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HIT TO
COUNTY OF
UNMII
Voter and Tax Pi
Doctrine as Set
Ago . Will be "<
Coming Primaric
HAS GREAT FA
/ Washington,
N. C..
Aug. ft. MIS.
Mr. Editor:
Please allow me sufficient space In
your paper to disease the political
situation In the county aa 1 too it.
1 hare been In and around a greater
part ot the county and hare tAlked
with many of the voters and'Judging
from the replies which I have received
to the Inquiries made, there is
an almost unanimous sentiment for
a change in county officers and In
favor of the enforcement of the two
term resolution which was adopted
by the last County Convention.
The putting Into force of thla policy
will add greater strength to the
Democratic party hi Beaufort county
than the average men realise, It
would be an inducement and encourage
our younfc men to be Democrats
they would know that all men would
atluuiil nn on uinal fnntlnir anH o
van could aspire to public office with
fenme hope of success.
There are men to the Democratic
ranlui who hare siren more of their
time, talents and money to the
t cause than hare either Messrs. Rum^
ley or Rtnka.. They hare received no
reward *nd can hope for none so ions
indefinitely. These two men hare
eafd bp. their action that we care
moth ins for Che welfare, of' the Democratic
party eo Ions aa its welfare
interferes with our own personal
gain. Had they cared for its ftftnre
Success they would hare announced
their wlllinsnees to be bound by the
resolution adopted, but instead of dolus
this they said no, ye will not be
bonnd by it aad you can not defeat
i us either.
The time has come when the people
should speak and show to Mr.
Rnmley and Mr. Ricks that they, nor
any other two men. are stronser or
sreater than ia the people and the
Democratic party, who put them
where they are.
Have they no sense of falrnees or
duty to the party?
than 950,000.00 In fee* and salaries
from the office to which the Demo
crfctic party elected him, and It would
be interesting to know how much ol
that he has returned to the people Ir
tax en and contributions to carapaigr
fund*, etc.
Sheriff Rick* has been in office
aoout 7 years and he has received in
fees and salaries' about 940,000.00
and during his administration there
* hare been more Jail escapes than evei
before -In the history of the county
and all of them because of gross neg
lect and inefficient deputies, ant
i, what has been tha character of ebm<
of the deputies he has kept: are the)
men of good morals and ofhtgh character;
are they men who have the
confidence and esteem of their neigh
bors?
iNTEfiEStllK IEETIKC
PROMISED TOU
The Nl^boljaoiivtlle player meet in i
which has been doing so p^uch goo<
religiously In the city Is to m6et to
night at piq residence of' Hr. J.. A
Alt (good. The meeting Is to be con
ducted by 1IF. C. O. Morris. The*
* prayermeetings are golha forward ii
Interest all the while and the eerv
Kj&JL" *XP*CTHD TOMOBNOW.
Mr.. N. B. Julford, of Hartford
N. C., I? Mnactad to WTt.a la Ik
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jyer Believes The
Forth Two Years
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ITH IN PEOPLE
Time are questions which the people
should answer at the prtm'arlee.
It yon are satisfied,then rote for the
old order ot thine*; it not, rote for
a change. Bach time when there has
been a prisoner to escape from the
Jail the county has been called upon
to defray all the expense and p^y for
their recapture. Should not the
Sheriff hare paid these costs, when
he alone was directly responsible for
the escapes. Is it sfbt time that the
county had a reckoning with Ita officials.
"Twp years ago the agitation began
for a change and for the adoption of
the two term policy, ons of the old
officers was defeated then. Is It just
or fair to oast one of them and keep
the others In. Did not 8herlff Ricks
pledge himself then not to be a candidate
again if the people would give
him another term? 1 can secure s
number of affidavits from ap reliable
and responsible men as there are in
ueauiort county, mat sneriir kicks
himself promised If they would support
him then he wonld not uk for
the nomination again. If thla statement
Is not true, let the 8kertff deny
it in an article through the press.
If it is true, then Is he worthy or
should he receive the support of the
people?
? word afc to the star candid
dates.
I am personally acquainted with
the candidates for Sheriff, Messrs. W.
W. Hooker, of Idalia, and Sam
Windley, of Teatesvllle, both of them
are men of good standing in their
communities and men of high per.
sonal character, well qualified to fill,
the position and they are only ffkklng
for two terms. This is la accordance
with the Democratic resolution.
Either of these men will make an efficient
Sheriff.
I am also acquainted with the
gentlemen who are candidates for
Register of Deeds. Mr. Wilbur H.
Ross, of Edward, is a young'man of
the highest personal character, and
is well qualified to fill the position.
To elect him .to the ofllce of Register
would be an encouragement and
i greater incentive to the young dem,
ocracy of the county to become more
active in county affairs. The reins
1 of government will some day fall in
the hands of the young men. Let's
encourage and assist them while they
, are young. ?
