urn THE EASTERN REFLECTOR KID v and Proprietor. ad in the post at Greenville, N. as second class matter, rates made upon application. -m desired at every post in Pitt and adjoining counties. to fiction Pitt County, N. Friday, The Kins Free Press pat in a type setting machine. It is a paper and always Dash- es forward. Revolutions and riots are to be deplored, it is hard to get Amer- feeling to the point of for Russia. Richard of New York, who was badly injured in an auto- mobile collision, died of his injuries Sunday morning Russia's internal troubles as in- by the strike at St look more serious than the drubbing Japan is giving her. If the bill for a reformatory for youthful criminals fails to pass at this legislature it will not be the fault of the friends of the movement. It is a pleasure to learn that editor of the Progressive Far who recently went to New York to confer with the publishers of a new magazine relative to a position they bad offered, has decided to re- main at his post in North Carolina. The offer he declined was editor-in chief of the new magazine at a of a year and later on a share in the profits of the magazine. A party here from another town in which barrooms operate tells it is ft Strikes OS that the legislature has made great mistake in doing sway with the reading of the journal mi each day of the proceedings of the day before. The verification of the journal is left to a committee Its members may not be posted on what was done, but they pass upon it- Were the journal read in open any member interested in a measure about which a mistake bad been made would be much more apt to detect that mistake than would the committee hurriedly looking over the records of the preceding day. We are afraid this will be the cause of many mistakes being made by this legislative body. Another mistake we think this leg- has made is the leaving so much power in the hands of com- The whole body seems to be run by the committees. The rule that any bill which receives favorable report from the committee to which it has been referred shall for that reason be tabled without further investigation is a bad one. It puts too much power in the bands of the committees end eliminates to reported in his town that there are a too great extent the free will of According to reckoning by the calendar winter is half gone. The first half gave plenty of cold We will be glad if the next half is milder. twenty live vacant houses for rent in Greenville, and that this town has been going back rapidly since the dispensary was established. Of course this story is told for effect, and it is very amusing to those who know better. We really would like for somebody to try to find the twenty-five vacant houses Green- ville. There are people wanting houses who would be glad to know where they are New Mexico does not like the idea this statehood business, and sends her memorial to congress asking to be admitted just as she is. now and then Friday the lower house of the legislature passed a bill placing Richmond county in the prohibition column, and that night in one of the towns in that county, some half dozen barrooms w, re burned. the legislature Legislators are sent lo Raleigh to use their own judgment and not to delegate it to committees of the ton Messenger Took Cart of the Dog and Let the man and Children Go On a train on the Western road the other day, when it stopped at Barber Junction, was a man and his wife and two small children, their destination being Barber's. The man had a dog tied in the bag gage car and when the train stopped hi went back for his dog and took it off the train, leaving his wife and children to get off as best they j could. The woman had a child in her arms and another by her side that was probably about months old, and the care of the children, with some bundles, so delayed bar that the train had started again be fore she could get off. Kind-hearted passengers got the train stopped and the woman got off the mod with , children and bundles, while the As had been feared from previous dispatches would be the result, Sun- day was a day of rioting and blood- shed St- Petersburg, the capital of Russia. Thousands of workmen growing tired of the oppression up- them united in a strike. They sent a message to the Czar asking for relief, but their petition fell on deaf ears. The strikers filled the he in the hope of getting a hearing. Troops ordered j WM care them to disperse -ma upon that precious dog. to do so they were upon and j That was a case that needed at- murdered by hundreds. This but it was not an unusual i r i .- . i Von can insult a man's wife the beginning of a revolution that .,,,., . , and impose on his children and he will doubtless overthrow the AN EXCITED ANGLER. He Lost His Head For Awhile, but Landed His Fish. If there is any place requiring a cool head it is when one is in a light boat or canoe angling for heavy fish in deep or swift water. Undue excitement has cost many a life such circumstances. A curious example of the outcome of undue excitement has just been related to me by a fact, the individual himself. Unfortunately for my friend, though a man of thirty-five yet only once previous to this had be experienced the joys of angling. Business took him up near the pine woods, and between trains, aft- his business bad been transacted, he was invited by two of his to try the And off they started, he throwing out his lure and within a few moments get- ting a vicious tug at his line bent his rod and set his reel screech- The tug on