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BALEIGH, N. O, MONDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 28, 1896. :p''':3.V'r $3.00 PEE YEAB. XXXVI. XO. 56. - .SIt OF: EXPENSES Made by Treasurer Worth for the Legislature vi FOR NEXTMyEARS Treasurer' Baport U Completed The Htoamer "hillU- Gets' Severe Roast '' Suggestions as to Rate of Taxation An Interesting Document- K , State Treasurer Worth has com pleted his biennial, report for the pajfc two fiscal years and has sub nrittcd It to the Governor; . ' -. - . Th ledger shows an, accumulated balance of $103,740.41 to the credit of the sfakine fund., This lund Is used for redeeming old construction bonds. During the year eleven of these old bonds at $1,000 each with coupons attached were-: redeemed, making the total cost of eleven bonds . $14,720, Twenty-five of these bonds ere outstanding. A section of the Code requires the Treasurer to furnish the General Assembly at the commencement of " each session with estimates of the ' expenses of the state government and the rates of taxation: necessary to pay the same for-the two years ' next succeeding the close of the last fiscal year with a scheme in the form of a complete revenue bill to sustain such estimates. " -. Treasurer' Worth, in making the estimates,' used his shears rather freely. In only one instance did he -recommend an increased approprla- i tion and that was to the State Nor mal and Industrial School for girls. The appropriation to the Normal last " year was $17,500, and the Treasurer recommends that it ; bo Increased to twenty thousand, the same that is . given the University. ?; He cuts out the $500 appropriation to the Guil ford Battle Ground. The Treasurer , estimates the cost of the judiciary to be $GO,000, while last year It was $61,735,56; rewards tor fugitives of justices $2,000 over f4,507,09 last year; state hospital $90,000 over $1 00,000 last year j Eastern Hospital Carolina Insane Asylum $6ff,000over " $05,245.60 last year;? pensions 105, ' 000, over $100,371 last year; State Guard $6,000 over $7,311.36 last year; ' Rtate librarv 4500 over 1.608.74. An I estimate of $20,000 ner Vear ls made for the penitentiary, . The peniten: tiary took $30,000 of its approprla tion in 'D5 and $5,000 in '96. The - loss of much grain by the Roanoke freshets will require a more tlan normal appropriation next year. ' .. Treasurer Wrth estimates the ex , pensosof the state for the next two years, $821,850 perjyear,-The Ex penditures for the pasttwo7years are far in excess of this. He. says the above estimates will in his judg ment cover the needs of the .objects :named.:'Av-:;; In bis report the Treasurer sug gests that in . view of the Increased tendency on the part of the county and state officers to make their bonds with bonding and trust companies, those doing business in the State should be required to deposit good collateral ' with the State Treasurer and also relinquish their right of ap; peal from the decisions of our State courts to the Federal court. . r-u ; Under the Bubdiyision of banks the Troasurer reports that they seem to be in a sound and prosperous con dition.' He adds: "There might be some additional protection thrown arjound the depositors without doing ( jy injustice to the banks. " i a commenting op . the manage ment of the penitentiary, Mr. Worth says: "I think the management of t!,e penitentiary has , been '.- very - ' "-' Z - ' The report comments on the fact tLat t:.e aggregate valuation of all taxable property is only ,$257,437.99, a fa'iing off of nearly five and a half millions. "The tax rate,J' the report says, "will be dependent upon the a iount of appropriations made by (' .- logislatare. The present valua- at 25 cents for the State will i 1 iZ 13,503.07; 3 cents for pen - -j, (77,231.16; and eighteen cents pJot schools. $403,386.96. V r Under the act to "compromise c nute and settle the State debt" t 1.700 of four per cent, bonds 1. e been issued In exchange for tHe cl 1 valid debt of the Snte. It w ' 1 require $253,670 more of four j ( r r nt bon!s to take up the re i . !...1or of the old bonds outs tand- Z' a receipts from the oyster in ilu y have been $3,8j!).31 and th; d: i-semenU $5,0(10.91. 'The Treas- urer says in commenting upon this "There seems to be a lack of a thor ough understanding of this whole subject on-, the -part "of our law makers -s? While the 'dys- ler , industry should be, c. under proper .. laws - and. .their proper execution a source of considerable reyenue to the State. The effect of all the laws on the subject hitherto have been to entangle the whole business .in a oiess of Inextricable confusion, Impossible p( comprehen sion and leading to enterminable litigation and expense to the state! Wise legislation on this subject Is of great importance now : ,. Brother Worth has ; no high opln ion of the state's steamer "The Lit lie.'