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Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1899-05-18

The woman is lucky who gets
a new cook WHO doesn't at once
want at least a dozen utensils
that are not in the house.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1899-05-18
Russia's Eastward March

London, May 16-Russia's lats
test demands from China mean
that Russia could pour Cossacks
troops at will in Pekin. Thus on
the construction Of the proposed
line depends the continued exist
ence or fual disruption OF the
Chinese Empire; for if Russia
once enters Pekin she will hold
an lmpregnable position in the
visit plain of Pe-Chea~Lee, the
northwest province of China,
against which all British forces
would be ineffective.
Although the London season
has barely begup, The hotels are
already overcrowded. Americans
arriving find great 'ficulty in
securing accommodation. Accord
ing to the manager of one of
those hotels, this is due, largely
to the fact that the English them
selves have taken to live in ho-
tells much more than was former.
ly the case. Families now, instead
Of taking furnished fat house
for the season, engage rooms at
one of the big hotels At the same
time the American rush has al
ready begun and is expected to
be unusually large this year,
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1899-05-18

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constipation. jaundice, torpid
flyer and kindred diseases.
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Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1899-05-18

1t you want reliable insurance
call on J. r. Smith.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-18
Treatment bv Mail.
MANY SENATOR'S
WERE ELECTED.

because he was the party nominee.
INDIANAPOLIS. IND, January H.
Albert j. Beyeridge was elected United
States Senator by the General Assembly
to-day. The formal election VIII take
place tomorrow at noon when the TWO
houses will meet iu joint convention.
ST. PAUL. January d. senator Dusn-
man *. Davis to-day received majority
I'm both houses for reelection rs United
States Senator. lie will tomorrow ne
declared elected
HARTFORD. CONN January li.-Ihe
two branches of the Connecticut General
Assembly took viva-vOco votes Tor
Irnitel states Senator TO succeed General
Joseph r. Howley. General Hawley was
elect,r. in both branches. Tomorrow the
Senate and House in joint convention
will formally elect him as his own sue
cessOr.
BOSTON. Jan. Each branch Of inc
legislature hallotted for United states
Senator to-day. and Senator Henry 'appt
Lodge. the Republican nominoe' itceiF'u
heavy ma i0rities in both houses.
LANSING. MICH January l,-hoih
branches or the Michigan legislature
ballotted separately to-day for lnited
states Senator. Senator Julius Borrows
received the Republican vote and TO-
morrow the Legislature Will meet in
Joint session and formally declare MN
elected.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-18
EASY FOR DIXON,
Young Pluto Was Hardly Amusement
for. the Iioht-Wcight Cruiser.

NEW YORK. Jan T7-Once more
George Dixon proved his cleverness ana
hard hitting ability tonight AT 'he
T,enox Athletic Club. where ne mel .h"
defeated young Pluto, Of South AFRICA
I'm the tenth round. Of what was 10 nave
been twenty round bout.
The knock out came I'm the shape OF
left swing I'm the stomach, which crush
ed the wind out Of the latest arrival
among the short haired fraternity In thls
country. Pluto was heraldcd as world
beater by his friends but although he is
clever I'm defensive work and undoubted-
lv game. ne was never dangerous.
Dixon soon battered down the Afri-
cans guard and early an the fgf DEM
onstratcd that he was Plutos master
As the rounds passed Piuto's strength
was fast obbing while Dixon showed no
signs Of d.tr,ss; ON the contrary seemed
20 gain renewed energy and forced his
opponent an over the ring. He rained
let's and rights on head and body re-
ceiving only an occasional blow I'm return
I'm the ninth round he should have knock
cd his man out as the opportunity pre-
scented itself for a right swing to the
Jaw. Dixon did not try 20 take advan-
tage of this chance as he plainly saw
that Pluto could not go much further,
and he was right I'm so judging
Although Dixon cannot hit as bard as
formerly his wonderful cleverness still
stands 20 him. and IL looks now as If he
will be able to hold his own against all
corners for "A long time 10 come.
DiXons weigh was rs pounds, while
that of Pluto was about l26.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-18
Come and See 1t.

Special Exhibitions Are Being
Given This Week at
n. G. FORSTMANN. 6ie West
Main Street.
VIM. P. POYTHRESS & Co,
Druggists, 119 and GIG {. Main
Street, Richmond, Va.
OWENS & MINOR DRUG CO.,
1907 Main Street.
R.H. M. HARRISON, Broad and
Foushee Streets.
PEOPLES DRUG STORE,
5000 Williamsburg Avenue.
TWIN ClTYDRUG STORE, 9TH
and Main.
VIM. II. SCOTT. Cor. 18th and
Franklin Streets.
T.W. CHELF, Corner Third and
Main Streets.
CHELF & CO., 100 North Pine
Street.
E. w. WElSlGER, 7os Hull ST.
Manche ster.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-18
CUMBERLAND ROADS.
Waiting for Balloons to Get On, OF inc
Sunday PapersInto General Use.

