FOUR THE N. C. EASTERN REFLECTOR, GREENVILLE, N. C. SEVEN THE EASTERN REFLECTOR AND D. J. PAUL R. OUTLAW, Editor and Proprietor. Associate Editor. Entered in the post office at Greenville, N. C, as second class matter, Advertising rates made upon application. A correspondent at every Mist office in Pitt and adjoining counties. in to Greenville, Pitt County, N. C, Tuesday, August 1903. PUNS OF THE TRUST. In the Raleigh News and Observer of 20th appears this rather start- ten I've been traveling in the tobacco bell of Virginia and North said a gentleman in yesterday, I've ed with men in Richmond, Lynch- burg Petersburg, who are in touch with the American Tobacco Company's views and its arc blue over the outlook, and they have a right to be so. pries down way below cost a continuance this would mean an abandonment of the of the weed. are four points which I learned about while talking with the men in the places I have men- and they throw some light on the present it these things are true, they show that the American Tobacco Company is whet-, ting its against others besides the tobacco growers, there is the talk about the American Tobacco Company having enough tobacco stored away to last one, two or even three years. While that may he true the statement is in the nature of a bluff. The American Tobacco has enough tobacco ahead for one or two years. It has to do this in order to get the tobacco in the right condition to use. In my opinion they have got just the usual stock on hand. the tight the American had with the Continental last year forced the price up far higher than the average price that had been paid before, way above it. Having ab- the Continental the American j Tobacco Company is now driving the price of tobacco down no that it I may recoup for money it paid out last year. The company is buy- to even up for its big and is squeezing the farmer. and here is a matter shows a deep laid plan of campaign against a boycott of its goods by American Tobacco Company. It is whispered it contemplates open- up retail stores in all the pal places, and these stores it will not only handle tobacco supplies, but it will deal in other goods. It will be a retaliatory measure put in operation against merchants who dare to oppose the giant trust. These j stores, it is said, will not be run as American Tobacco Company stores, be worked and in individual names. The American Tobacco Company is considering the raising of tobacco direct. It may do this either by leasing tobacco lands or by buying them outright. This would do away with every of middle-man and from the seed to the cigar, cigarette, smoking tobacco, snuff and plug there would be the ramifications of a trust that is ready and willing to crush all who are now in tobacco. It is also said that men in the employ of the American Tobacco Company are cultivating and watching tobacco farms so as to see exactly how cheap tobacco can be raised, and thus entirely freeze out the We hardly know just what to think of to take it seriously or regard it as a bluff. However, there is one of the the third, that we want to mention now. If the trusts thinks it could retaliate a boycott by opening pendent stores in the principal places and work them in in- names, without the people knowing it, it is badly fooled. Under such circumstances what would be easier than to tell it was a trust store by the fact that it handled trust goods. To retaliate against the merchants not amount to a row of pins if the and con- , sinners were n the merchants and refused to use trust made And now they say that the Chief of the White House has blood in eye. The president's daughter, Miss Alice Roosevelt, is reported to have danced a cotillion with Harry of society fame, and Pa Teddy- is very mad thereat. The young lady, however, was greatly pleased and thought she had a very interest- partner, EDUCATIONAL NOTES. They don't get old in South Carolina to run moonshine whiskey. In a recent capture in that state one of the men caught smuggling usefulness than to pay their lines in A successful manufacturer, who is interested in a large number of cot- ton mills in the state, was in the office of the state superintendent of public instruction a few days ago and requested Superintendent Joy- to recommend a suitable person to superintend the graded school recently established in his town. He said his factory interest would pay about eighty per cent, of the taxes for the support of the school, but experience had taught him that it is cheaper to educate the children into AS TO GOVERNMENT OWNERSHIP I years old. What a spectacle. That is a little worse than a citizen of this county whose liberties were abridged to the confines of Pitt jail last spring. Nearly all of the tobacco markets arc taking up the movement to es- independent factories. That is the best way to take the control of prices out of the hands of the trust. the police courts, He said, a business proposition it costs less to provide schools than to employ extra police and pay the court In one district in Randolph county where an election for schools was A contemporary, referring to the recently developed fact that the work in the government printing office at Washington is done at a cost to per cent, in excess of what the