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EIGHT THE EASTERN REFLECTOR, GREENVILLE, N. C. THE GREAT and Sale Clearance sales and bargain lots in the seasonable summer fabrics will be this year, as in the past, all through the months of June and July. The people have found out by experience that we are headquarters in merchantable matters and dictate prices always. It is a paying pleasure to please our patron. Some very special offers will be made and added to during these months. Watch the changes. They mil follow in rapid succession. We never carry over goods, so it will pay you to keep posted by reading our offerings. Kicks Wilkinson BAKER HART HARDWARE MERCHANTS Summer Hardware Refrigerators, Oil Cream Freezers, La Hammocks, Rakes, and other Garden Lawn Tennis and L Ice Mowers, . Shovels is. Also mil Sets. DON'T WASTE MA RIAL and labor buying an inferior f paint. It is economy to get The Sherwin- Williams paints are r mended by all who once use lore surface with less labor than any other is no more. IN ONE one of our Refrigerators nil you the amount of it's cost, in the food from spoiling. They are large and my and are designed in a way that will in using the ice. There is absolute about one of these. In two sizes i -k bottom prices. HOME-MADE ICE C There is very little trouble, very expense, very little time involved in hi delicious sherbets, etc., with is freezer we we sell. It is solidly built, met; , arts heavily tinned, easy running and a rapid Prices low. FARMVILLE ITEMS. N. . 1903. Fannie of ville, is visiting her cousin, Mrs. W. B. Pollard. Miss Rosa L. Moon spent in the c with Miss Mary last wit. Lyman of Kins ton, i- visiting his grandfather, W. G. Lang, and other i C. S. and T. E. Eagle, of Sara- toga, were here visiting friends. Miss Hannah by Miss Fannie , is visiting Mrs. Marion Tucker, in Miss Nannie Lang, who has been the deaf and dumb school at Morgan ton, re turned home last W We are very glad to have Joseph N. Moore with n- He re- turned from Hill last j Wednesday, has finished his course of We wish much success prosperity. Mrs. Utley, ace. by her daughter and of Benson, are visiting her daughter, Mrs. T. Miss Alice left Saturday I for Chapel Hill, -he will at- tend the summer school. Miss Ada L. Tyson returned i from Wilson Monday, where she has teaching in the graded school. Miss Mary Smith, of Greenville, who has been visiting friends and relatives, returned home Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Frank M. Davis, who were married June 3rd, re turned home Saturday afternoon from their bridal trip to He York other points. We to congratulate them and In ; their life may be long and happy and full of sunshine. Mrs. Lemuel of Bath, was in visiting Mrs. S. M. Saturday. She is nun at Mrs. Harriet W. By L. Moore ITEMS. C, June Fred and Edd of Snow Hill, were in the Sunday afternoon. Mrs. John Smith and dauphin, Miss Mary, spent Sunday with Mrs. Charles Mines Annie Myrtle Me- spent Saturday Hun day near Bethel. We are glad to see Charles Me- able to out Mrs L. A. i very sick. Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Worthing- ton spent in the neigh or- hood. E. D. went to ville Monday. Mis. Tues day to visit her daughter, Mis. Malone Tucker, near Greet E. E went to yesterday. C. H. went to Green- ville Saturday. Jerome Herman Mediation spent Saturday and Sunday near Bethel. Bennett and Miss Anna, attended boron at Red Banks Sunday. Alonzo Thomas and Archie Tripp, of A yd en, attended Sun Jay School at Bethany Sunday after- noon. Levi happened to sad accident of getting km leg broke Monday. He was kicked by his GREENVILLE'S GREAT DEPARTMENT STORE If you wish to keep cool while cooking one of our Perfection Oil Stoves. It is a great saving in fuel, besides you do not get warm as you do with the wood stove. We have the Per- in all from to burners. Hammocks what more pleasant than a nice, comfortable Hammock to lie on these hot evenings. We have to Does that heavy hat give you a headache If so, try one of our light, cool straw hats. Are your feet hot and tired Wear a pair of our low quarter shoes or slippers and feel com- hi our mammoth dry goods department we have all the new and up-to-date Summer Goods. Fans, Parasols, Lawns, Dimities, etc. We have just received another large lot of those beautiful ladies are so anxious for. We refer to the and Antique Laces Nothing prettier on the market. We carry the complete line in Greenville. J. B. CHERRY GREENVILLE'S GREAT DEPARTMENT STORE if THE EASTERN REFLECTOR. ANNUAL MEETiNG. Most of us believe in eternal our enemies. must be ed, but the seeds discontent will grow in any toil. Election of Officer for Ensuing Year. Greenville Lodge No met in annual communication at o'clock this morning, the dance being very large. The report of the secretary shoved that l members ed during and the total is now The following officers were elect- ed for the enduing B. Williams, W. M. P. Harding. S. W. J. J. Harrington, J. W. W. B. Wilson, Tress. Wiley Brown, Sec. Greenville Produce and Provision Market. Reported by M. pat. Family Flour--straight bushel round per lb ham sides shoulders Pork Lard lbs per bushel Peas Butter Duck head Broilers lb Geese -per lb. Tallow Fodder Beeswax lb 11.25 An invitation was accepted to attend a Masonic celebration at the 26th. Greenville Lodge will attend in a body and will have a special train to go over early that morning and return after at night. The officers of several visiting lodges at on that day will be pub- installed by the Grand Lodge. If all women are riddles the plainer they are the more men give them up. generally the lazy chap who feels that he is for bis job. For 10-saw Brown cotton Gin and Condenser and one Brooks Press. B. F. Patrick. NOTICE. To All School meet- of the board of education have been changed by law to the first in- stead of the second Mondays. Th; next meeting will be held on the first Monday in July, being the 6th day. At this committeemen for each district in the county will be appointed. This is an important matter, and the board would like to advise with you in reference to these appointments. If any changes are necessary or desired you should appear before the board on the above named date. If there Is any district in the county in which a house needs to be built or repairs made exceeding this fact must be reported to the board at this meeting, or the matter cannot be attended to during the entire year. Those inter- in education in any district would do well to heed this notice If they desire that their requests should receive the attention of the board. W. H. County Supt. Schools. P. S- All accounts roust be for approval and payment on or before June 30th, or they cannot be collected. D. J. WHICHARD, Editor and Owner. VOL. No. and Friday. GREENVILLE, PITT COUNTY. NORTH CAROLINA, TUESDAY, JUNE 1903. ONE DOLLAR PER YEAR IN ADVANCE No. PAYNE IS AN INGLORIOUS QUITTER. HUSHES UP CHARGES AGAINST PERRY S. HEATH. P. M. G. FAILS TO MAKE GOOD. Says He Was Guilty Only of In discretions and Drags in. A SURPRISE AT WILSON. Ward Alone to be Tried for Murder in First Degree. GROVER IS Wilson. June If-After court opened this morning the solicitor made the statement that only one of the defendants in the Jones murder case, Gill Ward, would be tried for murder in the first de- and that a verdict of murder in the second degree would be asked for against Allen, Rich, and Morgan. This move of the prosecution took the defense by surprise. A continuance was immediately on the ground of a change in the charge. The motion was overruled and the of a jury taken up. At the adjournment of court for dinner only four names had been chosen and men of the special examined. CANNOT SPARE BOOKER T. Teddy Doesn't Want His Colored Friend to Go to South Africa. LAST NIGHTS STORM. Washington, June master General Payne made the amazing statement today that no further action will be taken with reference to the alleged of former First Assistant Postmaster General Perry S Heath. The charge of abase of political and official power laid at Heath's door by Fourth Assistant Post- master General will be laid aside, and what is there will be no investigation of his re- cord while first post- master The excuse by the post- master general fur dropping the Heath ease ii that it is considered that Heath has for which the law can reach him, and that he was only guilty of This is Payne's excuse today. Yesterday be advanced he miserable plea that the alleged doings were-charged against the ad ministration of the late President and that since he is dead is nothing for this administration to do. The effort to drag the name of the dead president into the affair is treated with contempt on all sides. The belief is almost universal in Washington that Heath's high in the republican has saved him from being brought to account for his gross misfeasances malfeasances in office. He is secretary of the can national executive committee, of which is vice-president, and is a strong personal and political friendship between the Excursion to An excursion will be run from Greenville to Kinston next Friday 26th, on the occasion of the Ma- sonic at Kinston. The fare for the round trip from Green- ville or Winterville will be cents, from Ayden cents, from cents. Train leaves Greenville at a. m. Every- body go and have a good time. Children's Party. Miss Mary and brother, Lee, children of Mr. and Mrs. E. of diplomatic H. gave a party Friday tween night to their little friends. There was a large attendance and all had charming time. Booker T. Washington arrived in this city today was immediately closet- ed with the president, who greeted him warmly. It transpires that Washington has received an invitation front Lord Gray, of the British house of lords, and connected with the great South African company, to go to South Africa make a study of conditions English especially as they relate fee the African race. The teacher came to consult the pres- as to the proper