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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-05-01
Plain Words Well SAID,
Messenger of Hope.

Messenger OF Hope.
A recent issue of the Washington
Post contains an account of a dinner
given to Senator Thomas C. Plattt at
tbs Fifth Avenue Hotel, New York,
by the Brethren of the Amen Cor
ner." How this organization got its
name we do not know, but it is COM
posed of the Albany correspondents
and the principal political writers on
tho newspapers OF New York. At this
particular dinner there were about 400
guests present, many of them men of
note, among them Archbishop Ireland
and Mayor Seth Low, white President
Roosevelt was only absent because of
previous engagements.
The account of the evenings fes-
tivities states that "a roar of merri-
ment greeted the parading through the
room, at the opening of the dinner, of
al enormous picture representing Sem
ator Platt as a Sunday-school teach
er, addressing class composed Of Pros
ident Roosevelt, Gov. Odell, Lieut..
Gov. Woodruff, Ex-Gov. Black and
Senator Derew. AS the picture was
borne around the roc m the assemblage
joined in singing "The Sunday School"
The singing of the anthem of the
Amen Corners" served as prelude to
the Introduction of the guests of the
evening by Chairman Riggs"
On reading these words We were 30
shocked aad amazed that we could
hardly believe our own eyes. We ask
ed ourselves, can this be a Christian
aatlon? Did the men who took part
in this performance realize the mean
Ing and import of their actions? The
word, "Amen," is a sacred, religious
term, sanctlfied in its use by God him.
self, aud Is not only constantly read
from the pages OF the Bible, but is In
daily use in private and public deyo-
tloEs. 1t is most sacred word, set
,par: for use in tie worship OF 6 cd,
and to associate it with a politico-socl-
al organization Is purely and simpl,
sacrliegious.
Then. again, the Sunday school IS
religious institution, designed for the
training Of the young for the better lifs
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-05-01


when oil other remedies fail. I can
heartily recommend Peruna IS catarrh
remedy."-Mrs.E Elmer Fleming.
Treat Catarrh Ia Spring.
The spring is the time to treat catarrh.
Cold, wet winter weather often retartls
cure OF catarrh. If & course Of Pcruna
is taken during the carly spring months
the cure viii be prompt and permanent.
There can Le 10 failures If Pcruna is
taken intclligently during the favorable
weather of spring.
AS a systemic catarrh remedy Fcruna
eradicatcs catarrh from tho system
wherever it may bc 10 atcd. Itcurcs CO.
tarrh of the stomach or .owels with tho
same certainty as catarrh CT the head.
If you do not derive prompt and satis-
factory results from the use of Pcruna,
write 1T once to DR.. Hartman, giving .
full statement of your case and he will
| be pleased to give you his valuable AL.
| vice gratis.
| Address DIR. Hartman, President oe
The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus,
Ohio.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-05-01
Improved Farming.

Rich Sqnare Times.
Farming in the Roanoke aud Cho-
wan section of the State Is gradually
undergoing a great change, and for the
better. ,stead OF cotton fields and
corn patches Of few years ago we find
a great variety of crops, and the latest
improved machinery. Manure spread.
ers, grain drills, moving and reaping
machines and such machinery q few
years ago could not be found on tho
farms in this section, now they are
largely used and the sale for them Is
rapidly increasing. Sale OF weetern
meat In this se:tion has decreased fully
on, hundred per cent. In ten years
while the shipment Of beef cattle from
here has assumed large proportions,
whereas few years ago raising oi cat
tie for market was not attempted.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-05-01
VOL. XVIII. New Series---Vol. S.
N. c.

beyond the graye, and to have 1t hold
up 10 1idicule, as was done on this oo-
casion, il sad commentary upon the
religious spirit of the age. We make
bold to say that for the President and
other prominent representative men of
our country to countenance such per-
Torrance is q disgrace to the nation,
aud a reflection on its Chief Magic
trato.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-05-01

