THE HERALD.
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KiiU ied at On* l'n*tofH<* at SmithfleM,
Johnston '.-omity, N. C.. a* neoond-claaa
matter.
KATK8 OF MFHHI KIFTION:
One jenr. in t?dvaik*. - - - $1.00
Htx month*. caxh in advaiuv, - - .50
Three month*. rufth imidviiiiep. - .25
The ? xpivKnion* of the Heveral corn?
?p< indents of thin |>H|w*r<io not iittfHHtirily
I'flw't the viewh of the luana^nient of
lii II kkalii The inlitorii ore uot there
fwi? renpoiiHihle for the viewM or utter
aneen ap[M*uriiiK in any communication.
FMIT. M V Y 8, 1 l?Ol.
Ex-Senator David Dennett Hill,
wf New York, who has been men
tioned in connection with the
Democratic Presidential nomina
tion in 1904, says he is not a
candidate for the place, that he
is neither seekingthe nomination
nor expecting it. We have an
idea t hat David Dennet t would
accept it, if tendered him, though
he is not a candidate
The faculty and students of
Turlington Institute, the people
of Smithheld and of this entire
section are to be congratulated
that Dr. Gleorge T. Winston,
President of the Agricultural and
Mechanical College at Kaleigh, is
to deliver t he commencement ad
dress here on May 21th. Ilr.
Winston is an entertaining
speaker and a great advocate of
education.
President McKinley an<l party
loft Washington Monday morn
ing on the long trip to the Pa
eitic. Large crowds assemble at
the stations on the route to see
the presidential train and great
ovations are tendered him at
everyplace where a stop is made.
At several places he luis made
short talks and has been greeted
with great enthusiasm. Thepeo-!
pie throughout the nation will
wish the President a pleasant
journey.
President McKinley was given
a royal reception at New Orleans |
Wednesday night. As the train
entered the station the bands
'played, the eannon boomed, the
steam whistles screamed,and the
people shouted. A banquet at
which about 300 of New Orleans'
most prominent men were pres
ent was tendered the President at
the St. Charles Hotel. Senator
McE nery presided and Governor
lb ?ard. Mayor Capdevilleand the
President responded to toasts.
The question of a new canal
treaty is a prominent one in ad
ministration circles at Washing
ton. Secretary Hay has been
procuring the opinion of the
Senators on this question, so as
to be able to prepare a treaty
that can beratifledoy the United
States Senate and at the same
time be acceptable to the British
Government. It is understood
that a treaty which provides for
the neutralization of the canal
w ill be accepted by Great Britian.
Should such a treaty be offered it
is probable that England will be
w illing to abrogate the Clayton
Bulwer Treaty.
The sub-corn mission of the State
Text-Hook Commission lias com
pleted its work and handed its
report to the Governor. This
report will be opened next Mon
day nnd the list of school books
to l>e used in the public schools
will be adopted. It is understood
t hat there will be many changes.
Home will perhaps be much better
than the books now used. It will
necessitate the buying of many
new books at the lieginuing of
the next sespfon of the public
schools. Hut in theend it will no
doubt be far la tter for the child
ren and the teachers. It is claimed
tuat the books will be cheaper
than they ha-e been heretofore.
THE FAKE OF PROFESSOR CROOK.
Fame is very easily acquired by 1
some men at certain times. Such
an instance is the case of Prof, j
Algie K. Crook, of the North
western Cuiveraity. A few days;
ago a dispatch sent out from
Chicago gave the intelligence
that Prof. Crook stated before J
his class that he had never
chewed or smoked tobacco, never I
drunk any intoxicant and never]
kissed a woman in his life. Am!
the Professor is .'17. Now every
mail is bringing him letters from
girls, old maids, widows and
grass widows, containing offers
of marriage. They are anxious
that the Professor should find
out what fun he has jjiissed. On
the other hand the Professor,
j who is considered handsome,
i thinks that the girls have missed
more than he.
