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6 THE ASIIEVILLE DAILY CITIZEN New Dolls Ready NATURAL GAS, PAVEMENTS AND FIREWORKS DISCUSSED BY ALDERMEN Tin iHimi last night discuasi-d th Ready earl, ao that you ny pick out the one you Ilk best und have; plenty of time lo (In-M tht-ni prettily! . for I'hrlHt limit. It la the finest showing we t-.r h.nlj and our ilull ftimily hiiK iiliiy been i famous. Theie ate b.-mti.-s fiimi . natural gas franchise, at length, "I Knife mill iermniiy ami ihi- smartly dressed American loills. i',ie,it ,ilue- but perhaps the n i'Hl notable .ir at 25 and 50c. KIO BODY DOLLS. uith jointed )iliu llml. sewed win. sleeping eyes, alines, slm kliiKs. from 25c. up to 75c. A beautiful ilnll that walk. THE BABYLAND DOLL It moveable i liillihi!,-. .m l in hy handsomest rug ili. II in, ill.-. has f.ir the THE DOLL BEDS-r:v..,v mttrttn one. We wiil be clad it there Ih enough to ki around. J. H. LAW 35 Patron Ave I Oranges I i WE HAVE THE VERY BE8T ORANGES THAT WE HAVE EVER HAD AT THIS SEA80N. 20 to 50c Doz LEE & BRYANT (Sua. to Chae. G. Le.) FRUIT, and CANDY JOBBERS, Phono 250. A PAIR OF GOLD SPECTACLES la a lasting und appropriate GIFT TO . MOTHER OR FATHER. We will exchange the lenses after Christmas to fit th eyes, HONESS & PROSSER, Successors to 8. L. McKee, Selontifio Refracting Opticians, M Patton sverine, , " Opposite Postpfflce. prowd the Kllrit street fit vlnaT. arwl nit i Phrlstnias Hit-works ami derided trioaejl)( hul l the Christmas meeting next Wt-dn. Kil.iy at oVIurk In the after noon. W. H. Jyn asked the aldermen to allow thf Ashevllle Library Assox-lallor. to lay it vltiltli'il brick Nllt'H.ilk aiouml the building when It became necessary id lay u new walk by reason uf Hie lowering ( Hl'bwnlk grade In I lie new i.iw-mnt Hil. Mi. 'Iwyn said thui I tic III r.irv could i.l.u a kmiI Hi t' k ' I sldew a Ik for V cent it square- yard while a K'ni'l mi nl sidewalk would ni I:' a square ynnl. Tin- mayo: mini thai, i'X i using IiIm opinion In' ihuiH'hi II uould In' ii btllkWUld Ht-l in ii'lali friiiii the "jvo of cement i nlhiT hii nuili milks In urn h u publli place. Mr. tiwyn said that the brli l sidewalk hI the li ituiifiit liullilliK uaN hiKlilly ami rtalnly aaft-r In nlu Hi-ulliiT. and iiiiiii- rraillly KtifilH r.il.- l. rtu.- - .. iimu iiif i rinriii, i in- nmiiri n mh h1 if.'inil to Hih HI rift i nmtilll lee. I'ulli e JllHtlie Juni B Htateil to tile jliiiaril Hint many t-aaea rainv befoft' hlir f n. in thi- bouUiiK alley und many nl Kin h i ii Ken weie Ixiyn. lie Bulil thai jeHtiTilay he hucl three buy bpfnie hiin ! uho owed their inexenee to them alley j He miKKested the propriety of hnvln an oriJiiiitin e mnkliiK It a mlndiinennor for boy a of certain uea to be In bow Ink ulleya or for the keeper to allow them there. J mine W, V. lirown i mniked that there waa an ordlnnnr' prohibiting IkiJ'h from tliene alleyn. Mr (Iwyn aiiKxeKted that the ordlnanc lieiuillxe keeper who allow boya Ir their plaeeit. JudRe Jonea iixkeil th the mutter be referred to the rlty nt torney to draft an ordinance. Thla n done. The na I n in I rim franchlae anked b Mr. A. U. MonlMon for the Iteiiverdiin wi ll (to be bored) waa presented bv JudKe Joneg and detalla were dlm'uane'd Mr. Chumbertt had at laat meeting In Irodiired un iimendment creating a for feiture of the frunchlse by reason "persldtent" failure to comply with the term. JudKe Jonea anld the word "willful" ahould be tmed also becnuae aerloua losa might be caused by fallur Inadvertently to comply with the law There waa dlsrusHon on thia point par tlclpated In by Aldermen t'hnmberg I.lpinHky and Randolph. Mr. Chamber mild that It would be hard to prov "willful" failure while persistent fail ure wna more easily demonstrable JudKe Jonea said that the Intention which cuused failure to comply with 7 - " Promptness, accuracy and lib erality in all our dealings. Paragon Drug Co. The Aquarium An Aquarium la a beautiful household ornament; It suits ev erywhere parlor, library, dining - rooiHi sitting room, and the'aparf : menta of the alck. An invalid will wutch with delight the motions of . the fish In an Aquarium. Come and aee our beautiful display of " Gold Fish amy Aquariums, Grant's Pharmacy Phone 66 Hill & CO., Market For Best Western Meats THE MONARCHS OF THE LINE STERLING SILVER, SOLID GOLD, CUT GLASS, DIAMONDS, Jewelry, Tab I e- ware. Novelties, Inexpensive (El Expensive Christmas Presents Arthur M. Field Co., LEADING JEWELERS, Corner Church Street and Pat ton Avenue. WATCH FOR THE DATE OF OUR VOTING CONTEST. XMAS GIFTS. Ladies' button choos, regular values from $2.00 to $4. 