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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-05-21
DAWSON JOTTINGS.

Correspondence to The Commonwealth
DAWSON, N. c., May IL, 1903.
Mr.. A. L. Peartree, of Raleigh, was
here day last week on a professional
business tour.
Miss Mamie Cobb, OF Roanoke
Rapids, spent last week here the guest
OF Mr.. J. J. Barnes and family.
Judge W. T. Clement, OF Enfield,
was here day last week.
Mr.. John Ayers, of Conoho, passed
through Tuesday as agent for the Chi
cago Portrait Company.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. D. Lawrence and
Master Douglas spent Sunday in Til
lery on a visit to relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. D. Ward, CT Battle
boro, were pleasantly entertained at
the home OF Mrs. Wards aunt, Mrs. j,
7. Lawrence, Sunday.
Mr.. Bonnie Partlne spent Sunday at
Crowells.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. D. Lawrence, OF
Wbitakertowp, were among the many
callers yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. C. Branch, of En-
field, were visitors Sunday.
Dock
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-05-21
Successful Colored Man.

Tom Evans, as he is generally known,
was reared in this community and by
diligence. honesty and care in his work
has made a success. For more than a
dozen years he has been at the Allan
tic Hotel at Morehead City, and he has
been so faithful and efficient that his
services there are we'll nigh indispen-
sable. He has charge OF a great deal
OF the important work In renovatlng
the hotel and in fitting it up with eiec-
tricity, bath rooms, etc. He has work
ed constantly and perslstently in the
interest of those who haye employed
him until they not only pay him a
good salary but feel like they could hard
ly do without him. His course is a good
object lesson to other colored employees
and likewise to many white employees
who would do we'll to learn to study
the interests OF their employers.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-05-21
RINGWOOD ITEMS.
Correspondence to The Commonwealth.

CORRESPONDENCE to The Commonwealth
Ringwood, N. o., May IL, 1903.
Dry. and crop work, planting, reset
ting tobacco, etc., much behind.
Scarcity of plants and the cool season
will cause poor tobacco crops, it other
crops can catch up when the rain
comes again. Some are watering and
setting tobacco plants, but 1t is an ex-
pensive and hard working business.
Withal the prospects now for all crops
are good.
Rev. Mr.. johnson preached a. fine
sermon at Central church yesterday to
a large and interested congregation.
Misses Nan Whitaker and Maggie
Balluck, accompanied by Mess. Ben
Bobb,tt and johnson Borden, went to
Miss Mans fathers Saturday to spend
the day and night and had an enjoya.
BILE visit and ride through the country
Several Northern visitors are st "The
Lodge" near here, taking in nature ir
the woods.
Miss Jane Willis. who was hurt by {
fall, ls improving.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-05-21
Accidental Shooting.

This morning "Wednesday about .
o'clock John Edmonds, the 12-year-old
son OF Mr.. F. E. Edmunds, was shot by
Ernest Allsbrook, who is about IL years
old, and the youngest son OF Mr.. Viii.
son Allsbrook.
The boys were playing in Mr.. Ais
brooks yard with a rifle, when 1t was
DISCHARGED the ball entering the little
boys body just below the heart and
coming out at the back, near the back
bone.
The little boy at this writing is vom-
lting blood, end from present indlca-
lions his recovery is doubtful.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-05-21
Prof. Wilson Superintendent.

The board of trustees for Scotland
Neck graded school have elected Prof.
G.. w. Wilson, of Rocky Mount, Super
intendent. and Prof. Wilson has slgni-
fed his acceptance.
Prof. Wilson has had two years expe-
rince in the Rocky Mount graded
school as principal, and will bring to
the Scotland Neck schools the advan-
tages of his experience.
He taught here three or four years
as one of the principals OF the male
school and then taught successfully in
Williamson. He has been universally
popular wherever be has taught, and
now ranks amongst the leading educa-
tors of the State.
His election to the position of Super
intendent of Scotland Neck graded
schools will doubtless give great salts.
faction and under his management II
is confidently believed that the schools
will succeed and will soon be the pride
of the town.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-05-21
Letter to r. ]. Madry.

