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Aslievl ryq cents Gets you all the latest news v local and telegraph. LAST EDITION JDL PRICE 2 CENTS VOL. XVII. NO. 204 ASHEVILLE. N. C, THURSDAY EVENING, JANUARY 16, 1902. e FIREBUG IMPLICATES ' PROMINENT CITIZENS Jack Keetar's Return to McDowell County May Stir Up all the Bitterness of the Ancient Feud Between the Brown and McCall Factions jjt- k Ket-ter, the incendiary who left M. lw-n county some three or four . tr ago to evade Justice, but who uS recently been captured in Tennes and brought back to the scene of t,, i rimes, has made some startling . oi.f. t'sl'.ns. implicating a number of , r-ni.nent citizens In the charges pre : rred against him. Th return of Keeter to North Caro- ,! brings up an old mountain feud i;ih originated long before the war i..i reads like one of John Foxe's ro .., nit-- Kentucky stories. Keeter accus- i .-). rne of the participants in the feud :i, l.eing his accomplices In his work ..' i.ii.end!arl.-m and it Is learned that v. ..n Hiils will be Issued within 'the next f. v.- .lays against the men charged as ! inar Kfeters acessorles. With Keeter's return, the feud which I, s practically subsided since he left -. section as a fugitive from justice, . ::s be revived and hostilities will ilr resumed with an increased . n y and accumulated bitterness. H wax during the early part of the 1 ,'l retitury that a strong feud broke . it mion the M Calls and IJrowns of ;.lt'owe i-ounty. Huth of theso fam-i- live . the Nrth Fork of the t'a ii'i!.i. where they own fine lxttom l.-itti smd Itiive -on.siIerable wealtn. Tin iinmiiK are Iemo rats and irn M'";1U are Republicans. One is Riir iii mid the other of Scottish descent. l:..Ui f.-ntillle nettl. I In the valle (. nil the !?ame time. T. re wa .-ilwuysd urlnjf the last 100 i. ar liH'ti a ftroiiR feud between thee f.. n-tiliborinf families residing In iv 1 1 a I is known as the North Fork set tlement. It Is a tradition that the trouble first ....'nil early In shivery times and orlg--! about a slave." long before the .ir The quarrel has continued una Sated tif-r since with occasional hos l. lilies and has outlived several gener . t .'is. It lirnka nut anew In 1S90 when v line roller mill belonging- to R. M t:eo n. a member of the opposing fac tii.ti t. the Mel "all lineage, was burned, vi.l.-ntly the wnrk of an Incendiary. The owner of the mill had Alexander M l "all Indicted for the burring of his lt.Prty. On account of the alleged I i -ju !i e iicaln-t the M(C"all. the case v.is rem. iveil by Judge Henry B. Stev- rs, the presiding Judge at that time Electric cars stop at Ars. L. A. JOHNSON'S 43 rATTON AVE. W h-re yu will find at up-to- lale line of medium priced Fur niture. Rug. Stoves. Clocks, etc. Her prices and terms are reliable. w-- . I 'eli.inapolis. Jan. 16. The West H Or IxCnt Washington street bridge fell this af- f INFIUNISIIEI HOUSES. W"' ' :,rr"in "i,h " troliy Ur , T,,IU clew in ....$25 witn its passengers. The fire depart- toniii. Chestnut st'eet.... 30 ment and ambulances were sent to the rioin. South Main street.. T. 30 7 i. . ni. College Street Vi - en Fl'KNISIIFD Twelve workmen were precipitated . " ' Bll Into the river, but all were rescued r, m. nytmore 33 ' alive. Four were injured. Two horses i -'in eottage 40 were drowned and two killed on ac- . 1 1.1. Church sdreet ... 40 ronut of injuries. The bridge, it is yPAVER & ALEXANDER said, had recently been condemned and closed, but after the repairs were eom Kstate. 