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TP IT PliI TR S1TO: VI RALEIGH THURSDAY EVENING, MAY 17, 1900. 25 Cents a Month MAD MAN KILLS SIX MEN HOT FANS FROM THE BAT COULD HAVE A CARNIVAL BRITISH UNEASY ABOUT, MAFEKING THE BE8FIGED GARRISON THERE IN NEED OF FOOD GIRL CLERK MURDERED IN A DEPARTMENT STORE Edward Hall Shot and Killed Mary Bran-Rigid in a Crowded Store. New York, May 17. This morning Mary Brannigan, aged twenty-four, while at work in Reinhardl store, was shot twice and killed by Edward Hall, aged twenty-five. The shooting caused the greatest excitement in f-e crowded store.

Miss Brannigan had no knowledge that Hall intended 10 kill her until he drew a p3toI from his pocket. It was then too late to save her, although a desperate effort was made to disarm hie. As Hall drew the pistol the girl pleaded for mercy, but uu-avallingly. Hall has been arrested. CLARK SECURED GOV.

SMITH'S ABSENCE Kjent ef Montane Senator Hired tbe Governor as Attorney ia a Cae Outside the State. Chicago May I7.r-The Tribune this morning prints a Butte dispatch stating that Governor Smith ot Montana, left home because Senator Clarke's agent had employed him as lawyer. Lieutenant Governor Sprlggs also fooled him. The absence of Governor Smith from the State made it. possible for Lieutenant Governor Sprlggs to appoint Clark to the Senate after the latter had resigned his seat because he knew the Senate would 4- WEEK OP UNVEILING MIGHT BE MADE A GREATER SUCCESS The Ralelth Band afc Ricimoa Makes Great Hit and Is Given Place Next Blue.

The idea, ndvuneed yesterday that Haleigh's first week in July nvigH be mude one of the most in the history of the city by the proper management of a (iulu Week, suc.fi as the Street Fair and Carnival iww in progress at lichmond, and siuiilar to the one which Mr. Harry Ifedan has suggested as feasible for Southern Cities, which are snf ticielit ly up-to-date to advertise themstlvcs throughout the whole countrr, met with general approval. Many gentlemen have mentioned the matter today, and those who have returned from Richmond are the most enthusiastic over the proposed for Raleigh. "With the Yance unveiling ceremonies as the leading attraction for 'he week," said a gentleman this 'morning, else that is needed toVJuive fifty thousand people in the heart of the city among the merchants in business men genernll is food manager from the outside who Knmvs how to organize and put into efl'eet a program for a. Street Fair and Carnival.

If you had been at. I you'-would favor such scheme for Raleigh. Only one thing would be necessary on the pari of the Raleigh people: they would bine to contii-bute in all about or HM find would have to give the freedom of the city to the management and visitors This gentleman, savs (hat it would be worth to the city, and Jlint the railroads would be willing to put up enough to make the Fair a success financially if the proper advances were made. Speaking of the Raleigh Hand, he said it was the best at Rnduiioud, and that the music oomiiiil1e. hud awarded second place to the Raleigh bys, the.

only musicians leading them being the Richmond Blue, so popular throughout Yirginia. The. following letter from a member of the Band is of interest to all: have been intending writing you ever since I got here, but haven't bad a chance. We got here at Sunday 'night, and found supper waiting us. Our first work was march, of a.

half mile" 'Monday 11 o'clock: then we played concert that night up on Broad street. Tuesday we had a march of about, two miles to the ship the Thornton, the new torpedo boat, was launched. There six bands in the Tuesday night at we had about a two mile inarch in the carnival parade. The procession was about a mile long and was the prettiest thing 1 ever saw. 1 can't begin to describe it to von clearly.

