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Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1898-11-17
THIRTEENTH ANNIVERSARY.
THE BUILDING OF A BIG
BUSINESS.
Messrs. Royal & Borden, the well-known
Thirteenth Year in Business by q
Special Thanksgiving Sale,
Thanksgiving Week.

Inspiring is the scene presents
ed at the mammoth double front
three story Furniture establish
ment of Messrs. Royal & Borden,
on West Centre street, where on
every floor is to be found in ar
tistic display and convenient for
inspection every variety and spe-
cies of household furniture,
whether for palatial residence or
humble cottage: each has it's pee
culiar place in the great ag5re-
cation and none is overlooked or
sighted in the general display.
and whether the prospective
customer be of modest purse or
of sffuent bank account, each can
see on display here what his
want demands or his fancy seeks.
and each receives from exper-
fenced statesmen the same cours
teous attention and is made to feel
that his trade or even his visit
Of inspection is appreciated. And
so for thirteen years Messrs.
Royal & Borden, starting in bus
mess as young men, have kept
in touch with the trading public
until to-day they stand at the
head of the Furniture business
in North Carolina, conducting
large branch stores in Raleigh
and the finest store of it's class
in the capital--and in Durham, and
enjoying a lucrative wholesale
trade throughout the middle and
Southern States.
Messrs. Royal & Borden have
just rounded their Thirteenth
anniversary in business; and
while 13 is considered by many
to be an unlucky number, they
have decided to make it in it's re-
latlOn to their anniversary an ex-
ceedingly lucky number for their
army Of customers and the trad
ing public generally by inaugu-
rating a Special Anniversary Sale
for Thanksgiving week. begin
ming Monday morning, Novem-
Der 81, and running through the
entire week, until Saturday night,
November 26. during which time
any article or suit of furniture in
their entire and immense stock
will be sold at absolutely manu-
facturers' cost, with only the
freight added.
This is no sudden conclusion on
the part of the above firm, but has
been in contemplation and in
course of preparation by them for
months, and the public are as
sured that it is made on a bona
fde basis, in appreciation of the
steady and generous patronage
conferred upon thcm in the past,
and will be conducted in absolute
good faith throughout the entire
week.
No article or class of goods will
be reserved in this Special Thanks
giving Sale, but their entire stock
will be thrown open to the public,
as an earnest of their purpose of
giving to all on this occasion an
opportunity of supplying their
every want in Furniture at abso~
Lutte cost.
This special sale will positively
begin and end with Thanksgiving
week, and prices put upon goods
for that week will not be binding
afterward. Consequently the pub
lie are counseled to govern them
selves accordingly.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1898-11-17
HON, W. r. ALLEN.
His Name VIII Be Presented to the Next
House for Speaker of Tha Body.

House for Speaker of Thai Body.
With the converting of the new
ly elected Legislature in January
a number of names will be before
the Lower House for Speaker of
that body. It is a laudible am
bition, and is an honor that any
member is pardonable for aspir-
ing to.
The name of our distinguished
townsman e1-Judge W. r. Allen,
one of the members-elect to the
House from Wayne county, has
been mentioned for the prefer
ment, and were he from any other
eastern county than our own,
knowing him as we do to be pc
culiarly endowed by nature and
eminently fitted by study and ex-
perience for the responsible posi-
ton, the ARGUS would feel con-
strained to advocate his election
as Speaker.
We say eastern county" a d.
visedly, because sections as well
as men are entitled to considera-
ton in the distribution of hons
ors. and Eastern North Carolina
has not had a Speaker of the
House in years, and the mem
bers from the East have hitherto
generously recognized the merits
and cordially supported the cans
didacy Of Western men as such
presented themselves for the
place.
From a sectional standpoint,
therefore, there should be no
controversy, as the west should
unanimously concede to the east
the Speakership as right.
This being done, and it ought to
be, Hon. W. r. Allen, we doubt
not, would be the unanimous
choice of that body for Speaker.
He was one of the most efficient
and respected members of the
House during the term of his pre-
vious service as a member of
the Legislature Of '93. During his
service as judge upon the Supe-
rior court bench he won the re-
spect and confidence of the en-
tire Bar and people of the State,
as a lawyer he is without a peer
in his profession; as a scholar and
courteous gentleman he wins and
holds the admiration of all who
come in contact with him. There
is not a blemish upon his public
or private reputation, and he
stands to-day an honor to the
whole State, whose representa-
tives in the Legislature could
make no mistake in electing him
to preside over their law making
deliberations, which will necessa-
rily be the most important in the
history of our commonwealth.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1898-11-17
Pinkney, N. c., Nov. 16, '9s.
AN IMPORTANT DIFFERENCE.

