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30th YEAR
No. 25.
NEW BERN,1 CRAVEN COUNTY, NC; TUESDAY JUNE 2, 1907 FIRST SECTION.
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The Element of Strength
in a bank means more than manymcn realize. A bank to
give the beat service mast have capital and resources enough,
particularly capital, to enable it to take rare of its customers
not only during prosperity when money is plentiful but also dur
ing thoae other times when money 4s ''tight".
'.This Bank invites your consideration along these lines, with
its capital now $2(10,000.00 tince its acquisition of the Citizens
Bank. ; -(
We solicit your account, -
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Win. R. BLADES, V. Pres. GEO. B. PENDLETON, Cashier
An Affair That May Assume Propor.
- tions of the Uprising of 8.
New Orleans, La., June 24. The
headless body of seven year old Walter
Lamana was found in a swamp. The
boy was the son of rich parents, had
been kidnapped for ransom. The mur
derers, 20 Italians including four wo-
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The Supreme EtII of the Trust Excm-
pllfied by Investigation. .
Special to Journal. """ :
- New York, June 22.rFederal iuves
tl gat Ion of the dealings of the Ameri
can Tobacco Co., with several of the 1
. smaller retail concerns" shows that
the big corporation 'buys such as It
thinks best to extend Its business, but
ruthlessly crushes cut any , and : all
competition. -" ' ,' '
CRIPPLED BUT WON
New Bern Wins at Klnston. Rocky
Mount and Wilson Win by Small
Scores. ..-.
Charlotte Mill Destroyed.
Special to Journal, r : r r
Charlotte, June 22. The Incendiar
ies destroyed the Howell Cotton Ya?n
mill here Friday night, entailing a loss
Of $20,000.
Yesterday's Results.
New Bern 8;,Kinston 6:
Rocky Mount 2; Tarboro,l.
Wilijon 1; Washington 0.
' Today's dames.
New Bern at Klnston. '
Tarboro at Rocky Mount.
Washington at Wilson.
" Captured a tiator. .
It lsuVoften that alligators get so
bold as to come up the Neuae t visit
New Bern," but Mr. R. C. Whitley
caught , one in a rab net yesterday
near the t Plttmah launch house, off
East Front street "just as easy." The
saurian was basking on a log when
it was spied by Mr. Pittman. He told
Mr, Whitley to get it with his net The
latter, gentleman jrt.flrat thought it a
' snake, but upon closer examination
. aaw his mistake. The reptile darted
off from his resting place but was not
t i I. 1 V iK..,, ,.V, 4
tow." He tried to escape through the
meshes of the net, but was too large.
He is a fine specimen and measures
18 inches long. : ' "', .
Confer-
Standing of the Clubs.
- - ,'1 Won. Lost.
Rocky Mount.. ..- ..'8
Wilson, v .. .. ..9
New Bern. . . . . .: ., 6
Washington. . . . .. j G
Klnston. . , . . . . . . . 3
Tarboro.. .. .. .. 2
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800
750
545
545
250
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FUS'O XllZ-EB U 0q fennd Boy Pilled Al-nbst Int Track Shippers and Merchants Meet
Boat Bnt It Gets Away.,
Dr. W. L. 'Hand and Mr.-William
Dunn, Jr., can tell truthfully the story
of the big fish that got away for they
had a big fellow on the string and got
him out of the water jbo that they
could see the ugly mug of a big Shark.
They were a few rods off the N. ft S.
freight house at Morehead about even
Railroad Officials at the
; Court House. "
In accordance with the action of the
meeting at the court house last week
to agitate the question of better trans
portation, a very fair representation
of the business and trucking interests
gathered at 'the same place to hear
th report of the committee and fur
ft?
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men,.have been arrested and friends of the draw brldge ganiay and were I ther to hear what the company had
the parents threaten lynching, conse
quently the Jail has been heavily
guarded. Troops may have to be call
ed out One of the women has made
complete confession. Ther.e la hi
fishing for smaller fry.' When the
j Shark took hold of the bait on Mr.
Dunn's. line the latter found that he
had some game that he was not ex
pecting and called Dr. Hand to his
most as much excitement as there was aaBlBUflcB and the two puned the mon-
in 1886 when six Italians were lyncnea
for the murder of an American citizen,
to offer. The officials, Messrs. R. E.
