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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-06-13

Those who advocat' employment Tor
women on small plots recommend
poultry, bees an | the slkwOrm, and in
some cases adding strawberries and
small garden crops. while fruit trees
can occupy the poultry yards sur
wo,ns, howev +, require special foo is
ond NAV hinder The other operation.
There Is no reason why a large flock OF
70 ,ls aud n numb,r Of hives OF bees
could not be managed by woman
and it possible thai with the extra
cars taat would pr D IDLY be bestowed
pro6ts would be as large, If not
larger. Than when managed by Inc
male sex.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-06-13
A Story of Sterility,
SUFFERING AND RELIEF.
r,,,rr, TO MRS. rIsxHAx NO. 6O,Is1

"DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM-Two years
ooo began having such dull, heavy
dragging pains in my back' mens es
were profuse and painful ana we
troubled was leucorrhea; eoA
patent medicines and consulted a pny
Stefan, but received no oenenS 1 snu
could not become pregnant. seeing
one of your books, I wrote TO you 'e sn-
ing you my troubles and ASKING ., to
advice. You answered my 80 ...
promptly and followed the a al, Sonost
faithfully, and derived SO mucn o1 n:,
that 1 cannot praise Lydia H. rinn
hams Vegetable Compound enousn,
now find myself pregnant ana nave
begun its use again. cannot J praise
it MRS. CORA GnsoS' YATES
MANIsTEE, MICH.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-06-13
MOLLIFIED.

The head of the household was late
getting home. He was very late. IL
was long past midnight. Indeed the
little clock on the hall mantsl had just
struck 3 o'clock when he came walking
in He had been out with the boys'
and his wife reproached him. -.
"Why, it's early yet. It's not late
Just then the clock sounded one,
two, three.l
The wife looked at him with grim
rebuke He caught her eye and jerked
out this reply:
"Wen, now, if you want to believe
flat darned $3.50 clock before your
dear husband, it's all right"
It was a similar occasion, only more
g. At this time he was little drunk
er than usual. His step was unsteady
hut he had not lost his courteous man.
ners She met him at the front, weep
ing reproachfully.
ooh, john" she pleaded, "wha
makes you do this vast
"You -hic-so awfully pretty
lhc," he said, making an extraVagan
DOW and kissing her, "that l like to-
h:c-see you double"
And she put him tenderly to bed
bathed his forehead the next mornln
and forgot about the scolding she ma
f,llu determined to administer to HIN
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-06-13
TIE COOKS POSITION,

The wife of certain active and ener-
getic member Of Congress Is now look
ing for woman to cook and do general
housework for small family. She had
a good one from Virginia until three
or four days ago, when she lost her.
Maria was a coIored woman from up
the Shenandoah, and was new TO the
ways of The city, besides being slow, as
some colored people are inclined to be-
Last Tuesday morning breakfast wasn't
ready al 8 o'clock, and the lady OF the
house went into the kitchen.
Breakfast nearly ready, Maria y
she inquired, in tone which meant
that it ought to be.
"No'm, but Is hurrying," replied
Maria, steaming over the stove.
The lady retired, and ten minutes
later she came back.
"Most ready, Maria9" she said.
Yes M" said Maria sulkily.
The lady went out again, and ten
minutes later she appeared once,more'
ooh, Maria" she urged. "Mr. Blank
is in hurry to get away and see some
people before going to the Capitol ano
| YOU must let us have some break last.
This was rubbing it in, and Mara
could not stand it.
"Yes'u," she replied nervOusly' 81 s.
gittin' it jes as fast ez 1 kin, an whe
its dun got, Mss, Il gwine ter deS's n
"Why. Maria," exclaimed the LADY
rwhat do you mean?"
| "I's gwine to design, mis-, Is gwin
ter quit"
sOh, 70, you're not" laughed tn
lady, al can't spare you. You're
right, only little slow"
II ~ know is, Miss; but Is born
ole virginny, an can't help it. 81
. 'lain't dat, mis-" she went on.
amt useter dis hyer mixin' vittles WI
fails OBJ state an plladleums Oh o.
liberties an conschusins an all dem d
Lipgs dat de cunnel is bizzy wild;
Use gwine to design an you kin
somebody else, mis-, beto' TO tod'
mis-, case OATS when de train leaV
fob de Valley, an dis niggah lady
gwine ter be on it, sho."
Mrs, Blank tried to patch up pes
and made all sorts of rash prom's
but Maria insisted that she had b
enough of life at the capital, end col
not be deferred from returning at OF
to her beloved Valley, leaving her
mistress quite in the lurch.-Washlr
ton Post.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-06-13
GIFTS FOR FIVE MILLION LADIES.
The Most Remarkable Offer Ever Made by
Reliable Concern.
EDITOR GAZETTE p


