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THE ASIIKV1LLE DAILY CITIZEN,. PRES. RANKIN -. ON THE STAND (Continued from Page 1.) Around Town. I until a few month ago, and until In lormed by some one else, that you had a franchise T" . Tea," .. " "If an application bi here to paral lel your track in Ashevllle would you think It fair?" "No. because that would be parallel ing the, whole line and in the other caae only a part la to be paralleled." "Do you think that It would be un fair for another road to parallel any part of your road In such a way as to bankrupt your road?" . "Thai would depend. I don't think, a I stated, that private 'nterests ahould .stand in the faille way. It aiight seem a hardship' to have the property Injured, but this should not stand In the way." " "Didn't you as mayor of the city enter ter a contract with Mr. Cutler aa the general agent of the General Xlectrlc company for lighting the Mr. Rankin took the question very muck, to heart and asked Judge Merri mon If he intended It as a reflection on him. The latter replied that he did ffdt' at all. Mr. Rankin explained that it could very easily be construed as such; the hottest municipal election fight in Ashevllle had been made on that very question; that the city of Ashevllle made contract with J. E. Rankin and J, H. Cutler, as receiver of the West Ashevllle Improvement company. It was made by the board of aldermen with which he had nothing to do, and at his request the contract was 'made for only a short time.' Judge Merrlmon said he had forgot ten the circumstances if he ever knew; that he had not the slightest intention to reflect on Mr. Rankin; that he mere ly wanted to establish Mr. Rankin's connection with the Ashevllle Electric company. "What is amount of mortgage bonds on the Ashevllle street railway?" Mr. Rankin declined to answer. "Have you any knowledge of a prop osltion of any one connected with Ashevllle street railway to the presl dent of th A. & B., that if the latter would cease operation of its road on French Broad avenue to the depot your efforts to secure this franchise would be withdrawn?" "I have' no knowledge of any such proposition." "In your Judgment as a railroad president what would be the effect of paralleling Its track upon the- A. & B.'s business?" "I am free to confess I don't know what would be the effect, whether to Increase or decrease the business "How could It Increase it?" "It Is possible by cultivating new patronage." "Do you think it could pay ex penses?" "It might. I think It is possible that it might Increase Mr. Weaver's busi ness " "Da you think it probable?" 'I can't say." "How about your depot line; hasits business Increased by the establish ment of Mr. Weaver's line?" "I know that the receipts have' not decreased. I don't know' the exact figures on that road, but the business has increased over all the lines." "Don't you know it to be a fact that at a meeting of stockholders In Mr. Sondley's office the statement was made that the A. & B. road was hurt ing your business on that line?" "I was not present at that meeting." Objection was made by Mr. Martin to such questions aa involved purely private matters. "If it can be established to your Bat isfaction that the granting of your franchise would injure Ihe A. & B.'i business would you Insist on the fran chlse being granted?" Mr. Martin advised Mr. Rankin not to answer.' Judge Merrlmon said: "I don t see that there is any necessity for us to proceed, aa we virtually can't get our ouestlons asked. We will cease our interrogation." Mr. Martin then questioned Mr. Ran .kin. "State whether the A. & B. company la operating a line In competition with yours." "Yes, to the depot and on Patton av enue." - - "Does that company sell commuta tlon tickets to the depot?" "Tea." 1 "At what rate?" "T onlv know from hearsay, which is $3.60, and the rate to Blltmore 11.50 per 100." "Does your company sell commuta tlon tickets over all its