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Goldsboro semi-weekly argus., 1909-04-28
GOLDSBORO DEFEATED
PIKEVILLE NINE FRIDAY
In Slow Game High School Wins by
Score of 12 to 2.

In a rather slow, but nevertheless
interesting, game of baseball here
yesterday, the local high school team
defeated the Pikeville high school
team by the score of twelve to seven.
The features of the game were bat
ting of Person for Pikeville, and the
base-running of King and Wilson for
Goldsboro. Person got. two hits out
of three times at bat, and King and
Wilson stole six and four bases re-
|spectively.
The game was called at the end of
the sixth inning on account of rain.
Batteries-Goldsbor Britt, Aycock
and Woltz; Pikeville, Dees, Vail and
Langston.
Summary-Three base hit, Dees !;
first base on balls, off Britt 1, Aycock
II, Dees 6, Vail 5; struck out, by Britt
Is, Aycock 4, Dees 5, Vail 0; left on
bases, Williams 2, Thompson, Garris,
Person, Copeland 2, Dees, Woltz, Britt
and Fry.
Goldsboro semi-weekly argus., 1909-04-28
YESTERDAY IN WASHINGTON.
Death of Ex-senator Stewart-Daugh
ters of American Revolution.

Death of Ex-senator Stewart-Daugh-
ters of American Revolution.
Washington, D. c., April 23.-The
most important happenings in the
nations capital today were the fol-
lowing:
By the narrow margin of eight
votes Mrs. Matthew T. Scott, of Illi-
nois, administration candidate, was
elected president-general of the
Daughters Of the American Revolu-
ton over Mrs William Cummings
Story, of New York.
Ex-senator William M. Stewart, OF
Nevada, once a notable figure in ma
tional politics, died here at the ad-
vanced age Of 80.
Completion of the first reading OF
the tariff bill for committee amend
ments had been accomplished before
the Senate adjourned Monday.
Elliott Northcott, of West Virginia
was confirmed by the Senate as min
lister to Colombia.
Goldsboro semi-weekly argus., 1909-04-28
TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONs
Held On Charge of Criminal Assault.

Held On Charge Of Criminal Assault
Jake Austin, alias James Austin,
was given a preliminary hearing be-
fore Judge Humphrey this morning on
the charge of criminally assaulting
Clara Lee, 14-year-old cGlored girl
of Fork township. He was held for
court.
Messrs. ]. d. Snipes, George w. Cur
ley, Ed. Vaughan, Jarvis Woodard.
Levi Adams, Larry Munroe, Richard
Woodard, George Berry, William
Vaughan, Adolphus Moore and Daniel
Crawford were before Judge Hum
phrey this morning, on the charge OF
obstructing Neuse river with fish nets,
and of destroying reels, some OF these
persons being charged with the lat
ter Offense. The case was finally set
tied between the contending parties.
Sol. Coin, who it is alleged stole
$500, was sent to the roads for thirty
days on the charge of trespass. He will
be committed into the care of the
sheriff upon the expiration of his time
Goldsboro semi-weekly argus., 1909-04-28
GOLDSBORO planning MILL
MAKING MANY IMPROVEMENTS
Thriving Industry Which Is Installing
Complete Line of New
Machinery.

That the Goldsboro Planning Mill is
not in it's infancy, although recently
organized here, is being demonstrated
by the large number of new machines
being stalled in this plant. The COM
pany has erected additional buildings
and within the next month will have a
most complete planning mill.
This plant is one of system of
lumber mills owned and operated by
Messrs. w. e. Graves and II. p. Wood
son, of Lynchburg, Va. Mr.. j. T.
Swisher, also of Lynchburg, is man
ager of the mill. The Goldsboro Plan
ing Mill was Incorporated in Febru-
ary for $4,000.
Goldsboro semi-weekly argus., 1909-04-28
MISS KORNEGAY HOSTESS
AT DELIGHTFUL PARTY
Entertained A. B. C.. Club at Her Home
Saturday Night.

