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It has benefited thousands and thousands of weak, ailing women in its past half century of wonderful success, and it will do the same for you. You can't make a mistake in taking The Woman's Tonic Miss Amelia Wilson, R. F. D. No. Alma, Ark., think is the greatest medicine on earth, for women. Before I began to take was so weak and nervous, and had such awful dizzy spells and a poor appetite. Now I feel as well and as strong as I ever did, and can eat most Begin taking today. Sold by all dealers. Has Helped Thousands. . NOTICE TO CREDITORS. Having qualified as tor of Anne deceased late of Pitt county, this is to all persons having claims against the of the said de- ceased to exhibit them to the within twelve month from this date, or this notice will be pleaded in bar their All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment. This the 6th, day of March J. CRAWFORD. Administrator. V. G. JAMES ltd Sale Estate. By virtue of a power of sale a certain mortgage ix and delivered by W. L. and wife. Annie to Manning, dated day of s- and duly recorded in the Regis- office in in book d page the. undersigned will on Monday the 20th day of April. exposed to public sale before the court house door in to the highest bidder for cash the following ed or parcel of land, to in township, Pitt county, North a. i mouth of Peter's Run where it enters Into Crook and run a straight line to the mouth Of branch thence up th various courses -aid branch to a W . corner, thence with said line north west 4-5 poles to a stake, a walnut tree stump, thence south 2-3 west poles to a stake on the great Con creek near a small down the various courses of said creek to the beginning, containing acres more or This sale is made to satisfy the terms of said gage deed. This the day o- March. 1914. MANNING. Mortgagee By Ange. Assignee. HARDING a. PIERCE MONEY SAVED by The J. I. Case Tobacco Transplanter. 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I also set some for several of my neighbors they say that theirs grew better than that they set by hand, and they are begging to set theirs for them the coming season. I also have friends at a distance of fifteen miles from me who want me to set their crop for I hem. I cant say too much for your ma- chine and wouldn't be without one for Five Hundred Dollars and as to your services. I couldn't ask for bet- Yours truly. JESSE. H- SMITH. HART HADLEY, el The undersigned qualified as administrator of II. deceased, late of Pitt county. Carolina this is to notify all per- having claims against the o. said deceased to exhibit them i i th. undersigned on or before the 8th day of April. 1916, or this notice be plead in bar of their recovery. Al, persons indebted to said estate please make immediate payment. HIGH S. Administrator HARDING PIERCE, Attorneys. 4- ltd HARDWARE NORTH CAROLINA Grain Privileges t t Make Your Own Paint I YOU WILL SAVE PER GAL. THIS IS HOW Buy gals. L. A M. SEMI-MIXED HEAL PAINT. at per gal. And gals. Linseed Oil to mix with it You then make gals, of pure paint for It's only per gal. Anybody can mix the OIL with the PAINT. Whereas, if you buy gals, of ready-for-use print in CANS, you pay a gal. or L. U M. SEMI-MIXED REAL FAINT Is PURE WHITE LEAD, ZINC and LINSEED OIL, the best-known mater mis for I On Use a any PAINT you buy. and II not the best Saint made, return toe paint and gel ALL your J. JR. a J. ii. VII. M. C. CO- HILL, C. ft, c. Having qualified as executors o Harriet I. Ross deceased, late of Pitt County North Carolina, this Is to notify all persons having claims the estate of the said deceased, ti. exhibit them to the undersigned twelve months from this date, this notice will be pleaded in bar of their All persons Indebted to said will please make Immediate payment This April 13th. 1914. l Ross A. Ross Executors. F. O. James and Son. Attorneys. NOTICE. My son. Luther Barrett, age has left home and refuses to return. All are forbidden to hire him unless his wages are paid to me. ROSA BARRETT Notice. Having qualified as administrator of I Edwards, deceased late of Pitt county, N. Is to notify all persons having claim- the estate of Che said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned within months this date, or this notice will be leaded in bar of their recovery. All arsons indebted to said estate lease make Immediate payment. This April 7th, 1914. J. H. Administrator F. O. JAMBS t SON Atty. FOB OF OXEN weight about pounds, ages six or even. Well broke. O. T. TYSON Greenville N. C. I law w Route I Bright Eyes An active, healthy liver that never shirks its work is reflected in your eyes which sparkle and shine with the joy of life watch your eyes in the mirror and take Pills at the first sign of dull- At your druggist, sugar coated or plain. Editor Meet la Houston. HOUSTON, Texas, April 88.- -News paper editors and publishers from section of the country are round- up here for the annual convention of the National Editorial Association. The convention will have its opening tomorrow and the sessions will be continued over Friday and Saturday. On Monday the 4th day of May 1914 I will sell at public auction before the court house door in Greenville the fol lowing real estate said sale Is made satisfy the taxes due the town of for the year 1913 on same. This the 6th day or April O. C. Tax Collector. Mrs. Lula lot Dixon lot 1.19 Wiley Downs lot J. P. Locust lots T. C. Nelson lot Williams lot n MONEY l WHEAT. Puts and calls are the safest surest method of trading in wheat or oats. Because your loss is absolutely limited to the amount bought. No further risk. Positively the most profitable of trading. Open an account. You can buy puts or calls on bushels grain for or you can buy both for or as many more as you wish An advance or decline of cent gives you the chance to take profit A movement of cents profit. Write for full particulars and bank references. B. v. Ohio. Address all mall to Lock Box Executors Notice Having qualified as executors of H. C. Cannon, deceased, late of Pitt North Carolina, Is to notify all persons having claims against the es- of said deceased to present them to the undersigned within twelve months of this date or this notice will be pleaded n bar of their recovery All Indebted to said estate will please make Immediate payment This the nth of April B. CANNON, J. . CANNON, Hz seniors F. IAMBS SON, ltd THE FARM Is the Bash at all Application far Pardon. Notice la hereby given that on the day of April 1914 or as soon thereafter as la convenient to the Governor, at. application will be presented to th- for the pardon of Willis Pitt who was convicted at the August term 1913 of the superior court of Pitt county of the larceny of some fathered corn the Held and ed to six months on the roads of Pitt county. This the day of March 1914. BROWN, S. J. for Will Pitt LIME Is the of ail Write far bulletin by tin beat authority I State, Ii on lb Farm, and price of lime. Don't buy earth, etc. A give you POWHATAN LIME CO. STRASBURG VIRGINIA HOW APRIL Hts IN War history has been made three times before on April the date of President Huerta's refusal to salute the flag In for the arrest of American marines. Here are the 1773. Battle of Lexington and Con. cord. First bloodshed of the rev l-ill. Sixth Massachusetts fired on at Baltimore. First bloodshed of the civil war. April Congress declares Cuba free and Independent, and demands with of the Spanish troops. War declared. April 1914 Huerta refused to accede to- de of United States that be the United States flag. April 1914. President Wilson asks Congress to him to army and navy to endorse the demands of U. B. for re- dress for Insults to the can flag. North Carolina. Pitt County In the Superior Court Publications of G. E. Atlantic Coast Line Road Com- New York Central and son River Railroad Company Old Dominion Steam Ship Company ant Clyde Line Steamship Company. The defendants. New York Central and Hudson River Rail Road Company and the Old Dominion Steamship Company will take notice that an action entitled as above, has been commenced in Superior Court o Pitt County, for the collection of damages arising by the delay In the shipment of one certain engine shipped to O. B. Greenville, North Carolina, by Motor Co., of New York, on or about March 3rd. 1913, by way of the New York Central and Hudson River Rail- road company, the Old Steam ship Company and Clyde Line Steamship Company; and the said de- will further take notice that they ere required to appear at the next term of the Superior Court of Pitt County to be held on the 11th, day after the 1st Monday In March, It being the day of May, 1914, at the Court House of said County, In Greenville, North Carolina and ans- or demur to the complaint of plaintiff In said action, or plain- tiff will apply to the Court for the relief demanded In said complaint. This 11th day of April, 1914. D. C. MOORE, Clerk Superior Court Pitt Co. By, A T. D. C. HARDING PIERCE, Attorneys. ltd to Creditors. Whereas by a decree of the Superior court of Pitt county, made by his honor F. A. Daniels. Judge Presiding -it term. Pitt county super- court in that certain special ac- entitled J. H. Tripp vs. I. J. J. S. was appoints receiver of the firm of Tripp, Hart t Company and was authorized by said decree of court to take possession of collections of all kinds, notes, gages and claims of whatsoever due to the of Tripp, Hart Com and collect the same as speedily practicable. Notice is hereby given to all per- sons l.;. to firm of Tripp. Hart Company to make Immediate settlement with J. Rosa, receiver, and all persons having claims against the firm of Tripp, Hart A Company Executors Notice and For Claims. State of North Carolina, Pitt The undersigned having been pointed and duly qualified as tor of the estate of F. A. Patrick, de ceased, all persons having claims said estate are notified to exhibit the before me on or before the 30th day of March or this notice will be pleaded In bar of their recovery. All persons In- to said estate will please make Immediate payment. This day of starch 1914. W. J. KITTRELL, Executor the last will and of F. A. Patrick, deceased. 3-27-Id N. claims with said receiver. This the 26th day of March, 1914. J. ROSS. 3-31 It. Receiver of Tripp, Hart Co Having duly as tor on the estate of ton deceased, notice Is hereby given all persons having claims against said estate to present them to me properly authenticated on or before the V day of March 1915 or this notice will he plead In bar of their recovery. All persons Indebted to said estate will make immediate payment to me. This day of March 1914. R. A. WORTHINGTON on the estate of Worth- deceased. 3-31 Id notice to Creditor. Having duly Qualified before Superior court clerk of Pitt county as executor of the estate of B. A. Br., deceased, notice la hereby given to all persons Indebted to the estate to make Immediate payment to the undersigned; and all person having claims against said estate are notified to present same to the for payment on or before March or this notice will plead In the bar of their recovery. This 1st day 1914. L. CARPER. Executor of the estate of B. A. deceased. . E. N. Y., April The third annual session of Wyoming Conference of the Methodist Episcopal church was opened In the Tabernacle here today, with Bishop Joseph F. Berry presiding. The con- will be concluded next day with announcement of the pastoral assignments. Leaks are often detected where they are least expected. Sometimes in Pitt comity Otto application her. a is all L mm ts terns, t as, . l ill akin diseases yield to us . Al at far has. OINTMENT KM m GREENVILLE IS HEART OF EASTERN WORTH CAROLINA. IT HAS A POPULATION OF FOUR THOUSAND, ONE HUNDRED AND ONE. AND IS ROUNDED BY THE BEST FARMING COUNTRY. INDUSTRIES OF ALL KINDS ARE INVITED TO LOCATE HERE FOR WE HAVE EVERYTHING TO OFFER IN THE WAY OF LABOR, CAPITAL AN D TRIBUTARY FACILITIES. WE HAVE AN UP-TO-DATE JOB AND NEWSPAPER PLANT. Agriculture Is the Healthful, the Most Employment WE HAVE A OF TWELVE HUN- AMONG THE BEST PEOPLE IN THE EASTERN PART OF NORTH CARO- LISA AND INVITE THOSE WHO WISH TO GET BET- ACQUAINTED WITH THESE GOOD PEOPLE IN BUSINESS WAY TO TAKE FEW INCHES SPACE AND TELL EM WHAT YOU HAVE TO BRING TO THEIR ATTENTION. OUR ADVERTISING HATES ARE LOW AND CAN BE HAD UPON V I. FRIDAY Mil M 4.-, Less Than Three Hundred Murder Americans are Now Left In Capital of Mexico O'clock Wednesday Hon. F. C. Harding Opened the For State At a late hour Thursday afternoon the jury having been duly drawn and the trial of S. M. Pol. lard, for murder in the second degree began in Owing to the hour only one witness took the this one being Dr. U. S. for the state. The testimony of Dr. Morrill was a I He stated that about o'clock Saturday night January he ed u phone message to come to the home of T. Smith and that he rived there about ten minutes later. his arrival he found Smith with u pistol shut wound in the left side of the abdominal region. Smith asked him for help. He told Smith that there was nothing that could be done unless he could get him to a hospital where he could undergo an operation. To this Smith replied that he would die at home than in the hospital. Smith then told Dr. Morrill how the shooting occurred which as he stated was as That he entered the store of S. M Pollard and that Pollard said to him. get out of here, get out of He then stated that he asked what for, and that without other words Pollard drew his revolver and tired fatal Dr. Morrill testified that Smith w e- carried to the Washington hospital on the midnight train, where he died about six o'clock Sunday morning, made no other statement than the above mentioned. After the cross examination of the witness by counsel for the defense. Judge Daniel ordered that court u until morning. After court had adjourned and jury retired, counsel for the defense applied to Judge Daniels, under a writ of habeas corpus, for the release of Pollard under bond in the sum of This was opposed by for the state, and there was much discussion on both sides, and the mat. r ended for the time being by Judge Daniels saying he would take it under consideration until today for his de- court assembled this A. M. at and I; was decided by Judge Daniels that be would take up matter of writ at the noon hour. First for prosecution this a m. was Mr. F. S. whose test was as That he went into store for a cigar about o'clock Saturday night Jan. 17th, where some boys were playing a punch board. Pollard was behind the After a very short time Smith entered by front door placed hands Inside pockets walked toward rear and said he noticed Pollard watching Smith. As started to leave store be hoard say out of then turn- ed and as he did so, he heard the command, out of and a revolver report followed immediate- Bays that there were only a few seconds from the time Pollard said get out of here and time of the run of a gun. The two clinched and second shot was then fired, and that Pollard had hold of the breech o gun and Smith the lie then wrung the gun from Smith and Pol- lard, while this was going on said. you have shot me and kill- ed me for Pollard replied have cursed mo enough and have taken it my last time. When Smith was being carried from store he pulled revolver from his left hip pocket and tired across breast at Pollard. Askew and Belcher helped to take Smith home. On way horn Carl said that he would go for the doctor and Smith told he need not