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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-13
A GIZZARD GOLD NINE.
n Chicken That Fed on the Precious
Metal Sets Gold Cranks
NoSing.
Especial to News and Observer

Especial to News and Observer.)
Asheville, N. c., July 11.-W. a.
Davis, a merchant of this city, killed
a chicken this week at his home in
Woolsey, just beyond the city's north
ern boundary, and from the gizzard of
the fowl were taken four gold mug
gets. One of the nuggets was lost
while the other three were assayed and
found to contain So worth of pure
gold. 1t is said the chicken must have
picked the nuggets from the banks of
a creek running through the lands of
Col. T. b. Long, as it was raised by
Mr.. Davis and confined in an enclosure
along the creek bank. Col. Long will
have experts examine the bed of the
creek.
Several years ago an old prospector
who was engaged In constructing a
bridge across the creek said that in
dications pointed to gold deposit, and
if there was not gold in that section
all signs failed. Not long since. il
was learned today. Il well was being
dug near the creek and no little
amount of ore similar to gold ore was
taken from the earth.
Receiver w. w. Jones is this week
paying another dividend to depositors
of the defunct Western Carolina
Bank. The dividend paid is 25 per
cent. of the deposits, and will amount
to $1,000 or $4,000. This is the third
dividend that has been paid deposi.
tors, and the aggregate will total IS
per cent.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-13
Personally Conducted Tour to- the Pa
Cific Coast via Scaboard Air
Line Railway.

The Scaboard announces person
ally conducted tour from North Caro-
lima to points in Colorado, the Yellow
stone National Park, Los Angeles, San
Francisco the Lewis and Clark Expo
sition at Portland, Ore, and other
points of interest on the Pacific Coast,
to leave about august list to Sth, exact
date being decided later. The round
trip is only $3.50 and the route will
be via Atlanta, birmingham, Memphis
st. Louis, Kansas City, Denver, Colo
RADIO Springs, Salt Lake City, Los
Angeles San Francisco, the Shasta
Route to Portland, Northern Pacific
to ST. Paul thence to Chicago and re-
turn via st. Louis.
Through Pullman cars will be ar
ranged for the exclusive use of the
Quoted by Rev. VIM. Black and wife, of
handled the large party from North
Carolina last August.
Itinerary of the trip is now being
prepared which will give full details
as to the rates, stop-oVerS, hotel rates
and points of interest. 1t will be one
of the most complete trips of it's kind
ever arranged from this State and at
very small cost. Those who join the
party will be shown every attention
over the entire trip which will con-
sumo between four and five weeks.
Write for booklet and information
to Rev. VIM. Black, Davidson, n. c.,
or address,
CHAS. H. GATTIS, II. p. A.,
Raleigh, n. c.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-13
A DEL|R|0US RACE
Sixty-Five and a Half
Miles an Hour.
A Record Shattering Run from Los
Angeles to Chicago. Nothing Like
1t Seen Before in this
Country.
Country.
(By the Associated Press.)

Chicago, July 11.-With every car
blackened by delirious record
breaking run from Los Angeles to Chi
cage, the Walter Scott special on the
Santa Fe Railroad arrived here at
1854 a. M. having beaten all pre-
vious records by hours, as well as bet
tering the special trains own exacting
schedule.
Consisting of a baggage car, diner,
and private living car, the train which
left Los Angeles at l p. m, Sunday,
came into the Polk Street Station to-
day almost at top speed, having made
the run 2,224 IL miles in A hours
and ga minutes This is % hours and
5 minutes faster than the time of the
regular Santa Fe Limited; it is three
hours and four minutes faster THAN
the original contract called for which
was eight hours. and beats even the
latter schedule of As hours by 6 min
uteS.
The best previous time for this ruin
was made by the Peacock special in
1900 in a race against DEATH but
the record of this train by the per-
Torrance consummated today Is beat
en- by hours and SIS minutes.
Eliminating stops, or dead" time,
which aggregated So minutes, the spe-
cial made the run i'm 43 hours and IS
minutes. or an average for the entire
distance of 2.244 IL miles or SILL
miles per hour. The fastest time of
the run was made between Chillicothe
Ills. and Coal City, Ills, a distance
of II miles. which was covered at the
rate of 65 IL miles per hour.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-13