45 Patton Ave: pleted it had been re-opened to traffic. The Best Eyes... Von often hear lcolc say, 'I used to have tho IlKST eyes." Thest- people vcrv likelv have it 1 1 i-ycs now. ii lectetl them. O i c. let us help ln'cause they have Nature needs nssist llicin bv iittinj; vm .v.th proper glasses Scientific vxani- in. d ion free. McKEE; the Optician 5- atton Avnu Opposite P. O ' I'm: OutfiTtkk" ! JanuaryCIearancej Sale! Ladies Suits in Colors,; 1-2 Off L a. dies' Wrcvps .rvd Dress Skirts, 1-3 Off Mislif Underwear, 1-4 Off All Fxirs fxt Cost Special line of Men's Suits in short lors at big bargains. Liberal reductions in Over coats. We Do Merchant Tailoring A8MEVILL.M."C '-nt tH to Burke county for trial. This, Juagr Stevens says, was the most interesting trial ever conducted by him while tie was on the bench. Evidence for, the prosecution very strong, with proof entirely cir cumstantial. Kvidence for the defense was also strong. There was a large array of counsel, which Included some of the best legal lights in the State. The prosecution was conducted by Messrs. E. J. Justice. Hudgins and Isaac Avery. The defend ant was represented by J. L. Byra. Morgan & Morris, Locke Craig, 1'. J. Sinclair, J. M. Gudger. sr., and S. J. Erwln. Dr. Tennent of Asheville was ssi moned as an expert oculist to exam the defendant's eyesight. Dr. Tenr. lit testified that McCall's eyesight was too much impaired to have acted In the manner attributed to the Incendiary who burned the mill. After a long ana heated trial McCall was acquitted. About this time a school house was burned in the same section where the Brown's and McCall's resided, and Jack Jack Keeter. a mountaineer, who also lived in tin' settlement and further up i n North Fork, was accused of the crime. Keeter was nrresled and requir ed to give bond for his appearance at court In the sum f $Imi. Keeter left the neighborhood shortly after his ar rest and had not been heard of since nnlil he was apprehended a few days ago In Tennessee and taken back to his eld home. Il- says he is prepared to tii.i'.ild a t.ilt about the crime he is charged with that will change the complexion of affairs. It was charged that Keeter was implicated In the liiii ! ni: -.f the mill, though w hen the t".. !-.. w ;.- called for trial, he hnd disap peared and was nov. hre to be found. Sire his return 1m has made many startlio.' confessions which have crea ted oalt.' a sensation in North Fork settlement, and the immediate section of country. He professes to know all about the burning of th mill. the burning of the school house and other burnings that were committed In the neighborhood about the same time. He says that Alexander McCall and his son burned the mill and that he (Keet er) together with Alexander McCall and William A. McCall. Alexander's father, were implicated In about all these incendiarisms which alarmed that community a few years ago. Warrants for the McCalls will be Is sued and the old trouble between the divided households of Browns and Mc Calls will again be renewed. William A. McCall is quite an old man. He is in his SOth year and Is an uncle of R. S. McCall of this city, for merly solicitor of the Superior court. Both the opposing factions are fami lies of considerable wealth and influence. INDIANAPOLIS BRIDGE FALLS Houses For Rentv Some ery !eslrable houses t'urnishe.t and unfurnisii- d. Also rooms. Desira ble l.ts in . ity nnd three small truck famiM ftr cheap. Apply to or ad dress J. H. CLIFFORD lJe:il Kstm. Agent. Phone 719. Room :!7. Library HUtg. We do Business On the Square And our name on your photos is a guarantee that they are the best al ways. As artists we claim to be better able to frame your pictures artistically than other people. We guaranfc-c to please you. Lindsey & MTarland, The Photographers SOUTH COURT PLACE. Amaryllis i Is one of the most beautiful house plants grown. We offer bulbs yielding- rich crimson flow ers, 30c. each; bright scarlet flowers, 25c. each. Supply very short. Grant's Pharmacy CVrV'l Blank Books Office Supplies Eastman Kodaks Photo Supplies Picture Frames to Order The French Brosd Press A. H. McQullkin. Prop. Phone S96. 