Please announce that for a limited time
we will give, absolutely free. an elegant
stelIing silver plated sugar shell choice Of
any Of cur 4Oc patterns-to every married
lady in the United States who wi ] write us
a ,ettel stating that it is her first request Tor
one of our souvenir gifts Wcwill promptly
send illustrations from which selections may
be made There is nothing to pay. Inc
gift is absolute ,
Our object in making this sensational
offer is to put sample of Quaker Valley
Silvcrware into every home in the land we
b Sieve it t. be the most effective adver,,
tisine, that we can do. We will not send
these hgar shells to lists of names This IS
too expensive a gift to send to persons who
don't ask for it themselves. Therefore,
each lady will please send her own name
only But one to a family and none t'
children. Ladies, please write today, CIV
ing full postoflice address,
QUAKER VALLEY MFG. CO.,
Morgan and Harrison Sts,, Chicago, ILL
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-06-13

An excellent plan to get two crops
On the same land, and at the same
tine, is to drop seeds of sweet corn IN
tbe same rows with peas, placing the
seeds of corn several inches apart
thinning to a foot apart after the plants
are up. The corn will finish its main
Growth aft.r the peas have ceased
growing, though for taller kinds the
con serves as supports.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-06-13

Whether cultivation should be deep
or shallow is a matter that has been
discussed for many years. 1t is claimed
that deep cultivation destroys the sur
face roots OF plans and if the top soil
ia loosened aud the wee Is destroyed it
is sufficient The advocates OF deep
cultivation believe that il the ground
is loosened to tue depth of four inches
it increases the porasity CT The soil and
allows the air and water to penetrate
more freely. 1t Is probably well, how
ever, to stir the ground to a greater
depth before a lain and shillow after a
rain.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-06-13
PRESENCE OF MIND
OF Mr.. Witherby Alone Prevents {"
Terrible Tragedy.

IelflDle 4id5cI.'
Time A. N.
Scene-The Wltherby sleeping room.
Mrs. Witherby shaking her husband
and whisering violently Horny! Wake
up! Wake up, I say!
HWitherb,-Huh! En-? OO-o-e! What's
matter?
Mrs. Wltherby-Theres some enc
downstairs.
Witherby turning over)-Go Sleep
Mrs. Witherby-Wake up! Some one
is downstairs! Hear that noise?
Witherby-Nonsensel Imagination!
Mrs. Witherby -Sh! Listen! ThereI
Hear that?
Witherby-Wind.
Mrs. Witherby-The wind, is it! Sh!
Is that the wind!
Witherby (rising up, also his halr)-
That does sound like something dumps
ont of bed and runs to door,
Mrs. Witherby wildly after him) -
Come back! You rash fellow You
might get murdered
Witherby docking door, was only
going to lock it. Well. they can't get
in here. (His courage ising.) Don't
believe its any one, anyway.
Mrs. Witherby-It isl 1t isl Just
near them moving about Oh! why
don't you
Wjtherby (his teeth beginning 10
chatter as the noises continue)-Well,
what?
Mrs. Wltherby-Oh, something! My
! best silver! You stand there like a
stick
Witherby (tiptoeing to bureau and
; drawing forth rusty old revolver)-
7 I'll 90 after 'eml (waving it in The air.
al Mrs:Witherby- Oh, no, you mustn't!
- You can't tell what they might do.
r. Witherby (his courage returning)-
- Yes I will moves toward door,
II Mrs. Witherby-You shant! Throws
= l6erself before HIM. Think of the
es risk
U;tborhv-Nonsense Come, let m,
open that door!
90 Mrs. Witherby--Never !
- Witherby--Woman, do not stand Il
i'd my wayl
"a Mrs. Witherby pelucantly) why
90 if YOU must. But don't go downstairs
te Just
o. Witherby (paling at the thoughi) =
Q Perhaps you are hight, after all. ! te
you wLaf. You open the door a tnd'
and I'll sttnd here ready to fir
"a Moves be inl t bed
.e. Mis-. Winery All right. (rurr
he kew and slowly opens door to crac
OF A moment of awful suspense.)
all all Witherby quitting his head out fro
+ behind the bed)-I can't zee thin
use Mrs. Witherby( gathering courage al
in peering irto the hall)--Whc's dow
i'u there?
ngs Voice from below - Ne, ma'an. Or
he list 'ome from a pa-arty.
Sc, Witherby crawling INTO bed) = You
Isy q nice one to wake me up in the MIDI
It's of the night like thisl' Why, I mig
INV hv have killed that girl il I had gol
of 4 ,wrstairs. -Pucx.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-06-13

