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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-30
NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF CO.
PARTNERSHIP.

Notice is hereby given that the copart-
nership firm of Bilfnger-Page Construc-
ton Company, composed of c. w. Bilfin-
ger, C. f. Hallock, ]. E. Tanoy, w. c..
Douglass, H. A. Page. J. r. Page, has
been dissolved by mutual consent. All
persons indebted to said copartnership
will make payment to Frank Page, Bis
coe, N. c., who is alone authorized as
agent of said copartnership to receive and
receipt for money or other things of value
due said copartnership. Ali accounts
against said firm may be presented to said
Frank Page, Agent, who will pay the
same c. w. Bilfnger, ]. E. Hanoy, c..
F. Hallock, w. c. Douglass, H. a. Page,
]. r. Page, Frank Page, composing the
firm. This November Goth, 1908.
11-26-1w-4wks.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-30
MEN ARE PoWERLEss
To Fight Against Disease Unless They
Strike at the Underlying Cause.

To treat Dandruff, and Failing Hair,
with irritants or oils on which a para
site germ will prosper, is like scoOping
water from the ocean to prevent the tide
from rising.
You cannot accomplish a satisfactory
cure without having a right understand
ing of the fundamental causes of tho
trouble.
You must kill the Dandruff Germ.
Newbro's Herpicide does this because it
Is specially made to do that very thing.
When the germ is removed, the hair
has no choice but to resume healthy
growth and beauty.
"Destroy the cause, you remove the
effect"
Sold by leading druggists. Send 10c. In
stamps for sample to The Herpicide Co..
Detroit, Mich
Henry T. Hicks Co.. special agents.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-30
Knocked Down and Robbed.

Especial to News and Observer
Smithfieid, N. c., Dec. 29.-Mr. 4. Sci
lers was knocked down and robbed OF
$500 last night on his way to his home.
He lives near the depot and he runs Il
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-30
eeMy Sons, .

said a great business man, care my
partners and they need all the
strength and courage l can give
them" and he forthwith paid for a
$1,000, 900 policy in The Mutual
Life Insurance Company of New
York. Not without the most care.
full investigation, however, extend
ing over six months. He was con-
vinced by just such facts as led the
President of a National Bank in
New York to make the curious and
shrewd provision in his will, which
is contained in "a Bankers Will.
Write for it and also for the
account of the ST, 600 900 policy,
"The Largest Annual Premiums.
This Company ranks
EiYa-In Assets.
Fiyst-In Amount Paid Policy-holders
EivSt--In Age.
THE MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE
COMPANY OF New York,
RICHARD A. MccURDy, President.
E. p. BROWN, Resident Agent, Raleigh,
HARRIS r. WILCOX,
Manager. Charlotte, N C.
H. E. BIGGS, District Superintendent.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-30


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Evening journal., 1903-09-14
FATAL EXPLOSION
ON The OLYMPIA
Barrel of Alcohol Blown Up
on the Cruiser While at
Norfolk, Va.
TWO KILLED, TWO OTHERS INJURED

