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Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1908-01-09
IELEGRApR!C BREuT|ES.'
To-Day's Passing Events Boiled
Down For Busy Readers.

h S.J
Toronto, Jan. 4.-Edward Han1on,
champion oarsman Of the world, died
here today Of pneumonia, aged SO.
WNew York ,EJan. 4.-The body Of the
swamp victim was today positively
wife of Theodore Whitmore, a motor
man and ex-convict. He was today
held By court and is In Jail at Harri-
son, II. J.
Columbia, s. O.. Jan. 4.-Tennessee
Is to be given 3 IL cent rate, too. This
information is secured from President
Finley, who is here today in connec-
ton with this business, and the rate in
South Carolina, which has been put at
la by the Southern voluntarily.
Muncie, Ind, Jan. 4.-General Mo
this morning declared that if the local
authorities here cannot handle the sit
u alton martial law will at once be de-
c Jared. Up TO noon today the street
ar people had not been able to operz
ate single car. Situation is threaten
ing.
Pittsburg, Jan. 4.-Mrs. Mary G.
Thaw, mother of Harry and of the
Countess of Yarmouth, is seriously i'll
here. The announcement that her
daughter had yesterday actually filed
papers in court for divorce from her
English titled husband added to the
strain the old mother has been under
on account Of her son and this last cul-
mi nation was too much for her.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1908-01-09
Rev. e. F. Smith Victim of Chicken
Thieves.

Fayetteville Observer.
That thieves are no respecters of per-
sons, has been 1lustI ated by the fact
that in the last few day they have Wis
tied the Methodist parsonac and car
ried of round dozen of Re g. F.
Smiths fine Plymouth Rocks. The
first visit they were very modest, and
carried off only five, but last night they
cleared up the roost, by taking the re-
manning seven. To add insult to In
hurry thsy emptied saDk Of corn ON the
erouna and used the sack as the instru-
ment Of conveyance for SAs steasn
Gee&l2.
These thieves are certainly the mean
est Of Mankind. without a bit Of feel
ing. fer surely they must know of tins
trsdf1sna1 fondness our Methodist
asanisry have for sAdsaEsas.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1908-01-09
THAK TRIAL AGAIN.
1t Opens Monday and Evelyn viii
again Figure Is a Witness. : j
Special to THE ARGUS,

New York, Jan. 3.-That district At
-s.-@sAs
torney Jerome intends to personally
-
devote all his time in the vigorous
prosecution of Harry Thaw, and that
he anticipates long TRAILS evidenced
by his action to-day in cancelling all
his appointments for the next two
months.
Thaw's second trial, which begins
next Monday, will be before Justice
Victor j. Bowling, of the criminal
branch of the Supreme Court, and it
has been definitely decided, after re-
peated conferences of counsel, the last
one last night, that temporary insanity
will be Thaw's defence.e
Evelyn Thaw is almost certain to
again tell her revolving story.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1908-01-09
T0-DAY'S MARKET.
(By special wire to THE ARaUs.)

(By special wire to THE ARaUs.)
New York, Jan. 4EThe stock mar
ket epe ned Irregular, but strong in the
main and 30 continued
The cotton markot opened better
than expected, chiefly because houses
with Liverpool connections in spite of
weak cables, were fair buyers on the
call.
Jan. 1o:4s, March 1857, April 1866,
May 1896, July 1857.
Chicago, jan. The Grain market
spsas1 win whsak jumping Ia esnt
1eG6EA
Nav wAssA 1eE Ia, 0em q s-s, osts
- f-4. Pork 1856, Hfbs TIT, Lard 500.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1908-01-09
TAKING 0FFkTRAI&.
The Southern Railway viii Cut Out Its
Florida Special.
(By special wire to THE AReUs.)