Dear Sir: It is all very we'll for US
to say that it takes fewer gallons OF
Devoe Lead and Zinc to paint a house
than it does of mixed paints but you
want to know why.
For the same reason that it takes less
good cows milk to feed baby than it
does OF SKINNED milk.
Most miyed paints are fifteen to
eighty per cent. adulteration-incon-
celvable, but true. Water isn't paint.
Barytes isn't paint. Whiting isn't
paint. Benzine isn't paint. Petroleum
isn't paint. Fish oil isn't paint. None
OF these are right part of good
paint. None of these do the work that
belongs to paint.
ALI they do is to fill the can.
Devoe Lead and Zinc is one-hundred
per cent. paint.
Mixed paint ought to be from fiiteer
to eighty per cent. cheaper than Deyos
Lead and Zinc-no the worst of then
ouehtn't to be anything. They waste
your money; you not only must bu.
more gallons, but you must pay th'
painter Tor spreading the extra numbe
oi gallons; and painting costs as mucl
As tho paint.
Youu truly,
r. w DEyoE 4 Co,
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-05-21
Bold Robberies.

Saturday morning, May 9th, while
Mr.. w. II. Bell was outside his store at
front and stole SIS from the money
drawer.
Last Monday morning like robbery
occurred, the robber taking ST the
last time.
These are bold robberies but Mr.
Bel! says he has no evidence against
any one.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-05-21
CROWELLS SCRAPINGS.

Correspondence to The Commonwealth.
Crowells, N. c., May IL, 1908.
Miss Bette Fullford, Of Spring Hope,
is visiting her sister, Mrs. Geo. Num-
ford.
Misses Mamie Cutchin and Lillian
Pope came up from Scotland Neck,
where they have been attending school,
to spend Sunday with their relatives
and friends.
Mr.. Jim Pope, of Spring, Hill at
tended services at Crowells Sunday
Mr.. Bonnie Partine made flying
trip to this place Sunday. Bonnie has
grown from "wee laddie" to gallant
beau and quite favorite with the
DawsoDites.
Miss Sudie Fitzpatrick has returned
from Baltimore where she has been for
the past winter studying music.
The "craps" are fourishing in spite
of the dry weather.
Messrs. James Virgins and James
Fitzpatrick, of Tlllery, passed through
here Sunday evening.
Misses Minnie Gray and Cottie Pitt
man, of Scotland Neck, we're the guests
of Mrs. III. Plttman Sunday.
! Rev. A. g. Wilcox preached very
Interesting sermon to large congrega.
ton Sunday morning.
/ Mr.. Frank Fitzpatrick spent Sunday
afternoon in Halifax.
All WHO are on the sick list are now
iconvalescent.
/ Mr.. VIM Po, y1>i'ei fI:c:n!s acres
tie c,eek last week. Wr hope hs he
came ace .i.,la.ej. sIsss JANE
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-05-21
"a Beautiful Town. 81

That is what every stranger says
about Scotland Neck
A lady OF much observation and fine
taste said day or two ago that Scot
land Neck is the prettiest small town
she had seen at all. She has visited
many towns and her preference express
ed for the beauty of Scotland Neck is
quite gratifying to the people here.
A gentleman who came for the first
time few days ago remarked OF the
beauty OF the town, and spoke in quite
complimentary terms Of the town gen.
orally.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-05-21
New Bosro Organized.

The new board of town commission
ers met few nights ago and effected
regular organization. Mr.. J. p. Futrell
was made treasurer and Mr.. A. L. Pur-
rington was made secretary.
The board elected Mr.. G. III. John
son policeman for the town.
For some years the treasurer and sec
retary of the board OF commissioners
have received small salary. The
new board have abolished those salaries
They start out for an economical and
progressive administration.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-05-21
DRUGGISTS WARRANT EVERY
BOTTLE.