To make it apparent to thousands,
who think themselves Ill, that they are
not afflicted with any disease, but that
the system simply needs cleansing, is
to bring comfort home to their hearts,
as a costive condition is easily cured
by using Syrup of Figs. Manufac-
tured by the California Fig Syrup
Company only, and sold OF all drug
gists.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1898-11-17

There is nothing more musical
than the voice of a mule to ann
other mule.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1898-11-17

The lazier a man is the more
he is going to accomplish to-mor-
row.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1898-11-17
THE EXCELLENCE OF SYRUP OF FIGS

l1E EACELLENCE UF SYRUP OF FIGS
is due not only to the originality and
simplicity of the combination, but also
to the care and skill with which it is
manufactured by scientific processes
known to the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP
Co. only, and we wish to impress upon
all the Importance Of purchasing the
true and original remedy. As the
genuine Syrup of Figs is manufactured
by the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP Co.
only, a knowledge of that fact will
assist one in avoiding the worthless
limitations manufactured by other par
ties. The high standing of the CALI
FoRNIA FIG SYRUP Co. with the medi-
cal profession, and the satisfaction
which the genuine Syrup of Figs has
given to millions of families, makes
the name of the Company a guaranty
of the excellence of its remedy. It is
far in advance of all other laxatives,
as it acts on the kidneys, liver and
bowels without irritating or weaken
ing them, and it does not grippe nor
~nauseate. In order to get its beneficial
effects, please remember the name of
the Company
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. Gal.
s-0ursv1LLE. XIV. NEW YORK. NIX.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1898-11-17
LOCAL OPTIC.

GoldsborO and Vicinity History In Brief;
Epitome of Sayings and Doings, Wise
and Otherwise. Run Down and Run in
by Omnipresent Ubiquitous, Local
Grand rounds.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1898-11-17

1t you want nice Groceries 90
to j. r. Smiths for them.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1898-11-17

Miss Ora Jinnett, of Guilford
College is teaching at Wigs
school house.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-04

Lined the Streets and Filled the Air With
Cheering When the American Soldiers
Arrived.
PONCE, Island of Porto Rico, August
I, 3 a. m, via St Thomas, d. w. l., Aug
ust 2, noon-The Porto Ricars of Ponce
lined the streets by the hundreds and FILL
ell the air with cheering on the arrival of
Gen. Garretson's brigade from Yauco. The
arrival Of these troops and those on the
St Louis number near Ponce about 1900
men. equal to the entire force Of Spanish
regular troops on the island.
Carretson's camp is temporarily near
the Second and Third Wisconsin regi-
ments on the outskirts Of the town. The
brigade marched seventeen miles from
Yauco to Ausoy, where they arrived trav-
el-stained and mud-be-spat ed Almost
the entire population saw the troops pass
through the city and gave them cheer
after cheer particularly as the artillery
numbered by. The officers at the front,
including Huling's Pennsylvania troops
and Captains Austin. Wheelock, Burns
and Hall, commanding the four advance
companies. do not believe the SpGniards
will make an advance. They claim the
enemy will act only on the defensive.
There was some firing last night be-
tween Captain Austins pickets and the
Spaniards in the brush, but no damage
was done.
All the American troops are restless.
due to false alarms Of the approach of
Soaniards but they are anxious for an
encounter with the enemy, 1t is the gem
eral belief. however. that there will be
no forward movement Of the main body
Of troops until the other transports ar
rive They are expected every hour.
The troops on board the ST. Louis are
repoted to te in good health. She brought
twelve representatives. Of the Porto RicGn
iunta Of New York, whose business is to
influence the people of the island not TO
resist the American advance. Their coed
offices are not necessary.
The Dixie's shot at MORO Castle on Sat
urcay caused the utmost CONSERVATION
at san Juan de Porto Rico, where it was
believed to have signifed that the place
would be bombarded within twenty-four
hours.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-04
STEAMBOAT INSPECTOR.
Civil Service Examination TO Be Held
septic nnber and "a Vacancy in This