same work would cost if executed at a private establishment, points it out as an exhibition of what the country might expect a system of government owner- ship of things. The point is well taken. Whether it is the building, of a court house or doing anything, else, it always cost the government about, twice as much as it would individual or a company. Add per cent, to the operating expense of the railroad and telegraph lines the country and reduce the cost of, the transportation of passengers suit freight and course tit The mosquito, little but loud, is giving the scientists their annual meditation, and they are about to make him the most dangerous my to the human race. The race between the Reliance and Shamrock III will now take the the boxing in the minds of the world. The man with the hoe will be in evidence at Rocky Mount, tomorrow and it is hoped he will do some weeding on the tobacco trust. STARTLING WATERSPOUTS. cos. There arc peculiar laws in some parts of our country. The abscond- sheriff of Burke county was rested in Oklahoma, and notice of the same was sent to the proper officials of North Carolina that he was captured and held for instruct dons. Governor Aycock prepared the necessary papers and an officer was sent to Oklahoma to bring back the sheriff. When the officer reach- ed his destination he found that the men had been allowed to give had skipped, which was pennis- sable under the laws of Oklahoma. Gray Hair I have used Hair Vigor for over thirty years. It has kept my scalp tree from dandruff and has prevented my hair from turn- Mrs. F. A. Billings, Mont. There is this peculiar thing about Hair is a hair food, not a dye. Your hair does not suddenly turn black, look dead and lifeless. I Jut gradually the old color comes the rich, dark color it used to have. The hair stops falling, too. a bottle. All If your druggist cannot supply you. Mod one dollar and wt will express you a bottle. lie sure and name of your nearest express office. Address, J. C. A CO., Lowell, If ass. A prisoner in jail at New- berry, C, who recently exposed a plot of the prisoners to kill the sheriff, if necessary, and make their escape, has been granted a pardon by by the governor of South Carolina. That was a flood ground for a pardon. The Question is what will Boston do next The latest from that sen- burg is the arrest of a young couple because they kissed where a policeman could see them. to us nobody's business but It does now and then happen when an election is held on the question of saloons that the whiskey side wins, but such eases are few and far between. And such a blot it is on the town which votes that way. To the fright of some and to the curiosity of all three waterspouts made their appearance at Wrights- ville yesterday morning about o'clock. Many people viewed the wonderful sight and some of the number were badly frightened. Two of the spouts were small ones and burst soon after forming, but the third was of gigantic proportion, as large, it is said, as an average size residence, and was first noticed about five miles off. It moved to- wards the beach with great rapidity and when within probably a mile and a half of shore the top separated from the clouds and the large vol- of water fell back into the ocean. The waterspouts are described by those who calmly observed them as being shaped like tapering funnels and were dark at both ends but light of color in the The Century says that a waterspout is a cloud brought down to tin-earth's surface by the rapid motion of a vertical wind and it consists simply of line mist surrounding a central axis of rarefaction. It touches the water's surface and draws up the water for a distance into its vortex and parts its whirling Messenger. pending, the opposition approached j cost would have to be reduced, one honest old tenant who worked i wise there would be no object in night and day to keep body and soul having the government take these together and asked him if he in- tended to vote for the tax, asking him at the same time could he properties on which side of the books do you suppose balance would show at the en afford to pay an extra tax when he; the year Why, the deficit would could barely support his family.; be enormous and the dear panda His reply was that he certainly in-1 would have to go down in tended to vote for the schools; said he, such an opportunity had been given me when I was a boy I would not now be doing the work of a and my family would be better A campaign for better education has been completed in Lincoln county. Las shown much wisdom in arranging his rallies by townships and especially in or- the school officers and in preparing the way for the speakers. clothes for the Observer. We would like to know how much that review of the North Atlantic squadron by the president nun Mon- day cost the government. bill for powder burned in hi hon- . or must be a pretty big one . There.