Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1901-07-04
LETTER
Especial Corresnondence-1

! proceeding in a satisfactory mi tx
reach a decision of such authority a:
to command the widest possible an
prevail. 1t has put the investigation
upon an expert basis at the outset
The men chosen to prepare the genera.
project are well known as competent
IN heir lines. Mr.. Burnham achieved
a great success in the planning of the
chicago exposition, while Mr.. Ohm.
stead Is recognized as a worthy sue.
cessor to his eminently DISTINGUISHED
father. AS far as the plan OF onera-
lions has been outlined the scheme
will embrace the features of park i'm
provement which have been suggested
by the board of trade in past reports
n recommendations. The opportuni-
" is at hand for this expert commit
tee to prepare a plan which will chal-
Ienge the admiration of the world with
out involving prohibitive expenditures.
IT the inquiry proceeds to the end upon
the lines thus far laid down, it will
meet the Eeartiest Endorsement of the
capital, and it will deserve immediate
endorsement by congress upon its pres
entation to that body next winter.
United states Engineers Offices.
Because of the failure of to
pass a river and harbor bill at the ses-
sion just closed there has been wide
spread apprehension throughout the
country that it would become neces-
sary for the chief engineers to close I'D
most of the district Offices or at least
to materially reduce the force. MANY
nrnfnStc n 90 inst cJ1ah n o4;a, 49, -
received from boards of trade and 9th
er officials.
General Wilson has been looking
over the field and finds that the only
office which it will be necessary to alb.
solutely close is that at Oswego, N. Y.
where there is available a balance of
only $4,000 for the entire district.
This district will be placed under the
control of the engineer in charge of
the Buffalo district, but it is not ex-
pected that any work will be done
there during the next year. In some
OF b districts a slight reduction in
force will be necessary, but in the ma
of cases Genera Wilson finds
that there will be enough money on
to keep the force fully employed.
ASNAC1S OA 1GODeFE Motifs.
The library Of congress has bought
a collection oftthe private papers Of
Robert Morris, the financier of the
American Revolution, which are con-
sldered of great value from an his
torical viewpoint. The papers are
in leather and include volumes
OF letter books containing copies of
letters written by him during his
career, as well as a number of
olumes, of private letter books.
The books were purchased from the
late General John NJ. Read, some time
to Greece. During General
Reads lifetime access to the volumes |
denied the public, but now his
and others will be permitted |
% consult the volumes. It is said
hey contain many references to the
lHairs of the District Of Columbia |
Which will interest local historians.
Capitol to BE Improved.
The condition of the capitol will be
greatly improved during the coming !
ear by b expenditure Of over $780,
w on Improvements other than those
necessary to keep the building in good
rder and which are made annually. !
Not only will many desirable i'm
rovements be made, but the architect
f the capitol has been authorized to
repare and submit to congress at it's
ext session plans, specifications and
inmates OF cost for reconstructing
extending in a freproof manner
ne central portion of the capitol build
lg; also for the renovation and dec
ration of the rOtunda and for the con-
Of a freproof building ada
.nt to the grounds of the capitol
uilding, to be used for Offices, storage
power plant purposes connected
18th the capitol.
Bear Cubs at the Zoo.
The widely heralded Lulley bear
.bs from Nogales, A. T., have arriy-
at the zoo and proved to be cum
ing little beasts Of the brown variety.
rom all accounts they have a very in
resting history. Mark LuIley, who
them to the local collection.
anted to have the bears march in
le inaugural parade and pay a tribute
the president, but the officials of the
ageant thought the president might
2 just as content to view the animals {
his leisure at a later time.
The story Of the cubs, as related by s
ulley himself, is that the donor and
friend were driving near the Next
n line when they encountered a large |
male bear. After a desperate strug- J
e the animal was killed. In the i'm !
ediate n~e1ghborhood the two young ]
ers were discovered and brought
way. s
PostoMce Lock Boxes. /
acting POSTMASTER Genera Johnson f
IS issued a general order prohibiting l
renters Of lock boxes and drawers e
postoffces throughout the country d
om using keys not regularly obtained h
themselves from their respective v
and directing that here /