go for a doctor as lie was already dying. When they got Smith to his home be culled his wife by name and said, Sum Pollard has shot me and killed me. you need not cut up about it for I am going to On cross examination to former testimony. Second witness was Chief . of New Bern, to state good character of V. S. former witness. Then was called Sheriff A. Gas- of New Bern, also to state good character of Hot h said same be good. The fourth witness was D. R. Morgan, he stated that on Saturday night Jan. 17th, he came out of barber shop adjoining Pollard's place. He saw a number of boys standing around and he opened the door to go in and as hi did he saw Pollard standing- by the with a gun in his hand and heard him say out of to Smith and at that moment shot him. Upon cross- examination held to tame testimony. The fifth called was H. II. Howard, also an eye-witness. He stated that he was in Pollard's drug store on Saturday night Jan. 17th. standing by side of counter, and that Flowers. Skinner boys. Perkins and a few others were in the store and Hint all the boys were at a punch hour. when Smith entered door. Smith w walking with hands in aide pants pockets. Howard spoke to Smith and up and take a Smith said I am not taking any Howard turned bis face toward punch board and paid more attention. Pollard turned and walked toward the cash register Howard testified that he then heard a say and at that moment a shot was fired. He turned and saw Pollard with the revolver in his right band and Smith had his left hand on of the gun. two had clinched and another fol. lowed. Howard ran another shot fired he returned and heard Pollard say Smith had cursed him like a dog and he had Ink en it ma last E. S. Hobgood another eye witness was then called and his testimony was that on Saturday night 17th ho went into drug store to get a pack age of cigarettes and that a number of boys were standing around a punch board. That Smith was standing in the store about or feet from Pol- lard Hands In bis side pockets. That ho had seen Smith in store a few minutes before Pollard went the cigar case and sold Hobgood a package of cigarettes. lie started out was standing near middle store. Hobgood hi Pollard say t mid turned and saw Pollard with a revolve- drawn on Smith and fired into him. After Smith sprang forward and of gun. Hobgood I Inn ran lo store where bl the night police- man and told Mini Pollard had Chief h. He staled that h did not go to the drug store and when lie aw i again he was being the street hi; home. Mr. Held his teat I. in crow examination. Seventh was Skinner an eye That he lived four miles from and that he and his brother, to to the moving show. That h the show . ten o'clock and as be passed store a bunch of boys were ling a, punch board Pollard at counter wait on boys. entered about minutes. with coat unbutton- ed and hands side pants pockets and one of boys asked Smith to take a chance he replied that be didn't want to. moved to the cigar show case Smith was i. little distant s turned his face- to the punch in a few min- he say and a was fired. Skinner said he fled store. as Roy an eye witness. He that he was in on same occasion as above witness, Smith came in and walked toward of store. Skin. Bar said that hoard Pollard out of Smith said what does this mean without other words Pollard at him. Skinner tan out and later- returned to the store where he Smith had cursed like a dog the week before and that no man could do Ninth was C. B, Bowen of Martin so eye witness. That he was in on business Sat- January and that day night he MM in drug store where of boys were playing a punch A few mi out . Chief Smith i red the door with hands in his s ride pockets. When he In he walked by the and to the middle of the e In w moments ho heard some one say out of and immediately a to shot was fired. ho turned and astir the two men clinched and rushed out of the door. He through the window saw tight hand the breach of a and Smiths left second report then saw several hand on the he heard the men start to Smith out and as they were near the door Smith drew gun and Pollard. Tenth Ii. C. Turnage. The pistol If product and some of the being still ed. Sheriff was ordered to load same ho did. Mr. of Fanny Die and said that ,;. Saturday night Jan- 17th, was in his In his store. o'clock Chief Smith cane in and that at that time he was a sober condition. About Turnage was told that S. U. Pollard had Smith. I Turnage rushed in and found Mr. and Askew endeavoring lo separate the men. I Smith said has me and hilled tor nothing. Turnage and and Askew started Smith out. Just before leaving the door Smith drew a revolver from his let; hip pocket and tired at Pollard. On way home Smith remarked times that he was going to die. Turn- age says he was in the bank day or Tuesday before the shooting and that Pollard to the window and asked him what he would II him a pistol for Turnage told him that he would sell him one for par cent profit. Immediately alter the adjournment Pt the counsel met the Judge in conference to continue the motion for writ Habeas Corpus to allow the defendant bail in the sum of After a warm discussion of the matter Judge Daniels refused to permit bail for Mr. Pollard. Session. This afternoons session of court convened at o'clock and up this paper went to press the follow- witnesses for prosecution had J. K- testimony was as That he began work at the store of T. C. and J. W. Turnage January 1st. On Monday or Tues- day of the week before tragedy, Pol lard came into the store to purchase an automatic gun and Mr. Spivey sold him one. The pistol with which Po lard shot Smith was brought into court and by Mr. Spivey as the one sold him Saturday night he was at store and slates he went to drug store i -0 or minutes after shooting had occurred. He also states that the only statement which he heard made that of Pollard who said that Smith had cursed him to everything he could of a few days before and that now he had put an end to it. Andrew Moore, who testified that he was night police. That at the time of the shooting on Saturday night Jan. 17th that he was in the rear o- and Co's. store and that to this time he had talked to Smith and knew him to be in a state. That upon hearing of the shooting he went immediately to Pol lards store. He entered the drug store where he saw the two men clinched, Pollard holding the breech a pistol and Smith holding the He caught wrist and tried to part th when Smith said pull my arm like that. Pollard has shot and killed me for and Pollard said that Smith had cursed him to everything that he could think of an he had put up with it last time. two men were then separated ant was carried from the store. That when near the door Smith drew a revolver from ho Refugee Train Left There Last Night With Five Hun- to Puerto, Mexico. CONGRESS ASKED FOR APPROPRIATION PREVENT EPIDEMIC Reports Coming From Cordoba States That Seven Americans Were Executed There Yesterday by the Federals. Upon Secretary Bryan Has Been Unable To Have Report Confirmed WASHINGTON. April than three hundred Amer- remain in Mexico City. It is the smallest number in that city in hall a century according to official received here. Most of those re- are expected to take chances and stick in the capital. Jammed refugee train with more than live hundred Americans; several men and Germans left the Mexican capital last night to Puerto. Mexico, where they will board an American transport. Swamped by In refugees from the war scene desperate efforts to care for them are being made by the treasury, public Health, labor, state, war and navy de Secretary asked congress to appropriate one hundred thousand dollars to be used by the public health service lo prevent the epidemic that generally hits Mexico about this time each year. The safe of the thousands of American soldiers now in that country. VERA April M.- The fighting fifth brigade still lighting aboard the transports tied up at the docks while is con. with Adm rail Badger Fletcher completing derails to trans- fer the control of Cruz from navy to army. forces of the now report from Mexico City that the danger of Americana have passed for the present. though agreeing to mediation plan BraiM, Chile powers are ask Americans to leave interior. Huerta doing everything possible to strengthen his forces. treating with rebel with view of forcing an alliance. WASHINGTON, April time was the diplomatic of the Mexican mediation program today. Secretary Bryan Mated that this government was on a standstill regarding mediation, pending affirmative action by Argentine. and Chile mediations. That of Brazil. Argentine and bile would act alone without injecting any European powers into the situation. So far a. Is known as Secretary Bryan no further has been received from Villa or Car- Confirmation was lacking Bryan at the reports of several left hip picket and turning, fired Americans being at and Pollard. Mrs. T. H. Smith, who that she was the wife of the late T. H. Smith. That she had been married 1-8 years. That they had one child who was now dead. That on night of Saturday. January band was brought home and that h- on Page CRUZ, April From reports here there are good reason to believe that not a single American has lost his life Mexico during last two weeks. Many Jailed, but refugees stories indicate that the imprisonment to save them from the mobs.

are as follows The Board of the of Pill, be No. That portion of the town be assembled in regular meeting and ginning at Five Points bounded by and being desirous of pulling on record between Fifth and Twelfth street memorial of their high appreciation of least of Washington streets, with a loop the earnest and faithful services of W. south on street to Thirteenth H. as Superintendent of Pub street, a loop west on Ninth street t. lie Instruction for the county of Pitt, the Liberty warehouse a loop vast and as clerk this board and street as far as the new him as a friend. Inns., in Sutton property lo No Five aid First That W. H. was tor the territory between a number of years the efficient Dickinson avenue and streets aid of On the trip route Will the and loop south on Um the during all these he worked earn branch, south on Pin street I'd .,,,, and for the build- In.- north on Pitt sire.-, to lug growth the Lute through this and Clark System the That When he street back to Dickinson avenue south began work in the county, the by the Atlantic Coast stall t. to School were old. small the corner of street, north from and the terms were short Dickinson avenue on avenue and the attendance meager. his to Chestnut east on Cheat efficient administration new and beau- nut street with a loop Public School have north on Pennsylvania avenue, placed the old School districts t Avenue, then through Pamlico been consolidated and the attendance avenue to the intersection o Elisabeth multiplied over and over again. The and Fifth streets, and east on Fifth leaching force has been greatly in- street to Five Points creased In number and wonderfully No. S That portion of the town proved In capacity and efficiency, lying between Fifth street and Firs. constant and persistent work he street, and between Vance street and brought the Public School System Short street. Pin county up to high standard end The other portions of the town not he put the county In the forefront embraced In these routes were II. most advance counties by the inspector because in educational progress. sufficient sidewalks, absence street Second. That Ins soul was ever on lights or sparsely settled. n the uplifting and a requirement of the De that the edit of the children Is to make the establishment the absorbing passion his of city delivery service at new in. which was one I and u i contingent upon the provision of service. mail boxes or receptacles at all Third. Thai this board regards residences and places business n with peculiar pleasure Hi. that a prefers he may cut a slot In the most Intimate and cordial relation the door, which will serve the tame ever existed between the board purpose This requirement must he the superintendent. That tin- board and the local postmaster round him patient and that it is done days prior to the He establishment of the city delivery. HF Money to Loan on Improved Farm Lands at 1-2 per cent Long Terms C. L. WILKINSON Cards All Card per inch per month payable in advance. Sheriff I wish to announce to my friends and the public generally that I am e candidate for the office of sheriff of Pitt county, subject to the action of the Democratic primary, and will the vote and help of any. W. SIMON ways In discharge of all his duties, was always tactful and by and tact lie was able to allay and conflicts iii school and com munition when they arose Fourth That in the death Pro- lessor not only the county of Pitt but the entire state bus a great loss in Its work F n. That each member the To the I. ft. The Daughters the Con the nth District will meet with the Bethel Heroes of Kooky Mount on April 30th ins The District Is composed the Char. h from Tarboro. Wilson and Rocky Mount and n la desired that each Chapter will . board bad learned by long association full delegation. are entitled in with Professor to have not only a high for him a affection for him and In his death each member feels a personal Sixth Thai these which one delegate for every members and your President and are by virtue of their office All r D. Cs. the are cordially invited and a good and MRS M inn the feelings tilth anticipated. board be spread upon Its records ., i ops be furnished his b r . to each member of which we ten our deepest and heart i. Ii sympathies and a be i . . h r-i rs News and Observer . a cox, M O. i,. c. Members of Board of of Pitt Counts Yours Cordially. II Hire FORCE OF VIBRATION. For Sheriff. Tc the Democratic Voters of Pitt I take this method of announcing my candidacy for sheriff subject to the Democratic primaries. Should I b elected will endeavor to administer the duties of office with prompt- using to all. I thank you for your support and beg to re- main your obedient servant. Very respectfully it For Sheriff. I wish to announce to my friends and lo the public generally that am candidate for the office of sheriff of Pitt county subject to the action of Democratic primary. I will dale Hi.- support all. R. Fur Sheriff. I wish announce to my friends that I am a candidate for sheriff of Pitt county subject to the action of Democratic primaries. Should I he elected I will endeavor to serve the people one and all lo the best my ability. I will appreciate your and help. It DUDLEY. i Merrier Clerk. Car An examination or clerk and car- will be held at the post In ibis city on May Age limit. to on Hi.- dale, of examination. Married women will ti. in the examination Tins prohibition. however, does not apply to women who divorced or those who are spare, from heir husbands and themselves, but they are eligible tor appointment only as clerk. . Applicants be physically and male applicants must be not less Hum feel lour Inches In height In bare feet, and weigh not leas than pound.