1t troubled with rheumatism give
Cham berlainis Pain Palm a trial. 1t
will not cost you cent IT it does no good
One application will relieve the pain.
It also cures sprains and bruises in one
third the time required by any other
treatment. Cuts, burns, frostbltes,
quinsy, pains in the side and chest,
gIandular and other swellings are quick
ly cured by applying it. Every bottle
warranted. Price 25 and so cents. E..
T. Whitehead & Co., Scotland Neck /,
and Leggett's Drug Store. Hobgood.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-05-21
Bound to Court.

Tuesday morning three colored men
Joe Green, Alonzo Baker and Walter
Smith, were before Justice J. A. Perry
charged with concealing stolen goods
They were arrested at Neal Monday
night by officer e. w. Dunn. They were
bound In bond of $3.50 each, and not
being able to give the bonds they were
sent to Jail.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-05-21
Some Good Investments.

Hilliard & House have some valua-
BILE stock in a first class investment
company, with which they can inter.
est any who wish to purchase stock in
gilt edge Eastern Carolina invest
ment.
See them soon, as the opportunity
will not hold long.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-05-21
Spoke in Weldon.

Mr.. w, A. Dunn was at Weldon Mon.
day night at the opening of the bazaar
tor the building of a monument to
Halifax county's braye soldiers. The
bazaar is under the auspices of Junius
Daniel Chapter Of the Daughters of the
Confederacy.
Mr.. Dunn was one of the speakers
and reports pleasant occasion.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-05-21

fRINITY COLLEGE COMMENCEMENT
Trinity College Commencement will be
Jdpe 7-lOth. June 7th President Kilgo
viii deliver the baccalaurate address.
June 9Th Rev. S. Parks Cadman, D. D.,
OF Buffalo. N. Y, will preach the bal
calaurate sermon. June 9th at p. m.
Hon. John Small, of Washington, N.
c., will deliver the alumni address.
They ARE KICKING-Last week
note was made In these columns that
the town authorities were having the
trash swept out and hauled from Main
street, for which they were commend
ed. Now complaints come that the
very trash which was swept from the
streets in the middle of the town was
thrown into holes in the centre OF the
street at the southern end of the town
and the people down there are kicking.
SUFFERING FROM DRoUGHT-The
news comes from every direction in
this community that crops are suffer-
ing from drought. Cotton seed can
not come up we'll and almost all crops
that have been planted since any rain
are likewise slow coming up. On the
Roanoke river lands are so hard they
cannot be plowed. Some farmers haYe
quit blowing and are waiting for rain.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-05-21
Badly Burned.

A small boy, the son CT Mr.. Pearce
who lives on the Meeklns farm near
Palmyra, attempted to build fire
Tuesday with kerosene Gil. The can
burst and the boy was painfully
burned. DR.. CLARK, who was cslled to
him, said the burn was painful but on
" superficial.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-05-21
DR. WJMBERLEY'S CERrIFl-
CATE.

This is to certify that ] have usad
Hancock g Liquid Sulphur in Try I.rac-
tice aud haye tested II sufficiently u
knew 1t to e remedy ri great merit.
Have used il with curative results 10
asses that notbing else Ns,ls.i l,s.stfiI.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-05-21
FOR OVER SIXTY YEARS.

Mrs. Wlnslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for sixty years by millions OF
mothers tor their children while teeth
ing, with perfect success. It soothes
the child, softens the gums, alias all
pain, cures wind collie, and is the best
tremedy for Diarrhoea. 1t will relieve
the poor little sufferer Immediately.
SOLD by Druggists in ever part of the
world. twenty-five cents bottle. Be
sure and ask for "Mrs. WinsIow'>
Soothing Syrup, and take no other
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-05-21
Real Estate Transfers.

Last Saturday the Vine Hill acade-
my lot next to DR.. Clark's, on Main
street, was sold at auction. The lot il
$4,000 feet and brought $27O. 1t was
bought by Mr.. N. B. Josey.
Mr.. WI. Harrell has recently bought
from Mr.. M. Hoffman three houses
and lots on Roanoke street.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-05-21
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.
The Coming, Going and Whereabouts
Of Our People.

