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Goldsboro semi-weekly argus., 1909-07-03
OLDEST IN THE WORLD.
Gibbs Brothers, Triplets, Born i'm
Wilkes County, Now 76 Years Old.

Washington, D. c., June 28.-Re-
Gently the state of Wisconsin claimed
the distinction of having the oldest
living triplets in the world. There
are three brothers, the Windecker
trip1ets, who live in Byron, Wis, and
who recently celebrated their sixty
first birthday. But the Windecker
parison with the three Gibbs brothers,
of North Carolina, two of whom are
living in Wilkesboro, N. c., and one
in Atlanta, Ga. These three brothers
who were born May 2, 1888, are vet
Grams of the Confederate army, and
are vigorous and hale for their age.
Representative Cowles, of the
Eighth North Carolina district, ac-
cepted the challenge of Wisconsin
and Immediately procured the facts
which unquestionably give the palm
to the North Carolina triplets, wht
are products of his district. Speak
ing of the Gibbs triplets, Mr.. Cowle.
said:
Each has a large family and sew
eral grandchildren. Our people d,
not practice race suicide, have neve
practiced it, and tn result is a strong
healthy population. morally and phys
ically. 1t is not unusual to see fami
lies in which there are ten and twe1v
children, and have heard of as man
as twenty-one children in one family
4 "The Gibbs triplets, who were Dor
in Wilkes county, are unquestionabl
i the oldest triplts in the world. The
are thirteen years, one month and sey
en- days older than the Windecke
ItripIets. They are in their seventy
'lseventh year.
Goldsboro semi-weekly argus., 1909-07-03
BISHOPS RETREAT ENDED.
Ministers Heard Address on Emman-
ueI MOyement-Leaye Today.

Wilmington Star.
The concluding session of the Bish-
ops Retreat, which has been in prog
ress at Wrightsville Beach since last
Tuesday was held yesterday morning,
when the ministers heard an address
from Rev. Mr.. Bachelor, of Boston,
on the Emmanuel movement He han
died his topic excellently and was
cordially received by the ministers,
who manifested much interest in what
he had to say on this subject.
The ministers attending the Retreat
assembled with large congregation
at st. Johns Episcopal Church Sun
day morning for the ordination SER
vice, when Rev. N. c. Duncan was
formally ordained to the Episcopal
ministry. The service was most i'm
| pressive, the ordination being by Rt.
Rev. Robert Strange. Bishop of the
Diocese of Eastern Carolina. The
/, sermon at this service was preached
by Rev. John B. Gibble, of Windsor.
and was very fine discourse.
| On Sunday evening a service was
held at the chapel on Wrightsviile
Beach with sermon by Rev. C1audius
F. Smith, of Elizabeth City 1t was
an able discourse and the service was
well attended. The ministers leave
for their homes today, after a most
!. here.
1
Goldsboro semi-weekly argus., 1909-07-03
To Storm House of Lords.

London June 29-Three thousand
policemen are on duty in Parliament
square, and thousands more are held
n reserve and every leave of absence
as been suspended in anticipation of
an assembling of militant suffragettes,
termined effort to storm the House of
Lords in an effort to force Premier
Asquith to receive the delegation.
which h has steadfastiy refused to do.
Goldsboro semi-weekly argus., 1909-07-03

thousands Of small red pimples formed.
On becoming dry, these caused intense
itching. I was advised to go to the
hospital for diseases Of the skin. / did
40 and was an out-patient for month
or more. the chief surgeon saying: i
never saw such bad case of eczema
But I got little or no relief. Then
tried many so-called remedies, but be-
came SO bad that almost gave up in
despair. On coming to this country
heard so many accounts OF cures by Cutl-
clIra Remedies that / resolved, as q
last resource, to give them trial. This
was after suffering agonies for twelve
months, and right glad am that did
so. for I was relieved OF the almost un-
bearable itching after two or three
applications Of Cuticura Ointment. I
continued its use, combined with Q
liberal use Of Cuticura Soap and Cut1-
cura Resolvent Pills and am more than
thankful to say that after using three
sets of the Remedies, ] was completely
cured. / can only add that, should any
one be suffering as did, ] hope that
they will do as I did, and am sure OF
the results. b Henry Searle, 2022 Gross
St, Little Rock, Ark. Oct. and 10. 'O7. :
Every Humor of Infants. Children and Adults Son-
scUa Ss or onsment so Heal the @
GT r AZ shs fPsm Pupy % Se SfooS
Sold Throughout the world. Potter Drug Chem.
Corn Sole Props, Boston, Mass.
m6Mailed Free. Cutieura Book on SKIN Oiseesss-
Goldsboro semi-weekly argus., 1909-07-03
STEDMAN AS PRESIDENT.
ElIer to Succeed Himself as Secre-
Treasurer N. C. r.. r.

