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W9 itizen 0 Vol, XVI. No,. 183. ASHEVILLE, N. C, WEDNESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 12, 1900. Price 5 Cents, C Christmas . Presents... you make a present g i v something that will be appreciated for a long time-something that will do honor to yourself and be an everlasting pleasure to the receiver. This is the kind we handle and the prices are right. Arthur M. Field Co. LEADING JEWELERS, Church Street, and Patton Avenue-, A&hevUles n.c. THE Bon Marche's Annual Display of Handkerchiefs For the Christmas trade will be made during the week. There will be Handkerchiefs for the masses and classes for young and old, Plain, embroidered and laced, In cot ton, linen and silk. i Prices will be Quoted later If wanting- handkerchiefs be sure to inspect the stock at Bon Marchc White and colored aprons occasions and occupations. for all About 300 yards 85c and 90c Full Bleached 70-inch Tabic Linen Until closed out at C A cents yard: Great Bargain. (Linen counter, dry goods side.) 250 fine, Beaver and Felt Shapes, formerly sold at $1 .50 tc $2.00 each, closing price r A cents JV each ' - ' (Special table, mlUinejy department.) WHEN THE LEAGUE OF MUNICIPALITIES Fourth Annual Convention Opens in Charleston. WELCOME TO STATE Address Delivered by Gov ernor McSweeney.' SEVERAL TOPICS RELATING TO MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT DIS CUSSED AT FIRST DAY'S SESSIONS. ' Charleston, .Dec. 12. The fourth an nual convention of the League of Amer ican Municipalities met In this city to day. The attendance upon the opening session this morning was large. The address of welcome to South Carolina was delivered by Governor McSweeney, and Mayor Smythe of this city extended the freedom of Charles ton. The response for the league was de livered by President Johnson. Reports of several committees were read and referred to the proper com mittees and ajournment was taken. The afternoon session was devoted to the discussion of several topics in rela tion to municipal government. .This evening there will be a recep tion at City Hall, Governor McSweeney and Mayor Smythe receiving. The following mayors will either read papers or lead in the discussions during the convention: Chappelle, Co lumbus, Ga.; May bury, Detroit; Gray, Minneapolis; Johnson, Fargo, N. D.; Harrison, Chicago; Ashley, New Bed ford; Weakley, Florence, Ala.; Harbi son, Hartford, Conn.; McGulre, Syra cuse; Robinson, Colorado Springs; Redmond, Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Drts- coll, New Haven; S warts, Columbus, O.; Capdeville, New Orleans; Phelan, San Francisco; Head, Nashville; Perry, Grand Rapidf; Hartenbower, Des Moines; Williams, Memphis; Kirschna, St. Joseph, Mo.; Drennen, Birmingham. Ala.; Jones, Toledo. Papers will also be read or discussed by Clinton Rogers Woodruff of Philadelphia, secretary of the National Municipal League; Bird S. Coler, comptroller ef New York city ; Professor Bains, late of Chicago uni versity, and many others. The subjects discussed are . of the most practical character. The officers of the league are; Presi dent, Maybr Johnson, Denver; first vice president, Mayor Johnson, Fargo, N. D.; second vice president, Mayor Drlscoll, New Haven; third vice presi dent. Mayor Flower, New Orleans; treasurer, Thomas P. Taylor, ex-mayor of Bridgeport, Conn.; secretary, B. B . Gllkison, New York; trustees, Charles A. Ashley, mayor of New Bedford; J. A. Smythe, mayor Charleston; J. T. Harley, councilman, Columbus, "O. TO FEED 25,000 POOR. WORK OF THE SALVATION ARMY CHRISTMAS DAY. New York, Dec. 12. The Salvation army will provide on Christmas day a dinner for 25,000 poor persons in Madi son Square Garden. In the morning 16,000 uncooked din ners will be distributed to poor fami lies In 3200 baskets. Each basket will contain provisions for five persons. In the evening 3000 cooked dinners will be served at tables on the main floor of the garden. After the dinner there will be an entertainment, when "The Pas sion Play" will be reproduced. Commander Booth-Tucker will pre side over the gathering. . DEPUTY "COLLECTOR SHOT. MEN IN WAGON THOUGHT IT WAS A HOLDUP. Huntsville, Ala., Dec. 12.-Deputy Collector John Lanier Jwas shot and nmbablv fatallvt woundi-d this morning while holding up a wagon which he be un earrvinK Illicit whiskey. . t,i mpn were In the wagon and hov thlnklnir it was a holdup, fired The.olitcers with Lanier returned the flr unumlln both occupants, Lloyd Johnson and R. M, Dronnen of Mollno Tenn. - . FIGHT WITH INSURGENTS. Manila, Dec. 12.-A , detachment of a. i?ifih ravnlrv had a fight with 100 Insurgents south of Santa Crua Sun Insurgents were found dead. There were no American casui ties. . , oftor p eht years trial me smoke. They don't smell. The "Banner Oil HUer Ask ihnw who use them, and you will buy no other. 