Washington, Jan. 1.-The traffic de-
partment of the Southern Railway has
made a recommendation that, owing to
decrease in travel and the necessity of
curtailing expenses, the ''fast Florida"
trains, usually operated between Wash
ington and Jacksonville to accomo-
date winter tourists, be taken off and
not operated this winter.
Owing to the absence Of President
Finley and General Manager Ackert,
no action will beataken until they re-
turn.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1908-01-09

The plumber do not hold the present
winter in high estimation. It is not
the kind they need in their business.
The Washington times., 1908-07-09
OWL BLINDS MAN
IN FIERCE FIGHT

POTTSTOW1S. Pa, July s.--David Ber-
gey, a farmer near Parkerford. had a
terrific battle with a huge owl that
suddenly swooped down on his head
while he was walking in the orchard
It fastened its sharp taIons IN Ber-
gey's hair, and giving vent TO its anger
IN weird boots, plunged its beak into
his clothes.
Rergev tried TO protect his face and
pulled big chunks Of feathers from the
owl IN his attempts % dislOdgs"it-
LOOsening It's hold on his head, the
bird sank One-Of its talOns in Bergey s
eve and almost pulled IL from its sock
ct Il then few of while Bergey, In
awful agony, summoned a physician,
who has little hope Of saving the sight
Of the lacerated eye.
The Washington times., 1908-07-09
CANDIDATE
WITHDRAWS NAME

RENO. New, July s.-Upon the advice
Of his attorney, who fears that his can
didacy Will injUre his chance IN a new
trial which they hope 70 secure for him.
Martin r. Preston. nominated for Presi-
dent by the SociaIistic Labor party,
and now serving a twenty-five years
sentence for murder here. Will withdraw
from the race. The announcement was
given out today from the State prison
Preston. who was convicted more than
FIVE years ago OF the murder Of Antoine
Silva. a restaurant keeper IN GOlddeld.
was immensely pleased with his nominal
ton. and was preparing to conduct an
elaborate correspondence school cam
paign from his cell, when his attorneys
vetoed the project.
The Washington times., 1908-07-09
DOG NOT BITTEN.

In the number OF dogs sent yesterday
70 the Bureau Of Animal Industry FOR
examination 10 determine whether they
WeR affected with rabies was The body
Of a little terrier sent by ". w. Rich
ardson, a welI-known Washington news
paper man. Contrary 10 report, the
dog did not attack Mr.. Richardson
dog, a fine collie. The terrier was
found b. Mr. Richardson in his cellar
playing good natl redly with the collie.
Not wishing 70 keep the animal. Mr..
Richardson set the little stranger OF
the place. and later learned that he had
been shot by one Of the neighbOrs.
The latter said he did not believe the
dog was mad, but 10 determine whether
it had rabies the body was dug up
and setn TO the department. A thorough
examination was made OF the dog S
brain and the officials announced there
was not the slightest indication OF
"a bfFS
The Washington times., 1908-07-09
BoSton'S 81, 500, 900 Blaze
Fatal Only to Cripple

BOSTON July st IS pretty definite
" seItieo today that Daniel Sullivan.
the crippled Waterman on the Cunard
oleaIhshlp Line pier. was the only per
son whose life was lost in the fire that
swept the docks in East Boston last
gSEEeh!ng- Ten persons were Injured
q = ne -5o l 5IsI estimate Of damage is about
I-G docks and warehouses. will ba
Eeouiit. Meanwhile their loss win throw
"GS or employment COO freight hadIers-
. Z AIMED by brisk north wind tbe
LIe - oeheved 10 have been caused nv
spontaneous combUstiO. or a locono-
i've spark Il swept nearly a otlsrfer
OF 4 mile Of the harbor front of East
BOSTON Much Of the loss fails Moor
me BoSton and Albany railroad
within half hour T the time tho
hrSt burst OF flames was discovered f0nr
piers, three, warehouses, a grain eIe-
EaJor containing 30 go bushels OF grain
ana many loaded freight cars had been
ueS ,-L2y Several vessels were towed
me big Leyland Line steamer Devo-
man, which arrived yesterday from
Liverpool, was mOOred al one Of the
piers which was destroyed The De
Nonian was tOwed out into the stream
without damage.
The Washington times., 1908-07-09
BADLY BEATEN MAN
FOUND IN VESTIBULE
Bernard L. Smith, of Nor
folk, Supposed to Be
Victim.
LIES UNCONSCIOUS
AT THE EMERGENCY
Blood Flows From Ear of Man,
While His Skull May Be
Fractured.

