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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-14

Formalty of the rigid kind is a funny
thing Once a man sat throughout an en-
tire dinner of nine courses with the chair
of the fat lady next him, resting on his
pet corn. excusing himself for not asking
her to move on the plea that he had not
been introduced to her Another on the
same plea was that of the young lady
who came near being drowned. who. on
being asked why the young man who was
near her in the surf did not aid her, said:
why, we were not acquainted Yet the
richest CT these kind of things is told Of
a foreigner invited to a social function,
having accepted the invitation On the
morning of the event his valet brought
to the hostess a note which said: s'Mr.
Blank regrets very much that he will not
be able to be present at Mrs. Swift's din
ner tonight. as he is dead"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-14
ALARMING INCREASE OF ACCI-
DENTS ON RAILROADS.

The alarming increase in the loss OF
life By railway accidents is question that
is one of great moment. and especially so
in the United States, where the per cent
age of deaths and injury from railway
accidents is greater than in any other
country
The question is not one of speed. for in
England the loss of life is far less in
per cent and the English trains are run
on as fast schedules as are in use in this
country The only explanation that is
possible in view of the discrepancy is that
there is greater recklessness in the man
agement of trains in this country.
One reason given by railroad men in
this section of the South is that men in
charge of trains and train service are re-
quired to make too many hours consecu-
lively and that the human machine breaks
down because of overwork All railroad
movement must depend upon the human
mind. No matter how modern and fine
is the equipment. the brain or body
being overworked, the 81 forgot of many
accidents is explained.
The Interstate Commerce Commission.
in their last report. gave out the actual
figures of deaths and injuries received
by railroad accidents in this country for
the year ending June 30th, and these fig
ures are truly appalling in their magni-
tude.
The report states that in the twelve
months previous the number of persons
killed in this country by railroad accidents
was 1854. and 45.977 were more or less
injured This is an increase of more than
% per cent over the fatalities of the
previous year. in which 2.s19 We're killed
and SO, 800 were injured. This is record
of killed and injured that takes a big lead
on the list of casualties in the Spanish
American war.
The record of Great Britain. as COM
pared with that of the United States is
one that does not reflect credit upon rail-
the fact that as against our eighty mil
lions of people there are about twenty
nine million in that country. The record
there for the year ending the 30th of
August of the number or passenger and
railway officials killed by accidents on
passenger trains on British railways was
eight, the injured being 224. The entire
number of accidents of every kind set forth
as taking place in England and Wales
during the same period aggregated 1894.
the total number injured being 1891 and
the deaths I'll.
In making this comparison it must be
remembered, of course. that there are
nine times as many miles of railroad in
this country as in Great Britain. yet the
proportion of casualties here is greater,
for our railroads killed nine times as
many persons in a year as all the &C
cidents Of every kind OH the roads in
England and Wales.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-14
FROM LAST TO FIRST

People used to take plain
cod liver oil for coughs, colds,
throat and lung troubles after
other remedies had failed.
SCOTS Emulsion is the
modern idea of cod liver oil
the first instead of the last
resort when such ailments
appear.
The taste of the oil is not
apparent and the oil itself is
partly digested makes it
easy for the stomach. SCOTS
Emulsion is a quick, reliable
help at all ages.
Well send you sample free mon reoues,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-14
A MORNING TONIC.

Edmund Clarence Stedman.)
We need not fear to leave the shore;
Not seldom youth has shamed the sage
With ripper wisdom-but to age
Youth, youth, returns no more!
Be yours the strength by will to conquer
fate.
Since othe man who sees his purpose
clear.
And gains that knowledge of his sphere
Within which lies all happiness
Without, all danger and distress
And seeks the right, content to strive and
wait
To him all good things flow, nor honor
crowns him late.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-14
CAN SILENCE BE PR0FANE?

