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EIGHT THE EASTERN REFLECTOR, GREENVILLE, N. C. Ricks Wilkinson CLASSES OF GOOD SOLD Fine Dress Goods, and Dry Goods, made not merely to sell, but to serve whoever gets them. This is particularly true of tine Dress Goods, Silks and Laces, Gloves and Trunks Valises, Shoes, Clothing, Hats, Pants, Shirts. A few kinds of our goods, are the same in all other stores, like Muslin, Flannels, etc, but the bulk of the goods we sell is in one sense or another different from that sold by other store. Article purchased are returnable within a reasonable time if they fail to satisfy. Entire Stock of Summer Goods has been Reduced, and be Sold by August 10th. Lawns and Dimities have been reduced one third to one half. Have made big reductions in our black dress goods. Low prices will prevail all through the month of July. Standard styles for September now ready. The August Designer Fashions sheets always free. Ricks Wilkinson lAKER 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 economy to get good quality always. The W 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 largo 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 ice cream, sherbets, etc., with the freezer we we sell. It is solidly built, metal parts heavily tinned, easy running and a rapid freezer. Prices surprisingly low. Ayden Items. from 3rd in this section of Pitt county are I talking on new life. Eight or ten handsome brick stores are going j up will be for occupancy the first of August. The build- of these stores away from the j nest of wooden crowded long narrow streets is a good move for the town will surely I result in a saving of from eight to i nine In insurance rates. The county commissioners have j ordered an election here on the 7th of August for the purpose of ascertaining the wishes of the people on increasing taxes for school purposes cents more on the valuation of property and cents more on the poll. Town commissioners met Friday night in regular meeting. The daughters of Rebekah held their regular session Friday night. F. G. and Hodges went to Winterville Thursday evening. Household furniture is selling Wise old women tell us this is a sign of coming marriages. Mrs. J. W. with her two little boys, William and I spent Friday afternoon with; friends in the country. W. H. Patrick and R. A. son. of Grifton, were in Ayden Thursday evening. Miss Olivia Berry came home from Greenville Thursday Miss May is visiting friends and relatives near Farm-1 ville. Mrs. Olga Edwards returned Friday from a visit to ville, accompanied by her father, Elias Turnage. T. Doc was in Ayden j Friday. A OPERATION is always nor sub to the surgeon's knife until you have tried Witch Salve. It will cure when everything else has done this in thousand's of cases. one of I from bleeding and protruding piles for twenty years. Was treated by different, specialists used many remedies, but obtained no relief until I used DeWitt's itch Hazel Salve. Two boxes this salve cured me eighteen months ago and I have not had a touch of the A. Tisdale, Sum C. For Blind Bleeding, and Protruding Piles no remedy equals DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. Salve by Drug Store. GREENVILLE'S GREAT DEPARTMENT STORE BARGAINS FOR JULY It is not always the low price that makes the bargain, it is what you get for the price. To see a bargain you must use both one on quality the other on the price. Here arc a Few of Our Dimities and Colored Lawns that were re- to Those beautiful ones that were reduced to Swiss that has been sell for you can get during this sale We have placed a special lot of slippers on our counters some of these sold for 1.00 a pair your choice for Sizes. to Also Ladies Slippers worth to for Ladies Embroidered turnover collars each. Pearl shirt waist sets from to If these are not Bargains We Don't Know What Bargains Are. The canning season is most here, you had bet- prepare for it by buying your Fruit Jars. We have them in Glass and Stone. Rubber rings for fruit jars. This is the place to buy them we sell the best. J. B. CHERRY GREENVILLE'S GREAT DEPARTMENT STORE A woman wants to go to wed- dings the way a man wants to go to congress. If burglars were women the best watch dogs would be mice. 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 lb. lb Tallow Fodder Hay Beeswax Meal Wall Choice Embroideries AT A OFF REGULAR PRICES We have been bargain hunting lately and met with great success. We found a man who had a big lot of Beautiful Embroideries which he wanted to sell badly offer them at a great We secured the whole lot at such prices as will enable us to offer special bargains for July selling. This special lot comes in four or five widths with a large variety of patterns, including Insertions and Beadings. The prices will be and per yard. Remember the patterns are all good, with fast woven edges on good quality of cambric. Come before the selection is broken and secure a genuine bargain. New White Front JAS. F. DAVENPORT. 1.25 1.25 Send your orders for to Printing House. Perfect Printing at Reflector Printing House. THE EASTERN REFLECTOR. D. J. WHICHARD, Editor and Owner. VOL. No. and Friday. ONE DOLLAR PER YEAR IN ADVANCE GREENVILLE, PITT COUNTY. NORTH CAROLINA, FRIDAY, JULY 1903. No. DOWN THE MOUNTAIN SIDE ENGINE AND FREIGHT CARS TAKE AWFUL PLUNGE. HAYWOOD CASE CONTINUED. Absence of Material Given as Cause of Delay. SOUTHERN RAILWAY K. AGAIN Freight Train on Asheville and Division Runs Wild Down Grade. Asheville, N. C, July wreck that was certainly complete in every sense of the curred yesterday on the Asheville division of the Southern railway. One of the heaviest freight engines employed in this mountain country started down the mountain a short dis- beyond Saluda when the crew lost control of th train and it ran away down the grade which had been the scene of a similar disaster. Numbers of the crew jumped tor their lives when they realized their peril. The train sped on several miles at frightful speed before leaving rails. When huge engine track ii w in hurled mountain side with it. When engine settled -down there was nothing to be seen nave a mas of timber and iron, which arose smoke from the engine. The track, however, was not damaged and in a couple of hours passenger trains were running the scene of the wreck. RIP VAN WINKLE OUTCLASSED. Would-be Traveler Had His Sleeping Habits On. did leave down cars after and cars Monday a went to the depot little after noon expecting tog south on the freight train. Being somewhat ahead of the train he lay down on the seats in the wait- room went to sleep. The freight train came and left and the man slept on. Awaking later he found that he was left, so to be on time he concluded to wait on at the depot until evening train came along. He returned to in the waiting room and stretched out for another nap. He was still asleep when the train arrived, but roused op just in time to see it pulling away the station. He grabbed his be longings and made a dash out the door of the waiting room after the moving train. But he could not make it, and finding himself out- classed in the race he went back to sleep some more and wait until another day Berlin has now a divided into small flats with and dining rooms com- where single men can live at moderate rates. Raleigh, N. C, July trial of Ernest Haywood for killing Ludlow Skinner in front of the here on Feb. 21st, last, was continued until Sept. 28th, next. Haywood renewed his bond of for his appearance at September term. Solicitor Daniel, of Weldon, counsel for the state, asked Judge R. B. Peebles the Superior yes- to order a special drawn in order that trial might begin next Thursday, July 16th. Counsel for the moved a continuance on the ground two of their material witnesses could be present at this term presented an affidavit from a physician is to Chas. E. illness, also an affidavit from Ber- A. of Baltimore, setting forth he could not attend because of the serious con- of his invalid wife. is a man on trial for who states on his oath that due has been used but he was unable to secure the attend- of two most material witnesses at this term said Judge Peebles after counsel for the pros- had argued against the defendant's request tor a affidavit is accompanied by the sworn affidavit giving the reasons for absence of these witnesses. I have to accept this affidavit in good faith. The pros- admits both of these witnesses have been examined at the habeas corpus hearing, but refuses to admit as true then given by them, which shows the importance attached to their testimony. such cir- it would be a travesty on justice to force the accused to go on trial. While it is desirable to have a speedy trial it is more important still to have a fair trial. There will be a criminal term of Watt here in September and if these witnesses are not here then will not continue the case again that account. I would con untie case now solely on ac- count of absence of slave his deposition could be taken but a deposition is not possible in the ease of Hocutt who is still ill with typhoid Mr. Clerk make the entry this case is con- until the September term, that a special will be drawn Sept. and the trial set for Thursday, Oct. Prompt Settlement. J. L. Sugg, agent for the Virginia Fire Marine Insurance Co., of Richmond, received checks covering in full the losses sustained by that company in the fire occurred here on the morning of the A settlement in eleven days after a tire occurs shows com- promptness. This the first company to settle in full losses from the late fire. How pleasing it is to ON RURAL LIBRARIES His Speech Warmly Commended in Raleigh. Superintendent W. H. of Pitt county, delivered a series of addresses last week on the sub- which have been pronounced by all who heard them masterpieces of and eloquent and powerful appeals for the establish- of libraries in eve.; rural school. No speeches that have been delivered have created more real enthusiasm doubtless great good will be result. At close of his last address a large number of teachers declared it their purpose to agitate the and to urge establish- of these libraries in the schools in which they are teaching. It is impossible to get epitome of the addresses as they en- However, we have secured a synopsis of the subject from Superintendent Rags- dale. He, along with the state superintendent, regards the rural library question as one of vital importance in the of our school system along vigorous and healthful lines. His subject was as The necessity for the This shown Dy What are the conditions surround- the schools What means are now being employed to better these conditions Ought something to be done What will the library do towards re- the situation can we get libraries By creating a public meat for them. This may be done by agitation. By f county boards of cation; By county By by securing the interest of the children; by getting parents interested. shall we use these As companions for the children; To cultivate the habit of reading; to enable the child to grow up in touch with the best thought and literature To broaden the thought and culture of the entire community. What results may be ex- from their proper use Increased interest in the schools; more hearty support of, and sympathy with the teacher and his work; Higher ideals of life and duty; Broader and more liberal views of things and of life; General elevation of the entire moral atmosphere of the News and Observer. WASHINGTON WAS WALLOPED By the Greenville Aggregation of Ball Players. A ball team from Washington came up Tuesday to play a game with the Greenville boys. The game started a little after with a large crowd of spectators present. It was an interesting game, both sides doing some ex- playing. At the close of the 7th inning it looked somewhat serious for the home team, but they rallied in the two last and piled up scores enough to put them well in the lead. line up the clubs was as Greenville Johnson James While Smith James D. Blow Forbes Tyson score by Greenville. Washington . POPE-CONTINUED. He May Die He May Not. Large Building Operations. Few people, without stopping to think and calculate a little, would imagine that work is now in pro- on fully worth of buildings in Greenville. Yet a walk around town will convince them that this estimate of the aggregate is a one. There are the Mi ionic temple, graded school, tobacco ware- houses, a mammoth stable and plate the innocence of a numbers of handsome dwellings on Boston boy of eight who a bill in an ash barrel the other and sold it. to another boy- cents- Durham Sod. which work is going on. This will be an eventful year for new buildings in Greenville, and the is not yet in sight. Rome, July p. condition today develop ed features which the doctors regard as the most alarm since his began. Their was based upon the patient having brief but recurring spells delirium. During period of delirium his mind wandered land he muttered incoherently. He insisted that shadows about the room. In his lucid moments the Pope for the first time showed a complete realization of the gravity of his condition. He asked for Franciscan which was given. He especially asked to see Cardinal to whom he gave what was thought might be his final words. Rome, July 15th There is no noteworthy change in the Pope's condition. He has slept easily until occasional rest- less periods. His strength seems to be ebbing away. Popular Greenville Merchant Married in Scotland Neck. A. E. Tucker, accompanied by C. S. Forbes, J. F. Davenport, J. L. Carper, J. Williams, Misses Rosa Tucker and Glenn Forbes, left the morning train for Scotland Neck, where at o'clock this afternoon, in the church, Mr. Tucker and Miss Nora were married by Rev. M. L. After the ceremony Mr. Mrs. drove to Palmyra to take the train for Norfolk. They will extend their bridal tour to Washington, New Niagara. Mr. Tucker is a prominent mer- chant of Greenville and of our beat young men. His bride is a young lady of culture and refine- She is a sister of Z. V. Johnson and niece of O. T. Stan- ford, and has much time in Greenville with the family of Mr. NO COUNTY SPECIAL TAX. Regular County Levy Will Raise Sufficient The last legislature gave the commissioners of Pitt county to levy a special tax for two years of cents on each j valuation of property and cents on each poll. At their meeting j Monday to revise the tax list for j this year the found that the aggregate value pro- in the has so ed the regular tax levy will raise sufficient revenue to meet current expenses, and they do not ; think the special tax will be This is a good showing and is doubt gratifying to our excellent board of commissioners, as well as to the people of the county. WAS PETER IN THE PLOT Paris Newspaper Says He Di- the Assassination. While it is hot in North Caro- the weather is pleasant to what the newspapers say some of the northern cities, particularly New York, are suffering. In the good old summer time some people don't think so good after the sparsely settled parts of the country have most of the ad- vantages. Pitiable indeed is the condition of the people in crowded Gotham for they are the ones to first suffer from extremes of either heat or gram. Tribe No. I. O. R. M. This tribe at their last regular sleep raised up the for the present C. P. Sachem; W. G. Ward, Senior . V. Hooker Junior T. White, Prophet; E. A. Coward, Chief of W. Keeper of Wampum; W. J. Turnage, Col- of Wampum. . July the cap- truth about the tragedy at Gil Bias today prints an article written by M. de grand, in which the writer openly accuses King Peter of haying been the leader of the The leader of the plot, he says, was in Geneva, and he was Peter He it was who, through his secretary, gave the order for the of King Alexander, Queen and several of the members of the cabinet. M. then gives the names of whom rests the responsibility for the of the bodies of the late king and queen- He also gives what he s is the true story of the origin of the plot and the manner in which it was carried out. Flower growers in the south o France and other favored find it profitable to Bend the pro- ducts of their skill to British markets.

