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8 TJtLE "W XLMIMCKDD MESSELKTGER, TUES DAY JUL Y 30, 1907." 3 DEATH OF MRS. T. B. 11 End Came Suddenly Early Yester day Morning Deceased Was Not Considered Very III Survived br Her Husband and Three Children Funeral Will Take Take Place Tomorrow. Sincere sorrow was brought to the hearts of hosts of friends early last night when the report became current of the sudden death of Mrs. Thomas B. BurbanTS which occurred shortly after 6 o'clock at her late home, No. 15 South Fifth street. Mrs. Burbank was not considered Seriously ill, although for the past tew days she has been confined to her room. She was operated on several weeks ago at the James Walker Memorial hospital in this city for appendicitis but apparently she had recovered en- tirely from the effects of the operation , . . . uiu yesterday appeared to De gelling along nicely. There was hardly auy warning that the end was near, vh en at the hour stated she passed away, death being due to heart failure. t me nme me trained nurse was tne only one won Mrs. Burbank, Dr. Bar-. bank being at Wrightsville Beach cn ,rtn . s j 1 I a visit to patients and her children oe- ! ing away from home. The sad news j was soon conveyed to them by friends j who had hastened to the house and xi-- - .. ..... . . ; they were not long in arriving at tha stricken home. Mrs. Mary Lippitt Burbankwas in the 49th year of her age. She was the wife"oTTr. Thos. S. Burbank, one of the most prominenr physicians of Wil mington and besides her grief strick en husband she is survived by three children, Misses Daisy, Dell and Rosa die, and by one sister, Mrs. W. R. Tal iaferro, of Charlotte. To all the be reaved one the sympathy of their many friends is extended in thi3 sad hour. The funeral services over the re mains ot the deceased will be held to morrow morning at 10:30 o'clock from St. James Episcopal church, after which interment will be made in Oakdale. iMrs. Taliaferro has been wired the sad news of her sister's death and she is expected to arrive from Charlotte ' on the early afternoon train todav. r , , " NEW STATION AT FIjOKEXCE Contract for Its Erection Awarded Plans Show Attractive and Modern liuildni" Will be 220 Feet in Length and Two Stories in Height. Tli - r.swi f fiit woe a im r-rlorl dllriniT the past week by fthe Atlantic j Coast J Pr Su corespondent proceeds: Line authorities for the erection of .Administration officials frankly ad the handsome new union passenger trouble In North Carolina station, wnicn is 10 ue wcclcu Florence, S. C, by that company. After all the bids had been consid ered tho contract was awarded to Mr. C. L. Johnson, of Florence at his bid of $42,702. Work has already started 1 .1 L. 1 . -H r - 1 on me new birutimc auu n , timeg wag for a stronger centrai gov turned over to the railroads in seven ernment made necessary by tho new months, that is before the first of 1? ib- eoonomic conditions and' the derslic ruary . : jons of states The station is to be erected according I In June Senator Pniian(ier C. Knox t.o the plans ana specineauum, uidu by Leitner and Wilkins, prominent ar chitects of this city. It will be about 220 feet in length, two stories in height and will be of light pressed brick, with tiling and stone trim mings. The building will be adequate for all the business that is liable to be transacted for many years to come. The new station will be some dist ance removed from the present de pot and it will be on the town Hide of the railroad tracks. The first floor will be devoted ex- olusively to the depot business, hav- ; ing large and well arranged waiting 1 rooms for white and colored passen- j gers, a comfortable retiring room for j ladies, a conveniently placed ticket of- fice and baggage and express rooms. ! 