7hs Roanoke Beacon.
fJ.io Official Paper .of Wash
ington County,."
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W. FLETCHER AU5BON, Local Editor.
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THE ROANOKE BEACON,
Plymouth, N. C.
We appeal to every reader of Trb Roamoks
Hkacon. to aid as In making It an acceptable ud
profitable aiedhlmof newt to our citizens. Let
Plymouth 'people and tho public know what ix
going en in Plymouth. Report ton nli itonin of
. new the arrival and departure of friend, social
event, deiitbi, eorloun ilniev narideuts, new
buildings, sew enterprise anairnvreveucnt of
whatever cltaracter, changes in bunincen indeed
anything and everything that would be of interest
10 our people. .
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1SS9.
TwKNTT-BEVES of the Lexington lynch,
en have been arrested and held for trial,
under bench warrants, issued by Judge
Phillips. '
GOT. LEE, resigned his position as Pres.
ideotnf the Confederate Soldiers' Home,
in Richmond, on the ?3rd jnst. He gives
as a reason for his resignation the approach'
ing expiration of bis term of office, after
Whioh he will remove from . the city. His
euoceseor U Oen. John R, Cooke.
Jomi Askrux, a well-to do farmer, of
Marshal, Iowa, received from the Agrical.
taral department in 1888 a pint of winter
wheat that was highly recommended. In
two years he gathered from the pint three
peck?, and from the three pecks he harv.
ested nine bushels, and this year from the
' nine bushel be will get 200 bushels of fine
wheat.
ARaleioh correspondent to the WiU
mington Messenger, say :
. "Among the old soldiers is Mr. L. L
Pagan, of Plymouth, who has the battle,
flag of the 17th N. 0. tie took it home
from Appomattox, wrapped around his
body."
Mr. Pagan was not In the J 7 th N. C,
bat one of the bravest . standard barriers
that ever graced a cavalry saddle. He
waved the banner over the 3rd North Car.
Una cavalry, under Robt. E, Lee,
- VYhethek Oeronimo wUl come into this
State it has seemed to as would depend
pomewhat on the Legislature. The Federal
Government cannot wall put a baud of
Indians under military supervision in this
State unless it has jurisdiction over the
premises and it cannot acquire jurisdiction
without the consent of the Legislature
Had the land selected been an Indian Res.
' ervation, it might be different, because the
.Indians, as tribes, have been regarded as
foreign nations to the extent that Stale
and the Federal Government both make
treaties with them. As it is we do cot
suppose that the Governor has anything to
do with the matter, as he cannot confer
such jurisdiction, even if so minded, as the
Federal Government would probably desire
iefore purchasing property. Mews and
Observer.
Ubdeb the caption of "Magnificence on
Wheels, 1 a London correspondent Bays:
"Two magnificent carriages of oriental
design have been built in this city fur the
Emperor of Morocco. One is a handsome
cab of green and go'd. which is to be drawn
' by led mules, as there is no driver's seat.
The other is a palanquin, which is to be
carried by two mulen instead of human
bearers. The interior is sumptuously dec.
oratea in green sue, ana uie seat is so
arranged that the emperor can sit eoss-
legged if he if so disposed. On the right
side w ittue cupDoard, which contains
four chambered revolver, with gilt .- barrels
and a receptacle for ammunitions On the
left are a tword stick and other weapons,
also a letter box and a writing utand. The
palanquin is ingeniously made, so that
, springs and wheels can at any time be
added, ..;.'..
From time to time we have asked about
fhe celebration of the completion of the
Albemarle & Baleigh Railroad. A few of
our citizens seem to be interested in it, bat
t as the time is now near at hand, when the
last rail will be laid and the ' road wi'l be
completed, we ask our people if they do
pot think the completion should be celebra
ted t As a live town, as a people who
rejoice at any new enterprise, as a town of
mergy and pluck, ought not Plymouth to
celebrate thia new enterprise coming in our
midst? Give it a hearty welcome.