.- He saysV'The steamer "Lil lie'! has not done ohj act of service in two years and has cost ' the State $1,334.53 per year for the past two years, just to keep the several thou sand 'dollars of the state's lunds which are wrapped up in this use less luxury from utter decay and loss. " If there is any' money In the craft it should be landed into the Treasury., The straightened condi tlbn of the: Treasury and of the tax payers . at this time do not justify the maintenance' of the craft as a simple ornament to the .wharf,: or a veritable barnacle on the Treasury Treasurer ' worth - congratulates the Sheriffs and tax collectors of the State, who . at the end of the fiscal year made full payments. Only three Sheriffs were indulged and they have .settled promptly . -i The Treasurer takes occasion to publicly express his appreciation; of Ahe earnest and faithful workof his chief olerk; Mr. 3, W Denmark. M BEE SELLS OUT. A Sooth Carolina firm Will star Bryan In : - ; - tha rntnra. . .' ' " " Special to the Press-Visitor. , Lincoln, Neb. Dec. 28. W. J. Bryan returned tonight from At lanta and to a Southern Associated Press reporter said of bis lecture engagements: "Mr V E McBee, with- my consent, transferred his contract toH Briggs & Co , of Green ville, SO. : Only five more lectures have been arranged for up to this timeftnd. whether I shall deliver rfy in addition to that number is as yet uncertain, I have some work on hand wliich may interfere with the delivery of any other lectures during this season." , :.- '--- Mr. Bryan will remain in Lincoln for an indefinite period , f The Berwanger Bleycla Drawing -' The drawing of the bicycle offered by Messrs. -Berwanger Bros to boys who, were patrons of their store took place on Christmas eve night at the Mayor's office and drew a large crowd, 'he youngsters, who were hoping to get the lucky ticket being especially? well represented. The tickets were in a sealed box and were delivered over to the com mittee who had been appointed to superintend the drawing, composed of Mayor Buss, Mra H. B. G reason and Mr.-Greek 0.; Andrews. .The seals were broken and the lid of the box was lifted, and then little Emily Smith, daughter of . Mr. Ham Smith, who was to do the drawing, put In heir hand and brought' out a ticket which contained the najne of Ernest Plttman, 'and . he was declared the winner of the bicycle. ": This draw ing was a graceful and enterprising holiday attraction gotten up by Mes srs. Berwanger and was thoroughly characteristic of them as being among our most live and progres sive business men,-yuSV:;:S-:..- ftrt-- i ' i i' 1 1 i "i, Zisf''- Tha Pra VUitor'a Chrlatmaa. . ; Mr. Greek O.' Andrews, editor of the Pbes8-Vi8itor gave the entire force and his associates on the paper a most pleasant Christmas Remem brance Thursday evening. An invi tation, to those who help ; make the P, V, to be present at Girch 'b was taken advantage of by all and it is needless to say they enjoyed a temp ting supper which &ad been pre pared for them. The occasion was a pleasant one andltmarked the happy feeling thatexlsts between those who are connected and associated with the Pbess-Visitob's editor. After full justice had been done the spread a few happy remarks were indulged in by the participants. Mr. Andrews was the recipient of hearty expres sions of thanks from those connect ed .with him on the paper for his kind rememberance. 1 - - V ";: :. Mr Will X Coley, mayor of the hustling. Western- North Carolina town of Mocks.ville, and editor of the MockavUle Times, and Mra Co lev, nee. I. . 3 Maud Harris, are in the city viiitina; Mrj Coley ' pa tents, Mr an 1 Mrs J C L Harris on Fayetteville street. ODD : FELLOWS . COLUMN. What tha Trlpple-Llak la Datug ta North Ti Carolina. jj5-J-;?f ; Grand Secretary B. H..Woodell is at home in QreenSboro wtth his family. We hope the Grand Secretary Lmay enjoy his "Christmas turkey and be on-band at fifty more annual Christmas gatherings, Rockingham Lodge, will banquet on the night of Tuesday Dec; . 