L. Bunch, M. W. McGuire and J. R.
Hawkins, were on hand to appear for
the railroad. -
The Journal cannot on account of
circumstances -ever which It has no
ster up but of the water and Were able j control, give as extended an account
to size It up pretty well,. ThTinaniin as the "case demands, but we will en-
charge of their boat told them that the deavor to state the proceedings as
fish would measure probably five feet I well as possible In a few words.
or more and would weigh 800 pounds. I The meeting was called tojorder by
Jusfas they had got the critter almost 1 the chairman. Mr. Ives. He made a
into the boat it aave one of those as-1 few remarks in line with what he
Hob. B. IT. Seott - fer Agricultural
Commissioner.
Burlington News.
It seems early, but people are be
ginning to talk candidates, and In. the gravatng little flirts of Wb tall and said last week and emphasized the
writer s opinion mere is no more n- snapped tne llnea ln two for he had statement that unless relief could be
portant office to be filled than that of ltwo booiLa tn his mouth and was oft afforded that there would be only two
Commissioner of Agriculture. The fu- muchi to flghermen's disaust - things to do. I. e.to either establish
an independent boat line or go out of
Forestry People Interested. I business. He said that business trans
The close connection between lrrl-1 acted at Trent River Warehouse
tu re -prosperity of this State depends
very much upon its agricultural suc
cess. Ther farmers are studying about
how to improve their system of farm
ing, so as to meet the new conditions,
as never before, - It is therefore Impor
tant that the Commissioner of Agricul
ture should be a live, . progressive
farmer. . '
The law creating the office, very
properly says, that the man who fills
this position must be a practical farm
gation and forestry Is appreciated by amounted to $40,000 per- month, the
the directing spirits of the Irrigation company had expended about $250,000
Congress work and forestry Is to take to extend the road to Beaufort, had
a more prominent part at the. coming given a large sum to, make a celebra-
sesslon of the National Irrigation Con-1 tlon at that city and yet the traffic
gress in California this year than hert- done there ln a, year will hardly
tofore. This will interest'the com-1 amount to that in New Bern for one
munity liK our eastern states' where I month. But notwithstanding this fact
their Anoalachlan and White ' Moun-Ithe shipping conditions both in point
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er. And, it he is to have any influence i tain torestry problems are of consider- of loading on cars and in getting con
ns snouia oe recoguueu bb su hie interest Just at this time. The nectlons for the Northern maraets
present year's assemblage of delegates were constantly growing worse,
from all over the United States, and Mr. E. B. Hackburn stated the dlffl-
probably several forelga countries, in- eulty and loss he experienced in shlp-
terested la the, allied ' development ping truck by which the consignment
lines of irrigation, reclamation , and reached its destination 48 , hours late
forestry will give oopportnnijf for not andthe goods practically ruined. This,
only those interested lit ail of these he said, was only one Instance' and
-: (By Telephone.)
Klnston, Juno 24. New .Bern-: ar
rived here today with a badly palcheU
up team. """Of the nine players, five
were pitchers. -: McCory was out cif a
sick bed, but played gamely. Guerrant
with plasters and salves covering most
of his ainatomy7 played artar game at
short,' Durelle covering first. While
New Bern's hitting wis light, every
error of Klnston was ttfken advantage
of, and runs came .scampering across
home plate in two innings that looked
oafe for the visitors, to win out by a
big score. In the ninth, Klnston gave
the visitors a scare. With two down,
New Bern made an error, hits followed
and four runs came' In. 1 But with two
n bases, the run getting was cut oft.
Cory and Hoover,' lately from New
farmer by. his neighbors, and should
understand the agricultural conditions
In the state. 'He, should be a man who
has shown a progressive spirit, and
one ln whom the people have confi
dence.
We feel that here In Alamance we
fnave, in the person of R- W.. Scott, a
man well qualified to meet the require
ments of this Important office, and that
the state is fortunate ln having such
an one to place at the head of its agrl
cultural interests.
In the first place, he has succeeded
Dixie Fire Insurance Company Will
Occupy a Part of City National
' - Bank Building at Greensboro.