What town in North Carolina would not
rejoice at the completion of a road that
. would mean for it new life, an mere se of
population, quick and direct transporta
tion with the outside worl.T.
, UreeoTiJIe celebrated the extension of
the branch road from Scotland Neck to that
town. If that to u could rejoice at the
completion of a, branch road, ought not our
pwpio to rejoice at tue completion ol a
through line which will m ike Plymouth
its term iu us?
It will not 'tost, much to celebrite the
completion and will be a credit to the town.
But, if we fail to show our appreciation of
" unch enterprises, ths public will think . we
are a cold hearted, uutbaukful set, and no
matter how hospitable our people or bow
inviting our climate, capitalist w ill be slow
to come in our midst.
Give your Attention to this matter friends
end let the welcome given the completion
cf this etilerpri.se be the means of drawing
men of capital to our town. Let n show
ta the wand that any effort made for the
.lvBciDfnt of our tovrni appre'-iated
A MURDER.
CRES WELL THE SCENE OF ANOTHER
.'TRAGEDY A YOUTH Or EIGII.
'1EEN MURDERS HIS SISTER
' ANOTHER GIUL BADLY
BEATEN:
' ' " " "
THK PERFETBAT0R3 OF THB Oil MS CONFESS
ASD ARK SENT TO JAIL Q AWAIT
Tns DECI8IOW OF THK NEXT
STJPIR COB COURT.
On Sunday morning last news reached
this town that a colored girl name Sadie
Rimbson. aire ten years, had beeu found
dcitd at h-r mothors house near CresweU,
thia county.
Deputy Marshal and acting Coroner, C.
O. Jickson, and Mr. T. J. Lewis, of this
town, went at once to the scene of the
tragdy. An inquest wsa held over the
dead body and a virdict of foul play was
rendered. The body of the victim was
badly bruised and a blow from the assassins
club bad broken its skull.
Suspicion at once led to the arrest of
three negroes. Sam'l Simpson, a brother of
the unfortunate victim, Danniel fprout and
rcott Sprout, age 12. 14 and 18 years. They
were confined m the locRup, where, on
being qnestioued by coroner Jackson, they
comesxed their guilt. They testified: that
on Saturday as they w re going to their
work in a field thegitl followed them, they
ordered her to return to the bouse, she
did not obey, her brother strick her with a
club which knocked her down, then the
other two boys beat on her with sticks.
They also confessed beating another girl,
who barely escaped with ber life.
On being further questioned by the
coroner they told how, at different times,
they had stolen ducks and chickens from
the neightors After giving their evidence
in the case they said that thty did not know
that the blows would inflict death and that
the murder was unintentional.
' After their confession they were ordered
to be brought to this town and placed in
jail to await th next term of the Superior
court, when the case will be heard and no
doubt they will hang to pay tho peualty of
their crime.
While these parties are young, yet. they
are old enough to know right from wrong
and they should, if guilty, be dealt with by
law according to their deed.
This case wilt perhaps remind some of
the negroes that they are not bringing their
children up in the right way, they should
take this as a warning and try to raise their
children to fear aud honor the laws of our
country aud to hold more sacred the laws
of God where He says "Thou shalt do no
murder." "Thou Bhalt not steal Ac."
LONG RIDGE LETTER
Loko ItiDOE, N. C, Oct., 22, '89.
Editor Roanoke Beacon :
Indian Summer, with all its sad beauty
is here and we are having some pleasaut
weather as though summer, loth to leave
us, was bestowing a parting caress Natures
artist has beeu very bu-y painting the trees
in many brilliant colors until as far as the
eye can reach, one can see the forest clothed
in every shade of crimson, yellow aud
brown remindiug us that soon the king ot
snow will be here chilling the pretty flowers
with his icy breath and making our fair
land a land of snow aud ic and leafless
trees for so many dreary weeks, weeks
that will seem almost endless while we
long for the sunshiue and flowers, and sit
all alone tnrougu the long winter eveniugs
listening to the patter of the rain aud howl
ing winds, or watch the falling suow that
fancy converts into a huge shroud, hiding
the dead grass ard flowers, while our
thoughts go out to both the living and the
dead and the tears Will come as we think
of the snow covered graves where those we
held so dear are sleeping their last long
sleep and of the dear living friends we
never may see again. We wonder if we
have any place in their thoughts, or wheth
er new friends have taken the place of the
old and we are forgotten until we long with
all our hearts for Tne touch of a, vanished
hand" for one glimpse of the dear faces of
our absent friends.