32-S4 PATTON AVENUE. NOTHING DEFINITE ON THE BOER WAR. King Edward in Opening the British Parliament Evades It Largely AN OCCASION OF SPLENDOR Marked by Ancient Pageantry Which He Inaugurated Last February i.ji:dun, Jan. 10. King Edward open ed parliament today with a ceremonial ir. all essential respects similar to that of February last. The procession to the House of Lords was of the same character as was witnessed on the oc casion of the opening of tho first par- liament la King Edward's reign, wliii-j j within the upper house were seen the! same state pageantry, the same histor- j ic dresses and ran:- revival of ancient j forms. After robing, Kin;; Kuwurd n,i ; Queen Alexandra entered the house or peers and occupied the thrones beneath the canopy with the Prince and I'rin cess of Wales on either side. Other members of the royal family were .seated on chairs at the foot of the steps leading to the throne. The gen tleman usher of the Black Rod, (.Jen. Sir Michael Biddulph, having summon ed the speaker and members of the House of Commons his majesty read his speech from the throne. The speech was not an important utterance. His majesty referred in terms cf gratification to the world tour of th Prince and Princess of Wales, ox pressed regret at the fact that the wai in South Africa was not concluded. He said he trusted the decision of the su gar conference would lead to the abandonment of bounties, and noted In conclusion its isthmian canal treaty. Contrary to expectations the King's inference to the war was Just as in definite as the statements on the sub jects made in the last half dozen mes sages from the throne. "I regret." said His Majesty, "that the war in South Africa has not yet concluded, though the course of operations has been fa vorable to our arms, the area of war largely reduced and industries are be ing resumed In my new colonies. In spite of the tedious character of the compaign, my soldiers throughout have displayed cheerfulness in the endurance of hardships Incident to guerilla war fare, and shown humanity even to their own detriment, in their treat ment of the enemy, which are deserv ing of the highest praise. The ncessity for relieving those of my troops who have most felt tho strain of war hns afforded me an opportunity of again availing myself of the loyal and pat'i-j otic offers of my colonies, and further contingents will shortly reach' South Africa from the Dominion of Canada, commonwealth of Austria! and New Zealand." j Then came the following ouase: "I have concluded with the President of J ' the T'nited Stales a treaty, the nrovis- i ions of which will facilitate the con- j structlon of an tnteroeeanic canal tin- 1 der guarantees that its neutrality will be maintained, ami it be open to com merce and shipping of all nations." NEGOTIATIONS FOR PEACE WITH BGERS ARE REOPENED London. Jan. lt. The stronc belief j pievails in financial circles here late j today that negotiations for peace have been reopened between leading: Hoers and the British government. ENGLISH SUGAR UP. tJlasgow, Jan. 1ft. In antici pation ot .111 increase in the du ties on raw sugar, and in view if the possibility of a counter vriling duty on foreign refined sugar, the Clyde crushed sugar market opened excitedly today. In a few minutes everything of fcied was sold at a three pence advance over yesterday's prices, making an advance of fix pence since Monday. MAY MOVE ABOUT FEB. 1 At the meeting of the Elks last eve ning it was announced that the new quarters on Patton avenue would be ready for occupancy by February 1, anJ the date set for moving will : te close to that time. Several new members were initiated. They are: Dr. Jas. A. Burroughs J. H. Clifford. Albert F. Hall and Jo seph P. Goodson. The carpented wodk In the Elks new chairs are big comfortable ones and the painting and kalsomining are to be done immediately. New furniture has been ordered and the rooms when finished will present a very handsome appearance. The new furniture Is grained oak. The chairs are big. comfortable ones of the oak. covered in green leather. The ta. bles and sideboard will be of handsome design. Druggets will partly cover the hard wood floors. M0RGAN-D0WTIN Miss Lillian Morgan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Morgan of this city, was married last evening at 7:30 ocloch at the home of her parents on Depot sireei