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Have You Forgot What I AM UP-TO-DATE LINE OF Dry Goods, Dress Goods, Shoes Hats, Shirts, Pants, Hardware Tinware, AND A OF WHICH I AM TO MENTION Come to gee me for your next Bane of Flour Yours to Jas. E, White. AFTER TWO YEARS PREMIUMS HAVE PAID IX THE BENEFIT I HI ill. OF X. J., YOUR POLICY HAS Loan Value. Cash Value. Paid-OP Insurance. Extended Insurance that works automatically, Is Will be re-instated if arrears lie pail within month while you are living, or within three after lapse, of and payment of arrears with interest. second j Restrictions. Incontestable. Dividends arc payable at the beginning of the second and cf each succeeding year, provided the premium for the current year be paid. They may be To reduce Premiums, or To Increase the or To make policy payable as an during the lifetime with the inauguration of this THE NORTH CAROLINA LOON MOVEMENT. There met in Raleigh last week a small body of earnest men. They had been called together for the purpose of devising measures for abolishing the saloon. A organization was effected, a platform and constitution adopted, plans wen laid for an and relentless light against the loon, and arrangements made for the calling of a great convention, which will be the final on all questions in connection with the prosecution of the work to its consummation, namely, the wiping of the loon in North Carolina. The Carolina Liquor i Association is warned that it will be opposed by an The Carolina Anti League. In this particular j the of light will emulate l in their generation the wisdom of the other kind. Times have changed since the overwhelming defeat of the last general anti saloon in this slate a score of years ago The cause, defeated in through unwisdom of its friends and the of its foes, j baa yet gone steadily forward, in local contests in our and counties, until has been I banished from half the counties North Carolina. In many other counties the saloon exists only in one incorporated town. And now sec of insured. L. SUGG, Greenville, X. C. Pills Alter eating, person of will derive great benefit by taking one of these pills. If have been DRINKING TOO MUCH, they oil promptly relieve the SICK HEADACHE and which follows, restore the appetite and remove gloom ate. Elegantly sugar coated. Take No Substitute. THE MONTHLY REVIEW OF REVIEWS by Statesmen. mer. THE AM Other prominent worlds its i In gifting actual news report an the ration of events in their Just proportion. The comment en ill freedom from sensationalism AD men and women to know the world i doing find it an necessity from the received from hundreds Its editorial are and labor saving to busy man or It timely contributions on important topics are the writers Its of other give the best of their best it is profusely illustrated letters will enable all men and women cf its PRESIDENT arr a the through its col- Review of ind a re KM view hate been presented to It very indeed I ll I could no otherwise have It a very part el n i ii to. cause alt library, and practically a i thoughtful men. no matter for in put lie J b . their Ideas diverge, are IS. S. c .-. v utterance in is col- I ii Sta,. Mum ti my Co not i real , II It a publication err Hint to road I lake stills I have sometimes pleasure In the Important matter indeed of an ill hub I not otherwise have J Sinai .- Send for particulars as ho It can i month i has .-. . of ASTOR PLACE NEW YORK V THE GREAT f TONIC LAXATIVE If you have sour stomach, indigestion, biliousness, constipation, bad breath, inactive liver, heartburn, kidney troubles, backache, lots f I appetite, insomnia, lack of energy, bad blood, blotched or muddy skin, or any symptoms and disorders which tell tho story of bad bowel, an impaired system, Will Cure Yon. It will clean out the bowels, stimulate the liver and strengthen the membranes of the stomach, purify your blood and put you your again. Your appetite will return, your bowels move . your liver and kidneys to trouble you. your skin will clear and freshen and you will feel the old time energy and buoyancy. Mothers seeking proper to ii, fur in diarrhea, and similar Mil find Meal It keeps their regular without or nets a general aids digestion, fin deep ant i U for interest of honorable were it to world, would damn politician and smash into smithereens, if then, the saloon is the worst possible medium of a which is by law as the fertile breeder of disorder and crime, it is reasonable to hope that a union can be affected of all who are opposed to the worst and in favor of a better solution of a confessedly difficult problem. And this move- proposes to unite all these. It welcomes to its ranks not only the Christian men of all but the decent, sober, moral men community who arc in favor of decency sobriety morally. Those who believe that total abstinence and temper- are one and same those Who make distinction be- tween them, those who in prohibit ion as the correct solution of the those who are fa- to dispensary system and who will accept the dis- as a stepping atone to pro can all stand together in lo the saloon is it the intention of the of the to determine what form sit ion to the saloon shall take. Local questions should be settled in view of local us by the on the ground. It ii not a church movement, though it should peal to all it is not woman's movement, though the aid of the women will be us we bless them that their prayers will be for theirs is the the shame of innocence, hound by- ties of blood affection, to vice. It is not a political movement, though it is not going to lie content with conventions and resolutions while semis its creatures to represent its interest in the halls of And we hope to keep the fanatics, their lighting in their own way the ranks, because they are too valuable as soldiers to waste any merely cap- As thus the platform and of this movement are set forth, any man who loves the Kingdom of Christ, withhold his influence and aid Can any man loves his As a member of the executive the undersigned will be glad to receive and forward to the committee the names of any who can give their time labor to the cause their localities. A committee of One Hundred, from every section of the stale will loon be selected and will be called to where headquarters of the movement have been established. we are in it to slay. Those who are in favor of fewer drunkards, fewer wives homes and drunk- j will please help us. I We are not expecting the milieu ; ilium immediately in North Caro- neither we in favor I of hell A. J. For Sale by l ii i only .-1 lull THE C ill ad , . Cl U. . bee, ll com. Al M i IS. of your I Al movement, wisdom not the reins, and while the of I a bad may b expected to to full, a large part of the vote that invariably controlled natural hint inward assimilation, has been eliminated. The better class of voters lean no longer lie depended upon the saloon. Ami the , d education of the white their progress in culture and i Christianity, has as we firmly turned the minority i into a majority, a majority not of number but of and I capacity and and I hat ha- always had its way, an din this instance and for this cause i- only waiting leadership to organize to con We call special attention to platform sod principles led The foundation principles is that saloon is the worst solution of the liquor problem, is fact no solution, is the abject -in render of the light for temper to the devil devil's own. prospective, bu never been In the bis- of world such a of deadly influences as go to make up the saloon. There dote not exist any eke In the world today such an of forbidden abhor- rent forces us And free play in the saloon. Sell interest, the for money making, business energy that is character- of Americans, devoted to at and holding customers, Instinct, the notorious alliance between the saloon and brothel the gambling den, all for the devilish task of exciting passions that need restraining rather than and which once waked are desperate in power over If there was any thing, one.