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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-14
Letter to inc. w. liinsda:e.
Raleigh, y. c.

Dear sir:-Wkat's the penalty for MAJ
ing or selling short-measure paint in youg
State?
And does It make any difference, il
threc-fourtAs Of the paints are short
measure?
Is seven pints a ful-gallon or a fool
gallon?
What's the penalty fer making or sell
ing whitewash for paint?
Is whitewash paint, If mixed with Ill
tie paint ard labeled Pure mixed paint, -
or something like that?
But we don't intend to go into the bust
ness. We make Devoe lead-and-2inc fuil-
measure and true.
Yours truly,
Z. w. DEVOE G CO.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-14

Wren ordering havoring extracts De
svre to tel your grocer to send you the
''Blue Ribbon brand. Best ever made
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-14

The Wilson Times is one year old. It Is
easily one OF the very best afternoon pa
pers in the State and deserves the large
measure Of success it is receiving.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-14

Pure, strong, delicious, Blue Ribbon
vanilla extract.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1904-05-12
SPRING HAS COME AGAIN.
BY j. M. II.

Living through a long, cold winter,
With the price of fuel high,
And Pikeville the nearest depot
For the sale of Rock and Rye,
Proves mighty hard OF old folks
Whose blood is growing thin,
With nothing to warm their inwards,
While the cold keeps soaking in.
I voted for prohibition,
But am ready to admit
It's been powerful inconvenient,
And I'm not used to it yet.
Prohibition is good for young folks,
But Di5pensary suits the old:
They need it for aches and pains,
For snake bites, and for colds.
But a better time is coming,
For Spring is here again;
And a few warm days Of sunshine
Will greatly relieve the strain.
The birds are singing sweetly,
The bees swarm around the gum,
And l feel like shouting glory
So glad that Spring has come.
Goldsboro, n. c., May 8, 1904.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1904-05-12
AN OLDEN SUPERSTITION.
The Shooting of Witches With
Silver: An Interesting
Landmark.

DEAR ARGUS: = We frequently
hear of the "good old times'-days
when many modern forms of evil
were unknown, and there is in the
minds Of many a disposition to can
OnlZe the past.
Within certain bounds this is we'll.
Not to properly revere the past is a
species Of ingratitude. Our ances-
tors lived in those ''good old days"
In fact, the ''past" wrought well,
and we should be proud of u con
nection with it. 1t furnishes a good
background for the picture, we are
putting on our canvasses to-day.
But with due respect to the past,
we may, with proprIety, rejoice that
some things have passed out OF our
thought and life as a people. There
were witches III those days as well
as "giants." Many of US have read
with surprise OF the witch trials III
the courts of Massachusetts. But
right here in North Carolina we
have our witch history, also. On
one of the public roads of this State,
not d thousand miles from Colds
bOrO, IN an adjoining county, how
ever, to-day stands two witches. L
saw them not more than a week ago.
They consist of images of persons
carved Oh pine treeo. There are two
of them, one being a very good i'm
age Of a person; the other not so
good. Bouh are preserved in rich
long-ieaf pine stumps, and were
carved there perhaps seventy-fve or
hundred years ago.
On inquiry, | learned there were
also witch doctors in those days,
whose business it vas to diagnose
the case and apply a remedy, which
consisted first of giving the doctor
some silver, a supply OF that metal
being necessary on account of the
which the witch had inf1ict-
ed on the patient. After the doctor
had discovered the identity of the
which was usually a helpless
old woman, the patient was instruct
ed to carve her image on the body
Of a tree, life-size, load a gun with
silver and shoot the image IN a vital
This was recommended to
rive immediate and sure relief.
Il would seem that this age is not
At the beginning of faith healing, for
surely that element was as well de-
yeloped in the witch DOCTORS pa
lent as in his modern representa-
i've, A. r. MORGAN.
G~oldsboro, n. c., May 7th, 1904.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1904-05-12
Letter to w. p. Granger.
Goldsboro, n. G.