mm TWO REFLECTOR, GREENVILLE, S. C. The Two It was Just i o'clock I entered office. The clerks were busy at various duties, while my type- writer reading a morning paper, waiting for work. I was surprised to M my desk open and a man sitting In my place. There was something fa in the clothes he wore, which of the same pattern as a suit I Often wore. Bat what was my when lie turned there sat myself The first thought that darted through my brain was that I had received tome physical shock which had bereft me of my mental equilibrium, hut upon glancing at the clerks saw they were as much m at my en- trance as I was the of the man at my desk, who appeared to be equally surprised. I gasped. echoed the man. are you doing at my my are yon. sir Your appearance is remarkably like am John Vaughan, the proprietor of this -John sir; John Vaughan. And who are nm he whom you claim to he- John I grasped at the hack of a chair to myself, while a cold sweat stood on my brow. My double sat staring at me. with something of the same evidences of terror In him that were In me. Partially mastering my- self, I turned to the head bookkeeper and is this person. stood with mouth and eyes wide open, staring first at me. then at the man at the desk, but answered never a word. he I repeated, addressing young Curtis, a clerk. supposed he was you. he replied hesitatingly. My double turned to the persons ad- dressed and repeated my questions verbatim. Had gone daft If so. how account for the astonishment of the employees long has he asked. came in ten minutes ago, Curtis answered. was earlier than you usually do you I asked the pretender, Chestnut Again I clutched the back of the chair convulsively. The man had named my own residence. he said, rising. I had had a twin brother I would surely think you were he. As I have no brother am inclined to think either that I have lost my senses or you are pretending to be me for a A pained expression passed over his face as though he had begun to doubt his own sanity. Then, turning to the gaping clerks, he Decide between us, and do it quickly or we shall go mud. Am I John Vaughan or The clerks continued to gape. I said on the verge of Sour Stomach No appetite, loss of strength, nervousness, headache, constipation, bad breath, general debility, sour and catarrh of the stomach are all due to Indigestion. cures Indigestion. This new discovery the natural Juices of digestion as they exist In a healthy stomach, combined with the greatest known tonic and properties. Dyspepsia Cure does not only In- digestion and dyspepsia, but this famous remedy cures all stomach troubles by cleansing, purifying, sweetening and strengthening the raucous membranes lining the stomach. DIGESTS WHAT YOU EAT Health to the Sick and to the Weak. Sin the Mel Ha, which sells far B. Co., WOOTEN'S DRUG STORE. repeated my outer If am not myself I will leave this office and betake myself to a mad- At this point Miss the type- writer, arose and with far more pres- of wind than the others surveyed us both. Then, pointing to me. she are Mr. With a shriek, my double sprang past me. down a flight of stairs and out of the building. I fell into a chair in a dead faint. When I recovered, all the clerks were bending over with anxious faces. docs it all I I been dreaming something or was the scene was said the head book- keeper, the strangest experience I have ever had In my Is Miss The circle opened and I saw Standing before the safe, which I now for the first time noticed was open. opened that I asked, astonished. said Frazer. opened it on mean the other one's much money was there in asked Miss of hundred dollars and over. Is it no money here that I can Something began to dawn on as all at the same moment. The safe had stood open all the time that I been talking to my double, but I bad been too disturbed to notice it. I said, been We've all been victimized. But I gladly lose my money to know I'm In my right mind. Telephone the police. Be My double was finally caught and most of the money recovered. He told a very Interesting story of how he had conceived and prepared for his plan. For a long while he bad frequently been taken for me. on the street. In hotels, everywhere that people arc met. Being one of the best confidence men known to the police, he determined to me. He had learned all about me and procured a suit of the same pattern as one he had seen me wear. When all was ready he walked Into my office ten minutes before my time. ordered the safe opened and helped himself, was about to leave I entered, and he played a role he had thought of for such an emergency, and played It admirably. F. A. MITCHEL. The Offender One headquarters re In a house now of the staff i . ion d, M. J. for the gen- private office. Lieutenant Ralph Tower, about Hamilton's were about are you. said Hamil- ton. can do for understand you represent the gen- in his full power to give Hamilton smiled assent. He was Washington's right hand man for far more important matters than writing passes. do you wish to he asked. Trenton to visit my sweetheart. What The daughter of that old Tory, Humphrey The daughter is heart and soul with us. of Howe's staff Is In love with her. and her father is trying to force her to marry him. She has sent me a that she needs to see me on a matter of groat If you enter the enemy's liner, In civilian and you are caught you will be hanged for a will take the well. If you insist I will give you permission in the general's name. You might as well be hanged for an old sheep as a lamb, so keep your eyes and ears open for Information of Howe's At o'clock the same night Major of General Howe's staff was sitting with Hastings in her father's house Trenton. must be some reason. he said, you have not given me why you decline my Is, but give It to you without Incurring a risk of my father knowing It. If it should come to bis ears he would send me to promise on my honor to bold It replied am betrothed to an officer in the With a sigh the major and, re- touching Marjorie's hand with bis lips, was about to withdraw when both were startled by the of shots without. turned pale. Major strode to the door. As he threw it open be saw two orderlies who were awaiting standing with- out and between them the figure of a man of refined features dressed in or a countryman, nu coat being of the coarsest texture and his hose of common yarn. are asked of the captive. i Ralph Tower of the Con- I army. I am neither spy nor skulker, but am here at the bidding of betrothed, looked from one to the other, then directed his orderlies to remain without while their prisoner was in- to enter, and the door was closed. said the major, find myself in a position from which I would gladly be free. It is my duty to turn over Lieutenant Tower to be dealt with by court this brief interview bad stood pale, her band on bosom to still the beating of heart. , announced bis intention she drew a few convulsive breaths. , preparing for a desperate move, then i if you bold ant Tower be will be banged for a spy. He is not the real spy. Yesterday I sent him a message to come to me. He doesn't know what said Ralph, am sure I know. Your father is about to force you to marry against your are wrong, Ralph. Only a few moments ago I confessed to Major Tower that I was your betrothed, and he was about to leave me. like the gen- be is. free to act my own pleas- It is for another matter I sum- She thrust hand into her bosom, drew forth a paper and handed it to He opened it scanned it and saw that it contained Important Information concerning Gen- Howe's army, then looked up at in consternation. your duty. Major she said. confess that I summoned Lieutenant Tower without his know- my purpose to send this paper by him to General Washington. I am the real spellbound for a few , moments, then began to rapidly think. said presently, me that he continued, she had j handed it to must leave our lines at once. It would be criminal in me to permit you to remain here after what has your confession I am not bound to detain Ten minutes later one of Major Tar- orderlies called a who j lived close at band. Ralph Tower and Hastings were made one. and I It passed the British lines. The next morning they stepped into Colonel Hamilton's office. sail Tower, have no military Information for you. but have , ;, v. ire. Permit me to In- Mr lover, Has- who trains a said Ham- with a smile, Information as well. Doubtless Mrs. Tower will tell us all we Deed to But In this Hamilton was mistaken. The lady was too honorable to take any advantage of Major MARY C. BARROWS can n asked the perplexed foreigner. can a house be a trap for catches fire so easily. said the native. But he couldn't see. such Is the readiness of the untrained foreign In- grasping the idioms of our rich and expressive go Tribune. Inadequate Motive. did they do with that fellow who was arrested for stealing I cigars from place he was discharged. The prosecutor was unable to prove a mo- for the alleged theft. The Judge us it happened had smoked one of Stogy's Transcript A Quarrel, She at the I think you I are just hateful, and I'm never going to speak to you again; so there's no use I coming into the music room after me. j because III be on the rustic bench at I the far end of the Set. OAK RIDGE INSTITUTE 51st Year PREPARES for the UNIVERSITIES and COL- well as for BUSINESS, for TEACH- and for LIFE. Situated NEAR GREENS- N. C, aver feet above the sea level. In view of the mountains. Largest Best Equipped Fitting School for Young Men end Boys la the South. to per annum. BEAUTIFUL J. A. M. H. HOLT Oak Ridge. N. C Laudanum. Cocaine and all Drug Habits permanently cured, without pain or detention from business, leaving no craving for or Other stimulants. We restore the nervous and physical systems to their natural condition because we remove the causes of disease. A home remedy prepared by eminent physician. WE A CURE FREE TRIAL TREATMENT Confidential especially with physicians, solicited. Write today. Manhattan Therapeutic Association A Broadway, Maw York Oily ITEMS. N. C. July, Miss Nannie is visit- Grifton. The cotton and corn in these j sections are growing rapidly i now. The tobacco is well on the way being housed, some of our I farmers four weeks. Mrs. Wm. Edwards and child- i returned to their home in I Ayden today. j J. T. went to Winterville and brought home a buggy bought of the Hunsucker Co. Mr. is j one the most progressive farmers in our section. W. A. en and Elans Turnage made a business trip to Snow Hill yes- Misses Sallie Roberson and Maude Dawson, who have been visiting Miss Fannie have j returned to their homes. J. J. Grimsley had the tune to loose a barn of Saturday morning, Misses Janie Tyson and Min- Tunstall, who have been visiting at W. N. re turned to their home, in Green- ville, Sunday. Hugh Tunstall accompanied them. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. j Mrs. Irene Ormond, and J. M. for Seven Springs today. Miss Fannie honor of Misses Roberson and Dawson, who were visiting her, gave a lawn party Friday evening from eight to twelve. Cream was served and all had a very pleas- ant time. The party dispersed a few minutes after twelve Miss a charm, hostess. Literary, Business, Nor- Music and Excellent Hoarding Halls and Dormitories. students from counties, states and Cuba. 2.5 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. The University of North Carolina. The Eat You want o marry that puppy I never heard of such a thin . The you know, fa- dogs arc very fashionable Just ., Express. There Is this difference between a house and a A coat of pain Improves the Globe. Tint's Pills After persons of a bilious will derive great benefit by taking om of these plus. If you have been DRINKING TOO MUCH, they will promptly relieve t ha nausea SICK HEADACHE.