19tb It would be' strange if some of the Raleigh . "chain . gang were not present. In fact it is said that the "silver tongued", speaker of the order In Raleigh has already been burning the midnight lamp. '; : ' No children in North Carlina were better cared for on Christmas, than our orphans at Goldsboro.: Brethren all over Ihe state always remember our orphans. We love those little chaps, and in all our lodges there is nothing too good for them. ",; The meanest .man in Odd Fellow Ship has ' been found. He offered a resolution that the sixth Friday night in each month be set aside for the pleasure and entertainment of our wives, sisters and sweet hearts." He was expelled without a bearing. y r The question is being asked "where are those Past Grand Repre sentatives who once attended lodge meetings so regular?" Answer Some have married, some have "bought a Yoke of Oxen" and others have "bought a pieoe of land" and all have been excused. The order "here is soon to have a new degree staff composed of the member j of the three subordinate lodges Greensboro, Charlotte and Wilmington lookout! as" there is go ing to be some fine work done.t Our Grand Master lives at Golds- boro, our Deputy Grand Master at Asheville, our Grand Warden at Greensboro, our Grand Secretary at Raleigh, our Grand Treasurer at Wilmington, two of our Grand Rep resentatives la Raleigh and one in Newbern and so they are distribut ed over the jurisutction. Richard Jones our Grand Treasurer wears a grand veterans jewel having been an Odd Fellow over fifty years. He is beloved by all the brethren, On Tuesday evening Capital Lodge No, 147 nominated the following of ficers for the incoming term : Noble Grand, J E. Bridgers, Vhe Grand, Perln Busbee, Secretary, J. J. Ber nard,, Treasurer Ham F. Smith. Wlth this official staff Capital is found . to have a successful term. Officers and brothers, so be it ! Few people, i ven Odd .Fellows themselves realize the magnitude of our orders fraternal benevolent work. Think of an order expend ing over three-million dollars annu ally.: for relief alone, which means seven dollars per -minute. This work of relief is not by Any means, the greatest object (f Odd Fellow ship, the brotherhood of man, the elevation of human character and the golden rule are among its noble teachings. ? ' ' , -.; , " Funeral of tha Late B. W. Best. The remains of the late R. W. Be3t were interred in Oakwood cemetery Saturday morning. There were no services at the church and Mr. R.'H. Bradley officiated at the grave with Masonic ceremonies. Mr. Best was one of the early members of Wm. G; Hill , Lodge of, Masons. The pall-bearers were: B T.Gray, j A Jones T W Blake;, Jas A Briggs. W N Snelling, F Watson, 'J O Birdsong and Thomas Pence.; . : :; Reoeptloa Tomorrow ETenln. . The following invitations were is sued today : "Mr. Jfobn Campbell Weir presents his compliments and requests the pleasure of your com pany at his home Tuesday evening, December ,29th at eight o'clock; in formal gathering of friends, " , . - , Maaoale. - " v Hiram Lodge, No. 40, will convene at Masonic Hall tonight at 7 o'closk for the purpose of installation of offi cers. - Members are requested to be present, especially the officers-elect. Brethren of sister lodges are cordi ally Invited. By order. .. W. W. Wilson, W, M. ' E. B. Tnojus, Sec 'y. ' .);': 'u-a: rk'',K-' j,,.-. ' Froxaa to Death. ' . J ake Simmons, (colored) of Tar- boro, drank fourteen git's of liquor at a bar-room in that place, another man offering to nar for all he would , v 1 - drlnlr. - He was placed in the lock up (with no fire, It was a very .cold night), and Xmas morning he was found dead. Now, the question is discussed, who is responsible for his deaththe bar-keeper or. he town authorities f - r v-' - 35 . PLUNGED TQ DEATH A'-Passenger Tralnf Crashes i uroagu a unage.in Aia. WRECK TOQICflFIRE. 1 V Wont Wreck la Uiatory ot.: Southern Rallroada .' Dona by Wraekara V '' r-f. Few.T Paaaencera ,- Eeaped'-. r' Train Dropped UO FMf""' '-!;':?'' !- V- .-."-.V By Telegraph to the Press-Visitor. BiBMiNoiiAM, Ala.,- Dee. 28. One of the most disastrous wrecks in the nistory 01 soutnern rauroaos, nap pened thirty-six miles south of here last night at 7:50. y. - The ill-fated train was a L. & N. one, which runs from here to Blocton, a distance of forty miles. The train left here at 5.30 in charge of Ebgineer Frank White- and con ductor A P Council- t Four miles north of Blocton the entire train, made up of ah engine, baffsras-e knd two Dassencer coaches. crashed through a .bridge 70 feet long and 120 feet high lntci the Ca- baba River. : !i . Birmikqhau, Ala., Dec, 28. It is now thought that the list of fatal ities from yesterday's railroad'isaster at the Cahaba river bridge may reach thirty-five. Men" are still working at the ruins. It is expected that today's search will reveal more dead bodies. Twenty-seven, were known last nighftohave been killed. Many bodies