All 1 will say is that it was beautiful. The music committee paid us a great honor gave us second position in the procession had all the bands behind us except tbe Richmond Blues. We played the Carnival March eight times on that march. 'We have played it so much that nearly oil of us know it by heart. I guess you wonder how we see to play at.

night: We didn't need any light. The streets were one solid blaze of light; We gave a -concert this morning at II to 1 o'clock. We will be in the flower parade this evening at o'clock. "While- we were waitinir for the narade to form last we coyi-bincd four of the best iuiuds( which included us of course), and played' the Carnival March and Dixie. There were between ninety and' a pieces in the moor bands.

There ver? twelve trombones, but inlv 1 slide beside our four. We lur (jot the best street band in the city. four slides are what catch ieo-ple. and we come mighty near playing them. We are on all' sides.

The Raleigh band is right there with any of them. Last night when we eanie up Broad street it was packed from the sidewalks to the. middle of the street, a surging mass of humanity, and you bught to have heard them cheering lie Raleigh band all along the route. They were cheering. the Raleigli'bund.

We have made a fine ''rep." Our band is complimented by the musicians, and we are playing fine. When I came np Ilroad street last night I was blowing that slide for all I was worth, and I certainly wns proud of the band. I want, to tell you about the sights here. There are so many it would tuke me all the afternoon to describe them. If you can possibly, get off.

come ui Thursday or Friday. It will lie worth your time. "Will have to say good bye. as it is time to go on parade. TO HIVE A THIRD LAI'NDRY.

The Chinese and two steam laundries in this city are soon to welcome into the field u. third candidate Tor the patronage of the city. A new laundry is to be. established in the l'ruirie Building, on Wilmington treet, the machinery for it. it is said, having already been ordered from the norfh.

The manager of the laundry has not yet been announced, nor has it been definitely stated at what time the laundry will begin work. It is said that it-will be owned by Messrs. Leach, Cram and Stephens. RALEIGH COMMANDERY NO. 4, K.

T. A special conclave of Raleigh Com-mandery No. 4, K. will be held this (Thursday) evening at 8 o'clock, All Sir Knights cordially Invited. W.

E. JONES, E. C. V. S.

HAMILTON, Rec. i TAKES DECK OP STEAMbR PRINCE CHARLES AND KILLS CAPTaIN Picnecrs and Criw Deserted the Deck Until Maniac Lowered Boat and Rowed Away. Loudon. Mav 17. A despatch from Stock-Holm brings the mws of an awfuilragedy on board Xw Swedish A madman took possession of the steamer, shot five imssengers dead.

then killed the captain and wounded six of the crew who Iried to overcome him. 'The passengers and crew left the deck to the: maniac, who lowered a boat and rowed away. All the remaining passengers and I crew eiinie on deck and administered to 'he wounded. When the steamer iiiiu niwiv-iiuiiii lilt: iiccivn ujuivcu like shambles. EARTHQUAKE IN MEXICO YESTERDAY People in the City of Mexico Startled by the Shock." City of Mexico, May An earthquake occurred yesterday with three distinct shocks.

No serious damage was done, except the Jar cracked walls. People rushed into the streets in crowds, falling on their knees and crossing themselves. A number of old buildings fell. Quiet restored after a short interval and business resumed. CHRISTIAN SUN SOLD Editor K.

L. Moft'ilt of the Christian Sun. state organ of the Christian church, published at Elon college, states iu today's issue: "I have sold the Christian Sun subscription list, advertising contracts and complete outfit to Professors J. O. Atkinson and W.

P. Lawrence. The transfer has been agreed to and these brethren have received the endorsement of the Southrn Christian Convention the former as editor, the latter as publishing agent and they enter upon their new duties with the next issue. -'My work as editor and publishing agent has been pleasant and succesfud even beyond my expectations; and for this I am very grateful to my friends in the ministry and in the laity of the Christian church, and above all to Him whose will I have humbly tried to do, regardless private interest or persou-itf-'favor. I hav of course, bceu nble to accomplish only.

a very small part of what I would like to have done; but I retire with the consciousness of at least striven, under ail cimunstaiic lo serve faithfully and earnestly my church and my God." THE CROP REPORTS. Cincinnati, May 17. Price Current says 'that the week was favorable for -winter wheat ii nil crops generally. There was a moderate draw back in the northwest on account of. insufficient moisture.