ANGOLA. VA. Jan. T.-SpeciaL-N
H. a time OF special interest 70 the ialllI.
or ~ this tobacco section. lie Is now
,,arfetfnq the crop on which ne NANNY
denends Different from othcr nuns.
no has to dispose o. II. as u Is SOU az
auctIon TO the highest nidder' W.
which seems best suited TO buyer anu
Afcr having plodded for miles through
mud and water the glib tongue on ne
auctioneer tells him whether or hot ITO
understands his business. ....,,
THE condition of the roads now Is stSn
os 10 give an ocular demonstrduoh on tne
fact TO the roadworker OF the county
that when a mass Of clay Is eNposeu 70
the continued action Of water III the
shape OF rain or snow sucn as sot iie,
times exists and 90 that OF wheels pulleu
through said mass becomes SORT ueep
and sticky mud In the same manner tnat
sflch happens in n brick yard ana also
mat such condition occurs regardless OF
the previous shape Of the clay
| do not wish 10 resurrect th9se ,Mo
we'll battered words good roads ~
rather patiently wait. for VINO knows Dut
that in the interim from now III the
airship gets out Of the sunday papers
into general use some Edison or Tesla
NAV come along with his electrical APP
paratus and vitrify these mud roads!
The bad roads and chill OF winter mas
kept the numerous candidates for county
offices indoors, Illuminating prooaoly as 10
what brand OF tobacco or when decoc-
ton Of the cereals would be most potent
In fetching voters.
Soon the warm sunshine will bring them
out and the swelling OF their heads VIII
keep pace with the buds OF spring time.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-18
DEATH OF A REMARKABLE MAN.
Dir. Charles Reid. of Norfolk. in few
Weeks of "A Century old.

NORFOLK. VA. Jan. IL-Spccial.-Mr.
Charles Reid died this morning at his
residence on east Main street lie was
attacked by the grip. and since Christ
mas has been confined 90 the bed ana
still death came quite unexpectedly.
Air. Reid was born in Scotland I'm April.
1910. and had he but lived until April
next. he would have been an hundred
years of age.
lie was q most remarkable man. Hale
a. a youth almost. ne was until his
death engaged In active business as see
nior member of the staVc exporting nrm
OF Charles Reid a. Sons. lie has during
his life I'm this city been connected with
several banking institutions as director
and president. and was az the time OF
his death a director of the Marine Bank
OF Norfolk.
He was for twelve years president OF
the School Board. AT one time president
Of the Board of liarbor Commissioners,
director Of the Old Farmers Bank Of Nir-
ginia. treasurer of the First Prcsbyte-
rian church. president OF the Scamon' 3
Friend Society. and has held many po-
sitions OF trust in all OF which ne ac-
Quilted himself so we'll as 90 have gained
the confidence and esteem of every one
in this section. lie was known 10 thou
sands and by all esteemed.
Mr.. Reid was married 10 Miss Bucretia
Mash Of the Woll-kuowu Portsmouth
family Of that name She. who preceded
her partner 20 the grave some years, was
q sister of Mcssrs Dempsey and John
Nash
Six children survive tho patriarch.
These are Mrs George H. Armstrong
and Mrs. Il. T. q. Gray. Of Norfolk Mrs.
Chas T.. r. Thorburn. of New York. Mrs
James C. Spence Of Baltimore. and
Messrs. George II. Robert and !. r. s.
Reid. Of this city Few men live longer
and few are. IL is generally believed so
well prepared by "a stainless life TO meet
their God than he
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-18
TWO STORES SOLD
IN PETERSBURG.
Bought by John H, Rogers & Co. at
allow Price.
Mr.. JACOBS WEEDS MISS ALLEY
Committee VIII Ask the City Council
for Subscription to Agricultural
Fair-Fine Sale ofTobacco from
Lunenburg County.

