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THE EVENING TIMES. RALEIGH, N.O.
A DISASTROUS FIRE
St. Paul's Churck Tojaliy
Destroyed Last Night
Much Criticism of the Fire Depart
ment and Its New Chii'f Insuffic
ient Pressure Damage Ayiounts
to Over $50,000, WitlInsurance of
$21,800.
One of the most unfortunate oc
currences that has befallen the people
of Raleigh In many years was the
destruction' of St. Paul's church by
fire last night. It was one of t'-ow
happenings that disgust thinking
people wit n young America's way oi"
celebrating the Koi;it.h of .Inly a. id
Hivi:, V'si io illp O'l.1 ;i ion - is h worth
whilo?
The church was by far ilu' luiml
soniost. colored church in i lie .mate
and one of the finest in-the south. H
was built through !!" jears of inces
sant labor and was a splendid monu
ment to the zeal of the colored peo
ple of the city.
Last night a fire balloon set adrift
by some thoughtless person lighted
on the shingle roof and started the
blaze that destroyed the building.
The same iniquitious contrivance set
fire to a building in East Raleigh,
calling the firemen out for a long
run to box 24. Immediately after
this alarm the fire was discovered on
the church roof and box 32 was
rung in.
Then ensued a tragedy of errors.
. The Capital Hose Company, mistak-
. ing the alarm, dashed to box 41
and passed directly by the burning
church. Koine and coming. The fire
was so small they did not see it.
They turned and went to box 24, and
when they got there they found the
fire out. Meanwhile, the alarm had
come in front 32 and back to the
other end of town went the tired
horses. Rescue No. 1 was first on
the' scene and had a line of hose laid
when the blaze was a very small one
"not larger than the top of a de
livery wagon" to use a descriptive
term employed by a spectator. The
water was turned on and there was
not pressure enough to throw the wa
ter above'the windows. The steamer
was on hand, fired up and ready for
service, but was not used.
After considerable delay, during
which the fire was spreading rapidly,
"direct pressure" was called for and
was finally furnished, when it was
too late to do any good. It was a
mystery to the thousands who
watched the fire why the big steamer
was not used and it is still an un
solved wonder to the people of Ral
eigh. It is generally conceded that
the building would have been saved
if the fire could have been reached
when the first of the hose companies
and the steamer arrived.
The fighting efficiency of the fire
department was considerably weak
ened by the absence of the two teams
now attending the Firemen's Tourna
ment in Asheville. The city's best
fire-fighters ha the misfortune to be
away when this, the most disastrous
fire of recent years, occurred, and
doubtless, no one regrets their ab
sence more than do thev. If these
men had been here there mii?ht nave
been a different tale to tell.
The Times' man has talked wth
dozens of citizens, white and colored,
about the fire, and the methods of
fighting it used last night. He found
the people not at all satisfied
with the work done bv the depart
ment and few of them hesitate to
say so.
Chief Lumsdcn's Statement.
Mr. Ti. H. Lumsden, tlm new chief
of the fire department, when seen to
day told of the coming in of the alarm
from 24 at 10:30, and at 10:43 the
alarm came in from 32. According
to Mr. Lumsden, when he arrived on
the scene there was 45 pounds of
tower pressure on. This was inade
quate and he called for direct pres
sure. At 10:55 he got the pressure
and it increased at the rate of a
pound a minute until about 90
pounds had been attained, which was
as much as he needed. It was, how
ever, too late to save the church and
his efforts were directed at Baving
adjacent property.
As to not using the steamer, Mr.
Lumsden said he did not need it. He
only had it called out to use in case
of emergency as, for example, if
the pump station should go wrong
or if the fire should get beyond con
trol and begin to spread toward the
CURE MIR KIDNEYS.
Do Not Endanger life When a Ral
eigh Citizen Shows You the Cure.
Why will people continue to suffer
the agonies of kidney complaint, back
ache, urinary disorders, lameness,
headaches, languor, why allow them
selves to become chronic Invalids,
when a certain cure is offered them?
Doan's Kidney PHla Is the remedy to
use, because it gives the kidneys the
help they need to perform their work.
If you have any, even one, of the
symptoms of kidney diseases, cure
yourself now, before diabetes, dropsy
of Bnght's disease sets in. Read this
Raloigh testimony.
