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ilia Citizen TWO CENTS Gets you all the latest news local and telegraph. LAST EDITION PRICE 2 CENTS VOL. XVI!. NO. 221 ASHEVILLE. N. C, WEDNESDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 5, 1902. TIi SAYS HIS IS NOT LIKE A FORGE BILL Crumpacker. of Indiana, De fends His Bill to Reduce South ern Representation THUS SETTLE RACE QUESTION Tells How His Plan is Simply To Have Thorough Inves tigation Washington. Feb. 5. Representative ;imi.u-ker of Indiana, author of the -: ;tia presented to the Republican t ( 111 Monday night, and to be fur . r ( aH l red next Monday, authori- ;.!: th- following statement, to correct i impression that it is in the nature ' .ne bill"- ! Yi.e i epilation submitted to the cau , k; was designed to secure a full and in r 1 1 ri Investigation of the suffrage i . T-ri.'i. not only in the south, but in ul fitt-s that have Imposed material ; : i tions upon manhood suffrage. T!. if is a general belief that a number ni ;-:;ii-s have disfranchised the larger (...;u .:i f their citizens; that the col .! I l obulation, by the operation of .-t.ii- ltvs. is entirely eliminated as a i::-.il quantity, and yet it counts in ,j; :! ti -tiing- the representation among t slates. It Is the general belief that the snatiiern states have at least 35 r. j.tf -. rualives in the House and elec- : i- I c!!ege. resting upon a fictitious if this be found to be true in fa. t. and the representation can be re da t i accordingly as the constitution ,i eiaiixely requires. It would go a i way towards settling the race I'c ;;!:!. "Such a method would have 'i the charateristics of a force bi:i. The disfranchising states would Mil':, r a reduction of political power hi. h they could regain by educating il.eir citizens and admitting them to -he privileges of the ballot." Sideboards The finest display to be seen in .the city, at MRS. LA JOHNSON'S 43 r AT TON AVE. FOR. SALE Var;!t lot. close in, a bargain, $5o0. FOR. FLENT X. v. ' p.. I. : r t. -room house, near Passenger ! house, barn, etc., Haywood FOIX. SALE V i J""-) 1 1 1 1 lot. elose In. a bargain, at Rare Opportunity to Enter Business fli;f interest in well established I r.. -s In Asheville for sale at $1000. V-t ; r tt dtirins January over $500. I'll' , ir rniit b well acquainted !':-. unquestionable character and ity. and willing to "hustle." All i.:-s required to be submitted i riti:i. Riving references, before information will be given. Offer -nly :i few days. Apply to Vu-a.ver (&L UK.U. ESTATE BROKERS, '.n : Avenue. P. O. Box 44 Scientific Eye Examination Free 1 i.t;nS passes is our exclusive bus!- - ... ! U. McKEE, ScientlHo Optician. pp. IVstoftice. i 51 Pntton Ave. "Tin: Outfitter" Big Drive In Dress Skirts ? SKIRTS at $1.48 : to $10.00 SKIRTS at 3.98 -'V t.- j:o.o.) SKIRTS at..... 5.98 "r-'t,!' skirts are of good style and tailored. They are worth twice slices we ask for them. Tou can r' r afford to miss this opportunity v I h-r j ou need one or not. ' UXXEL WAISTS AT PRICE. Do Merchant Tailoring pone 78. U Patton Aveau. ( ; l I 7sr- l ! ASHEVILLE. nTc KNOXVILLE GOES WILD OVER SCHLEY All Along the Route the Same Overwhelming Ovation Was Tendered Knoxville, Feb. 5. Admiral and Mra. Schley remained In their hotel until 11 this morning, the hour of the parade. Following the police, marshal and aides and the band, came Admiral Schley in a carriage escorted by Knights Temp lar in full regalia. Then followed a number of civic and military orders. The parade was reviewed by the Acmi- t ral from the Court House Square, after which a public . reception was held in the woman's building. Admiral Schley shook hands with thousands of admir ers. Admiral and Mrs. Schley were en tertained at dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Lockett on Hill avenue west. To night Admiral Schley will be given a banquet In the woman's build ing. (Special to The Citizen.) Knoxville. Feb. 5. Admiral WInfield Scott Schley, the hero of Santiago, was welcomed in the city last night at 3 o'clock, and is now the city's most d. tinguished guest with his charming! wife. And almost drowning the clamor which arose as the train was sighted was tne deafening sound of Bcores of ( score. engine and factory whistles and bells. The Manor Cup Presented by T. W. which helped to make the welcome a ! Raoul, the Manor. Ladies' handicap, resounding one. It appeared that every . 