the line, the bend- of the rod and the screeching, whirring too much for him, and, giving a spasmodic leap, he cleared the boat and landed feet first on the bottom of the lake, that was covered with live feet of water, holding fast meanwhile to the rod. The cool water calmed bis nerves at once, and, being a six footer, he ply elevated his chin and arms and in his own fashion began to the rod and reel. The be- to leap and run. When he turn- ed his head toward the boat to ask for advice as to the proper way to handle the fish, no one was to be seen in the boat. Both his friends had just simply rolled off their seats and were guffawing with laughter; the only thing to he seen by him were two corncob pipes that his friends had removed from their mouths and held aloft while they roared with amusement. He landed the fish. I asked him what it weighed. was a he replied, two and one-half ado about I exclaimed and I made up the third man who heartily enjoyed the Forest and Stream. HE OBEYED ORDERS. After They Had Been Interpreted by Ingenious A smart officer belonging to a cavalry corps in India was sent on sick leave to the convalescent of Simla and recovering his health among the hills there was robbed of his heart and in re- turn captivated the charming thief. The young fellow proposed and was accepted, and with all possible dis- patch the wedding day was fixed. But the colonel of expectant bridegroom's regiment was strongly opposed to the lieutenant marrying and telegraphed an unwelcome at to the amorous sub. The chagrined soldier handed tho peremptory message-to Ilia fair one. She glanced at it and then, with a becoming blush of sweet simplicity, am more than glad, dear, that your colonel so approves of your choice, but w hat a hurry he is in for the wedding I don't think can ready quite so soon, but I'll try, for, of course, the colonel must lie you don't seem to under stand the said the lieutenant. upsets every plan we have made. You see, he says at ho does, replied the lady, looking up with an arch smile, it is you who don't seem to understand it. When the colonel says at what does he mean but get married immediately What else, indeed, can he possibly mean else, indeed, de- exclaimed the ardent lover, rejoicing in the new reading, which he received with the utmost alacrity. So forty-eight hours had scarcely passed before the colonel received the orders have been carried out. We wore joined at World. A Concord boy was cut in two and his body mangled almost beyond recognition by a freight car under which he fell while trying to get on it. Notwithstanding accidents like our, there is hardly a town through which a railroad passes but what boys can be seen jumping on and oil The gun claims an- other victim This time ii happened near A boy and a girl were playing with a gun, the girl pointed it at the boy and pulled the trigger and a large portion of his face was torn off. When people learn to atop playing with such things there will be fewer of these accidents. Judge W. It. Allen who is hold- ibis term of Pitt Superior court, has won the esteem of the people of the county by his method of con- ducting the court He is an able judge, exceedingly pleasant in his address, clear and impartial in his decisions on all points coming under consideration, and firm in upholding the majesty of the law. He is an honor to the bench and to his state. may stand its but prepare to blood if yon kick his sent rule in Russia. With a at home and a war with Japan Landmark, the country noted for oppression has more on its hands than it knows The Republicans are certainly what to do with. changing base Whoever would have expected Senator Henry Lodge to Bay that he was in favor The Raleigh Mews and Observer L to J shows up the traitorous action of rates, as he did at a club dinner in ex-Governor D. L. Russell in con-1 -on Friday night His idea is, the bonds for which have I be special court not to fix , , a ., ,. , , rates but to Bay when they are too the state of South Dakota is suing I high the question inevitably the state of North Carolina. At , . . . , . es, good will it do to say rates time when the bonds belonged to a .,. nigh if is , man in New York they were sent to them lower The i resent the treasurer of state to be com- Commerce Commission has promised and in accord- again that rate to . . r ,, certain points were too high, hut with a previous statue the I . I their saving so was state. Russell was governor at the ., time, and having received an inside sip from his partner he held up the compromise of the bonds and they The Family Spoor.;. While th. drawers of a o in her room iii search of some writ the oilier day Mrs. came upon a bundle of let- tied with a pink string. She untied the bundle and glanced through of the letters. Then she picket them up went downstairs and confronted her daughter. she said, in u high of indignation, is the idiot that you're Corresponding with, I'd like to know Of all tho lovesick balderdash ever saw this is tho worst. I shall consider it my duty to report the matter to your father. Who wrote these let- am going to lie to you about them, said -Miss Eunice bravely. you will put on your glasses and look at them again you will find they're a lot of old loiters papa wrote to you when you were a girl Tribune. No Diner Out. Miss Graham gave tho tramp conic food response lo appeal, and stood door to make sure ho ate bread and cold boiled . d one ; . . have i vi e of eat iii . lie said severely, knife he had lent hi a . . . . vanish for mom . were recalled by the owner Later when he was no longer governor he appears as counsel against his state to force payment of the bands A Before a single dollar is for any other cause enough money should be appropriate to take every insane person out of jail and make certain that more shall be incarcerated. Everything else is of secondary importance. Raleigh man's throat and on to the per i the i am i, he made i . i In r on . Ii on I h i o. . I'm kind of practice these v shady transaction, to say the least of j f and Observer. it, and a shameful disgrace to the i . . man guilty of it. South Dakota The railroads do not care who in- shows very little state pride and the bills, so long as their , i ,.,,, i, attorneys write Son. honor in being a party to such a matter. The longer a studies women tho less he knows about them. usually makes a man oat of a lovesick youth. lie stops writing poetry after the knot An Embarrassing Inquiry. see anything the with your elbow, said Bobby, who had forgotten his moth- injunction to keep still at the dinner table. isn't anything the with it. innocently replied gm made thin; there was heard papa say that you were a nice fellow, except that you crooked your elbow too much, but ii looks all right to Then Bobbie retired, but not in good Commercial Tribune. Not Interesting. said the man who ed to be cherishing a case of asthma, have doubtless read and heard of cases where a perfectly well man has developed a disease simply be cause somebody made him believe he had of was the reply. you must believe plays a great part in course you ever know of the nation being appealed to to develop smallpox, for did. once made a perfectly healthy and sound man believe that he had as a case of it as one ever saw. All came from his imagination, must have been an interest- experiment so very. I i him for six weeks, and then ii was bis do you moan ho m me i he had paid me a d d tor bill, and I have never been able to got a cent of him I Cards. Tho first I ever was leaned in 1841 by a London- named Joseph Crandall. was Indebted for bis Idea to Sir Henry Cole and employed ins J. C. to make design. It was lithographed by Jobbing of War- wick and colored by hand. were sold. Such was the small beginning of what has grown to he a gigantic industry. Every Christ mas after 1846 cards of some sort were U on market, lint it not until If that they came into general favor, Tl en G Son of publish cards ed with the words Mer- and Happy New and In Illuminated form, and the following year robins, holly branches, embossed and land- capes the succeed- years the of the day cards Increased, and the cards grew elaborate until they have present The The old was deeply His noticing the appearance of his chair, had presented with a new one for Christmas. dear said the kindly old man. with tears In eyes, ran never hope to tell you how you have made me feel by this token of your love Mr OS All I inn do is to thank you for the sacrifices you have made your little parses for the sake of my comfort If yon bare found me severe I trust yon that always been for your own As the old schoolmaster prepared t.- sit down In bis new chair ran his band over the seal search of bent pin . Ledger. WINTERVILLE This department is in c A. D. Johnston, who is authorized to rep- resent the Bottom in Winterville and territory. WINTERVILLE ITEMS. N. 1905. There is the best selection of Inks, library paste and at the drug store of Dr. B. T. Cos j Bro. ever brought to Winterville. Protect eyes by buying one j of those eye at the Drag; Store, price cents. Highest, price for cotton seed by County Oil Mill. t Don't forget to bring or send your cart hubs to A. G. Cox Mfg. Co. Fat kind they use. W. H. Hamilton has taken a ; little to and to see his children. Don't worry over that lot of cotton you had over you got through ginning your last lots. Pitt Co. Oil Mill, buys, seed cotton in any quantity the best market price paid every day I Finest line of dress goods in G. Chapman Co. It you are in need of flannels, skirt and waist goods, call on R. G. Chapman and Co G. Chapman Co just; received a car load of salt prices right. Felix Pitman, of spent Tuesday night here. Protect your feet by wearing good shoes. K. G. Chapman Co. have the kind and size you need. School books, pens, pencils school supplies of all kinds can he at drug store. Oranges fancy candies at H. I to T. N. Manning Co. for, fresh candies, nuts, raisin and choice Miss of Ayden, I spent and Sunday j Bring me your turkeys I pay the highest L. Johnson. Big consignment Royal flour just received. Prices G. Chapman Co. Joe g, doe and Henry Nelson to Greenville on mail trail com ties Pitt County Oil i now buying Cotton Bead. They pay the highest cash price or will ex for meal. When write for prices. Fr fruits and go to H, G. Chapman and Co. They have a choice lot. B. G. Chapman, Co, say they have a full assortment of general are right. for the next days jewelry and cutlery. B. T. Cox Bro. A new lot of chairs just arrived. A. W. Ange t Co. tat cart hubs. A. G. Cox Mfg. Co. Miss went to Green- ville tin morning. Santa has accepted a in B. T. Cox drug store until after Xmas. He is not good looking but he loves the lit- folks. Come and see what he has exhibition. Prof W. B. Dove Tom Duke were here hunting last Sat For shoes at a low price and best quality. See H. L. Johnson. A few sieves at B. G. Chapman cheap. road overseers of supervisors of roads will meet in Ayden at a. m. Feb. at J. L. Stokes office. J. L. Hobgood, Chin. Rat biscuit sure