lines? "Yes." , "At what rate?" "Three dollars and a half per 100 "In your opinion is there room on South Main from McDowell out for two tracks?" ;: "Yes.!' ; "Beyond the , city limits could there be two tracks?" "Yes. there could be. by widening tho afreet " , "f-Viiilrl the afreet he easily Wld ened?" ' "Tea t think it- rmilrt." "What An vou think would be the ef fect on property by the establishment of a direct line between Ashevllle and Biltmore?" .. "I think It would Increase the value, "Would the public generally be ben . . . . ..... ... ..A 9 ' tmea Dy tne ouuaing oi mis ruu. "Ye T fhtnk It wnnM " This concluded Mr. Rankin's test! many, and E. R. Cral of the Ashe vllle Telephone company gave some testimony In regard to a contract ne drew in regard to the poles of tle three companies. . , - ' Mr. Martin said he had a consider able amount of testlmtniy in the way of records he wished to file, but prob ably no witnesses would be intro duced. An adjournment was taken until S this afternoon. The next meeting will be a special session of the aldermen to hear argument. . ': , " m FORECAST till I pm. Saturday.- Part cloudy with shower tonight and liaturday. . "--' Mrs. R. C. Reed of Columbia Is vis iting her sister,. Mrs. S. .!,' Holt,; on Montford avenue. - Mrs. Thomas D. Carter of Marion Is visiting her son, Frank Carter, esq., on Montford avenue. Rev. Lynn R. Walker and wife of Talladega, Ala., are visiting Mrs. Wal ker's father, S. D. Holt, at No. 17J Montford avenue. j J. K. 8. Ray, who has been visiting: his parents. Capt. and Mrs. J. E. Ray, since Tuesday, returned to Spar tanburg today. Miss Bessie Burnette Johnson, wTi I spending the summer at Alexander, came, up yesterday for a day's stay, the guest of Miss Ethel Ray,' Hillside treejt. The ladle of the Flower mission wish to extend thanks to the Ashevllle Street Railroad company for the car furnished for the trolly ride last even ing, and to the conductor and, motor man for courtesies. Ashevllle Hardware Company. 'VfvC'V. -WWVt VVW W'VfWV vw- Lawn and Porch , ....- - Goods. The entertainment of KnIWoe, the elocutionist, Miss Mary in Odd Fel- lows hall at Blltmore' last evening, was fairly well patronized. The audi ence was highly pleased with Miss Knlbloe'a impersonations. Charles .C. Weaver arrived from Bal timore yesterday to spend the summer wlthfrhls parents, Dr. and Mrs.-J. H. Weaver". Mr. Weaver was graduated a few days ago from Johns Hopkins university with the degree of Ph. D. Mrs. B. F. Webster left yesterday for jSt. Louis, accompanied by her grandson, Arthur RIckart, whom, she is trking to a hospital there for treat ment. BRONZE MONUMENT TO HAHNEMANN J . DR.'LINN TO ATTEND THE DEDI CATION CEREMONY. 1 Making Home Cosy We have many styles an'ci qualities in these goods. Our stock of the " Old Hickory" 'is' complete. , . ! Nothing more durable than the "Old Hickory." W. B. WILLIAMSON & CO. Furniture, Carpets, Etc 16 Patton Avenue. : . PRICE; TALKS! ..-. So get all other prices and then come and get ours. CAWYER'S ' CARPET 4 , 4 HOUSE.. to .r a r"t L Ci ' io ana lj Vtiurcn ji. Phone 2281 ANYTHING FOR THE FLOOR. Trust not your neck..; Is easy anil costs very little if vou get into the right store. We can furnish every room, from kitch en to parlor, with good reliable furniture, and at prices which will surprise you if you've never been here before. If anything is bought "here which doesn't wear well we'll thank you for telling us. It is bur intention to live up to our advertisements in spirit and in letter. - THE EMPORIUM, , 45 Patton Ave. Quisisana Nature Cure Sanitarium, 4 167 French Broad Ave, Asheville. N. C. Latest German meth ods. No medicine. Ni operations. We assist nature to cure the pa tlent by: Proper diet, aun-batha, . air-baths, massage, Swedish movements, prescribed exercise, baths, packs, etc. All diseases treat ed. Treatment In and out of the Sanitarium. Classes In Swedish movement dally. l t. and Mrs. T. E. Linn left this af