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Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1903-01-08
EVENTS OF THE OLD YEAR.

The old year was prosperity
year. Every leading fact in the
commercial world testifies to this,
and all the commercial agencies and
journals join in the chorus. 1t was
also a war-ending year, and these
two features are enough to make all
say it was a good year as years go.
It's incidents were not numerous
or exceptionally important. A new
Congress was elected, the Republi-
cans maintaining their ascendancy IN
both houses. To some extent the
cabinet was reconstructed, Mr.. Shaw
becoming the secretary of the treas
ury, Mr.. Payne postmaster general,
and Mr.. Moody secretary of the
navy. In other countries King Ed
ward was crowned, King Alphonso
Of Spain came to the throne, and
both France and England secured
new premiers, without any change
in party relations.
y
Cecil Rhodes, who left great edu-
cational bequest to the Teutonic
world: Zola, the novelist; Krupp, the
cannon maker, and Thomas Breed,
who was great even on the political
retired list.
The year will be recalled because,
first, of the completion Of the great
Assouan dam in Egypt, but chiefly
because of the success of Sig. Mar
conf in sending messages through
the air across the Atlantic. This peer
less achievement really saves the
prosperous old year from falling in
to the list of the commonplace and
humdrum years. Marconi is easily,
in other words, the hero of the dead
year, and he may render the present
year still more memorable.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1903-01-08
GREATER PROSPERITY
IN 1908.

The keen observers Of the business
outlook sec no signs .: hard times.
James il. Keene predicts that the
prosperity Of 1909 viii Ee equal to
that Of any Of the three preceding
years. He bases his predictions on
the crops of the season, especially on
the corn crop, which is now being
moved IN large vOiulne, and on the
market for manufactured products.
Russell Sage is equally confident.
Business ne says, lis good every
Waere, mAluitlinrnfs are making
money, the farmer has had pros
porous season and can market his
products at increased prices, the
manufactures j. irtl;ng a ready mar
let for his guu,;@ aud the railroads
are showing Constant Increases in
their earnings. l'.re, country is grow
ing greater every year, and it will
take 10 step backv ard in 1903"
The banks are ip sound condition,
and the want Of currency will no
doubt disappear When the vast
amounts Of divide nsis and interest
are scattered among The people. The
business of the country has become
very great, and more and more cur
rency is needed to handle it. Bar
ring this trouble and the lack of cars
and 'notfve power on the railroads,
not Il sigl appears anywhere indicat-
ing business retrogression IL the new
year.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1903-01-08
MURDERED IN WILSON.
DR.. I. W. SUTTON, OF ARKAN-
SAS, THE VICTIM.
Arrived in Town on Midnight Train
and Is Waylaid While in Search
Of Hotel, and His Injuries
Prove Fatal.

Special to Raleigh NeWs-Observer-
Wilson, n. c., Dec. 31.-Dr. I. w.
Sutton, Of Arkansas, who was muir
derously assaulted and robbed on the
streets of Wilson, at an early hour
Tuesday Of last week, died near
Goldsboro last Friday night from the
result Of his injuries. The deceased
arrived in this city on Monday night
of last week on a belated train, which
arrived here at about 1890.
The deceased, according to his
statement, made shortly before his
death, stated that when he arrived
in Wilson he at once started in search
of hotel accommodations, first stop
ping at the Belmont. Being unable
to secure lodging here he went to the
Pennington House, but again found
a crowded house, he then started up
the street in search Of another place,
but had only gone a short distance
when he was knocked down. He
remained in an unconscious condition
until day-break Tuesday morning,
when he was found by an officer.
His satcheI was found in a ditch
near the railroad track.
His nephew, ar. O. w. Sutton, on
learning of what had happened to
his uncle. came to this city at once
and did all il his power for the suf-
fering man, but to no avail. The re-
mains have been forwarded to his
home, near Little Rock, Arkansas,
for intcrnent.
AS vet there IS no clue as to the
identity or whereabouts of the per-
petrators Of this most horrible and
dastardIy crime, they having very
successfully elEded the Watchful eyes
of the officers of the law.
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Ne,163

