THE EASTERN REFLECTOR AND D. J . V. i i H A AND Entered in the post office at Greenville, N. as matter, Advertising rate made application. A desired at every post office in Pitt and adjoining counties. in U Pitt County, N. Tuesday, 1904. July. It will warmer in If every farmer plants a big cotton crop this year what will be the re- It looks like houses are not much more lire-proof than the other kind. A, Greensboro pit; baa ex- the opinion in it tis is a germ disease and contagious. Chills will be a germ next. Wonder if Rockefeller will also take a peep at the war news and add some more to the price of oil. Diversify crops. the farmers, es- this ye is not to tie them- The chili labor law which was Mr. Fred L. Merritt, the Wash- passed by the last legislature, for- bidding the employment of anyone under twelve years of age became selves to one crop. When tobacco i effective Jan. 1st. and is now was high a few seasons ago everybody being obeyed in all the state. planted crops with the result that much was made and the price went down. Since the price became so low many talk of not planting any more tobacco. The high price that cotton has brought t is season may lead to the same mistake and cause an unusually j large crop to be planted in 100-1. If Those Wilson folks who tried to , so low prices may be looked for. The disposition of the mill owners is to obey the law and to keep children from labor, but they are often by the parents of young children who are anxious for the small amounts of money that is given as salaries. far removed from the scene activities are the war feeling by the fluctuations of col ton futures. f the disturbance between and Japan should become settled the Wall street cotton speculators would have to invent some other ex The estimation as to the safety of buildings that has followed the Chicago disaster, is not confined to that city but has spread all over the country. Charlotte nod Asheville are both looking after their play- houses. The press dispatches say that let- of opposition to Mrs. Russell get- ting the Wilmington cm to go to the department at Washington, The opposition will be fruitless and Daniel soon be taking of the salary. Several well known citizens of cox county, Alabama, were arrested on the charge of being participants in a lung, but at last accounts no justice of the peace could be found who would hear the nary trial. Several were applied to but refuse d. The commissioners of Person county sprung a surprise their re- cent meeting by refusing all for retail liquor license. They did this, too, in the face of the fact that at an election held in in the fall a majority of the citizens of the town voted in favor of saloons. If the commissioners of ether counties would do likewise more dry towns would be the result. burn up the dispensary in town must want to make a clean sweep of the lire water. The safest thing for the farmer to do is not confine himself to any- one money crop. Plant some cotton Court will soon be here and more . , . . some tobacco, some peanuts, and convicts will be sent to work the above all plant plenty of corn, lucre roads of other counties. If a , . . , i. is hardly any dancer of too much bad roads did not need working on e and plenty of it, sending them t corn being raised. The farmer who would cause no comment. As it is, j plenty corn in his barns and we ought to be working them here. plenty of hogs in his pasture can laugh at mortgages and the cry of Fourteen persons are reported as dead from cold and starvation in Greater New York during the pres- cold weather. With all of her Wall Street wealth it seems that it does not take care of the poor and needy even as well as our Southern towns. At a local option election in Va., a few days ago the town went by about one thousand majority. has the of being one of Virginia's city's in the state for drinking and gambling. The Chief cf the Washington, C, Fire Department has been direct- ed to test the s curtains in the local Up to this time public halls in Chicago have been closed, Build Commissioner Williams has is- sued due order closing all public halls, dance halls, and all similar places assemblage until an in- has shown that they are complying with the provision of the ordinances. If the farmer only could realize it has the situation in hand to con- the price of bright, tobacco, only through a small area in Virginia and the two Carolinas is bright-tobacco raised, and if the farmer of these three states could arrange the acreage they could force the can Tobacco Co. to pay them a good price for their and Observer. Rev. Sam Small, the erstwhile evangelist who is now on the rial staff of the Atlanta Constitution, was in Washington Tuesday and cornered the two Georgia senators. Ho laid down an ultimatum to them, declaring that would break loose in if either of them failed to vote for the Panama canal sty. The New York thinks that there is no reason to fear depression in this country in the event of war between Japan and Russia, that is of course if the States is not drawn into it, which would be an impossibility with any- other man in the White House than Theodore Roosevelt. Many bard times. Those having convenient shipping facilities can also make money on vegetables, fruits, poultry and eggs. Fanning is the safest and best in the world when it is done properly, but the farmer who de- pends on one crop and has to buy his supplies is a failure. Among the chief attractions tho theaters hereafter will be plenty of exits. Statistics show that DU lynching.