ternoon for Washington, where Dr. Linn goes to attend the annual meet- IngAhe American Homeopathic Medi cal 'association, which will convene In that city June 18. This will be one of the most notable seasons of this, the second largest medical society of this country, as the place of meeting was transferred from Buffalo to Washington, for the purpose of celebrating the dedication of the handsome bronze monument of the founder of homeopathy Samuel Hahn emann. Congress recently passed the blllj-whleh was 'signed by President McKlnley granting a site in the cot.t circle at Washington for the monument, and an appropriation of $40(Stf for the base. An attendance of several thousand physicians Is expect- ed-Y r$ Linn will read a paper on Ashe Ville's climate before the bureau of climatology. Dr. A. W. Calloway will attend to Dr. Linn's practice during the latter s absence. if ON A CHEAP OR UNRELIABLE BICYCLE, BUT PURCHASE ONE OF THE TRIED AND TRUE KIND. THE "EAGLE" BICVCLE HAS BEEN TRIED AND HAS NOT BEEN FOUND WANTING. It your bicycle ii giving you trouble oome in and see us about getting the kind that give the leuit troublo. . 18 and 20 Church Street Phono 228. WHITK MOITNTAIS 8. E. oor. Court Hquart. ruoue u Notice to Property Owners. ASHEVILLE CYCLE CO. MARKED MONEY CAUSES TROUBLE is -J For several nights in succession small sums of money have been missed front a drawer in the office of Steele's laundry. Suspicion fell upon John Comfiton.a negro employed In the laun dry, and last evening Mr. Steele marked five II bills and a silver dol lar. In the presence of Night Watch man Sims, and placed iliem in the drawer. Mr. Sims then stati mei him self in an adjoining room. About 5:30 this morning he neira . . 1 ...U1..U U somfone enfr me roon'. in which mr money had been placed . He waltsd about a minute and then went to In vestigate. The money had been taKen, hut i.the thief was nowhere to, be found. When Mr. Steele came tne suspected negro was summoned and denied the theft, but finally offered to make' good the loss, and soon brought In the monev that nau Deen iobi. Compton was arrested and tried before Justice Gudger, who neia mm nr peril court In the sum or imw. 3f SURRENDERS (Continued from page 1.) to accept subordinate positions in a. government composed of nominees of the South Africa league. If Schreiner la dissatisfied with the personnel and pledges of the new ministry, the latter will be 'unable to pass imperial meas ures and a dangerous deadlock will en. sue, which may lead to a grave constl tutlonat crisis. Grand cake walk and black face min trelat Lookout park tonight., v .. . ' ICE CREAM SUPPER. th iadles'of North Ashevllle Meth odlst church are making preparations tn lve an Ice cream supper next Tues June 19, at the new hnrrh nn chestnut street. Refresh ments in refreshing variety will be on to .nri th nrlces will be most rea sonable. The supper Is to e given for the benefit of the new church building fund, and ' It would be ltlfyl to the ladles and all other friends of the -i w if h aunner should recelv liberal patronage. . PLACE. One of the most beautiful hou A.havtitn. charmingly sltuat, ed, surrounded by 2 acres of landj on AnM 1 1 rtal ill ni 1 II UICI van BV for DO YOU WEAR NEGLIGEE SHIRTS AND STRAW HATS? If you do and want any, come and see our lines from 50 cts. up. We know we can please you, as we have every' thing you have ever seen or heard of in these lines. The Whitlock Clothing House, No. 41 Patton Avenue- . HARE BR0THER3 FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND EMBALMERS 27 NORTH MAIN ST. Up Stairs. Telephone No. 51 fl Um ... 2qt 4qt, 8qt 12 qt And our etook In izes al way on hand In both Gem and Whits Mountain Freezer. 