritchard has received from President
Roosevelt an exceedingly kind letter: of
lsympathy, prompted by the death of
Mrs. Titcnara. The letter also ex
presses a desire for a conference with
the senator. As the chief executive
will leave for his triD to New Ens-land
on the 22d. he Invited Senator Pritch-
ard to lunch with him on Thursday.
This invitation Senator Tritnha.rfl will
accept, and he leaves today for Oyster
Bay. .
it is practically certain that Presi-
Drevalline in the ni(1 -KcrrtY, stnt(1 Tt
equally well known what the sena-
tor will have to say to the head of his
party. He will tell the president that
the time was never "more favorable in
the history of the state for advancing
the cause of republicanism.
Senator Pritchard derived little ibene-
nt from his stay in Bakersville, from
which place he has lust 'returned, and
lis therefore still sick in mind and
body. He is very loath to enter an !
active campaign at this time. Letters
from party leaders all over the state
and a deep interest in his party are
the factors in his determination to take
part in the campaign immediately af$er
the Greensboro convention and prose
cute it without cessation to the end, Xt
may be stated with an absolute degree
of positivehess that the Joint canvlts
between Senator Pritchard and
Hottf
Locke Craig will be promptly ar-
ranged, according to the original pro-
gram, senator ritcnard will be ac-
eompanied to Washington by his son,
McKinley, who will enter school at the
national capltal.
ALL INHABITANTS KILLED
Oil A JAPANESE ISLAND
Yokohama, Aug. 18. The Japanese is
land of Torishima was overwhelmed by
a volcanic eruption August 13 and 14.
All the inhabitants, numbering 150,
were killed. Not a house is visible.
The volcano is still active and the ap
proach is dangerous.
FLORISTS K POUHING
CONVENTION WILL
The florists, whose convention will
open this afternoon at 3 o'clock, are
pouring in by the train loads, and it is
expected that this will be the largest
convention that has ever been held by
this associati6n. TTiis being the first
convention" held south of Washington
causes a great many to attend who
would otherwise stay at home. A
special train of seven sleepers left
Washington last night at 9 o'clock and
is due here this morning at 8 o'clock.
This train is loaded with florists from
all points in the north and east. Later
this morning a special train from Cin
cinnati will arrive with about 100 pas
sengers. This afternoon Alf. S. Barnard will
deliver the welcome address in the
auditorium, which has been beautifully
decorated for the occasion. The pub
lic is cordially invited. This address
is given in behalf of the board of al
dermen and board of trade. Patrick
O'Mara will respond. He is one of tne
best speakers of the society.
William J. Stewart, secretary or xne
association, arrived Saturday ana nas
been steadily at work ever since. He
PING-PONG Sets 50c to $10 at Blom-
berg's, Patton avenue.
-Rlnm here's Selectos 5c cigar has keen
smoked hy nearly two million smokers.
Good Bread
and Cakes
Our baker knows just
J how to bake nice cakes.
C ,ia baking; them all day
t, -Bread baker 16 bak
J ing bread all night.
HBSTOWS
Prone 183. .26 S. Main St
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SCHWAB VICTIM
OF NEURASTHENIA
PRESIDENT
OF THE STEEL
TRUST WILL RETIRE FROM
ACTIVE LIFE.
Woq nn pv,vcioT Til t nr
J uul AO
out from too Much Mental
Worry and Strain.
, NOOK ACROSS THE SEA
THE GREAT MAGNATE IS NOT
CONFINED TO HIS BED, BUT IS
ALWAYS WITH HIS WIFE OR
HIS PARENTS.
Atlantic City, Aug. 18. It was
learned today that President C. M.
Schwab of the steel trust is the victim
ox neurasthenia. Medical men who
were in touch with him during his re-
cent Mness say Schwab did not suffer
froni any physical ill, but his whole
system seemed to be overstrained as the
reSult of too much mind worry, which
wds a uram on nis nervous system.
resident bchwab has accepted the
a(3vioe of his physicians and has de
cided to retire indefinitely from an ac
tive business life.. He -will leave Amer-
ia to seek om Quiet nook in a for
4Ciire, wnere not an echo of the
strenuous life he has led can reach him.