Is all swearing that which is confined
to the oath that vibrates in all its sui
phurous settings on the air. or is there
also swearing that is just as real with
out being uttered?
There are some people who have a
mania for using ''cuss words. and they
use these on the slightest provocation, or
with no provocation at all. They are
men of much swearing and after awhile
their roundest and biggest oaths lose all
; people. A common
pies even a worse posi-
IN seold.
who has never before
G year has a terrifying
occurrence must have
come from some great event that breaks
upon one as a shock. just as in some SUI
preme moment of terrifying danger the
man who is usually regarded as a brave
man gives way to an elemental fear that
has temporarily made him lose control of
himself.
But is all swearing in words? There
are some who think that an honest curse
is better than ingrowing profanity. and
that an explosion once over there is more
hope for the swearer than if he keeps
tight within him his curses. and. like
nursing his wrath" nurses his pro-
family within his bosom till it becomes
fostering sore of pollution to his moral
life.
In this connection there is recalled to
mind the story that is told of noted
prelate who was once playing golf with
Mr.. Choate, and, after foozling tee shot
egregiously, stood looking at the ball for
several moments. After waiting for the
Bishop to say something, Mr.. Choate re-
marked: Bishop that was the profanest
silence / ever heard
Unlike Mr.. Chcate. however. there will
be many who will reason that it was
rather supreme effort to control. and
a victory won that had come to the
Bishop.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-14
GENERAL STEPHEN D. LEE.
Gordon's Successor Will Establish
Headquarters at Columbus, Miss.
(By the Associated Press.)

Birmingham, Ala, JAM 13.-General
Stephen d. Lee, who has assumed com
mand of the United Confederate Veterans
as the successor of the late General John
3. Gordon, announces that he will estab-
lish general headquarters at Columbus.
Miss. 1nis is the first time the head of
the order has been domicled in Mississ-
ippi. All general orders, however, will
be issued from New Orleans as hereto
fore.
General Lee states that William F.
Mickie will be retained as adjutant gen.
eral an dali members of the staff of the
late General Gordon will be continued as
the staff of the present commanding gen
eral
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-14
1T IS NEEDED.
Greenville Reflector.

GreenVlIIe REFLECTOR.
II the Raleigh News and Observer sue
ceeds through agitation to bring about a
restoration of the connection between the
Southern and Atlantic Coast Line trains
a. Selma, we hope it will next turn atten-
ton to a morning connection between
Raleigh and Greenville by way OF Colds
boro and Kinston. 1t would take very
little change in present schedules to bring
about this connection, and besides the
great convenience to the travelling pub
lie, it would put Raleigh papers in Green
will at 8 o'clock, a. m.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-14
KOdOl
Cures
Indigestion

was severely injured on the head this
morning while inspecting the condition
OF the wood yard. He was walking on
the wood when a large piece rolled from
under him and his head struck against
the car door. He fell to the ground
and remained unconscious until found
short while afterward with large piece
OF wood lying across his leg.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-14
STATE NEWS.

Salisbury, Jan. 13.-During the last
freeze almost all of the farmers put W
ice throughout the country. Not within
the past fifteen years has there been a
better opportunity, and the ice of uni
form thickness of five inches was as clear
and pure as Kennebec ice.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-14
SCIENCE PREVENTS Badness.
The Fatal Germ and It's Remedy Now
Facts of Science.

It is the rarest thing in the world for
a man to be necessarily bald, No man
whose hair is not dead at the roots, need
be bald II lie will use Newbros Herpi-
eide, the new scalp antiseptic. Herpi-
eide destroys the germ that cuts the hair
off at the root; and cleans the scalp OF
dandruff and leaves it in a perfectly
healthy condition. Mr. Mannett, in the
Maryland Block, Butte, Mont, was en-
tirely bald. In less than a month Herpi-
eide had removed the enemies of hair
growth, and nature did its work by COW
ering his head with thick hair an inch
long, and in six weeks he had a normal
suit of hair. Sold by leading druggists.
Send 1Oc. 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, 1904-01-14
Sunday School Contest.

The Revival Contest" in the Christian
church Sunday school is waxing warm
Captains Maple Mills and w II. Sawyer
will have meetings with their companies
this week for the election of officers. 1t
has been reported that the s.RedS,su.aslaE6ll
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-14
Freight Wreck Blocks Tracks.

Especial to News and Observer.)
Winston-Salem, Jan. ia freight
train on the Wilkesboro road was wreck.
ed near Donnaha this afternoon. The
track is blocked so that the passenger
train will not De able to pass for several
hours. A special was made up here and
sent to Greensboro this evening.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-14
Run on Bank Stops.
(By the Associated Press.)