Saturday Night.
Miss Sarah Kornegay was the hos
ess Saturday night at a most delight
full party, when she entertained the
members of the A B G Club at the
home of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
George c. Kornegay. The affair was
thoroughly enjoyed from beginning to
end. Delicious refreshments were
served.
The party was given by the A B. G..
in honor of Misses Julia Borden and
Lucy Dortch.
The guests were Julia Borden with
Claud Wood, Lucy Dortch with CASTOR
DOrtch, Mary Donald with Spie1
Holmes, Helen Creech with William
Dortch, Annie Smith with William Ay-
cock, Virginia Kendall with Charles
Davis, Mary Allen with Ray Parker.
Margaret Smith with James Powell,
Martha Taylor with Connor Aycock
May Gay with Henry Whitfield, Ruth
Bizzell with William Taylor, Laura
Edegerton with William Jenkins, Ma
ry Aycock with Edwin Borden, Viola
Joseph with Clarence Britt, Ellen
Douglass Bizzell with Donald Fry
Sarah Wooten with Charles Bryan
Barbara Davis with Emil Mayerberg.
Sarah Michaux with Tom Dortch.
Goldsboro semi-weekly argus., 1909-04-28
CASTRO ENDS lis JOURNEY.
Would Overthrow His Enemies if HE
Could Reach Venezuela.


ST. Nazairre, April 23.-Cipriano
Castro, until recently president of
reached this port today
aboard the steamer Versailles, having
been brought back to this country by
order of the French government,
which would not permit him to re-
main at Fort de France when he at
tempted to make that place the base
Cor his further operations to reclaim
his lost prestige in his native coun-
try.
Castro, to newspaper men, inveigh-
ed against the United States for its
part in his deportation to France. He
charged the United States with play
ing into the hands of his enemies in
Venezuela and sending warships to
follow his movements" He declared
that Venezuela was lost if the people
submitted like slaves to foreign med
ding.
Passengers on the Versailles say
that when Castro was brought or
board the steamer at Fort de France
he declared that if he had been allow
ed to make his way to Venezuela he
would soon have raised an army tt
overthrow his enemies.
Goldsboro semi-weekly argus., 1909-04-28
DIR. WHEELER PASSES AWAY.
Prominent i'm North Carolina Politics
for Many Years.

Winston-S Salem, N. c., April 23.-Dr.
Carolina politics for the past quarter
of century, died at his home here
this afternoon, aged 70 years. For
two terms DR.. Wheeler was collector
of internal revenue for the Western
North Carolina district, was promi-
nent at Winston-Salem under Harri-
sons administration, was twice elect
ed 10 the State Legislature, and was
a 1aemher of the North Carolina con.
sti=utional convention IN 49, lie
served during the evil War as CAP
tain in the North Carolina infantry.
Goldsboro semi-weekly argus., 1909-04-28
IN AFRICA
The Weather Man And AS
s0Ciated Pressnlan Are
PropitiOus.
Nothing Therefore But The Sleeping
Sickness And Final Dissolution
OF Teddy Can Defeated
The Success OF His In
VaSioD OF Darkest
Africa.