10 qt Xl ASHEVII.LE HARDWARE CO. Woodbury's Rubber Elastic Roofing hint m. M MMtTN COVT SOVMIS AHIVIUJ,N.C. HOW TO INCREASE THE INCOME. FROM HOUSES First consideration should be a per feet roof. Uae WOODBURY RUB BER ELASTIC ROOFING PAINT, the best roof preservative manufac tured. It protects metal and shingle roofs, never cracks, never washes off, is water proof, prevents rust and cor rosion. Woodbury's Rubber Elastic Cement For repairing leaks about chimneys, coping, skylights, windows, gutters- will not run or crack. 'Phone 121. It Costs Less f To have done plumbing right, whether it's repairs or new work. We do it right be cause we know how - We know how be cause it's our busi ness to know how. ft Y if BALL & SHEPPARD, 4 Patton Ave. Why let your Stoves O and Ranges go to lack WHEN THEY CAN BE MADE AS GOOD AS NEW BY... FOR SALE AT A BARGAIN. A valuable business lot in the heart of the city, having a frontage of sixty (60) feet on Lexington street, only about two hundred feet from Patton avenue. The owner of this property resides abroad, and will sell tor ltss than he obtained the -property under foreclosure sale: A purchaser is desired at once. For price and further informa tion, apply to t FARINHOLT. tftee Etfiite Broker, Temple Crfurt Building, 49 Patton Ave tweet nr line: iu minuiw t seneral table P""'. for THORVlS'i. Chlcaao's successful and reliable me diums and clairvoyants hav been vis ited by numbers of Ashevllle's promi nent citizens, who have lieen mystified well as satisfied by the wonderful occult powers of these mediums. They are not fortune tellers, ouv rnycmto, possessed of the power to reveal me future, heal the sick and give you the power to obtain the objeot of your hearf.reunltes the separated.gives cor rect advice on an DUSiness mane, law suits, divorce, marriage, etc. All Is revealed. Development of medium- ship a specialty. JOin mr. urmw once. Trance circles new iui of 20 or more. All desiring reading by mall, send lock ot hair, date of birth and day of week if . known; permis sion to ask three questions, and one dollar. Reading will be sent by re turn mall. Readings one dollar and upwards. Consult them at once. Ad dress or call 100 Haywood'street, Ashe vllle. ; We are distributors for C. D. Gregg Tea & Coffee Co.'s celebrated brands of roasted coffee 01 si. iaui, them. Clarence Bawyer. SPECIAL NOTICES TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY. ft. J For Sign Writing and j VsUIIIUV I (Willi IT WILL FAY YOU TO SEE H. HOCKING AT No. 26 COLLEGE STREET Hltfh grade work guaranteed. Our work li our recommendation. J. P. BABINGTOffl NO. PRACTICAL STOVE DOCTOR 3 EAST COURT SQUARE. PHONE NO. 628. That makes a hot, lasting fire 1 that leavee but few ashea, that costs no more than slate coal le v V h Irln mm aoll J S Asheville Wood & Coal Co. c j R. M. Remaey, Pre. f V 'Phone f 23. Offloe 1 W. Coyrt'.Sq. N I500 Will buy everything that has been In stock here over 30 DAYS. This, then, with the fact that we sell almost three times this amount each week, not only commends us. but practically In sures you against stale or out of date goods. , We never have to sell below cost to get the trade to absorb our blunders or use something unwholesome. Respectfully, H. C. JOHNSON 39 PATTON AVENUE. We save you trouble when giving you railroad checks at your house for your baggage. Leave your order. Show your railroad ticket to Asheville Transfer Co. Office with Uptown Ticket Office - Phone 210 J. A. TENNENT, irchitect and Contractor Jobbing and Reptin Promptly Attended to HOttTH COURT SQUARE. rent curfr boarders. ihnn under treatment. Beautiful porcelain baths. Positively no consumptives taken. Classy in Swedish movements dol y. QUISISANA SANITARIUM. 167 French Broad Ave. mon-wei-frl ' : ' " FOR RENT-Two, three or five bright new .rooms,. Just furnished; never been occupied; terms reasonable; no consumptives or children taken. 47 Flint st,. .g-iaa.t Cars runevc ry IS tmnutcsj the eake walk at Lookout t'aik tonight; For the lawn's sake... You need a good lawn mower and hose. xJLgi.. 'm' !tei rLswjl We have the best and Iherefore the cheaoest. BROWN, NORTHUP St CO., 33 PATTON AVENUE
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