mm THE REFUGEES. Continued from 6th page. CHAPTER II. IT was the morning after the had returned o Ins duties. had struck on of Versailles, and It was almost for the r-. rise. Servants, clothes thrown their arms, hustled down the to the mite . who had been out of the flow MOW who were laugh. Ire and chatting the terraces, his heel strode lo while and gold door of the bedroom. hi stand then- before tie hail was very turned from the door revolved upon Its and a r silently the aperture, ii again behind Mild he. with his tinker to ills while his dean face and Ugh relied an entreaty and a warning. king still Tie words were whispered from one to an the group who flatten hied outside the dour. The who was M. head a to the of him into the from he had lately morning, Captain de at the main do lour attend the good, lie gave me In- f the officer of the guard He me lo say that M. de was not t . lie admitted to the grand lever. You are to tell him shall do n. should a note you understand Die. the now de Hut it is more discreet not to mention names, send A note, you will take it and deliver it quietly when the king gives you an shall I if the other should come, as Is possible other, you under- stand me, the de that tongue of yours, Should she come. I say, you will gently bar her way. with courteous Words, you understand, hut ac- count Is she to he permitted to the royal good, now we have hut three min- Ho strode through rapidly Increasing group of people in the , with an air of proud a man who, if he was a valet. I was at least the king of valets be- the valet of the king. by the stood a line of footmen dent their powdered red plush coats and silver shoulder knots. He turned the handle once more and slip- ed into the darkened room. It u large, square apartment. I with two high window upon the fur- side, curtained across with price- less velvet hangings. one corner a . narrow couch with a rug thrown across It sh whore the faithful hail spent the night. in the very center of the chamber there stood a four post bed. with curtains of looped hack from tile A rails surrounded it, a space sol. live ice in all round between and tho As passed n across the room, his ;. there v.; the heavy. . air. cad he thin of lie p ,. close sine the opening mils and .-lo watch tor the exact he Inn . the de- the be. i th; ;. . silk, half Unity . here pro- i . I bristle of close It Hie -of a I; . , . . . .- . The sir his watch i ; y it Is half said he The op red Ills hit-, . . . sign Of a little dark i h till lei h . I ; I'd . Ill he . . . t . m in Hi. c t- He who r . e . , In . l foot- men, . . I In; Ills s. . E ml ill hail . m off into the taper while the cur- lull i and i ; a Hood i; CREDITORS. it- iv the Ml ii- II- lies Is . o . 11- in f t t i He- SI lists present the for mi r . is n win he In I of W . L of N 11-k of light Into the They were hardly gone s more august group entered the bedchamber. Two walked together in front, the one youth little over twenty years of , middle sized. Inclining to stoutness, with a slow, pompous bearing, a well leg and a face which was comp- enough In a fashion, but which was devoid of any shadow of expression except perhaps of an lurking gleam of mischievous humor. His was a man of forty, swarthy, dignified and solemn. As the pair faced king there was between the three faces to show that they were of one Mood and to enable a stranger to that the older was monsieur, the younger brother of the king, while the T was Lottie, the his only legitimate child. I the king's non and the king's brother there entered a little group of notables and of whom duty had called to this dally ceremony. There were the grand master of the robes, the lord of th bedchamber, the Hue Maine, a pale youth clad black heavily with bis left leg. and his little brother, the young de Toulouse, of them the illegitimate sous of Mine, de fan and the Such were the par- takers the entry, the highest honor which the court of France could to. interns had poured on the king's hands a few of spirits of wine, catching them again a the lord of the bedchamber had presented bowl of h water, with which made tin- sign of the cross, muttering to himself the abort of the Ii Then, with a nod To his brother and a short word of greeting to tile and to the Due Maine, be swung his legs over the side of bed and sat. in ins long silken s. his while feet dangling from beneath It. a perilous position for any man to assume were it not that he had so heartfelt a sense of his own dignity that he could not realize that under any It might be compromised In the eyes of others. So he sat, the master of yet the slave to every puff of wind, for a wandering draft had set him shiv- and shaking. M. de St. the noble barber, flung a purple dress- gown over the royal shoulders placed a long, many court wig his bead, while drew on his red stockings and laid before him his of embroidered velvet. The monarch thrust his feet Into tied his dressing gown and passed out to the fireplace, where he settled himself down in bis easy chair, holding his delicate hands toward the blazing logs, while the others stood round in a semicircle, waiting -for the which was to follow. M. de St. Is this not our sharing the king. all Is why not proceed It Is three minutes the accustomed time. To work, you. give word for the It was obvious that the king was not In a very