The Seaboard Air Line announces
that on account of Lewis and Clark
Centennial Exposition and other oc-
casions to be held on the Pacific Coast,
season 1905, they will sell round trip
tickets from principal points at the
following rates to Portland, oregon,
and return, going via any regular di-
rect route and returning via that or
any other regular direct route, $71.5O;
going via San Francisco and Los An
geles, $3.50. These tickets will be
sold practically every day until Sep
TENDER 30th and bear final return
limit of ninety days from date of sale,
and will permit of stop-over at and
west of Colorado common points,
Cheyenne. Trinidad, Fort Worth. San
Antonio and west of st. Paul and
Chicago.
For further information as to
schedules and rates to the Lewis and
Clark Exposition, apply to agents, or
G. H. GATTIS,
7. Z. a (, Raleigh, n. G.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-13

TO go to Winston in manner be-
titting the Capital of the State.
Some bright Raleigh young men are
going to give "a minstrel performance
IN the Academy of Music on Friday
night to aid in raising money to send
The boys of the Rescue Hose and the
Womble Hook and Ladder to Win
ston.
The cause alone should insure a big
house, but in addition the minstrel
show is to be bright, keen, catchy and
SASSY.
Go to it you should The price is
but 80 cents. The city aldermen, the
county and State officers the heads of
the fire department should either be
there in the boxes or buy big bunch
of seats.
That's the stuff, and it doesn't let off
the private citizen. Every man that
has fifty cents or can borrow IL
ought to go. That's the straight
goods.
The program? Well, it will be
good. There's Hughes and Haynes
and Hardie and Brockwell and Belts
and Durham and Heller and Crowen-
burg, and NOVEL; and Upchurch and
Ellis and Dicks and Hilker and Hayes
and Jones and Lumsden, and Bash
ford and Simpson and Correll and two
DoWells besides others, all of whom
take part and make things go on a
whirl.
Don't be a chump Buy ticket
and look happy. You can get them at
the Tucker Building Pharmacy and
the show is Friday night.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-13
COTTON HAS DONE WE'LL.
In the CarOlinas, Georgia, Florida and
Parts of Alabama and Mississippi.
by the Associated Press

by the Associated Press)
Washington, July 1.-THE Weather
Bureaus weekly crop bulletin says
I'm the CarOlinas, Georgia and
Florida, over the greater part of Ala
bama, and i'm Southern Mississippi cot
ton has generally done well. Good
growth Is reported from the central
and western districts. but much of
the crop has suffered deterioration.
largely from lack of cultivation, due
to continuous heavy rains. In Ten
nessee, Northern Mississippi, and
Louisiana, fields have been abandoned
to grass. Too rank growth is more
or less reported in all districts, except
the Carolinas and Florida. Wet
weather I'm Texas has favored the in
crease of boil weevils. which are also
causing damage i'm louisiana.
The general condition of tobacco is
promising, though the crop is suffer-
ing for cultivation in Kentucky. Good
growth is reported from nearly all of
the tobacco producing States.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-13
THE SALOON PETITION.
Some Figures Which Give u Compare
son of Revenues.

Outwardly and openly there was
very little doing in the petition bust
ness for open saloons yesterday and
1t is impossible to say how many
names were harvested at ten cents
apiece as no one will tell.
You could hear all kinds of rumors
but no one would vouch for the re-
ports. One man said he had heard
that another man had said that some
one had told him that some one heard
that there were 400 names on the lists
while others heard more in this cir
cuitous fashion.
The petition carriers seen gave out
no figures. One man was asked to
allow the reporter to copy a list OF
his names but he said he was not
authorized to give them OUT. He re-
ferred the reporter to some one else
to get authority but this party said
he had nothing to do with the matter
and referred to some one else, the next
man giving out the same Il have moth
ing to do with the lists" And so on
and so on. When the lists are to he
had The News and Observer will pub
lish the names of all signers so that
these may be scrutinized with the
view of seeing if the parties are eligible
voters.
Though diligent search was made
the buSiIeSS men DcHlnu the move
ment for saloons in Raleigh could not
be found. The chase was a will-o'-the-
wisp one, and nobody seen would say
Il am one of the leaders"
With those who nave not reasoned
the matter out, the increase in the
treasures of the city and county
caused by the installation of the dis
pensary and the abolition of saloons
is fabulous. For the entire eighteen
months previous to January /, 1904
the total amount of money from liquor
licenses that went to the county was
Sc, 105.00: and from January /. 1905
until eighteen months had expired. the
amount of dispensary receipts that wa
received by the county, as given out
by County Treasurer b. p. Williamson
yesterday. was $3S.313.64; showing the
vast difference in favor of the dispen-
sary of s32.20S.64.
In the city, the superior value of the
dispensary has been equally demon
strated. For the eighteen months be-
fore January /, 1905. the money re-
ceived by the city from saloons was
only 10000. In the same length OF
time the city received from the dispen-
sary $39,505.11; indicating in favor OF
the dispensary the big difference OF
$2S,609.
In the city the taxes have been re-
duCed ten cents on the one hundred
dollars. the reduction being caused by
the dispensary.
\ tabulated statement shows the col
lections made by the county treasurer
from the sheriff to have been as fol-
lows:
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-13