Norfolk, Va. Sept 14.-Lieutenant
Commander Van Doser, executive Off
Ger Of the cruiser Olympia, gave out
an official statement of the facts at
tending the explosion or>a barrel of
alcohol on the cruisers deck, which
caused the death of Marine Corporal
J. S. Yerkes. Of Philadelphia and
Apprentice Seifert, and the seri-
Gus injury of Third Glass Mas
ter-at-Arms Caster and Apprentice
Spavey. in addition to the burning of
the cruisers forward awnings and
awning supports. The explosion re-
suited Indirectly from the smuggling
of alcohol into the navy yard by mem
bers of the cruisers crew. -
The statement of Lieutenant Com
mander Van Doser says
"The entire crew of the Olympia
were returning aboard after 4S hourlf
short liberty, when a five-gallon watef
breaker full of alcohol was discovered
in the forward turret. The executive
officer at once ordered a thorough
search of the ship and the yard in her
vicinity to find any other spirits that
might have been smuggled in. AS the
cruiser is in dry dock, all the small
boats are lined in rows along the
wharf near the dry dock. Between
two of these boats two men were dis
covered. One of them fed and escaped
in the darkness. The other was placed
under arrest Where the men were
hiding was found a full barrel of alco-
hol, which had been broached. It was,
by order, carried aboard the Olympia,
to be emptied into the alcohol tank on
the aft deck. This tank being full.
the barrel was carried forward by Coz
poral Yerkes, Seifert. Spavey and Cas-.
ter. In the meantime the crew was
called to quarters and every man ac-
counted for.
while the men were in line answer.
ing the roll the detachment with the
barrel began pouring its contents into
q tank on the port 81 3 of the forward
turret. They had scarcely begun
when. in a manner yet to be ascer-
tanned, the fumes of the spirits be-
came ignited and exploded with ter
fic force. Both ends Of the barrel we're
blown out followed by a torrent Of
burning alcohol that spread in a food
of flame over the forward main deck.
'Yerkes was struck in the head by
stave from the barrel and fell into
the burning mass. He was roasted to
death. The other three men were also
struck by flying fragments of the bar
rel. but we're knocked away from the
center of the fire. and thus two OF them
3 escaped atal injury but Seifert was
I horribly burned and so injured that he
died several hours later.
1T was first thought a tank of
smokeless powder had exploded, and
the crew for moment broke ranks
but in a second recovered from the
suddenness Of the shock and turned
to with a will to save their injured
shipmates and extinguish the fire. that
already was gaining headway on the
cruisers deck. This done. the injured
, men were hurried 10 the marine hos
pital Yerkes' bod will be shipped to
Philadelphia for burial"
Evening journal., 1903-09-14
Social and Personal Notes

Miss Sallie Fox and Miss Ida Fox, OF
Odessa are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo
Fairbanks. on West Thirtiath street
Miss Ethel Davis has returned from q
visit 60 relatives IN Brooklyn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Homer Davis and son. OF
Newark. spent yesterday In this city.
Miss Alice Humphries has returned
from visit to rclntives IN Canada.
Miss Sophie NAPLES Is visiting Mrs
Emma Wright. IN Georgetown.
Miss Elisabeth Talley Is the guest Of
Mrs O. ID. Robinson. IN Georgetown.
Mrs. Anna Cahill is spending a week
at Churchhill, Md.
Robert McClelland spent Sunday in
Upland.
Miss Lulu Barker of Delmar, who has
been spending some time In Cape May
and this city. returned home today.
Edgar II. Boyne, wife and daughter
returned to Wilmington last night after
visiting Dr. Eugene Boyne In Cleveland,
Ohio. Dr. Boyne was formerly Of this
city, but went to Ohio about two years
ago. Before returning the Boynes vis-
tied Detroit and Pittsburg.
Miss Martha Berry of Washington.
who has been the guest OF Miss Mabel
Baird at S11 Adams street, returned
10 her home today.
Harry p. Lawrence, clerk in the
Pennsylvania railroad car shops, left
this morning for two weeks vacation
which he viii spend I'm Boston and vi
entity.
Evening journal., 1903-09-14
THE BERLIN SUBWAY.

Lessons Learned. F'rom the Disaster
rrsa Il e.uora In Rpris.,a lo
. Tho Rerlln sTageblatt reports that,
Notwithstanding the assurance OF the
electrical underground railway author
tiles N Berlin 70 the effect that the line
Is proof against accident similar TO that
whitlr occurred recently in Paris, the
oniclaf commissions appointed to inves-
tigatc tho conditions under which the
line Is worked has ordered the installa-
.tionn faoa number Of additional safety
appliances. ~.,.s.,.. a.,
These include the. more adequate
lighting OF the tunnels by a. system en-
tireiy impefVlous TO external influences.
1T has aIsb been decided that any en-
bloyee on tie trains shan be enabled
to shut of tho currents at any point so
'as to, prevent the approach OF other
trains,s i1r~~ra4 wee ret
Experiments are to. be made with. a
special air shaft capable OF dlspelling
the most binding smoke, All the men
employed on the line are to undergo a
special drill to enable them to act
promptly ia cases Of emergency. Print
ed instructions are also. to be issued to
the public The company IS especially
asked TO avoid soFercrowding-
Evening journal., 1903-09-14
Pope Plus RECEIVES
THOUSANDS OF M0RKMEN
Was Deeply Touched by
Their Demonstration of
Reverence and Affection