"Title to the" large City National
bank bnildlne ln Greensboro.' nassed I
yesterday, - practically . at least,, Into Inspecting Sites tor Eastern
the hands of the Dixie Fire Insuraance I . Carolina Training
Company of that city... The deal was! ,:: ... ,
consummated in the rooms of the Sel-1 SChOOl
wyn Hotel and the consideration for
the transaction was $100,000. This
was the most oimportant action of ttffe CCUTI Ff'FM l".T
executive department of the company, lUUIILhiLII 1 1.
ln monthly session assembled,. The
building is located Just across the
street from the Guilford -Hotel. It
will be made hereafter the headquar
ters of the company purchasing it
: "Those who were present at the
meeting yesterday, which is, according
to customs, held at different places in
the territory. In which the Dixie Fire
InsuranceCompany does Its : largest
business, were Mr. J. B. Blades, and
Mrs. Blades, of New Bern; W. S.
Thomson, vice-president, of -: Greens
boro; C D. Benbow, ' treasurer, of
Grensboro; Capt John F. Bruton, of
Wilson; Capt. J. P. Sawyer, of Ashe
ville; and Mr. Julian H. Little, treas
urer of the Charlotte Trust Company.
"The usual reports were submitted
at yesterday's gathering, all indicat
ing a state of growing prosperity.
Although the company is one of the
youngest in the State of its kind, so
slgaal has been its success that the
fondest expectations of its founders
have been surpassed. It is chartered
at $500,000, and has already a surplus
of $250,000. The day was made a
pleasant one fo r theparty." Char
lotte Observer 20th.
World's Panama Exposition
- - -ence.
Arluni . .Tuna 99. Rnoretiirv :
m . ' 4V ,-,r 1 Bern, played with: Klnston; the former
Trezevant, announces the. appoint- ' y ' fltf thn
ment of delegates by nearly one hun- " "'"-7 """7 " " "
projects ( on a large scale to get-to- such things have occurred repeatedly,
gether, but all those individuals whose and he .believed the time ripe to de-
personal Interest is with any one otjmand a change,
these matters, even in a jmall, way.
j All Interested should make an effort to
be present, and at the same time see
California and take tn some of the ex-
Wires Hot to Intercept Change.
Special Correspondence.
Raleigh, N. C, June 22. -No fewer
than 800 telegrams have been receiv
ed by the corporation commission pro
testing against any change in the
hours of work of railway telegraphers.'-"
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in building up a poor, worn-out farm, curBions ana view the various oppor
and demonstrated what can be done tunltles for development of the charac
with North Carolina soil. In doing this ter congidared at the Irrigation Con-
he has done the state service, and set 1 wnlcn California affords.
an example for other young farmers to 1 . v t : . "
follow. He has identified himself with - jj you nave bad blood I have 36
every movement to build up agricul- dayg treatment for . only 50 cent
ture, and help the farmer to improve Guaranteed saUsfactlon. No. 10 Pas-
his condition. ' Ituer St
' Four times have the people of this
dred cities and towns to attend the
preltmlnaary conference in behalf of
The World's Panama Exposition. The
dates of the conference are June 27,
28, and 29. ChairmanNerlein,' how-
over is Insistent In his request that
very section of the Southern Missis
sippi Valley and Western. States, send
- representative delegations bcause the
permanent plans of the exposition com
pany are to be predicated toa large
: extent upon the views expressed at
the conference and : the resolution
adopted by-the delegates who will
voice the wishes of the people living
In those States most immedlatae and
directly . interested. The conference
will be held in the assembly hall ot
the New Orleans Progressive, Union.
After the business sessions Shall have
been completed, some more or less
elaborate program ; ot entertainment
will be carried out, the Idea being to
make the stay of the visitors as pleaas
ant as' possible. With this idea in
view, a special entertainment t fund
has been raised, and a one fare rate
for adults, and half that rate for children,--has
been secured from all rall
- rnada leadtnz to New Orleans. In
line with the broad plans of the com
mlttee request was made for the low
rate to apply to any one who desired
to come to New Orleans on the dates
mentioned, the Idea being to attract
to the conference representative In
dividuals as well as the duly appoint-
d delegates. Already a number of
letters have been received train rep
resentatlve citizens who have net
been appointed ar delegates, but who
intend to take part ln the conference
anyway.
