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THE SUNDAY CITIZEN, JUNE 25, 1011 CI SCIENCE AND SKILL OFGENTURYFIGURE SPEAKER CLARK ISSUES OEFI TO ADMINISTRATION AFTER HEARING REPORT Tomorrow We Place on Sale at (be STEAMERS That Taft Purposed to Veto "Olympic" and "Titanic" Masterpieces of Workmanship Show Supremacy Wo have sot aside some interesting lots of warm weather wearables for your consideration this week. This is the week we take invcii-Atory of our stocks and. Any General Tariff Legislation "MADE GOOD START' CREWS NUMBER 860 FOR IMMENSE SHIPS WAHIIINITN, Hpenker Length Over All of 882 Feet, With Total Displacement of Over 60,000 Tons 5 and 7 South Main Street Five thousand yards Dress Lawns ranging from 12 l-2c to 18c yard. The entire line we sale at the have pieked out a varied assortment of desirable apparel to be 1 closed out before 'we finish stoek taking. You must come earlv if you want to get some of the bargains which include in price place on Champ Mrk Issued ii dell to the ml-mliilHtriiilon today mi i.r rc-jinrtii Ihiil I'rldent Taft purposed to veto liny general lurifT U'Klshitlou lit the extra session nf congress.

Thi' speaker In a formal slafemi-nt ile-(liircil I hiil I Ik- whole tariff i.iikIi I i lit revised and tlml the democratic party would rest ItH ciise with tin run try. "The tariff might to be revised from top to bottom," said Mr. (lark: "the people of thn land mi decided IhsI November. That I their Intent mandate, Tho house derided Ihnt It In bent to revise It schedule hy schedule. We have made a good Blurt on that plan.

We will continue as we have begun. The roiintry endorses what the house la doing. If the republican senate beam our bill" or the president In the While Star Line's triple-acrew stemura ''Olympic" new and the of Titanic" ar epitomised all science and skill of a century steam nnvlgntlnn. The same spirit of progrena which actuated the White beautiful of i Htnr Line In Introducing Into the Atlantic passenger trade the widely- Presses, vetoes them we will appeal to the Special (Qp Yd Meed 3(L 1 known, mammoth steamers "Oceanic" the first steamer to surpass the letiKth of the "Oreat Kastern" "('un 'Htreet Costumes, Even- country and It will sustain u. "We believe we are right.

We are not afraid of a content." tie." "Cedrlc," "Knltlc," and, lntterly, tig Gowns, Wash Skirts and Suits, Tai- 5 'r if lored Suits, Summer Coats, Shirt Waists, House Presses, etc. (Con) I lined from Page One) tne graves or his father and mother. Sale of Thompson Glove-fitting Corsets. Sale of R. G.

Corsets. Sale of Dr. Warner's Rust-proof Corsets. Sale of American Beauty Corsets. Sale of La Reine Corsets.

The police believe he lost the money gambling and committed suicide. See the Bargain Counter for Monday. 50c Ladies' Corset Covers, special, 25c. Children's Drawers, 10c. One lot Ladies' Pants, 50c.

Grand Special, 25c. i i 1 i it I I i I 1 Peerless-Fashion Co. the giant ''Adriatic" has produced these new surpassing ships. Htrlklmr HtatlMllcs. Figures speak most concisely and eloquently of the supremacy of the "Olympic" and "Tltiinlc," but the following table records a remarkable advance in the dimensions of these latest and greatest conquerors of Neptune: Tonnage, registered, tonnage, displacement, fid, 000; length over all, HH2 feet, Inches; breadth over all, 02 feet, 6 Inches; breadth over boat deck, 4 feet, 0 Inches; height from bottom of keel to boat dock, 07 feet, 4 inches; height from bottom of keel to top of captain's house, 105 feet, 7 Inches; height of funnels above casing, 82 feet, 0 Inches; helijht of funnejs, above boat deck, 81 feet, 6 Inches; distance from top of funnel to keel, 175 feet.

0 Inches; number of steej decks, 11; number of watertight bulkheads, IB; passengers carried, 2.500; crew, 80. While referring to these numerical details. It may bo well to point out tluit the largest plates employed in tlic hull are 116 feet long, weighing 4 'j tons t-ifh, and the largest steel beam umi Is 02 feet long, the Weight rf 1 his double beam belnn 4 tons. Further, the colossal rudder, which Is to be operated electrically, weighs 10n tons, the anchors 164 tons each, the center (turbine) proposer tons and eaVh of fhe two "wliiB" rropellers 3H tons each. The The man went to Kainaey Tiiendny and told his uncle and aunt thut he had not mentioned to his wife that ha was going to the cemetory.