course regarding the proposition. Pres- Roosevelt would not listen to Booker's even thinking of accepting the invitation, telling him that bis time and talents were too valuable for the education of the colored race in tins country for him to this country for length of time which the contemplates. When asked about the offer today Washington admitted that he had received a proposition from Lord Gray and W. T. Stead, the famous English publicist, to go to South Africa and make a of his views and observations, first to the South African company and second to the English government. Washington has assured the president that he will accept the offer. Says Newspaper Correspondent Did Not Treat Him Right. Princeton, N. J., June President Grover Cleveland, when informed of the alleged interview with him as published by George M. Bailey, Washington of the Galveston News, and copied by some New York dailies, expressed surprise over it and was indignant after reading the full account of the as given by Bailey. He de- to discuss the part by part but unhesitatingly gave out publication a state- which not only denies that the conversation was held with the understanding that it was to published Bailey's paper also states that it is grossly rate and that some the state- are without any foundation. A North Carolina Way The following is from The Green- ville will be a meeting of the board of trustees of the graded school at the office of Jarvis Blow Monday June 15th, 1903, at o'clock, p. in. A full meeting is requested. Wind, Rain and Hail Cause Much Damage. A VOICE FROM THE PAST. The Wise Man of Princeton Has Buried His Boom. Recognition Withheld. Washington, June the new monarchy has been firmly and formally establish- ed, the United States government will adopt no measure toward entering into diplomatic relations with it. John B. Jackson, who was appointed United States min- to Greece, and is now at Belgrade, but the credentials which he bears are null and void, as they accredit him to the late King Alexander. To secure recognition of the exist- relations be- the two governments it be necessary for him to present new letters of credentials i to King Peter has been govern or of h's state a senator of the United States. But when the circle of his influence diminishes, he wisely adapts himself to his limitations, and does with his might what his find to do in the present instance it i as chairman of the board of trustees of the graded school in his town. This is a North Caro- way Nathaniel Bad- if we remember aright, active in forwarding neighborhood and interests after their from public life at Chronicle. Burglar Kills Policeman. New Rochelle, N. Y., Policeman ice Ah earn was murdered early this morning by a supposed burglar whom he count- coming out of Rochelle park, a fine residence section of that city, carrying a bar; on his back, The burglar, alter killing Ahearn, riddled his body with bullets. A terrific ram storm, by some hail and wind, this section Friday evening about o'clock. The came in torrents, hail pelted thick and fast, and for a few minutes the wind blew a perfect gale. Green- ville has not bad such a drenching in a long time. to the bad system of working the streets that has prevailed continued throwing of dirt out in the streets until they have been raised higher than the drains could not take off the water and the result was it swept right over the sidewalks and in some instances store floors were flooded. From the same cause yards and lots in various parts were deluged for the time being. The wind broke many branches from The hail did much damage to crops various parts of the It was worse that section south of the river between Falk- land and Greenville, where many tobacco crops were almost destroy- ed. In portions of Beaver Dam township and also near Galloway's cross roads there were spots where much damage was done. There was some hail on the north side of t the river and some east of town on t he h side Out did not do much j damage. Taken all together the j loss the county is large. A to The I says in the vicinity of Nash county, coffered loss, the entire dent ruction of cotton and tobacco crops being reported Daily th. Marriage Licenses Register of Deeds R. Williams I issued licenses last week to the following WHITE Fred and Clara W. R Dupree and J. and Winnie Sim Philpot and Wilkins N. J , June George M. Bailey, the Washing- ton correspondent of the Galveston News, sends the following dis- patch to his paper man who knows more about the desires and ambitions of Grover Cleveland than else in the world, utterly the suggestion that the ex- is trimming his sails for another experience with the That man is Cleveland is perfectly said Mr, Cleveland to the journalist, suppose for an instant that I have any desire to re-enter public life, nor have I even remotely en- the thought of it since I left Washington over six years ago. The matter is as far from any thoughts as it was in 1896, and all must admit it was not within my hearing r sight then. I have no higher aspirations than to pass my days in peace, with my family around me, taking no part tics which any private citizen can- not with the utmost propriety CHILDREN'S DAY EXERCISES. A Grand Stand Play. Washington, hen the pending investigation of the affairs of the shall have been completed, a full report of it will be made to President Roosevelt by the postmaster general. It is understood to be the present in tent ion of the president to make the report public, accompanying it la statement of his own, reviewing the proceedings and making such comments upon it as he may deem advisable. N. and I. College. Attention is called to the of the Normal and Indus- trial at Greensboro. The past year was one of marked progress in the history the college, the enrollment reaching exclusive of the practice and observation school, which numbered Died. The wife of Mr. Joseph Tripp, about miles from town, died Sat- and the funeral took place Sunday afternoon. She was ex- woman. Bookkeeper Arrested. New York, June C. and book-keeper for the Frank Leslie Publishing Com- was arrested today charged with robbing the company of about has been employed by the company for Visiting Minuter. Rev. S. P. Conrad, field editor of the North Carolina Baptist, published at Fayetteville, spent Sunday and today here. He the of the Baptist church Sunday morning and night and preached two excellent mons. Exercises at the Methodist Church. Sunday the Methodist church was the occasion of child- A. large the fol- i ii was Tis of what Five Call- day . audience was present and lowing interesting Country H. M. Kure. Reading 19th. Psalm. you Miss Julia Han is. Motto little girls. The Roll i ed Up am Ed- ward Responsive Reading- shall I Six little girls. Miss Nina Harris. Line Miss Evening Miss Hilda Critcher. Lean Upon Little Baby Sister, Daisy Laughinghouse. Mite Miss Sadie Collection. The children were drilled by E. Harris and Mrs. Wiley the excellence with which the program proves how thoroughly the ladies performed their part. Music was by Miss Mamie at the organ and Miss on the violin. True happiness consists of not wanting the things you can't get. era AS

HP TWO THE EASTERN REFLECTOR, GREENVILLE, N. C. PERSONAL AND SOCIAL FRIDAY, JUNE 19th. J. B. Patrick, of Ayden. spent Thursday here. J. W . left Thursday evening for Raleigh. C. Skinner went to Thursday evening. L. I. Moore returned Thursday evening from Wilson. W. B. Wilson returned Thurs- day evening from B. F. Banned went to Clinton Thursday evening. E. M. Pace, of Wilson, came in , this morning. Mrs. Smith, of Winter- ville, spent today here. Tom is on the sick list. Mrs. H. S. Hardy children went to Tarboro today to visit re- John A. Mass, of Newport News, Va., who has been a few days here, left this morning. Miss Mary Boyd returned Thursday from a visit to Wilson. Miss Virgie Hart, of Boy-kin, j arrived Thursday to visit her brother, J. N. Hart. A. Harrington and E. S. Edwards, of were in town today Rev. A. T, King, the new pas I tor at Greenville, N. C, is a native North Carolinian. He was reaped at W and was at our Louisville He served acceptably in a field, and last supplied for our Fayetteville h with unusual success. We are glad he has called to North Carolina. Biblical The Dud at Ore., June confusion has been so great here that no accurate estimate of the number of lives lost by the flood could be made. Last night bodies had been recovered. It is believed that the number of dead will not exceed Martial law prevails here while the work of the bodies continues. Free lunches have been Provisions are arriving from all towns. A second special train with provisions and cash, by Portland day, reached the Lexington end of the railroad and is being forward- ed by team. Ghouls are looting the bodies still in the wreckage. S. M. Schultz. Wholesale retail Grocer and Furniture Dealer. paid for Hides, Fur. Cotton Seed, Oil Bar- Turkeys, Egg, etc. Bed- steads, Mattresses, Oak Suite, Ba by Carriages, Go-Carts, suits, Tables, Lounges, Safes, P. and Gail Ax Life Tobacco, Key Henry George Clear, Can- Cherries, Peaches, Apples, Pine Apples, Syrup, Jelly, Milk, Flour Sugar, Meat, Soap Lye, Magic Food, Matches, Oil, Cot i on Seed Meal and Hulls, Gar- den Seeds, Oranges, Apples, Candies, Dried Apples, Peaches, Prunes, Currents, Raisins, Glass and China Ware, Tin and Wooden Ware, Cakes and Crackers, Macs Cheese, Best Butter, New Royal Sewing Machines, and nu- other goods. Quality and Quantity. Cheap for cash. Com to see me. S. M. Schultz. To get prompt attention all mail orders should be addressed to C. T. GREENVILLE, N. C. IF YOU GET IT AT BIG STORE ITS RIGHT The Seasons Supreme Event Summer Millinery as beautiful as fingers filled with magic can make it. Dress and Ready-to wear Hats for and Children. Dress Goods and SILKS All the new weaves in all colors and WHITEWASH percent, reduction on all former prices. Slippers and are made by Ziegler Bros. Comfort, Style and