their hands or with their mouths was
the principal topic of discussion at the
national convention of instructors of
the deaf here today, as 1T has been one
form or another at the sessions for
twenty years past. The discussion was
a most spirited one, both methods
of conveying ideas being used by
life ent d. egates. DIR. a. g. T..
Croter, of Philadelphia, declared that
speech can be used successfully in de-
votional exercises and DR.. E. q. Hurd,
of the Morganton School, had twenty
deaf children repeat psalms, hymns
and prayers. Mrs. Sylvia Chaplin
Bolts. of Ontario, who is totally deaf,
but can speak fluently, preferred the
sign language, as did several other
speakers.
reception was rendered the dele
gates tonight by the ladies of Morgan
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-13
DARGAN DIES BY SUICIDE.
Kills Himself Because of Failure of
His Oil Company.
(By the Associated Press

Charleston, S. c., July IA special
from Darlington, S. c., tonight says
that r. Keith Dargan. formerly presi-
dent of the Independent Cotton Oil
Company and the Darlington Trust
Company, committed suicide at about
s o'clock by drinking four ounces of
carbolic acid. He left a note which
the coroner has taken, in which he
mentioned the financial troubles and
stated that he intended to kill himself.
The oil company was capitalized at
one million dollars, and 1t is rumored
that the shrinkage in assets may reach
100000. The properties are in the
hands of receivers. Dargan was a
man about forty years of age. and had
very large family connection in
Darlington and adjoining counties.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-13
THE DAM BEIAKS
And the French Broad SwelIs Like ii
Pouter Pigeon.
(By the Associated Press.)

recently completed at the Asheville
school, near this city, creating II
large artificial lake, broke tonight, re-
leasing the entire body of water into
the French Broad river, through
Hominy Creek. At midnight the
water in the river had risen more
than five feet and was still rising.
The break was caused by the excess
sive rainfall of the past few days
which increased the pressure on the
dam to such an extent that it gave
way.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-13
DIETRICH DIAMONDS GONE.
Jewelry Valued ut $4,000 Takes
Wings i'm Owners Absence.
(By the Associated Press.

Newport. r. l.. July 11.-When Mrs.
Charles Nj. Oelrichs returned to her
cottage here tonight after an absence
of two hours she discovered that jew
elry valued at $4,000 had been taken
from her dressing case. The New
port police were notified of the rob-
berry. Among the jewels lost are a
diamond tiara and several pearl and
diamond orna ments.
1t is said that entrance was gained
to the cottage through a window on
the south part of the house. Dur
ing the period of Mrs. Oelrichs' al
sence the three servants were the
only known occupants of the house.
The jewels. with the duplicates. lay
on a dressing case in Mrs. Oelrichs'
chamber. The imitation jewelry were
not taken.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-13
TWO FREIGHTS COLLIDE.
Both Engines and Fourteen Cars
Turn Over.
(By the Associated Press.)

Asheville, n. c., July 1.-Two
freight trains on the a. & s. division
of the Southern collided, head-on at
Bird Mountain near Tryon this morn
ing The two engines and fourteen
cars turned over and were badly dam
aged. Engineer Leland Fullam, of
this city, was injured about the lower
limbs. and was brought here for
treatment this afternoon. a man
named Bishop suffered a broken arm,
while another trainman was slightly
hurt. Passengers were all delayed
because of the wreck.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-13
TO CARRY ON BUSINESS.
A Sufficient Number of Equitable Dr.
reCtOrS is Selected.
(By the Associated Press.)

