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Asheville Daily Citizen VOLUME XIII. NO. 207. ASHEVILLE, N. SATURDAY EVENING, JANUARY 8.

1898. PRICE 3 CENTS HOSTILE TO SECY GAGE HOT TALK ON BOND SUIT Ami1 HAIRBRUSHES "IT BLOOD" POSTUM CEREAL, A Ti iTIISOMK AND HEALTHFUL. IS Bolting Republicans Being Coerced to His Support. ANTI-HANNAITES' MISTAKE THEY SHOULD NOT HAVE AD-JOURNED FOR A WEEK. Indignation Meetings Bringing Republicans to Their Milk-Opposition Concedes Some Loss of Voting Strength.

COLUMBUS, Jan. 9. Hanna is gaining There are reliable reports today indicating he has the necesssary 73 votes. The Hanna headquarters are jubilant and the opposition seems less confident. The opposition depended upon the following 10 Republicans voting with 65 Democratic members of the legislature: Representatives Mason and Bramley of Cuyahoga, Jones of Stark, Griffith of Union, Otis of Hamilton, Scott of Fulton, Redky of Highland, Rutan of Carroll, Manuel of Cleveland.

This would make the Joint ballot stand 75 to 70 against Hanna. At a public meeting in Dayton last night at which a resolution was adopted condemning Gov. Bushnell and the bolting Republican members and demanding that Charles L. Kurtz sign as Ohio member of the national Republican committee, Representative Manuel made a speech pledging himself unequivocally for Hanna. Griffith and Jones are reported to have done the same thing at their homes There are like reports from Rutan of Carroll and Redky of Highland.

The Hanna men today claim that it is 75 to 70 in their favor now. Apparently 72 members are pledged to Hanna publicly, but the opposition Con cede no loss except that of Manuel. While Griffith is home with his constituents, Mrs. Griffith is here and is still with the opposition. The antl-Hanna men admit that, after securing control of both branches of the legislature, they made a great mistake in adjourning from Wednesday to Monday and having the members go home till inauguration day.

The Republican members who are cooperating with the Democrats against Hanna have thus been confronted with indignation meetings at their homes, which is like ly to turn the tide. All efforts to get either Foraker oi John R. McLean here have failed, though they are credited with being the two great factors in the combine. Later Mrs. Griffiths went home this afternoon to join her husband at Marysville.

Mr. Griffiths said there today that he did not want to vote for Hanna but if it was the wish of his constituents he would do so. IN THE Y. C- A. Reports of the Year's Work-Directors Elected.

The annual meeting of the board of directors and members of the Y. M. C. A. last evening in the hall of the association was presided over by President W.

A. Blair. The session was devoted principally to the hearing of re ports of the year's work and to talks made by a number of those directly interested in the association work. After a short song service prayer was by Rev. W.

S. Cook. A report of the educational department was made showing that encouraging progress had been made by the classes, which were very well attended. The report also called attention to the fact that much additional matter had been placed in the reading room, and to the Y. M.

C. A. star course of attractions secured. In the report of C. S.

Pugh, physical director, special mention was made of the association Bicycle club which had a most successful existence during the summer. The gymnasium classes were well attended, the report said. Dr. L. Joe Broughton, chairman of the devotional committee, reported: "Our Sunday afternoon meetings have increased from those of last year.

We had our regular week of prayer during the month of November, at which time the ministers of the city kindly gave us their aid. Our Bible class is being conducted by Prof. Eggleston with an average attendance of 10. The life of Christ has been the main theme in their study during the fall and winter." After talks by Secretary Van Horn, President Blair, Dr. Broughton, Rev.

Mr. Cook and H. Redwood, directors were elected. Capt. T.

W. Patton, A. H. Cobb and L. B.

Alexander having resigned, Geo. L. Hackney, Julius C. Martin and C. W.

Brown were elected to fill the vacancies. Robert U. Garrett, W. F. Snider and Prof.

J. D. Eggleston, were re-elected. ASHEVILLE'S NEW BANK. Permission to Organize "Tho Blue Ridge National.

The Citizen's Washington corespondent telegraphed this afternoon that the Comptroller of the Currency has issued permission for the organization of the Blue Ridge National Bank of Asheville, with a capital stock of $100,000. J. W. Norwood of Wilmington, who is largely interested in the organization, will come to Asheville Wednesday. Walker Hill at Greenville.

