EASTERN REFLECTOR N. D. J. H. Owner Entered at the Post Office at Greenville, N. as Second Claw Mail Matter. 1900. If. M. Sloane of Princeton has written an article oil the to appear in The Companion of 11th. He a vivid the early hardships and struggles of a boy humble origin who be came soldier and stales- man of his time, and of the French. Senator seems lo a desire to eliminate all of the I sues for the campaign. There are no trusts, he says, nor is there any such thing as imperialism. Will he go on and say that dinner is a myth, and that free silver is a of the News, Dem. Governor protest against the charge of militarism is not very affective with people who recall his loud lament that dent Harrison's administration did not go to war with Great Britain over the Baring Sea controversy, instead of peaceably settling it Record. Dem. Dowdy, he champion hunter of this tells the Express that he has killed some 1,800 wild turkeys since he first engaged in the sport. He has killed over In one season. thoroughly understands the nature and habits of t be and when he goal after the game he seldom ever to bag it. Express. Registration for the November election will commence on Monday. the 22nd day of October, and close at sunset on Saturday night, the 27th closing the registration the must at tend at the polling place I counties it is so apparent a OUR LETTER o Postponement o I of X. C, Oat The proposition of Judge A. Avery, of that the Senatorial Primary be deferred a month to the national DEPARTMENT. NEWSY AND NOTES. Oct, 10th., The A. Cox Mfg. are election, as outlined by him I shipping daily many carts several of the daily papers last week, attracted much and elicited a great deal of com- from all classes of people for the most it should be added. bearing subject discussed or commented by of people, took the to views of a number Of leading men. pronounced and prominent in their support and advocacy of one or oilier of the fertile Sena who prefer others some who favor and a few Inclined to there is no mistaking the opinion, via., that it would lie unwise and impracticable to at- tempt the matter at this lime, in of Mr. Bryan or for any other reason; that, in it would lie impossible to stupor suspend the contest now, as it has proceeded too far. Will. I that, with very few ex it is the general belief that the primary will help, instead of Mr. Bryan the Democratic congressional dates, that it will very material- assist in a full vote, especially as it is believed many especially will themselves to participate in the primary by voting for Mr, Bryan's electors. Let me quote the language of an astute and sensible Democrat along this line, He i disputing the that there IS a great deal of apathy prevalent among our folk, so far as the national ticket is concerned. It is seen and felt a greater or less degree all over the State, but in some localities including whole to a with his ration books so that persons may register there if desire to other days he ma;, register persona qualified to register, at any place in The same registrar- who held the August election are required to hold the November election, any are to be filled exactly Bl they were tilled in that election. In all respects as to time and place of holding the election in November the same law prevails, the poll- lo source of anxiety. Right here Raleigh, even, I have never known Democrats to lie so unconcerned and inactive a month before election In my experience. This state of affairs is. at least partly, due to the excess and surfeit of this year, the reaction natural after the excitement Of the State campaign. But there appear to be some other too, among classes, it is my belief that just some such incentive as this question was opened at sunrise and closing necessary, to get at sunset, and the being done people out on election at the present voting precincts day. and, word for it, if the less they are altered by the board of elect i. A man Who does not take his paper, but ans pa- has had some Interesting ex says an exchange. He learned that by tending one dollar to a Yankee he could gel a cure drunkenness. Sure enough It to the pledge and keep Later mi he sent fifty one cent Stamp to how to raise turnips . He found out. take top and Being be wished to many, and lent thirty- four-Hie cent stamp to a Chicago firm for information as to how to make an impression. When the answer came it read, down in a pan of Thai was rough, but he was a patient man. and thought he would yet succeed, The next advertisement he answered read, lo doable your money in six He was told lo convert his money into bills, fold them, and he would see his money doubled. The next time he sent for twelve useful household articles, and got a puck age of needles. lie was stow to learn, so he a dollar lo Mud out lo gel like a devil spend a cent. primary were postponed Bryan aim oar congressional candidates -alter loss of thousands of votes which they will bow re- cart wheels, cart saddles and back bands throughout all North Caro- and fill large orders from other States. Their work is not at home, but wherever seen and used passes upon its own merit and calls for richly deserved patron- age- If there is another town in Stale, twice one half thrift and go ahead