there is justice for the strong only.
The world is still ruled by bully
ing, and nations are still praised and
upheld for doing things which in
dividuals would pay for on the scaf-
fold Or with penal servitude for life.
The morality of nations should be
the same as that of individuals.
The Fsquiraux are fast disappear
ing from the face Of the globe. Some
twenty years ago their number was
estimated at 10000. Now it is re-
duced to hardly half that.
At that rate the Esquimaux will
have ceased to exist before half the
present century is over.
The principal cause of it is misery,
struggle for life now become i'm
possible by the determination of the
animals on which they lived. The
whale, which were to them their
principal resource, are practically
gone from the Arctic seas.
Another thing; the remaining few
are being absorbed by the adven-
turers who have invaded their ter
ritories.
WIN not soIne Ll.3.eum at least
keep a specimen Of these curious hui
man beings, just as the Hobart Mu-
scum exhibits the last Tasmanian
savage?o
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NORTHERN PACIFIC.
A Number of Landslides Reported
From Various Points Along
the Line. Traffic Blocked.

Tacoma, Wash, Jan. 3.-Shortly
before midnight slides were reported
from various points along the main
line of the Northern Pacific and
since that time slides have been oc-
curing at intervals to noon to-day.
The wires were down and railroad
officials were unable to get informa-
ton except from near by points. AS
near as can be learned none of the
slides were serious and it is thought
the track Will be cleared within
twenty-four hours.
The worst slides are reported from
points east of Tacoma, but there is
also trouble between Tacoma and
Portland and the track is blocked on
all the branches. Trouble had oc-
Cured on the Great Northern earlier
in the day and that road was send
ing its passenger trains over the
Northern Pacific.
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EVERY CLAIM PAID.
The Excellent Financial Condition
Of the knights of Honor.

The Excellent Financial Condition
Of the knights Of Honor.
knights Of Honor Reporter.
For the first time in its history the
Knights Of Honor is able to show
this month that every claim pub
lished has been paid.
In a letter received from the Su-
preme Reporter, under date of Dec.
15, he says: q have drawn warrants
for everything in the office at this
writing and it lacks about &c., of
being enough 10 take up Assessment
No. 76, which was paid by members
during the month Of November. In
other words, when the Reporter
comes out on the first Of January
the financial statement will show
that every~claim published has been
paid.
Organized June 80, 1878, twenty
nine and q half years Of successful
business. Over seventy-eight mil
lions Of dollars paid to benefciaries
of deceased members, and every
claim paid.
The Knights OF Honor, the old,
tested and reliable, is the society to
ask your friends to join.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1903-01-08
GOSSIP OF The WORLD.
ITEMS OF INTEREST FROM
DIVERS SOURCES.
The Latest Telegraphic News of the
Day Boiled Down to Focus
For Busy Readers.

The standard rate Of wages for
brick-layers in England is $10.50 a
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1903-01-08
REAL ESTATE IN FREMONT.
PORTUNITY TO MAKE
FE INVESTMENT
TWenty-Seven Half-Acre Lots to Be
Offered For Sale in This Thriy
ing Town, on Thursday,
Jan. 10, 1903.


If you will ask men who have ac-
cum ulated wealth what is the best
investment, most of them will say,
ga judicious investment in real
estate.o
When one comes to think of it.
there are the best of reasons Why
this is true.
One Of the chief characteristics of
Americans is that they are home
loving people-they earnestly desire
to own their own homes. This de-
sire, coupled with the constant in
crease Of population, cause lands to
increase in value year by year.
In times of financial depression
lands decline in value, but just as
soon as the financial skies clear the
prices of land go up again.
Look back over the period of the
past twenty years and see for your
self ii this is not true.
next month, at Fremont, Wayne
county.
Twenty-seven half-acre lots, situ-
ated in the eastern portion of the
town, will be offered at public auc-
ton, to the highest bidder. Sale
will take place on January 18th,
1908, at 1 O'Clock, sharp. Terms of
sale one-half cash: balance on easy
deferred payments.
Fremont is situated in one of the
finest farming sections of North
Carolina, and the town has grown
rapidly within the last few years.
The town has number of lnerch-
ants who do Il large business, a pros
porous bank, a large oil mill, fine
school, and several churches.
These advantages make Fremont
agood location for both residence and
business ventures.
Investigate the advantages, and it
is quite likely that you will invest
some money in Fremont at the COM
ing sale of lots.
Any information desired relative
TO the property to be offered, will
be gladly furnished by Mr.. q. D.
MumfOrd, Fremont, n. C.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1903-01-08
Relief in Six Hours