As soon as practicable after the
conference, the huge work of organ-
l..Sng the Exposition, which la to be
li l.l in New Orleans ln 1915 or 1918
in n-h-hiatlnn of tlie completion of
t; ,) T;ii)Hina ca:tl will bo Blurted.
Tim roiiiiulltee autielimtea several
tlie hnrd'!it "rt of lubor be
f-re tlie work ot prepiirlns the sevcrn
1 ire miles that wui compoKi! uih
, ' !,m slle can bfl slnrled, Uhto-
f,,o (iiH -tm 1 n i 1 1 to liiin r';iclicil the
. ... ... .1.... 1.. 1..
, coiiclui inn mill mil n u.i m u
loi.t The 4infortutiiil experiniire
oilier exi'i-
wlt'i 1
ball get away from him.- x
Manager Ellis has word from sev
eral players who will join his . team
Tuesday amfWednesday. -;
SCORE BY INNINGS' -
New Bern ' 0 0 4 0 4 0 0 0 08
Klnston - 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 46
Hits, New Bern 7, errors 3.
Hits,,Klnston 10, errors 6. - ' - '
Batteries, New Bern, Yerkes and
Thompson; Klnston, Lee audi Bell.
Umpire, Mr. Miller. I
The attendance was small. y, -
and adjoining counties elected him to
represent them ln the legislature and
his record there has always been cred
itable. As a member of the senate of
1901, he was the author of several bills
looking to the improvement of the kftllroad corDOraUons In the faulty
agricultural department, ana .as lmnj,trtl0n of their tracks.. Itlssur
memoer 01 me nouse in ima, miro- ., . mo,Hit ot it
Mr.'' J. M. Spencer, chairman of the
committee, appointed at the last meet
ing, having come Into the room, was
called upon for a report of the com
mittee's deliberation. He said that
there had been two meetings held and
that they had sent to Wilmington for
a copy ot the constitution and by
laws of the Truckers" Association
there, but no answer bad been receiv
ed. I No definite action had been taken
on that account. .
Mr. J. M. Howard was then called
upon to make the situation ot the
truckers plain to the railroad men.
Mr. Howard made, by way of com par-
duced a bill looking to better accom
modations for the agricultural hoys at
the A & M. College, and as a result of
his effort, and others, there stands the
magnificent agricultural building. So
earnest were his efforts ln behalf of
these measures that Gov. Aycock ap
pointed him a member ot the Board of
Agriculture." In this position he has
been faithful, and has made his in
Movement for Better Tracks.
The Journal office Is ln receipt of a
paper from Fort Scott, Kansas, called lgoni references to the former custom
"The Trackman." It Is a publication 0f q. TOBla rj0P to two years ago
to expose the criminal negligence of wnen both train and boat schedule was
arranged to an advantage for the
farmer, but now it was much different
The arrangement which is now in
force by which no goods are taken for
shipment later than 8:30, while the
train does not leave until 5 o"clock
p. m. Thus,,all the truck delivered
1 after the first mentioned hour has to
Special to Journal.
Rocky Mount, June 24. With her
new team from Brown Uulverslty, that
had not met defeat this season. Tar
boro was defeated today by Rocky
Mount in the prettiest game "ever seen
here. ''Anderson for the locals, pitched
superb ball, and his aupport was er
rorless. Nourse for Tarboro pitched a
good game except for his wlldness.
' SCORE BY INNINGS. .