'Between the building proper and the , tracks will be a wide covered way, 27 leet in width, while over the traces there will be unbrella sheds. All the j walks around the building will De of . granolithic pavement. The second floor of the building will be made into offices to be used by railroad officials and their clerks, by the recent change in the operating de partment of the road there having been several prominent officials trans ferred to Florence. In all there vvill j 17 large sized offices, with all modem j conveniences, including electric lights janitor's rooms and toilet rooms ; Between the offices on either side of the building will be a wide passage way. The plans as shown in the office of Mr. E. B. Pleasants, chief engineer of the A. C. L., in this city, show an -attractive and imposing structure : which will certainly please the pro- ; gressive citizens of Florence. i Protect Tour Eyes. , If they feel tired and strained at " night,, cause pain or headache and at ; times blur the vision, give them im- ? mediate attention before they are forever ruined. Delays are danger- j ous; examinations free. Spectacles j or eyeglasses correctly fitted to your -eyes for $1.00 and upwards. Dr. .VinebuTg, at James C. Munds drug store, Maaonic Temple. It The crowd that has keen fighting the railroads so long find it to their lilt ing. Fact Is, the railroads could not nave suited them tetter. Durham Herald, , MRS. LIXiUE J. TTimUS' DEAD End Came Yesterday Afternoon Af ter Long Illness. After an illness extending over a period of more than five months Mrs. LJIlie J. Harris, relict of the late Mr. C. M. Harris, passed away yesterdaty afternopn shortly before three o'clock at her home on South Fourh street in this city. Mrs. Harris was in the 53rd year of her age and she is survived by three daughters, two brothers and a sister, all of whom have the sincere sym pathy of many friends in their be reavement. The surviving children of the de ceased are Mrs E. C. Yarborough and Mrs. W. S. Herring of this citj and Mrs. George P. Taylor of Greenwood. Miss. Her brothers are Mess. A. M. Sholar of Savannah and H. B. Sholar of Columbia and her sister is Mrs. J. H. Williams of this city. She was also a niece of Mrs S C Fleet of Wilmington. The funeral will be conducted this afternoon at 4.20 o'clock from the SnCe No. 410 South Fourth Itriet' a?ter which the interment will take place in Oakdale. au: A LEVEL HEADED JUDGE It would seem that the state ! thorities are not themselves agree i linon the proper method of dealing i ,lmafl ratp controversy , VV1LIX LUv . j qnry, at least would be the inference . naturally drawn if the Winston-Sal am : Journal correctly states and we have no reason to uuuui u. - ohhiH of .Tndee Moore, as shown by his Tecent charge to the grand ju.y in Winston-Salem. Says the Journal: "There is no more level-headed, able Jble judge in North Caroli- na than jU(jge Fred Moore, who is pre- siding at the criminal term df tne Forsyth Superior court. ti.v.u.v - -- - . "The charge of Judge Moore to the j ed and abetted the Diamond Match Co grand jury yesterday, published else- making the sale of said matches where in this paper, was in keeping u mdtcnea 10 with his conservatism and calm judg- j tne J- c- Stevenson Co., upon the con ment. ditions named before that the said "Judge Moore is of the opinion that company should not deal in matches the railway rate cases will not be fin- other than of their make or manufact ally settled until it reaches the su- are A warrant wag j d f preme court, and he believes that be- ing in the hands of the federal courts Buo fay Magistrate Bornemann and the less agitation and infercnee on the j he was arrested last night at 11 o'clock part of the state, the quicker the' mat- j at the junction at Front and Princess ter will be settled for good. Industrial ' streets iust as h lfh anhrhon. News. CAUSING FRET IN WASHINGTON Washington newspapers and new?;- ; paper corresponaenis are utiuuus to concern tnemseives actively wuu the contest between the states of North Carolina and Virginia, especially North . . 1 . A. 1 . . i- l i Carolina, and Judge Pritchard. 1; is j generally suggested that quite possi 1 ble that this contest may play no small j part in the next presidential campaign by precipitating the states' rights is sue. The New York Sun's correspondent states that the Roosevelt administra- tion is closely following events in 1J;i?