- and nervousness which follows, the appetite and remove gloomy feel- Elegantly sugar coated. Take No Substitute. D. W. DEALER IN Groceries And Provisions Cotton Bagging and Ties always on hand ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT, LAW, MEDICINE, PHARMACY. One hundred and eight ships. Free tuition to teachers and sous of ministers. Loans for the needy. student, in- New dormitories, works, central beating system. Library Volume. Fall term, academic and department, b-gins Sept. Address P. P. VENABLE, Chapel Hill, N. O. The Baptist Female University Schools of Arts, Science, and Phil- Bible; Art; and Business. Faculty of men and women, whose whole time, with two is given to one subject. periods an hour each. worth of new equipments for De- of Chemistry, Biology, History, and Mathematics. Music Department embraces of the Clavier system graduates teaching in the South. Other Departments up to date. Students cared for by Lady principal Lady Physician, Matron and Trained Nurse. Expenses in tho Literary course per session. In the Club, about less. Next session opens September 1st. For other information address R. T. VANN, President, Raleigh, N. C. Fresh kept con- in stock. Country Produce Bought and Sold D. W. North Carolina. Norfolk, Va. Cotton Buyers and Brokers in Stocks, Cotton, Grain and ons. Private Wires to New York, i Chicago and New Orleans. Dr. D James, Surgeon Greenville, THE EASTERN REFLECTOR, GREENVILLE, N. C. THREE News and Advertisements. The Ayden Branch Office of The Eastern Reflector is in charge of E V . , . , , . , f 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, HATS, 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, Hats, Groceries. A Few of Flour at per lb. or bbl. Short While cent Lawns Reduced to cent. Ayden, N. C, July Mis. Jessie Cannon went on a visit to Grifton Friday and after spending the day with relatives there left on the afternoon train for Seven Springs. Miss Helen M. return- ed Saturday morning from a visit to to the great joy of many friends. Misses Freddie J. Tucker and Helen B. Cox left Saturday morn- to spend a week with Mrs. J. L, Warren at Bruce. The graded school tax is begin- to agitate the public mind. Some for, some Every voter is a man. F. H Edwards with his wife left Saturday for a visit to relatives in New Thence Mr. Edwards will go fr H few rest to Morehead City, C. L. Cannon went to Grifton Friday. AT THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS, JUNE II, 1903. Loans and Discounts. 4,110.-15 Furniture and Fixtures 602.84 Expenses Paid. 110.00 Due from banks and banters 917.76 Total Capital Stock. Interest. 179.47 TWO STORES-DOUBLE STORY BLOCK KINDS OF DEPARTMENT STORE, j 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. sOUR STOCK OF General Dry Goods, Millinery, Furniture, Hardware, Groceries, Etc, is probably the most extensive in town, and our pi ices are ways light. We also carry a Block of such as Hay, Corn, Oats, etc. Let us serve you. J. . Smith i Bro. Quay ought to feel proud j, . . youth is following in his footsteps. Two boys, aged each, were caught in the act of burgling a store in says the Atlanta Philadelphia be growing better, as 5-year-olds used to be very efficient sneak thieves in the city Brotherly Graft. good and GOODS Handsome line of Mattings at special prices. Fruit Jars tobacco. Milling Manufacturing NORTH J. Pies. E. ti. COX, Sec. i. Cannon, Treas. J. M. Supt. Saw and Planing Mill. System v. Grist Mill. Wood and Iron Working. Undertakers, Repairing of all Kinds. Manufacturers Lumber, Wagons, Tobacco Trucks, Harrows, Screen Doors. Columns, Brackets, In and out door Mouse you bought it from MINES it's all Country Produce Bought and Sold. J. J. HINES D. U M B E So Live and Let Live Prices to all. Dry Goods, Notions, Clothing, Shoes, Groceries, Hardware. J. W. and BROS. GENERAL HEADQUARTERS FOR AMERICAN FIELD AND HOG FENCE II ASS a if J -o c ELECTRIC LIGHT PLANT. NICK STOCK OF AND COFFINS IN OAK AND WALNUT. SERVICE ALWAYS AT CALL. HEARSE. Let n quote yon prices on anything you want. DR. JOSEPH Physician Surgeon. AYDEN, Office in Brick Block. INCH. Regular Style i m. or in. apart i H a HART JENKINS, General EVERYTHING KEPT IN A FIRST CLASS STORE. EDWIN TRIPP CO. . DEALERS IX . FANCY GROCERIES, Confections and Cigars Finest Soda Fountain in Don't sell your Eggs and Chickens our prices on Mont and Flour before buying, town. All the popular Cold Drinks. Service prompt. Give a nail. Special Hog-, Horse and Cattle Style Stays la In. or In. apart Made of large, strong, high grade steel wires, heavily galvanized Amply provides for expansion and contraction. Is practically ever- Never goes wrong, no matter how great a strain is put on it. and turn hogs EVERY ROD OF AMERICAN FENCE GUARANTEED by the manufacturers and by us. Call and see it. Can show you how save you money and fence your fields so they will stay fenced. Mower. Rakes, Binders, and ill FARM MACHINERY. WEAK EYES. Why suffer from Ma strain. lain in the eye balls, severe headaches and general dis- comforts of the eyes, when J. W. GRADUATE OPTICIAN, AYDEN, Can permanently cure yon of those discomforts by fitting you with the proper glasses. Satisfaction guaranteed or your money re- funded. DENNIS L. SMITH, MILLINER, . g. A Pull Line of Millinery Goods, till you get our offer on them. -I THE AYDEN HUSTLERS AYDEN, N. c. Ayden Brick Works, E. S. EDWARDS, Owner and Manager. AYDEN, N. C. Dr. Louis C. Skinner, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. Ayden, . North Carolina. door north of post office. EDWARDS Up-to-date CLOTHIERS Are doing the Clothing business of Ayden 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 the best Brick in Eastern Carolina. Bricks all hand made- Makes furnace arch and building brick. Full always on hand. Prices to suit the times. Write or phone me for prices by the thousand or car load. Yours truly, EDWARDS. HOTEL Ayden, N. C. EDWIN TRIPP, . Best the market affords. meets all trains. Rooms. Electric lights. Dry Goods, and General Merchandise. victor cox, AYDEN . N f j AT LAW, Ayden. North Carolina.

FOUR THE EASTERN REFLECTOR. LE, N. C A Baltimore man Durham county property semi AND charged with beating his will reach 14,000.- Editor Wt to the And every cent of it does PAUL R. OUTLAW, Entered 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. Associate Editor. judge and jury. In North Caro- not able to get Durham a the wife-taster could plead depot, that it was merely his way of show affection, and be discharged. in U Greenville, Pitt County, N. C, Friday, July 1903. TAKE IT TO THE CORPORATION The commissioners of Wilson COMMISSION. county refused to grant license to a whiskey still in that county, such barrooms as were given A food expert declares that should eat more and butter. Undoubtedly, and an i in salary would go a long way toward helping the average to eat more bread and butter, As long as New York controls of cotton the planters will continue to get the little end of the deal. also a pies occasionally. It appears that the chickens that went home to roost in Northern states are in hurry to wander I again. . i ii line j Early this year petitions signed be allowed to run only the , Female college will r nearly every business man balance of the year, when they will a It now looks like the Greensboro remain in Greensboro and continue the splendid work it has done in the past. Which is a credit to the state, and Greensboro particularly. by Greenville, Ayden up The aldermen and were sent to the . Washington granted license in the Coast Line that for three months only, asking for double daily train keepers that vice on this branch of their road I of time to j people of already to In re- and them with notice, , have put spouse to these petitions Capt. W. at th of that q . o H. Newell, division superintendent Dot be renewed. L., came to Greenville good in for their We and conferred with the editor of of on an around ; have trouble enough own The REFLECTOR, who had toward Are Greenville Pitt county ed the petitions, a few others going lo and alone of our business men. M the dumping ground of was given that the com- j would give the matter due consideration act as soon The Winston Salem Sentinel as practicable, the impression being William Randolph I dates, newspaper supporter at The indications are that Pitt county will raise a sufficient school fund without turning anybody out of jail. Don't notice every idiot who asks it hot enough for The asylum is Bonnet-Shaped Leaf W. K. of Carolina township, sent The Reflector a tobacco leaf that is the of the season. It is a very large leaf and so puffed one side that when the ends are drawn near together gives it almost the exact shape of a bonnet. FORKING NIGHT AND DAY. The busiest and mightiest little thing that ever was made is Dr. King's New Life Pills. These pills change weakness into strength, into energy, brain-fag into mental power. They're wonderful in building up the health. Only per box Bold by Wooten's Drug Store. Jude Clark has maintained a What does our governor want to; be vice-president tort There is nothing for a vice president to, pardon. The nomination for the gov- cannot be said to be dignified attitude ever since he L . . . , seeking the man. was for the And now we are told that the game has also been worked in the free seed bureau of the department. Thus it goes, first the depart- the the war department, and the agricultural department. It would indeed seem that there are opportunities for stealing in almost every department of the government and that have neglected none of them. Asheville Citizen. this is more than can be said of most of the other The second stage in the process made the improved service would be inaugurated by the be- of not punishing the murderer of Ludlow Skinner has been reached. The pardoning power must be ginning of the next tobacco season, he still has the labor paper at I taken out of the hands of the gov- We met apt. Newell again for . His greatest strength thus far is few days ago asked him what with the was the prospect f getting the additional train. He replied that How many presidents have the a recommendation had been sent; working elect- to the company to put it on about October. We may not get another as as the present one, but we can't afford to take chances. The Commoner next grinds out the name of Governor Frazier, of law's has kept many a guilty man out of jail and has punished many an innocent one. The man who builds air castles is the architect of his own F THE When the stomach is overloaded; when food taken into it that to digest it decays inflames the mucus membrane, exposing the nerves, and causes the glands to instead of the natural juices of This is called Catarrh of the Stomach. For years I suffered with Catarrh of the Stomach, caused by Doctors and medicines failed to benefit me until I used Dyspepsia R. Rhea, Tex. Sold by Drug Store. We fail to see why the report Tennessee, as a presidential This looks like delaying the Mark The mayor of Hoboken, matter unreasonably. The service ought to have been improved long . . . . f r business should so long ago, and it should at least be, ,,.,,. the various murderers started with the beginning in state feel pretty safe if they August. In view of the u eight or have some ready cash. A dilatoriness of the railroads acting upon matters to increase; facilities better accommodating j With an immense wheat crop on the machinery -i much LIKE FINDING MONEY. J. L. Medicine at Half Price. the public, it looks like if our their hands labor scarce, it is people are to get the relief desired probable that the Kansans from belated and congested will have time to be educated by freights, the must be re- Mr. Bryan's special issue telling Burned. There is work along this why Judge Clark should be the Hue that the I democratic candidate for president. recently organized, can ac- . Will button to the school fund covers a I J. L. Wooten, the popular drug multitude of crimes. u making an offer that is just i like finding money, for be is sell-1 A Boston girl has made a quilt a of Dr ,, . ,,, celebrated specific for her old stockings. It would be,. . , , the constipation and handy during a winter, at In The picture isn't bad, but the drawing's a bit off, isn't The The the clock says ten past ten, and the right time now is a quarter to four. Pick- J ABOUT BEDTIME take a Little Early will cure constipation, biliousness and liver troubles. DeWitt's Little Early Risers are different other pills. do not gripe and break down the mucous of the stomach, liver and bowels, bat cure by gently the secretions and giving strength to these Sold by Wooten's Drug Store. as it would no doubt keep a man's blood warm. Iced tea is now declared to be poisonous. Strange, how thous- ands of people can chink poison all their lives and never it. In addition to the increased; Hopkins, et demand in burn- suggested in the petitions language that congress above referred to, there are many gate lynchings in Northern k. .,;, . If any man has not been smashed could be bought for less than fifty who also desire a Sunday tram on states, also cut down J to this large discount be agrees to j return the money to any purchaser whom the specific does not cure. It is quite