The Coming, Going and Whereabouts
Of Our People.
Mrs. Geo. Smith, of Kinston, is lere
on visit.
Mr.. H. E. Biggs, OF Raleigh, was
here Tuesday.
Mr.. s. D. Hancock, of Weldon, spent
a night here last week.
Mr.. T. F. Whitley spent day in
Jacksonville last week.
Mrs. r. E. Hancock has gone to Nor
folk on visit to relatives.
Mrs. w. F. Butterworth has returned
from visit to BERTHE county.
Mrs. Cumming, of Kinston, came up
Tuesday to visit relatives and friends.
Mr.. Peyton Anthony, of Nash coun.
ty, came up to spend Sunday at home.
Miss Anna Ried, of Baltimore, Md.
is here visiting Mr.. and Mrs. A. O.
Snipes.
Mr.. M. D. Allsbrook, of Weldon
came down a few days ago on visit
to his sons.
Miss Laura Burgess, of Warren coun
ty, has been here some days visiting
her friends.
Miss Emma Waugh an came from
Whitakers Saturday to spend day
with her home people.
Mrs. J. D. Perry returned home te
Roanoke Rapids Saturday after seve-a
days. visit to her mother.
Mr.. Willie Hunter returned to Kins
ton Saturday after spending few day
here with Mr.. K. L. Hardy.
Elder A. J. Moore, OF Whitakers
filled his regular appointment at Ke
hukee church Saturday and Sunday.
Mr.. w. P. Darden has moved hi
family from the Grafflin farm on tn,
river to his new home on 18th street.
Mr.. James Alexander, of Buffal'
Springs, Va, was here last week on
visit to his sister, Mrs. Rebecca Smith
Mrs. J. P. Futrell, who has been quit
ill recently, has so far recovered as tt
be able to visit her father, Mr.. John B
Tillery, near Tlllery.
The editor of The COMMONWEALTH
has gone to Robson county to delive
.. the commencement address for Stin
. econ Institute at Orrum.
Misses Margaret Shields and Estell
johnson left Saturday morning 70
Raleigh where they went to attend tn
commencement OF the Baptist Femal
University.
Mr.. J. L: Bell, OF Windsor, has bee,
here this week to visit his parents, MI
and Mrs. J. Whit Bell. Mr.. Bell say
that some nice buildings are bein
erected in Windsor and that the tow
has the throb of progress.
Mrs. Lucy Mangum and Mrs. Win
| berly came over from Rocky Noun
Mount Monday, Mrs. Mangum to visl
Mrs. Annie Lawrence and Mrs. Win
berly to visit her son, DR.. J. P. Win
berly.
Mr.. J. w. Bryan, Of Greenyille, on
of the members of the Euvita Con
pany, vas here some days ago. He say
that the new cool drink Euvita Is POI
ular and its sales are increasing. Th
company had an order some days ag
from South Carolina for 500 gallon
Mr.. Bryan says the drink is positivel
harmless, tonical in its effect and prt
notes digestion.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-05-21
amt Your Buggy for Is Cents
DON'T FORGET SPECIAL SALE
ii ,.orrisett Bros. 9th, 2Sth, 18th.
Machines and n eedles

RE. ALLIGOOD, Agent tor Singer
Sewing Machines, Needles, Oil, Belts,
P.r.s and attachments. any part sup
Pied or fixed Sold on easy install
n,e.t. Old machines taken in ex-
change. Box POS,
G-l2-2n Scotland Neck, N. u.
eth, 18th, 29th, Great Times at
MORRISETT BROS.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-05-21
Insure Your Crops.

Hilliard and House, Scotland Neck,
are agent. forS the Tobacco Planters
Mutual Hail ard Nm Inuxspoe o.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-05-21
Annual Statement.
TOWN OF SCOTLAND NECK,