to rtooeri i. uowiin. -me cere mony was performed by Rev. W. M. Vines, In the presence of a number of the friends of the contracting couple. Miss Nra Ware played the wedding music. Mr. and Mrs. Dowtin will make Ashe ville their home. - - Mr. Dowtin Is In the employ ox Clar ence Sawyer.. ' 'l.i i a fi, ' Caaera. ( f- ' i , Mrs. Gush'narton I suppose, now that you nave been abroad. ytt ,oay- yor' Mrs. ntwncn flo, -we am i xi no i lews. We dldnt-takc VQXKBRi It's So: cotmnoti. --Stray Stories. - - - - HOAR WOULD RECALL HIS RESOLUTION Relating to Shipping Boer Sup plies Philippine Tariff Up Washington, Jan. 16. Upon the re quest of Mr. Hoar the resolution adopt ed yesterday in reference to supplies sent to the Boers in Bermuda was re called, the senator saying the United States had not adopted the particular provision of The Hague treaty cover ing this question. The resolution went to the foreign relations committee for Investigation. The House concurrent resolution for a memorial service February 2", in honor of the late William McKinley, was adopted. Mr. Mallery of Florida and Mr. Clay of Georgia, declared they had been mis represented in the New fork papers, which said they favored the Panama canal. Both said they were for the Nic aragua canal. Senator Nelson called up his bill to establish a department of commerce i:'..tiib- of minor amendments v. - i v ol:'ei -d and adopted. Mr, Halo sharply criticised the de patiment of commerce bill saying it pioposed to strip other departments of impcr ant bureaus and make the new department the most important in the cabinet. He made reference to the "na W in various departments and Mr. Tillman said he would like to in elude one more navy to the list. "That's the rumy transport service. Its assum ing great proportions and about it I have heard some scandal." Without ac tion the department of commerce bill went over. Tho Senate passed the House resolu tion appropriating $90,000 to pay the ex penses of the government exhibit at the Ch.irWton exposition. Washington, Jan. 16. The Cuban re ciprocity was again unaer considera tion today by the ways and means committee, with large representations of Cubans and various sugar and to bacco interests in attendance. TARIFF MEASURE. Washington. Jan. 16. The Senate committee on the Philippines consider ed the House tariff bill today. The Re publican members presented the prop osition to reduce the Dingley tariff rates of the House 25 per cent on goods coming to this country from the Phil ippines, also less the export tax charg ed in the 1'hiiippines. Action was post po:;.'l ismil Monday in order to give further time to consider the measure. DR. CURRY NAMED Washington, Jan. 16. Dr. J. L. M. Curry has been appointed special envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary to rep resent the President at the com ing of ufce of the King of Spain. Dr. Curry is a native of Virginia and w.is formerly minister to Spain. :i CRYING WOMEN i FOLLOW THE GUARD Uproarious Mob in London Ac companies Troops off For South Africa Lundon. Jan. IK. The reception giv t n tluir mi. j.stics on their way to par liament today was nothing to what oc curred earlier in the day, when the K'lards' reinforcements left their bar racks en route to South Africa. The uardsmeii tramped through the dark streets of the metropolis at 6 o'clock in I Th' m.-rnins. accompanied by an up- j i oarious mob of civilian friends, sinar- ii:g sonss to the accompaniment of a, band. The songs and music, however, did not drown the crying of women, who dung to the necks and arms of al most every man of the contingent. RUSSELL IN THE RACE; KEITH FOR COLLECTOR (Special to The Citiren). Washington, Jan. 16. ex-Governor Russell's name was presented to the President yesterday for the eastern district attorneyship of North Carolina by Judges Robert M. Douglas and Charles A. Cook of the Supreme court of North Carolina. The I'resid.