Distressing Kidney and Bladder
Disease relieved in six hours hv
''NEw GREAT SOUTH AMERICAN K1nnTyy y
CURE f" 1t is great surprise on ac-
count OF it's exceeding pronptness
in relieving pain in bladder. kidnevs
and back, in male or female. r.
lieves retention OF water almost ;no
mediately If you want quick relief
and cure this is the remedy, Sold
by M. II. Robinson & Bro drueoiste
Goldsboro, N. G. eAees'
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1903-01-08

WANTED-For q. S. Army. ahIo.
bodied, unmarried men, between
ages of q and 35, citizens of United
States, OF good character and tempe
rate habits, who can speak, read and
write English. For further informa-
ton, apply to Recruiting Officer.
First National Bank building, Char,
lotte, n. c.; Southern Loan and
Trust building, Greensboro, N. g.:
or 40 Patton Ave, AshevilIe. N ~
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1903-01-08

The standard rate Of wages for
brick-layers in England is $lO.5O a
week.
The number of laborers required
to cultivate the tea crop of India is
666,OOO.
The youngest Mayor in Ohio is V.
E. Bradbury, at Gallipolis, who is
twenty-four years old.
Hongkong (China) professional rat
catchers have formed union and
have struck for higher wages.
Washington, Jan. 5.-The Presi-
dent took another step to-day in
forcing his Southern policy" on the
people of the South, The nomina
ton of DR.. w. D. Crum, colored, as
collector of customs at the port Of
Charleston, was sent to the Senate.
Contrary to expectations there was
no action in the Wick case.
London, Jan. 5.-The MarcOni
Wireless Telegraph Company an
nounces that it has concluded con-
tracts for daily service of etheric
news kilograms to a British mail
steamer sailing from Liverpool for
New York at the end of the current
month. Tie vessel viii be equipped
with a complete staff and plant,
which will enable the publication of
a daily newspaper on board during
the voyage For the present the
company withhoids the name Of the
vessel.
Tacoma, Wash, Jan. 5.-DeIayed
Northern Pacific and Great Northern
trains frOin the east, have arrived
from Portland with hundreds Of pas
sengers forSeattIe and other northern
points. Owing to the abandonment of
the Northern Paciica and Inter Urban
trains between Tacoma and Seattle,
these passengers are fiocking to the
boats. Moro than q thousand people
tried to board the steamer Flyer to-
day, nearly causing panic.
Troy, \. c., Jan. 5.-Last night
about o'clock, Walter Brewer was
shot and almost instantly killed by
his brother, Bud Brewer, few miles
west Of Troy. Walter married few
days ago contrary to the wish Of his
brother and they had not been on
friendly terms since. Bud says that
they met last night, and after having
some words Walter came at him with
his knife when he shot him. There
was only one eye witness, andhe has
not been seen. Bud surrendered to
the authorities and was placed in
jail.
Seattle, Wash, Jan. 5.-The flood
situation in the district south of Seat
tie does not seem TO be greatly inn
proved to-day. The first casualties
as a result Of the rising Of the waters
are reported from ,O'Brien in the
Northern Pacific, between Seattle
and Tacoma. There the water is six
or eight feet high and last night it
was rushing past the houses with the
swiftness of a mountain current.
Martin Cummings and F. Shaugh-
messy were rescuing people from
second-story windows when their
boatcapsized and both were drowned.
There were two Withdrawals from
the contest for Speaker of the House
Yesterday. The first notice of with
drawal came from the west, and this
was in the form of a card, issued by
Mr.. w. G. Newland, of Caldwell.
Last night there came notice that
there was another withdrawal, and
this time it came from the East. Mr..
Ed. S. Abel, of Johnston, whose
friends have been making an earnest
FIGHT for him, sent message TO Ra-
leigh. announcing his withdrawal
from the contest. Mr.. Abel will not
be in the city to-day and perhaps not
tomorrow, child of his being seri-
ously Raleigh News & Obser-
yer.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1903-01-08

S1OO-Dr. e. Detchon's Anti
Diuretic may be worth to you more
than 800 if you have child who
soils bedding from inconintence of
water during sleep Cures old and
young alike It arrests the trouble
at once ST. Sold by M. e. Robin
son & Bro. druggists, Goldsboro.
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WILL NOT ACCEPT HER.
so THE PEOPLE OF INDIAN
OLA DECLARE.
Arrangements Have Been Made For
the Quick Mobilization of
Deputies Should the Oc-
casion Demand.