will -never be Identifi ed, betng charred beyond precogni tion. The bridge was an old Wooden structure with an iron span. Just at tbo beginning of the bridge ft rail was removed by the- train wreckers. Their object was supposedly rob bery. The river wasonly three feet deep. :zr - Notice to Subicribers.. IN early a month ago notiee was given thai the price of thefcPaEss Visitor after January 1st, 1897, would be 35 cents per month instead of 25 cents per month. Accordingly all bills . presented after that date will be at that figure. Those who do not wish to pay at that rate have the privilege of paying up and dis continuing their subscription be tween now and January 1st. Those who let their subscription run over into the month of January will be expected to pay at the increased rate of 35 cents per mouth when bill is presented. Any one will have the privilege of paying $3.00 for one year in advance any time between now and January 1st, and any one will have the privilege of paying in advance for any number of months at i 25 cents per month, provided pay ment is made before January 1st. It is gratifying to us to note that the Press-Visitor has not lost a dozen subscribers up to date in consequence of the raise in -price and these have been replaced by new subscribers.. This convinces us that our subscribers think that we are entitled to and are willing to pay the increased yet modest price we ask, because they feel that tW PRBSs-VisrroR is worth it. Mr. William Andrews Back from Mexico- Mr. William J. Andrews, eldest son of Col. A. B. Andrews, who is Secretary to Minister Ransom at the American legation in Mexico arrived in the. city Friday to spend the holi days: with- relatives and friends. The dry climate of the City of Mex ico seems to have agreed with Mr. Andrews. He never looked better. Mr. Andrews has been a careful ob server of the conditions in Mexico as Well as the customs of the people and .he has acquired a deal of valuable information concerning our Southern neighbor. Mr. Andrews talks pleasantly4 and. entertainingly of the country and the people, which have been a special object of interest since the recent campaign opened. t Ladles Uoepital Association. The Ladles Hospital Aid 'Associ ation will meet tomorrow (Tuesday) afternoon at 4 o'clock In the supreme court building. A full meeting is desired .as matters of importance will corns up.s . : - By order of Jtho President, ' ' ' Mas. F. A. Olds. . Attention! Contra Todxa, K. of K ... The regular meeting of "Centre Lodge, No 3, Knights of Pythias, will be held tonight at 8 o'clock. All members are urgently requested to be present, as business of much im portance will .be .transacted; ?--?Att visiting brethren will meet with A cordial welcome.. , h , , ', 'I TODAY'S MARKETS. if ; Nw 7oK. Dec. 2 Market quotations furnished bv E. B. Cuthbert St Co., 30 Broad street, Hew;. York, and 305 Wilmington street, Raleigh, N. C., over their special wire: MONTHS. OPEK- HIGH- LOW- CLOS ING. EST. EST. INO 6 84 6 84 6 67 0 6S- 8 83 6 84 6 78 d Ti- 6 06 6W 8 85 6 85 9 7 00 6 83 8 83-y 7 10 , 7 10 7 00 t 01-'? 7 18 713 T 08 7 08-: ' 7 16 7 18 7 13 7 10 e'io e io 6 -i 'e'ei- January, February, March, . June, ,: . Juiyw- ar-WBj U0V ... Bept'mb'r. ucwoer, Novemb'r, December, Closed iteadv sales 19,4,800 bales. The following were the closing quotations on the New York Stock Exchange today: Mew York Stock Market. Sugar no American Tobacco . . . 78 Burlington and Qulncy 6(H Chicago Gas rz Des. and Ctt. Feed General Electric 311 Louisville and Nashville 47 Manhattan 83 Rock Island 65i Southern Preferred 261 St. Paul 721 Tennessee Coal sad Iror. 251 Western Union 821 Chleaco'Qraln and Provision Market. The following were the closingquo-. tations on the Chicago Grain and Pro vision market today: Wheat May, 82; July 761. Corn May ,251; July, 261 . Oats May 191; July . Pork January, 7.60; May, 7.90. Lard January3.80; May, 4.00. Clear Rib Sides January :i.80; May 4.00. Liverpool Cotton Market. December 3.o7 b December-January 3.56 b January-February 3.54 v February-March 3.54 v March-April 3.54 b April-May 3.55 s May-June 3.56 s Closed steady, sales 8,000 bales. A Drummers' Banquet A great gathering of commercial travelers will assemble at the win ter health resort, Southern Pines, N. C , on Tuesday, January 12th. A banquet is to be given these travelers and their friends by the proprietor of the Piney Woods Inn, which is one of the finest hotels in the South. It contains a theatrical hall, numerous parlors, and has every modern convenience including electric lights, steam heat, call bells, etc., yet it is located in the woods. The editorial fraternity generally, have had a special invitation to join these happy, genial travelers in their feast of good things. No doubt rill be one of the most pleasant entertainments ever given and the 'boys" and their friends will enjoy the occasion very much. The Seabonrd Air Line has given a special rate of one fare for the round trip to enable the friends of the salesmen to attend the banquet and participate In the "good time" at a comparatively small cost. Cuthbert a Co., to Conrlnnc.