- without overcoat or For application blanks and full Information relative to qualifications, duties, salaries tea lions, promotions etc . address C. DUDLEY, A Musical Chord That Hugo Glass Bowl. Discussing the that a wineglass be broken or shattered to pieces a musical chord, Edgar in the New York Amer- had a huge glass bowl foot in diameter resting on its glass Stand. The Hint class was from to three-quarters of an inch thick, i a violin bow. drew it across the edge, and entire hemisphere solid glass disintegrated into hundreds of small pieces. The sound of break into fragments was entirely known to me, n crackling or grinding. and the bits of glass Hew far apart had used this same bowl before classes for several years with violin bows Bill on this particular day the I students M Well as I were surprised at the breaking and unearthly noise. fact is I happened to vibrate the bowl with it key note -that is. set harmonic rate, which means the rate with which it able to vi- to send forth note, for notes ire rites of vibration, and they all Obey rigid and beautiful harmonic mathematical laws, and these agree with other set Hied For Sheriff I lake Ibis method of announcing I i the citizens of Pitt county that I an, a candidate for the office of sheriff, subject lo the action of the Democratic If elected I to sen.- the lo the best of ability. I will appreciate your vote and help you may give me. C E. For Sheriff. I wish lo lo voters of Pill county that I am a candidate for sheriff subject to the action of Democratic primary If elected I prom to servo the county to the best of my ability; never shirking from duties of the office. Thanking you in advance for your vole and For Treasurer. I announce to my friends and voters throughout Pitt county that I am a candidate for Treasurer subject to the action of the Democratic If elected I will serve the pie lo best of my ability. Hoping to receive your vote and I am It C. T. Sheriff. To my fellow citizens of Pitt county I hereby announce myself a candidate for the nomination for sheriff of county subject to the action of the Democratic primary of said county. If nominated and elected I pledge myself to make you a good officer. Thanking one all for support and co- operation I am. JNO. I. of Township. N. It. For unstable. I announce lo the voters ville township that I am a for constable subject lo the action of the Democratic primary and will help of any. AMOS C JACKSON. I ti For Constable. announce to the voters of township Unit am a candidate tor constable subject to the action, o Democratic primary and will their and help. It A. R. For Treasurer. I hereby announce myself as date for Treasurer of Pitt County sub to the Democratic primary. W. I. HALL. FOR TREASURER. will be a candidate for the office of Treasurer of Pitt County, subject to the action of the Democratic I thank the people for he sup- have given me In he past and if elected, promise to give I hem the same service I have tried to give since I hale been in office. W. n WILSON 4-22 If. The Great A well known New York millionaire and his w em lo a one aft- Secretary Hoard Civil Service of doing a Greenville, N. C. Free Delivery For Greenville Postmaster i has . the tn First Postmaster General to the tree delivery mail in beginning June 22nd. and fires . following facts concerning for the Information of th.- public The city will be divided Into routes lo be served twice once in the forenoon and one the afternoon Three carriers and on- substitute to serve those routes will be selected by civil Incognito dancing One of the partners approached I hale the lie said. The lady was they whirled off Into a lively When number the rich wife tin- professional on bis dancing you. Mrs. he Wed, calling her by her real name. The husband pricked up bis ears. the deuce did you know Who we he inked. don't you remember said the professional cavalier, straightening his beautifully tailored figure was your chauffeur years New York Post. For I the Democratic Voters of she Fifth Judicial At the request of Democrats various sections of the I y announce will be a in the next judicial convention far office of Solicitor for th Firth R A. NUNN. New Bern, N. Far I hereby myself a date for sheriff of Pitt county, my good friends will help me. If elect ed I will serve you faithfully. H B. SMITH Europe In Africa. The Africa of today Is partitioned off the following nations Client date which will be announced France. Germany. Italy. slate tor mg, and lira is given, any person has fairer portions, her South above It years of age desiring to stand African possessions having a fine examination. angel the and being in every way perfectly blanks from Hie or local secretary of the examining board lo application Those reaching required mark the examination nil the rules of Civil Service Com adapted to the white race. The French and possession. along the are also well enough as re- climate, but are along agricultural and other lines. It la ex- doubtful if much of mission, will lie placed on the eligible t Portuguese will Hat from which the carrier, are to be ever become the seats of white eh selected. I The routes as lo be Announcement. Dr. F. Flits, Osteopath, begs to an- announce that he will be In for the practice of Osteopathy day, Thursday, and Saturday mornings from to Office at Mrs. Ada Cherry's residence, corner Fifth and Washington streets. Phone 270-J PASSENGER Atlantic Coast Line. North Bound South Bound No. a. m. No. p. m No. ;. p. m. No. p. Norfolk Southern. Hast Bound West Bound No IO a. m. No a. ax N. a. w. No s. m. No. p. m No. I a. n COLDS S or doses break any case of Chills Fever, Colds it on the liver better than does not or sicken. Price TRY a Ton Our Cotton Seed Meal Feed cheaper than c. s. meal. HALL MOORE Get Your Spring Ad Ready Solid Comfort Ike home that Is furnished by n Is a really com- lot-table homelike place because the furniture job choose here is Intended ex- far purpose. Furniture That will Knit lour place you intend for but mil Intel purse. See the offerings. Taft Vandyke B Checks GOOD IN ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD. . . ISSUED BY Greenville Banking Trust Company. We Have Hand Full line of Ford Cars, also to one and all are cash or notes W-- think for past favors and Solicit a continuance of same. Ford Supply Co. Phone Greenville, N. C. S. T. HICKS Plumbing Heating Contractor Moved to New Store on Fourth Street Allen's Stables Cheerfully Given on all Work Large or Repair Work a Specialty Out of town work will receive our prompt attention Residence Phone 385-L. Office Phone Coward Drug Co. as O- ICE All a. Pm. Drug Co. T. I. Moore Moore INSURANCE Fire, Health and Accident Opposite Proctor Hotel Copyright. by International Exposition Co. CLASSICAL FIGURE FOR GREAT EXPOSITION COURT. PAN- INTERNATIONAL EXPOSITION, 1915. TUB vast court the Court of the Tour Seasons, at the ma International Exposition in San in Hill be adorned with a number of the finest of the world's greatest sculptors Not only will standing croups ml Independent pieces of statuary lie set the court hut Its walls, its lofty colonnades, the picturesque recesses, will be em- by much sculpture of a decorative type The classical niece above will be used to the arcade of the court u by August famous sculptor. April is spending week end at home. Harrington. Barber and Co., can supply your wants In a transplanter It will pay you to see them. Mrs. W. J. Wyatt went to this morning. if you go to the war in Mexico or If you stay home a good Smith and Wesson or a Colt's automatic pistol Is consoling to your mind. A large supply on hand at A. W. Ange and Co. Miss Dora Cox went to Friday. Bring us your eggs, poultry and country We always pay you highest market prices for same. B. D. Forrest and Co. Miss Powell of Greenville is spending week end here with Hiss who is one of the music teachers of the High School. Screen doors, and all kind- finished lumber O. K. Lumber and Manufacturing Co. The School, near here held Ha commencement Friday. Mr. en of Greenville delivered the address Dinner was served on the grounds and a large crowd from hero were present. The Cole, the and the Span. distributors are on at Harrington, and Co. Now la the time to brighten up your properly and make your hoy- last longer. The best la the cheapest, so get prices on paint before you buy. A. W. Ange and Co. Our Is headquarters for fruit cool and Ice cream. J. Cox and Son. The Heavenly Twin, by the faculty, appeared in last night. Each character was played ex well and a pleasant evening was spent by all who attended the play. We have just received a good line of stock and poultry powders. The Southern Poultry and Stock Powders are guaranteed to do what they are recommended for or your money re funded. B. Forrest and Co. Cigars, cigarettes and chewing gum also a nice line of sporting goods it J. Cox and Son. Two big building contracts let this week and more to be of next week. If this keeps up we'll have the capital moved from Raleigh down here. Your Stomach Bad; JUST TRY ONE DOC . Wonderful Stomach mi Be You Can Be Restored To Health Too are not to take Stomach for and before any is to convince the most ca of Aliments that remedy restore anyone to t health. has been taken by many thousands o people the land. It bat b- m-v and sufferers B bud paired of ever being restored and who now pro claim It a Wonderful Remedy and are others who may be suffer n; Stomach. liver and to try it Mini yon. i, h. different than most that are put the for the various stomach is really in a class by itself, and ons dos will d more to convince the most skeptical tons of other medicines. from out dose wiLl and the benefits are natural, as It acts on the source and of these ailments, removing poisonous ca and bile accretions, and allaying the under- lying chronic in alimentary and intestinal tract, rendering the same Just try one de of May ft put It to a test you will be overjoyed with your quick sad will highly it a thousand others constantly doing. Send for booklet Stomach Ailments to H. Ufa stale I. w. n, hr ma u c Office at Carr and Atkins H We W. S. House Painting, Interior Window Shades. THE NEW CAPTAIN B M. 1914. by In the many which occurred after ii of Km ii Den by ll- a fair hair ed, blue who lacked ragged ragged men looked the Den nuts over and to each Bo's no fighter. They're sent us a mini who heart to kin Later on. when had out on Hie lines and had a there talk the whispered order to the Brat corporal, they us a for captain f replied the won't bush. was watching bin in that little and he was as while us a sheet and trembling like u Neil day the Rent for or- Sergeant and the latter had n suspicion, hut he was greeted quietly and pleasantly, and the captain a few questions before sergeant, you think I'm a cow- ard and should be forced to Sergeant Clay was a bluff, blunt man. The captain had asked him a question, and, throwing military etiquette to the dogs, be didn't make no record to be proud of out there the other was very admit- the captain after a long pause. was my first time under Are. I wasn't afraid of being killed, that I can remember, but the excitement upset me. Suppose you and the wait a bit before you send me a request to don't know myself yet, and you can't fairly cull me a failure until we have another turn at It. If my nerves fall me the nest crisis you won't have to demand my resignation. Are you willing to the whispered as a feeling of awe came to him. ain't for you to ask this or that of us. It's for me to say that there'll be no more talk among the boys and that In our next fight you'll make a record to be proud It had been man to man instead of captain to sergeant, it was still when their hands were extended and clasped. queried half a dozen and corporals as the orderly re- turned to his quarters. you hear me replied the man he looked from one to the other. done a lot of talking with our mouths. From this time on till we've seen our captain prance about in another scrimmage we are going to abet right up. The chap as does any blowing won't be no friend of A week later began the campaign which ended In the battle of Hooker was leading the division to which the Third gade and the Tenth volunteers belong- ed, and as Company n pressed for- ward the second sergeant muttered to the things to be at the head of the company don't you worry the shirt off your back before it's time, Joe Hope I'm going to wait and and the rest of you bare got to do the same. a man who give r man a fair As the Tenth regiment got the word the captain of Company H passed swift- before his line. In the ghostly light be taller by a foot The men who peered at him saw that bis were firm and set and his eyes blazing. means whispered the first corporal. he'll lead us into hades and the sergeant Forward, guide left, moved the Tenth, and the front Hue bad scarcely brushed the wet off the cornstalks when they met with a volley. It was so close and deadly t Mere was con- fusion. The center broke back, the flunks baited, and order and discipline were lost. Company By the right Hank-march On the left Into line It was the voice of the new captain, and, like clockwork, the men who were ambling over each other fell Into line and plowed their way oat of the burly burly. As they cleared the mob their came down to the charge, and. with shouts and cheers, they drove through a of battle and a thousand men scurrying away through the mists As they stood panting, with dead and wounded under their feet. the other companies came marching up to Join them and to hold the position. Then the sun biased up over the bills and the mist at a gulp, every living In Company H ton- ed to look at bis captain. His face was white as a dead man's, but there was a grim smile of triumph over H. and the exultation of battle was bis eyes shine like stars. I'll be whispered tot second sergeant. my eyes. If he ain't s gasped the tint corporal. The orderly sergeant the cap- eye nodded and brought his hand In salute. He received s nod and s saints in reply. Jest didn't understand how was muttered the orderly Le removed his cap to inspect a ballet bats. done us BANKRUPT SALE OF SHOES The entire stock of the Shoe Co., will be sold AT COST to satisfy the creditors. worth of Spring and Sum- mer goods had just been received. BUY YOUR Summer SHOES NOW W. L. HALL, Assignee MONEY SAVED by The J. I. Case Tobacco Transplanter. Great saving in time and labor, increase in yield per acre. Set your rS plants when wait for rain. Each plant watered at the roots, covered with dry earth-no baking. Every feature necessary for every purpose, desired. Come and see these machines before buy, built right, works right, wears and prices right. is best made N. C, Feb. 1914. Messrs. Hart It Hadley, Greenville, N. C, la regard to the J. I. Case Tobacco Transplanter will say; that I am pleased with it. I ask for one to work any better and It was lust as you represented it to be. It worked to perfection and I am satisfied it save me several hundred dollars. I set my entire crop of seven acres with It and it was dry weather when I act It. I used six barrels of water setting. I set some parts of per acre and got a perfect stand the rows all through my patch by hand just to try it I found that that which set with he Transplanter grew better the season through. I also set some for several of my neighbors an l they that theirs grew better than that they set by hand, and they are begging me to set theirs for them the coming season. I also have friends at a distance of fifteen miles from me who want mo to set their crop for them. I can't say too much for your ma- chine and wouldn't be without one for Five Hundred Dollars and as to your services, I couldn't ask for bet- Yours truly, H. SMITH. HART HADLEY, HARDWARE NORTH CAROLINA Placed in the Reflector Pays. Ask those that are in our columns now.

