THE EASTERN REFLECTOR J. WHICHARD, don't your party I the query of a and can met with on the train the other Editor day. lie was told that was issue enough to fill any one campaign and Democrats found Entered in the post office at Greenville. N. C, as second class matter, Advertising rates made upon application. A correspondent desired at every post office in Pitt and adjoining counties, enough in that to go before the and ask for i change in the ad- ministration. Pitt County, N. C, September 1904. NEW YORK AND It was the pleasure of the editor of to attend the conference Democratic and pendent editors, who are support- Parker and Davis, the past week. Arriving in Sew York Tues- day e Wednesday was spent in visiting the headquarters of the national committee, taking in points of interest about the and a trip through the the under- ground railroad been built under the city and recently opened. Wednesday night the editors were -given a banquet by the national , committee in the one of the finest hotel in the city. The banquet an elaborate affair covers tor about live hundred guests. S. L- Johnson, of was toast mater and speeches by Henry Patterson, of Louisville, Ky., Herman of New York, of Atlanta, J. of Indiana, and r Brooklyn. A letter also read Joseph the World. Thursday morning the editors . h by train for Hyde v hero they took a boat across the Kw U As the in view of the b home of Judge Parker, the i.,. i hers of his Stood in the I . i and a grandson i waved a flag. At Daniels, of Raleigh, was of ceremonies. He intro- C. W. Knapp, of St Louis, who spoke for the editor in no ad- dress which was responded to by Judge Parker. After the sneaking each of the was presented to Judge Par- and to the members of his family. Judge Patter is a man of personality and made a most favorable impression on all. lie had a for every one he met. About three hours were spent around the beautiful lawns at they got an idea of the judge's capabilities as a Some of the Carolinians see- an ox team hauling up hay to the said that looked just like down here. The return trip to New York city was made by boat down the historic Hudson and the scenery along the river was magnificent. On the steamer one or two meetings were held at which several editors spoke of the pleasure the conference and trip to had given them the impression Judge Parker had wade upon them. Another feature that his North Carolina brethren prouder of him than ever, the honors bestowed upon Jose Raleigh. He chairman of the editorial conference and the success of the occasion was largely due to his efforts As token appreciation a purse up for the purpose of u loving to present him. North Carolina was well represent ed in the editorial party that called There is danger of the Democrat- party making mistakes in i After meeting the Tar Heels and county convention that will them Judge years to overcome do not parker with , mile i there has ever been a campaign K Selection marked by so much Carolina m of representation as the present one. Men without regard for truth, and with a to accomplish their Men took part in the own through Democratic primary here out the county circulating falsehoods with a view of engendering bitter- and disorganizing the party. The conservative element of the con- would do well to act with political integrity, prudence in making nominations day who have declared publicly that they would vote the Republican ticket from Roosevelt down to town ship constable. Nice example of It was expected that the Some of the newspaper folks after cans would carry Maine in the state seeing Parker are comment-, election held Monday, but that they on his head and it is not as red as they expected. It is near enough to count in that class, bow ever, some members of his make up for what he may lack. A red-headed Tar Heel was being presented to one of the ladies at and as they glanced at other's heads the smile was mu- this enlarged into a hearty laugh when she remarked have our color did so by a considerably reduced majority gives comfort to the Demo- Those who have them can afford to lose them. The dispatches tell that Mrs. H. lost a bag of diamonds and money at Newport. If wheat keeps soaring we will have to fall back on hoecake and potatoes. It is cause for congratulation that the faculty of the A. II. College won out in the recent i liable with certain students of that If a college cannot have of discipline and enforce them it had as well close its doors. As to the case in question, it was a foolish demand the students made for greater liberty, and President Wins- ton was right in standing firmly by the rules of the college. PARKER'S SPEECH TO THE EDITORS. The State Board of Health has re- issued a valuable pamphlet on the causes and prevention of con- The pamphlet should be read carefully, as it gives by which this most fatal of all diseases can be prevented if followed. Any one interested can got a copy of the pamphlet free by Richard II. Lewis, Raleigh, N. C. The story that comes from ville sounds almost like the days of Sherman's Georgia. It said the First Regiment of North Carolina returning from developed a of toughs who left the train at and proceeded to plunder several stores in the vicinity of the depot. Is that the kind of big stand- army we are fostering President Roosevelt's letter of ac is out, and as an epistle of length it takes undisputed rank. He occupies a good bit of space in tell- that the Democratic party has no issues, and at even more length pa- the greatness of his own do- High tariff and increased pensions are a great hobby with