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Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1893-05-18
Southern Baptists.

NASHVILLE, May 13-The
Southern Baptist Convention
opened this morning with prayer
by DR.. W. S, Pickar6, of Louisr
vile, Ky. Secretary Lansing Burr
rows, of Augusta, read the minutes
of the proceedings of sthe previous
day, and anumber of newly arrived
deIegats we're announced and ems
rolled.
The Committee on Order of
Work announced that the woman's
work would be the special order
for this afternoon, and the mass
meeting in the interest Of missions
at night,
A short report was read by the
treasurer of the convention. The
present treasurer, DR.. G. W,
Northern, Louisville and present
Auditor, DR.. W. P, Harvey, of the
same place, were elected without
opposition, DIR. T. T, Eaton
Louisville, chairman of the Cen
tennial Committee, made report
He said that DIR. W. D. Howell, o
Mexico, had taken the field in TIT
interest of the Centennial Mission
airy Fund, with magnificent re
suits. The most encouraging re
ports came from Maryland, Ala
bama, Georgia and Texas. In othe
States fears that contributions t.
the special fund would interior
, with the regular contributions &C
count for the comparatively sma'
amount collected. In this work tn
committee desired to express th
| greatest heartfelt thanks to til
Woman's Missionary Societies an
UNCONVENTIONAL papers for the va
liable assistance rendered. In ordt
8 that the collection of the entil
sum-$25o ,000-may be con
i pleted, the comittee suggest tn
/. the time for contributions be e.
tended to February, 1894.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1893-05-18
GoLpssoRo BOY,
Who Has Amassed a Fortune at His
Adopted Homo and achieved Fame
Without Limit.


The Birmingham Age-Herala, Of
date May 9th, contains the follow
ing handsome notice of a Goldsboro
boy, who "went to the war" from
this city, and subsequently "tried
his fortune" in Alabama: with what
success is told below: His father,
Col. c. ]. Nelson. still resides here:
"Gen. R. n. Nelson, president Of
the Commercial Bank CT Selma,
some time president of the Ameri-
can Bankers' association, and one of
the most notably successful and in
fueht;al bankers of this country, is
in the city to attend the convention
of Alabama bankers, before which
body he vii! this afternoon deliver
an address.
"The name of no man outside of
politics in Alabama is more famil-
lar to the people, none more hon
ote1, than the distinguished Selmian,
whose success in the world of
finance makes him conspicuous in
TIC history of the day. When he
was made president Of that Ameri-
can Bankers association ne received
II e highest hono~ to which = banker
can aspire in his own calling, and
that honor could not have beer
more fttingly bestowed. A man O.
splendid physique, of superb perso
nal appearance, Of indomitabIe vii
aud perseverance,, he is an honor Il
Alabama and to the banking bust
; ness, around which all commerce re
:, wolves, General Nelson is a re-
markedly strong and successful man
t and he never achieved any degree Q
, success that he did not deserve. |
the material world Of Alabama an
the South there IS no more notable
no more honored figure"
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1893-05-18
STATE OF N1RTH CAROLINA,
ApJUTANT GENERALS OFFICE,
Ra'eigh, May 2, 1892.


ApJUTANT GENERALS OFFICE,
Raleigh, May 2, 1892.
General Orders No 10.
It has become the sad duty of
the Adjntant General to announce
to the State Guard tie death of
1t. Col. David N. Bogar', First
Regiment. which occurred at New
bern, n. O.. at 2 O'Clock in the
morning of April %, 1898, from
Injuries received in a fall from his
horse daring a review on the pre-.
vious afternoon.
It. Col. Bogart entered the State
Guard as First Licutanant Of the
Washington Light Infantry in
April, 1877; was promoted Captain
of the same company in 1878,
Major Of the First Regiment in
S53, and Lieutenant-Colonel Of
the same regiment in 1885, where
he served 10 the date of his death.
As a man Col. Bogart was
modest, courteous and careful of
the feelings of others. AS a soldier
he was ever ready to obey the call
of duty and faithful in it's performs
ance, finally losing his life in the
service of the State while obeyine
an order calling him out for duty
in support Of her laws, His memory
will ever be warmly cherished BY
bis comrades of the State Guard
and especially by the members o
the regiment in which he served
SO long, and which he loved 81
well.
AS a mark of respect to tn
memory of Colone
Bogart, the commissioned officer
Of the First Regiment will wea
=. the usual badge of mourning on til
: left arm and on the sword hilt TO
; thirty days. By order Of the Com
mander-ipsCbiet.
T. H. CAMERON,
Adjutant General.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1893-05-18

