N. C. i i at toe post at Green- ville K. C. as second-class mail matter -i- 10th, , of Society is . Not Being Sought THE LAW. v; . Income Coinage. the speech full by Mr. at Square- Garden, New York, upon being notified of Hi nomination Chairman, of the at a future day and in a formal accept nomination which now tendered by the notification committee and I shall at that time touch the issues presented by the It is fitting. tint at this time, in the presence of those here assembled. I speak at some length in regard to the campaign upon which we arc now on We do not underestimate force arrayed against nor are ire of the importance tin- struggle in which we are hut relying upon the righteous- our cause, we defend with ill vigor the positions taken by our party. We are not some of opponents, in the of better resort to abusive epithets, but they may i-st assured mat no language, however no will lead us to depart a single breadth from the course marked out by the National Convention. The citizen, either public or private, who assails the character and questions the riot is in of the delegates assembled in the Chicago Convention assails the character and questions the patriotism of the millions who have arrayed them- selves under the banner there raised. It has liven charged by nun stand- high in business and political circles that our is a menace to security and public and it has been asserted that whom I have the honor, for the time being, to represent not only meditate an attack upon the rights property, but are the foes social order and national honor. Those who stand upon the Chicago platform are prepared to known and to every which in- them, every purpose which every hope winch understand the genius of institutions, they ate stanch of the form gov- under which we they build their faith upon foundation laid by Andrew has stated with admirable clearness, and with an emphasis which cannot be surpassed, both the duty and it of lie said society will Always exist under just government. Equality of talents, of education, or of wealth cannot be produced by human In the full enjoyment of the gilts of heaven and of superior industry, econ- nod virtue every man i equally entitled to protection by We yield to none in our devotion to the doctrine just enunciated. Our cam has not for its object the of society. We cannot insure to the vicious the fruits of a virtuous life ; we would not invade the home of in order to supply the Wants of the spendthrift; we do not propose to transfer the rewards of in to the lap of incidence. Prop- is and will remain the stimulus to endeavor and the Compensation for toil. We believe, as in the Declaration of Independence, that all men are created equal ; but that does not mean that all men are or can be equal in possessions, in ability, or in merit ; it simply means that all shall before the law and that government officials shall not, in construing, enforcing the law discriminate between citizens. Of PROPERTY n assert that property as as the rights of persons, are safe in the hands of the common people. Abra- ham Lincoln, in his mi sent to Con- in December, 1861, No men riving are moire Worthy to be trust- ed than those toil, none are less in- i. or touch Might which they have not honestly I re- peat his language with unqualified and join with him in the warn- which he added, beware a political and sure- be used to close the doors of ad- such as and to new disabilities and upon them, until, all of liberty be -who -daily follow in- junction the M thy fan- shall thou eat are now as they Highest of all in Leavening U. S. Report Baking Powder ABSOLUTELY PURE source of our nation's great- an indirect of transferring one man's p to another man's pocket, and while the process may be quite to the men who is- -But I only a part ,.,., taxation it can never b i sat- utterance ; let me give to those who are overburdened. his conclusion -Hut when the laws The last income tax law, with its ex in lime of peace and it.- await de- fender in lime of war. to add to those and just advantages, artificial distinctions, to giant titles, gratuities a-d exclusive privileges, to make the rich richer and the potent humble members of society, the farmers, me- and the day have neither the time nor the means of securing like favors for themselves- have a right to complain of the of their t. Those who support the Chicago allot the quotations of latter as well as the part. not surprised to find arrayed against us who the of government have read our platform. are we surprised to learn that we D list ill this campaign lace the hostility of those who find a pecuniary advantage ill ad. the doctrine of when great aggregations wealth are trespassing upon he rights in- We welcome it is the highest which