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United States will continue to
urge this view at every opportun-
lty. If the powers proceed alore.
and force China to accede to their
demands, this government, Of
course, will accept the share of
indemnity assigned to it on the
present b4sis. 1t can distribute
such amount as is necessary to
liquidate the claims of it's citizens
and subsequently determine, if
such a course should be deemed
wise, whether ali the remainder
should be retained by this govern
ment as its proper share.
The United States is not In ia
vor OF the proposed scheme 10
raise and guarantee an interna-
tional loan for China, out of the
proceeds of which she can liqui-
date her Indebtedness to the pows
ers. The United States is willing
to accept the bonds of China,
without endorsement by any
power, at three per cent. interest,
and thus make manifest to the
world the sincerity of the Ameri.
can profession proclaimed at the
outset, that the United States de-
sires to help China to Der feet AID
preserve her political integlity.
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HISTORY OF COTTON GINS.

We have received from the
author, Mr., D. A. Tompkins, OF
Charlotte, a pamphlet issued as
an advance publication Of Chap
ter IL, from his book on "Cotton
and Cotton OIL" now in course
of preparation. The subject diss
cussed in this chapter is the true
history of the cotton gin, for
MI. Tompkins has taken the
trouble to get the inside truth
from the original records. There
has been a good deal of romano
ing concerning Whitney and his
invention, but it has remained
for this practical cotton manu-
facturer to dig out and print the
facts. These are summed up by
the author as follows:
81. Eli Whitney, of Massachu-
sets, q graduate of Yale College
invented cotton gin, consisting
OF spikes driven ia a wooden cy.
Under, and having a slotted bar
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THE FLOOD.


The River Low Grounds Re-
semble a Great Lake,
The food as predicted some
days ago by the Weather Bureau
and published in the ARGUS has
reached this section and has sub
merged thousands of acres of
lowlands and done incalculable
damage to crops, cattle, bridges
and property.
Standing on the brow Of the
hill on which Goldsboro is built,
in the southern part of the city,
where the view is unobstructed
for miles ina western and south
ern direction. and where the
lowlands are under cultivation
with growing crops recently
planted, you can now gaze on one
vast expanse of water encircling
/ promontories which remain un-
covered by the food. The scene
somewhat resembles agreat lakeY
upon the mirror-like bosom of
| which the breeze is waiting rip.
| pies from shore to shore in I'M.
| broken succession.
| The point at which Little
River empties into Neuse Riyer
was several days ago observed
| by the growing food and now
the foods from each river have
met and there is but one river,
the waters of which have taken
ali the adj AGENT country for their
play grounds.
The milling property on Neuse
river is now under water. At
Grjffo's Lumber and Single
Mill much damage has been done
to the machinery and quantities
of lumber and shingles have
foated away with the tide. Sew
eral people have had to abandon
| their homes, where the water is
now running through the floors.
Wells brick yard on Little
River is under water and consid-
cradle damage has been done.
Grants brick yard is now threat
ened with the food. which is fast
spreading out in the immediate
neighborhood.
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the lower edge reaching to the belt at
the back, while in the front it is sloped
upward to the bust, where the right
front is heightened into a strap, which
fastens over on the left front with a,
large metal button, from under which,
comes a knot Of black MORE ribbon. A
prettf1y shaped collar of stitched CLOTH
piped with black moire borders the
bolero and frames the upper part of the
vest of white nousseline dc sole, orna-
menfed with white silk frogs. The col
Lar bsnd matches the vest, and the belt
is Of the MORE. The long sleeves are.
stitched at the wrists and adorned with.
the Observation-Disclosures Ledger.
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DIED.
Daily Argus, Tuesday.