Goldsboro, n. G.
Dear Sir: Would you like to hear
Of a 2O-year paint?
Mr.. James A O'NeiI's house, Hen
derson, N. c.. was painted 20 years
o with Devoe lead-and-zinc, and
never painted again till last year; it
then looked better than common
paint in half that time.
The reason is: Devoe is all paint
and true paint; while the common
paints are part true and part false.
Don't pay to monkey with paint.
And Devoe costs less than any of
'em; not by the gallon, of course; by
the house and year. That's how to
reckon it. Go by the name.
Yours truly,
"A F. w. DEVoE & Co.
p. S.-Smith & Yelverton sell our
paint.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1904-05-12
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SS1kTHE BEST TONIC

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remedy for tonng up the nerve" and bringing refreshing, restfu1 sleep when
in a low state of health, o sick and worn put with work OF worry.
s. S. S. improves the I have no hestancy i commend vmr 8 3 a
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SIS S. is not only the best tonic but possesses Alternative n purifying
properties, and if there is any faint, hunor " poison i'll the blood t
searches it out, and removes it. Many times a low state OF health is due
to bad condition Il the blood and car only be reuedied by q blood purifier
and tonic combined, or such a remedy IS S. S. S.
If you suffer from debility, insomnia, nervousness, loss of appetite
bad digestion, or any of the symptoms of a disordered blood, nothing will
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system as S. S. S.
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC co., ATLANTA. GA.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1904-05-12

r HAVE a good supply of dry pine
l. and oak wood, cut ready for use
Can deliver promptly. Phone your
order and pay the cart driver on de-
livery-that is the terms, G. O. D.
w. II. Griffin's Coal and Wood
Yard.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1904-05-12

nor SALE CHEAP-Oak folding
bed and wardrobe combined,
large mirror in door. Address H. E.
care Argus.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1904-05-12

WANTED-To engage the SER
vices of an experienced shoe
salesman. Send in your references
with application and address, P. O..
Box r, Goldsboro, N. c..
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1904-05-12

DOR SALE-CHEAP-I have for
sale, a second hand Domestic
Sewing Machine, which is in perfect
order, but anxious to dispose of it
and will do SO exceedingly low
Same may be e at 107 North
George Street.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1904-05-12

WANTED-To rent dwelling, at
" 400 North George street.
occupied by Capt. Fry. Possession
given May 10. Eight rooms, modern
improvements. L. H. CasteX. mott
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1904-05-12

NOR RENT-Two furnished rooms
with bath room privileges, fer
$500 per month each. Apply to A.
N. HummeIl.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1904-05-12

WAsHINGTON, d. c., BREAD
w Genuine Washington, d.. G.
Bread at Hilker's Bakery. We re-
ceive it fresh every day and serve all
orders promptly.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1904-05-12

RETWEEN TRANSIT you are
- ever in Raleigh for the day, Or
between trains, you car always get a
speedy meal and polite service at the
Marlborough House Cafe.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1904-05-12

DROMPT SERVICE-At the Var
borough House Cafe, in Raleigh,
at any hour, you can secure the best
meal in the briefest time possible.
Try it.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1904-05-12

CAKES AND PIES-Anything to
~ be found in a first class bakery
at Hilker's Bakery.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1904-05-12

YX7ELCOME-A stranger in the
Wv city can always find a hearty
welcome and d wholesome meal at
the Marlborough House Cafe, in Ra
leigh.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1904-05-12