Kapiti Plains, British East Africa,
April 23.-Theodore Roosevelt has
reached the hunting grounds and to-
night he will spend his first night in
Africa under canvass. A big camp
has been arranged near the railroad
station here for the Roosevelt expe-
dition and last night lions we're prowl-
ing about in the vicinity of the tents.
The country is green, owing to the
pect of good sport. The commoner
varieties of game are plentiful, and
the huntsmen will lose no time in
getting started on their shooting trips
The special train bearing the Roose-
velt party from Mombasa arrived
here at 1870 o'clock this afternoon.
Only the members of the party got off
at Kapiti Plains. F. ]. Jackson, the
acting governor of the protectorate,
and the other officials who came up
from Mombasa, continued on to Mai
robi.
The camp established for Mr..
Roosevelt is most elaborate. The
caravan will have a total of 260 fol-
lowers. There are thirteen tents for
the Europeans and their horses and
sixty tents for the porters. An Amer
| lean flag is flying over the tent to be
occupied by Mr.. Roosevelt. All the
native porters of the expedition were
lined up on the platform when the
Roosevelt special pulled in and as Mr.
Roosevelt stepped down from the
train they shouted a salute in his hon
or. In response Mr.. Roosevelt raised
his hat.
Mr.. Roosevelt was welcomed at the
station by Alfred Pease, who will bt
his host on the Athi river. Mr.. ROose
welt is dressed today in a khaki sui
and a white helmet. The weather is
bright and warm.
Mr. Roosevelt said he was intensely
interested in the country and express
ed his gratitude and delight at thu
hospitality shown him by the acting
governor and Mrs. Jackson.
The caravan awaiting the Roose
velt party includes four head men
nine gunbearers, twelve armed guards
200 porters and nine horses.
Mr.. Selos is going on a lion hun
with Mr.. Mcmillan. He is not attach
ed to the Roosevelt party, the onl.
members of which are licensed t.
shoot lions are Mr.. Roosevelt an
Kermit.
Mr.. Roosevelt. Mr.. Selos, Majo
Meadits and Edwund Heller rode o.
the cowcatcher of the locomotive from
Makindu. They had magnificen
> view of snow-capped KilimanjarC
Plenty of game was seen from tn
train, including about twenty giraffes
with their young, close to the line
bucks, zebras, duikers, guinea fowl
ostriches in a great number, and on
rhinoceros. The other members O
the party rode on the roof of one O
the carriages.
Goldsboro semi-weekly argus., 1909-04-28
Investing Army Is Advancing on Con-
stantinOple.

Constantinople, April 23.-The ad-
vance of the concentrated army OF
investment began this afternoon
of the Yildiz Kiosk. Cavalry went out
to reconnoitre and squads were sent
to picket the bridges across the
Sweet Waters Fifty American tour
ists who were driving in that direc-
ton, were turned back. Infantry was
then observed advancing, and rumors
spread that the army was about to
enter the capital and fighting was in
evitable.
Goldsboro semi-weekly argus., 1909-04-28
LOCAL BRIEFS.
Items Of Interest in and Around
the City.

the O1Ly.
Mrs. d. J. Broadhurst is confined |
to Aer home owing to illness.
Rev. E. H. Davis will continue the
serial services at Elm street chapel
each night this week.
Glenn, the young son of Mr.. Troy
Hinnant, who was injured last week.
fell this morning and fractured his
arm.
The many friends of Mr.. L. G.
Waddell will be glad to learn that he
is able to be out again after severe
Illness.
A large crowd gathered in the
Banner Warehouse Saturday night
where services of the unknown
Tongue" were held.
The Washington Methodist Con-
ference district will hold its quarter
ly conference at StantonsDurs
Wednesday, April %. DR.. Kilgo will
be one of the speakers.
Mr.. Beverly White, advance ad-
vertising manager of Gentry Bros
shows, arrived here today to make ar
rangements for the appearance of this
great show in this city Tuesday, May
The new administration or the
Goldsboro Lodge of Elks and OF the
Elks Club are inaugurating consldera-
BILE improvements and extensive re-
nairs to their commodious club rooms
on Chestnut street, that when COM
pleted will render this one of the best
appointed homes in the State.
"A special train came up over the
Norfolk & Southern Railway last
night. with a number of notable rail-
road magnates on board, including
Messrs. Marsden Perry, John Skeltor
Williams, Mr.. Rogers, and others, ano
went on to Raleigh. Reorganization
seems to be in the air.
The Goldsboro Civic Improvement
League announces that the orator To-
Park Day will be Mr.. Clarence b. Poe
of Raleigh. Mr.. Poe is already s.
well known for his sound judgmen
and eloquence that he needs no IN
PRODUCTION to our people. GoldsDor
should turn out en- masse to hear him
In fact, Park Day-next Monday
should be a half-holiday in Colds
boro, and everybody should go to tn
park.
The beautiful loving cup on exh1
bition at L. D. Giddens & Sons Jew
elry store, and which will be awarde
for the best decorated vehicle IN tn
Park Day parade, Monday, May 3,
.ttracting great admiration, and a.
who see it would be glad to posses
it. There is way to get it. Deco
rate your vehicle and make it tn
prettiest in the parade and you wi
win the cup. Automobiles, too, ma
vie for the trophy.
The remains of Mrs. Mary Kes
ton Hill, relict of the late Geo. M. Hill
of this city, and sister OF the late
S. and A. H. Keaton, were brought
this city on the noon train today fro1
Mount Olive, where she died, and II
TERED by the side of her late husban
in Willow Dale Cemetery. She was
most excellent woman, one of Colds
boro's oldest citizens, when this Wa
her home, and her death will call u
many "reminiscences of Goldboro
earliest days with those of our citizeI
who remember her.
Goldsboro semi-weekly argus., 1909-04-28
Death of Son of Mr.. and Mrs. Traylor

