mm . THE EASTERN REFLECTOR D. J. WHICHARD, AND FRIDAY. EDITOR Entered in the post office at Greenville, N. C, as second class mailer, rates made upon application. A correspondent desired at every post office in Pitt and aunties. i to Pitt N. October Durham is finding plenty to do in the way of bunting blind tigers. The Charlotte Chronicle has put en new bead pear for the winter. Roosevelt is doomed now for sure. has gone to speaking for is getting interested in establishing a naval school in that city. is up against auditorium talk again. It is like smallpox breaks out once in awhile. It is about time for Raleigh to be furnishing some more pick-pocket news in with the fair. If the continue their op- position to the re-marrying of then may be lessen- of the evil. known men of their county. They had previously been partners in a distillery an had a falling out over the business. The Raleigh Post suggests that a monument to the memory of the M. Ransom he in Raleigh. The entire state should take part in such a movement. The people can do themselves no honor than to honor the memory of this great man. If Greenville is to join in the effort o get the Atlantic Coast Line to operate double daily this branch of their road it is time the association was taking some action in regard to it. The business men of Kinston are themselves in the matter Greenville should do likewise. MORE ABOUT THE FAIR. St Louis, Mo., Oct. Editor After many you know one day is a thousand years and a thousand years as one am again talking to you- Where I left off with the first lesson I do not re member, but there are so many places where one can break off and begin again it does not seem ho has lost the thread, and if he has lost it he another especially by paying from cents to that it does not make a great difference. We, our party, are all alive and have escaped fair grounds and especially the pike with bones, no accident occurring save the minus ducats that have gone hence no more. The Scandal The charge against Chairman of his official knowledge of trust crimes and a silent of future to secure big campaign con- from the grown into a scandal The allegation is that Mr. you was appointed Secretary of com- in order that he might get the secrets by virtue of his position, which he did. This puts the trusts at his mercy as can chairman, and with this lever, it is said, he is prizing open their and helping himself. When Mr. was made chairman we were told that we should for once have a clean cam- His reputation was without blemish. President Roosevelt's strength was augmented greatly by We have a nice party to dinner his selection of a man so highly es- at the Jefferson ho el Our teemed. This being the case nobody- would have heeded the scandal if it of party is composed of Mr and Mrs. J, F. Bill and of I had been merely the Mr. M. of Raleigh; Miss j yellow journalism. Flora Mrs. Peter Arlington when such responsible papers Miss Kate Pendleton, a niece The Courier Journal. The New of Mrs Dr. Edward York Times, The Brooklyn Eagle, Clark, I. J. Thomas, Jr., and my self last but not least. That we have maintained the reputation and many others take it up and make the charge to which there are strenuous denials by the Republican Warning ti the Negro As our press dispatches announce- the opening wedge in the of white labor for that of has been placed in the work along the river front in New Or- trusts ha leans. There is a certain class of work in the which always has. been by and which they have come to think is. theirs by prerogative. do not recognize the right other class of to do that work For years the employers have given passive consent to this contention on the part of the The hitter have- been allowed to control this work and have been humored in their contention and in the mean time been allowed to do the work in such a negligent, slipshod until their has become For this reason the white who formerly were their employ- have been driven to resort to. white labor. If this white labor will give satisfaction it means the end of labor in the stevedore and business in southern ports. For some time the laborer on the docks in southern ports been entirely too dent for his own good or for the good of the stevedoring business. E. Watson, the Populist. candidate for President, has ed his engagement to speak in Tar- on the j Lieutenant W. D. Pritchard, of this state, who was a member of the United States army at Manila, a fellow officer, Lieutenant F. L. of Texas, and suicide. It is said he was insane when the deed was committed. Young Pritchard was a If in a few and now U. S. licks on tire Russians as they j Judge Pritchard who has the sympathy of the entire state in his sorrow. did last week the war will not long coming to an end. The three great tobacco companies, the American. Continental and and the Consolidated, are trying to merge into one big company. New York has had another of those horrible tenement fires in which several people lost their lives. The city appears to be filled fire traps. Governor Chamberlain, of Con- of the Tar Heel state goes without j press but none by Mr. work he feels like it, soring. They all are pleased and I s