PETERSBURG. Va. Jan E-Secial-
Two brick stores ON the east side OF Syc-
amore street were sold az public auction
this afternoon 10 John %. Rodgers ara
W. Gordon McCabo, Jr, who compose
the firm OF John H. Rodgers * Co, fot
500. The price is considered very low.
ACCESSIBILITY
Miss Mary Elizabeth eldest daughter
OF Mr. :. h. Alley OF this city and Mr.
Joseph r. Jacobs. of Norfolk. were mar
ried this afternoon az hair past hye
o'clock NJ the First Baptist church. Rev
H. W Battle -. ID. the pastor. 0ffici-
ated. Mr. EdsOn r. ODel. OF Randolph
Macon college. was best man. lm'
newly made couple left on bridal tour
North.
CITY SUBSCRIPTION.
The committee appointed NJ the cirzen-
meeting last night to solicit stock for
the proposed Agricultural Fair Associa-
ton have appointed subcommittee COM
sisting Of Capt. r. A. Goodwin. ~ ID
Stratton and Chas. Hall Davis 10 request
"A subscription OF stock by the city OF
Petersburg through the Common Council
Fifteen thousand pounds OF loose t'-
bacco was sold to-day az Farmers Ware
House for Y. q. Love. of Lunounurs
county az prices ranging from two 90
fifteen dollars per hundred.
Only about 40 per cont. OF tho crop
Of the surrounding counties has becu
marketed.
Mrs VIM. wills. well-known lady Is
critically ILL.,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-18
General Mheelcr,s Cnse.

WASHINGTON. ID. c.. Jan. IA new
aspect was given to-day 10 the inquiry
into the status OF General Wheeler and
other members OF the House who are in
tho army by the determination OF the
House Committee on Judiciary TO invite
statements not only from General Wheel
er and the others holding army COM
missions hut also from those members
who are serving or have served on the
Hawaiian Commission the Industrial
Commission and the Anglo-American
Commission.
The judiciary Committee intended 10
take up the subject to-day but owing 10
General Whcoler's absence from the city
1t went over until next Tuesday. when
opportunity Will be given 10 all concerned
TO enlrlN statements.
~ L1.-.mer one OF the House NOM
bers of Coz. Industrial Commission. point
ed one that the law creating the commits
sion expressly directed that Senators and
Representatives be chosen. also that they
serve without pay.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-18
Virginia State Insurance Company

The annual meeting OF the stockhold-
ers OF the Virginia state Insurance Com
pany was held at the company office
yesterday az 1 o'clock
The reports Of the officers were read
and gave entire satisfaction 10 the stock
holders. The assets of the company a
year ago were 1896. $3.50. while to-day
they are si26,1lf32. 8
Major n. V. Randolph was reelected
president and Judge George H. Christian
was reelected vice president. and the
following board of directors were elected
Tor the ensuing year. n Y. Randolph,
George L. Christian. S. II. Halves. j. NJ.
Fourqurean. y. Sltterding. George L..
Currie. John s. Elicit. W NJ. Coulling,
j. ID. Carneal and r. a. Cary
Al a meeting OF the board OF directors,
held on the adjournment OF the
stockhoiders. the following officers
wero elected: Charles *. Willis,
secretary. Robert Lccky. Jr- form
eriy assistant secretary, was pro-
NOTED to the position OF secretary Of the
agency department. and the following
Executive COMMUNICATIONS l.. Chris
tian, John 5 Elicit ana 5 H. Halves
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-18
=. -, cure Liver Ills; easy 20
Hoods Pills take, easy to operate. sc
JOHN RUSSELL
YOUNG IS DEAD.
CONTINUED from First page)

Tritunte. and his pleasing style attracted
tho attention OF Horace Greedy. with the
result that I'm 1866 Young became manag-
ing editor of tho paper with which
Greedy had been so long associated. Al
lhnt time Young was only twenty-five
years old. His leisure time ne devoted
30 study Of The law. and I'm 80 was ad-
mitted TO the Bar Ca New York city.
In 1870 ne again tried the establish
mcnt OF a newspaper OF his own, this
timc the STANDARD. About this time.
however. Secretary Boutwell,. who was
40 the head Of the Treasury in Presi-
dent Grants Cabinet. induced Young 10
go abroad 20 look into financial AFFAIRS.
While abroad on this mission the awful
days Of the Paris Commune occurred,
Cnd Mr. Young account OF the rise and
fau OF the Commune. and of the stirring
days through which The French capital
passed Is regarded as ono of the best ox-
amples Of English descriptive writing.
In 1872 he became the European repre-
sentative OF the New York Herald. In
1871 General Grant started upon his
memorable trip around the world. and on
his invitation Mr.. Young joined the
party This made him for two years
almost a member OF the family Of the
great general. and warm friendship
sprung mp between them. After the rec
turn Mr. Young wrote Around the
World With General Grant.
MINISTER TO CHINA.
During this trip Mr.Young was special
lv interested in China. 10 which country
President Arthur sent him Boo ISL as
United States Minister
H6 remained in China unul tho open
ing az the FIRST Cleveland administration.
when ho returned 10 this country and
engaged I'm literary and business pur-
suits
When the new library of congress was
completed attention was directed TO the
choice of "a librarian cmbodying literary
ability and executive management. ana
President Mckinley named Ar Young
on July I. 1897. lie entered upon his du-
Ties while the library was stil IN Hs
crampod quarters az the Capitol and
saw II expand into the classic temple
~ fbe arts and literature which 81 now
occupies. II IS said that his time has
been spent en- part on a contribution 70
literature which he had hoped 10 COM
nlete as the chief literary achievement
THE FUNERAL.
,rbc funeral will be held here saturday
morning al 10 o'clock az St. Johns kpis-
conal church. I'm this city. The services
v,iil 40 rendered by Rev. Alexander NC
Kov smith. The interment Will De III
washington and viii be private.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-18
NEW YORK AND FLORIDA SPE
CIAL. VIA r., 4. AND L. II. II. AND
penn A. >