Sunday night about o'clock, Cor
don, the two-year-old son of Mr.. and
Mrs. D. P. Traylor, died after a brief
illness, at his home on Slocumb street.
The sympathy of the entire commun-
ity goes out to the parents in this
their sad bereavement.
The funeralservices were held this
afternoon at o'clock, conducted by
Rev. T. III. King, of Winterville
Goldsboro semi-weekly argus., 1909-04-28
HELD ON CHARGE OF
ASSAULTING MRS. COLLINS
Police Authorities i'm TarbOrO Think
George Washington Committed
Assault.

George Washington, colored, whose
arrest in Tarboro yesterday was told
of in The Argus, is being held in that
town by Chief of Police Frank Pulley
as it is believed. there that he and not
Washington Whitaker, committed the
deadly assault upon Mrs. Collins in
Raleigh about two weeks ago.
Last Sunday Mrs. Collins identified
Whitaker, who is from Tarboro, as
her assailant.
Goldsboro semi-weekly argus., 1909-04-28
DASHED TO DEATH.
Workman Falls Thirty-FOur Stories
i'm New York Today.

New York, April 26.-Thomas Morti-
mer, a workman, fell from the thirty
fourth story of the Metropolitan Life
Building today, and was instantly kill
en-.
The body struck the pavement just
as several women and girls turned
the corner. Several of them tainted
and others, becoming hysterica1, ran
up and down the street.
Goldsboro semi-weekly argus., 1909-04-28
BURGLARY AND MURDER.
A Georgia Town Has This Experience
Last Night.

Valdosta, Ca, April 26.-Clifford
Lenox, Ca, was assassinated by a
burglar this morning. The bank, post
Office and several stores were robbed
during the night. Clifford and anoth-
er man discovered the robberies and
went to the depot to watch for the
robbers. The waiting room was dark,
and as Clifford struck match he was
shot and killed. The burglar got
away.
Goldsboro semi-weekly argus., 1909-04-28
In the Mayors Court.

Frank Cole, who shot and wounded
himself up at police headquarters Fri
day evening. He was given hearing
before Mayor Ormond Saturday morn
ing and held under 500 bond for
court.
Albert Holt was found guilty of dis
orderly conduct and dismissed upon
payment Of costs.
Goldsboro semi-weekly argus., 1909-04-28
VIII Establish Branch ONCE Here.

Mr.. George B. Smith, representing
the Colonial Mercantile Company, of
ST. Louis, is spending few days in
Goldsboro. He will open a branch Of
fee in this city within the next
month, through which all business in
Eastern North Carolina will be done.
Goldsboro semi-weekly argus., 1909-04-28
ONLY ONE WEEK OF
MAY SUPERIOR COURT
This Fact Was Disclosed TOday-Jury
Drawn for Second Week Will
Be Notified.