Walker Hill, the Indian "doctor" who a few days ago left the city while being tried on a charge of slandering the character of Miss Mattie Keith, has been located in Greenville, S. C. It is thought that no effort will be made td bring Hill to Asheville, as the officials generally take the view that he has already given the county sufficient trouble. Penland Mill Sold. The Penland mill property at Juno, in Leicester township, with 176 acres of fine farming land, was bought yesterday by Gay Green through Julius C.

Martin, attorney. At the sale a few days ago this property was bought by Wm. A. Kroyer for $6300. The mill is one of the best country milling properties in this section.

V. M. C. A. Mass Mooting.

It is hoped all who are Interested in the work of the Y. M. C. A. will attend the mass meeting of the association to be held at the First Presbyterian church tomorrow evening.

Secretary O. B. Van Horn will read his annual report. An address on association work will be delivered by State Secretary W. M.

Lewis. II i I Great Concession by Messrs. Pearson and Caldwell. WHY DID AVERITT RETIRE? ATLANTA NS SAT ON TO BE VACCINATED. 62 Miles of Railway Built in This State Last Year-Republicans Are Laughing at Russell-Meeting of Masons.

RALEIGH, N. Jan. 8. The railway commissioners met yesterday afternoon. Dr.

Abbott arrived this morning. Guard Mott was sitting in his office yesterday morning when your correspondent called. He asked if Mott was still on duty. Pearson said "not last night." When asked if the guard had been removed Pearson did not answer save to say: "There was never a time, from the time when the Supreme court spoke, when I felt any fears that we would not have free possession of the office. I considered the writ of the Supreme court self-executing." Chairman Caldwell of tht board said: "I knew the Wilsons would not defy the Supreme court, but would obey its mandate, just as we will obey that of the Supreme court ol the United States if it decides against us, and vacate the office at once." Pearson spoke about the account for $100 which Caldwell and he had presented to Auditor Ayer and said: "It was not for attendance upon the Supreme court, but covered our traveling expenses from September 23 to the end of the year." The local talk is largely about the retirement of P.

W. Averitt, chief counsel for Gov. Russell in the suit to invalidate the lease of the North Carolina. It is said that the new directors did not pay his $2000 fee, and expenses because they said he was not their attorney but the governor's. A traveling man who came here today says the vaccination business ii Atanta is ahead of anything he evei saw before.

He declares that a doctor and a policeman go together in search of the unvaccinated, and that if the victim objects to quiet treatment thi poiceman on him while the doctoi gets in his work. A company is making an effort to get suburban property here for a cotton mill site. A proposition to purchas was made a few days ago. During the past year 62 miles of railway were constructed in this State The auditor is at work on his annua report. Though nominally the report for 1897 it is really that for 1896, as these reports, based on tax returns, are always 12 months behind the times.

It is claimed that some new evidence ill speedily be presented in the cast of John Evans, the Rockingham negrc in jail here and under sentence of death. His attorneys have been at work. It was funny to hear the Republicans laughing at the way the President gave the Governor the marble-heart about Charlie Cook. Plans are being matured by the agricultural department for an extensive work next summer in the way of farmers' institutes. It is said that 400 Masons will attencS the annual communication of the Grand Lodge at Oxford next week.

All will be the guests of the people of that good old town. NO JANUARY TERM. Special Term of Court to be Held in Circuit court yesterday afternoon afforded an instance of swift justice. In Police Justice Carter's court yesterday morning Will Kelly, colored, was bound over to court to answer the charge of having last Sunday disturbed the congregation of St. Luke's Missionary Baptist church, colored.

Witnesses were immediately sent before the grand jury and a true oill found, uuring the afternoon Kellywas tried and sentenced to four months in the chain gang. The case of J. G. Lindsey, charged with embezzlement, was continued. Peter Thompson, colored, charged with aiding his son to escape from the county chain gang, was acquitted.

Court adjourned for the term at noon today. All jail cases were disposed of. No January term of the court will be held, but instead a special term will be held the latter part of February. The court officials decided upon this course for the reason that should court reconvene Monday week, there would be few jail cases. A number of prisoners would doubtless be placed in jail after the time for holding the regular term and these prisoners would necessarily be boarded for two months at the expense of the county.

Judge Ewart will hold this special term of court without compensation. The Judge returned to his home ii Hendersonville this afternoon. The grand jury, -which was discharged yesterday, submitted a report In which it said: "We visited the poor house by committee consisting of Mr. J. D.