The fruit stalks OF towering plants
should be cut as soon ~ the howers
fail. 1t is an exhaustive process to the
plants to bear fruit or seeds. Some
plants that flower the first year, such as |
Chinese pinks, snap dr. ions, etc., can
be made to flower the second year IL
not allowed to go beyond the Towering
stage. The pansy, which is familiar to
all, will continue to produce flowers
nroyi led the flowers are cut az often as
they appear If allowed to produce
seed the plant ceases to produce
flowers. The plant has accomplished
its work wi en- it has produced seed.
Some OF the insects brought to this
country from abroad do more damage
to crops than in their native countries.
They are the more destructive here
because their naturnl enemies ouch as
parasitcs) were left behind; hence the
insects are kept in check in their native
Localities and have greater opportunities
to multiply in America. The cabbage
worm, so destructive here, has para
site in Europe, which prevents it from
doing great damage. The Hessian fy
parasite, however, has been imported
to this country and has done much to
keep the fly in check.
ANY article that is grown, whether Oh
the best or not, costs something, and
the grower must receive at least the
cost or he will suffer loss. The larger
| the difference between the cost and
the price received the greater the
profit. 1t should be the object, there
| fore, to grow the best, rather than &c
aim for large yields, as the market may
| be oyerstocked with inferior goods
while a demand may exist for the best
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-06-13

Horseradish is profitable crop and
can be grown on almost any soil. Plant
he root small end down, so that the
ton vi be two inches under the SOIL
Horseradish wien matu1ed may remain
in the ground until spring or may be
storel in pits in the fall. 1t constantly
increases in tie ground, but when
grown for market never becomes trou-
blesome by spreading. 1t requires
liberal maauring and large supply
can be grown on small plot.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-06-13

When the garden is cleaned OF weeds
with the hoe it is only necessary to rake
the ground with an iron tooth rake
after every rain to keep the weeds
down. This can be done quickly, the
rake doing four times as much work as
t e hoe. The rakins of the top soil
also forms a fine mulch, which is the
best preventive Of injury from long
drought.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-06-13
|. E. LINDSAY & CO..
LEXINGTON, VA.

Galvanized Iron Cornices and Skylights.
Tin. Slate and Stag Roofing. Roofs Repair
ed and Painted. Tin and GALVANIZED Iron
Guttering and Spouting All kinds Of Tin
Sheet Metal Work. Mail Orders Promptly
Attended to. Give us a trial. We can save
YOU money. All country work done prompt
Iy. We guarantee satisfaction. Main
street, nearly opposite the Court House,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-06-13

Do moi omit late cucumbers Tor
pickling. The seed may be planted
this month or in July. The White
Spine is all excellent variety, as 1t Is
uniform, round and good length. 1t IS
also tender and very crisp, having a
long stem, and they keep well as pickles
They m lst be picked off daily or they
will grow too large
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-06-13

family use mot tor markei) il the
Emerald Gem. 1t is Of delicious flavor
but is outor appearance Injuries its
"a in NAL et. One of its peculiarities
is that as soon as it becomes ripe 1t
loosens its hold on the vine.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-06-13

A crop # COW peas may be allowed
T., GROW until the pods are turning
yellow. They then contain the peas
in the pods along with the vines
~ ,l;nc n combination of food which
o,o,of be excclled, and cattle aud
a,een will consume every portion. A
crop of The dry reas would be valuable
bnt for the labor of picking them by
hand.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-06-13
v,. u.s,o,n. Worked wonders"

81 had been sick ever since my mar
rage seven years ago; have given
birth to four children, and had TWO
miscarriages. had falling OF womb,
leucorrhea, pains in back ana legs;
dyspepsia and a nervous trembling OF
The stomach. Now have none OF these
troubles and can enjoy my life: Your
Medicine has worked wonders Tor
me n~Mns. s. BAaNHART, NEW CAsrLr'
PA.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-06-13

oWill some one please chase the cow
down this way3" said the funny board
or. who wan ed some milk for bis oat-
meal.
oHere, Jane" said the landlady IN a
tone that was meant to be crushing
atake the COW down there where the
ca'f is bawling."- Chicago News.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-06-13
These unwelcome visitors usual
Bas1efuE
BOEsS