Quality. Just new and complete line of PICTURE FRAMES, New Shapes and New Styles. Prices low. HOSIERY For Ladies, Children and Babies. Drop Stitch, Colors and White. CLOTHING A BIG CUT on all former prices of hot weather Clothing for Men, Boys and Children. Baby Carriages and and best line to select from. All Furniture Reduced. Stetson Shoes for Men All the new lasts. Ask to see them if you would be well dressed. Bargain Column FOR Cash Buyers Only Clark's N. T. Spool Cotton, dozen. Sea Island ins. wide, yard. Best Light Calico, Printed Lawns and Organdies, 1-2 and c. quality, while they last, cents per yard. Steel Rod Umbrellas, worth and c. only pairs of and Sam- Shoes at Factory Prices. Knee Pants, only pair Men's and Sample Straw Hats at New York cost. Toilet Soap, big value, cakes for cents cash. White Envelopes, per pack Good Needles, per paper, Ladies Vests, only Linen Towels, extra size, Patterns, and cents. Advertisements. The Ayden Branch Office of The Eastern Reflector is in charge of E. V. to whom any matter for publication on this page should be sent, and who is our authorized agent in Ayden and surrounding territory. W. C. JACKSON CO. Dealers in DRY GOODS, NOTIONS, CLOTHING, HARDWARE, GROCERIES, ETC. Hay, Corn, Lime, Cotton Seed Meal and Hulls. Depository for Public School Books. Agents for Royal Blue Shoes. AYDEN ITEMS. J. F. Boys and Children's CLOTHING Dry Goods, Notions, Shoes, Hats, Groceries. A Few Flour at per lb. or bbl. Short While IS cent Lawns Reduced to cent. SATISFACTORY DEPARTMENT STORE. J. R. Smith Bro. Quality is ever the first consideration in this store, because that is the only basis for values that insures the satisfaction of customers and the continuance of successful business. OUR STOCK aw General Dry Goods, Millinery, Furniture, Hardware, Groceries, Etc, is probably Hie in town, our juices are ways We also carry a large stock of such as Hay, Corn, etc. Let us serve you. J. R. Smith Bro. If you bought it from MINES it's all n try Produce Bought and Bold. J. J. HINES Live Let Live Prices to all. Dry Goods, Groceries, Hardware. J. W. and BROS, GENERAL HEADQUARTERS FOR AMERICAN FIELD AND HOG FENCE M INCH. INCH. Regular Stays u in. or o In. Ayden, N. C, June 1901. F. A. Simpson, a dry goods drummer, spent Thursday in A. L. Harrington, of Hart Harrington, of with his little daughter, Velma, left Thurs- day evening home after a visit to relatives here. Wednesday night was the meeting of the town board of commissioners. On account of the illness of the mayor, J. M. Dixon presided as mayor pro The board settled with the tax collector and the insolvent list for the year was only a good showing for the of the town. Another good showing the sum of 0387.83 on fraud. The Aboard had spent public improvements since last report and the cost of lighting the town up to June 1st has been only Following the item in Friday's Reflector with to the cemetery the com in it lee reported and the board recommended the in the cemetery of a suit- able lodge as a resting place for visitors and a refuge in inclement weather. Now in appreciation of this of the board let the owners of lots join hands clean- and beautifying the cemetery by of Mrs. Leon Patrick, of home on Thursday after- noon from a visit to Mrs. -Miss is home again from a recent visit to friends and about Mills Joe Blow, of came over Thursday to attend a meeting of the Masonic lodge hire i J. Nobles, our town, showed us on Friday a gold quarter of a dollar, the one we ever saw. It is of date quite val- as a curiosity. Recently in the in Ayden a good specimen a I cent coin was taken in over the slump counter. In exactly the same way some years ago the at Dunn, the writer's brother secured a cent piece, making two now our possession. C. Skinner, of New York. arrived on Thursday evenings train to spend the night here with his brother, Dr. Louis J. REPORT OF AT THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS, JUNE II, 1903. Loans and 4,110.45 Furniture and Fixtures 002.84 Expenses Paid. 110.00 Due from banks and bankers Cash. . Total. 111,700.05 Capital Stock. Interest. 179.17 Total. CANNON TWO STORES-DOUBLE BLOCK ALL KINDS and see our special lino of Hosiery, insertion Em- Both quality and price will Bull you. GOODS Handsome line of Mattings at prices. Fruit Jars already in. Automatic Spray Pumps for tobacco, mo bushels Peanuts. Manufacturing go. Incorporated AYDEN, NORTH CAROLINA. j. Stokes, E. c. cox. see. K. c. Cannon, Tress. M. Dixon, r- . Saw and Planing Mill. System Grist Mill. Wood and Iron Working. Undertakers, Repairing of all Kinds. Lumber, arts. Wagons, Tobacco Trucks, Harrows, Screen Doors, Columns, Brackets, In and out door House Trimmings. ELECTRIC LIGHT PLANT. NICE STOCK CASKETS AND COFFINS IX OAK AND WALNUT. SERVICE ALWAYS AT CALL. FREE HEARSE. Let quote you prices on anything you want. DR. JOSEPH Physician and, Surgeon. AYDEN, Office in Brick Block, EDWIN TRIPP CO. . DEALERS IN . FANCY GROCERIES, Fruits, Confections and Cigars Finest Soda town. All the popular Cold Drinks. Service prompt. Give us a call, or 8th Hog, Horse and Cattle Style Stays la In. or In. apart Made of Urge, strong, high grade steel wires, heavily galvanized Amply provides for expansion and contraction. Is practically ever- lasting. Never goes wrong, no matter how great a strain is put on it. Does not mutilate, but does, efficiently, turn cattle, horses, hogs and pigs. EVERY ROD OF AMERICAN FENCE GUARANTEED by the manufacturers and by us. Call and see it. Can show you how it. you money and fence your fields so they will stay fenced. Also Mower, Rakes, tinders, Cultivators and all IMPROVED FARM MACHINERY. WEAK EYES. Why suffer from eye strain, in the eye bails, severe and general dis- comforts of the eyes, when J. W. Taylor. GRADUATE OPTICIAN, AYDEN, N. C. Can permanently cure you of those discomforts by fitting you with the proper glasses. Satisfaction guaranteed or your money re- funded. Dr. Louis C PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. Ayden, North Carolina. Oho door north of DENNIS DEALERS IX A L. SMITH, MILLINER, A Pull Line of Millinery Goods. BART JENKINS, General EVERYTHING IN A FIRST CLASS STORE. our prices on Meat and Flour before buy lug, Don't sell your Egg Chickens till you gel our offer on them. THE AYDEN HUSTLERS AYDEN, N. C. Ayden Brick Works, E. S. EDWARDS, Owner and Manager. AYDEN, N. U. EDWARDS Up-to-date CLOTHIERS Are doing the Clothing business of and its territory. It is not necessary to go away from home to get a nice stylish have them at all prices. We are also prepared to do a large Dry Goods, No t the best Eastern Bricks all hand made- furnace, arch building brick. Full always on hand. Prices to suit the times. Write or phone me for prices by the thousand or carload. Yours truly, EDWARDS. HOTEL Ayden, N. C. EDWIN TRIPP, Proprietor. Best the market affords. meets all trains. table Rooms. lights. and General Merchandise. I victor cox. at law, n.,. Ayden, North Caroline.

in FOUR THE REFLECTOR, N. C. THE EASTERN REFLECTOR SEMI AND FRIDAY. D. J. WHICHARD, PAUL R. OUTLAW, Editor and Proprietor. Associate Editor. There are more merchants who j do too little advertising than there X X in the post office at Greenville, N. C, as second class matter, Advertising rates made upon application. A correspondent desired at every post office in Pitt and adjoining counties. in U Pitt County, N. C, Tuesday, 1903. WHERE JUDGES DIFFER. are of those who do too much, says It is better at all times to get more life into the business, and if this may be done by an extra amount of hustle in the j department it will be all better for it. Merchants who that they are more j than they should are either neglecting the advertising they are doing or are not reasonable in their expectations. If all the ad B- F GRIMESLAND. Something About the Town and Its People. Notwithstanding the town of was thrice in fifteen months visited by destructive fires, were done with the view of daunted and the town is rapidly Some days ago, just after the murderers of Jones at Wilson to getting the interest of those who from were admitted to bail by Judge George H. Brown, Jr. The Re- ; might want the goods offered, and Such multiplication of losses made some comment upon it and the judge's declaration the advertising were written in a stagger and discourage that the evidence did not disclose that murder was intended in the j which would create that de-; other than strong hearted people, assault upon Jones. We compared this to a case of where come as hut those are prov- a person entered a house to rob and not with intent to commit but did kill some one when discovered, and expressed the r opinion that the assailants of Jones, upon entering his room to do him bodily harm and killing him because they met with resistance, j The New York Tribune, the were just as guilty of murder as the burglar. Antique of American to be that kind. The first fire occurred Feb. 8th, 1902, every store on the north side of the business street was destroyed. W. M. Moore Since then we have received a very courteous letter from Judge newspapers, has not her Co t were among the losers Brown in which he in part curls in denouncing the barbarians then, set to rebuild and in is breaking into a dwelling with intent to commit y late a short while had a large three- All the state's evidence before me showed plainly the felony prisoners broke in to whip him and drive him from town. That is not a felony. In the tight some one killed Jones. Who did it the evidence did not disclose. Our Supreme court in State vs. Thomas declares that is murder in the second degree, Act. 1893, a bailable I am not responsible for that decision or conductor, a dozen citizens boarded that act. Prior to that act it was plainly ; the car and gave him an Certainly Judge Brown is not responsible for the existing law j from that state the inter-urban car from Evansville to Howells reached the latter place last night and was found to be in charge