TOWN OF SCOTLAND NECK, , ,o,,nco> ,,-...
1aS2 g F Johnson sraet work and ditchng
Mays lay. e.: l., freight, pipe etc. s So ls
G. H. johnson, wood, 1920
Fos s sost ef R Bss1 ws sSmp 400 so4s,s
IS a Hodges s., lamp sac,n lighting H. %
Il 2 S chan6 SI a so1s Co., lamps 1855
e. W. BRYAN cleaning privies May 1902, 35O3
%ss:$$ 3 ss;n s. %s:s etc., 'S ;ss$
Ierch Bros cart harness 95s
s. NJ. Gary, copying deed LOO
E E E Smith, Smith, % ssi1sS Sf town. 1900 900
Ian; and Il r l5t has Street. ,s sS"
smyth Bros for mule 10000
s ssS: }ssaf:is 5:sss mule :S
l. B Lewis furniture n Co., framing map, SO
e v y y S Sssz police Duty, ; ;:ss
W.; F@ ;sss, sssa ss ss sss; 4sS 500
E. H ss]s t n9g and sI 1d st EGO $50"
Dr. j. j. E. shed ds act Stamps and stationary
sss?i :ss tools, etc. 81
TosHy Tohnson tr ru .S "" 24oo
r H. Pritchard, secretary, 800
:: ba1 M rif in treasury, s4 osS
$5,2so.27
By Cash treasury May s. 1902, sl,sssI19777
Munic6al fax collected 1898
i" Privy tax collected, .4y.o!
Poll collected. I99?l
3d. SO27
May g. 1908. By balance in treasury. S4o.z'
Privilege tax assessed, S1,4925O
collected, I492.5O
Municipal tax assessed, l95293
collected l952.93
Privy assessed, 24937
" 244.37
Poll tax assessed, 244,G3
collected 1891
delinquent, S4474
Respectfully submitted,
r. M. JOHNSON, Treasurer.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-05-21
Fine Farm for sale.

26O acres five miles from Halifax
add seven miles from Fnfield. 5-horee
farm open land, IS acres we'll timbered
and 100 acres of fine tobacco land.
Good buildings, small orchard land eA-
{ lent water. Terms: Ore third cash
sIit ..ace in one, two, three aud
l.,ul yeas.
rrice made known on apl tic alton.
billiard g. HOUSE.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-05-21
3-19tO4-16

SAVANNAH, GA--Southern Baptist
Convention and Auxiliary Societies..
Tickets on sale from all points at One
Fare for Round Trip. plus twenty-five
(25) cents, May 4th to 7th, inclusive.
Final limit May Goth, 1903. An ex-
tentlon of the final limit until June
LIST, may be obtained by deposit OF tick
cts with Joint Agent at Savannah, on
payment o. fee OF fifty (50) cents.
3-19to5-7.
New ORLEANS, LA.--United Coined
crate Veterans Reunion. Tickets on
sale May 18th to 21st, inclusive. Final
limit May Oath, 1908. An extentlon
of final limit to June 18th, may to OBJ
tanned by deposit of tickets with Joint
Agent at New Orleans on payment OF
fee OF fifty (5O) cents. Rate One Cent
Per Mile. 3-19to5-21.
Call on Ticket Agents tor exact rates
and any other information and see that
your tickets read via Atlantic Coast
Line. w. J. CRAIG,
Genl Pass. Agt.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-05-21
Reduced Rates Via Atlantic Coast
Line.

R1cHMoSD, VA.-Southern Educa-
t5~.a. Conference. Tickets ON sale
fr,.n points In Virginia, April goth,
Is: and 22nd. Final limit April 2Sth,
1905. From all other points, April
20;h and 21st, final limit April 18th,
Use ma One third Fares.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-05-21

TO CURE 4 coLDIN ONE DAY
Take Lsxative Promo Canine Tab-
HIS. Ali 4. liaxi-f- refund sne mi nsx
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-07-30
rha Riot at panxllle.

Danville, Ill, July 2S.-Two compa-
MES of militia were ordered back to
Springfield yesterday and left in the
afternoon. Companies H and I of the
Seventh regiment will remain until 1t
is believed all danger Of trouble Is
past. There has been no evidence
that another outbreak is contemplate
ed, but threats are being made Of what
will happen when the troops leave
The Jail and the police station are
being repaired. The Vermillion Coun-
ty Bar association met yesterday after
noon at the, suggestion OF Chief JUS
dee wilkins, Of Illinois, and adopted
resolutions condemning the action OF
the mob and indorsing Sheriff Whit
lock. All Of the wounded are recover
ing.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-07-30
A 1YNcHING FRUSTRATED.
A Mob at Bloomfield Wanted to Wress
Vengeance ON Four Men Charged with
AssaultIng . Girl.