Dr- Golden never leaves the Schwab
home. . Mr. bchwab is not confined to
his bed but spends much of him time
011 tne wlde veranda which affords
sweeping view or tne
mountain slope. He is always with
wife or his parents.
The strange part of Mr. Schwab's ill
Dess ls that he is always wrthin view
01 tnose wo call at his home, yet he
t-Will not allow any persons to approach
I him Heretofore the is tors to the
Schwab home were greeted with a
nearxy welcome and a vigorous hand
shake. Now the visitor is met at the
eltrance and told that Mr. Schwab can
sot' he seen, intimates of the family
T receive ?fhe same message and none'has
been able to converse with him since
i he came back to his home.
The people of Loretto, who still
call him Charlie, because of their early
and intimate acquaintance with him,
are discussing his prospective depar
ture. They know he ls a sick man and
are relieved that he will spend possibly
a year in an effort to regain his health.
The knowledge of the people of Lo
retto is that Mr. Schwab is going
away somewhere. His destination will
be kept a secret and he will do noth
ing but seek health until his nerves
have been restored to their normal con
dition and his mind fully relieved from
the great strain resulting from so
jnany business cares. Mr. Schwab has
not been receiving visitors for several
INTO CITY;
OPEN THIS AFTERNOON
, has an office at the auditorium. Mr
Stewart, upon whom much of the work
j of the convention devolves, will be in
j his office most of the time and will
gladly give any information
and an
swer any questions that may be asked
A meeting of the reception commit-
: tee was held at the auditorium yester
day morning and sub-committees were
appointed to meet the different parties
that arrive, he committee will go in a
body to meet the specials that come in
from Washington and Cincinnati.
The members of the association spent
yesterday seeing the different sights
around Asheville, from street cars, car
riages and some on foot. Before fheir
return home they will be taken to the
principal points of interest by the board
of trade and the Idlewild Floral com
pany. Among the arrivals are Mr. and Mrs.
A. Knoff of Columbus, O., Mr. and
Mrs. George L. Miller of Newark, O.,
O. M. Cook of New Orleans, C. H,
Hume of Memphis, E. J. Bush of
Charlotte, U. J. Virgin of New Or
leans, W. P'. Carver of (Mississippi,
Harry Papworth of New Orleans and
William M. Lindsay of Birmingham.
Every one who has the interest of
the association at heart will be wel-,
come at the exercises of the convention,
and any one desiring to become a mem
ber should see the secretary at his of
fice in the lobby of the auditorium.
Qqihine HahfT oni c
For preserving and beautifying
the hair. It removes dandruff,
and prevents the hair from fall
ing out. It renders, the . hair
brilliant' and strengthens ' it, and
has a delicious and refreshing
perfume. Price 50c per bottle, at
Pfaffiin's Drug Store,
. Cor.Patton Ave. and Church. SL
days and sems to take little interest in
what is going on about him. He has
been directed by his doctors to ridhis
mind of all business cares and he is
obeying the orders religiously.
New York, Aug. '18. The retirement
of Charles M. Schwab for the presi
dency of the United States Steel cor
poration Is now comonly accepted as
determined upon, notwithstanding re
cent official denials and present reluc
tance in official quarters to confirm the
report. President Schwab's impaired
health is the reason for this action. In
well informed quarters it is believed
that his retirement will be followed by
extensive changes in the membership
of the organization.. The succession to
the presidency is a matter of surmise
only and if the United States Steel cor
poration now held by persons who are
there on account of personal ties with
Mr. Schwab and who remained with
the corporation from a. devotion to his
interests growing out of former asso
ciations in the Carnegie company. It
has been reported that the presidency
would pass to James Gary, the first
vice-president of the corporation. Other
rumors have pointed to H. C. Frick.
Pittsburg, Aug. 18. President C. M.
Schwab's private car "Loretto" has
been ordered to Loretto, Schwab's sum
mer home, to take him east. It is un
derstood Schwab will sail for Europ
Wednesday.
MORQS HARASSING TROOPS;
SITUATION CONSIDERFD ACUTE
Manila, Aug. 18. Telegrams from
Mindanao arrived here today. They re
port that the American camip is being
constantly harrassed by Moros. Sev
eral soldiers on the outposts have been
wounded. The situation is acute.