/ VI III tcIII1LIS3 pei IN 1COlc
peculiar to their native land, employ
ing stage settings and costumes direct
from the far East, an exhibition that
should be visited by all.
ELECTRIC THEATRE.
Under this canvas may be seen
more novelties than we are able to
display in type upon this page, suf-
flee to say that here you may become
acquainted with all the latest dis
coveries of the present and the past
in the electrical line, the latest life
motion pictures here shown in both
the serious and comic side of life, here
is also shown the blending Of many
cOlOred lights creating the most beau
tifuI effects ever seen under canvas.
TIL DOG AND PONY CIRCUS.
Here is where all may find enter
tainment and instruction at every
performance. The feats that are ac-
compIished by this herd of educated
NCSo StI1NL DO111NO L (tCAO11AC1II1IS W o1I
who are privileged to witness their
acts. Handsome ponies in pretty
harness doing the many things that
are performed by the human being;
a host of dogs, the serious dog, the
funny dog and the clown dog are
here, and the funniest trick mule
ever seen. Do not neglect to take
the children to this exhibition and
you will enjoy it yourself.
H CRYSTAL PALACE.
The strangest illusion ever placed
before the American public, every
thing constructed of glass, 50 extern
SO vast that every visitor to this
particular exhibition is beWildered,
knowing which particular OBJ
Iect to gaze upon first. Here you are
shown the great mountains of the
earth, deep wells, long tunnels, and
many other things that areseemingly
impossible, an exhibition worth
many times the price of admission.
JOLLY JOE
he 652 pound fat boy, wants to see
This young man is the largest
.pecimen of humanity in existence
o-day, and is just as jolly as he is
zig. Don't fail to call on him.
THE OLD PLANTATION.
This entertainment is one that is
lot new to this section byany means.
IN the other hand, owing to its i'm
nense popularity it has encouraged
he managers to increase its perfor-
nance and make it one Of the best
'ver seen, having as it does a host
# clever artists, including a colored
'and. You + here permitted to ]
a rare treat by these colored
'erformers. Funny jokes, witty ]
ayings, good singing and dancing, I
nd scenes from the plantation life j
re here depicted. Pay this attrac- {
a visit.
THE PASSION PLAY. {
Herein is given to the public a les
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1904-05-12
OGR NINE
Of the Military Carnival Which
Is to Commence This
Evening. \

10000 BEAUTIFUL MYSTERIES.
An exhibition absolutely new to
this country, having never before APP
peared with any company, showing a
troupe Of Hindoos in their mystic art
of entertaining, performing the feats
peculiar to their native land, employ
ing stage settings and costumes direct
from the far East, an exhibition that
should be visited by all.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1904-05-12

tOST-BotWeen st. Paul church
~ and 204 Oak Street, a S. bill.
Finder will please leave same at A.
A. Joseph's store.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1904-05-12

EOR RENT-A 4 room house OPP
Il pOsite Borden Cotton Mill. The
house is No. PIG. Apply to Rev. s.
Isler. ftp
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1904-05-12

son that will never be forgotten, il
the story Of our S~aviour's life as
taken from the Bible, showing His
entire life and crucifixion, colored
by the most approved method of
electric effects, an opportunity for the
Bible students t orefresh their studies
and all others to familiarize them
selves with that beautiful Bible story
that should be familiar to us all.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1904-05-12

Cypress Shingles, Juniper Shin
~ giles, Heart Pine Shingles
Sawed Shingles: 3, 4, 5, and 6 inches,
at w. III. Griffin's Coal and Wood
Yard.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1904-05-12

EOR RENT!---A six-room house
l. on Mulberry St, West, near
GeorgeSt. Possession given April 1sts
Apply to Mrs. K. L.. HURT 112
George ST., North.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1904-05-12
BUSINESS LOCALS,

lust RECEIVED beautiful
= line Of Cut Glass. Would like
for you to see it. If your watch or
clock needs repairing don't forget us.
All work guaranteed. Fine engrav-
ing. L. d. Giddens, the Jeweler.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1904-05-12

900 shingles, all
~ grades and sizes on hand at w.
II. Grifin's Coal and Wood Yard.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1904-05-12

ERESHH Headed Lettuce can be had
at Cohn's Beef Market and w.
III. Higgins store every day.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1904-05-12

EOR RENT:-A fve-room house
on Slocumb street. Good large
lot, and good water. South of Creech's
store. Apply to S. III. Isler, 1OZ
William street.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1904-05-12

WHEN IN NEED Of Coal or
w Wood. Phone Griffn's Coal
and Wood Yard.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1904-05-12

MARLBOROUGH CAFE-When
in Raleigh and you wish a
meal, call at the Marlborough House
Cafe, Everything up to date.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1904-05-12
THE MERRY GO ROUND.