Ah! what is sadder than this seosou of
death? wheu every thing around us so
forcibly reminds us of the most bitter mo
ments of our lives.
Our people are very busy harvesting
their crops, so with rice, potatoes and pens
to bouse and cotton to pick the farmer and
his household have no place among the
idl.
It is dill here, our old Ridge seems like
n place forsaken since it lost so many pleas,
aut faces, firt of whom wo will mention
our dear friend. Miss Hilda Klly who has
left us for Washington where she will reside
in the future, her fair face will be sadly
missed among ns, but we wish her every
success and trust that Heaven may crown
her future life with happiness.
Qnr genial yonug friend, Mr. W. B.
Ward, left last week for Snowdeu where ho
goes to accent a position. We miss him
and our kindest wishes go with him to his
new home, where we sincerely hope he will
be successful and happy. Mr. Ward was
quite a favorite nere with our young peopl
especially and many bright faces would
welcome him back to his old home.
The Beacon has many well wishers here
who note with pleasure its improvement
but none more than the editor's friend.
Wild Rose.
HOW IS THIS ?
An exchange says: After you get on
your ear and make up your mind to stop
your paer to humiliate the editor, just
poke your finger iu some mill pond and
then pull it out and look for the hole. Then
you will find out ho w badly you are missed.
The man who thinks a paper caunot
survive without his support ought to go off
and stay awhile. When he conies back he
will find half of his friends didu't kuow he
was none; the other half didn't care a cent
and the world at large didn't keep any ac
count of Lis movements whatever.
You will probably find sonis things in
a paper you cannot endorse. Tf you were
to stop your paper and call the editor ngly
names, the paper would still be published
aud you would sueak arouud and borrow a
a copy,
It is much better to Keep your vest pulled
down and your subscription paid up.
Enpapsy.
This is what you ought to have, in iact
you must have it. to fully enjoy life. Thou
sands are searching for it daily, and mourn
ing b cause they find it not. Thousands
upon thbtusiiti of dollars aro spent annu
ally by our people in the hope that tbey may
attain this boipn. And yet it may be had
by all. We ciiurantee that Elec'ric Bitters,
if used according to direction and the use
pentiBted in. will bring yon good digestion
and oust the tlemon Drsoensia and install
in-t'ud EnpepJy. We recommend Electric
Bitter for DwwepKia and all diseases of
Liver. Stomach aud Kidneys. Sold at 50c
and $l.6o pit bottle by J, W, Bryan,
j Lrugibt, .
IN THE SWEET BYE AND BYE
When the lion eat grim like an ox.
And the fishing worm nwallowa the whale;
When terrapnm Knit wolen ocki, 1 .
And the htiro In outrun by the enall
When eriwnta walk upright aa men.
An:l doodle-bugs travel Jike frogs; "
When the gnwhopper feed on the hen,
And leather are found unon hoipt;
Wheu Thomas cats wim in the sir, '
And flephunt root npon tree;
When 1iwiu In manner are rare.
And Miutr never makes g man sneeze;
When fit-hu creep over dry land.
And mute on velocipede ride;
When foxes lnycKin in the and.
And women In dress take ro pride;
When Dutchmen no longer driuk hour,
And girls get to praachitg on time;
Whtn Bitly.goanj butt from the rear,
Aud trenaoo so longer is crime;
When the huminloe bird bn.y like the ass,
Aud potato buga sing like hu lark;
When ploughshares are mado out of glass,
And fleas can be canglit in (he dark;
When ims-mctres cease to tell Ue,
And the c w jumpeth over the moon;
When Yaukeee foroake pumpkin pies.
