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The colored American., 1900-01-06

ness TO the nearChS OF many Alto
American homes; or at least, it should
do so. We hope everybody is happy
to his fill, and that the holiday season
has brought in it's wake some me-
mento or keepsake that may De treas
ured through all time, and brighten
the hours that might otherwise be
shrouded in the gloom of disappoint-
ment and chagrin. Had the duties of
Santa Claus and the Goddess of 1900
been intrusted to The Colored
American, the following gifts might
have been distributed to certain per-
sons not unknown to fame:
j. E. Bruce-Editorshipo of the Star
of Zion.
T. Thomas Fortune-A thousand
mile ticket away from Washington.
Booker T. Washington-$50O,O 900
endowment for Tuskegee.
T. J. Galloway 1000 appropria-
ton and 5000 typical race produc-
tions for Paris Exposition.
John 81. Hannon-Subscription of
$4,000 for the benefit of the Afro
American Council.
Samuel E. Lacy-$1, 200 allowance by
Congress, as compensation for private
Daniel l.. Brooks-Promotion to
corder of Deeds.
Joseph Il. Douglass-365 profitable
concert engagements for 1900.
Prof. Jesse Lawson-Commissioner
to Paris Exposition.
P. B. S. Pinchback-Member on
Board of Assessors, or something bet
ter.
Daniel NATURALIZATION as dele
gate to Philadelphia convention.
Alex. S. Craftsmanship
of monster Emancipation celebration
at Convention Hall at opening of Goth
century, January 1, 1901.
DIR. A. M. Curtis-New and commo-
dious building for Freedmen's Hos
pital.
Prof. W. q. Richards of
law department of Howard Univer-
sity.
Prof. W. q. q. Hart-A Tuskegee on
the Potomac for the reform of boys.
Rev. W. Bishop Johnson-A COM
pleted Second Baptist Church.
Rev. M. M. Moore-Credentials as
Bishop of the A. M. E. Church.
Rev. P. A. Hubbard-Financial Sec
retaryship of A. M. E. Church.
Edward F. Lee-Coronet, as leader
of the Negro Democracy of America.
Edward Everett Brown-An anti
lynching petition a mile long.
George 81. White-A majority in
Congress for his anti-lynching bill.
W. Lee Persona snug clerkship in
the Government Printing Office.
w. T. Menard-Promotion to proof
reader in the Government Printing
Office.
W. A. Pledger-Recognition as lead
er of the Home Guard in Georgia, and
the practical usufruct logically apper-
tanning thereunto.
q. P. heatham-Harmony on hon
orable terms between the races in
North Carolina.
Bishop Walters-Certifcate showing
every negro to be enrolled under the
banner of the Afro American Council.
Bishop Turner-Restoratio to per-
feet health and sleeping car ticket
to any point in Georgia.
Henry E. Lacy-Chieftaincy of the
proposed anti-lynching detective bu-
reau.
A. Wendell scott-One more glance
at the Old Wilmington Home.
Editor A. L. Manly-Right perpetual
to remain away from Wilmington.
w. C. Neutrality-suspicious. giving
the Congressional Lyceum coordinate
powers with Congress to pass laws
beneficial to the Afro-American.
W. Calvin Chase-A vest-pocket big
enough in which to carry the political,
social and educational interests of the
District of Columbia.
A. Warrington Brinkley-Plenty of
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1900-01-18
A Wonderful Discovery.

Not.only cures, but it keeps we'll. Is
sold by an organized company of re-
sponsible business men and has the en-
dorsement of thousands of Clergymen
and noted peo lie throughout the coun-
try. We speak Of that wonderful In
strument, Electropoise, and ask your
careful examination into the cures it
has wrought Col. A P. Nunally,so of
the Inter-Ocean, Chicago, writes:
NEARLY three years experience with
Electropoise only confirms the truth OF
your claims. l say to my friends that
this instrument is a most wonderful in
ve%ntion. and I would not part with
mlnei if ] could not get another" Send
address for our book giving letters
from peopla who have been cured By
Electropoise. ELECTROPOISE CO.,
ID Fourth Avenue, Louisville. Ky.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1900-01-18
$40 Worth OF Presents

For SOC. worth of work. We Earesgiv-
ing away Watches. Bicycles, Sewing
Machines, Guns, etc, ETC., to introduce
our paper, PAST[mE, a high-class
illustrated family paper of from 16 to
80 large pages: "a to 1913 columns of
Choice Good Stories. Literature, Art,
Humor, Letters of Travel in Foreign
Lands, etc., etc. And all you have to
do to get S42 worth of presents is to
get 20 subscribers at 1Oc. each. Send
list of presents and our paper, PAS
TIME for 6 months. If, after hearing
from us, you find III statement untrue.
we will return your money and cor
tinue the paper free. Address without
delay THE PASTIME CO., Louisville,
XIV.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1900-01-18
ROBINSON.