- a time, lo add to the power of the it has been long ago dis Covered and adopted. As a com anti perfected institution, adapted with precision to I tusk, the saloon is a work of I genius and art. We challenge any i tells of the answer to the proposition Of N in loon cannot be improved upon M who an engine for creating and p t hundred gland and fifty mating and children. Another all the lower passions. ,, caps h a story a Welch SICK MADE WELL WEAK MADE STRONG. Elixir of Life Dis- covered by Famous Doctor- Scientist That Cures Every Ailment. Wonderful Cures Are Effected That Seem Like Miracle Performed The Secret of Long Life of Olden Times Revived. I he Remedy la To All Who Send Name Address. After years of patient study, delving into the dusty record of he pant, as well as following mod- experiments in the realms of medical science, Dr. James W. Kidd. First National Bank building. Fort Wayne, Ind., makes the startling announcement that he Of 1866. J. W. a. Norfolk, Va. Cotton Factors and handler of Bagging, Ties and Bags. Correspondence and shipments solicited. DR. KIDD. has surely discovered the elixir of life. That he is able with the aid of a mysterious known only to himself, as a re- of years he has spent in searching for this life boon, to cure any and every disease that is known to the human body. There is no doubt of the doctor's earnestness making bis claim and the remarkable cures that he is daily seems to bear him out very strongly. His theory which he advances is one of reason and based oil sound in a medical practice of many years. It costs lo try bis remarkable of he calls it. fir he sends it free, to anyone who is a sufferer, dent quantities to convince of its ability to cure, so there is no risk to inn. S of the cures cited are very but for reliable witnesses would hardly be credited. The lame have thrown away crutches and walked about alter two or three trials of the remedy. The sick, given up by home doctors, have been restored to their and friends perfect health. Rheumatism, neuralgia, stomach, heart, liver, kidney, blood and skin diseases bladder troubles -us magic. Headaches, backaches, nervousness, fevers, consumption, coughs, colds, ma, catarrh, bronchitis and all ions of the throat, lungs or any vital organs are easily overcome in a space of time that is simply mar- Partial paralysis, locomotor ataxia, dropsy, gout, scrofula and piles are quickly and permanently removed. It the system, blood tissues, restores normal nerve power, circulation and a stale of perfect health is produced at once. To doctor all systems are alike and equally affected by great of Semi lo- remedy today. It is free to c. Slate what you want l- be cured of and the sure remedy it will be sent you free by return mail. Plant Trees EVERYWHERE. I hare on band a few thousand of Fruit and Ornamental Trees, Greenhouse Plants. Rose Bushes, ate., for sale cheap. I am also preparing to put a very large stock of Trees for the fall trade. Glee me your orders and save money. WARREN, Proprietor Nursery, Greenville, OLD DOMINION WHEN YOU WANT Dry Goods, Groceries, Confections, etc., go to Mrs. L. H. WHITE, Black Jack, N. O. Nice line cf goods on hand. Prices low produce bought for cash or In exchange for Steamer My res leave Washing- ton daily at A. M. for Green- ville, leave Greenville dally at M. for Washington. Steamer leaves Greenville Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays at A. M. leave Tarboro for Greenville I Tuesdays, and Saturdays at A. M. carries freight only. Connecting at Washington with Steamers for Norfolk Baltimore, Phi label New York and ton, and for all points for with railroads at Norfolk. Shippers should order freight by the Old Dominion Co. from New York; Clyde Line from Bay Line from Baltimore and Line from Boston. JNO. Washington, N. C J. J. Greenville, N. O. Dr. D James, Denial Surgeon, Greenville, died at age years, Ira , beta married three times, the father of forty- four children, and whose funeral was attended by of hi de Star. passions. is a perfect drunkard with harlotry gambling annexes. Moreover, through the natural law of self preservation, its conspicuous place in business world, social encouraging association in a com cause, through the too Do Not B Afraid degradation of politics, the to the facts squarely In the face. Thai saloon is the standing menace to good government, in this laud of of sticky mucus, Is n sign of the free. And politician, fA commit themselves to its contains no an efficient remedy, r. . since it heals the Irritated, Inflamed throat lion and often commit party, d ,,, , . such an with any cold from running Into forms of t consumption. Even cold cash is apt to burn a bole pocket. of women marry tho man who propose; but they won't One way to keep your promises is not lo give them. . M. Wholesale retail Grocer and Furniture Dealer. Cash paid for Hides, Fur, Cotton Seed, Oil Bar Turkeys, Egg, etc. Bed Mattresses, Suits, Ba by Carriages, Go Carts, Parlor suits, Tables, Lounges, Safes, P. Gail Ax High Key West Che- roots, Henry George Can Cherries, Peaches, Apples, Pine Jelly, Milk, Flour Coffee, Meat, Soap, Magic Food, Matches, Oil, Cotton Seed Meal and Hulls, Gar- den Seeds, Oranges, Apples, Nuts, Candies, Dried Apples, Peaches, Prunes, Currents, Raisins, Glass and China Ware, Tin and Wooden Ware, Cakes and Crackers, Macs Best Butter, New Royal Sewing Machines, and nu- other Quality and Quantity. Cheap for cash. Com to see me. S. M Schultz Photographer, GREENVILLE, N. C. The leader in good work and low prices Nice Photographs fur per Half Cabinets per dozen All other line very cheap. Crayon Portraits made from any small picture cheap. Nice Frames on hand all the time. and examine my work. No trouble to show and answer The very best work guaranteed lo all. Office a to a. m., lo Ii p Yours to please, HYMAN. D. W. DEALER IN THE GREENVILLE CO. Manufacturers of Doors, Sash and Blinds, Interior and Exterior Finishings for Fine Modern and Cheap Build We solicit your patronage and guarantee to give satisfaction In prices, styles and work. Please send your orders to Co. GREENVILLE, N. O. to ATTENTION AGENTS Mr. John C. General Agent for North Carolina and Virginia, of that Welt- and Popular Company, THE MUTUAL BENEFIT Life Insurance Co., of Desires to announce to Its large number of policy holders, and to public generally, of North this com- will now Resume In this state and from this dale will issue splendid and desirable policies, to all de- airing the very best insurance in best life insurance company in world. If the local agent In your town ha not yet completed address JOHN C. State Agent, Raleigh, N. Assets Paid policy Live, reliable energetic agents wanted at once lo wort for lbs Old Benefit. GREENVILLE N. Cotton Bagging and Pies always on hand Fresh goods kept constantly en band. Country produce and sold. A trial will convince yon. D. W. DEALER IN Whichard, N. C. The Stock complete in every de in cut and prices as low the lowest. Highest market price paid for produce. Carolina's The Charlotte Observer. EVERY DAY IN THE YEAH. C A LOWELL TOMPKINS, he I. P. CALDWELL Editor. THE Receives telegraphic news service delivered to any paper between Washington and Atlanta, and its special service is ever handled by a North Caro- paper. THE SUNDAY con- of or more pages, and is to a large extent made of original matter. THE SEMI-WEEKLY ER printed Tuesday and Friday per year. largest paper North Carolina. Sample copies sent on application. Address THE N. C. J. BUT, IN----- Si, -A LINE OF Also a nice Hardware. COME TO SEE ME. J. B. Norfolk, Va. Buyers and Brokers in Stocks, Cotton, Grain and ons. Private Wires to New York, Chicago and New Orleans. The Commoner WEEKLY. WILLIAM J. BRYAN, Editor Publisher, Lincoln, in Advance. One Year Six Months Three Months Sing. Copy No traveling canvassers are em- ployed. Subscriptions taken . office. The Berni Weekly and will be sent together one year for or THE Daily and one year for payable in ad- PATENT ad t wash . i, FOB The Eastern Reflector D. J. TO PER Tuesday-9 -AT VOL GREENVILLE, PITT COUNTY, N. C, FEBRUARY NO Wilkinson The Most Offering We Ever Made. There yon hive it. Let the bargains do talking. No need of a word if you see I hem. Say what we might in the papers, cold type can never rise lo the of perfectly g these Great us. At the yon get a half a notion of a few of them as they appear, but it is Store that hold real court, Here it is that you cm sec and sense their value. What we arc shewing there is without exception greatest, grandest gathering of Bargains we have ever Offered. Underwear Department. Kid Gloves. Kid Gloves in ail colors A Offering of La- white at dies Gents underwear still on. CORSETS. C. B. Corsets I bat were sold for 91.26 at It is up to you not to let Ibis bargain pass unnoticed. Hosiery Boys Girls Heavy Bibbed Hose, a good value at now Ladies Extra Heavy Bibbed Hose are sold at now Half Hose be for less than now Yon can still find some great bargains in this lot of remnants We have some good lengths for skirt and waist patterns. Ladies Heavy Bibbed Vests at Extra Heavy Bibbed Pauls Union Suits. arc real values at and Vests at Ladies Suits Ladies Extra Heavy . S now Ladies All Wool Bibbed Pants and never sold for less than 11.00, now Mens Extra Heavy Fleeced Shirts and Drawers, finished with silk tape and pearl buttons regular grade now marked Wright's Health the kind, marked in this e at RICKS WILKINSON. For Nails, Locks, Hinges, Doors, Windows, Paints, Rope, Collars, Plows, Shovels and Car- Tools, go to H. Next door to Wilkinson. to Ormond N. C. DON'T over a small thing like come to us and you can supply a dinner without the aid of the cook. excellent line of CANNED GOODS furnish a variety of desirable things for your We also keep BUTTER, FLOUR hi- have the best brands lo lie had. fact store is place to call anything wanted in tho way of Nice Groceries. THE NEW GROCERS. Times The Value OF ANY OTHER. ONE EASIER. ONE THIRD FASTER. Agents wanted in all unoccupied territory. WHEELER WILSON, Manufacturing Company, Atlanta. Ga. For sale by S. T WHITE, Greenville, OUR RALEIGH LETTER. Special Correspondent of Raleigh, N. C, Feb. 24.1 Raleigh has at last whereby a combined will be pro amply sufficient to any crowd that is like to gather on one occasion in Raleigh for many years to