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i C 3 ! J ud But No Person! I , ired. y morning a north bound :. 1 jon the A & N C road was 1 near Croatan. The train was ; , ' i at the usual rate of speed; ; ; :,i was undercharge of conductor .J V. Davis and W. P. Mar 1 was engineer. The fast car be 1 the engine left the track and it v s followed by five other car, all 1 Jed which bumped along over the ties for quite a distance and the cars were badly damaged. The track also was torn up; making an expensive wreck for the company. No person was injured. The morning passenger train, of course, could not pass, a train was made up at the depot here, however, and backed to Croatan. Passengers, baggage and express were transferre from the delayed train to the one tha was waiting and the delay was reauced qu'te a good deal, the supply train reaching New Bern a little less than an hour late. The wreck was cleared away last night so that trains will be able to pass today. Noeauseis assigned for the acci dent. :::-- ;:: . ; ; .;. : A-hitj tha f ture lis liril -a Haw Always BcQ The New Year's German. The New Tear's german of the Clar enden Club was one of the most de lightful affairs that, the organization has had. Every feature was favorable to the success of the dance; the floor was in fine condition, the music which was furnished by the Boston Italian orchestra was very fine and all was , most enjoyable. There were several new and novel figures executed on this occasion. I An appropriate set was where the figures "1900" "were described and another was the punch bowl set, where after a series of graceful maneuvres each gentleman secured the dishes contain ing the punch and was joined by his partner to take refreshments to gether. Following are those who attend ed: . Mary Barbce of Raleigh with Robert Fmallwood;LollieMorris of Chattanooga Tenn., with Ralph Smith; Cynthia Ram sey of Tennessee with Vernon Blades Mary Roueche of Salisbury with Albert Patterson; Olive Merrill of Snow Hill with Ed Hancock; Sackie Latta of Ral eigh with John Green; Estelle Murphy of Detroit, Mich, with Wade Meadows; Miss Murphy of Detroit with Mr. John son of the University of Virginia; Miss Bloodgood of Virginia with W. G, Moore of Newport News, Va. ; . Mrs. Zitz of New York with T. C. Daniels; Katie Barbee of Raleigh with Jack Street,. Nettie Rawlings with A. M. Rountree; Hattie Marks with B. L. Grinstead; Octavia Hughes with S. K. Eaton, Jr., Sophie whitfordwith E. S. Street, Jr., Emma Greenbaum with Frank Pinner of Wilmington; Amy Guion with Marcus Dill, Clare Morris with Garrison Farrow, Mary Howland with E, E. Williams, Bettie Windley with Jones Wabab; Mabel Green with S. R. Street, Jr., Fannie Green with Wallace Smith, Elizabeth Ellis with J. A. Nunn, Mary E. Street with Dr. W. L. Hand, Elizabeth Thorpe with Jack Smith, Annie Stevenson, with Richard Duffy; Mary Rice with E. W. Dunn, Myrtle Disosway with O. G. Dunn; Margaret Yonge with Paul Rawlings; Rebecca Street with E. S. Street; Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Stickney; Mr. and Mr?. T,' G. Hyman; Mr. and Mrs. A. H Rawlings; Mr. and Mrs. H. Gi Lums den; and Mrs. Benton with T. W. Wat ers. Mr and Mrs Faulkner Chaperones: Mrs. J. R. B. Carraway Miss Hand of Burgaw. ' - ' Mesdames: Delia Whitf ord, M. 0 Windley. Stags: J S ClaypooL Blackwell Stith, G RDunn, G A Wood, Robards, JE Thompson, E M Green, C L Stevens, N C Hughes, W W Fuller, Chas Wyatt E K Bishop, 3 G Dunn, Walter Watson W W Acosta, of Dover, J L Kearny, Perth Amboy, N. J., R TulL of Kins- ton, Dr. A W Disosway, H M Hum phrey, of Goldsboro; and Gordon Smith of Raleigh. , - OABTOIIIA. Bewttht 11a Kind Yw Hao Always Bcngtit E'k'nattut of Growth of Rural Free Delivery. Raleigh, Jan. 3Postmaster Bailey i f trie Raleigh postofUce has just com ; vtod the payrr.ent to carriers of the al free delivery. An idea of the de ' pmont in this particular branch of : tal service may be gained by ! so statement that $64,801 was ex : J in North Carolina for this pur- f ur the month of December. This 4 a marked increase that figures thousands. : December just past 1 sn a record-breaker as has the y ir The receipts for the same ,1 were $3,097.28, for a cor- i criod in 1905, G,41G.07. s h's business having been of any receipts. With i Hi: t also be considered the - :tu r Kalcij-h paper which ! s.w!'.;; like per ' 1 1 M,: j'.