A very pretty home marriage
was celebrated jar. 10th, at $50
O'Clock, IN Smithfeld, the con-
tracing parties being Mr..
Thomas Ragsdale, a popular
young tobaccouist Of that town,
and Miss Mary Eliza Robinson,
only daughter of DR.. Geo. J..
Robinson, and general favorite
with al who know her.
The lovely bone of the brides
father was beautifully decorated
for the happy event, and the
spacious parlor, where the cere-
mony took place, was indeed a
bower of lovllness in its profu>
sion of bridal adornments and
brilliant lights.
The bride wore a lovely gown
of white, with bridal veil, and
carried a large bunch of brides
roses. Her Maid of Honor was
her cousin Miss Hattie Dillon;
and the groom's best man was
his brother. Nh. Geo. Ragsdale, of
Louisburg. The organ was pre-
sided over by Mrs.L.R Waddell,
and the officiating minister was
Rev. Father Grifin, pastor of
the Sacred Heart Church, Ra-
leigh.
The ceremony was most i'm
pressive and very beautiful, and
took place in the presence Of
quite a joyful gathering of rela-
tives and immediate friends OF
the contracting parties.
The many bridal presents,
beautiful and costly. were great
ly admired, and we're pleasing
testimonials to the high esteem
in which the young couple are
held by their particular friends
both at home and at a distance.
The ARGUS is most sincere ir
wishing them the fullest pos
sible measure of all that is brigb1
and good through a long life OF
welded happiness.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1900-01-18
STANDING UP UNDER FIRE

"Speaking of the British officers
in South Africa standing ar to be
shot," said a man who was at
San Juan Hill to a Times-Demo-
crat reporter, 81 certainly takes a
whole lot more courage to be a
soldier now than it did in the days
when they fought with muzzle-
leaders. Then the fellow GUILD see
exactly who was shooting at him,
and if the chap missed, as was
usually the case, he could stroll
over and spit him on his bayonet
while he was reload,ng, That
needed courage, of course, but it
was courage Of the hip, hip, hooe
ray sort-not the cold, desperate
nerve that holds a man together
when bullets are buzzing like
bees and there isn't an enemy
nearer than a mile; you feel then
that It's all a matter Of blind, bru-
tai chance, land such a feeling, let
me assure you, is a very democrat
izing one.
"An officer, for instance, has
been standing erect a quarter of
an bour without a scratch; he
takes two steps and a bullet knocks
out his brains. It seems actually
as if be had been waiting to get
into its way. Another man stretches
out his arm exactly in time for a
Mauser to smash his elbow. Still
another sees a bit Of shelter and
makes for it. He's just stretched
himself when a ground shot llows
through him lengthwise. I've seen
all those things happen, and a
good many more of the same kind,
when there wasn't a single Span
lard in sight, aud the best we
could do was 10 blaze away at the
landscape. Its pretty trying for
an officer to stand up at such a
time, but there's no doubt about
its steadying the men.
"One Of the peculiar things
about high-power bullets IS that
they always seem a good deal
nearer and more numerous than
they really are.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1900-01-18

Beware of Ofntments for Catarrh that
contain Mercury
as mercury will surely destroy the
sense of smell and completely derange
the whole system when entering it
through the surfaces. Such
articles should never be used except on
prescriptions from reputable physi-
clans, as the damage they will do is
ten fold to the good you can possibly
derive from them. Halls Catarrh
Cure, manufactured by F. J, Cheney &
Co., Toledo, O., contains no mercury,
and is taken internally, acting directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaces of
the system. In buying Halls Catarrh
Cure be sure you get the genuine. 1t is
taken internally and is made in To
ledo, Ohio. by E. J. Cheney & Co.
BSold by Druggists, price Toe. per
bottle
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1900-01-18
EDMUNDSON TOWN.