Daily Argus, Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Julian Harrell
have the sympathy of the COM
munity in the death of their g.
year-old son Dewey Lee Hobson,
which occurred at their home, on
north William street, Monday night
The child was taken suddenly last
Tuesday with obstruction of the
bowels and suffered most ~excruci-
ating agony till it's little spirit
took its fight back to the God
who gave it, despite medical skill
and the tender ministrations of
friends and loved ones. Ills we'll
with the child. We commend the
grief stricken family to Him who
50 lovingly said, "Suffer little
children and forbid them not to
come unto me, for of such is the
kingdom of heaven" The fu-
neral will be held this afternoon
at 4 o'clock from st. John M. E.
church, conducted by Rev. A. B.
Crumpler, assisted by the pastor
Rev. J. J. Barker, and the inter-
ment made in Willow Dale ceme-
terry.
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Notwithstanding the fact that
Sam Jones has been holding forth
in Savannah for more than a week,
Pleas Stovall has so far failed to
show any disposition to repent for
that Gambler Parkhurst interview.
Which only goes to show how unre-
generate Stovall is.
Rag-time music is not without
its defenders in the galleries,
Surgeons now cay that golf is
the shortest road to appendicitis.
The days of the anarchists are
growing shorter.
Shamrock Ii is becoming accus-
toned to misfortune.
Chicago's baby camel preferred
death to a sswet'' town..
The unknowable is to be dis
cussed at Philadelphia.
The hammers of the mqchinists
are resuming.
Roof garden weather is becom-
ing overdue.
The Chinese taxpayer is the
football of the powers and his
own political bosses.
~ E.~ -
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The spring hats are all fiat as pam
cakes and with but little trimming.
Flowers are seen everywhere, and they
We're never SO beautiful. Big roses are
the popular thing now, red and pink
being b favorite shades, but for later
wear there are tiny little roses in clus-
tiers, pink chiefly. These are the geaa-
inc little "button roses" and they trim
these fiat hats very sweetly. Foliage
is immensely popular. The velvet
leaves are lovely, Of course, but the
frosty effects are the latest. They come
1n shaded reds and browns and purp
pies and greens. real autumnal tintss
but ever so pretty even now. These au-
tumn flowers are a relief from the gay
er shades of summer, in itself a recon-
mendation for the vogue. :
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CONSIDERS CHINA.
Action Of Powers on Indemnity
is a Great Disappointment.

Action Of Powers on Indemnity
is Great Disappointment.
Ogden, Utah, May 26.-It was
learned here to-day from members
Of the Cabinet on board the Presi-
Dental train that considerable
time is being devoted to the con-
sideration of the Chinese situa-
ton. The declination of the other
powers to join in the suggestion
of toe United States with regard
to scaling down the indemnify de-
manded of China was a great dis
appointing Mt, though it could
hardly be said that it was entire
ly unexpected. The necessities
of European powers Of the main
ter ence of their large armies and
navies are perhaps q factor in
their present action,
The President and members OF
the Cabinet feel that this govtrn-
ment was right in protesting
against exaetlons which might
forcs China to the wall, and from
the position taken by the United
States there vii be no retreat.
The demands Of the ether pow
ers are considered exorbitant ard
likely, if insisted upon, to result
ultimately in the crippling or disc
memberment of the Empire. The
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THE AMERICAN CUP.

When the American cup was
transferred to this country it was
agreed that "any yacht of a for
eign country shall always be- en-
titled to the right of sailing a
match for the cup against any
yacht or vessel constructed in the
country Of the club holding the
cup" These are the terms, and
under these terms a local Ameri.
can issue has arisen. The New
York Yacht Club insists that the
defender or defenders Of the cup
must be confined to its feet-that
the Independence cannot become a
defender unless It ia first trans
ferrad to a member of the New
York Club, and flies the pennant
of the club. Mr.. Lawson of Bos-
tod, who built and owns the In
dependence, refuses to transfer
his boat to any member of the
New York Club, although he is
willing to accept its Jules and
rogul4 tions and flag during the
race. Public sentiment is with
Mr.. Lawson.
+ The Constitution owned by the
New York Yacht Club, is in the
water, as r the Independence,
and Shamrock II, owned by Sir
Thomas Upton, who will cross
the sea in the hope Of carrying
back the cup that England lost
in 1854, and has never been able
to regain.
If the New York Yacht Club
should rule the Independence out
Of the race, Mr.. Lawson pro-
poses to challenge the winner.
He may not gain achance to go
against the Constitution Or Coils
umbia, on account of the feeling
that has arisen, but he can race
against the time they make when
he is sailing against Shamrock
II. The truth is, all should be ad-
mitted who are willing to defend
the cup-all that are known to
be worthy, and the Independence
belongs in the worthy class be-
yond question.
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THE ARGUS
DAILY AND WEEKLY.
u DIRECTORY.

