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Tobacco Co. .-. mm profits derived from the business arc returned direct to the farmers. is a business owned, handled and conducted in the interest of the farmers, BECAUSE--On any of our floors you a c guaranteed the highest legitimate market price at ail and under all enemies of this ere uniting and combining every fort within their power to prevent its success and development. BECAUSE-So certain as night follows day we know we can make and money by selling with us, BECAUSE-By co-operating on this plan a better and more perfect understanding can be reached and maintained between seller and buyer, kindlier and friendlier relations established and on account of such, and more satisfactory prices for your t can be had. BE COMPOSING THE FARMERS CON THE FARMER-, formerly run by Joyner THE STAR, formerly run by Coward, Hooker Co., and THE run lust year by Foxhall MR. H. A. who or a number of years has been connected with the Star as auctioneer, no better one ever sung to the bids of will have personal charge of the Star. MR. S. B. WELL, who was one of the firm of Foxhall year at The will have charge of that house this year, while Mr. L. the Farmers. All these gentlemen will follow the different sales and Kb .-.- TO I t -YOURS TRULY- THE EASTERN REFLECTOR. D. J. WHICHARD, Editor and Owner. and Friday. VOL. No. GREENVILLE, PITT COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA, FRIDAY. SEPTEMBER 1904. ONE DOLLAR PER YEAR IN ADVANCE No. PERSONALS Ml SOCIAL MONDAY, AUGUST John White returned to son today. F. M. Hodges spent Sunday T. W. spent in Bethel. Miss Alice Blow left this morn- for Tarboro. Mies Clyde Cox, of Ayden, spent today here. Mrs. J A. Barnhill left this for Bethel. Alex. L. Blow, Jr., left this morning for A. M. E. G, Barrett came over this morning Kinston. D. C. Moore and A. J. Moore spent Sunday in Bethel. Harry Skinner from Raleigh Saturday evening. J. F. Davenport went north to- day to purchase new goods. and Mrs. W. H. Jr., spent in Snow Hill. Gordon returned evening from Miss to Winterville Saturday evening. Miss S of. Nor- folk, is visiting Miss Mae Schultz. E. B. and little too, James, went to Richmond Sunday. W. F. Burch and A. R. Forbes made a trip around the circle Sun- day. Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Tucker re- turned Sunday I Nor- folk. Frank Wilson left for New York to make bis fall Dupree left this morning for Raleigh, to attend the A. A M. College. H-. F. Forbes went to Ayden Sunday evening and this Mr. Mrs. D. E. House re- turned Saturday evening from the world's fair at St. Louis. Mis Lola Smith, of Ayden, who has been visiting Misses Lena and Georgia Anderson, returned home Saturday evening. Misses Lena and Georgia An- Johnson went to Ayden Saturday evening and this Lieut. R. f. Barrel, of Wt spent Saturday here W. B. Wilson, Jr., and left on the evening train for Goldsboro. J. R. and C. M. re- turned Sunday evening from New York, where they hail been for J. B. Cherry Co. T. E. Hooker and J. G. Latham Saturday evening from Richmond where they had to purchase their stock of groceries. C. B. Whichard went to Rocky Mount Sunday and Mrs. Which- ard and the bad been visiting there and at Nash- ville, returned with him. TUESDAY, W. A. B. Hearne, of Norfolk, is in town. J. C. Limb, of was here today. J. C. Andrews, of Norfolk, today here. J. C. left Monday even- V for Seven Springs. Mrs. R. W. King and children Monday evening for Kinston. Rev. A. . left this morn- for Virginia to officiate at a marriage. Mrs. E. M. Cheek and children this morning for at which place they will make their home. A CARD To The Democrats of Pitt My attention has been called to an article published in King's Daily on the 27th inst. in which is intimated a charge that I have line what democrats should attend and participate in the party primaries the 10th September next, that I had written or inspired certain articles which had been published in The newspaper. In reply to the I have to That for twenty-one years I have been the chairman of the democratic committee for Pitt and for the past ten years my desire and protest. How well I have discharged duties of the position, the demo- and white people of the can testify. During that time I have not attempted, by word or line. o prevent democrat from the es and con vent ions of the party who intended to the of the party, but on the have all such democrats to and participate therein, at the stating that if there were retires to be settled democrats that it should he done in the councils of the party an d in such a manner a- to benefit the enemy, the party. That as to any connection with the articles and editorials written The I can truthfully say that this campaign I have not written, pro- cured or inspired to be written, a single line or word for that paper, have I in manner w a line of policy for it. and correspondence I have nothing to do with And shall assume no therefor. In said of King's Daily its editor is well to remember that Jarvis Blow pledged to beep the anti-saloon liquor light until every bar is run out of Pitt county and made to monopolize the The of Jarvis Blow has never made any such pledge and the only foundation upon which Such an assertion can be made is in the fact that on 11th day of April, 1904 in a letter Co Board Alderman of the town of concerning the appearance of the firm of Blow a certain suit then pend- in the r court, growing out of an election held in said town on the second day of March, 190-1, we wrote we will neither make any chat nor ac- any compensation for our vices whatever. We worked to close the bar rooms because we thought we were serving best interest of our community. We are willing and ready to the fight in courts or on bust This was recorded on the minutes of the Board of Alderman and also published. It had reference alone to the fight in the town of Greenville and con- no allusion to Pitt county or any other place. voted in favor of temperance movement because he best for th interest of the town. no apologies to these votes. He accords to people of towns of Farmville, Falkland, and the other in Pitt county right to decide as they think best all such questions as may effect with- out Interference from any one not residing therein. All and cities in North Carolina have had the right under the laws of the state for more than thirty years to say whether liquor should be sold in their or not unit if Watts law was repeated they would still have that right. In the belief with the quest that all democrats of Pitt county the on 10th of September and ex press their individual preferences, without the dictation of any one, I now take leave of the subject. , Alex L. Blow. DAM FOR ELKS. Editor Please allow me space in your most excellent paper to second the nomination for sheriff of Pitt made by Mr. Proctor seconded by Mr. Grimes. The public life of John Elks is before the people and need no words of commendation any one as they speak in clarion notes for themselves. Mr. Elks is a very hose is second to none, and if fair BETHEL FOR FLEMING. wood, N. C, 29th, 1904. Bethel is usually slow to speak, but always sure to be heard from. may differ as to her candidate for the lower house of the but I believe she will be practically solid for Fleming for the senate. She gave him a good majority last time and she will come very near giving it all to him this time. The masses of Bethel know J. L. Fleming well. He spent a part of his boyhood and school days and those who knew in those cays and since will never tail to support him for anything he as long as he is SB faithful to every trust, as he has always been so far. If Jim Fleming undertakes to represent you or your cause, whether as attorney or legislator you will never have cause to com- plain, because he will never cease the until he has given the best in his shop, sod this whether client or citizen be great or small. Jim Fleming will not to say no to most citizen in Pitt if he does not think his just and fair, and he will bear the most humble give all just I have served with on board of education of Pitt county in addition to haying him all my lite, and I know that wealth nor cut no figure with in parsing upon light and wrong. , I put him in nominal on at our and Inflexible fidelity to ,. convention two ago principles of democracy count for be should receive the nomination tor sheriff on first by a large us make no mistake but nominate John Kits of Pitt county a of whom will feel justly proud. Ham Voter. FOR -N. , Aug. Burros We are glad do u Black that there is such a meat in the county the senate and we do e the county will go for the lot n of Sept. in Cue primaries and at the convention when it meets Greenville. Two Sisters Dead. Monday, Mrs. J. E. Ran- died at her home near House, and that evening her sister, Miss Lou died at her home township. The two sisters were buried together today in the Stancill burial ground in Mrs. Randolph leaves a husband and several children. Prices Not So Good. This week the tobacco houses are having fair sized breaks bur a falling off price is The undersigned voted especially com Watts law legislature be-1 grades. There is cause he believed he was doing so with the small crop that for the best interest of the people prices will be The price in the country. election just now range from to cents, held in town of Greenville he according to quality. I said m him than I g dug to upon your space to say now. If he bad been nominated en, I don't believe we would lave bad the dissension in democratic racks that seem to exist now, even with the passage of identical laws that were passed. His strength was not taken in certain as it should have been, and while his friends .