Report has it that Maj. Charles M,
Stedman, of Greensboro, is to be ap-
pointed president of the North Caro-
lima Railroad, and that Mr.. A. H.
E1ler, of Winston-Salem, now the
secretary and treasurer Of that road,
is to be re-appointed.
A gentleman from Greensboro in
the city a few days ago, in speaking
of the officers of the North Carolina
Railroad, whose terms are soon to
expire. says that it is understood that
Governor Kitchin will appoint Major
Stedman as president to succeed Mr..
Hugh G. Chatham, of Elkin, and that
he will re-appoint Mr.. Eller's as sec
Petary and treasurer to succeed. him
self.
Goldsboro semi-weekly argus., 1909-07-03
WARSHIPS PUT TO SEA.
Machinist ON Maine Fell From Sleep
to Death.

Norfolk, Va, June 29.-The battle
ship fleet assembled in Hampton
Roads proceeded to sea as a whole
today for drills an maneuvers along
the coast eE route to port destinations
in New England. The first vessels to
depart were the Mississippi and New
Jersey. which got Under way late yes
tt:rday afternoon.
These were folle we'd today by the
battleships Maine, Minnesota, Yer
mont, Wisconsin, Kansas, Georgia
Virginia, Ohio, Louisiana, the cruiser
Tacoma and the supply ship Celtic.
The Louisiana left the Norfolk yard
yesterday afternoon for Hampton
Roads. The cruis Tacoma is the
only vessel in the fleet still painted
white. All the eti.ers are in their
war time" coats Ct gray.
Oscar Perenstol warrant machin-
ist on the battlesh;p Maine, fell from
hammock in which he was sleepins
aboard ship in Hampton Roads las
night and was killed. The body wa.
today brought to the Naval Hospita
at Portsmouth. The victims home il
in New Jersey.
Goldsboro semi-weekly argus., 1909-07-03
GA % 60 1E a..
So. s1he Kind You Have Always Egagk
Sis.s:'-' a NHzzezx
wilmington Lady Drops Dead ON
Street.

Wilmington, N. c., June 28.-This
community was shocked tonight to
hear of the sudden death of one of the
cfty's most esteemed citizens. Mrs.
Lossie DeRosset Myers, widow OF
Capt. Charles D. Myers. fell dead on
the street.
Mrs. Myers was the daughter OF
the late DIR. Almond j. DeRosset, OF
this city, and she was well known
throughout the country. Many con-
neetions and relatives live in Con
necticut and New York.
Goldsboro semi-weekly argus., 1909-07-03

The new census will cost ten mil
lions and will not satisfy most towns
at that.
Goldsboro semi-weekly argus., 1909-07-03

6COII ohlA
on my ankles and
feet. The same,
in a few days,
was the case with
my q r m 8 a n d
scalp. / C o u ] d
hardly keep from
scratching, which,
I need b ar d / y
say, m a d g it
w o r 8 e. Then
large red patches
appeared, W i t h
j n I / q m m alton
and 8 ore n q 8 g.
A flor fon dava
Goldsboro semi-weekly argus., 1909-07-03

You can't judge mans courage
by the size of his bluff.
Goldsboro semi-weekly argus., 1909-07-03

No, indeed. 1t isn't nice to come out
of chop-house smacking your
chops.
Goldsboro semi-weekly argus., 1909-07-03

4 tombstone epitaph isn't necessa-
rily a hard fact.
Goldsboro semi-weekly argus., 1909-07-03

able to put something aside + a
RAINY day.
Goldsboro semi-weekly argus., 1909-07-03

Women who shine in society sell
dom shine in the kitchen.
Goldsboro semi-weekly argus., 1909-07-03
CURE FOLLOWED
YEAR OF AGONY
Intense itching Eczema Drove Him
Nearly to Despair ChiefSurgeon
of a London Hospital Called It
Worst Case He Had Ever Seen
Got Little or No Relief Until
CUTICURA STOPPED HIS
UNBEARABIE TORTURE

About four years ago, in London,
was troubled by severe itching and
Goldsboro semi-weekly argus., 1909-07-03

Is it polite to bow to the inevitable :
The Democratic advocate., 1909-07-30
HOLDING THE CROP.