Neus sc Lodge No. 6, 10. Q. F., meets
every Tuesday evening, at 500
O'Clock, in Odd Fellows Hail.
Cordial welcome to visitors.
Wayne Lodge No. 112, A. f.. & A. NJ,
meets 1st and 3rd Monday even
ings, 500 o'clock, in Odd Fellows
Hall. Visiting brothers heartily
welcomed
Duff Lodge No. 6, z. of p, meets
every Friday evening, 500 O'Clock
in Odd Fellows Hall. Knightly
welcome to visitors.
aoI3sboro Council No. 80, Jr. O.
o. A. NJ, meets every Wednes;
day evening, 500 o'clock, in Odd
Fellows Hall. Cordial welcome
10 all visiting brethren.
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through which these spike teeth
passed, and having a brush to
clear the spikes. He obtained a
patent March Il. 1894, signed by
George Washington, Presiden';
Edmund Randolph, Secretary of
State, and William Bradford, At
torney General"
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VIEWED IN WASHINGTON
Democrats Comment on the .Ac-
ton of Senators TilIman and
McLaurin.

Washington, May 27.-The
news of the resignation of Sena-
tors Tillman and McLaurip, of
South Carolina, has been re-
ceived by Democrats here gener-
ally with evidences Of contempt,
There are 20 prominent South
Carolinan politicians here, Ex-
Senator M. G. Butler, who u.s.
ually lives in Washington, be-
ing South or business. Several
Democrats who have discussed
the action of the Senators agreed
that it was silly and childish, and
entitled the State to hope that
the vacated places may be filled
by men of different stamp.
Tillman has nothing to lose
and McLaurin little to gain by
resigning. While the conserva.
tive Democrats Of South Caro-
lina.would rejoice to get rid of
Tillman, they realize that the
control Of the machine exerted
by him is so complete that he
will be in no danger OF defeat by
McLaurin, while it is almost GER
tain that McLaurin will lose the
two years Of service TO which he
would be entitled it he did not
resign.
II there were a strong candi-
date in sight to succeed McLau-
rim, Democrats would find some
consolation for the loss of Me-
Laurin, but the man most likely
to secure the place of the junior
Senator is a Tillman adherent of
the latter school of South Caro-
lima Democrats, a sort that cons
family causes the conservative
and helpless oldliners to shudder
when they talk of them.
Democrats from other States
are wondering whether this
puerlle performance on the part
of the two Senators may not
prove too gross an ofense in
South Carolina to be pardoned,
even in so prime a favorite as
Tillman has been with a certain
sort of partisans in the State.
Tillman began a six years. term
last Marc, and could not reason
ably have been asked to go be-
FIRE the state inside a year to Sc
cure a renewal of the favor ex-
pressed last fall. It has been sug-
gested that a Senator so touchy
as Tillman might prove vexa-
tious if he should resign every
time he received such provoca-
ton and keep the Legislature
busy rejecting him to the SEN
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and Raleigh last year, with what
success was fully demonstrated by
the subject referred to. The
Goldsboro Undertaking Co., have
kept pace with everything that
pertains to their business from
their opening day.-Daily Argus,
Saturday last.
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House Gowns.

