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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-14
Fifteen Young People Hurt.
(By the Associated Press.)

Newark, N. j., Jan. IA bob sled.
loaded with fifteen young persons. was
hit by a trolley car at the intersection
Of Washington and Court streets this
evening. All on the big sled were more
or less injured. Eight were seriously hurt.
OF these FIVE were taken to hospitals and
three went home.
The injured were Fred Lessner, right
foot crushed and head injured; Henry
Shaffer, skull fractured; condition serious;
Peter Smith, head crushed; not likely to
recover; John Boyd, scalp torn; James
McHugh, right leg broken and also badly
bruised.
The car was on the Kinney Street line.
Charles Pettigrew was conductor and
Michael Mulvihill motornan. Lessner
was steering the sled Lessner attempted,
it is claimed to swing around the corner
but the momentum was too great and he
could not turn squarely. The front of the
sled was on the car track when the col
lision took place. All fifteen persons in
the bob were thrown out. Lessner was
pitched forward and fell under the car.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-14
CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK.
Directors and Officers EIected---Ten
Per Cent. Dividend.

The stockholders of the Citizens Ma
tional Bank of Raleigh held their annual
meeting yesterday and elected the fol-
lowing board of directors for the ensuing
year: Joseph G. Brown, A. B. Andrews,
R. H. Lewis. A. B. Hawkins. W. ]. An
drews. I. M. Proctor. R. H. Battle and
J. c. Drewrv.
The officers elected are: President,
Joseph G. Brown; vice-president. A. b.
Andrews; cashier, II. E. Litchford. chief
hook keeper, Frank p. Haywood; assistant
book-keeper, H. j. Young; teller, w w.
Robards; assistant teller. John X. Wood:
clerk. David l. Fort, Jr.; collecting clerk,
Graham II. Andrews; typewriter and
stenographer. Miss Leila Dye.
The business of the past year as repre-
sented by the presidents report was ex-
ceptionally satisfactory. A dividend Of
10 per cent was paid and the deposits at
the present time are s250,000. The re-
sources are over S1,000.000.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-14
c. & N. w. Revising Rates.

L. T. Nichols and f, F. Reid, of Lenoir,
General Manager and General Freight
Agent, respectively, of the Carolina and
Northwestern Railroad, appeared before
the Corporation Commission yesterday in
the matter of a revision of the freight
rates over their road, so as to conform
to the rates existing for standard gauge
roads. The Carolina and Northwestern,
which runs from Lenoir to Chester, S. c.,
was recently changed from narrow gauge
to standard. The Commission advised
Messrs. Nichols and Reid to submit a
schedule of rates, which will be passed
upon later.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-14
The Funeral of Mrs. Pegram.

Trinity, N c., Jan. 1.-THE funeral SER
vices over the remains of Mrs. w. H.
Pegram were conducted here in the old
college chapel this morning, Rev. r. c..
Beaman, pastor of Trinity church, of Dur
ham. conducted the services, being assist
ed by Rev. Plato Durham, of the Trinity
College faculty, and Rev. F. H. Wood, d.
D., of Trinity. A large number of the
friends and relatives of the deceased were
present.
The body was laid to rest in the ceme-
terry beside the graves of her father and
her two brothers, Dr. James l.. Craven
end DR.. w. 0. Craven. The floral trib-
utes coming from New York and many
parts of North Carolina were many and
beautiful
Mrs Pegram was widely known and
highly esteemed. Her strength of charac
ter and earnestness of purpose made them
selves felt upon all, and her memory will
be revered and cherished by the many
who now mourn their loss in her death.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-14
Dimes Savings Eank.

The stockholders of the Mechanics Dime
Savings Bank met last night and elected
the following directors: Charles e. John
son, c. 3 Edwards, Chas. B. Park, Carey
j. Hunter John Ward, John A. Mills, D.
M. King, DR.. K. P. Battle, Jr., c. P.
Wharton. The directors then elected Of
ficers as follows: President, Charles E.
Johnson; Vice-President, c. B. Edwards;
Attorney, w. N. Jones; Cashier, Walter.
Durham; Teller Chas. E. Johnson, Jr. In.
vestment Committee, Carey j. Hunter, C.
p. Wharton, and John Ward. The reports
of the officers were read and approved.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-14
To Prevent Friends Attacking Jail.
(By the Associated Press.)