high time that it should be given are glad to turn faces to the o d attention. Of course Mr North Suite. We leave for home t may mean by his silence tonight Mr. and Mrs. Bill that the scandal is beneath his no- and daughter and myself ., but the American people will a day in Nashville on business, j not be likely to let it pass without What that business-or mine i question. is will be known later. When Mr. Roosevelt's convention L will not undertake in this chap deliberately recognized the delegates to write them up j of who makes no secret of mean our party. They are all so, bis purpose to buy up the vote of beautifully splendid ind that j and excluded the time and space forbid. I gates of the old line Republicans of The fair grows bigger and bigger that State, it weakened the faith of very day, and everybody has fallen the people in the immaculate hon in love with us and we with every-1 of the party's leader. If it was We have been given the under his counsel that was of. honor occasions everything at the to our delight because were re- j convention is said to have been presenting the old state his he his once Carolina, were proud openly countenanced corruption, and and nothing can induce him ti do so when he is not inclined to work. The employment of the white men in New Orleans is a warning to the that his occupation will soon he gone he is more attentive to his work. And there is another warning which be should heed. The white people of the south are not going to let him live among them in idleness. He has got to work for his living, or go the chain gang Wilmington Messenger. Mister Mandamus has come an to honor, j a haughty silence now will hardly public notice once mere. This time course have s., n all the fair j satisfy tho people, he is bucking against having a land could tell it in brief if your I We shall watch with interest for arm. It all come about this j paper was big enough and you had i a denial by Mr. Char- The board of school trustees Ph then of Durham passed a that before any child can be permitted to enter he city schools he or she must be would not have anything to tell you when I gel home. Suffice it to say it is the biggest show on Brain i o country will dare try to Observer. successfully vaccinated within two years. A citizen of the town whose children hare not been took issue with the rule of the tees and applied to the court for a and a party traveling with him, have been spending a mandamus to compel the trustees in Asheville. The mountain city to admit his children to the schools gave then; a royal reception. of Uncle Sam; and when our pro- is established over Great Britain, then there will another world's fair, gotten up to the genuine good taste of Uncle Sammy and his family. Of course expect to take they killed thirty farmers Want a Law a part in that exposition, the date Both sides have employed counsel and the matter will be heard before The Japanese are getting the best j Judge Bryan at Greensboro on the of it now. In the last week i Both. compete with this Professor Harding. The many friends of the Charlotte little effort of schools will rejoice to learn that Mr. crossed in A Weeping Elm. Tin most remarkable thing you ever saw since you were born into this vale of tears was almost in front of Mrs. M. home, on North street yesterday afternoon. An old elm there was shedding tears Quite a crowd g to witness tho performance and to speculate on its cause. idealists suggested that tho de-- of sex prevailing among as well as among, this tree must have been with care Uncle Sam in his past purchase. When we have expanded a little more and South and Central America are taken in, to say nothing of Canada, and Mexico wait- of course, to wing Harry P. Harding, the new principal I Certain scientists said trees bleed to of the north school is getting along j death some times, but that well with his new work. The children; that occurs only in the spring, and patrons of the school are delight- j Churchmen alleged that the tree was ed with him. He has already gotten weeping because of the sinners who the work well in hand, and has had stayed away from Every endeared himself to the Russians besides capturing many and a huge quantity of Contracts. and place of The farmers who are continually you may look for a worried with the labor j say a little legislation is needed very large U. S. A. consolidated ex- fair Don't laugh, is tho victory for the along this line. Under the existing coming, and then I shall be saying . . ham Republican candidate is all over e man , to enforce any contract he the shouting, sign. with a laborer or tenant fail the shouting will be on. he other. a Mecklenburg farmer aide of the house on tho night of been deserted by a tenant November 8th. ; come to town to see if he could not find redress in the law, but after he Raleigh people becoming bad stated his case, he was told that j i- . t there was no help for him. A tenant aroused on the subject of ridding , , y , , , . . ., , who had contracted to cultivate a the city large number of dis- . , ,. , , ,, portion of his farm left last week, orderly that exist A and the farmer is greatly large meeting with that