thing the must ail mil. that Inch- Sam has a pretty fair Navy at that. From now on look out for lies war. ii has always been when war was going on. THE CAROLINA HOME and FARM and EASTERN REFLECTOR Published by m COMPACT, lac O. Editor. NORTH CAROLINA year. . . U months,. rate may be had upon application at the business office in Wonder if and A All cards of and resolutions lo their native capital sf will be charged at ---------o sent, per word. I, ,,,., man who is up la.- lo talk to you but Communications advertising is to get up to . . Entered as second class matter powder on. August 1910, at the post office at ---------o North Carolina, act of March 1879. MAY Last we forget, ii is fly swatting time. War scents to have all tin People who but seldom get out in out of the sporting page of Ike the southwestern section of the town, can hardly realize the big business Open season for courting. Dog- on ,,, wood blossoms are blooming. prises out that way. At any rate that was our experience upon taking a Delinquent Tax List For 1913 J A. Gardner and A acres R. Harris acres creek 2.45 C. G. Moore acres 3.57 and Bennett acres trip through that section the other afternoon. brick yard, the Cooperage Lumber Co., the ice plant, the and User factory, the Pitt Lumber factory Company, the I Machine Shop, with tobacco factories a as never before. I have this day levied on the fol- lowing described. Real to satisfy the taxes due to state o. North Carolina and the county Of for the year 1913 and the said Real so levied on will be sold at the court door in the town i of Greenville. C. on Monday tin day of May, 1914 at o'clock m. little nearer in, mane it a very busy said charges quarters. And just over beyond the a-ed expenses arising from the failure buildings for the cotton , to pay the same within the time re up rapidly. Verily Greenville is grow are Paid S. I. Sheriff. TOWNSHIP In time of mediation prepare for war. That's Secretary Garrison's Idea Occasionally lime waits for a man if be has the ticket for ins watch in hock. The American consul In Mexico Is seeing some strenuous these days under Militiamen all over the country offering their services in Mexico if needed, the old North State being one of the to do so. but she always steps to the front in the time of war Several infantry companies In the State received orders yesterday to for military duty. The Old North Slate has always furnished her share of the heroes in the time of war and if real battle those now there is not the slightest doubt but what they will uphold the heroism of their forefathers one wonders how many Income tax liars there arc among those who war. the nations honor. come to it is the best town to Locate in. you bad better keep through the cold spell in May. if someone will bring Huerta their way we will take a shot at him, but we are to busy to go over there. War of 1812 begun lit April also The war news is making the papers resort to big black type for lines When angry think twice before speaking That will give you time l call him a more resounding name. All men are like lions in one r sped. The king of beasts i.- a when he Is hungry So is a man At their regular monthly meeting ; on April the Board of Aldermen passed on ordinance May 1st requiring all merchants selling tables, fruits and any such to have the same protected from fit. by screens. Tomorrow is the last of this month and y. t there are ton have not complied with this or HIKES Those who took the pains to make a careful study of the report of the Water and Light Commission for year, published a few days ago in paper, must have felt gratified at the splendid showing made. The report showed the gross receipts from the water and light plants for the year were 829,076.31, while the ex- including extension and dis- counts to customers i, leaving a of The ex- WHITE Huerta must have organist d an Am tr acres can club to write reports the war I , news for the Mexico city p. . day they had Great Britain, Prance G. B. Cherry l lot . and Japan all declaring war against I Evans Crawford Guard. the States, also can forces had invaded Texas and that the of the south had united with the Mexicans Pretty nice Acres Home . U. Forbes acres J. . 10.50 16.03 13.05 19.20 84.86 B. acres stories to keep up the interest of his j followers ITEMS, H. Pender lot W Perkins acres pen I. lot lot lot Lucas lot Res led Adams . . A Kicks lot Res l 5th Street David G, Sermons acres Sermons J. W. Tripp acres Patrick W. H. Willoughby acres Willoughby April K Proctor and daughter Thelma went to Washington Wednesday. Miss Carry Godly went to Wash- Wednesday. Mrs A. Clark. Mrs. T. P. Mrs. J. Whichard went to Washington last week. Mrs. W S. Galloway his gone to Fowls Memorial Hospital for treat hope she will soon recover. Messrs W. S. Galloway. F. A. and wife went to Washington last V .-. k. Messrs. r. C. M. Austin Grimes, A. O. Clark. J. A. It Edwards lot Clark St. J. A. Elks attended the meeting Of the Frank lot B Lane Royal Arch Masons in Greenville last Edward Fleming I lot H. K. Foreman lot Pitt SI. Mr. Cox. of Greenville, was Foreman lot 13th St. here Thursday on business. John Greene lot Mill Mr. Caution, of Greenville, was here Ada Hemby lot Perkins Thursday. Jane i lot Pitt St. Mrs. I. Gibson to Wash- Martha Harris lot B I-in 21.85 9.21 21.34 COLORED Allen I lot Pitt St. John Brown Jr. lot Patrick Allen acres Home Reuben Clark lot St. Joe Daniel lot First St. Andre Hopkins acre Nathan lot Green St. Saturday tee visit Mrs. T. Tally. Gibson went to Grifton Charlie Jackson lot B Lane Saturday and returned today. Sam Joyner lot First St. Mr. J. M. Waiters of A. C. College; Ida Jones lot First St. Oiled his regular appointment here in Henry Knox lot First St. 5.67 6.12 3.98 18.30 4.89 5.98 5.98 tension to the plant amounted the Christian Church Sunday 518.62. Tin-increase of gross receipts last year over he year In addition to the showing of past year it. should he- that tin- plant is entitled to a further credit of about tor put. An arbitrator is sometimes one service rendered the town without both sides of a and tin-i cost, this not being carried in the re. lo call tin- police n- realizes that what you get for nothing Is worth just that when a lot of voluntary advice is handed to Tin.-, who have not paid poll tax last must so by the port. Prior to years ago tin- town paid of he general fund to the Water and Light Commission a sum each month s.-n ice. bin this was discontinued tin plant became self-sustaining of May. or lose ii tin- n int. to vote if peace is not restored in by plan of mediation, th United States should restore it by getting rid of Huerta and Villa. Tin are- a disgrace to any country. of Precinct been benefited by the of this amount in the general fund. In-- Individual consumer of electric current and water has received a further in the increased discount that was given on service tin- past year. Some idea of the development of the plant is shown i n amount for extensions during the- year, light and water service lines have been extended until the on Saturday. April 11th. I here Sunday night. We had a large crowd and his sermons were fine. He always pie Ins audience. There was a crowd from went to Washington Sunday. Mr. M. T. of was in town last week. Mr. Jno. Warren went in Greenville this morning The Partners arc- planting Corn, and begun to plant Cotton. The weather has turned consider- ably warm, and crops are beginning to grow. Miss Etta of New Bern, will speak here Wednesday night at o'clock P. M. will speak on Mission work The public Is cordially invited to attend. We hope to have a large- crowd J. Robert King and wife lot Clark St. lot 18th St. Virginia King 1-4 lots Lucas Res B Lane Lizzie Kern lot Clark St. lot Clark St. Mattie K. King lot C B William Lilly lot Green St. Little acres J. J. Lang lot First St. D. R. Little lot Higgs lot i lot Perry lot Perry lot Sam Mooring acres Shivers 4.89 Andrew Moore lot Pitt St. 7.10 Frank Norris lot 13th St. Charlie Patrick lot Patrick St 2.67 William Redmond lot Reade St. 5.30 13.43 9.57 4.89 Thad lot Fleming Katherine Smith acres Patrick Smith acres Miles Short lot Green St. As chairman of the Democratic Marv Thigpen lot C. W. Committee of Pitt county, and Noah Teel lot Ravine l virtue of authority of a meeting of Amanda Wilkes acres the said . held in the town of Greenville i township Is it not the were- thinking of doing some spring clean- around their homes, putting th premises in a perfect sanitary The health of the community is involved. You can keep a lookout for the of the COW In d , hive be t touched has also been a large increase- In the number of electric motors used in man enterprises Two ago horse power the aggregate lot electric motors in use, while total reacheR ; horse power book agent to come along with a pros. ., , . . ,. There are establishments of a story of the Mexican war horse pow each and a great many that Some men are so afraid of use motors from two to twenty other people's that they won i power. They find that pow- even grin when the weather man is cheaper ad more convenient than either gas steam. As tin- ea of the water and light plants there will no more of our n enterprises to ad of electric Much credit for the splendid de. of the municipal plant Is due to the efficient management n Superintendent H. L. Allen, who took charge two years ago. He Is a tireless worker and constantly on the look out for development and customers. Since he has been If charge there has been not only tin- war comes you may look j but the physical condition and efficiency down on his predictions. April 24th. Mexicans captured and party on Texas of Rio Several killed, war declared in May following Congress has put the Mexican affair Into the hands of President Wilson. sufficient proof that tin , is capable of handling the sit- by notify all Democratic voters there will be held on Saturday. WHITS Carr Heirs ac-re-s for war taxes, they certainly will make that check a little larger on You might as well prepare plant has been material lo bill pay. proved. 16th at o'clock, precinct and acres in the several townships in Pitt at their respective voting places, j R Gay for the purpose of selecting delegates w K , acres to the county convention, which con- ,. w Lane acres react at the court house in Greenville i q Lang acre on Saturday, May 1914. at acres Pitt s. Owen acres Owen At the county convention delegates Owen acre will be elected to the state, ,, F Owen acre and judicial conventions. j The number of delegates to which R , each township is entitled to send . acres F the county convention is as follows. K T Delegates w- acres legates Grove legates g acres Delegate Delegates lie aver Dam . . Bethel. Carolina. No. No. Falkland. . . Greenville . . Swift . 3.81 2.67 3.54 3.51 6.37 7.02 6.15 7.52 2.40 8.25 6.48 4.86 11.4 3.98 9.44 2.07 7.89 7.98 3.54 . Delegates acres 5.86 . . . Kali 3-4 acres Swain 8.49 . Delegates j Fields acre 2.09 . . Delegates Gorham acre 10.7-1 . Delegates Mamie Mayo acre 8.0 . Delegates i Sarah arr 2.02 I hereby call upon and request Saunters 2.49 Democratic voters to attend these , Abram Swindell acre 4.41 meetings, that all people Savage acres F 4.71 all sections may be fully I in the county convention. This tin- WHITE 16th day of April. w H CHAS. C. PIERCE B. j. A j. E. 12.31 Chairman Democratic Executive Com. w. H. Faulkner acres Green F. M. Secretary. j,, M Farrow acres J. and wife acres A L. town lot J. W. Perkins acres H. Stokes acres C. Stokes acres Savage A. Wall 1-2 acres V. Cannon acres Cannon Clarice Durham 3-4 acres Richard Little acres Susan acres Jordan Venters acres Wash acres R. X. WHITE Mrs G. A. V. Carr lot R. A. G. W. Harden lots Ashley Dudley lots M. Dupree est lot A. H. Joyner lot C. C. Joyner lots Cornelius Joyner acres Mrs Lillie acres L. M. Morrow lot Mrs Alice lot J. T. Windham est lot G W. Windham lot D. I. Windham let 8.31 19.35 3.98 32.16 13.22 3.98 4.41 4.14 3.54 7.38 15.59 4.73 7.38 2.40 7.46 37.53 7.79 2.83 20.52 3.84 16.44 20.05 17.61 Jacob Brown Town lot Stephen town lot John D Cox Town lot J. W. Cox Town lots Mamie Chapman Town lot Jordan Harden acres Darden acres Perry Daniels acres Aaron Town lots Alfred Evans town lot R M. Johnson Town lots Noah Jones I town lot Sampson I Town lot Knox 1-4 acre J. F. Locus Town lots Charles Richardson Town lot. Henry Smith acres Norris Tucker Town lot James Town lot Amos Williams Town lot WHITE Jess Adams acres HA. Boyd acres W. L. F. Corey acres acres J. R. Haddock acres W. L. Hudson acres W. F. Harding acres Adam Mills acres J. C. Nobles acres Gus Sutton acres James Turnage acres II. F. Worthington acres DELINQUENT TAX LIST. from page W. Wilkinson lot 20.16 and Walston Mill Plant 10.59 Wells and Ivy lot 10.59 COLORED Tom Atkinson lot Robert Atkinson lot Emma Battle lot Olympus L. Blount lot Richard lot Willie Chestnut lot Levy Exum lot Richard Gay lot Daniel Gay lot Austin lot Matilda lines I lat John Johnson I lot Will Joyner. Sr. lot Joyner lot John H. Joyner lot Edgar Joyner lot Oscar Joyner lot A. L. Joyner lots Lovelace Joyner acres John lot John John H. May lot O Neal lot Louis Philips lot Jim Pollard lot William lot Nathan Saunders. Sr. lots Henry Jr. lot Julia Vines lot Abner Ward lot Wallace lot Sam Williams Williams lot i ii ii . WHITE acres J. D. acres Mrs Margarette Mason acres Williams acres COLORED James R. Holliday C. C. Holliday acres E. A. Hill acres Moses Little acres J. Bert Little 1-2 acres Robert Mitchell acre John J. Redding acres Thad acres Robert K 6.2 BETHEL TOWNSHIP WHITE G, W. Bullock acres Bullock Bethel Ginning Co. Gin and outfit John Ellison acres Johnson Gardner Rollins Mack James acre J. J. Perkins acres W. J. Roberson acre J. H. acre Smith Henry Sheppard acres J. B. Williams acres J. A. Williamson acres COLORED R. Best 1-2 acre Smith John Pittman acre Minerva I acre Smith acres Parmele Clifton Teel acres Baker acres Grimes WHITE Misses Lizzie and Florence Blount Town lot Mrs. town lot O. C. Cox Town lot Coward town lot G. It. Town lot H. Dall acres Mrs. acres A. D. Johnson 1-10 acres I J. acres M, and Co., Town lot II. F. Manning. Jr. Town lot J. Raspberry Town Stocks and Keel acres Mrs. J II. Smith Mrs. Tripp acres H. F. Worthington acres COLORED Henry Allen Town lot 46.60 13.00 6.11 6.15 19.82 3.50 4.60 2.53 2.64 2.92 6.40 16.22 2.10 2.97 9.02 2.25 4.17 11.11 2.40 10.04 7.47 23.17 6.72 COLORED Isaac Bell acres J. O. Smith acres Bill Smith acres Worthington 6.69 2.87 8.3 7.73 2.16 2.45 2.72 3.4 2.89 4.41 8.39 1.91 7.40 1.20 2.89 7.67 5.09 12.00 44.66 18.03 9.24 6.15 12.63 7.02 2.14 8.76 2.68 7.02 4.59 1.90 6.15 TOWNSHIP WHITE Jesse Clark 3-4 acres Frank Johnson acre Billy Warren acres COLORED Frank Battle acre Jim acres Ben Dunn acres West acres BEAVER DAM WHITE W. M. Brown acres J. T. Eason acres H. B. Smith acres II. T. J, Willoughby 1-3 acres 2.95 Emily Nobles acres 2.80 1.90 3.31 1.90 10.23 5.79 18.12 6.15 2.32 6.15 4.75 2.25 of Sale. By virtue of the power of sale con- in that certain mortgage deed and delivered by Rives and wife to Nixon Rives on the 19th day of May which is in Book page in the Register Deeds office of Pitt county, the signed will expose for sale for cash at the court house in the town of Greenville on Monday. May 18th, at o'clock M. the following describe real properly in Greenville township ad joining the lands of J. J. Nobles and others, containing five acres more or less and being the same on the said Rives formally Sold lo satisfy said mortgage. This the day of April 1914. NIXON RIVES, Mortgagee F. G. JAMES SON, Attorneys. What will happen when the next warship is launched Surely Secretary Daniels won't stand by and see slashed over her bows when our craft are within. LAND SALE By of the power of sale contained in a deed cf trust made by J. D. to H. M. White. tee, on December 13th. 1912, which deed of trust was properly recorded in the office of the of of Pitt County in Book D-10 page and also under a mortgage executed by the said J. L. to I. S. Fleming dated December 13th, 1912. and recorded in Book All page both of said mortgages being given to secure the purchase money due for the land hereinafter described, the undersigned trustee and will sell for cash at public auction before the court house door in Green- ville on Saturday May 9th. 1914. the following described tract or parcel of land situate in the county of Pitt and in Township and known as a part of the Grimes farm. Beginning at the Jones corner an I running South West feet to th- oak branch; thence with the run of said right branch to the A. C. L. R. It right of way; thence with said right of way West 1563 feel; thence South feet to line; thence with said line feet to the beginning containing 1-10 acres more or less. For more accurate de- reference hereby made to deed from T. I, to J D dated Dec. 13th. 1912. This April 9th, 1914. H. M. WHITE, Trustee. I. FLEMING. F. JAMES Son, Attorneys. 