-aid he desired, they felt mid knew that he was entitled to more representation upon a voluntary vote of the pie. Bat tin is lets forget it. I is so strong in of people of Pitt county t day that nothing pi event bis nomination at the c in Without his consent with- out knowing what he may think about it, desire now to ask friends townships, to go to the on Saturday evening, Sept. ask for a vote Flem- for senator and see that they get it. The party says he shall have it when by of his friends, and I trust those who are in of machinery will see to it that it is carried out. B. M. IMPROVE THE ROADS. N. C , Aug. 1904 I wish to endorse the in your paper a few days back ed of with reference to the needed improve- our public highways. Th time has come for to make an effort to get some relief this line, and it is to of this matter before the public. While the spirit of enterprise i. being manifested various ways especially in Greenville, our public roads are being neglected to serious detriment of progress in all There are roads in our county that have not been worked for over two years. The present road law served a good purpose in its day, but the spirit of progress demands better roads than this old system is giving. Nature has done too much for our county to permit this important matter to neglected. It would be hard to even proximate the far reaching effect of a system of up-to-date road building in our It mean the cultivation of more social intercourse between all, country and town, better dance, better school attendance, us to place a higher our country homes, increase the demand for country invest. put country people generally on a higher plain of living, and add to the of with country These inert simply be in line with rural tree delivery, telephones improved facilities for our schools. How to bring a boot this on our public highways I will not here attempt to say. I hope our legislators will t same view of this matter as writer, others of our county. R B GRIMESLAND ITEMS. Lays After Death, W. P. Edwards came down the day bragging his II- said they are such good one of even laid after Aug. Miss May Galloway is her sister, Mrs. H. U. Venters, the city. Miss Helen Galloway was on our streets today. Mrs. Nannie Stafford ard Mrs. of Norfolk, who been relatives home morning. Don't forget to call on it, for cold drinks. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Mayo, of Aurora, who have Mr. and Mrs. Jan. Mayo, returned to their home this morning. Miss nor Kittrell, of Winter- ville who has been visiting sister for the past few days return- ed to her home this We have had lots of rain for the pat week. Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Boyd re- turned from Baltimore Monday where they have been to purchase fall stock of millinery. There was a large crowd went from here on the excursion from Washington to Norfolk. I have just returned from more where I bought my fall mil- and notions. Opening Mrs. H. L. Boyd, Grimesland, N. next door to la she was dead. This particular hen Dr's office. hung herself by the neck in the fence with suicidal For Sale hand Brooks after to death in that No. Greenville, N. C. position laid an egg. ltd POOR PRINT

Dentist. GREENVILLE. N. C. Dental , Surgeon Greenville, Norfolk, Va. Cotton Buyers and Brokers in Cotton, Grain and Pris- ons. Private Wires to New Chicago and New Orleans. D. W. DEALER in Groceries I And Provisions Cotton Bagging and Ties always on hand Investigation of Grape. The United States Department of Agriculture is investigating grape with a view to determining the best varieties, methods of culture, pruning, train etc., as well as the uses to which the fruit can be put. One of the I features of this investigation which is considered of particular import- is the locating of vines of type, either wild or in cultivation, that are known to excel in product- size, color or quality of fruit, or in important particular. this connection, the of the bureau of Plant Industry, who has the work in will be triad to receive reports on such e from persons who know of their ex- the facts regarding them and the points of special merit that have been observed in them. Correspondence regarding such vines should be addressed to Geo. Bureau of Plant Industry. S. Department of Agriculture, Washington, D. C The Department will, upon cation furnish special mailing boxes and franks with which specimens of choice varieties can be forwarded to the for examination without cost to the sender. I W give you not only the best you can buy, but the money paid can buy. Quality value combined argue for your patronage Goods kept con- ck. Country Produce Po D. W. ill RENVILLE The says it refreshing to read in these times of the manner in which the authorities of Wilmington are There is nothing surprising in this. If the Green- ville people will follow the example of tin of Wilmington and get the right kind of a mayor they will find that the law is being enforced. Messenger. IS Nut Quite New q This is an agreeable sort of Store to patronize. You can recognize at once, from the way you are served, that your best interest is being studied. We study the fit of every garment you try on much more closely than you do, and when the chase is completed there's not a line of a garment that isn't perfect. Two and three piece suits divide honors of patronage. Some want vests, some don't. We're able to offer each the widest possible varietY of fabrics for selection. Mens Three Piece Suits Two Piece Suits Nice Line Youths Clothing to How often can a thing nail op screw driver or lacking. Have ft good box prepared for Our line of tools Is all you could desire, and will see that your tool I KM does not lack a single useful article. Of Course You get Harness, Horse Goods, I. said lit, is the most and of its kind Issued in America. It tills all about both Farm, and SEEDS which can planted to advantage mill profit In the Mailed free upon ,. Write tor it. Wool Sons, VIRGINIA. J. R. Corey OLD DOMINION LIN THE HUSTLING CLOTHIERS M i Steamer E. L. Myers leave W daily, except Sunday, at a. m for Greenville, leave daily, Sunday, at m. for Washington. ting at Washington with Steamers for Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York Boston, and all points North. Connects at Norfolk with railroads for all points West. Shippers should order their f eight by Old Dominion Line New York and and Southern B. R. and Dominion Line from Norfolk; Clyde Line from Philadelphia. lay Line Chesapeake Line from Baltimore and Merchants and Miners Boston. Sailing subject to change without Notice. T. H. Myers, Washington, N. C. N. C. H. B. Walker, Vice President Manager, Street. N, Y. Sour Stomach No loss f strength, nervousness, headache, bad breath, general debility, sour and catarrh of the stomach are all to Indigestion. cures Indigestion. This new discovery natural Juices of digestion as they exist In a healthy stomach, combined with the greatest known tonic and properties. Dyspepsia Cure does not only cure In- digestion and dyspepsia, but this famous remedy cures all stomach troubles by cleansing, purifying, sweetening and strengthening the mucous lining stomach. Soon tie coal supply. In after your ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE. Having qualified administrator of Annie I. Smith. of Pitt