18 holes; medal play. manufacturing establishment in the J Mixed Foursome Handicap, 18 holes, city which boasted a steam whistle Medal play; prize to each of the win had Instructed the man in charge to use ning pair. Presented by A. VM. Field up all the steam possiDle in making the company and prize to each of pair mak welcome to Admiral Schley a noisy one. ting best gross score. fc.very engine in the Southern railway yards screeched a welcome, bells rang everywhere and the three tnousand people at the- station yelled their loud est as the train bearing the admirai s private car rolled into the depot. Alter a short delay Admiral and Mrs. Schley were placed in a carriage and the march to the Imperial hotel wfta taken up. The line was headed by a detachment at mounted police, followed by the Jiixca regiment band and the local bat talion cf the Sixth regiment, accompa nied by Major Uoetz. Ail aioiii? Lhe route the Admiral was ii.cL-Led with loud cheering. At the .out the' press was great and in a few minutes the admiral appeared and made a few remarks. The reception given Admiral Schley last night on his arrival in Knoxville vas only a sample on a large scale of those accorded him at Chattanooga, Cleveland, Athens, Sweetwater, Lenoir City, Loudon and all the larger stations between Chattanooga and this cuy, as he passed them on his way here. The enthusiasm of the people even at the tin a 11 Hag stations and straggling ham lets, seemed to know no bounds, anu they climbed to the railings of the pri vate car which he occupied, eager to catch every word that he might utter, and to hear the few words he had to o near me lew worus ne nau ..u say. .Even alter darkness naa settled down, and when the cold had become extreme, bonfires would be found at ev- y small station which the train paseed and cheers would go up from : lusty tnroats tor tne nero or sanua- ty go, ana men. women ana ciuiuren would try to get close enough to shake nis nana. iars. oeniey. too, came in Mrg S5riliV Trtrt r-' m n In 1 for her share of the cheering, and at! nearly all the larger places she stepped out on the rear platform of the car side her husband for a few minutes. School children greeted him, little ones climbed to grasp his nana, iar- mers pushed one another to shake the "real" hero a hand, the one who got thar." Admiral Schley does not look like any of his published photographs or pictures. Of course, there Is a likeness, and one would probably recognize him from his photographs, but he is a j much younger looking man than any ) of his pictures would indicate. Mrs. j Schley, too, looks very much younger. I and It may be added, handsomer, than ', any of the pictures which have been 1 published of her. She and the Admiral j are evidently very fond of each other, j and she keeps an eye on his comfort, and sees that he does not overexert I himself whenever she thinks he is do ! ing too much speech-making or expos- ing himself to the cold weather unnec essarily. ? The only reference the admiral would ! make to the court of inquiry was to ! say in answer to a question that it would probably be shown if tne me and actions of any man were put un der a microscope that some flaws would be found In him, and in this statement those present gave a hearty assent. , in sft?an.ixiti Rcnciauj v -xi,.,,; a postoitice position in leiu or nis Admiral fiohipv Ralil "The naval ser-,uk,i o.eof,,! . I -"""- " Lax mi ui act ii.cn anu ma a hi t i vice is a glorious one and I am always ; counter witn tne postoffice robbers, ex HlCXilllttCr i especially Interested In the young men Dects to receive his commission this i who join the navy." , ' 1 m 1 ; 1 : 0.nr taltar a L i ne aumini ia a. Kuvu om. , ; well as