- were thirteen ships in the including the the president held the E- vessel fired a salute, when immense crowds gathered at all The appointments except in one place where there was a misunderstanding as to the date; and in each of the five districts, before the meeting closed, the people came together and signed a petition asking for an election. When the matter was to them they were easily con- that it is the duty of the com- to provide for the education of all the children in t he community. Prof. Jno. E. Ray, who has just returned to Raleigh after a two weeks, educational campaign, says he has never seen the people so easily aroused on any other question as that of the duty of the community to provide for the education of all the children the community. This enthusiasm is not one when he left it to go d die flagship and when he d, and when he boarded the thirteen fired act. As, a president's salute guns, this would. hundred and sixty-seven o f powder burned in his honor. led to this will be the cost of airing tho damage to the d the As the ; money to burn as well as the y las pow- we suppose can stand The is fell, and , tobacco trust to any section of the state. The fol-1 he is not the lowing counties have carried tor schools during the present in eight districts, in one, Caldwell in one, well in one, in one, in one, in one, Cleve- land in one, Cumberland in two, one, two in one, in two, Lenoir in one, Martin in one, in one, Orange in one. in three, Ran- in two, Polk in one, in one, Robeson in three, Rutherford in one, Barry in one, in one, Union in four, Washington in two, Wilkes in two, Wilson in cue in two. Wherever a local tax district is es- it stands as complete that carries conviction to other districts is shown by the large of districts where taxation is now pending. is paring to vote in four districts. in three, Sampson one. Union in one, hare in sixteen, Wake in one, Northampton in seven, in eight, In two, in one whole township, Randolph in three districts, in one, Is one where health abounds. two- With impure blood there cannot. Orange m one, Halifax in one, Beau- be good health. in three, With a disordered LIVER there Gates in one, in one, cannot be good blood. I Cleveland in several. right man to ti . k down. A HAPPY HOME Since slot have been knocked out u lift man has in- vented another,. J f machine that dodges die law. . This new machine is. a kind with several bull's and some of these eyes wheats ,., by a rifle ball lilt over a , which is whatever amount won by the shot. legislature can knock out machine along with the others. Pills revivify the torpid LIVER sod restore its natural action. A healthy LIVER means pure blood--------m Pure blood means Health means happiness. Take no Substitute. All Druggist. -Major C. H. Smith, the famous writer known to the world as Hill is said to be dying at his home in His physicians j say there is no chance of his There is no place like the rent is paid. A TORPID LIVER Is the parent of Constipation Indignation and all Symptoms. The Surest Remedy known is Dr. German Liver Powder This is not a mixture, but a scientific translation of one of innermost If you ire a differ- a of German Liver Powder with our P booklet, contains authentic testimonials from patients who have been cured by this wonderful Specific. Io not delay, but your full address at once to The American Co. and by everywhere. O. WINTERVILLE This department is in charge of J. M. Blow, who is authorized to rep- resent the Eastern Reflector in Winterville and territory. i era A. G. Cox has returned from Baltimore. Looking for something to eat Go to A. D. Johnston. Dave Cooper and A. D. Cox went to Maple Cypress on business. At least Mr. Cox did, but we can't account for Dave. You should not fail to see or write the Winterville Mfg. Co., and get their best prices on Porch Columns, Turned Balustrades Posts, Pickets for Stair Way, Hailing for Porch, Brackets, Boxing Brackets; Sawed and Trimming for be- tween Brackets. After September 1st there will be several changes among the clerks here. Some are going off to school, some will remain at home for awhile, and others haps go to housekeeping. W. S. Roach, of was here yesterday and carried off a load wire fence, back band purchased of A. G. Cox Mfg. Owing to the continued rains the loss of fodder our section will be immense. This in with the low price of tobacco makes things look gloomy for our farmer friends. It will not rain always though; brighter days will me bye and bye. No one has ever perished in this God-blessed country of ours yet. New lot of cotton seed meal hulls just G. H. Kittrell Co For good stall for market with adjoining room for Apply to B. P. Man- Co. Miss Bertha Dawson returned from Grifton Thursday morning. Carriage Co. keep a nice lot of harness on hand all the while. matter whether your horse is fat or poor, call and select what yon want. Mrs. G. A. Kittrell has been friends in the country. A. G. Cox Mfg. Co. have some extra bargains to offer you in wire fence. Don't wait until you them, A few Plymouth roosters left that we will sell reasonable G. A. Kittrell Co. Rev. Mr. Griffith, of Kinston, has been in town this week. advance of cotton goods we went north early purchased of fall and winter goods feel sure that we can save you money as we bought bulk of our stock at old prices sell the same way. cordially invited. Yours to serve, Harrington, Barber Co. Ernest Smith, of Florida, who has been visiting his grandmother and other relatives here, left for home Country produce to sell or trade A. Johnston pays high prices for all kinds. John