Bristol, Tenn, Jan. ITO prevent his
friends attacking the Gate City, Va, jail
to release John H. Catron, who is held
on a charge of numbering Deputy Sheriff
Eek Nickels and John Osborne, election
judges, on November 3rd. last, the pris-
oner was tonight removed to the county
jail at Abingdon, Va, for safe-keeping.
Sheriff G.. c. Broadwater and Deputies
w. w. Bond, j. W. Broadwater and J. L..
Pendleton had the prisoner in charge.
For several days past the tough element
of the Kentucky Tennessee border has
been planning to effect Catron's release
from Jail by force, but Sheriff Broad
water frustrated the scheme by removing
Catron to safer Jail.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-14
School Mites.

The first three counties to pay the first
installments on the school building loan
fund. made August 10, 1908. and payable
on or before February 10, 1904. are Nasn.
Wilkes and Pitt. Loans made subsequent
to that date are not cue until February
10, 1905.
Warrants for rural Libraries were issued
yesterday by the State superintendent OF
Public Institution as follows:
Alexander, 3; Beaufort, l and l'supple-
mental; Camden, 2 Lincoln, 1; Sampson
i; Wake, s; Duplin, and / supplemental
Moore, l and l supplemental; Gullford. y
Chowan, /; Davidson. / Person, 1; Robe
son, l.; Mecklenburg, 1 supplemental
Wilkes, 1 supplemental: Wilson. and
supplemental; Warren, /; Vance, 2. Total
20, and supplemental.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-14
EuIogies Of Gordon.
fBv the Associated Press. !

(By the Associated PreSS.)
Washington, Jan. 12.-Resolutions
eulogistic of the life and acts of the late
General John B. Gordon were adopted to-
day at meeting of the ex-Confederates
now members of the Senate and House
of Representatives. They were prepared
by a committee representing each of the
States of the Confederacy. Senator Bate
presided at the meeting.
The Senator's and Representatives in
Congress from Georgia also adopted reso-
buttons on the death of General Gordon
They spoke particularly of his career as
a soldier, citizen, governor of the State of
Georgia. and in his private and family
life The resolutions adopted declared
that he was the real right arm of General
Lee in the closing days Of the Confed-
eracy Representative Maddox will repre-
sent the Georgia delegation at the funeral.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-14
WAKE FOREST PROSPERs.
The Record for Attendance Exceeds
That of All Previous Yards.

Prof. ]. B. Carlyle, of Wake Forest, is
in the city and he brings splendid news
from Wake Forest College.
This is that there are now enrolled there
323 students, the largest number in the
history of the college, being ten IN excess
of the next highest number ever before
enrolled. The calculation is made that the
number now enrolled will be increased by
at least ten more during the season.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-14
New Officers for Sanford's Bank.
Especial to News and Observer.)

Especial to News and Observer)
Sanford n. c., Jan. 12.-At a meeting
of the beard of directors of the First Ma
tional Bank today Hon. D. E. McIver was
elected president to succeed Robert M
Nelson, and ]. w. Cunningham cashier to
succeed A. w. Huntley. The controlling
stock was obtained by Sanford parties
and the above changes went into effect
this afternoon. Mr. Nelson is president
of the Bank of Jonesboro, the Bank of
Cape Fear at Ellington, and viii be ON
the board of directors of First National
Bank here. The affairs of the First Ma
tional are reported in good shape and
all wish much success for the new man
agement.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-14
A Card of Thanks.

Wishing to show my appreciation for
the quick and efficient manner in
which the Raleigh Fire Department re-
sponded to the alarm of fire Saturday ev-
ening (which was at my bakeshop, and the
care they took in not injuring my stock
by water in extinguishing the flames; and
also to the citizens who expressed SYM
pathy for my loss, take this method of
expressing my thanks to both the fire
men and citizens of this city.
j. A. BRAGASSA.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-14

! Congressman George Henry White, of
Tarboro, n. c., writes the following let
ter to DIR. Hartman concerning Peruna:
House of Representatives,
Washington, Feb. 4, 1899.
Peruna Medicine Co., Columbus, o.:
GenfIenren-"I am more than Salts
fled with Peruna, and find it to be an
excellent remedy for the grip and ca.
farrh. I have used 1T In my family
and they all join me in recommending
ii as an excellent remedy.
Very respectfully,
George II. White.
If you have catarrh write to Dr.. Hart
man, giving a full statement of your
case, and he will be pleased to give you
his valuable advice gratis.
Address DR.. Hartman, President OF
The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, o.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-14

ter comedian, with an adequate support
mad the superb scenic surroundings of the
production could not help but make a
deep impression. The play is mounted in
most elaborate manner, the stage set
tings being in keeping with the ideas.
The most sensational scene ever presented
by travelling company, a lady thrown in
to lions den and rescued by the tramp
in full view of the audience. Prices 20,
80 and Is cents.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-14
Good Roads DELEGATES.