Is situated on a beautiful hill over
looking the city, only a short distance
from the Graded School and Wayne
Cotton Mills, between the Snow Hill
road and A. & N. @. Railroad. Good
water. Several nice cottages now COM
pleted and occupied by nice people. If
you desire a nice, cheap home, or wish
a paying investment for a little money
you cannot do better than to buy a lot
kere and build a house on it, to live In
or rent. Only few more lots left for
sale. Will sell or rent to nice people
only-others need not apply.
IF you want to buy or sell your
property cheap, or desire to rent a
house, see me at E. 3. Edmundson's
store. Owing to my own business be-
ing so large,I cannot take charge of
any property,
n 4 EnMuNnSOM
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1900-01-18

An editor prints his paper to give his
patrons the news of t. e day ard for
the money there is in it. He is pre-
sumed to know of what he writes, and
he generally DIES. When he writes as
he does in the Leader Courier, Osceola
Mills, Pa, without fee or hope of re-
ward, that .'Chamberlasn Cough
Remedy acts magically, and we have
found none better in our household. If
you have a cough try it" it may be
accepted as an honest expression,
worthy of crede ce For sale by
M. E. Robinson & Bro, and
Goldsboro Drug Co. in Goldsboro, ant
J. R Smith. Mt. Olive n. q.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1900-01-18
Our Growing Navy.
Leslie's Weekly.

Leslie's Weekly.
Something Of the pace at
which we are moving forward
may be imagined when it is
stated that, roughly estimated
the existing naval fleet represents
an expenditure for construction
of about $125, 1000, 600, and yet
there are under construction, or
awaiting formal acceptance by
the government, more than half
a hundred war vessels, the CON
tract price for which, exclusive Of
armor and armament, is in the
neighborhood Of $40, 900, 900.
The war almost doubled the
aggregate of men on our war
vessels. Al it's outset the COM
pliement was IL, 900 men, but In
the summer of 1898 it reached
the maximum figure Of "a, 1913
men. Since that time it has, of
course, decreased considerably.
But the incoming congress is ex-
pected TO authorize a permanent
naval strength Of upwards of2O,-
900 men. For the future bright
hopes may be based upon the
most favorable Of Indications.
Many congressman have been
spending the summer Of 1899 in
the study Of naval science abroad.
New battleships, armored and
protected cruisers, are to be con-
structed, and each class is quite
certain to mark a step forward in
the science Of building vessels Of
war. Rear Admiral George W.
Melville declares that new battle
| ships should be Of 20 knots of
speed; that they should carry
large batteries OF rapid fire guns.
have ample coal bunker capacity
and be fitted with triple screws
radical revolutionary measures
all, but vital in influence if suc>
| cessful.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1900-01-18
In MEMORIAM.

Ethel Spicer, daughter Of D. A.
and Minnie E, King, was born
October 10th, 1892, and died on
December 21st, 1899. She was
years, two months and
eleven days old. She was taken
on Tuesday evening with mem-
braneal Group and passed away at
$50 o'clock Thursday evening, A
few hours before she died she told
her mother to put her playthings
and little shoes away and also re
quested her to sing crock of
Ages" She also called for her
teacher, Miss Matte, and her lit
tie desk mate, Annie Bell, whom
she loved so we'll. Her last words
we're, "Mama, I IN DYING and
kissed her good bye.
Ethel's little chair is vacant
now. She leaves fond parents,
four loving sisters and one broth~
er to mourn her loss. She was a
bright little christian and often
asked her mother how long before
she would be with Jesus.
A RELATIVE.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1900-01-18
yaadaba4lGg
letter Salt, Rneum and Eczema.

The intense itching aud smarting In
cident to these diseases is instantly
allayed by applying C~hamberlain's
Eye and Skin Ointment. Mary very
bad cases have been permanently cured
by it. It is equally efficient for itching
piles and a favorite remedy for sore
nipples, chapped hands, ehilblains,
frost bites and chronic sore eyes. 25cts.
per box. For SAL BY M. e Robinson
& Bro. and Goloaboro Drug Co. in
Goldsboro and r. Fl. Smith Mt. Olive Il.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1900-01-18
THE ARGUS
DAILY AND WEEKLY.
LODGE DIRECTORY.