Corn has a good start and ap romising position for oats. STEAMER IN DISTRESS. Ocean City, May 17. A steamship in distress oft here is blowing her whistles. The crows from live life saving stations have gone her rescue.

OPENED NEW GROCERY In the store in the 'Academy, of Music building, at the corner of Martin and Salisbury street, Mr. Fred Woollcott today opened his new groc-cery store. store has been improved greatly in appearance and the freMi paint ami increased lighting facilities -imrte the store more attractive than heretofore. Mr. Woollcott has put in an entirely new and fresh stock -of groceries, and the usual stock curried in the business and will oegin business anew.

fostToffick AITROFIATIONS. Washington, 1). May 17. The Senate is considering the post office appropriation bill this afternoon, DUKE NAMED PAT London. May 17.

The son of the Duke and Duchess of York, was- christened "Patrick" In a private chapel, in Windsor Castle today, in the presence of the Queen, the Prince and Princess of Wales and other members of the royal SUFD FOR LIBEL. Salisbury, May 17. Drf J. N. Stallings, editor of the Daily Truth-Index, announces in his paper this evening that ho will sue for libel" Mr, P.

Johnson, secretary of the State Prohibition executive committee, as the writer, and -the Daily Sun as the publisher, of articles reflecting upon Dr. Stallings. Tbe latter is an advocate of temperance measures through the Democratic party, while Mr. Johnson belongs to tbe straightest sect of the Prohibitionists, and as such point- cdly Ignored Dr. Stallings' paper In advor- Using a call for the Prohibition State convention on the 2-ntl inst.

mis negan the controversy, which has proceeded with rejoinder and surrejoinder. SHOULD BE REPEATED. Raleigh music lovers are very anxious to have a. repetition of the splendid concert given Tuesday night by the Raleigh Choral Symphony. Those who heard it, almost without exception, pronounce it the most delightful musical event here in'many a day.

The hit made by the Symphony, under the able 'direction of Prof. Appy and the playing of Prof, pruhler, which has not been equalled in Raleigh this year, cannot he forgotten by those who were prea- ent Tuesday evening. HOW THE WESTERN N. C. LEAQL'L WILL WORK TOGETHER Eastern Carolina League to br Founded on Different Principle -Men who May Play Here, The interest in tho Ruleiirli n.itol.nii' team keeps up at a lively pace, nmli the arrangements for having a snap 1 py organization of clean ball twirlerJ are progressing as well as could hr expected at this time.

'IVduy wordi has come from several players" of col- Jcire renown that tlii- u-ili 1, n.i.-i come fo Raleigh for the summer nn lj iiiunc cue iciim nere up. to uie standard that has been set by popular opinion. It looks like a certainty that Winston, the famous first baseman, who has this year developed into pitcher of no mean will be here, and it is possible that the training of the? men will be left to him. tic will have, the assistant" in suuie oi ine uesi trainers who have neipen to turn out tlie quickest teams in tbe State, and if the arrangement i proposed can lie completed, there is little doubt but that the team will be as lust as the public demands. Manager Rivers is in New York to.

lay and will be away from this city for a week or ten days. As soon, as he returns the perfection of a number of details connected with the ganization of the team will be Fresidcn't Mabel, of the Athletic Association, is also out of the city this week, and Dr. K. F. Battle is acting President during his absence.

Manager Rivers' Correspondence is being handled by two of the directors who are deeply interested in the organization of the team. One player who be. here for the. season, and in whose favor there, is a great sentiment here, is Dolph Mnngiim. who pitched the championship year on tlie 'Vafsity team, and who is this year teaching 'ami- playing with Bingham Mangum is one of the cleverest bull players of1 college reputation, and it is thought that bis assistance will be of untold good here.