an able conversationalist otne position would be forthcoming if he j general topics. He spoke of his long- , wOUu aCcept. Alexander accepted the I standing friendship for Admiral Dew-!offer and lg now awaiting the commis- I ey and said that his knowledge or him:sion I x tended ovrr 48 years. "And that's a: j long time to know a man," he contin- j ! ued, "and not to know any ill of him. j George Dewey is one or tne truest ana i ; most honorable gentlemen wno eerjT. number I., has made its appearance. ! t lived." I It is a neat four-page production and j : " , is edited by H. G. Alexander. '02. The ; Bargains in Realty On Victoria Drive. Sunset Drive. I am offering bargains. i i il r& armic, can ana lei mt? iiuk wilh juu , . . , , i , , ...... J. CLIFFORD Real Estate Agent. Phone 719. . Room 37. Library Bldg. Why We Do It We give you the best in photos, views and frames because we have a reputa tion to sustain. Look out for the nam. LIMDSEY & M'FARLAND The Photographers SOUTH COURT PtACE. : ..TRY.. Grant's Egg Emulsion For weak longs and general debility. It is very nutritious and well adaptad for repairing the wasted tissues and increasing weight and strength Peas ant to take. Price $1.00 per pint; $1..5 per quart. Grant's Pharmacy ; ashevtl'le, n. c r Merit Will Win good trade. - W. -S. Howell stall B. Oty Market. Pbon. 20. EVENTS OF APRIL GOLF TOURNAMENT Cups Offered in Season of P(ay Provided by Swannanoa Country Club The program of events for the open golf tournament to .be held here from the first to the ninth of April is com pleted. The tournament, which Is being ar ranged by the members of the Swanna noa Country club, is to be made the largest event In the history of the club, and is already known among prominent golfers of the south. Entries are to be made before 4 p. m. on Monday, March 31. Prizes are offered as follows: The Battery Park Cup Presented by E. P. McKissisk. Battery Park hotel. Qualifying round, 36 holes; medal play; first eight to qualify for Battery Park cup; second eight to qualify for Conso lation cup, presented by J. E. Rum- bough. Prize for best score and prize for runner up In Battery Park cup. The Citizens, Cup. Presented by the citizens of Asheville. Handicap. 36 holes; medal play; prize for best gross The Kenilworth Inn Cup Presented by W. A. Bryan, Kenilworth Inn. Han dicap; qualifying round, 36 holes; first eight to qualify. Prize for runner up. The program of events will be Tuesday, April 1, 10 a. m. and 2:30 p. m. Qualifying round; 36 holes; medal play tor Battery Park and Consolation cups. Wednesday, April 2 10 a. m.. Battery Park cup. match play, 18 holes; 10 a. m.. Consolation cup; match play, 18 holes; 2:30 p. m., Battery Park cup, semi-finals; 2:30 p. m.. Consolation cup, semi finals. Thursday, April 3. 10 a. m. and 2 p. m., finals tor Battery Park and Conso lation cups, 36 holes, match play; 10:30 a. m.. Manor cup, ladies' handicap, IS holes, first round of nine holes, handi cap limited to 21 strokes; 3 p. m., sec ond round of nine holes, any player may elect to play the 18 holes continu ously, but must announce her intention of so doing before starting play for the first nine holes. Friday, April 4 10 a. m. and 3:30 p. m.. Citizens cup, handicap, medal play, 36 holes, handicap limited to 18 strokes. Saturday, April 510:30 a. m., mixed foursome, handicap, 18 holes, medal play; handicap limited to 12 strokes. Monday. April 7 10:30 a. m. and 2:30 p. m.. Kenilworth Inn cup, handicap, aualifvine roUnd. 36 holes, first eigne t nunUfv Tuesday. "April 810.30 a. m., Kenil worth Inn cup, match play, 18 holes; 30 d. m.. Kenilworth Inn cup, semi- " ' ' . , lg ftoleg w-h,.