(jap eq. puB BUlloa TIJOX ment of justice has sent an agent to the state to investigate and report. Remarking that "Judge Pritchard is a personal friend of President Roose velt and is expected here to proceed with great tact and diplomacy in the is pregnant of embarrassment in a business way. Last December Secre tary of State Root delivered an address before the Pennsylvania society of New York in which he declared in " - w substance that the tendency of the f PennsvIvania. who is a presideutiol candidate, using the view of Secretary I Root as a text, started a discussion of ! states' rights. This discussion has ' grown out of the passage by Congress I of the railroad rate law and other acta ' which are supposed in some quarters : to be of doubtful constitutionality. I "Now comes the excitement in North I Carolina, which is expected to break cut in like form in Virginia and other j states of the south, j "Politicians are asking whether af 1 ter a lapse of many years states' rights is become one of the principal issues ; in the presidential campaign of 1908." I Charlotte Observer. The expected happened at Monroe yesterday. Those Anson gentlemen, some of them fully identified, who puf Mr. Johnson to death, all go unwhtp ped of justice. Durham Herald. It is stated that the recent big con- vention of Elks in Philadelphia left j a quarter of a milion dollars in that ! town. The statement is believable for I they are a peculiarly open-handed class of people. Charlotte Observer. ! The Anson county lynchers are not j likely to be so bold about it next time j and that is one good thing that comes ; out of the trial, anyhow. Charlotte Chronicle. Is the same good, old-fashioned medicine that has saved the fives of little children for the past 60 years. It is a med icine made to cure. It has never been known to fail. If you.' cbi'd Is s!c!t get a fcot tle of FREY'S VERHIFUGE A FINE TONIC FOR CHILDREN Do not take a substitute. If J'our druggist does not keep t. send nr-nty-five cents la Stamps to Baltimore, aid. and ft botfo will be malted yoo. TO TEST THE llflTI-TDOST Iil7 Important Action Before r.lagis trates Court Affidavit Sworn Out by Mr. A. E. Peschati Against Representative of the Diamond 31atcb Company De fendant Arrested and Put Under $1,000 Bond. An important action will soon be tried in a magistrate's court in this county which will test the force of the anti-trust laws of this state and it is probable that the case will be carried up to the state supreme court. The action grows out of an affidavit made by Mr. Albert E. Peschau of thi3 city, before Justice Bornemann yester- 27th,the Diamond Match Co., sold to ; the J. C. Stevenson Co., of this city a large quantity of matches, made or t controlled by that comnanv. of the ; valu of $2- thmnrt v,i " ; " " 7 " " duuj, dtiit, me ueieuuani, upon the condition that the said J. C. Stevenson Co. should not deal in any othar matches of any other make or manu I facture, this it is alleged in the afCida- vit being against Chapter 218 of the Public Laws of North Carolina, passed ' by the legislature of 1907 and contrarv 1 . to the law and against the peace and j dignity of the state. It is further charged that the said i defendant unlawfully and wilfully aid- ; uuu . ii j on which he had come? from the Beach. ! He was taken before the magistrate I and placed under a 1,000 boiui for his appearance on July 31st, when tht case wiu oe heard. It is intimated that further indict -rnents on similar chargas will likely be made and the trial of the cases in cou will be watched with interest. r.irwiNA TODAY. Concert al'lcr.-ioon and evening. Express trai;is from 1 to 1 P.' M. C H OCOLATES BON BONS FANCY CANDISS The actual cost of producing; these sweets is far in excess- sf t5e cost 01 any others made io. America. h bev.er proof of their supenerity is reqnirch J. HICKS BUNTING DRUG COMPANY Y. M. C.A. BUILDING Good News for housekeepers We have a Bed Bug Poison in LIQUID form in a squirting top bottle that will 1 enable you to get the poison into the smallest niche. It's! esicl StlF Phone us; we will send to any part of the city. 15c. bottle. WE RECODILEXD W3L. H. BROWN & BUO.'S NEW ODOR "POCAHONTAS 99 TO THOSE WHO LJKE FINE PERFU3EE. A TRIAL WTLIi CONVINCE YOU OF ITS MERITS. For sale by ROBERT R. BELLAMY, Druggist, Wilmington, N. C. A healthy man Is a ting in bis own i right; an