IT is now in order to get the
"gang plank" ready. If we can read
between the lines of President Oleye-
lands recent manifesto, he is him.
self going to decide between the
~contesting offce-seekers all over the
country, that have been flooding the
Presidents atmosphere to suffoca-
ton, and to this end he has asked
them to scatter and give him
room. to swing his beheading Ike. So
the gang plank is now in order for
the raScals to walk.
THE marriage Of Mr.. L. G. Wad-
DELI, the well-known and popular
CONTRACTOR aud builder Of this city,
and Miss Josephine Farrior, eldest
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. David
Farrior, was soIemnized at the home
of the brides parents in this city
Tuesday evening at s 80 o'clock In
the presence Of a number Of invited
friends, Rev. B. r. Hall, pastor Of
st. Paul NJ. E. church, officiating.
The ARGUS. together with their
numerous friends, wishes them all
JOY, long life and abundant pros
perity.
The death of little George, the 2
year old son OF Mr.. aud Mrs, Geo
W. Brown, occurred at their home
in this city Friday afternoon, Of
dyphtheria. All possible medical
aid was secured to save the bright
little boy, whose father is foreman
Of THE ARGUS, but the dread dis
ease tanned mastery to the end
What a blessed thing and soothing
JUNCTION to their bruised hesrt8 it is
for the bereaved young parents, as
they sit this morning in the shadow
of their first great sorrow, to fee
) that He is with them who said
"Suffer little children to core unto
!, me and forbid them not, for Of sucl
= is the kingdom of Heayen"-tha
blessed place where youth aspires to
where old aae longs to dwell, wher
pure, innocent Infancy is sure t
, reach. The funeral was held fror
/ the hone IN West Centre stree
Saturday morning Eat 10 o'c'ocl
Rev. B. r, Hall, officiating.
, A VERY sad and distressing &C
cident, which may result fatally, oe
Cured in Saulston township, TIL
county Sunday night, or before da
Monday morning. Mr.. aud Dir
= w. e. L Musgrave are well-know
it highly and esteemed and are mos
s estimable people. III the night Mr.
J Musgrave was taken with an oldin
AIRY bleeding at the nose, aud with
, out waking her husband, who Wa
n sleeping sound'y, she arose and wer
to the well, near by, to wasl
:, On returning she awakened h.
:, husband with the noise of shuttin
the door, and he, while yet dazed b
sleep, thinking it Was some or
: breaking int the house, caught u
his pistol from under his pillow an
z fred, the shot taking Eject in h
" wife's breast, just over the front;
bone, and probably glancing dowr
sc ward. The poor man is beside hin
$, self with grief while his wife, thong
l. cheerful, lies PROSTATE and in mue
e pain. The attending physics
d deems it ~imprudent to probe for Il
ball, but is attending her wit
!, watchful care and hopeful solicitud
! aweiti indications.
IF
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1893-05-18
The State Guard.

The following orders have been
issued by Adjutant General F, H..
Cameron, of the State Guard;
STATE OF NoRTH CAROLINA,
ADJUTANT GENERALS OFFICE,
Raleigh, May 4, 1895.
General Orders No. 10.
1. The Commander-in-Ch
deems it his duty to the whole
Guards, as well as a pleasure, to
publicly express his pride and
qualification in the conduct and be-
havior Of the First Regiment durs
ing their recent tour of duty at
Newbern, where, in obedience to
the call of the civil authorities
they we're sent to enforce the
law.
There presence and soldierly
bearing and conduct were sufficient
| to prevent further trouble and tC
secure a peaceful settlement of al
difficulties, and at the same time
to show to the people of the State
that the Executive has at his com
mand a well armed disciplined
force on whose fidelity and couras'
he can always rely.
Promptly responding in les
than two hours from the tim
orders were issued to them, ant
reporting for duty with an ayerag
of n;netyseight per cent of thei
muster-rolls, the members Of til
First Regiment Of the North Caro-
lima State Guard have shown "a
Example Of goldierly discipline an
Esprit OF which their brother So
ldiers in the State Guard may we
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1893-05-18