unusual to be able to buy fifty cent pieces for a quarter, but that Is what this offer really means for it is only recently, through the solicitation of Drug- gist Wooten that this medicine this road. However, no improve- in Delaware, Indiana, West are likely to be bad unless Virginia, the people make demand for them and push the demand vigorously. up in a railroad wreck or swept cents. He urged the proprietors away by floods, tot blur to at this reduced e. , . . . . price for a little while, agreeing to or ever afterward his peace. ,, . . J . sell a certain amount. The result King says he wants the bonds between England and this If Colonel Jno. R. Webster is The unification of the Christian world looks a great deal nearer to this generation when we read the following dispatch from Chicago strengthened. That is just Ed's way of saying that he wants more of this country's bonds. justified good judgment, for the sale has been something re- cut of breath we would like markable. hear a few remarks from him on the dispensary question. We see a going around about the joy there is being the editor of a weekly. Ana where art thou The editor is supposed to have learned that booming One hundred years of for the speedy re I terror would not punish the North or happy death of Pope j sufficiently tor turning the Leo were said all the Catholic I, of Chicago the we Even in Grace Methodist Bolero-1 could not help pal church a prayer was ottered . for the Pontiff. A rural Ohio paper Holy Family Church, West Austin candidates does not have any Twelfth street nine May Armstrong Monday on the landlady. sung during the day and before j J each mass announcement was made did Mable and May of the Pope's serious illness. out all night foil teen thousand persons attended j the masses in this church alone. The Durham Sun intimates that i i,., eulogy to the Pope was I , , delivered in fifth district may have Episcopal church, Evanston. in the way of a gubernatorial In Grace Methodist Episcopal The newest is to do up in approved The mission of the feminine half Anyone who sutlers with head- ache, dyspepsia, dizziness, stomach, specks before the or any liver trouble, should take advantage this opportunity, for Dr. Howard's specific will cure all these troubles. But if by any chance it should not, J. L. Wooten will return your money. The specific is very pleasant to take, coming in the form of small granules, and there are sixty doses every package. It is especially convenient when traveling, no one should start on a journey with- out a bottle of this reliable cine. Don't miss Hatch Bros., big excursion to Norfolk, for white Until lately under fourteen used to pay half fare on the Vienna but the rule been altered so that any child above three feet and one and one-half inches in height will future have to pay the full fare. Being in a girl's bedroom makes a bachelor as uncomfortable as being asked lo hold the baby. S. M. Wholesale retail Grocer and Furniture Dealer. Cash paid for Hides, Fur. Cotton Seed, Oil Bar- Turkeys, Egg, etc. Bed- steads, Mattresses, Oak Suits, Ba by Carriages, Go-Carts, Parlor suits, Tables, Lounges, Safes, P. and Gail High Life Tobacco, Key West Che- roots, Henry Can- Cherries, Peaches, Apples, Pine Apples, Syrup, Jelly, Milk, Flour Sugar, Coffee, Meat, Soap Lye, Magic Food, Matches, Oil, Seed Meal and Hulls, Gar- den Seeds, Oranges, Apples, Nut, Candies, Dried Apples, Peaches, Prunes, Currents, Raisins, Glass and China Ware, Tin and Wooden Ware, Cakes and Crackers, Cheese, Beat Butter, New Royal Sewing Machines, and nu- other goods. Quality and Quantity. Cheap for cash. Com to see me. people only, Tuesday, 28th. church a prayer for his recovery ; up its sleeve. hose may be to reduce laundry was I in the procession. bills. local any information. THE EASTERN N. C. . . ., . NOTICE OF SPECIAL SCHOOL ELECTION. At a meeting of the Board of Commissioners of Pitt county held this day a signed by one- fourth the free holders residing within the territory hereinafter set out. which was duly approved and endorsed by the Board of Education of Pitt County on the 6th day of July, 1903. it is ordered that an election be held in the territory, hereinafter described, a special school district, Friday, August 7th, 1903, to ascertain the will of the people of said district whether there shall be levied a special an- tax of twenty cents on the one hundred dollars valuation of prop- and sixty cents on the poll to supplement the public school fund which may be apportioned to the district by the County Board of education in case special tax is voted. The boundaries of said proposed special school district is as Beginning at J. H. Flanagan's Eastern line, Middle Swamp, and running with bis Eastern line to Plank Road, thence up said road to Baker Road, thence with Baker Road to Grimmer Road, thence with said Road to Green- ville Road, thence down Green- ville road to Farmville township line, with said line to Falkland Township line, thence said line to a lane between G. E. Moore and C. L. Barrett, thence down said lane to the run of Black Swamp, thence down said swamp to creek, thence up said creek to W. C. line, thence with said line to Wilson road, thence with said road to fork in road at J. W. Parker's Bynum place, thence with Farmville road to creek, thence up the creek to Greene county line, thence with Greene county line to beginning. It was farther ordered that said election shall be held the town of Farmville and conducted in the manner prescribed by law, and that a new of of said territory shall be had, and for the purpose of registering said voters and conducting said election the Board appointed J. T. as Registrar and R. L. Joy and W. E. Barrett us Judges of Election. At said election those who are in of the levy and collection of said tax shall ticket on which shall be printed or written the words, Special and those who shall vote a ticket on which shall be printed or written the words, Spec By order of the Board of Com- missioners of Pitt County made this the 6th day of July, 1903. Williams, Clerk ex-officio. OF SPECIAL SCHOOL ELECTION. At a meeting of the board of commissioners of Pitt county held this day, a petition signed by one fourth of the free holders re- siding the territory herein after set out, which petition was duty approved and endorsed by the board of education of Pitt county on the 6th July, 1903, it is ordered that an election be held in the territory hereinafter described, proposed as a special school district, on Friday, August 7th, 1903, to ascertain the will of the people of said dis- whether there shall be levied h special annual tax of thirty cents on the one hundred dollars of property and ninety cents on the poll to supplement the public school fund which may be apportioned to said district by the county board of education in case special tax is voted. The boundaries of said proposed special district is as follows. Beginning at and running north by Asa house out to the public road at Mrs; Mary thence up said road to Back Swamp, thence down said swamp to Swift creek, thence down said creek to the public road leading from on to then up said road to Lafayette Cox's line on east side of public road, thence with Cox's line to Martha L. Cox's line, thence with G. W. Cannon's line to Susan E. Gannon's line, then with hit line back to the public road, then up said road, to the fork near Hancock's church, thence west with Snow Hill road to T. Cannon's old homestead, theme with the road to rail road near G. by G. Jackson's, thence south with railroad to south side of Swift creek, thence up said creek to Titus and Smith's line, thence with said and Smith line to the pub- road, thence down said road to Mrs. J. J. Smith Frank line, thence west with Biggs Harrington's line to the public road, including all the lands the late Biggs ton, situated on north side of pub- road leading from Ayden to John Pearce, thence up said road toward Ayden to a branch near Joe horn's house, thence a straight to John Dennis and A. F. Cox corner, thence with John Den- line to Jordan Cox's heirs line, thence with Dennis and the Jordan Cox heirs line East to W. F. Hart and John Dennis corner near the public thence down Celie line lo J. T. Hart's corner, thence with J. T. Hart's line south to Calvin corner, thence with Calvin line to Asa corner, thence with his line to the be- ginning at It was further that said election be held in the town of Ayden and in the manner prescribed by law, and that a new registration of the voters of said territory shall be had, and purpose of registering said voters and conducting said election the Board appointed G. W. Pres as Registrar and Jesse Cannon and J. A. as Judges of Election. At said election those who are in favor of the levy and collection of said tax shall vote a ticket on which shall be printed or written the words, Special and those whose who are opposed shall vote a ticket on which shall be printed or written the words, Special By order of the Board of Com- missioners of Pitt made this the 6th day of July, 1903. Richard Williams, Clerk ex-officio. THE FOUNDATION OF HEALTH. is the of Dyspepsia Cure is the one great medicine that enables the stomach digestive organs to assimilate and transform all foods into the kind of blood that the nerves and feeds tissues. lays the for health. Nature does the rest. Dyspepsia, and all disorders of the stomach and digestive organs are cured by the GRIMESLAND DEPARTMENT Conducted by DR. C. M. JONES. GRIMESLAND ITEMS. use of Drug Store. Sold by Married couples have to quarrel just so much to learn not to. CATARRH VB THE Si. When the stomach is overloaded; when food taken it that fails to digest it decays and inflames the mucus membrane, exposing the nerves, and causes the glands to secrete instead of the natural juices of digestion. This is called Catarrh of the Stomach. For years I suffered with Catarrh of the Stomach, caused by Doctors and medicines failed to me until I used Dyspepsia R. Rhea, Tex. Sold by Drug Store. A woman judges her neighbor by her clothesline. State of North Carolina, Pitt County, In Superior Court. A. F. Young Co. Notice o f vs. .-Execution Walter Barfield Sale. By of an execution to the undersigned from the Superior Court of Pitt County in the above entitled action, I will, on Monday, the 3rd day of Aug., at o'clock m. at the Court door of said County, sell to the highest bidder for cash to said execution, and such other executions as may come into my band, all the right, title and in- which the said Walter Bar- field has in the follow- described real estate, One piece of land near the town of Ayden lying on the east side of Atlantic Coast track, adjoining the lands of R. H. O. C. No- Polly Harrington, F. G. man, D. G. Bury, the Anderson lot and others, acres more or less. Also one piece of land on the west side of said rail road adjoining the lands of Mrs. John Vann, W. H. Harris, W. F. Hart, W. F. Harrington, Ed. Blount and F. being where the Ayden Lumber Co. plant is lo- on which are several houses, containing acres or less. Both of said pieces of land the excess levied on after allotting Walter his homestead as allowed by Law. This 30th day of June, 1903. O. W. Sheriff. A SURGICAL OPERATION is always not sub-1 to the surgeon's knife until, you have tried Witch Hazel Salve. It will cure when everything else has done this thousand's of cases. Here one of I from bleeding and protruding piles for twenty years. Was treated by I different specialists and used many j remedies, but obtained no relief until I used DeWitt's W itch Hazel Salve. Two boxes this salve j cured me eighteen mouths and I have not had a touch of the piles A. Tisdale, Hum- mer-ton, S. C. For Blind Bleeding, J tubing and Protruding Piles remedy equals DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. Drug Store. Salve by Wooten's get for the not With half the women that married they are too good their husbands, and with other half their husbands are good enough for them. J BEDTIME take a Little Early will cure constipation, biliousness and liver troubles. DeWitt's Little Early Risers are different from other pills. They do not gripe and break down the mucous of the stomach, liver and bowels, bat cure by gently the secretions and giving strength to these organs. Sold by Wooten's Drug Store. BRUTALLY TORTURED. A case came to light that for and unmerciful torture has perhaps never been equaled. Joe of writes. years I endured insufferable pain from and nothing relieved me though tried everything