of a story building completed and they resumed business, The second fire was on Feb. 13th 1903, when every store on the south side of the street was swept away laud the new Moore store mentioned above was the only business house in the town. the criticism of The charge The that something must be However, our opinion, while it may not be in strict him with it. accordance with the letter of the law, that the slayers of Jones are just as guilty of murder as the burglar who did not intend to kill when he entered the dwelling remains unchanged. And the law that makes it to the contrary is a huge farce. Another point that may be raised in connection with the bailing of those who killed Jones, that it was setting aside the action of the grand jury which had already found a true bill for murder against them. . We also observe that Judge Shaw, who is now holding court in Wilson, decides that five of the prisoners must be tried for murder in the first degree. So it seems that even among judges there is a difference of opinion on this case. again the created great excitement done quickly, J. O. Bro., Citizens patrolled the streets, j owned a caw mill and had declaring war on the colored race. convict, secured all the Near midnight three other . . . . were found hidden in the railroad i possible and in just two yards and they were set upon by j UP a temporary an excited crowd and all of j store building feet, a part were more or less injured with two stories, and at re- stones and sticks in the intending later the , . ,, erect a large brick building. ; Since then T. F. Proctor has There are two times when it i; up a store building feet important to is resumed business, and Dr. C. M. when people are buying and She Jones has completed a nice build- other people are not for says Ad-Art. they in the way , , , , of warehouses, stables have U is important to keep the up We would be highly gratified if we could impress the business j to the The third fire was the 8th of men of Greenville with the importance and practicability of a retail When they are not g THE PUNTING OF A SEED. association. The name almost suggests the purpose of such an organization, but the full result of its existence the benefit to be derived therefrom must be seen to be appreciated. Perhaps the greatest benefit which a retail brings when it is properly conducted is the considerable amount of money saved by buying large quantities of staple goods i it is important to stir them up to month the lumber mill the point of appreciation. If it is plant of J. O. Proctor possible to keep them stirred up it Bro- wiPed out- k -i t . i blows to the bad been bad will never be wise to stop. enough, but this was the worst of all. It took away the A contemporary say i the j to get lumber near by what is going on in that plucky community, a regular dent has been secured and the business men have arranged for a department in th twice a week of The Re- W. M. MOORE CO. Grimesland, N. C. Headquarters Notions, Furnishings, Hardware, Groceries. we carry anything that can be found in a complete stock of General Merchandise July 1st, we will for days make special cut prices on all GOODS. This is a chance tor bar- gains on these goods. Call and be convinced. T. F. PROCTOR, Grimesland, N. C. GENERAL MERCHANDISE Anything wanted in the way of Clothing, Dry Goods, No- Shoes, Hats, Groceries and Hardware can be found here, whether it is some- thing to eat, something to wear, or some article for the house or farm, you can be supplied. prices paid for cotton, country produce or anything the farmer sells. J. Proctor Bros. SUPPLY HOUSE. If you want lumber to build a house, furniture to go in it, clothing and dry good tar your family, provisions- for your table, or for your farm, we can supply your needs. We manufacture TOBACCO FLUES and sell the best tobacco trucks, also atone time, saving discounts and reducing transportation charges. ; sweetest sound he ever heard i retarded the progress buildings to At first glance you will scarcely realize the money-saving in such an association as we suggest. It affords an op- to take advantage of favorable market conditions and it often has far greater weight in dealing with trans- companies than a single individual could possibly this sound may lie, it Is to resume have. Anyone who has seen the effects of organization of any inter- like unto a pug dog playing a piano These examples show the made when one of his subscribers to great extent. of this thing i fire had hardly cleared away be- fore the rebuilding of the mill started it will soon be ready planks down on the counter dollar in advance. Sweet and knows the last statement to be entirely correct. It would not be necessary to confine the range of the to Greenville. If the merchants of Ayden, Farmville, Winter- ville, Grifton, in fact every retail merchant in the county, would join in the movement it would be greatly strengthened. We are merely planting the seed at this time. We shall care- pluck when compared with the sound I and determination of those who made by the subscriber who suffered by the fires, and such a up five back dues. spirit will soon place Grimesland ahead of what the town was before. It. is by one of the fanning sections in the the backward fully watch over its its springing forth, and finally we the sea serpent has and the supply hope to rejoice in its maturity. This time be is off the, for a territory. THE NATION'S SHAME. This time North Carolina coast says the Atlanta Journal. Yes, he had to leave the Georgia coast, as he saw some of Atlanta's bank To let the outside world know H. C. VENTERS, G N. C. Dry Goods, Notions, Fancy Tobacco Cigars. The only Soda Fountain town. All the popular drinks. Hot Peanuts every day. c. n. Physician and Surgeon, GRIMESLAND. N. C. Complete Stack of Drug. Here's where Attorney General Knox gets busy. He can't be dragged into a prosecution of trusts but when he has the to proclaim the power of the government over the states his , voice is like that of the J. ass. The whole country, exclusive of the sharpen who have looted officials needed the the national treasury, turns away in disgust from the spectacle at J Washington. After all his brave talk about to the bottom of the postmaster general makes the shameful statement that the charges against Perry S. Heath will be hushed up. Shades We have not yet recovered from of our fathers to what ignominy have we fallen a spectacle the shock caused by the appearance for Americans to behold Thievery, corruption, abuse of official a solid editorial in and political power these spoolers stalk through our national life Herald If Joe King unpunished and Yet they all said Payne was an i, h f i able man. Honorable, indeed If there is honor among he not to hurt the of a weekly paper at per year. is honorable, for lie taken good care of his own. Will have the courage and common decency to cleanse his household of this nest of vermin Will he turn the rascals out high and low great and small V Will he punish the thieves who have pillaged the treasury till they are grown rich and greasy No. Payne, from the mention of whose name there must over arise a stench, will be allowed to hover his precious rascals under the wing of the government. If they do not steal what is left it is because they have as much as they can get away with. At Morganton a venturesome of every newspaper man in the; thing M state he will start up his paragraph j u the fact that worth a that is the fact that he will not get it. natives of says the Philadelphia Evening graph, allow a fakir to In America we put them in the department. recently elected for county, Kentucky, was born and raised on Troublesome says the Durham Sun. And never got far away. The Greensboro Female College closes its doors for lack of patron- age. Many women all over the land receive news in sadness. The Q. F. C. deserved better We can't see Mr Cleveland had anything to say to a news- paper man if he did not desire his views to lie published. We continue to receive the Hearst boom in weekly driblets that are hardly of enough to nominate a town constable. THE EASTERN GREENVILLE, N. C. Summer Oxfords. NEWS NOTES FROM WINTERVILLE. You are neglecting the first of Summer if you fail to wear low shoes. Guess make profit on high Shoes than on low, but in summer, with low shoes, we make more friends. Smartness and comfort very swellest of the new shapes are always little in advance of their general appearance. Patent Kid and Patent Leather, Ideal Kid and Kid. Some new toes and lasts. Money back if anything goes wrong. Winterville. N. C, June Misses Laura and Addie Cox left Thursday to spend some time with Miss Cora Carroll, of Letters from Women here during the Teachers Institute will write Prof. Nye, as Prof. Lineberry for awhile. did FRANK THE KING CLOTHIER. Cured by the use of are received dally. Their troubles nearly all with or other disorder. If the food you eat falls to give strength to your body, it is because the Juices Teachers wishing to engage A t. -j . c , f , are inadequate to transform the prop- and board at either of the dorm i- of the food Into blood. Thai j The system is deprived of the , amount of nourishment required to keep up F. C. the strength, and the result is that one or organs gradually weak, and then weaker, until finally it i I diseased. Here a great mistake is made. did not look very ; if pleasing when he found Why should they It is so easy Tobacco Trucks on the platform r at the depot awaiting bis arrival yesterday afternoon. The ship- i was for Grifton and Miss Dawson returned from Grifton Thursday morning. Miss Mary Smith left yesterday morning to spend a few days in Greenville. Our agents sell more Handy to- trucks right in sections where other trucks are than anywhere else. E. C. DeWitt i the name of the firm who the genuine Witch Hazel Salve. DeWitt's is the Witch Hazel Salve that heals without leaving a scar. It is a serious mistake to use any other. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve cures blind, bleeding, itching pro- piles, burns, bruises, eczema and all skin diseases. Sold by John L. Wooten. Cures This remedy puts the stomach and digestive organs In a healthy condition so that rich, red blood is sent coursing through the veins and arteries of every muscle, tissue and fiber throughout every organ of the en- tire body. ad by Nature's law of health, full and vigor is soon restored to each. cures Indigestion, dyspepsia and all stomach I have taken for nearly two months Why after each meal and it is the only remedy Because it is the best put up truck pains I . u endured. After a time I would take it but in Carolina. We have the once a day. and now. while I keep a bottle proper machinery to make them has cured me. . . Mrs. J. W. Milo Center, N. Y. and we them right. We The newspaper was published in 1588. D YOU ENJOY WHAT YOU FAT f If yon don't your food does not do you much good. Dyspepsia is the remedy that every one should take when there is any thing wrong with the stomach. There is no way to the health and of mind and body except by nourishment. There is no way to nourish except through the stomach. The stomach be kept healthy, pure and sweet or the will let down and disease will set No appetite. strength and vigor is soon restored to each, loss of strength, nervousness, head- acne, constipation, bad breath, sour risings, rifling, indigestion, dyspepsia and all stomach are quickly cured by the use of John L. Wooten. Cure. Sold by are in position to purchase the best Digests What You Eat. You should not fail to visit the New White Front when in need of Hot Weather Wearing Apparel. WOOTEN'S DRUG STORE. ITEMS. Madras, etc. The White Goods showing includes the season's choicest offerings. We Bottles only. Site the trial I material as cheap as others can an article we only I the best. When you purchase a ; truck you something that i will last as well as when you j chase a wagon. Remember these. fact and think before placing June 1903. Mfg. Co.; We had it cold for past week. Mr. Mrs. J. M. Dixon left Crops are on the droop. ; yesterday morning for Baltimore, j. j. went to j where of them will be treated Greenville Thursday, the hospital. Their many Mr. Gray, of Oakley, was here We are showing beautiful things and yesterday buying potatoes. in Thin Wash Lawns ., , Dr. W. E. Warren and wife Batiste Oman,, and of were here Tuesday. Batiste, Mulls, Mercer- ; are being shipped on every train. Potatoes are yet coming in and Zephyrs, Chambray, Percales, seemed to go hand in hand good. The farmer who wants the beat, C. E. Bradley Co. have the truck made, also wants the best fruit jars you wanted now. set of flues. You know What has become of all the ice , tolling, that the A. G. Cox Mfg. I cream suppers t the coo I Co. makes these goods. nights frightened them off THE NOTION P. E. Davenport cams in last i with from week from Morehead City, where S complete With Embroideries, LaGrange, to the delight of her j he had been attending the board Laces, Corsets, Handkerchiefs, many, many friends. It is to be of pharmacy. He passed a highly Hosiery, Vests, Gloves, etc. hoped, however, that the boys. creditable examination. Good boy Give us a call and we will please to give the proper attention to their respective bus The C. B. H. organized a lodge such as the livery, here Saturday night, with J. J. , mail route, etc. president; B. F. Miss Stella West, from Oxford, Little, treasurer, and Bell, who is in the home of F. O. Cox, secretary. Thirteen names were is him in the office recorded. this week. Zeb Ricks has moved into the Don't Read This If you do residence just completed by you might decide, that it was just I R. R. Fleming Several more new put in to fill up. What the A. G. ones are wanted. Mr. Fleming Cox Mfg. Co. has to say about; will commence building another trucks flues is not for the j one in few days. I of filling but is For three room house for you to read, every word of it. with two large lots, good location. The little Sunbeams seem to be I There is a bargain in it. For fur- The first newspaper published in Boston on Sept. 1790. LADIES AND CHILDREN INVITED. All ladies and children who can- not stand the shocking strain of laxative syrups, cathartics, etc., are invited to try the little Early They are different from all other pills. do not purge the system. Even a double dose will not gripe, weaken or many people call them the Easy Pill. W. H. Howell, Houston, Tex., says better be used for headache, etc. Bob Moore, Lafayette, says all I others gripe and sicken, while j DeWitt's Little Barry Risers do work well and easy. Sold i by John L. Wooten. you at THE NEW WHITE FRONT, JAS. F. DAVENPORT. Prof. Dove Accepts. Prof. W. B. Dove, of who was recently elected by trustees as superintendent of Greenville graded schools, accepted the position. the the has That our customers are the best satisfied people in Greenville and Pitt county. They have learned that they can come to us when in doubt and trust us to treat them right. That confidence has never been violated The Home of Women's Fashions, Pulley Bowen's Six Thousand Moors Slain. London, June dispatch from Tangier, Morocco, today re- ports a battle between Moorish troops and at The general and men are reported to have been killed. The civil war in Morocco has been going on for a year with success. At one time Bu- Moorish pretender, who is heading the revolting tribesmen, was at the gates of Fez, the sultan's capital. About six weeks ago, a dispatch very much interested in practicing, t her information write or call o stated that E had started Z , t, i , an o give battle to Doubtless the exercises will j List taker and assessors the ex hue Little and James held then , Don't forget to call around and ; ten at C E Bradley store ed very t bu see our new jeweler. We never saw so he be many poor folks on one day before., def The g. ambling time will be next,, A woman can never understand j staggering blow at the sultan's why a bank makes a fuss if she An excursion will be run from overdraws her accounts, when she ; Washington to Richmond July 1st. exaggerated, never the bank with it if her who wish to take a trip to, account happens to be of Richmond will have an opportunity t dose. Go boys and take your girl along. GIVES STRENGTH Give your farm a name and order The Reflector to print it on your stationery. mm . i stimulate the TORPID LIVER, strengthen digestive organs the bowels, and as an ANTI-BILIOUS MEDICINE, In malarial districts their virtues arr widely as they possess properties m freeing the system from that poison. Elegantly coated. Take No Substitute.- I by enabling the digestive organs I to digest, assimilate transform all of the wholesome food that may be eaten into the kind of blood nourishes the nerves, feeds the tissues, hardens the muscles and recuperates the organs of the entire body. Dyspepsia Cure cures Indigestion, Catarrh the Stomach and all stomach dis- orders. Sold by John L. Wooten. The first Union flag was unfurled on Jan, over the camp at Cambridge. Then your liver isn't acting well. You suffer from bilious- constipation. Pills act directly on the liver. For years they have been the Standard Family Pill. Small doses cure. All your or h brown Then BUCKINGHAM'S DYE

SIX THE EASTERN REFLECTOR, GREENVILLE, N. C. THE EASTERN REFLECTOR, GREENVILLE, N. C. AYDEN ITEMS. He to Greenville Friday Major J. Stoke went to Win- Thursday to sit with the lax assessors there. Mrs X. returned a visit to Washington Thurs Miss Bessie Carson, of ash- is here on a visit to and Am Davis. R. S. Ed wards went to Greenville Friday to exchange papers L H the purchase Rountree property here. as to a ought by all meats t have a good graded school. The a considerable sum of Ob year due this ind which had heretofore been into the other institution i This the now V hat shall Wt do a public mass meeting With com- and little work can yea good school nine year for every boy girl. This much by way of Let the people speak. en act. CAN WE lacks factories to em her labor's. In most cases mt n p into criminals breeds crime Brick yard, The Ayden and shops, Ayden she fair beginning. But i- more. history proves p e must begin s, and first show their own i their own before capitalist can be ; ; , c i . in aid invest. i -.-i oil mill, u ., u the material to being right at A will in any first class desiring a suitable location. Until all sections the raw i door there can be no i for us. Lei i ch be a factory med Lei u of smokestacks keep with the II n here i George I in the Both the parties r i . be trouble was over ii children who had ii home his child this a mil got into a row . , woods ii snooting. Winfield's Stubborn FACTS Back up Our Claims for YUCATAN TONIC s a Tonic and not a stimulant. Tact and lends permanent vigor to the entire human system. act not a a normal, scientific cure for All Malarial Complaints Chills and Fever, Neuralgia, Rheumatism. It th nervous system and positively prohibits ill tendency to depression or low spirits. , Women with troubles peculiar to restored lo perfect health. will cheerfully testimony to ours. TRY IT-Our with every THE AMERICAN CO. EVANSVILLE, IND. Dainty things for any meal sold at prices to suit any purse. We provide the most attractive necessities for your table. We do it this having the best Groceries, by handling them in the best way, and by selling them at the most reasonable margin. Cotton seed Meal and Halls, Hay, Oats, Corn and Bran always on hand. Johnston Bros. CASH North Carolina, Pitt county. H. T. and Pennie Murphy I vs. W. J. Tripp. J By virtue of an order made by D. C. Moore, Clerk Superior Court in a certain special proceeding entitled as will on Monday the 6th day of July, 1903, expose to public sale the court door in Green- ville lo the highest bidder for cash the following described real property to One parcel of land lying and ; being in township. Pitt county, adjoining the lands of J. R. the