county, N C this is notify all persons having the estate of said to exhibit -item undersigned on or before the 27th of August or this will he pleaded in bar their recovery All persons indebted to said will please make Darned ate payment. This 27th day AFTER TWO YEARS PREMIUMS HAVE BEEN PAID IN DIGESTS WHAT YOU EAT Health to the sick to the Weak. 11.00 Shy i trial elM, which C. S. M. Sale By JNO. L. Greenville, retail and Dealer. Cash paid Hides, Four, Cotton Oil Bar Turkeys, Egg, Bed- steads, Mattresses, Oak Waits, Ba Carriages, On-Curt. Tables, Lounges, Safes, P and Gail Ax High Life Tobacco, Key West Che- roots, Henry George Can Cherries, Peaches. Apples Pine Syrup. Jelly, Milk, Flour Sugar, Lye, Magic Matches, Oil, Seed Meal and Hulls, Gar den Seeds, Oranges, Apples, But. dandies, Dried Apples, Prunes, Currents, Glass rod China Ware, Tin and Ware, Cakes and Crackers, Cheese, Best Butter, New Royal Sewing Machine and nu other goods. Quality and quantity. Cheap for cash. Come see me. S. M. OF NEWARK, V. J. YOUR POLICY HAS Loan a. Cash Paid-up Insurance, Extended Insurance-that automatically, R. Is ft. Will be re-instated, if arrears be paid within on month white yon are laving, or within three-years after lapse, upon of payment of arrears with year--. No Restrictions. Incontestable. Dividends payable at the beginning the and cf each year, provided the premium for the year be paid. They may e To reduce or To the Insurance, or To make policy payable as an during the lifetime insured. J. L. SUGG, Greenville N. C. The On Way- To ct FIN JOB PRINTING it to THE REFLECTOR. i- . . . . Ayden IS. C, Aug. 1904. E. G. Cox has come back Our roller wash board is a it is without a and is destined to take the lead, try one, is to buy one, and one, is to never be without one again. Ayden Mfg. Co., Ayden, N. C. Lime, plastering hair, windows, doors, and side lights at J. R. Smith Bro. When you need a nice, light, tough pole, for your buggy or carriage. Call on us make a selection. Ayden Milling Mfg. Co. Ayden. N. C Miss Ormond is visiting Misses Ida W. Ed wards. The ladies have found out where to go they need the finest quality dress goods, laces, etc. Cannon and Tyson. As authorized agent for Daily and Eastern Reflector we take great pleasure in receiving sub- willing receipts for those in arrears. We have a list of all who receive their mail at this office. We take orders for job printing. Remember you can bud lawns, nicker zephyrs, piques and nice goods too numerous to mention at J. R. Smith Bro. Call to see our laces ham- burgs, J. R. Smith Bro. Prof. J. L. Jackson spent j Fri- day night with his brother, C. Jackson. you know J. R. Smith Bro. keep the most complete line of bleaching and ginghams Their customers tell me hat it is so. If you need any tiling in the way AYDEN DEPARTMENT. J. M. B OW, Manager and Authorized Agent. Just received, line of and can fit you up in any style or price. Ayden Milling Mfg. Co. Fancy candies, oranges, apples and bananas at E. E. Co's. ASK FOR COLUMBIA FLOUR, If it doesn't give you absolute satisfaction your dealer will pay you for returning it. R. F. Johnson, Dist. For can peaches, apples, corn tomatoes, apply to E. E. Cannon Tyson wish to call special attention to land plaster for peanuts. Miss Sallie Roberson passed through on her way to Bethel from a visit to Miss Fannie of We carry a splendid assortment of body carpets in various styles and patterns, which make excellent hall rugs, at a normal cost. Ladies are cordially invited to call and see them. Ayden Milling Mfg. Co., N. C. W. C. Jackson Co., are offer- for the next days their en- tire stock of summer goods at great- reduced prices. Note these Pants that were 18.50. 2.50 and are now and 1.75. Shirts that were and each are now- and each. A few pair of in both low high cuts at E. Co's new market tor beef, fie-h meats, sage, and First Class bead made brick, by the wholesale retail large stock always on hand, your orders solicited. J. A. Griffin. Why suffer intense head ache, eye ache smarts burns, when you be permanently ed of glasses properly fitted, by J. W Taylor, grad- Optician, Ayden, N. C. Weak eyes, in need of glasses, way go ire in bad to worse. A lit- of properly ed will often work wonders. J. R. Smith lays his firm has pair of shoes for holy. They come by car Our stock of ribbons is wide, narrow, nice and cheap, J. R. Smith Bro. Come to us when you to buy Independent Manufactured Tobacco, we handle Trust goods, Hart Jenkins. Two or three worthy men can get lice tuition at the graded school during the com- by cleaning build- and preparing fuel. This is an excellent opportunity tor some wot thy men to get the very best school advantages. Should lie at once to the superintendent, I take of informing the public as Summer sea- son is about over I am offering Special in order Bell. My. line of cannot be excelled, and the Edwin shoe which I handle exclusively in your own figures. white of Crockery, Tin ware I goods all trimmings at almost. come to see us, Hart 2-8 their value. Come aid c .; v, .,.,., H ,,. Robert Proctor family came shown my dry goods, notions from Robersonville Saturday and Other of know I be ab e to yon and you Pictures satisfactorily enlarged or no charges made. Best refer died in N. C, la-t given, Hart Bros., the Sabbath here with bis N. C. wife's mother. Hint. through bet I wish remind my friends that j Harrison mixed paints, A big U evening were conveyed I keep a very of millinery j . j ; land heal in k h and repairs f, Those first-class work the enlargement of pictures will do well to see Hart Bro,. At manufacture seats for the trade, that are simply the smoothest seat on the market Milling Mfg. Co. perhaps just at this E. may not possibly be busy as a Wall street broker yet It is an Insurance be mere. He is not only a bur found it necessary to assistance. His companies are first and every body realizes the hence Mr. Cox is to be congratulated being a hustler having something good to bustle. The protracted meeting in the Disciple still continues. Six have connected themselves I with the church and right much is by Mr. Davis is doing a work. Corn, hay and oats, at J. R. Smith we have plenty of the wagon and cart wheels and will sell them as cheap as any one. Ayden Milling Co. Ayden, We are told that Cannon Tyson keeps the best and most complete furniture in town If you need a pair of now is time to buy them at W. M. Co. New up-to-date Wheeler Wilson sewing machines for only 30.00 at W. If. Co. The remains Miss Fannie Dixon, of Snow Hill, state tr of Little Builders arid B. M. of the church, who I One lot of calico at W. M. Edwards Co. Ladies Misses slipper- at costs at W. M. Edwards Co. A nice selection of rugs at W. M. Edwards Co's. We want your hams chickens and eggs. J. R. Smith Bro. Mrs. C. D. Holland- Was all run down; not eat, sleep, or work. Rocky Mountain Tea made me and robust. Great tonic. cents, Tea or Tablets. Wooten's Drug Store at J. R. goods, and I know that my Tessie girdles, ribbons and new kid will please you all. Give me a pair double, single and fold- call, Mrs J. A. Davis. u U- Mrs. W. T. Hart and children, of Kinston, are visiting her lather, W. F. Hail. Ask E. G. Cox about it. Life Fire, Accident Health P. Building, Ayden. Cotton seed hulls, Hay, Oats and Cotton Seed meal sold by Cannon and Tyson. Yard wide sheeting for at W. M. Edwards Co. Call and examine our Hue bed I Smith Bro. Do you want to know how it feels to think of yourself than ever See W. K. and out. Miss Mamie Cooper, of Washing- after spending sometime with the family J. J. has re- turned to her home. same at J. R. Smith Bro. Large stock of furniture consist- of Mill -it- and ti ell straw, mid at J. II. Smith One lot of for lb Is W. M. is Jars and J M Bro. T- . Co. have new where were in- y morning, While the college was passing and of town, bells were toiled and the of our citizens went out to bereaved limes, for Mi-s Fannie was position she held in and fully the fact. days you can j coal from W. M. Sr Hart Cypress Shingles j the last sale by Cannon Tyson. . . the d- nit o my All M, I'M wards Co. for at W Carolina Hot.