He sent "a postal card yesterday telling his wife where he was. It wus about o'clock when tiyer-son returned fro a walk, went to the bedroom of his cousin, Ous, and dropped on a pouch. He complained of severe pains in th stomach. TellH Moil oi itiihbrry Ous Hlaco sent for Dortors Kelfor and Peyoe. Not until then did Heyer-son tell about his experience with two men near tho cemetery.

"They tripped me ss I 'passed them and while one hold mo down the other gave me the corrosive sublimate," said Kyerson to Druggist 11. pur. vln, who arrived just before the doctors. "How did you know It was corro-slve sublimate?" asked the drusglst. "I heard one of the men mention the name," was Reyorson'a resnon Come and sec us got the habit.

Meet your friends at the Palais Royal. Plenty of air, plenty room and lots of light. Visit our Keady to Wear Department One lot of Pongee Coats, the $8.50 grade for tomorrow One lot of Ladies' Skirts for tomorrow One hundred Parasols for tomorrow, no two alike, range in price from $2.50 to for Vomor row $1.98 See the $1.50 Ladies' Waist special 98e The Most Convenient Place to Shop in Ashetille 51 Patton Avenue "Th Store Tlw IItwi t'p Its Name." A -fl BE 0 huge after "boss-arms," from which ITO CASE are suspended the three propeller shafts, tip the scales at 7S tons, The dying man made the sumo statement to tha doctors, and as one put his had on rteyersona pock, et ha remarked, "that's where they got my wad of $500." Keyeraon described his (Continued from Pago One) folding or Pullman type, and a large deel of the "Olympic" and "Titanic" tlon. As a protection against inclem-reveals the careful and compre- weather. Its windows make it a number of "blbby" rooms, notable pieasing ana verrect sneiter, wnwe on cold, clear days when the windows henslve preparations In every department.

Three Elevators In the first class anil one in tha second clnss provide a comfortable means of access botweon Or kg, which, on ships so vast as tlux. saves the passenger much effort. The sumptuous charac and said one wore a derby hat and the other a cap. Just tierore he died his aunt tell me truthrully, did you take this poison yourself or did these robbers force you to take it?" The man answered learlv, "I did not take it; I had no reason to end my life." A closo examination fnii are closed to prevent be Ingress of Icy breezes, the deck becomes a veritable Sun Parlor, and here at times promenade concerts by the ahlp'a pro, fesslonal string orchestra and delight. fill avenlntf Hnneeft nra holil wllh not established untlafter the passage of the tariff bill." Mr.

Hurdwlck explained that Mr. Burkett 11 rat wm reported to be lined up with fienator Brlatow and other republicans who wanted to reduce the tariff on augar and that when the people In hla atate became Interested In a beet augar propoaitlon he changed his mind. Mr. Morey aald he knew nothing about it The witness declared there were no agreements or understanding between the Colorado group of sugar factories ter of the nger appointments ir. (lp rBe (lf rftmrrf and the forward "bnss-arnm" at 45 tonr.

It Is also Interesting to note that each link In tho anchor-chains weighs 175 pounds. In each ship the iimiHlally Isrgo niimtier of sidelights and windows over 2,000 add milch to the brightness and cheerful effect of Ihe lubllc rooms and passenger cabins. Tho Strongest Whips. As already Intimated, nothing has been loft to chance In the construction of (bene atiperb ships, and besides being the lurgest and heaviest vessels ever built, they are also undoubtedly tho btrongest. Their towering hills are moulded to battle ag.ilnst the seven seas, and boast.

In each ship, the presence of three million rivets (weighing about tons) holding together the solid pieces of steel. To insure stability In binding the heavy places In the double bottom of each ship half a million rivets, weighing about 270 tons. hao been used. The whole of the "plating" nf the In keeping the most exuc-tiiiit iv-cjmrcii 1 1 of pri nt-day rrc ..1. Tn fact, tho fcl.fM rnlvantage has boon taken of the trnordlnary dimensions gleaming varl-colored electric bulbs and with ga-i streamers adding their brightness, one could hardly wish for more nlenHiir.hlj.

mian even on these great ships for their exceptional spaciousness, will please a host of passengers. Everywhere the Important Item of ventilation haa received the most painstaking attention and the system employed assures a constantly-changing; atmosphere without draughts. The White Star Line is justly famed for the superior excellence of Its cuisine and the careful attention paid to all passengers by Ita well-trained corp of servants, a large percentage of whom have been In its "service for many years. On the and "Titanic" the culinary an-rangements are most complete; and the cuisine will contrnue to be a prominent, feature to wnlch he most watchful supervision will be given. In second class the preparations for the comfort of passengers are rooma and bertha are all moat comfortable, and special rooms for famlV.