And the dUh runneth after the spoon:
When rtreain to their fountains flow back.
And Umbnrtrer smells like cologne;
When the skin of the white man turns black,
And the hears of Virginians to stone.
Not till then will they follow the track
Of thy treachery Billy Mahoue.
Anonymous.
DIED.
Entered into rest nt 2 o'clock Sunday
morning, Soptember 22d, 1881), at ths rest,
deuce 28 Charlotte street, Norfolk, Va.,
Alice 0. Oliver, adopted daughter of H. W.
and C. F. Oliver.'
TO THK MEMORT Or AMCC.
Doar one, how we miss yoo
In our qniet little home.
M?hen we fit around our fire side
Yon from our circle have flown.
And the parlor, too, is so dark.
I can never forcet those uleces.
Your little fingers made the organ talk.
Then was the time my darling,
We were w happy and gay,
And those pretty pitcee
You so oftvn fanif and nlavert.
But now my hesrt is so sad and dreary,
Everywhere I co.
But w would not call yon back, darling.
For all the world, O, no, uo.
C. P. O.
SGGESTIONS AS TO SELF-CUL.
TTJRE.
Every year sec. -a of young people grad
uate or leave school. The majority of them,
it is to be feared, imagine tfiat further
mental cultivation is unnecessary, if indeed
they consider that anything remains for
them to learn. Suppose a farmer should
say, "I have tilled my land ten years; now
I will let it alone and see if it will yield me
crops without cultivation," Silly as such
a resolution might seem, it would be no
more foolish than it is for people to cease
cultivatiug their minds when they leave
school, or at auy time of life. No oppor.
tunity for mental improvement should be
lost. Lack of time need rarely be given as
an excuse for not studying or reading. So
much may be done iu'sparo moments. If
a single fact a day is added to one's stock of
knowledge, in three hundred and sixty-five
days will uot the gain be considerable?
There ire few who cannot devote twenty
minutes a day to reading. Tnose who read
thoughtfully, if but for k short time daily,
and who reflect upon wjiat they have read
while engaged iu mechanical, occupations,
thereby fixing n in their memories, cuonot
fail of becoming well informed. Not a
moment should bo wasted upon trashy lit
erature. Solid reading should indeed be
alternated with fiction, but with only the
best. Tf one is at all doubtful as to the
prouunciation or meaning of a word. Jet the
dictionary be consulted. This requires but
little time and mental effort, yet it is a val
uable means of education, and one within
the reach of all. Likewise the atlas should
be consulted whenever one meets with a
geogiapbical name which he cannot locate,
Another invaluable aid to people whose
time does uot equal their desire for mental
improvement is the cyclopedia. The histo
ries for young folk are both instructive and
entertaining reading for older ones who
have time to gaiu only a general knowledge
of history, and who often may not be in
condition for heavier works. Every sen.
tence written nr uttered should be regarded
as an exercise in composition. The writer
once heard a distinguished author say:
"Cultivate a habit of listening critically to
your own conversation and that of others.
Train the ear to discriminate between cor.
rect and faulty constructions, between ele
gaut and inelegant modes of expression."
a most excellent mental exercise, which
can easily be practiced while one is engaged
iu some other occupation, is to contruct a
sentence in as mauy ways as possible, and
try to determine by the ear which is best.
One who makes good use of all the easily
attainable means of intellectual culture
cannot fail to become au entertaining and
desirable member of good society, and sufh
iieans should not be neglected whatever
accomplish ments one may possess. Society
cannot find perpetual enjoyment in wit
nessing the display of accomplishments.
Moreover, is not the art of conversing well
in iteelf an accomplishment? and one, alas,
all too rare 1 If the majority of young
people would cultivate it instead of pound
ing pianos, from which they have no ability
for extracting music, or paiuting pictures
that are a weariness to the eye, the benefit
to society would be almost beyond estimate.
Christian at Work.
HOW WOMEN RECflT.