cone- end especially with the view of furnishing a ball large enough to comfortably care for the great other State conventions. WORK and funeral of General Toon, Superintendent of Public last was largely at- tended by the State local military of Masonic and other orders, de spite the particularly bad weather. While General Toon had been dangerously ill for two or three months, he bad improved so rapid- late his complete cry was expected, and he bad stated his intention to go to his office this week. When he sud- expired last Wednesday heart the sad event was as surprising as deplorable. He had exceeded the expectations of bis best friends the successful performance of bis new duties and had be lived to complete tin- expired term of three years yet remaining his record would have been an especially line one. The Interment was in Oakwood tery, this city. His death leaves only two surviving ex Brigadier Generals of the Carolina. General Win. It Cox General W. P. Roberts- all of them their when commissioned as such, Gen- being twenty four years age, only. VARIOUS MATTERS INTEREST. Among the other valuable noted it is now learned that have now been raised to wards the erection of new at the State Normal the students of college subscribing last week, the corner- stone will be laid during the com- exercises in May. There will celebration at Island the coming sum- mer, as it has been found to secure an appropriation from session now drawing to a close. After conferring with Senators Simmons and and the North Caro- Congressmen the promoters of the plan have decided to post- pone it as least for one year. Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin N. Duke celebrated their t Durham last Friday evening tendered a reception to I heir friends. The older received here day, effect once, in- creasing lite insurance rates per cent., effective over entire territory east of Rocky Mountains, unwelcome lo property owners, merchants, etc. But they must pay it or go without insurance. engagement of lion. J. B. Young, Insurance Commissioner, to Miss Virginia, daughter of Ex- Governor Nichols of Louisiana, is announced. The wedding will cur in April. was requested to contribute to monument fund. Only about half of it has so far been subscribed. Any postmaster will receive sub- Small amounts many people are most desirable. Our Grocery Department WE CARRY A COMPLETE LINE OF GROCERIES of the very best quality at the lowest pries for first goods. Try our Edge Flour if you wish nicest, whitest and best broad it i- by any anti equaled by none we have ever It saves you money by less lard lo shorten it. If you wish an EX ISA GOOD cup of COFFEE buy the Hunter brand Mocha and Java in pound cans, per pound. Try Teas of One quality green, black and We keep best we can buy. If you to get sweet ask for our Fancy Ponce Molasses. We also carry Lemon, Vanilla, and oilier goods that we have room to mention, AND SNUFF. Al the leading brands in stock, Call on us if you arc hungry and be led J. B. Cherry Co. The Only Department Store in GREEN BAKER HART, End of Century Club. for The tor. Regardless of the inclemency of the weather, Club spent a most pleasant evening Mrs. Julian Jordan Friday, Feb. The President beam absent the Vice- President tilled the chair. The program consisted of the of the by Mrs. Arthur, followed by general discussion of the To add to the pleasure of her guests the hostess famished an interesting contest on the heroes and heroines of noted books. Hughes lied, the draw- the prise. being so thoroughly enter- as well as having the sumptuously fed, the Club adjourned to meet Mrs. Cherry. Washington's Birthday Reported The Reflector On February 22nd, Mrs. i. entertained Chapter Daughters of the in a most charming manner. Despite the inclemency of the weather there was a good attend- In absence of the Pres- the Vice President, Mis. F. G. James, with becoming dignity opened and presided over I he meeting. There being no business of Importance, the hostess pro- u very entertainment for her guests. Mrs. E. B. Kick- and Mis. L. Woolen tied for the prize, while Mrs. ti. James, bore off laurels the head prize. Alter the meeting delightful re- were served. The Chapter will with Mrs. Harry last Thursday in March. Candidate. Soon the candidates, from town- ORIGINAL OBSERVATIONS Made By The Orange. Virginia. Observer The girl who elopes with a coach man is always sure a bridle tour. If a man who takes a mortgage is a mortgagee, is man who takes a goat a goatee The man who likes whiskey bet- than beef walks not after the flesh but the spirit. A man in Kentucky died recent- while faking a bath. It is no use for a to fool with never gets used to it. Many a player gets a larger salary governor of Island, but the ball player has a bigger field lo work in. If the law carrying con- weapons was rigidly en- forced, many people would have to carry their tongues outside of their mouths. Tribute to Edmund Chesson dead, but gone to a sweeter, brighter world above, where only pine in heart can see God. Little Edmund is nut dead. His spirit is rejoicing in Lord, for he is of His brightest jewels, only wait resurrection morn, when Ibis clay that's sleeping shall rise and be clothed its beauty of form, which of heaven will then grant him to adorn. He was bis mother's idol, bis lather's joy, but greater far was he Hod's own. Why weep then mother Why -thy soul so sorrowful Lit- lie Edmund is waiting and watch to welcome you home, where he is helping lo prepare a bright mansion, like those he left of your own. My suffering is all over my i mother, father. path you tried to help me along, the was made smooth for me, for FOR STEAM SUPPLY. I bad to go it alone. There was a ship constable up, will be going j crown for mother, and mound with campaign my joy has just begun. And shaking bands kissing the it and truth molly faced babies, telling ,., together. Righteousness What pretty little darlings have each are, so much like their moth- A True Sympathizer, Q. will drop in to offer the business a good cigar and they will chat with the farmers about the stock, crops and proved methods of farming. Every tiller of the soil will be made to believe Ilia he is just the best in the county and the shop keeper will be patted upon back and congratulated upon the neat and tidy appearance of his place business. Oh, these can Fountain-Newton. At home of the mother, Mrs. A. V. was a scene of a beautiful marriage Wed- Feb. at o'clock p. in. Miss Lydia Newton, of Falkland's most attractive young ladies, was married to Mr. Robert Fountain, a popular young y to our business and Sec us when want of We just lidded Steam will sell anything in this line very low, Globe Valves, Standard Globe Angle Check Valves, Water Oil Cups, Air Ganges, S. Injectors, Cocks. Steam Pipe all Pipe Filling all sizes. COMPLETE LINE OF Packing, Rubber Belt, Sandy Belt, Leather Belt, Belt Lacing, Belt Hooks, SOLE AGE are great people. We love j by Rev. J. B. Morton of to have I hem around, make Tarboro. us feel so grand and tail The attendants were Miss Alice strong, every editor learns Fountain with J. E. King, Miss Sue with Jenkins, Miss what a I he is gel- ling out. says the dale, paper is best that comes lo our house. The old lady Says it is her morning Ionic, while the children for Yes, we are truly glad it is a year, for now we may expect calls some of our dear friends who have not remembered us since the News. leering- Harvesting machine, Pip- and Farm Drain Tile Garland Cook Stoves. crank may take a for All may be lair in love or war, but not a church lair. man is apt to take affront if people talk behind bis back. The crust society is formed of people who have the The III Wind Hat tie Smith with Weeks, Mis Maggie Fountain of groom w it Ii W. S. broth- of the bride. Little Miss Lil- Fountain ii white satin cushion which held the ring. The bride and groom enter- ed while Miss Fannie Eagles play- ed the wedding march. After the ceremony bridal patty went to the home of groom's parents, where an elegant reel lion was held. Next lay Mr. and Mrs. Fountain re- turned lo Reba where they will make home. They were the recipients of many handsome and valuable presents. We wish Mr. and Mrs. Fountain a happy future. J. K. K. The Best Prescription for Malaria Chills Fever is a of Grove's Chill Tonic. It Is simply Iron I and quinine In a cure, I no BAKER HART. Unit blows nobody i bent on errands of ti.- fall sad winter, U pm that Your will not bronchitis, nor consumption U you make Allen's Lung until the rough as the lopped I. the are gone. opium ml will sot digestion Booker Washington says there is an opportunity for every to a in south. still we sometimes wonder bow many farmers lie has turned out his Her aid.