-mk-J Vuh- ; i . , I i f ,r 1 3 , : v t f ).' FAr,;.::RS' institutes Ml Topics of Great Interest WiH Bt Discussed at Thts Meetings. The attention of farmers and others interested in agricultural subject is called to the announcement of the State Agricultural Department for the ses sions of Institutes to beheld irthis section in a few days. The meeting are not only interesting but important and every farmer should avail himself of the opportunity of attending them. , The institutes have been arranged to be held in New Bern and two other places in this vicinity; the schedule' is as follows at the court house in Bay boro, Saturday Jan. 13; in the court house at Jacksonville Monday, Jan. 15; and at the court house in this city Tuesday Jan. 16. The morning ses sions will begin at 10 a m sharp and the afternoon at 1 30 in every instance. We publish the program under dis cussion. -, Soil Improvement, by W. J. Mc Lendon, Anson County, N.C. i-. How shall we use our corn stover and cotton seed to get the most out of them? by Dr. Tait Butler, State Veterinarian- '' .-V v.; :.",'X'- The Preparation and Fertilization of Land for Truck Crops, by Dr. E. Por ter, Pender County County, N. C. The Feeding and Care of Farm Work Stock to prevent disease, by Dr. Tait Butler,--,;:; .'--yXV 1''vV";, ' Cotton Culture, by W. J. McLendon. The above program is given to indi cate the nature of the Institute, but it may be changed or added to, as those present desire. ; A question box will al io be open, into which all are invited to put such questions as they desire dis cussed. A large number of intelligent questions means an interesting Insti tute, and special attention will be given to this feature. . The Farmers' Institutes are held for the benefit of farmers, and none but strictly farming questions will be dis cussed. - It is, therefore, especially de sired that a large attendance of farm ers be secured, and to this end you are urged to be present and to induce your neighbors to do the same. Gales Crepk Items. Christmas was enjoyed by everybody in the community. Rev. A T Garner and family were visiting relatives in Newport Fork last week. - . " ; Mr Sam Taylor of New Bern, was visiting at his brother's, Mr W P Tay lor, last week. . W P Taylor & Sons are putting down a large plant for the manufacture of fish-scrap and oiL ; Misses Addie and Ida Sharp of Swansboro, were visiting friends and relatives here last week. -: ; Miss Kate Oglesby of Riverdale, spent Christmas with her parents, Mr and Mrs E F Oglesby. Mr A T Garner has chartered a ves sel to carry the watermelons he expects to grow this year to the northern mar kets. Mr Sam Hall was in our midst last week. Mr and Mrs D S Bell of Bogue were visiting at Mr D S Sharps Saturday. Mr F J Lewis expects to kill his fat hogs this week. Mr E F Oglesby killed a large wild turkey Saturday and shot at two oth ers.; . . The free school at this place will start again I'uesday. Rev A T Garner returned home Sun day from Vernolia, where he has been conducting a series of meetings. Mr and Mrs B F Sanders went over to Mr W W Bucks one day last week. Mr W L Taylor will move in a few days to operate the fish factory of W P Taylor and Sons. Mrs Mattie Bell of Maysville was to her fathers Mr C G Dudley last week. The Sharpie, Mary Thomas that was sunk at the mouth of Gales Creek two weeks ago has been floated. Success to the Journal and a prosper ous year to its readers. IAJ The sale of the American Stock Co. will commence Thursday Janv 4. 1906 at 8.30 a. m. The entire stock must be sold regardless of cost. Sudden Death of Ex-Sheriff Lane Yesterday noon Mrs. T. G. Hyman received the sad news of the death of her father, Mr. William B. Lane, for merly sheriff of Craven county at his home near Perfection. Word came by messenger who brought a note from his son Richard stating that at 8 o'clock Mr. Lane was dressing and was heard to call for help. They found him on the floor and he was quickly placed on the bed. Everything possi ble was done to prolong life but efforts were vain he lived only half hour. The cause of death was heart failure. Mr. Lane was one of the best known men in the county. He was a man of honor and integrity and was highly es teemed by a large number of ' friends Genial, whole souled and jovial he was a most pleasant companion, a man whom to know waj to love. The arrangements for the funera will be announced in Friday's Journal. For Calc ! II G:n:ral Merchandise r--i.r.i i , p , Ay, II. C. A fine , -1 locviion. Hall Pleasants. A very pretty iiome wedding took place last night at nine o'clock at the home of Mrs. M. C. Morris on Haucock street when her tieice, Miss Esther Estelle Pleasants was married to Mr. James