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Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1902-02-13
WALTER LETTER.


In That Thriving Neigh
borhOod.
Misses Cora Dixon and Mary
Pipkin. aud Mr.. Alden Yelver.
ton, came home last Thursday to
attend the wedding.
Mr.. Dick Alexander and Miss
Polly Jones, from Kinston. are
visiting at 'Southern Oaks, hav.
ing came up to attend the wed.
ding.
Miss Matte Caldwell will re-
turn to Seven Springs today,
after having spent several days
with her parents, MIR. and Mrs.
J. 81. Caldwell.
Among the many visiting in
our community last Thursday,
were Mr.. and Mrs. j. W. Perry
and Miss Stella Holt, from
Princeton, Mr.. Jas. McPhail.
from Raleigh, and Mr.. Clarence
Peacock. from your city.
In speaking of the casualties
of our community last week, and
regretting the accident Thurs
day night. our neighbor, Toby
Howell, remarked that he did
not know what would happen
next to the neighborhood, that
it had gotten so the train couldn't
even run through it.
A wreck to Capt. Jacks train
just below here last Friday,
caused by a broken rail, put one
box car and the passenger coach
in the ditch and fractured Mr..
Charlie Gurley's arm, and gave
him a bad lick on the head.
There we're two trainmen hurt,
but no one seriously, we are glad
to say.
It would save trouble aud lots
of talk hard feeling, g., if it
was strictly sgainst the law for
stock to run out. This way of
everybody's stock running on
everybody else in a stock law
couhtry,is abominable and should
not be allowed. 1t we are going
TO have a law, let's abide by it.
The house which was occupied
last year by Mr.. ]. G. Montague.
and the property Of MIR. George
L. Becton, was burned last
Tuesday night. A colored FAM
lily were occupying it, and were
aroused by the flames, and es.
capped through window in their
night clothes. Everything they
had was lost. The wind was
blowing towards the gin house
in which was Mr.. Becton's cot.
ton, and it was in great danger
| but escaped. The origin of the
fire is unknown.
A painful accident occurred te
the estimable wife of our pastor
Mr.. 81. e Trip, last Thursday
night. After supper at Mr.. ]
81. Caldwell's, they started ove1
to MIR. Geo. Becton's to spend
the night, and missed the bridge
and fell in q ditch, fracturins
| Mrs. Tripp's ankle. She was
| taken to Mr.. Becton's and medl
cal attention given her by DR.
Crawford, and all was done thai
could be done for her comfort by
many interested and sympathyz
ing friends She is getting along
as we'll as could be expected, ane
we trust will soon fully recover
The marriage of Mr.. P. G
Caldw we'll and Miss Mary Thomp
son, took place at Ebeneze,
church last Thursday afternoon
at 4 o'clock, Rev. 81. E. Trip,
oficiasipg. The church had beel
tastefully, decorated for the occa
sion, and was filed to it's utmos
capacity. Mrs. DR.. Crawford
presided at the organ, and unde
| the strains of the wedding marcl
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1902-02-13
STARTLING AS TO COTTON.
THEODORE H. PRICE PRE-
Diets SHARP ADVANCE
IN THE MARKET.

The Average Weight of Bales
This Year is 6 Pounds Less
Than Last Year, Which
Alone is the Equivalent
of a Reduction of
10000 Bales
in the Supply.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1902-02-13

The One Day Colo cure.
For Gods and sore throat use KerrnoGts Choco
sates Laxative Quintma. Y NsiM ta1hs0 - can6D
mzpkf apRAeA<f-H ~'esss-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-10
GEM WORTH S4OO LOST.
Wealthy New York Woman at Murphy s
Dropped Setting from Ring.

In some manner, unaccounted Tor, a
single diamond valued at more than $500,
has been lost in the dining-room, lobby
or writing-room of Murphy's Hotel. The
stone is an exquisite gem. the facets be-
ing perfectly set, and its disappearance
is something of a mystery. 1t is the
property Of Mrs. 3. z. Friedman. q
wealthy New York woman, who is now
in Richmond sight seeing. reward OF
$50 has been offered for the return of the
jewel.
The diamond was set in rinG which
Mrs. Friedman wears on her left hand.
She had it all day Wednesday and only
missed it on Wednesday night. It had
evidsHtly slipped out of the setting and
had been dropped as Mrs. Friedman
moved around the hotel. Immediately
after the loss of the stone, it was report
ed to the Office and search of the din
iing-room. lobby and corridors wa made.
a similar search was made in the writ
ing-room. lobby and corridors was made.
possibly the stone had been lost, but no
trace of it could be found.
After this search. Mrs. Friedman offer
ed a reward. and through the hotel office
the police were Informed. SO that should
tie gem be paw,led it can be located
5Thsl e is, however no apprehension that
the diamond. has been stolen: It is be-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-10
ORDER is ONLY
FOR P0STMASTERS
Two Have AIrsaIv Resigned From
State Committee Under Of
fetal Advice.

