AT Y REF @ D.J WHICHARD, Editor and Owner, TRUTH IN PREFERENCE TO FICTION. Vol. 7. GREENVILLE, N. C., WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5, 1898 %o inch Prergen nici sata ginioeatngs picesaieaennchaiesae a ihnansictecndederi No. 947 A Drummer’s Trick on Bryan. ate oh William Jnunings Bryan arrived here vesterday from his extensive tour of Mexico, and left last night from Avstic. It was announced _ that Bryan would arrive here Thursday, aud at all the towns along the line ot railroad between here and Eagle Pass demonstrations were given by crowds. An amvsing imposition was practiced on these crowds at several stations by Henry Long, a commercial traveler of St. Louis, who has a resemblance to Bryan. Long was in the Pullman car of the train un which Bryan was ex- pected and when the crowd at the small towns caught sight of him, ‘they cheered him voeifvrously, and called for & speech, | Long thought it an opportunity for a joke, and he walked out on the plat- fcrm, avd was intreduced to the erowda by the conductor of the train as Mr. Bryan. Long then startled: the audi- ence by makiag a strong sound money speec’, saying his views on coinage had been completely changed by his visit to Mexico, and that he had reach-. ed the conclusion that William Mc- Kinley was one of the best Presidents thai this ecuntry ever had. The speech wae repeated at several pluees, and was not greeted with great applause, except by the sound money men in the crowds, who were highly eleted over the supposed clanye the views of the former great tree sliver champion. ‘“Ebey did nof learn unt today that an imoos'tion bad been practiced upon them,and their wrath was great.—San Antonio, ‘Jexas, Dispatch. Oi ONAN. 3 5 AS SAREE A Loaded Stick of Wood. Ore of the most unusual accidents that bas ever taken plac: m Charlotte, oc-urredon South College street, in the colored settleneat last wight be ¢ween seven and eight o loc’. The family of Ee. Ros-borvagh (colored) were seated around the fire, A tresh stick of wood was thrown on, and there was an immediate explosior that shook the whole house like an ea +hquake, while il proauside of bul- The mothe" and four children were seated les poured from the fireplace. around the fire and wien the list of the wounded was made up it was fouud that fiye were wounded, Ri seborsugh’s wife was chot in the neck and thigh; a seven year old child was shot in the stomach ; another child was shot in the eye; anorher was shot simultaneously in both shoulders ; and the fourth one had his hand torp almost cff and was shot in the mouth. They are all seriously wounded, and the bullets or siugs have not yet been located. Kitchen Hinés. Throw some salt ou the kitchen atuve if grease is spilled on it and odor will be prevented. ° * If an oil or gag stove is used a box of sand should be kept handy in cas2 of accident, as it is the best thizg with which to put out fire. It oyster shells are occasionally placed in kitchen stoves it will be found vlinkers neve™ appear. Clean brooms by dipping in and ou. ef amonia water. | | iy To prevent the wick of a candle from smoldering hold it Ingher than the mouth when blowing it out, and blow upward. It lamp wicks are soaked thoroughly in vinegar before beirg used, they will not smoke. Chiceco News. ! ' deceased crother Installation of Offiers. At the regular neeting of Covenant Lodge, No. 17, I. 0. 0. F, held Tues- day night, District Deputy °W. H.- Ragsdale, installed the following elect- ed aud appointed officers : S. P. G.—J. V. Johnston. N G.—L. H. Pender. V.G—W. F. Burch. R. S, to N. G.—F. M. Hodges. L. S. to N. G.—Rev. N. M, Wat- gon. R. S. to V. G.—Prof W. H. Rags- dale, 1S. to V. G.—J. R. Corey. R. S —E. E. Griffin. i. S.— W. R. Parker. Treas.—D. W. Elardee. Warden—D. D. Overton, Cendurtor.—Frank Johnson. Chaplain— Rev. A. W. Setzer. I. G.~J. u. Starkey. O G—J. A. Hyman. The tollowing adopted on the death of J. H. Feebles with a request to be published in THe resylutions were Rer tector and other town papers: Covenant Lodze No. 17, I. O. O. F. Wuereas God in his wisdon has geen fi to eall from our brotherhood one of our brothers, J. UH. Peebles, in the prime-of young manhood; how for- cibly it reminds us that “All that is born must die,” But we do not sor- row as one without hope for “Hope bends o’er man’s. 1esting place with a for in ‘i Lite bow bright wit immo-tality,” the place of death there will be bevoty aid joy” Therefore be it Resulved Ist, Tha. we tender to the tamilv of our brother, our sincere sym- pathy, in this their sad hour, and req commend them to the God whom he su taithfully served, wno ulons is able to contort. Resolved 2nd. That we usual badge of mouraing ard that these wear the eolutims be spread on our minutes anda copy sent ‘o the family of N. M. WATSON, W. EF. kuren, JONATHAN Wits. A resolution of thanks wes fendered Mise Voilie beequet viven the Bag'ev for the exzellent Odd fellows abieh she presided | oyer eens eR A . "ere eeneemapepennen: An authority has it that 1°64 miles of railroad were laid in the United States in 1897. Intwelve States no new roads were constructed. There are now in this eountry 184,464 miles of railroad, completed and in eperation, Iliinois having a larger mileage—10.