Matthews, of Dover, is on a visit to friends near here We carry line of school Mate-, pencils, tablet, pen points and ink, Composition books, box paper etc., give us a all please. Harrington, Barber Co. Miss Addie Cox yesterday Seven Springs, where will visit relatives. The store has in stock cheap perfumes, high priced per- fumes and all kinds of perfumes, talcum tooth powders, tooth, nail, hair and shoe brushes, combs, shoe polish and shiners, shoe blacking, pipes, harps, mar- rubber balls, cigars, chewing and tobacco, slate and bath sponges, pepper, and ; pickling fact everything j that you will find any well kept drug store. I. A. Sugg, Jr., of Florence, S. is here visiting friends. Would you like to sweeten your tooth. If so try some of fresh candies at the drug store. Mrs. Nancy Jones, who visiting Mrs. Liitle, returned to her home at Grainger yesterday. Tbs secret of a good meal. The best flour, pure lard. The best baking and fresh butter on ice. All of them at A. D. Job son's- J. R. Cooper showed a radish this morning that measured in length, inches weighed l. Candy, snuff, tobacco, cigars at A. I. Johnston. Use sold by A. D. Bell, The Upright Grocer C What town will get the ville Knitting Mills is a problem yet to be solved. Order your wagon at once. A. G. Cox Mfg. Co. are tin out u lot of nice ones. Miss Mattie who been visiting friends here, return- ed to yesterday. Singletrees and Plow Beams made of the very best material by the Winterville Mfg. Co. Charles the big meeting at Rocky Mount F-i- day. Tonsorial A. Fair, good shave flue hair cut, Latest style. Miss Addie Nobles left Friday to spend sometime with Miss Mat- tie at In Borne respects tobacco buggies are alike. Both are worth more than they sell for. All kinds of scroll and turned work done to order by the Winter- ville Mtg. Co. Rev C. W. Blanchard's friends here regret to learn of the serious illness of his aged lather at Springs and sincerely hope his recovery may be speedy. We would call attention to the fact we have added goods to our line of merchandise and re- ask the public to call Mfg. Co. Claude Dawson came up yesterday. For sale pair nice young mules, and Mules are well broke nice workers. See A. G. Cox. Rev. W. E. Cox, of Greenville, spent Thursday here. If you want a bargain, such as you have never before realized, until our Mr. B. F. comes back, then give us a call and we will tickle you to .,. . death.-B. F. Manning Co. P- H. Proprietor. Mrs. Cox has returned from a visit to Seven Springs. Frank Wilson, the King Clothier, is now in New York buying fall and winter clothing, shoes and men's furnishing goods. Await his return before buying. RE A H. Much of a Good what we much Silk Mall, Mer- Pebble Cloth, Mercerized Chambray, etc., for the season. The season really lacks two months of being over, bat we must stock for fall goods. Consequently we are making great redactions in Wash Silks, White Goods, Embroideries, Percales, etc. The profit goes to yon if you take advantage of these redactions at once. We will not carry them over. You'll not have another chance to get the same goods for anything like the same money. Note these prices. Silk Mulls, all colors, was , now Mercerized Pebble Cloths, was now Mercerized Chambray, was now Well Furnished with Fish, the Market Justifies. A Grocery also attached Try him. The Cigar Co. don't to the trust. Send your orders right along and get the best cheroot in the world for the money patronize home industries. Satisfaction G. A. Kittrell has shipped quantities of cabbage this week. He sold barrels in two days Kl hurt Smith G. R. employees of A. G. Cox Mtg. Co. j each turned respectively back baud rollers yesterday. Either number is was ever turned a day before. R. B. Tew, road master A. C. L. spent night here. We have just made a large ship-1 meat of corn, oats and wheat bran. Get our prices before buying. G. H. Kittrell. New White Front Miss Laura Cox, after visiting the Misses near returned Hats, caps, shirts, collars, cuffs, etc Cheap at A. D. Johnston. Abe Carraway, of W. L. House lost a flue been here visiting. Thursday by blind staggers. Maj. J. Neal, of Scotland Neck, spent one or two days here this week. Our Mr. B. F. Manning is now at the North we cordially earnestly invite everybody to wait until hie return before purchasing their fall and winter goods. Give us a trial. We know we can please F. Manning Co. Boarding J. D. Board per day. Best House in town. Nothing is more cool and re- freshing these hot days than a cold drink prepared by W. L. at the drug store soda fountain. He will give you in a few moments notice any of the latest and most popular cold drinks. WINTERVILLE, N. C. A Full Line of Millinery Goods. Mrs Sarah Taylor, Fashionable Milliner, Best and latest styles always on hand. Call and see. Next door to Dr. B. T. Cox's drug store. JAS. F. DAVENPORT. Then your liver isn't acting well. You suffer from bilious- constipation. Pills directly on the liver. For years been the Standard Family Pill. Small doses curt, Want brown or i bi BUCKINGHAM'S tor en O. To. Reduction Sale of Summer Pants. Fine Line of Pants we have been carrying in stock at and dollars are now offered at the Cl 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. I. m-