A Civil Service Examination TO Be Held
septic rnber and "a Vacancy in This
District.
Special to the Register
Washington, August 3.-The Civil
service Commission announces that cn
September and 8, examination may be
taken at any. city where the commits
sion has a board of examiners for the
grade Of Inspector Of boilers, in the
steamboat inspection service
There is a vacancy in the Wheeling
district at $1,200.
Eligibles can be appointed only to
vacancies in the districts in which
they are residents. The district Of
Wheeling comprises the First and Sec
ond Congressional districts of West
Virginia and the Fifteenth and Six
teenth districts Of Ohio
The examination will consist of letter
writing, arithmetic (this sr5ject will
consist Of problems in common and de-
cimal fractions, mensurations and
square foOD, boilers and machinery
(this subject will consist of practical
questions relating to boilers, engines
and machinery of steam vessels, and
strength of boiler materially, and exper-
fence.
Two days Of eight hours each will be
allowed for the examination.
Applicants must have had at least
five years actual experience as chief
engineer of ocean or inland steamers
Of over 100 gross tons, as first assist
ant engineer of inland steamers OF 500
gross tons or over, or as first assist
ant engineer of ocean steamers of / 500
gross tons or over; a portion Of which
experience must have been within the
five years next preceding the date Of
application.
Applicants must be not under % nor
over SIS years of age, and must be ply
sically sound. They must also be able
to enter a boiler through manhole
nine by fifteen inches.
Persons desiring to compete should
at once apply to the Civil Service Com
mission, Washington, for blanks, forms
304 and 1863
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-04
s!sTE lsillLE.


Sistersville, August 3.-Tne district
delegate convention Of the Demo
cratic party CT the Tyler-Wetzel ccun-
ty district will be held in this city
Tomorrow. So far there has been but
one announcement as a candidate for
the nomination, and that is Gilbert
Smith, Of MidlebouTne
Carroll Neil, cashier of the Farm
ers' and Producers National Bank,
left this evening for his home in Bel
laire, where he will be the guest CT
friends for a couple Of days, after
which he will go to Atlantic City for
a brief vacation.
The city council is still dilly-dally-
ing along in regard to the matter OF
improving the wharf, and there Is no
telling when the work will be done.
Nearly all the arrangements for secur-
ing the necessary grounds have been
made, and it would only take 4 very
short time to get things in shape, but
for some unknown reason the matter
is being continually shelved. 1t is a
matter that should receive prompt at
tention, in order that the approach
from the river would be in good shape
before the winter sets in. AS the
roadway is at present it is positively
dangerous. There are holes in it in
which a wagon and team could be
buried.
Mrs. James Milligan, of Oakdale,
Pa, who has been the guest OF her
husband here, fer several days, left
this afternoon for Marietta, where she
will visit friends for few days
MI and Mrs Grant Wilson, who
have been the guest of friends and rel
atives in New York fer several weeks.
have returned to their home in this
city.
Frank Green. Of the Jarecki Manu-
featuring Company, left this Afternoon
for New York, where he will visit at
his former home for a couple Of weeks
He viii be Joined there by Mrs. Green
and their daughter, who will come
home with him.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-04
aspiration cf the Germans fer unity

aspiration Ct the Germans fer unity
and greatness.
This is not the moment to enumer-
ate all the achievements OF the great
man who has gone to mis- rest or to
refer to all the cares he bore for the
Emperor and the Empire, and all the
successes he won They are too mighty
and too manifold. History alone can
Go them justice and will engrave them
all On brazen tablets.
Il am, however. impelled to give ex-
preston before the whole worll to the
universal sorrow ard grateful admira-
ton which to-day animates the whole
nation and in the name OF the nation
to vcw that what he, the great chan
cellor, under William the Great, Gre
ated, l will maintain and develop, and
if need be, defend with blood and
treasure. In this may God help me.
Il instruct you to make this rescript
public
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-04
EMPEROR WILLIAM
Issues an Imperial Rescript on the
Death Of Prince Bismarck.