- O89—tha® any Strate. The ralvoad employes of all kinds number nhout 818.000, who reeaive annuelly $469,000,.000 in salaries and wages. Fem which Svunres it appears that the ratlroad business is no small ele- ment in th: ‘ite of this country.— Charlotte Observer. , otner JUST FOR FUN, Cold steel—-robbing an ice house. This is harvest time withhe icemen. The unkindest cut of all—the por- trait of a noted man as it appears in the average country newspaper. Judging from the reports ic some ct the papers, old Bismarck is now enjov— sng his second appearance upon earth, | St Peter (at the gate)—“Enter!” Spirit—I won’t de it unless | am as- sured that my wings will be geared up to 100 at least.” Hoax-—“Some ody sent a bumb to Eli Shaw in Camden Jail.” Joax— “You don’t say? Did it go off’? Hoax— “Well, the report of it was im all the | papers.” | “Hello, Jinks!” shouted the Man “What lare you got :gtodo with the skat-s?”’ whoasksridicul vusquestiuns. Lowe “Going to trap mock turtles wich them, ’ | * * . ‘replied Jinks; “you didn’t suopose I !was going skating, did you?” Mother—‘Has Mary’s young man any visible means of support?” Father — He hadn’t a few minutes ago.” “What do you mean by that?” “ Well’ he .aust have hed the means of support, for Mary wa3 sitting on them, but they weren’$ visible.” “Ah! let me die in fair July, When roses all are baddin’ ” The poet signed. His friend replied: “I seo the reascn iff your rhyme, Vor if you died ia winter time The change would be too suddea.” eo Pointed Paragraphs There is no*hing more “neertain than a sure thing. The stock isapt to get soaked. mi who jnvests im watered The vo'e> of the averare man spoils what vttle muste he bss .o his soul, Love driws mare of: s focair castles | Liat all tae ath rarehieets combined. ; The woman who ruas after a husband until she gets one seldom brags or he. catch. } t is useless for a self inade man to waste money in taking out a patent on hi ercatton. A decided blonde is a fair haired wo- man who always insists upon having hor own way. A mether who will deliberately admit that some other baby 1s a8 Smart as hers is not to be trusted. The lightning specialist connected with the Government Weathes Bureau maintains that rod3 ure no protection ud that most preeautions tasxen by peopls to keep out of the path ot a possible electrical disebarge are useless. tet ta eile aca sittin ceases We diu have beautiful weatber today. A new line of Siioes. A beaut, fal line of Rugs. and Caps, Furnitare, chandise. Agent for Spool Cotton. A hands: me line of Buggy Kubes just received. Come in and buy before it is tuo late. We also carry in connection with these leaders aj complete cf Dry Goods and Notions, Clothing, Capes, Hate, Hardware and General Mer-. . George A. Clark’s Oo NM. T. FRANK WILSON see eaeiea tel a tetera EI Ne ene RN NAN AL Se Ne NN YN AWA Ra Ae Ne Nat Mile oP el Neral ee MHL erence WE R LEADING Fa) and solicit your patronage. RSCTIPTTON RATEE. ee foe month, - . - oe (no weet eros Delivered in town dv carriers withou sgtre east. a Arertione rates are beral andcan he pd on application to the, editor or at e cor _ ¥ =a Rn ateenn an one eet sntagpinne tr nara nsnee = nes aarresporcent af Acura § : e wt ray will a4er nastaee in the county, | in hrie€ iteme of NEWA AS it ocenre ssach neighborhood, Write plat nly stan war one aide of the paper, © Wronesnay. JANUARY 9, so i ed . es at ie The Transitoriness of Things. r «Tt was talking the other dav said Renben, with Colonel C. T- Poastlevand he said that one of these dacs it would not make! much difference to anv of us how much wealth we had—that the @nav was coming when all now Riving wonld be on a common Bevel—ashes to ashes and duat to drut. Postley said he remember- ed when he was young, of the death of Henry Clev, the statar- gran and orator, the idol of the eommon people, the thorn in the gide of politiciars. The natien mourned, and with bowed head and tearful eves stood almost pal- @ed at his bier. “Henry Olav is dead!” came from every lin, and as a