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Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1901-10-17
ATTEMPT AT ARSON.
A White Man and Negro Ar
rested and Locked Tn

"A White Man and a Negro Ar
rested and Locked Up.
Mr.. J. p. Smith, of Pikev lie,
was in the city Monday, ard re-
ported an attempt to burn his
gin on Saturday night. he said
that fire was discovered in the gfn
about $ O'Clock Sunday moroiog.
With the aid of the neighbors tt q
fire was extinguished before much
damage was done.
In putting out the fire a bran
new kerosene oil can was discov-
cred in the bailding. He took
charge Of the car end found a sell
ling mark on the side of the can
which was identified by MI. Silas
Pike, who keeps a store in Pixies
vile. Mr.. Pike also identified the
can as the one he had sold to Mr..
Will Newcomb one day last week.
Around the gin house was the
track of a person with one heel
gone from bis shoe, and this track
corresponded exactly with that
made by a negro who worked for
Newcomb. With this much evil
dence Mr. Smith caused the arrest
of MI. Newcomb and the negro.
whose name is VIII Howell, 10th
of whom have been brought to
this city and placed in jail.
A further examination of thu
premises around the gin yesterday
revealed the fact that a long fuse
had been lighted FROM the outside
of the gin. The other end of toe |
fuse was dropped into the oil cau
after the screw cap had been
taken off. The result was not
what the protectors of the scheme
They expected that tae
oil wor'd explode and demol,sh
the Can as we'll as burn up the
gin. i
Mr.. Smith has found out to-
lay that the fuse was purchased
Messrs. Smith & Yelvetton
one day last week, but could not
earn the name of the party VINO
purchased it. There may be other
developments. ys
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COTTON

I'D. ARGUS The ad burned
meeting Of the cotton growers
for the county was called to or
der by chairman J. NJ. Wood, and
the report from the delegates to
the State Convention was re-
ceived and approved.
The organiz ssion was made
permanent, and adopted the
name of Wayne County Cotton
Growers Association, and elected
j M. Wood president, J. W.
Thompson vice president, J. A.
Stevens secretary and treasurer.
N. W. Musgraye, J. W. Thomp.
son and j. Fl. Grant, Executive
Committee.
Good many farmers enrolled
their names as charter members.
thereby pledging themselves to
make our meetings together both
interesting and benz fetal to each
Every friend of agricul-
ure is cordially Invited to at
tend the meetings of the Associa-
ton and help TO elevate our pro-
fession.
The Association meets, by or.
der of Ex-Com mittee, the first
Monday in each Month.
The following members we're
elected to represent this Asso.
,iation at State Convention in
Raleigh October 23rd:' J. &.
'eterson, j. H. Grant, W. E.
Sose, ]. .. Howell, D. J. Hood.
j. OvermaG, Munroe Rich. J.
u. Wood, j. B.. May, B. e. New
'ome and D. L. Edgerton-and
ny other members who will at~
end the meeting CT S ,ate Asso.
lation shall be considered a DEL
'ate. J. A. STEVENS
Oct. 9th, 'el. Sec'ty.
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rolled onward by his home and
on out into the unknown depths
of the ocean, in a manner SO
much like bis immortal spirit
which deserted it's tenement of
clay and wondered forth to the
unknown country from which
no traveller r%eturns.D Q
Capt. Haywood Clarke, who
clme out on the passenger train
from Wilmington this morning,
says that Front street in Whining
ton is like Broadway IN New York.
He says the crowd is immense and
that the success Of the Elks' Car
inval is already assured. The fair
for the round tip from Goldsboro
is only $2.75. A great many went
down this morning.
A little girl in walking over the
circus ground Monday morning
picked up one half of a thousand
dollar bill. OF course the piece
of paper with its large figures is
worthless to the girl and the other
half is alec worthless to the
owner. lisa pity that they can't
get together and effect a COM
by which they would
both get something out of the gov
ernment.
Mr.. J. S. Cartwright, a trav-
cling man who is we'll known to
the trade throughout eastern and
central North Carolina, has, with
his estimabIe wife, come to Colds
boro to make their home. They
have been living in Elizabeth City,
but the change is made because |
Goldsboro is a more central point !!
and because of the excellent rail-
road facilities which will enable
him to go any direction at almost
any time.
There is a very evident grow
taste for poultry raising in |
this city, and the ARGUS has
made arrangement to give it's
readers all possible information
and encouragement along this !
line. To this end we have in-I
terested our young friend and
6ownsman Mr.. John E. Hage,
who is, perhaps. the best posted
poultry authority in the State,
and has kindly consented to give
US a column every week on the
subject. We publish his first ar
in this issue.
The bond question needs mo-
argument In it's favor than
The condition Of the streets of
to>day. It may not bel
known, but the city of
spends from So, 600 tol
S5, 600 a year on it's streets. Year
oefore:last there was over 5,OOOi
'pent on the streets, and last year
here was over So, 900 spent, and
his year there will be as much,
nd still the condition of the (,
treets is growing worse all the !
ime. There is no way out of the
liMculty but to issue bonds for
permanent improvements, which
Viii be a saving to the tax payers.
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TUMBLE OF COPPER COM
BINE.

