Goldsboro weekly argus., 1908-10-22

of craft with loads ofpeople aboard are
on the outside of the harbor patiently
waiting to catch first glimpse Of the
feet, and thousands more are ceming
into the city on every train.
New York, October 16-Fifty strike
breakers arrived here today to work
on Taxicabs, having been brought here
by officials of that company to take
strikers places. Men will be put to
work today under protection of guards.
indianapolis, Oct. IA telephone
message received from Shirley says
that the town is burning and may be
totally destroyed. Two lives have been
lost. Forest fires are still burning in
Michigan and great damage is being
done.
Detriot, Oct. 19-The forest fire situ-
alton in northern Michigan is much
improved, but more have been added
to the authentic death roll today. These
are Heny Hines, wife and children,
who were burned near Castro last
night.
Cleveland, Oct. 15.-Fire which start
ed by a live spark from a passing loco
motive. famed by furious gale, de-
wasted ten acres owned by John D..
| Rockefeller near here today. Abont
fifty acres of other timber was burned.
Loss over $1OO, eco.
| New York, Oct. 16-Dr. W T. Bull,
continues very i'll, and very little hope
is entertained for his recovery. The
home was saddened by news OF the
death of Miss Evans, who nursed the
Doctor in his present illness. Her
death was due to overwork.
Toxic, Japan, Oct. 15-The Japanese
| foreign office does not attach much i'm
portance to the encounter between
Japanese and Chinese at Kantoo. The
Chinese are said to have been the ag-
gressors in the fight. Eight Chinese
and three Japs were killed.
New York, Oct. 1.-THE Independ-
ence party will hold great meeting at
|
of the party from all over the country
will be on hand and discuss the issues
of the campaign. Hearst, Graves and
|Shearn will be among the speakers.
New York, Oct. 15-The trial of
Charles w. Morse and Alfred Curtis en-
four joint indictments was continued
| Of or
jurors chosen yesterday were elimi-
mated by promoters challenges, and
the taking of testimony was begun.
Mrs. Curtis was in court with her hus-
band
Winston Salem, Oct. 19-The dead
body of w. j. Hayes, a we'll known
notary public and collector, was found
in woods near here this morning,
with pistol by his side, and indica-
tions peint to suicide. He hadfbeen
drinking. From appearances he had
been dead about II hours. He was 80
years old and leaves wife and chill
dren.
New York, Oct. 16-The wife .et
Nichola Merringolu, was kidnu nise1i
from her home, on Long Island last
night and carried into swamp by
two foreigners. Suspects have been
arrested .bnt the girl eanot be found and
it is feared has been lost. She is an
American girl and had lonly been
married to her foreign husbgnd tsw
months.
London, Oct. 17-It has been learned
that President Roosevelt will lecture
at Oxford after his African trip in
nineteen hundred and ten, where iae
will receive tho honorary degree OF
D. G. L., already bestowed upon Em-
peror William. He will also visit Paris
and address Sarboune. The dates and
subjects have not yet been announced.
Mrs. Roosevelt will join him at Kar-
toum.
Raleigh, Oct. 19.-Insurancs Com
missioner Young is receiving letters
from different parts of the State inquir-
ing whether the license Of the Indus.
trial Life and Health Insurance Com.
pany of Atlanta has been revoked. The
commissioner says thatits license was
revoked the 14th instant. No agent is
now allowed to represent the company
in this S tate, either to solicit new bus.
mess or collect on policies.
New York, Oct. 15.-Upon the one
, c0nd ition that the Duke of Abruzz
come to America and go to wsrk like
, any other American citizen will Sena
tor Elkins consent to the marriage o.
his daughter, Katherine. to the tereigr
nobleman, at least this is the lates