1t looks as if the talked of order from
Washington in regard TO Federal office
holders resigning from party committees
came from the Postmaster-General and
not from President Roosevelt, and that
it is intended for postmasters and not
for all officers in the service.
This view is borne out by the follow
ing dispatch on the subject received by
The Times last night from its Washing
ton correspondents:
when questioned by The Times repre-
sentative tonight in regard 20 the report
that a letter had been sent out by Pres
ident Roosevelt to the Republican office
holders of Virginia to the effect that they
must resign their positions in party or
gauizations, State Chairman Park AgneW
said he had no knowledge of any such
move.
"ur. Bowden had a half hours private
audience with President Roosevelt yester-
day afternoon said Air. Agnew. and no
mention was made of anything OF the
kind The rumor is probably due to the
fact that the postmastcrs in Virginia had
received suggestions that it would be ad-
visable for them to resign from party or
saniZations. but these notices came from
the Stmaster-General' The names of
these three men MIR. Agnew would not
disclose but it is known that the post
master at Fre0ericksburs was one OF
them, and the postmaster at Marion
another
1t was learned here on good authority
yesterday that Postmaster ]. NJ. Griffin, of
Fredericksburg. and c. c. Lincoln. OF
Marion. had several days ago rendered
their designations 10 Chairman Agnew,
and that they had been accepted. 1t coulo
not be learned that there had been any
other retirements from the committee.
and it is not known who the other post
master spoken of in the Washington
special is.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-10
HE is WANTED
BY THE POLICE
Detectives Of Richmond and Norfolk
Looking for Apparently
Same Man.
Same Man

Detectives of this city and several near
bv cities are looking Tor q man who IS
believed to have obtained money improp-
erly. In Norfolk recently he gave
check, which was afterwards dishonored,
in Davment for two valuable guns Later
these guns were found in pawn-shops.. In
this city a man believed to be the
same one stopped at the Lexington,
registering there last Monday and re-
naming two days. Chief of Detectives
,ronl!inson, assisted by Detective Wren,
IS now searching for him.
According to the story OF traEellnS
salesman, who. as it happened. followed
this man from Norfolk to this city. the
man was known ty totally different
rame in Norfolk from the name by
which he registered at the Lexington
This travelling man saw the man botn
in this city and in Norfolk, and Is posi-
tive there is no mistake as to his identity.
This man appeared at the Lexington
last Monday and registered, asking fos
the best room in the house. He got one
Of the best The following day he set
tied his bill. made some remark about
q draft, which he expected, and asked
Clerk George Leigh to cash Il check for
him. Mr. Leigh told. him it was against
the rule of the house. Then the man de-
cided to remain another day, sent his
grip back to his room and asked Mr..
Leigh to keep the room for him.
Meanwhile pair OF e-glasses, ntted
by q local optician. were sent c. Q. d.
to the hotel for him. He asked Mr..
Leigh to pay for these. but again his re-
quest was refused. From his room later
in the afternoon there came bar check
fo- a bottle of wine. and this was set
tied at the hotel desk and from that time
neither the man nor his grip have been
seen there.
Following his disappearance from the
hctel, Chief TomIinson received 4 teie-
gram. sent by the police chief of Norfolk,
asking for the arrest of a man wanted
there. The description of the man tai
He'd exactly with that of the man at the
Lexington. and now detectives are look
ing for him. His name, and his alias, is
known to the detectives and if he is
still here. it is believed he will be caught.
There is every possibility that he has
left the city, however. Therefore, other
cities, including Washington. have been
asked to look out for him.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-10
MANY THOUSANDS
FOR ORR HANAGE
Rev. Mr.. mastin, financial Agent,
Again Located Here.
LARGEST AND SMALLEST GIFTS
MIR. Branch and Mr. Vincent Gave Thousands,
While Tendcr-Hearted Child Gave
Five Cents, His AIl-Work
Has Progressed Well.