The tiller Of the soil who is SO sit
luated that he car hold his crop has
"a decided advantage over his fellow
producer who cannot do So Ii is a
well known fact that the middleman,
quite generally comprising wholesalers
and commission men, like to get con-
ttrol Of just as large percentage Of
the supply Of any product as possible
and as soon as may be after 1t is ct
or ready for market This enables
them TO control the supply, while there
laccrues the added advantage of buy
mg at the low prices which 80 often
prevail when the many who cannot
hold their product throw II on the
market. IT is a matter OF mere OBJ
servation that unless starting prices are
l9bnormaily high they advance materi-
ally as soon as the bulk Of any com
modify is out OF the producers hands
II is on this account that hand 10
ing stun Is to be discouraged. unless
prices prevailing are unusually high
The adoption OF this plan usually re-
suits In an increased price for grain,
for some fruits and vegetables and
often in the case Of farm animals. To
put II In another way. the suggestion
may be made somewhat clearer by
saying that one should endeavor 10 so
equip himself that he shall not be
Victim of the market circumstances
which may happen TO prevail at any
given time
The Democratic advocate., 1909-07-30
AN OPEN MIND.

The interesting story is told OF n
Missouri farmer OF forty-seven years
who was so impressed with his sons
progress IN the state agricultural col.
lege that he sold his farm and is now
taking full course In the same school,
and II is understood that the new pupil
is making some OF the kids scratch
gravel TO beat him In class room work.
The incident as related emphasizes the
fact. forgotten at times by some. that
one never gets too old to learn and
take advantage OF the helpful things
@ be derived from the study and ex.
perience OF other people. This keep
ing ones mind open to new things,
while II may in rare instances be car.
Tied too far is that which distinguishes
Che bright. alert man from the clod.
Hopper and him who succeeds IN life
from him who plods along on n dead
level of monotonous mediocrlty or In.
ferlority
There be folks who somehow have
the idea that there Is virtue or merit
OF a sort In doing n given piece OF work
in n iaborlous and paInstaklng way
when II might be done Just as well
with less time and energy in n diff.
ferent way II is this disposition 10
save time and energy that accounts for
one fellows being forehanded with
his work while his nelghbor Is Just
about ms much behind with his.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-07-30
THE HOT WATER cuaE.

Among the many panaceas which
have been recommended from time 10
time TO cure the Ills OF ailing folks
none seems to have had the efficacy OF
the water cure. which Is Just now re.
ceiving a good deal of attention. This
consists in the drinking Of hot water
the first thing In the morning and at
n1eaitimes. with just as many glasses
Of water between times as possible.
The contention OF those who recon-
mend this copious use OF water-and
they are among the best medical au-
thorities Of the country--is that the
average person does not consume
enough water anywhere near TO sup.
pAy the needs Of the body and because
OF this a generally sluggish condition
results. which tends to aggravate any
disorders which may exist Many who
have tried the cure have been greatly
helped and are warm In their praises
OF 1t. It's cheap as dirt. and anybody
can give 1t a trial.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-07-30
whisky. But No Books.

The colonel of the til cavalry
was a martinez In all save his own
habits. On one occasion the regiment
was about to start on a long march
through Texas; and orders were is-
sued that baggage should be reduced
to the minimum. Lieut. b. had
just received from his father a small
box OF books IL by IA inches In meas
urement, and timidly asked the colonel
II he might not take It along. Good
CAD Sir No, sir Couldn't hear
OF such thing, sir ~ I'm very sor-
ry, colonel 1t will be very duh out
there, without any reading. Ny faith
er sent me a barrel OF whisky, too, but
of course couldn't take that Good
Cad ! Sir OF course you can, sir !!
Anything in reason. sir l'.-San Fran
cisco Argonaut.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-07-30
ALCOHOL necrlElEa

Professor Snyder of the Minnesota
experiment station has designed an
Mcohol reciitler costing about S3s
which. with some, notifications OF q
small type still. puts the cost Of q
complete still having a capacity OF ter
to twelve gallons Of alcohol per day al
about 500, On such a basis II would
seem that the manufacture OF alcoho
might he considerably extended. Al
cohol made in as inexpensive an outfit
as this and extracted from the waste
products Of the farm would furnish
the cheapest Of all sources OF light, heat
and power
The Democratic advocate., 1909-07-30
WATER FOR BEES.

A western beekeeper recommends
the following device for furnishing
water for bees, which he thinks should
be given fresh water at intervals Of
two or three days; He takes keg or
barrel and makes hole near the bot
tom just large enough so that water
will trlckle out slowly on a sloping
board, on which 1t spreads out where
the bees can drink their fill without
danger of drowning or being poisoned,
as would hp The case II they had to
go to IS ri'Nring stream or nearby
sprayed 20 rirds.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-07-30

some folks VINO get started on the
downward road to really come TO
themselves until they have struck the
last ditch--so low down that they take
their provender from the hog trough
as did the prodigal. or even worse.
This makes mighty rough shedding,
but 1t is about the only thing that win
bring a body TO his senses.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-07-30
The Secret.