Mystery surrounds the finding OF a
man supposed 10 be Bernard / Smith
OF Norfolk, Va, in the vestibuls of the
house at go street northwest about
O'Clock. Suffering from numerous
bruises about the head and face, the
man is unconscious at the Emergency
Hosp..a and the doctors say he may
die. 1t is thought he has a fracture at
the base o. the skull.
From papers found in the mans peck
cts the police believe his mother is
Mrs. w. II. Smith, Of 200 Twelfth street.
Norfolk The police think the man is
a travelling salesman. and that he ar
rived in Washington yesterday.
When Preston c. Phillips, who lives
IN the I street house. opened the front
door 70 set his morning paper. he dis
covered the man lying in the vestibule
IN A pool of blood. The outside door was
partly closed. ard it was impossible for
persons passing in the street to see
him. Blood was squirting from his left
ear. and II was evident that the man
had been injured on that side Of the
head
Heard ScuffIe IN Street.
Detectives learned that Ms. Helen
NJ. Walker, a rOomer, heard a noise
IN l-ont Of the house about o'clock
The noise sounded as If there was a
scuffie, but Mrs Walker said she heard
no voices. A few minutes later she
heard the dooTben ring three times, but
PAID no attention to 1t. She did not
even tell MI Phillips OF what she had
heard until the man was found in the
yestibule.
While the mans pockets contained nu-
merous papers, only s. cents was found
on his person. This leads the police to
think that the man was attacked by
robbers On the other hand. the man
was so badly beaten that the murder
may have been the motive.
There were several spots Of blood IN
the areaway at the side Of the house.
have occurred there \ trail Of blood
led from the areaway TO the vestibule,
where the man was found.
Letters Found in Pocket.
While somewhat worn. the mans
clothes were Of good quality and We'll
made. One letter in the mans pocket
was addressed to Mrs. b. L. Smith. Z33
TNe Itv-siXth street, Newport News, Va.
On Inc corner Of the envelope was writ
ten Return to B. l. Smith. general
delivery, Norfolk. Va" The letter had
been returned.
Receipts for rent showed that the
man had evidently lived in Philadelphia
for several months The receipts were
signed by S. r. Palmer. but gave no ad-
dress. There was also a pawn ticket
for 50
Among the cards found in the mans
pockets were those of August G kar-
hau. 1901 Germantown avenue, Philadel-
phia, and the Rev. A. c. Hopkins, il.
also of Philadelphia. There were also
several business cards Of the Philadl-
phia Conservatory of Music
The Washington times., 1908-07-09
TWO MEET DEATH
IN TENEMENT FIRE
Nine Injured in Boston
House Following Gas
Explosion.

BOSTON, July 9.-Two charred bodies
nave been found IN the ruins of the
tenement house on Cambridge street. in
she west Erd. which was swept by
hre early tocay as the result Of a As
explosion They have been Identified
as those OF Mrs. Mary J. Brown and
Eustace Mcneil three years old.
Nine tenants were injured. four of
'helh so sever Ely that they may die.
The fire started with a terrific explo-
sion. and the DANES swept through the
oig building rapidly. Mr.. and Mrs.
Brown were cropping their way 70 an
exit when the husband STONED IN hat
81 GOWN door When he succeeded
ms VIE was missing Dazed with
smoke she had wandered back upstairs
and persisted -P '1''-' .
The Washington times., 1908-07-09
CONEY HOTELS BURN;
LOSS IS $25O,O00
Guests, in Night Clothes, Leap
From Windows in Flight
From Flames.
From Flames