Rev. J. T. sA1astin, financial agent Of the
near this city. has come here to make
Richmond his home for the present.
Mr.. Mastin has been living in Norfolk
much of the time he has held this posi-
ton. But now he finds that it will be adj
vantageous for. him work from this
city. His address is just Richmond
Station b. He came up here yesterday
Mr.. Mastin has and is doing a remark
able work. One has only TO talk with him
for a few minutes to see that he IS
wrapped up in what he Is doing anu,
knowing this, it is easier then to under
stand how he has been able to accomplish
so much.
HALF-A-HUNDREDT THOUSAND.
The we'll known minister said yesterday
that so far he had collected about S31 600.
This is actual cash, and is now in BANK
or being used for building and other pur-
poses of the institution. But this does not
by any means represent the sum of money
that he has gotten subscribed and IS al
| most as good as the cash.
II have on my books, subscribed by re-
sponsble persons said Mr.. Mastin, be
| tween 1000 and $4,000
MI. MaStin continued that this had been
gotten from about seventy-iive churches
| out of the two hundred and eight-elght
| Of the Virginia Conference. He will see
| the other churches later, and they Will
| ccme in for contributions for the sup
| port of the institution when once it is
| opened. The largest contributions given
| the orphauage so far have been two OF
| sc. COO each. This amount was given by
| Mr. John P. Branch, of this city, and by'
| Mr.. w. II. Vincent, OF Southampton
county.
| CHILD GAVE HIS ALL-5 CENTS.
The smallest sum given to the orphan
age, regularly subscribed and accompa-
MED by the name of the giver. was five
cents The five cents was given by a
| child The little one had been touched
| by the story of little children like himself,
but who had no parents ard no pretty
| home. The money had been given him to
| spend for himself, but he decided to use
| it in this way Mr.. Mastin has many ten
| der stories of children and old men who
have been moved out of sympathy for
the homeless child to give almost their all
| to help him in his work to build the or
| pIlaned little people a big and beautiful
home near this city. And that home is
| rapidly becoming a reality.
f., Until the trouble with the bricklayers
came excellent progress was being made
with the erection of the three buildings
| which are to be the nucleus around which
all the other structures of the plan are
to gather.
| The structures now going UP arc the
administration building and two cottages.
! The school-rooms and work-rooms, as
we'll as the office, will be in the admins
tration building. Children will occupy the
| cottages. One of these is the gift of Mr..
| Branch and the other of Mr.. Vincent.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-10
RICKITE POWDER MILL.
Two Men Killed 10 Explosion ard Others
Seriously Burned.
AZ Associated PressN

CLEARFIBLD. PA. Jan. 9.-The Rick
ite Non-Explosive Powder Company's
mill near here was destroyed by fire to-
day. Two men were burned to death, q
third will die from his injuries, and two
others were seriously burned. but it IS
thought will recovery. The dead are John
N Stewart and Roy Smith
Injured: John Rosebery, will die: James,
Blaker and F. Zentn1eyer.
1t is supposed an explosion preceded the
fire. Stewards body was found in the
ruins OF the burned mill, the limbs Ilav-
ing been burned from the body. The
other four men escaped from the mill
with their clothing burning and ran into
the river nearby to extinguisl the flames.
The mill was owned by former Con-
gressman James Kerr, of this county. and
". II. Hickey, of New York. 1t was built
about eight months ago and cost SAC, COO.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-10
Determined to Get at All the Facts
in the Case.
ENGINEER IS IN COLLAPSE
Mr.. Jerome Declined to Comment on the
Testimony Adduced, but Admitted That
the Present Grand Jury May Be
Called Upon to Act In the
Alatter-New Rochelle
in mourning.
(By Associated Press. J

NEW YORK, Jan. Observation-Disclosures
Jerome began an inquiry into the tunnel
disaster to-day. A number of witnesses
were examined. including the trainmen on
the wrecked trains and Division Superin-
tendent Franklin. They all refused to
discuss their testimony. At the conclu-
sion of the investigation District-Attorney
jerome announced that as far as the evi-s
dence which is to be submitted TO the
coroner at the inquest is concerned, the
Investigation has practically been con-
concluded. He added, however, that the
investigation would be carried on for
some time yet, and that more witnesses
would be examined this week. He de-
clined to comment on the evidence. He
admitted that the present grand jury may
be asked to actin the matter.
CAREFUL NAN.
All the evidence went to show that the
engineer was a careful man and OF good
reputation, both as a citizen and an en-
rloye. 1t was. learned. though, that Wis
schow passed his examination as engineer
only last August. Before that he was q
fireman. OF late he had been acting as
engineer at intervals. Wiscllow was said
to be in a state of nervous, collapse in
prison to-day. IIis wife visited him dur
ing the day.
Attorney Jerome said he
WiSfleG.a his ~ sLG<# CD
ough as possible and that he would
confer with Coroner3S 3Soholer to that end
1T is possible said Mr.. Jerome, that
the engineer only was at fault. It is also
possible that the railroad company did
not provide the engineer with the devices
known to the Knowledge of men in rail-
road affairs: there was a duty inn
posed upon any person. did that person
do it? II he did not. no matter who he
is he shall be punished.
TOWN IN MOURNING.
In New Rochelle where all, but one
of the dead lived, business was almost
entirely suspended to-day. OF those hurt
twenty-nine lived III New Rochelle and
numbers of their relatives spent the
night in New York near the hospitals.
To-day several Of the bodies of the dead
were taken to New Rochelle. The town
was in mourning and many persons who
had no relatives in the wreck made
visits to those who had suffered loss and
offered sympathy and assistance.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-10
MADE ATTACK
ON DAUGHTERS
Students Of Grant University Demand
Dismissal Of Professor Of
theology.
az Associated Press. }