3. H. Law, It Patton Ave. 12-112t " ' AUDITORIUM PLAN IS DECIDED UPON Architect Davis of Philadel- phia the Winner. EXTREME DIMENSIONS OF BUILD- , JNO 93X162 FEET SEATIN'O CAPACITY OF 3500. The Ashevllle auditorium movement ! is running strictly on schedule time. Secretary Powell gave it out some weeks ago that the plans from the dif ferent architects would be in and a se lection made by December 10, which practically tallies with the result, for the board of directors met yesterday afternoon and received and adopted a report of the executive committee in re gard to a choice of a plan. The committee's report was to the ef fect that the plans submitted by Ar chitect Seymour Davis of Philadelphia came nearer meeting the requirements than any others. The committee is .now in correspondence with Mr, Davis with a iew of arriving at satisfactory arrangements for securing the plans, and expects to have the plans con tracted for by the 15th. A rough sketch of the plans is posted on the wall of Secretary Powell's room, and even in this shape shows that a very attractive building Is called for. The plan is for a building on the monumental style, as Architect Davis designated It. Its extreme dimensions are 93x162 feet. It has a seating capacity of 8100, ex clusive of the stage, which will accom modate 400. There are three large entrances in front, which lead to a loggia, 65x170 feet in size, to one side of which ate box offices, etc. The management has reasons to be proud of the good time made with the work. Secretary Powell and President Weaver predict that the contracts will be made by February 15, when work Is expected to begin at once. The date of the opening, July 15, is still adhered. to. The plains submitted by Architect Da vis show the front of the building, the main floor, the gallery, the stage and a cross-section. In addition to the plans selected various others submitted are to be seen on the walls. -POPULATIONmGURES. ASHEVILLE GOES UP TO THIRD PLACE IN N.ORTH CAROLINA. Washington, .Dec. 12 The population of North Carolina cities is given out by the census bureau as follows: Ashevllle 14,694 Beaufort : 2,195 Burlington 3,692 Charlotte '. ls.091 Concord 7,910 Durham 6,669 Edenton 3,046 Elizabeth City 6,348 Fayetteville 4,670 Gastonia ..... 4,610 Goldsboro 5,877 Graham 2,052 Greensboro 10.035 Greenvllre 2,565 Henderson .. 3,746 Hickory 2,535 High Point 4,163 King's Mountain ; 2,062 Klnston 4,106 Monroe 2,427 Mount Airy 2,680 New Bern 9.090 Raleigh 13,643 Randleman 2,190 Reidsville 3.262 Rocky Mount 2,937 8alem 3,642 Salisbury 6,277 Statesville 3,141 Tarboro 2,499 Washington 4,842 Wilmington 20,975 Wilson .. 3,525 Winston 10,008 HOSE WAGON AND CAR. UGLY COLLISION WITHOUT SERI OUS RESULTS. " -' Savannah, Dec 12. This morning, while the fire department wife respond ing to an alarm, a heavy supply wagon, used temporarily as a hose wagon, ran into a closed street car. The accident occurred at the corner of Drayton and Broughton streets and caused consid erable excitement. The tongue of the wagon went through the car, but a woman, the only occupant of the car, escaped uninjured. The motorman.was arrested, charged with obstructing .. fire apparatus en route to a fire. FEAR OUR INFLUENCE. SOUTH AMERICAN REPUBLICS NEGOTIATING ALLIANCE. New York, Dec. 12. A Herald dis- patch from San juan.-P. R., says: "It is reported here that the republics of South America are negotiating an alliance, having been prompted to do so by the fear that American, influence will -erome paramount in the western hemisphere, i "The iriovement is said to be the out growth of the i lbero-Amerlcan . con gress, recently held at Madrid." CHILDREN'S DAY tomorrow after noon and evening. 6 and 10 Cent Store. KNOX REPORTS RUNNING FIGHT Dewet's Forces, Moving To . ward Reddersburg. TO BE REINFORCtD A Column There to Co-Oper- ate With Them. IN HOUSE OF C03TMONS SIR ROB BERT REID PAINTS GLOOMY ' PICTURE OF SOUTH AF RICAN CONDITIONS. London, Dec. 12. Lord Kitchener ca bles the war office from Pretoria, undet date jDecember 12, that General Knox reports from" Helvetia that he is en gaged in a "running fight with General DeWet and that the enemy are moving toward Reddersburg, where there is a column ready to co-operate with them. Lord Kitchener in the dispatch says Boers attacked a post near Barton. The casualties were, three - killed, five wounded, 13 taken prisoners on the British side. The' captured men have since been released, Boers raided the Riverton road sta tion December 11. They are being fol lowed up. IRRITATION AROUSED. Considerable irritation was aroused during the debate in the house of com mons today on supply. . , Sir Robert Reid, Liberal member