Like the cordage combine, the
copper combine has thudded to
the bottom at the first touch OF
adversely. The Amalgemated
Copper Company was organized
with a fabulous capitaliz alton
and for a while affairs within the
charmed circle went on swim.
mlngly. The cost of production
ranged from 8 to - cents a pound
and when it could sell all the cop
per it could produce at II cents a
pound dividends were very salts
factory indeed. This price ena-
bled it to earn dividends on lis K
aggerated and watered capital.
But there came a turn to all
this. Germany aud the rest of
Europe Fanted less copper, and
exports fell oneshalf. ,Produc-
ton is going on at the rate of
about 265,00O tons a year, and
exports should be about SOC, 900
tons. They have fallen to 1OO,-.
600 tons, and the home consump-
ton is considerably lessened.
The Amalgamated Company Is
maintaining production, anl is
holding the price of copper up
to 163 cents. The company needs
enormous profits in.order to earn
dividends on is enormous over
capital ation. The result is. It'll
Is accnmulatlng copper instead
of dividends. and copper secur-
tiles are thudding to the bottom.
There is a panic in them that is
affecting the price of other SCI
curities on Both sides of the wa
ter.
Senator Lodge is IT in Congress.
The Boer war is trying to outstay
our Philippine war.
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The Delegates to st. Louis.

st. Louis, Oct. 13.-The dele
gates to the Congress of the
American States, which is to he
held at the City of Mexic,, ar
rived here tonight. They were
met at East St. Louis by a rerep-
ton committee Of, Worlds Fair
officials.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1901-10-17
IN A PUBLIC SCHOOL.

The man who jumps up to de-
clare President Roosevelt a dema.
gogue because he has sent his
seven-year-old son to a public
school, overlooks the fact that &c
sent the older children to a pubs
lie school when he was Assistant
Secretary of the Navy. Mr..
Roosevelt may be strenuous, even
t%heatric, but he is not a demagos
gue. He never has been one.
| No doubt the Presidents son is
sent to a public school in order
that he may grow up an Ameri-
can among Americans. There is
no snobbishness, no class air and
distinctions, in the public schools.
There is no favorltism, no pettlpg
there. 1t is the best place above
all others to learn how TO be an
American, and this is Why, doubt
less, toe Presidents son has been
seft there.
The example thus sforded
should be told and retold where
ever there are sDots in this broad
laud. 1t is an ex@m IL that is
alike a credit to the stalwart
American in the White House
end to the schools Of the people.
The public school is the hope of
the country, and the man who !
shows contempt for it is not an
American. He is not a good
American at any rate, one who
desires an atmosphere of equality
Ian atmosphere wholly and ab-
solntely American.
President Roosevelt may do
many things In the course of his
ienti | term, but he will
not be apt to do any ore ,hing
more far-reaching, more sensible
and more benefcieltban the send
ing of bis young son to a public
school.
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That Breed and
+ OSter the Germa
OF Cancer
Plague Spots the
OueSroWth OF Dis.
eased Blood, and
a Constant Drain
upon the System.

m sore sore or u11 is not only sourcef gat bodily discomfort and pain bn+ the
eW SMt care, worry and anxiety over one of these maignanfH stIrr-L aaF ' ue
and 49, ys ~ e OF ue nervous nervous system and 1.-The patient becomes moridy sensitive rnGs,Sa
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- nc oHy growth OF the sore, from which there is a s0wb tn ~n+uI daA
fe poison penena nwa the+ mattel and feeling the dull throbbng or sharp shooting pain
$3.50, Al a. soMw-hneahng, stubborn sores are dangerous The same Observation-Disclosures oaao-
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A GENEROUS GIFT.