could be bestowed u . We to have the co- of those who desire to hare the govern- fear or fa- It is not the wish the general public that trusts should spring into ex- and override the weaker of society ; it i- not the wish cf the general public that these trusts should destroy and then collect such tax as they will from those who are at their mercy ; nor is it the of the general public that the mentalities of government have been so often prostituted to of private gain. Those who stand upon the Chicago platform believe that the should not o. avoid wrong doing, but that it should also wrong ; and they believe that the should be enforced alike against all enemies of the public weal. They do not excuse larceny but they grand is a crime ; they do not the occupation the highwayman, who robs the traveler. I they include among the Sort who through the more aid less means of legislation, to their own use the proceeds of the foil of others. The Command shall not from Sinai and reiterated in the legislation of all lands, is no respecter of pewits. It must applied to the great as we as the .-mull; to the string as as the weak ; to the corporate per en created by law us well as to the poi- son flesh and blood created by the Almighty. No government is worthy of the name which is not to protect from every arm uplifted for his injury the humblest citizen who lives beneath the flag. It follows as necessary con- that vicious legislation must be remedied by the people who suffer from the effects of such legislation and by those who enjoy its benefits. provisions, when in with other methods tax- in force, was not unjust to the of incomes, because they were compelled to pay a Federal tax greater than their share. The in- come tax is not new, nor is it based upon hostility to the rich. The system is employed in several of the most important nations of Europe, and every lax now upon statute in land, so far as I have been able to ascertain, contains n ex- The of income tax in other countries does not make It necessary for this nation to adopt the suggestion, but suggests th; moral language those who denounce the income tax as an assault on the Not only shall I refuse to apologize for tie advocacy an income tax law by the National Convention, but I snail also refuse to apologize for exercise by it the right to dissent from a de- of the Supreme Court. In a government like ours every public of- is a public servant, whether he holds office by or by appoint- i whether he serves for a term of years or during good and the people lave a right to his of- acts. Confidence is everywhere the patent of despotism ; free govern- exists in jealously and not are the words of Thom- as and I submit that they a truer conception of popular government than is entertained by those who would, prohibit an able comment upon a court decision. Truth will vindicate only error fears free speech. No public official who conscientiously discharges his duty as he sees it will desire to deny to those whom he the to discuss official conduct. BUTLER AND The Abase Demo- Latte- Fights Republicans as Em NO NEGRO NEED t OF- THE power, which they already possess, power, it surrendered, will hi Chicago platform has condemned by some because it dissents from an opinion rendered by the Court declaring the income tax unconstitutional. Our critics even go so far as to apply the anarchist those who stand upon that plank of he It must be remembered tint we expressly recognize the binding force of that decision so long as it as a part of of the land. There is in the no suggestion of an attempt to dispute the authority of the Supreme Court. The party is simply pledged to use all the constitutional power which remains alter Was decision or which may SCaM from its reversal by the court as it may hereafter be constituted. Is there any disloyalty in that pledge For a years the Supreme Court of the United States has sustained the principle which underlies the income tax. Some twenty years ago this same court without a dissenting voice an income tax law almost identical with the one recently overthrown. Has not a as much right to return to the precedents of a century as the preset t court had to depart from them When courts allow rehearings they admit that error is possible. The late decision against the income tax was rendered by a majority of one after a rehearing. the money question over- shadows all other questions in I desire it distinctly understood that I shall offer no the income tux plank of the Chicago plat- form. The last income tax law sought to apportion the burdens government more equitably among those who enjoy t Lie protection off he government. Ai present the expenses the Federal government, collected through revenue taxes and import duties, are