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Rocky Mount 010000001260
Tarboro " 000000010141
Batteries:' Anderson and Raymond;
Nource and Pance. Umpire, Mr. Up
church. Time 2 hours. Attendance
there Is and western roads are shown
up in a very bad light Rotten ties,
light rails, imperfect building and
many other conditions are cited in the
general arraignment . They are un
doubtedly the cause of more than two walt j,ntll the aeparture of the train
thirds of the railroad wrecks. There next day more than 24 hours. Then
are 21 cuts showing in one way and tne Datform difficulty was mentioned,
another what poor constructions there I Before the shippers were afforded a
are and how they are liable to cause commodious and well covered space
derailments entailing great damage of J from wnica the boats and trains were
easily loaded without interference by
In many cases ties are shown to the weather. Now the platforms are
have rotted entirely in two, In others I wjtiiout cover, subjecting vegetables
the rails are so light that they have j t0 rajn ni Bun, causing a deterloa-
spllt under the heavy traffic to which I Uon ln the value of the product The
they are subjected. In still others the J difficulty experienced with boats and
rails are laid. so carelessly not being dr,vi wag ais0 amte extensively
nerlence, he would carry the work on ,,nriv fastened that ralla get mis-1 .-nia(naj Mmv fnrea mentioned
without having to learn the duties of J pjaced which would in most every in-ln lagt Saturday's meeting were relt
the office. It would seem th athe had Btance cause a most disastrous wreck, grated and many other new complaints
been in special training ror tne posi-1 Tnese conditions exist on most every 1 were lodged. Mr. L. H. Cutler made
Uon, . being young, active andener- ranroad in the country and the object L few remark staUng some of his
getlc ana knowing tne leaamg men as of tho-paper whlcU is the orgaa 01 tne troubies. but expressed the hope and
well as the leading farmers of the Trackmen's Union Is to let the public bellef at a satisfactory adjustment
state. Should he bo nommatea, ne 1 know luBt where the blame lies when wnilM m.Atk Mr. B. B. Hurst'
would carry into the oince tneaame accidentB occur. , . ; . . gnoke of the trouble and expense he
progressive spirit that he ha shown , : : v' a n reirard to Ireleht ' shlDments.
in his public and private . lire, inei fttj t9 Maa j. j. jtaxtn't M- cltmgf a ca8e of shipments ot flour
farmers of the sUte would f eel, that Tertl8fment to-day. 1 (made May 7. 8. 9, the last one which
J. E. LathamV Weekly Cotton Letter.
Special to Journal.
Greensboro, N. C, June 22. There
Is a poorer demand for spot .cotton
in practically all markets, and the
tendency is to reduce quotations, but
holders continue stubborn, and very
reluctant to make concessions. ' Dur
ing the Week the fall and winter
futures have sold very close to
11.50, which is nearly one cent decline
from the prices ruling about the
first of June. The weather continues
favorable, in most sections It can be
called ideal, wonderful Improvement is
taking place ln the crop situation. If
the weather continues favorable. The
market-is probably high enough to I ease,
discount the known facts, but probably
not high enough to discount the fears.
Nearly perfect weather, conditions
must prevail tor some time to over
come the lateness of the crop. We
must expect continued nervousness
and quick raises oa any unfavorable
weather devefopmeafc think new
crop cotton is nearing a price to com
mand respect from all investment
standpoints.
Got. Glenn and Four Member ot
Cornell of State tbPaty. WUI --
Examine Sites Early This
Morning ai4 Leave for
KtastoB the I
'Clock
The party of gentlemen whoso task
Is to select a site or the Eastern Caro
lina Normal Training school arrived
last night on the train from Washing- .
ton and were taken to the Gem hotel. ;.
They were Got. Glenn, J. Y. Joyner,
State Superintendent of Public In
struction; B. R. Lacy, State Treas
urer; J. Bryan Grimes, Secretary ot
State .and B. F. Dixon, Auditor of
State. The last ; named gentleman
reached New Bern yesterday morning
and spent the day here examining the
places mentioned and at night went to
Morehead to enjoy the sea breezes. He
will join them this morning. . They
were met by Mayor Bryan, CoL P. M.
Pearsall and Mr. A D. Ward, and after
they were joined by other citizens.
Nothing was transacted last night but
early this morning they will visit tht
sites located on Spencer's farm and .
will take note of the various offers
made by this city. They will leave on
the train at 9:22 for Klnston where
they will spend, the balance of the day
and examine the nine sites offered by
that city. They will then go to Tar
boro and Rocky Mount and will make
their decision ln the course of a tew
weeks.' '
Action Contrary to CoisUtatlen. .