for Dumfriesburgh, painted a gloomy pic ture of conditions in South Africa. He said that after 14 months of a war costing 5,000,000 per month anarchy Is prevalent and ramlne is threatened, and this may be followed by a native ris ing. The attempt to place the colontes under military rule, he said, would im peril the very existence of the empire. He thought the time had arrived for offering the Boers amnesty not incon sistent with British dominion. All Ideas of an unconditional surrender should be discarded, James Bryce, Liberal, followed simi lar lines. He suggested granting gen eral amnesty to Boers how in arms as legitimate combatants. The negotia tions, Bryce also said, should not be en- i trusted to Sir Alfred Mllner, who was the object of almost universal distrust by the queen's subjects in South Africa. I Broderlck, secretary for war, hotly 1 challenged Bryce'H statements regard ing Kir Alfred Mllner. Sir Robert's speech, Broderlck asserted was im practicable, unwise and mischievous. Tne government was perfectly willing to offer terms for surrender, so long as it would not be interpreted as proof of weakness and thereby cause a prolon gation of warfare. LABOR FEDERATION. ACTION REGARDING LABOR IONS IN PORTO RICO. UN- Louisville, Dec. 12. The American Federation of Labor today received in vitations from Washington, Scranton, Pa., and Niagara Falls, N. Y., for hold ing the conventionnext year. No ac tion was taken. Upon resolutions with reference to lubor unions In Porto Rico the conven tion adopted a declaration recommend ing to all adulated unions whose trade or calling Is pursued in Porto Rico that they take prompt action for the pur pone of disseminating Information in Porto Rico necessary to give the Porto iiicanfl an opportunity to become allied with the national or international trade association In America. KILLS TWO OFFICERS. ESCAPElt MURDERER RUNS WILD IN INDIANA. Logansport, Ind., Dec. 12, Marvin Kuhns, the murderer who escaped from the Ohio penitentiary and shot a po liceman here Monday, shot and killed two otllcers who were trying to arrest him at Axilla this morning. Avllla Is near Kuhn's home, A posse Is In pur suit. Policeman Dean of this city, who was shot by Kuhns Monday, is in a critical condition. COL. LISCUM'S BODY. 'Washington, Dec. 12. The remains of Col. Emerson H. Llscum, which have been lying in state In this city, were In terred In Arlington cemetery yesterday afternoon with imposing ceremonies. MYER'S NAME SENT IN. Washington, Dec. 12. The president has sent to the senate the name of George Von L. Meyer of Massachusetts to be ambassador to Italy. Christmas Cards and Calendars. A selection from a the best and most artistic, and some that are not found elsewhere. J. H. Law, 35 Patton Ave. 1211 it MUCH CORDIALITY ON SULTAN'S PART Americans the Only Foreign- " ers at a Dinner. THE. TURK SHOWS EXCESSIVE FRIENDLINESS FOR CAPTAIN OF THE KENTUCKY. . ' Constantinople, Dec. 11. American were the only foreigners at a dinner given at Ylldjx palace Monday. The sultan sat between the grand vizier and United States Charge Grfeconi, and showed unusual cordiality. Ills majesty's display of - excessive friendliness for Captain Chester of the battleship Kentucky is attributed to H desire to demonstrate that the-visit Of the Kentucky to Smyrna has produced no Irritation. ' Some question has arisen in regard to, the alteration of a clause In the con tract for building a cruiser for Turlsey In the United' States, Concerning the supply of ammunition, tut htt fSor tance is attached to it. CONFESSED THIEF. WHEN "HE GETS OUT HE ENJOY HIMSELF. WILL Boston, Dec. 12. The case of Morris Aaronburg, the youth who has con fessed that he stole $8837 from Mrs. Margaret Beck, which has pusiled the police from the first, still staggers the officials, although the boy has declar ed his guilt. It is the first case In police records here where a man or boy has confessed to having stolen money and has stood ready to take all the punishment which could be given for he offense without making restitution and trying to es cape the full penalty. The police have figured it out that it Aaronburg goes to prison for the max imum term of five years without re turning the stolen money he will come out financially as if he had been at work all the time on a salary of about $1300 a year. All evidence is taken as Indicating that Aaronburg has the money safely concealed and Intends to go to prison wunoui revealing us niu ing place. DOLL SALE RECEIPTS.