Berlin, August 3,-An extra edition
of the official Reichsanzeiger just pub
lished, contains an imperial rescript
addressed to the Imperial Chancellor.
Prince Hohenlohe, and dated Fried
richsruhe, August 2. 1t says:
with my high allies. with the
whole German people, l stand mourn
ing at the bier OF the First Chancellor
of the Empire, Prince Otto Won Bis
narck. Duke Of LloueRburg. We VINO
witnessed his splendid labors, who
looked up to him with admiration as
the master Of statecraft, the fearless
fighter in war and peace, as the NEST
devoted son OF the Fatherland, and as
the most faithful servant CT his En-
peror and King. are deeply affected by
the death OF the man whQm God, the
Lord, fashioned as his int.rument to
achieve the realization of Che undying
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-04
MiIIiqan, WiIkin { Go,
A SEVERE STORM
Does Damage in and About Sisters
ville.-Oil Derricks and Tanks De-
str0yed.

special TO The Register.
Sistersville, w. Va, August 3.-The
worst wind and electrical storm That
has ever passed over this section, &C.
Cured this afternoon, about three
o'clock, and it did great deal Of
damage. The n&th Of the storm was
about two or three miles in width, and
it was terrible in that scope of terri
tory. The wind blew seventy miles
an hour, and number CT derrlcks
were blown down, several were struck
by lightning and two or three oil tanks
were struck and burned. The roof OF
the Masonic Temple in this city was
being repaired and the rain was so
heavy the water went through the
three floors and was over an inch IN
depth on each floor. The damage done
to the building will amount to hun
dreds Of dollars as a large amount of
goods in it were damaged and the
pIastering was also destroyed. The
damage done in this section by the
storm will amount to several thousand
dollars.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-04
WAS OUTRAGED.
hrs. Kirk, the Old Lady From South
Dakota, Admits That he Negro
Who Assaulted and Robbed Her
Also VIOLATED Her Person.

Special 10 the Register.
Farkersburg, w. Va, August g.
Paul Brown, the negro under arrest
charged with being the assaiiant oi
Mrs. James Kirk, the woman assault
"a here Sunday night, halls from
Ciarksburg, and is still being held
MIS- Kirk not having completely iden-
tined the man as her assailant.
Another startling discovery in con-
nection with the brutal affair was the
announcement Of the lady that jus
before becoming fully conscious OF
her terrible predicament she was out
ragged by the brute. This admission
vas made in private to Judge Drenneu
and Prosecutor Laird last night.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-04
WAR HARD on THE THROAT.

A boy came into the Euclid car a
day or two ago and said IN loud wills
per:
"Paper-r-r,"
TIE p2sscng gers looked up.
"Paper-r-r!" whispered tie boy.
What's the matter with your
voice." inquired a man near the side
door.
Got hoarze yellin' fakes" replied
the boy promptly
AID every man in the car bought a
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-04
A CORDIAL INVITATION.

Il trust, Mr. Borum." said Miss Cut
ting, as the young man was about to
depart, that Won will spend one more
evening with US before we move into
cur new house"
Delighted, I assure you. Miss Cut
ting, replied Boruus BY the way,
When do you expect to moye?"
I'm not positive as to the exact
date" she answered, "but the work
men began excavating for the cellar
yesterday. and papa expects the house
to be finished in about eighteen
months Chicago News.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-04
NEW POST ROUTES.

Special to the Register.
Washington, D. c., August Star
route mail service has been established
in West Virginia as follows:
Drycreek. by Lawson, to Acme, six
times week from August Is; Mead
land to Pennington, three times a
week. from August %; Lewisburg. by
Frankfort, Falling Springs. Renick 5
Valley, Academy, Millpoint and Buck
eye, to Marlinton, six times a week,
from September 8: Mariinton, by
Huntersville, Dilleys Mill, Dunmore
and Greenback, TO Travellers Repose,
six times a week. from September 5.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-04
Special to the Register.