CHATTANOOGA, TENN, Jan. 9.-The
students of the medical department. OF
Grant University, in mass meeting to-
day by unanimous rising vote. asked the
trustees OF the University to dispense
with the services of Rev. R. j. Cooke,
professor of historical theology, for his
attack OH the Daughters of the Confed-
eracy in a, religious paper.
When DR.. Cook entered the mess hall,
While the students We're at supper, he
was loudly Kissed Grant University is
under the control OF the Southern Edu-
ational Society and the sFreedmen's Aid
Society of the Northern Methodist Church
The editorial referred to compared the
Daughters of the Confederacy to Emma
Goldman and Herr Most, and charged
them with teaching treason.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-10

Of Commerce the present tariff OF switch
ing charges, in effect between the various
railroads centering in this city, is not only
unnecessarily burdensome upon our mer-
chants and. manufacturers, but in many
respects very unreasonable and unjust;
be it
Resolved, That the Inland Trade Com
,nittee be instructed to take the matter
llp and endeayor TO secure the proper re-
lief a as early a date as posslble.
PRESIDENT MORRIS REPORT
The annual report of President Morris,
wbicu was heard with so much interest
and was so highly complimented, was as
follows:
Gentlemen:
The fight of time has again brought
us together in annual convocation, on
the occasion Of the thirty-ifth year OF
the existence of this Chamber, and 1t
is my duty, as@well as pleasure. TO pre-
sent to You a synopsis Of the work cone,
and to recommend what experience ana
Judgment seems to dictate as 10 the
future.
The first year of the new century has
been one of increased activity IN every
section of the land, and though Tor the
two preceding years the business OF the
United States had increased to marFe-
lous extent. yet the year Just closed mas
proved another record breaker.
In the midst of this phenomenal pro
gress and development ere burst IKE
a thunder-clap from a clear sky upon
the country the shocking news that the
President of the United States had been
shot down by the hand of an assassin.
This sad event occurred in the city OF
BufTalo on September 9Th, amidst a scene
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-10
MONUMENT TO M'KINLEY
Mr.. Duke Said to Have Ordered 0ne for Park
of Trinity College at Durham.
(By Associated Press

RALEIGH, y. c.. Jan. 9.-Information
comes from Durham, \. C.. that Hon.
j. 3. Duke has ordered from an italian
sculptor a design for a heroic bronze
statue OF President Mckinley.
Mr. Duke, it is understood, wishes the
South TO erect the first memorial to the
martyred President, and will place ."ls
figure in the college park of Trinity Col
lege at Durham.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-10
SENTENCED FOR PETIT LARCENY
Biack>snd.Taa Govsrnor OF South Caro.iaa
Given Four Months.
(By Associated Press.

BOSTON. MASS, January 9-Admitt'ns
that his picture was in the Rogues' CAL
lcry and that for period of years he had
besu familiar with The Lowest dcath of
New York opium JOINTS, Yet pleading
for mercy from the court I,ranEiin j.
Moses, once Governor of South Carolina,
was sentenced here to-day to four months,
imprisonment for tho larceny of an over
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-10

lie ,ed to be in some as yet unexplored
nook or corner.
Mrs. Friedman IS very wealthy. She
came here during the early part of the
week, and is accompanied by her beau-
tiful daughter, Miss Mabele V. Fried
man. 1t is the purpose of the ladies to
remain several days in Richmond.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-10
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE.
Senate Committee Authorized Favorable Re,
port on Nelson's Bill
(By Associated Press

WASHINGTON, D. c., JAM 9.-The
Senate Committee on Commerce to-day
authorized favorable report on Sena-
tor Nelson's bill for the creation OF an
executive department of the government
to be known as the Department of Com
merce.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-10
TO TAKE NO MORE
RICHMOND RISKS
Soro Insurance Companies Afraid
of More Big Fires in
This CITY.