be proud, and of which the Com
mander-in Chief desires officially
10 express his warm appreciation.
Companies G and T ofthe Second
Regiment, held in reserve, though
not called out, were, when notified
equally prompt and satisfactory
in reporting as in readiness for
duty.
By order of the Comm andorsins
Chief:
f. H. CAMERON,
Adjutant General.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1893-05-18
Goods Clothing, ETC.

l am also dealer IN Dry Goods, Cloth
ing, Hats, Boots and Shoes, Notions,
Trunks, Valices, Wood and Willow
Ware, Tinware, Hardware, Crcckery,
Glassware. Almost all kinds of Gro
c%eries, Patent Medicines, ETC., all of
which be sold at cut prices, l have
bought low and will sell accordingly,
"a Nothing but spot cash will moye
the above goods at prices given.
ED. II. EDWuNDSoN,
"THE HUSTLER"
Opposite Hills drug store. Walnut s
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1893-05-18

The many testimonials re ceived daily
by the proprietors of Salvation Oil, en-
phasiziug its value as a cure for neuralgia
and rheumatism, furnish convincing proof
of it's great merits,
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1893-05-18
MEMORIAL DAY.

It's Observance in Goldsboro With Mill
tary Honors. Under The Auspices of
the Ladies' Memorial Association.
Floral Decorations and a Splendid
Address.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1893-05-18
SNUFF! SNUFF!
ALL GRADES; d hoIi Il !

R. R. Mills. Smoking Tobacco, from
20 to 35 cts per pound. Also cheap to-
bacco from Is to 25 cents per pound.
~ All the above goods will b
sold at speciiedprice till further notice
Better call at once as they are selling
very fast.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-06-30

CANADA can give points to
Panama canal in the matter of a
government swindle and not half
try. That whole country is honey
combed with fraudulent public
transactions, contracts are only
government swindles, the public
treasury is the prey of contracting
spectators and their accomplices
in the public offices, the country is
saddled with debt as with a blan-
ket and carries a weight of tax
that would handicap any people
under the sun; and, yet there are
fool Americans, calling themselves
statemen, who advocate annexa-
tions to that impecunious country
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-06-30
nation.

How does Chicago enjoy the par
don of those Haymarket dynami-
tiers by the Democratic governor of
Illinois? 1t will not have an as
surfing effect upon the Russian
princes travelling in this country.
That pardon was a standing insult
to the police and the municipality
of Chicago.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-06-30

THERE is danger of the defeat of
the Irish Home Rule bill through
hospitality of the Irish members
to the financial clauses and the
rights of Irish members in the
Imperial parliament. If the pres
ent opportunity is lost it will be
long years before another such, an
one offers.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-06-30
Van AlstYne News:

Van Alstyne News: A man
that cannot be suited in Texas,
either in climate or soil, should
leave the United States. Texas can
furnish wet or a dry, cold or a
hot climate and soil as rich as can
be found in the United States and
some portions too poor to "raise a
difficulty on" However, these poor
lands "are few and far between"
Texas is large enough to furnish a
man what he wants in both eli
mate and soil.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-06-30

MEXICO looks on with alarm at
the prospect of the repeal of the
Sherman bill, but the prospect of
repeal will not be changed by the
attitude of Mexico. This country
cannot afford to keep on buying
silver bullion for the benefit of the
silver miners for this or any other
nation.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-06-30
ALL FREE,