burdensome upon the poorer of society. A law which col- from some citizens more than their share of the taxes collects from MONEY THE Now let me ask you lo consider question o the campaign the money question. It is scarcely it to defend the principle of bimetallism. No national party during the entire history of the United States has ever declared and no par- this campaign has had the temerity to oppose it. Three Dem- Populist, and Silver Parties have not only declared but outlined their specific necessary to restore silver to its ancient position by the tide of gold. platform expressly that bimetallism is desirable when it pledges the Republican Party to aid in securing it us soon as the as- of certain foreign nations can be obtained. who represented the minority sentiment in the Chicago Convention opposed the free coinage of silver by the United-States by dent action on the ground that, in their judgment, it retard or en- prevent the establishment of inter- national bimetallism, to which the forts of the government should be steadily When they that the efforts the government should be steadily directed toward the establishment of international they condemned The gold standard has been weighed in the balance found wanting Take from it the powerful support of the money-owning and the money- changing classes, and it cannot stand for one day in any nation in the world. It was fastened upon the United discussion before the people, and its friends have never been willing to risk a verdict lore the upon issue. can be no sympathy or co- operation between the advocates of n universal gold standard and the of bimetallism. Between independent or inter- the gold standard there is an imp gulf, Is this agitation in favor of international bimetallism, conducted in good faith, or do opponents really desire to . the gold standard permanently Are they willing to confess the r- a double standard when joined in the leading nations the world, or do they still insist that gold is the only metal suitable for money among civilized nations If they are, in fact, desirous of securing we may expect them to point out the evils of a gold standard and defend as a system. the other hand, they are their energies toward the permanent establishment of a gold standard, under a in favor of international I inn justified suggesting money cannot be expected at the hands of those who deal dishonestly with the American people. is To Congressional Convention. Steamer It. L. Meyers will f-r Washington next Tues- day morning at Delegates the Democratic At the Populist ; in Thursday. Col. I line was made permanent chairman. Her are a few from his ii -tea. on taking the. -politician who any scheme to split vote in North Carolina and turn it W to He is an enemy to the cause. want to say to the Populist Demo- committees that let State go they she both be wiped Out. Some one asked me whether we were going to take down Tom Watson or We are not going to take down either. Whether it is necessary to run Bryan an or a joint ticket of Hi van and Watson it will b done, effect will be to elect Mr. Bryan President, If our cause means anything it means that. But whatever we do we must the fact that the while man must rule in Carolina. The time has not come the to rule and gov. the white people of the State and he would even endanger his own When Mr- Butler put Oliver II Dockery in Governor Co. showed fight at among ether things If you are going to take the bike the machine lift a rebel. We don't want any of these Kick out. W want a tick- et, and nobody who could not on the stump advocate the election of Bryan and Watson. It seems there is a plan lo lose the wing of the Republican party, to instigate the vision the Republicans in order that the Democrats may be landed safely into power, and they named II. Dockery, a man above all others that meant Republicanism in North were whistles and I've got the right to command attention of this convention. I voted Major Guthrie voted Cleveland This an at- tempt to divide Republicans and give the Democrats victory. The were following the party-bugs. You are following the leader who is trying to deliver you Democrats. Do you want to with the No No II do it manly way. Why slum I we rote fur II. Is thaw a who speak for Docker and say that he will Bryan and Watson Can you give a guarantee If yon can I'll go for him ; if not, I'll fight him. I don't care for time. My vices the party are such that I de- time. has no right to dictate a ticket to this What are you going to make by fusing with Dockery How many votes can he deliver He was defeated at own convention. We have started, pare, let end pure. Let us name a like or Cy. Thompson, or Skinner, not of the Again when Mr. had spoken for the nomination of far