4-13-ltd Trial from told that Sam Pollard had shot him to death without giving him any show and that it was a cowardly trick Mrs. Smith further testified that her husband was not on the night of the shooting. The clothes worn by Smith the night of the tragedy were brought into by Mrs. Smith and turned over to the jury. The counsel for the defense did not cross examine Mrs. T. H. Smith. Col. Albion Dunn of the announced hat they had one more witness to on the stand bat owning to thee death of a relative that he could not be present this and requested that they be allowed to call him as soon as he could be present. With this the prosecution rested its case and the witness for the defense were called as sworn. The First witness for the defense D. R. Tayloe. of the Washington Hospital. Washington. N. C. who tea tilled. That T. H. Smith arrived his hospital between and o'clock Sunday morning January 18th. That when Smith reached hospital he in a conscious and rational state. That examined and found that he had wounds one in the left side of abdominal region and the other in the left hand. That the ball taken from victims body was a steel ball S. M. takes stand at M. whose testimony That was years of age. born in lived until IS years old went to S. Army served eleven years. months, was honorably discharged from this he returned to Farmville this was 1901 Where he has liven since then. L. Belcher October 1902. After went to Farmville b Traveling salesman for about two years Then ran a grocery store for 1-2 years. Then ran a bar room to 1908. Been running drug store since bar closed. That he has known T. II. for about ten years. On Saturday night January he was in his drug store conducting his business. That a few minutes prior f the to shooting. Perkins. Flowers. As- art were In store. Perkins was clean j.- s and T. C. floor. Flowers standing by lie separate Hie two window in front. There were or he took n pistol from playing a punch board which was I Smith right hand overcoat pock et. door for late Monday evening for money and returned. Tuesday went down for a short while, Wednesday. Thurs. day came to Greenville. Friday went hunting. Saturday mouing went to store at came back borne at o'clock. Back to store at and re- until a few minutes after shoot Went home and told his wife what had happened. After this, court took a recess until this morning. This session of court convened at and the defendant, S. M. Pollard, took the stand for cross examination by the prosecution This was finished shortly after o'clock and immediately following this came the next witness for the defense. Vance Belcher, who testified that he known Pollard for several years and that he had known Smith for about the same length of time. That he had heard of the trouble between Smith and Pollard at the barber shop on Saturday night, Jan. That on Sunday. Jan. 11th, in the presence of Mrs. J. P. Taylor Smith told him that he Save Pollard a damn decent curs- the night before and that Pol lard had cold feet and wouldn't resent it. He further states that m night January 17th. about minutes prior of shoot- Smith ave him a drink at town asked Belcher if Pollard had been talking about him. Belcher said no. Smith said Pollard had been talking about Jinn and remarked that they could not both stay in the same town with out one taking a whipping or a killing. Then Smith said that that what took for him he had it tin upon this remark he took an automatic pistol from his hip pocket and put it in his right hand overcoat pocket. That they then up the street and he leaving smith in front of bar- shop. he. went in barber shop. That in a few min- he heard someone call for Minn- body to go ill drug store. That, upon arriving there, he found Pollard and Smith clinch- ed. holding the breach Court takes a recess until afternoon. MONDAY Saturday afternoon session of court convened at and immediately fol lowing the assembling it was that as this court would not finish its case until the middle of this week, the sheriff should telegraph the sheriff of county stating that Judge Daniels would not be there to begin Monday. W. O. Flowers, of Wilson, brother of L. E. Flowers, a former witness, testified that he saw his brother on Sunday night following the homicide and that his brother told him the fol- he was in a drug store in Farmville standing near a punch board when Chief of Police Smith came in and walked down the center of store. Pollard advanced to th; cigar case which was near the mid die of the store. That he heard Pol. lard say out of here, we have ready had trouble and I don't want you in That Smith stepped forward toward Pollard at the same time reaching for his revolver. That at this moment Pollard The next witness was Mrs. S. M. who testified she married to S. M. Pollard 1903. That they have children living. dead, the youngest v. as months old last Monday. -That Belcher started out with left arm in order to open the door and that this interval Smith drew a pistol from his left hip pocket and fired at Pol. lard. That he then returned to Pol- lards store where he found Pollard standing by tin cigar case. He asked Pollard what had caused the trouble and Pollard told him that he had shot Smith in order to keep from being kill ed himself. Court adjourned until this morning. Monday Morning. Todays session of court convene this at W. C. Askew again took the stand for further cross examination. The next witness to testify this morn was J. R. Hinson who stated. That he had known both the and deceased for years. That on Monday morning prior to homicide he was in Farmville and that Smith go, up on wagon with him and told him that he had tackled one of the big lies the Saturday night -d that it was Sam Pollard. That he then told Smith that he and Pollard would have some trouble if he didn't watch out. That Smith said that if Pollard began shooting off his lip again or bothered him that he was going to kill him and that Pollard knew he would do it too. Farmville and has been since last August. That he knew the deceased. T. H. Smith. That on Saturday January 17th. he went to Smith's bed- side and his wound. J West t.-still.-d That he is a carpenter. That lie had worked in Farmville-. That he had known the de- H Smith He is questioned by defense and jury is asked to retire before are answered. ft. is given map of store-. States that made the map from a survey of store and marked locations of those in store at time of homicide, under of Perkins. cross nation it is stated by the witness that was in barber shop on Saturday night two locations on th--map were cursed him and threatened to kill him. James further testified that be asked Pollard if he was afraid of Smith and that Pollard related Several instances setting forth Smiths violent stating that he was afraid of him. That at this time his father F. G James came in the office. That Pol- lard retold the barber shop affair and said that he wanted protection an that he wanted to see Judge Daniels about it. That F. G. suggest-u a peace bond but that Pollard that this would do no good as Smith would break this the first time he go. to drinking. Chester Smith testified that he knew both defendant and deceased. That In prior to homicide. That Pollard getting a shave. That Cox told Pol- lard that he wanted to talk to him That when Pollard got out of chair I e went over and sat down by Cox. under the direction of Harry Skinner. for defense, that tie- lo as first put down on the map to Incorrect. Atkinson, Thai said you have been talking km w s. M. Pollard and knew his The second witness was W, lard came home Saturday night, who destined that he lived in Wash V 10th and told her of the follow- at time of homicide. That incident which in was in on Tuesday about Pollard said friend told Pollard said that it eras Smith. That at this time Smith go; out of his chair and walked up lard and told him that he was the on-- that told him that he was man to back it up. That he cursed and took him by the arm and went out with Ir. Wm. Fountain testified that four or five years ago lie was of Pitt county. That he held character and reputation to I good. That he had known the decease T. H. Smith and had known his general and reputation for being a and dangerous man to be bad. the testimony of two defense witness after the convening of court this afternoon giving In of testimony was concluded and at o'clock Hon. F. V. Harding, attorney show case parallel with window, Smith came In door Pollard was stand by this case, he turned to pit; in cash register and then went lo cigar case to wait on someone One of the come take a He said not lug any chances He then walked toward the where Pollard was Pollard said I Smith to be carried out that Smith pistol and fired at Pollard and cursing him at the same time, remarked that if he could take him with him that lie would die content. That lie then lo Pollard and asked him if Smith hit him and that he said no. That then went to the old you not to come in my place. an helped to get Smith said I wont go any this Pollard shot him Peering that his own life was As soon as the shot was Smith grabbed the of pistol and Pollard caught him around the neck with the left arm. they were in he the gun fired second time. That Askew cam and he called him to come and take Smith right arm to keep him from getting out his own pistol, that he would not shoot Several men took dress him and then he went down town and purchased two night shirts for Smith and back to Smiths house. He then asked by Mayor Turnage to serve as police that night and he with Mayors re- quest. Robert Little the next witness for the defense That he lives near th town of Farmville. Thai on Saturday evening of Jan he saw Smith behind Pol lards store n Farmville and held the conversation with hint. Smith him if he had any whiskey that he had some trouble that he needed a drink. That the two went to a nearby stables when they took a drink. That Smith told him that he had cursed the man out that runs that building that he was going to kill him yet. That on Sunday following he was in Farmville and that he heard I the tragedy then. I. K. next witness saying again any way Smith and carried him toward the door and upon the door he drew a revolver from his left hip pock at and fired at Pollard. Pollard states that he kept eyes upon Smiths hands from time he entered until shot was fired. Says to have had four notices during the week that said that he was going to kill him. Names of men furnishing Information J. D. j W. Moore and Cameron Smith had made personal threat Saturday before. Pollard was in barber shop and Askew asked how hog case was coming on. Pollard said that Cox for Hie defense that up something but that if f o'clock Saturday night, Jan- proved all knew about Cox that barber shop. he and W. C. Askew were in the barber shop talk- of a hog case which he had in court and that he remarked that ho would come out alright unless Cox tried to gel up him, and that if this was done that he could get old man down there and prove things on Cox that would cause him to lose his That Smith who had be-en listening to the conversation went out and in a few minutes he and Cox re- turned. Cox asked Pollard what he- had been saying about him. Pollard told that he knew that Smith was the one that had told him this. He turned to Smith and he and Smith then passed curse words and then Cot joined in the discussion and Pollard rose to strike Cox. That Smith grab bed him by the arm and carried him to the street all the while him. He then went a part the way home with him and told him if be did not go on that he was going to kill The witness also that the week prior to the homicide that her husband took every to avoid Smith and that he re- at home most of the time that during this time many reports of threats made by were to him. She further testified that on the night of the homicide her band came home and told th whole story of the tragedy and he remarked to her that he did it In self defense and that when the officers wanted him thy could find at home. Church L, Perkins testified that he was working in drug store in Farmville the night of the That on Saturday night. Jan- about o'clock he was clean- up soda fountain, Pollard was attending to the punch board where several boys were playing. Smith en and walked down toward rear. That someone called for a package of cigarettes and Pollard turned and went to cigar case and wailed upon customer. That Smith walked over toward where Pollard was standing. Pollard said I told you that didn't want you around here, get Smith stepped forward toward Pol- lard trying at the same time to get his hand In his pocket as if for a pis- At this moment Pollard fired. Smith reached forward and grasped the of the revolver, the two clinched and a second shot fired. That at this time he ran from store to homicide and that he saw Smith That Smith seemed to be mad and he asked him what was th- trouble and that Smith replied Pollard didn't want to treat him right and that he was going to kill him if he didn't begin treating him right and that during this time he profane language in regard to Pollard. That be went into Monroe Cameron's place collect a bill and that he told someone in the store that they had better tell Pollard to watch out that Smith was going to kill him. That he went back to Washington and that on the following Sunday morn- some one stopped hint on the street and asked him if he knew tin- druggist in Farmville. saying that In- had killed the Chief of Police there. That he asked them if it was Pollard and that they sail that they he was the one That he then replied that he was nut surprised for Smith had toll him hat he was going to kill Pollard and that he supposed that Pollard had gotten instead. John testified, that he lived in Washington. That on Sunday morn following the homicide that he saw Eason on the street in Washing ton and asked him If he knew the drug Mores in Farmville, that one Of the druggists had killed the Chief of Police there. That Eason remarked that be bet that Pollard did it. for Smith had told him that he was go to kill Pollard and that he re- marked that he had better watch out or he would die with his shoes on. The next witness was Cameron, who testified that he had been living in Farmville for years. That he was in the market business in Farmville. That during this time he had served eight months on the roads for selling liquor. on Tuesday prior lo the homicide Fas- came to his home and told him son a said to have been u,,. There are about seven by T. H. Smith. That the wound for and the back a few inches to the left . Of the spine. That Smith was and turned over to the Sheriff. That a few days later Dr. Joyner had body of taken up and examined and stated that the wound was more than three in from the spine as had been stated by That both In and Joyner went before the I Jury and that Grand Jury did not find a true bill. From the opening Of court this up to the adjournment for the by the counsel and the Judge- each side should have seven hour; which to finish their argument. II is thought that be jury will prob ably get the case Friday Afternoon K E. Belcher testified that he was I Justice of Peace and that he defendant and had known de- ceased. That during November Court 1913 that Mr. asked him and Smith why they did not break up the gambling and liquor selling by Pollard in Farmville. That he had been in Farmville the night before noon day meal the trial of S. M. Pol- lard progressed rather slowly on ac- count of several points made by wit- and upon which the counsel for and that the ladies of the town had him of the same and had re- quested him to have such broken u and that as officers of the laws it would have his licenses. Cox came m and told Pollard he