good humor that morning, lie darted little quick questioning Stances at bis brother and at sons, but whatever or may have trembled upon his lips was effectually stifled by De St. With the born of long custom, the official royal with soap, drew razor round It an sponged over th- surface with spirits of wine. A nobleman then helped lo draw on the king's black a so. ind assisted them, while a third drew the nightgown over the shoulders and handed the royal which had been warming before lire. His diamond his gal Ills scarlet Inner vest were fastened noble co-Tilers, each keenly of his own over tin- vest was placed lie blue cross of the Holy in diamonds, and of -1. lie I . red. The black . was drawn tho cravat of lac adjusted, I overcoat e ; . of COSily ; in an enameled saucer by obi . p silver an cane laid lo band, and the monarch ready for the labors Of i . I . . half hour or so which had been occupied in tins had coil I of t. do a mutter- . lie captain of the guard to C and If ;the mission of an no now . . . so by i was liar in one mi . all rival . -i n of I . . t . . , s. tho cue II and other n , i I . I . . own- lug a I i , . II I . face In t be his .; I . ;. I s e In e I the pm the ; IO I ., with was the servants of the king 1.1 r and border to I am to be at Mi . de i lo sec her a p I at I'm . . u II ch Is a v. i ; HE Have The Foundation Right. outwear I r.--bi's V So of The Corset is The Foundation which all build their appearance. Those who desire to make the best appearance possible are most careful in selecting their corset, realizing that the best results can be attained only when the corset is right, right in in shape The gown may be handsome and stylish in itself, but it will never show to best advantage over an poorly constructed corset. OUR DEPARTMENT Comes to your aid just at this point by offering you a large variety styles and mikes, the kinds that have been tried and found factory, and the selection is so great you may easily choose the the right shape, the one best suited lo your needs, the one that will insure and a stylish figure combined. We would like to show you the new and explain the many advantages it over other kinds. Our corset depart- is very popular-there's a reason-Let us show you. THE EASTERN D J Editor and Owner. and Friday. ONE DOLLAR PER YEAR VOL No. GREENVILLE. PITT COUNTY. NORTH CAROLINA TUESDAY. AUGUST 1906. NO .-av. . R. L. Can. Dentist. Greenville, N. G. Harry it Moore. a LONG, JAMES L. FLEMING SKINNER WHEDBEE. LAWYERS nil lot N, Attorneys-at-Law, ATTORNEY-AT LAW, in Cases only. GREENVILLE, N. C. Greenville Has the Best Market. The editor Las just had a talk Cobb, president of The Banking Trust Company, in regard to the -strength of the market here- Mr. Cobb states that the banks have plenty of with which to the crop that prices on the Greenville market are exceptionally good. Greenville never had a stronger market, the buyers seem to be very anxious to get the tobacco and have ample facilities for hand ling same. In of the crops of the present season and the low price of Mr. Cobb the people to-sell all their tobacco the Greenville mar- Everybody in the town of Green- ville, am the are exceedingly to see the farmers extend to a men are t them on the streets, their hands and some with them. PORCH Whichard Entertains Complimentary to Miss Susie Perry, of Kinston, Miss Whichard hostess at a very enjoyable porch party, Wednesday night, given complimentary to her cousin. Miss Perry, of Kin- The arrival were welcomed the hostess and frail punch was served by Smith and Lillian An amusing diversion for which was pated in by all th- guests. p. were placed in a bowl and for with hat pins. Cecil Cobb caught the number of peanuts was awarded the a fan. Haskett presented to the winner and be presented to Miss Perry, of honor. After the contest ices served out of town were Perry, Kin- ; Ell Wells, of and Gray of LaGrange. STOKES ITEMS. We Dr. B. K. Why Every This awarded in the of Home Telephone is necessary every home from an point of view; protection to person and mo petty and as a convenience; while it ever remains asocial luxury. The telephone saves hire, home without a met have a runner. It saves a trip each day to the mat- it pins in with our grocer and our enable to with nit and ii but a doctor's presence i not but a word of wanted. The telephone bring this word. a the is invaluable. In case of lite the alarm is instantly in case of robbery the is our surest friend. When leaving borne at a man is so much afraid of actual bis family as of some fright. barks, a strange noise is beard in and tho lone- wife feel cold chills creeping n her But when the nearest neigh- big, honest answer her feat if The makes every man your brings all the to your door, widens puts you into the of modern progress. out greatest i once employed is med. RURAL MEr DELIVERY. in the I free delivery. In eight short years the government em- t c who . or 0111- on of lite me derived from s- ls cent of the cost, yet nu ore desire to see it withdrawn or m re It la binding the country together. Ii is bringing the form in touch with the centers of trade and culture In- It is in respect Aug. W. G. Stokes yesterday in Washington. L. H t ed from lie in n glad to know that Mooring is Mis Maude spent the week with Misses D and J. to Greenville Wednesday. Miss Carrie Davis, Hill, pent