known. I came Electric Bitters and it's the greatest medicine on earth for that trouble. A few bottles it cured Just as good for Liver and troubles and general debility. Only Sal- is tact ion guaranteed by Drug Store. The way never to get favors done is to do for other. FORKING NIGHT AND DAY. The busiest and mightiest little thing that ever was made is Dr. King's New Life Pills. These pills change weakness into into energy, brain-fag into mental power. They're wonderful in building up the health. Only per box Sold by Wooten's Drug Store. A woman's figure seldom feels the way it looks. Grimesland, N. O, July We this morning that J. O. Proctor are raising the frame of a large grist mill house. Their new saw mill is in Washing- ton will be brought a few days put down for work. Active people these are. Dennis Davis, who has been at home for a few weeks, returned to Jamesville Friday and takes his old position as book keeper for the Dennis Lumber Co. Dr. Jones Master Ford spent Friday afternoon in Washington. Jimmie Galloway and Misses Helen Galloway, Eula Quinn Susie Moore went over the river Saturday afternoon to visit Corrinne and Louise Ward. returned Sunday. Rufus Galloway and Ed Boyd left here Friday afternoon on a visit to Dr. W. H. Dixon, of Ed- Mill, and H. G. Mayo, of Aurora. They join a fishing party at Aurora and ex pea to have rare sport with the finny tribe. Mrs Amanda Holliday took the train at this morning for Dunn, N. O, to visit her son, D. Holliday and family. T. F. Proctor and Mrs. spent Sunday the country at W. P. Buck's. W. L. Smith, of Clay Root, was late Saturday afternoon. Mr. Smith is a very active man and has built quite a large saw mill business at his place. W. MOORE CO. Grimesland, N. C. Headquarters Dry Goods, Notions. Furnishings, ire, summer goods be- sold at half price. Special prices hats caps and and all rib- and millinery goods. Wanted a thousand dozen eggs at per dozen. Car load chickens from cents down. Best Timothy bay at lowest prices. Cheapest place for fruit jars. Ice always baud, especially hot days. all kinds of country pro- duce and try W. M. Moore Co. for highest prices. Moore and Scott Galloway will please you. T. F. PROCTOR, Grimesland, N. C. GENERAL MERCHANDISE Anything wanted in the way of Clothing, Dry Goods, No- Shoes, Hats, Groceries 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. Highest prices paid for cotton, country produce or anything the farmer sells. An woman is suing for divorce from her because he sleeps with his boots on. If the lady will place her feet in husband's back midships she will find that she can keep her feet warm just as well as before her husband began to sleep with his boots on. A man named Barefoot a shoe store in a neighboring town. Housewives are very foolish not to form a labor union against their cooks. , . NO PITY SHOWN. years fate was after me writes F. A. ledge, Verbena, Ala. bad a terrible case of Piles causing tumors. When all failed Buck- Salve cured me. Equally good for Burns and all aches and pains. Only at Drug Store. You are liable to a sudden at tact of Summer sickness and should keep in your house a bottle of Dr. BALSAM the best known Remedy. Warranted to give or money re- funded by J. L. Wooten, Green ville, N. v. NOTICE. All persons in the county subject to license tax under the new revenue law are hereby notified 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 due since the first day of June should be paid at once. 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 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. They are now fighting over the question as to who was the Cleveland man. We think it was Mr. Cleveland. J. Proctor Bros. SUPPLY HOUSE. millers and If you want lumber to build a house, furniture to go in it, and dry goods far 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 do general repairing of buggies, carts and wagons. Come to us for any- thing you want. H. C. VENTERS, N. C. Dry Goods, Notions, Tobacco Cigars. The only Soda Fountain in town, All the popular drinks. Hot Peanuts every day. c. n. Physician and Surgeon, N. C. Complete Stock A Northern is working in the wheat field, and it is not believed that Rockefeller will try to a is the way one paper describes Governor latest. most remarkable tonic proper- y tics for all who live in malarial dis- and A remedy for A ii U Q C V r C diseases.

SIX EASTERN REFLECTOR, GREENVILLE, N. C. I PERSONAL AND SOCIAL JULY 13th. Mrs. William is very sick. A. A. Forbes today. W. O. left this morn- for Roxobel. Miss Maud Nixon left this morn- for Raleigh. W. L. Best left this morning for Wrightsville. Mis. J, J. Perkins left for Virginia Beach. C. D. this morn- for Springs. M. L. and Tap left this morning for Virginia Beach. Dr. W. U. this morning Springs. J. N. Gorman Saturday eve- for C. T. left evening for Seven Springs. Vick returned Saturday evening Mrs. A. F. ins returned Sat-j evening from a visit to Tar-I Mrs. P. E. Dancy has moved; into the new house on Greene street. Miss Abrams went to Ayden Saturday evening and re- turned this morning. Mrs. Pattie of Rocky Mount, arrived Saturday evening; visit her mother Mrs. W. M. King. Clifton King, of Fortress Monroe, arrived Saturday evening to visit relatives. Mrs. J. T. Matthews, of Wash- passed through Saturday, en route for Kins ton. T. J. and A. J. Moore Saturday evening Virginia Beach. Miss returned Saturday evening from a visit to Charlotte. Miss Blanche Andrews, f Tar- j arrived Saturday evening to; visit Mrs. A A. Andrews. Mrs. Tunstall, of Wash- City, who has been visiting here, returned home today. Miss Bertie Savage, of Scotland Neck, who has been visiting Mrs. Z. T. Vincent, returned home morning. Mrs. Nannie Stafford, of Berk- Va., who has been visiting her father, Proctor, returned home today. Postmaster J. J. Perkins took I an involuntary trip this morning. He went to the depot to see Mrs. Perkins off and got on the train with her. The train pulled out with him on board and carried him over to House station where I be took a team back to town. NIGHT WAS TERROR would cough newly all writes Mrs. Apple gate, of Alexandria, Ind., could hardly any sleep. I had so bad that if walk- ed a block I would cough fright- fully spit blood, but, when all other medicines failed, 11.00 bottles of Dr. King's Now Dis- wholly cured me and I gained It's absolute guaranteed to cure Lt Grippe, Bronchitis and all Throat and Lung Troubles. Price and Trial bot- at Wooten's Drug Store. to Governor theory it would be better for every criminal to escape punishment by paying a fine, providing fine goes into the public school funds. To get prompt attention all mail orders should be addressed to C. T. GREENVILLE, N. C. IF YOU GET IT AT j BIG STORE ITS ALL The Seasons Event Summer Millinery as beautiful as fingers filled with magic can make it Dress and Ready-to wear Hats for and Children. Column FOR Cash Buyers Only N. T. Spool Cotton, dozen. Dress Goods and SILKS All the new weaves in all colors and Island ins. wide, yard. Light Calico, WHITEWASH percent, reduction on all former prices. Slippers and are made by Ziegler Bros. Comfort, Style and Lawns and Organdies, 1-2 and c. quality, while they last, cents per yard. i Rod Umbrellas, worth and c. only pairs of and Sam-pie Shoes at Factory Prices. Just new and complete line of PICTURE FRAMES, New Shapes and New Styles. Prices Knee Pants, only pair Stetson Shoes for Men All the new lasts. Ask to see them if you would be well Men's and Sample Straw Hats at New York cost. HOSIERY For Ladles, Children and Babies. Drop Stitch, Colors and Soap, big value, cakes for cents cash. Envelopes, per pack CLOTHING A BIG CUT on all former prices of hot weather Clothing for Men, Boys and Needles, per paper, Vests, only Towels, extra size, Baby Carriages and and best line to select from. All Furniture Patterns, and cents. BIG THE REFLECTOR, GREENVILLE, X. C. SEVEN WINTERVILLE This department is in charge of J. M. Blow, who is authorized to rep- resent the Eastern Reflector in Winterville and territory. N. C, July, You should not fail to Bee or write the Winterville Mfg. Co., and get their best prices on Porch Columns, Turned Balustrades Newel Posts, Pickets for Stair Way, Railing tor Porch, Brackets, Boxing Brackets; Sawed and Trimming for be- tween Brackets. Miss Hattie has just re- turned from a trip in Lenoir, where she has been visit- Miss Bessie Moore and others. She remained at home only long enough to say howdy, and now she is visiting near Falkland. The long experienced W. L. Hurst is serving cold drinks at the drugstore soda fountain. This is the and best equipped fountain in town. Dr. Cox wishes to announce to his customers that he is ready to furnish them ice, at one cent a pound, at any and all times. Ladies famish goods to suit the old, the pretty, the ugly and even the most last at our F. Manning Co Leslie Smith, of Falkland, and Taylor, of Kinston, were here Sunday They come real often but haven't us the secret of their visit yet. For soap, king powder, flour, lard, eggs, snuff, canned see A. D. When in need of stoves, either set- B. P. Co. Now we hi mad but we have guns to kill bird, guns to kill squirrels and guns that will kill anything price that will suit the ; come see them. A line of the fountain pens band at the drug store. Miss Ella May has returned from Grifton. The best and freshest candy, cheese and fruits, A. D. Jo hi. st on. When you come to the summer school be. sure to get your ice cream and drinks from A. D. Johnston. I the list. Mis Bertha Kittrell is visiting Miss Johnson. A. G. Cox Mfg. Co. already have ahead for a dozen or two Tar Heel and Oak A., wagons to be made and soon as truck rush is over with, which will be this week. Unless the ditch on east side and near railroad has that stagnant pool of water turned off the vices of the doctor will soon be in demand as well as dress goods and shirt waists for under- wear. For Furniture in the latest de- signs and patterns to suit every- one, call and see B. F. Bargains equal to the best can be had at the store of B. F. Man- Co., in dry goods; boots and shoes. The Winterville Mfg. Co. have in connection with factory a Grocery Store where groceries, con feel i and notions may be found. If in need of China Closets, Desks, Window Frames or Man ties tined in the be t and latest Styles, do not pass the Winterville Mfg Co. by. Harrington Barber Co., have just received a nice new com- j pit it-Hue of shoes and prices are very reasonable. Always ready and Singletrees and Plow Beams j made of the very best material by the Winterville Mfg. Co. Louis Manning does not freeze dogs into ice cream as we heard of ethers, but his i t he genuine article can be bad every Saturday at the store of Cooper. We don't the exact of the town, but would say one men, one third women the balance children is proof sufficient we live in a climate most prolific. All kinds of scroll and turned done to order the Win- Mfg. Co. Economic back for plow and wagon harness are something the farmer ha got to get used to. Th. y are a God send to the horse as well as a boon to the owner. H A. White, of Greenville, has been with G. A. Kittrell Co. unloaded a of cotton seed hulls and meal a few days ago See them before buying and get their prices. For wheat cracked com, corn oat bran mill feed, oats , don't fail to see G. A. Kittrell Co. A few Plymouth Rock roosters sale, . A. Kittrell Co. See B. F. Manning Co. for a Sewing Machine, it will pay you, we have a few left, will sold at Come and quick. In addition to a complete line of drugs, patent medicines, you will find at all kinds of school supplies, candies, soaps, sponges, garden seed, combs. per- j fumes, Straw Hats per cent, below i cost at B. F. If you need them come sit once, only a few left. Boarding J. D. , Cox. Board per day. Best House in town. The Winterville Cigar Co., are offering special inducements in the Cheroot line. Try their goods and be convinced that you have a good article for sale. Write for prices. John Patrick, of Snow Hill, was here yesterday after a large of trucks. We now have on hand a lot stone fruit Jars with patent top which we far exceeds any Jar on Will and break like glass nor sub-; to mold on top as fruit usually j does glass Barber Co. season is now on us for land plaster to put on your pea nuts we have few bags yet would be glad to sell you. B Co. C. A. Fair, good shave and fine hair cut. j style M. L. and Watch maker. Give him a , trial. Work guaranteed. Sim Chapman is at Calico. WINTERVILLE, N