wanted to see him. Asked Pollard what he had been say about him. Pollard said that Smith had told him Smith said yes and h e was man enough to back It up He claims that Smith cursed him later Cox told him that he would give him five dollars to bring down there. Pollard told him that he had better bring him on a note he had collected for Cox called him a damn liar, Pol lard got up; Smith grabbed him by arm and carried him out. Pollard told him that he had treated him wrong. Smith him if he Smiths overcoat he area In drug store in playing a punch hoard. That there were a number of engaged in tins, Smith entered and that one of the boys asked Smith to have a punch and that he said that he did not want to punch any. Smith on down the store. That Pollard went to the cigar show case. That Pollard and Smith hail some few and that Pollard out of and that Smith shall at the same hand for his pistol and B step forward toward Bollard. home he would kill him. Wednesday, told that said that he cursed Pollard out and that he was going lo kill him yet. Friday J. W. Moore came with I story. Saturday. Cameron said what said and that Smith said on that he cursed Pollard out day and that he was afraid to resent It that be was going to kill yet. Did not go lo him from getting his pistol out and Pollard drew his pistol fired on Smith and that upon this Smith grabbed the of Pol lard's pistol ml the two clinch eel. That the second shot find and he run out of store watched through the window the two were . Thai In hat he did not return until the two men had been separated. W. C. testified that he knew the defendant. That he also knew the deceased. That he married the sister of Mrs. Pollard. That on night prior to homicide that he went to barber shop and met Pol- lard and they started a conversation in regard to a case which Pollard ha . in court. Pollard said that Cox was making himself busy about the and that he thought that he I have to get old man Yelverton down there to show Cox up. That he went on home and that on Sunday morning he heard that Smith and Pollard bad some difficulty. That during the after air and Pollard told him that Smith followed him a part the home cursing him all the way. That on Saturday night January he had gone to the barber shop to get a shave and he heard two shots fire and saw a crowd rush up In front of Pollard's drug store He went to the store where h found Smith and Pollard ere clinched. He rushed h followed time reaching his right noon he asked Pollard about the on what Smith had said about the of Saturday night before and that Smith had said that he was going to kill Pollard. That requested him to notify Pollard of what he heard. That on Thursday Smith saw him and asked if he had heard of the trouble which he had had with Pollard. That he replied that he heard something of the That Smith then said that ho cursed Pollard just like be to i that if Pollard had crooked tail a move at him that he would have him. That he went to Pollard and that Pollard was not at home and it was not until Saturday morning he saw him. That he then told him what Eason had told him and cautioned h'm to be the look out. The fifth witness was George K. whose testimony he in Farmville and he has known both defendant and deceased for several years. That he bad been in to Pollard for about ten and that he knew tat ion to be good. J. B. James he knew both defendant and deceased. That In- held a conversation with Pollard a few days prior to homicide. That be was in his office, and Pollard came and said that In- wanted to talk to him both as mayor and as a lawyer said that he was in the barber shop the Saturday night before discus slug a hog case. That something was said in regard lo Cox. That Chief Smith went out and that in a few min- that Cox came in and asked what he had said about him. That he sad that be knew that Smith had told him He didn't think that he was using much judgment as an of of the law by trying to cans- a both tin- use- prosecution length. In each Instance tin- jury retired to an adjoining room, and this is the way the a majority of the forenoon, going to and fro. At the convening this afternoon the practice was taken up. It is thought, although it is not con- that all testimony will be heard by sometime tomorrow morning, then immediately following will com the argument by the attorneys. At yesterday afternoon t the Pollard trial, the first witness be- S. V. Joyner, who testified that he knew both defendant and deceased. That he knew general to be good. That he knew that Smith killed Simon Tyson and that bad. J. H. Manning, testimony. That lie knew S. If. Pollard but did not know his general character or reputation. That he had known tin- Smith, and reputation for be- a violent and dangerous man to be , bad. That he was present when Smith killed Simon and that Tyson was shot in the back while run- was their duty. That he has talked to Pollard since he has been in jail. That since the homicide be had held n conversation with Vance Belcher and Vance Belcher stated that be thought it to be one of the most cold murders he had ever known of. That Vance Belcher stated that he talked to Smith a minutes homicide and that he said that at time Smith seemed to be in a very good humor and that he did not think Smith come into Pol- lards store expecting to hurt him. lie stated that he thought that if such had been Smith's Intentions he have gotten Pollard before de- fired his gun. This being a direct contradiction of tin- testimony of Vance Belcher given on the stand a few days ago, Judge- Daniel's that the testimony en by Vance- be stricken from tin- re-cords. R. k. Belcher further testified he- bad known Pollard several years was toll knew his general character and that time that b was I reputation to be bad. he knew Tyson, and that he was not consider, ed a violent and dangerous man. Two Defeat Witness L-. V. testified that two years ago this April, that II. S. asked Smith a on the- had made mad and to arrest th he ran. F. G. Allen, testimony. That Pol- lard came to his house bird hunting day during week prior to When Pollard his back to house for his and came back to the house tor horse hat h- asked him if he had Smith said that In- was going o heard of the little affair which hap him M it was the las, thing In- -v.- Policeman Moore. F. G. That Pollard told him to That Smith stood up, then Wanton down the Smith's right hand. That he did so- fist at him and said beard the. third shot gO That That Corbitt took the pistol from Po.- the law In my on upon returning Smith had hand and that took hand.-. took him by -went from pistol from him. That he and arm u the, went out and that Smith between him and Smith on th-l Saturday night before. That told him that Smith had cursed him I out and that he had told him slay out of his place. G. T. Tyson, testified. That he about miles from That he knew Pollard and knew his genera character and reputation to be good. That he had also known the deceased Smith and knew his general character and for being a violent and dangerous man to be that of a bull dog. It. Hinson. testimony. That he- was in Farmville Saturday evening. January 17th. That he- saw Smith and night o'clock in from the barber shop and that Smith look a drink with him. That he then went to his which is a miles from Farmville. Skinner for the defense, states I here is one witness who can not be- here until tomorrow and that they re- serve the right to put this witness on he doe's arrive. Ibis tin- defense closes its case. State W. K. Murphy, testifies. That he has lived in the town of nil. December it, Thai in- knew the decease-d T. H. Smith. That he saw Smith near the market in Farmville about o'clock Saturday ii nib i January 17th. That he held a short conversation with him. That Smith at this time was sober and that he did not seem to be In a bad humor at this time Dr. Thai ha is a doctor in lid. K recalled that ho knew T. H. Smith by sight. Thai he was here during the November term of court when Smith was on th- stand In tin- case. Judge Whedbee had refused to accept Smith's evidence-. Thai Smith be- came angered and as In- left tin- court room that he- In ard him main-. against Judge- Whedbee A C Monk, he had lived in Farmville since That was in his store about a to nine on the Bight of the That he again saw Smith he a I he w-as him out an hour In- had bees Thai h heard say that a coward and was mil game. That wouldn't give him a show. the depot Smith again said coward. That he ordered if tin- store and upon his asking what meant that Pollard . i . That he had known Pol bird for several years and knew c and reputation to b. bad for the last few years had not been considered a violent and dangerous man. H. Thorne testified that ho at I resent lived in but previous to this time lie lived in Farm That he had In I drug during last October and November That he went up stairs by the way of ladder and played and Pollard took part In the game That beer was and was paid for by chipping out of on Page Bight

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No consists the northern portion of the land on west side of Greenville and New Horn road and contains acres more or less of which about acres is Cleared land There good on same and building No is toted to said lot A complete man said division is in the office of Register Of for inspection. And on report of the committee to the board on Tuesday April 7.-14 approved the report of the committee and ordered the committee to sell the land on May 1914. Therefore by virtue of the orders or the Hoard Commissioners of Pitt county above referred will on Monday the 4th day May 1914, at IS O'clock M before the court house door in Greenville, N. C . expose the above described land a. public auction to the highest bidder in as above set out and as a whole, provided any bidder bids more for the said land as one whole tract than the total sum bid for the tracts separately. Term of sale ti cent cash, per cent October per cent November and per cent January 1915. Possession to HI. 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Opens May Shares Now On Sale LET iv Why continue paying rent can yon with the money with to build and you repay us the game paying rent Did yon ever atop to think what a nice home you could OWN with the van have paid out in WE ARE POSITIVELY AS A WHOLE. THE BEST LIFE THE Before buying elsewhere, see us, IT WILL PAY YOU MOSELEY BROS. GENERAL AGENTS. I-OR In Police court this Mayor Janus had before him James Hyman. a who was found Saturday on the Training School ground and disorderly. He was immediately locked up after and plated on trial this morning His Honor sent him to the roads for day at hard labor Horn Sunday morning. April Mr and Mrs C Dudley, a Two i . was a collision n automobile. Sunday at the corner of and streets T dent was due to the two cars lag the r from different due. nous and the drive, of each the course the other would take. For the cars were moving and none of the o. any injury. Both the cars wen -light y damaged. At conclusion of the in church last night Rev. c M. Rock administered the of baptism to four p runs an to Pitt and Craven County line thence with Pitt and Craven line to a point including the lands. K K lands. W J Ki and J B. Kilpatrick. thence in a northern to Swift Creek, including the W. H Patrick land, then up said creek to i Cum Swamp, thence up Swamp, to the Pugh lands the Pugh lands to the peel With road to i line, Metric Number Swift Creek, or better known as the Ins said district and line. to the And notice is farther given that an entirely new for .-aid ordered and and that Ii . and is appointed registrar for -aid lion and W. K Harding A John son. Poll holders or Judges of ejection and hooks for registration will be open on Saturday May 10th. 1914. and closed sunset on day. June 1914. that on each Sat during the said period, the registration books will be open at th s store, and ; -lines during the said i. will be open When You BUY PERSONALS MONDAY. APRIL 1914. Mr. Haskett will be in and county this week. Miss Nellie Pander left for Wilson. Mr I. . Woolen of Simpson was in town today. Mr Jno. Warren of Was n town today. Mr Tyson m Sunday here with hi people. Mr it Wilson spent Sunday here with his parents B J. left this morning for Mrs T Christian of Who ha.- been visiting her people lei morning for her home. Mr, J w Bryan rt turned this i from Urn Grover r Vance who spent and Sunday here with Mr. and Mrs I- morning to hone Mr W. A of Which is Visiting Mrs II J Whichard Mr W. I-. of is spending a few day-, here I Reopened Hotel being closed the first of the year, has undergone tensive repairs and remodeling oil tin interior. These improvements have been completed and the hotel does n h like its former self on the The rooms were all overhauled, papered, repainted, newly furnished and a steam heating plant installed It has been reopened with Mr. J. R. Proprietor. Mr. has had considerable hotel experience and knows how to keep a popular Marriage Register of Deeds Bell has license to following plea since last A. C White Browning, Jack Nina Brown, John Robert and Dwells. Starling and Laura Jesse Heath tad Henrietta Weaver, Joe tad Hemby. J H and Charlotte Johnson. Will and Mary K. K Perkins and Cart- Ross. Prank vine- Leona Cherry. three young ladies and one the said registrar and all Two of the candidates el siring Io vote In sail Special S and their coming down into tie Tax to on 16th. will be required to r. .- i-t. i the 14th day of April B M. Chairman Board County Com Pill Count; Buy THE BEST An Edison F. Plays all Record; Has Diamond Records. Ask For a Sam White Piano Co. made a most NOTICE RATION UPON PROPOSITION TO TAX IN SCHOOL DISTRICT . SWIFT TOWNSHIP, PITT NORTH CAROLINA North Carolina. Pill County is hereby given Dial the Board Of Commissioners Pitt f regular meeting assembled, day of April 1914. ordered an election to be held in Swift Creek township. Pill North Carolina on Tuesday June 16.1014 store, on the question or proposition of voting for or against the levying I Special School Tax. of thirty cents on the hundred dollars valuation of prop and ninety cents on the poll. Boundary lines of said District No t. Swift Creek township, as fol at line on Creek b I ear i la- Attest Clerk CHOICE CUT For all occasions. Roses, Violets and Values the lead era. Our art In wedding arrange menu are of the latest touch. finer in floral offerings to be bad Blooming pot plants, II; palms, fern, Norfolk pine aid other nice pot Rose hushes, evergreens, hedge plants and trees Vail, telegraph and promptly executed by J. I. A Phones Store Greenhouse ltd RALEIGH. N. C R. J. Whichard, Jr., Agent far For Weakness and Los of The Old S chill TONIC, owl Malaria and the S Alum, i The Second Year Academic, or CUM of the Training School, con ducted Assembly morning and the close held a r.-p Scotch program, composed of music and selection from liter In the exercises, Miss the read tie- lesson and th- the two Stand for and for a Closer Walk with Phi program op, with a piano solo, a played by Miss Elsie Brantly. Miss Alice Herring read two nature poems row . Mountain Daisy Ye Hank Bonnie class through the Rye Miss Webb patriotic selection from Scotch Miss Lucy sang Kelvin Mia read Courtship Allen from M Th. singing of Ike sang to the tune of my closed the program. M Hail. and Herring played Mil- as the in an I out The thirty seven girls seated on Ho- was m yellow and while Mowers and old gold and white banners, an t tractive sight Into N . Stable t -mar A AM Han No. T, Might or Bay, Meet all H. W. M. D. Practice limited to diseases c the Ear and N. C. N. Office with Dr. U. U Jam., day every I a m to I pa Greenville New Enterprise Inc. Utility Machine Shop Garage Co., Manufacturers of Patented Bull or Skidding Hook Steam Vulcanizing, Welding and Carbon Removing, Auto- mobile Oils, Greases, Bicycle Repairing, Horse-Shoeing, Blacksmith and Woodwork, Machinery Rebuilt, Repair Work of all Kinds Neatly Done, Straining and Straightening Circular Saws, q We are pared to go out and Repair Boilers and do all Kinds of Repair Work. All Work Guaranteed and Prices Reasonable. Old Commercial Knitting Mill, Corner Broad Center Streets, just above the A. C. L. Depot. W. L. STUBBS, L. C. ARTHUR, H. Pres. Mgr. Vice-President Sec y Treasurer Greenville, N. C.