EASTERN REFLECTOR N. C. D. J. WHICHARD, Ed. Owner at the Office at ab Second -Claw Mail Hatter. Friday, 1902., Roads in terrible condition, the verdict of all who travel Talk up having better ones and the interest will spread. Prince Henry, of Prussia, is now on American soil. He arrived in New York Monday and there was much display honor of the event and a cordial reception given him. States District Attorney Harry Skinner has appointed Oscar J. Spears as first assistant district attorney and K. A. John- son, the as These are the same assistants that served with Bernard, CHARLESTON EXPOSITION. Advertising Car Here Billing the Great Show. The Atlantic Coast Line Using car, charge W. E. special agent the A. L , came to Greenville this to advertise the toil and West Indies now in Mr Harry expert man who has had experience in all pails of the world, is SENATOR PROVOCATION. assault of Till- on bis colleague, Senator the open Senate there ran be no palliation, and no amount of verbal apology or ab- atone for the offense, as was the insult, the ate was the last place for resenting it by brute force. The most punishment of the offender would be for the Senators to put bin in Coventry as for with them; but the is that on both sides they have of the advertising crew his escapades until at last i with the car. They have put up bis linoleum culminated in this, handsome posters lithographs Scandal. over town, showing the There is one aspect of the I lions of the exposition. however, which is of con- Kyle tells us the exhibits arc now to the public. It is a fact, us all place and the exposition is asserted Senator that very complete. He added that us opposed to North Carolinians are especially the Treaty, that when a proud of the from this vole was badly needed by the Ad- Stale is unsurpassed, ministration he was suddenly and The midway attractions at the converted its favor, exposition are of a high and select It is also a fact that immediately class, Hie objectionable features after miraculous conversion usually allowed at big shows be- Senator M. became the log ruled out. Anyone patronage pleasant and in South Carolina. He had the the exposition, run of the departments; and w M , A twenty two loot cut a tree nearly eighteen feet diameter will be sent to the St. Louis Fair by the Tacoma Chamber of Commerce as part of Washington's exhibit. A fund of has been raised to pay cost of removing it from the forest to St. Louis. The Slates Sena e orated Washington's with a fight between the two Senators from South Carolina. Senator in a speech made the charge that a vote cast by Senator had been the exercise of improper Influence. denounced this charge as a malicious and when Tillman made for meeting him half way. got a heavy blow on the forehead and got punch on the nose that brought blood. They had a general mix up before being separated. vote both were declared to be in contempt of the Senate, but were later to make apologies. It was a disgraceful scene. Their Mate the try might both lie better off with- out men in offices and revenue In the State were at his exclusive disposal. It is not jet forgotten how he Undertook as one of his first to the venerable Wade Hampton with the Columbia S. post office, and how his base attempt was repulsed ITEMS. I v i vi v C, Feb. SB. Miss Vivian Parker returned from Snow Hill Sunday. Winston came to Farm the U. B. Saturday evening and went to Snow Hill THE GROUND HOG QUESTION SET- There be some who are disposed lo sneer at The because it announced after the 2nd of Feb- that the hog, being an early riser, had not seen his shadow fit cloudy until the ninth hour that and had not gone back into his hole, and therefore winter was at end. We say. on account of this state- and the snow which now the earth, there be those who sneer. they sneer as I hose who have no knowledge. It has for all line been an settled question when the ground bog appeared, and whether if the bud shined on any portion of Feb- he saw his shadow and There be who have held that if it lie cloudy at sunrise the hog came forth and remained, but ii there was sunshine In- retired. The Land mark adopted this view purely to settle a vexed the 2nd of Ibis mouth it was cloudy until the ninth hour but there was sunshine the remainder of the day. We announced that the ground hog was out to stay, but as much winter weather has followed we think he went bank. So, if the sun shines at any time on February 2nd we will know that the winter is not ended. That much is settled and admiring constituency thank The Laud mark for solving the problem. state.-, Landmark. Oh, no, Bub, you can't nave the credit for solving that problem. The i i. was just days ahead of you i-t that whole of February Is ground hog day, and if be sees his shadow time the day he slips back in bis bole for forty days. You can go way back and sit down until the next of the com- by order of the This did not seriously discourage Sunday where he is holding him, as it would have discouraged, Work baa begun on the Chris any man possessed of a lingering personage, which is located sense of political decency. near the church on street. is still making his proffer Harvey Greene and J. P. King, of Federal office and to every of Greenville, came here Saturday Democrat in South Carolina horn a visit and Monday, he can thus into a tool of Mrs. W. I. Burnett and his the Administration. Sunday in the conn all be Still keeps up the try with her mother, impudent pretense of being a Deni Miss Pearl Moore and Mrs. M. while supporting by yesterday the and vote every measure of country at A. power. Mis. Askew Senator provocation is from a to Green- that Senator in Government patronage Bay West, of was in South Carolina, has sought out town Sunday visiting friends. I man's personal enemies the W. B. Pollard went up the road special objects of his I when . today, they could lie converted at the Miss Set ha Burnett is in the same time into political tools of the country visiting her grandmother. Administration. This is the mere kilts Ruth is in town personal phase of the scandal with visiting Miss Vivian which the public has little concern, T. B, is quite sick from There is another feature of the vaccination, liming his sickness affair that is of great interest to T. It. King has taken his place as the American people. This is the clerk, attempt, in which is the Will Home Askew is quite sick, chief agent, to corrupt a Stale Mi-s Sue Hardy, from near Snow by the industrious of office and Hill, is visiting her sister, Mrs. then it. u John J. Halter. on for be Miss Alice s in town his party in South faro Sunday. Una, and in lustily denouncing Willie to Speed Tillman for his the Ail- Saturday morning, organs may still be . . . expected to decorously keep this of I he scandal out of public view. Hit this is what i-l highly concerns the whole American people iii I be quarrel be- Philadelphia tween the two South Carolina Sen- INTERESTING DEBATE. By Student of Winterville High School. On Friday night Feb. the Vance Literary Society gave a pub- debate which was decidedly one the best ever beard in ville. The debate was called to order at 7.15 P. M. A. Cox, of Bridge was President and L. A. Perry, of Craven I,., acted his part well in conducting debate. The query for Resolved, the signs of times indicate the overthrow of our H. L. of Staley, county, was first speaker on the He said it was more pleasant to Hatter than lo censure but compelled the latter. Our first settlement was lo escape lion. Then came the Federal party with its principles of tyranny only to be crushed by the people, but when the civil war came, north placed a yoke on the south to crush her and our present policy of treat- conquered foes is clearly shown in Cuba and the Islands. To crush these people requires a great standing army which surely means decay. Once this was law makers and executive officers we yield obedience to the same trust. Such trusts the Standard Oil Co., and the Carnegie steel trust control the It bas placed its vile clutches our sys- and the great scholar, President Andrews, of Brown versify was asked to resign because his views were not favorable to trusts. In the U. there are millionaires, one of the most prominent wall street brokers says money rules and will ruin. We have the poor here but we should not make slaves of them. year at the gates of rich thousands die of cold ad hunger. S. Chapman of was the next speaker the He said he was proud to look the folds of our Hag it flouted over I lie best government world bas ever known. All evil prophecies have failed. Monroe and Jefferson with no histories lo read were not sole to see as far ahead as our states- men do now. While everything else is improving our statesmen are also We live in an age of Who can estimate what our gov- has done for Immunity f times of famine, war or and the pal Mot ism of she bas always the cry people the army needed ,., ,, and lo protect our flag. This to those in She has mats half a million dollars per day. , cry Already compulsory military liberty, bless her vice is being discussed in for and and we clearly see that fob were lowing in the footsteps of foreign I of government despots. England, the France control that way and we Our dark days came nail It Imperialism. H is the same deliverance, as it was, came we remedied our week point, and today are a free people. When fell, here. C. J. Jackson, of Pitt county, was the first speaker on neg- He Mid our government her population Marriage Licenses. Register of Deeds, T. It. Moore the following marriage last Warn Mills Smith and Joyner. Hail and Bed It. A. Fountain