C. A Full Line of Millinery Goods. HALF PRICE STRAW HATS It's the last straw that breaks the camel's back. Now, while we're not camels, at the same time we don't propose to have any last straw are going to sell it. Lots of Hat weather in order that we may not carry over a single Hat, we will offer any Straw Hat in our house, Mens or at Half Price. Here's the Straw Hat opportunity of your life. Call soon, or you needn't call at all, for the Hats will be gone. Remember, half the marked price. That's all we ask, and everything goes. FRANK WILSON THE KING CLOTHIER. Choice Embroideries DISTRIBUTING DEPOT FOR FENCES, ALL GALVANIZED STEEL WIRES. FOR FIELD, FARM AND HOG FENCING. THE ONLY ELECTRICALLY WELDED FENCE. EVERY ROD GUARANTEED PERFECT. The DURABLE Fence, None so STRONG. All large wires. Highest EFFICIENCY. LOWEST COST. No Wraps -j to hold Moisture and cause Rust. Mrs Sarah Taylor, Fashionable Milliner, Best lutes styles always on band. Call see. door to Dr. B. T. drug store. AT A THIRD OFF REGULAR PRICES We have been bargain hunting lately and met with great success. We found a man who had a big lot of Beautiful Embroideries which he wanted to sell badly offer them at a great reduction. We secured the whole lot at such prices as will enable us to offer special bargains for July selling. This special lot comes in four or five widths with a large variety of patterns, including Insertions and Beadings. The prices will be and per yard. Remember the patterns are all good, with fast woven edges on good quality of cambric. Come before the selection is broken and secure a genuine bargain. New White Front JAS. F. DAVENPORT. You can see from cut on this page how the Handy Tobacco Truck looks when rigged up ready for U-e. This in the by the A. Q. Cox Mfg. Co., about which you have heard so talk and which has Notice our cut of Pittsburgh Perfect Fencing, the belt been at every depot fencing Get our prices and be convinced that they also and down the road for several the bent. A. G. COX MFG. CO. weeks. Absolutely STOCK PROOF. We can SAVE YOU MONEY on Fencing. CALL AND SEE IT. Reduction Sale of Summer Pants. The Fine Line of Pants we have been carrying in stock at and dollars are now offered at the GREAT REDUCTION PRICE OF. for each pair, regardless of former price. These are strictly all-wool goods, finely tailored and in the very latest style. We have a large stock and can surely fit and please you. Perfect Printing at Reflector Printing House. MM SP

EIGHT EASTERN REFLECTOR, GREENVILLE, N. V N V X- V XX X V- V X V-V-X V X N V The Branch of the Eastern Reflector is in charge of Rev. T. H. who is authorized to transact any business for the paper in Farmville and territory. . X. V X N. C., July every detail of business, and have also gained the implicit This is the dull season among our Farmville merchants, yet there is a lively trade going on nearly all the time. Considering the size of the town and number of inhabitants. Farmville has the largest trade of any town in North Carolina. Daring a con- with one of our best confidence of their customers. Taking the mercantile reports as we that this is the best rated town, according to size, for financial standing of its merchants of any town in Eastern North Carolina, or perhaps in the entire state. This is demon- BRO. FARMVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA i the fact that the ever business men I was informed that the past season amounted seventy or eighty thousand This is an enormous sum of money to pay out just one Some of our farmers buy as much us Km to worth of fertilizer atone time. only are such large quantities of those goods sold but nearly in pro portion. In dry goods, notions, hats, shoes and groceries at least two hundred and fifty or three hundred thousand dollars worth are sold here every year, we have been creditably in formed. An outsider might think from this statement of facts that our town would be a suitable place to sell goods. And so it would be. trade requires a large quantity of marketable goods to meet the ever increasing de- Unfortunately there is not an unoccupied store in the town. well assorted stock of hardware, of all Kinds, farm machinery and sup- plies, would be a money making business. The populace are ever free buyers. Whatever suits the fancy or is needful for Immediate demands, passes rap- idly from the counters to the hands of the purchasers. A great future of prosperity is before us if we will but grasp the opportunities which daily present themselves. Our mer- chant body is an exceptionally good one. They are men of trained business capacity, who from the school of experience and small beginnings have built up handsome fortunes by their Integrity and close attention to comes in droves and swoops down upon birds of prey knowing if they can sell a bill of goods and hold their trade here they are in the In our next we wish to write about our their pro- ducts and manner of cultivating the soil and the average per acre of all crops made. Clothing, Dry Goods, Groceries, Tobacco, We make a specialty of i For Men I Women and I Children 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 them in the best way, and by selling them at most reasonable margin. Cotton seed Meal and Hulls, Hay, Oats, Corn and Bran always on hand. Johnston Bros. CASH M. X. C. MILLINERY and FANCY GOODS, Leaden in Fashions. Full line of trimmed and untrimmed bats, ribbons, Cheaper than ever. J. II CO., HARRIS N- C. Dry Goods, Notions, Shoes, Hats, Pane Groceries, Crockery, Glassware, Fruits, To- Cigars. Everything for rush. Highest price for country produce. G. C. FARMVILLE. N. C. Dry Goods, Notions, Groceries. To make a in my business I am . a offering all goods. awl notion on H .-.-l for cash. This i the I bargains. Hotel FARMVILLE, X. C. M. T. Proprietor. Table furnished with the best the market rooms. Polite and prompt attention. HARDY SISTERS, Milliners, FARMVILLE, X. C. The newest and latest styles in Millinery. Hats trimmed to on short notice. It is conceded that we live the best Shoes for the money of any house in Farmville. R. C. C. JOYNER, Physician and Surgeon. Farmville, N. C. J AS. B. I General Merchandise and Department Store, -s. GREENVILLE, N. C. D. S. MORRILL, Physician and Surgeon, N. C. R. L DAVIS BROS. General Merchants. No need of going further when we can supply all your needs in Dry Goods, Clothing, Shoes, Hats, Hardware, Furniture and Groceries. A Smoke. In Persia and in Japan pipes about the size of u baby's thimble are used, providing two draws, n great waste of time. It Is the Chinaman, however, who in smoking sets endless out of practically nothing nil, lie a little box about twice the size of an ordinary silver cigarette case. This is half Oiled with water. In one end is a removable tiny tube to serve as pipe. At the other end is the First of all. be removes the tube and blows through It to re- move all blockage. Then be fumbles through his awkward clothes, search- for tobacco and produces a bit of rag in which it is wrapped, Carefully he extracts a wad of co, away his rag and slowly plugs the tube, which holds perhaps the tenth pan of an ordinary cigarette. But be never has any matches. So he has to borrow or hunt out a brown paper stem and light glows for o long time and can be puff- ed Into fin me gives a long slowly, appreciatively, the smoke ouzos from between bis be spits; he draws again and gets small result. The smoke is over. I He removes the tube, blows through it. and the proceeding begins all over again. Heart. The human heart is a force pump about six inches in length and four Inches In diameter. It beats , times per 1,200 limes per hour, 100.800 times per day and limes per year and limes In seventy years, which Is appointed threescore years and , At each of these beats it forces I ounces of blood through the sys- ounces per minute, pounds per hour or tons per day. All the blood in the body. Which Is about thirty pounds, passes through the heart every three minutes. This little organ pumps day what is stock of carefully selected Groceries, Dry Goods. Notions, Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps and Furnishings. Country Produce bought and sold. Fresh Butter, Eggs and Family Supplies constantly on hand. Country trade a specialty. Flour and feed by the car load. JAS. B. WHITE. Cold Comfort Is what we after, and the possession of one of our Refrigerators will insure sweet milk, cream and butter, 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 sell a good with best steel knives at such a satisfactory price, and guarantee it to do the work. Water Coolers, Ice Cream Freezers, Hammocks and everything else in the hardware line. H, L. CARR AFTER TWO YEARS PREMIUMS HAVE BEEN PAID IN TH Full line of Richmond Stove Cook Stoves and Heaters. Car load lots Hay, Corn, Oats, Cotton Seed Hulls and , j, ., or OM ton feet Is, one Meal, Fertilizers and Lime. Manufacturers of Buggies, Tobacco Flues and Trucks. Farm Wagons, Coffins and Caskets always on hand. In season we operate a Munger Col ton W. LANG. FARMVILLE, N. C. Offers you selections from as complete a stock of GENERAL MERCHANDISE as can be found in Eastern Carolina. Special line of Dress Goods and Trimmings for Ladies. Full line Ball Celebrated Shoes for men. Every pair warranted. Corliss, Coon Co. Collars and Cuffs for Men and Ladies. ALL GRADES. WHITE IRON I I BEDSTEADS AND MATTRESSES. Clothing, Dry Goods, Hats and Groceries. Hardware, Farm Implements and Harness. Ice Cream Freezers and Hammocks. Two warehouses full of flour, corn, oats, hay Ac. ton to the top of a forty yard mill chimney or sixteen persons seven score each to the same height. Dur- the seventy years of a man's life this marvelous little pump, without a single moment's rest, night or day, discharges enormous quantity of tons of blood. on Ills Literary Career. understand your son has decided to go In for and he's made a splendid start don't he went to an auction this morning bought a secondhand desk for only , Standard and Times. Proof Miss Charcoal-I tell John patent medicines at all. I'M been balm face bleach a yeah now. It me none.-Exchange. Not Settled. be lore her her father kelps him am the all the City j OF NEWARK, N. J., YOUR POLICY HAS Loan Value, Cash Value, Paid-up Insurance, Extended that works automatically, Is Will be reinstated if arrears be paid within month while yon are living, or within three years after lapse, upon satisfactory evidence of and payment of arrears with interest. second No Restrictions. Incontestable. Dividends are 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 Insurance, or To make policy payable as an during the lifetime of insured. J. L,. SUGG, Greenville, N. C. THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE AND INDUSTRIAL COLLEGE Classical, Scientific, Pedagogical, Commercial, Domestic Science, Manual Music. Five courses leading to diplomas; courses leading to de- well equipped practice and observation school; faculty board, and fees for use of text books, etc., a year; for non-residents of the state twelfth annual session begins September to secure board in the nil free- tuition applications should be made before July 15th. Correspondence invited from those desiring competent teachers and stenographers; for and other information, address CHARLES D. President, Greensboro, N. C. THE EASTERN N. C. NINE Not Quite How often you can get a thing 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 a single useful Of Course You get Harness, Horse Goods, J. R. IN N. C. The Stock complete in every and prices as low as the lowest. Highest market price paid for produce. L ED IN J. W. PERRY k CO. Norfolk, Va. Cotton Factors and handlers of Bagging, Ties and Bags. Correspondence and shipments solicited. William Fountain, D., Physician and Surgeon, N. C. Office one door east of post office, on street Phone Department Branch of the Reflector is in charge of C. E. Bradley, who is to transact any for the paper in and territory. ITEMS. N. July 1903. Tobacco, and tobacco. Rain, taters and grass. A long shower Monday. Mr. and Mrs. W. I. Peal re- turned Monday from a visit to Bethel. Mr. and Mrs. R. K. Flem- went to Tuesday. The talk you through by Did you make a good cure of tobacco Lost What's the matter, Abel Isn't it time for some them in I'll, his to be coming this way I thirst can be cured by wading in water or keeping the clothes saturated in a heavy , shower of Rye. A young man in town ha- a base ball team. He has , six on one side and thinks by early fall he will likely