-Board 1.60.,, , . ,,,., ,,, is high grade buggies. You can be; pet day, near depot on West Ave- j,.,,,. , easily Convinced of the superiority Transient custom seed and K S bulls at The public to stock of DRUGS, up-to-date line of STA- BEY, all kinds TOILET article. qualify of goods and the best OBTAINABLE Also carry Dye-stuff, Cigars, Chewing and Tobacco, a large as- of Pipes, ii Rubber and Elastic Best stock of Brush es of all kinds. com- pounded. M. M. SAULS. AYDEN, IN. C. Dr. Joseph PHYSICIAN Block, Railroad, Ayden, N. C. Dr. Louis Skinner, Practicing Physician Surgeon- Office Hot-1 Ayden, N. C. W. B. Tonsorial Artist, Latest Styles Hair mid of material and Ml-. Co. M it-s of who been on p. visit to friends here, hub to her home. Cannon Tyson handles ready mixed paints, the best. Malt fur stock, at J. ft Smith Bro, E. E. Co. will do all they possible can to please you with their new line of heavy fancy groceries Misses Winnie Wilson and An came up from Kinston Friday are visiting Miss Helen We call special to our new line of Tan and Ideal Kid shoes Cannon Tyson. and suits at cost at W. M. Co. Call on Hart Jenkins for a bar rel of Columbia Floor, none better to be bad anywhere. hey supply . male room for full we B. F. will y goods, and n 1- W. L. House and family, red Heed W. M. Winterville, who have been on u ;, to Mrs. have r. Bro turned to their work in this line a specially. Work We hear the young men say the cheapest and best fitting clothing Sold by Cannon Ty-011. percales and for at M. Edwards Co. Guaranteed. A lot of edgings in You buy cheap at W. M. Co's STATEMENT OF THE BANK OF AYDEN, N. C.- At the close of business June 9th, Loans and Discounts, Overdrafts, Furniture and Duo from Banks, Check and Cash Items, Gold Coin, Silver Coin, National Hank notes other U. S. Total, Capital stock paid in, Undivided profits less expenses, Dividends unpaid Demand certificates of deposits, Deposits, Total. k. Fence Your Farm With Amer can Steel BECAUSE They save stock, They save land, The save neigh- They save worry, They save time, They are guaranteed, They are best steel. They have the only hinge Easy to build. No expense for repairing, Last a lifetime. The American Is the best square mesh on the market. Car load just to see us J. W. BROS. POOR PRINT

THE EASTERN REFLECTOR FRIDAY. l. J. Editor and Entered in the post At Greenville, N. C, as second class matter, Advertising rates made upon application. A correspondent desired at every post office in Pitt and adjoining counties. in to Pitt County, N. C, Friday. 1904. EXTRACT FROM STATE PLATFORM. There Las much about the Watt and whether the state convention endorsed it or not that we think it well to publish that part of the state platform adopted by the state democratic convention at and let it speak for it self. That part of the form which refers to the Watts law is in these approve the general of the Watts law regulating the manufacture and sale of liquors, and limiting the localities in which there may be adequate police protection The principle that no or shall operate except under police protection is as sound that whiskey shall not be sold to minors, or on Sundays, if near the schools and churches. The genera has the pow- and when com rolled by the demo- party trusted to make all amendments which experience conditions may demonstrate to wise and Pitt county was well represented It had a line delegation Among the delegates War news takes second place now with local politics. Port Arthur does the most falling not to fall of any fort in history. i------- . SB The pugilistic gentlemen have again been in the public eye for a Brief apace and Jeffries continues to wear the belt. in Port is what some of the papers say the are doing. Put it looks like the can't tuck it. Asheville is filled this week with Confederate veterans of the state assembled there in annual reunion. A joyous lime to the noble heroes. If Pitt county is to be decently represented in the next legislature there is work for the true Democrats to do in the first ten days in A f eight conductor of the South- railway whose home is at has been arrested for stealing goods from cars in his charge. It has developed that he had a well constructed cave on his premises in which to secrete stolen goods. Strikes us the Democratic party in Pitt county will be getting down to small business if it takes up a man who denounces the platform of his party as made at the state sets up a little platform of his own and asks the party to get on it with him and send him to the Surely there are enough v. i men from whom to select sent from our representatives. Ex-Congressman of Hick- says he has been commissioned to re-organize the Populist party in North Carolina. Pretty hard thing to do, we think. CHAIRMAN VIEW. The proposed lease of the Atlantic A North Carolina railroad is the absorbing topic of the week Just what the outcome will be cannot be predicted but it is hoped that what is best for all interested will be done. Pitt we find such life hard- working, democrats as A. L. J Fleming, J. -V national editorial conference composed of editors in the United P. U. James, O. W. who are favorable to the If. W. King, H. Parker and Davis, sill be King, W. R. Home, K. R, Cotten, H. s Blow, L. f. Moore, F, September. During the confer- I -n, Shade Cox, J Jr., the editors will hove an i Grimes, W. E. Proctor. from at which place they will have the pleas- and honor of being presented to Judge Parker and disking his hand. Ex-Governor and ex-Senator David Hill, of New York, announces that he will retire from active tics at the close of the present cam- He has long been the active leader of the Democratic party in his state and has figured prominently in national politics. And it can be said of him that he comes out with a clean record. We are told platform was re- with hearty applause and that not one of Pitt county Toted it. In view of these I be real of work is he who facts shall say that the duty the law is in ; a democratic measure and nothing about Times. good thing. Of course those fire- And for the same reason, we take tried democrats could not vote to the general of a law is undemocratic ind ii bad thing. It comes to us with the stamp of their APPROVAL it and it must be a democratic a good thing. republican party in assembled say denounce democratic legislature for the enactment of the Watts while the democratic party in convention assembled says we APPROVE it. Thus the issue between tho two par- ties on this question is made up. With such democrats km A. L. Blow, J. L. Fleming, F. O. James, O. W. Harrington, W. King, T. King, W. If. Home ft. R. Gotten, H. A. Blow, K. I. Moors, Alston Grimes, E. B. Shade Cox, W. K. Clark, Jr., and i and the general principle the law the manufacture and sale of liquors, and limiting rune, to localities in Which there may be adequate police protection, there ought to no and electing democrats for the legislature who stand squarely upon the i platform. The same sentiment seems to in every state, whether North Bast, South or West, wherever a lie lays vile hands upon the virtue of a white woman, the hemp, the pyre or a bullet awaits him. and both started off the news of the week with a lynch- for the crime that arouses men's ire. The North is already to abuse the South v hen a lynching occurs in this section, but we notice that the men up there are about as quick to take the law own bands and dispatch the trend who assaults a woman. it, the of the book by that name are endeavoring to search out and publish for benefit others achievements of the man whose example is worthy of for the benefit of those who come after him. There is hardly a doubt that some of the most truly great men are tho least known. The Raleigh Post calls on The to help it get the Journal straight on the state plat- Conn, the Journal man seeming to hare reached the conviction the platform workers did not know what they were about when they declared in favor of four months schools tor each race The Hi is rather busy to undertake to keep an eye- on all the lined boys at once, if the Journal has been reading Reflector it has doubtless reached the conclusion that the opinion of this paper is that the best rats arc who uphold the principles of die party as in the of the part. may A Thousand Ways of Lying. There are a thousand ways of but all lead to the same end. It does not matter you wear lies, tell lies, or live lies, your char actor is ruined just the same. There is no more demoralizing in- in modern life than tho natural straining to seem other than we are. Nothing else low- self-respect, takes the line edge off honor and blunts tho conscience as the sense of being a sham, a fraud or an unreality. It cheap- ens Standards, lowers ideals, saps ambition, and takes the spring and joy out of living. No man can make tho most and best of himself lie absolutely honest with his own soul, and unfalteringly true to his highest