of we would like to see it advertised. Our two banker ponies. Billie Carroll Harrington are a team. Come down we will give you a They go well together. The change in the weather makes it much more pleasant, and doesn't remind one so forcibly of what the great hereafter might be. Mr. and Mrs. L. L. will e a to their numerous friends on the evening of the in honor of the birthday of their daughter Miss Effie. We make our best bow la of an invitation to be present, Mrs. G. K. left yes to visit relatives friends at her old home. have a line of brick now ready for the market. Anyone need of brick will do well to call and see them. J. left Monday for where he will spend some time recreating visiting friends. It is a remark how- re strange the great prosecuted in our courts for crimes and so few convicted. There must lie some Haw in the law or else a big screw is loose the of it. Patience sometimes ceases to lie virtue. The time may come when such will not always be the case. The Carriage Co. has just received a assortment of harness which they propose to sell at small profit. They can suit the as well as the most Call examine them. A. c. Cox is paying cents per for cotton seed. BLACK JACK ITEMS Black Jack, N. c. Oct. 9th. Rev. M. preached here Saturday night and Sunday last. We are having sonic rainy weather. Mr. W. C. aged about years, died at home about miles from here on Sunday 7th. He was taken very suddenly and lived only a few minutes. We extend our deepest sympathy to the bereaved ones left to mourn his death. The remains were taken to Skinner farm burial today. Johnnie Smith sustained the ac of getting his leg broken Wednesday last. He was when last heard from. Smith is confined to his lied tin mumps. Jesse Clark got his arm broken Tuesday. Mrs. C. S. is Clay Root. L. White, who has been very sick to be out again. Dr. who has been assisting Rev. Mr. the Convention at Salem, returned to his home in Ayden Wednesday. We wish uncle well. BOTH IN A IN the bad to fat -or. Colored .,.,, Cloths. Chief of Police J. T. Smith was promenading street in hi clot of it came about this Monday night the to arrest and offender against the peace and quiet of the town. The said offender a not to be arrested, and the officer bad to take hold of him a bit. He still stuck out that he wasn't going where at all, when Smith, with that quick way- he has of up this kind a customer sometimes, set his right foot over behind the other left heel, and there was a tumbling over, both of them lauding in the middle of a Smith was on top, but all the same he got so muddy that he had to hunt for more clothes. While he had the offender down in the the fellow hollered man's drawing and everything else he could think of. Perhaps he thought bis time had Who Is to The South will never have bet mail facilities as long as the mail contractors are allowed to come down here and pick up any- body that has an old blind horse, give a straw bond and hold out u mouth or two, then give up. Can't the Post Masters see to it that no man shall take a contract only those who can go The Government gives enough for us to have a good service We learn by telephone from den of a brutal murder that had been committed there. John liar c ha or years old. He has been in the habit of getting in a rage with the boy times beating him unmercifully. He gave the boy a severe whipping on night. Monday night he beat the boy again, people living near by say that all at once the boy's screams ceased. This morning the man to s mill in A v den to get some lumber, saying the boy had died and he was going to make n ho He was once suspected of having killed the boy was arrested. Au showed that the neck and back of the boy were broken. Coroner is in Ayden this afternoon holding an- the Re- 9th. Sales For T-o Months- Mr. H. W. Secretary of the Greenville Tobacco Board of Trade, the following figures showing the sales of tobacco on the Greenville market for the months of August and September, and the son of the same months last 1900. 1899. Pounds sold Average 06.80 15.00 Decrease While this shows a large decrease in sales for this year the average price is a cents per hundred high- and the quality this year is much below last year also. The sale last Friday was the Bribery Intimidation. Salem, Ills., October Bryan begin his week's work early today his former home. many of whom had known Mr. Bryan from boyhood, gave him a marked reception. Mr. Hi van told of success of the meetings at the other places visited by him. and the enthusiasm with which he was received, the election were held to- be laid, is no doubt we would have a majority in the college and on the vole. the Republican managers are now collecting from monopolies a large campaign; fund. will buy every vote that can be bought will The paramount issue in Durham every vote that can be They will intimidate every one that laboring who M my of the dated; they will bribe every e,.,. are giving up thin avocation, and lion judge that be j some prefer to remain idle They will corrupt every that I instead cooking for a living. It can be corrupted. I do not under J when the cold stand how it is possible for the, pinches inter, and the plain everyday Republican to Set- his eye. lo what is on i same bile cooks will