All the newest designs in costumes
intended for ordinary wear during the
earlier part of the day are simple in
character and can be easily made at
home by any one who has the time to
spare and without very much expense.
for, IN account Of the lateness of the
season, dress materials can be pur-
chased just nov for considerab bly, less
than their original value, says the
Washington Star.
Loose fitting blouses and coats are
still very popular, and SO long as that
particular style continues fashionable
it will not be difficult for ladies to
make up their own dresses. and this
means . great saving Of money,
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The Goldsboro base ball team
are scheduled to play Mt. Olive
Friday afternoon on the diamond
in that town.
Mr.. W. G. Best, of New Hope.
township, had some very hne
new Irish potatoes on this mar
ket last week.
It is reported from Smithield
that the water in Neuse river is
higher at that point than it has
been for fifteen years.
Miss Matte BizzelI, who has
been attending the Baptist Female
University at Raleigh, is at home
for vacation, and her many young
friends here are glad to have her
among them again.
Col. T. H. Balm, Inspector
General of the State Guard, and
Col. Francis Macon, Quarter
master General, returned Sun
day from Wrightsville, where
they went to make provisions for
the coming State Guard Encamp-
ment.
Mr. Henry r. Bryan, Jr., of
Newbern, was in the cityMouday.
He states that his father, Judge
Bryan, who is seriousl y indis-
posed, is in Baltimore undergos
ing special treatment. His many
friends throughout the State
wish him a speedy recovery.
Nathan Jackson, the 8 months
old son of Mr.. N. B. Outlaw,
died at the home of Col. Nathan
Viii field, last Saturday near
White Hall. It's mother preceded
it to the Great Beyond only a few
months ago. Mr.. Outlaw hiss the
sympathy of this community in
his sad bereavement.
The paving of shell rock which
was put on our streets some
years ago is wearing through in
several places and the streets are
in bad condition in wet weather.
Goldsboro needs substantial paw.
ing and when another move is
made in that direction, which we
hope will not be long, let there
be a permanent paying put down.
A large congregation gathered
in ST. Paul M. E. church Sun
day morning to hear the sermon
Of Rev. r. G.. Beaman, who en-.
joys a wide circle Of admiring
friends. without regard to sect,
in this city, and they always hear
him gladly. His sermon Sun.
day is said by all who heard him
to be the ablest discourse he has
eyer delivered here, and by many
it is pronounced the most power
tul they ever listened to.
Masters Paul Best and Bruce
Thompson, sons of Messrs. M. J.
Best and B. g. Thompson, respec-
lively, have opened up a sherbet,
lemonade and candy stand on Wal
nut street, in the alcove between
the double store of their parents,
and are doing business under the
firm name of "Best & Thompson,
Jr." The boys r quite attentive
to business and r already enjoy
ing a good "run of trade"
Mr. Frank Edmundson, the
Walnut street "hustler," is ofer-
ing a commodity to the public in
which dairymen and those who
keep COWS will be interested. 1t is
a preparation for removing all
vegetable taste and smell from
milk and butter. 1t is known
as Mrs. LEAFS Milk and But
ter Purifier and has been
used by Mr.. Oscar Farrior,
Messrs. Moore Bros, and Mr.. f.
B. Edmundsou, with satisfactory
results.
The Board of Trustees of the
Goldsboro Graded schools set
tied the question Of school loca.
tions that has been agitating the
1ocal public for some days by de.
Gliding to erect three primary
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WOMAN AND
Novel and Attractive

The illustration pictures "a gown in
light tan cloth with the long skirt plat
ed over the hips and across the back.
the plaits being held in form fer the
depth Of about six inches by lines Of
stitching, below which the cloth flows
out gracefully. The bolero is rounded
out at b neck both back and front.
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OUR LOCAL OPTIC.

Ldsboro and Vicinity History in Brief
Epitome Of Sayings and DoIn8s, W1se
and Otherwise. Run Down and Kun In
By Omn1present Ubiquitous, Local
"Grand Rounds"
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dots. Valenciennes lace supplies an
elaborate decoration for collar, cuffs
and revers.
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A Pretty Bodice.

A bewftching little satin foulard bod
ice in pale rose spotted with shaded red
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you like to study my back p

you like 10 study my backT'
'if you please"
We'll, l neverl There. how do you
like thatY'
Her figure, though slight, was what
any man would have pronounced be-
witching. but 1t did not so impress
Lisle Maxwell.
Il do not think that like it, he said
refiectively.
She wheeled around with a sudden
ness that startled him, but she only
stared. For once she had not words
with which TO express her sentiments.
DO you wear wooden jacket be
meath this oneT asked Isle, touching
her waist gingerly with the end OF one
Of his fingers.
She burst out laughing then-just
a low. ripping laugh that was full of
melody and so replete with amusement
that Isle smiled back at her.
Upon my word, you are originaIr"
she said at last mo: the Jacket, as
you call it-and 1t isn't at all bad
name for it-that ! wear underneath
this one Is not made OF wood. | don't
wonder that you ask. though. Did you
never near or c0rSetS 2
Never. What are theyY
They are instruments of torture
which every woman Is condemned 20
wear. l don't know why unless Il Is
because our Mother Eve once stole an
apple and ate 1t. You've heard about
that. haven't you?"
instruments of torture" murmured
Lisle seriously. you do not seem TO
suffer"
"Oh. we get used to them II you
had been nice to me out there in the
dark and had brought my trunk here
on your horse, could have shown YOU
pair. They are mostly made OF steel. /"
Steel! They must be bullet proof,
then"
well, / am no4 so sure about that.
and | haven't any curiosity on the
point Have you quite finished study
ing me, do you think? Are you salts
, fedT'
Il ought to be, but am not Have
I offended you? If so. beg your par.
, don"
Offended me? Not bit. You're
! too original to give offense. I'll make
papa stay over tomorrow, and you can
study me to your hearts content VIII
that please your"
Eyes. wish that l might see you
Without He paused irresolutely.
We'll. go on. Without what?"
Without your instruments OF tor.
ture."
my Lord" she gasped. Her face
became crimson and then white with
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tTo BE coNrINuED.1
The hoy Art Crstle.