ideals, and this is while lie is living a lie. Ex, Peculiar Pigs. Mr. II. has two pigs out on his farm near the city. One pig was born with three but is otherwise normal, and is a healthy and lively shout. The pig of the same litter was born the two legs, and it Webster's Weekly, published at Reidsville, in discussing the vital principle of the Watts law, Watts law, regulating the manufacture and sale of intoxicating liquors, was not enacted by stealth. It was not rushed through the in a day nor a week. It was not sneaked through. Its enactment was recommended by Gov. heartily endorsed by Senator Simmons, the chairman of the state executive com- It was one of the first bills introduced in the last legislature. It was thoroughly discussed in open committee and on the floor of both houses of the general assembly. Every argument and objection was weighed. Nothing was done in a comer. original bill was amended in several particulars, but all propositions looking to the ex- of certain from its or to leave it to a vote of said counties where rejected. Not that the democratic party wanted to force legislation upon the of any county, but because it had in them and knew the source of the cry that the bill ought to be to the ballot box. Watts law is an evolution and not a revolution. It is not experiment. It proceeds along con lines. It was framed to meet a long-felt want. Gov. Aycock in his message to the last legislature recommended the manufacture and sale of liquor be confined to in- cities and towns and gave reasons therefor. It was for the protection of the country people that this legislation was undertaken. The whiskey traffic having been driven from two thirds of our rural territory into towns, where it could be watched and curb ed, the democratic legislature went to the relief of the remaining third and said that the rural schools and churches should have a free hand in training the rising generation. And this policy met the approval of the democratic state convention without a dissenting vote. protection is the essential principle of Watts law. The like of it is the reason the liquor traffic is shutout from the country districts It is no discrimination against the country people, but m the contrary The editor of Webster's Weekly a letter to Chairman Simmons to ascertain the construction he placed upon the temperance plank of the state platform, and his reply was in part us reply to your several inquiries, I beg to advise you that the demo, state convention recently held at Greensboro did unanimously prove the general principles of the Watts law. The language of the platform upon this subject is in part as approve the gen- principles of Watts law, re- the manufacture and sale of liquor and limiting the same to localities in which there may be ad- equate police A sub- sequent clause in this plank of the platform declares that, general assembly has the power and, when controlled by the Democratic party, can be trusted to make all amend- which experience may demonstrate to be wise and Of course tho unlimited power to amend or repeal all legislative enactments, but two clauses of the Demo- deliverance upon the subject of temperance legislation, as in the Watts law, should be much en together; construing them an amendment of this law, I and which would allow the manufacture in the and sale of in localities in I which there may not Inadequate police protection, would in my ion be a violation of its general and in conflict with the plat- form declaration. essential principle of the Watts law is that liquor must neither be manufactured nor sold in this state except under adequate police protection. As at present written, that law confines the and sale of liquor to towns, where adequate police protection is presumed because re- quired by law. It would seem, therefore, without reference to the incorporation of a locality as a municipality, if adequate police pro- of the traffic to be conducted therein can he and is in truth and in fact provided and secured by law, u would be a compliance with the party's requirement bunting the manufacture and sale of liquors to in which there may adequate police In concluding its comments on this letter Webster's Weekly Democratic party has taken its position and is not going to de- the essential principles of the Watts law to gain a few votes here and there. The liquor element have the machine with them in a few counties, but the State as a whole is for the Watts law and will stand by it. We agree with Chairman Sim- mons that it is most important single measure, with the exception of the suffrage amendment, adopted in this State since die Those who read the foregoing can readily see the soundness of the of The upon the Watts law as recently expressed in columns, and it leads us again to the assertion that the man who declares his opposition to the Watts law and asserts that he will not sup- port anyone who favors it is at with the principles of the Dem- party, and such men ought to be excluded from participation in the party primaries. A True Picture. In his speech a few nights ago in Brooklyn Senator of Texas, tell us that the President is honest. Let us grant it, but let us re- member that he is as erratic as he is honest. They tell us that the dent is brave, and so he is, but is as rash as he is brave. I i we were seeking a would prefer the President over almost any other man now in public we are seek ink a statesman, I would prefer most any man who is in public life over the President. He would be one of the best men to lead a ate charge in time of war; but be is one of the worst men to administer a great government in time There is one other trait just as prominent as those alluded to, and that is his stolid indifference, his persistent irreverence to that which is sacred to the heart of all true Americans. This he ha in the only way in which it is possible to destroy the social which are necessary for the happiness and prosperity of both races. His conduct in this has no precedent among men in his class, it only needs few like him to destroy the present social status between the races. He has overshot his own with but few exceptions. Social equality is an American dis- and is not confined to any party. It is neither confined to any section, but North, South, East, and West wherever the stars and stripes is seen, declares this country is a unit forever in the social separation of the two races. Mr. Roosevelt with his intelligence, with his ability to dis- has not realized the dire consequences of his rash Times. This department Is hi charge of A. D. Johnston, who is authorized to rep resent the Eastern Reflector in Winterville and territory. WINTERVILLE, N. C, Aug. Prof. King, of Ayden, was here Sunday. A well selected variety of drug- also a full of medic-lilts kept at the drag store. If you are not a patron of store come and get acquainted with examine our stock and learn our prices, B. T. Cox Bro. Corn, Oats and Hay for sale cheap for O. A. Kittrell Co. Try R. G. Chapman and white wins vinegar for pickling. It i splendid. Jim Green went road Sunday. S-e Kittrell Taylor for a fresh loaf of bread If i i need of h K- barrel of -flour slid If want lie mi l fail to get Kittrell Taylor. All kinds soft inks cool and H. L. Johnson. Claude Dawson returned to T. N Manning Co. are carry- that will cure diseases hr-art state. Notice- I wish to notify the public that I gr every l--v at mill one mile south of Level o in lowing one and all our Hue. . Harrington, Barber Co. v, e bow hand a nice sued at remarkably Our town is foil of lo m and be We hope to be able to Your only j tell you two in our next Kittrell and Taylor. A. W. moved his Felix Pitman, of Kinston, the F. O. Cox house. Peterson, of Washington The Winterville Co., Tuesday. tip nice v kitchen safes. Fruit jars reduced to for They are cut p nod convenient, quarts and for 1-2 gals. H. L. Johnson. Ed Hamilton and Addie Langston, were here and Sunday. Boarding J. D. Board 181.40 per day. Best in town. Latest styles and very cheap at H. L. Johnson's. See those nice pants at H. L. Johnson's they are cheap and good stuff. W. M. Carrol, of Kinston. spent Sunday here with friends and re fountain pens a specialty at Dr. B. T. Cox drugstore. Kittrell have j re- a nice assortment of cutlery if you want a see them. Carl A. G. Cox Mfg. Co Mrs. F. O. Nye and little daughter, returned Sat night. Fine line window shades just received by B. G. Chapman Co. Dinner pots, Wash and preserving crockery and ware tin wood and willow ware. Barber We now a complete Hue of dress goods trimmings, notions, hats and umbrellas, rugs and window shades. Will take of was Monday. This was his .