The Ilaltimore Sun closes an
j editorial on the subject as fol
i lows:
" Dr. Crook is professor of
mineralogy and petrology, and
his heart has apparently become
as hard as the stones he studies
and explains. Hut perhaps the
Professor may be one of the men
to whom the admonition was
given, "bet him that thinketh
he standeth take heed lest he
fall." For when he made his
famous announcement of being a
kissing immune to his co-educa
tion class two of the prettiest
girls were observed to blush, and,
it is said, then and there regis
tered a vow to break that record.
If they did, the Professor had
better begin to pucker his lips.
"The Professor professes to ad
mire Byron for the human nature
that was in him, and that great
poet never objected in the least
to kissing or being kissed.
" I low tint Hitv. iiiid Koint'tiniPH would reverso
, The tyrant's wish " that mankind only had
One nook, which be with one fell stroke
miKht pierce."
My wish is quite as wide, but not so bad.
And much more tender, on the whole, than
tierce ;
It belli# <not now. but only while a lad)
That womankind had but one rosy mouth
To kiss them all at once from North to
South."
NEW TAX ABSTRACTS.
A Number ot Changes Made Neces
sary by the New Revenue Law.
I
The tax abstracts are now
being printed. Tax-payers will
find a number of changes in
them. Under the head of in
comes for instance, they will be
required to make answer to the
following questions:
What was your gross income
during the twelve months ending
June first.
From State or United States
bonds.
From salary and fees.
From annuities.
From trade or profession.
From any other source except
from property taxed subject to
the following deduction:
From exemption.
Income for taxation.
For making return of credits,
the following form will be used:
Credits, including?
Accrued interest uncollected.
Mortgages.
Bonds.
U.S. Bonds.
State bonds.
Notes.
Bills of exchange.
Certificates.
Certificates of value of cotton,
tobacco, or other property in the
hands of commission merchants
or agents in or out of the State.
Checks and open accounts.
Money on deposit.
Other credits due or to become
due.
Certificates of deposit in bank
in or out of theState.
Total credits
Subject to following deduct ions:
U. S. and State bouds.
Liabilities.
Amount of credits subjects to
taxation.
Note?If any person shall, with
a view to evade the payment of
taxes, fail or refuse to give in to
the assessor any bonds, notes,
claims or other evidences of debt
which are subject to assessment
and taxation under this act, the
same shall not be recoverable by
action at law or suit in equity
lief ore any of the courts of this
State until they have lieen listed
and the tax paid thereon.
(Section 33, paragraph 11,
Machinery Act, 1901).
Shares of stock in National
and State banks are listed by
the cashier in the name of the
owner for county and school
taxation. The returns returns
for State taxation nre made by
the banks or banking associa
tions directly to the State
Auditor.?News and Observer.
Mr Bryan Talks About Hlmseli.
In the last issue of The Com
moner, Mr. liryan has this to
say concerning himself :
It is only fair that the readers
of The Commoner should know
what f am "up to," and if they
will pardon me for being a little
bit personal I will tell them. 1
have twice received at the hands
of my party the highest honor it
cun bestow, ami twice has my
nomination been endorsed by our
allies, the 1'opulists and silver
Republicans. The first nomina
tion came from the delegates in
attendance upon three conven
tions, the second nomination
came directly from the voters of
the three parties. These honors
were bestowed, not because of
personal merit, or as a personal
compliment, but because of my
advocacy of Democratic princi
ples. 1 still believe in thorn: prin
ciples. and expect to advocate
them during the remainder of my
life. Sew issues will arise from
time to time but the principles
set forth in the Chicago platform
and the Kansas ?' ity platform
are fundamental, and can be ap
plied to nil questions.
1 am not planning for another J
presidential nomination?if I were
I would not be editing a paper; if
I ever become a candidate again
it will be because it seems neces
sary for the advancement of the
principles to which I adhere, and '
that (foes not now seem proba
ble. 1 shall, however, take an
interest in politics for several
vears yet, if 1 live, and can be re
lied upon to euppoit those who
as candidates advocate Demo
cratic principles, and who can be
trusted to enforce them if elected.