Superior, Wis, Jan. 1.-THE run on the
savings department of the First National
Bank entirely subsided this afternoon. two
hours before the regular closing time. A
quarter of million dollars was paid out
yesterday and about $4,000 today. De-
Dosits today We're in excess of withdraw
ais.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-14
BEGAN AT BOTTOM.
Oxford Ledger.

Oxford Ledger.
There may be inspiration to the youth
of North Carolina in the knowledge that
j. NJ. Barr, who was elected president
Of the Seaboard Air Line a few days ago.
began his career as messenger in the Of
fee of the superintendent of the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad in 1871.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-14

The Associated Press does well to char
acterize the use of its name in q fake war
report sent out yesterday by cotton spec
ulators as rerehensible. The value of its
name for straight" news is what the
spectators played upon.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-14

The cotton farmer devoutly wishes thar
all this war business between Russia and
Japan could be sent on an expedition to
the North Pole.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-14

Ing around on the streets with bereaved
countenance? When asked about it some
days ago, he said: Yes, 1 have nothing
to do in my court these days, this Watts
law has done the work for the court and
the lawyers
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-14
FEATHERS ON A MONKEY.
Durham Sun.

Durham Sun.
The Endorsement of President Roosevelt
by the Arkansas Republican loses moth
ing of it's weight when it is considered that
Republicans in that State are little less
numerous than feathers on a monkey.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-14

Wilson is certain to have big time
when it occurs 1t is reported that the
FIRST earth for the Raleigh and Pamiico
road is to be broken in that city. which
is enthusiastic about the road.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-14
STATE TREASURER'S REPORT.
Condition of States Finances at Close
of Fiscal Year.

The report of State Treasurer B. r.
Lacy for the fiscal year ending November
Goth, 1903, has been issued by the State
Printer.
The following is the statement of the
total receipts and disbursements:
GENERAL FUND.
Balance Nov. 80, OPS 62,371.41
Received from De-
cember ], '02, to
November 80, 03. 2,269 ,63SS6
Total receipts. .$2, 49,, 010.27
Disbursements from
December /, 90, to
November 80, '03.. 2,202, 7O757
Balance November
81, O3 ..Slz9, Z02. 40
EDUCATIONAL FUND.
Balance Nov. 80, OPS 4S,90o.1S
Received from De-
cember l, 02, to
November 30, 'G3.. 101 1914
Total reccipts.....$ 150,906.92
Disbursements from
December /, 02, to
November 80, '03 118,94983
Balance November
80, '03.. :. -. 91,957.09
Total balance end
OF fiscal year .Sl61, 1919
Here is the statement of the State debt:
Four per cent conosolidated
debt bonds :. SO, 40S,S50
Four per cent prison debt bonds 10000
*Four per cent prison farm bonds 10000
Four per cent. State debt bonds. 100000
Total per cent. interest-bear-
ing debt .$3,S78,950
Total per cent. interest-bear-
ing construction bonds :. 2,720,000
Total present Understanding
debt .$0, o9S,9oU
The old fundable bonds not yet
presented will require, If all
are represented, per cent.
consolidated bonds :. =. :. E. 210,52O
Six per cent old construction
bonds unredeemed :. =. :. :. $4,000
Making total debt interest
and non-interest bearing ....s6,S51. 20
%Interest paid IRON the earnings OF the
States Prison.
The following are the receipts and dis
brrsements Of the State Board of Edu-
cation:
2EN RECEIPTS.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-14
A MOUTH TROUBLE.
Salisbury Sun.

Salisbury Sun.
1t takes a mans mouth to kill him in
this world. Drs. Massee and Bassett talk
ed themselves out of favor and Capt. Hob
son kissed himself to death. When we
lose our fame, however, we prefer Hob
sons choice
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-14
Mr.. John Stanley Injured.

Especial to News and Observer)
Goldsboro, n. c., Jan. 13.--Mr. John
yard conductor of the Atlantic
and North Carolina Railroad in this city,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-14
THAT SPANKING.

Durham Sun.
They may talk about the new stoves
and the base burners, but there is moth
ing to compare to the old-fashioned moth.
er's slipper
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-14
MERELY THINK so.