00, now $1.50: sizes 2, 2 1-2, 3, 3 1-2 and 4; all styles of toes. MEARS" DAYLIGHT STORE. IF YOU BUY IT OF MOORE IT'S RIGHT. LADIES' Underwear Nothing is so dear (o llie feminiti' Iteiif lis beaiillfi'il under muslin; dainty, sheer ami altj irtlvely t riinine.l. it su;e!ts to the sensitive t.mte uf lhe v, ar. r an intimuie and per.toital relation, which no other Karineat cm possess. Nature has endowed lhe woman a sense of delicacy and refinement whl.-h Is best il lusl i .ite.l by selection of surround ings i'cltiHi..) her own. We have a line of Muslin t,.irn.enl th.it will please the moot fasli'llous diesser in A.diev ille. NIGHT ROEES at. . PANTS .. .. ..... SKIRTS CORSET COVERS. . CHEMISES .. , $1.00 to $10.00 . . 50c. to $5.00 $1.50 to $13.00 . 50c. to $5.00 . $1.00 to $5.00 TheOutfitter. REMEMBER WE DO MERCHANT TAILORING. RIGHT. the law should govein und that Ih word willful covered Ibis. There was u quest Ion as to the use uf this term In the telephone franchise. Mr. Upliinky said Hint he wished l encourage euteipilsea and moved tha! "persistent" be left out and "willful" substituted. This ivm seconded by Mr Hill. .Mr. Ituiidolph. second.! by Mr Kttspatrlck. moved to lay on the tublt Mr. Chambers voted for the motion Mr. It.ilul against It and theie being tie the mayor voted to lay on the tabltr which left "persistent" and not willful used. Judge Jones said that If th word was left In one franchise It should be In another. "Von think If we niak one mistake we should make another humorously asked Mr. Mtipatrlek. Th attormy said the point really amounted to little, and hia client would make n further question. It waa asked that the franchise b made exclusive for two years provided the giantee began work of laying pipe within four months and carried it of i onilnuously (o completion. Juda Jones said the pioneers should be en couraged and that the city attorney vtiis Inollned to the view that u two years- extension grunt would be lega The mayor said that the pioneer should be encouraged hut that a tram ha come to him in the afternoon and said he also wanted a franchise. Mr. Ran dolph said he doubted the legal right of the board to make the grant exten -lv. Mr. Morilaon said that he and others were risking 116,000 while rapl tallsts might wait for hla enterprise to be tested and then seek to gather the benellts; that other places had granted this privilege. He and his attorney said In reply to questions by the mayoi that 2 years waa necessury to enable well to be dug and pipes laid so as to have an advantage over competitors He said It would take about HO duya t jteimlne whether u well would be sue cessful. There wus a long continued talk about the matter and after a Una Mr. liourne came In. He said In thought that possibly the city might have the 'power to grant a two yeari exclusive franchise. Mr. Llpinsky mov ed that the matter bo referred to Mr Chambers and the city attorney and this was done. In view of the fact that next meeting will fall on Christmas day It waa de cided that when the board adjourns it meet Wednesday evening at six o'clock Judge W. P. Brown presented a pe tition for a distillery license from C. A Thompson, to be located close to the railroad treBtle near other distilleries Mr. Randolph moved that the appllcn lion go over to the next meeting Wed nesday evening, and this was done. No suitable mules being purchasable at this time the mule committee was continued. It was ordered that a jury be sun' moned to condemn additional