the past week with Mis Na- House. is trying to get a faithful cook the winter. Deputy Sheriff Dudley has been in town this week. CONTEST. Plantation Life Will Give Away Handsome Premiums. The publishers Plantation Life, the splendid monthly mag- edited by O. L. will giveaway a number of valuable present- during tins tobacco sea- son. These are to be awarded guesses as to the of of tobacco sold the Greenville market. premium each month will be given to the subscriber to Plantation Life who guesses nearest to the number of pounds sold in that month. The of prize can have bis choice of any article on display at the furniture of A. H. Guesses are being made for the of September, at the end of that month the prize will be awarded. addition to this there will tie prize for sub- scriber to Plantation Life guesses nearest the number of pounds sold for the entire season ending May 1907. This prize will be one the best top buggies the Buggy Company can put up. Every subscriber to Plantation Life who pays cents for a years will to one guess at the prize for the month the is received, and one guess at the grand prize. Every farmer should subscribe for magazine and guess for the prizes. In case two or more persons tie for any prize it will be awarded to the whose guts It first entered, so the early guesser stand the heat of the prize. MISS WHICHARD AT HOME. In Honor of Miss Bliss Perry of Kinston. MEETING OF COTTON Ayden. Thursday afternoon the third team of Greenville crossed bats with the first team of Ayden, on latter's ground. The game, which was a snappy one from start to finish, resulted in a score of With two men down in last half inning, the urn- G .; . ,, ,, ,. declared the third out ,,. ,,. changed decision As it was a seven innings game and the um- first decision ended it, ville retired from the field. The features of the game were the heavy hitting of the Greenville boys, they making bits The pitch of Gay who fanned men and allowed only two hits, and a three-bagger by for Friday evening Mis Hen-re Whichard gave a reception in hon- or of her guest, Miss Bliss Perry, of Kinston. The color scheme throughout the house was very effective, the hall being in red. the room in pink, the parlor in white and gold and the dining room in green and white. guests were received at the door by Misses Susie Perry invited to in- silting room where fruit served by Blow with Elliott Those receiving parlor were Mis Bliss Perry with W. G. Ward. Mis Mae Whitfield with Jack Perry, and Mis o Jones with E B. Whichard. During the enjoyed delightful vocal solos by Misses Janie Tyson Nina James, and instrumental by Francis Bagwell. The guests were further enter with a III which several tied and all were permitted to draw for the prize This pretty gauze was won by W. G. Ward presented to the the presentation being by Prof. W. H. The consolation box of candy was by Miss Janie Tyson presented Mr. Ward. The hostess -i- a to each guest, the ladies receiving boxes of H and the package of conciliate The i-e of evening then came when J. James present- d Miss Whichard with a gold bracelet, a birthday from her parents. guest bad o iced that suspended from in the ball and different rooms were circles each containing six- teen taper the same color as the of respective rooms but these were explained until this presentation by Mr. James disclosed that it was the sixteenth hostess. Following this the guests were invited to tie dining room served by Misses Kale Hines Lizzie Jones, Willie Essie ton; Misses Whichard, Whichard with ices furnished by Florence Blow, Ruth Mary j of Norfolk. The cream Lu-y Pearl Flem- was white green in keeping Essie Which ltd and Alex- with the of the room. The a Harper; Earl Forbes, was decorated with white II own, Alfred Schultz Will- lilies and from a CALL US UP- Report Your Visitors to the Pap r The Free Press would greatly Raleigh, N C. Aug. 1909. appreciate your the Township meetings for cotton tor are called to t their respective meeting places in each cotton growing township in the State at o'clock p. the 25th inst. These meetings are impossible for us to cover the -Id fully and every- to know who ate to town who ill.- town or i-o home. LAUNCH PARTY. Complimentary to Miss Bettie Gray Sutton, of LaGrange. On Thursday afternoon Harper gave a sail on the launch complimentary Gray Sutton, of who is visiting her grandmother, Mrs. Alice The merry party six miles the river and bad a most delightful trip. lee cream and cake were served on the I mat. Those who went on the sail were Miss Bettie Gray Sutton, of La- for the purpose of obtaining I ate information as to crop Dot . r . receive the attention lions, of cotton now being I held in the and any other information will be of r to the Southern Cotton Association. ll a of Also to select delegates to attend Von the county meetings to be held at the court house Sept. We U to o'clock, or the usual hour for oUr of meeting. your , ,, ,, Please do not en that in President I. C. Moore expects to mm Bagwell. Dr. W. L. and Mrs. Bert Darden. KEEP STILL, Smith ,. Atlanta, Ga., Aug. The today resulted in n victory Hoke Smith, for the size of majority. Of the in the State fee carried ti lit t I . Bow con ties; M. of am twelve; R B. Rue- eight, and h leaving to hear will give Hoke in the S ate en Excursion, All those who went on St Go's., to