-nt has regretfully declined the invitation to go 10 Winston. B. F. Keith will probably be the collector at Wilminjpton. He is endorsed by - x-Senator Butler and Pritchard. ALMOST READY FOR LONG OCEAN TRIP Kiel, Jan. 16. The imperial yacht Hohenzollern. which is to sail for the United States Saturday is completing preparations for the trans-Atlantic trip. Berlin, Jan. 16. Admiral Prince Hen ry of Prussia arrived here today from Kiel. He will remain ten days in Ber lin. Details regarding Prince Henry's landing in the United States and his movements thereafter are entirely In the hands of -Secretary Hay and Dr. Von Holteben, the German ambassador at Washington. LORD ROCKWOOD IS DEAD. London. Jan. 16. Lord Rockwood fHenry John Selwin-Ibbetson) Is dead. The second term of the Asheville Semina-y. 110 Cumberland avenue, will begin Wednesday. Janury 29th. Young ladles may enter at any time, but the numbers of pupils Is limited and only a few more can be received. The school offers the regular college curriculum and special courses In music, art. elo cution, phys'cal culture, French. Snan- Ish and German. It Is supplied with a ateoftb best colleges: and tuuveral- - L " l Tr.. . "T: '"' "'"j" FIGHT BETWEEN GOVERNMENT TROOPS Colombian Soldiers Landed to Meet Revolutionists Make a Serious Mistake FIGHT LASTED FOUR HOURS It Was Evenly Contested Though 18 Were Killed and 63 Wounded New York, Jan. 16. News of a seri ous mistake in which a force of gov ernment troops fought another body of government soldiers, thinking it wa composed of Colombian revolutionists, has been brought to Colon, Colombia, by the Colombian warship. General Pinzon, cables the correspondent of the Herald. The mistake happened in the vicinity of Dibullo and resulted in 18 men be ing killed and 63 wounded. Captain Merritt of the Pinion, said the boat landed 400 men in Dibullo to drive back the Insurgents. The revolutionists re treated toward Rio Hacha when trie government troops aavanced. It was decided to divide the govern ment forces into two bodies in order to capture the rebels. One of these met the rebels and after a sharp engage ment, the insurgents retreated. The other body f troops then came up, having heard the firing, and the mis take followed. Thinking It was oppos ed by rebels each force started firing. The fight kept up for four hours, when General Follaeo . iscovered the mistake, and stopped the battle, whlcn was evenly contested. A A DESTRUCTIVE FIRE AT FRANKLIN LAST NIGHT (Special to The Citizen.) Franklin, N. C. Jan. 16. Fire destroyed the clothing store of Deltz Bros. & Hyatt and Kope Ellas' law office at 3:30 this morning; the goods and Mr. Elias' office were insured. Mr. Elias' library and furniture were saved. Only his safe -was left In the building. The store room belonged to Sam L. Rog ers, with no insurance. It is not known how the fire started, but It had gain ed great headway on the inside before it was discovered. Hard work was re quired to save Mrs. Robinson's and other buildings, which certainly would have been destroyed had there been any wind. M'KNIGHT GETS 6 YEARS IN PEN Also a Fine of $10 For Embez zling From Louisville Bank Louisville, Jan. 16. In the Federal court this morning J. M. McKnight.the former president of the defunct Ger man National bank of this city, wno was convicted last Saturday of em bezzling bank funds, was sentenced to the penitentiary for six years and was rlned $10. A motion for a new trial was verruled. .vIcKnlght has been triea lour times. NO FEBRUARY TERM OF FEDERAL COURT It is learned that the special term : ti.e T7 g. court. which it was an nounced some time ago would perhaps be held here in February, will not take place. Chas. F. McKesson, cle.k of the court, tells The Citizen that owing to the special term to be held in March for the trial of the bank cases only.that Judge Boyd would not be able to reach an intermittent term before that time. Judge Boyd is now holding court at Greensboro. ROBBED EXPRESS IN INDIAN TERRITORY Fort Smith, Jan. 16. The southbound Kansas City Southern passenger train was held up last night at 11 