purpose i inconvenienced, he has no redress, view was held in one of the churches The law provides that a laborer night. I receiving advance pay or leaves employment be- ,. , . . fore completing the work he has do u indicted sen county, Sunday, Clay for a misdemeanor; but under any shot and killed L. Davis. They other circumstances he is safe from were brothers-in law and both well the law Charlotte Chronicle. greatly pupils. The schools are doing a splendid work this year and especially is this true of the north school over which Mr. Harding has been placed All interested in the school feel that he not yet been for the place. It may be interesting in this con- to give a short account of Mr. Harding m teaching experience. He graduated at the University of North Carolina with taking the A. course. Daring the next two years he was principal of the New Bern graded school. In the fall of 1901 he became of the Oxford graded school. The next he went back -to New Bern becoming superintendent of the schools of which he had former- been principal. At all of these schools Mr Ham has been very successful in his work, and left each place much to the regret of all the patrons Char- News. told you and you know that is not always pleasant to take. All the nations of the world have done splendidly in this fair, but there will be a grand, eager dis- in coming to our next world's fair, that all will vie with each other in paying homage to Sorry to note General Ransom's sudden demise. Hope all have missed us while away. Isaac A. The government's crop report es- that the yield of corn this year will be bushels, which would make it the second largest corn crop in tho history of country. The largest ever vested was 2,623,000,000 bushels in Chronicle. body has failed of a satisfactory ex- the people present dis- charged their minds of the burden and proceeded to have a good old gossipy time together. It is to be hoped that vegetation may weep- soon again, s us to call humanity together to Ob- server. We have been requested to an- that Jno. h, Jr., finds it to his appointment at Pitt county, nets me man lo Oct. j Star. Judge Parker is a Speech Maker The Republicans ought to be glad Parker decided not to- swing around the circle on a cam- tour. His porch speech at his home Saturday, on independence, showed that many licks like that would arouse the conscience of the can people to the justness and of that position on the part of the Democratic party. If Judge Parker were to go around the country making speeches as in- and clear cut as his Saturday observations, it would party that would got hurt and not Parker s chances. Every time Parker writes or speaks furnishes the American people that he is the man for This department Is in charge of A. D. Johnston, who is authorized to rep- resent the Eastern Reflector in Winterville and territory. A good cat wood. The A. Q. Cox to con- tract to have five cords of wood cut. Any wood cutter wish- The A. G. Cox Mfg. Co. have I The boggy has made about finished their new addition such a reputation among the court factory They now have over chaps it is impossible for a feet of floor space engaged in buggy to in their factory, manufacturing and their prospects The A. G. Co Mil. . re are mud. better than ever before, building a new department Miss Bertha left for y that will entail. Portsmouth to visit relatives. fret of floor space. This will k, a There is the best selection of great improvement to their factory ion. Barber and Co inks, library paste and give them capacity Finest line of dress goods at the drug store of Dr. B. T. Cox work. tow.-R. Q and Co. Bro ever brought to Winterville. Stoves, heaters and ranges. All For nice picture frames Protect your eyes by buying one styles, lowest prices. See our Of those eye shades at the Ding before purchasing and save money. Store, price Mfg. Co Kittrell and Taylor have just, received a shipment of Hour- and See them get their prices. Co. H D left for Oxford this, Boarding J. D. morning. Board per day. Bent For underwear that will make it house in town, warm for yon in cold weather call Penny candies a specially at the at John Whitty Son's. store of B. T. Cox Bro. Highest, price for cotton seed Kittrell just North Washington, Oct. Unit- ed States Supreme Court to-day de- motion of counsel on behalf of the State of North Carolina for a rehearing in the case of the State of South Dakota vs. the State of North Carolina, decided during last term of the court favorable to South Dakota. The case involved the validity of North Carolina's guaranty of certain railroad bonds donated to Victor a rural mail car- in Jones county, was instantly killed in a very singular In one of mail pouches he was carrying he had placed s heavy re- to get it out of his way. forgot about its being there, and he threw the pouch on the table in the the revolver was dis- charged, the bullet passing through the lungs. who is s by birth, gave a cry and fell dead. South Dakota for the use of the a job can them at their University of South Dakota. The office. court ordered the sale of bonds, and Just received, another car load to day's action renders that decision , . . . a court-martial