THE EASTERN REFLECTOR AND FRIDAY. J. WHICHARD, Editor and Entered in the post office at Greenville. N. C, as second class matter, Advertising rates made upon application. desired at every post office in Pitt and adjoining conn tie. in to Pitt N. C, Ti October 1904. a mouth and tell their own tho will There is yet a place on the map in Heating the presence of Port Arthur. What a Rat Did. The rather of Children. A small-sized riot was caused in Mr. William Richardson, ex-Sen- the West End last evening by a I from Johnston count- tells a story of a big family fan that county A neighbor's boy captured a rat in the cellar of his house. The rodent puts in the shade all the big families was alive, the trap being a sort of I that have been writing to Roosevelt OUR lie state fair at Raleigh begins on the 17th an continues through the week. Tom Watson is lifting his voice in North Carolina, but lie finds Populism too dead to arouse. Roosevelt will have fewer teeth to show when he gets the of his defeat. The dentist is already at work on him. This writer will not forgot scene he witnessed at summer. It was a banquet given to an association of editors. That noble son and splendid citizen of Carolina. ex-Governor Jar vis, was responding to a toast relative to the . proposed Jamestown Exposition in 1907. The speaker supposed there would be gathered in the waters of The Populists did not carry a sin- county in the recent Georgia el- And that in Tom Watson's state. Secretary not yet shown the honesty to apologize to R. C. Glenn. He knew that he was wrong when lie denied that Roosevelt said it. Postmaster General Henry C. Payne died Tuesday night in Wash- He had been in poor health for two years but his last illness covered only a week. The most encouraging news is coining out from New York. The coming together all factions in united support Parker and Her- rick indicates a sweeping victory Democracy. The prediction is mode that the majority in that state will be anywhere from to county commissioners have taken a commendable step in for the working of the county by convicts, Not only will convicts of Pitt be worked on tho roads but those from some of the neighboring counties will also be sent here. Better are much needed and the work is begun none too soon. to be doing the correct thing in regard to vaccination. The people are readily going to the physicians for the application and very little objection is heard to the rule ordering vaccination. That is tho wise course to pursue and the best, against an epidemic. Carry out this spirit and there is no danger to apprehend. f has. F. Murphy has given it as his opinion that New York state will give and Harrison a major- of There is reason to believe that this is accurate and cause to hope that the State will also for Parker and If it does well, goes York so is a pretty reliable diction. All in all, there is no doubt that the outlook has recently mate- improved from the Democratic Charlotte Observer. Hampton Roads from all of the earth to engage in some time displays. Gathered on the shore as spectators are of the different nationalities. Amid other ships is some proud monster of the sea flying the colors of Russia. ship is queries some one of a Russian citizen standing by. ship, in reply, to his majesty, czar of all the Yonder i ti the distance is another i vessel, flying the of Germany from her staff. ship is queries some one of a stand- by. sir, k the ship of his royal highness, the of speaks the Dutchman. Another ship heaves into view. It bears the triumphant colors of Great is queries someone of an standing by. that ship is a part of the English navy and be of course, to his Royal High the King of responds the Englishman. And then there; comes by in noble of the sea flying from her staff the stars and stripes. you tell says some one to an American standing by, ship that And then, though it be tho hum- American in all this broad land, he proudly and truly responds. sir. That is our And when Governor had finished the word the hall resounded with applause. wonder. They were true words, fitly spoken. The sen- that such words convey makes such citizens as the noble Jarvis and make this our land and country, the greatest and most be- loved on-the face of the earth. This is our country. No czar or emperor or king owns or can rule it. We are freemen. Which means that possess our own souls, our own minds, and we dare to think some and develop some on our own ac- count. If this thought will not make true men, patriotic men. nothing will. bless our native laud with its boundless op- its infinite promise, its hope, its splendid traditions, its noble J. O. Atkinson in Christian Sun. cage Two rat terriers were on hand to do the killing, and a score of men, women and children to see the sport The rat was released and managed to escape both dogs. The dogs ran into each other, because angry and started to light The rat meantime was