1 have greht faith in the people
and believe they will at the primari
les vindicate the doctrine adopted
, two. years ago. I should like to see
, other men throughout the county
express their opinion through the
, press, by an open discussion. We can
. gain new ideas and thereby be benef
flted. ,
t A change is coming, so let's all
' work together for the good of the
- people and the party.
Thanking you for the space,
* I am yours very respectfully, ?
A VOTER AND TAXPAYER.
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MftNY CITIZENS PRESENT
I AT PIW YESTERDAY
, Quite a number of Washington
I cltsens attended the picnic at Yankee
Hall, Pitt County, yesterday and the
, day was thoroughly enjoyed. A large
number'were present from all sect
tlona of Pi$t and Beaufort county.
. Those present from here ware: Mr.
I W.^P, Clark, .Mm E^zabeth Wind,
ley, Mm . F. Kohn, Miss Clara Willis,
Miss Eula O'Neal, Miss Kathleen
Wooiard, Miss Mary Louise Archbell,
, Miss Mamie Baam, of Elisabeth City;
i Mr. Thomas Blount. M*: Jesse "Bar.
rington, Mr. Charles Moore. Mr.
t Wells. Norfolk; Mr. Wlllam Bangham
and Mr> WIlMam Manning.
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! WAillttSQTOK, NORTH CAI
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If there Is any joy in living the
country jake surely gets his share of w
it these days.
8ix apple dumplings in the pot, a 01
watermilllon in the well; old boy, I nl
know, you like to bear the ding.dong
of the dinner bell. " j
Some line old cat fish are swimming
in onr waters and sweet potatoes
for the digging, which makes us '
feel that Prosperity has not for- A
saken us.
Jake Handy is performing a publie
service that is about to get the Cl
best of him. It will be remembered
that the Betterment Association
rented Jake's chicken coop to lock
up pestiferous office seekers in. They H
got to coming in so faat Jake soon nl
had to build an L to his coop and
last week he had to build a shed
room this. Enlarginging his estab- ci
llahment and seeing to the comfort
of the prisoners keeps Jake on the d'
run. These hot days he is busy
bringing water and ice to keep them
cool. At night some of them are hi
sleepless and restless and kjcklng up
so much ado Jake can't sleep. Often
he has to go out and promise them hi
something good in the morning to get bi
them to quiet down. Often half a w
dozen or more of them will strike a
difference over a roosting place, resulting
in a wrangle whiclf they keep fli
up till someone crows tor day. Ag/iin p]
some of them will have bad dreams
and tumble off their roost and Jake
will have to rush out in hia nocturn- al
als at the hour of midnight to see
what's the matter.
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A city jake passed through on his SI
gas wagon yesterday. He was sitting n
very erect with bead thrown back.
He had a Julius Caesar angle on hlB
lower Jaw and was cutting through k
the wind like he felt like he was "the ir
man on the job." An old lady who
Jumped a ditch In the interest oflier
pergonal safety, said he was trying to w
"show off." . 1: . It
One of the JakevlMe hoys came
down on his own automobile the g
other day. This makes JakevlUe feel v
like she la going some. Feela like p
going through the twentieth A
century like a rushing mighty wind.
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A cat Ash hanging to your hook, *
A broad smile playing round your e
chin?
There's Joy whan sweet taters
ad cat Ash come a rolling in. r
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Wa are having some warm weath- ?
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Hr. John Bfagaw bald service at
this puce Sunday.
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Tha Whala ^annad" Family.
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Some of the Juaamt sports were
siting at this place Sunday afterx>n.
Mr. Rr-.ire Cutler apent the day
1th Mr. '.tenner Harvey Sunday.
Messrs. Willie and Archie Eborn.
' Dunyon, were In our midst one
Ight last week.
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Miss Elsie Reapeas, of Pantego, N.
" ^Margaret Harvey.
Quite a number of our people
ive been attending the revival at
thenB Chapel this week.
Miss Nannie Cutler, of Jessama.
H-nt Saturday night with Miss Olive
utlar. .
Miss "Dink" Cutler, of Jessama,
as the guest of Misses Margaret
arvey and Elsie Respess Saturday
ight and Sunday.
The Ladies' Auxiliary and Paroal
Society of Zion Parish met at
le home of Mrs. R. B. Cutler Saturay
afternoon.
Think the boys arc enjoying the
ird-cider now days.
Sorry to say Mr. Arthur Cutler
ad the misfortune to eet his huscrv i
poke up very badly one day last
eek.
A crowd of young people went
nhing Wednesday last. All report a
leasant trip. 1
Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Tankard are
11 smiles. "It's a girl."
Mr. M. H. Cutler and family at>nded
an ice cream supper at the
heppard's School House Saturday
Ight.