"I doubt If Peuna has nivai IA IN
the remedies recommended today AoP
catanh Of the systems A remedy fh9t
will cure Csfarrh Of the stomach wilt
cure the same condition Of the mucous
membrane anywhere. Ihsve found Il
the best ren,edyI have ever tried kor
csfanrh, and believing Il worthy my
endorsement Igasdly scc0rd Il. ..Aisttte
L. Guild.
A Congresaman's Letter.
Hon. w. p. Brownlow, Congressman
from Tennessee, writes from Wash.
ington, D. c., the following:
IL have suffered from catnrrh of the
stomach for several years, and for the
past twelve months was in nm exceed
ingly critical condition. My attention
was called to- your Peruna, and began
to use it, and my Improvement was
noticeable after the FIRST threc days I
have taken three bottles Of the medicine
and feel satisfied that I am now almost,
If not permanently, cured. In connec-
ton with the Peruna, have used your
Manalin for biliousness and torpid liver.
I regard it as the best medicine for this
purpose that have ever used. Having
been benefited SO much myself, I givo
you this statement, that others may be
likewise benefited."-W. p. Brownlow,
M. c., Jonesboro, Tenn.
Mrs. Elmer Fleming, orator of Reser.
voir Council No. l6s, Northwestern Le-
gion of Honor, Of Minneapolis, Minn.,
writes from 2S,5 Polk street. N. L.:
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-05-01

MCDuFFIE's TAsTELEss CHILL CURE
will build up broken systems and make
The blood rich and healthy, certain cu1e
for chills, guaranteed or your money re-
funded SO cents. For sale by r. 7.
Whitehead & c.. =
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-05-01

Mcr uFF1E's WrcH HAZEL FooT
HEALER is one of the finest baby pow
des known, cures prlckly heat and
gevs instant relief 25 cents. For
sale by E. T. Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-05-01

81 have been
troubled all my
life with catarrh
in my head. !
took Peruna for
u bout three
month g, and
now think I am
perm an en- I'll y
cured. I believe
that for catarrh
in oil its forms
Peruna is the
medicine of the
Tl
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-05-01

Before being taught how to shoot
1t might be we'll for the young idea to
learn to know when it is loaded.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-05-01

DAM A. GROSvENOR, OF THE FAMOUS OHIO FAMILY.
A. Auditor War Department.
Washington, D.
gratitude the benefit derived
One brought wonderful charges
Besides being Of the
excellent catarrh remcdy."
DAM A. GROSVENOR.
In
consider Peruna really meoroas than did when wrote
letters acqnankances all
asking certificate genuine Invariably answer
"---Da A.. Gr0Sven0r
TO The
caarrh know
that
ease"
feel hatft t is myd to ospeaka q cago,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-02
What Wonderful Lot OF Curtains

| Have you been in the curtain-rooma You
are liable to save about one half of the
usual cost for curtains you want. Thou
sords of pairs to sell. Almost any kind
made.
Tho first time In the history of Arabian
inches wide. for. ratr. ~ ~
! Some Of the hsndsomest Arabian Cur
tains ever sold here for $3.50. Gg ~
are priced - N =
IAN, txar rs., deps 55,s nen Cur S775
s22.oo Real Brussels Lace G1A 20
Curtains are selling for, pair. y '.SO
Ruf1ed Muslin Curtains, will be 2Nc
sold Monday for, pair. ......... ~
4-Yards Long Nottingham Curtains, for
dinins:rooms or Libraries; $500 SIS 50
or es for. pair.
being sold, of Cabel net foundation,
full LIZ yards long, for, u s,,s
Mondays special sale of manufacturers
at just one half price. The imperfection
consists Of small tears here and there that
can easily be mended. The G 5A
price will be 35c. to..........-.'p ~
Full 3-Yards Long Dsmask Table Covers,
in all colors; $500 ones 50 On
for. ~ - ~
About ITS Table Covers, for small asc
Randsomsst Silk Mercerized fortieres,
in every new color of this seasbn; that
cost $1,000 at all times; per GH 7E
PAIR
31-2-yards Long Damask Por- & ~
tie-es, in all shades, for. sDD o !" -
The $3.50 ones will be sold CT *
for, a pair. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. =
LARGE ASSORTMENT OF. UPEoLsTER-
ING DAMAsK, IN SILK, RAINY, SILK
MERCERIZED, AND OTHER MATERIALS.
In 'he Sans FURNISHING Derar'ra n
You will be able to buy regular sl.25
White Plested-Bosom Laundered EEr
ohlrI 1of......
You will be able to buy regular s5c
Heavy Wool Natural Underwear, rN,
all sizes, for. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. ~
Or Heavy Underwear, all sizes for men,
in camel's hair, that never have been
sold for less than 75c.; a gar ENc
600 dozen Black and Tan Half Hose that
have never been sold at Cohens for less
than 19c. pair: OF combed Egyptian yarn,
double heels, fine gauge; to be TO-
sold for. pair. sssC
The same department will sell the hand.
soonest Neckwear Of every description,
that can be bought anywhere for &C.
80 to 5oc., for. & = 4
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-02
FLanneIs, Flanneleffes, & C0tfons
Assume Prices Again That
Stand Alone in All the Town