-. occurred in this country in as against in the previous year. Gov. eels that it is time that sonic of the critics of his of pardoning power should ask his pardon. Sentinel. A Raleigh magistrate has held that it is a misdemeanor to ship whiskey to any county or locality in North Carolina where there is prohibition or dispensary, the viola- of which is subject to a fine or imprisonment or both. An appeal will probably be taken and if the correspondent of the News and Observer, reports that there is small hope for the Appalachian Park bill that passed the senate at the last session. It would take a large sum of money from the treasury, and while republicans are not averse to such enterprises as a rule, still, even on the eve of a presidential election, they do not care to so much money into a territory that is Free Press. WASHINGTON LETTER. Washington, D. C, Jan. 1904. While the attitude of parties in the senate is practically unchanged it cannot be denied that the earnest agitation of the Panama question tends to strengthen the democratic contention. Last week the of the treaty seemed beyond a magistrate's decision is upheld it doubt; this week it is not nearly so certain. The Louisiana and Florida senators may be induced by the ac- of their legislatures to vote for it, but it is alleged by New Or- The following is an extract taken leans papers the Louisiana sen- will mean that all sections that vote themselves dry will dry in earnest. atom themselves inspired the instructing how to vote One or two republicans are reported weakening. the has always been considered an important event when the frolic is over. The which are being asked is, are we going to pay Panama from an appropriation which was explicitly made to pay The ratification of the treaty by the senate will not cover this. Will the house be willing to abrogate its rights in the matter and submit to the insertion o another name in the check drawn by it upon the United States Treasury Will it yield to the demands of a co Again Gaston is at the head of the; its char- from the Winston Salem Mark seems to have been unable to command v sufficiently adroit to convince the public that he positively does not desire the nomination. Even his near- est friend. Perry Heath, is yet to be convinced. Heath might be expect- ed to understand innermost thoughts, if anybody does, for he is near to his heart. retention of Heath as Secretary of tho national committee in the spite of the stern protest of the great body of the party, is surely sufficient that Hanna and Heath under- stand one another perfectly. list. The recent report of tho commission shows that Gaston leads the procession of the counties in the tax valuation of her average being per acre. How far Gaston is in the lead is indicated by the statement the average for the State is only per Gazette. and its charter, as the British house of commons done for tho first time since Charles lost his head Representative Hay's resolution for the investigation of the lice department, is before Cong less, It recites as a fact that several re- publican members are deeply in the scandals of clerk unnecessary buildings. United States is the meanest Upon reflection the czar has de- this political that is now not to massacre any more Jews supporting the Roosevelt at a time when he is negotiating a in aiding and abetting the dis- debtor and the most exacting- of the union of a South tor in the said Mr. American republic the same on an occasion when he was made can party that expended tens of I peculiarly conscious of it. The re- thousands of precious lives and j mark is recalled by the fa.-r that the. lions of money to suppress rebellion house committee on war bass secession in the United i just reported favorably s- Bill to pay asks the Philadelphia Record. The for the one of the- civil war very same. The United States must back-track on their and record if they have to dig the Panama Canal in order to do it. Charlotte Observer. war loan. It turns out that the commission- of Person county did not refuse to grant liquor licenses, as was first reported. There was a squabble over the matter but it ended in the licenses being issued. A western man dropped dead the it her day because bis heart was afflicted by the use of tobacco. He bad lived years and had smoked a pipe only eighty of them. We wonder how long a man will live there who never The entire country will sympathize with ex-President Grover Cleveland upon the death of his oldest daughter, Ruth, which occurred Thursday at the Cleveland home in Princeton, N. J. Her death was due to diphtheria. Baby Ruth was born in New York, monitors. Another generation pass before it does. HONOR ROLL. can products will have an increased