l.omo, Sept 1.-THE pope held his
first reception OF any Importance. over
1000 persons. for the most part work
ing people from the quarters around
St Peters, being admitted to his
presence in the courtyard of La Pigna,
one of the largest spaces inside the
Vatican Pope Plus. whose arrival was
awaited with keen expectancy by the
throng, appeared in the portico, pre-
ceded merely by a few noble guards.
When the pope appeared cries OF Long
live Plus" and Long live our father
were raised, while a band played the
papal march,
Tho pope rose, drew near to the
steps of the portico. and, raising his
hand for silence, said:
This demonstration of reverence
and affection touches me, not because
IL is addressed 70 my person, but be-
cause it is addressed TO Him whom /
represent-Christ; it is an index to
the faith animating your heart. | am
all the more pleased because the ma
jority of you are workingmen. for
CHRIST is the advocate OF the WurklnB
men, and the latter are faithful TO
Him." t'tfts s.3.
The pontiff went on 70 say that the
workman who is satisfied with his
condition finds in it a true pleasure.
shedding sweetness about him.
These words" continued Pope
Plus, "are the first that | address to
the Romans, BE satisfied with your
condition, provide education for your
children. and assure you in the name
Of the Holy Ghost that the blessing OF
God. which I so much invoke for you
and your families. will be given"
The pope raised his hand and gave
his benediction TO the kneeling assem-
blage. His holiness then retired, amid
loud manifestations of devotion.
Evening journal., 1903-09-14
NIAeARA FALLs Excursions.
Low Rate Vacation Trips via Pennsyl.
vania Railroad.

September A and Is, October and le
are the remaining dates for the popular
ten-day excursions to Niagara Falls from
philadelphia. Baltimore and Washington,
via Pennsylvania Railroad.
The excursions from Philadelphia will
be run by two routes. Those on September
and Is. and October 16 going via Har-
risburg and the picturesque valley of the
susquehanna, spacial train leaving Phila-
delphia at $40 a. m; excursion Of Octo-
Der 2 running via Trenton. Manunka
Chunk. and the Delaware Valley, leaving
Philadelphia on special train al sos a. m.
Excursion tickets good for return pas
sage on any regular train. exclusive Of
limited express trains, within ten days
will be sold at 5000 from Philadelphia
and an points on the Delaware Division:
Sll.25 from Atlantic City; $500 from Ian
caster; and at proportionate rates from
other points. including Trenton. Borden.
town. Mt Holly. Cape May, Salem. VIII
mington. West Chester. Reading. and
principal intermediate stations. A stop
over will be allowed at Buffalo within the
limit OF ticket returning.
The special trains of Pullman parlor
cars and day coaches will be run with
each excursion running through to Nj
agara Fails. An extra charge viii be
made for parlor-car seats.
An experienced tourist agent and
chaperon viii accompany each excur-
sion.
For descriptive pamphlet, time OF con-
Meeting trains. and further Information
apply 70 nearest ticket agent. or address
Geo. w. Boyd. General Passenger Agent.
Broad Street Station, Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1903-09-14
LOST AND FOUND" COLUMN
Pronounced the Most Interesting
Part OF n Newspaper.