L. Hall. . Rev. G. T. Adams, pastor of the new Centenary church was the officiating clergyman. The decorations were sim ple and artistic, the hall being in green and red and the parlor, in green and white; with evergreens and cut floweis In the room where the ceremony was performed a bank of green was made and an altar on each side of which were steps of candles diminishing in size at the top. The bride was very attractive in rep white silk with demi-veil caught on the brow by an opal sun burst. The bride and groom were preceeded to the altar by a little flower girl, Christine Thomas clad in white. ' - The music was gracefully rendered by Mra Belle Hines. , Mr. and Mrs. Hall will be at home to their many friends No. 92 Pollock street. Arapahoe January 2nd. Our people all seemed to the enjoy the holidays. They mostly spent the days in testing their marksmanship and hunting. We are glad to see our young people manifesting more of a spirit of peace and quietness, as it spea's so much more for the good name of our community. . Last Thursday night the Christian Sunday School at Arapahoe had their Christmas tree entertainment Many were hindered by the heavy rain, but a large number near by gathered and seemed to enjoy the occasion. : We surely have some evidence that our community is improving for we can scarce y get out of hearing of the hammer on some new building in the neighborhood. This generally means a growing country. Mr. J. W. Rawls has just finished two new dwellings on the point road. Mr. W H. Belangie has returned home from East Lake, N. C. He is rer airing and building anew on his lot in Arapahoe. Mr. Mack Potter has bought the old school house and lot ' and converted it into a work shop. Mr. J. B. Lee has put in a shingle mill and is now cutting shinges. Misses Aurie, Cadie and Margie Hall and their brother spent Christmas with Arapahoe people. . ' Messrs Carlo and Grant Lee spent Christmas with relatives and friends here. ; . Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Scott spent a few days last week here. ' G. B. Administrators Notice Having this dr qualified u Administrator of the eatats of Mary Williams, daceaaed, all persona having claims asrainat ths said estate ar hsrsby notified to present the same, duly verified, to the untler8itrned. on or before the 3rd of Jan 1907. or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their retorwy Ail persons indebted to said estate ara nereby re- Quested to make immediate payment. ' This 3rd day of Jan 1906. C. J. MCCARTHY, Administrator I rR, O'HARA, Attorney LIST OF LETTERS Remaining in the Post Office at New Bern, Craven county, N. C, Jan. 2, 1905. men's list. A JasE Abbott B-H M Bickford, W L Brodgera. C James Cradle, 191 George St, D Rev. E H Davis, Samuel Dill, 384 Coat St. , E J as Edwards. G Bob Garines, 10 George St, W P Granger, H Henry Henderson. . J Wm Joyner, R F D Box 29. " NCapt B H Newton. O-Joe O'Neal R Lumie Riggs, J H Richardson. S Rev. J A. Smith, care Rev. H. C Watson, James Sill, Joe Smith. T Wm John Young Thurston. W-tGY Watson. ' WOMEN'S LIST. A Mrs B L Allen. B Mrs Laura Bourden. . C Mrs M Campbell, 13 Chas St Mrs Mary A Cooly, 124 Pollock St D Delia Duval Mrs Lola Laster. M F Moore, 42 Chase Alley. S Mrs Sarah Scribbings, 202 New St, Miss Lizzest Sickguge, Jamsie Satterfield. .. Persons calling for the above letters will please say advertised and give date of list: The regulations now requir that (1) cent shall be collected on the delivery of each advertised letter. . S. W. HANCOCK, Postmaster. OABTOIIIA. Bum Tha Kind Yon Ham Afvwj Bauj&t WHOLESALE PRICES CURRENT. Eg s, per dozen 21 Chickens, old per pair 60 young, per pair.......... 40-50 Pork, per IT) ,. 7&7i 6J 5LS6 7 n ..21) to ; Live Hogs Beef, " Hil., green, per Mi, dry Beeswax. " , Corn, jx:r bushel reii mi w Pohitoes, Yams ?:) , ( ) uahiunas.-. Local Grain f,!akct. Corn, por bu.shel Oil!, " r : ai, " H -miry " r..m l,r;m, per 100 'is ; t i i. V 3; . , . s - ' L ul Ji . .. -ill A Cream of Tartar Powder. free from alum or phot" phatio acid ' ROYAL BAKINO POWDER CO., NEW YORK. Broad Creek January 3rd. We are having some very bad and rainy weather. Mr. Dan Morton went to ' Newport Friday. - Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Moore who spent Christmas with their . daughter, Mrs. Fannie Oglesby, of Swansboro, returned home Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. A. G. G ask ins, who have been visiting in our neighborhood, returned home Wednesday. Mrs. Mattie Bell of near Maysville, is in our neighborhood