Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1902-05-08
LETTER
Especial Correspondence

Nav LIZ GE&
Especial Correspondence
Visitors to the capitol who admire
the beautiful decorative work t. be
seen in the rotunda and ain the corri-
doris, especially in the senate end of the
building, will find additional interest," in
the work of the artist when they learn
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-
mated in maky Of the paintings exc
cuted by her husband. Features a lit
tie too we'll rorsded to be thoroughly
classic, black hair, q 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
4er characteristics.
The Presidents New Team.
President Roosevelt. who las been
securing the country for a pair Of high
! steppers suited to the needs of the ex-
ecutive mansion. has found 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 $3.50 pounds
They are full brothers and were sired
by Abdudlah, Belmont. by Lakeland Alb
| dullah, 351. by Hambletonian, TO.
Their dam vas 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 bdId, resolute
way OF going. They are beautifully
hammered, and it is safe to say that no
handsomer pair will be seen in Wash
fngton. The sale was conducted
| through A. G.. Hurry, foreman of the
| executive mansion stables. The horses
were inspected by United States Weter-
| AAAdAy AASPeSlO1 DIOWu. ~
Reception For CoIeridge-Taylor.
Mr.. S. Coleridge-Taylor, the young
A~nglo-African musical composer of
London. has written to friends in
| Washington of his purpose to make (
visit to this country during the winter,
and plans are on foot by the colored
people to entertain him. One Of the
purposes in view, 1t is said. Is to form
a large chorus of 200 or 300 voices,
have the singers thoroughly drilled in
the production of his masterpiece Of
choral music. Hiawatha." and to give
a public presentation under his direc-
ton. 1t is known among musicianS
that the colored people of Washington
I have among their number very many
good singers and thai they have al
ready o n considerable chorus work.
Acting upon the suggestion of Mr..
Taylor's coming and the desire to hon
or him as of their race, the leading
cofored musicians and citizens general
~ nave formed q choral society and
have named it in Mr.. Coleridge-Tay-
lor's honor.
Repairs to White House. d
In his last monthly report to the wal
I HGp8I lkbSuI SClO0C1 DiIl&udu, ku6 &kHE
neer officer in charge of public build
tngs and grounds. showed that In order
10 provide accommodations for the
servants in the Whie House It became
necessary to utilize. q portion Of the
attic which had never before been
used for living purposes Xwo new
rooms were constructed in that part OF
the building. and to light and ventilate
them II was found necessary to put
dormer windows in he, roof. For heat
Ing purposes gas stoves Will be used
and gas pipes were q into the rooms
Oh that ~ccount. The rooms were pro
vfded with electric lights and were
furnished with beds and other neces
sary furniture.
President a Good Narrator.
The cabinet has a new rule of pEoce-
dure. II useFf to be the law that wher
that illustrious body assembled at II
O'Clock on Tuesday and Friday morn.
ings business ssould be taken up al
once. But that is not the practice now
Instead of getting toswork at once or
the supposedly great Questions Of state
the president takes from fifteen te
twenty-five minutes to tell his advisers
the experience he has had with the
gentlemen who have been giving hin
'hot air" about offices and schemes
they want him to recommend to con
gress.
TIE president is a good narrator. ant
the Jefore the first half hour Is unusual
Iy interesting. He doesn't tell stories tt
illustrate a point he is making. as Lin
i coin did, but tells everything that hal
E2e. happening hat has impressed it
self upon his mind. His sense Of hu
mor is good, and the humorous side O.