lies and two-berth rooms for mar-rled couples are provMed. Large din-Ing saloons, lounges, amok rooms "it and social Sails for passengers In thai i third class speak of the detailed car' with which this section oi these ahips has been planned. The "Olympic" and axa scheduled In the fast mail service of White Star Line's 'New York-Plymouth-Cherbourg-Southampton, the. favorite English channel route to England and all parts of tha contt-' nent. Great Agents or Peace.

i The "Olympic" and "Titanic" rep resent the highest marine achieve- ment of these progressive times, coupled with tha best results of tha. White Star Line's long and successful experience tn rhe- iflne art of passenger transportation. The addition of these, the greatest vessels in alt tha world, to the merchant-fleet, nf Ol loese rei; 111 veal a single mark on the dead man Even his freshly polished shoes wero without a mark. It was said that the man had lost considerable money on race hupes and In the stock market. For two years Heycrnot was head waiter In the 1'rlnce George Hotel comfort m.yt5 li.v hitherto atto nuted toth 111 trie numerous public apartments mid tin? private cabins i'io with the Utah or California groups to sailing territory, prices, etc.

Removal of the tariff on augur, Mr. Moray said, would kill the beet sugar business. passengers. Outdoor (iainos and (iolf! On this reck are also many cabins and paramenia de luxe, the latter consisting of several rooms en suite, having their own private bath and toilet arrangement, with rooms for servants The beautifully-appointed restaurant, with its superior a la carte service, aeata 160 people, and Is designed to cater to those travelers who prefer merely to en- sine out naa been unemployed spring. On the topmost deck cheerfully! raw imrxKs last nhjht I named tho "Hun Deck one finds a commodious, open promenade with a large area for rteck-aports.

All the lonib lng ontdooi games that seem ex- hulls has been riveted hv hvdraullc thorough. On the promenade and gage their cabins and transportation, bridge decks are altueated the library ami tk a lanarata tranan aIUh I and, as a separate transaction, avail and smoke room, and on the aaloon KXcrnsioxisTs HO TllltOl The "Isle of Palms" excursion, composed of about 2S0 persons passed through Ashevllle last nljtht at o'clock from Knuxvltle en route to Charleston. The excurslonlats will have the privilege of spending days In Charleston and on the Isle themselves of the restaurant's with an almost entire absence of the usual deafening noises, new type, riveting machines, aus-ptiendml frcm traveling cranes having accomplished this work quickly and well. A very pleftRlng. symmetrical If the nhmbcr of "drunks" registered on the police blotter is Indicative of the "drynedM" of Ashevllle atmosphere, it was some dry yesterday.

The tinual number of Hatur-day celebrators of the pant week's work was not registered this morning at 2 o'clock, there being only two drunk cases on the blotter, which la an exceptional record for Saturday night deck a great dining hall, seating 400. What is most essential all the paa-senger staterooms, centrally situated, are of the latest maeern type, handsomely fitted and with every creature comfort. will bind men and nations closer with the Immutable ties of friendship, enhance commercial and, to no small degree; make the, great sea less of a barrier be- tween the eastern antf thi wntun appearance andS more Important, oi I'aims: ItiHlvely Identified with the pleasant hours aboard ship are played here, and tho ardent devotee of the putter and the niblick onn keep in "top trim" by assiduous attention to the fascinating pastime, "deck-golf." with Its complete equipment, which will attract many passengers seeking mild and healthful diversion. Forward are the officers' quartera and the wheel-house and chart-rooms. Comfort and Iiiixury.

On tho vast area, of the Upper Promenade Deck Just below, the ipound. tight connection, has been at In third class every attention is 'hemisphere. Four splendid secret socletv tained In this way. Safety AsHiirnl. The double bottom, referred to ntxii.es nave nurneci in succession (it Cornell.

above, ejttends the full length of each I vessel, varying from feet 3 Inches I to feet Inches In depth and lends! CITIZEN WANT-ADS A2E LITTL2 WINNERS Tho telegraph and telephone wires of the fnlted States would maintain tlfty circuits between the earth and moon. iv'iied strength to the hull. The sub-' steamer-chair "brigade" will he much division of the hulls of the "Olym- In evidence, as here are many ahel-plc" and 'Titanic" Into fifteen com- tered nooks and corners where the pnrtmenta separated by watertight bracing salt air can be enjoyed with On the Upper Deck in addition to the passenger staterooms and apartments de luxe, one will find the ship's inquiry office where the business of this floating city will be transacted. Aft on thts de an Important Innovation Is the special Maids' and Valets' Saloon, where servants may congregate and where their meals will be served. The Grand Dining Hall.

"The' Saloon Deck Just below the Upper Deck haa as Its most prominent feature that Important gathering-place, the Grand Dining Saloon, seating S50 passengers and extending the full width of the ship. 92 feet. Small tables are everywhere In evidence, and the alcoves, which congenial parties will find especially pleasant, tend an air of cosiness to this apartment which is. at first view so vast and impressive, The large leaded glass windows about the sides of the room are an unusual feature, assisting materially In ventilating and lighting the Saloon. On this deck also Is the beautifully-decorated reception-room, whose handsome furnishings and hangings add bulkheads of ateel, further assures the utmost comfort.