width or Noith Main street from Chestnut to th Ity limit to make the width 40 feet On motion of Mr. Fltzpatrlck a frei auction license was Issued to W. H Young, u Confederate veteran, for all inoiithn. .., The committee on widening West College street was granted further time. M. 11. Kelly asked the city to accepl bond In lieu of $4,000. out of the $i,00( which his water works contract re lulres hlin to deposit with the city treasurer as a guarantee against an leflclts In the line, for two years. It waa explained that the city still nuti Mr. Kelly $5,000 and he has never mad the deposit, und It wilt further state; that the city did not have the $5,000 to pay Mr, Kelly. Referred to the mayor, nuance committee and city attorney. The paving of the unpaved part of ollege street was discussed. It was stated thut the brick paving peoplt would not undertake the Job. It was- suggested that the street remain as It Is until spring. Referred to street com mlttee for report on Wednesday. The city engineer's repoit of the ost to city and abutting property own ers of Flint atret was approved II shows the cost of 12.21 for each front foot to property owners on each side 'here were 1,954 square yards nt t'l a yard. The. engineer's statement show ing the cost to each- pioperty ownei was ordered published In The Citizen rhe city pays one-third of the total ost and the property owners on each side one-third each. The complaint of J. M. Westall on iccount of damages to a sewer was re ferred to the committee. The mayor reported the city vault In adequate. Mr. Randolph said that II been ordered that the cily tax col- SANTA GLAUS RECEIVED HEAVY MAIL AT CITIZEN OFFICE YESTEDAY Tho heaaquarwr of Panta Clam at l bring m a pretty new dra. v , -M.. . . ..,. M I,. I "Ur Hinr lor,,.., i in, inivn villi I',. . i.-. -- . pearam a yesterday. Hunt aa mu h surprised to re eive so many letters from his littla friends, lie says ho Is going to hava enough to ffO round this year. The following letters were received yesterday: AahovID. N. C, Heo. 4, 103. Dear Santa Claus; i'lease bring me a doll that will go to sleep and some candy and nuts, 1 am a llttl girl I years old und my name la Ollle. I live on a farm In Keller's Rend, and my posioffli la lllue Crass. I will close.' Your little girl, OLI.IK LKK. . Iear Santa Claus: Mease bring nie a doll that will go to sleep and toy automobile and some orangea and randy and bring my sister IJixle a pair of kid gloves. I am a little girl years old. 1 live on a farm In Keller's Bend. My name is ISelle and I have three sisters, Uxxie. Char' lotte and Olllo. My postorhVe address la lllue Grass. Isin't forget papa and mamma. I am your little girl. UKLLE LKE. MAHLE Cood by, dear Hants. KENNEDY. Dear Hants: I am a little girl eight years old and in the Second grade. lHar Santa, I am not going to ask for many thing this year I want a doll and hat three game and atiine atory books and candy or anges and nuta pleas dont forget papa and mamma. ANNA MARNHILL. Dear Santa: I will now tell you what I want you to bring me for Christmas. I want a doll, a set of dishes, a buggy. and bring me lots of candy, nuts. orangef and pleuse don't forget the poor people. I am a little girl, going to school. Good bye. STELLA WALTERS, Dear Friend: I want you to bring me a large doll; a Iron stove: and a nuk ing chair, and bring me lots of candy, oranges, nuta And apples. Plea Be dont forget me.. I Uve at 613 Depot avenue. Good bye, i Yours truly, MARY WALTERS. Dear Santa Claus: I have been a dood girl. I want you Dear Santa Claus; Will you bring me a doll and a bed for her. and a set of dishes and a trunk and a chair, some story book and a stove and a pair of kid glove for w hich I will thank you very much. 1 Truly MARGCKRITE KENNEDY. CHRISTMAS IS Cf.lG! So our display of Muffler, Hand ' krchlf, Nokwr, Qlova, Fancy Hoalary, Full Dr Protector, Sweat era, Shirt, to, for men and bey. The Whitlock Clothing House, Number 41 Patton Avenue,' Specialists in Men's Wear, led and Ashevllle, N. C. lec. 1. 