- a-h oin-sn n m unil Kenilworth Inn cud. finals. ' matcn , , t1o , Rrlstnn .n known amateur eolfer is here looking over curge inting out tne advl- be-tble cnanges Mr. Finiey is favorably impressed with the links here and says they compare favorably with the good courses all through the south HAS ROOSEVELT DECIDED IN FAVOR OF SCHLEY? A special dispatch to the Baltimore Sun from Washington says the Presi dent has made up his mind on two im- i liortant points in the Schley appeal: 1. I That Schley was in command at San- tiago; 2. that the criticised acts of A-- mital Schley, prior to July 1, 1898, seem! to have been condoned by the Navy Department until after credit was giv en hira by the public for the victory of July 3. Secretary Long and Captain Lemley are understood to have received the in formation with considerable surprise. AWAITING HIS COMMISSION. ganl. Alexander, who Is to be tender- w-eek. He recently received a letter . ... ... f rom (Congressman Jiooav statiner tnat ASHEVILLE SCHOOL REVIEW. . Tne Asneville School Review, volume ! j associate editors are C. C. Narten, '02; j I R. S. Dwight, '03; C. R. Housum. '04; j J. A. Harlrs, '05. A. P. Van Schalck, '02. is business manager. The publica- : tion is from the press of the French Broad Press company. . VIEWS OF JAVA. The Paris Medicine company of St. Louis are showing lithographed posters here of their goods bearing the litho- , graphed reproductions of views taken ; in Java by Fred L. Seely, formerly of Asheville, Wherv It It's Wet Phone 710 No tickets taken T,TT I I I J L I Tt REPORT ON DANISH WEST INDIES FAVORABLE Governor Taft Says Philippines Commission and Military Authorities Clashed HABEAS C0RPUS0NETR0UBLE Chaffee and Taft Reached Un derstanding When Directed To Do So Washington, Feb. 5. The Senate committee on foreign relations today ordered a favoraole report on the treaty to acquire the Danish West In dies. No amendment was made to the treaty in the committee. GOV. TAFT'S STATEMENT. Washington, Feb. 5. In his state ment before the Senate committee on i'mlippines today Governor Taft dwelt especially upon the . relations of the civil and military authorities in the Pbilippn.es. tie said there had been some uifi'erence of opinion between the military authorities anu the commis sion as to the methods of proceeding. neral MacArtbur had contended t..ai the auuiuiuy over the islands was vested in the military because the isl ands were ia a state of war. In this view the commission did not concur. The contention between the commis sion and General Chalt'ee had, he said, arisen over the habeas corpus provis ion in t'ae commission's code. That pioviiun had been made to protect na iie otiiters who had surrendered and v. ho were subject to arrest on the charge cf crimes committed while m i the insurrection service. This he be lieved to be contrary to the rules of J civilized warfare. The provision haa, i nowever, been invoked in the interest of an enlisted man serving in CeDu, who was seeking to secure his release from the military service in a direct way. The question was referred to Wash ington, with the result that instruc tions come back that the differences must be compromised. "General cnar l'ee and I are on the friendliest and most cordial terms," he said, "and we had no difficulty in reaching an under standing after a prolonged confer ence." BIG CAPITAL FO ROME. Home, Ga., Feb. 5 The Empire N;iti:rMl (iws and Oil enmnnnv has been organized to bore for oil in Floya county with a capi tal stock of Sr.00,000, mainly Southern money. It is operating under a New Jersey charter. The Rome Petroleum and Iron company, chartered in South Dakota with a capital of $1,000, 000, beg:in boring for oil three miles from Koine today. TODAY IN SUPERIOR COURT The first few days of Superior court have been record breakers. About 30 cases have already been disposed of. Judge Justice is making short work of the petty criminal trials. Aside from the despatch with which he disposes of cases he is receiving the warmest commendation for his manner of deal ing out justice. He presides in a firm and fair manner and with a ready skill in the know ledge of the law. The grand jury also has been doing some wholesale' work. They have al ready returned more than 40 true bills. Oi the entire number of presentments that have been made to them only three bils have, thus far, been thrown out. Today's cases were as follows: State vs. Sue Barnard, A. D. W. De fendant plead