Gases and Of fabrics have sold for dou
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-02

Tapestry Brussels Carpet, for parlors,
dining-rooms, halls, and bedrooms, bord-
ers to n C b, yard, so &c
to.
Wilton Velvet Carpets, floral and orien-
tai effects, yard. sl.oo G. 20
Mcauetts and Administer Carpets, parlor
and library effects, in floral and 6 -
eastern designs. yard, s1.o0 to-. =
Ingram Carpets. for rooms and -Ec
halls, a yard from IS to........... ~
Ingram Druggets, ex12 feet, ca Hn
bright colors real $500 kind. OC'Oo
Ingram Drusgets, ss12 feet, Sc, 50
ell wool, for $500 and. ........
Frussels Ingram D-ugsets. Cf0 20
Okla feet, $500 grade, for. ~ "
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-02
Here Is Some of the Profitable
Silk Work That COhen's Does.
load full

Innings arc made; is splendid for 1Oc
waists, for. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. ~
81 piece. Plain and Fancy Silks, in splen-
did designs, suitable for shirt tahc
waists: some worth up to 35c., for.
$50 yards Black Silk, in odd lengths, In
Guiding Peau de Cygne, Surah Twills, Soft
Finished Black Taffetas, worth up SIN,
to S1.oo, any for. Observation-Disclosures. :
Is pieces Pure-Silk Lining Taffetas. soft
and vearable, in popular color 1Oc
effects. for. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. ~
Special sale Black Fure-Silk Mourning
Armure, lustreless SLIGO quality, S0c
Handsome new Plaids, In sty':sh color
combinations, heavy taffeta effects, &C.
regular S1.25 values, for. w
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-02

Atwood Melton Walking Suits, with
satin-lined jackets, slot CD an
seams, should be $4,000. for. ~ "
Norfolk Walking Suits Of
English Kersey, the $500 G1l 90
cheviot, best cut, for. >Doso"
$3.50 WALKING SKIRTS. Of wide-wale
oheviot slot seam hnish, S2.O2
Walking Skirts of Atwood Tibet cloth,
7-gore, slot seams, best shades S4.S2
$3.50 ones for.
Walking Skirts of Melton cloth, with
strap finish habit back, button SS.u2
trimmed, for.
LADIES FITTED-BACK COATS. in Tan,
Castor, Blue, Red, and Black, velvet
pipings, full lined, usually $500. G. O2
Ladies Fitted Coats of English Kersey,
best cut, new sleeves, the $3.50 c. on
ones fer.
New Tight-Fitting Jackets, with silk
trimmed revers. perfect fitting, c. S0
inatead of $3.50 they are...... 49,"
Handsome Blouse Jackets, trimmed with
stitched Panne velvet, fancy go S0
ccrding, all shades. " "
Monte Carlo Coats, in al shades OF
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-02
Selling the Basement Out.