Comencing Monday. Jan. 18th, there will
be inaugurated between New York and
ST. Augustine Fla. the New York a1d
florida Special" via Pennsylvania rail-
road. Richmond Fredericksburg and PO-
tomac railroad, etc. leaving New York
AT 1890 T. NJ: Philadelphia 2.52 u. NJ. :
Baltimore sos L. NJ. Washington $50
u. NJ. arriving Byrd-Streof station
Richmond at $3.50 =. NJ. daily excent
Sunday. north-bound commencing Thurs
day Jan 18Th. leaves Richmond az 9.O5
A. NJ arriving Washington 1915 =. NJ /.
Baltimore. 1853 =. M. Philadelphia $40
Il. NJ. ana New York G.i3 Il. n daily
except Monday.
This train Is composed exclusively OF
Pullman vestibuled sleeping. cOmpart-
ment, dining. library and observation
cars. heated by steam and lighted
throughout by electricity No extra fare
beyond regular charge OF Pullman Com
pdny
This Is the twelfth season Of this IA
nous train. which will afford a conven-
len. and luxurious means or travel. with
out change. between Richmond and
northern cities.
For further information apply 70
w. y. TAYLOR.
Traffic Manager. .
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-18
DI,ATIIS

CHANDLER. Died. suddenly. January
l.. 1899. al the residence Of her mother.
Mrs NJ a. Hewlett. sos north Twenty
firth street. JOSIE HEWLETT CHAN
der wife or j. G. Chandler; aged
twenty-eight years.
Funeral services at the residence yes
terday Tuesday afternoon al 4 O'Clock.
Her remains will be taken 10 New Kent
this morning for interment
WALLACE at Whitestone. T.. T..
the 10th January. 1899 Mrs ARBIE
OLIVIA WALLACE. widow Of jefferson
Wallace. Of the old firm Of William Wal
lace Sons. OF this city.
lnterment took place the 18th instant
in the Harriott section. Greenwood Gem
ctery New York.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-18
CHINESE ATTACK ON MISSIONS.
Catholics at Szechuan Accused of Muir
der-Anu Foreign Feeling Growing.

LONDON, Jan ia Central News
dispatch from SZechuan confirms the re-
port of an attack upon foreign mission
aries az that place by Chinese.
The Church Missionary Society has re-
CeivCd "a letter from tho Protestant mis-
sion at Szechuan. which SAYS that q
fierce attack has been made by natives
mpon the Catholic mission there. but az
sion was still unframed. although the
anti-forcign feeling was increasing.
The people, the letter SAYS. are taught
10 believe that tho saints bones displayed
in the Catholic relics are really the bones
Of Chinese who had been murdcred.-New
York sun
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-18
EXCHANGE HOTEL
TB0YDT0N BURNS
Wet Roofs All That Saved Adjoining
Buildings,
MUCH or THE FURNITURE SAVED
The Loss Falls Heavily on MIR. Haskins
as He Had Only a Small Insurance
The Guests Make Their Escape
Without Injury.