Pronounced the Most Intereatiug
Part OF a Newspaper.
An invctorate newspaper reader was
overheard 10 say the other day, says
the Chicago Tribune. after an hours
strict attention 10 the news: "The most
entertaining part OF a big daily is the
Lost and Found column. Some peo-
pie look at the sporting news. others
for the deaths and marriages, but lost
articles and other rewards are my par
ticular fancy. If you study these 'losts'
you win have a pretty fair idea OF your
fellow creatures common sense and
their ability TO hold on to what belongs
to them. Sooner or later the horseshoe
pin runs on with the hat pin, and the
cluster diamond ring disappears with
the pearl crescent. A popular elope-
ment is in the purse with iewelry, but
the lightsome fashion with which pock-
etboolSs lose themselves in this sinful
world shows how careless mortals be
and that nobody ever learns anything
by another's dear experience.
"The rewards offered for missing
treasures indicate their value to the los
er. Some are quite pathetically large
others recklessly so, but saving clause
is the laconic No questions asked and
then feel the case is truly desperate
and the watch chain and locket must
have departed under peculiar circum-
stances. The lady who was seen TO
pick up etc, is another thrilling in
stance Of a losers despair for the
chances are It is mere supposiuon. and
no lady picked up anything. Now and
then It is a yellow headed parrot that
goes astray TO vary the endless variety
Of dogs whose owners publicly sorrow
for their loss. About this live article
there is always a sense OF tragedy, and
when note found dog in the list
mentally congratulate whoever had the
kind thought TO advertise 1t and thus
to put an end to the anxiety in its
home"
Evening journal., 1903-09-14
MAINS BIG SHOW
Assessed Valuation 5,oOo,oo0-over
1000 Names On Payroll.

To form an idea Of the magnitude Of
ihc Walter L. Mains enormous shows.
which will exhibit i'm this city on
Thursday, the following array of fig
ures taken from the shows ledger maS
aid I'm arriving az a definite conclusion.
The Main shows are owned solely by
Walter l.. Main and collectively is the
largest piece of show property in the
world. Three trains Of cars equal hs
length to one ordinary train OF eighty
four cars are needed to transport il
from town to 1own. The assessed val
uation Of u show is $4,000, 600 and the
daily running expenses are $4,000. over
1000 names are carried on the pay roll.
Eight tents covering acres of ground
are needed TO care for its patrons ana
people. The seating capacity Of the
large tent in which the performance is
given is 1900. but $1,000 can comforta-
bly, be cared for. Twelve special detec-
tives are in attendance TO protect its
patrons and fifty uniformed ushers are
present 10 care for the ladies and chill
drcn. over one hundred meat and hay
eating animals are in the menagerie
and In round numbers 500 head Of
horses are in it's stables. The daily
requisition for supplies is as follows:
Hay. 10000 pounds; straw. 5000 pounds
oats 40 bushels; corn. 40 bushels. bran
l5O0 pounds bread, $50 pounds; milk
so gallons; potatoes. 60 bushels: meat
lSo0 pounds This does pet include
that served in the dining cars. Three
kinds Of meat are served in the cook
house at each meal. and at least three
kinds Of vegetables. Six cases Of any
one kind Of canned goods are required
for a meal -Four cases Of eggs are con-
sumed every morning for breakfast
Tea, coffee ana milk are served at
every meal.
Two downto town ticket agents, foui
outside ticket agents. and twelve inside
ticket agents are required TO sell tickets
TO the crowds.
The worSingmen all possess good an
petites, but the performers have better
ones. The show carries it's own physi-
clan and veterinary doctor It's clerical
force consists OF a treasurer and as
sistant three bookkeepers. Mr.. Mains
private secretary and six stenographers
The executive staff consists OF manager,
superintendent and their assistants and
a superintendent over every depart
ment In the advance is the general and
special agent, three advertising cars
aud two advertising brigades. The en-
tire show is under the personal direc-
ton Of Mr.. Main.
Evening journal., 1903-09-14
AN EARTHLY TRINITY.
Health and wealth ought 90 Do
Linked with Happiness