1t was disclosed today that the May
term Of Superior Court would be for
one week only, beginning May 10.
At the April meeting of the board of
county commissioners jurymen for
two weeks were drawn. Those who
be notified of this error at once.
Goldsboro semi-weekly argus., 1909-04-28
Best-ROse.

Friends in this city have received
the following invitation:
Mrs. Nancy Rose requests the hon
or of your presence at the marriage
of her daughter, Viola Howard, to Mr..
w. Martin Best, Tuesday, May the
eleventh, nineteen hundred and nine,
6: 80 o'clock p. m. At Home. Grantham
township"
Goldsboro semi-weekly argus., 1909-04-28
Earthquake in Portugal

Lisbon, April 23.-A series of vio-
lent earthquake shocks occurred here
tonight, and seismic disturbances, ac-
cording to reports from various
places, were felt throughout the whole
of Portugal. For a time fears were
entertained of repetition of the
great earthquake of 1855, which de-
molished the city.
Goldsboro semi-weekly argus., 1909-04-28
AS VIZ GO ALONG.
Scratch.pad Reflections, Wise and
Otherwise.

Among the new books is one enti-
tied, when Railroads We're Young"
That was when, no doubt, they were
not SO wicked as lawmakers nova
days aver.
Goldsboro semi-weekly argus., 1909-04-28

A Kentucky man had his bride stol-
en- by a guest at the wedding just af
ter the wedding ceremony was per-
formed. A double-cross like that is
enough to sour the sweetest DISPOSE
ton a mortal was ever born with.
Goldsboro semi-weekly argus., 1909-04-28

King Leopold is IA years old; in
wickedness he is about 700," says a
paragrapher. And right up to the min
ute in wickedness.
Goldsboro semi-weekly argus., 1909-04-28

Bread is the staff of life, and mince
pie the stumbling block
Goldsboro semi-weekly argus., 1909-04-28

An old lady died the other day at
the age of 108 years because she
caught cold. Some people never do
learn how to take care of themselves
Goldsboro semi-weekly argus., 1909-04-28

en- by guest at the wedding just af-
ter the wedding ceremony was per-
formed. A double-cross like that is
enough to sour the sweetest disposi-
ton mortal was ever born with.
An old lady died the other day at
the age of 108 years because she
caught cold. Some people never do
learn how to take care of themselves.
A law has been passed making tips
illegal in the state of Washington. An
hegira of walters is in order.
A Kansas City paD tells why
Roosevelt makes copy" The expla-
nation is quite simple. He isn't afraid
of his "I's."
An Illinois man had his whole fam
lily stolen. He may consider himself
unfortunate and then again he may
not feel so bad after all.
Louisiana convicts have petitioned
for permission to play dice on Sun
days. They must be an ingenious lot
The report that John L. Sullivan
! wants to become a preacher is prob
| ably not taken seriously in heaven.
| The notion that all people are self
ish is mistake. One in a thousant
/ is unSelfiSh.
| While it is fine idea to carry sun
shine about with you, the people VIII
carry "moonshine" seem more popu
lar.
| The Opelika News mentions "Just
small 'toot'" Small 'toots' are best
The headache doesn't last SO long.
Mrs. Carrie Chapman Gait says sh
is delighted with Germany. A grea
many people in this country would b
pleased to have her reside there.
Goldsboro semi-weekly argus., 1909-04-28

A law has been passed making tips
illegal in the state of Washington. Al
hegira of walters is in order.
Goldsboro semi-weekly argus., 1909-04-28

A Kansas City peUr tells wh!
Roosevelt makes copy" The expla
nation is quite simple. He isn't afrait
of his "I's."
Goldsboro semi-weekly argus., 1909-04-28