guilty. Judgment, six months in the county jail. Jas. Bradley, injury to personal prop erty, 12 months on the road. Jas. Fisher, injury to personal prop, erty, fined $10 and costs. State vs. Alonzo Barton (larceny), not guilty. Sates vs. R. H. Parks (C. C. W.), Judgment suspended on payment of costs. R. H. Parks and Lizzie Ponders (af fray). Parks guilty, sentenced to 12 months. Lizzie Ponders, not guilty. Mack Miller (larceny) plead guilty. Sentenced to six months on the road. There were also several other cases against R. H. Parks, and also against Jas. Bradley and Jas. Fisher. DAMAGE BY OVERFLOW. A suit was this morning instituted in the Superior court by W. W. Crowell and wife against the Asheville Electric company. The action Is to recover damages caused by the overflow of the power dam on Hominy creek, PLANNING FOR GRAND LODGE. A meeting of the joint committee of the Asheville and Pisgah lodges. Knights of Pythias, was held last night and plans outlined for the entertain ment of the Grand lodge here in Jnue. You will probably ad mit this. You will also admit that our Reduction prices on Shoes Reduces if you will come and see. Kerr-Hodges Co.- Free Shines and no goods sent out on approval during this sale. ? NTTT T :TTTT SIX MEN WERE BURIED IN BURNED BUILDING Assistant Chief of St. Louis Fire Department Among the Number St. Louis. Feb. 5. It ia positively sta ted this morning by the fire department that only six men lost their lives in last night's fire. Three of the bodies have been recovered up to this hour. The dead are: August Thiery, first assistant chief. Michael Keho," assistant foreman. Daniel W. Steele, foreman. Wm. Dundon, pipe man. Franklin McBride, truckman. Charles Krenning, pipeman. The injured are -hief Swingley, hurt by falling brick; William Wann, fore man, hurt about the hips; Pat McCar thy, engineer, struck by tailing brick; Monroe Moore, electric light Inspector, fell through shaft; Wm. Juelg, driver, fractured skull and internal injuries Frank Lingo, assistant driver, hurt in ternally. Chief Swingley, who was knocked down and stunned by flying debris, soon recovered and bent all his ener gies to rescuing the men in . the ruins. The fire was in the five-story build ing on Chestnut street, occupied by the American Tent and Awning company. The entire building collapsed when 12 firemen were at work on the building and six of them were buried in the ruins. BILTMORE BIRDS TOOK PRIZES AT CHARLESTON The prize winning birds at the Charleston exposition from the Bilt more poultry yards were returned to the estate yesterday. Superintendent J. P. Kerr of the yards says the birds made their best record at Charleston and that all winners were birds from the farm's breeding. One hundred and thirty-five premiums and six silver cups were secured. The cups represent best for barred Plymouth Rocks; sweepstakes, all breeds competing; and best exhibits American, Mediterranean and Asiatic classes. TOWBOAT BOILERS EXPLODE, ONE KILLED, FOUR INJURED Pittsburg, Feb. 5. By an explosion of the boilers in the towboat John W. Ailes, owned by the Monongahela River Consolidated Coal and Coke com pany, early this morning, one man was killed outright, four probaoiy fatally injured and .several are still missing. Six others were rescued from the icy wa ters. I The dead: William Perry. The injured: award Mitchell, mate, who will die; John W. Burke, pilot; Floyd Still, chief engineer; Mara Walker, negress, cook. There was a crew of 14, all told, aboard the Ailes, including the captain. They had passed the Homestead Steel works and were Hearing the city with seven flat cars of coal, when one of the boilers let go with a mighty roar. The explosion was communicated to other boilers and all went into the riv er or into the air. The boat took Are and burned so rapidly that all who were able were forced to take to the river. In a few minutes the towboat Vulcan was on the scene and nearly all were rescued. The Ailes was completely des troyed. The boat was considered one of the best owned by the coal combine and the boilers were