o'clocK, half a mile north of Splro, I. T., by sev en masked' men. The express and mail car were entered. The local safe in the express car was opened, but nothing secured from it. The robbers tried to open the through safe, but failed. Then they rifled the mail car, and It Is said secured a quantity of registered man. The scene of the robbery Is 15 miles from Fort Smith. A report today from there says the United States marshals are scouring the country In search of the robbers. Thre Kn.t. m,r. s have been arrested and taken to Po teau, I. T. Railroad and express offi cials decline to state how much booty waa secured. It Is stated, however, that the robbers got away with $2000. FRED SMATHERS DEAD r. (Special to The Citizen.) Canton, N. X. Jan, Ifcr-Fred Smath- father la.'Canton."' THE CONFEDERATE REUNION AT DALLAS Gen. Carr Urges All North Car Una Camps to Prepare For It The Citisen u m receipt of the fol lowintr areneral order relating to the approaching reunion of the Confeder ate veterans at. Dallas. Texa to be held 22d. 23d. 24th and 25th of April next: .. Headquarters United Confederate Vet erans. North Carolina Division, Dur ham. N. C. January 14. 1902. GENERAL. ORDERS NO. 18. I. All the camps composing the North Carolina division of the United Confederate veterans are earnestly urged to begin at once making prepar ations to have a full and creditable representation at the annual reunion to be held at Dallas, Texas., on the 22d, 23d, 24th and 25th days of April next. Let the battlescarred veterans of the "Old North State" in large number meet with their comrades from the Trans-Mlssissippl Department and ex change fraternal greetings. Although the distance is greater than to our pre vious reunions, yet the welcome will be the warmer and none who attend It will regret It. II. It is urgently urged that one or more camps be formed In every coun ty in the state without delay. In mis connection Is copied the following ex tract from the general, orders issued by General John B. Gordon in an nouncing the date of the reunion: "With pride the general commanding announces that 1390 camps have now joined the association and applications received at these headquarters for many more. He urges veterans every where to send to these headquarters for organization papers, form camps at once, and join this association, so- as to assist in carrying out its benevolent, praiseworthy and patriotic objects." By order of MAJOR-GENERAL. J. S. CARR. H. A. LONDON, Adjutant General and Chief of Staff. SPECIAL DAYS AT EXPOSITION Charleston, Jan. 16. Until January 23 me linest live siock show ever neia in ine toutn will De tne special attraction tii tne south Carolina inter-totate and w est Indian Exposition. This is unaer the airection or Air. Ueorge F. Weston, tne manager ot tne tamous stock farms at Biiiinore, N. C. More tnan one inousana entries were made for this exnioiuon, many of the champion hieeas having been entered for the competition and- seventeen- of the fctates of the Union represented. Jan uary 15 was Soutftern .Nurserymen's association day; January 21 ana 22 will be the days devoted to the Travelers' Protective Association, and January 27 will be Cincinnati day. There are many other impoi tant events already j arranged for. Among these ape the ; meeting of the American Poultry Asso j elation, on January 28; the Woman's suffrage convention, on February 11; ! February 12, President's Day; Febru ! ary 1. Woodmen Day and also the day j for the State of Oregon; February 1S, i Pythian Day; February 20, West Vir i ginia Day; February 22, Military Day; ; February 25, Illinois Day. The people : of Chicago and Illinois are trying to ! arrange for an expedition to Charleston i on Illinois Day of the Cook county and j Marquette, and a number of military organizations from Chicago. The two j weeks beginning March 2 and ending ! March 15 will be known as "Old Home j Weeks" at the Exposition, when all South Carolinians will assemble In Charleston: March 27, Louisiana Day; j March 