and Lydia New- ton. Maud L. Button. Jr., Annie I towns. Jake and Virginia Mills. F. A. Bryan and Daisy i. a day just for advertising his store. He uses a page a day in live daily in that city. They are as follows. Pie, Ledger, Times. North American, and Evening Telegraph. Up to a few mouths ago Mr. was using a page in the at the rate of a year, which Would have made annual of When wanted to renew his advertising contract with the the pub- asked more, or a total of Mr. refused to pay the amount, think- that no one else would pay sum the page. The was made to Lit Brothers, who accepted the contract without John and White. hesitation, and they are now paying the sum Fernando Harris Johnson Forbes and Cindy Will Brown Emma Hard, James and Lena Worth Amos Barrett and -W for one J Publisher. William Wood Mary Stan Joe A lull now the setts legislature requires of cats. The fee is fixed at cents, and it is provided Caroline any one who shall keep a cat con- it to the provisions of the act shall be fined to, one half to go lo the informer and one-half to the city or town treasury. July of each year the i chief executive of each city or The worst thing about hope is required to issue warrants that we always it to be for execution of all unlicensed i felines. was once an experiment, but in if of a great nation. fell only contempt for our liberty loving people, but when aroused such men as Patrick Henry, it was no sugar coated dose I bat England received, and slaves. We have none. only power, not the will of the people and crushed out the middle class. can't be com- pared to stands against all opposition, although small and hemmed because Mexican Liniment law ca Mar Baa, bat la thrash ha and to tea sad an oat U For a Lame Back, Sore Muscles, or, in fact, all Lameness and Sore- of your body there is nothing that will drive out the pain and in- so quickly as Mexican Liniment. If you cannot reach the spot your- self get some one to assist you, for it is essential that the liniment be rubbed in most thoroughly. Mexican Liniment sad all animal. In fart. It la a Utah healer and pain killer matter who or what toe la. the wisdom of Washington, .- ,. X T . . . . . . t t . l f . . T son, Madison and Franklin found- Stand. government. We know j , ,.,. we are following path spoke for the He marked because we have he in the constitution which trampled upon but July 4th, every voter swears to protect. , Usability has not only revolution brought freedom. Our been Shown by her soldiers on weak republic plunged into many battle fields but by her only to come forth power to meet the traitors to her so M own cause Benedict Arnold was WM but when but for power, but his is he craze of our were treachery failed lo our doomed. We gain per hopes. Then people de- , ,,., fended our cause, now defend and our govern The wars of 1813 1845 are monument lo our ability lo meet outside foes. but men. Home was in many ways our superior but corrupted by wealth her statesmen were pated and she fell. Greece, the home of poets, artists and our government world's greatest orators, fell but it come forth stronger than man could save for wealth bad ever. Our Hag floats over a enjoy lug greatest freedom, her people. Solomon w lib all his wisdom both religions and that error and today the the world ever saw. Our courts re ,, ,, , are forms of justice that we are proud to compare with that of any u M more rapidly so other the world. All colors and classes alike receive justice. The dream of Democracy stirred the hearts of soldiers and but it tool the broad minded American citizen to develop it. J. of Pitt county, spoke next for the affirmative. He said all life is marked by changes. There is no flower too beaut mil lo fade, no government too strong to fall. just laws undermine government. tariff laws are. of this kind. It makes a and millions poor. The pay s all tariff duties. The discussions in days of Andrew in as alike failed to stop rob- and l day per cent, is the duly pan i u some goods. A suit I lot In .- I o ,,. hi tO COSt But often none of this high price benefits gov- The foreign can pay a reasonable price, but such high rates prevent their at all and we only make millionaires of our own I believe the hog or policy . give everybody an chance. Let us go back to our first of government. Trusts are sapping out our free fall will lie more sudden. I love to sec the bright side but when wealth accumulates men decay land is surely a prey to hasten- ills. amusements, working on the Sabbath, and arc common, while obscene literature Hoods laud. Men Bell themselves election day for a drink whiskey. Lib- of the government is not but Our today is of wealth. Millionaires beggars are multiplying and will leave only two courses open. One build a monarchy like the the other revolution other the overthrow of II. of spoke next for the negative. He said Martin Luther received from the started a work which we arc carrying out. We stand upon five distinct principles which will ever us. Do the signs indicate that wrong will triumph over right t The can people have always shown themselves of controlling their affairs. Today the rich are spending their on schools to educate the poor, as as schools are put in the reach of the poor so that all may learn lo think for themselves. life and while may change our Wireless telegraphy free rural How to Grow Cotton for Profit, Prepare your laud well, manure and plant a variety that command a better price when yon offer it on the market. Two years ago I a peck of seed, planted them on half an acre of laud and picked a bale of cotton that weighed pounds, shipped this cotton through Mr. R. J. together with several other bales of good variety this bale sold for three eights of a rent more per pun ml than the lot. The lint is far superior to cotton sold Ibis market and the yield is far ahead of anything we have this country. Numbers of the best farmers in the county saw my crop growing in the field sud pronounced it as Sue they ever saw. I am now offering these seed for sale at Si a bushel. Parties any of the seed will please send me their order at once as I have a limited quantity for sale. O. L. JOYNER, Greenville, N. V. delivery of mail puts us in close touch with the world. Our out- posts today are in sight of Asia as march around the world civilizing and evangelizing it. We bear lo all the precious trophy of liberty. Shall we cry overthrow and stop helping helpless The Spanish war bas unit all sections and there is no North, South, no East, no West, but one united people. We will still keep truth for anchor, demagogues and bold to principle and forever. Kai.-h speaker had a five min reply and the young men showed themselves to be fa with subject and made it lively with keen wit and telling points scored. Although it was very bad yet a good crowd was present and all went home lo praise the speakers who acquitted themselves so well. The in Rates. Atlanta, Feb. South- eastern Tariff Association today- decided that a increase in insurance rates be made on all merchandise without ex- on frame store build- also on all manufacturing risks and other special hazards which has not been rated under revised schedules a year. This action went effect today and was caused by the extraordinary fire losses which they have been called upon to bear during the last three years especially since the beginning of the present year. Beautiful This morning, with the of Zeno Moore Bros., Tan run received a beautiful dish from a lot of ware they have Just received. The one sent us it an oyster dish of handsome design and artistic finish. We very much appreciate it. Your advertisement in The goes right along with work. advertisements work all the time building business for the wise advertisers. If yon want people to visit your store put your advertisement where it will be read, that is in REFLECTOR People read this paper for what there is in it, and they will see what you have to say. If you have not time to write the advertisement yourself or don't know just what yon want to say, let us know and we will help you get it up. We have bright and attractive outs to illustrate ad- which yon can use for the asking. Honor Masonic Hall School, mouth and Feb. 31st, 1902. Irma Allen, Martha Addle Agues Spain, Una Smith. The people who always promise to pay sometime lad that it doesn't pay to promise. v, CLUB On street, at social gatherings, anywhere, where a lier of good and clothes question i the topic of conversation, you will hum, you lend an attentive ear, that are quoted as being the store that always bus snappy for the up man. The store that he looks to for new things; the store to which be first turns for a new cut a suit, a shape in a bat or lie short, lb store where the good dresser always the thing he without paying an extra price for style. If you are interested and character, come in. CLOTHIER. EASTERN REFLECTOR NOTICE. If there is a CROSS MA in the margin of this paper it so to you that yon owe Tun for subscription and we request you ill- in early as pis- We need what YOU owe us hope you will not keen us waiting for it. U notice is for those who And the cross murk on paper I. February nearly gone and