for adopting a of Hour. West, final. The decision has the effect of . j validating other North Carolina in I bonds of similar Capt. Hitch, who is tried The decision has . ,., lying-down policy while guarding prisoners at , votes for Governor of The captain is doubtless Everyman you Me wearing a for Chief we've got cheap. has not lost . , , A W I. is more, ban likely his Executive as for commandant sf a J aim is for military Ob- was quite a crowd . , hi carver paid by County Oil Hill. a nice of cutlery Sec Taylor for a fresh if you want a nice see loaf of bread. i We want at good barrel of Co. flour or pork see j We now have a complete line I ladies dress goods trimmings, Don't forget to bring or send notions, hats and umbrella, your cart bubs to A. G. Cox Mfg. and window shades. Will lake Co. Fat kind pleasure in one slid nil ., through our line. Rev B I. Corbett, of Ayden, Harrington, Barber Lo. spent Friday eight at J. H. Jim Tucker, from near relatives I have been informed that A. Saturday night and Ru.-d.-. W. Co. has the nicest; Bead; made clothing, hats, m lino of dress goods silks, boots and lace in town. and Co. worry over It tie lot T. N. and Co. have of cotton had ever when fresh cheese, nice mullets and a yon through ginning your full supply of Groceries, lots the Pitt Co. Oil Mill, Window and door frame-, seed cotton any quantity the columns, brackets and all kinds of best market price paid every house trimmings at rock bottom G- A Kill roll Co. have just prices, Winterville Mfg. Co. received a cut load of No. Tun- Pure North Carolina Tar. Hay Harrington, and Co. Glass ware, crockery, tin, Mrs. Charlie and Sec little were visiting A. Ange Co. j Harrington's T N Manning Co. are carry School Baskets, the very the medicine that will cure thing yon diseases of the in any state, and Co. Notice- I wish to notify The Pitt County Mill is no public I grind every buying They pay day at my mill mile south of Hie highest cash price or will -t Level on Sam place, for meal. When yams Purnell Tripp. are rite for price. We now have on hand a nice We pay the line of dress at remarkably for on, In come, see be con- Yours At A. and Taylor. closing out a bl lot wire reduced pi They have the sud substantial you can et a bargain yon once. It. F. Manning of Greenville here So inlay. Body for Is now the season when u may want a box-body ca-i I. ml farm products to or market. The A. Cox Mfg. Co. are making and selling them and you had send them your order at once. A. for feed stuff of all kinds. The Winterville Mfg. Co., puts up nice fly proof kitchen safes. They are cheap and convenient. Get your dealer to order you one. See the Furniture at A. W. Ange Co's. Prices right. Cotton seed meal and hulls just A. Co. We your grapes every day up to Friday at o'clock n. m. bring them after that time Fridays nor on Saturdays. pay per pound for No. j ken and lo per pound for No- j picked. Yours truly, G. A. Co- For Nails and Lime see A. W. Co. d other places hue to attend the baptism in the Trunks valises cheap. Harrington Co. Fur dress and work shirts call at Jno C A. Co. will pay top market for your grapes. For lime and stoves see A. W. Ange Co. you are in need f flannels, skirt and goods, call K. ti-. Chapman and Co tat light wood cart bub. A. G. Cox Mfg. For A splendid pair of me- size mules. A. G. Cox. We want to buy your Hides, Sheep Skins, Goat Skins, Beeswax Tallow, Chickens and and will et market price for Taylor. Second hand buggies cheap. If you wish to buy a second hand cheap see the A. G. Cox Co. and cook at A. W. Ange ft C Pictures and Co. hall nicks, sideboards, heat- era and nice chairs A. W. Co. Being to secure first class raw material cheap, having machinery with which to do our work, and being able to save and work up nearly all of our timber, are a few of the reasons why we can save our customers money , Winterville Mfg. Co. School books, Stationary, pens, and school supplies of all be found at the drug your feet by wearing shoes. Chapman and J On. have the kind and size you server. THE SUIT YOU'RE LOOKING FOR We're positive It's Here. We've Suits you can put right on, wear away, and be proud of your On r Suits look right and are right in every way. Handsome in fabric, stylish in cut, faultless in fit and withal at a price. It isn't every store that can match up to these requirements--not by a long If you buy your Fall Suit here, get something OUT RUT. We are showing the new Brown Mixtures n Single or Double Breasted styles, narrow collars and lapels, well formed shoulders and handsomely tailored. Trousers cut correctly. is perfectly Tasteless OIL Hold. Big of flour Taste as good as Maple Syrup. just received. Prices right.-E, I lo cents per bottle at Dr. B. T. G. Chapman and Co. Cox, Winterville, N. Go KING COMBINATION BUGGY. MANUFACTURED BY A. a. COX MANUFACTURING COMPANY WINTERVILLE, N St Louis Via C. Route. Now is the time to see the great World's Fair at. St. Louis, Mo. Delightful weather and the Exposition j complete in all its beauty. An opportunity not to . missed and never to be forgotten. See that b read via the b C. and Bi Four Railways. Shortest, aid fiat train O. D. P. A. POOR PRINT