Mrs. Carrie Chapman Gait says she
is delighted with Germany. A great
many people in this country would be
pleased to have her reside there
Goldsboro semi-weekly argus., 1909-04-28

The Opelika News mentions "Just
The headache doesn't last SO long.
Goldsboro semi-weekly argus., 1909-04-28

While it is fine idea to carry sun
shine about with you, the people whe
carry "moonshine' seem more popu
lar.
Goldsboro semi-weekly argus., 1909-04-28

An Illinois man had his whole fam
lily stolen. He may consider himsel
unfortunate and then again he may
not feel so bad after all.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-02-13
ACKNOWLEDGE IT.
Bennington Has to Bow to the lnevl.
tabIe-scores Of Citizens
Prove II.


After reading the public statement
Of this representative citizen of Ben.
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kidneys in good health since. can be
relied upon to perform the same work
IN other cases. Read this:
Patrick Mcclure, living at oil Ma.
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am pleased to 'reiterate all | said in
my former statement given in Decem.
Der, 1905 in favor of Doans Kidney
Pits. have had no symptoms of kid
ney trouble since using them and can
highly recommend them. Prior to
taking this remedy | suffered for some
time from dull pains in the small of
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STOPPING sent sharp twinges through
my body and when ! caught cold my
trouble was always aggravated.
was also very lame and sore In the
morning Hearing a great deal in ia
vor of Doan's Kidney Pills, | decided
TO give them trial and procured q
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sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name-Doan's-a
take no other.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-02-13
NEW ANrIToxlN
One Discovered II Tufts Checks Pnes
monia, Blood Poisoning and Typhoid

One Discovered n Tufts Checks Pneu
monia, slood Poisoning and Typhoid
Boston. Feb. 1.-THE announcement
is made here today that after two
years of work and experiments to per
feet the theories Of Sir A. E. Wright
the English pathologists Of Tufts col
lege have so far perfected q vaccine
for pneumonia, blood poisoning and
typhoid fever that a check for these
diseases is practically obtained. AL
ready their laboratory is supplying
"a limited number of physicians.
Dr. Leary and his associates refuse
information TO the lay public declaring
that the number OF cases in which
their vaccine has been successfully
used is still too small to enable them
TO state broadcast that positive
check for the disease has been devel-
oped. Ten years may elapse before
the world will benefit by their discoy.
cry. DR.. Leary says:
tuberculosis is the most formid-
able problem TO contend. | will not
deny that We are working to perfect
tuberculosis anti-toxin, but all |
can say now is that much effective
work has been accomplished in follow
ing mp the work done by Sir A. T..
Wright. The vaccine has been effec-
tive in cases of blood poisoning, infec-
tons of the bladder and in the treat.
ment of typhoid fever"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-02-13
SENATE RACE COST sro7,7ea
Expensive Campaign Of Senator Step.
henson Of Wisconsin.

Madison. Wis, Feb, 1.-The official
statement OF United States Senator
Isaac Stephenson, with affidavit at.
lached, shows that the expense of his
candidacy for the nomination of Unit.
ed States Senator al the primary cleo
ton on Sept l. 1908, amounted to
9lO1193 The sum total is made M
from eleven different groups, which
are set forth in the statement.
The largest single item is $50. 1872
which was paid to c. NJ. Hambright
John c. Miller, b. n. Mcmahon. r ].
Rogers. U. c. Keller, and others for
services rendered in organizing out.
side OF Milwaukee County. The next
big item is s16,4S5, paid TO an adj
vertising agency and others for news
paper advertising. For postage he
spent Sll,390. W. r. Knell received
sS .4i1 for expenses incurred in organ.
zing Milwaukee County, exclusive OF
TENS not otherwise accounted for
but including organization on primary
lay
Today's Joint ballot for United
states Senator the tenth of the Wis.
'onsin Legislature deadlock. resulted
n no choice. Senator Stephenson re-
'eiyed IS out Of 125 votes cast. lack
ng five of election.