At- General and Mr. in obedience lo his command was moving t suspend the rules nominate this Republican by Col Skin- am here to object to a suspensions Why nominate Mr. Zeb Vance If it is right to nominate it Is right vote for Pritchard, yet Mr. Butler's paper is Opposing because he is for Mr. Walser is within- flu- sound of my voice and I ask him to come ward and say whether he will vote for Bryan and Watson, If he will will support him. But you are going to nominate him at word voice we are not it lie is to vole for lie is in town and can speak for to character with any man in this If not that, pit hit-., if he fishes. Let me recall I i few things. yon me to j take your banner, made up my mind no no charges, no eggs would me my head i But v these charges come the and from who be my I it hurts ten thousand fold more. I put my record beside that of any man, I have done my duly, continue to do lie read the names proposed by and a man of were puppets, be states what is not true I regretted to say that, but either had to say or every named here have to arise denounce statement. have never bad to use such before. But I say it i I have nothing to lake DELICATE FEMALE REGULATOR. L. F. EVANS. R. S. EVANS. A. H. IT IS ft SUPERB and exerts a wonderful influence in strengthening her system by driving through the proper impurities. Health and strength are guaranteed to result from its use. My wife was bedridden for months, after for two is well. J. M. JOHNSON, Ark. co., Bold all at SI. per bottle. Emit f EVANS it CO., Props. Mount r follows Will Move This On J. C. Coo will If Sol say or begin moving to their old Bland in would dare to say that I told an about anything, anywhere at any tune, we would have a quick and day of meeting. The time has when, having in- trusted all to him, we must inquire if Senator is a sate party leader. I say he is a party wrecker. At St. he tried to turn and deliver that to the Democrats. Look at his r. cord in the Stale, Let us look at this commute.;. Have you any doubt how Hal Ayer, editor of Bullet's paper, the Caucasian, will vote that c Rave you any Idea how Jim Lloyd, who holds a in the Senate, -riven hi in by will rote Have you any idea how J. K. Samson, Butler's devoted will rote Don't you think that will fill Butler's wants Will not that Butler's bidding the has same when We should kilo bow much power we have into hands this one man. Does this petting of the the lion in the hands the committee menu electoral fusion with Democrats I want to say that it means what wants, whatever that i. And now I am going make a u nominate this whole committee by John Graham withdrew was elected in bis place. Hal V. Ayer was then elected of the committee. the Block which is just being completed for them, and they invite readers to call and see their Splendid line of They will sell cheap. WHY DIDN'T HE Does Butler to Force Walser on The Populist Convention It is said that all the time while fight was on in the over the nomination of Walser Attorney General, the as to whether he was for or Bryan, Mr. had his pocket the following letter from which requested, that his posit be the convention, but yet Mr. Butler could give no though it was called for again and i. Here is the Park Hotel, Raleigh, N. C. lion. Geo. K. Hunt and Westmoreland, Convention Hall, V. C. My has been that my name, if presented to Populist State convention, would be used in connection with a State by the Populist Re- publican on the same line in official not an independent ticket, composed populist and of the Republican State ticket ready Dominated. If should arise please state to the convention, I am for Stale co-operation between cur two with the great purpose of preserving civil liberty to the people of North Carolina, Respectfully, Vance To Democratic Committees. I he several Democratic Precinct Ex- Committee will Immediate alter their appointment elect a chair- man of their body, and the chairman so elected, being by virtue of bis office a member the county Executive Com- is requested to meet with the Other members the County Commit- tee St Greenville on Thursday, Sip immediately after the t County Convention for the of completing the o. n of L. Blow. Com. of Pitt Co Look at has es and Wiley Brown tobacco at the Star Ware- house lo-day. For iV Evans they a loud of primings as follows lb at at lbs at an average of SI 1.50. The Star also sold for Hill Williams several lots and II you want the best prices go ti lie Star. Have You Seen Thia Beaten W. 1,411 pounds of at the Eastern Warehouse to-day and sot a clear cheek for The lots brought tins lbs. at las. at lbs. at lbs. at lbs. lbs. at and lbs. at His average was close to So much selling at the n. where high prices rule every Boys They Are. Last Friday while