shad. White Seed at S. M. Schultz. There was some and lightning Tuesday evening. Bring your fat Cattle to E. M. Sand pet lb gross, The moderate weather bas brought a few loads of tobacco to market this week. When you engraving cards or at Be Hector Book Store. We hear that some new cases of smallpox have developed in the vicinity of The Standard Oil Go's, lank de livery wagon has been stuck mud at the big hill, three miles from town, the last few days. When you wish to subscribe or renew subscription for you can save something by through The Book Store. forget that at Tub Bk- business office and at Hotel are contribution boxes to receive donations to help erect a monument to Sir Waller Raleigh. In a contribution. Ankle Sprained. While out walking the rail- road, Miss Georgia sou made a misstep a severe sprain of the ankle. She has since been confined to her room unable lo walk. Nearly Always Late. Wet soggy wood an antiquated breaks up the schedule f the passenger But the officials cannot see the putting on a coal limn- Small Engine. L. H. Ponder completed a novel engine, built by himself his shop here. It is small, being only one horse power, but works perfectly. This Is the first engine ever built in Nobody Shot. Some was caused on the street about o'clock day night, by pistol reports. The ting was done by Charles Bog- who was no damage done. Court. Mayor W. H. Long bus of the following cases In his court since last Joseph and Fred Cox fray lined each and costs, Moses King and Daniel bound over lo Superior Court. More Wanted. Since the death of Miss Jessie Holliday, at same weeks ago, TUB Ida bas bad a at that place. Will not some one and send us the news We would also like to have a regular correspondent at Falkland. Evening Mail North. J. J. us has re from the postal that mail from the now lie sent on the evening train via Hail dropped in the before o'clock, P. M. will leave on the train, and going via and Golds- will reach Northern and Wes- tern points hours sooner than if for the morning train. Survey Being Made. At the hearing of the Greenville bond case in the Supreme court, last week, the court ordered that a map the proposed graded school district of the town, which was in- the bond bill, be to court days. Former Surveyor J. It. Jenkins, is now making a sum-.-, of the for the purpose of paring the map. Moses, father of our colored barber here, W. II. Dew, while in a demented stale, left borne of bis sou Tuesday night of last week wandered off. Great was felt for him until Thursday when his son and brought back to his home. He suffered very much from cold, but people cared fur him sod he on well Run In a Wire. Tuesday, morning about ten miles south of Greenville the passenger train, while rounding a curve run into the telegraph line that bud fallen across the track. pole was pulled down, but the was stopped so quickly that damage was done to the headlight and smokestack of the Prof. J. Y. Joyner Appointed. This Gov. pointed Prof. J. Y. Joyner, of the Normal and College, as State Superintend of Instruction to late Gen. Toon. The appointment is an excellent one and will give throughout State. Prof. Joy- is every way qualified to take up and carry the work laid down by able Reflector G. H. went to Ayden Sat evening. Dr. L. C. went up the road this morning. Mrs. A. from W. E. returned day evening from Tarboro. H. W. who bas been sick some days, is out Mrs. J. G. returned today from u visit to Wilson. Carl Wilson returned Saturday evening from a visit to relatives at Hill. W. H. Harrington left morning for Fortress Monroe and Norfolk. District Attorney Hairy Skin- came home Saturday from Mrs. D. E. House has returned from a visit to her parents in Edgecombe. Mi- Wilson returned Saturday evening a visit to her sister at Hill. J. M. Moore came Saturday evening from Tarboro to visit bis father, J. B. Moore. Miss Lizzie Blow, of Greensboro, who bas been visiting Mrs. If, D returned Ibis morning. Robert Abbott, of Clifton, win was visiting bis sister, Mrs. L. H. home Saturday evening. Miss Martha V. Harding, who bas been spending her Mrs. F. C. Harding, Saturday evening for Her home II. P. Hill went up the road this morning. Jarvis Sugg, of Washington, up His Carrie Andrews left morning for Tarboro. Mis. J. A. Dudley went to den Monday evening. G. B. W. left Monday evening for Rev. . of Kin- spent today here. Mrs. Annie Evans returned this morning from Goldsboro. Sheriff O. W. to Durham this morning. Rev. F. A. Bishop returned borne Monday cuing. B. II. Blackburn, of came evening. Mi and Mrs. T. J. Jarvis re turned Monday evening from Miss Maggie re- turned to Monday evening. Joe of Tarboro, who has been visiting A. A. Andrews, returned home today. Rev. Wafers, of Washing editor the Watch Tower, came this morning. Mr. Mrs. It. and little sou, left this morning for D. C. Miss Lola of Ayden, who was Mrs Alice Harper, returned home evening. of Norfolk, who has been spending a few days here, left Monday Mis. also passed through to go with him In visit relatives in Greene county. R. II. Blackburn to today, went Tuesday evening. Miss returned Tues- day evening from W. Harrington Tuesday evening from Norfolk. Mrs. J. L. Hug returned Tues- day from Washington, D. C. Dr. re- turned Tuesday evening from Baltimore. apt. George Smith, the passenger train, is at his home Jen- kins is the run in bis place. The ASSIGNEE STOCK of W, T. Lee Co, at New York Cost. I Shoes, Dress C Clothing, Shirts, in fact everything in a first-class up-to-date store, will begin sale Tuesday, Feb. 11th, a. m. at W. T. Lee Co's old stand. No goods charged or sent out without the cash. Taken to Durham. Sheriff O. W. Tuesday for Durham lo take Mrs. Vance-, who is properly a charge of Durham count. She to this several mouths ago and had to lie cared for by The Board Commissioners lust fuel- ed that she lie taken back to Dur- ham. One first-class fire and burglar Safe at less than factory price SHOES Brothers Ladies and Misses Fine Shoes. Misses and Shoes. f HE E. G. Ladies, Misses Children and Baby Shoes. ill reduced prices. C. T. The Big Store Greenville, N C. it i -j

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The object of the of Paper, a Association from away and a to the interests of of domestic relations; in all lei public mads every county in j he showed intense interest North and in this he always took of every economy to public spirited citizen in folk air I he i fur effort, be continued, as he held however, ii obvious to the success paper in one hand, and the of movement, and we hope leaned tack bis office in Association to band together the forces iii every know it all, in the to the common end of c every public in I ii apples, lie they At a recent of the kin take an Turn eaten apple an lead the hole ll-K-k mi us Red Sea A flaky or them parts I lien when I go I hey pick mil two the men they kin find Com mi l if this lion the be pursued was carefully and we realize that the first important step to raise I fund for the purpose in the of work. The are, samples. of course, their time and lives freely, but in the road who correspondence distribution of he chance; literature there are some small Joe Rogers items which must be paid for , his the way of tic, in I samples manhood in my an office headquarters will to make ain't nary one small cash stumpy tail mule, they As yet our plans are not fully and in this preliminary the we hope In have we men folks; I lion every county in the ye, corker, that wants to improve its public mid join the in- the dust rial, agricultural and she's activity no through this entire section. The j I ever live Committee believe thing ions arc going to be l out in urns supporters, to fer UP count its we appeal through petticoat on, Commissioners, in this talk sum little The movement of course sense inter head, but is purely one of public interest and el I lied it chock there ii do provision iron Pills u ye. bat., DRINKING TOO MUCH, they . t h c SICK HEADACHE- Ho Substitute. IX J. W. i a. Norfolk, Va. Cotton Factors and handlers of Bagging, Ties and Bags. Correspondence and shipments solicited. sou ice for the life of our Association, It is Imped, there- fore, your board will at your next meeting to appropriate the sum of Ten dollars toward a general fund for lion for purpose of defraying small incidental expenses in order I hat we may proceed with the Work in a methodical manner. The lime to advance is now, while the move- i before the people, and with concerted cannot fail tn accomplish a wonderful work for the of State. At the forthcoming session of Leg- We through the efforts of trodden Upon, full, bust, it all be gone I could ketch me I got more sense she With, no longer lot her we bed the Won a in Betsy, but it cum up night afore I it. the paper an all in she tea, I'm New she got it out good I, think it's box she Sen she, start none yet have bin our As-,,, to rights We never bed what shape to present a practical end I yon desirable Law will i Iii township in got bit re in in tho of wife You public roads. think I'm I I hope you Board sill tins mailer at its continued any delay moans an bin slaves you I el raw i step abatement of interest