Salisbury Sun.
Republicans everywhere are surprised
that Gov Russell has acted as he has
done in the Wilmington postoff1ce bust
ness. Well, no, they are not, either. They
merely think they are.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-14

Sour
Tired
Painful
Starved
Craving
ENLARGED
Nervous StOmachS DIGESTION
caused b
Are ALI stomach,
Caused by Indigestion

This the the stomach and the glands secrete
solution of the digestion All of the
the body absorbed into the blood through the glands along the
digestive We do not require be told how important that these
should and healthy We do not need
blood that
only fails supply the various of the body with the noushen
necessary them and healthy that deposits the poison
dayng food in the various and instead Of their rec
ing strength the blood they receive disease.
The usually the first to show the evil influences of such
and refreshing We get
morning feeling angud We lose
cheerues much appreciated friends meet
headache aches other the body
be expected when the cells continually feeding
ali the organs
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-14

When the digestive organs are impaired, or the
process of digestion incomplete, one or more, and
the food becomes the least tainted, poison is alb
scrbed along with the nourishing fluid and poured
with it into the VEINS The blood becomes cor
respondingy impure, and every portion Of the body
becomes more or less disturbed The walls of the
blood vessels, throughout the entire body become
diseased
AS every organ of the body receives its strength
from the blood is plain to be seen that the food
we eat is mperectly digested, the blood feeds dis
ease to the various organs of the body.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-14

The time and place having been selected
the Democracy will next name the man
who ii To win. This wear. Il r,arlxef1 ont
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-14
Spirit of the Press.
All. THERE, DURHAM.

Winston Sentinel
During these dry times in Durham they
are enjoying the sport of hunting the
sightless tiger in his lair
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-14

the stomach and depend upon the stom-
ach, not only for food and strength, but
for health and life. The kidneys are given
double duty to perform by reason of the
extra amount of impurities which they
must filter out of the blood, and like the
other organs they too are damaged and
impaired for want Of proper nourishment.
Impurities which should be filtered out
of the system by the action of the kidneys
are retained in the blood, redoubling the
amount of poison it receives from poor
digestion. thus increasing the poisonous
deposits made by the blood in the tissues of
the various organs in the course of its cir
culation. back and forth through the body.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-14


Disbursed on account Oh
Appropriation to
Wayne couaty
public schools IS 1,639.S5
Croatan Normal
School. :. :. 10000
Loan for building
school-house =. :. 81, 563.7S
Loan to State -. 53,9S955
Refund entries va
cant lands E. :. 1900
Survey of swamp
lands :. :. :. 1,071.55
State Board of
School Examiners. 1910
Total disbursements. :. .$118,949.S3
Balance Nov. 80, 1903 :. :. IS 31,957.O9
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Received on account Of
Corporation charter
tax on rallroads..$ 100000
Entries vacant lands 4,54O.25
Interest on bonds be-
longing to board 4,615.00
Sale of bonds be-
longing to board S2,2o4.74
Sale of swamp lands S,541.SS
Sale of wrecked
rroperty. 2642
$101, 997.74
Balance from fiscal
year, 1902 E. 4S,9O9.1S
Total receipts :. :. :. :. $3.50,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-14

pressing the charges preferred, filed with
the committee unanimous protest
against his confirmation from the Repuo-
lican township executive committee of
Mt. Airy, resolutions of eleven out OF
fourteen of the county committee, endors-
ing the protest of the township committee.
and a letter from the chairman OF the Re-
publican Executive Committee OF the dis
trict protesting against the appointment.
The subcommittee took the argument I'M
der Amusement and will report to the full
Thursday.
The Newtown bee., 1904-03-25
0Od s JdrSdPuHlll
 and piuS