NEW YORK, July 9.-More than a
quarter Of a million dollars went up
in smoke early today n a fire which
nearly wiped out Coney Island Two
famous hotels, Vanderver's and Pabst's,
were destroyed and 5000 persons saw
their guests leap for life from blazing
windows.
Scores Of men and women, many half
clad, leaped 10 unburned awnings when
the flames started. In hardly a single
case did they save a dollar Of all their
belongings. Mrs. Frank Clayton, wife
Of the proprietor Of Pabts's, lost $4,000
in diamonds.
The FIRE started in IN artificial shrub
berry ct Pabst's and Tor a time threat
eneG the destruction OF Luna Park,
Dreamland, and Steeplechase Park
three Of Coney's biggest resorts. Only
a sudden change of wind prevented q
loss Of many millions
The Washington times., 1908-07-09
FIGHT BIG SNAKE;
BOAT OVERTURNS

MONTCLAIR. y. J., July 9-When
Wren Tyrus and Daniel Russell, Of Ce-
dar Grove. were fishing in Pine Brook
they had a thrilling battle with a big
water snake When the BOYS pursued
the snake 1t came back at them, and in
striking at the reptile with an oar Rus
sell upset the boat. The terrified bows
then had to fight the snake in its own
element. and they were no match for II.
The snake daTted at TyruS. and bit him
In the thigh. Russell pulled his COM
panion out Of the water and helped him
TO his home. The snakes bite caused a
large swelling, but medical assistance
prevented any serious results.
The Washington times., 1908-07-09
Decision by Commissioners
In Charles FerraH Case

fiscal year 1908. shall be Cancelled and
that amount OF work taken up by the
contractor or contractors for the new
fiscal year. In so far as they were lin
tied to stle fiscal year 1903 they were
properly given TO the contractors for
that year.
las to the specific charges Of the
Beal Construction Company respecting
the opening Of bids for paving First
street, the Commissioners before the
formal hearing, at the Instance or the
auditor, had provided that hereafter no
contracts amounting TO more than $l,COJ
should be awarded without formal adj
vertisement and the opening of bids IN
public. The Commissioners disapprOve
the method which was observed in the
matter of the First street bids, although
they realize that the Engineer Depart
ment believed that II was warranted
by law and custom, and was in the
public interest
AS to the filling OF the public snace
In the plaza before the Union Stauio-i,
the Commissioners believe that that
portion Of the work for which the Dis
trlct paid ought to have been advertised
and the contract given to the lowest re-
sponsible bidder. even If the work had
cost more. In this case as in other
cases the Engineer Department took in
formal action such as private corpora
tons take and with the same end in
view, TO make the best bargain possible,
both in time and money"
Brennan Brought Charges.
The Testigation, which was con-
Guided today by the decision OF the
Commissioners, resulted from charges
preferred by p. J. Brennan. a local con-
tractor Mr.. Brennan alleged Ravorit-
ism in the giving OF District contracts.
namely. IN the division Of the contract
for March. 1901
The Commissioners. Commissioned
West dissenting, declared that under
the terms Of the contract they had the
right TO divide the work.
The hearing which resulted. occupied
the attention OF the Commissioners for
nearly three weeks. and was enlivened
by numerous passages Of words between
Brennan. his attorney. Charles a. Doug
las. and Major MORROW. Engineer Com
missioner, which eliminated in Major
passing the lie. Major MORROW
later apologized 10 the contractor and
asked that the remark be withdrawn
from the record.
Major Morrow Is in Toronto, Canada,
and IN expected to reach Washington
Saturday
The Washington times., 1908-07-09

Black, Tan, White or Colore,
Hose, either in all lace, ~
boot lace or fine thin silk ~
isles; all 25c Hose. ........A
The Washington times., 1908-07-09
TOO MANY ADVERBS

81 love you" exclaimed Lady Gwen
dolen Maltravers. twitteringly--
You love me2' echoed Lord ChuCka-
luck rUmI1atively-
II love you" said she asserveratinsly.
At this point we threw aside the book,
disgustedl. .-EXchange
The Washington times., 1908-07-09
DEFINED