Indianola, Miss, Jan. 5.-While
conservative citizens anticipate no
serious trouble over the closing of
the post Office here, city and county
officials continue to exercise great
vigilance. Arrangements have been
made for the quick mobilization of
deputies should the occasion de-
mand. The night passed without
special incident.
To-day a private office was estab-
lished for the distribution of mail
collected by an independent mes
senger service from Heathman and
Greenville. The Independent Office
here Will be maintained at the ex-
pense of citizens.
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Indianola, Jan. 5.-Minnie Cox,
who was postmaster here, accom-
panied by her mulatto assistant, left
tonight for Birmingham. She de-
MED that violence had been threat
ened, but affirmed that she would
not accept the post again under any
circumstances. Her husband, Wayne
Cox, railway postal clerk, gave out
a statement this afternoon in which
he says that the people here are his
friends and have offered neither him
nor his wife any indignities.
s'Two prominent citizens came to
me and advised that my wife re-
sign," he said, ''and [ understand
the race problem, and thought it
best Tor her to give up the Office. She
has acted accordinly. We do not
feel offended and hope it will be
convenient for us to continue to live
here III peace"
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1903-01-08

FINE LETTUCE-Families can he
supplied by applying to Moscow
Wilson.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1903-01-30
Committed Suicide.

frankie Gordon y-ung woman
who came down from Haley abou'
three months ago and has since
been making home at Anna
MitchelPs on river street, commit
sed suicide some time Friday
afternoon between the hours Of
and Q O'Clock by taking dose oi
carbolic acid. The girl it appears
had oren drinking quite heavily
during the day and had gone to
her room about 2 o'clock to Jake a
nap and when some OF the parties
at the house went To awaken her
she was found dead laying in bed
holding an empty two ounce vial
in her hand which had contained
The acid and which as the evidence
in the case showed had caused her
death. Coroner j. w. S. Emerson
summoned a jury and an inquest
was held. the following being the
verdict after four witnesses had
been examined.
We, the jurors, duly empaneled
and sworn TO inquire into the death
of one frankie Gordon, whose body
was found dead in the house OF
Anna Mitchell in Shoshone. Lin
cola county, idaho. on the night of
January %. 1903, find that death
was due to the self administering Of
carbolic acid with suldical intent
following alcoholic excessss:
Mark Moody, foreman; Frank
Winchester, Il. A. Arnold, Il. II.
Haynes, Lane Thomas. James Nal
10y, A. Howell. J. A. Stockett, j. Il.
Meyerhoffer.
A sister Mrs. J M. kolb of
Sprague, Wash. was notified of
the death and telegraphed instruct
ions to bury her here and send
of her death. The
funeral was held Sunday afternoon.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1903-01-30
VIII eulld New Store at Carey.

The Blaine Coop held its annual
share holders meeting on the even
ing OF the 18th, and declared a
dividend of Ii per cent for the past
year. The stockholders voted I'M
animously to throw their dividends
in together and build a new store
30x60 feet, to cost about $500
The notices for bids are out for
local residents to bid on putting in
the rock foundation, to be 80 inches
high, 10 inches thick, and specif-
cation sent to contractors in Haley
and Bellevue, to bid on erecting
the building. IT is the intention
OF the directors to have the new
store ready by April Is, neat.
Last May the corporation increased
its capital stock from $500, to
$4,000 and the stock has already
been subscribed and paid for.
This shows that the business is
fourshing. The old board OF
officers were reelected for 1903.
The store and its business methods
are quite popular with the people.
Oakley Eagle.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1903-01-30

The appointments Of Reese Da.sv
OF the Caldwell Tribune rs state
immigration commissioner and
Wayne Darlington as state cngi-
neer by Governor Morrison Mon
day will meet with the general APP
proyol OF tho republicans through
out the state as both men are well
qualified TO fill the positions.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1903-01-30