lie up Thai slopped him, his j he knows that if ho aids Piling to their white friends for wrote to find out how to these influences to carry the fuel rations keep them go write a letter without at this time, the same means he- This view of living without He was told to use a lead pencil. be employed to carry r an erroneous one He paid live dollars to how elections when sup-1 . iD to without porting the Republican ticket and postal I., for day will be opposing the not be Sun. J why not put a stop to these fellows who sublet, to a man that fails largest the market ever had, there forfeits what he has being go much tobacco here that ed for, fails two thirds of the only three of the warehouses could time to make schedule on account finish, though sale started at insufficient team. X. o'clock and continued all day. We think a remedy would be The fourth house had its break on for the to forbid sub-, the floor, but was blocked out, letting, make the contract while the fifth and six houses, see- with the man who carries the the sales would block, would mail, at a price that will warrant not unload their break. was good on the market for two big Shot Two Columbia, Pa., October Runaway Marriage. William Mott, of Norfolk, Va., On last Saturday Mr. his evening shot and killed Mile, j W. Harris and Miss Rosa Man- a palmist, with whom he of Dam town- was traveling about the The bride is dangerously wounded Mrs. only about or years old. It Elizabeth with whom a runaway marriage, the couple boarded here. Mile. it seems that the license for the Alberta, whose real name was was procured Friday, the Anna was thirty seven them representing that years old; Mott is twenty-nine, the girl was twenty years old. Her Her home is in Chicago. Mott says anticipate that she has a husband, a hotel man, and Harris were going to try and son named living at he came to town H. J. Mott met her a j Saturday to prevent any license be- year ago at Dover, Delaware. but found out that he They have traveling from j wag a too late. He then to place and for the past two back to have had palmistry offices vent the marriage taking place, in Lancaster Columbia. Late-1 found that he was too late y Mott had become very jealous of as while he was in town the the woman and this evening, after young man after the girl and day, went to their room and had an altercation with her. Mrs. attempted to pacify them, whereupon Mott be- to fire from a nil Mrs. fell to the floor with a bullet in her stomach took her to a neighbor's where they were married. Court Mayor J. G. has disposed of the billowing since last and her head and . . Alberta was shot three times head and breast. She did instant-, Mrs. was taken a hospital. Molt surrendered and pro talked coolly of the murder, regret- j l ting that he had shot Mrs. Stein- whom he said be Ural, and and assault, fined and saying that he had become tired of, total . During the progress this trial Allen became abusive to the court and sentenced him to days in jail. He afterward made full and was released. James A. Mutton, drunk and Jacksonville, Fla., Oct. disorderly, fined and costs, total special to The Times and Citizen, from St. Charles Newton, drunk and dis- What lb to terminate in j orderly, fined and costs, a serious i lit between a party of. . men and a number of W. H. and colored in. u was checked in North and cost Mile. could stand it no longer. Hot-.-. en White and v. late last night by the timely arrival of police. A young man was walking on San avenue Elijah Griffin, driving reckless- fined and cost Joshua Mills, driving recklessly. Every women loves to think lb time when a soil body, ell her own. will nestle In her bosom, fully satisfying the yearning which lies m heart of every But yet there Is a black cloud hovering about the pretty picture In her mind which fills her with terror. The dread of childbirth takes away much of the Joy of motherhood. And yet It need not be so. For sometime there has been market, well-known and recommended by physicians, a called Matter's which makes childbirth as simple and easy as nature Intended It. It is a strengthening, penetrating which skin readily absorbs. It jives muscles elasticity and viper, sore morning sick- and tho loss of the girlish figure. An in tell mother in Pa., I toned Friend again. I bottles I had Id per bottle tor Get Mother's at the fl CO., Write tor our book. Is with two ladies when he fun Hoed fl tad cont a man, Mend Ola and H. Hooker, to hi A fol-l , , . . j i. lowed in which score of white Undone pen- colored men took pert Fence pickets were the weapons mill some telling blows were dealt. City county officials were soon on spot, and the riot speedily each and half costs total HUT. Interesting with The Hp. was a joyous day for the of the Memorial Baptist church of Greenville, as well as interesting to all who worship- with them. It was the of the anniversary of Rev. J. N. Booth's pastorate, and report of the different departments of church work for the past year was nude. The as previously pub- was carried out. From the reports made at this k taken a that believe will In- to all our The total collections of the church for varies objects was of the Sunday school for varies objects of, the Woman's Missionary Society of Aid