Mr. K. J. Respess and son, Wind\j4,
from Broad Creek, were In our
lidst Sunday morning.
Miss Olive Cutler, of this place,
'as the guest of Miss Ray Cutler
t Jessama Sunday.
Misses Helen and Margaret Haruest,
Misses Elsie and .Sarah Resey
gave a party in the honor of their
ess, of Pantego, on Tuesday night.
J1 report a fine time.
PUNOO
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The Rev. David Tyndali filled his
egular appointment at this place
iaturday nighty Sunday and Sunday
ight.
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Miss Addle Duke, who has been
pending a few days with, relatives
Ad friends at thla ptaoe returned tfc
ier home up Pantego Swamp- Frtlay.
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Quite a Urge crowd of young
>AILY
ON, AUGUST 21, HIS.
Wednesday night and seemed to en- .
Joy themselves well.*
Mr. David Carter, who haa been
spending a few days at home, left
Mondaj for the southern part of ,
North Carolina, where he has been
at work for some time.
Mr. C. C. Harris and don, Howard, ,
who have ben speuding a few days
with relatives and friends at this I
place, returned to their hcfme near I
Pinetown Monday.
Meaars. Redding Allen, Ira Rose.
Walter Harris. N. W. and J. E. Paul
attended the farmers' meeting in
Washington Friday.
Miss Laura Jones, of Gum Neck,
is visiting Miss Ina Dunbar for a few
days.
r "The Pungo and Belhaven basoball
teams played a match game at Pungo
last Friday. It was a very interesting
game, the scores were 5 to 4 in
favor of Pungo.
Misses Pearle Davis and Carrie
Smithwick and Mr. Cleveland Smithwick,
of Mt. Olive (Hyde county),
all spent Saturday night and Sunday
with Mr. J. W. Paul and family. Their
company was enjoyed very much by
all. *
. We hear that Mr. F. A. Davis has
recently purchased an organ.
Mr. Albert Mason, of Hyde county,
was in our midst a few days ago, visiting
relatives and friends.
The protracted meeting is expected
to begin at the Christian
church Wednesday night. We hope
to have many visitors up to attend
the meeting.
K1VER ROAD STATION
We have In our nearby forest the
largest quantity and the finest quality
of huckleberries that we have ever
seen. That is in favor of the Stock
Law, especially for the children, as
they ca^i have the first picking and
do not have to take what -the hogs
leave, and they need not be afraid of
meeting with vicious cattle.
Last week we saw In Mr. L. M.
Sheppard's field a large number of
full-blown cotton bolls.
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Misses Cassle Woolard and Minnie
Black and Mr. Mode Sheppard have
been visiting friends at Aurora for
several dayB.
In the early part of Monday
night we had a terrific electrical
storm, which continued for one hour,
lightning flashed, thunder crashed
and reverberated, the wind blew and
the rain came down in torrents. At
12 o'clock that night we had another
storm, but not a? severe as the
rest, and Tuesday night we had another
with very hard wind, but not
much rain.
Mr. V. M. Sheppard has shipped a
i Urge Jot of tobacco from this station
and he has gone to-Greenville
to dispoM of It.
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Gala Day Promis
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Results, Great ]
There is to be a big barbecue and
borse racing at the well-known Carskaden
race track on Friday, September
6. Not only are the men folk
going to be present in large numbers,
but a special invitation is extended
to the ladies and children. A
day's outing on the river shore where
the breezes blow, boat riding and
other enjoyable pastimes surely
ought to make the occasion a gala
one and no doubt will if the weather
is favorable. Barbecue is to be
served on the grounds from ten
o'clock until twelve.thirty. The races
for the day will be called promptly
at one o'clock and will continue during
the afternoon. Boats for the
purpose of carrying visitors to the
races will leave this city every few
minutes. The following races are
scheduled to take place:
Class A?1 mile heats, 2 in 3?$25
added. Entrance fee, $10.
Class B?1-2 mile heats, 3 in 5?
$20 added. Entrance fee. $10.
Class C?3 minute trot or pace?
$20 added?mile heats, 2 in 3. Entrance
fee, $5.
HISS A. O'BRIEN AT HOME
IN HONORJF GUESTS
On last evening at the residence of
aer sister, Mrs. C. G. Morris, on
West Second street, Miss Addeil
O'Brien charmingly entertained in
hnnnr of h#?r ciipiI. Minn Nallla 1 mi.
strong, of New Bern, N. C. Nnmer.
jujs games were indulged in and the
sntlre evening was one of pleasure
ind the hostess proved to be most
charming and winesome. The fea;ure
of the occasion was a "Crhcker
Race." The first prize was won by
the hostess. Miss Addell O'Brien, who
with grace presented it to the guest
of honor, M iss Armstrong. The gift
was a beautiful picture. Mies Ellen
Lewis was awarded the booby. Delicious
and tempting refreshments in !
the way of cake and cream were serv-1
ed those present by Misses Bonner
Archbell, Isabelle Broom. Maud
Swindell and Neta O'Brien. The en-1
tire function was a conspicuous sue-1
cess and all left greatly indebted to|
the popular hostess for an enjoyable1
evening.