There Is also I the safety of the vesses. I abundant space for promenading. On WANT AH Interesting roinpartftong. this deck are situated several of the The gigantic Sle of these atnamara Cash WE CAN FURNISH YOUR HOME COMPLETE MORE SATIS FACTORILY AND FOR LESS MONEY. Credit most charming public apartments.

The extensive, 1 richly-decorated "Lounge." one bf tha chief social centers, and the spacious, elegantly fitted smoke room vie In interest with the exquisitely-furnished reading and writing room with its delicate colorings. All these public cabins have the is bent appreciated when It Is recalled that tn length each vessel overtops by fret the height or the Metropolitan Tower In New Yorkthe highest office-building In thn world, and 132 4 feet beyond the height of the new Woolwnrth Rulldlng now un- 4) I oer construction. Kach ship being I spacious, windows of the va-, i fouj; times as Ions as the height oflrlpus colonial pertoi.8, which easily; the famous Hunker Hill Monument cause the Impression that outside one inn.l S2T feet longer than the height might aee the lawns and trees, and' of the Washington monument, their although this be not so, the view- Is! mr excel i one eceiien ny no oiuer in nn me to it a distinct note of refined taste. America's most famous memorials. ever-ehanirlmr sea.

The amateur nhn. TnrLih iih. One cent per word per Insertion for one or two Insertions. Three consecutive insertions- for the price of two. Seven consecutive Insertions (ona week) for the price of four.

One month for tha price of three weeks. As an. example: A 25-word ad. costs is cents for one Insertion, three insertions (0 cents, seven Insertions 11.00, and one month J3. 00.

1 Mnl de Mer Conquered. Ffllge or fin-keels prevent tographer will be especially pleased Among many other special with the photographic dark room. tlons for nmunnn In fir fine steamers from rolling, and their hich is provided with fittings of the are the Turkish and electric bath es- Our methods of buying and the fact that we buv in such large quantities enables us to sell a better grade of furniture for less monev than one would reasonably suppose. MHT NOW WE ARE OFFERING SOME ATTRACTIVE WARM WEATHER SPECIALS, Including Ice Boxes, Refrigerators, Porch and Lawn Swings, Porch Rockers, Sraight Chairs, beats and Settles, Matting, Rugs, etc. Some very values in Crex Rugs and other furnishings for every room the house.

You will find that it pays to-deal here. J. Smathers Sons MAMMOTH FURNIT URE STORE. 15 North Main St. machlnery Is the unique' crjnblnatlon of teclprocatlng engines (operating the two "wing" pt-npeTtors) and a low-presnire tyrblne (operating the rant' prcpellorl an Ideal arrangement which has been tested thoroughly and found mofft satisfactory from nn engineering point of View In the White Star Line's Canadian Service Meamer "I-aurentle." Tt Is also pleasant to record thst' Judging by lilo experience o' passengers pn the this ingenious combination eliminates all vibration, with Its accompanying discomforts, and therefore It Is assured that, among a latesi pattern, all avanaDie without tabllehment.

rompletely equipped charge. th room, temperate room, I The Palm Court and Verandah cooling room, shampoo rooma and, Cafe, here one may while away massage rooms. more notably the many a pleasant half-hour, are also I adjoining large swimming: situated aft on this deck, and will he pool, of even greater dimensions than found largely reminiscent of the de- that on the company's well-known lightful boulevard cafes of Paris and steamer "Adriatic." which was the! Vienna. The wide outlook from this first ship to be equipped with these1 vantaxe-polnt adds greatly to the delightful Innovations. The remark-! pleasure, of those wno visit its pre- able dimensions of the "Olympic" and clnctv "Titanic" ava also made It.

possible! On the Upper Promenade Deck are to Introduce for tha pleasure of pas- also a large number of the choicest sengers a full-sised tennis and hand-' staterooms both as to location and ball court. SO feet long, extending! luxurious furnishings, which nre in thr.m.h au. i NO ADVERTISEMENT TAKEN FOR LESS THAN 20 CTS. 3- nunarea other fine Qualities. thn nr.n.m healthful exercises may ba indulged uimpic and "Titanic" will possess The frin Parlor nrl in.

that most important of. all steadiness at sea. absolute A striking, and at the same time a pleasant featnr nf thm nrnm.n..!. The Passenger. Aorommodatloaa.

Throughout tha passenger staterooms tha upper bertha art of tha A rapid survey of tha eleven steel Deck la tha glass-enclosed a.e- aasaBaBBaajVBBjaajasXsBBsWSa.

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