29, Concatenation of Hoo-Hdos; ; April 1 to 6, Virginia Polytechnic In stitute; April 3. Limestone .College Day; April 9, Improved Order of Red Men of the State of South- Carolin'a 'hatlotte Day; April 7 to 14. North i Carolina Week; April 21 to 28. Virginia Military Institute Week; April 24, Orand Lodge Junior Order United Me chanics: May 7. State Brokers' Associ ation; May 8, Southern Cotton Spin ners' Association; May 13, Independent Order of Odd Fellows. There will also .? a Maryland- Day, a Baltimore Day, Richmond Day, a Manhattan Day, nd a New York State Day, and the Governors of most of the other States have under consideration the appoint ment of days . for their respective States. . : " - ' MRS. ZEB VANCE WILL SPEND WINTER HERE Mrs. Zeb Vance, wife of the late T'nited States Senator Vance, expects - spend the" winter In Asheville. Mrs. Vance will be with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Martin at. 76 Liberty, street. Mr. Martin .is Mrsr. Vance's nephew. Mrs. Vancr- has always . resided at c.' ir.hrona. her beautiful country home near Black Mountain, since 'Senator Vam e's death, spending a portion of the winter months In Washington, e. here she has also a. -handsome resi dence. Mr. and Mrs. Martin and Mrs. Vance will take up their abode here w.thin the next few days. . 44444 AJ - 3 - 5555S - o.o33S i Presentation Silver - : i . 42 For bridal gifts and love and love iT - j wftciw, t it uiive a vii vice bc - - lection of .beautiful articles. - " e ARTHURM FIELD ? COMPANY- 43,, Leading, Jewelers. ' V l - Vox. VtturcfiLjs U st.Pauon at.'. KERNS, THE NOTED THIEF IN THE TOILS Man Wanted For Thebaud Rob bery in New York Said to Be Caught SAYS HE IS CHICAGO JEWELER Two Thieves Claim He Planned to Defraud a Louisiana Hotel ; New Orleans. Jan. 16 T. E. Manners, who says he is a Chicago jeweler, but who the two hotel thieves, Klein and West, captured yesterday, declared Is Edward Kerns, the. notorious thief, wanted for . the Thebaud robbery in New York, is still in the Jail at Gretna. Manners is indignant at his incarcera tion and denies that he is a fugitive. Affidavits wen. made . today j against Klein and West for robbing Manners. Klein made a long statement to the ef fect that Manners planned, the theft with him and West, with the under standing that be would sue the hotel company. "Phony" Jewelry, he said, was placed in the trunk, and .the suit would beb rought for the loss of genu ine Jewelry.- - - SURE OF HIS MAN. New York, Jan. 16. Captain Titus of the detective bureaur said - today he was sure the 'man arrested in Louisiana was- Edward Kern, the former valet of Paul G. Thebaud. Kern stole -' about $50,000 worth of Jewelry from the Tne- bauds two weeks ago. . j DEPARTMENTS ALL NEED MORE ROOM Appropriation For Enlargement of Government Building Here Has Endorsement "It is a very important matter," said Postmaster Rollins'- this morning, "this matter of the enlargement of the gov ernment building, and w0 are going to work hard to have the bill of appro pi lation granted this year. If will prob ably, most probably, be introduced in both houses and with the endorsement of three of the departments at Wash ington, which it has, will be likely to go through all right." The three departments which have Investigated antFapproved of the en largement of the building are the post office department, the department of Justice and the treasury department. The postofflce department, inspecting, particularly the postofflce division of the building the department of justice the United States offices and the treas ury department the internal revenue offices.' ! Two "years ago the postofflce depart ment and the department of justice Bent representatives here to look into the matter and both reporter that nec essity for the enlargement was urgent. A request for an appropriation for the woik was made by Senatdr Pritch and and it seemed likely that the movement would be successful. An architect was sent from Washing ton to prepare plans for the