Not new, oh no., but the most pop
ular amusement device ever con
structed, and has remained in favor
longer than any other ever known.
This season we take pleasure in pre-
senting to the public the finest ever
constructed, absolutely new in every
respect and having one of the finest
pipe organs I'VE constructed.
1t will be in operation every after
noon and evening.
NINE. FLORENCE IN FIRE AND SER
PANTINE CREATIONS.
This artist having a world wide
reputation for style and grace is this
season making a tour for the benefit
of those who have been unable to
witness her entertainments in the
north, using a costume that contains
many hundred yards of silk and said
to be the most expensive of any dane
ing exhibition. This lady will be
seen daily in her Serpantine, Fire
and Picture dances, using all electric
and calcium effects, giving thirty
minutes of the most refined and beau
tiful exhibition ever produced.
There will be many other attrac-
tons too numerous to mention.
CARNIVAL BALL.
A very elaborate ball will be held
on the evening Of May the 18th, to
which all are cordially invited. This
ball will be given in honor of the
lady that will be elected by popular
vote as Queen of the Military Car
nival, and all will pay homage to
this lady OF this evening. The vot-
ing contest is now going on, and will
continue up to Thursday, May 18th,
when the lucky lady's name will be
announced.
Don't Miss the Carnival.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1904-05-12
THE FERRIS WHEEL.

The largest and most improved
built for amusement, the wheel itself
measuring ninety feet in diameter,
reaching a point in the air ninety-six
feet from the ground, Illuminated
at night by a host of pretty cOlored
electric lights Of various colors. One
may spend their spare moments in
ease and comfort travelling roundan
round and getting a view Of the II
tire city from their lofty perch with
perfect safety.
TIFF STATUTE THAT TURNS TO LIFE.
BeWildering in the extreme is the
illustration of the divine comedy of
Galatea and the grecian sculptor,
whose work was so perfect that it
lacked only human life to make it
humane. Here the statute OF marble
is made to live and breathe and is
transformed in plain view of the en-
tire audience. The transformation
of clinging to the cross is the
most realistic yer placed upon exhi-
and wherever seen receives
the recommends Of the press, pulpit
and public.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1904-05-12

FOR RENT:---A Groom cottage
d adjoining MI. A. o.. Kornegay's,
Apply to Humphrey-Gibson Co.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1904-05-12

ATHS 800, 900 Laths. we'll sea-
soned, on hand at w. Ell. Grit
Coal and Wood Yard.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-04-23
THE AMERICAN MocKING BIRD.

This pretty bird is one of the thrush
family, and he is the king Of songsters
The male bird must always be chosen by
the breadth and purity of the white
marks on his wing feathers. They are
spread over the whole nine primaries
down to, and frequently a considerable
distance below their. coverts; the wings
and tail are grayish black; outer tail
feathers white; the next ana central
ones shaded to soiled white, while under
parts are a light gray, with white
shading. These birds are peculiar to the
temperate and torrid zones, and may be
found from Virginia TO the Pacific coast.
They are not common in the Northern
states. but large numbers of them may
be seen in the middle and southern
states. No bird is valued so highly for
the grandeur and variation of his song.
When ready to sing, he takes a position
on the highest limb of a tree. With his
head bent on one side and his breast
swelling with emotion. his song bursts
forth pasSionately, and taking in all the
wild hymns of the forest choir, he pro-
duces one grand anthem, clear and beau
tiful. Nothing like him in the woods
nothing like. him anywhere Once, while
in Kentucky we had occasion to see and
hear him at his best. 1t was in large
oak forest with some friends, and we
found the wild Businesses full of them
Away up in the tree tops one had been
singing, but suddenly stopped. We
waited and listened Then he began
again, and this time as imitator. The
MARBLE of the finish gave way to the
mellow notes of the robin, and then pos
ing as a. grand master of song. he
brought out the clear and sharp
''whttoo. whittee. whittee," of the card
i.nalis the ''weat, weat' of the sandpiper;
then the sweet melody Of the wren and
now the whistle of the thrush. with the
plaintive and entrancing notes of the
beery dying away in the distance. II
was beautiful and inspiring. Some mock
ing birds viii initiate better than others,
but ali of them are natural mimics.
Their nests are very artistic structures,
and you must look for them in low trees
and bushes. Four or five green eggs are
usually found, and no mother-hird
watches over them with greater devotion.
Close observation has shown that these
birds do not emigrate. but always live
in the same locality, and sing their lives
away.
Listen to the hooking birl'' is irr
mortalized in song:
It's but the music of a dream,
An airy sound that mocks the ear;
But mark again. the eagles scream
1t rose and fell. distinct and clear.
And list, in yonder hawthorn bush.
The redbird, robin. and the thrush,
Lost in amaze / look around.
Nor thrush nor eagle there behold;
But still that rich aerial sound
Like some forgotten song OF old.
That Ger the heart has held control.
Falls sweetly on the ravished SOUL
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-04-23
WARNED THE PEOPLE
Japanese Statesman Asserts
That Powers Viii Intervene
FEAR JAPANESE POWER
Another Asserts That Loan of
$25O,000, Must Issue.