I have no enemies to punish.
So matter what a man may have
said or donengainst the ticket in
1H9G or in 1!)(((), that man be
comes my friend the moment he
u/./iaidu Ihinumrafia npiiioittlua
(H ICI'in I'l IIK/I IUIK I"
Neither have I any disposition to
reward political friends at the
expense of ourcause. No matter
what a man may have said or
done in 189(> or in 1900, that
man becomes an opponent the
moment he turns against Demo
cratic principles. Political bat
tles are fought, not in the past
or the future, but in the present.
The heretoforecannot be recalled,
and the hereafter cannot be an
ticipated, but the NOW is all
important.
I shall say whatever I think
ought to be said, and shall write
whatever I think ought to be
written. This course may not be
popular, but I trust that it will
aid in the restoration of Jeffer
sonian principles.
I shall ask no reward, because
1 am not working for others en
tirely. As a citizen I am interest
ed in having a good government
under which to live; as a father 11
am interested in leaving a good
government to 1113' children. If
a good government can be se
cured it will lie reward enough for
all that 1 or any one else can do.
Noah's Good Heart.
'?What did that seedy looking
fellow 011 the pier want of you,
father?" inquired Noah's young
est hopeful of the ancient mari- j
ner.
"lie wanted to come aboard |
with us."
"And what did you tell him?"
"1 told him it was imposible."(
"Hut 1 thought I saw you hand
him something?"
"Well, yes, I felt so sorry for
him that I loaned him my best
umbrella." ? Cleveland 1* lain
I )ealer.
you pleased with
m /^fj^^^these eruptions on
| your face? Do you
Kb VP like the idea
jKaW letting every one
know your blood is
t Jfc^impure and your
vitality low? That you
'/K*Cy are weak and languid?
filjr Why allow this poisonous
Cr ma,,er ,0 'orce itself out in
jwws
sarapani
takes away all these disfigurements
by taking away all impurities from
the blood.
For 50 years it has been making
the skin clear for countless thou- I
sands of persons.
SIM a buttle. All druggist*.
?? T had aare.it many bunches come out
on BUT head and : out all ??\ ? r
my oodj 1 remed but
they did m? no g??od. Tncn I thought of
Ayer*S flaraaparilla. i ; I ? .
half * bottle the l>un< lies and raah were
gone and T felt like a new man."
M. A. Wall,
Not. 17, 1808. Hentley Creek, Pa.
Writ* the TU?toT - If you here any eom
flaint whatever, write tia all about It. You
will receive the t?est medical advice free.
Addreaa.DR.Jr. C. AYER, Lowell. Matt.
ripring goodsHI
(gfl I |
ip SPRING GOODS. |i
?*? My stock is complete in each department. You are cordially invited to call and look through | >
<P my new spring stock of goods. | i
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;f: IN /VIY
Dress Goods Department
T I have a beautiful line of Worsteds in all
3* the newest spring shades.
3a ?MY STOCK OF?
Pique, Dimity, Percales,
LAWNS, PRINTS
Silks, Itibbc ns, Laces, Hamburg, Belts, Ties
I AND LADIES' COLLARS
is full and complete.
?KTKA
Ladies', Misses' and Children's ? j
SHOES. fj
In this department I have a nice line in |i
Button, Lace and High Cuts. Also * ;
Oxford Ties, fj
Oxford Button and Strap Sandals, in all si
styles, sizes and prices of | |
Zeigler Bros.' Fine Shoes. jj j
1 Millinery Department. |
| I
<|3 In this departmt nt we have one of the most complete lines we have carried any season kbs
*|j heretofore. Our trimmed hats are up-to-date and we invite vou to call and take a look at Egj
J|| as neat a line as you will find in most of the cities, and much cheaper. We have a full and SB
3K complete line of _ a|
Flowers, Berries, Braids, Chiffons, Foliage, Buckles
and Fancy Ribbons
*jn Also a full line of nice Sailors and Walking Hats. Latest styles in black and white. |l?