1903. Dear Santa Claus: I want you to bring me a pair of legglns. ELMER INGLE. , Heney street. Ashevllle. N. C. Dec. II, 1003. Dear Santa Claus: I want a big doll that can go to sleep and go-cart and stove and picture book and bureau und false face to give papa. 1 know you will bring me this for it la not much and 1 am a good glrle. A kls for Santn. MARLE CROOK. Age 5 years. $10 REWARD December 18. 1903. Ashevllle, N. ( Dear Santy Claus: We are so glad that you are coming to see. u again. Please bring us your sled full of pretty thing. I want a fire wagon, a hose wagon, a banjo, some firecracker and a dog coler for Fluffy and Some candy and a tool box and a trlclkle. I am 8 years old. Your little friend. t HARRY JOHNSON. The law provides against fireworks lr streets or public places. Mr.' Llplnsky said that In November hi had brought up the matter in order that dealer might be notified. City Attorney Dourne humorously said Mr, Uplnhky's boy were grown up but Iv did not know what he would do with his boys. Th chief said he could sup press fireworks on the principal busi ness street and would be glad to do so but outside this did not promise, ft waa agreed that positively no firework.' would go on the business streets and on this understanding Mr. Randolph withdrew hla motion. Ruildlng permits were issued to W, H. Morris, Bailey street, residence, and W. P. Pegrana, Ruck street,, cottage. A a 1 WFiATHFVR I 4 r as m. Children like Piso'a Cute. It is pleas ant to take und cures their, coughs. At druggists. 2.c. J. B. Wells' cigars last longer, burn better and give the smoker that air of perfect contentment found In few brands of tobacco. GOOD ADVICE TO MERCHANTS. Can save you money In Cigars, To baccos, Pipes, Candies and Notions. Call and let me show you my line. Blomberg' Wholesale and Retail, 17 Putton avenue two floors. Give v Monih or a Three Month' . mem bership In our Pressing club to your friend f r a Christina Gift. It only costs a dollar a month. Asheville Tailoring & Pressing Club, J. C. WILBAR, Prep'r. On the Square. Phon 389. Lost; strayed or stolen ; Cake of Limburger Cheese was tied to the counter. ID. G. Noland f s , Sole Agent! - 1 CHRISTMAS Blltmore Firewood. Phone 700. XMAS GIFTS. All millinery for half price until De cember 24th; 500 hat te select from. G. A. MEARS' DAYLIGHT STORE Washington, D. C Dec. 18. Fore- cins'f for "NotAj fror'olina: Fair,' w'arrrier Saturday; rain ,atnlght or Sunday; fresh to brisk northeast to southeast winds. ' Pressure at 8 a. m. 30.35. S p. m. 30.113, mean 30.35. Temperature at 8 a. m. IT, 8 p. m. 3u, mean 26. Wind (direction and velocity) at a. ni. calm, 8 DmS. B.-40 miles. Precipitation 0. Weather at 8 a. m. and 8. p. m. clear. Mamimum temperature 48. Minimum temperature 17. Mean temperature 32. Relative humidity at 8 a. m. 81, 3 p. m. 84, 8 b. m. 46. mean 54. ha lector's office flie proof. The inavor lid a local architect could plan for flreprootlng. and said he had been of fered for $15 such plans which con templated a cost of $1,200. The nlan as to build Inside walls with a double fireproof celling. Mr. Raird for the city hall committee said he would be gla3 to undertake the work but the city hall Appropriation was already overdrawn. Mr, Randolph moved that the chief f police be dlrecteiL to enforce the ntt- fireworks ordinance this Christmas, STATION WAGONS FULL GLASS OR CURTAIN AS DESIRED. For one or two horses the most convenient and satisfac tory vehicle for family use. New style just received. Call and se them, at T. S. MORRISON'S CARRIAGE WAREHOUSE. Tadk is Cheocp Rut It takes money to match the valuea we offer. Wood heaters, lined.. ..