- By Telegraph to the Press-Visitor. New York, Dec. 28. A member of the firm of E. B. Cuthbert & Co., said this afternoon that a great deal of misapprehension has been caused by the retirement of one of the mem bers of the firm, Mr. William Euclid Young. "This action," said he, "has been in contemplation for some time past, and the original partner ship agreement entered into by our firm having expired, we decided not to renew the same. Our firm re mains the same, with this exception, and our business will continue as usual." Spain Chocked bv Her Weakness. By Cable to the Press-Visitor. New York, Dec. 28. -Correspondent Creelmen wiies from Madrid since his interview with Minister Cano- vas that nothing but the weakness of Spain prevents her from answer ing the action Of the United States senate committee by a direct threat of war. - - Death of Thomas B. smith. This old and well known citizen of Raleigh died at the residence of his Sister, Miss Beattie Smith, 410 West Jones . street, this ' morning 'at 5 o'clock. ; The funeral services will beheld at the First Presbyterian church, Tuesday St 3:30 o'clock'' and will be conducted by' the pastor an! thetev. Dr. Norman. , Mr. C. K. Ayer and Miss Cefoste Ayer, of Rome, Ga.r who have been visiting Mrs. V. C. Ayerr returned home this morning. - me: r. b. de vault dead Tomorrow Would have been 111. Wed ding Day. Mr. R. B. De Vault died yester day morning at the residence of Mrs. Ayer on the the corner of Hargett and Salisbury streets aftor an ill nessof more than two months. Tomorrow would Lave been Mr. De Vault's wedding day had be lived and retained bis health, but such was not to be. The young man spoke often during his sicik- ness of the young' lady to. whom he' was engaged and the bare men tion of it seemed to' cheer and brighten him. A fatal disease- heart trouble took him away. Mr. De Vault as in the twenty- sixth year of his age. He was a native of Tennessee and came here in '94 from Leesburg, an adjacent town to Joncsboro. Since his resi dence in Raleigh, Mr. De Vault has been connected with 'the North Caro lina Home Insurance Company. He served the company efficiently and faithfully and held the high esteem of all his superior officers. Mr De Vault had many acquaintances dur ing his residence in Raleigh. He was a Mason and a Pythian. His remains were taken to his home in Tennessee at 2 p. m. this morning accompanied by Prof. Kilgore and Mr. Clarence Johnson. Mr. Dc Vault leaves a mother and father and sister and brother. BRIEFS. Mr. E C Potter spent Xmas iu the city with relatives and friends. Miss Ethel Baglcy will entertain the Euchre club tomorrow after noon. An impromptu german will be given at the Capital club this even ing. Senators Butler and Pritchardare both expected to arrive here this week. Messrs. Adams & Howe, whole sale grocers of New York City, sent the ' 'Old Woman 's Home ' ' a Xmas gift of five dollars through Mr. D. T. Johnson. Mr J LGelschnen and family are in the city spending the holidays with Mr H B Greason, Superinten dent the Raleigh Cotton Mills. Miss Meta Dean who has been spending the Chaistmas with Misses Dixie and Hattie Davis, left for her home in Mil I brook today. Sanitary Inspector Sale has re turned from a trip South, including Atlanta, where he made a thorough examination of the sanitary system which is one of the bestin the South. Mr H A Williams, the new train master of the Greensboro-Goldsboro division of the Southern, was in the city today. Mr Williams succeeds Mr Ewing who has been transferred to Asheville. Fire alarm from box.'iT was turned in yesterday shortly after o'clock. The fire originated from a chimney in the residence of Mr. John S. Schwartz of West Hargett street. Little damage was done. Sheriff Jones gave the jail birds, of whom there are some fifty, a bountiful and very tempting Christ mas dinner. Turkey anil mince pie were included in the bill of fare. It was a happy day in jail. Everybody seems-to have had a merry Christmas judging from the way they bought at Whiting Bros. Now the rush is over this firm has commenced to fill in