Twelve booklets are now be-
ing issued under the auspices Of
the North Carolina Society of the
Daughters o. the Revolution com.
memorative of evsnts in the early
/ istory>of North Carolina. They
are full of interest, as the titles
and authors will indicate.
The Booklets will be in the following order:
!. Virginia Dare.
Mai. Graham Dawes.
2. Colonial New Bern,
Mrs Sara Beaumont Kennedy,
3. Liberty, Property and no Stamp Duty.
Col. A. M. Waddell.
4. Edenton Tea Party,
DR.. Richard billiard.
5. Betsy Dowdy's Ride.
Col. R. B. Creepy.
6. The Hornets Nest,
Hon. Her1ot Clarkson.
Z. Green's Retreat,
Prof D. H. Hill,
8. Monsieur LIE Marquis de Lafayette,
Maj. E J. Hale.
g. An Admiral and His Daughter,
Rr. K. 2. Battle.
10. Pettigrew's Charge,
Capt. S.. A. Ashe.
IL. "Reminiscences Of a Blockade Runner.
Hon. James Sprunt.
IL. Ku Klux,
Mrs. T. J, Jarvis.
Mr.. Heory Well, who is al
ways in the lead to encourage ed
advancement, will pre-
sent to each of the six rural libra
to he IT. blisted IN this coun-
ty a set OF thrse b,okiets nicely |
bound In n volume. We hope
ci,iz rs will aid these libra
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1901-10-17

Aoout a year ago I wrote the Medical
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and other parts of the body,
and the almost imperceptible
tumor or lump upon the breast,
as often result in Cancer as the
deeper and more frightfu1-look-
ing ulcers. They feed upon
the same morbid and destruc-
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ated within the blood, and
inflammation and destruction
OF tissue will continue just SO
long as this impure matter is
carried through the circulation
to these old sores and ulcers.
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SIX years ago my leg from the knee
60 the foot was one solid sore and
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J. B. TALBERr, w1nona, Miss.
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OUR LOCAL OPTIC.

G0IdsborO and Vicinity History In Brie
Hpitome of Sayings and DoIngs, wis,
and Otherwise. Rum Down and Run IL
by Omnipresent Ubiquitous, Loc.
"0Kand ounds.
Mr. Jno. r. Morris is in the
city.
The next attraction in the Mes.
senger Opera House is the Enoch
Arden Company.
Don't forget the coming "Rum-
age Sale," for the Emergency
Hospital. The committee will call
On you next week for contribuA
tons.
Revival services are in pro-
gress at Elm Street Chapel and
will continue through the week.
Rev. M. Bradshaw will preach
tonight.
The marriage Of Mr.. Wilbur
Massey to Miss Kate Edwards, is
a society event which is announced
to take place in Princeton on
Wednesday.
Miss Lila Broadhursf, after
completing her term as a trained
nurse at the Roanoke Hospital in
Virginia, leaves tonight for At
lantic City, N. j., to accept a
position.
1.-THE white man Watson who
was so sevt ely cut Friday IN
the circus ground byWill Gotten,
whom he had assaulted, is in the
Emergency Hospital, and is do
ing as we'll as could be expected.
Gotten promptly gave bail.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. A. Graham.
who reside on James street, North.
between Boundary and Beach
streets, have the sympathy of their
many friends in the death of their
2.year-old daughter Kathleen,
which occurred Sunday.
Messrs. J. W. and F. B. Bizzelll
were summoned to Seven Springs
Monday to attend the funeral
Of their brother Mr.. W. <.
s zzall, who died at his home
neal that place Sunday. Hell
was SO years Of age and leaves a
wife and nine children, one OF
whom, Will. cIearks for ]. W.
B zzeil & Co.. ia this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Weldon left
for Marion, sc. where
Mr.. Weldon has moved his shut
tie block factory, having exhaust
ted the supply of wood in this
section. It will be a source of
exceeding regret to their many
friends in this city to lose them
Jour midst. and they take
them to their new home the
abiding good wishes of all whoI
know them here. |,
Bis friends tell it on Mr. John
M. Grantham that he usually gets
enough hay off the grounds after
the circus leaves to pay him for
The use of the ground. Saturday
morning he sent his wagons and /
carts bright and early to get the
bay expected. Instead of leaving
nay 1t was found that the circus {
people had used up two or three /
of Mr.. Grantham's hav.
The conditions had changed
somewhat. {
There were three cuttinq'
scrapes out at the show grounds I
two of which were of no
but the last one
occurred about 9 Sol,
o'clock may prove serious. Will
it seems, after being
provoked by James Watson both I
yesterday and to-day, cut him
severely on the neck and across {
he abdomen. The extent oil,
il uries has not been !:
&s this time.
The death Of old Mr.. Allen, /;
Who has for years lived on Neuse :
liver nea~ the site of rhe old
saw mill. occurred Monday
and his fuaeral was held {
Tuesday afternoon. He was a +
Iuiet old gentleman in iife, and
Lied al he had lived, listening to-
he soft music of the rippling
of the Neuse as they c
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GoIdsbOro and Vicinity History In Briet
hpitome of Sayings and DoIngs, Wise
and Otherwise. Run Down and Run In
By ~Omnipresent Ubiquitous, Locs
"G2KaDd Rounds"
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Seth Low is in the push to stay, so
he says.
Mark Hanna is sleeping on his
arms at pres emit.
The Philippine deadhead States
men are returning.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1901-10-17

The chrysanthemum will soon be
in our midst.
Mr.. WI will discuss farming at the
Georgia State Fair.
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Senator Lodge is IT in Congress.
The Boer war is trying to outstay
our Philippine war.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-13
DEADLOCK is STILL ON.
STRIKERS AND OWNERS WATT
ING FOR OTHERS MOVE.
Strike Situation Drags on Without
Move for Settlement from Either
Side-Meetings of Hands.