inspected but a few days ago. ORGANIZE BIG WOOLEN MILL A meeting was to have been held this afternoon for the purpose of organiz ing a manufacturing mill company for the manufacture of woolen and cotton goods. The capital stock will be about SS0.0O0. The new plant Is to be located on the French Broad river five miles below Asheville and will perhaps be run by the W. T. Weaver Power company. Benefit to Judge Jones Members of the Choral society are ar ranging for a concert complimentary to their president. Judge Thomas A. Jones, to be given at the Asheville col lege hall, next Tuesday evening, Febru ary 11, asisted by Mrs. O. C. Hamilton, soprano, and other artists, to be an nounced. Associate members of the Choral society, and the many friends of Judge Jones are notified that tickets may be had at Greer's, Berkeley hotel. Hackney's and Heston's, and from the active members of the society. WATKINS PLACED UNDER BOND. Constable Watkins of Black Moun tain was arraigned yesterday afternoon before Commissioner Ware for the shooting otf J. J. Ingle. Watkins was placed under a $200 bond for his ap pearance at the next term of the Supe rior court. TALK TO C. L. U. At the public meeting of the C. L. V. this evening an address will be made by President Tye of the State Federa tion and by General Organizer Bell of the A. F. L. The meeting will begin at 7:30. 50 Pattern Ave. ! NTTTTTTTTTTTV a .---rJSty .JL r ' kui H DEWET'S LAST GUM TAKEN BY BRITISH Field Coronet Wesse s and Others Killed, Ammunition and Mules Taken London, Feb. $. The British pursuit of General Dewet has been successful to the extent that his last gun has been captured and Commandant Wessels, one of his principal lieutenants ws routed. Lord Kitchener, sent the news in a dispatch from Pretoria as follows: "Byngs" column routed with consider able force, the enemy under Comman dant Wessels. We captured a 15-poun-cer and a pompom was taken from Firman's column and also a Boer pom pom that was the last gun General De- wet had, three wagons of ammunition, 110 horses and 100 rrtules. The Boer casualties were five killed, six wound ed and 27 captured. Among those kill ed was Field Cornet Wessels. The en emy is scattered. Our casualties were slight." ' BiddSe Brothers Buried Pittsburg, Feb. 5. The remains of Edward and John Blddle were quietly interred in a eingle grave in Calvary cemetery this morning. There were not more than 25 persons, including their brother,' Harry Biadle, lhat ac companied the body to the grave. Mrs. Sofiel has asked for a change, of venue? She says she has been guilty of no crime, did not love the boys, has brought disgrace enougn upon her hus band and can't bear to oe tried across the street from her old home. An Assistant City Engineer A special meeting of the Board of Aldermen was held at 11 o'clock this morr.ing to further discuss plans and specifications of the new water system. An assistant city engineer was dis cussed and finally it was agreed to em ploy one for the purpose of locating the pipe line. A number of applications have been received and it will probably be settled Friday evening. WESTERN DEMOCRACY IS IN FINE SHAPE Hon. Walter E. Moore of Jackson county is in the city attending court. Asked yesterday touching the report that he would be a candidate for the congressional nomination in this ais u;et, Mr. Moore said: "Yes, my friends will likely present my name to the convention. I am, however, making no special fight for the honor. The people are capable of cnoosing the man they want, and if I ; hould be so fortunate as to be chosen 1 shall appreciate the honor; if, on the other hand, they shall select someone else 1 shall do all I can to help elect him." Mr, Moore went on to say that though he had not been active in the effort to secure a nomination he had many as surances of support from all parts of the district. N In regard to the general political sit uation in Western North Carolina, he said : "The Republican party is losing ground in the west and the Democracy is showing a most gratifying growth j 1 1 now this is