hint is indeed a great pleasure to welcome to this of representatives of the great can press, one of the mighty forces in the up building and strengthen- of a sturdy American citizen- ship. leaders who have made a thoroughfare through history down which through all their frame will march with giant strides have been men who, though moved by hasty of the hurried judgment of the people, were, yet guided in all their public acts by the knowledge of what the deliberate mature judgment of the people would be. So the great papers are those which anticipate the careful judgment of the majority. Though the instant judgment of the people may be often at the ripe and final decision is always for the right. And the part of leader- ship is to know the right and hon- patriotically, fearlessly and zealously advocate it. Just as long as the press can discern and lead the unhurried and well-considered of people, so long will its power grow mightily, and so long will it hold its place in front ranks of the unfaltering and vigorous march of national progress. To the up building of the power of the press and to the best use of that power you have devoted yourself. am not taking up your time with any of the great issues upon which our party, through its plat- farm and candidates, confidently peals to the people for endorsement, but crave your indulgence while briefly refer to a feature of the the Republican par even more by the Democratic party is not a. and infirmity of purpose it is a body of citizens shown by its believe I hat on the whole challenge to comparison of mental principles are best adopted Democratic and Republican to the conduct of the government, since par- so many patriotic and in- came into existence should be men it is inevitable that welcomed. Fortunately we have of opinion as to minor eight recent years of Democratic ad- and of view as .- t. to the correctness of disposition ministration of the Executive Depart- of found The of the government which we party is concededly united to-day as will gladly compare with any similar to every vital article of faith which period since into the pend- comparison will show that , . , t. ,. . , , . Our adversaries are entrenched under Democratic control the in full possession of every depart- parity of the tethers was of the government, and it observed in the conduct of the gov-1 mistaken policy that would drive eminent; that no one of its depart- voters. The cause cannot be was permeated, as of J on others with- . ,. in the with whom we have had corruption rivaling the days of the disagreements, but who are now star route frauds; that a successful working with us for a common cause, effort was made to check the growth men who have attained any degree of prominence have their friends, and the exercise of ordinary prudence forbids the alienation of allies who are willing and anxious to The coming election not to be determined by the vote in hopelessly Republican States, where issues and dates even are grievously handicap ed. but the in Vermont on Tuesday admonishes there I can he harm in honesty, marked a i j .- . co-operation of all and the ability and thorough devotion to of expenditures; that it resulted in each department of the government below that of the preceding comparison will show also that each succeeding Re- publican administration after 1898 increased expenses, and in some in- stances so greatly as to indicate reckless extravagance and waste of the people's money. sturdy principle of all those in high places during those Democratic may without be ed alongside the qualifications of similar officials in any and all other administrations. Who, I pray you, would hesitate to compare the of the cabinet of those years with the present one, with any one Is the fame of Man- Fairchild, Endicott, Whitney, Garland, members of the 188-1 cabinet, and Car- lisle, Lamont, Smith, Francis, Her- Wilson and of that of 1892, dwarfed when contrast- ed with the cabinet officers of today When the comparison once com- you will be eager ask the people which is the better. They ill declare the victor in the contest between the administrations to be the one which, in addition to other excellencies, saved many millions a year to the nation. is running riot in Federal, State and municipal gov- in spite of the well direct ed efforts of some excellent officials. The indebtedness of the municipal governments are still piling up, bond issues are increasingly and the people have not the satisfaction, in many of a full equivalent in improvements for the money expended. And the Fed- government is leading the race of great expenditures. Ere long the people will demand a reform in ad- ministration expenses. they will do it now if they are made to appreciate the whole truth. factional and important differences involving no surrender of principle, are essential to which it U t van. It but disordered or Like Comet Is the cornea., of to weak and c v n g I o c h troubles mad natural Juices of digestion and I doe work stomach, relaxing the nervous while the Inflamed and membranes of that organ are allowed to rest and heal. It cures indigestion, flatulence, of heart, and all troubles by cleansing, purifying and the glands. I membranes of atom- ash and organs. Year Better Tat. . 