Richmond on the Mb speak of it enthusiastic an or lei and all had go time. also a D The partial will an to Norfolk in September. When trouble is brewing, keep still. lieu is getting his leg-, keep still your feelings are hurt, keep still, till yon recover from your inclined lo write what is called n letter, write and men n; put it away a and then yon will re- j e you did not send it. r i- works wonder. . until you can calmly then, yon will find it i peak ail. Si- the guest were Misses Bliss and Susie Perry, Miss Elizabeth of Bethel; Miss Moore, of n; Hiss Blow, of Miss Kate Sines, of Wilson; Miss Cobb, of Misses Mat Whitfield, James, skinner, Bessie Haskett, attend the meeting of the of the several divisions of the S. A. at Hot Springs, in and wants accurate information as to the crops for that occasion, therefore please mail all reports so as to reach the undersigned not la- than reports to be of value must be accurate, giving exact conditions. is not accurate is worse than no re- port, for it is We want to know the exact condition. Every person who is interested in the welfare of the Southern Cot- ton Association, or who is interested in the continued success of the Southern cotton farmers and the prosperity of the South is invited to attend these meetings and use his influence to make them the most successful yet held. Unless the farmers get together and make a firm stand we fin lower price for cot- cent per pound off from the price means a loss to farm- and to aggregating 60,000,000,00. A decline of two cents per a loss of mi. Are our farmers prepared to accept this will Do out merchants think the South would be better off by taking her such sums of Do our manufacturers thick they would do more business with this of with- drawn from If these people do think the farmer too much money and that lower for cotton will mean the enrichment betterment of the South then let them encourage movement to get the farmers together for better price. Only those who think we ate already wealthy or who are willing to sell their cotton for S or cents per pound should reuse to attend these meetings. At these meetings membership fees, the bale levy and other things of importance to the as-o- should be attended to. association is in need fun Is to carry on the which doing this would lie the emu-urn; rather is a duty you owe to you. It a well as your Free Press. The above expresses the of all newspaper. It is sometime to be wondered at that th people do observe this more let paper know when they nave A may be ever so diligent in to get the name of ail who come and go, but it is impossible not to over- look some. This be avoided f people would phone or the names of their nests to tie paper It is unfair to do this ard then afterward complain that the name were not published. STATE. Happenings of interest in North Carolina.; Two little bays fooling with a gun, one shot the other and then there one. A charter has been granted for a trolley railway between Char- and Concord. A large of cattle and hogs recently died Moore from eating poison m 1st- rooms. A man named Kid, Chat- was skating on the rink when oilers slip- and threw him to the floor with such as to break his neck. Grady, a 13-year-old boy of was while bathing in the river with other boys. A few minute before the accident Arthur had rescued his younger when the lat- was in danger of drowning. Smith. Nina James, Important at this time, Janie Skinner, Lizzie Mae Frances Bag- well. Lizzie Jones Mr. Q W linker, Jack Elliott of K. B. Whichard, Whichard; bur the dates of the meetings. T. B. Parker, So. N. . A. mail to Is golden, Mom hi who speaks iii a passion will tier wish they had re- n. Hands Pot j. B. Dorris, a contractor from Louisiana, reached Greenville Thursday with a number of to work the Raleigh and Sound railroad. There were about in the party he brought, of being Mexicans. Mr. Dorris save oilier squad of hauls the South will come on here soon. Goodwin, Philadelphia; W. Barney Warren, J. Burl James, Prank W. T. Lips comb, Jr., William Smith, Robert So ward, Nod Laughinghouse, Alvin Dupree, Hugh John and Prof. W. II Ii Died. Saturday, August by spirit of Nathalie, child of Mr. and Mis. W. F. of found way back to The interment was on Sun- day at St. John's cemetery. Special Court. No in Pitt will be of interest to many people us the special which begins with Judge T. J. presiding. The special of this will be the trial of those charged with making the night assault upon Mi. J. Teel, or more generally u as the white cap case. The trial will be strongly contested both prosecution and defense, BEAT HIS WIFE. Charlotte, X. August There much talk here today over the terrible beating by s postal clerk, upon the frail body of the woman who is his The affair took place lust today the hearing before Recorder was post- one of tor tho defendant. The whip- ping is said mud so s three officer to the house and arrested Tho ill-treated wife was found prostrated with marks slum the results of the whipping. it docs not require a muscular person to shoulder a responsibility. Durham. N. C. August a well known business man, dealer In leaf tobacco tobacco warehouseman, was this morning by falling through an elevator shaft at his prize room, nth II he broke his right leg v. i-. cut bruised about the y. It i not thought at tin time his hurl will be fatal.