true, in my section and I li.d it the case in such other sections ;i 1 have visited. "The patronage is a great bone of ontention. Those who have been suck irg pap ever since the Republicans came into power are still sucking it, aiid the fellow who was crowded out the rrt round is still out, with mighty little fhow of ever getting to the trough. JJut thia is not the worst of it; v. hen a place is made by the dismissal of one of these officeholders, a Populist is named for the vacancy instead of i'ome Republican who has these many years been fighting the battles of his party. "You can well see how such a course ;? disorganizing the party and causing no end of dissatisfaction in Republican ranks. "The election of Moody and Blackburn i,i favoring the force bill is also being Utterly denounced. The Republicans of Western North Carolina- are a,s much opposed as anybody else to Federal ..larehals around the polls. They don't specially object to a cutting down of t-.outhern representation, but they do ooject to a Force bill. Moody and Blackburn made a bad blunder when ihey voted in Congress for a Force bill." Mr. Moore thinks also the misrepre sentations in regard to the Constitu tional amendment In the last campaign will react against the Republicans when the voters of western . North Carolina find that they are not dis franchised by it, as the Republicans told them they would be, but that every white man can vote. BLIZZARD IN TEXAS Dallas, Feb. 5. A snow Btorm is rag ing In north Texas and heavy rains are falling in southern Texas. At Santa Anna there is a blizzard, and 3 inches of snow. The snow is of Incalculable benefit to the wheat cropt The Whiskey Without a Headache McCULLOUGH'S GE(EEN RIVER John O'DonneH SoleAgent. Cor. Lexington Avenue and College St. A PLUCKY SHERIFF FIGHTS BAND OF . ROBBERS They Entered Arkansas Town, Blew Open Safe and Secured $6,000 SHERIFF MET AT THE DOOR Opened Fire and Stood Ground, Though Mortally Wounded in First Volley Fort Smith. Ark.. - Feb. 5. Robbers early today at Clarksville, Ark., blew un the safe of the Bank of Clarksville with dynamite, secured a sum estimat ed at $6000, killed John Powers, the sheriff of Johnson county.who attempt tn rantnro them, and escaped before the citizens were aware of their pres ence. There aDDears to have been tour to civ mm in th irn n et. Thev tied their horses In the outskirts of the town and miHo thir wnv unobservea to tne bank, which was situated on the north nf Vi nnhiif sniiqi. AltLr iraln- i..g an entrance they destroyed the sfe with dynamite, secured wnat money was not destroyed and made their way tn tht street. Thev were confronted by Sheriff Powers, who opened fire. The robbers returned the fire, using rl Winchesters. Pow ers stood his ground and emptied two revolvers Detore ne was Kineu. al though it Is believed he was mortally wounded by the first volley from the robbers. When citizens arrived, Pow ers was dead and there was no trace of the robbers, except a trail of blood tiint tniipatfl thsif tho chprlff had wounded one or more of his assailanfls. The bank officials are unable to give the exact amount of the plunder secur ed, but stated that the bank was insur ed against loss. At 11 o'clock today no attempt had Wn marla tn oanfur thA rohhfrs. ex cept to wire all adjoining towns to be on tne looKout ror tnem. rowers nau been sheriff of Johnson county 12 years and was known to be a fearless man .nd a crack shot. TWO NEGROES KILLED IN LANDSLI0E AT MARION A landslide occurred yesterday after noon on the Southern railway's tracks t Marion, in which two men were killed and three ethers sustained moie or less seilous injuries. The men kuiea weie two negro labor ers, both of whom tried to make their escape by jumping. They were thrown beneath the wheels of the train ana run over. The injured men were white laborers. who also jumped, though from a differ ent part of the train. All three of the men were thrown down - a steep em bankment. It is not thought that their injuries will be attended by any fatal results. The train on which the