YOUNG SET ENJOYED
PICNIC ON YESTERDAY
Quite a number of boys and girls
enjoyed themselves immensely at
Washington Park on yesterday at a
nionl/i Vfrc A W = ,.K,rv_
eroned the party of pleasure seekers.
The entire day was one full of enjoyment
and pleasure. Bathing and all
kinds of gam?*s were the order of the
day. N'o social function of the season
carried with it more pleasure so far
as the Juvenile set is concerned.
SLIGHTLY RETTEIL
The condition of Mr. A. M. Edwards,
who was reported in yesterday's
News a* being critically 111 at
his home in Edward. N. C., is
thotifftf to be some better today.
Mrs. Z. N. Leggett. of this city, his
sister-in-law. is now at his bedside.
HAVING GREAT TIME.
The members of th^Sixth Division
North Carolina Naval Militia, now on
their annual cruise on the C. S.
Steamer Klfrida, from all reports,
are having a great time. The boys
are enthusiastic and entering into
their outing with a spirit worthy of
commendation.
GETTING ALONG NICELY
The many friends of Miss Ava Bell,
who was operated upon at the Washington
Hospital Wednesday for ap|
pendicles Is getting along nicely. Her
! physicians have every hope for her
irecovery. This news will be welcome
to her numerous friends throughout
the city.
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irbecue 1
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ed at Car-Skaden |
ireat Time, Great
Pleasure.
Buggy Race?1-2 mile heats, 2 In
3?$10 added. Entrance fee, $2.60.
Mile Race?1-2 mile dash, to
trot?$5 added. Entrance fee, $1. J|
Pony Race?1-2 mile dash, running?$5
added. Entrance fee,
Two-year-old Colt Race?$5 added?1-2
mile heata, 2 in 3. En? T?j|
trance fee, $2.
Association rules to govern. All
entrance fees enter the purses. All
moneys divided 50. 30 and 20 per
cent.
Free barbecue closes at 12:45
o'clock. Entrance to the grounds
and free barbecue will cost adults
35c.; children, 20c. After 12:45
o'clock the prices wil be adults, 25c;
children, 10c. All entries for the
races must be in Tuesday before the
races on the following Friday except,
ing the mule and pony race.
The feature of the day will be the
speaking. Hon. H. S. Ward and others
are to make addresses. This within
itself should be a drawing card.
A great day is anticipated and no
doubt a large number from here and
elsewhere will grace the occasion.
A. H. DUMAY LED
IN YESTERDAY'S SHOOT
The Washington Gun Club gave
another Interesting shoot yesterday
afternoon at their grounds on Bonner
street. The leading shooter of
the afternoon was Mr. A.M. Dumay,
cashier of the First National Bank,
with a score of 84 per cent. The following
scores were made by the coni
testants:
Target Dead P.C.
Dumay 50 42 .84
Maxwell 75 62 .83
Bland, T. J 75 55 .77
Sterling. C. B . . 50 38 .76
Squires 50 39 .78
Bland. J. M 50 36 .72
Cowell 25 18 .72
Buckman 25 17 .68
Hedges 25 ? 16 .64
Car-Skaden .... 25 14 .56
Knight 25 8 .32
Sparrow. J. B.. . 25 10 .40
Neal 75 35 .4 7
Avery Thursday afternoon at four
o'clock the club gives a shoot and
anyone can participate whether a
member or not. All are invited to
come out and try their luck.
SALAMANDERS RECEIVE c
THEIR RACING REEL
The Salamander Fire Company received
their handsome and up-to!
date racing reel yesterday, which
I was recently ordered by the Clfy Al.
J dermen. The machine is a beauty
and no doubt the members of the
reel team will give a good account
of themselves when the next State
j race comes off.
FROM CAMPING PARTV.
Miss Mah^ Cow ell, daughter of Mr.
J. F. Co well, president of the Pami
lico Chemical Company, has returnIcd
from Western Carolina, where she
has been one of a camping party.
lM'.ss Cowell while away visited
friends at Shelby and other towns In
Western Carolina. She enjoyed her
outing Immensely. ? ?*
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
IN TODAY'S NEWS
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J. K. Hoyt. -7
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Othine.
James B. Clark. f >
Trinity College.
Washington Iforsfe Exchange.
Southera Furniture Company * 1
Zemo ? ' '"M
A. C. Hathasyiy. ^
Poetum Cereal Ce.* ' 0
i W. Car-Skaden. f
Pare Foe* Oreeer.
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