Society of the Sunbeams So- making a grand total of This shows good work for a church of members, and it was gratifying to them when the report on fin a noes was made to know that all their obligations for the year had been paid in full. la Carolina Rev. T. aged 8.1, ore of the oldest ministers of the Methodist church in this State, died Saturday at Durham. The dry kiln at be- longing to the Pine Lumber com- was burned yesterday morn- It was filled with lumber and the loss is about Journal, The editors of the State have re- turned from the Niagara excursion. They report a big trip. Washington, Oct. sos Bureau today announced that the population of the State of Delaware was in 1900, as against in 1890. This is an increase of or 9.6 per cent. The population of the District of Columbia is as against ten years ago; increase of or 20.9 per cent. Here is another argument against imperialism. It is stated by that one of the results of oar war lo the Philippines will be the importation into this country of many new and strange parasites, germs and microbes not to mention diseases that were never heard of before on this side of the Pacific. All of these are in addition to the war Dem. I have a new and well selected stock of have secured the of Mrs. Ella y as for this season. She is a trimmer of long experience and I will guarantee to my customers Prettiest Hats at the Prices ever Infant Caps and Cloaks a Specialty. Dress Patterns Bad Fashion Hooks. Mrs- L. GRIFFIN. Points Higher. Means 1-4 Cent per pound more for your THAT IS WHAT YOU GET ON COTTON THAT WE GIN FOB YOU. have just established at one of the best equipped Gins to be found in Eastern North Carolina and solicit your ginning. out the best cotton you can get anywhere but our charges are no higher than others. BRING US YOUR COTTON. GREEN HOOKER, GREENVILLE, N. C. WE HAVE THE PRETTIEST LINE OF Pattern Hats, It doesn't always pay the super doctor to cut his patients. VELVETS, SILKS. TIPS, FANCY ft., BROUGHT TO CALL SEE THEM. TRIM ON SHORT NOTICE AND SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. to Misses GREENVILLE, HO You'll Catch Cold If you wear Summer-weight under wear this sort of weather. This cool weather is the best underwear we have. It reminds you daily that a from Summer to Fall weight would add to comfort. No matter whether your taste turns to heavy rot ton or light wool. No matter whether you want to pay or for a garment. have the Underwear In All Grades and Styles Its remarkable how much sell and still not so remarkable either when you see the superiority of our goods and note the reasonableness of our prices. THE KING EASTERN REFLECTOR NOTICE. If there is a CROSS MARK in the margin of this paper it so to remind you you owe The Eastern for and we request yon to settle as early as We need what YOU owe us and hope you will keep waiting for it. This notice is for those who find the cross mark on their paper. LOCAL REFLECTIONS. Putting up stoves is the thing now. This kind weather is inviting to Jack Frost. A new lot of Pictures and Frames at Mrs. M. D. Higgs. Another line of Soft Felt Hats just arrived at Mrs. M. D. Higgs. Magic Yeast, Mo Butter per lb, at S. M. Just received, Sofa Pillows, Stamped Linens, and Embroidery Silks. Mr M. D. shoeing by a first-class white workman, at W. O. Barn- hill's shop on Dickinson avenue. There was a large grape crop this year, and report says much wine been made in the county. Some of the prudent are laying in their coal supply. This warm weather is not going to last all the time. The Albemarle Presbytery will meet night of next week with the Presbyterian church in Greenville. Some cases smallpox are re- in Pamlico county. We ape it will be spreading all about this winter. Another Idea of Greenville's bus- can be had from the fact that the telegraph office here handled messages on Monday. Cherry has ed off right clean, and looks so much like Mark Hanna that folks are almost tempted to his If the school children want a great big slate for cents they can 2nd it at Reflector Book Store. A whole case of these slates just received. During August and Greenville sold of During the same months Kinston s Id pounds or more than The in Greenville accord- to the secretary of tho ville board of trade. ton Free Press. He Is A business man says he cannot judge whether all are but he thinks everybody in Green- ville reads The He sees the result of bis advertise- A Curiosity. Hop Lee, the Chinese Laundry- mas, brought The something that he called The things were quite a curiosity, good, too. Badly Cut. Monday evening about dark Charles and had a row Bar. Sam Allen went to try to separate the men and stop the fight when one of them stabbed him in the side with a knife. The doctors say Allen is seriously cut. Not Known Yet. Some who made guesses June at the population of Greenville, in competition for the prize offered by The are inquiring about it. The figures have not been learned yet, but all guesses have been saved and the result will be as soon as known. DUB. Mr W. C. of died Suddenly on Sunday. While his health bad been poor for some- time, he was going about as usual, and returning home from a visit to a neighbor complained of not feel- well. He lay down on a pallet and in a few minutes