Governor Aycock, at the request of tie
Governor of Connecticut, has appointed
the following delegates to the Good Reads
Convention to be held at Hartford, Conn,
February 10th and 18th: S. T. Kelsey.
Havana; S. c. Patterson, Raleigh; ]. A.
Holmes, Chapel Hill, and E. l.. Daught-
ridge, Rocky Mount.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-14
National Bank of RaIeiqh.

The stockholders of the National Bank
of Raleigh held their annual meeting yes
terday and elected the following named
stockholders directors for the ensuing
year: Thomas B. Crowder, C. M Busbee
James A. Briggs. julius Lewis, w. W.
Vass, Charles E. Johnson. f. o. Morine
and Charles H. Belvin. Some of the di.
rectors being away, the election for Off.
GERS was postponed until their return.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-14
August Bulletin.

The August Bulletin of the North Caro-
ma state Board of Agriculture. has come
from the press. 1t contains a review of
the industrial progress of the State. the
mills and factories and a cattle, swine
horse and jack, sheep and goat, and poul-
try register
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-14
The New Railroad lack.

The new Railroad Jack the great
comedy success, will make its first appear
ance at the Metropolitan Opera House
Thursday night, January IA, and no doubt
will be accorded welcome second to none.
The company is headed by that dainty
singing and dancing soibrette. Miss Ma
delon Caufnan. and Jas DeNoyer, charac-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-14
Explosion atsPowder MIL
(Rv the Associated Press.3

Peoria, Ills, Jan. ia message just
received from Edwards tSatlon announces
the blowing up of one of the buildings OF
plant of the Buckeye Powder Company,
completely wrecking one of the buildings.
Villa mJustis and Leonard Smaller were
instantly killed. The shock was plainly
felt here, distance of sixteen miles,
while al windows within a radius OF two
miles were broken.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-14

day by Clark Howell, editor of the AZ
lanta Constitutions:
White House u:
I was greatly shocked and grieved ut
the report of General Gordon's death. l
had the honor to number him among my
personal friends and to have entertained
him at my house. A more gallant, gen.
erous and fearless gentleman and soldier
has not been seen by our country.
(signed) THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-14
Death of Colonel Mcclellan.
(By the Associated Press.)


Bristol, Tenn, Jan. 1s.-Colonel George
SO years of age, the oldest field
officer of the Mexican War in the service
of which he received his commission as
colonel in 1S47, and one of the most dis
tinguished citizens Tennessee ever knew,
died at his home here tonight.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-14
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

Having qualified as administrator of the
estate Oh b. F. Sanderlin, notice is hereby
gwen 70 all persons having claims against
MS estate to present the same to the
u Undersigned within the time required by
Jaw OF notice will be pleaded in bar OF
:. 2. sANDERLIN, Administrator
December %, 1903.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-14

family blood faint.
Scrofu1a is bred in the
Dor e, is transmitted
from parent to child,
the seeds are planted in
infancy and unless the
blood is purged and pu-
rified and every atom of
the taintremoved Scrof-
ula is sure to develop at
some narinc1 in xrn,1r Life
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-14