-t to Winterville. See H. L. Johnson for heavy and light groceries, A. W. Ange Co. pays highest prices for eggs and sells goods The A. G. Cox MTg Co. are chasing a lot of fine timber for Tar Heel carte and wagons. They are making a large supply of these wheels so tin v can fill a demand w the proper season . arrives. Get Sum soda per pound. T. N. Manning and Co. Miss Nellie who has been re- turned to Ayden Pictures and picture frames. Harrington Barber Co. we carry a complete lie of heavy, j fancy groceries, prices light. Barber Co. R. G. Co.,. say to make room for fall stock that all summer goods will be sold at a bargain. Miss Meta Dew, of Fremont, came Friday to take charge of of the girls of W. H. 8.1 Being in position to secure class raw material cheap, having i machinery with which to do work, and being able to save and nearly all four timber, are a few of the reasons why we j can save our customers Winterville Mfg. Co. Carload flour just received. Harrington, Barber Co. Prof. Lineberry left Tuesday for to attend Odd Fellow's picnic and in interest of his school. For framed picture and photo- graph frames try John Son. There is a splendid assortment ofT. W. Wood Son's., Window and door frames, porch at dealer to order you one. We win egg. Highest, f, her Co. columns, brackets and all kinds of months Q. A. Kittrell A will be trimmings at rock bottom lone Color, j Mt as grape prices, Winterville Mfg. buyers will pay the highest Miss Moore, of Grimes- prices, land, who has been visiting at A. A. W. Ange Co., say their G- Cox's left for Greenville working clothes and day. men who bought them Winterville Mfg. is now I ft. right. They are the Car- at work another lot of church hart explains it all. seats. These go to Speed, NO. Manning went to R Carroll, book keeper light red, unmarked. Of her whereabouts you will please I C. J. Jackson. of Eureka, has accepted a as book for the A. G. Cox Mfg. Co. left Monday to enter Forest Saturday aid Sunday. Stray Takes small Mack, wale pig, unmarked. been with my bogs about weeks. . C. J. Jack-box. w Trunk- and valises cheap. i Co. size now only It. G. Chapman and co. I take tide method of announcing that I a candidate for in and for town- ship, subject to the action of the Democratic primary, and if elect- ed will do my duty. F- B. Tucker. O The Winterville Mfg Co. are now busy on a big lot of wash boards a lot of saddle blocks for economic ask bands, a lot of fa- kitchen n of the rainy weather the A. G. Cox Co. are shipping a; ons and buggies almost every day. for the A. G Cox Mfg. Co.; Stoves, heaters and ranges. Ail styles, lowest prices. See our stock , before and save money. Winterville Mfg. Co. A. G. Co. are keeping up a ham with I their machinery, cutting j paling timbers guano cotton planters, and other things arc by them. Mr. and Airs. Joe Martin i children, of are visit- on perfectly Tasteless oil sold. Taste as good as Maple Syrup. per bottle at Dr. ling their mother, Mrs. Alfred Cox, Winterville, N. C. 3-22 MRS. SARAH TAYLOR FASHIONABLE MILLINERY, Main Street, Winterville, N. C KING COMBINATION BUGGY. MANUFACTURED BY A, . COX MANUFACTURING COMPANY WINTERVILLE, N Frank Wilson, THE KING CLOTHIER Is now in New York his selections of Fall and Winter Clothing, Shoes, Hats and Gents Wait for his return fore buying. Frank Wilson, The King Clothier. WATCH THIS SPACE FOR OUR ANNOUNCEMENT OF FALL AND WINTER GOODS. OUR PRICES ARE ALWAYS RIGHT, CL Wilkinson Co

Grocery Department We-carry the very finest Butter and that we cat bay and keep it on cold storage. Always sh pure and delicious. Fancy and Heavy Groceries of all Kinds. China Department W have placed in our windows several beautiful patterns in and CHINA peseta only 186.00. Only a few sets at this Furniture You can find everything need in in House Furnishings at B. Cherry Co. Department Stored For the Campaign. The Daily News and r will be full of the latest news from and State Dem- until the 8th. It will lead the election of Democratic and in Democratic doctrine. It will also be full of freshest and best news day. Its Sunday editions will give Mr. literary notes, and bright special upon topics of deep interest to every North Carolinian. It has special facilities for get- ting the best and latest political news and ought to be read by every Democratic voter in the State. One dollar will send the Doily News and Observer to any address until the November election, and will give at the close the fullest re- turns showing the election of Alton Parker as President and Robert B. Glenn as Governor. Send in your subscriptions at once. Address, Raleigh, N. C BETHEL mm DR. R. J. i DR. G. F. THIGPEN. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, J PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. BETHEL, M. C. Office opposite depot. BETHEL, N. C. next door to Post Office STATON AND BUNTING, BETHEL, N. C. IN GENERAL MERCHANDISE, Complete Line Furniture, Groceries. We Pay Highest Price.- Cotton, Cotton Seed and Country Produce. as- Folks Must Eat No matter how low the price and w r the No matter how low the price of and we are the to supply Eat Good, Fresh Groceries ft . .- u i REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF i K BANK OF GREENVILLE, N. C AT THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS JUNE 9th, 1904- Seasonable Eatables at Seasonable Prices. Fresh, Clean, Pure Goods are offered. We call shoulders hams. Everything by its honest name. good corn just in W. J. THIGPEN GROCER, Five Points. If you do come to see us, We keep every- thing in the grocery line and sell it to our at the Lowest Possible Price, Johnston Bros. Greenville, N. C. Ci uM . . 809.31 3,618.57 C necks A Utah items Gold 5,828.50 Silver 3,319.87 8291.085 Stock paid in 825,000.00 Surplus, 20,000.01 Undivided Profits less Paid 12,097.92 Deposit 226,978.38 Cashier's checks out- standing 7,014.29 8291,085.59 North County of Pitt I, James L. Cashier of the above-named bank, do solemnly above fa true to the best of my knowledge JAMES L. LITTLE. d . a I to before tie is lie. J. G. P. A. TYSON. Directors St. Vincent's Hospital and Sanitarium, NORFOLK, VIRGINIA. OF BUILDING EQUIPMENT, HALF-MILLION DOLLARS. CAPACITY, PATIENTS. Most equable Atlantic salt air tempered by proximity o with every modern Improvement for the of A corps of In every department. for mm of approved X-ray apparatus. system of Turkish and Ward Rates, per week; Private Boom from to etc., address The President, St Vincent's Hospital and Sanitarium NORFOLK, VIRGINIA. Now Is The Time To Take a Cheap Trip Via THE ATLANTIC COAST LINE. Richmond, Va., 6th Grand Fountain United Order True Reformers. Austin, Texas, and return 14th lo account National Baptist Convention Tenn., and return, account Association Fire Engineers. San Francisco And Los Angeles, Cal.; and return, September and account Conclave Knights of and Sovereign Grand Lodge I. O. O. F. Season Tickets, Day Tickets, Dav Tickets to the Worlds Pair St. Louis on sale every day. Coach Excursion Tickets or. sale every j Tuesday in August. Rates and Other Information given j cheerfully by Ticket Agents j and the undersized. H. M. Emerson, W. J Craig T M. Q. P. A Wilmington, N O Cold Comfort what we are after, and tho possession of one of our Refrigerators will insure sweet milk, cream and butter, cool drinking water and many dainties that would be unattainable without the HAVE YOU A LAWN If you hove you will want a Lawn Mower pretty soon, d 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 machine with best steel knives at such a satisfactory price, and guarantee it to do the work. Water Coolers, lee Cream Freezers, Hammocks and everything else in the hardware H. L. CARR WAREHOUSE IN 1866. PERRY CD Norfolk, Va. Cotton Factors and handlers of Ties and Bags. Correspondence and shipments solicited William Fountain, H. D., Physician and Surgeon, N. C- Office one door east of poet office, on street. Phone Tobacco has are Higher. We are well equip- for selling your tobacco to fine advantage- We have com- men and one of the est and best lighted houses in the State. Sell with us, we'll please you. PARHAM, BOWLING. Quick Arrest J. A. Ala twice in hospital from severe case of piles causing tumors. After doctors and remedies failed, Salve quickly arrested further inflammation and cured him. i ache- and kills pain. at, drug Store. Made of Dr. King's New Life Pills each night