Special to Journal. . ;
Austin, Texas, June 24. The Com
eloner of Public Health has Issued a
proclamation barring all persons in an
advanced stage of consumption from
locating ln this state. The action has
been taken up by the authorities as it
Is held by some that such an order la
a violation of the Federal constitution
which allows all persons to reside
where they choose. Jio other state in
this nation has ever attempted to bar
Immigrants suffering from the dls-
Czar aad
With
Premier Charged
Harder. ., ' . :
Special to Journal.
New York, June 24. The Russian
Revolutionary journal which Is pub
lished here charges the Czar and Pre
mier Stolypin with planning the mur
der of the Russian agitator, Tapernaik.
The plns It alleges were fully carried
OUt . : , . :
fluence felt When his term expires
he wyi have served six years on the property and osa 0f life. ;
ooaru, mm turn auuwingii ui iuo wui
lngs of the department especially fits
him for the position of Commissioner
of Agriculture. ,
The work would not be new, and un
like a man, who had no ha dthis ex
Collision With Bnaaway Rig. ..
Special Correspondence.
GrenBboro, June 22. Yesterday at-
ternoon a buggy driven by Misses
Maud and Annie Landreth, daughters
ot Mr. C. E. Landreth, was run into
by a runaway team belonging to Mr.
Hester, of this city. The buggy was
completely demolished and Miss Maud
Landreth sustained some painful,
though not serious Injuries.
Death of Gabe RoyalL
Mr. H. E. Royall received news Sun
day or the death of his brother Mr.
Gabe Royall at Salisbury. The news
created sentiments ot deep regret for
Mr. Royall was well known here a few
years ago and was a printer of much
ability. The remains were brought to
Golduboro for Interment and the fun
eral was held yesterday, afternoon.
they had been honored and recognized
by the selection of one of their num
ber. '
It has been a long time since Ala
mance county has been recognized- on
the State Democratic ticket, and It
would seem that our time has now
come, as we have a-candldate who was
born for the place. Ills whole life
work has prepared him for the posi
tion, and there Is not a man tn the
tula that la hstter fitted for ha work.
w fai tht Mr fwtt win secure the I Mew York Cottoa Market,
nomination without any serious oppo- Special to Journal.'
itinn as h la the onlv nractlcal. Dro-I New York, June 24.
had Just been received Thursday. Mr,
Hurst's grievances were numerous
and they presented another serious
24. Two ( phase of the transportation question
die.
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i.i IHii, to ltd re
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. Christ Church Picnic.
The picnic of the Sunday school and
congregation ot'cWlnt church will be
hold tomorrow (Wednesday).
All are requested to BRncmble at the
r.-u ltih House nt 8:20. Iiuskets are to
be Bent to tlio Parish Hours by 8
o'cliM'k. Boat leaves - Craven Btreet
wharf at 8:-t.'. -
Jinked illnei'tlon and assimilation
perlVrt. R'.ilirs new red blood . and
bono. ' Tliut'a what Ilol'.b-t-r's Rm-ky
f ' .Mnt tin Toa v.i'.l do. A t-.mlc f ir the
i.' ', pn.l n i- '.. r.3 r ' 1, T. r
gresBlve farmer that we have seen
mentioned In connection with the of
fice, and the people have gotten tired
of electing men to positions like this
who have no training or qualifications
for the work. .
Alamance county will ask with an
uanlmous voice for the nomination of
Mr. Scott as Commissioner of Agricul
ture, and we believe that the whole
state will recognize ln her candidate
the proper man for the place.
Tircilout, worn out woman cannot
Bleep, eat or work; twins as If she
woulJ fly to i!.m cs. I ;..!'.: 'f-r's Rm-ky
tri.:.:.,in Tea it . ! 5 nerves
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Sine People Killed In Hartford.