Il say said Berkey 10 his wife yes
terday at dinner. "you didn't say any
thing TO any one about what was
telling you the night before last. did
your That's secret"
"A secret Why, didn't know II
was secret" she replied TeEretfuily
Well, did YOU tell it2 / want u
know"
Why, no; | never thought OF Il
since. ] didn't know II was a secret.
Boston Globe.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-07-30

Pure Food Commissioner Wright Of
iown has had an intercsting problem
showed at him for solution whether
the sticking of pla point through the
shells Of eggs. n practice followed by
poultry fanciera TO prevent the eggs
they sell on the common market from
being used for hatcliing purposes. IL n
violation of the state pure food law.
This would seem to bc getting the
pure food law down 70 q pretty hne
point
The Democratic advocate., 1909-07-30

one OF the chief reasons for the In.
creased wealth Of the Danes II the
fact that they have Increased the ay.
erage yearly production Of butter tat
In their dairy herds from ii2 10 "a
pounds per cow In the comparatively
short period Of twenty three years. In
this period the people have advanced
from virtual bankruptcy to afiiucnce.
What Is needed Ia the United States
more than anything else IN n cam.
paign which VIII put the average but
ter yield Of the dairy COWS from 100
10 300 pounds Could such thing be
brought about agricultural and eco.
nomic conditions would be revolution.
szed
The Democratic advocate., 1909-07-30

Even in the dairy business misery
loves company, this truth probably ac.
4sounting for the fact that poor cows
and poor and improvident dairymen
are so often to be found on the same
premises.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-07-30

The Kansas fruit grower IL in trou.
BILE from the operation % The pure food
laws OF the state. which require.
among other things. that quart berry
box shah contain n quart of berries
and nui scyeu-clghths of quart I'm.
der the new regulations the growers
viii be compelled 20 stamp seven
eighths ~ quart on the short meas
ure boxes
The Democratic advocate., 1909-07-30

The poorer stick Of tenant fellow
is the oftener he has to move. and the
poorer stick the landlord Is the oftener
he VIII want to move These two
sticks are often found near together
and are responsible for a heap of
mighty slovenly farming.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-07-30

The average farm implement man
can hardly view with aught but a feel.
ing OF satisfaction the cafelessnesa
which 80 many farm owners exhibit in
the mllter Of putting their machinery
under cover. ~ u means an increased
trade IN repairs and new machines
The Democratic advocate., 1909-07-30

Any man who Is able to walk for a
living. as the Weary willies do, can
usually muster enough energy 10 do a
little work for the meal he calls for
at the back door II he isn't willing
to do this. introduce him to the dog
and show him the highway.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-07-30

Peas. beans or any other legume
plowed under not only contribute
considerable supply of available nitro
gen to the soil, but add a supply OF
humus in the shape Of decayed veg
etable matter.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-07-30

New and old potatoes have been on a
good deal of a soar the past couple OF
months Snuds that were priced ut %
cents hundred last fall brought si.7l
by spring. while this years crop whole,
sailed In May Tor si.s5 per bushel. the
local grocer charged about cents q
pound. or close TO 50 per bushcl This
years high prices are the result Of q
10 per cent shortage in the Texas crop
and a belatcd spring which delayed
three weeks tho marketing Of the new
grown crDn
The Democratic advocate., 1909-07-30

It is estimated that II would take
200 or more OF the poor dairy cows TO
be found in most any state 10 give the
annual profit from their milk and but
ter Yield that Is realized from the one
COW Jacoba Irene. Besides this, there
In the Job Of milking the 200.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-07-30

However favorable irrigation may be
as a means Of using otherwise waste
water, it is an interesting fact that OF
the water diverted into irrigation ca
mails but one-thlrd Is finally utilized in
the actual production of crops.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-07-30

There are thousands ~ farms the
country over which would bc trans
formed aud the iife thereon made Inn
mcnsely brighter II eight or ten dairy
cows were purchased, Hilo Installed
and clover or alfalfa grown This
triiogy might we'll be called the faiih.
hope and charity Of the agricultural
world and viii do more 10 save soil
sinners from the wrath to come than
any other virtues In the category.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-07-30

A good table relish may be had dur
ing the early fall days IL some string
beans are planted early in August
after some other garden crop has been
removed. They will be appreciated be-
cause the time of green things has
gone by.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-07-30