Neuse Lodge No. g.. I. O. O.. F., meets
every Tuesday evening, at 7:3O
o'clock, in Odd Fellows Hall
Cordial welcome to visitors.
Wayne Lodge No. 112, A. F. & A. NJ,
meets lst and Bird Monday even
ings, 7:3O o'clock, in Odd Fellows
Hall. Visiting brothers heartily
welcomed.
Rufin Lodge No. 6, K. of P, meets
every Friday evening, 7:3O o'clock
in Odd Fellows Hall. Knightly
welcome to visitors.
G~oldsboro Council No. 80, Junior
Order Of United American
:. Mechanics, meets every Wednes-
day evening, 7:3O o'clock, in Odd
Fellows Hall. Cordial welcome
to all visiting brethren.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1900-01-18

My son has been troubled for years
with chronic diarrhma. sometime ago
[ persuaded him to take some Of Cham
herlain's Collie, Cholera AMI Diarrhoea
Remedy. After using two bottles of
the 25-cent size he was cured. | give
this testimonial, hnning some one SIM
iliarly afflicted may read it and be
observation-disclosures C. BOWER. Glen
coe, o. For sale by NJ. E. Robinson
& Bro. and 9oldsboro Drug 90. in
~ G.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1900-01-18
Relief i'm Six Hours,

Distressing Kidney and Bladder
Disease relieved in six hours by New
Great South American kinney Cure"
It is q great surprise on account of its
in bladder, kidneys and back. in male
or female. Relieves retention of water
almost Immediately. IL you want quick
relief and cure this is the remedy. Sold
by M. e. Robinson & Bro, Druggists.
N. O.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1900-01-18

DY Olnn1pT0S0nG UBIQUITOUS, AOCAA
"Grand Rounds"
Let the year 1900 mark the
greatest era IN the prosperity of
Goldsbero.
The valuable piece of real es-
tate adjoining the Opera House,
on the north side, is offered for
sale.
Mr.. j. T. Hosea, who was with
the firm of Smith & Scott, has
accepted a position in the dry
goods depa1 tment of the stores of
Messrs. Best & Thompson.
Carpenters began the work last
Fri 'ay ! of fitting up the store re-
Gently occupied by Mr.. E. M.
Lehman for the drug store of
Messrs. Jenkins 6 FAIRIES.
Miss Julia Cohen, who has been
taking a special course in music
at the Philadelphia Musical Acad-
envy, has returned home, to the
pleasure Of her many friends.
THE Democratic County Elk
ecutlve Committee has been call
ed by Chairman O'Berry to meet
in this city, in the Armory of
the Goldshoro Rifles, on Satur-
day, January 90.
The Knights of Pythias in this
city I preparing to carry a large
delegation to the district meeting
in Rocky Mount on the 3Oth.
They are making arrangements to
run a special train.
The recent work on the court
house square has greatly improved
the appearance of the grounds.
What a beautiful spot a few hun
dred dollars each year would
make tie Court house square.
His many old friends in this
city and section are glad to see
among them on a visit Mr.. Jesse
T. Holloweli, a former citizen
and Industrious farmer Of this
county, VINO for some years has
been a resident Of High Point.
The general merchandise stock
of Smitn & Scott is being dis
posed Of at actual cost by Ma
A. B. HolloweIl. Bargain seek
r might do we'll to call around
and investigate. The business
will De closed up within a few
days.
The Jno. Slaughter Company
have begun the erection of a
building in the rear of their
splendid two story structure on
Walnut street. The new build
ing. or addition as it might be
more properly termed, will be
occupied by their timing and
plumbing shop.
It is rumored in business cir
Giles that Goldsboro is to have
a large retail shoe and hat store.
The persons whose names are
mentioned in connection with
the enterprise are men we'll
known to the trading public of
this section and have had much
business experience.
The Odd Fellows of Goldss
boro have under consideration
plans for extensive addition to
their building at the corner of
Walnut and West Centre Street.
Another story will be added to
the building and other improve
ments will be made which will
make it one of the han lsomest
lodge buildings in the State.
The Fusion crowd may buster
and sputter as much as they please,
but the constitutional Amendment
will be carried by a big majority !.
The great white manhood of the
State have not forgotten the days
under the fusion gang and they
are determined that they shall
never return.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1900-01-18
Dr. Cady.szCond1t,on Powders

are just what a horse needs when In
bad condition. Tonic, blood purifier
and vermifuge. They a~resnot food but
medicine and the best In use to put
q horse IN prime condition. Price 25
cents per package. For sale ~ M. e.
Robinson and Bro. and G%oldsboro Drug
Co. in Goldsboro, and J.. r. Smith Nj.
Olive N. q.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1900-01-18

Experience is the best teacher"
Every testimonial in favor of Hoods
Sarsaparilla is the voice of experience
to you, and you may take this medi-
cine with perfect confidence that it
will do for you what it has done for
others.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1900-01-18
OUR LOCAL OPTIC.