for two weeks has put me in my writes D. H. Turner town, Pa. the best , the world for Liver, Stomach and Bowels. vegetable Never grip. Only i Drug A Summer Cold A cold is not only an- but if not relieved will be the probable result by Ball. One Minute Cure the phlegm, draws out the heals, soothes and lungs and bronchial tubes. One Minute Cough Cure is n ideal remedy for the children It is to the taste and per- harmless. A certain one for Croup, Cough and Cold. J L. A Perfect Painless Pill. is the one will cleanse set liver to action, remove the bile, clear the cine headache and leave a pond taste in the mouth. The little pills for doing such work pleasantly and are DeWitt's Little Early Risers, Bob Moore, of La- Inn., says; I have used gripe and sicken, While DeWitt's Little Early Kiser are simply Sold by J. L. Wooten. A Test, To a life, Dr. T G. of No. Pa, made test resulting a won cure. He writes, a patient was attacked with violent caused by of the stomach. I had often excellent for stomach and liver troubles so them. The patient gained from the first, and has not bad an attack in months Electric Bitters are positively guaranteed for Dyspepsia, Constipation and Kidney troubles. Try them Only at W Drug Store. Is The Name When you go to buy Witch Ha- Salve look for the name De W lit on every box. The pure, adulterated Witch Hazel is used in making DeWitt's Witch Hazel which is the best salve in the world for cuts, burns, bruises, boils, eczema and pile;. The of DeWitt's due to its many cures, has caused numerous worthless to be placed on The genuine bears the E DeWitt Co., Chicago. Sold by J. L. Woolen. A Sure Thing It i said that nothing is sure except death and taxes, but this is not altogether true. Dr. King's New discovery for consumption is a sure cure all lung and throat trouble. Thousands can testify to that. Mrs. C. B. Van of W. Va. says had a severe case of Bronchitis and for tried everything of, but got no relief. One bottle of Dr. King's New cry then cured me It's infallible for Croup, Whoop- Cough, Grip, Pneumonia ad Consumption. Try it. It's by J. L. Trial bottles tree. A Sweet Breath s a never failing sign of a he stomach. the breath is bail the stomach is out of order. There no remedy in the world equal to Dyspepsia Cure for During indigestion, dyspepsia and all, stomach disorders. Mrs. Mary S. Crick, of White Plains, Ky., writes; have a for tried all kinds of remedies but con- to grow worse. By the use of I began to improve at once after taking a few bottles am fully restored in weight, health and strength and can eat whatever I digests what you eat and makes the sweet. Sold by J. L. mi mt On Aug. 26th, 1904 Sale begins at O'clock sharp. To convert our stock into Cash, we will until further notice offer our OUR ENTIRE STOCK AT GOT PRISES. La Fine Sunday Shoes Calamity per pair Box writing paper and envelopes to match, calamity price per box HO doz pearl buttons worth doz, calamity price per dose pairs boys fin pants, worth calamity price yards best calico and dark colors. Your choice at calamity price Large white Red striped, calamity price ham- worth at this calamity sale Hats, Hats, the en- tire line reduced per cent and per cent. era Fine steel rod las, calamity price Hair large sizes to box, d bx best know what they are, worth calamity price Spool cotton, price k dozen La Fine Hem Si itched. Lace Handkerchiefs, worth each, calamity price Be Men and boys fine Sunday shirts, Warning During is greatest of Ca- lam sales to secure the matchless bargains don't forget this is a spot Or you will miss These Bargains dozed A ply calamity price raga were , calamity price ac Feather stitched Braid calamity c Y HURRY. and prices seen all over the largest stock in Eastern Carolina Positively Aug. 26th, 1904 THE BIG STORE GREENVILLE, N. C. POOR PRINT

turn SELL YOUR TOBACCO WITH THE Farmers Consolidated Tobacco Co pi a p inn r. v w -III II BECAUSE-The profits derived from the business arc returned direct to the farmers. is a business handled and conducted in the interest of the farmers, BECAUSE--On any of our floors you a e the highest legitimate; market price at all times and under BECAUSE-The enemies of this organization tn uniting and combining every fort within their power to p; v-. i its success and development. BECAUSE-So certain as night follow we we can make and money by selling with us, BECAUSE-By co-operating on this plan a better and more perfect understanding can be reached and maintained between seller end buyer, kindlier and friendlier relations established and or. account such, and more satisfactory prices for your t can be had. THE HOUSES COMPOSING THE FARMERS CON THE FARMERS, formerly ran by v THE UTA K, formerly run by Coward, Hooker Co., and THE JEFFREY, run last year by Fox hull ME. H. A. who or a number of years has been connected with Sen as no better one ever sung to the bids of will have of MR. S. who was one of the firm of Foxhall year be will have charge of that house this year, while Mr. O. L. will be tit All I gentlemen will follow the different, and IS YOURS TRULY- . S , ten good THE EASTERN REFLECTOR. D. J. WHICHARD. Editor and Owner. and Friday. ONE DOLLAR PER YEAR IN ADVANCE VOL. No. GREENVILLE. PITT COUNTY. NORTH CAROLINA, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1904 No. WANTS LAUGHING HOUSE. B. Sept. 1904. Edit.-a By reading your paper, and by one of my reading King's Dollar Daily, I have been bearing from a few of our Pitt county and I have puzzling to know how many sorts of people we have the county. I bare been that a good many of to be a thirsty, or are in with other who are thirsty, and we wish that we relieve them, but we do not have but one plan her, which, if given, might not do much toward quenching; their thirst or satisfying their ravings. People sometimes move to our little town to try our plan, and, notwithstanding their thirst, they are determined, and they stay and stay, until after a while their thirst to pass away and then mi to our little temperance town. Out little town has no about other dispensaries hurting our business, for we think we have a promising neighbor town, Ayden, that is with us. Be- sides piteous pleadings fro. some of our don't cause us to feel much disturbed, for we know that they and ail their friends will in- restored if they can the treatment, or, at least, that is the the plan ks here and I believe that it is where. Well, I intend writing about all this, as we know so little about these whiskey troubles. We may not know how to suit all these and if it don't suit them it might hurt our chance to get nominated. I saw that great long list of names in your paper suggesting the name of J. J. as our candidate fir the legislature, I felt that had made do mis- take. went over list Called out the to if I knew die men and I soon out I knew most of the men and then I knew, too, that these men were speaking for hundreds of Pitt beat Yes, I am also glad mat I know Mr. as one of our best citizens. lie is well a f inner more of the farmer's needs almost any man iii lie county. I also know to be a of hue business ability and he knows how to out for the business Interest of our people, lie is a broad man he tin see more things to look after besides the Watts law, and should he see the Watts law need be amended or wiped out do as much to get it done as any man you can gee. could out and soon get a list like the one printed yen ten would my J J. a, out next . i our i is m in i nil . and we will I pi, i sir I MOW , put lieu it u d Call I tilling i i A. ti COX. ENDORSE LAUGHING HOUSE We, the undersigned members of the Greenville Tobacco Board of Trade, seen a cation in The Daily advocating J. J. fur the legislature, take this method of subscribing our hearty endorse- to every word of that com- We notice that most every class of our citizens are the subscribers, farmers, merchants, bankers, professional men generally, and as men we want to be per- to add our in i-t tic approval to the nomination Mr. Laughinghouse has for ten years a familiar figure on our as a tobacco farmer, looking after and selling hie tobacco, and all relations we have found him to be a high minded, practical gentlemen. If the convention will him this place, we herewith make an advanced prophecy that he will make the one of the best representative- that ever served lie county this capacity. Mr. is a very vigorous man whatever be undertakes, and on this account is misunderstood by those who do not know him intimately, but by bis own people, his neigh- and those who