Henderson, Tom Wagner, C. H. Miller and C. C. Crook, and found 40 inmates, and everything in first-class condition.

The inmates were well cared for and they said they were well treated in every way. We wish to compliment the County Commissioners for the manner in which the poor are cared for, and wish to say further that the poor house and its surroundings are in a better condition than we thought it possible for them to be kept in." A statement was filed with the court by J. E. Rankin, receiver of the Asheville Street Railroad company, concerning the case in which the "Asheville Street Railway company" is charged with giving a free pass. Mr.

Rankin states that he is not receiver of the company named, and has never been an officer of it. Money Wanted for Cubans. NEW YORK. Jan. 8.

The central Cuban relief appointed Dy President McKinley and acting under directions of the Department of State, has issued an appeal for contributions in aid of the suffering people of Cuba, of whom it is still estimated there are 200,000 in actual danger of deatn irom starvation. Congress of Press Woman. WASHINGTON. Jan. 8.The Woman's National Press association have all arrangements completed for a con gress of presswomen in Washington City February 18 and Uj -Z WILL 1 I Refused to Tell About Judge Simonton's Case.

WILSON AND ROUND KNOB DID S. OTHO HAVE SPECIAL RATES? Tho New Commissioners Want to Take Up a Tost Caso to Try tho Law No Criminal Proceedings In-tended. RALEIGH, N. Jan. 8.

Special. The session of the railway commission today was very interesting. Vice-President Andrews of the Southern was subpoenaed to appear and produce the stubs of pass books. He appeared and was asked if he had issued any free passes this year. He said yes, but none except as permitted by the railway commission act, and his company was determined not to issue any in violation of that act.

Chairman Caldwell asked Andrews the direct question if he did not tender Judge Simonton a palace car, to be deadheaded over North Carolina. Andrews declined to answer the charge. Caldwell then told him he was in contempt. This examination was followed by one of John Munson, division treight agent of the Southern. He, also, declined to answer the question whether the Southern had given Railway 'Commissioner Otho Wilson special rateu from Raleigh to Round Knob.

Mun-son's declination was upon the ground that the answer might be used in criminal proceedings. He was thereupon attached for contempt. Chaiituau Caldwell says he expects Munson to apply for a writ of habeas corpus. Caldwell says the testimony secured by the commission would not oe used iu criminal prosecution of Andrews or Munson as agents, but is to vest the validity of the railway commission act as to the acts ol agents ot the railway companies. Agent It.

L. Potts and Henry Miller were examined also and gave the same answer as Munson. The commission cites Andrews, Miller, Munson and Jr'otts to appear next Thursday and show cause why they should not be attached lor contempt. POPULIST ANNEX. rieno Favored by the Denver Middle ot tne hoaos.

DENVER, Jan. 8. The State executive committee of the Populist parly of Colorado, at a special meeting, adopted a resolution to the effect that, alter advising with the leading Populists of tins to Late, they are of the opinion that the call for a meeting of the so-called reorganization committee, to meet in at. xouis, January lttus, and the objects lUei eol are illegal. Hence taey re-tuse to recognize the so-called reorganization committee.

The resolution declares it the intention of the executive committee to use every eftort to retain the party intact as an independent organization. QUIET BURtiLAHS. They Get Over 1 0,000 Worth ot booty Out ot a onicago nous. CHICAGO, Jan. 8.

Burglars entered the residence of W. W. Jacobs, 12 W'av-erly place, Thursday evening, and carried away mining stock valued at about $10,000, besides a collection of rare coins, musical instruments, rare books, jewelry, silverware and clothing. Tnere were seven or eight per- soine in the house, a party of tnree be-, ing in the adjoining room. Cotton.

NEW YORK Jan. 9. Cotton futureb opened quiet and steady. Sales 1000 bales. January, 5.77; February, 5.79; March, 5.83; April, 5.88; May, 5.92; June, 5.95; July, 5.99; August, 6.03; Septem ber, 6.02; October, 6.04; November, 6.06.

Cotton spot closed steady, midland ups, 5 15-16c; midland gulf, 6 3-16c; sales, 35 bales. Hairs to $3,000,000. NILES, Jan. 8. Mrs.