Wise men say there is nothing really
new in this world. and perhaps the
boy who passed the following crit
ioism upon the drawing abilities OF his
big sister was an unconscious plRgiar.
istS but ,ahyway, his verdict amused
the sister so much that she tells it &C.
casionally, though the joke is on her
self. The young woman has fond
ness for executing those works of art
which consist in the representation of
dead game birds hanging by their
heels from a nail on board. fish on
platter ready for the cook. ard fruit
grouped on table around a wine
glass. Thase gems she turned off at
the rate of about four year, aud pre-
sented them TO her friends for their
dining-room walls. She had just COM
pleted twin pair for a bride. One
repre- sented a mess of Holsters in a
nest of salad; the other a basket of
peaches, with down on them like
plush. She was so pleased with both
that she asked her brother if he did
not think they were just splendid. 1t
was evident that the youthful critic
liked one Nnd not the other. After
looking at them a minute or two he
said:
isis, you're peach on Holsters, but
you're a lobster on peaches."-Chi-
cago Tribune.
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prospect OF receiving a woman Into
the house. and furthermore be wished
an opportunity to consider what his
juxtaposition with all the prejudice
that had been inStilled into his mind
against her sex. he knew already that
he did not like heF. She was very diff
ferent from anything that be had ever
seen before. but he remembered that
the light in which he had viewed her
was very In perfect He paid no at
tentlon to her calls for him to return
The light Of the house was Ia view.
That was enough he had never been
taught that il is customary to show
women more consideration than men.
BE supposed thnt they should be as
self reliant as men. and this one, he
mentally decided, was a baby. afraid
OF the dark and doubtless of her own
shadow. he had the same contempt
for fear of any kind that any man of
his training would have had and he
did not consider that n woman was phi
marily eXcusRble for entertaining IT,
Richard Maxwell was standing 90
the veranda when be rode up He knew
that Lisle had ridden away IN the
darkness. and he was watching for his
return but he was not prepared fox
the announcement that his son had to
make II astOnished peTplexed and
angered him al ut once. but no trace
OF these emotions expressed themselves
as he said calmly:
eve will make them as welcome as
possible"
II did not occur TO LisIe TO return &c
tho unbidden guests and complete the
obligation Of an escort, and, having
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Didn't Want Go BE Porgi~en.

III admit that I opposed your
marriage, my children" said Silas
Fodder, "but now that you're hitched
up I'll forgive YOU
The groom Strengthened up and
put No Q boot down hard on the
floor.
Il DOM see where you come IN in
this forgivin' bizness," he answered
"As you say. you done your level best
to keep US from gettin' spliced. an il
seems that I ort to be the one to do
the forgivin', which amt a-goin' TO
do. Me an Mandy's goin' to move
over in Jasper township, an If I ever
ketch you aroun' the place I'll fill
you full O. buckshot.-
And taking Mandy's lily white
hand in his own Large brown one. hs
strobe across the threshold.-Balti
more World
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An I.Iana of Cranes.

Away of in Minnesota, at that pop
ular summer resort, Lake Minnetonka.
there is a picturesque island which
takes it's name from the fact that it IL
uninhabited by man and given over
TO the ere nes- Generations back these
birds decided upon this spot for sum-
mer resort. AS time went on and the
surrounding islands populated, no man
had the heart to disturb them, until
now Crane island is pointed out from
passing boats as one of the curiositiea
of the northwest.-Albany Argus.
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aVncclnntIon Dnrr

Edith, of Boston, came home from
kindergarten in a sta tie of excitement.
"Oh, mamma" she exclaimed, I'VE
don't have to go to school tomorrow ="
Why notY" asked mamma, smiling
Because teacher says it's Vaccina-
ton day, when Bridget left Boston. -
Mamma thought a moment, and
then remembered that the next day
was the anniversary of Evacua ton
day, when the British left BOSTON,
Cincinnati Enquirer.