Health and wealth ought to Dc
Linked with Happiness.
We are used to feel. to put it crudely.
that folks who have health and money
ought TO be happy. And so they should.
A sufficient income promotes comfort,
and that contributes to cheerfulness OF
spirit. and to have health Of course
means TO feel well. and that is a long
step toward feeling good Bnt how far
do we have to look to find persons with
health TO squander and more money
than they know how 10 spend making
strenuous efforts TO attain happiness
and merely achieving impaired health?
II you have health and money you can
usually buy pleasure, but enjoyment is
a difroront article. and even when you
have got enjoyment happiness may
still elude you. Pleasure pals and
sometimes demoralizes; enjoyment cas-
lily yields TO WEAKNESS. but you don't
got tired OF being happy. and You may
be ever so tired and be happy still
Happiness is a state Of satisfaction.
One reason why It is so elusive may be
htNUNct Nt nuniun AitNilIt7 NIt n
complication OF body, mind and spirit
and require for our complete satisfac-
ton a particularly nice adjustment Of
blessings and Of conduct II we in
dulge the body too much the other two
partners become mutinous; II we over
cultivate the mind the body may break
down. and if we bestow all our atten-
ton on mind and body, the spirit, ig-
nored. takes a sure vengeance on us for
our neglect II Is so difficult so TO
measure and direct our efforts as TO
appcase all the demands of our tripll.
cate natures that the simpler way Ia
70 regard happiness as byproduct,
give over all direct attempts 20 acquire
n constant supply OF it and simply ac-
cept however much OF II Lay come
while we go about our business with
such intelligence as we I'm. We can
usually keep our bodies ~ fair repair
IL we are not too lazy or too self indul'
gent II we have 20 earn our livings
our minds and bodies. too. find occupa-
ton that is usually wholesome, and
the discipline OF work done as II usual
ly Is. for others as well as for our
selves. helps to satisfy the exacions OF
the spirit uarper's Weekly.
Evening journal., 1903-09-14
Novel street- ror T,onaon.

In his evidence before the London
traffic commission the other day the
chief engineer of the London county
couneil- described three new types of
street TO meet the -congested traffic diff
Guilty. says the Philadelphia Public
Ledger. Ono OF these involved a scheme
TO divide the road into two parts-one
reserved for motor and other quick
traffic and the. other for surface trains
and slow traffic. with a subway for
single decl1ed trains. Another type sug-
gested embodied a double subway for
quick and slow tram traffic, and by a
third IL was proposed to run the trans
in two tubes at deep level All r.
cluded the usual pipe subways.
Evening journal., 1903-09-14
Townsend

Townsend, Sept 14.-Mrs. Harold
Whitehouse. Of Wilmington, has been
visiting relatives and friends here.
Mrs. J. A. Hart has returned from a
visitsamong friends in Wilmington.
Homer Lilly. Of Newark. has been
visiting Mr.. and Mrs ID. b. Maloney.
Elijah McCabe has been visiting Mr..
and Mrs. NJ. B. Donovan.
Mrs. Annie Shuster, OF Wilmington,
has been visiting Mr.. and Mrs. VIII
liam Bramblo.
Miss Bessie Beal, Of Philadelphia,
and Mrs. Katherine Rawley. OF Clay
ton. have been visiting Captain Wig
gins and family.
Miss Little of Colt. has been visiting
Charles Hewitt and family.
Evening journal., 1903-09-14
workmen Buried By cave-In.

Pittsburg, Pa, Sept 14.-By cave
in at the Greentree tunnel of the
Washington railroad. in Greentree bor-
ough. one man vas killed. two were
hurt and 10 or 70 laborers are missing
Fellow workmen believe the missing
men are buried under the 10 feet Of
goal, slate, rock and other debris that
choEes the tunnel for a distance Of 55
feet. The officials of the Kenefick
. Company. the contractors in charge
POI the work, believe that only one was
killed. It will be impossible to tell
whether or not the missing are buried
until the men, who are known only by
numbers. can be rounded up for roll
call. The dead mans number is $50.
but his fellow workmen do not know
his name. The injured men will re-
cover
Evening journal., 1903-09-14
FooIine the NeirhBor..