The Western League is to be composed almost exclusively of professional ball players, it is snid the team work is to be excel? lent, with'; a few- exceptions the; tnen. are not lip to the standard (tint Raleigh will require. There tilny be kotnfe tough ball playing in tne west if re ports from that section are trnf, while here it has already, been 'deter-' 'mined no touali feature will lie fol-: crated. The Western teams will begin their season about first, though there is a e-ame scheduled for hurlotte on Momlav next, which dav is to lie celebrated instead of the SOtli. since the latter lulls on 'I he tennis that are to be included in the list wii'i Raleigh and Wilming' ton will prnbubly be Tarboro- and Wilson.

A meeting- of the managers, of the four teams will probably be held at Wilson before the first of ami at that, time a schedule will be arranged for the season's games. There is to lie meeting of the Western League innniigers in Charlotte on the and to that meeting some of the Eastern League managers have been invited with a view to aseertainr-ing the advisability or making thft League one including the whole The Western League is composed of Charlotte, Salisbury, Concord and: Rtatesville, four towns almost within it- stone's throw of each other, and the small expense of transportation makes the financial success of the, League almost a surety. the A. and M. Ditcher; l'er(oii.

the catcher. "Dice" Dolph Mangum, The first baseman and pitcher: (iraves. the 'Varsity catcher: dim Roysier. of Wake Forest, a probable fielder: Harris, of Maryland: Rattle of the ami half a. dozen other men who are not in town at present, nre said to be ready to assist here, and besides them there is enough materia of first: class ball phi vers to make good i team that will furnish clean: pure sport for the public.

And that is what liulcigh is after. THOsE THUNDER SHOWERS. or haleigh and vicinity: Increasing cloudiness with moderate tbunder showers tonight and Friday, cooler. The conditions have become mora fa- vorable for rain. A considerable baro-J metric depression is central over Okla homa and another over Southern Florida.

Rain has fallen during the past 24 hours at Savannah and Charleston, and throughout the whole central Mississippi it valley from New Orleans to Davenport. -The warm weather continues In the east with maximum temperatures of 90 degrees or over from North Carolina to Pennsylvania; the highest was 94 degrees at Norfolk. The temperature is low from Marquette to Boston. Rev. Alvln Betts.

Mrs. Belts and Messrs. Furmand and Everet Betts, loft this morning for Bayonne, N. which place they will make their future home. They go to Join Mr.

Sylvester Betts, son of Rev. Alvin and Mrs. Betts, who loft here 13 years ago for Bayonne. Mr. Betts is pastor ot a large church In that city and is also owner of three drugstores.

Mr. Everet Betts, who has been In the drug establishment of Messrs. Jan. I. Johnson of this city, -will take charge of the management of the drug stores of his brother In Bayonne.

Rev. Betts and family havo a larc circle oi friends in this city who to see them leave, and wish them nun success in their new home. A Liberal Member In the Houee of Com ment Announoei Mafeklng le Relieved London, May IT. Anxiety at the clubs about Mafeking is pronounced. The Pall Mall place and the vicinity ot the War Office are crowded with, people Impatiently awaiting news.

Similar anxiety la shown In all parts of the United Kingdom. Tho general belief is that the place wilt be able to hold, out. MAFEKING'S DIRE STRAITS. Lorenzo Marques, May 16. (Delayed) The lateBt news from Mafeking state that the town has been reduced to desperate straits for food.

The garrison there is hoping for speedy relief. The number of besiegers have greatly Increased In view of the expected early approach of a British relief expedition. More big guns have been brought by the Boers. It is stated that the force advancing for the relief is composed of picked moo from the Imperial Yeomanry and Lord Roberts' and Marshall's Horse. IS MAFEKIXG (RELIEVED? London, May 17.4-Another mem-Vr of Parliament announces that Mnfcking has been relieved.