unhealthy man is an on j happy slave. Burdock Blood Bitters ; builds up sound j welL health keeps Oh Doctor! Please, call at our store and look at the stylish and com fortable buggy we have for you $150,00 City Livery Co, CIKGAE II lllllllllflllllllllllllllllllllllll IIJJj! II I lllllllllllllllllllililllllillllli lll'l This is a fragrant long-fiiier handmade Cigar, the equal cf which is seldom, j found in a ten centigar. You take no chance, we guarantee j each and every one and will refund the ( money and take back if not up in eve- ry particular to the guarantee. ! Best Cigar n ac-no mistake Sold f at all cigar stores... Ill III F. E. HASHAGEN CO. Distributor Hay 714 Bales No. L Prairie Hay, 50c.per bale. 719 Bales No. per ton. 467 Bales No. per ton. 1 Timothy Hay. $23.00 1 Timothy Hay, $22.00 36 Bales Clover per ton. Mixed Hay, $2. 467 Bags Cheap Rice. 291 Bags Head Rice. 161 Bags Japan Rice. IMPORTER AND JOBBER. WILMINGTON. N. C. NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Bids will be received by the un dersigned up to 12 m. Thursday, August 1st, 1907, for the erection of a donsjblidatfrEi Jmartcet and Fire house, on the northeast corner of Fourth and Campbell streets, in the city of Wilmington. N. C. Plans and specifications can be seen at th office of H. E. Boniiz, Architect. 213 Princess street. . The Market Committee reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. MARTIN RATH JEN. . iy ZX tt Chairman Mar. Com. QQTTD n mj" 99 JLLDo VksQ lWilo n r n n ,mu,,.u, One-Fourth Off Sale In order to reduce our Clothing and Straw Hat stock, we have decided to place on sale our entire stock of Men's, U. Youths' and Children's Suits; also our entire stock of H Straw and Panama Hats at a great reduction. We hold these sales every season. Many people watch and wait for them. Our object is to convert all our unsold stock into cash and make room for goods for the new season. It's good business for us to do so, and for you One-Fourth Off Means a Great Saving Our discounts are honest, and we give exactly the reduc tion we advertise. No goods "marked up" to "mark down" again, no trickery or scheme. You can wait on yourself. A money-saving proposition surely. This is a case where you can save money by spending it. Read This Great SUITS FOR MEN $ 6.G0 For Suits Marked S 8.00 7.50 For Suits Marked 10.00 10.00 For Suits Marked 12.50 10.13 For Suits Marked 13.50 11.25 For Suits Marked 15.00 15.00 For Suits Marked 20.00 16.87 For Suits Marked 22.50 19.25 For Suits Marked 25.00 SUITS FOR YOUNG MEN AND CHILDREN 1.15 For Children's Suits Marked 1.50 1.50 For Childaens Suits Marked 2.00 2.25 For Children's Suits Marked . . . . 3.00 3.00 For Children's Suits Marked 4.00 3.75 For Children's Suits Marked 5.00 7.50 For Young Men's Suits Marked 10.00 10.00 For Young Men's Suits Marked 12.50 11.25 For Young Men's Suits Marked 15.00 Panama and Straw Hai Reduction $6.00 For Panama Hats Marked $ 8.00 5.63 For Panama Hats Marked 7.50 4.87 For Panama Hats Marked 6.50 4.50 For Panama Hats Marked 6.00 3.75 For Pannma Hats Marked 5.00 3.75 ForDunlap Hats Marked 5.00 3.00 For Straw Hats Marked 4.00 2.25 For Straw Hats Marked 3.00 1.50 For Straw Hats Marked 2.00 1.13 For Straw Hats Marked 1.50 Children's Wash Suits and Wash Pants will also be closed at 25 per cent. Reduction. Make your selection while r the assortment IS Still good. I M. SOLKY & CO. jfl ? tlC?. C!ottUe?$ E oh C OeEosset it Bookseller, Stationer 20 PER CENT REDUCTION on all READY-MADE SNITS-CinLDREN'S SUITS STRAW IIAT3 Thi3 is a bona-fide sale goods remain at original figures simply; NEED CASH MORE THAN MERCHANDISE. $15.00 Suits at Vl.V) 12.50 Suits at 10.00 10.00 Suits at S.O0 ..4.00 Suits at -J.20 5.00 Suits at 1. 00 3.00 Suits at 2.40 ODD LOOT OF CHILDREN'S SUITS your choice at $2.00 each. $3.00 Straw Hats at I2..50 2.00 Straw Hats at 1.50 2.50 Straw 'Hats at 2.00 1.50 Straw Hats at 1.03 'X REDUCTION OF .50 ON ANY PAIR OF READY -MADE PANTS IN STOCK. Good chance to make money by saving m price. Come while your size and choice remal ns. MUMSOM & (CO. Me rcba t Tailors, Clot&iers, Forolabers, natters. 1 Reduction in Prices flJ . D mj. I'l MaSOniC DUlldinQ ) 1 r n-i-jjiiiiiinriniMmr