Colonel Butler d. Pierce, of the Sir-
toenth United States Infantry, stationed
at Fort Mcpherson, will lave a place
in the funeral procession of General Cor
don. attended by his entire staff, the
band and battalion of the regiment.
The o. NJ. Mitchell Post, N. 1, G. A. r.,
with it's entire membership also has been
assigned a place in the procession.
Jacksonville, Fla, Jan. 12.-The train
bearing General Gordons body pulled into
the station at Jacksonville at 7:5S. me
platform was packed by a throng Of at
least two Thousand persons who had come
to pay their respects to the dead SOL
der. Only the old veterans lad an CT
portunity of entering the car where the
body lay. Many of the. men who lad
faced death in Virginia WI the man
whose body was going to its final place
of rest were weeping as they emerged
from the car where they had taken their
last look at their old comrade in arms.
The Lee Camp, United Confederate Vet
Grams, Stonewall Jackson Camp, Sons of
Veterans. and Martha Reid Chapter,
Daughters of the Confederacy, marched in
a body to the station. The Confederate
veterans carried United States and Con-
federate flags drapsd in mourning.
At Jacksonville the detail of Florida
State troops was relieved by an escort.
consisting of Br.gadier General Lowell.
commander of the brigade Of Florida.
State troops: Captain Walter P. <Corbert
and detail of eight men from the jack
sonville companies. They Will accom-
pany the body to Atlanta, though they
will be placed as escort of honor by Geor-
gia State troops when the tram enters
that State.
A number of prominent officers of tre
Georgia State troops met the body IN
Jacksonville. Six of them ere on the
governors staff.
At $40 the car in which the body was
resting was coupled on to the Southern
train which at once left for Atlanta.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-14
Roosevelt Wires OF Gordon

by the Associated Press)
Atlanta, Ca, Jan. 1.-THE following
message from President Roosevelt on tie
death of General GorGon was received to-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-14
Election Of DR.. Dabney.
(Rv fine aAssociated Press.)

Cincinnati, O., Jan. 12.-At meeting OF
the board of trustees Of the University OF
Cincinnati here today DR.. Charles w.
Dabney, president of the State Unlver-
sity at Knoxville, Tenn, was formally
elected president of the University of
Cincinnati. DR.. Dabney was offered the
OF the University several weeks
ago and has announced his acceptance in
a letter To the trustees.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-14
TO CURE GRIP IN TWO DAYS.

Laxative Bromo Quinine removes the
cause. To get the genuine, call for the
full name. 25c.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-14

Piso's Cure for CONSUMPTION gives relief
in cases Of coughs and colds. %.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-14
m Crinkley'S
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NEW ARRIVALS.


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Ladies' House Slippers, 80, 45c.
Mems House Slippers, 80, Soc, $1.25.
Mems Storm Rubbers, 5Oc
Ladies Storm Rubbers, SIC.
Misses Storm Rubbers, &c.
Childs Storm Rubbers, csc.
Crochet Slipper Soles, is, 25, 35c
Window Glass.
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Jardinieres, 10. %, SO, SIS, S3c.
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NEW LINE OF RUGS.
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Floor Oil Cloth, 25c. yard.
New Line Musical Goods.
New Line Trunks and Bags.
Wood Saws, 3Sc.
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Our Leader Buggy Harness, $3.50.
Cash Boxes with lock, IS. 4S, 50. &c.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-14

Scrofula manifests itself in many ways. Swelling
neck and throat Catarrh weak eyes, white swelling
scesses skin eruptons loss of strength and weakness
1t is miserable disease and traceabe in almost e.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-14
The Funeral Train Bears
Gordon NOrthward.
TEARS OF VETERANS
Old Soldiers Weep Over Their Dead
Comrade tn Arms. Wreaths for
the Coffin. All Join to Pay
Honor to the Generals
Mnmorv \
Memory.
(By the Associated Press.)

st. Augustine. Fla, Jan. 12.-Just as
the sun was rising above the waters of
Biscagne Bay the train bearing the body
of John B. Gordon, Lieutenant General
Governor and Senator, started for the
place where it will finally rest. The cof-
ried in Mr.. Flaglers private car, guard
ed by an escort of eight men of Com.
pany l., Florida State troops under Cap
tain Jaudon. In the car were Mrs. Cor.
den, her daughter, Mrs. Burton Smith. OF
Atlanta; her sons Major Hugh Gordon, of
Biscagne, and Frank Gordon, of Atlanta,
and her grandsons, Hugh Gordon, Jr., aud
Kilbourn Gordon.
Mrs. Crton Bishop Brown, another
daughter, is on her way from Berlin, New
Hampshire, and will meet the body in
Atlanta.
Besides the soldiers detailed for duty.
Rev. Charles A. Fulwood, d. D., and s.
I, Patterson, Esq, are accompanying the
body to Atlanta representing the Miami
Beard of Trade.
At West Palm Beach the train was met
by Confederate veterans with brass
band, which played dirge and Nearer.
Ny God to Thee"
Mr.. Flagler went on board at Palm
Beach and met the bere2ved family. AT
Dayton the Confederate veterans marched
10 the station and gave floral wreath.
The most touching event of all the trip
occurred at Fort Pierce. An cid mar,
VINO had fought under Gordon and left ii
leg at the Wilderness in that bloody
charge which Lee himself prepared to
lead but was prevented by Gordon and
his men who demanded that the corn
mander-in-chief go to place of safety
this old soldier begged to see his COM
mander. and the train was detained TO
pportunity.
as met at St. Augustine
the Confederate veterans
Of the Confederacy placed
this on the casket.
arty is in charge of Royal
Atlanta Journal, who, at
request, is looking after
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-20
Names Of Various Aspirants Likely
to Be Weeded Out in Con-
ference by Leaders
LEE OF ITHACA TO PRESIDE
Otherwise Slate Has Not Been
Arranged Fairbanks Visit
to Portland Changed
TO October 2.