Toxic, April %. - Two significant
speeches were made today at meeting of
the competitors of the Progressive party.
Count Okuma, former premier, warned
the people of Japan 10 be prepared for
intervention during the war by some
European power and also for great in
erase IN the national expenditure when
the war was over. He said after the
war it would he necessary to float loan
of at least s250,oe90 900.
Masama Oishi, a Progressive leader,
expressed the belief that Germany would
take the initiative in intervening. He
declared that no power would welcome
the preponderance of Japan in the far
east, and that many of the powers were
prepared to resort to any and all means
to curb the extension of Japanese inf1u-
ence.
NJ Oishi criticised the foreign policy
of Japan. saying the white book showed
clearly that the great concessions offered
by japan to Russia would have been a
national calamity had Russia chosen to
accept the terms offered.
The Progressivists constitute a third
Of the diet, and they generally oppose
Premier Katsura and the government.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-04-23
JAPAN'S FINANCIAL POSITION.

We must recognize, at the outset. that
Japan is a poor country. like nearly all
Oriental lands. though not quite so poor
as British India With population equal
to that of Germany. Japan has less than
a fourth of Germany's revenue: or. to
take her alyl England. as the basis of
comparison. Japan. with a population
half as great again IS England. has less
than fifth OF the revenue of England.
We may make the view even clearer in
this way: The revenue of France is
about so per head: that of Japan is
about S per head. The imports of Eng
land are about $40 per head: those of
the Netherlands. drawn from an i'm
mense East-Indian empire, about $3.50
per head while those Of Japan are only
s. per head. about one-ffteenth the i'm
ports OF Holland.
Japan is very denSely populated
Nearly 4a,oaco0 Of her population are set
tied at from 100 TO 475 TO the square mile.
nearly Sooo.ooo approaching the latter
figure in density. This population is
largely agricultural. the average farm
being about two acres in extent. and
having rather the character OF garden
titled wholly by hand labor than Of a
farm in our sense This prevalence OF
hand labor accounts for the extreme diff
ficulty in finding horses for the japanese
cavalry; the country people have no
horses, because they are too poor 10
own them and have no room on their di-
minutive farms TO use them. Another
cernparison: Japan has only eight towns
of hundred thousand inhabitants and
avor, as against thirty-three for Ger
many; with about The same total pop
rlation. Only TWO or these towns. Toxic
and Osaka, have over 100000 inhabitants.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-04-23

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SHIPS
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Superior accommodation Excellent Cut
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CONSIDERED Single or Round Trip Tickets
between New York and Scotch. English
Irish and all principal Scandinavian and
Continental points at attractive rates
Send for Book Of Tours. For tickets or
general information apply 10 any local
agent OF the Anchor Line or to
HENDERSON BROS.
Genl Agents. Chicago. IL.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-04-23

FOR SALE OR TRADE-I have a good
stock of merchandise, doing a good
business. in Wichita. / would like to
exchange for city property or farm
land. Other business compelS propri-
etor to dispose of this stock. You can
make a good deal if you have the right
kind of property. and come at once. Adj
dress Box 81, Wichita, Kan. Give full
particulars. VIII not be recognized I'M
less they are full details.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-04-23

WANTED-Twenty men or women to
take orders and collect, local or trav
cling; $40 to $50 per month. Call on
/. 'RotchStein, 1lS-120 s. Lawrence,
third floor, room 81 136-3tX