Len Tripp lands and Henry Tripp lands containing acres more or less and known as the tor land. Said sale is made for This 3rd day of June. 1903. F. C. HARDING, I JAS. B. WHITE, General Merchandise and Department Store, GREENVILLE, N. C. A stock of carefully selected Groceries, Dry Goods. Notions, Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps and Furnishings. p Country Produce bought and sold. Fresh Butter, Eggs and Family Supplies constantly on hand. Country trade a specialty. Flour feed by the car load. I JAS. B. WHITE. V. w m . Cold Comfort to what ate after, and the possession of one of , will insure sweet milk, cream and butter, cool drinking water and many dainties that would be unattainable without the Refrigerator. HAVE YOU A LAWN if you have you will want a Lawn Mower pretty soon, and we've made it easy for you to own one. There is no need to borrow a lawn mower when we we a good machine with best steel knives at such satisfactory price, and guarantee it to do the work. Water Coolers, Ice Cream Freezers, Hammocks and everything else in the hardware line. Stats OF North Carolina, Pitt county. I R. A. of Pitt county. North enters and claims the following tract, piece or parcel of land In the said county and state, in Beaver Dam township, and described as fol- Adjoining the lands of Jeremiah; Nichols and the heirs of Win. Man-j on the north, J. Smith and , W. A. Nichols on the south. Alfred Nichols on the west and L. as the James on the, east, lying on south side of Tar river, east side of Little creek and on the south-side of Heaver Dam swamp, containing thirty acres, more or less. This June 3rd. R. A. NICHOLS. Any person or persons claiming title to or interest in the above de- scribed land, must file their protest in writing with me against the issuing of a warrant, within thirty days the date hereof, or they will be barred. This June 3rd, R. WILLIAMS, Entry Taker for Pitt N. C. H. A. Blow. Deputy. NOTICE. All persons in the county subject to license tax under the new revenue law are hereby that they must obtain such license from the sheriff and have the same countersigned by the register of deeds. Failure to do this will be a violation of the law. These licenses taxes have been din- since the first day of June and should he paid at The following have to procure theatrical companies, attorneys, physicians, dentists, real estate and rent collecting agents, coal dealers, undertakers, collecting agents, second hand clothes dealers, peddlers of clocks, stoves and ranges, bicycle dealers, merchandise-brokers, merchants, livery stables, sewing machine dealers, lightning rod agents, hotels, billiard and pool tables, gift enterprises, slot machines with fixed return, agencies for breweries, bottling establishments, dealers in futures. dealers in medicated bitters, distill- dealers in pistols, pistol cart- ridges, bowie knives, etc., cigarette dealers, emigrant agents, itinerant Persons in Pitt county subject to any of the above licenses should call On me and procure the same at once. June o. w. Harrington, sheriff. STARTLING EVIDENCE. Fresh testimony in great is constantly coming in, Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds to lie A recent from T. J. ville, Va. serves as example. He bad for three years and doctored all the time without being benefited. Then I began taking Dr. King's New Discovery, and a few bottles wholly cured Equally in curing all Lung and Throat troubles. Consumption, Pneumonia and Grip. Guaranteed by Jno. L. Druggist. Trial bottles free, regular sizes and True happiness consists of not wanting the things you can't get. DRIVEN TO DESPERATION. Living at an out of way place, remote from civilization, it family is driven to of accident, resulting in Bums, Cuts, Wounds, Ulcers, etc. Lay in a supply of Salve. It's the best on earth. at Drug Store. It is never a good plan to open a jackpot with a corkscrew. WORST OF ALL EXPERIENCE. Can anything be worse than to feel that every minute will be last Such was the experience of Mis. S. II. Decatur, Ala. three she writes, endured insufferable pain from indigestion, stomach and bowel Death seemed inevitable when doctors remedies failed. At length I was induced to try Electric Bitters and the result was miraculous. I improved at once now I'm completely recovered. Fore Liver, Kidney, Stomach and Bowel troubles Electric Bitters is the medicine. Only Its guaranteed by Drug Store, The weather prophet never bet- on his own predictions. THROBBING ACHE. HEAD- Would quickly leave you, if you used Dr. King's New Life Thousands of sufferers have prov- ed matchless merit for Sick and Nervous Headaches. They make pure blood built up your health. money back if not cured. Sold by Drug Store. H. L. CARR You should not fail to visit the New White Front when in need of Hot Weather Wearing Apparel. We are showing beautiful things In Thin Wash Lawns, Batiste, Mulls, Zephyrs, bray, Percales. Madras, etc. The White Goods showing includes the season's choicest offerings. NOTICE. To All School The of the board of education have been changed by law to the first in- stead of the second Mondays. The next meeting will be held on the Brat Monday in July, being the day. At this meeting each district in the county will be appointed. This is an Important matter, and board would like to advise with In reference to these appointments. If any changes are necessary or desired j you should appear before the board on the above named date. If there is any district in the county in Which a j house needs to be built or repairs made exceeding this fact must be reported to the board at this meeting, Or the mailer cannot be attended to during the entire year. Those inter- j ill education in any district ; would do well to heed this notice if they desire that their requests should receive the attention of the board. W. If. Supt. Schools. P. accounts must be for approval and payment or before June 30th, or they cannot be collected. OLD DOMINION THE NOTION STOCK is complete with Embroideries, Laces, Corsets, Handkerchiefs, Hosiery, Vests, Gloves, etc. Give us a call and we will please THE NEW WHITE FRONT, JAS. F. DAVENPORT. Give your farm a name and order The Reflector to print it on your stationery. Literary, Business, Nor Music and Shorthand. Excellent Boarding Halls and Dormitories. students from counties, fl states and Cuba. Free Scholarships. Splendid new buildings. Beautiful and healthful location. Expenses very reasonable. Graduates assisted to positions. 41st term opens August Illustrated free. Ad- dress, W. T. Ph. D., N. C. RIVER Steamer B. L. Myers leave Washington daily, except Sunday. m for leaves Greenville daily, except Sunday, at in. for Connecting at Washington with Steamers for Norfolk, Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York Boston, Aurora, SOuth Creek, Belhaven, Swan Quarter, Ocracoke and all for the West with rail- roads at Norfolk. Shippers should order freight by the Old Dominion S. Co. from New York; Clyde Line from Bay Line Chesapeake S. S. Co. from Baltimore. Mer- and Line from Boston. J. Greenville, N. C. J. E. Washington, N. C p- R. L. Carp, Dentist. GREENVILLE, N. C. y We promptly obtain U. S. MM Foreign Bend model, sketch or photo invention tor tree report on Tor free k Patent and For free OPPOSITE S rile IV Three Times the Value of Any Other. One Third Easier, One Third Faster Agents wanted in all unoccupied territory. Wilson Mfg Co Atlanta, Ga S. T. WHITE, Greenville, N. C. AFTER TWO PREMIUMS HAVE BEEN PAID IN in he it aw N J., YOUR POLICY HAS Loan Value, Cash Value, Paid-up Insurance, Extended Insurance that works automatically, Is Non Will be re instated if arrears be paid within on month while you are living, or within three years after lapse, upon satisfactory of and of arrears with interest. after second No Restrictions. Incontestable. Dividend are payable he beginning f the and cf each succeeding year, the premium for the current year be paid. They may be To reduce Premiums, or To Increase . , or I To make policy the lifetime of insured. D. W. DEALER IN Groceries And Provisions Cotton Bagging and Ties always on hand Fresh Goods kept con- in stock. Country Produce Bought and Sold D. W. GREENVILLE North Swapped For While walking up Mint street, last night, Mr. W. M. Farrow was j accosted by a boy, who folks, please give me change for a two dollar bill, so that I can get a quarter to go to the Mr. took the bill from the hand gave the what he thought was a dollar and two cent pieces. Later he dis covered he had swapped dollar gold piece, a dollar gold piece cents in the greasy two dollar bill. All efforts to locate the young who profited by Mr. Far- row's carelessness have been in vain. The matter has been placed in hands of the police officers and an arrest may follow. Charlotte Chronicle. Not Quite How often you can et a thins nail or screw driver or lacking. Have a good tool box and be prepared for emergencies. Our line of tools is all you could desire, and we will see that your tool box does not lack a single useful Time Some Sympathy Was Coming to Those Who Obey The Law. We not blame the governor for sympathizing with criminals the families of criminals, but he should allow his to get the better of his good Herald . L. Course N. C. ; mm. leaving no craving . the physical systems to remove --e. A home You get Harness, Horse Goods, of J. R. Corey rs TREATMENT Or. lolly with solicited. Write today. Therapeutic U elation R railway, New York City III I THE NORTH STATE AND INDUSTRIAL COLLEGE in American and Italian Marble GREENVILLE, N. C. Wire end Iron Pence Sold. First-Class work and prices reasonable designs u cut on Hasn't Reached Greenville, Either. Some writer declares that a com- will show that present prices of the necessaries of life are less than they were last year. That may be true as to some markets of ; the but that reduction has not yet reached out home Sun. He Fell Through the Open Door. Mr. Roosevelt will please note that his