Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1902-01-09
LETTER
Especial Correspondence

the source of his inspiration for many
Of the female figures that appear in the
designs. The aged artist Brumidi,
whose brush did most of the most
beautiful Of the decorative work of the
capitol. married in this city Miss Jen-
ME German. a young lady well known
for her beauty, which has been perpet-
uated in maGy of the paintings exc
cuted by her husband. Features a lit
tie too we'll rounded to be thoroughly
classic, black hair, a fair complexion
and blue eyes. together with a shapely
form, were the characteristics of Mrs.
Brumidi. She was the third wife Of
the celebrated Italian artist. She was
greatly admired not only for her beau
ty of person, but for her qualities OF
mind. which made her a general ia
vorite here. One of the figures in the
ceiling of the rotunda is said to be an
exact likeness of the artists beautiful
wife, while most of the figures he
painted in the capitol portray some Of
her characteristics.
The Presidents New Team.
president Roosevelt, who has been
securing the country for a pair Of high
steppers suited to the needs Of the eX-
ecutive mansion. has ound' what he
wanted in Baltimore. They are Admit
raj and General. cherry bay %geldings,
five and six. years Old. sixteen hands
high and weighing about 1850 pounds.
They are full brothers and were sired
by Abdullah Belmont, by Lakeland Alb
~dullah, 351, by Hambletonian. 10.
Their dam was by Red Archie. Jr., by
Red Archie. The geldings were bred
and reared in Michigan. They make
an extra high class pair, with fine
heads and necks and a bold, resolute
way Of going. They are beautifully
hammered, and it is safe to say that no
handsomer pair will be seen in Wash
1ngton. The sale was conducted
through a. G. Hurry, foreman Of the
executive mansion stables. The horses
were inspected by United States Veter-
tnary Inspector Brown.
Reception For CoIeridge-TayIor.
Mr.. S. Coleridge-Taylor. the young
Anglo-African musical of
London, has written to friends in
Washington of his purpose to make a
visit to this country during the winter,
and plans are Oh foot by the colored
people to entertain him. One of the
purposes in view, it is said, is to form
a large chorus Of 200 or SEQ voices.
have the singers thoroughly drilled in
the production CT his masterpiece OF
choral music. 'Hiawatha,' and to give
a public presentation under his direc-
tion. 1t is known among musicians
that the col0red people of Washington
have among their number very many
good sinners and that they have al
ready done considerable chorus work.
Acting upon the suggestion of Mr..
Iaylors coming 4 the desire TO hon.
or him as n of their race. the leading
colored musicians and citizens general
ly have formed a choral society and
have named it in Mr. CoIeridge-Tay-
lor's honor
Repairs to White House.
IN his last monthly report to the war
department Colonel Bingham. the engi-
naer officer in charge of public build
5ngs and grounds, showed that in order
10 provide accommodations for the
servants in the White House it became
necessary TO utilize a portion of the
attic which had never before been
used for living purposes. Two new
rooms We're constructed in that part of
the building, and to light and ventiIate
them it was found necessary to put
dormer windows in the roof. For heat
ing purposes gas stoves will be used,
and gas pipes were run into the rooms
on that account. The rooms were pro-
vided with electric lights and were
furnished with beds and other neces-
sary furniture.
President IA Good Narrator.
The cabinet has a new rule of proce-
dure. 1t used to be the law that when
that i1lustriOus body assembled at II
O'Clock OF Tuesday and Friday morn
ings business should be taken up at
once. But hat is not the practice now.
Instead of getting to work at once on
the supposedly great questions of state
b president takes from fifteen to
twenty-five minutes to tell his advisers
the experience he has had with the
gentlemen who have beer giving him
o air. about offices and schemes
they want him to recommend to con-
gress.
The president is q good narrator, and
Therefore the first half hour is unusual
~ Interesting. He doesn't tell stories to
illustrate a point be is making, as Lin
coin did, but tells everything that has
bee happening that has impressed it.
self upon his mind. His sense of hui
NOR is good, and the humorous side of
the pictures that pass before him is not
overlooked.
liz Priced Real Estate.
A lot at the corner of F and Tenth
streets. which is in the heart of the
best business center. has lately been
sold for what is said to be the highest
rate ever realized on land in this city
namely. So a square foot. equivalent
TO $2,265. 100 an acre or to $1,000 q
front foot for Main street lots running
back 0 feet to Washington street.
The big prce was paid by a saloon