this week visit ing her parents. Mr. Elmon Garner and Miss Daisy Willis were united in marriage Decem ber 24th. We wish them much happi ness. " , Miss Addie Sharp of near Swansboro is in our neighborhood visiting friends and relatives. Snow Flake, 'Monsieur Beaucaire." Last night Creston Clarke, supported by a very able company gave an ex cellent presentation of the delightful French , romance-comedy "Monsieur t eaucaire". It was the treat of the year and words are wanting to speak tde lull praise of the performaace. Not only was the acting superb but all that goes to make a play successfu had a part; the scenery and costumes were especially a notable feature, re markable for their artistic beauty. Creston Clarke's reputation has been made in this play and he meets every requirement of the play m a most ad' mirable manner FOR SALE Two yokes of well broken oxen, carts nd rigs complete suitable for timber hauling. Can see cattle at Cool Spring and obtain information by phoning to Cool Spring, or apply of janator at New Bern Graded School. Rhodes Military Institute. Begins Spring Term, Jan. 2, 1905. Thorough preparation for College and Business courses taught by office practice. Charges reasona ble. Health Splendid. Strict mor al requirements, and good Discip line. ; All manly habits encouraged. Attantion given to public school teachers. Literature sent on ap plication to W. H. Rhodes, ONLY SCHOOL LEAGUE. Editorial Daily Free JPress Nov. 20, 1905. The Free Press has previously noted the decided stand taken by the R. MI. cadets on the question of cigarette smoking. They have decided to ban ish the cigarette entirely from their midst and with this purpose in view have enrolled the entire membership of he institute both young men and young women save one boy, in a branch of the National Anti-Cigarette League. Major R. F. McCracken, the core- mandant at the institute,has taken the lead jn the good work and is zealous in his efforts to put down the pernicious cigarette habit As soon as the local league waa organised he made applica tion to the National League for a char ter which he has since received, t gether with this letter commencing the school: I ' Dear Mr, McCracken: "I thank you very much for the cat alogue of studentR, which we have re ceived, and wnich I have examined with nu-h inters. t, espfcialy the little check marks whicn indicate interest in the warfare we" are trying to wage against the cigarette. It certainly is an enviablo record to be able to cull a roll of students with each pledged arrainHt the use of the ciiraretto. Vve rejoice also th;-t the yours Indies have signed t " au!..:iry (1 :, fl, lor we are mi, !i, lent in !i l i' ll'tit"s the inlluence f theymr -r. I.,.;.- in t!. is directum can I I ' V i;' !vT-f..-i.5icJ. "1 do nt V m.w of ry other li'"h 1a l hi ;h Ciiroiina hool or a :it has i-i . if -n .. O I i el,.-? - - i.,.,,, 1 !.,. ! i !(? t. v . . ".am! u : 1 '. 1 to it t -i L ( 4 U r rs lit ' t s;::.it passins events. Prices quoted in seed cotton yester day were 3.50 and 4.00. Weather projhet DeVoe's general torecast for the weather this year i3 that storms will be of unusual frequen cy and violence. The predictioi for the next three days is fair and warmer weather. . '-.. j Preparatory services for communion will be held at the Presbyterian church ' tonight and at 11 a. m. Saturday. Rev I J. G. Garth, the pastor, will conduct the services. 1 The yacht "Nerita" which sailed from New Bern last Tuesday, rfeturned yesterday on account: of low water at Ocracoke Inlet, preventing its crossing the bar. , ........ A surprising dullness continues in the fish market; For several weeks the diil6upply has scarcely enough to accommodate the local demand. The shortage is said to be on account of warm weather. - Rock, mullet, catfish and chub are the prircipal fish caught. The rainfall Wednesday as measured by local weather observer, " James Hill, was 1:80, makiing the total rainfall since Sunday 3.72 inches. Shade Edwards was in the police court again yesterday for being drunk and disorderly. The mayor assessad the costs on him. The city of Wilmington is seriously considering the city ownership of the water plant as the private corporation under which it now gets its water does' not give satisfactory service. The regular monthly meeting of the Womana Missionary Society of Cento- nary M. E. Church will be held this afternoon at 3:30 o'clock in the church parlorj. :' v'.N-.