St. Louis, July 27.-Four men,
Thomas, Nick and W. R. Nydem and
william McComb, charged with having
assaulted and killed Gertie Gibson,
aged nine. at Bloomfield, were brought
here yesterday for safe keeping In the
st. Louis Jail, as a mob had attempted
TO take the four prisoners by force at
Bloomfield and lynch them. The lit
tie girls body was found during the
fore part Of last week and the cor
oner's verdict was that she had been
assaulted. These four men were ar
rested on suspicion and Saturday q
mob endeavored to lynch them. sher-
IN stoddard, Of Bloomfield, succeeded
in getting his prisoners away during
the night and arrived here with them
yesterday.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-07-30
STOCK MARKET IMPROVED.


New York, July 2S.-In spite OF, or
probably because Of two additional
failures on the stock exchange-E. 8.
Hooley & Co., of this city, and Will
liam Basset, of Boston-yesterday's
stock market showed very general Inn
movement and the situation as o
whole was viewed with more cheerful
ness.
The Hooley failure was regarded a.
an inevitable sequel to that OF W. l.
Stow G. Co., which came last Friday.
The failure of Mr.. Basset was wholly
unimportant--one Of the days incl
dents.
The market displayed a hesitating
tone at the outset, many of the rail-
road stocks showing fractional de-
clines. Slight Improvement soon fol-
lowed, but prices fell off one to three
points in the active list with even
greater declines in the specialties, as
soon as the Hooley failure came out.
Evansville & Terre Haute, a Hooley
speciality, declined on points, and the
entire list reflected considerable con-
fusion.
BY the end of the first hour the
situation seemed well In hand and the
prices advanced, save In a few In
stances where pressure continued to
be directed upon certain stocks
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-07-30
RAILROAD ACCIDENTS.
The Interstate Commerce CommiH"'o"
Makes Report for the Three Months
Ended March 81.

Washington, July 2S.-The report OF
the interstate commerce commission
on railroad accidents in the United
States for the three months ended
March 81 shows that during that quar-
ter 300 persons were killed and 1888
injured in train accidents. Other KINDS
Of accidents, including those sustained
by employees while at work and by
passengers in getting on and on cars.
make the aggregate casualties S2i
killed and II ,4S1 injured. There were
1850 collisions and 1,1s1 derailments'
causing 50, ,4s1 .O65 damage to cars en-
zines end roadways.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-07-30
ACCIDENT TO A STREET CAR.


East St. Louis, H.. July T.-An ac-
commodation train on the Vandalia
road, en- route to st. Louis, ran into
a well-filled electric car on the East
st. Louis & Suburban street railway
near Lansdowne, three miles north OF
here, yesterday, killing three persons
and injuring score.
The crash of the collision was ter
rife and was heard long distance.
The accommodation train was drawn
by an engine which was backing and
was running at good speed, when
suddenly the tender Of the engine
crashed into the trolley car at the
street crossing. The car was hurled
from its track mass Of wreckage.
The impact caused the coaches to break
loose from the engine and they did not
leave the track, but the engine left the
rails, ran about 200 feet over the ties
and turned over on Its side Engineer
Roy and Fireman Higgins stuck to the.
engine and were buried in Its wreck
age. After being removed Engineer
Roy died at the hospital. Fireman
Higgins is so badly injured that he
cannot live. The two were pinioned
under Jet of scalding steam and their
screams were agonizing. Nothing
could be done until jackscrews were
secured and the engine was raised.
Roy and Higgins begged to be killed
outright that they might not suffer the
torture they were undergoing. When
they we're finally taken out both were
literally parboiled. Beatty and Len
harth, the two other men who were
killed, were standing on the platform
of the street car when the crash came.
They were hurled almost 30 feet and
were picked up dead.