SERIOUS FOR London. May 17. Ihe newspaper uecoifts tiom Pretoria su that news is being kept buek from Mufeking. 1 hut the Hoer attack was repulsed tunl thiit there were ninety Boers captured causes' belief that the news is serious for the Hoois BOERS RETREATING. London, May 17.

General Roberts cables that the Boers have retreated before (icneral Hunter to Kierksdorp, seven miles north of Vaal and 118 miles by rail from Joannesburg. AX.NOl'XCED MAKKKlXti'S RELIEF Loudon. May 17. r-In a committee room in the House of Commons Kir Kitzron. Liberal -member Yorkshire announeed that Mnfcking luiil been relieved.

The Wnr office is unable to confirm the announcement. CM-HRED KltHi ER'S (iRAXDSOX. Cape Town. "Slay 17. A Lorenzo despatch dated today says Commandant Eloff.

a 'grandson, of President Kruger. with a patrol, entered Matching; whereupon Colonel Hmlcn Powell, ppeueil Jire, seventeen. II took Eloff and ninety other Hoer prisoners. Rl'LLER'S LATEST London. May.

17. (ienernl ltuller that the. second division of the army has reached Dunnhuusr. which is half way from Dundee to Xew Castle, NEW CORPORATIONS. Jl.

E. (lenient, of Tlioinasville. Joseph Ross, of Philadelphia, and A. McPherson. of Sanford today, filed articles of agreement for the incoi--IMirntion of The Ross Manufacturing Company of Sanford for the purpose of dealing in anil manufacturing woods and The capital stock is $.10,000.

The SiiYnmerfield (lun lull of Stun: mcrfieltl, (iuilford county was today incorporated with a enpi'il stock of The incorporators are Julian T. Davis. Edward Vim Itigeiv. Sanford Barnes, of Muahaileu. Xew York, and about dozen other sportsmen.

HOSPITAL ITEMS OF INTEREST Those at Rex Hospital in Whom the Public is Interested. Mrs. A. M. Harris, of Youngsvllle, was yesterday brought to this city and taken In Rex Hospital for treatment.

Mrs. Harris has been quite sick, but her conditon today Is reported as favorable 'as could be expected. Miss Annie Merrill, head nurse at the hospital, is visllng in Charlotto on a week's vacation. During her absence Miss Bertha Barrett Is acting head nurse. Isaac Carraway, a colored employe of the Seaboard Air Line, who was injured in a wreck In South Carolina has been brought to Rex Hospital.

The man's leg was -broken between kneo and the ankle, but amputation has not been necessary. Dr. Rogers, the Seaboard Surgeon, is looking after the man and his condition is better. Tho condition of Mr. Anderson, of the Cotton Exchange, who has been at the "hospital for some time past, is greatly improved.

His friends are glad to know that ills improvement is continuing uninterruptedly. A Raleigh physician stated today that hn had seldom in his life known so little sickness In a city -at this time of the year as there Is now in Raleigh. There nrc a number of cases ot the grippe, but only In a few Instances are there any serious illness In town. Mrs. I'pchurch' and Miss Upchurch.

who have been so critically ill at their home tin West Morgan street, are now convalescent. News received here from Baltimore slates that Mrs. George Catling, who has been so critically ill, Is now better, though It Is not expected that she will recover her strength and health for some weeks. Sir. IL Tlinmns.

who was oonvnl-escent. has had a set-back and is not so well today, turn him out because of the corrupt use of money in his election. YOU -CAR PEX EH. Marriage in liultimore Yesterduy of Two People Popular Here. Today's Itnltimore Sund contained the folowing: Miss Lola May Carpenter, daughter of Mrs.

Mary A. L. Carpenter, 210K thnrles street, was married yesterday at noon at St. Michael and All Angels' Protestant Episcopal Church to Mr. Samuel Davis Young, of Xorfolk, a member of the cot ton firm of Young-, Williams and Com pany.