- ; The funeral of ex-sheriff W. B. Lane took p ace at the late home at Perfec tion y sterday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. G. T. Adams officiating. The gathei ing was large and was comprised of many friends of Mr. Lane who lived at a distance as well as those who wert neighbors. The Women's Auxiliary of Christ church will meet at the home of Mrs. F. W. Hughes this morning at 11 o'clock. See treasurer's report on second page. : FIRE CHIEF'S BANQUET Nw Btrn't New Chief Entertains Officers of Department and Guosts. As per the long established custom, the newly elected Chief of the New Bern Fire Department each year gives a banquet to the officers of the Depart ment and such guests as he may wish to invite. Wednesday night, was- the occasion for 1906, and Mr. James B. Dawson, was the Chief-elect, and at his home on New street, was gathered the favored guests to enjoy the hospitality at his tables, which were tastily decorated and wsll loaded to meet and fill every want of those who sat about them. After partaking of several courses, and with the banqueters in excellent humor, Mr. Tom C. Daniels, who has so often served and most acceptably in the capacity of toastmaster at former banquets, in a happy speech started the speaking of the evening, the toasts being responded to in few minutes ad dresses, and they were all greatly en joyed and the speakers liberally ap plauded. The followidg were the speakers and their toasts to which they responded. This Annual Gathering! Stevens. Somethings I Wish to Say T, Green. Funny Side of Gathering H. E. Royall. A Chief's Duty-J. K. Willis. Recommendations L. A. Taylor. The Ladies Albert Willis Lessons From Fire Work Rev. G. T, Adams. ' Executive Committee Meets Special to Journal. Raleigh, Jan. 4. The new executive committee of the North Carolina Cot ton Growers Association had a four hours session today. Prest. S. B. Alexander, Ashley Home, II. C. Dockery, A. C. Green, and II. H. Speight James H. Pou was present by request and subscribed $10) to the State Association, as did Ashley Hornj to aid in forwarding the great wo.-k now to be undertaken. . II. C. Dockery was elected permanent chairman. It was deemed expedient that the com mittee canvas the I ankers and mer chants In Raleigh and ask their more direct co-operation. Work is to be immediately taken up in the unorga nized and weaker sections. Teachers Examination. Examination of public school teachers will bo hold at the Court Mouse in New fiorn Thursday and Friday January 11, and 12. While teachers are notified to Le jti: lit Tlm.siiUiy and Culor.Kl teach ers r'nlny. S. M. BR1NHON. Co. ir l. "Leader" 11. SMOKELESS POWDER SHELLS Carefully inspected shells, the best com binations of powder, shot and wadding, loaded by machines which give invariable results are responsible for the superiority of Winchester "Leader" and "Repeater" Factory Loaded Smokeless Powder Shells. There is no " guesswork in loading them. Reliability, velocity, pattern and penetra tion are determined by scientific apparatus and practical experiments. Do you shoot them ? ir not, why not? They are THE SHELLS THE CHAMPIONS SHOOT n r i k A Man's Jew Year , Hard work buying New Year presents for most men isn't it ? Why not give him something he will appre ciate a Suit or Overcoat, for instance ? Either would make an admirable gift nothing more acceptable. , Bring us the size or an old garment, and ve'll help you select something suitable. We'll exchange it with pleasure, or refund the money, if he's not satisfied.. How about one of our handsome $9, $11, and $12.00, or one of our elegant $6.50 to $14.50 Over coats for Christmas Gift. Our $12 to $1650 suits are now offered at $7.5o to $12.oo YOFFIE, Ellwood Wire Fence. , HEATH AND MILL IG AN PA I STS. Fure Oils and Lead. Full lirn ZXuitdin? &t v tsrial and Builders Hardware. Gashill lldu. & U ill Supply Co ": '-.r:-.-.-.--T-"y?.-: v.;- t..'.' , , n ; , 'S EXTRA TROUSERS. ill1 "'Tii s if ! ! I i1 : 1 ' ). r end "Repealer Buy a BRIDGEPORT MOTOR Ai) GKT UK UKST "Alitor That Motes." Built for Service. It will do your work. ' OnnnSnl Driftrt tfv Finn For catalogue, and -,, : . price list write John B. Ives, New Bern, N. C. Agent forNeifie & Levy's Wheels On The Corner Phone Ui Neat patterns in worsted trousers in all sizes for $3.00 and up to $6.50. Swell designs in cassimere trousers with the full hips, the peg tcp style at $3.50 anl $4.00, just the style3 for the young men. We can save you money on trousers, jaovv is the time you nctd them,' come in and see for yourself. Our prices from $2.C0 to $1.00 less than the ' tailors and the i- ip and fit :ood. r 1 1