$1.45 Stove pipes, all sties.. II 1- till, kerosene, per gal...... He THE I. X. L. DEPARTMENT STORE U Patton Ave, Phone 107. Ctem of Tnongbt. For every good deed on earth there Is an encore in heaven. True manliness, like a lighted lamp, has a glow for every one. A man vrho sings bis own praises re ceives no recall to the footlights. We stumble on the path of life, as we do on any other, by not having our wits about us. Tomorrow is rar pudding, but It will contain ouly such Ingredients as we put into it today. There is nothing ..that will make a ninu contract Uke the consciousness of a mean net The spirit of constant fault finding the broad road that leada to un happi ness. United Presbyterian Asheville and Craggy Mountain Railway . Company ' (Howland Improvamont Co., Lease.) FREIGHT AND EXPRESS packages for Weavervllle and Demo crat can be shipped through by the cars pf the A. 4 C. M. Railway Co. to Burnsville road and then transferred by teams. Passengers can leave Ashevllle at 6:15 and 8:15 a. m., and 3:45 p. m. Returning, leave Bursville road at 8:10 and 9:10 a. m.. end 5:55 p. m. For further particulars Inquire at the office of HOWLAND IMPROVE MENT COMPANY, Library Building, Pack Square. J. F. BLACKWOOD, Superintendent WALTER B. GWYN, Secretary. . Presents ? Of course we have them. Come in and see our Swan and Stork Pattern Embroidery Scissors. Pocket Knives, Carvers and Many other things to select from V V V Asheville Hardware Co., On the Square.' Phone 87., Asheville, foC.: .. . ' . ; . . : . ' '-'- . ; -"-iio-v ,, XMAS GIFT$. v Ladies' button' shoes, regular value from $2.00 to 14.00, now $1.50; 'tires ; 2, 2 1-2, 3, 3 1-2 and 4; all style of toe. MEARS" DAYLIGHT STORE. For the Money j We believe more than ever that ,'-the Cadillac is the best gasoline '-Automobile In the country. Runabout $750. Touneau $850. Asheville Cycle and Auto. . Co., Phone 228, 18 and 20 Church St. The Standard Coal U Wholesale and retail dealers it Jellico Coal, Cannl Coal, Stem Coal and Coke. Sales Agent; for The Consdidatea "Coal ani Coke Co , Knoxville, Tenn. Phone 167-23. BOYS' BICYCLES. T STUDYING THE PICTURE: A bicycle for your boy's Chrlstm rh roit r.r - , present will be of more healthful an ine results of our-xamera -work areli,.., , , ... . well worth studying. You will find In iZ ,"","c' v "-"i vl ' ZZ our collection some of the best art I 't !.!. I ....... o,iu j;icaouie u.v nuvi" v " around. We . have none beauties. o. 0n J. M. M EARN A CO., Phone 820 64 Patton Ave, Oppoeite. foatoffK photographs, you ever saw. M'FARLAND'8, S. Court Place. )OC 3C The Time 0' Night Can be told tn moment In the darkest room from bur elec tric Illuminated Clocks. ELECTRICAL. Heater. ELECTRICAL Flash tights. ELECTRICAL Railway ELECTRICAL Drk Room . Lanterns. ELECTRICAL Questioner. ELECTRICAL Reading Lamp Our electrical novelties will make useful and pleasing holi day presents. Piedmont nr ELECTRIC WVJ 33 South Main Street. Phone No. 478. HOLIDAY O - n n ii a MrtW TU c ca BAiLii.s....'--irt-'-" -i-L' " - TLfr most swFFDiur DcnorTin E GREAt SHOPPING SEASON OF 1903 WE MAKE Sore the iJXx irSN.7,0NS N ALL L,NES 0F -"chand.se, to prove our AND "year OtT LoPPr m LrPPING CENTRE 'N A8"VILLE( TO DO YOUR YEAR-1N rwa SHOPPING IN MERCHANDISE THAT NEVER FAILS TO SATISFY ITS PUR' WORKF'wRAPr' T MAKE THE CHRISTMAS DOLLAR n DO THE ?h:Klow pTrTcesWAyouxl agYree SIS uWN BEF0RE' WHEN Y0U the; GOODS, It was knowing just which things were to be in high favor during Fall and Winter , that has made our Dress Goods Stock head and shoulders above all others: - - tocotcn Mixtures, 40-m., at 48c All-Wool Scotch Novelties, 56 inches $1,75 quality; Qgc Zibelines. ill shades... 48c Napped Madras, latest patterns. . 12 l-2c Fine Broadcloth, 89c and upward. Tricot Flannel, all shades '.23c Pure Silk Taffetas 39c Sharkskins, 44 inches, cream and black ; . , . .v. f ........ t ... 49c Brilliantines, blue and black, ' figured and plain ..... . . . . . . f, ...... .48c Blue and black Serges, 44 inches, all wool .......... . . ..... ,48c Henriettas, all cVirlo.. . ' ' ' ISr "j 0uuwa, .Heavy Kersey, 56 inches, Oxfcrd . rn vjicy. ........... ... . . .3C ,. '.iW.i,i.iW.i,Mlls,lWwwt))l,ll,,w It Waa th aama a.m..I I. . , r.o lesa today b.c.uM w. out Ih. ! price down J f th right. Th.y .r, worth - ing for a quick job. - !.- "no ""ble; all would sell at rsgular price, but we are took- yrhe Big Baltimore, " Kk- V s L 3C Asheville'i Underselling p
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