CUBAN SECRETARY OF -
AGRICULTURE RESIGNS
Havana, Aug. 18. Senor Terry, secre
tary of agriculture, presented his
resignation from the cabinet today. The
cabinet refused to accept it. Terry said
he would decide the matter in a few
davs. Newspapers here says he resign
ed because of his disgust, injustice of
the government's policy, which has not
followed the lines announced by Palma
on his arrival in Cuba.
SAVED OCEAN STEAMER
St. John's, N. P., Aug. 18. The Brit
ish first-class cruiser Ariadne flagship
of Vice-Admiral Douglass, saved a
large ocean steamer, supposed to be a
Montreal liner, filled with passengers,
from going ashore off Cape Race during
a dense f og The steamer 1was heading
direct for the coast when the warship
signalled her danger.
Some
People
Who love gems
will be interest
ed in a very
large purchase
of
FINE OPALS
which we have
just made at
extremely low
prices,on which
we can certainly
gave the contem
plated purchas
er good money.
Arthur ML Field
Company
Cor. Church St. and Patton Ave.
Asheville, N. C,
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Pop Renf
Large boarding house on Spruce
street, recently repaired and
renovated, good shade, for $60.00
snonth.
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Pop Sale,
Beautiful suburban house with
60 acres, water and sewerage.
Aston, Ka wis & Co
18 South Main Street. g
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MISS CRUISE,
Manicuring: andHairdressing
Parlor : ; RoOm 17 Paragon
.' Building, PJione 425. ; -
CONCESSIONS
WILL BE MADE
1 :l--t':;--.
THE STRIKE MAY BE TERMINA
TED AT A CONFERENCE V '
NEXT FRIDAY. v.- V
Strike Leader Killed in Clash v
with Deputies at Nesquehb J
ning Yesterday.
GOVERNOR SENDS REGIMENT.
TO MAINTAIN ORDER
MOB OF STRIKERS SET OUT TO
AVENGE KILLING OF SHARP,
BUT DEPUTIES WERE SPIRITED
AWAY. ; , r.-jj;;;,;
Tamaqua, Pa., Aug. 18. In a clash
between strikers and deputies em
ployed by the Lehigh company at Nes-
quehoning this afternoon Patrick Sharp
a strike leader, was shot and instantly
killed. When the news of the killing
of Sharp reached hie home in Lansford
a mob gathered and started to march
for Nesquehoning with a view of
wreaking vengeance on the deputies,
but before they arrived the deputies had
been spirited away. General Gobin has
been appealed to send a regiment to
Lansford to maintain order.
Tamaqua, Aug. 18. Late tonight it
was stated that the governor had or
dered the Twelfth regiment to go from
Senandoah to Lansford.
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Atlantic Cit, Aug. 18. A conference
on the coal situation occurred tonight -at
Quay's cottage, and the result. Is '
that Quay and Penrose arranged for a 1
conference at Philadelphia, probaib'ly -
Friday next, with the coal operatora,
leaders of miners and prominent rail
road officials. The outlook is that the -
conference will probably settle the
strike, as both sides, It seems, are will- .
ing to make concessions. The delega
tion that called on the senators tonight
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FOR RENT ...
Furnished house of 14 rooms, .good
location near street cars, very desirable
for taking boarders.
New house of 7 rooms on Montford
avenue for rent, $30:
New house on Charlotte street, fur
nished, S50. J
For full particulars enquire of j ;'
H. P. Granf Sc Son, .
48 Patton Ave.
Turnip Seed
Fresh supply of Wood's Turnip and
Ruta Baga Seeds for. table, stock and
salad.
Headaches
Sick, nervous and neuralgic headache
quickly relieved with Baldwin's Head
ache Cure, 25c bottle.
Grant's Pharmacy
Agency for Wood's Seeds.
$6.00
For
Six Dollars
We will sell an all
wool, Tailor-Made,
perfect fitting
WALKING SKIRT.
These skirts are made
in DiacK, Diue ana
Oxfords and are a
bargain al $8.00, but
we are determined to
give the Best Value
ever offered in Walk
ing Skirts, so have
marked them
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SIX DOLLARS
An inspection is all
we ask. We rest our
case on MERIT alone , ;
$6.00
Do Merchant Tailoring.
Phone 7$. 11 Patton Ave .
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