L over twelve years age while demand for them while cot- on goods may suffer from a tempo- closing of Eastern ports, it is thought that the business of the cotton manufacturer will be also Why did the aldermen not say in the long And it of America are almost with That would hare been the proper the at against the Cossack. . Charlotte N her father was president. Harrison, of Chicago, had been as zealous in his efforts to en force the law before the thing hap- as is now the recent chap- in the city's history might have bee Bar- aid. In a thoughtful editorial on the subject of taxation our esteemed con- tent The Morning Post, of Raleigh, do not come out of the products of rich as some would gladly think, but from those of the mass of people of moderate means or incomes, and hence high taxes are not a penalty, exacted of who can bear but bears upon those who can will afford to bear We are persuaded that this is true. The rich have invisible sessions subject to taxation which few of this class return rightly. It would not be safe to assert that, be- rich and therefore influential, they enjoy special favors in the as- of their real property, though it sometimes looks that way. The poor, having nothing, escape taxation, and so the burden falls upon people of moderate who by their thrift and energy have accumulated a little something and are trying to get on in the world. This is the class whom the tax collector's hand is laid mast aid who feel Its weight most School. Following in the honor Tool of pupils of the school for the month of First Bryan, John- number. Alfred. Kennedy, Moore Frank Savage. Second Grade Grace Smith, Arthur, Joe Jesse An old, A lira in Brown, David Moore, Ellington, Margaret Hugs. Pith Lu- Cobb; Essie Ellington, Ethel Skinner. Six Wilson. Eighth Smith, Nellie Pender, Lee Brown, Tour- man Moore. The Reflector is requested to say the people are invited to visit the school at any time. It is your school and yon should feel inter teeing how the work la on. This department is in J. M. Blow, who is authorized to rep resent the Eastern Reflector in Winterville and territory. E ITEMS. N. . Jan, The firm hereto existing under the Arm mime -de of B. K. Manning Co., has been dissolved by mutual consent and will here- after be known and styled R. G. Co , Winterville, A. G. Cox Mfg. Co's wagon de- would make you think of a Xmas toy store, only of course they are full size instead toys. The pretty part is what we are trying to emphasize. Years in the has up it reputation which-does not need emphasizing John D. Cox left Thursday morn- on a business trip to Carolina. Bring your cotton to Winter ville have it ginned. G. A. Co. will buy your seed at the gin and pay highest market prices or give you meal in ex- change for them. Mr. Hall, of Greenville, was here a short while Wednesday. On Wednesday evening at the home of the bride's father, Mr. W. B. Hart was united marriage to Miss E. J. M. Blow, E q, performing the We wish them a very happy life. Three reasons for buying your wire fence of . G. Cox Mfg. Co. It is cheapest. There have been many changes in the location Of a good number of families here since the new year opened. Those that were in the have gone west; those the west have moved and the Up to date. The quality of Tar Heel and Oak wagons has been up to date all the while, as numerous customers will testify. To please some people, who want them to look like western made wagons northerners have jumped are now taking special pains with south; while the southerners have j the finish of same. A visit to our show room would doubtless make you like you were in some western establishment. who are skeptical can call and see for themselves-A. F. Cox Mfg. Co. We have a nice line hats for both old and young, also trunk, valises, at prices north. For the fit of our friends and those who love us come to the old stand and we'll be there. A. G. Mfg. Co. have just received another car load of Wire fence to come in. It has not even been unloaded. The entire lot i MANUFACTURED BY A. G. COX MANUFACTURING WINTERVILLE, N. C. the same electric weld I think very reasonable and fence have bad the while but this car is all in, hog fence. The most remarkable thing about. it is it n almost a cent cheap- than style handled Just think of thin Cents a yard. Inspector Knight, who has here several days in official capacity. left morning for Washington City. If you want your horse shod, if your or your own repairing, and general work call W. L, House on Main street. A of three went out hunt- and brought birds Thurs- day. We now have nice lot of porch Column timber, need always glad to serve you and save i your money if possible. Harrington Barber Co. Notice the cut of Buggy on this page. Keep your j I t eyes open. We are going to show you several different II before we are through. you get impatient and want to know all i about it at once come to ville, have a talk with and go away G. Cox I All-. To. a l v Ob Quality is guaranteed, not let us fit you up. don't have lo wait for it to Pro are light, Winterville It is light here read j for delivery any day. John D. who has been