Little Wilhe-Dad, what is a genius2
Dad-A genius, my son, Is a man who.
as a boy the neighbors said would
never amount TO anything. -Pick-AIe-
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-04-08

ly unchanged and September 1-ic low
er. May sold between so and 81 1J2,
opening at 80 and closing at 81 3-S;
July between S5 and sc 1-2, opening
at So and closing at SO 1-2; Septem-
Der between 81 is and S5 1-S, open
ing at S5 is and closing at S5 asked !;
No. 2 red winter 92 a. 92 1-2.
Corn-3-S Ia 1c higher. May sold
between 66 rs and 81 1-2, opening at
66 is and closing at 67 Ia; July be-
tween 63 "a and Ga 5-S, opening at
64 and closing at Ga IL; September
between 62 5-S and 63 1-2, opening at
so 5-S and closing at GO 1-2; No.
yellow, 65 IL 90 Sc.
Oats-,Were 1-Sc higher TO un-
changed. May sold between 50 and
SO 81, opening at So and closing at
So SIS; July between As and As 7-S.
opening at 45 IA and closing at as
ga; September between SO SIS and
81 3-S, opening at SO rs and closing
at 81 IS; No. white, so 1-2 % SO.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-04-08
Hum NOR
AN EARLY TEST.
Harold Quickly Got Chance to Make
Good His Boast.

Harold Quickly Got a Chance to Make
Good His Boast.
1t was close to midnight, and. al
though she had yawned dozen times
during the past half hour, he stayed
on and tried to get up enough nerve to
test his fate. As the clock struck IL
he took long breath and reached for
her hand and said, "Miss Bluntly--
Maude--ever since | met you ut the
picnic last summer have been madly
In love with you"
as that so?" she replied, sitting a
yawn and looking anxiously at the
clock.
ayes, Maude. viii you marry mei
Say that you'll be mine and make me
the happlest man in the world"
"Why-er--we haven't known each
other very long" she said as she con-
tinued to watch the clock.
"Long enough for me to know that
you are the only girl could ever love.
Say the word and III do anything
anythlng-you may ask"
"You WIFI" asked tho girl, beginning
to show some interest in the matter
for the first time.
81 will, Maude."
Anything I may ask?S
Anything, no matter what. I'd leap
into den Of lions for you. I'd throw
myself into the raging sea or leap from
a balloon were you TO ssklit. Will you
put me to the test. dearP'
Eyes, Harold" she said as she re-
turned the pressure Of his hand and
uttered deep sigh of relief. II prom
ise to be yours, and now please get
your hat and make tracks for home.
I've got to get up at O'Clock tomor-
row morning and help mother with the
ironlng."-A. B. Lewis in Judge.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-04-08
MExIco's PRESIDENT.
The Romantic and Exciting Career Of
Porfirio Diaz.

President Dlaz of Mexico is rapidly
approaching his eightieth year and has
held his present position for nearly a
quarter of century. He took part in
resisting the French invasion In 1863
and headed an insurrectlon against the
government dozen years later. He
has probably had more romantic ca.
reer than any public man of the pres.
ent day.
Out in Mexico his position is unique.
for his influence is as great as that OF
the czar. The power of his PERSONAL.
ty is such, however, that In spite of
his iron hand he Is a popular hero.
Diaz first sprang into fame at the
age of twenty-four when he was n
professor of law In Oaxaca, by prac-
tically raising revolution through a
vote. He was called upon to vote for
a certain measure, but excused him
self from doing so, explaining that he
preferred not to exercise his right OF
voting. Upon this remark his compan-
ion said, "Yes; one does not vote when
one Is afraid"
This reproach burned into me like
fire." wrote President Dlaz In his diary
at the time, "and made me seize the
pen which was again proffered me.
Pushing my way between the electors.
i passed up to the room and recorded
my vote, not for Santa Anna. but In
favor of Senator Don Juan Alvarez.
who figured as chief of the revolution
airy movement"
Diaz hastily fed from the town and
gathered round him little force of
fierce revolutonaries spelling for a
fight He gave battle to the troops sent
to arrest him and won his first victory
From that day he was a made man.
His rise was rapid. Before he was
thirty he had already become colonel
and famous leader. Then his party
came into power, and he was made a
general of brigade"
II was not long before the country
was again in state Of civil war. Diaz
of course was In the thick of the fight
ing, and no sooner had he crushed the
opposition than he found himself
obliged to start fresh campaign
against the French. who were invading
the country. In all Diaz fought In no
fewer than fifty engagements. He was
twice seriously wounded and often
slightly hurt.
Three times he was made prisoner
aud three times escaped. After the
country had somewhat settled down
and the French troops which had been
poured into the country had with
drawn he was elected president. He
has been unanimously elected seven
times since.-London NJ. A.P.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-04-08
brevities
THE HALL or FAME.