and Robert, have been suffering with the grip, but are now improving.
 Mrs Phoebe Hawley, who is with her sister, Mrs N. J. Clark, spent few days in Stepney, last week. Miss Hat tie Wade took her place in her ab- sence.
 Charles Olah had the misfortune to lose his horse recently.
 Rev MT Pickop, pastor of the Metho- dist church, will not return to Nichols after the conference.
 E. s. Fairchild has been in Bridge port on jury duty.
 H. J. Lord of the White Wing Poultry Farm has six incubators now running in which he has 1016 eggs. The Saturday before Easter, MT Lord will have one of his incubators in R. T. Whiting's store window in Bridge port, where the people can watch the little chicks pick their shells.
 Mrs E. M. Carr and Miss Annie Burr have both been i'll with the grip but are now improving. Archie Cranson is now working fol H. J. Lord at the White Wing Poultry farm.
 H. J. Lord purchased, last week, a pure blood Jersey COW of Ernest Reed of Stratford. A male fox terrier has been found l by H. J. Lord and is at the White Wing Poultry farm awaiting it's owner Miss Lizzie Lillis of Bridgeport was a guest, one day last week, of Mrs H J. Lord.
 Misses Susan and Sarah Hawley have recently sold their place to MT Kelsey of Bridgeport.
 The White Wing Poultry farm art having an addition built on the barn 15x15 feet. H. F. Rogers is doing tht l work.
The Newtown bee., 1904-03-25
THE NAME WITCH HAZEL

The name Witch Hazel is much abused. B. c. De Witt & Go. of Chica go are the inventors of the original and only genuine Witch Hazel Salve. A certain cure for Cuts, Burns, Bruis- es, Eczema, Tetter, Piles, etc. There are many commercials of this Salve, some of which are dangerous, while they are all worthless. In buying Witch Hazel Salve See that the name E. c. De Witt & Co.,, Chicago, is on s. J. Parks, TrumbulI; w. N. Hurd, Long Hill; B. Hawley & Co.,, Step. ney; A. B. Blakeman, BotSford; Betts & Betts, Sandy Hook; M. Beach, Monroe; w. J. Beehler, Brooktield; R. H. Beers & Co.,, New town.
The Newtown bee., 1904-03-25
HAPPY HEALTHY CHILDREN,

Any child can take Little Early Ris- CTS with perfect safety. They are harmless, never gripe or sicken, and means are never disappointed. They cannot fail to perform their mission and every one who uses De Witts Lit tie Early Risers prefer themto all oth- CT pills. They cure biliousness. Sold by s. J. Parks, Trumbull; A. B. Blakeman, Botsford; B. Hawley & Co.,, Stepney; W. N. Hurd, Long Hill; Betts & Betts, Sandy Hook; M. Beach Monroe; W. J. Beehler, Brooktield; R Fl. Beers & Co.,, Newtown.
The Newtown bee., 1904-03-25
NICHOLS.

NEWS AS OUR CORRESPONDENT FINDS
 IT.
 Mrs J. M. Munson has purchased the Lawrence place near Burr Curtis and will move there about April l. Mrs Munson is having new building, 18x32 feet, built on the place to accommodate her poultry. Frank Baldwin has the contract.
 Fred Lucas lost horse the past week.
 Solomon c. Kelly has moved from the north part of Nichols to Ernest Vincent's place on Jerusalem Hill. Mrs A. M. Burt and two sons, Allison
The Newtown bee., 1904-03-25
EASTON.
AsPETUCK AND VICINITY.

|\ ASPETUCK AND VICINITY.
 MT and Mrs Gilvia Kellogg enter tained number of friends, last Thurs day evening, at their home, with a Whist party and social. The game was played for two hours, hearts being trumps, and several high scores were made. It being Leap year the ladies chose their partners. The prize for the highest score was awarded to Mrs J. B. Hill; second highest, Mrs J. H.. Wheeler. The gentlemans first prize was won by Orlando B. Osborne; sec ond prize, John H. Wheeler. After this refreshments were served, and until late hour the guests were en- tertained with piano selections, sing ing and other social diversions.
 I. c. Fanton has sold three COWS and his milk route to Craig Brothers.
 John 0. Fanton is running a butcher wagon through this vicinity. His many friends wish him success.
 Patrick Kelly has sold his farm and stock to Bridgeport parties.
 Charles B. Wakeman has bought COW of A. B. Lockwood.
 Frank Parker, who cut his foot very badly with an ax while chopping wood, is doing nicely.
The Newtown bee., 1904-03-25

her mother, Mrs T. w. Turney, who is quite sick.
 Miss Gertrude Van Wort spent Sun- day with Mrs John z. Mellen.
 Schools closed, Friday, for the East CT vacation.
 Mrs Henry Osborne is spending a week with her sister in Bridgeport.
 Miss Florence Nichols is spending her vacation at home.
 M. Malley of the Center has rented the Staples Guardian farm for term of 30 years.