10y Tic <tSSOCldteu EISSS-b
New York, July IA sufficient
number of directors to carry on the
business of the Equitable Life Assur-
ance Society. without. however filling
all the vacancies caused by resigna-
tions were selected today at a meet
ing of the three trustees of the ma
jority stock. The names will not be
made public until after they have
been presented to the board for for
NAL election.
Much comment was excited by the
publication in morning paper of the
testimony taken at the investigation
by Superintendent. Hendricks. Former
Governor Odell in an interview at
lewburg. stated that he had seen
none of the evidence until its publ
cation. and offered important sugges-
lions for remedial legislation at the
present extra session of the, legisla-
tire. No official copy of the testi-
mony has yet reached District Attor-
rey Jerome. in spite. as he said to-
day. of efforts on his part to secure
q copy.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-13
REPORT OF ADMIRAL KATAK 40
He Tells of Bombar(lment and Occu-
patton of Cape NOtOrO.
(By the Associated Press

Toxic. July Ill p. m.-The
Navy Department has received the
following report from Admiral
Katakao:
1.-TWO cruisers and four torpedo
boats left Karasakorsk on July 10,
with soldiers on board for the pur-
pose of landing and occupying Cape
Notoro.
After some bombardment the place
was taken. The light house and
buildings were left undestroyed.
-Four prisoners were taken"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-13
BABYs TERRIBLE SORE
Bedy Raw With HumOr. Caused Untold
Agony. Doctor Did No Good.
Mother Discouraged.
CUTICURA CURED AT ONCE

"My child was very delicate baby.
A terrible sore and humor broke out
on his body, looking like raw flesh,
and causing the child untold agony.
MY physician prescribed various rem
edies, none of which helped at all.
i became discouraged and took the
matter into my own hands, and tried
Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment
with almost Immediate success. Be-
fore the second week had passed the
soreness was gone, not leaving trace
of ANYTHING Mrs. Jeanette II. Block,
ISL Rosedale ST., Rochester, n. ""
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-13
HALF OF 1T DESTROYED.
The Business Portion of Guntersville
is Partially Burned.
(By the Associated Press.)

Guntersville, Ala. July 1.-THE
worst fire in the history of the town
OF GuntersNille has swept a large
area of the business portion of the
town. Clouds of smoke were first
discovered rising from the furniture
house of S. c. Whitaker. wind
blowing from the south drove the
flames through the furniture store of
NJ. Gilbreath. thence across the alley
into the grocery store of A. E. Hoop
er Company. and after this had
burned. the large store of Sam Henry
e. Son was destroyed. Loss estimated
at $4,000 with about one-third in
surance. A heavy rain which fell
undoubtedly prevented the fire from
srreading. =,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-13
FEEL IN YOUR JEANS.
And Pull Out Enough to Aid the Fire
2 LaddieS.

This article is short and you have
time to read it.
1t is simply intended to say that
Raleigh owes much to it's fire depart
ment and ought to encourage it.
The fire laddies want to go to Win
ston to take part in the State Fire
mans Tournament and win prizes.
They have able and fast going
teams and should have ample funds
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-13
COVENA SHOT NEAR HOME.
His Wife is Suspected and is Held for
Trial.
(Rv the Associated Press }

(By the Associated Press.)
Swainsboro, Ga, July 11.-Henry
Covena was shot near his home at
Blundale on July 3rd. 1t was at first
thought he had committed suicide. his
wife saying she had reached him after
the shot was fired.
A pistol was found some, distance
from Covena's side, and it was learned
that he and his wife had frequently
quarrelled.
Upon the evidence presented. Mrs.
Covena was remanded for trial to the
Superior Court on charge of muir
der.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-13

personal q t trac-
TWEEN SIS. Such
fears are largely
warranted by the
effects which this
change produces in
many women. But
no woman need let
these fears fret her.
Those who have
used Or. Pierce'S
Favorite Prescrip-
tion do not suffer
from the change
of life either in
face, form or feel
ingS as do other
women. This fact
is due to the in
innate connection
of the general
health with tho
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-13
TOBACCO TRUSTS ANSWER.
Richard +. Dana Sued to Prevent Con
solidation With Continental
Company.
(Rv the Associated Press.

Trenton, n. j., July 1.-THE Amer
lean Tobacco Company today filed an
answer in the court of chanceTy to
the suit of Richard +. Dana, who
sued to prevent the corporation from
merging with the Consolidated and
Continental Tobacco Company The
answer states that the merger is un-
constitutional and that it was accept
ed by the stockholders. plea of
Iaches is set up against the complain
ant because the suit was started six
months after he received notice of the
merger.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-13
LOSS OF VALUED CITIZEN.
Death of Colonel .. III. Blocker at Old
Fort

Especial to News and Observer)
Old Fort \. c.. July 11.-At 1925
this e-ening Col o. Fl. Blocker an old
resident of this place, died suddenly
after prolonged illness, aged s. years
Col. Blocker was a highly respected
citizen and member of Old Fort Ma
sonic lodge. and his loss will be
greatly felt among those who knew
him.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-13
STREET GOSPEL SERVICE.
Scores of People Hear the Invita-
ton.