boy, Postlev thought that, indeed, G@me which was and haa been, world be ro more. Ag the bedy of the great ard erand and gifted ene ‘av in state in Raltimore, amenge the gpd sincere ones who reviewed the mortal remains of the immor- tal man, Posiley was one and he thought that asa matter of course fiis placa would never he filled, avd a fearful gap world be lett Bn the social and political world, and things for a day or two lock- ed blue. “But the moon, with hor dul! eold dise shone that night; the morning stars again sang togeth erand the sun's effulgent rave gierwed and glistened upon the @arth’s reund surface: the hotel @org resounds; the butener and Daker and candle-stick maker re: ’ sumed their wavs, and withina fortnight all was as s+rene and smooth and veacetul, as though Henry Clay had never played his brief but brilliant part upon the stage cf life. “Aod even Henry OClav’s place was filled and those who filled it aiso passed away and others have come and are coming a> others have gone and are going, ands thev will continue to come avd go until the end of ends. “And sol thought with Post- Kev avd tha most gorgeons, vain. and banehtv peacock will sooner or latertrial bis tai feathers in the murky pool—eyen if that yool be death and the sooner oe comes off his perch and recogni- izes the fact that contentmen> _yathér than riches is the stuff, the better off one will be in this world of strifoand trouble.” * * t —And Rheuben reversed bis euffs and gave himself eredit for 2p imagined laundry bill.—Faiy- brother’s Farrago. pete se Don’t got mad if your poem is geturned with the editor's regrets. Preserve the manuscript and read - at over ten years later; then you _ will rejoice that it was thus— _ Chicago News. ; 3 eee Don't. apse nene runner runsthe hotel. . ways carries its point. hide pocketbook. It’s a skin. Don’t condemn a bridge until it has been tried by ita piers. Won't run into debt as long as yon cin find aaything else to run into. Don’t believe the man wo vows he likes you, nor the girl who says she dosen't. Don’t imagine a hamlet a little ham just because astreamlet is a little stream. Don't giye your best girl a pair of skates for Chrissmas if your rival skates better than you do. Don’t look for a leak in the gas with a lighted candle. You could find it but the coroner might not be able to find you. : Don’t forget the men whe mar- ry widows neyer make* misstakes. Don’t sndge men by their looks. ‘astlooking men are often slow pav. Don’t meet trouble half wav It 18 capable of making the entire journey. Don’t bother yourself as toa man’s meaning when he tells you he has a boss wife. Don’t think because asoft an- ewer turns away wrath that it will turn away book pedlers. Don’t imagine you are & Ver- itable Samson and try to accom- plish too much with a jawbone. Don’t think for a moment tbat tne office ever has to seek the man on pay day. Don’t torget that it is always better to swailow tnosult and bitter pills without chewing. Leading Abyssinians to the Sup port of Freach Enterprises, aa London, Jan. 3.—The Cairo corres- thournards curionel pendent of The Daily Mail sail, as | part explanauon of the British ad- vance up the Nile, that it is believed French expeditions have arrived quite cose to Khartoum. The Rome correspondent of The Dairy mail says; “I learn from pris vate rources that the Italian foreign that Fmperor Mecelik has summoned the ntlice bas received information Abyssinians to arms in support cf French enterprises in Equaterial Africa, and especially the plans of the Russian Count Leontieff, governor of the equatorial provinces of Abyssinia. “Menclik himselt is settirg out at the heaag ofan irmy, end it is believed the movement masks an expedition against the Anglophile Ras Mangascia, whose provisce, Tigre, the negus Wishes to.annex. A Woman’s Wit. Tt it stated thatthe wife of a London suburban clergyman has colleeced all the buttons last two yeors have been droped into the offers which for the tory dags at her husband’s shu ch and bas turned these objectionable and su, er fluous “donati sts” tnto arti ueally made table ornaments, whi lh she ia- t nds selling at the forthcoming bazar. She entertains the hope that these Jornaments will realize a larger sum than had cach buttou represented the humble penny or balf-penny. The Paramount Issue Bimetallism as the result of independent American law, on the one hand, and the gingle gold standard as the result of the final failure to secure an international agreement, on the other, is the paramount issue in our politics today. As the lines harden be- tween the adherents of these two policies in the pending session of Congres, It is probable that the Democratic position, so sound apd impregnable, will approve itself to an Increasing number of our natural allies, the silver Re- Don’t imagine that the hotel Don't argue with a wasp; it al- Don’t invest in an alligatos publicans and the silver Pepu- lists: and, as thie process be- comes more complete, itis to be devoutly hoped that the effect upon our own North Carolina politics may be to solidify the Bryan following, which catried the State by such alarge majority which, for 1898, are nearest to our hearts.