There thousands of dollars worth for less than their best
wholesale Many goods at almost price Here are
sample prices compared with the original selling prices
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-02

sons fayorite cclorings, Tan, Gray, Navy,
Reseda. Maise, Node, Rose, Light.Blue,
Green, Cream. White, and Black, su.
perior sl.5o quality; special cf sE
"Moire Flanboyant," IL all new shades,
including the brilliant White grounds with
the new floral design stripes; every. 2S-
where sl.25, here for. -
Black Moire Renaissance full 81 inches
wide. soft and beautiful for whole
costumes. instead Of $500, CT ~
lOr. A&1 ~
"Paon velvets,'' In all new colors, for
waists OF trimmings, usual $3.50 81 fE
qualities, for. " -
5000 yards "Yama Mai" all wanted
shades, no stronger OF better silk for
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-02

Special sale Black Pcau de Sole, beauti.
full Jet-Black, very stylish and service.
sble, made to retail at ESQ.,; our SS-
special price. ~
$50 yards Extra Heavy Black Reversible
Feau de CyEne, high lustrous finish, made
to retail at SIPS; special Or
Three Black Tafeta SILK specials, 10
inches wide, pure silk, lustrous 2-E/
Soc. quality, for. ~
e4-inch wide guaranteed to wear HE-
soft-Finish Black Tatfeta, for. Wv
27-inch guaranteed to wear" Black
Royale Tafeta," with exquisite Of 2O
Kid finish, s2.25 quality, for ~ -
e5 pieces Crepe dc Chine, beautiful
French weave, Panne finish, in this sea
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-02

$1.oo LADIES NOVEL Elder go,
Down DRESSING sACaUEs FOR. ~
$3.50 to $1,000 Ladies' Tailor-Made
Suits, various styles and colors, e K SS
fOl ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. w
Children's $3.50 Broadcloth G1 On
Walking Coats are. ~ ~
$3.50 Melton 7-Gore Flare CT 40
Walking Skirts NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. ~ eOo
Strictly Tailor-Made silk-Trimmed Blouse
or Jacket Suits, never sold under CT EN
Handsomest Coat Suits of All-Wool Che
vict. this seasons newest Go 6H
styles, s16.5o grades, for. p IsoO
Zebeline Norfolk Blouse Suits,
in most desirable shades, cFS nn
tor.. " = y =
Strictly Man-Tailored Broadcloth and
Cteviot Suits, with silk drop skirts,
are sold for $500 every 600 40
where, for. ~ :" :"
Du Barry Suits of handsome snowflake
materials with inlatd slot $1,000
seams. ~ 90 y -
Handsome Berlin Model Suits Of silk
finished peau de sole, Colors 6 20 so
and Black. 500 models for 'S'
The new Derby Walking Suits, Of
imported English materials, COS 90
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-02

y
SELLS THE BEST AND PUREsT oSIf
Chocolate Almonds and Jordan Sllr
Almonds, per pound ...-.-...r.---
1so for Chocolate Norsats, Cream ~
cc~ nuts, Chocolate Pspperm!nts, Ca''
olate Cofees, Chocolate Braztis, Caoco-sR
Cereuels.
Ok for Chocolate Creams in Pa99''
~ mint, Raspberry. Orange. LeH'ea
and Licorice.
Anthracite Coal Candy for l5c. pound
Finest Imported Ma-shmallows, DIX
per pound. az -
15c. Fine French Mixed Candies for Nc
per pound. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-02
The First Bargain Stroke
lin Made Garments This Season

2,23o various sorts for ladies, misses, and
as they look. The makers OF tn csc goods ha(
YOU had not looked for just now.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-02
Knit Underwear Priced
to Supply All the Town.

No kind you call for is missing just Few sorts
that sold third half under their best usual
selling prices 1t will be the buyers day for all that E
to hep
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-02

you know. is 1a to Csc; pick to suit your.
self from this immense lot of { 9T/
over 800 dozen. ~ ~
Children's Ribbed Union Suits, { o.
all sizes, with drop scat, for. ....... =
The Extra Heavy rleeced slva-.G Cray
Shirts and Drawers Cor boys; i al sizes
to "a; best price SO to Soc. thsSe, Dc
per garment 50 y
Boys best Csc. Natural Color Gray Wool
Shirts and Drawers, in all so
sizes. -
Misses Pure-white Fine Ribbed-shaped
Vests and Pants, silk trimmed vests
and elastic band pants. in al Dc
sizes. ~'e) ~
Infants and Child. lite Wool
Ribbed Wrapper vac--, !! - l TO 6;
also the Rueben's Shirts for inSsnts: all
sizes; either of these styles or any 2E~
size for. g
The Munsing Plated Shirts and Drawers,
for children, non.shrinkable; all E0c
sizes to II years. .....-............c X
The Munsing Plated Union Suits for
misses and boys; all sizes; CT an
suit for. ~ 80
"The Na=ereth'' make Children's Ribbed
Underwaists and Drawers Bodies; any
size to IL years; fer boys or to-
girls. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. " \"
The Heavy Fleeced Union Suits, for
misses and children, in Egyptian or 1Sc
natural color: all sizes. ~ =
Infants 10 anf IL 1-2c Fleeced Rib. &
bed Wrepper Vests for. .............. y
The Fine White Lambs Wool Shirts,
FOR children; best SOC. Craze, 2N~
Tor. y = ~
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-02
cchetl's Kid Cloves