Mr.. R. NJ. Pratt, Cave, s. c.. writes
"For twenty years was sorely
aflic,ed with boils and carbuncles
caused by impure blood. 1t is impos.
s;ble 10 describe my suffering part OF
the time being unable to work or sleep;
Several doctors treated me, and tried
eli The so-called blood remedies, but
nothing seemed 10 do me any good.
During the summer of 1888 was per-
eraded 10 try S. 6. S, and after taking
zSsTsfa1 bottles was entirely cured, ana
have had no return of these painful
nests up TO the present time"
and any information or advice v
whatever for this service. Send
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-06-13
The Delicious
Fragrance

from a hot
Royal Baking
Powder biscuit
whets the
appetite. The
taste of such
a biscuit
sweet, creamy,
delicate and
Crispy--is a JOY
to the most
fastidiOuS.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-06-13

President McKinley's favorite SCRIP
ture-.the Gospel according to Mark.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-06-13

One of the best cantaloupes for
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-06-13
DOYAL Bak ing

DOYAL Baking
N Powder improves
the flavor and
adds to the hcalthful-
ness of all risen -four
foods. 1t renders the
biscuit, bread and cake
more dige8tible and
nutritious.
Royal Baking Pow
der makes hot breads
wholesome. Food
raised with Royal will
not distress persons VI
delicate or enfeeblcd
digestion, though eaten
warm and fresh.
ing powders almosti invariably con-
UNI makes the food unwhcleSome.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-06-13

Imitation baking powders almost invariably cor
tain alum Alum makes the food un~loSSoh'|
ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO., 100 WILLIAM ST, NEW YORK
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1900-05-17
DEMOCRATIC CALL.

By authority Of the Demo
cratic Executive Committee of
Wayne County a convention is
hereby called to assemble in
Goldsboro Wednesday May 23rd,
1900. at IL o'clock n.
The object of this convention
is to elect delegates to a con-
gressional convention to be held
in Goldsboro Thursday, May
oath, 1900.
The primaries to elect dele
gates to the county convention
will be held Saturday, May 19tb,
at 3 p. M; except Goldsboro
township which will be held on
Friday night, May 18th. At a
meeting of these primaries an
executive committee consisting
of five active Democrats is to be
elected for each voting precinct
in the county. AS soon thereafter
as is convenient the Secretary
of such meeting will transmit to
the undersigned the names OF
each member of the cammittee
thus elected.
NATHAN O'BERYR,
Chm. Dem. County Exec. Com.
Nav IL. 1900.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1900-05-17
SUDDEN DEATH.
Mr.. Hiram j.. Ham Dies
Suddenly at His Home
Here This Afternoon
of Heart Failure.

Daily Argus, Wednesday,, May 9th.
Just as we 60 to press we are
called upon to chronicle the sude
den death of Mr.. Hiram J. Ham,
which occurred at his home on
Widows Hill, this city, this af-
ternoon at 4 o'clock, of heart
disease, just as the heavy wind
storm was passing. He fell in the
hall, as he was passing from one
room to another to watch the
storm. His last words we're: 81
am gone," spoken as he was
falling.
Mr.. Ham was down street,
driving in his buggy in his usual
health, since dinner, and passed
this writer and talked with us
about 1880 o'clock.
He was we'll known throughout
this county, and for the pas sew
eral years-up to January last,
was proprietor Of Rural Retreat
Hotel, at the Ninth and Tenth
Springs, Seven Springs. He
was three times married, his
present wife, who survives him
being a sister of Mr.. Geo. W.
Best. No children survive him.
save a young daughter, Mabel.
The ARGUS extends it's SYM
pathy to Mrs. Ham in her sud-
den bereavement and great sor-
row.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1900-05-17