11.00 Sir. K th. trial Hz., which tOo. ft. ti CO, Sale By JNO. L. Greenville, N. C REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF THE BANK OF GREENVILLE, GREENVILLE, N. C AT THE CLOSE OP BUSINESS SEPTEMBER 6th. 1904. Loans and Discounts 4203,553.77 Overdrafts 4,856.98 Stock, securities, eta. Furniture Fixtures 3,657.32 loans 10.047.40 Due from Banks 25,570.08 Checks Aether cash Items 3,314.80 Gold Coin Silver Coin 088.06 notes 16,466.00 283,560.40 paid in Surplus, Undivided Profits, less Expenses Paid 3,509.03 Individual deposits subject to check 189,716.16 Demand of 20,000.00 Cashier's checks out- standing 335.21 Bills payable, of for borrowed 20,000.00 1283,560.40 platform opens with a de duration of that party's many years of control of government, coupled with the assertion that has dis- played a high capacity for nil and which has North County of Pitt. j I, James L. Little, Cashier of the above-named bank, do solemnly wear that the statement above true to the beat of knowledge and belief JAMES L. Subscribed and sworn to before this 80th day of June, JAMES C. TYSON, Notary W. R. WILSON, J. O. MO YE, J. A. ANDREWS, Directors p. rent is in charge of A. D. Johnston, who is authorized to rep- v the Eastern Reflector in and territory. and I spite of weather the j Or. G. Co. are hipping I out wagons and buggies almost to Par- W Stoves, and All i -a styles, lowest prices. See our r eves buying one . . , L before purchasing and save at the Drug, Co. for Co. a-e A. Kittrell keeping up a with here Son Mr. at r the inks, at Protect of those e; Store, p- cheap Co, day to Try . S . loaf -I to . no flour or p L. B. K Is L. If yon fail to get Taylor. I. N Mis. . has bent. , ha some ti no I to notify C. Sept. 13.1 The Winterville Mfg Co. are . of n a big lot of wash boards if here with a lot of saddle Mocks for economic , back bands, and a lot of those fa- election Little Mies Tucker, daughter of Mr. and Tucker is quite and cheap. C. work at R, G. i- Co. say they doing more business than they t ever G. A. Kittrell Co. will pay the lop of the market for your graphs. lime and stoves see A. W. k Co. Jerry Nichols who bus been here went to Frank Wilson, THE KING CLOTHIER their machinery, catting and Um. Monday paling for guano planters, other things ft., , om bub,. A. G. Cox that are manufactured by Boarding, J. D. One. Board per day. hi to ft Jack, at John candies a specially at the store of B. T. Cox Bro. Kittrell Taylor have just re- and , g o y ; if you want a nice knife, see them. .; m t a a. I a barrel of, will cotton Chill Tonic Our First C ; now only Beaver Dam is g q Chapman and co. Fine line window shales just and lemons by B. G. Chapman Co. from Kittrell pots, Wash pots and preserving and of Black ware tin am and , Elder T. M; ware. Barber t A Co. are curry- now have a line of will and Co. ah A pair i me- mules. A. G. Cox. void hand cheap. If to buy a second hand b- sec the A. G. Cox Mfg. Co. Fur and Lime see A. W. The A. G. Cox Co. are shafting a lot of Hue timber for Tar and re aim u large supply of v- so they till a big demand the proper arrives. Mr. and F. C. their bridal tour Gel h per T. nod Co. u re a a ti re frames. Harrington Co. ; of heavy. . ail hats and umbrellas, Ill; light. Will take with fever fat ill one and nil through our line. Barber Co. Window door porch brackets all kind, of the public t I gr every Frog i day at a . I house trimmings at rock bottom j prices, Winterville Mfg. Co. L. L. Kittrell, Joe S. and A. D. to ville Monday. If you want a good Quill , or cheap see A. W. Au at i pENT One shop with been i way We line low fig i -i i. place. iii-ii Tripp. who . s Mamie . . has I ; K, tun be con- shop and t- Co. K t. Co., say to make for stock U at all goods will he sold at a Being in position to first class raw having with which to do our work, end save and work up i.-ll of our a. i it few lb. why we s i o Mfg. Do. Cur flour Co. b , We're now ready for Fall Business. We've got just the finest display of CM g, and that ever graced a clothing V e. We'd like to place you inside of one of art Suits or Handsome Overcoats; crown you i of New Fall encircle your neck with pi i Tie, and then gently lead you to the mirror. You'd certainly be surprised to learn n Land- some fellow you are. Come in for a look and you'll that we are fully justified in crowing long, hard and often. We'll crow our other crows later. In the meantime we'll be looking for you. 53.- and of all be found the thug i study horse and ft The Mfg, Co., puts work, The wood shop op pi-u safes, x GO ft. is mar a rail road two ago i and convenient. is a place for Color, r to order Apply to a. G. The King Clothier. II on the sick list, j Mrs. Sarah Taylor, our u-t eggs. Highest I date milliner has returned from Co. cities, where be has latest of , , , Ladies to call be- week. Two J from money and give satisfaction Yours truly, Mrs. Taylor. J. B. We mil v.,. of Co., arrived last work and on two loads of Anginas and a system of gins came from Co. They will be ready to gin the first of next week. G. A. Kittrell Co., will be on the mat t iii season as grape buyers will pay the highest prices. Tho W. H. ft. gets student so fast you correspondent can't, keep with All we know about it is our town is fall of pretty girls and the boys are not so awful ugly. Bee the Furniture at A. W. Ange Co's. Prices right. Taken small black, male pig, unmarked. Has been with my about weeks. O. J. Curt r. A. Mfg. Co. will please notify J. OIL sold. Taste as aw Maple Syrup. per bottle at Dr. B. T. Cox. 3-22 The New Sea m. So KING COMBINATION BUGGY. MANUFACTURED BY A. G. COX MANUFACTURING COMPANY WINTERVILLE, N We have received all the newest things for the new season. New goods awakens an which follows where constant changes take place. We will show this season, the most up-to-date line of Dress and Clothing that we have ever shown. At prices to please all. POOR PRINT