accident hap pened was a work train and was en route from Marion to Old Fort. Both the engine and tender, together with a number of cars were derailed. The accident delayd both freight and passenger traffic for several hours. Sev eral working trains were sent to the scene of the disaster and the track leared as rapidjy as possible. Today's trains from the east are reported on time, . TWO MARRIAuES Today at high noon Miss Rose Clay ton of Emma was married to G. R. By rum of Birmingham. The wedding oc curred at the home of the bride, in the presence of the family and relatives, the ceremony being performed by Rev. Frank Siler. The bride was dressed in a traveling gown of blue broadcloth and wore a hat to match. Her attendant was little Miss McLelian of imma. The best man was Clayton Pegram, the little son of W. R. Pegram and a nephew of Miss Clayton. Mr. and Mrs. Byrum left on this af ternoon's, train for hew Orleans, where they will enjoy the Mardi Gras before goin? to their home in Birmingham. The marriage of Miss Lena Black wrldcr and Robert M. McElroy took place last evening at 9 o'clock at the re?idence of the bride's sister, Mrs. Housh, Sr.5 West Haywood street. Rev. E. L. Bain officiating. The couple are well known in Ashe ville. The bride Is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Blackwelder of Old Fort and is considered both pretty and attractive. Mr. erClroy is tne son of Capt. J. G. McElroy and Is in the em ploy of McPherson & Moore. Mr. and Mrs. McElroy will reside at 24 Bailey street. BaJscock's "Jist Right" Wagons A high grade, general purpose wagon with one or two seats, open or canopy top at - T. S. MORRISON'S Carriage Warehouse REMOVED IDLEWILD Floral Company has re ' moved their store from 44 Patton avenue to 3. W. Court Square. Tele phone 18L two rings. Gives Satisfaction Dunham, Stone & Co Phone 16. ' 43 Patton Xvenue. Money Tou take no risks In trading here; you are perfectly safe In doing so; if your purchases are not satisfactory you will get your money back at full price every customer goes away from this drug store satisfied, and they come again bringing their friends with them this accounts for the steady increase in busi ness which has been going on for the past fifteen years it shows how well pleased the peo ple are who buy their drug store goods at Dr. T. C. Smith's on the Square. 13 Bon Msxrclhe At Special Prices Coivtirvues 70 in. Vz bleached Damask worth "ac. for 50c. 70 in. full bleached Damask, extra 73c, qualiiy, for 63c. 72-ln full bleached, $1.13 and $1.25 quality, for Syc. 18x34 In. splendid quality Huck ? Towels, worth ir.c. for UK-. 13x3$ in. b.tter qual.ty, ili np at 25c., fcr I'jc. 5c. Cotton Crash T wis-, f ri! Bargains in abuna..ce oueivd Bon. IVIeurclie THE DRY GOODS SHOP 15 S." Main St. Come iot Look around take a look for your self and you'll see then that we have a finely equipped store and are ready and anxious to please you. Pfedf Mini's Formerly Wingood's Drug Store PHCNE 132 Monday, Tuesday Wednesday You will find extraordinary bar- ' bargains r AT THE PaiaisRoyal 17 South Main Street. Showing of NEW SKIRTS Correct Styles and New Designs Beautiful i.ew Cheviot Skirts, with graduated i.aniing flounce, lined with good percanne, nicely trimmed, worth $10, special in three lots. Lot 1 at $4.39. Lot 2 at $5.29. Lot 3 at $6.39. Bargains in Pure Wool North Carolina Blankets, 10-4 Bize, worth $3, Special $2.98. 500 Oxford Rainy Day Skirts, on sale, worth J3.9S, all wool, spatial $1.69. See our line of Percales, worth 10c. special lor sale days, 5c. 40-inch half bleached Sea Isl and Domestic, worth 8 l-3c, special Dc. - Barker Mills Bleaching, yard wide, 8c. Lonsdale Cambric, worth lSVaC special 8 l-3c. New line of White Goods. Spe cial sale. Come and see uem. j. j. M'CLOsitzr. Real Estate Broker... x Room 9, Paragon building. Phone 771. Property of all kinds for sale or rent. Lira SAI
Asheville Citizen (Asheville, N.C.)
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Feb. 5, 1902, edition 1
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