How differently men and women indulge
themselves in what is called a resting spell.
"I guess I'll sit down and mend these stock
ings and res awhile," says the wife; but
her husband throws himself upon the easy
lounge, or sits hack iu his arm chair, with
hands at rest and, feet placed horizontaly
on another chair. VThe result is that his
whole body gains faftbeneflt of the half
hour he allows himself from work, and the
wife only receives that indirect help which
cornea from change of occupation. A phy
sician would tell her that taking even ten
minutes' rest in a horizontal position, as a
change from standing or sitting at work,
would provo more beneficial to her than
any of her make-shifts at resting. Busy
women have a habit of keeping on their
feet just as long as they can, in spite of
backaches and warning pains. As they
grow older they see the folly of permitting
such drafts upon their strength, and learn
to take it easier, let what will happen.
They say, "I used to think I must do thus
and so but I've grown wiser and learned to
slight things. Tho first years of house,
keeping are Italy the hardest, for untried
niid unfamiliar cares are almost daily thrust
upon the mother and home-maker. New
York Graph;c.
President Harrison ia not a Mason.
Two members of Lis Oabiuent are Masons,
but neither of them is a Knight Templar.
The only secret organization of which the
President is a member, is a college frater
nity of the ''Greek letter order," the Phi
Delta Theta, which he joiucd in 1852,
while a student at the Miami University,
Ohio. Daily Call.
Pay your snbiription.
PERRY 1AWFACTURIIG COWMY.
MANUFACTURERS AND DEALERS IN
Engines, Boilers, Saw Mills, Grist Mills, Shinglo Mills. Etlgers and Lath Mills,
Pulleys, Shafting, Belting &e. Orders lor Castings and Macuino work of all kinds
Solicited. Send for catalogne and prica list.
635 G37 Sc G41 Qeen St. HORFOLK, Va.
T
HE NORFOLK SOUTHERN R. R.
TnE direct short line between Ply
mouth. Edento.v and Eastern north
Carolina and Norfolk, akd all
points north.
Mail and Express leaves Norfolk daily
(except Sunday) at 10:2() A. M., arrives at
Edenton 1:4.1 P. M., making close connec
tion with all passenger lines to and from
Baltimore, New York and Philadelphia and
the noith.
Connect at Edenton with the Company a
Steamer Plymouth for Jttoanoke River,
Gainesville & Washington It. 11. Albemarle
& Raleigh R. It. Str. Bertie for Windsov
aud Cashie River, also with the Str, M. E.
Roberts Tuesday, Thursday aud Saturday
for all landings on Chowan River as high
as Wiuton aud Mouday and Wednesday
for Columbia and landings on the bcupper
uong River.
Through tickets on sale on Str. Plymouth,
and baggage checked to slstions on the
Norfolk southern it. K. and landings on
Kiver routes, and to Baltimore, Philadel
phia and New York.
Norfolk freight and passenger stations
at Norfolk & Western 11. K. depot.
Freight received daily until 5 P. M.
(except Sunday) and forwarded promptly.
0
EASTERN CAROLINA DISPATCH
FAST FREIGHT LINE.
Regular line of Freight Steamers ply
between Elizabeth City and New Bmne
and Washington, N. C. connecting with
the Atlantic & North Carolina Railroad.
Daily all rail service between Elizabeth
City, Edenton and New York, Philadel
phia and Baltimore and Norfolk.
Through cars without breaking bulk, low
irates and quicker time than by any other
route. Direct all goods to be shipped via
Eastern Carolina Ditpatch as follows:
From Norfolk, via Norfolk Southern
Railroad.
From Baltimore, via P. W & B. R. R.
President St. Station.
From Philadelphia, by Penn. R. R. Dock
St. Station.
From New York, by Penn, R. R. Pier
27 North River.
For further information apply to
Levi Blount, Agent, Plymouth, or to the
General OfSce of the Norfolk Southern
Railroad Company Norfolk.