Lanterns Strong and Durable For Camping, and Hail Use Conditions. Notice of ratios. The undersigned qualified administrator W. H I'm . mm v. North this is notify all per- having I to ex thew i Of I b bar I . to immediate payment. Administrator . PIERCE, Alton ltd Privileges Smith Pollard rial Give steady, bright light. Easy to light Easy to clean and Dent smoke. Don't blow out in the wind. Don't leak. At dealers everywhere STANDARD OIL COMPANY D. C. Richmond. Va. Norfolk. V. Jersey Charlotte. N. C. Charleston. W. Va. Charleston. S. C NOTICE Having Harriet Ross deceased, late Count; North Carolina, this all persons baring i I state the said de t. exhibit m lo the within twelve months from this or ibis notice will pleaded In bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said I will pleas make April 13th 1914. Row ti. A Ross Executors Puts are the safest and it method or trading in or oats. Because your loss is lately limited to the amount further risk. d trading. i a an i ml I . but i or you can both fore .-. i wish it of cent take pi movement of cents profit. Write full particulars and bank K. . t Ohio. all mail to Lock Bog MM, Notice. Having qualified as of Edwards. d i at d I'm inly. X. Is to all persons having claims against the estate said eased to exhibit them lo the undersigned within twelve months from this date, or this notice will ; jam b and S u vs. I id Saved Girl's Life want lo tell you what wonderful benefit have W from the use of vines W j Mrs. Sylvania Woods, of Clifton Mills, Ky. cert has no equal for la grippe, had liver and stomach troubles, i firmly believe saved my little girl's life. When she had the measles, they went in on her, but one good dose of J made them break out, and she no . more trouble. I shall never be without in my For constipation, indigestion, headache, malaria, chills and fever, biliousness, and all ailments, has proved itself a reliable, gentle and valuable remedy. If you suffer from any of these complaints, try k- It is a medicine of known merit. C J years of splendid success proves its value. Good For J young and old. For sale everywhere. Price cents, J . J Notice. On i day of Hay ISM will sell at auction before the court house r In in lowing n ale is mad at th tax the town Winterville for the year 1913 on tin an This the day of April 1914 O. C Tax Mrs Bateman I lot lot Wiley Downs lot .;. F s T l lot pleaded in bar their recovery. All persona Indebted to said estate please Immediate payment. This April 7th, 1914, ll EDWARDS Administrator, p. G. JAMES a SOS Any. t T tinned From Page Five i i l hat a certain amount also n out for the . F S recalled, testified that ah Brat of week prior i h wan .;. Poll bat Pollard i if hi .- In r I Saturday night plied DO and at i, Wat no a world his honor. Thai Pollard re he be damned if ii would ever go before his honor, that u he had hail a pun with him that body would have had have I n I out. K i. Davis testified that he has lived in Farmville since 1878. That be knew reputation and knew his general character to in in r. and bad known Smith and did not know him lo be a violent and dangerous mail. Thai about one o'clock on Saturday of tilde Pollard in lo him a I. w minutes. Thai Pollard told him on the Saturday night before HOW EMBARRASSING Nothing is more than to be constantly throwing off gas. Pills will atop it and at the same time make your breath sweet and your skin clear. At your druggist sugar coated or plain. -.- I I renter Notice ring of H i . late of Pin i v Carolina, this to notify ill p mot the s- . deceased to present within months of Ibis date or this notice . he pleaded n bar of their All Indebted to said estate a make Immediate payment. . lb ii. of April DELLA E. CANNON, l B, CANNON. Executor F G JAMES SON, ltd Notice to t Whereas by a decree of the Superior Of Pitt county, made by his honor F A Daniels, Judge ling it March term. 1914, Pitt county super- court in that certain special ac- entitled J. II. Tripp vs. I. J. S. Ross was appointed n of the firm of Tripp, Hart .- Company and was authorized by said decree of the court lo lake possession collections all kinds, notes, gages and claims of whatsoever K in due to the firm of Tripp. Hart Com collect the same as as practicable. Notice is hereby given to all per- Indebted tr the of Tripp Hart Company to make immediate settlement with J. S. Ross, ll d all persons having claims the Arm of Tripp. Han a Company are hi requested to file their with said receiver. This the. March, 1914. J. S. ROSS, n Receiver Tripp. Hart i Make Your Own Paint YOU WILL SAVE PER THIS IS HOW I North Carolina, Pitt County In the Superior Court Publications of Summons, U. E Atlantic Line Rail Road Com- New York Central and make immediate payment to This sen River Railroad Company. Oldest day of March 1914. Dominion Steam Ship Company R- A. WORTHINGTON Buy gals. L. A M. SEMI-MIXED REAL PAINT. at per gal. And j gals. Linseed to mix with it You then make gals, of pure paint for It's only per gal. Anybody can mix the OIL with the PAINT. Whereas, if you buy gals, of ready-for-us CANS, you pay a gal. or I., M. SEMI-MIXED PAINT It WHITE r OIL. n I ., Use a gal. any you boy, and not made, return the paint and get ALL your y b. J. JR. . c. KS HUH. SNOW row. CO, k c V -50 paint in Notice. duly qualified as tor on the estate of ton deceased, notice is hereby given to persons having claims said state to present them to me properly authenticated on or before the day of March or this notice will be plead in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will th. C. Clyde Line Steamship Company. The defendants. New York Central and Hudson River Rail Road Company and the Old Dominion Steamship Company will take notice that an action entitled as above, has been commenced in the Superior Court of Pitt County, for the collection of damages arising by the delay In the shipment of one certain engine shipped to K Harriss. Greenville, Carolina of on the estate of Worth- deceased. 3-31 Id U Creditors. Having duly qualified before the Superior court clerk of Pitt county as executor of the estate of E. A. Move, Sr. deceased, notice is hereby given to all persons indebted to the estate to make immediate payment to the undersigned; and all person by Motor Co. having claims against Bald estate are Hew York, on or about notified to present the same to the March 3rd. 1913, by way of the New for payment on or before York Central and Hudson River Rail-March 1915 or this notice will road company, the Old Steam plead in the bar of recovery. WHENEVER YOU NEED A GENERAL TONIC ME GROVE'S The Standard Groves Tasteless chill Tonic is ally Valuable as a General Tonic because it Acts on the Liver, Drives Out Malaria, Enriches the Blood and Builds the Whole System. For Grown People and Children- know what you art taking when you take Grove's chill s the formula is printed on every label showing that it contains th tonic properties QUININE and IRON. It is strong as the strong tonic and is in Tasteless Form. It list no equal for Malaria, Chills sad p-, Weakness, debility and toss appetite. Gives life and vigor to tine Mothers and Pale. Sickly Children. Removes Biliousness without Relieves nervous depression low spirit. Arouses the liver to blood A True Tonic Sure A Complete -e f, b it. Guaranteed by your We mean it SOc NOTICE. The committee of the My son. Luther Mi judicial district has been called to i.-,. home return. All person are to hire him unless his an paid to ROSA in tomorrow for th purpose of the time and place to hold a convention in said district Now Greenville deserves this and lets our shoulder to the wheel and see that It comes to this town. ship Company and the Clyde Line Steamship Company; and the said de- will further take e that they required to appear at next term of the Superior Court of Pitt County to be held on the 11th, day after the 1st Monday in March, it being the day of May. 1914, at the Court House of said County, in Greenville. North Carolina and ans- or demur to the complaint of the plaintiff in said action, or the plain- tin will apply to the Court for the relict demanded in said complaint. This 11th day of April. 1914. D. C. Clerk Superior Court Pitt Co. By. A. T. MOORS. D. C. HARDING Attorneys. ltd This 1st day of April 1914. J. I. CARPER, of the estate of B. A. Sr., deceased. aid Advertise fur State of North Carolina, Pitt The undersigned having been pointed and duly qualified as tor of the estate of V. A. Patrick, all persons having claims against said estate are to exhibit the same before me on or before the 30th day of i or this notice will be pleaded In bar of their recovery. All persons In- to said estate will please make immediate payment This the day of March W. J. Executor of the last will and of F. A. Patrick, deceased. N. C. Stockholders The stockholders of the Reflector Company will be held in the office of the company on Tuesday. May 1914, at o'clock a. n. D. J. Jr. Secretary DR. MUD has moved hat office from Old Bow Stables to Dr. Stables on Fourth Street Phone Day or Night and w. FOR HALF. YOKE OF weight about pounds, ages six or seven. Well broke. G. T. TYSON Greenville N. C. law w smith had cursed him out in the barber shop. That Ii had been to Greenville to see F. n James matter that him report it to Mr. Davis That he was in the barber shop dis. cussing a case which be had In tour he n marks as in E. M Cox's Integrity. That Smith went on and a few minutes later Smith returned with Cox. That Cox began to ask what had been said about him Thai Pollard told Smith Ii was causing a disturbance Instead making peace. Thai Smith it and that Pollard said that he had no and was helpless The wit further testified that he Pollard that he would him a hearing as early as possible Thai Pollard remarked that be was not of Smith or any Other man and that if he didn't get from the board of aldermen In would provide other means an I that If Smith undertook lo abuse him gain he would kill hit Next witness H. i He stated he In Farmville, work on police force extra. Said he u Smith, was home on the of mm home about lo o'clock, left Smith just before going home and in- was sober. Knew about years; sen. reputation was had. Said that Chief Smith was a man some ago but of late Smiths lion was Rood. T. C. now mayor of ville. that he had talked with Smith since Christmas and Smith told It it that Pollard was to wise to let him catch up with him. but if they would keep close in In hind Pollard that the. would get him after a while for bis gambling and Illegal business. that Smith had quick temper and would tight. That he knew since he came from the army and Ilia; his reputation was bad. That Pol- lard had been indicted once before for licking the preacher and was lined and cost. Next Henry Nichols said he knew Smith. Said he went to the about Christmas and saw Smith go over toward store and heard Smith tell Pollard that he would have to carry on his business in a little shape from what he was at that time. Pollard replied that if you don't go away from here I'll you so you will have to stay away. That the general reputation of Smith was good with the exception of a few those who had had trouble with him and that Smith was not a bad man but if he arrested a man he lo n or he would club him. C. Joyner. said he knew Smith and Pollard and that he beard Pollard say that if Smith came in and around his place of business that he would ask him out and it he advisable for him to get away. II. Rouse said he worked for Said that Mr. brought a from the Solicitor that Pollard had better stop selling or in other words If they were doing any crooked business in that store that he had better stop or they would Investigate and that Pollard sold bottle goods and some of it labeled Blue Ribbon but he did not know whether it was beer or not. Said that had license sell near beer. That he had seer Smith in store and Pollard took the labels off the Blue Ribbon bottles an sold It as near and that had a over hi t re which i by i oils p, . fa ; ii, did not what was going on in the room Tom Bowling he lived in ham and that he was in until November Thai he heard a con venation between Smith Pol lard and hi heard Smith I'll In would have to stop doing so n business or he would take bold PATENTS mark or no far land i or an, for FREE SEARCH on it. PATENT BUILD FORTUNE for fr-M booklets Ml how. I . yon Writ it--i SWIFT CO. St., C. THE FARM l the Basis of all LIME ii the all good farming. Write it bulletin by the best authority State on Lime on the Farm, and get price of the lime. Don't buy earth, Hand, etc. A will girt yon POWHATAN LIME CO. STRASBURG VIRGINIA Mr. Robert Newton said hi lived in Farmville and he knew both Smith and Pollard. That he had been up the stairs of Pollard and he had played cards in store that they called the game and at a small pot would In at steak. Said be never saw any thing stronger than beer, He also that in- had seen jack pots u large as more. That he saw Smith In about minutes after hi was shot and that Smith stated that was shot to death but he hated to be by a dirty coward with out any chance to defend himself. He stall d that In heard Smith say that had hail some trouble with the night. That he had With Sam Pollard and that Mr. Co, was the cause of it all, and Pol lard had been talking about and in the barber shop asked Mr. Pol lard about it and that Pollard accused Smith of telling Smith said hi did tell him and that be would bad it up. He also stated that Smith a damn feather legged rascal. Thai told Smith that In was not physical aide to and Smith replied to Pollard he would take off his coat and tight him fair. Pollard Smith hi would report him a- he was to make trouble Instead of having pi ace. D. R. Morgan. testified i be had a conversation with Smith. after the barber shop affair, in regard in Smiths attitude toward Pollard. That this conversation was held in presence of few others on Monday morning prior to homicide. That Smith said Pollard was mad him and he was sorry of it. for In hated to slay In the same town with a man he could not speak to. . S. Williams testified that was assistant agent E. Railroad Co. That on Monday prior to be received phone message from Pollard notifying not to deliver hi. freight to any one except his own That on Wednesday. Smith i down to station to freight that he already bad set one box on the platform when he was told what Pollard had He then remarked that he could get along without it. saying that Pollard was t- ad with him but flat he was not mad with Collar further testifies he remarked to Smith a joking w p Pollard to whip him yet and that Smith re- plied that if Pollard wanted anything from him that he knew where to him. John that he lives about one mile from Farmville. That he was in Farmville on Monday night prior to homicide. That he saw Smith buy two cigars in store and that at that time Pollard Perkins were present. II. M. Joyner testified that he was in court when the Joyner case was by Judge That his recollection was that when Chief Smith left stand he got his hut and lilt the court room. That he joined Smith at the court house slops That Smith was in a good humor and did not make any threats as to Whedbee. The following witnesses were on the stand this morning and testified as lo the general character and reputation cf Mr. as being bad and of the late Chief of Police Smith as be. I. M. W g Hilda Messrs. B, M. J. T. Thorne. W. J. Rasberry. J. W. Holmes, W. h Boyce. A. J. C. A Brooks. J. M. Wheeler, J. H. Harden, T. K. Joyner, T. Lewis. II. S. Smith. J. S. Smith. J. S. Smith. J. A. Mew- born, A. Jones. Rev. C. Mash, burn. Clear as a Baby's OINTMENT I- HIM . . i V A CO. trio IS THE HEART OF WORTH CAROLINA. IT HAS A POPULATION OF FOUR THOUSAND, ONE HUNDRED ONE. IS BOUNDED BY THE REST FARMING COUNTRY. INDUSTRIES OF ALL RINDS ARE INVITED TO LOCATE HERE FOR WE HAVE EVERYTHING TO OFFER IN THE It OF L A R. I A PI TA L A N D FACILITIES. WE HAVE AN UP-TO-DATE fOR AND NEWSPAPER PLANT. t bl Agriculture Is the Beat M. Healthful, the Must f Ian. George u WE HAVE A OF TWELVE HUN- A MONO THE BEST PEOPLE IN THE EASTERN PART OP NORTH CARO- LINA AND INVITE THOSE WHO WISH TO GET BET- ACQUAINTED II THESE GOOD PEOPLE IX i BUSINESS WAY TO TARE I FEW INCHES SPACE A TELL TRIM WHAT YOU TO BRING TO ATTENTION. OUR It V ARE Low AND BE HAD UPON A- mi; Mil I I. V I. I I'll I. M Ml CM RETURN It Bill AGAINST Charged With Murder of Preston Lyerly and Burning Store TELLS OF ti Mas I hen That I Alexander, Who Had Use lit en Held Wax Also Held Va Into Trial at Ml GREENSBORO, May 5.