will from the Hit The may be lo our Treasurer, Joseph Hi own, the President of Bank, who will be tho in I all the and a ho will give yon Association's fur . re Professor A. Chapel Hill, N is the Secretary of the and whom all correspondence relating lo those mailers should be conducted Yours very truly, P. II. President. men folks, but right here now we ON show ye I begin wonder of . M seen. But on, now, we're fer very with emphasis on ;, is nut fur dis she dun I up her list her arm i I moved Inter the comer, day is not v In i, in shall lam- i tho ballot boxes shall purge the ways she brought her list down on the table with momentum tin i j red the chimney off lamp. chimney back on the lamp, she sol down Then we're the in m i she nodded her We're schools fer the Why there air gals never book the I'm ever seen the likes Homestead. on, I say word. I up tree know what do. I couldn't say I didn't feel inclined home so I leaned back in my with all meekness. Betsy on, I thought I'd sum off sleep, it won't long afore I blow- steam engine. Betsy hilt up, she thought I sleep, she pro- with her I thought bed time cool off, fell my woke up Zeke, smile, fer I be dust it don't take jugglery oat these The editor threw his head back gave a hearty to plant any tobacco Ibis year, Uncle asked the tor by way of breaking h's silence. I kin I shall plant little, I git it re- plied Uncle Zeke. loggers air so drolled Betsy's I hire one fer length time. and Zeke plodded towards the door. replied the editor, and Uncle closed the door behind him, while the editor up his nod lo write Plant Trees I hare on hand a few of OLD DOMINION LINT MS Steamer leave Washing- ton daily at A. M. for Green- ville, leave Greenville daily at IS for Washington. Steamer leaves Greenville Mondays, Wednesday I A- at. for Tar- it for I am I leave Tarboro for Greenville also preparing lo put a large of, Tuesdays, and Saturdays at A. M. carries freight only. Connecting at with Steamers for Norfolk, Baltimore, New York and ton, and for all points for the West with railroads at Norfolk. Shippers should order freight by the Old Dominion S. Co. from New York; Clyde Line from Bay Line from Baltimore and Line from Boston. JNO. Washington, N. C J. J. CHERRY, Greenville, N. C. and are money WARREN, Proprietor Riverside Nursery. WHEN YOU WANT Dry Goods, Groceries, Confections, etc., go to Mrs. L. I. WHITE, Black Jack, N. Nice cf goods on hand. Prices low produce bought for cash or hi exchange for goods. James, Surgeon, Greenville, Photographer, GREENVILLE, N. C. The leader in good work and low prices Nice Photograph for par dozen. Half Cabinets per All oilier lines very Crayon made any small picture Nice Frames on hand all the lime. Come and examine my work. No trouble to and answer questions. Tho best work guaranteed to all. hours to II a. m, to p. m. Yours lo f. IN THE GREENVILLE CO. A Hurry Up Every housekeeper the f effect I to be in t-mer- When must be right away. Such s is Perry for and bruises, for for the and pains resulting from blows and falls. of mercy began sixty years ago It used in all countries. There is hut one Hit Own Experience. years of bitter including I the value of Mr. C. Shayne, the largest fur merchant of New York. discovered that road to success is through judicious advertising. I believe in and I think that if worth of newspaper space pays ltd will pay bet- win pays worth will pay on your business reaches such a mag- that supply the demand. Even then it is not good policy to quit advertising. The best medium, of course, is the daily Bee- mi Know What arc When take Chill , formula plainly head motioned her at me, , , we're pees good laws than you men folks ever snowing mat it Iron and Quinine in s One, No ray. I Know la 11576.------- S. M. retail and Dealer. Cash paid for Fur, Cotton Seed, Oil Bar Turkeys, Egg, etc. Bed- Oak Suits, Ba by Carriages, Go Parlor suits, Tables, Lounges, Safes, P. and Gail Ax Key West Che- roots, Henry George Can Cherries, Peaches, Apples, Pine Syrup, Jelly, Milk, Flour Sugar, Coffee, Meat, Soap, Ly, Magic Food, Matches, Oil, Cotton Seed Meal and Hulls, Oar- den Seeds, Oranges, Apples, Candies, Dried Apples, Peaches, Currents, Raisins, Glass and China Ware, Tin and Wooden Ware, Cakes and Crackers, Cheese, Best Butter, New Royal Sewing Machines, and nu- other goods. Quality and Quantity. Cheap for cash. to see me. S. M. Manufacturers of Doors, Sash and Blinds, Interior and Exterior Finishings for Fine Modern Cheap Build lop. We solicit your patronage and guarantee to give satisfaction in prices, styles and work. Please send your orders to Green-We Co. GREENVILLE, N. C. to Public. ATTENTION AGENTS I Mr. John C. General Agent for North Carolina and Virginia, of that Well- Known and Popular Company, THE MUTUAL BENEFIT Life Insurance Co., of Desire, to announce lo its largo number of policy holder., and tn the Insurable public generally, of North com- will now In this mi I from tin. dale will issue lie splendid and desirable policies, to all de- siring the very beat insurance in the beet life insurance company la the world. If the local agent In your town has not yet address JOHN C. Stale Agent, Raleigh, N. C. Assets Paid policy Lire, reliable energetic wanted st once to work for the Old Benefit. GREENVILLE N. O. Cotton Bagging and Ties always on head goods kept en hand. Country produce and sold. A trial will convince yon. D. W. Whichard, N. C. The Stock complete in every de r t and prices low the lowest. Highest market price paid produce. The Charlotte Observer. EVERY DAY IN THE YEAR. TOMPKINS. h r P. CALDWELL Editor. YEAR. 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J. fl TO Twice a M Tuesday -AT- VOL PITT COUNTY, N. C, TUESDAY, MARCH NO in Wilkinson The Most able Offering We Ever Made. There j on hive it. It I talking. of a word if yon see Say what we the papers, type can never rise lo point of perfectly picturing these Great At the you can get a half a ion of a few of them as they appear, but it la in the Store that they bold real court, and Here it is you can their real values. What we arc there is without exception the great cat, grandest gathering of we have ever Offered. Kid Gloves. Kid Gloves in all colors and white , CORSETS. B. Corsets that were sold for It and 01.25 at It Is op to yon not to let Ibis pass Hosiery Boys and Girls Heavy Ribbed Hose, a good value at now Ladies Extra Heavy Ribbed Hose that are sold at now Half Hose be bought for less than now Yon can still find some great bargains in this lot of remnants We have some good lengths for and waist patterns. Underwear Department. A Sensational Offering of La- dies and Gents underwear still going on. Ladies Heavy Ribbed Vests at Extra Heavy Ribbed Pauls and Vests at Ladies Union Suits Indies Heavy I'm inn Suits. They are real values at now Ladies AU Wool Ribbed Pants and Vests, never sold for less than now Mens Extra Heavy Fleeced Shirts Drawers, finished with silk tape pearl buttons regular grade now marked Wright's Health the 01.25 kind, market this sale at RICKS WILKINSON. BETHEL ITEMS. N. C, Feb. Mies Lula Council and sister, of spent Sunday with rel- here. Rev. J. W. Rose held in Hamilton Sunday morning and night returned Monday. George Wells, of Goldsboro, will spend a week here on business. J. R. Jenkins left Tuesday even- for Greenville. We are sorry to say that Miss Grimes Is m the sick glad to say that she is improving. J. L. Smith V. E. Staton spent Sunday in the country. Mint Edmondson spent Sunday with Miss Nannie Moore near here. During the thunder Tues day evening the lightning burnt out the relay in the telegraph and we have not been able to get any message here today. Miss Rose, by L. L. Johnson, Sunday near Rowland James, of I'm lo- ins, who has been visiting the Misses Manning, returned homo Monday. W. R. sewing machine of this place, Saturday and Sunday in Ayden. On Wednesday evening at o'clock at the home of bride, Miss Daisy Hailey, one Pitt county's charming young ladies, was united in wedlock Mr. James of Rev. Mr. Hunter, of Parmele, officiating. After the ceremony the bride and groom left for home Mr. V. H. P. Bryan, father of the groom, where they with a host of friends to partake of wedding supper prepared for the occasion. A very remarkable discovery has been made the month. In 1880 Congress passed an act, was much discussed by the press and the, people at time and been since, providing for the succession to the in the event of the or disability of both the President and Vice President. It put the Secretary of Slate next in line and after him one member of the net after another until all are named. Now, alter sixteen years, it is ascertained that this act con- the constitution, which provides that after the Vice dent the Speaker of the House shall succeed to the presidency. The act of 1886 this officer. Such an oversight on the part of the gentlemen who are supposed lo be students find custodians of the constitution is Observer. But Don't Shove. The advertising merchant one who docs the business in days of push enterprise. There are more newspaper readers today the history of the world. The newspaper places your business under the eye of the buyer. He sees