are the best goods made in Paris. Every
pair at sl0o and upward are tried on your
hands at the counter with a guarantee.
The celebrated Beatrice" 2-Clasp Glace
Kid full gloss, and perfect fitting: every
latest shade, including Black and White
good as any Sl.25 glove to be G. Nn
had eryvherc; price. ID wv
Tho Sterling Suede Glove, in Black
and Colors, warranted glove, CT On
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-02
The Carpet Designers
Have Outdone Themselves This Season.

The highest pitch Of subnty in patterns seems to have
been accomplished You invited them OF
only reliable Carpets and laid your floor in the most artistic
man nd
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-02
The Boys 0vercoats are Ready.
Sale OF Innings,
The cheapest or finer, nobby styles. :


Sale OF Innings.
The best sorts at most remarkable prices.
5000 yards of best siciliceas, In every
color; regular II Lac. ones are, TIC
loco yards Black Spun Glass Lining, silk
finish, and Fast-Black Percalines; H2Ic
best 70 l-2c. goods for, yard 80. V.Yl
Finest Imported Mercerized Sat -
teen Lining, S5c. grades, for, yard. "
About $4,000 yards Black Percaline, most
of them Nubian Dye; IL and 15c. QI/c
quality for, yard. o/>sA
900 yards Black Lining Canvas for e.
d~""--""' '"c. grade for, yard..... I
And others.
Mann's Extracts in All 0dors. Usu-
allv 2Fc., FOR Y l-2c. an 0unce.
We furnish bottles.
Pure Violet IalCum Powder SC. box.
Young's Shoe Paste, &c. box.
Rubber Dressing Combs that sold f0c
up to Csc, choice. ........... aUC
K-rss!us Brothers Best Steel OEc
The Mil!in nv
will make special sale Of some eighty-fve
Black and Colored Velvet Hats, trimmed
in breast and Feathers; $500 to O. 90
SEQ Hats for......t... ........ >DOsSO
Very Pretty Ready-to-Wear Velvet Hats,
in Black and Colors, for ladies Gt@OQ
or children choice J. j. - 4 20
The department is agents for tho cello
brated PH1PPs = ATCH1soN HATS.
TheiF eut1ye lns - nov on exhibit harA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-02

BRUSSELS DRUGGEIS, ca Tin
exi2 feet, for ~ o'"o
Wool Smyrna Druggets, 9x12 feet, two
tened tened and Oriental pat Si0.5O
Terms.
snyrnas. In a wide range Of
Pa. Patterns. sas.50, $500 $1,000
$3.50, and. "
Administer Druggists, ex12 feet, nss
designs, $500. 5000. ST IN
ana. - 'OO
Wilton pruggess for $4,000, $40 nc
$500, and. Observation-Disclosures. 'Vu
Smyrna Hearth Rugs, 3ox6o O%t
inches, frinsed, for .-.--...........,7o S
Wilton Hearth Rugs, 33x60 e / II,
inches. fringed, for Extraordinarily
Moouette Rugs. 1x2 yards for $3.50.
Fringed-Made Door Rugs, csc.
The Scranton chronicle., 1902-12-27
HUNTER MAKES A STATEMENT.
The slayer of Fitzgerald. In Gunte-
malls, Claims lie Was Assaulted
and Acted in setf-Dcfense.