Now holidays are past every thing is assuming ii The sound of the factory whistles, the ringing of the school bells, the beautiful children winding their way to their Studies, the bee-hive appear- of our mercantile stores goes to prove all settled down to business. We hope the of year with its good i will bean to u- the ac h filer deeds s nearer to the God made us, making our lives sweeter for lug live I. Some folks ail talk and no do. all do and no talk. The ii t believe in ad- are advertising A. G. Cox Mfg. Co. h lie reputation of both i Try t hem. Miss Mat He of has been Debbie Miss Debbie Manning, after visiting friend-on the other side of the river returned home Wed- evening. A. G Mfg. Co., have just ten out a neat little Illustrating and describing the articles of their manufacture This little book with prices mark- ed is free for the asking, or a request on a postal card will bring it to you. Don't delay, write now. It is no small matter to be well The Misses Abram, of Greenville, spent several days with Mrs. J. F. Smith this week. Slop, sloppy, floppier, the probability is more slop. Well, let her slop. J. J. has been assured as pastor the Missionary leftist hers for the com- tag sear will his now n Met tie, came home last night. W, L. to Greenville yesterday. Some people seem to want u low priced of the quality, In order to eater to class A. G. Cox Co. now any Western-made cart wheels are considered cheaper than I heir own make Tin- Any one who knows a Tar Heel wheel is, however would not give it. for two of the others. And so the Tar Heels go, to one. We are informed writing that services would be held here in the Baptist church that owing to the sickness of the new pa-tor, he will not be here until the 4th. Sunday, grown on hone;, suckle vines. If so they would doubtless pulled before ripe. As is Hui sucker sees to it that no job leaves the factory before it is ready to do so. or no snow A. G. Cox Manufacturing Co's, goods must, So the boys say. Orders don't stop for the snow and ship- ca i Dot afford to The only thing that a powerful big from going New Year's day was that freight train did not A. G Cox Mfg. Co., never have occasion to make special runs on buggies. They run themselves. In fact it seems to be impossible to make them fast enough to supply the demand. Mr. at the Drug Store will be pleased to show you their line of handsome gold and fountain J. D. Cox Board per day. Best House in town. N. C. A Full Line of Millinery Goods. J. A. D. Staple and Fairy Groceries, Dry Goods, Conn- is the time to get that Overcoat off your mind and on your . long on long them in great as to materials, styles lengths and prices. The materials are Cheviots, Unfinished Worsteds and the colors are blacks, blues and Oxfords; linings are heavy ribbed Serge; the lengths range from to inches; the prices are from Meat, Meal, Flour and Lard Specialties. Candies, Cakes, Crackers and Cheese always fresh. Tobacco Snuff and Ci- gars. Pure Apple Cider Vinegar. fruits and Vegetables, Hominy I canned Goods. Green and Roast- ed Coffee. Toilet and Laundry soaps. Tinware. A. D. JOHNSTON. Winterville, N. C. The Coats are made by th- best Overcoat makers in America, and they are simply Overcoat elegance and perfection. You'll make no mistake if you buy I your Winter Overcoat here. All wrongs righted without controversy. fl f For Bent or house and lot between Josephus Cox ad A, Cox on Academy street. to C. A. Fair. thy Lady or gentleman to manage business in l his county and for house of solid standing. 120.00 straight cash salary and expenses paid each Monday direct headquarter. money advanced, position permanent. Manager, Bldg., Chicago. Of to the Housewife. In addition to bright fiction, illustrated and other mat- of general interest women, The con papers by experts on various household topics excellent culinary advice. Eleanor Mar- chant contributes instructive paper on serving the simple breakfast, luncheon and dinner, the illustrative of which especially suggestive. A Luncheon, also illustrated, will appeal forcibly to those who delight novelty. Other cookery items in the number are recipes for do-on dishes a suggestions for the preparation of fruit a number of choice recipes of deserts. . a I TUB 1888 -1904 The State tournament is to be held in Salisbury this year and the association is already taking active steps making the a success. Au committee is already de vising means of raising the fer the I wish to say to my friends and customers that it is now my purpose to greet in early spring with the largest, best selected and most elegant stock of millinery ever shown in this town. The Trimming Department will be under the skillful direction of Mrs. Greene able assistants. I feel my customers have a live interest in my bus- You have each one helped me to make if what it is to- towering structure standing on a solid foundation whose massive pillars have been honest dealing. I thank you one and all for the very liberal patronage extended me the year just behind us and hope that may crown our every mutual effort for prosperity in the one now reaching out before us. Mrs L. BO