Saratoga, Sept. 19.-The majority OF
the $50 delegates to the state demo-
cratic convention, called to meet here
tomorrow. are in Saratoga. Since the
arrival of the party leaders confer
ences have been in progress almost
constantly. The net result of. today's
developments is the selection Of Dun
can Campbell Lee of Ithaca for perma-
nent chairman and George Raines Of
Rochester to be chairman Of the COM
mittee on resolutions.
Otherwise, according to the most au-
thoritative information, the situation
stands as II stood last Thursday night,
when Parker left New York city after
a conference with the leaders. Moth
ing had been announced as to prospec-
tive candidates at that time. Confer
ences are to be held so that the names
Of the various candidates mentioned
may be weeded out, but II Is thought
probable no final determination win be
reached until close upon the beginning
of the second days session, II. indeed,
the adherents of the leading candidates
do not find 1t necessary to eventually
try out the strength Of their forces on
the floor Of the convention.
The general expression. however, y
that an agreement win be reached and
the question of the nomination for the
settled in conference, so
that only one name will be presented
to the convention and the nomination
be unanimous on the first ballot
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-20
Under Full Speed When Disaster
Occurred and Hole Is Torn
In Her Bow.
THE DECKLOAD JETTISONED
Vessel Sailed From Astoria Last
Thursday With Passengers
and Cargo Of S:s5, 900
Feet OF Lumber.

Pacific Grove. Cal. Sept. ls.--Tae
steamer NorthIand. from Astoria TO
san Pedro via san Francisco struck
the rocks mile south OF Point Pinos
lighthouse this morning The North
land left San Francisco yesterday aft
ernoon and was TO have put into Mon
terey with lumber. Peter Hcdoat. the
first mate. was In command when the
vessel struck the rocks, and Captain
Bonnificld explains the mishap by say
Ing the mate miatook the Point Pinos
light for Santa Cruz and went on the
wrong side OF II. The night was clear
the moon shining brightly when the nc.
cldcnt occurred. The Northland was
going at full speed when she struck and
"A great hole was torn In her starboard
bow.
After Jcttisoning part OF the deck
load. the captain succeeded In getting
the vessel into deep water and headed
for Monterey She anchored safely of
Pacific Grove and was kept aiioat hy
her load awaiting a tug from San Fran
cisco. The 10 passengers were taken to
Monterey.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-20

st. Petersburg. Sept. i9.--While In.
sisting that KuropatkIn has sufficient
troops at Mukden to contest the Jap
anese advance, the war Office admits
that II liz not likely that decisive
battle will be fought there. Everything
goes to show that the main Russian
position is now at Tie pass. Official
reports to the war Office are to the
effect that the japanese did not make
further move toward Mukden until
September II. when reconnaissances
disclosed that they were still massing
at Yentai and Bentziaputze. No Jap
anese have been discovered east OF the
latter point. Kuropatkin has ordered
the issue of heavy winter clothing the
middle of october. The Russian troops
have already exchanged the summer
khaki for ordinary cloth uniforms,
Russians Are Patriotic.
investigation OF Internal conditions
In Russia by gentleman who has just
returned from an extensive tour Of the
interior discloses better situation
than foreigners believe to exist. He
found no evidence OF impending crisis.
but found special features in the sit
uation making for the contentment of
the people. The greatest of these is
The wonderful harvest, excepting three
II the smaller provinces,
while 1t has been noticeable that the
war was not popular with the people,
appearances of disloyalty are being re-
'ented, and, instead of producing the
,ffect desired, they have done much TO
arouse and quicken the patriotic spirit,
IN the opinion OF this investigator. the
eal crisis in the interior of Russia will
'ome when the war Is finished.