There were no new developments in
the local silk mill strike situation yes
terday, and the strike is now begin
ning to devolve into a long drawn out
deadlock.
From present indica tons il will be
considerable period before any half
way steps are taken by either of the
Interested parties. The striking girls
say that nothing can be done in the
matter of compromise: that they have
formulated wage scale and unless
this and their other demands are
granted, they will remain out indefi-
nitely.
Just as positive stand is that taken
by the operators. The latter claim
that they made their offers. fair and
just ones, and that even If they were
willing 10 grant the girls wage scale
1t could not be done without paralyz-
ing their business.
In the meanwhile no attempt is be-
ing made to run the mills. and all
the owners declare that no effort will
be made TO do so. They argue that
it will not be long before the girls
take different view of the situation
and will he willing To return, The
strike Is, however, causing the turn
ing aside of many orders from Scran-
ton, to mills Of other cities, and in
the two weeks that it has been on has
already affected thousands of dollars
worth of business.
The Harvey hands met Yesterday
afternoon at Carpenters hall and the
Klotz min employees met last night at
st. Johns hail, on Capouse avenue.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-13
GUILTY OF RECEIVING.
Four Divorces Asked.

\ trio of wives have begun proceed
;ngs TO divorce to secure "a legal sepa~
ration from their husbands, while cNr
husband seeks single bliss.
TIL, first of these is Josephine Fita-
patrick, who seeks a separation from
h"r husband, John j. Fitzpatrick The
couple were married on Jan. %, lS9S,
and Mrs INitZpatriCH ,lcScs that she
was obliged to leave her husband in
November of the same year on account
of his cruel treatment to her.
Libhlc NJ. Palmer, of 53l Wyoming
avenue, seeks n divorce from her hus-
band, Delmar Palmer, to whom she
was married on June &c, 1885. in I.isle.
Broome county, v. Y. She left him on
oct. Is. 1895. on account OF his cruel
treatment.
Jennie Thomas seeks divorce from
ner husband. James Thomas, TO whom
she was married on July II, 1887. He
deserted her on Aug. 10 of the same
Year, she claims, and she has not seen
him since.
Fred Webb began Proceedings in di-
"orce against his wife, Isabel. whom
he married in Lancashire. England, on
May 5, 1881. They came 60 this colin-
try in 1887 and resided on Maple street,
neckville. He says his wife deserted
him that same year. Webb now lives
~ 90 Moth Main avenue.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-13
CITY CLUBS ANNUAL MEETING
Officers for 1901 Were Elected and
Business Transacted.

The annual meeting of the City club
was held last night, the annual officers
elected and a large amount OF business
transacted, following which the men,
bers enjoyed a tasty luncheon served
by the club steward.
The officers chosen for 1901 were:
President, W. $. Diehl. re-elected:
president, William l. Carr, and
treasurer-secretary, w. 5. Mllar the
last named also reelected. Secretary
M!llar In his annual report showed the
association to be in "A very fiourshing
and prosperous condition, forty-seven
members now being on the roll, which
Is within three of the maximum num-
ber allowed bv the club rules.
After the reading of the report, aud
iting and entertainment committees
were appointed. and motion was
passed re-engaging for the year, at an
increased salary, the steward, Louis
Storm. The City club was organized
IN September, '9S, and is purely of a
social nature.
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AT r. r. Y. M. c. A.
Excellent Programme by Schubert
Quartette and Mr.. Hartley.

L'ncoln's birthday was fttingiy oh
served at the Railroad Young Mems
Christian association rooms last night.
where a number of railroaders and
their families gathered together and
enjoyed the programme by Ventrllo-
quist Charley Hartley and the Schu-
bert quartette.
The platform was appropriately dec
Grated and a large picture of Lincoln,
draped with American flags. faced the
audience. Solos Were sung by John
r. Watkins. David stephens, Joshua
Iohn and John w. Jones. and the quar-
tette rendered number of selections.
Probably the hit of the evening, how
ever, was scored by Charles Hartley
and his wonderful talking dolls. The
stream of witticisms which flowed from
the mouths Of the ventriloquist's pup
pets kept the audience In constant
laughter. Mr. Hartley also gave q
clever imitation of Thomas Keene as
Richard III,
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