Those who have used DR.. Kings New
Discovery know its value, and those who
giSt and get a trial bottle, Free. Send
your name and address to II. E. BuckIen
& Co. Chicago, and get a sample box of
DR.. Kings New Life Pills, Free, as well
as copy of Guide to Health and House
hold Instructor, Free. All of which is
guaranteed to do you good and cost you
nothing. San Antonio Drug Co.'S, +.
Kalteyer & Sons and A. Dreiss' drug
store.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-06-30

HAS the United States navy a
ship that would go down so sud-
denly to death and carry destruc-
ton in her wake 50 fearfully as
did the Victoria: Old salts will
revert to the past record of the lost
ship and say that she always was
unlucky. This much seems GER
tain, her longitudinal bulkheads
so far from proving a means of sal
walton, were the cause of her sud-
den overturning.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-06-30

RUSSIA shows signs, or at least
the symptom of assign, of growing
more humane in her treatment of
her criminal classes, and also in
her dealing with her political sus-
suspects. 1t may be that the
general condemnation of civiliza-
ton upon her barbarities has
opened her official eyes.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-06-30

Memphis Public Ledger: Sam
Jones' sermons, published verba-
timet literatim every day in the
goodly Jackson Wing, are not,
when in cold type, as fascinating
or fresh or original or forcible as
when they came bubbling up from
Sans living soul, emphasized by
his marvellous eyes and gestures
and accentuated by his voice. Sam
should keep out of the newspapers.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-06-30
Inch. $3.50 s.C0IssOO ssl 0O 90 $50 %

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insertion. rs cents per inch each suose-
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SCENTS after first week. Special rates on
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EbIe in advance. Only metal cuts printed;
Special rates given on larger space and
long time advertisements. Discount gwen
Tar cash
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-06-30

THIS country does not need
foreign capital to come in and give
employment to the constantly in
creasing volume of foreign labor.
The remedy lies in this direction
and not in the employment of
foreign capital. The voice of the
people on this restriction has not
been uncertain, but the politicians
are too busy distributing office and
making soft places for themselves
and their friends to pay any at
tention to the wants or the wishes
of the body of the people.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-06-30

AUSTRALIA wool growers are
waiting hopefully for the repeal OF
the American tariff on wool to
flood this country with their pro-
duct. The Melbourne Argus points
out the prospect and is of opinion
that there will be a speedy in.
crease in the American trade in
their woods. Sabe.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-06-30

TINE is greater than the Texas
Democracy. twill relegate Quincy
to the rear, which the state De-
mocracy could not do, and it will
overturn the state democracy,
which Quincy could not do, even
with the aid Of the third party, the
Clark Democracy and the white
Republicans of the state.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-06-30

WILLIAM of Germany will find
himself in better position in the
new Reichstag than he was in the
one so lately dissolved, but wheth-
er he will be fully master of the
situation does not clearly appear
as yet. There will be nothing def
mite elected until the military
program is again before the Reichs-
tag and the debates closed and the
vote taken. 1t is an open fight.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-06-30

Houston Post: A New York
Herald reporter at 2 o'clock in the
morning went in through the win
dow of a drug store on Coney Is
land and telephoned an account of
a fire to his paper. He was arrest
ed and locked up for breaking and
entering. But he "went to his dun
geon cell" like a prince of the
blood-he had "scooped the gang"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-06-30

GALVESTON QUARTETTE CLUB
missed going to Chicago for lack
of funds and the Houston Light
Guard will stay at home for the
same reason. Texas is sending
nothing but gas to Chicago.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-06-30
2oC LOTS FOR SALE,

200 elegant lots in Government Heights
Addition, just southeast Of Government
grounds, for sale at fifty dollars each. so
lots in Woodlawn A EDITION for sale at two
hundred dollars each. Must be sold quick.
Apply to j. V. Dignowity, over Tex. Natl
Bank d % If
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-06-30

A CITY ordinance cannot over
ride the criminal laws of the state,
so says the Texas court of appeals
This is good law and good horse
sense and against that there should
be no law.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-06-30

GALVESTON TRIBUNE says that
it was six degrees hotter in San
Antonio on Sunday night at eight
o'clock than it was in Galveston at
that hour, and that it was 81 in
Galveston. San Antonio has not
seen a night this year, in which
the thermometer indicated 81 at
eight o'clock. There is hardly a
night in the summer that this city
does not show from four to six de-
grees cooler than Galveston or any
other Gulf town. This is what the
thermometers say, at all events.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-06-30
TO CORRESPONDENTS.