chased by the young- and given one or two blows with stones, but kept ahead of his pursuers. He finally ran into the open door of a near by, and the woman occupant of the room it entered fainted. The boys caught the rat and killed it. The blood of the rat spattered over the carpet, the muddy shoes the boys J added to the scene of destruction. ; The fainting woman recovered and chased the from her home. It about big families, Here the SOLVED THE PROBLEM. How th. Named HI Beat There ii something singularly captivating to the imagination int the names of many of the old time sailing vessels, and ocean which once spread their WINTERVILLE DEPARTMENT Mr. Richardson says that Mr. plentifully against Richardson, a distant w of live of his, lived in , ,. , , can help at the mere sound county and died a few years ago was, of such names as the Lively Jane, married three times and was the fa- j the Lovely Peggy, the Laughing thirty four children and Modest Ann, the Constant his had thirty two living the Fair Sisters. m So great-grandchildren, and over flower and freshness of their forgot- great-great-grandchildren ten charms Many indeed are the This is a partial explanation why loT the romancer hid- the Democratic majority in y brief M I. I.-. v lists preserved here and and there m faded and tattered Sometimes, too, one catches elsewhere an echo of their name and fame. In one old New England seaport there was a few years ago an aged seaman Whose favorite tune the many chanteys he was in the habit of humming as he went about the domestic chores of his tiny, federal Court. It house was a scrap of refrain set i pears that some time ago the chunks to a taking air, all he could Observer A case has just come to light that rivals the old story of wooden nut- i i , i t A company that has been was over an hour later before peace,, . i ti i government with cork was restored. I he woman whose,, . . i i i -ii preservers has been in- carpet was soiled says she will the father of the boy who the Journal sue f cork were suspiciously heavy for the size and an examination resulted in finding that one had a piece of iron in its center, iron exactly at o clock yesterday, j than cork. The dis-1 And her home from t hour set for a the Sea-; a and Perhaps the most curious story of Consolidation Stopped. her of a once popular sea song in honor of some fair Hey, the Sally O Boston bound who'd O Sally the foam to my Sally at th board Air Line Railway general here, by which majority stock- holders of the Seaboard and Railway, the of the sent Seaboard system were to vote to merge the Seaboard and Roanoke have been set to work to try to find out how many preservers are loaded with iron. Tho indications are that somebody is going to get properties fully and completely with j A the Seaboard Air Line, destroying valuable thing- courts will see who has been getting T U . ,. f, . . . K I that pertaining to neither fishing lie Steamboat inspectors craft nor merchantman, but to a lit- Record. tie skiff familiar in the long ago to the waters of hay. It was owned by the good a little shore village, who for fifty years had persistently courted a shy maiden of the name So shy was she that often when he called she would not even see him. He would find tho sitting room empty and the chair from which she had fled at very mo- of her yet rocking by the window. At length Rhoda died, still a The top crop is an inconsiderable factor in cotton estimates for the present season. The harvest will practically over by November and it is plainly evident that instead of overproduction, there in barely enough of the fleecy staple to meet the minimum demands ,, those quiet men who think before they vote. Richmond the corporate existence of the smaller road D. A. Kelsey, court agent, served upon President A. Barr and General Counsel Watt, Every North Carolinian of the age of the Seaboard Air Line system an of years should vote for the party injunction granted by Federal I conserves the best interests of Judge Waddell, stopped people and ensures the future spinster, and her bereaved lover do- meeting called for and prosperity of his to honor her memory by be- am en an v acts that might Everybody with as ranch brain as her Mme on , . , , . , , j . . . . , i he encountered a result in th; formal merger of be poked into a gnat s eye with permission could not be Seaboard and Roanoke railroad with ; paint of a cambric needle knows the Seaboard Air Line and the de- h party is the one with Bob of the corporate existence j white plume waving at the of the Seaboard head of the Post. ton Star. asked, and since in life she had never accepted him was it fair or courteous to her to dispense with it He solved this problem of chivalry and avoided the least shadow of by naming vessel and painting the name in conspicuous black letters on the stern, Rhoda Companion. ,. . i t a to heart talk with the I lie get together attitude of . ., , . . ,.,,,, ., . girl fresh men of College the men is not without its i ., , r. , . . . . other day Dean gave them to forces. I. , . , , , . . . . . . . r. . I this up It. is noted the Liquor , ,. . . . . vet , . . , ,. don t look at tho keep Association has planned to raise, , .,,,, . . c i . t l ii-ii- tied; don t let your to light William II. ,. , . , i i . There may be a bundle of who is seeking the democrat . , . , , , , i in that; but why should a and . ., girl have to go to college to Warning to Poor Penmen. There should be no excuse for there is much of it. A certain Columbus club u friend who an indifferent scribe, attempted to i break her of the habit in a very iv nomination for governor and . ,, , i , . ., Kill have to go to college to learn el whose tern views so well . . , , n unto tram her i i I i her mother ought a now brewers and wholesale . . ,,, . one which was hard liquor dealers all over the to conceived the idea of having agents in Virginia arc to be to raise the proposed The establishment of the depart- reserved the amount the creation of against the brewers being agricultural stations; and that against the inauguration of the rural free pretending it was an invitation to dine, and accordingly wrote this re- shall take great pleasure in accepting your invitation to dinner This is certainly a p originated under Dam- way to go about it and it role; and yet the a successful opposition to these ; the her to claim credit interests must be just a shade more practical and Telegram. The Washington Post, which is a truly independent, non-partisan paper, with no excess of admiration of or affection for the Democratic party says i up the present political situation, that would appear that the Democrats are perceptible progress, although victory for them is far from being that party is certain- in better shape than it been since that while it is difficult to heal serious factional difference in a few hours the re- which have already been ac- along this line are re- and at least The emphasis with which Judge Parker insists the government must be run on a more economical basis is Republican some All of which, coining from The Post, signifies a good Observer. for everything good that has come through the government to the mas- Post. Russia, it is said, recently con- for a supply of bullet-proof breast-plates for the protection of her men in the far east. Recent events would seem to indicate that the other side of the body is in need of the greatest Ob- server. Our special representative, Mr. J. A. will be in Pitt and the adjoining counties some time for purpose of collecting for the The Tobacco Mutual Co. Please be prepared to settle with him when he If should not see him you can settle with Mr. R. J. T. P. M. Co. . . First of the season grapes at H. M. tomorrow A short time after this note had been delivered, the telephone rang, and on answer- it she recognized the voice of her friend at the other end of tho wire. it said. were en in my note. I asked you if you would subscribe to the was that it answered tho woman. couldn't make out your note, and I wanted to answer some- Dispatch. Preaching and Practice. hear, my boy, that have told your mother falsehoods. This grieves mo to the heart. Always tell the truth, even though it may bring suffering upon you. Will you promise me father. well. Now go and sec who is knocking at the door. If it's the rate collector, say I'm not. at Tit-Bits. A Willing Substitute. am much bothered. I marry a rich widow whom I don't love or a poor that I do love. What shall I do to yo heart and marry the one Ton light, friend. I hall marry the can This department Is in of A. D. Johnston, who is authorized to rep- resent the Eastern Reflector in Winterville and territory. The Joy of Feeling Fitted. , There is the selection of inks, library paste and at the drug of Dr. B. T. Cox ever brought to Winterville. Protect eyes by buying one of those eye shades at the Drug Store, price cents. For underwear that will make it warm for you in cold weather call at John Whitty Sou's. Corn, Oats and nay for sale cheap for cash, O. A. and Co. Highest price for cotton seed paid by County Oil Mill. G. A. Kittrell and Co. pay The A. G. Cox Co. are building a new department to their that will contain A good wood. -The . A. G. Cox Co. wish to cod- tract to have five hundred cords of of floor space. This will be a wood cut Any cutter wish- great improvement to their and give them greater capacity for work. Stoves, heaters ranges. All styles, lowest prices. See our before save money. Winterville Mfg. Co. Boarding J. Cox. Board per day. Best house in town. For are now fully moved our new rent smaller shop with en- per bushel for No. grapes glue boiler attached ready and others according to quality. See Kittrell Taylor for a fresh loaf of bread. If in need of a good barrel of flour or pork see Kittrell and If you want ice and lemons fail to