their broken stock and will offer bargains in odds and ends to close out. Read their "catching" "ad" in tomor row's issue. Mr E H Leo left today for Liver pool and other points in England. Mr Lee will be gone about 60 days or probably longer, riis nost 01 friends will join the Press Visitor in wishing him a most pleasant journey abroad. That veteran coginecr, Jacob Hicks, has been transferred from the N. C. Railroad to the Mocks ville branch and his running mate, engineer Swann to the Chapel Hill railroad. Both have pulled the throttle many years, and in view of their increasing years and the need of lighter duty, the changes were made. ; Miss Ethel Z Taylor, of Colorado Sprjngs, Col., who is attending SCBooi at Washington, D. C., is spending the holidays with Mr and Mrs John E Ray at the Institution for the Blind Miss Taylor was a former pupil of Mr Ray 'sat Colorado Springs in the institution there. She is a most beautiful and accom plished young lady. . V.-' Minor Matters .Manipulated for the Many. AROUND THE CITY. Pot-Pourri f ihe jPCawa iPIotareJ. oa H iS.pei,-kolnt and Peopl Pertinent I Picked and Pithily Pi.- in Print. Judge Green has umvJ from Boone to Lenoir and will make "his home at the latter place. A dance will be given tonight under the auspices of the Capital Club at the club ball room. The board of directors of the Y. M. C. A. hold their last meeting of the year, this evening at 8 o'clock. The ladies auxiliary of the Y. M. C. A. will meet tomorrow morning at 11:30 to complete plans for the reception to be tendered the young men on Friday, Jan. 1st., from 8 to 10 p. m. Regular meeting of Wm G Hill Lodge, No. 218, A Fand A M, to night at 7:30 o'clock. Installation of officers. Mr John H Winder, who is now with Sharp & Bryan, of New York, is in the city spending the holidays and it is a pleasure to his friends to greet him. The job printing outfit of F. M. Messier of thiscity has been secured by the Raleigh Tribune, the new republican daily. The plant will be removed to Raleigh within a few days. Mr. Messier will have charge of the job department of the Tri bune. Asheville Gazette. Mr. George W. Thompson of the Commercial and Farmer 's Bank is the champion holiday shot up to datp. He brought down eighteen birds on Christmas day. There may be others but they have not yet been heard from, so Mr. Thompson holds the palm. This morning HH Allen, who was sentenced to eighteen months, pnd Wm Pender for four years in the Federal penitentiary at Albany at the recent term of Federal court were taken north by Marshal Car roll's deputies. Both prisoners were sentenced for counterfeiting. The ladies' auxiliary, of the Y. M. C. A. will have a special meet ing tomorrow morning at 11 o'clock and every member is requested to be present. The reception to the young men will be given at an early date. The mothers and sis ters Of the eity are desired to aid the auxiliary. Mr. K. K. L. Hunch, who has been sp( 11 ling Christmas in the city with relatives, re turned to Washington. D, C, this morning. It was a pleasure to Mr Bunch's many friends in Raleigh to shake his hand again. They note with interest his high stand in the railway world. We make our acknowledgments to the firm of E. B. Cuthbert & Co., and to their Raleigh manager, Mr. G. E. Leach, for a very handsome and elegant Christmas souvenir in the form of a morocco and gold mounted pocket book. It is beauti ful as well as useful, and its get-up is indicative of the character of the live and progressive firm by whom it is presented - The progressive firm of W, H. King & Co. wish our readers a happy and prosperous and healthy new year. They hope you will not get sick, but if you will get sick any how they can come as near re storing your health as any body you ever saw by furnishing you the purest and best drugs and the most carefully and accurately compounded prescriptions. Read their adver tisement and keep your eye on it. There was a great deal of interest bv the little girls in Raleigh over the contest for the Buck Junior Range awarded by Messrs. T- H, Briggs and Sons, to the little girl under 14 years of age who collected the largest number of their ads with Bucks Trade Mark cut from regular editions of the Pbiss-Visi-tos ana News and Observer. Tl a different collectors carried them to Messrs. Briggs and Sons Saturday morning, December 26. Miss Ellia Pool and Miss Mary Marsh eounted the advertisements and. Vlrgie Edgerton - having brought In the largest number was awa: did the Range. She had seveenteen thous and two hundred and forty six. " 1 -.-.--jW't'-rf ,-'- v - '- Yjti I'.S '.3 J. i. - ) '