let in a thieving in the Durham who was no better some of his white officials in Washington. But he was caught and will be punished more speedily. Let no guilty man es- Sun. The Fool-Killer in Indiana. crow I of people assemble in the building tonight to wit- the looping of the loop on a pair of roller skates. William a young man of this city, attempted the foolhardy feat. He had a pair of steel skates that weighed about pounds, and came down the at fearful When he reached the highest of the loop he was seen to turn slightly to one side. At that instant he lost his balance and fell to the ground, a distance of feet. The heavy steel skates fell on him. When picked up his skull was found to be crushed. He died within an hour. Crazy Woman's Awful Deed. Burlington, N. June IS Near this place last night Mrs. George Webb, who is supposed to have been temporarily insane, went the yard of her home at a. laid her head on a log hacked her face and head in a horrible manner with an When she was in a dangerous condition. Her skull was split two places an I her face and neck horribly mutilated. She will Lot recover. No cause other than temporary insanity can be given for the horrible deed. Life Sentence for Burglary. Wilson, June colored, was convicted the today of entering the house of Warren Woodard with of committing burg- and sentenced to lite the Courses Literary. Classical, Fed Domestic Science. Manual Five courses to diplomas; well equipped practice and observation hers board, and fees for a year; for non-residents of the state begins September to secure board in tuition applications should be made before invited from those desiring competent teachers and other Information, address Commercial, sic. i leading to de- faculty books, etc., annual session nil free- for CHARLES D. President, Greensboro, N. C. William Fountain, H. D., Physician and Surgeon, N. c. Office one door east of post office, on street Phone IN you are thirsty you over-look our Soda Water Fountain. The soda water con- daily from our fountain during hot is enormous. The quantity sold is proof positive of Your favorite hind is here, because we have all kinds. Bryan Nichols, snored Whichard, N. C. The Stock complete in every de payment and prices as low as the lowest. Highest market paid for country produce. He Roosts on His Own Roost. We learn from a New York pa- per that the Honorable Dave Ben- nett refuses cuss political questions at the sent That shrewd statesmen evidently has no intention of being to another green goods game. Winston Sentinel. Wanted it to Stimulate Their Nerves. We hope the investigation go- on in Washington will lie thorough enough to show what Mr. Perry Heath his clerks wanted with among other drugs bought by them and paid for by the ; Post. If does not pull off a lynching it will be a tine op- neglected. Crops Backward, We hear some talk that neither tobacco or j cotton are up to the average. Too much cool weather in June has retarded growth. Cotton will have a better chance than tobacco to develop as of the of the former comes in July. Come Look at Pitt. The Wilmington Star speaks of Alison county having acres in tobacco. Just think of acres in a whole county Here in Pitt we have a number of planters who have nearly that many acres in tobacco. c A positive specific for bilious fever, X . malaria, chills and fever, malarial m and debility, malarial U C Cure dyspepsia, dumb ague. All Mote. Norfolk, Va. Cotton Buyers and Brokers in I Stocks, Cotton, Grain and ons. Private Wires to New York, Chicago and New Orleans. IN J. W. PERRY CO. Norfolk, Va. i Factors and handlers of j i Bagging, Ties and Bags. Correspondence and shipments solicited. Gray hair was falling out and turning gray very fast. But your Hair Vigor stopped the falling and restored the natural E. Z. Cohoes, N. Y. It's impossible for you not to look old, with the color of seventy years in your hair Perhaps you are seventy, and you like your gray hair If not, use Hair Vigor. In less than a month your gray hair will have all the dark, rich color of youth. . boll It. All It your yon, solid us dollar and we will you a bottle. 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EIGHT THE REFLECTOR, GREENVILLE, N. C. Ricks Wilkinson THE GREAT June and July Sale Clearance sales and bargain lots in the seasonable summer fabric will be featured this year, as in the past, all through the months of June and July. people have found out by experience that we are headquarters in merchantable matters and dictate prices always. It is a paying pleasure to please our patrons. Some very special offers will be made and added to during these months. Watch the changes. They will follow in rapid succession. We never carry over goods, so it will pay you to keep posted by reading our offerings. Ricks Wilkinson BAKER HART HARDWARE MERCHANTS Summer Hardware. Refrigerators, Oil Stoves, Ice Cream Freezers, Lawn Mowers, Hammocks, Rakes, Hoes, Shovels and other Garden Also Lawn Tennis and Baseball Sets. DON'T WASTE MATERIAL and labor buying an inferior grade of paint. It is economy to get good quality always. The paints are recommended by all who once use them. Covers more surface with less labor than any other; costs no more. IN ONE SUMMER one of our Refrigerators will save you the amount of it's cost, in the food it prevents from spoiling. They are large and roomy and are designed in a way that will prove economical in using the ice. There is absolutely no odor about one of these. In two sizes at rock bottom prices. HOME-MADE ICE CREAM. There is very little trouble, very little expense, very little time involved in making delicious sherbets, etc., with the freezer we we sell. It is solidly built, metal parts heavily tinned, easy running and a rapid freezer. Prices low. PERSONAL AND SOCIAL MONDAY, JUNE Mrs. C. T. M null ml is sic Julius Sugg returned to Saturday evening. B. T. Baily showed the first ripe tomatoes Saturday. E. Lang, of was here today. O. L. Joyner went to Raleigh today. Allen Warren left this morning for Conetoe. T. H. Tyson went to Norfolk to- day. Arch Wooten returned to Saturday evening. J. E. Davenport, of wan here today. B. F. Manning and Rowan Cooper, of Winterville, were in town today. Mrs. L. T. Smallwood and Miss Ada left this for a visit to Hertford. Miss Carrie of t. Airy, arrived Saturday evening to visit Miss Harding. Mrs. Z. T. Vincent and Miss Elise, left this morning for Norfolk. Mr. and Mrs. L. I. Moore and little son left this morning for Misses Mamie and Mattie Jenkins, of Wilson, arrived day evening to visit relatives and . friends. Mr. Mrs. Joe Fleming and ; little son, went to ton Saturday evening and returned this morning. Joyner, of who has visiting friends and this county, returned home Saturday evening. D. L. James and R. L Carr -returned Saturday evening from Winston where they have been attending the North Carolina Dental convention. H. W. Whedbee. J. L. Fleming H. A. White returned day evening from where they attended the grand lodge of Knights of Pythias. GREENVILLE'S GREAT DEPARTMENT STORE If you wish to keep cool while cooking try one of our Perfection Oil Stoves. It is a great saving in fuel, besides you do not get warm as you do with the wood stove. We have the Per- in all sizes from to burners. is more pleasant than a nice, comfortable Hammock to lift on these hot evenings. We have them from to Does that heavy hat give you a headache If so, try one of our light, cool straw hats. Are your feet hot and tired Wear a pair of our low quarter shoes or slippers and feel com- In our mammoth dry goods department we have all the new and up-to-date Summer Goods. Fans, Parasols, Lawns, Dimities, etc. We have just received another large lot of those beautiful ladies are so anxious for. We refer to the and Antique Laces Nothing prettier on the market. We carry the most complete line in Greenville. J. B. CHERRY and COMPANY GREENVILLE'S GREAT DEPARTMENT STORE L s The girl in the case knows a man's love long before he tum- to the fact. Cucumbers, college graduates and numerous other green things are now the market. It is sometimes easier to than to explain how you hap- to acquire that black eye. Greenville Produce and Provision Market. Reported by M. pat. Family bushel round per lb ham sides shoulders Pork Lard lbs per bushel Peas Butter Duck head Broilers Eggs lb Geese lb. lb Tallow Fodder Hay Beeswax Meal Wall SO I; you are thirsty you can't over-look our Soda Water Fountain- The soda water con- daily from our fountain during hot is enormous. The quantity sold is proof positive of its favorite hind is here, because we have all hinds. Bryan Nichols, DRUGGISTS. 