J. A. Bragassa, south McDowell
street, Raleigh, N. C. says: "I have
used Doan's Kidney1 Pills and can rec
ommend tlicm as a remedy of unques
tionable merit. I suffered a groat deal
from backache, and was unable to ob
tain relief until I took Doan's Kidney
Pills. Tliy went directly to the eause
of my trouble, and it was not long be
fore J was cured."
For sale by 'ill dealers. Price HO
rents. Poster-!! ilbuni Co., Huffnlo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name Doan's -and
hike no other.
BIG CROWD CELEBRATES
Efforts, Id Washington Were
Successful.
Four Thousand Visitors in the City,
Rrd Men HaVe Bl Occasion
Merchants Pleased With the Cele
bration.
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the rear of titc
iimib i
i hurch.
He admitted that the pressure was
not sufficient to throw the water on
the roof at first, but declared that it
was furnished as soon as asked for.
When questioned further about the
engine he said that he could have
ased it but did not think it would do
any good. Besides, he said that he
did not want to tear the church walls
down and this would have been the
effect of using the engine. He also
told of the long run to 41, the men
having mistaken the signal. From
this it would seem that the fire alarm
system is out of order.
A number of citizens, speaking of
the chief's reasons for not using the
steamer, have laughed at the idea
that a 26-inch brick wall could have
been torn down by a stream of water,
but the chief's statement is here given
for what it is worth.
The Damage.
The church cost about $54,000. It
was handsomely furnished inside.
Contracts had just been let for the
finishing of the church steeple and
replacing the shingle roof with a
slate one. The insurance on the
building amounted to $21,800. There
was $1,800 insurance on the new
$2,500 pipe organ. A $400 piano and
many chairs were saved.
(Special to The Times)
Washington, N. C, July 6 Never
in the history of the city of Wash
ington, was such a large assemblaee
of people gathered as was present in
tiio e:ty jesterday. The streets were
decorated In profusion, and early in
i.ho (,'. ev! road was bringing in
its share of passengers, if s aafely
estimated ilial we hart ovftr 4,000
visitors in the city.
Tie parade was started promptly
tit i' ::;o o'clock, and was without a
donhi one of i tie best that this citv
Jtas oxer had. Mr. On is WinfieM
'deserves .mvtu praise for the interest
he litis displayed in making the 10th
anniversary of Tau Tribe, No .S, such
a s'tccess.
The parade formed as follows:
The chiefs of the tribe were in the
lead, 26 in number; then came Mr.
K. H. Hyman, secretary of the cham
ber of commerce, representing the
merchants and c'tizens, followed by.
the Washington Cornet Band. The
band was in a large float pulled by i
four horses, decorated with plumes.
Then came the Red Men of the visit
ing Tribes, and next followed the
many floats, there being 16 in line,
some of which took several weeks to
build. n
A great barbecue was given in the
banquet hall of the local tribe at
noon, which was enjoyed by all.
The banner event of the day was
the burning at the stake last night of
a pale-face, and the Indian war dance
participated in by 60 chiefs in cos
tume. This was followed by a public
installation of the officers and a fine
banquet at 10 o'clock in the wigwam
All the merchants had the largest
day s trade for some time and are
well pleased with the efforts to take
care of the crowd.
SOGABMAGNATES ft
PLEADNOTGUILTY
(By Leased Wire to The Times)
New York, July 6 The six officers
and directors of the sugar trust and
their two alleged co-conspirators
from 'toe Pennsylvania Sugar Refin
ing Company, indicted last week by
the federal grand jury today appear
ed before Judge Hand in the United
states district court and pleaded not
guilty to the charge of violating the
Sherman anti-trust, law. ' They were
raroled in custody of their counsel
ind a hearng set for two weeks from
today.
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Attack Imminent.
(By Cable to The Times)
St. Petersburg, July 6 A dispatch
receix-ed today from Teheran, Persia,
says ihai the city is surrounded by
revolutionists and that an attack is
imminent. The shah has been in
formed by the British and Russian
foreign ministers that he cannot ex
pect foreign support.