All communications for this paper
should be accompanied by the name OF the
author, not necessary for publication, but
rs evidence Of good faith on the part OF
the writer. Write on one side OF the pa
per, in a plain hand. Anonymous COM
munications will not be noticed. Inc
LIGHT will not be responsible for the
statements Of its CORRESPONDENTS.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-06-30
FINE RANCH. A BARGAIN.

$4,000 on easy payment, will buy the
finest and cheapest ranch in Bexar coun-
ty, thirteen miles west of san Antonio, on
the Culebra creek. Excellent meadows.
farming and pasture and timberiands. al
with two fine wells of permanent water
and two large tanks we'll distributed;
three dwelling houses, stables and corr ais.
For further information call upou j. V.
Oignowity, over Texas Natioua bank. tt
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-06-30

CLEVELAND is endeavoring to
sound the Democratic members of
congress on silver repeal, so as to
know what is in store for him
when congress assemblies. He
knows where to find the others.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-06-30

THE tendency in this country is
to elect less and appoint more.
Under this constitution it is idle
to advocate the election of post
masters, and if it We're not it
would not improve matters.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-06-30

FULTON, of Galveston, will come
no nearer corralling that collector
ship than he did the mayors
berth.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-06-30

BRooKLYN's apology to the Nor
wegians for the arrest Of the Vik-
ing sailors is too late. 1t is like
the apology of the bull after toss
ing Pat over the fence, very late
but accepted.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-06-30

WHATEVER may or may not be
said as to the constitutionality of
the sugar bOuty law, it is certain
that its unconstitutionality has
never been authoritatively settled,
outside of the judgment of Cover
ernor Hogg, and it is pertinent to
enquire what authority under the
constitution he had to pronounce
upon that act of congress and de-
prive this state Of the money that
was legitimately hers under the
provisions Of that bounty act.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-06-30

THE political pie is now divided
in the interests of the official
patronage dealers. The appoint
ing powers under the constitution
and the public have little to say
about it.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-06-30

THE sanitary question in this
city as in many others needs heroic
treatment just about now.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-06-30
FRIDAY, JUNE 80, 1893

THE verdict of Massachusetts, as
to Lizzie Borden's guilt follows
that of the jury.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-06-30

VIRGINIA politicians are barking
savagely at the dog tax, and di-
visions are spreading.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-06-30

THE patronage worm is like the
horse-leech's daughter, continually
crying give! give!
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-06-30

THAT Sherman act will be re-
pealed without any string at
tached.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-06-30

THAT South Carolina saloon ex-
pertinent will be watched with in
terest all over the country.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-06-30

GOVERNOR TILMAN'S barroom is
securing any amount of free adj
vertisement, but it does not need it.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-06-30

THE Republican idea of tariff is
the one that is obtaining in the
public mind. Free trade is dead.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-06-30

HOUSTON is reaching out for a
natatorium. There is no city in
Texas needs one any worse.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-06-30

DEMOCRATIC legislation in favor
of the foreign wool grower is the
present. hope of Australia.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-06-30

THERE is little interest taken at
Washington over the New York
elections this year. Why?
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-06-30

EVERY man in this country who
depends on office for livelihood
should get the grand bounce.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-06-30

EVERY prOtectionist in the
country looks hopefully for the re-
election of Mckinley of Ohio.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-06-30

THE insinuation that Clark and
Nugent will pool their issues in
the event of a Hoggite securing
the nomination for governor of
Texas does not appear to be well
advanced. There is nothing in
common between Clark and MI
gent save hatred of the present adj
ministration, and this is enough to
predicate political fusion between
parties so Numerically opposite.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-06-30

If the place for an incurable
lunatic is not in the insane asy-
lum where is it? Who speaks?