GoIdsboro and Vicinity History In Brief:
Epitome of Sayings and DOings, Wise
and Otherwise. Run Down and Run in
by Omnipresent Ubiquitous, Local
"Grand RoundH."
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1900-01-18

ITCH on human cured IN 80 rim
utes by Wco,ford's Sanity Lotion
Th1a Eeverfails- Sold by M. E. Robin
son e sro DRUGGISTS. Gold boro. Nc
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1900-01-18

L General Otis would return
home he could command the
gratitude of the people at least.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1900-01-18

Hoods Pills cure biliousness. sick
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1900-01-18

Pingree can be put down, out
he Will not stay down.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-10-10
Ex-senator Hill in Virginia.

David B. Hill spoke in the Casino
at Richmond last Tuesday night to
a large and enthusiastic audience,
among whom were the representative
men of the State. His speech was a
tine democratic argument, and was
in part as follows:
There can be no such thing as an
American colony belonging to the
United States" said Mr.. Hill, land
over which our constitution has no
Jurisdiction. We must govern our
selves and our possessions under the
provisions of our Constitution or else
we have no right to govern at all.
But the attempt of the National Ad-
mlnistration to hold the Philippines
against the consent Of their people
has led to the PRONUNCIATION of new
doctrine In American affairs, which
insists upon the establishment of a
system of Colonial governments over
conquered or purchased possessions,
not to be formed into States or Ter
ritories, but to permanently remain
as colonies, to be governed by Con-
gress outside of the Constitution and
according to its own discretion.
"Our National destiny will be
largely what we, ourselves, make it.
AS for myself | prefer simple gov
eminent to splendid government; /
prefer poor country where freedom
and happiness prevail rather than
rich country with oppression and
misery; | prefer a government with
limited powers to an unrestricted
government"
Mr.. Hills speech was closed with
a prediction of victory for the Dem
ocratic party at the coming election.
He said that, New York would 60
for Bryan. He felt sure of this, and
he brought this news as good It'd
ings for the Virginians.
Senator Hill then went TO Danville
and spoke Wednesday evening to ov-
er 5000 people.
He was received with the greatest
enthusiasm. Mr.. Hill was down on
Imperialism and trusts and strong
for Bryan and his platform. He at
tackled the republican full dinner
pail argument, saying the pail was
always represented covered, so that
one could not tell whether it was full
or empty.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-10-10
Personals.

Mr.. 4. NJ. Brtton, ACCOMPANIED by his
wife, is making his old home "a visit. after AN
absence of six years. "French" learned the
art preServative of all arts i'm the CouRtgR of
flee, and is now superintendent of a large
publishing house i'm Philadelphia. and says
the world is treating him alright We are
glad TO see him looking well.
Mr.. Dawson Mccormick, of New York,
spentseveral days at "Cierbmont' during
the past week
Mrs. Jenkins. ct Baltimore. il the guest of
Mrs. w. Richardson.
Mrs. X. V. Kercheval and son. Charlie are
visiting her mothers home IN Charlestown
Miss Grace White. Of Lakeview who has
been the guest of Miss Bessie Elwell has
returned home.
Mrs Parshall and daughter. Mrs. Crow.
are visiting i'm Washington.
Mrs. Hortensie Canode aud Miss Lula Ca
node, OF Nippon. spent Tuesday last with
the family of Mr.. James II. Conklyn. ut
"Dunbeath."
Mrs. Walter Cox, who spent the summer
in the Adirondacks as the guest of Mrs Lew.
is Hyde. is at her fathers home here
Mrs. Perry and daughter, and Miss Daisy
Bowen. of Martinsburg, are visiting the fam
lily of Mr. Lewis Helvestine.
Miss Ada Hardesty, Of Frederick county,
is the guest OF Miss Stella Richardson.
MI Ed Cunningham spent several DAYS
IN Martinsbury last week
Mrs. j. II. Crow and wife of Fayette conn
~. Pa, are guests of Mr.. NJ Crow
Misses Annie Stipe and Jessie Grey. of
Loudoun county, are visiting their cousin.
Miss Mary Anderson, near Marvin Chapel
Mr.. John Miller, after pleasant visit to
relatives I'm York, Pa, has returned home
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-10-10

FOR SALE.-A second hand
Wizard Drill. This is a bargain
Apply OF the Courier Office.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-10-10

Come and look over our line and take adj
vantage of the low prices.
Below is list of articles, a number of
which you will need When you go to Spring
housekeeping