Early Spring buying is over. We have a few
patterns, about 75 in number, which we are mak
ing a reduction on. The yardage in these patterns
are limited and you will have to be in a hurry to
get in this sale. Many of the patterns are of our
latest Spring styles.. We are only' cleaning up
some of these where the yardage is limited.
HERE ME SOME REDUCTIONS
$21.50 Suits Reduced to $15.00
HOUSE WHIP AFTER
ABSENT MEMBERS
(By Leased Wire to The Times)
Washington, July 6 Expecting
that the senate will complete Its con
sideration of the tariff bill late this
week, Representative Dwight, of New
York, the republican whip, last night
and today sent out telegrams re
questing the members of the major
ity to be present when the house
meets on Thursday.
The hot weather and long contin
ued debate in the senate caused
many of the members of the house to
return to their homes, or to seek cool
breezes ?.t distant resorts.
As soon as the senate nasses the
ion!l measure it xvtll be sent to the
house, and Spnker Cannon and the
republican leaders desire--' that no
time shall If losrin pending the bill
to conference.
Delay ill taking Foley's Kidney
Remedy if you have backache, kidney
or bladder trouble, fastens the disease
i;pm you and makes a cure more dirti
er.!!. Commence taking Foley's Kid
ney IJernei.lv todnv and vou will soon
bJ xvell. Why risk a serious malady
Ktng-Crowell Drug Co.
THAW GAINS A
VICTORY TODAY
(By Leased Wire to The Times.)
White Plain, N. Y., July 6 Jus
tice Mills this afternoon directed
tnat Harry K.'Thaw be transferred
from the Matteawan asylum to the
White Plains jail. This is a distinct
victory for Thaw. Justice Mills said
he would re-transfer Thaw to Mattea
wan u justice uaynor granted a
change of venue to the Btate attor
ney general.
Former Governor William A.
Stone, of Pennsylvania, was caled as
a witness by Attorney Morschattser,
representing Thaw, in order to prove
that, at the time of Thaw's bankrupt
cy proceedings his mind was clear
Stone was the lawyer who handled
Thaw's accounts and had ample op
portunity to observe his client's men
tal condition.
"His acts and conversations were
perfectly rational," said the former
governor upon the witness stand.
It was late afternoon before the
iicontifr proceeded today on account
of the absence oi word from Justice
Gaynor, who heard arguments last
Saturday. 'I he harina went on be
en use Governor Stone was anxious to
get .avvav.
SOMETHING,
NICE.
Any Soda we serve is
nice. Ex'ery Soda has a
sort of charm that brings
people back again for
more.
Try any Soda once and
you'll join the procession.
Everything you get Is
pure and it's skilfully
blended and daintily
served.
Masonic Temple
' Pharmacy,
O. G. KING, Proprietor.
C. C. Phone, No. 244.
Raleigh Phone, No. 154.
25.00 " " "18.50
26.50 " " " 20.00
28.50 " " " 22.50
30.00 w , " " 25.00
35.00 " " " 28.50 .
Our workmanship is not reduced, and the
yardage that we have is limited in a great many
instances. That is why you should make an early
selection. '
A. C. MMTON,
North Carolina's Foremost Tailor.
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WE INSURE
AGAINST ACCIDENT'
If you become disabled by accident or
illness a policy in The Pennsylvania
'Casualty Company will assure yon of
an income.. By paying a small an
nual premium you can become insured against accidents and illness. If
snch happens we will pay you a stated income during your confinement.
Let us talk to you.
THE HUNTER-DRE WRY CO.,
STATE AGENTS,
Masonic Temple
Raleigh, N. C.
Statement of Condition
The Citizens National Bank,
The President Central Figure
at Ticonderoga
A Night Rider's Raid.
The worst night rulers are calomel, i
cioton oil or suits pals. ?ot so with
t: King's New Life. Pills. They never
distress or Inconvenience, but always
cleanse the system, curing Colds, Head
ache, Constipation, Malaria, 25c. at all
druggists.
Gaiety Amusement Co.
THE REVELRY
NEW TODAY:
T.HE CRICKET ON THE
HEARTH.
A PROFITABLE MARRIAGE.
AN OBLIGING FRIEND,
GAIETY THEATRE
A GREAT WRONG RIGHTED
THE CHILD OF THE SEA.