have come in- to intimate contact with him, be is appreciated for his genuine worth. We hope the democrats the county over will join together and nominate this gentleman for one of the places on ticket. As the communication above referred to aptly will be the representative of no one or class of but he will present the county and her interest. Nominate him for tin- place and you will be of him. Nominate him, and before the next general assembly adjourn- In will be by bis elates In body a a able, tent and champion of the rights. O L. R O C. W E H. T. W. L. Hall, A. P. Kennedy. J. J. Willis, Garden, P. W. Glare, W. H. Jr., B. B. B. B. land, E. B. Thomas, M. H. White, Geo. H. S. Hardy, W. T. Burton, J. Frank Brinkley, D. Hook- G. L. J, Bowl. T. A. Duke, J. T. Mead- A. Timberlake, A. A. Andrews, M. A Allen. TO THE VOTERS OF PIT f COUNTY Killed by Falling Tree. Mr. W. H. Whichard, who lives near mill, had H hands pulling fodder In the field was a dead pine tree, while the band were at work near this without a warning sound it till among them. The trunk if the tree fell lengthwise the body a woman Instantly n Let mil. A colored y. hi ti v sit serious- Mr. and of narrowly ts t . have j . et fr m I mo i I h . ; it ti ii l. Hi If. h ii Min- h N. v., i rat In Dr's m We are on the verse of a very important election, one that every voter should consider car- fully before be casts his vote in the primaries. It seems that our people are not worrying over but whiskey. Is it possible the good of our depends of whiskey I. -elf, was not an ardent the dispensary, but is her- I try to two sides to it. I hod it is a good for the masses of people. It interfere only with the man who likes the social drink and right here is where three of the stat. Men who d-a in either the sale of whiskey, speaking very liberal Lei a few get together and a social drink, They arc not until the crowd has treated around. By this time they are to go home to their families. Now what per cent of the population of Pitt county is this Is ii per cent, or is it per There were or thirty saloons in Pitt before th- dispensary. With an of two families to a it will about per cent, of the pop- of Pitt county who got their living out of legitimate liquor dealing. Now is it right to happiness and prosperity of the per or per cent, of population of the county to satisfy the profits of the few who have been their j out Another important thing to con- sider is were over being taxed to th wanted special in town t it. Now our main aspirants fir who are opposed the were among the h whereas, with well in town the will spend money for whiskey fur the ii; to own children, this the thing i want. pin I i i-f We should our brains toward developing other lines that will prove to and our the whiskey traffic, for we ail know earnest-, and truthfully that the dispensary is better for us morally. Our public roads might be con- seriously for one thing, for nothing in the county needs worse. I, for cue, would be glad to see all the main leading roads from the county seat to the limits of the county line which would cost about three thousand dollars increase in valuation of the property along these roads, the taxes of which would pay the interest on the debt, thereby relieving our people from the present trouble of working loads enabling our country people far and near, to haul much with two mules and wagon to market, as three such wagons and mules, thus paving the expense extra bands inch day. With system of in the county In it ii years would have at Ht five people to migrate as trucking could be carried on anywhere in count j. Hauling would be almost nothing, peaking, as to what it is now. We might save something to h out in our road system in the of a few officers county. office, instance should not pay more than six dollars per year. The sheriffs office he hand- led for leas money, but I suppose we would have to have special legislation for that. Our town has this course in cutting as our treasurer last year twelve hundred dollar., or about and this year we get the same office filled for two and fifty dollars. Our tax collector last year cost about one dollars, this year six hundred dollars. You see we are i nearly as much from salaried offices of the town as the town received from the licensed saloons last year. Its very necessary that we think over these things carefully, and not too much to the fellows TO THE PEOPLE OF PITT COUNTY, We, the undersigned of the county, without the least in- tent to disparage or detract from the merits of any one who is or may become a candidate, respectfully suggest the name of a gentleman one of in the next general from Pitt county who, if will in our opinion make as a representative;.,, sat in a state legislature. That man is J. J. house. His familiar and extended acquaintance in the state, Ins wide range and practical knowledge of public questions combine and tit this Vie him to be a clean, straight, honest man whom neither fear nor any would prevent fr m doing his duty as he it. a man of strong con- who want office, as nine times powerful will-force, of ten he is talking for self and approached open W e want men to rep-1 . . . resent masses M a whole in to legislature. nominating our com I do ask for one to be from town of Greenville, and I would our townsman, L. Woe ten. A Taxpayer. TOWN MATTERS. that be error has the man- hood and courage to recognize and correct it without apology for do- so. If he should nominated by convention he will b.- representative of no o e D u or class men, the pliant tool of no clique, the zealous and watch- all the people of the whole re- to their position or vocation in life. He will be the people's representative in the broadest j sense of the word, to whom humblest may go with equal free- and the mightiest in the laud. I i has been forty yen , a tiller of soil, for this class bis extended, for no man In I he state knows better he the What the Aldermen Did. The board aldermen were in I regular monthly session Thursday night and had enough business to keep them together until o'clock. The standing committees had no reports to make except for the col- red cemetery, the of, which are being cleared and a new fence placed in front. The tax co treasurer, lice officer ad dispensary com- missioner did their reports. The dispensary report slowed that chases the amount of . ii i . i I man peculiar and trying had been made, while ,.,,. . u sales have amounted to a little more than As the b-ts been operation only and stock must lie for it is too to re- j port what profit it is making. Two citizens appeared before the board and complained of the near stables being blockaded buggies left staid on the Tie board making it lawful any vehicle to be left on the going in at once. A. Griffin, had elected of Are department, declined to accept the position. J. J. Moor., lamplighter, sent his resignation because of bad health. O. D. Bounties, list taker, turn- ed in the tax list for The list returned to him as tax tor with authority to proceed to collect the taxes. Tin; question of getting estimates on the election of a guard house was the market commit- tee. Alderman M. A. Allen, having decided to change his residence from Greenville, tendered his re situation as a member of the board, which was accepted with t egrets, Accounts amounting to were allowed and orders for same drawn on treasurer, Dr. II. Wakefield, of Char- with which the farmer o contend. But no man, whatever may be his calling if it is an one, need have any ear of Joe for be is a just man, of kindly heart and tender sympathies, Del eves in fair f. B. Kilpatrick, J. E. May, J. M. rick, D. M. Johnson, L. Tucker, a. P. Kilpatrick, E. J. K Move. J. cage, L. Arthur, J. B. J. S. , i. K. Ban , T. J. Moore, I-. V. Patrick, K. A. Tyson, J. G. J. S. Smith B. J. Joshua Manning, L. Wilkinson, H. L. Cut, H. Harding, X, Wilkinson, C. B. C. n. Rountree, Wilson, It. If. J. L. Carper, Dixon, T,. E. Elks, A. B. Ellington, H. J. Smith, J. L. W. B Is. C. M. Jones, W. H. Johnson. There are many nine names signed to this, but owing to the want of space today nil of them could not be printed. Any whose names do appear will know that this is the Larger and Better. The breaks on the a were very large In tie, N. C, will be in Greenville instances the at Hotel Bertha Monday Oct. 3rd I best and until loon of Tuesday Oct. 4th . . . . . . for one day only. His practice J good lots bringing high as limited to Eye, Bar, common grades remain at Throat, fitting glasses. 2-1 about the same figure.