Last night from $50 to $3.50 o'clock
street gospel service was held on
the corner of Fayetteville and Martin
streets, and was attended by scores
of interested persons. Prominent
among those who participated were
Mr.. John T. Pullen and Mr. n. b.
Broughton, who assumed the lead, and
several young ladies assisted in the
singing which was conducted by sew
cra1 gentlemen with attractive voices.
Besides Mr.. Pullen and Mr.. Brough-
ton, those who spoke were: Rev. J. w.
Ham, assistant pastor of the Baptist
Tabernacle; Mr. f. /. Holloway, Mr..
Creese Wheeler, a student from the
University, and Mr.. James Adams.
The street meetings are permanent
for the summer, and will be held i'll
several sections of the city, different
persons leading in the services every
night.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-13
J. L. O'QUINN & CO
Florist
RALEIGH. NORTH CAROLINA.

We Give Southern Trading Stamps
Carnations. Roses and Violets, our
Speciality. Bouquets and floral decor
atoms arranged i'm the best style at
short notice. Palms. Ferns and win
ter blooming plants for the hous, :.
Fall Bulbs. Hyacinths Earcissus,
Tulips. etc. Rose bushes, snrubbery,
evcrgreens and shade trees. Veget-
able plants in season.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-13
Tom l.. JOhnson's Mother Dead.

New York, July 11.-Mrs. Helen Il.
Johnson, m 1ther of Mayor Tom l.,
johnson, of Cleveland, died at her
home in Brooklyn TODAY Mrs. john
son was the widow of Colonel Albert
johnson. who developed many street
p'ilways in the South and had wide
acquaintance in that section.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-13
The Colored Baptists.

Durham y. c.. July 1.-THE North
Carolina Baptist State Convention
colored, will convene here Thursday
morning at o'clock. The morning
session will consist of devotional ex-
ercises welcome addresses and re-
sponses. The outlook is for a large
gathering
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-13
THE CODY DIVORCE SUIT.
Buffalo Bill Requests That the Appeal
be Dismissed.
(By the Associated Press }

Chicago. July IA dispatch t.
The Record Herald from Omaha,
Neb.. says:
"Dr. Frank Powell has received a
cablegram from Colonel w. f. Cody
directing him to dismiss the appeal
in the Cody divorce suit"
Colonel Cody dismissed the ap-
peal" said DR.. Powell. lat the earnest
request of his only living child. Trina,
the wife of Lieutenant Clarence Arm
strong Stott, of Fort Thomas, Ga
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-13
ALL STREETS HELD BY TROOPS
The Situation Throughout the eau
casus Continues Very Critical.
(By the Associated Press.)

Tiflis, Caucasia, July 1.-THE
streets and squares are occupied by
troops. but the city has been quiet
since the proclamation of martial law.
The situation throughout the Cauca-
sus continues critical. The people
are in great state of agitation.
Batoum, Caucasia, July 11.-Busl-
ness here is at a Standstill. The
shops and banks with the exception
of the Imperial Bank are closed.
Byelstock, Russia, July 11.-Cos-
sacks today dispersed crowds in the
streets. Some shots were fired.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-13
FRENCH RESIDENT SENTENCED.
The Charges Against Him Assert That
He Was Serving Russia rs Spy.
(By the Associated Press.)

Toxic, July lin the case of Cap
tain A. T.. Bougouine, the French
resident who was sentenced yesterday
to ten years imprisonment at hard
labor. on the charge of being Rus
sian spy. ii is declared, the accused
was engaged in searching for and re-
porting artillery secrets. The counts
allege that Bougouine reported the
movements of Japanese troops to
Captain Delabry at Paris and to a
Paris newspaper.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-13
TO RESCUE THIRFY-NINE.
Efforts Have Met With no Success
Fears That They Have Persisted.
ny the Assnciated Press.

tBy the Associated FrcSs.)
Dortmund. Prussia, July 11-Efforts
TO rescue the thirty-nine men who
we're cut off by the fire i'm the Borus-
STA coal mine yesterday have been
without success and it is feared they
have persisted.