—Favetteville Observer. caer They have a compulsory scLool law in Pens¢fvania, but it doesn’t seemto compel in Philadelphia, where a police census shows 196, - 375 children between the ages of 6 ana 16, while the roll of the public schools at the end of 1898 was only 138.538, or 57,840 less. than the number between 6 and 16.~—Wilmington Star. Blindness From Crowded Teeth. A case of blindness from crowding Gemmel in the London Dental Rec- ord. ‘‘A boy, aged 11, complained that he wakened one morning to find he was blind. Previously and on going to bed the night before there was nothing wrong with -bhis eyes. The pupils were dilated, fixed, not influenced by light, could not tell light from darkness. The sud- denness of the attack pointed to functicnal disturbance. Several causes were looked tor, but exami- nation of the mouth showed crowd- ing and wedging of the teeth togeth- er. Two permanent and four tem- porary molar teeth were extracted. Thé same night he could distinguish light from dark and next day could make out objects, and in a tew days sight ‘was restored.’ He had no otb- er treatment.” Land Sale tor Assets. By virtue of an order from the Sv- perior Court Clerk of Pitt county, the undersigned Administrator of the es- tate of George Moye, deceased, will on Monday, 7th day ct Febuary, 1898, ;sell at pubic sale before the Court House door, in the town of Greenville, the fallowing tract of land belonging to the said estate. Adjoining the lands of Ceorge Dail, F, McLawhorn, Alonzo Moye and others and being a small tract on the opposite side of road from home place f the late George Moye. contaimnoy 15 acres more or Said sale subject to widows dower Terms ot sale, cash This dth day ot Jan, 1898. B. E. Moye, A.dmr, of George Move less, is mt tt cod TO CURE NEKVOUS DYSP&PSIA To Gain Flesh, to Sieep Well, to Know What Appetite and Good Digestion Mean, Mase a Vest of Stuait’s Dyspepsia tablets. Interesting Experience of an Indianap- olis Gentleman. “secon nance No trouble is ore Common or more misunder-tood than nev“vous dyspepsii. People having it think that their nerves are to bla» Gand a e surprised that they are no’ cured by nerve medicine and spring remedies; the real seat of the mis hief is lost sight of, the stomach is the org» to be looked after Nervous dys eptics ofien do net have any pan whateveria the sgomach, nor perh»ps any of the usual symptoms of stomach weakness. Nervous dyspep- sia shows itself not in the stomac.) so much as in near y every othe O gar, in some e@ ses the heart perp'tates and is irreguiar. in others te kiineys are affected, in others the bowels are @-n- sti ate. with headaches, still ethers are troubled ‘vith ‘oss of flesh and app tite. with acfumulation of gas, sour rissncs an? heartburn Mr A W Sharper of No 6. Pro pet St Indianapolis. Ind, wri ess follows: A motive of pure gratitude prompts me to write these few lines regarding the new and valuable medicine Stuart’s Dyspepsia Tablets I h ve been a sufferer from nervous dyspepsia for the last four years, bave used various pat- ent mediines and other . remedies without any favorable result, They sometimes give t mporary relief uni! the effects of the medicine wore off. I att ‘buted this to my sdentary h_ bit-. being a bookkeeper with ‘ittle. physical exercise, but I am glad to state that tre tablets have overcome all these onsta- cles, tor 1 haye gained in flesh, sly p better and am better in eve’y way. ‘The above Is written not for notor.ety bet is based on actual fact Respectfully yours, . W. Sharper, 61 Prospect St., Indianapolis, Ind. lt is sife to say that “tuart’s Dyspep- sia Tablets will cure any stomach weakness or disease except cancer of stomich. They cure sour stomach, gis loss uf fl sh and appetite, sleeplessness, palpitation, h artburn, constipacion and headache. Send for valuable little book on stomach diseases by addressing Stuart Oo Marshall, Mich / All druggists sell full sized packages’ at 50 cents. 