Special to Journal, ,
Hartford. Conn.. June
trains, one a fast express, on the New as it is in New Bern at the present
York,' New Haven and Hartford road time. - '
collided within the cty Jimita hls Among the remedies suggested for
morning. . Nine people are dead and 35 j the proper handling of freight was,
wounded. Many ot the injured will I it,. to Increase the force ot freight
handlers and, 2nd, that the truck train
leave at 8 o'clock at night If connec
tions could be made with the market
trains at Norfolk,
After the remarks ot several gentle
men, Mr. R. E. L. Bunch' addressed
the assembly, stating In behalf of the
railroad that they had not until recent
ly been aware of the desperate condi
tions and said that he did not wonder
at the protest The road has no ex
cuse '4") 'offer and they admit that they
are Tery much at fault to allow bust
ness to go on. He assured these dim
cullies could and should be remedied
at the earllest possible convenience,
He said that the railroad was here to
stay and that its business was not only
to develop and build up but it was to
accommodate the public. He called
attention to the fact that the work of
the company was gigantic and these
local troubles conj.1 not be reme.JU-J
;t once, but as fa.it 88 BU'h t:,' , i
June '..' "'
August.. .. ..... 1155
October I1-5
December 11.49
Judge Lovlngs Trial ia Progress.
Special to Journal. r
Houston, Va.. June 24. The trial of
Judge Loving for the murder ot young
Estes began here today. A venire ot
64 jurymen has been summoned and
the work of selecting a Jury is tn
progreHS.
Cleanfie your system ot all Impuri
ties this month. Now Is the time to
t ' 9 iter's rioily I'ountaln T. 1.
It v. Ill 1 it yiui il ;1 rummer. 13
Under New Managemeat
Mr. H. E. Royall has leased the
Elite pavilion at Bridgeton tor the
summer and has taken charge at
once. - Mr. Koyaii intends mat ine pa
rtition will be run In a strictly up-
to-date manner and positively no beer-
lne will be sold on and around the
premises. Dancing will be the main
feature on Monday, Wednesday and
Friday nights.'
Railroad Charter Graated Soatkpert
Road.
Special to Journal.
Raleigh, June 24. The state char
ters the Cape Fear, Southport and At
lantic Railway, capital stock $1,000,
000, all -the stockholders being of
Pennsylvania, the principal ones, F. 8.
Pusey, A J. Fabnestock and Charles
F. Anck, of Philadelphia. The company
Is given power to build 40 miles of
road from Southport to any point on
the South Carolina line, and to Wil
mington, with headquarters at South-
port, and It may be operated by or
merged Into any road already estab
lished. The directors swear at least
$1,000 per mile has been paid in, and
that they will certainly build and
operate the road.
could be investigated they would en
deavor to correct them, and he bade
those present to be patient and all
would be made right In shortest pos
sible time.. .
A permanent organization was et-1 Smith and Rena Taylor, visited Mrs.
fected by which the truck . shippers I S. C. Hlggins, Sunday.
. Loco.
, June 22nd. '
: Tis near vacation season, and some
are already enjoying holidays.
We are having very little fruit this
summer, but glad to say gardens are
looking well.
v MIbs Prudle Provost, ot Jones coun-.
ty, accompaanled by Misses Maggie
plan to advance their Interests. It Is
to be known as the . Truckers' and
Merchants' Association. They elected
the following efflcers: President G. N.
Ives, vice-president W. C. Wlllett;
secretary, G. L. Hardlson; treasurer,
J. M. Spencer. Executive committee:
L.-1I. Cutler. B. B. Hurst, J. J. Mo
Gowan, Jr., E. B. Jackson, J. M. How
ard, W. T. Crockett, T. G. Hyman, W.
II. Berry, W. B. Blades, J. A Miller,
G. T. Richardson, J. H. Weddell.
Standard Oil Absorbing Railroad.
Special to Journal.
Wilmington, Del., June 21. The
Standard Oil Company Is arrange j;
to unite its strongest lines and to have
a trunk line from New York to F: n
Francisco and fh at tie. When this 1
accoiv. j-.1,;. he I V 1 1 ' ml r.l c -i-!.
1 f a 1 ' t 1 '
Mrs. Ethel GUlet spent a tew days
with relatives at Sllverdale last week.
Mr. J. R. Parsons, was a Tluitor at
Deppe, last Sunday.
Messrs. Fields and Cleve Humphrey
and Tolse Riggs, of Jones county,
were guests here Sunday.
Mrs. Martha Barbee, after epen " 5
a week with her children, at thU 19
returned to her home at I.ichh '.,
Sunday.
Messrs. B. and R. Collins, if J 1
county, were victors la, cr 1 " t
Sunday.
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