Katie Ammon of Vandalia township, Cass county, and two minor heirs, over whom she has been appointed guardian, have fallen heir to a $3,000,000 estate by the death of her aged uncle, Silas A. Trabos of Jackson, a planter. "IN WINTER'S COLD OR SUMMER'S parching heat" use: Camphorline If you would have soft, white hands and clear, smooth skin use CAMPHOR- LINE, the great chapped hand and rough skin destroyer. CAMPHORLINE Is an elegant toilet lotion, delightfully perfumed, contains no oil or greese, dries quickly kid gloves may be worn immediately after using. Remember Camphorline is guaranteed to act as recommended your money back If it fails.

Buy the genuine 25c. a bottle samples free, Manufactured only by A. Raysor, 31 Patton Ave. Cut prices on patent medicines. 18 III GONTEMP PEARSON AND CUMMINGS VERY EMPHATIC If the Commissioners Loss tho Suit tho Republicans Are Disgraced-P.

A. is Savers on Fledglings-After an Office. WASHINGTON, Jan. 9. Special.

The suit of the Buncombe Commissioners is severely condemned here. Pear son says: "The Republicans of Buncombe will repudiate the misguided Commissioners. If the Commisssioners lose the suit, we are disgraced; if they win, the whole county is disgraced." P. A. Cummings, county attorney, tells me he had no knowledge of the suit.

"I have," he added, "a feeling of unmitigated disgust that the Commissioners of my county should follow the advice of Democratic lawyers and tht advice of a legal fledging whose whole experience at the bar, so far as 1 know, consists of three $5 suits in the Criminal court. If necessary I will go home to fight the suit myself." Cummings is here office seeking. FELIX. THE BOND SUIT. Blair Co.

Write to Treasurer Payne Paid Attorneys. County Treasurer Payne has received a letter from Blair Co. of New York, who bought the $98,000 of S. A. railroad bonds, in response to Mr.

Payne's telegram to the effect that he had not remitted the January interest because he had been restrained from so doing The firm says: "This we do not understand, for tht reason that the Buncombe county per cent, bonds which we purchased and sold to our clients are a legal anc binding obligation of the county ano are authorized by the General Assen. bly of North Carolina, and the Hoi John F. Dillon, who is the highest au thority on municipal law in this coun try, has certified to the legality of tht issue. "Who is enjoining you, and for what reasons has the restraining order bee; issued? Have you money on hand with which to pay coupons provided the injunction is dismissed? It is un nesssary for us to say that we art surprised, for the reason that for several years past we ha Si been instrumental in recommending the securitiet of the cities and counties ol your State as safe and conservativt investments for our clients." To this Treasurer Payne replied tha! he had been enjoined by the Count Commissioners, on the ground that th issue was illegal. The question, "What is the contract?" remains a live one with tht people of the county, who will have tht attorneys' fees in the bond suit to pay.

The only amount so far paid out or. this account is $4.80 to Moore Moort for expenses in the suit. This fact it on record in Register of Deeds Beach-board's office. THE PANELS REJECTED. White Lines Across Monument Stones Marred Them.

Architect R. S. Smith, superintendent of construction of the Vance monument, has rejected the two large lettered stone panels which have beeri placed on the monument. These stones, though perfectly strong and of splendid finish, were rejected because of the white line running diagonally acros9 each, very much marring their appearance. The defects are in no way changeable to Contractor Colvin, but are alleged to be the fault of the quarrymen, the Keystone Granite Quarries of Pacolet, S.

C. The Vance monument committee held a meeting today and sustained, by unanimous vote, the action of Superintendent Smith. The rejected stones will be replaced by perfect ones as speedily as possible, and the work continued as rapidly the weather will permit. It may be stated that the defects in these stones were impossible of detection until the polish was put upon them. In their rough state probably no difference in the color was discernible.

GRACE LITERARY. Quarterly Election of Officers by the Society. The membership of the Grace Literary society was well represented last evening at the regular quarterly election of officers. Rev. W.

F. Rice of Grace church was chosen president Other officers elected were: W. L. Baird, first vice-president; H. G.

Bas-sett, second vice-president; Misa Pearle King, secretary; E. P. Stradley, critic; R. V. Wolfe, censor; Prof.

H. L. King, chaplain. All the newly elected officers made short speeches, and officers and members showed a determination to make the first quarter of 1S98 one of the best in the history of the society. Next Friday evening the society will discuss the query, "From which does the mind gain the more practical knowledge, reading or observation?" R.

V. Wolfe and John Morris will represent the affirmative; E- P. Stradley and Eug. Way the negative. Visitors are always welcome.