- Sid Finger and Floyd Alexander, the two B Who are charged with the murder in the first degree of Clerk tin of his Bar Junction on the of b last, were brought to this city and placed in the County jail sate keeping. Deputy Slier- Frank C. of had charge of prisoners. Sheriff of Rowan to this city on Monday evening and yes morning carried Finger and Alexander to Salisbury, where their cases were passed upon by the grand jury yesterday. The grand jury re. turned true bills against both prison- though the bill against Alexander was not brought until after Finger had gone before that body and told the story of the crime. When the true bill was brought against Finger, Solicitor Clement or- that Finger be carried the grand jury and make whatever statements lo them that he wanted to regarding the crime. The prisoner in fell statements to the grand jury con. leased to being present when the crime WM committed and he gave which caused a true bill murder la the first degree to be return id Alexander. Deputy will carry Finger to Salisbury this morning on train No. where today he will be placed on trial before an county jury charged with murder in the first de. Alexander will remain here Finger is tried, when, he also will be carried to Salisbury and tried. Joe Win Will Fills all are material witnesses in the case. F tiger in his confession of the crime, which occur red In the sheriffs office this when the prisoner was brought her for safe keeping implicated Maxwell. Fitts and but all three proved alibis. Both Finger and Alexander have been held in the county Jail in this since their arrest, though it understood that they had been car. to the state prison farm at Negro Woman Says She Was Put Poison In Conley's Food ATLANTA, . May the slate's charge that Improper i means had been used in obtaining evidence tending to sun th Leo Frank, the factory superintendent, was innocent of the murder of 14-1 Mary was made to-, day by counsel for the defendant. Various affidavits were ed at Hie hearings in the Superior court the extraordinary motion for a new trial for Frank h the i claimed that no intimidations, attempted bribery, y or r Improper means had been used in ob- sworn mi tits. The action Franks law h d the conclusion of the I showing in tin state against plea the convicted mans for a new trial. Notice was given that further evidence would be Introduced by the defense tomorrow, when, it a expected the taking of will concluded. Arguments of attorney will follow. affidavit Introduced by the today from Anna Maude Carter, a lie woman, charged that she hail been approached by an unknown per son In the county jail and asked to put poison in the food of James Con I the factory sweeper. The woman said she was a prisoner at time and that she was given consider able freedom in the jail. Conley was the chief witness against Frank and was convicted as an accessory murder. Superior Judge Hill today Issued an order placing Dan C. of a national detective . under bond for his later before Fulton grand jury here. Solicitor Gen- chief of the states legal forces in the case of Frank said that be desired the testimony of the in with the obtaining of an affidavit from Rev. C. B. dale The minister asserted that bad beard Conley. the confess the murder, but he later repudiated tin statement. The solicitor general tonight would not say whether he contemplated ask the grand jury To make a investigation of methods used in ob tabling evidence in connection with the extraordinary motion for a n- trial for the factory's superintendent. Various persons have repudiated davits and claimed undue Influence No time has been set by Judge Hill for hearing of argument the verdict sentencing Frank to be bunged. Counsel for defendant that It was illegal, as absent from the courtroom when verdict was rendered. Marriage Licenses. Register of Deeds Bell bas Issued licenses to the following couples since last White. John D. Carroll and Sutton B, T. Carr and Alice Henry Andrews and Pad- gilt. and Fannie Page. Colored. Watson and Lent Ann Grew Little and Little. The Hanks Will Close. Next May mortal In the three hunks have agreed to close on that from o'clock through the remain of the Old County Home Sold. On Monday at o'clock the old county home or better known as the Poor House was sold at public being bid in by Mr. H. L. legion for At first the plot was divided into four sections and up for sale hut the sale was not sat bringing a little more than No resolution, however, was passed by the board approving the sale but is thought that it will be approved at u culled mi-cling on Tuesday, May Next Tuesday. Again the old soldiers of the are reminded that their annual union this year will be held on next Tuesday, 12th. It is hoped all can do ho will attend as arrange are being made to give the n enjoyable day. i For and Your Mother DAY l IN in Honor Hay. are more important to the country than the r. literary man the man of v. it. The general object of Mother's Day Is a simultaneous r value throughout world of the love and gratitude nun. i and nation owe to their good mothers; Are you us in celebrating Ibis International Honor Day for all creeds, classes, races and Countries The Special Object of Mother's Day is to honor and uplift moth i and to give happiness lo lust mother who ever lived MOTH Kit. Live this day as your mother would have you live and Make it a day of pleasure to her through your loving thought or or, by having hi r as your guest of If she is not living, perhaps you can place on her white flowers of love and fidelity, . a morbid sent meat, but in dad recognition she to you, best mother who lived. In her remember tin .- V or unfortunate in or prison, or some one else with whom a little joy long way may set the blood In veins think have no heart, and who may think you have none. The affords opportunities for a mes- sage of sympathy, brotherhood or courtesy. Noble, mothers and other patriot women I tie- r country's benefactors Mothers have given the nation Its soldiers, sailors and stat nun. but none of our many holidays honors them in a national way. As a grateful tribute to of these patriots, let the Hag In from home and bus house Mother's flay. National. State, county and city heads of religious, fraternal. patriotic and business organizations and schools are asked to of- request observance of Mother's Day. Let there be special exercises, or the wearing and distribution of the Mother's Day em- The Mother's Day Movement is for all men women and children of mother loving hearts. Send in your name, and in honor of your mother, or the of your children, help to make Mother's Day and Its work world True observance of Mother's Day appeals to all social, civil, military and religious organizations alike; to him who has missed joy. the tender ministrations of a mother s love, no less than to the one who has derived the elements of a noble character from the maternal rare bestowed in The founder of Mother's Day is Anna North Twelfth Streets. D. S. A. A special program is gotten out for schools. schools and societies. Schools celebrate on Friday. Also, an official badge for those who cannot get flowers. State Democratic Building and Loan Will in Raleigh Has Over Next Month Shares In force i a- Warren, ml xi com has Issued from his at Hi the formal call tor meeting the convention h Raleigh June -I The win nominate a candidate for i i i led Senator, a candidate corporation commissioner, nomination of of t and declare a par . . holders o Bit d Loan held night in the city hall. I es be. shown n d i all. Th. .- i pot tin ,, bas tr a son over es III . and i mi about r month. This is I t its It col and CASE I W. MILLS SET TRIM. Mr. Joshua W. Mills, who several killed Mr. will go on trial next Friday at Wash Beaufort county. The was arraigned In op n i Monday and a of mi n were for the box, fro the jury will be selected. This will no doubt attract large as both men were well known. Mr. Mills was bailed alter the tragedy occurred in sum H. Ward and i who appeared here In the trial have been employed as counsel the Mills case. Mr. Ward the defense while Mr. appear for the prosecution meeting. Opening Day in READING, Pa. May six clubs of the baseball lea- lined up today for the opening contests of the season. This is the eleventh season of the league and the i owners and managers predict that it will he the most success mi since Its For the open contests Trenton at Wilmington, at Allen town at Rending. The calls for a season ending on day. , Are you thinking about listing your taxes It is time, and the list are on their jobs. Conference of Jewish Charities. MEMPHIS. Tenn . May n philanthropists and so workers from sections of the country were present today the opening the meeting of the National of Jewish Max of presided at the session this afternoon. Speakers to iv heard at the subsequent session hide Rabbi George Fox of Fort Miss Minnie I. Low of Chico- go, Boris D, n of Cincinnati. Dr Pool of New York. Judge Jul W Mack of Chicago, and I Solomon of San Francisco A of these will take part In the Na Conference of charities and which s to meet here latter purl of the week Promptly. Subscribers are r-quested to bear mind that Tim fleeter is now on the cash system, and the will tie discontinued at the expiration of the time paid for unless renewed, lie Mire to watch the date after your name and renew in time to avoid miss a paper In can he made for any length of time desired. Preparing to has been broken and tin contractors are now waiting on mil to the erection of home of the lAundry on the lot adjoining the Presbyterian church and will be a one story building. rm l Interest will I kepi cm tor the attached to the making of the hold rs. Tin t present form. In of there recent pro I. ; muss ting. Si lions are in hand for r and Travis will . ; no opposition, and the ., . auditor i ad . will be able to devote all tin . carefully h i and lime to other business Tl if yet I here The n I To the Democrats of North Carol in ,. an, accurately kepi th By author Hi State . ., ,, ;, ,,.,, , . parts Is hereby called to meet j Tin thanks i In the city of Carolina, I WOn to am d on Thursday. June i. 1911 for their efficient and o'clock noon. a ll for States senator and and to talk prove the nomination of the m, several of the Judges of the superior court, who an ,.,. , of III . nominated by the several Judicial I both to the Individual and districts of th- state, to decline i, received gem on party platform and to take such praise as the best institution action as may be deemed advisable, ville has, One delegate and one alternate motion the entire old of from each county for very one s wag unanimously elected red and fifty democratic votes, and I n composed of H. A White. C T. one delegate and one alternate for W. A. D. C Moore, fraction over seventy-five demo-It. n. James. D. J. Whichard. B. W. votes cast for tin j Vines. It. C. democratic candidate for governor at Skinner, C. on. Launching- the last gubernatorial election shall; and S. T. White. be chosen in accordance with the plan of organization now obtaining This the 0th day of May. 1914. D, WARREN, Chairman Demo EX. WALTER ES. BROCK, Secretary. ILL militia till OX MOBILIZATION. WASHINGTON, May to militia organizations through cut the country governing a. possible of the National were mailed to all officers H the War Department today The in cover particularly the operations Incident to and the methods securing railroad Under the regulations the local United Stales disbursing officers throughout the country would be sup plied with funds to move the militia by the various department quarter- masters. Illinois League. III . May 6- With games scheduled in Racine, Oshkosh. Rockford and Menominee, the baseball league upon its tenth pennant today Madison appeared at at Oshkosh, Green Hay in the Twin Cities and In ford Pot the first six games teams arc to alternate between towns as paired, thus giving even club three games on its home during the first week of the season. V Confederate Bryan Camp Veterans will hold their Ion on Tuesday. May 12th Green ville. We cordially hope nil who can will attend Mr W Bailey of Raleigh . I camp on this occasion, Pinner will b- prepared for all veterans and their wives. I. CARIL, s-w-W k For After adjournment share- holders, the board of directors I and re-elected the following President. I. C. Vice President. D. J, Whichard Secretary and Treasurer. H A. White, Attorney. it. James. The directors also approved applications for loans that came be. fore the meeting. to RICHMOND FOR ins mi Mr. C, B, West was ink. n la on the train this here he will undergo an opt n for appendicitis. ll Monday when Mr. West first . ed an operation would not l- necessary at this time, but ins ion continued to worse until the attending physician decided it best to take him to a hospital at Reunion The 10th of May falls on this year, and the old soldiers will have annual reunion on the fol. lowing Tuesday. 12th. Preparations have already begun to give a good day and It is hoped every one of them who can get will come. Hon. J. W. Bailey, of Raleigh, will he the orator and his speech do. all who hear him. OF Coast I in. North Bound South Bound No. .- g.-ii , a p m No J p. m. No. C B u Southern. Bast Hound West Bound So t n. m. No. s. n 1- s. m. No. a. m. No IS C p. m. No. t p. m. Born. to Mr and Mrs. C s Car- a