Terence O'Grady had only been mar
rled a week. but his bride was already
making things lively in the little house
in Ballybunion. He had been working
for three hours In his little garden
when Bridget came TO the back door
and called out In strident tones;
Terence. me bhoy, come in to tay,
toast and foive eggs"
Terence dropped his spade in aston
ishment and ran into the kitchen.
"Shure Bridget alannah, ye're only
coddin' me-" he said.
"Nay, Terence" replied Bridget. ''ifs
not ye, it's the naybors Orm eoddin'l"-
London Telegraph.
Evening journal., 1903-09-14
DOINGS IN A
SOCIAL WAY
Members of Candle CIub
Pleasantly Entertained
Stfawride Goes to John
sons COrner-PorsonaI
Notes of Interest

James ". Sterling gave hack party
to the home of Miss Mary Downing ar
Johhson's Corner on Saturday night. A
delightful time was spent there and later
held h. the school house in that noighbor-
hood. Those from this city were Miss
Lula Newman, Miss Blanche Gallagher,
Miss Nina Newman, Miss Mary Mum.
Miss Ethel Neave Miss Mary -. Fritz.
Misses Georgia and Clevie Newman. Miss
Nellie Drummond, Miss Bessie Ncwmen
Miss Elsie Dickinson. Miss Sarah Draper,
Thomas r. Webster. ERNEST Warhurton.
Harold Kelly Thomas Mum. Fred. War
burton. Horace spoakman. James Diclsln-
son and James IA. Sterling.
Evening journal., 1903-09-14
TO BULKHsAD RIVER
Board Of Trade to Hold Meeting With
Senators Present.

IL is probable that big meeting OF
the Board OF Trade will be held on
next Saturday when Senators Ball ana
Alice will be present. The matter that
will be discussed is the bulkheading Of
plant of the Harlan & Hollingsworth
Company
The sewers dumping into the stream
as they do fill 1t so that each year It
becomes more shallow. 1t does but lit
tie good as the refuse from the sewers
rapidly I'LL the stream again. BY bulk
heading it the mud would be prevented
from finding its way into the middle Of
the stream.
Several big ships have wanted to
come i'm the river. but arc prevented
because Of its shal1owness.
Evening journal., 1903-09-14
THROWN OUT OF CAR
Bassssemaster Meets Wish Peculiar
Accident For the Second Time.

Baseseemsster Meets Wish Peculiar
u Accident For the Second Time.
Bleeding and unconscious Baggagemas-
ater Robert Boyd. OF the p. b. & w. rail-
road was found by track walker ON sc.-
urday night lying along the tracks near
Fifth street.
While handling trunks on the train ihrt
left French stree. station at 9.1O O'Clock
Tor Philadelphia he was hurled out by the
train giving a lurch. This IS the second
1accidcnt Of the same kind that has hap
pencil 10 Mr.. Boyd In year. La-f Feb
ruary he was .thrown out in exactly she
same manner.
After finding the unfos; -ra.e baggage
master the track walker summoned help.
thinking the man was dead. He was re-
moved to a nearby watch box and Dr..
James A. Draper. Jr. summoned. In
vestlgatioR showed that one Of his shoul-
ders was dislocated and he was severely
bruised. lie was taken to Delaware Hos
ptal and l.is family IN Philadelphia. noti-
fed.
Fonr other accidents occurr.-~ IN satur-
day. in one of which Frank DccilHs an
Italian. was struck IN the eye by fly
ing piece Of stone after blast az the
Bellevue quarries. The authorities at the
Homeopathic Hospital. where the in
jured man was taken. fear that he Will
lose the SIGH; Of the wounded eye.
While in Chester on Saturday Michael
Brown. OF No. 1i5 French street. was
thrown from a wagon. The wheels Of the
vehicle passed over his legs breaking one
and spralnirg the other.
Harry Laney. of No. 1925 West Sixth
street sustained severe laceration OF the
scalp by being thrown from his wagon
during a runaway on Saturday.
Evening journal., 1903-09-14
spain brought Us Horses.

The Spaniards were the first to bring
horses to this continent. though the
paleontologists tell US that the rocks
abound with fossils which show that
equide we're numerous all over Amer
lea IN the eocene period. 1t is singu-
lar fact. however. that there were no
horses In America when the first Euro
peans came hither.--John Gilmer Speed
in Century.