1 last year, upon those objects} of the teeth is reported by Dr. J. E. R. A. TYSON, Vice-Pres. STATEMENT OF Tez mame R. L. DAVIS, Pres’t. REORGANIZED JUNE 15th, 1896. J. L. LITTLE; Cash’er } ~ The Bank of Greenville, GREENVILLE, N. ©. Atthe Closecf Business Deo, 15th, 1897. RESOURCES. “ LIABILITIES. Loans and Discounts 2,904.84? Capital stock paid in $23,000.00: Over Drafts _ 1,650 67 Undivided Profits 8,797.97 Premium on Stock 1,000.00? Deposits subject to Check 108,294.89 Due from Banks 44,598.00? Due to Banks 199.07 Furniture and Fixtures 1,515.25? Cashiers Checks outstanding 867.38 Current expenses 2,136.57 § Time Certificates of Deposit 960 00 Cash Items 7.857.651 Caiman Cash on hand 30,455.77 Total $132,118.61 Total $132,118.61} “We study carefully the separate needs of our patrons, and shall be glad to have your account, promising every accommodation consistent with good banking. HeTABLISH ED ike. SAM. Mi. SCHULTZ PORK SIDES & SHOULDER JAus {RSAND BHKUGANTS BUY iuy ) 12ir year’s supplies will ting their interest to get our prices befere pu ‘hasing else where. Ourstock is coraplet i allits brancues. FLOUR, COFFEE, SUGAR eth sane RE ALWAYS AY LIWEST wat FURNITURE always on hand and soldat prices to suit sold tor CASL. therefore, having no 1isk to run we seilata close margin. W. B. Rodman. W.,Demsie Grimes, Washin.ton, N.C. Greenyille,N.C. Reem & GRIMES Greenyilie N. C. | Practice wherever sarvices are desire. _ — “~~ Barbers. B.PENDER, FASHIONAPTE BARBER, Can be found below Five Points. next dour to Reflector office, JAMES A. SMITH, i TONSORIAL ARTIST, GREENVILLE; N.C. Patronage solicited. Cleaning, Dyeing and Pressiag Gents Clothes a specialty j{SRBERT EDMUNDS, : FASHIONABLE BAREEK, Special attention given to cleanin + Cctton ang ,Peanut, Below are Norfolk prices of cotto ind peanuts for yesterday, as furnished by Cobb Bros. & Commission? Mer chants of Norfolk « OQUTTON, the times. Ovr goods are all boug’: and ( Be ATTORNEYS AT LAW. |e sot soremesnnet:_) eapemeamenin UNDERTAKER FUMERAL DIRECTORS AMD EMBALMERS. cinnamon toe ~ We have inst received a new hearse and the nicest line of Cof- fins and Caskets, in woed, metal- lic and cloth ever brought te Greenville. , We a19 prepared t~ {9 embalm- ‘ing in ali its forms. Personal attention given to con~ ducting funerals and bodies en- treated to our care will receive every mark of respect. Onr prices ake tower than ever, Ne do not want monopoly but sivite competition. We can be found at apy and all times in the John. Flanagan Buggy Co’s building. BOB GRE™@NE & CO. . 5 ~~ « Tobase, 3aut &2. |x we buy diroc) from (Vivvdactu... > en] % tim vs rEg 3b tr A BOT 1g c e stock of | < i PRACTICAL STN SET ROE WOKKER. Offers his services to the Sf& a© citizens of Greenville and the OF aC public generally. ope ROOFING, GUTTERING, & Spouting ard Stove Work, a specialty. Satisfaction guaranteed or ) no charges made. ‘Tobacco | @ Flues made in season. Shop a on Dickinson Avenue. ( The next session of th: school 41; open on MONDAY SB#PT. & 189: and ecatinue for 10 months. The terms are as follows Primary bnglish per mo. 22 Intermediate ** ‘ . ot tligher ee i Languages (each) ** * #1 00 Che work and diselplineg vf the seo! Wil be ws heretofore. Weusk a continuance of your libecal, patronage. | W HL RAGSDALEH., Tone—quiet. ern eS ~ Greenville Market. if; Corrected by 8, M. Schultz§ ! Brtter, per Ib 15 to2 W estern Sides 5t to 6 Sugar ez"ed Hams 10 to 124 Corn 40 to 60 Corn Meal 50 to 60 Flour, Family 4.75 to 5.75 Lard 54 to 10 Oats 35 to 49 Sugar 44 to 0 Coffee . $} to? Salt per Sack 63 to 1 6 Chickens 123 to 2° Eggs per doz 13) B ? eeswax. Der Cotton Seed,per bushel ‘ood Middling *% Middling 54 Low Middling Bil-14 jood Ordinary} 4} Tone—steady; “]PEANUTE: | Prime 7) Mxtra Prime 2 “ancy "23 Spanish 80 to 75 ee BLOOD POIsO ASPECTALTY. Primary, Second ary or Tertiary Sypillis permanently cured in 15 to 85 days. You can be treated at home for the same price un- der same guaraoty If you preter to come here we will contract to pav rail- roud fare and hotel bills, and no charge if wefailtoeure If you nave taken mercury, iodide potash, and still have aches and pains, Mucous Patches 10 mouth, Sore Throat, Pimples, Copper Colored Spots, Ulcers on any part of the body, Hair or Eyebrows falling out, it is-this Syphilitie Blood Poison that we guarantee to cnre. We solicit the most obstinate cases and challenge the world for a case we cannot eure, This disease has always baffled the skill of the most eminent physicians, §500- ee + ‘00 capital behind our unconditional ,. guaranty. Absolute proofs sent sealed on Saag Addreas COOK REM- EDY C0., 480 Masonic Temple, Chiea- £0, lll ‘* ee dey Pail ia eR, A 3 ae ea a UM Pie ay Ee. saniesmnininesnedimnnitannatenieli cam, Se | al : sc cntnigeaeeiencsllica gaa taaliloninisiialiseeditatal _ | es E23 »* va ge « 8 Aintic € ast Tine, Schedule in Effect Nov. 29th, 182. Departures from Wilmington. NORT!IBOUND. DAILY No 48—Passenger—Due Meg- 9.35 a. m. ‘nolla 10.52 am. Warsaw 11.10 wowe §«=©60S & M, NGkdshoro 11.58 am, Wil son 12.43 p m, Rocky Mount 1.4% ) m, Tarboro 2.59 p m, Weldon 4,23 p m, Petersburg 6.28 p m, Richmond 7.15 pm. Norfolk 6.05 p m, Washing- ton 11.39 pm, Raltimore 12.538 am, Philadelphia 3°45 a m, New York 6.53 am, Boston 3,00 p m. ¢ DAILY No 40—Passenger Duc Mag 7.15 pm. nolia 8.55 pm. Warsaw 9,10 p m, Goldsboro 10.10 p m Wilson 11.06 p m. Tarboro 6.45 am. Recky Mount 11.57 pm, Weldon 1.44am, Nor- folk 10.50 a m, Petersburg _ 3.24a m, Riehmond 4,26 a m, Washington 7.41am, Balti, more 9.05 4 m, Philadeiphia 11.°5 am, New York 2.02 p m. Boston 9.00 p m. SOUTHBOUND, JAILY No 55—Passengor Due Lake -40 p a. Waccamaw 5.09 » m, Chad beurn 5.40 pm Marion 6 43 p m, Florence 7.25 p m, Sum- te: 8.42 nm, Columbia 10.05 0, Denmark 6,80 a m, August. to8.20 am, Macon 11.30 am, | Atlanta 12.15 p m, Charles- ton 10 200m. Sivannah 2.49 a m. Jacksonville 8.20 a m, | St. Augnstine 10.30 am,Tam pa 6.45 pm. @HRIVALS A'T WILMINGTON— FROM THE NORTHA., DAILY No. 49.—Passeuger—Boston $.46 P.M. 1.03 pin, New York 9.00 pm. Philadelphia 12.05 am, Balti- more 2,50 am, Washington 4.80 am, Richmond 9.05 am, Petersburg 9.50 am, Nor- Weldou 11.50 am, ‘Tarboro 12.12 -m, Recky Mount. 1.00 pm, Wilson 2°14 pm. Golds- boro 3.10 pm, Warsaw 4.02, pm, Magnolia 4 16 pm, ow DAILY No. 41,—Passenger--Leave #.30 A.M, Boston 12,00 night, New ERENT: ie ust se York 9.30 am, Phifadelphia 12 09 pm, Baltimore 2.25 pm, Washington 38.46 pm, Rich- mond 7.30 pm, Petersburg 8.12pm. Norfolk 2,20 pm, Weldon 9.43 pm, Tarboro 6.01 pm. Reeky Mout 5.45 2m. Leave Wilson 6.20 am. Goldsboro 7°01 am, Warsaw 7.53am Magnolia 8.05 am, DAILy No, 61—Passenger----Leave xeept New Fern 9.20 am, Jackson- unday = yiile 10.42 am. This train “CYP ¢ vines tat “alnue street. FROM THE SOUTH. - DAILY No. 54—Passenger—TLeave | 12,15 P. M. Tampx 8.00 am, Sonford 1.50! pin, | known; damage estimated and if in-! v 4} pm, Jacksonville 6 35 Savanna 12.50 night Charles- ton 5.90 am‘ olumbija 5.50 am, Atlanta 8.20 am, Macon 9.30 am, Augusta 3.05 pm. Lenmark 4.°5 pm, Sumpter "45 am, Florence 855 am. Marion 9.35 am, Chadbourn 10.35 am, Lake Waccamaw 11.08 am, Train on Sectie | NeckBranch Road Saves Weldon 3.55 p.m., Halifax 4.3 Pp. m., arrives Scotland Neck at 6.29 ; m., Greenville 6.57 p, m., Kinston 7.5' p.m. Returning, leaves Kinston 7,5¢ &. m., Greenville 8.52 a.m. Arriyin Hali X af 11:18 a. m., We'don 11.33 aye daily except Sunday. . 7 _Lrainson Washnigton Branch leave Washington 8.20 a, m., and 2.20 p.m ‘rives Parmele 9.10 a. m.. and 4.00 » 0., Tarboro 9.45 a. m., returningleave: tarboro 3.30 p. m., Parmele 9.25 a. m ‘nd 6.20 p. m,, arrives Washingto: 11,00a. m., and 7.20 p. m. Daily ex- “t Sunday. Connects with trains on «cotland Neck Branch. Train leaves tarvory, N C, via Albe- marle & Raleigh R. R. daily except sun. ay, at 5 3) p.m., Sunday 405 P.M arrive Plymouth 7.40 P. “f., 6.00 p. ix Returning izaves Plymouth daily exce)) Sundoy, 7.50 a. m., Sunday 9.90 a m. errive Tarboro 10.05 a.m and 11. 00 w Lrainon Midland N. C. branch leaves ol@°boro daily, except Sunday, 7 19 m. arriving Smithfield 8.30 a. in. Re- turning leaves Swithtield 9 00 a. m,, ar rives at Goldsbors 10.25 a. m. «© Trainson Latta branch, Florence # &., leave Latta 6.40 pm, adtrive Dunba: 7.50 pm, Clio 8.05 p m. Returnin: | NEW YORK FIRE ADJUSTERS. | How They Learn of Lowes and the Meth- ods They Pursue, familiar to the reporters at police headquarters hasten through Mul- berry street to the steps leading to the basement of the big, white build- ing of the central office about 6 o’clock each morning. The door sv@ings on its hinges and the men disappear. They turn to the left in the dark passageway, and a second turn in the same direcfion brings them into the little room outside the telegraph office, in which are dis- played as soon as received the slips from the various police stations and fire headquarters, announcing in skeleton form the news of the night. The men care nothing about the brief announcements of murders, suicides, thefts and the other evi- dences of criminology. What they are.after are the slips which describe the fires of the night. They are fire ‘adjusters, these early visitors, and it isa unique business which they have fostered and developed. They are not attached to any insurance company, yet by years of close at- tention to businezs they are recog- nized as experts, and as such