The ceremony was performed by Hew Dr. C. Ernest. Smith, assisted by Bishop Paret. The maid of honor was Miss Laura M.

Carpenter, sister of the bride. The bridesmaids were Miss Cornie Bruce Yickers. Miss Marv Lee -White, of Salisbruy; Miss Annie T. llriscoe, of Prince Frederick; Miss May Dudley and Miss Cornelia (lib-son. The best, man was Mr.

Williams, of The ushers were Messrs. J. Briscoe limiting, Robert Lnssiter. W. W.

Robards, (ieorge Yickers, Arthur Dudley Carpenter and Thomas I. Elliott. A sister and a cousin of the bride. Ethel and Mildred Carpenter, acted as flower girls. The bride wore white satin trimmed witli duchess' lace, and carried Bride roses and lilies of the valley.

The 'maid. 'of honor' wore-pink' crepe de chine and carried American Beauty roses. Tbe bridesmaids wore white 1-repe de chine over silk, with mousseliue trimmings, and carried 'm France roses. The flower girls wore (link organdie over-pink silk and carried daisies. An interesting feature of the ceremony' was the procession of suppliced choir boys who preceded the bridal party, singing the chorus from "Lohengrin." The bride wns given, away 'liV her' Mr; W.

Raymond Carpenter. After a wedding breakfast at the residence of the bride's mother. Mr. and Mrs. Young left for Xew York and a tour through the North.

They will reside-in Xorfolk. COTTON. Closing quotations for the cotton market fMs afternoon: May, 948-50; July, 934-u; Auguat, (il'ILTY OF 1 XCK.NDI ARISM. So Finds in the Case of the Drakes and Morgan llawn. Lenoir.

X. May 10 After a long trial and deliberation of 25 hours on the part of the jury, a verdict of guilty was rendered in the Criminal Court here against I. F. Drake. Frank Drake and Morgan llawn, charged with and attempt to bunt store containing their stock 'or -merchandise in Hickory in 1S07.

which stock, it is claimed, was heavily over-insured. The readers of. The Observer unfamiliar with tbe circumstances attending this case, which lias been one of widespread interest in this section since the commission of lie crime. This case has twice before been on trial in this caunty, having in each instance in a mistrial. The sentence of the court is ten years in the State's prison for J.

V. Drake, and four each for his 'KS-year-old brother, Frank Drake, and Morgan llawn. Counsel for the defendants gave notice of an appeal and the bonds were fixed at ..000 for J. F. Drake.

and smaller amounts for the others. Today's Charlotte Observer. The ''County Commissioners met today and are engaged receiving the report of tho special committee appointed to look over the accounts of Sheriff Page for his final settlement with the county. Miss Janie Rrown and Miss Josephine Reese returned last evening from Wilmington, where thev attended the Woman's Missionary Conference. Mrs.

E. M. Martin left yesterday for Portsmouth. The First Baptist Sunday school carried a large crowd on their picnic to Occonoochce this morning. They will return at about 7 o'clock this afternoon.

Today Standing Muster Shepherd began taking testimony in the Black-well Durham Tobacco Company case. W. W. Fuller, is here us counsel for the American Tonai-co Company. Mr.

Manning and Major (iuthrie arrived today. A Churlotte observer special from Concord says: "Jacob Bowman, the white man who was killed several miles north of this place by the passenger train, wi. supposed: to huve been sitting on the crossties na state of intoxication. The remains were interred at the county home today, where for some time he hud been living. He was one of the finest of cabinet-makers.

His home was in Switzerland and the account of his death will be sent to his sister there in on envelope which he himself addressed more than two years ago and handed to Mr. .1. 1). Host in n. asking that he send a letter in case he (Mr.

Bowman) died or was killed." LOCAL AND PERSONAL. The closing exercises of the Institution for the Blind will take place Friday evening. May 18th, promptly at 8 o'clock. The public is invited. The exercises of the colored department of the Blind Institution will be held Monday evening.