Hotel. The by was baatlng his
WV on the truck train and was
riding on tbs 10 Is und a freight
Car. When tDe tram slowed up 10
pass through the city IN boy got
off. but did not get out Of the
way of tbe rear truck wheels,
which passed over toe side of bis
foot. He was t4ken to the Emer-
gency Hospital and may lose two
Or three ties.
E. was thought that thu date
IF the Congressional Convention
# this district would be post
poned; but a maj 'rity of the
committee has decided that the
date, Nay "a, shall stand, conse.
quently Chairman O'Berry's call
fora county convention appears
in this issue.
The ARGUS notes with pleas
ure and pride the distinction con-
ferred upon another GoldsborO
boy as the award of competitive
merit; this time it is our young
friend DIR. Emmett Kornegay, of
the Medical department of the
University of Maryland, who has
been given a lucratiye position
on the me lical staff of the hos
pital connected with that ms I'll
tuition.
Mr.. West Holland, of Chand-
Ter, Oklahoma, 80 years of age, a
brother of Elder E. Holland, of
the Plnkney section, who is 20
years his senior, and of Needham
6. Holland, also Of Pinkney, ar
rived in the city last week, &C
companied by his daughter Miss
Lou, on a visit to relatives in this
section. Mr. Holland IS yet hale
and hearty, and is not %inconven-
fenced by his long journey. He
was at n time Register of
Deeds of this county, and was an
old man, as the average u of
life is measured, when he went
west to seek his fortune-and has
prospered in the home of his
adoption. He will spend a ''fort-
night or so,'' as he says, among
his relatives in this county.
The closing exercises Of the
colored State Normal School of
this city came off in the Messenger
Opera House last night, and the
stage was a bower of beauty 10
potted plants, growing flowers
and lace curtains, rejecting much
credit on the taste and art Of the
school management; while the
unusual merit of the several orig
inal papers read by the members
of the graduating class evidenced
the competency of the faculty of
this institution and faithful APP
plication to study on the part of
the graduates, who we're Minnie
Belle Arts, Of this city; Hannah
Middleton, Of Kenansville, and
Annie T.. Cox, Of Genoa. The
address to the graduates by Rev.
j. j. Wilson, formerly of Maxtop,
but recently elected pastor of the
colored Presbyterian church of
this city, proved him to be a man
right up at the front of the best
intellect, thought and wise coun-
sellers of his race. The school has
done excellent work this year,
with Prof. H. E. Hagans as prin-
cipal, and It's prospect for the
coming year is most promising,
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1900-05-17
THE ARGUS
DAILY AND WEEKLY.
LODGE DIRECTORY.

Neuse Lodge No. 6, I. O. o F., meets
every Tuesday evening, at 500
o'clock, in Odd Fellows Hall
Cordial welcome to visitors.
Wayne Lodge No. 112, A. F. & A. NJ,
meets lst and 3rd Monday even
ings, 1870 o'clock, in Odd Fellows
Hall. Visiting brothers heartily
welcomedj
Rufin Lodge No. 6, K. of p, meets
every Friday evening 500 o'clock
in Odd Fellows Hall. Knightly
welcome to visitors.
Goldsboro Council No. 80, j. 0.
u. A. M, meets every Wednes-
day evening. 500 o'clock, in Odd
Fellows Hall. Cordial welcome
to all visiting brethren.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1900-05-17

Your blood is thin and yellow, your
system weakened, your appetite gone
your liver idle, and you are all out of
order when malaria turks in your sys
lem. Drive it out with Roberts Chill
Tonic. It will make you we'll and
happy. 25c per bottle.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1900-05-17

Night Sweats, loss of appetite, weak
and IMPOVERISHED blood, colds, La
grippe and general weakness are fire.
quent results of malaria Rooerts'
Tasteless Chill Tonic eliminates the
malaria, purifes your blood, restores
your appetite and tones up your liver.
25c. per bottle. Insist on having Rob-
erts'. No other las good"
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1900-05-17
NOTICE

Is hereby given that on Monday,
the 4th day of June, 1900, I will sell
the real and personal property of the
parties named below for taxes due
the City of Goldsboro for the year
1899. Amount of taxes opposite
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1900-05-17
NOTICE

Is hereby given that I have this
day levied on the real and personal
property of the parties named below,
and will sell same at Court House
door op Monday, the 4th day of
June, 1900, for taxes and costs, due
for 1899. Amount of taxes opposite
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1900-05-17
A. W. GLEA4ON.
Notary Public.
800.


DR., e. Detchon's Anti-Diuretic
May be worth to you more than 800
if you have a child who soils bedding
from i~ncontenence of water during
sleep. Cures old and young alike, It
arrests the trouble at once. 81. Sold
by M. E. Robinson & Bro. Druggists.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1900-05-17

Webster Davis should open a re-
cruiting Office in some town in which
he is not known.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1900-05-17
Strikes are becoming epidemic.
rheumatism Cured i'm a Day

Mystic Cure'' for Rheumatism and
Neuralgia radically cures in 1 to 8
days. Its ct-on upon the system is
remarkable and mysterious. It re-
nov at once the cause and the dis
ease immed ately disappears. The first
dose greatly benefits. 70 cents. Sold
by M. e. Robinson & Bro, druggists,
Goldsboro. N. Q