get I hem from Taylor. Bents would be you bad better drive machines, reasonable, and apply soon. A. G. Cox Mfg. Co. Penny candies a specialty at the store of B. T. Cox Bro. Car load flour just received. Harrington, Barber Co. Kittrell Taylor have-just re- A. G. Cox is offering a a nIce assortment of cutlery horse for sale. j if you want a nice knife see them. Caps the very kind are for front to G. Chapman Co. I have been informed that A. W. Co. has the nicest line of dress goods silks, ribbons, and lace town. For nice Silks and Dress Goods Bee A. W. and Co. G- A. Kittrell and have just received a car load of No. Tim- Bay. Dinner pots. Wash pots preserving crockery and glass ware tin wood and willow ware. Ladies looking for h first class material and de- signs, should call at If. G and Co. We want your egg at per Co. We now have a complete line of can them at office. For nice picture j and we've got cheap. A. W. Co. and valises cheap. Harrington Co. For dress and work at Whitty If you need a wagon don't fail to one A. O. Cox Mfg. Tar G. A. Kittrell Co, will pay the top of the market for your grapes. For lime and stoves see A. W . Ange Co. tat cart hubs. A. G. Cox Mfg. Co. For A of me- size mules. A. G Cox. Second hand buggies cheap. If I wish to buy a second hand buggy cheap see the A. G. Cox Mfg. Co. American Leading by ft mus Why halt between two Ion A. W. Co. have j and fitted. W Glass ware, crockery, tin, c j pleasure in showing one and all hoods, Shawls See through our line. A. W and Co. X. Manning are carry lug medicine that of the hf art in any Harrington, Barber Co. T. N. and Co. have fresh cheese, nice mullets and a full supply of Groceries. Will be your experience if you gt into one of our new Fall Suits. You will see style and quality galore in them. Every garment is a model product of the Plastering hair and cook stoves; best materials and cleverest tailoring skill. at A. W. Ange The difficulty will be, not in making a selection, but in The A. G. Cox Co. are knowing what to reject, chasing a lot of line timber for Tar i Heel carts and wagons. They are j also making a large supply of They are winning admiration from everybody who sees these wheels so they can till a big them. We can Suit you at or or lead you along up to Suit luxury at or Every new Suit says, The New Browns are Here. Notice-I wish t notify Window door frame-, porch , , ; ,, columns, brackets and all kinds of at toy one mile sour., 2.-2 Frog place, j U One wood shop with A Q Cox Mfg. Co. are offering shop and plainer at- wheat red mud prices. Get I heir prices before buying We now have on hand a nice line of dress goods at remarkably , . and is a nice place for lo figures, come, see aim OB Also ; . horse boiler for work. Toe is to x ft, is near a road winced. Yours truly Kittrell and Taylor. I Box Body for Sale is now beacon when you may want a part to farm products to the or market. The A. Mfg. and selling them and yon had better them your order at once. That old reliable Elk Vinegar for sale at R. G. Chapman The Winterville Mfg. Co., puts up nice fly proof kitchen safes. They are cheap and convenient. Get your dealer to order you one. G. A. Kittrell Co., will be on the market this season as grape buyers and will pay the highest prices. Bee the Furniture at A. W. Ange Go's. Prices right. Light wood Cart Hubs. A. G. Cox Mfg. Co We want your every day up to Friday at o'clock a. m. Don't bring after that time Fridays on Saturdays. We pay per pound for No. ken per pound for No- picked. Yours truly, G. A. A Co- For Nails and Lime see A. W. Ange A Co. Apply to A. G. Cox The Pitt County Oil Mill U now baying Cotton Reed. They pay I lie highest cash price or will ex eh for meal. When yours an ready write for pries. At Reduced A. G. ate closing out a big lot ii in if puces. They have the finest and most substantial fence made and you can get a bargain if you apply at once. demand when the proper season arrives. Picture mid picture frames. Barber Co. R. G. Chapman Co. say they are doing more business than they Tar He- seams to lie a victory over other wagons Strength and We a complete of heavy. fancy prices Barber Co. Bring position first class raw having wit It which to do work, able to save and work up timber, are a few of reason-, why can save , Wittier ill Mfg. Co. School pens, of all kinds can he found at the drug store Tar Heel a Try a pair and be convinced of their won n. R. fit Chapman FRANK WILSON, THE KING CLOTHIER. is the on perfectly Tasteless CASTOR OIL sold. Taste as good as Maple Syrup. cents per bottle at Dr. B. T. Cox, Winterville, N. C. 3-22 KING COMBINATION MANUFACTURED BY A. C. COX MANUFACTURING COMPANY WINTERVILLE, N WHAT Fay Stockings. For Ladies, Boys and Girls. Need no supporters. We sell and guarantee them. Look at them and try pair. Ask for Fay Stockings at our Counter. All the newest things in Dress Goods and Clothing. THE REFLECTOR, FOR FINE JOB PRINTING.