BOYDTON. VA. Jan. l1.-Spccial.-A
big fire occurred here about half-past
? O'Clock this morning. and while write
nothing but the blackcnod walls Of Has
kns' handsome Exchange Hotel stands 20
mark the spot where the hotel stood.
The flames had soon gotten beyond con-
troll. and the handsome hotel was DOOM
ed. Tho removal of che furniture from
The hotel was begun. and much or "
saved other buildings adjacent were
IN great peril. bat were saved by the
roofs being wet from the recent rains.
Boyds brick storc-house stands I'M
mcdiatoly 10 the west and front of the
hotel and was in imminent danger. but
the roof to that was wet, too, and was
saved. The heat was SO intense ia BOYD s
st0re-house that the glass in the windows
were broken. and the window blinds
caught on hre. and had 90 hoe torn away.
a HANDSOME HOTEL
Mr. Haskins had within the past few
years altered and rcmodcned the TX
change Hotel. and IL was one of ihe
handsomcsi. as well as the most COM
vcnicnt hotels in Southsido Virginia.
There were large number OF guests IA
On the hotel 40 the time of the fire, none
OF whom were injured.
The fire originated in the bedroom Of
Dr. Garland Garter. who had his bed
room and Office in the hotel, and. The
Doctor being away, "a fire was kept up
in the room awaiting his return.
Mr.. Haskns youngest daughter has
boon quite iu for some time under The
treatment Of a physician. and had 10
he removed 10 neighbours She was not.
however, made seriously 800 from tie
effects OF tho excitement and removal.
SMALL INSURANCE
There was only one thousand dollars
insurance on the property. and the loss
will fall heavily upon the proprietor. who
has large family. and is a most worthy
and estimablc citizen.
His loss will probably reach many
thousands Mr.. Haskins had some VAL
liable papers destroyed in the hotel
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-18
Mr. KEEZELL IN TOWN.
He viii Not Say lie is a Candidate for
Treasurer.

state Senator George b. Koezcn Z
Rockingham. is al Ford's on his way to
Norfolk 10 attend the meeting oil tlt
state Board oil Fisheries
MIR. Keozel was asked If DE is SUI d
candidate for State Treasurer - nav ~
told no one that ] would run Tor tnai
office" said be. 1.-THE newspapers nave
said 1 am an aspirant-
Mr. Keezelrs friends are urging him 10
continue an the senate. lie can come
hack NJ ne so desires. one thing Is ccr-
tain. Mr.. Keezcil viii either decline to
ri,n for the Senate or he Will not be a.
candidate for treasurer for he is OPP
nosed on principle TO the Legislature
electing It's members 20 office.
The senator said he had heard little
or no objection 90 the so-called land
grahber's" act mp In his country. not
ygithstanding some four hundred appi-
cafions 20 buy delinquent lands have
boon filed I'm Rockingham Mr.. keezcll
thinks the law "A good one but he would
amend 10 in two particulaIs-have tfs
fess graded according 20 the amount due
and require the applicant IN pat N
money a. A. guarantee % good faith.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-18
A BIG MORTGAGE.
The Georgia and Alabama to Spend
81 100000 In Improvemenis

SAVANNAH. GA. Jan. IA deed ~
trust from tho Georgia ana Alabama
Terminal Company which is 10 construct
extensive railway terminals In this city
10 the Richmond Trust and Safe Deposit
Company. was nled TOR record this morn
ing. The deed covers 100000. and has
500 worth of revenue stamps attached.
This is the largest amount Of Spanish
war revenue stamps ever attached 10 a
legal paper I'm Georgia.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-18

Tomorrow being the anniversary Of
she birth Of General r. F. Lee. Lee
Camp will hold "a camp IRE. There viii
Ae no pre-arranecd programme. Every
thing will be informal and there will be
numerous short speeches and songs and
etories related or war experiences.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-18

About y o'clock last night the light
from a Are some distance beyond Man
cheste- was plainly visible In this city.
II seemed TO be on the Broad Rock road.
beyond Forest hill and a dwelling
house was probably destroyed
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-18

RALEIGH y. c.. Jan. l7.-SpcciaL-
William r. Tucker. a young man scarcely
thrty-hvo years old. the only son or tho
late Mai. r.. S. Tucker ono OF the wealth
his fathers death Mr. Tucker managed
the big estate well. and no more COM
petent business man could be found.
ile leaves a mother. five sisters. a wife
and three children. Consumption. that
dread disease. carried him OF
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-18
General Meisiger Improved.

There was slight improvement yes
ferday in tho condition of Gen. David a.
Weisicer. Ills son returned o. Harrison
burg last night. hut will return here
The latter part OF the week
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-18
soLDIERs DIscHARGED


STANTON. VA. Jan. l7.-special.-
| Rev. T. G. Jet Is stronger to-day. He
| passed "a good night. and had good
day His physician Is greatly encour-
| AGED