- THEY AMOUNT TO OVER ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS. , At the doll sale of St. Mary's Guild lust evening two young people's hearts were made glad. Vance Brown was the lucky man, While the "unlucky" young lady was Miss Clara Davidson. It was simply love at first sight, as Mr. Brown had no trouble at all In securing Miss Davidson's consent. -Which all means that Mr. Brown won the doll raffled off. Miss Minnie Greenlee was voted the most popular young girl and Miss May Bernard was voted the prettiest young girl. Miss Greenlee received a hand painted picture frame and Miss Ber nard a beautiful rose picture frame. Over $100 was taken In at the sale and the ladies wish It known that there are a few dolls remaining that may be seen at Mrs. Dunn's on Hay wood street. The ladles expect In the near future to have a rummage sale. . NEGOTIATIONS CONCLUDE. INTRODUCTORY "CLAUSE OF THE NOTE IS ELIMINATED. London, Dec. 12. Negotiations of the powers with regard to the Joint China note were concluded satisfactorily yes terday,' all agreeing to the conditions dentically as outlined by Count" Von Buelow November 19, with the excep tion of the Introductory clause, saying that the demands are irrevocable, which is eliminated. SANTA FE STRIKE. Toptka, Kas., Dec. 12. There is little chunge In .the stiiko situation ,ou. the 8anta Fe today. The Topeka opera tors who went out hold an expect ant attitude. President Dolphin Is re ported on his way here and J. A. New mun of the O. R. T., for the anta Fe system Is expected to arrive before the day Is out. . PUGS MAY FIGHT. Cincinnati, Dec. 12. Mayor Flelsch tnann today refused to 'recede from his promise to grant a permit for a prize fight at Saengerfest haTl between .Jef fries and either Ruhlln, Sharkey or Fltzslmmons. TO MEET IN JACKSONVILLE. Jacksonville, Flu., Dec. 12.'-The Southern Grocery association has ac cepted Jacksonville's Invitation and will hold the annual convention here In January. . SRAOIC SAMTS1RHC. " Ladles, those words mean a whole lot to your husband, many pleasant mo ments. We have Just received a fine lot of Christmas Cigars which we will sell at special prices from $1.00 up, per box. Wells' High Grade Cigar Store, 14 Patton avenue. Coal, Coke and Wood. Best quality at lowest prices, 'Phone 40. Ashevllle Ice and Coal company. t 22-tf CENTENNIAL DAY AT WASHINGTON The National Capital is in Gala Attire. BUSINESS STOPPED Great Concourse Participat ing in Festivities. PROGRAM BEGINS WITH RECEP TION BY PRESIDENT AND CAB INET TO GOVERNORS OF. MANY OF THE STATES. Washington, Dec. 12. The national capital la in gala attire today In honor of the celebration of the hundredth anniversary, and for the time being the wheels of government have ceased re volving. " Business, public and private, is sus pended, while the president and his cabinet, the senate and house of repre sentatives, the federal Judiciary, gover nors of many states, and a .great con course of citizens and visitors joined in the elaborate festivities of the day. Perhaps never again will this gener ation'wltness such a significant gath ering of heads of states and of the chief executive of the nation. ' One hundred years ago the transfer, of the seat of government was made from Philadelphia to Washington and the site previously selected by Presi dent Washington waa taken possession of by the various branches of the gov ntent, President and Mrs. Adams driv ing over from Philadelphia, the senate and house holding sessions here for the first time. The program of the day began with a reception at 10 o'clock by President McKlnley and members of the cabinet to governors of states and territories at the executive mansion. This was fol lowed by the unveiling In the eaBt room of the model of the proposed enlarged executive mansion which Is to be a" lasting memorial of today's celebration. Other events of the jay were a pa rade from the white house to the capl tol participated in by tile president and other dignitaries and visitors and the district militia, and joint exercises by the senate and the house. AUCOUTR1ER GIVES UP. New York, Dec. 12. The third day of the big bicycle race In Madison Square Garden opened with eight teams still In the contest. Aucoutrier gave up at J this morning, saying he was complete ly exhausted. His partner, Muller, ia heartbroken. Go to Mrs. L. A. Johnson's to select Christmas presents, 43 Patton avenue. THGIRLLAERASRAGIC'SLLEW. That looks funny, ucn't it? And so it is. but it reads all right from right to left It Is Wells' cigars are all right SHOES Kerr-Hodges Co., near P. O. IN NOTHING .o much i- as in PAINTS must a con- j sumer trust to the dealer, i' t GOOD and bad paint I i look alike when cans are opened tim alone will tel ;: the tale. f ' ry " ''!" SOME PEOPLE may leave us on account cf price but never a one because of quality. Smith's Drug Store ON THE SQIMREI I; ;r & i SUfmn.DEAL&CO SHOES Kerr-IIodges Co., near P. O. RHOES Kerr-Hodites Co.. near P. O. SHOES Kerr-IIodges Co., near P. O. BHOES Kerr-Hodgea Co., near P. O.