addition to the bui.ding. However, ow;ng to a lack of time the appropriafton was not granted. The recent visit of the treasury ln snector and his report of lack of room will have weight in the matter for the buildings belong to it and It is f-nnfldentiv honed that the approprla Unn will be rranted at the session of ennsrress. It the plans made some months ago by the architect were followed, the western part of the building would be tended, makfne the present door fnfini the south, midway in the build ing. The offices of the clerk of the court would be removed to the uppei floor. The additional space up stairs would make it possible to have offices tn tho TTnited States marshal and the district attorney, for which now there There would also be a room for the waiting witnesses. Tha nitnfHri department .would oc nnv the entire first floor. "If we had n.nr rnom. if the addition Is made. ,ia tho- nnntmajtter. "we could have wv, fnv sovpr.il hundred more lock boxes, and we are In need of them. The demand for ooxes is much greater than the supply. We could rent rignt now. . 1 st 9 fin more man we uac, tuv the Increase ln-postal receipts from box inni would, more than pay the imoMif. nn thp amount that It would . .. 1, tn onlariw the bUildinK." The row of boxes would be extended v. ..trip where it now is. four or five hundred being added to meet the increasing demand. - KILLED SON IN LAW Memphis. Jan. i6. A special from Iu- ka. Miss., reports the killing In Har din county of Newport Braddy, by his father-iri-law named Lelther, as a re sult, it is alleged, of bad feeling be tween them, which has existed foi some time. R.obes A LARGE VARIETY IN v . . i "Umbskm " Wool and Plush ,rm . ! - ' Also the "Protector' Storm Robes of plush' and rubber, for stormy weather. 5 A Horse Blankets . The "Stay on" kind, of all styles and qualities from 75c up. Good assort ment. Low prices. " T.S. Morrison's CARRIAQB WAREHOUSE Kimball Pianos . Give Satisfaction , T ; Dunham, Stone & Co. &hoB is; v v tttplJWntt 4 s A A A A sV A A A AAl As to Quality J Well! the very fact that an article is on our shelves is accepted by many peo ple as a sufficient guaran tee of its quality then our prices never bother any body, they are always rea sonable and low. Our sick room necessities are waiting to relieve some poor sufferer. Rubber Goods, Water Bottles, Atomizers, Fountain and Rulb Syringes, Antiseptic Dressing. Why not let the sunshine in and make the sufferer comfortable? Bring your prescriptions to Dr. T. C. Smith's Drug Store,on thepublic squaee. 1 Our North Window Would make you think spring was here, although we are yet In the grasp of winter weather. This Is Just to remind you that our spring goods are coming in and you are right cordially in vited to call in and see them. Our Ginghams and Seersucker , Display is very beautiful, 00m priPinp many shades the stripe in various sizes predominating- BON MARCHE THE DRY 0O0DS SHOP - 15 South Main St. Take your next Prescription to Pfafflin, the Druggist. You'll probably like his methods of doing business and trade there afterwards. Pfafflin's Dru ..Store.. Successor to Wingood's. Church street and Patton ave. Sweeping SaJe of Millinery At the t Palais Royal s v a a 1 . w 1? S. Mala Street For Saturday All our l $3 50-$2.50 Trimmed Hats reduced to $1.39 Hat shapes worth $1.50 to $2.50 Special 49c Feathers and all Trimmings for hats greatly reduced. Special Bargains in Ladies' ready .to wear Skirts for Sat urday. See our line of Ladles' Rainy - Day Skirts for Saturday worth $5.00 Special $3.49 One lot Rainy Day Fkirts worth $2.50 Special - $1.49 4 r Arc You Satisfied v With your butcher and the meats he furnishes you? IC not, try the tew market. .-. W. S. Howell Stall B. City Market. , Phone 20. for sale: " One fair Howe Floor Scales 4409 pounds address Ar- 1 jocBar?l?acUaGoiry .
Asheville Citizen (Asheville, N.C.)
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Jan. 16, 1902, edition 1
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