Some of the big. insurance companies
have. it is said. stopped taking risks on
Richmond property. Three or four COM
panies are also said to have Withdrawn
from this State
Losses have been heavy during the last
year. Some of the same concerns are
no longer instlrinE property in sDanville.5
The American Tobacco Company car.
ries more insurance than any other cor
poration in Richmond. he aggregate OF
the policies on the various plants in
Richmond is about s3, 100000. Next8come
the w. r. Trigg Shtpbuilding Company
and the Locomotive 1Torkz< q.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-10
seh!ey Visits sayaunah.
. fRY Associated pres,


& WASHINGTON, d. c., Jan. s.-Admiral
Winfield Schley. accompanied by Mrs.
4Schley. left here tonight for a ten-days'
visit to Savannah. where they will be-
the guests OF GaneraI William NJ. Cor
don. - tf
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-10
RoARn ora -pIRECToRs.

The election OF the Board of Directors
being next in order, upon motion OF Judge
George IL Christian, the president was
requested 10 appoint committee OF three
to nominate members of the board for
tie ensuing term, and upon this commit
tee he appointed Messrs. Christian, Nor
lis and Trarers, who. after a brief re-
urcment, submitted the names Of the fol-
lowing gentlemen, who were unanimous
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-10
SWITCHING CHARGES.

Mr. S. NJ. Woodward after referring to
the unreasonable switching charges at
Richmond as compared with those OF
some other cities. offered the following
preamble and resolution. which were
unanimously adopted:
Whereas. in the opinion Of the Chamber
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-10

THE HEAVY FIRE LOSS.
Tho following resolution was offered by
Mr.. r. l., Traylor and seconded by Col.
John Z. Purcell, With the understanding
that as soon as the committee was ready
TO report that a called meeting of TIL"
Board of Directors would he held to take
Immediate action upon the matter:
Resolved, That tho Chambers Com
mittees on Insurance and Legislation he,
and they are hereby requested, promptly
10 take under consideration and report
TO the Board of Directors of the Cham
Der. for recommendation TO the City
Council such procedure. measures aud
enactment as may be deemed wise in an
effort TO stay the abnormal fire waste
OF the city. which is rapidly destroying
81 large a percentage of our taxable val
ues and which must inevitably. If not
speedily arrested, result in such increase
of the cost OF fire insurance indemnity
al Richmond as VIII seriously menace the
commercial and industrial growth of the
II. .H
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-10
RANCE oE THERMOMETER.

The Thermometer ranged as follows at
The Times office yesterday: ? a AZ. 2s; Ie
NJ. q: 5 2. NJ. So: 6 p. NJ. IS: 8 p. NJ. a;
II midnight. Al. average. 45.i-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-10

Mr. CabelI. i'm accepting The position
10 which he had been elected. spoke very
earnestly about its dignity and RESPONSE
lri!itv and invoked the cooperation OF an
OF tho members of the Chamber IN max
ing his administration a useful and hcne-
fetal one to The interests of the city.
Mr.. IT, G.. Leigh, Jr., was nominated
by Mr.. J. L. Jill as first Nice-presldent,
and this nomination was seconded by
Mr.. s. w. Travers, who referred TO Mr.
T.eigb's able administration as president
OF the Southern Wholesale Grocers' AS
eociation. and TO the talent and loyalty
with which he would fill this position IN
the Chamber. AT the conclusion of the
remarks of Mr.. Travers, MIR. Leigh was
without opposition, unanimously elected
first Vice-president.
Upon motion of Mr.. James D. Crump,
seconded by Col. John B. Purcell, IN
which his prominence as one Of the lead
ing business men OF the city was referred
TO Mr.. DANES r. Gordon was nominated
as second vice-president and unanimous
~ elected.
I-pon motion of Mr.. Landerkin Mr. John
II. Montague was reelected treasurer OF
tho Chamber by acclamation. and upon
the motion of Mr. Travers Mr.. R. A Dun
Yop was reelected secretary Of the Cham
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-10
WEATHER FORECAST.

Forecast for friday and Saturday:
virsinia-Fair Friday. slightly warns.
in northern portions. Saturday fair. Hshs
easterly to southerly winds.
North Caroina-Fair Friday and Sati
day; light winds. mostly southeriy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-10

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