was dead. He was the father of Mr. J. K. Go wan, and also of Mrs. of Greenville. Both Sent to Jail. The investigation held by oner Laughinghouse at Ayden, Tuesday evening, looking into the cause of the death of the step son of John Hargett, colored, resulted in the jury a verdict to the effect that tho boy was killed by John Hargett and bis wife, Edith Hargett, both whom were committed to jail with- out bail. We regret to learn of the death of Mr. Council Dawson, which curred at o'clock this at his home near this of consumption. Mr. Dawson was a prominent citizen of the county, an upright man one held high esteem by every He was of the Board of for fourteen years and a member of the Hoard years. Ho leaves a large family, his sons being Dr. W. W. Dawson, of Monday, X, 1900. Adrian Savage went to Rich- today. Mrs. S. D. Lee left this morning for Whitakers. E. T. Forbes came this morn- from New Bern. L. L. Hargrove came over this morning from Springs. T. H. day evening from Scotland Neck. C. C is here in the marble business J. C. E. II. returned day from a trip over in Virginia. Miss Jessie Sugg little broth- Julius, went to Kinston day evening. Percy of Whitakers, has taken a position in the of Co. Miss Canary Harper, who has been visiting Mrs. Lawrence Carr, left this morning for Wilson. G. A. and wife returned Saturday evening from Greensboro where they have been visiting. Mrs. R. II Patterson, who has been visiting Mrs. W. A. Bowen, this morning for Plymouth, Miss Emma Harris has taken a position with Higgs Tail clerk during their special sale. T. J. Jar vis, Harry Skinner and J. L. Fleming left this for to attend Supreme court. D. W. and wife, of Durham, arrived Saturday even- to visit his father, A. A. An- Miss Ethel Pierce, of Ayden, who has been visiting Miss Harris, returned home Saturday evening. Judge and Mrs. A. M. Moore left Saturday for New- Bern where the Judge holds court this week. Miss Maud of Winter- ville, who has Mrs. W. A. Bright, returned borne Sat- evening. Tuesday. , 1900. Joe Powell, of came evening. E. E. Griffin left this on a trip to Wilson. D. W. Andrews and wife return- ed to Durham Kev. F. H. Harding left this morning for Washington. Carlos Harris went down to Winterville Monday L. L. Hargrave returned to Springs Monday evening. Mrs. Laura Brown returned Mon- day evening front i visit to Oxford. P. H. left this morning tenth, as far as Scotland Neck. Miss Mary has taken a position with Higgs Taft during their special sale. J. L. Anderson to Kinston lo take a position in a factory there. Miss Annie Kitchen, of Scotland Neck, who has been visiting Miss Rosalind returned home this morning. Mrs. H. C. Edwards, Mrs. G. W. Edwards, Mrs. W. A. Savage, Mrs. J. A. K. Tucker returned from the Association Wednesday 1900. H. A. White went up the road this morning. W. K. Smith Tuesday evening from A. J. Wilson returned Tuesday evening after an absence of weeks. J. J. route agent of the Southern Express Company spent last night here. The last chance you will have to get Fine Pictures of your in your town. The well-known Artists, Campbell Co., from Richmond, Vs., will leave us ten days. Now they give you an opportunity of gelling Flue Pictures at half the price would have to pay in any where fine work is made. Don't let them leave have work done. Go and see the of work they are milking. You will And them in the old Forbes store on Five Points. WE AM HERE And the Goods are Coming Daily, Our Second Trip North was a Great Success in FINDING, And These Bargains Are Yours For The Asking, great markets like New York, Philadelphia and Bait ore have been searched for Bargains we have them. We are going to sell for less money than anybody else. Why Because are buy more goods than any other store in town and get larger discounts; and we sell for the smallest possible of profit, depending on a volume of and no rents to pay. and sell. CASH Over the Counter and No Pay. at QUO Let The Figures Tell Their Story. CLOTHING Men Suits the 8.00 and 9.00 quality, Price. j Boy the and Bale Price, , I Boys Suits the Sand quality, Price, Men Suits and 6.00 quality, Sale Price, , ladles Coil Suits, Tailor Made Silk Taffeta Line Men Suits the 8.00 and quality, while they last I quality now These Goods are All New. No Old Stock on Hand. worth 1.25 plain fancy while Collars and Cuffs, worth 1.50 .---------Me inch extra heavy unbleached German Children's Fast Black Hose, worth Best Linen Canvas, worth Best Feather Bone, ail Knitting Silk, all colors, worth Men's Collar-, worth Webbing worth .- Checked worth yards worth Drop Hose, worth Children's extra heavy Hose Windsor Ties, worth Laundered Shirts, Worth good ones, -I Dress English Woven Bedspreads, worth Cl to inch Lining, steel Rod silk covers Cheese Cloth, all Fancy Foulard Silk, worth Fancy worth Nottingham Lace curtains worth 11.26 is Imported Irish Damask, worth , Fancy Stick worth Men's Colored Shirts Collars Bilk Pulley Belts, all colors Embroidery Cotton, worth So,. Side Combs, worth . Stripe White per Welled all Fancy Negligee Shirts, worth Shirt Waists sets, worth Men's Silk Bosom Best Corset I Fancy Shades, roller Waists New stylos and Patterns, the i Only left, come while they last. Big New Store. Open Nights. Greenville, N. C