$5,000 REWARD.
Gaiety Amusement Co.
RESOURCES.
IT. S. bonds, par . . . . $
Loans and investments
Cash . .
Due from banks . .
Raleigh, N. C. June 23, 1000.
RESOURCES.
LIABILITIES.
225,000.00Capital $ 100,000.00
787,891. 38Surplus and profits .. 180,708.07
79,609.93Circulation 100,000.00
152,894. 89Bills payable 40,000.00
Deposits 824,688.13
Total
.$1,245,396.20 Total
.$1,245,396.20
The Rockingham Hotel, recently oc
cupied by the McKanna 3-Day Liquor
Cure Co., is now for rent, A good
opening for a live Hotel man. The
McKanna 3-Day Liquor Cure Co. hav
ing moved to their new elegant mod
ern home on South Main Street, where
they are still administering the only
cure for the Liquor and Drug Habits.
Write for information.
THE McKANNA 3-DAY LIQUOR CUBE CO..
Phone No. 145. REIDSVILLE. N. O. HOT No. onnn.'
HOTEL MEW
TAKE NOTICE
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AN OLD ADAGE
fiAyn
"A light purse is a heavy curse"
. Sickness makes a light purse.
The LIVER is the seat of nine
tenths' of all disease.
drills
, CO to the root of the whole mat
ter, thoroughly, quickly safely
and restore the action of Jhe
LIVER to normal condition. -'W:
, Give tcnato the system and
sclld flesh to the body.
Tc&q No Substitute.
the members of his immediate party
were taken over to the old Pell man
sion, wnere rerreshments were
served. ,
Subsequently the presidential par
ty boarded the steamboat Ticondero
ga, which carried them to the ruins of
Fort Frederick further up the lake
There were no formalities here and
only a brief stay was made. The vis
itors re-embarked and were conve
to Fort Henry, where they board
the president's special and were c
ned to Bluff Point. Here they hi
dinner at the Hotel Chaniplaln,
where they spent the night.
WRIGHT IN NEW YORK.
Went There on Business Fly Friday
or Saturday. ,
Washington, July 6 Wilbur
Wright left last night for New York
city on private business and is ex
pected to return here tomorrow or
Thursday. -
Ha spent a quiet . day yesterday.
Before leaving the city he stated
that a flight would not be Dossible
until Friday or Saturday or even
later.'.'
OrVille Wright is expected to re
turn to Washington, today or tomor
row, from Dayton, O., where he went
to secure material for the damaged
skids, and ribs; of the aeroplane,
THE
RALEIGH BANKING & TRUST COMPANY.
' WITH ,
An unsurpaosed history behind it tine IMS
Safety te HsDesoeitor.
Accommodation to ft Customer.
Willing aervlce to Its Friends.
CHAS. JC JOHNSON F. H. BRIGGS,
President. Cashier.
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FEATURING
THE GILDEN SISTERS.
-The Girls That Can Dance.
ROE REESE,
That Classic Impersonator.
PICTURES
THE TORRENT.
, THEE SIMPLETON.
AIRDOME
FEATURING
1 THE BRENANS,
The Musical Act That Pleases.
JOB REYNARD,
A Blm-k Face Comediun With New
and Relined Jokes and Songs.
PICTURES
TAKE MAGGIORE ITALY.
PIENOTS NECKLACE.
lis for Summer!
Hohlfeld make- No other like
them. : ;.-; . ;':"; .
New stock of pound Papers and
Envelopes.
Hurd's fine stationery.
ALFRED WILLIAMS & CO
THE NEW PANACEA HOTEL
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PANACEA SPRINGS, WARREN COUNTY, N. C. " '
The hotel has recently been thoroughly .iil,mrt. it in vwh ;
Carolina's leading resort. The location belntr unsuroassed. helnir Hltn.W
midway of the Atlantic Ocean and Ihe mountains of North Carolina. (-
. Panacea Water, the only Medicinal Sediment Water in the State.
..Dancing, Cards, and all out-door sports. Cuisine the best. Write
for descriptive, booklet, rates, etc. Address,
PANACEA HOTEL, - '
. ' Littleton, N. C, '
1 A. J. COOKE, Lessee and Proprietor. , '
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