1.25 1.25 Mas 1835. Incorporated 1903. WHITT CO Marble and Granite Monuments and Agents for Wire Fencing. Main office and electric Macon, Ga. Branch offices and shops, Mount, N. C, and Sumter, S. C. For prices and designs- address Rocky Mount Office. THE EASTERN REFLECTOR. D. J. Editor Owner, and Friday. ONE DOLLAR PER YEAR IN ADVANCE VOL. No. GREENVILLE, Pin COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA, FRIDAY. JUNE 1903. No. DEEP GLOOM H CAMP OF DOODLERS. j. WILEY SHOOK WILL PROBABLY WALK THE WATTS BILL A BITTER DOSE. Chairman Rollins Conference Some of the Sore Ones in Asheville Asheville, June lark and dreadful hung like a pall over United States revenue circles here today. Men walked about the government building as though a curious prescience the Rollins, chairman of ALL IN JAIL Wilson Defendants Surrendered by Their Bondsmen. Wilson, has been one of interesting develop- in the murder trial new going on. All of the five defendants on trial are in jail, been render by their bondsmen. The of Lawrence Morgan -which was has been raised by Judge Shaw W. W. Barnes, who turned state's evidence afternoon, was also turned over sheriff and placed in jail. It was in evidence that he had previously made davit before S. A. Woodard to a state of facts entirely different from his testimony on the witness stand. The news that Barnes had peached spread rapidly and the court room was packed with people who showed intense interest. The bondsmen of John Allen have de- livered him to the sheriff and tie has been remanded to jail, with two other defendants, and Rich. A warrant was issued night for Sid who is republican state rived from Marshall response to a message of and with. Revenue Agent A. O. to colonel's office in consultation for some time. The sleep-disturbing Watts bill has begun to gel in its work, and the that is asked in fear and trembling is to It becomes apparent that J. Wiley Shook will probably loose his official head, It is morally fear of such an event is what brought the leaders together. A berth that is as will be made for if such a thing-can be accomplish- ed by the powers that be, though it is admitted that no such place is in sight at present. PARDON FOR This is the Way They the Rascals Washington, June was learned today that President was much impressed Judge Boyd's presentation of application for the pardon of Lawrence B. convicted bank thief. Judge Boy went over the entire case. The president a note to Attorney General Knox by Judge Boyd in which he stated that he thought that the mitigating circumstances were such that the usual rules governing such cases be suspended by the government. will in all probability secure a pardon, or at very least a reduction of sentence. Perfect Printing at Reflector Printing House. Change of Venue for Tillman. Columbia, C. June H. Tillman has secured a change of venue. Judge Town send has not decided to which county he will the case. Col. Craft tor Tillman asked that the change be to Saluda. The streets were alive with ex- when it became that Barnes had turned Male's evidence. Barnes was taken from under a henry guard of deputies carried to his home, where a close watch is kept upon him, for fear of harm being done him account of his action giving the crime away. Deadly was the subject upon which Kev. Dr. L. M. Zimmerman preached last eve Christ church. He said in man or woman who thinks that is pleasure sin, sip- ping there of the deadly poison, partaking now and then of the pottage, must sooner or later reap a harvest tears and remorse. I fear there is poison in much of the is being served to society. The of societies of the world, the fashionable card party, with its punch bowl and decanters, are in part a rival to much of the poisoned pottage that men are already partaking of, and in this respect women must be watchful lest they fall into the same temptation, and will follow the overthrow of of the home family life. is not an uncommon thing at many of the summer resorts to see young ladies drain the intoxicating cup with the same ease that many men indulge, and yet these are they who are to become future wives and I say there is danger getting poison into the pottage, and our noble men and women, and old, will do well to examine carefully into the gen- tendency of affairs, least RIOTING IN RICHMOND. Street Car Strikers Seem to Have the Hand. GONE AWAY TO GEORGIA. Barnes Feared Vengeance of Murderers. Richmond, begin late this afternoon when the Passenger Power tempted to cars non- union men. Missiles of kinds were thrown, several people were injured crowds gathered at the scene of So threatening was the attitude of the strikers and their that t lie police advised Tie installation of a service after nightfall. Conditions here are extremely serious, it been demonstrated that the police tone is insufficient. The street car company has men enough to operate a good service but will not attempt it unless ample pro is assured. The Amendment . The Indian as, the original in- habitants of the land, who have never beer enslaved and who would seem to have at least as claims to American citizen- ship as the have received no consideration whatever, and are disfranchised nearly every state. Chinese, who are more intelligent than the have not only been denied citizen- ship, but v had the doors shut their faces and live among us by sufferance, numbered like so many ex-con- The whom we recently bought, not been granted any rights, privileges or I David Wyatt at e, ballots as American citizens.; recently, T. H. Tin mum, Why should the black race the speakers, advised bis bearers favored and that they should, if the hanging while the red, yellow and laud burning of colored men is and brown races have been treated stopped by regular author- on theory that this is a while sell their coals and buy man's country, not intended to be j with which to defend themselves, ruled or governed in whole or j Other speakers expressed similar Wilson, N. the defendants went the witness stand today and all denied any knowledge of the murder of Percy Jones. Allen stated he was at Morgan's Dy on business, went to tell Morgan there were revenue town. Morgan as running a distillery. Rich claims to have been elsewhere at time of shooting, as did other de- W. W. Barnes, the the defendant who turned states evidence, has left and is supposed be on hi way to Georgia, where he relatives. There were of threats against him by the defendant, and it is -said he left because of fear of injury. A will be issued for Sanford Christ- wan, whom several witnesses have with the alleged conspiracy. An officer said tonight that Christ man had left town. A conference of attorneys today was held for the purpose of trying to agree on a compromise. It is learned that the defendants them- selves and one or two of their counsel were opposed to a com- promise, to take their chain-es before the jury. Work for the Fool Killer. Chicago, June the held last night to pro- against the of the The War in Richmond. Richmond, Va., June has experienced a reign of terror today and tonight, the net result of which has been the more or lees serious wounding of six men, the injury of several others and the utter defiance of all law. So serious had the situation grown before the close of the day that the mayor determined to ask for more troops to supplement the ready on duty, and in the early hours of the morning com- arrived here consisting of three from Norfolk and two from Newport News. bloodshed occurred early in the night just across the line of county. At that point strike sympathizers had con- all day when dark- came they began to throw the passing cars. Fin- ally in order to put a stop to this the guards employed by the car opened fire the gang. It is proposed the event the military are to cope with the mobs, to order out the fire department and turn on the hose. This Time It's a Democrat. New June H. democratic ex-con- and vice-president of the Empire Sate Surety Co., was in- by the federal grand jury in Brooklyn for bis with the E. J. conspiracy, of Watertown, Wis., sale of automatic cashier to the depart- while he was in congress. Four indictments against part by the dark races The people of the United States are too practical to settle this m on grounds. The war amendments were the fruit of section bitterness ignorance; and this mistake will never be made again. If country, as a whole, ever takes up again the K hi of suffrage for the dark races, it will act, not with the passion and prejudice that begot the crime of 1868, but deliberately, intelligently and wisely, accepting anew the doctrine that each state is the best judge of its own suffrage its conditions and necessary to protect Orleans Times-Democrat. Hope for Asheville, N. C, June a time it was believed that all storekeepers and would be put out of commission under provisions of the Watts law. During the past day or so, how- ever, revenue officers have some ground for hope that this result will not follow. They find that the Watts law not prohibit the of rectifying, and it is declared that one may lo- a rectifier near some distillery, and the present were worked up to a high pitch of unawares they get poison in the and then the him- dish Sun. before Every man is a fool at some period of his career To this the but fortunately he can't foretell made vigorous opposition. the exact date. U. S. Snubs King Peter. Washington, June B. Jackson, United States minister to withdrew from Belgrade advance of King Peter's arrival. Notification to that effect has been received by the state department. Mr. Jackson is on his way to Athens, his residential post. In leaving Belgrade Mr. Jackson acted within the discretion given him by Secretary Hay to follow the example of diplomatic party the pro- it was unanimous so. Lorenz Family in the Toils. Toledo, Ohio, June B. Lorenz and his wife, Martha, who were indicted by the federal grand jury at Washington a few days ago in connection with the scandals in the depart- were arrested here this morning. They were taken before a States commissioner, where their attorney demanded the right to a preliminary hearing. It has been set for tomorrow after- noon. Mr. and Mrs. Lorenz gave self in some large town where he can sell it to either the wholesale or the retail trade. It is from the bond in the of rectifying plant that the distiller realizes much of his profit, and lat every plant a must be lo- be pardon, but the man who accomplishes it should not be. Galveston Launching Delayed. Richmond, Va., June to a break in the bank of the launching basin of the Trigg ship yards, the launching of the Gal- has indefinitely post- A a Chinaman the highest honors in the Yale Law school this and New England is trying to solve the problem whether this is a com- to the African Mon- races or a bank-handed slap at the New England the white race. Charlotte News. A woman doesn't necessarily keep boarders just because she sometimes boards a train. Marriage is a the soup is more palatable than the dessert. TEN PAGES. This issue of the Re- contains pages. Page news. Page story and Farm- ville section. Page news and Page Page and Personal. Page story and Grimes- land department. Page Reunion and Bethel correspondence. Page continued and legal Page depart- and personal and local mat Page and editorial. II