I.ECTION OF OFJICERS. Meeting of Zeb Vanca Democratic Club Monday President D. M. Luther of Zeb Vance Democratic club addresses the following to the officers and members of the club: "You are urgently requested to attend the regular meeting of the club Monday at 8 p. m.

It is the regular meeting for the election of officers, and a full attendance is desired. I hope the entire membership will come out and elect the men of their choice for the different offices. The club is in a flourishing condition, numbering at the present time 515 members of as good men as there are in the city. So again let me urge on you to come out. If you are a Democrat and not a member come and join us in our struggle for the great principles of Democracy." A British Flying Rumor.

LONDON, Jan. 8. A rumor is in circulation emanating from the dockyards at Portsmouth, that a flying squadron of British ships will be formed for service In Chinese waters. Major Handy Dead. AUGUSTA, Ga Jan.

9. Maj. Moses P. Handy died at noon today. The remains will be taken to Berlin, foi buriaL THE SILVER REPUBLICANS ARE AGAINST HIM.

Did Governor Russsll Start This Hue and Cry for Repudiation, Taken Up by tho County Commissioners of Buncombe. WASHINGTON, Jan. 7. There is a well defined rumor to the effect that the silver Republicans and the Bryan Democrats have combined to force Gage out of the cabinet. Gage's policy has even further alienated the silver Republicans from the party, and the Democrats are ready to encourage this rupture.

It is said that Speaker Reed and his friends are losing no opportunity to make Mr. McKinley's administration a failure, and that this hosility to Gage will meet with their approval. Gage is firm and resolute, and claims to have McKinley back of him, so that if he remains in the cabinet, McKinley's boasted friendliness to bimetallism will be held up to ridicule. I hear today that the suit instituted by Commissioner Brown of Buncombe county was advised by Governor Russell. This came from one high in the councils of the Republican party.

The- man I talked to declared that it meant indescribable damage to Republican interests in the 9th Con gressional district, and that he would do all he could to effect the withdrawal of the suit. FELIX. UNDER THE SPIRES. Dr. Raymond to Preach for tho Lutheran Congregation.

Dr. Charles Edward Raymond, pastor of the Lutheran church of Cumberland, will preach for the Lutheran congregation of Asheville tomorrow at 11 a. m. in Y. M.

C. A. hail. Rev. F.

C. Bayliss will preach tomorrow morning at Grace church. Oakland Heights church, in connection with Asheville Presbyterian schools (under the care of the Northern Presbyterian church), one mile from court square. South Main street Patsor, Rev. Frank M.

Fox. Preaching every Sabbath at 11 a. m. Strangers cordially invited. Services at Haywood street M.

E. church. South, tomorrow at the usual hours by the pastor, Rev. H. L.

Atkins. Services at Christian church, pastor, Walter Scott Cook Services in tht-morning at 11, subject "The Man of Macedonia." Sunday school at 10 a. m. Christian Endeavor Wednesday evening at 7:30. Grace church, Rev.

W. F. Rice, minister in charge First Sunday after th? Epiphany, morning prayer with sermon and holy communion at 11 a. evening service at 7:30. Sunday school at 10 a.

m. Rev. J. R. Moose, pastor of Bethe.

church, will preach a special sermoi tomorrow at 11 a. m. on "Christian Love." The public are cordially invited. Mr. Moose is a strong preachei and his congregation is growing rap idly.

St. Matthias Episcopal church, 1st Sunday after the Epiphany Sunday school, 9:30 a. morning prayer and sermon, 11 a. m. evening prayer and sermon.

4 p. m. Rev. Henry Stephen McDuffey, rector. STEAMER EXPLOSION.

All On Board Except Four Were Killed Searching for Bodies. PITTSBURG, Jan. 8. The towboat Perry Kelcy blew up on the Ohio river near Glenfield, this morning and is completely wrecked. It is believed Capt.

Leslie Jones and all on board were killed. Later. Hundrers of persons ran to the river upon hearing the noise and an awful sight met their fraze. Bodies were floating and the debris was scat tered far and wide. A few minutes later Capt.

Jones and three others were picked up alive, but badly injured, it is believed that the rest of the crew- was killed, and parties are now searching for their bodies. Back to La Belle France. The Citizen's Raleigh correspondent writes: "Not long ago a Frenchman Prof. A. Gerard with a wife and sev eral little children arrived here from Asheville.