have three or four on the other. Last Saturday with all barrooms i closed, was as quiet as a church j day compared with other day I when whiskey was sold here. No disorder, everything went along ; nicely, and trade has not been butter for quite awhile. c. E. BRADLEY Dealers in General Dry Goods, Notions, and Fan- Groceries, Shoes, Crockery, Tin- ware, etc., etc. Sewing Machines and Furniture Specialties. ONLY COLD DRINK STAND IN TOWN. We promptly obtain U. end Foreign PATENTS i Send model, or photo of invention i report on For free book, i OPPOSITE PATENT Judge Boyd has not yet succeed ed in getting that bank wrecker out of the penitentiary and it is hoped that in this case a political pull won't Herald. It is to be hoped that the co men will succeed in making a creditable display at St. Louis, as the other scheme seems to have about petered Her- It is just as well to note that the pardon of on condition that ha pay a fine of has a mercenary flavor that is not to the taste of Per- haps it is just as well that the vice president of the United States will have the power. Charlotte News. A flock of ostriches at Phoenix, J. J. Satterthwaite Bro. Invite you to their store headquarters and while there to inspect their complete stock of GENERAL MERCHANDISE and learn their low prices. We can supply all your needs in any line of goods. We are selling Lawns and other summer dress goods at about half price, to make room for fall goods. OLD DOMINION LIN Ariz, now numbers birds. more than R. R. FLEMING, Merchant and Manufacturer Always carries a complete stock of General Manufacturers of Lumber and Cypress Building Shingles. Special price on car loud lots of A million mill operatives are idle, but the New York cot tot speculators are hard at work. ICE Steamer R. L. Myers leave Washington daily, except Sunday, at a. m for Greenville, leaves daily, except Sunday, at in. for Washington. Connecting at Washington with Steamers for Norfolk, Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York Boston, Aurora, South Greek, Swan Quarter, Ocracoke and all tn for the West with rail- roads at Norfolk. Shippers should order freight by the Old Dominion S. S. Go. from New York; Clyde Line from Bay Line and Chesapeake S. Co. from Baltimore. Mer and Line from Boston. CHERRY, N. C. J. B, Washington, N. C DEALER IN American and Italian Marble N. C. Wire and Iron Fence Sold- work prices reasonable designs d tut on Is the place to get Clothing, Dry Goods, Notions, Shoes, Hats, Groceries, Hardware, Furniture, Crockery, etc., at prises, A foil line of Drugs and Medicines. Highest prices paid for all kinds of country produce. N. C. After thirty years of successful business am better than ever prepared to supply all the needs of the people with a complete stock of General Merchandise I furnish anything wanted, from cam- needle to a steam engine. I handle fertilizers and gin cotton in season. The manufacture of the Davenport Braxton Fertilizer will begin about Aug. 15th. It the beat invention of the century. THE CLAIM JUMPERS Ben was returning to his claim. lie had been to Frisco for a month trying to induce some one with means to him, but had failed. This was not because ho did not have a good claim, but because the capitalists he met did not care to look into it. Ben was very gloomy. A year before he had married the girl of his choice in the east and a week after the marriage had returned to his min- operations. He had hoped before this to bring his Susie to him, but the fates bad been against him. And now his failure to secure means with which to prosecute his work made him doubly despondent. Before him, coming on horseback, the broad rim of his felt hat Happing with each lope, was a man whom he as Andy Kitchen, the owner of a claim not far from his own. said Andy, grinning affably, and without lessening his pace added, that to laugh called Ben sharply. many of But one on I reckon you can handle without trouble. He's a lit- cuss. may down Ben would have asked more but seemed to be In a hurry rode on. Hero was more trouble. Ben was a peaceful, plodding man, beloved by his neighbors, and the last man In the world to fight ex- for his rights. But he was not a man to suffer imposition. Besides, be bad strong faith In bis In the relied upon It to unite him in time with his beloved wife. Ho rode on, considering what he should do. He had no faith In peaceful measures, for Jumpers were not respecters of Justice and usually did not Jump a claim less prepared to maintain their ground. He Anally concluded to reconnoiter the Jumpers from a distance watch for an opportunity to catch them apart. it was about o'clock In the morn- a bright summer day when Den left the road and struck a trail through a wood which led to his claim, but half a mile distant The birds were singing In the trees, and every- thing about him was so peaceful lie approached the encounter before him with still greater reluctance. His young wife was ever present In his thoughts, and he could not dismiss a picture of her anguish if It were fated should hear that he had been killed by the jumpers. After going as far on horseback he dared, lest he attract attention lie dismounted and proceeded foot, pausing behind a tree In sight of his claim Ills cabin beside It. There was no one about, but the cab- In door stood open, and smoke issued from the stovepipe chimney. Between two trees swung u hammock, In the center of which was a bundle. Ben eyed nil this cautiously, listened till he was convinced that there was no one present, then boldly went forward Curious to what was in the hum mock, he pulled apart Its sides and re rented a roll of blankets. But as the blankets contained something, he pull ed aside a corner cover one end o; the bundle and revealed Well, what Ben revealed was no more striking than the expression of his face on seeing it. The stem look he hail worn up to this moment melted Into one as kindly as. more kindly than, bad ever rested on his features. He looked down into the face of a sleep- baby. For n time diminutive creature slept on. then began to stretch its little legs and fling its little lists about, at last opening n pair of blue eyes, which It Used intently on Ben. you're the little said giving the baby bis linger to clutch. hope the big one is no more formidable. If your dad has taken my property I don't see how can have the heart to dispossess By this time Ben was on his knees beside the baby, making all kinds of grimaces and saying all kinds of things to show his good will attract the child's attention. Then n sudden thought struck him. He re- membered Andy Kitchen's grin when he announced that the claim had been Jumped. he exclaimed. pose the big Jumper Is a For a moment his face fell. If this were so, what an uncomfortable situ- Even the shooting he had ex- was not so bad as that. He was so engrossed with this thought and the baby, in whose face he fancied he could something pleasantly familiar, that he did not hear a footstep approaching. Then he felt a light touch on his shoulder. In- bis hand flew to his re- as he turned. He looked into the smiling fare of his wife. There arc certain a well emotions that are Indescribable. Neither the scene nor the emotions in this case can be painted in words. Never was man more completely turned from the passion of strife to that of love. There one long em- brace that It seemed would never end, then a after explanations. Susie bad prevailed upon a relative to furnish means with which to prose- cute Ben's claim, besides funds to her to take them to him herself. A letter telling him of her Journey had arrived the day after his departure for Frisco. Susie on her arrival, finding him gone, quietly took possession of his cabin and waited his turn. When he came she had gone for water. Ben's claim turned out a bonanza. In time he organized a company to work It and he called it the Little Jumper. YE What becomes of pins It would really seem reflecting upon the daily disappearance of pins that the earth would be covered with them and that the annual fall if measured, would amount to several inches. men who start out with pins playing; a useful part in the details of a gown will tell you that they never can a pin; that they are always buying pins; that they ore eternally loaning them. In the dressmaker's rooms the expenditure for pins is no small item. The average dressmaker uses and loses twelve papers of pins a month. Yet the floors of her rooms are not matted with them, and frequently her wail goes up. has become of all the When- indeed do go Is there a crust of pins subtly forming under the everyday sweep that will puzzle explorers in some far age to Ledger. Till- Victoria Medal. The Victoria medal is made out of. bronze from Russian guns captured the Crimean war. The design is the work of the prince consort of Queen Victoria. The medals are made only when one is needed. Thus when some soldier or sailor, no matter what his rank may be, has shown bravery or to the country in the presence of the net reads, the war office sends to the royal jewelers the bronze needed for the metal. It is carefully cast, filed smooth around the edge and then the design is brought out by chasing. The soldier's medal is pended by a red ribbon and that of the by a blue piece of silk. A to Mother. promised mother a letter. Write- It Is one of the mottoes the walls of the Nagasaki Home For Sea- men, a that, it is asserted, has restrained more men from going wrong than almost any other influence of the place. Wanderers over the globe are not the only ones need such a re- minder. Indeed they might be able give lessons In duty to many who have never realized how fortunate are that home and mother are not far away, but near at Com- Making Matter Worn. Amateur Critic the studio of Z., the picture, really Allow me to compliment you. 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TEN EASTERN REFLECTOR, GREENVILLE, N. C. Wilkinson CLASSES OF GOOD SOLD Fine Dress Goods, and Dry Goods, made not merely to sell, but to serve whoever gets them. This is particularly true of Ladies; Dress Goods Silks and Laces, Gloves and and Valises, Shoes, Clothing, Hats, Pants, Shirts. A few kinds of our goods, are the same in all other stores, like Muslin, Flannels, Ginghams, etc. but the bulk of the goods we is in one sense or another different from that sold by other store. Article purchased are returnable within a reasonable time if they fail to satisfy. Entire Stock of Summer Goods has been Reduced, and be Sold by August 10th. Lawns and Dimities have been reduced one third to one half. Have made big reductions in our black dress goods. Low prices will prevail all through the mouth of July. Standard styles for September now ready. The August Designer Fashions sheets always free. Ricks Wilkinson BAKER HART Summer Hardware. Refrigerators, Oil Stoves, Ice Cream Freezers, Lawn Mowers, Ham mocks, Rakes, Hoes, Shovels and other Garden Tools. 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 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 ice cream, 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 WEDNESDAY, JULY J. N. Hart left this morning for O. D. Hooker went ville today. Snow Cox left Monday for Raleigh. J. T. Thorne, was in town today. Prof. A. J. Manning, of Ayden, was here today Mrs. Fred Cox went to Kinston Tuesday evening. V. J. Lee, of Norfolk, arrived Tuesday evening. Burwell went to Kin- stun Monday evening. J. B. Cherry, Jr., left Tuesday evening for Seven Springs. Miss Matilda went to; Winterville Tuesday evening. S. B. Chapman. of Darlington, S. arrived Tuesday evening. Miss Pattie returned Tuesday evening from a visit to Henderson. Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Harden, o Wilson, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Carr. Misses Mamie and Mat tie Jen- j kins, of Wilson, who were visit- Mrs. W. H. Harrington, left this Mrs. J. L. and child- of Parmele, arrived Tuesday evening to visit her parents, Mi. I and Mrs. J. L. Mrs. Pattie Winstead, of Mount, who has been visiting her parents, Mr. Mrs. W. King, returned home today. Misses Glenn Forbes and Tucker and C. S. Forbes, J. L. Carper and J. B. Davenport re- turned Tuesday evening from Scotland Neck, where they had been to attend the sou marriage. Fresh Coin Mullets at M. Schultz. The University is about to establish a chair of The United States has i hi many is next and Great Britain third with Anti Saloon Campaign in Raleigh. Raleigh, N. C, July Anti Saloon League of has been called to meet next Tuesday evening. This will be the open- of the campaign for a in Raleigh. be- clearing the site of their ware- house, recently burned, to rebuilding with brick. GREENVILLE'S GREAT DEPARTMENT STORE BARGAINS FOR JULY It is not always the low price that makes the bargain, it is what yon get for the price. To see a bargain you must use both one on quality the other on the price. Here are a Few of Our Dimities and Colored Lawns that were re- to Those beautiful ones that were reduced to Swiss that has been sell for you can get during this sale We have placed a special lot of s on our counters some of these sold for 1.00 a pair your choice for . Sizes, to Also Ladies Slippers worth to for Ladies Embroidered turn-over collars each. Pearl shirt waist sets from to If these are not Bargains We Don't Know What Bargains Are. The canning season is most here, yon bad bet- prepare for it by buying your Fruit Jars. We have them in Glass and Stone. Rubber rings for fruit jars. This is the place to them we sell the best. J. B. CHERRY and COMPANY th- GREENVILLE'S GREAT DEPARTMENT STORE Mid-summer Sale OF Greenville Produce and Provision Market. Reported by M. SCHULTZ. put. Family Flour -straight bushel round lb ham sides shoulders Pork Lard lbs per bushel Peas Butter Duck head Broilers lb Geese lb. lb Tallow Fodder Hay Beeswax Meal i. mi.,,, 4.58 loan Fine Handkerchiefs We have just received dozen Fine Imported Lace Embroidered Linen and Lawn Handkerchiefs. They are beautiful, pure material and in the best taste. Regular and value, but for a few days only we are offering them at Ten Cents Of course you know this a bargain, and will profit by it Pulley Bowen's Established Incorporated CO Marble and Granite Monuments and Agents for Wire Fencing. Main office and electric power plant, Ga. Branch offices and shops, Ricky Mount, N. C, and Sumter, S. C. For address Rocky Mount Office. THE EASTERN REFLECTOR D. J. WHICHARD, Editor and Owner. VOL. No. and Friday. ONE DOLLAR PER YEAR IN ADVANCE GREENVILLE, PITT COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA, TUESDAY, JULY No. LAWLESSNESS IN RICHMOND KNOW IT WAS Military Swoops Down on Gang And a Baby's Life Was the Price of Murderous Thugs. of Carelessness. Richmond, Va., July murder in their hearts twelve men lay concealed in a dark alley in the eastern part of the city just after midnight, this were headed by striking union car men and were armed with rocks pistols for the car of the night. Secret service men had been informed of the plot and it was decided to send the car with- out guards to the place selected i to two companies of soldiers to march in from all directions, hemming in the rioters. The last car passed in front of the dark mouth of the by- way. There were flashes of pistols in the showers of rocks and ragged edge bricks. The men on the car did not have time to return the fire. The military bad laid its plan well and suddenly the place, seven of the men were captured. ROCKY ROAD FOR SALOONS They Are Not Allowed Much Res in Wilson. O. July special meeting of of alderman is Called tonight for pose of taking up matters relative to the restriction of the saloon business in Wilson. A set of rules will be for the govern if saloons. A com- from the Anti Saloon League will appear before the board and urge the passage of an ordinance requiring saloons to close at o'clock p. in. This measure will bring on a hard light between liquor anti liquor elements. HE PUT KINKS INTO UNCLE SAM New Bern Negro Knew a Thing or Two About Postage Stamps. New N. C. duly Foster, a colored loan, was arrested today upon complaint of postmaster Hancock, charged with violating the postal laws-by using using postage. He was held by U S. Commissioner Hill for the next federal grand jury and in default of one honored bail was lodged in Graven county jail. STATESVILLE DRY IN NAME ONLY But is Making Trouble tor the Coat Tail Barrooms. Statesville, July temperance people of Statesville are experiencing some in protecting themselves against the sale use of liquor in that town and several off end his of the law have already come to grief. A number of seizures have been made and now have a good supply of whiskey on hand. Advertising is the fertilizer that prepares the ground for another better crop. Charlotte, N. C. Jack Duncan, the year-old son of B. P. a traveling sales- man for a Chicago firm, died at the hospital this morning from a gun snot accident- ally inflicted. Jack secured his father's cartridges and loaded the gun. then began a romp with his nurse, the gun the chief plaything. the course of the play the nurse pointed the gun at thinking it was loaded, and pulled the trigger. There was a scream and Jack fell to the floor mortally wounded. The young parents are almost with grief. Railroad Promoters Coming. Washington, N. C, July Capt. J. M. Turner and Claude Barbee, promoters of the and sound railroad, are in Washington today and re- a cordial reception from the people of this town, who are en- for the road. The will go from here to Green- ville. Arrested for Murder. N. ;, The sheriff of and deputy sheriff of Cumberland counties arrested Cleveland Williams and Blue, who are charged with the murder of Ed Barney at a church Garner's creek town- ship SAILORS NEARLY SUFFOCATED Ammonia from an Ice Factory in Washington Did It. Washington, N. C. July Thursday evening a sail boat tied up to the wharf here behind the Crystal Ice factory. The weather being warm the four sailors on board went to sleep at night with the door and windows of the cabin open. The ice factory was at work daring the night and am from the exhaust pipe filled the cabin of the boat and came near the sleeping sailors. Cue of them awoke with a strange feeling, and finding his room mates went at once for a doctor who arrived in time to revive them. The sailors had a narrow escape. Carolina Club Meeting. At the meeting Friday night the Carolina Club elected the following new Senator, A. L. Blow, Supt. W. H. Bags- dale, District Attorney Harry Skinner, Dr. Brown, S. J. Parham, W. A. B. Hearne, B. B. and W. W. The is now ASSOCIATION Asks A. C. L for Depot and Sun- day Trains. The Pitt County Retail Mer- association held an inter- meeting the court house Friday night. A constitution and by-laws were adopted and other routine business attended to. A committee consisting of J. R. C. T. S. M. Schultz, T. White J. N. Hart was appointed to confer with the promoters of the Raleigh and Sound railroad. It was resolved to petition the Atlantic Coast line for another daily passenger train, a Sunday train and that the passenger depot to be enlarged and altered or a new one built. Several new members were add- ed, and the invitation to every re- tail merchant in the county to join was renewed. A committee on membership was appointed, will at an active of the county. RALEIGH PAMLICO. Greenville Will New Road from Raleigh to the Coast. It seems to us that every fool the country who has nothing to will probably reach by August j say is trying to say it about the 1st, and possibly There was We have the dished talk of procuring the erection of up to us noon night. a suitable building for the club I , Some of our own state papers rooms. The meeting adjourned to meet to have on the next Wednesday night at is mentioned in the Masonic lodge room half the population are at- gelling a stock company to put immediately alter the adjourn- tacked by the disease of unlocked automobiles to carry J. M. Turner C. M. Barbee, of Raleigh, promoters of the Raleigh and rail- road, arrived from Washington this morning and held a conference with the leading business men of Greenville. The railroad people presented their preposition, which was discussed at length. While the plans and agreements were not definitely settled. The Re- can say that the new road will come to Greenville. We will publish full details text Wed- The express companies have combined to rates, and the price for carrying small pack- ages exceeding one pound in weight are from to twenty- five per cent higher. The people have to submit to this. to wonder will Hay wood ever be brought to says the Asheville Citizen. Yes, he will. You don't think the prosecution will take t s on another governor, do you The Richmond street car are preparing to retaliate by of the lodge. members are requested to be I, . ., imagination and present, as the adoption con- and by-laws and appointment of important com- doses. Let the next who says Pope's Condition deferred to jaw, we get theory, sentiment, the city July Pope's remains unchanged. He j has slept several hours since ling. After consultation the-doc- tors have abandoned the idea of a third operation. A Psalm of Advertising. Tell me not sneering Advertising dose not pay, Rich who fling their ban- Boldest to the world today. Advertising done earnest, Done with wisdom, heart soul, With determination, sternest. Always wins the wished goal. Lives of many remind us We to great success can climb It the reading public find us Advertising all the time. , Advertising with Energy to spread our fame, Even honest and consistent In performing what we claim. In the world's commercial battle, In the rivalry of trade, We must hustle, shout, and rattle Ere impression can be made. Not sorrow, Is the certain end of those Who are apt to let tomorrow, Like today unheeded close. Careless of their ad Which, if penned in common sense Is the method prising That insures full recompense. The Metropolis. be chained to a graph loaded with records of Chauncey after dinner to the street cars Founded on a If you toot your little and then-lay aside your horn, there's lies other things. n it a soul in ten short days will See the agitation of new rail mad projects makes the old cock alone; he is a good man, know that you were born. The gathers pumpkins it, the man who plows all day, the man who keeps it humping is the one who makes it pay. The man who advertises with a short and I Atlantic Coast Line, The Hon. Champ Clark is in- to take the boom is, for purposes. Evidently he has not heard the news from ton. don't you fell, let one hump. Our neighbor, Wash needs better depot sudden jerk, is the one who blames the-editor because it doesn't work. The who get the business take a long steady pull keep the local paper from year to year quite full. He plans his in a careful, thoughtful way and keeps forever at it until he makes it pay. He has all the future can withstand a like the wan of scripture, has his business on a Times. Advertising is the harvester that garners golden grain. Seven Years for Bribery. St, Louis, July jury in the case of Julius for- mer of the House of gates, charged with bribery in connection with the passage of the city lighting bill, returned this afternoon finding the defendant guilty. His punishment was fixed at seven years in the penitentiary, the maximum punishment under law for the crime of which was convicted. with accustomed indifference, was taking its own time about supply- need. Now the agitation is on for Washington to have another railroad, all at once an architect of the L. pears u the scene with plans specifications a new depot. would have more respect for the railroads if they would pro- public needs as soon as they become apparent, without waiting to be forced to do so. We sympathize deeply with those Charlotte parents whose baby fell a victim to the deadly unloaded gun, but brand sense they showed lowing a baby to play with a gun does nos entitle them to much sympathy. Rioting may have helped it along the Richmond street car strikers would have lost anyhow, because it was impossible for them aid. The motion finds an to Herald. I second. we let any of them have it suppose we make them tell how they stand on this pardoning says the Durham Her- was asked us recently. What we are kicking about is that is too good a man to criminals. not deceived. will re- main in the shade if wait for the aide of the world to turn around to you. Fourteen boys have died this season from lockjaw caused by the toy pistol. The gun killed the others, Governor Aycock says the fine will keep schools open for one month. Better close every school in the land rather than sell a rapist a pardon. It appears that it is custom in this state in regard to rapists to lynch the jail the poor white and fine all who to pay it. That who was not skinned alive in West Virginia doubtless has a good idea of what he will net if he touches a white woman. The mortality consequent upon, the Kentucky republican meeting is not as high as at first stated.