A very pleasant aud complete
snepriss party was given Mr.. and
q ). l.. Eyeleth by their para
die avenue" friends, Wednesday
evening January. 2S, at the hcme
81 NJ. aud Mrs. Ed Hurtdegan.
whiiher they were enticed by an
ininmal invitation to spend the
cy nag. After ten games Of high
liz Mrs.. Geo. l.. Eveielh, having
won inq games, WAS declared the
w.ie4tr Of the first prize, u beautiful
hseslSnd cap and sauces, Mr.. Wal.
,ef Tanner, carried of the second
psi1s, neatly bound volume by
Bossn rarkington. The Two Van
lvfels'
alter the games dainty repast
WAS eervcd The evenings enter.
ttipment was completed with the
pres citation by Mrs. +. X. Goodlng,
OF a b ausifu' chocolate pot, as
farewell gllt from their assembled
friends. TO Mr.. aud Mrs. EveIeth,
who will will soon leave for their
new home in Blackfoot. Idaho.
The guests present were Mr.. and
Mra. G.. l.. Evsleth. MIR. and AIRS.
T. NJ. StarFh. Mr.. and Mrs. J. NJ.
hiIler, Mssdamss. J w. s. Emerson
+. Il. Gooding, |. b. Perrine. Misses
Crawford. Dewitt, Highly. Msssrs.
I. ". Parry, W. C. Thompson. w.
Tanner. Il. Bowler.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1903-01-30
Notice.

Notice is hereby given that bids
will be received by the board OF
commissioners OF Lincoln county,
Idaho, on February %, 1903, for
the construction of a wooden bridge
across Thorn Creek, near Manuel
Silva's ranch, according to plans
and specifications on file in Il
Office OF the county surveyor, dated
January %, 1908.
A. |. MCMAHON, Clerk.
(Seal)
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1903-01-30

office of Competroiier OF the Currency.
Washington. ID. c. January 10. 1908.
WuEREAs, by satisfactory evidence
presented 10 the undersigned it has
been made TO appear that "The First
National Bank OF shoshone,' in the
Village of Shoshone, Ia the County OF
lincoln, and State of Idaho. has COM
piled with all the provisions OF the
Statutes OF the United States, required
to be complied With before an associa-
tion shall be authorized to commence
The business OF banking;
Now TnEREroRS. /, William b.
Ridgely, Comp,iroll-r Of the Currency,
do hereby certify that "The First
National Bank Of shoshene." in the
Village Of Shoshone. in thu county of
Lincoln, and State OF idaho. is auihoriz, d
to commence the business Of Banking
as provided IN Sec ton Fifty-one hund-
red and sixty nine Of the Revised
Statutes II the United States.
Tx TESTIMONY WHEREOF, Witness my
hand and Seal this tenth day OF January
loo3'
M. b. RiGgfy.
Competroller Of the Currency.
No. 0571.
First publication January 49,
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1903-01-30

Home seekers would do we'll to
make trip to the Twin Falls aud
zee the land which will be under
The ditch Of the Twin Falls Land
and Water Co, for it will be a
good opportunity for a man with
small means to secure II home.
The land is new and not worn out
by excessive cultivation.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1903-01-30

There is wine cistcrn in
sonoma county, California, that
holds a half million gallons OF
grape juice. II is 81 feet long, 81
feet wide and % feet high
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1903-01-30

II Is with pleasure we note that
Col. Brown editor OF the Nampa
'rimas, has announced that in tut
urc he will uphold the principles
o repnblicanism through the coli
umns Of his paper. The Times is
one Of tho best papers in the state
and its editor an able writer, and
the republicans of the state are
always ready to extend the glad
hnld to such men as Mr.. Brown
VIII, have been able to see the error
oi their way
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1903-01-30

President Roosevelt has cspouscd
tho interests OF the people as op.
posed to the interests OF corporate
wealth II remains to be seen ii
the people will stand by him or
win bow down to the golden calf
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1903-01-30

Southern mills added LIE, 284
spindlrs and 81 1867 looms to their
equipment during the year just
ended.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1903-01-30
ShoShone Journal
A Weekly Republican Paper,
SEN. 4. sNxwsTEn, PshsIshs,
ISSUED EVERY FRIDAY AT

6HosHOSE. n city n 400: the county seat Of
Lincoln county and the best town IN South
sirn Idaho. on the mgin line of the Oregsn
;,hort Line Railway and junction Of tho
same line Of rossi 81 Krschum. = distance Of
% miles and tho nearest route 10 Thunder
Mountain.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1903-01-30

Eatersd al the p<~stoffiee NJ Shoshone Idaho.
A. ssccndcia~s m8fl matter for transmission
through the United States mails.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1903-01-30

The marriage Of John Baugh OF
Haley, 10 Miss Clara Calhoun was