He had been the gardener at Bill Nye's farm at Arden, and some rough people near there set upon him and nearly killed him. He was here oi the charity of the city, but the King Daughters took the case in hand, raised $150 with which the family were returned to 'La Belle The man was so devoted a Frenchman that he positively refused to learn English." Mr. Gerard could speak English, but he was not understood readily. Judge J.N. Scott Dead.

LAS VEGAS, N. Jan. 8. Judge J. N.

Scott, recently appointed claim and depredation agent for the State of Washington, is dead here of pne-monia. He was a brother of ex-President Harrison's first wife and formerly lived in Indianapolis. FROM THE TELEGRAPH. Japan's poulation at the beginning of 1897 was 42,708,604, an increase of 437,644 in one year. The Alexandria, school board rejected an application to have the Bible read in the public schools.

The United tSates treasury received yesterday 847,000 in $100 silver certificates for retirement under Secretary Gage's order. Gen. John M. Bittinger, United Stated consul at Montreal, was blackballed by the St. James club, a leading social organization in that city.

The heirs of Jacob Baker have formed an association in Toronto, to push a claim to $300,000,000 worth of property in Philadelphia, Pa. The Coumbus, Ohio, miners' convention today decided to ask for an advance of 10 cents per ton when the contract for next year is made. The government has taken no steps yet for foreclosure proceedings against the Central Pacific railroad, which defaulted in its payments on January Senor Canalejas, the editor of El Her-aldo de Madrid, who is making an investigation of affairs in Cuba, will, it is reported, advise the Spanish government to abandon the island. The Civil Service Reform association of New York has served notice on Comptroller Coler not to pay the salaries of persons appointed to office In violation of civil service rules. Dr.

Shep A. Rogers, professor of anatomy at the Memphis, Medical College, was shot by Mrs. Mary Sandbrink, a widow, last night, and lies In a dying condition. After shooting Dr. Rogers the woman killed herself.

To be any account must have good strorg bristles in them and a solid back the reason the solid backed ones are the best is because when they are put into water when being wash ed, the water does not arlect the back and thus loosen the bristles you will find a nice line of solid backed good bristle hair brushes at C. Smiths Drug Store prices from 26 cents to $3.00 it is a pleasure to show these goods whether you buy them or not. On Court Square. WE WILL BOND YOU. The United States Fidelity and Guaran ty Company of Baltimore, Md.

Capital paid in cash $500,000.00 Stockholders' liability 500,000.00 Total resources $1,000,000.00 As agent of the above company I can make the bond of city, state and county officials, railroad, express and other employes, postmasters, gaugers and in ternal revenue officials, in fact all sorts and sizes of bonds, for a Bmall annual premium. I have power of attorney which enables me to execute all court bonds instantly. These bonds will save the disagree able necessity of asking friends to make you a personal bond. FRANK CARTER, Attorney and Agent, ASHEVILLE, N. C.

The Club 53 SOUTH MAIN The leading saloon in Asheville. I car ry a complete line of the leading brands of Liquors, Wines, Ales and Cigars, imported and domestic. Agent for the Augusta Brewing Co. Beer and liquor sold by wholesale and retail. Free delivery.

'Phone 218. P. O. Box 337. Pat Mc In tyre Proprietor.

Biltmore Dairy The herd, consisting of high bred Jerseys, is under the daily inspection of a qualified veterinarian, formerly Inspector for the New Orleans board of health. All the cows have been Tuberculin Tested and are In perfect health. No expense or labor spared to secure In all operations connected with the milk. To do all the above costs money and lots of it; but we have the satisfaction of knowing that we are supplying customers with pure milk. Perhaps you can buy milk a little cheaper, but Just think It over.

1897 is Oat and 1898 is In. Don't you think you ought to improve in everything over last year. The wise man looks back over the mistakes of the past year and resolves to avoid the rocks in the pathway of the old road and select a smoother and better one to be traveled this year. Laundry work strikes you as one of the things need ing improvement. Try the Asheville Steam Laundry for '98 and go about with a glad smile on your face.

Asheville Steam Laundry, 43 W. College St. mm. Waterproof Watches a naacar-v to nil hut more espe cially to those engaged in out-door occupations. We have a line of time pieces which are absolutely Impervious to moisture.

Climatic conditions cannot affect their accuracy. Under all conditions they are reliable. Among these are our line of (old and Gold Filled Watches with Elgin and Waltham movements. Cases are handsomely engraved and are exceedingly strong. They are of remarkably fine value.