what he wants and, knowing where to it, looks up the wide awake who asked him to come and him. Success in these days of competition calls for eternal vigilance. You can't keep a down Push, but don't shove. Get a move on you, but don't kick. Tell truth, be and use Ink, success will make your habitat ion its abiding place Times. A THRIVING VILLAGE. N. C, Feb. Editor If admittance be found in the col u in us of your valuable pa- per we will give la few items from this part of prospective village bears the memory and name of John the great author of is located thickly settled com notable fur It healthful It most elevated between Washington and the his- town of H . We are in three miles of the broad Pamlico river where sail arc daily caught in For a country village we church advantages seldom in the country. We claim the of four different all harmoniously tolerated our midst. Episcopal a distance of two miles with a neat Rectory by its Lay Reader, Mr. D. Malone, who also assists Miss Lucy Joyner conducting a Parish school at the church for months the year, also services once a month by Rev. X. Harding, of Washington. M. E. church, one mile, has a by Rev. D. A. who preaches once a mouth with good attendance and Sunday- school. Disciple church dis one fourth mile, service once a mouth, by Rev. W. O. of Bath, who is beard by large and appreciative audiences. At the Charitable Lodge one half mile once a month tho Missionary have service by Rev. Mr. of Washington. Our Postmaster iV, S. D. has a good line cf dry and groceries, furnishes us good meal at his water mill, saws our and gins our cot- ton, lie is a hustler right, a good farmer. As an of his last year's work on acres he made sold worth of tobacco. We have the of tobacco and trucking land. So prospective village bids fair to development, considering its natural advantages combined with additional now presented by the Plymouth railroad which is nearly completed and making our an depot. This awakens enter- prise and gives We all are pleased at the coming of this road and believe much good attends it. It manager Parker, of la a of zeal and energy, who brought to light many avenues of industry. With public spirit mid heart, he respect of ill who know him. his success, Our Grocery Department WE CARRY A LINK OR STAPLE of quality the lowest for goods. Try Gilt Edge Flour if you wish nicest, whitest and best bread ii i- it us in passed by any and equaled by none we have ever bundled. It saves you money by lard lo shorten it. If you wish an BX I'll A cup of buy the Hunter brand Mocha and Java in pound cans, per pound. Try Teas of fine finality green, black mid mixed. keep BUTTER we can buy. If you in get sweet ask for cur Fancy Molasses. We carry EXTRA Lemon, Vanilla, Chocolate, and other staple goods that have no room lo mention. TOBACCO AND SNUFF. Al of the leading brands in stuck, Call on us if you arc hungry and be led J. B. Cherry Co. The Only Department Store in GREEN VILLE- THE COST OF TRAINING CHILDREN AND OTHER ANIMALS. of self e are accustomed lo think, if think at all, that e pay leached the public schools a nun ti as their services are worth. Teaching, we may say, like any other commodity, brings what the condition of the market determines. If any teacher gives up his place a dozen others quickly apply for it. The salary, enough; else there not such an eager demand fur places. And this is sound. Teachers are pot d i that are now paid. Teachers could In- got for half these salaries. How- ever low the salary, it could be cut in two still could lie got. But this purely stale not touch the most question, Many public school teachers do not till the are u mill-many, no doubt, receive more than they are worth. question is not what a teacher can lie got for, but what lies can lie got How good do propose to have There no doubt that by doubling salaries now paid any could Improve its school beyond easy computation for higher grade of efficiency would go Into the profession. is Hint many, perhaps communities are really yet in earnest about public They have provided schools mid and there they arc real lug. The next great movement forward must lie to build up the profession lo the degree of dignity that cm responds with an enlightened view of It Poor Soils arc made rich- and more productive and rich soils retain their crop-pro- powers, by the use of fertilizers with a liberal percentage of Potash. Write for our which give all details. GERMAN KALI WORKS. Nassau GRIFTON ITEMS. N. O, Fell. John Fields, of is here visiting his father in-law, Pope. went lo Ayden Monday. L. A. returned from Nor- Monday. Four Philadelphia sportsmen arc belt-stopping at Hotel and bagging tuts quail. Win. man, of New York, left for Wednesday he will take the cars for his home. Mr. has been here about two months shooting quail. Brooks sold the J. Patrick ft Co. stock of merchandise Wed- to Arthur W. took a prisoner to jail at Greenville Monday lo slay thirty days for a bill of cost, also one Tuesday for same offense. J. C, put seine in yes is to try it, and see if there least mercenary of all failings, but any shad moving up this way. BAKER HART, Headquarters FOR STEAM SUPPLY. take because the f. Is print- ed on every that It la Iron and in a No Cure, No We have just added Steam Supply to business and will .-ell anything in this line very low. See us when in want of Angle Valves, Standard Globe and Angle Valves, Check Valves, Water Oil Cups, Air Celts, Steam Granges, Hancock aspirator, U. S. Injectors, Cocks, Steam Pipe all sizes, Pipe Kitting all sizes. We hail with delight i l and more LINE OP Parking, Robber Belt, dandy it can never be as or as efficient as it ought to lie and as it must become, except on con- so admirably lined by- Mr. Mo Andrew his article in Ibis magazine. Mr. bus given years of patient labor and an invincible moral earnest Den to the agitation for higher unit, so far as influence of Ibis goes, it will stand with him and with those of like mind and purpose till public school clever O. W. education to have a new lust week. meaning. To Insist on proper methods and on the prop co-ordination of studies is well enough, and is well to build bet school and lo equip better; but the foremost need is of more capable men and women in the schoolroom. A great teach- makes it school; but most min and women who might become really great are not the I ham Herald. public schools because they can That is one of the not afford lo be. We entrust our children to less training than any other highly bred in February mini her of the World's Work. Rev. . Waters, of Washing- ton, exchanged pulpits with Mr. Harper, the pastor of the Christian church here, and all who attended heard two splendid sermons. The county bridge here is torn up repairs, something that has been needed quite a while. Miss Julia went lo Wednesday. We enjoyed the presence of our Harrington, This thing of railroads corporations when there is little no cause for complaint is is u liking the people tired In some communities and the time may vet conic when the mar. who is really entitled damages cannot get them. There is such a thing us pushing a good thing to the mu-Ii material to awaken our try from lethargy. A co-operative enterprise is on foot and will soon start up us. Good churches, good schools good health inducement for those who would wish to locate Lots OH be bought on terms. J. M. Hell, Mather Belt, Belt Lacing, Ball SOLE JACK ITEMS. Mother Knows how it Is U. keep the children up night. Flu y will kick the nil take Do nut give containing Allen's from narcotic drags, is mere useful than when It rids the of It makes a friend who uses it. Not a Minute to Lose f you wet fee to bone, after a through a storm. Into dry at once warm n of In hut a little sugar Thus will avoid a cold, a long sickness. The precaution is while. There Is hut one Painkiller, It's funny that a taken in he feels put out. leering Harvesting and Drain file Garland Cook Stoves BAKER HART. Blackjack, n. it., Feb. Miss Annie who has been visiting relatives Oil returned home yesterday. W. be- teaching school near here M-. and Mi-s Virgin- Mills were married the home the father on last Sun- day afternoon, Miss Back, of in was guest of Miss Maggie Smith last Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. Love Smith and little daughter, Hula, were visiting at Lion last week. A sweet made her iii home of John Mills a few day ago No wonder h all. smiles. serious The f.-o lawyers have worked the prejudice against railroads and other corporations to such an extorting money from the people are be- ginning to be and the danger i as the Herald says, that when the reaction sets in it will run to I lie oilier extreme, so that those who are really entitled to damages from corporations cannot get Landmark. The States government Mild lo Hie people the year stage stamps, stamped envelopes cards to value of In 1800 the amount off If periodical post- age ho added, the amount of last vein's receipts comes up to Ii is n remarkable that ten ago tho postal re- of the government were only a little mow as mm It they arc row. The Beet Prescription Malaria i bill i is Tasteless It la simply iron cure, no . . . -.-