May 21st. at 8 o'clock. Mr. Whitfield Cobb, who has for several years been In the employ of Mr. J.

D. Boushall in this city, has gone to Abbeville, S. to accept a position with the Seaboard Air Line. Mr. Cobb is a young man of excellent business qualifications and it is expected that he will rise rapid ly in the railroad service.

Rev. Dr. W. A. Curtis left this morning for Red Springs.

Mr. Cecil Stone left today on a business trip. Mr. Crocker went to Kast- ern Carolina today in the -interest of Capiidine, the Micks headache cure. Mr.

Claude Dockery. of Rockingham, is in the city. Messrs. M. 1).

McNeill and .1. I Mc-Fherson, of Sanford, are in the city. Mr. Thomas Howen. of this cTTy, has accepted a )osition in Mr.

V. A. Watson's art store on Fayetteville street. Col. Item I'reiiijM'rt struck town (bis morning, Mr.

.1. S. Manning and Mnj. W. B.

(Iuthrie arrived in Raleigh this morning. W. If. Face and daughter, Miss Face, left this morning New York city, where they will probably pend about ten days. Mrs.

Pace's brother. Mr. Win. Harry lleck. is expected to return with them.

Mr. Heck has taken a high stand at Columbia I'ni- versity. flovernor Tiiissell returned yesterday from visit to Wilmington and flout hport. Frivale Secretary Bavins Cade is still using crutches on account of hl-i recent accident. The nail made quite an ugly wound in his foot.

There will be a trollev ride Saturday evening under the auspices ot the Young Ladies Auxiliary of the Presbyterian Cars will leave (he capitol promptly at 7:30. -Admission 2.1 certs including refreshments. Mr. ii enl is sick at tiis home on Blond worth street. Mrs.

S. ('. Spruill Will leave tomorrow for Seven Springs to spend a month. Rev. W.

1). 'Hubbard and bis wife received a warm' welcome at the Wednesday evening prayer, meeting at the Tiifieniacle last night. Few men have ever received such a flattering welcome into. Raleigh as has TIr. Hubbard.

He has stepped right into the. hearts of lie people of Raleigh. His consecration impresses every one he meets. A man who isJiot a church goer was heard to remark: intend to hear that man Drench. 1 like him." Mrs.

Daniels ami children, who. huve been on a visit to Mrs. W. If. Bagley in Washington, returned home this afternoon.

Miss Kleanor of Salem, Ohio, who is the guest of Miss Carrie Fiirman, leaves Saturday for Aslievile. The dance and debate at the Agricultural and Mechanical College tomorrow night will be attended bv a large crowd, from this citv. The managers of the Methodist picnic to Trinity Fark Saturday for the convenience of house ki pi is. hi a ranged to leave Raleigh a little later than usual and to return a little curlier than usual. The A.

and M. College Band will accompany the school, ami furnish music for tbe occasion. Thin will add much to the enjoyment of the duv. Rutes to those who are not members of the school, for round trip, under 10 years, 40 cents, over Hi years, 5 cents, BRA1XS DASH EI) OFT. A gentleman who came in on the At-Innta Special this morning says that a well dressed white man was found by the side of the track at Peachlands, near Monroe, with half of his head torn away.

He was still alive when the fast train passed, and if he was struck by a train it must have happened an hour or more before that time. Although part of his brains were dashed out on the ground he was alive and his pulRe beat strcngi No particulars could be learned. LARGE IH ILDINO UCRXING. Xew Burg. X.

May 17. Peck and Vundeusen's furniture establishment, the most extensive building in the citv. is burning. The flames ore spreading to the adjoining buildings. As they nre old, it is feared that the loss will be extensive.

SIX KILLED. St. Fetersbnrg, Way 17. The boiler of a torpedo boat exploded here yesterday, killing six persons..