Leon Evans was sick and unable personally conduct the sales at the Greenville Warehouse the buyers -I bis prices should not loll in . The boys bucked against each other and run Up prices so high tint it was conceded, taking quality and present condition pi ices into consideration, th t no ware- house In State lied ever shown a better fide W hear the still expressing his appreciation of the way the lien Mm. Catarrh Cannot be Cured. With as they cannot the seat ills- ease. Cat is a blood or iii order to cure it you must take internal fall's Cure is mid directly or the bled and mucous Hall's Catarrh Cure is not med- It was by one of the best physicians in this country for years, Is a regular It is composed of the best t known. combined with tin best blood purifier, acting directly on the mucous The perfect combination or two is what produces such won- results curing Catarrh. Scud tor testimonials, free. f. Props. Toledo. Sold by druggists price The old Greenville Warehouse is being- en- and more lights added which makes it the best lighted Warehouse in the State. With plenty money and no pets, fair dealings and hard work, we are going to sell Tobacco as high as anyone. Give trial and v will show you. Your friends, K. V. On and after, Thursday, August 20th, will be in our now store, at the old will he glad to see you all. Will sell goods cheap and guarantee action. Thank you for past favor. we stand. is- August 17th, 1896. mm, BUTLER AND SKINNER. The Fight Between; Them Continues What Does it Mean P Saturday morning the light of the night before in the Populist was continued. Mr. Butler with- drew the name Waller for Attorney General, and this together with one elector at large, and one Justice the Supreme Court, was left in the hands of the executive committee. Mr. Caldwell then forward aid proposed the following as an committee. A. S. Hal W. Ayer, John J. K. B. and S. Otho Wilson. Then Aline the contention of the convention Col. arose and said want to the situation, Why the complexion of such as that named by Mr, Caldwell There are three men there who mean one man. Why is Dr. Thompson, or left from the ticket Why Because I have to face Marion Butler and tell when he's wrong. You are going to do it because it is his wish, and he wants lo retire from the list party every man of influence. The central committee should be and men should not be named who are under the control of one Mr. Butler then came forward and said night I sat on this platform and heard regarding my integrity that I would not J. W. HIGGS, Pres. J. S. Cashier. HENRY HARDING Ass t Cashier. Greenville, N. C. STOCKHOLDERS . Representing a Capital of More Than a Hall Million Dollars, Win. T, Dixon, President National Exchange Bank, Baltimore, Md. The Scotland Neck Bank, Scotland N. C. Noah Biggs, Scotland Neck, N. C. R. R. N. C. D. W. Higgs Eros., Greenville N. We respectfully solicit the accounts of firms, individuals and the general public. Checks and Account Books furnish ed on application. FLOORING less than cost- Try a car f. o. b. at N. C at North Co JUST RECEIVED -------A fresh Hue of------ Family GROCERIES, ------Consist in I have just returned from tin NORTHERN where I have purchased a Large, New, Cheap and stylish line of goods We are not LOW on one th located -our ,. nigh others we think yon are not posted. sell our goods at LOWEST POSSIBLE whether yon are an expert or not does not effect oar price one Our goods have stamp of reliability, combining style I quality with lowest price, the; will bring yon a i nil competitors. My stock of CLOTH store. I will sell up-to-date Clothing. Thanking you for Favors, I lo patronage- I am to Please, Leader of with your Flour, Meat, Meal, AC, which I am Belling so low that it causes surprise. mo and I will treat you fair and Lard, Coffee Sugar, will make i mt of this from any man for ever been, the bulwark of other citizens less than their share, is for die party. Now I am FALL GOODS Arriving Daily. Our Mr. Taft is back from the north and says prices there were cheaper than ever and he will make here way down. Summer Goods at your own price. RICKS TAFT, .-----A large of the celebrated----- E age Brand of Fine Shoes -------just received. A complete stock of------- General MERCHANDISE always on hand. T. WHITE. C. A. Whites old --------IS STILT. AT FRONT WITH A I taught best Is Hemp Bone, Building Pumps, Farming every ting necessary for and general purposes, as wall a Ladies Goods have hand. Am quarters for Heavy Groceries, jobbing for O. N. T. Cotton, and keep courteous and clerk. n. C, C. Pin Co. N T. J. Co., Va COBB BROS CO. Norfolk. Va. COTTON AND PEANUT AND Stock, Cotton, Grain Provision Brokers. and Progress Street. Ties and Backs at Lowest and Consignments Solicited. Code.