H. C. HUDGINS,
Gen'l. Fr't. & Pass. Ag't,
M. K. KING,
Gen'l. Manager,
auglG-ly.
PRIMARY SCHOOL
WILL OPES SEPTEMBER 23RD, 1SS9.
At the FREE SCHOOL BUILDING
Located in the quietst part of the Town.
Special Attention To Beginners.
Terms Very Moderate
MISS MARGIE GARRETT.
GsOs K. Stevenson,
DEALER IN
Patent Boiler Process Meal, Hay,
Corn, Brand, Hominy &c. In fact
anything kept in a first-cUsa
FEED STORE.
Also on hand a fine stock of fancy and
heavy Groceries, Tobacco, Cigars, Can
goods, See., fcc. At rock bottom prices.
Give me a call.
Cor. Water and Jefferson Streets,
Plymouth, N. C.
Mills at Snowden, K. 0.
RQBT. J, WRIGHT,
EESTAliRATEUE.
Having opened on Water street near the
corner of Adams street, a First-eJass saloon
Oysters ami other Eatable kept in
oidcr. Porite and attentive ser
vants for thetAbles, I solicit your
patronage
GIVE ME A0ALL.
The "OLD RELIABLE" Carriap. Factory,
H. PEAL Proprietor.
Gr
Plymouth, 1ST. C.
MA.MTACTURER OP
Buggies, Phaefons, Boad-carts, Farm-carts, "wagons &c,
at prices lower than ever. Men with the cash can get a
bargain. I defy competition and will not be undersold.
Repairing of all kinds done. Givo mo a call.
J. M. REID,
E. F.
DEALERS IN
yv jjoous, mouous, ioois aim slimes, nars ana uaps,
Clothing and General Merchandise.
Headquarters for the Farmers of Washington
and adjoining Counties.
We have a varied and well selected stock to meet the wants of all parties and we ask
you. to give us u trial before purchtishing elsewhere.
Country produce bought and sold and the highest market
price paid.
Ktt2.W are in the market ior Balo and Seed Cotton.
Come and bo convinced of the extraordinary bargains we offer
N. D. Norman's Old Stnd Water St, Plymouth NsnC
aw w. i . . .- a w . a
GEORGE I" BATE MAN-,
MANUFACTURER OF
Carts, "Wagons and otho Biding Vehicles.
Bepairing of all kind done with neatness and dispatch.
Horse shoeing a Speciality.
Adams Street Plymouth, N. Q
Benj. Nubney
W. J. Jacksoh.
urney & Jackson
J
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A Reliable and well-known firm are now
engaged in the UNDERTAKING business
at their new building on Washington St.
All kinds of CABINET repairing done,
send in your old furniture and have it made
new at small cost.
We are prepaired to fill all orders for
COFFINS at short notice,
te-Also Contractors and Builders
of long expovienee
We guarrautee all work at prices as low
as the lowest. aug-30-tf.
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J. E. REID.
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WESLEYN FEMALE COLLEGE,
MURFREESBORO, N, C."
This Old and Well-Kkows School will
open on WEDNESDAY, SEPT. , 18th 188!).
It offers many advantages: A thorough
course under teachers of ABILITY and
experience, a ' large and well arranged
bnildiug with rooms for 80 boarders, a
large and beautiful Chapel, high-pitched
and well ventilated rooms, lecture and
practico rooms, all heated by steam, afford."
ing all needed comforts for boarders.
r-TERMS VERY MODERATE. Correpondene
Solicited.
E. E. PARIIAM, A. M., Pres'f.
VIM HILL MALE ACADEMY
SCOTLAND NECK, Halifax County N. C.
Fall session opens August 12, '89,
Prepares boys for Business. College
or the Active duties of life.
Course of Instruction thorongh and comprehensive
including tbe sciences aud the classics.
Coat of Tuition, Board,
Washing, Fue", Lights Ac, From
$52,50 to $57,50 per session of five months
Community strictly moral.
W. C.ALtEJf, Principal.
Write for Catalogue.
Water Street Plymouth, N. C.
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