are called frequently into court to testi- fy in arson trials. Who originated the business no- body seems to know, but there is a tradition to the eftect that more than a generation ago a man whose home had been damaged by fire had some difficulty in collecting his insurance. He was quick to recognize the plight of others placed ina similar predica- ment, and, being aggressive, he de- termined to act as an intermediary in the matter of settling fire losses, depending ona percentage fee for his trouble. ‘Other men entered the field from) time to time. At this time more than a score of shrewd, observant men are engaged in adjusting fire losses. They do not like to describe their methods. The field is limited even for a city as large as New York, and if more men should en- gage in the bysiness the receipts would be less for each individual. In brief, however, they go about their work much in the following ananner: The round up of a night may be a dozen fires. Each shp gtates the number of thealarm box, when received, cause of the fire, if sured. The men divide the work of the morning as best they can. By ? o’clock the little band has scattered, but later other adjusters arrive and take up the claims as fast as they are recorded. It is a notable fact that many per- | sons who sufter losses by fire, es- pecially in the lower east side of town, exaggerate the damage done | almost invariably, but the fire ad- juster, with his years of training to guide him, is quick to maie an im- partial appraisement. Arrived at the scene of the fire, he soon learns the names of the persons insured and the titles of the companies in- suring them, He explains the object of his visit, and the insured, being anxious to have the loss settled as speedily as possible, is only too will- ing to consent to pay the adjusier’s fee, The companies, too, are ready to accept the appralsement, knowing from experience that the adjusters are experts in their business-and Wiil see that justice Is duue to the several contracting parties. Asarule the adjusters preter to pass upon the dumuge uone by iurge fires. ‘Lhe smmail oues are tov trou- Peasniy.—New York Commercial ART OF GETTING “HUNG UP,” leave Cliat6.10 a m, Dunbar 6.30 a m. : It Is Simple Enough to Get Credit if You acriye Latta 7.50 a m, daily except Sun day ‘ Know How. He was a past master in the science ot getting trusted. Years of Train on Clinton Branch leaves Wa: - genteel poverty had made him pro. saw for Clinton daily except Suuday, 11 20a.m.and 4,15 D, m* Returnin ficient, and even when the cause leaves Cinton at7.00 a. m. and3,00; m.| W28 removed and poverty had given | Way to prosperity he continued the Train No. 78 makes close connection at Weldon forall points daily, all rail vi: Riehmone, alse at Rovky Mount witi Norfolk and Carolina R k for Nonol} ne all points North via Norfolk. H.M EMERSON,: | in this business just-as in any other, { | practice of getting ‘hung up’’ mere- ly for the fun of the thing. ‘“‘T want to keep my hand in,”’ he explained. ‘‘A man can get rusty Gen’! Pass, Agent | and no man knoweth the day or the - .. BMERSON, Seas Manag’ ~-! ‘2 KERVL®. Gen™ “ana rar, — ALL ABOUT | A handsomely illustrated book o 200 pages descriptive of Texas anc the resources cf that great ‘tat will be mailed toe any address. oe receipt of eight centsto cover post age. D. J. PRICE, G,P.&T.A,L&G,N.R.R Palestine, * exas, | East Texas lands are attracting considerable ‘attention, Mention this paper. oy Soe T E x A 8 | } hour when adversity and busted- ness will come and he will need credit.”’ There was no effort on his part to keep his system a secret. Men whose faces have long been. surunce colupany can adjust them On the, | | { | maring and evening, biesome, and a clerk from tiie in-[" bursday evening. Rev A.W, Setzer, contrary, nothing gave him keener | pleasure than to display his skill before a crowd of ‘admiring friends. He was walking up Broadway the other day with a man-whom he had just met. The temptation to show off was too great to be resisted. ‘T’ll just bet you the price of the cigars,” hea proposed suddenly, i , ' 3 Phe Chursday nizht, J. B. Cherry Ca “that lcan get four of them with out paying a cent,” . “T presume you can,” said the would be victim. ‘It’s an even bet that you have scme placealong here where you stand in. You let me pick out the place where you are to get them and Ill take you up.”’ ‘All right,” the expert answered. “You go.ahead and pick out the shop. It'doesn’t matter to me where itis, ‘(One's as good as another.” The victim walked his companion from Twenty-third street to Forty- second before he dared to risk a chance, and then suddenly and with- out warning he turned him intua big hotel on the corner: ‘*Now get the cigars,”’ he ordered. The expert walked up to the stand, greeted the proprietor as if he had known him all bis life and picked vut four 15 cent straight cigars. One he passed to his friend, another he|— placed in his mouth, carefully bit- ing the end off, and the other two he put in his pocket. All the time he was hunting through his pock- ets. After he had searched them all carefully and had even taken out his card case and examined the in- terior, he turned to the cigar man and, with only a moderate display of embarrassment, announced that he would have to pay him when he came in again. He had neglected to bring any money with him. ‘Why, certainly,’’ said the cigar man. ‘‘Pay me any time you think of it.” ‘“That’s 60 cents you owe,’’ said the expert when they had reached the street, ‘‘and I'll tell you how it’s done. “You thought that was such an old trick that 1 would not have the nerve to work it, didn't you? There’s where you make a mistake. The old games, if they are played right, are the best ones always. ‘The trouble is in playing them right. You would have made a botch of it at once. You would have professed great embarrassment, apologized profusely, fumbled through your pockets frantically and arouse the suspicions of the cigar dealer instantly. Did you no- tice how I did it’ Betrayed only a gentlemanly embarrassment, didn’t get unduly excited and made the dealer actually think that I was | 20g, conferring a favor by letting him trust me for the cigars. ‘You want to patronize them— that’s what they want and expect. The moment you let them suspect that your embarrassment is more than temporary you are lost. | have other tricks, but none as effect- ive as this old one. Go in and give aman your card with an 10 U on it, and if you, are brazen enough about it youcan get what you want. He will be so dumfounded that he won't came to until you have gone.” ‘Artec _tFECTORY. eed CHURCH s. | ace enenemne ey BAPTI51—services every Sunday, Prayer meeting Postar, Sunday school 9:80 A, M, ~ —D. Rountree, Superintendent CATHONIC—No reguiar serviees. FPISCOP\L—sServ ices fourth Sur- ‘Vv, morning and evening. Lay ser- ices second Sunday morning. Rev. A. renves, Rector Sunday schoo! 9 30 ‘1. M. WB. Brown, Superinter dant. VETHODIST-- Services everv Sun- 'y. morning and «vening. Prayer veting Wednesday eveuving. Rev, Vv. M. Watson, Pastor. Sunday school :39 A. M. AB. Ellington, Superin- ndent. PRESBYTERILA N—Services unday, morning »1d evenirg. Rev. ', B. Merton Pastor. Sunday sehool "20 A M, EE. B Fiecklen Superinten- ent third LUDGES, A. F. & A. } Greenville Lodge No 84 meets first and third Monday even- og. J. M,ReussW. M, L. I. Moore, rc. I. 0.0. F.—Covenent Lodge No. 17 ‘eets every Tuesday evening, J, V. Johnson N.G. L. H. Pender, sec. K. ot P.—Tar River. Lodge No, 93, neets every Friday evening. HH. W. Vhedbee, C.C. A. B. Ellington K. of ’ and 8, R. 4.—zeb vanee Couucil No. 1696 neets every Thursday evening. W.b. Vilson, R, M.R. Lang, See. K.of H.—Insurance Lodge No, 1169 vests every Friday evening. John Mlanagan, D. Henry Sheppard, R . A.L of H, Pitt Cruncit 236 meets wy, Wiltar See, | * * WWE SEE THAT? WUE § ahbhis What Is It? shbhhbh ‘ “=> It is a picture ot tae celebrated > 63 so Minimum $10,000 ; HENRY HARDING, Ass’t Cashier} i Maxim im) $100,000. Organized June Ist, 1897. The Bank of Pit t he Bank of Pitt Coun yi & 9 GREENVILLE, N. GC. ° Report of tha Condition at the Close of Business December 15th, 1897, 5 RESOUR Es. 7 LIABILITIES. Loans, Discounts and Bills g¢ ‘apitel Stock $10,000.00 receivable $ 6 . 94% / Deposits subject to Check 20,806,69 Due from Banks n.8 7 ashiers Cheeks outstanding ram ash in Vault 10.44 2.98 Certified Checks 136.0% Over Drafis 552 02 Time Certificates of Deposits 1,793.22 Furniture and Fixtures 529,7) }Surplus and profits less expenses : —?} and taxes paid 1,016.64 $33,829.77 3 $33,829.79 Correet attest: A. G@ COX, J. W. bIGGS, Dr. W. H. B AGWELL. I, E. B. Higgs, Cashier of the above benk, do certify that the above state ' ment is coriect. E. B. HIGGs. z 2 nmap rnin tmntn to get on Toe REFLECTOR sist. ter 1808. FOR RENT. On Dickerson Avenue, A nine-room house, with kitchen, pastry, buttler’s p antry, stnoke hottse, Wo] house, sta- ples, Larn, buggy house, two gardens, and a good well of water, For terms apply ta W. H. WHITE. =| EGGilNUTT Phone No. 10. IME GREENVILLE SUPPLY Co. Let your fist »°w year resolution be ve; Wehave a a large STOCK OF H GOODS ust arrived. Come see us. OATS. 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