HI Misses and cliildren's hats and caps in nice shapes and fancycolors for spring and sum- Eg
S2 mer. Come to see us for your hats, and if we should not have one to suit you Miss Beck- wjj
with would take pleasure in trimming one up to suit you. ||j
| Gems' Furnishing Goods Depanmeni. |
n this department I have put in a full stock that I
?< A is up to date. I have ^ beautiful line of men's.
^ J youths' and hoys' suits in all of the latest styles and
JtS cuts Black, Brown, Blue, Gre> , and Checks. Also
nice line of Men's and Boys'
2 3 Thin Coats and Vests for Hot Weather
<1 WEAK VEKY C'llEP.
Also nice line of fancy DBES8 SHIRTS, CUFFS,
COLLARS AND TIES.
W:
Nice Line Fur and Fancy Straw Hats. t" ?
Men's and Boys' Fine Hand Sewed Shoes in Calf and ?? ?
Vici from $2 to #3.2>. Also a large stock of men's
and boys' Dre?s Shoes very cheap.
Trunks, Valises and Umbrellas. * g
Come and look at my prices before you buy, and I 6 i
am sure 1 can save you some money. X $
IY/e-ry Kespectrully, p
W. G. YELVINGTON, H
SMITHFIELD, N. C. | I
H. G. SPIERS, J. D. SPIERS.
Weldon, N. C. Smithfleld, N. C.
SPIERS BROS.
When you anticipate buying in the line of Dry Goods, Milling, Notions, Shoes, House Furnishing
Goods, &c., be sure to examine our stock. We now have the most complete line of such goods that
we have ever carried.
Embroideries, Laces, Belts, Novelties, &c.
SILKS FOR WAISTS, LAWNS,
Organdies, Foulards, Lansdown, Zephyr Ginghams, Percales,
and-numerous 01 her articles in Dry Goods, Notions, Ac. liesdy-to-wear Skirts and Waists. "Nel
son's" Men's Shoes. "DuttenhofferV Ladies' Shoes. Every pair warranted to give satisfaction.
MILLINERY
Miss Puekett, who has charge of this department, has returned from the North, where she hag
secured the latest styles for the spring and summer. THE W. B. CORSET IS CONCEDED by many
to be the leader. Men's up-to-date FANCY SHIRTS and Neckwear?the prettiest we have ever had.
Carpetings Mattings, Art Squares, Rugs, Window Shades,
Curtain Rods, Curtain Swiss, Chenille and Lace Curtains. Centerpieces,
TABLE. BUREAU AND WASH STAND SCARFS. BATTENBURG SUPPLIES, EMBROIDERY SILKS, ETC.
Remember we guarantee to be undersold by no one in any department.
SPIERS BROTHERS,
SMITHFIELD, N. C.
If You Want to bave
Money
We advise you to go to R. i. Las
siter. He haw
Another Fresh Car of
FLOUR, MEAL,
CORN AND OATS
Cheap for cash and exchange for farm
produce. HAMS AND CHICKENS
wanted at high prices. A lot of IRON
AGE CULTIVATORS, best on earth for
cultivating cotton.
COX COTTON PLANTERS
ami everything you need very cheap.
He has the Best Sprayer for Spraying
Tobacco in the World
Now if you want no trust fertilizers, the
best made for cotton and tobacco,
cheap as any body, go to
?R. I. LASSITER,
SriLONA. N. C.
or Will H. Lassiter,
FOUR OAKS, H. 0.
| Time to Paint |
X is right now before your he use logins to < >
A look old and weather beaten. It will < 1
O cost less to have it done now than later ' 1
jr because it takes less paint to do the work, * 1
V when the house is comparatively new. It ( )
X will cost less also if you will see to it that , >
X the Sherwin-Williams Co.'s Paints are < >
A used. They cover more surface per gallon, v>
? cost less, look lietter, last longer, are ?
V more satisfactory. See our show windows. 9
x Smithfield Hardware CoM X
X OPPOSITE POST OFFICE. X
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