New York. Dec eo.--A copy of
the statement made before the court
of third instance in Guatemala, by w.
G.. Hunter, Jr.. son of the United
States minister % Guatemala, regard
ing the shooting of William 4. Etz-
gerald, has been received here.
Hunter says: Il left the legation
of the United States ON the afternoon
of Thursday, November 30, laoe. in
company with Hon. James q Bailey,
secretary of legation, for my aecus-
toned daily walk, and upon reaching
the Plaza de Armas, rs usual, ut
about five o'clock. we took seat to-
gether. We had been seated there
but a few minutes, when Fitzgerald,
whose presence was unknown 10 me,
and without a word being said or
anything being done 10 provoke an
assault, seized me by the coat collar
with his left hand and with his right
struck a severe blow under the left
eye, which drew the blood, and while
thus holding me firmly down ON the
seat, drew revolver. which he
snapped two or three times in my
face. Recovering from the shock of
this assault, | at once sprang with
superhuman effort to my feet, thrust
him from me, drew my revolver and
shot the would-be assassin dead in
self-defense, firing five shots, the con-
tents of my weapon, in so doing. I'M
mediately after the tragedy | walked
quietly a short distance away from
the scene of the occurrence and sur
rendered to the local authorities"
Mr.. Bailey made n statement con-
firming that of Mr.. Hunter.
The Scranton chronicle., 1902-12-27
HOMICIDE I'm ST. LOUIS.
Barriger, Jr., To Death md then
Attempts Suicide by Poison.

st. Louis, Dec. 20.--John w. Barri-
ger, Jr., Office engineer of the ST.
Louis, Memphis d Southeastern Rail-
way Co., at Clarasille, Mo, with head
quarters in st. Louis. was stabbed to
death, Friday morning, by Thompson
Morton, an unemployed civil engi-
neer, in the corridor on the fifth floor
of the Granite building, southwest
corner of Fourth and Market streets.
Morton, shortly after his arrest,
was found to be suffering from BIZ
chloride of mercury poisoning, and
was taken to the city dispensary for
treatment. His recovery is matter
of question.
The fact that Morton took poison
before he was searched at the Chest
nut street police station, and that he
was captured in the corridor imme-
diately after the killing. indicate that
he went to the scene of the assault
with the poison upon his person, TO
use in committing suicide.
Morton has refused to name any
motive for the killing of Barriger.
The Scranton chronicle., 1902-12-27
TROLLEY CAR ACCIDENT.
Three Women Probably Fatally In
jured and Fifty-Seven Other
Passengers Hurt.
ACCIDENT OCCURRED At wttaAwKts.
The Trolley Car Overturned and De-
molishcd by Three Freight Cars
Of "a Train that Had Jnst Passed
and which Had. unnccountabiy.
become Detached.

New York, Dec. 2o.-Three women
other passengers were bru sed and
badly shaken up In trolley car aeei-
dent in Wcehawken at midnight. The
victims, mostly women. were cut and
bruised, but not seriously injured.
The accident occurred at point
where the trolley companies tracks
cross those of the Erie railroad. When
the trolley car reached the tracks the
motorman stopped his car To allow
a freight train to pass.
The train consisted of nine cars aud
was moving along rapidly. The last
three cars OF the freight train broke
loose some distance east of the cross.
ing, and were not noticed by the train
crew. After the six cars had passed
by the motorman of the trolley car
thought IL was the last of the train
and started to cross the tracks. When
he got his ear in the middle of the
crossing the three freight ears which
had broken loose from the train came
rolling along, and before he could get
his car over the crossing it was
struck with terrific force by the
freight cars.
The trolly car was completely
turned over and the passengers
thrown through the window up
against the doors and on top of one
another. They were struck in the
face with broken timbers, glass and
everything else movable.
Ambulances and physicians were
summoned, and crowd which Ind
collected about the scene started TO
extricate those who were caught in
the wreck. The three most seriously
hurt were taken out unconscious and
the physicians directed their efforts
toward reviving them. A member OF
each Of the injured women's families
arrived, and refused TO allow them To
be taken to the hospital and they
were removed in the ambnlances TO
their homes. What caused the train
to become uncoupled is not known.
The trolley car was completely
wrecked. Traffic was blocked both on
the railroad and trolley lines for near
ly two hours.