B. H. COSBY, The Reliable Jeweler, 27 Patton Ave. 2 jh i JJJJt The Quality OF MONARCH is like the pyramid in our store high. .5 THE PRICE IS COMPETITION $1.50 DOZEN.

G. A. GREER, 10 North Court Square. v4 4 .4 4 t4 t4 .4 .4 y4 Babcock Vehicles LEAD IN STYLE. "Victor" Eliptic Spring Surrey, A model of beauty, lightness, comfort and durability.

ISAI5COCK VEHICLES HAVE ALL THE LATEST IMPROVEMENTS. For sale at T- S. Morrison's Carriage Warehouse Quo Vadis 90 Quo Vadis Illustrated 1.13 The Beth Book, Sarah Grand 1.35 Social Life in Old Virginia. 1.35 The Sign of the Cross. 1.35 In Buncombe County, Pool 1.13 Over the Andes 1-S5 The Land of the Kankaroo, 1.35 Bonnie Prince Charlie, Henty 1.35 Morgan's Book Store WEST COURT SQUARE.

A delightful change for coffee-sick lcoile. A fresh shipment just received. Powell Snider. Arch Front. Bon Marche, SPECIAL SALE Ladies' Muslin Underwear Xnv plain Night Dress, 39 cents, worth rents.

Niic Embroidered night dress, 49 cents, worth 75 cents. Nil Embroidered night dress, 59 cents, v. th i0 cents. Embroidered night dress, 69 cents, $1.00. Nil Embroidered night dress, 79 cents, worth $1.25.

Ni Embroidered night dress, 89 cents, worth $1.50. Nil Embroidered night dress, 99 cents, worth $1.50. Ni. Kmbroldered night dress, $1.19, worth $1.75. Nii-e Kmbroldered night dress, $h29, worth $2.00.

I 'In in Drawers, 19 and 25 cents. Kmhi'oidercd Drawers, 29, 35, 39, 49 iiinl rents. orset Covers. 19. 25.

29, 49, 59. 79 cts. Skills. 49. 59, 69, 79, 89, 99 cents, and finer.

Monday morning, January 10th, will shown the largest and most varied of Hamburg and Nainsook Era-broidery ever shown by us from 5 cents the finest. Bon Marche, 15 SOUTH MAIN ST. We Must Have Room For Our New Stock of Vehicles rli lo ill lent ion to our last and linal reduction on vehicles on. .1 K. Dickerson Co.

On ly I lie s-cial terms of our purchase iii.ik.- such prices possioie: 1 American Carriage Company's stick seats, canopy top anu spring uuj- Has been selling tor tu.uu. WE OFFICII FOR $35.00 American Carriage Company's top side bar Brewster spring, pl-ano box body, a splendid medium job. Meetly new. rias oeen seiung ioi Shi mi VK OFFER FOR $50.00. ri.rtii ton husrsries.

Full lea top st class job. Have been selling lor Jl WE OFFER FOR $65.00. 1 Hiick. ye open buggy, perfectly new. in.

cly painted, a good durable buggy. Has been selling for WE OFFER FOR $65.00. I Sc liler 2 snrlnir phaeton, good ve hicle, nicely painted and very durable. Has been selling tor WE OFFER FOR $50.00 3 Sechler 3 spring phaetons. These are in good order and are a good bargain at $60.00 each.

Have been selling for $90.00. 2 seat spring wagons trimmed in leather with shafts and patent oscillating fifth wheel, durable and well Have Deen. senilis for 00. WE OFFER FOR $45.00. 2 seat snrine wagons.

good style, well built, nicely painted, half platform springs. Have been sell-in-, for $75.00. WE OFFER FOR $50.00 1 Itabcock Berkshire" buckboard. 6 passengers, canopy top. a good vehicle, nicely painted, which we offer for much less than cost.

Has been selling for WE OFFER FOR $125.00. i Columbus second hand carriage. 11 id at WE OFFER FOR $20.00 Asheville Hardware Co. i other ad. on second page.

Twins and Troubles Are like Spangenberg's shoes in that hey never come singly, but in pairs. the same with the sale of a pair of our good shoes, one sale Is sure to be roiiowed by another. That is the very lest reason for selling good shoes at right prices. And making right whatever goes wrong. J.

Suangenberg's 4 North Court Squue..