to kill the rats and mice at Harrington Barber The Greatest SALE OF SEASONABLE MERCHANDISE also carry a line of robber boots waterproof jackets the very for cold rainy weather at Harrington A Co. It would surprise you to see the number of and is being -hipped and sod by A. G Cos Mfg. Co., but we were in their shop yesterday and they had a lot of work just being com- and their timber as fine. A. G. Mfg Co has two ear different styles of farm fence and prices arc low, yon had better go make your selections soon, A New Year's Wish. A tenderer day To all who me hi, A little sweeter in my home May I become Uh, may my eyes that plainly see My neighbor's faults grow clear sins and error in myself As fades the passing year. As the chill frosts give way To sweet appeal, May to the winter of my heart Love's gentle radiance steal. And thus upon barrenness flowers and fruit appear, Each season heaven's To hies my year. Selected. Car Load of Paint. There one great object in all sales, and that U r,, soil goods. Just how successful a e of this kind can be made depends entirely upon lie honesty of purpose, at the back of it upon the of Mer- and the price reductions. We have planned to make this sale an overwhelming success, planned intelligently. have taken into due consideration the great loss of profit which such a sale as this means; we take the loss wisely, be- it to be the very best kind of business sense to up all winter surplus stock at a great sacrifice, and to if now while the weaving season is at its height As we said above we believe to be the greatest money saving sale of the n, and we want you to believe it also. If you will compare the printed offer- C II the actual merchandise, you are bound to it. loss is ours, the yours; we have explained the way of it, now we invite you to come and look and the merchandise offered, Come and buy as liberally as you wish. You can make no mistake. SALE COMMENCES JANUARY 23RD AND Town and Baits. The . . , Continues to January 27th, inclusive. Tucker. Being in position to secure first class raw material cheap, having machinery with which to do work, and being able to save and i work up nearly all of our ate a few of the reasons why can save our customers Winterville Mfg. Co. The drug store in stock cayenne pepper, and sage both in leaf and powdered Mi. and Mrs. Daven- port spent Sunday with W L. Hurst. Stoves, heaters and ranges. All styles, lowest prices. See our stock before purchasing and save money. Winterville Mfg. Co. Penny candies a specialty at the Store of B T. Cox Bro. For seed oats, plow cast in and all kinds of farmers supplies, see A. W. Ange For quills and quilting cotton cotton see A. W. and Co. W. B. Ricks and Bet- tie Taft and Masters and Raymond Ricks from Saturday. Window and door frames, porch columns, brackets all kinds of louse trimmings at rock bottom prices, Winterville Mfg. Co. Bargains for the people Prices Right H. L. Johnson. Will Hooker, of was here a short while Saturday. For fresh meat beef, fish am barbecue. Go to H. L. Johnson. Car load nice Furniture just in. A. W. Ange Co. Joshua Carroll Herbert Craft went up to Greenville this morning. DON'T LET MULES GET AND BONEY. Give each one a bottle of Whites Purgative this puts u in shape to get the full benefit of two packages days of Whites Worm and Condition reputation Paints has been established by years of success- p lint making. Being of thee famous paints, we BUY BOB LESS which enable us to SELL FOB LESS. it is P. and Misses Shoes Reduced. i Solid leather shoes worth Big bargains in silk and dress goods. Buy them for now. buy them for spring, buy them for 1-24 Baker Greenville, N. C. Tonic lo The For liver troubles and constipation it fur Be-t ,, ., ii your tins sale. Ladies were MO, china silk, Albatross and we sell them we at Towels table linen that was we ls in st Co. For axes hoe-- shovels forks and spades go to A. W. Anus's. .-. . . -bins and 1.50, choice find Little Risers the hose 1.17. choice remedy to with that were BOO, of style of 1.00 corsets in remedy bold at Drug store. REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF THE BETHEL BANKING AND TRUST GO. AT N. C. At, the of business January III. 1905. we sell them now Ladies Jackets reduced one conn. up Pale of trunks, bags, and suit cases, too many trunks to attempt description. SPECIAL NOTICE. RESOURCES. LIABILITIES Loans and discounts 7,174.54 Capital paid 5.300 Overdrafts, unsecured 2.4-1 Undivided profits Furniture and fixtures 609.94 Time certificate of 300.00 j goods out on approval. Due from 10,938.42 Bub. to check coin Cashier's any make All the winter underwear to he sacrificed, we sell them NOTIONS FANCY GOODS. Box paper, assorted colors soap Talcum powder Ladies belts heavy ribbed hose all sizes brooches, belt pins, waits sets were we s them for Umbrellas with steel oils worth Total Total 26,651-23 Slate of North Carolina, County of Pitt, I, H. H. Taylor, of the named bank, do swear the above is true to the best of my knowledge and belief II. H. TAYLOR, Cashier. Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 20th day of 1905 R J. GRIM A. J. W. THOMAS, Notary Public. ROBT. STATON, I During the rousing big clearance sale it will be impossible for us 256.671 to charge merchandise, or scud for Ladies and girls umbrellas, silk top, sterling handle, worth 1.00, 1.50 . Money refunded to all dissatisfied 2.00, 2.50, 3.00 and 4.00, sell for buyers. Any goods will be sent and i C. O. D. 126,651.22 We Pay Your Railroad Fare if Your amounts to POOR PRINT