William L. Day, United States attor-
ney for the northern district Of Ohio,
Is son of Associate Justice Day of
the United States supreme court,
Francis Henry Fassett of Portland,
Me, who was born June %, 1923, is
the oldest architect in Maine and pos
siblv the Oldest in the United States.
Former United Stntes Senator Cock
, rall of Missouri, now member of the
interstate commerce commission, Is one
Of the most inveterate whist players in
Washington.
Grover Cleveland has been invited
to be the guest of the city of Cleve-
land on June %. The celebration is
the convention of the National Educa.
tlonal association.
Examining John Segrofe. Greek,
in hospital in Kansas City, the sur
eeons found ali the internal organs ar
ranged opposite to those in a normal
body. The Greek knew nothing of his
peculiar condition.
Vice President Fairbanks will speak
at the dedication of the monument
I erected by George Middleton of Chi.
cago to the memory Of the Union SOL
diers of Jefferson county, Ind. in the
city OF Madison the latter part of May
Although seventy yeas old, silas B
Edwards of South Wlndhnm. Me-
takes a twenty-five n;le drive every
day to deliver mail on rural free de
livery route. He has held the posi-
tion four years and has never missed q
trip.
Professor of Mathematics Edward X
Rawsou, the second ranking officer In
that corps of the navy, has been plac
ed on the retired list on account OF
age. He is from New York and en-
tered the naval service In October
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-04-08
UNION STOCK YARDS

Union Stock Yards, Ills, April s.
Cattle Receipts 10000; estimated for
tomorrow 1000; market steady to 10c
lower. Prime beeves, $50 90 7.25;
poor to medium, 4.5O 90 go; stock
ers and feeders. 1925 a $50; cows
and heifers, 1926 a 6.25; Gamers,
2.15 "a $40; Texans, 40 a $50.
Hogs-Receipts 10000; estimtaed
for tomorrow $4,000; market 1Oc low
er. Light, $40 "a 6.1O; roughs,
$40 a 5.S5; mixed ,5.75 %. G.15;
Iheavy, 5.95 90 els; pigs, i6O a
$50.
Sheep-Receipts $4,000; estimated
for tomorrow 10000; market 10 %
15c lower Native sheep, 800 a 6.65;
western sheep, AIS a Sos; native
lambs. 5.65 q 7.6O; western lambs
,6 40 a 7.65.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-04-08
FOR THE HOUSEWIFE
Lemon Wash For the Hair.


This preparation is unequaled In
bringing out the prettcst hues of light
hair, and. what is better. 1t is perfectly
harmless. but must be used according
to directions. Take one ounce Of salts
of tarsir, Juice Of three good sized
lemons, one quart Of soft or distilled
water Dissolve the salt in the water,
which should be tepid, and add the
strained juice of the lemons. The
chemical action of lemon Juice upon
the alkali changes the latter to an oil.
while 1t still holds its cleansing proper
ties. When the shampoo has ceased to
effervesce after rubbing carefully and
thoroughly into the scalp and roots Of
the hair rinse well withoceans of run
ming water and bath spray to remove
every trace of the shampoo. This must
be done or the hair will he sticky and
not fluffy.-Boston Globe.