During the heat of the midsummer
1t is especially necessary that hocks OF
hens which are confined should have
supply Of green food in some form,
with plentiful supply Of clean, fresh
water
The Democratic advocate., 1909-07-30

The dairy herd VIII do better at the
pail when pasture Is short and flies are
bad II they are stabbed during the heat
Of the day and given ration OF green
corn or hay.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-07-30

In the hilling Of the celery bed the
stalks should be held together firmly,
so as to prevent dirt from getting into
the crown Of the plant, where the
tenderest portions Of the plant will
grow.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-07-30

A Texas farmer living twenty miles
from El Paso last year raised water
melons under dry farm conditions
with rainfall Of but 9.s4 inches dur
ing the year II would sort OF puzzle
fellow TO tell just where the juice
in these melons came from.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-07-30
......THE MARYLAND.
AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE
COLLEGE PARK, MD.
MARYLAND'S SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY
Fifty third year opens September IA
IS for examination.
Eight Courses Of Instruction leading to Profess
slonaI Degree Of b. s.


Agricultural Mechanical Engineering
horticultural Civil Engineering
uencrai Electrical Engineering
Biological Chemical
The demand Of the age Is for trained men for
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have worked with a will
Each department supplied with the most modern
and approved apparatua. Practical work empha-
sized in all Departments. Graduates qualified to
enter ut once upon life's work. Boarding depart
ment supplied with all modern improvements;
hath-rOoms. nteam heat. electric lights. New
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unsurpassed for health,
Tuition, books heat light laundry, board. medical
attention. annual deposit. chemical and athletic
fees all included in the annual charge Of $50 per
quarter. payable IN advance
Sanitoriun for isolation Of contagi0uG disease;
resident physician and trained nurse Ia atten-
dance
Catalogue giving full particulars on application.
Attention is called 20 the Two Years CouTHea In
Agriculture and Horticulture, Failure 10 report
promptly means losa 0f opportunity TO student.
Early application necessary for Rdmittanee.
Write for particulars.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-07-30

Statistics show that the hens Of the
country produce as much wealth In
six months as all Of the iron mines in
a year
The Democratic advocate., 1909-07-30

Ties which are being scattered along
most railways for repair work are
black as your hat showing evidence Of
treatment with creosote. one Of the
most effective wood preservatives
known. Years ago the abundance and
cheapness of ties were such that the
question was one OF minor considera-
Aon, but today even poor ties cost
=ixty cents apiece. 1t is estimated that
the creosote bath costs from thirty to
fifty cents per tie and increases It's life
three or four times. During 1908
50,000.000 gallons Of creosote were
used in preserving timber, as wen as
100000 pounds Of zinc chloride.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-07-30

Kansas dairies seem TO be suffering
from transportation rates which are no
adjusted as to give decided advantage
to the big centralIzer plants through
less rates FOR long hauls. Twelve
years ago there were 300 crenmeries
In the state, while there are at pres
ent but 80. In contrast 10 this state
OF affairs, low rates on short hauls in
the state OF Minnesota have been In
part responsible for an increase In the
number OF creamerles from 300 to go
In the same period.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-07-30

Unlike some other products, partic-
ularly those kept for long periods OF
time In cold storage, comb honey keeps
best II stored whore Il is warm and
dry, in temperatures ranging from 20
to 30 degrees. Exposed 10 frost and
dampness II deteriorates very rapidly
The Democratic advocate., 1909-07-30

Natives of Germany are often heard
to speak Of the large numbers of fruit
trees which grow along the roadsides
and furnish large quantities Of fruit
for nearby residents, the boys and girls
especially appreciating the advantage.
1t seems a pity that this idea couldn't
be adopted In America and some OF the
soil fertility that is being exhausted
to produce roadside weeds devoted to
growing fruit instead
The Democratic advocate., 1909-07-30

Many a farm could easily produce
the bulk Of the sweets produced on its
own table II two or three hives OF bees
were kept Literature on the matter
Is easily available In the shape Of
pamphlets or u bee journal. while the
degree Of attention required for their
proper care Is light. Pure. fresh honey
from the home hives is both cheaper
than and far superior 10 quality to the
"honeydcw'' maple slrups for which
one has TO pay n dollar a gallon.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-07-30

A resident Of Reading. Pa. depart
ing from the usual practice OF having
his apiary In bis back yard or orchard.
has lifted up his garret for this pur-
pose and there has some forty hives.
The bees have access TO the room
through holes bored just beneath the
window sllls They seem contented In
their odd quarters and store their
sweets there just as generously ms out
among the grass and flowers. some col.
onies producing as much as 300 pounds
during n senson.