Special 10 the Register.
Huntington, W. Va, August 3.-The
Republican county convention here to-
Gay was the hottest and most bitterly
contested ever held in this part of the
State.
The matter OF most interest was the
contested Miller and Freer delegations
from the Huntington district. 1t will
be remembered that the district con-
vention here last Saturday split and
two conventions were held, each nam
ing a set Of delegates, one for Miller
and the other for Freer.
Since then the blood of the leaders
has gotten hot and feeling against each
other ran nigh until to-day it resulted
in a hopeless division.
Judge 5. V. Matthews, chairman of
the Republican County Executive Com
mittee, called the convention to order
and called Assistant District Attorney
Elliott Northcott, Miller man. as
temporary chairman.
Then Postmaster James a. Hughes,
another Miller man and one Of the Mil
Ter delegates Of one OF the
CONTESTED DELEGATIONS
Of the Huntington district, moved that
each district select a committeeman.
The chair recognized Hughes and when
enc Of the Freer delegates arose TO take
part in the proceedings the chair, up
on a point of order made by Miller
man, refused to recognize the Freer
delegate
e. Z. Williams, prosecuting attorney,
and a not Freer man, asked the Freer
delegates not to participate in the Mil
Ter convention, and they did not, J.
l. Caldwell wa then made chairman OF
the Freer convention, and attempted
to make a speech, but could not amid
the yells, curses and epHhets hurled
back and forth. The two chairmen oc-
cupied the same stand and both con
ventions then proceeded with their re-
spective business.
Pandemonium reigned supreme.
The Miller crowd selected delegates
for Miller and named full county tick
ct, and the Freer men selected dele
gates for Freer and named full county
ticket.
George W. Childers, a member of the
present Legislature, and who was nom
mated by the Miller faction, appeared
before the conventions and
DECLINED THE NOMINATION
at the hands of the Miller people, say
ing that he wanted the nomination by
the majority side.
Amid the pandemOnium Judge Freer,
who was present, made vigorous
speech denouncing the action Of the
Miller people. The curses, epithets
and yelling was so deafening that
neither Chairman Caldwell or Chair
man Northcott could be heard five feet
away. The supporters Of each faction
claim no Intention of supporting the
other man in case he is nominated.
Hen. ]. S. Davis and Ira ]. Harsh
barger was nominated for the Legisla-
ture by the Freer faction, while DR.. c.
2. Haworth. editor Of the Huntington
Herald, and George w. Childers are
the nominees of the Miller faction.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-04
WHY THEY PARTED.

I'VE have parted. said the girl with
the high brow.
>You don't mean 1t?
YES: it had to be. He developed a
fippancv / had never before suspected.
He spoke of-of-er-the author os
Quo yadis' as 'snickelfritz. Gin
cirati Enquirer.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-04
HOPELESS Split IN GabELI.
Two Conventions Held in One Hall at
Huntington Yesterday.

MILLER AND FREER FACTIONS Sc
LEcT OPPOSING DELEGATIONS
TO THE FOURTH DISTRICT RE
PUBLICAN CONGRESSIONAL CON
VEN TIoN - PANDEMONIUM
REIGNED. AND CURSES, EPI-
THETS AND THREATS WE'RE
HURLED BACK AND FORTH
NEITHER SIDE MAKES ANY PRE-
TENSE THAT IT WILL SUPPORT
THE NOMINEE OF THE OTHER
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-04
SPANISH FCURS.

London, August 8. - Spanish Is
opened at 4OA, an advance Of q.
Paris. August 3.-Spanish As opened
at 1920: yesterdays close was 1905.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-04
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The Sunday Register will offer a
page OF fun and cartoon, wit and
humor.
Bah will tell an unusually interest
ing and profitable story of experience
on yacht.
Cupid "n : Mars go hand in hand.
Some novel instances of their init
macy.
Porto Rico, Americas latest pos
session. is fully described. 1t has
many points CO real superiority, and
will be a good place to make homes,
and live under a higher civilization
than is usually vouchasfed in the
tropics
A bunch CT interesting oil country
stories. Why the ratlesnake refused
to bite a bald head.
Some interesting biographical facts
concerning General Merritt, now COM
mander of the Philippine forces.
Buy the Sunday Register.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-04
DESPERATE CONDITIONS
Prevail in ALI Parts Of Cuba, Accord
ing to Refugees

WHO HAVE JUST ARRIVED IN NEW
YORK-HUNDREDS DIE OF STAR
WALTON DAILY-THERE is PLEN-
TY OF MONEY, BUT NOTHING
CAN BE BOUGHT WITH IT-BEEF
NOT TO BE HAD,s AND HORSE
MEAT SELLS AT A DOLLAR A
POUND-EGGS ARE THIRTY FIVE
CENTS APIECE, AND CONDENSED
MILK TWO DOLLARS A CAN.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-04
SOCIAL PRESTIGE.

What is a parYenu2'
What's what the man who got rich
ten years ago calls the man who got
rich yesterday. "-Chicag9 Record.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-04
4 DEFINITION.

by the way. what is a pertec;
ge-t9"
"A perfect gent is al Imperfect gen
tleman. indianapolis Journal
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