THIS ROANOKE BEACON. Published Every Friday. Office opposite Post Ooice. up stairs in W. t..iu:..- ' Entered n tlje PosiOffice at Plymouth N. C. 0coml clsaa m utter. We appeal to e,.ry reader of . Th. RoAnok , jib acum. io aid ue ;.n niamu: it unacceptable audi,- . . profitable medium of news to our -citizeu. Let "OU ttlla COUllSel, lie ijuiuiim puoniK ana me puatic know wnai u g-ajngouin Plymouth, itcport to.us hi item of , news the Arrival ami departure of f l ieiicif, social vent. deaths. rrioun iliint. accidents, new auuaiDgs. new enterririeei and improvement of Whatever chvacter. ch4iiCH in baim-iided auytuing and everything itiat would be or interest! Subscription price, $1.00 per year. Obituurv nonces exceedui; ten inn s, five cents and sead money with MS. for all in xcei of tan ... . ...... The editor will not be responsible for the view of compnd:nts. . All arucies for publication must be accompanied by the full name of tae writer. Correspondents are reunited not to write on but ftneeiaeorthep;iror. . . . . AllcoiniuuBicationsmustDesntm byThursd? mormnji nrtney will not appear. AililrKH all "fimmu nir.nt inni. to I THE K0AN0KE BEACON, Plyiaonth.N. C. , . ., W ILL the people or I'lyrnontu besjin the New Yeur by making a strenuous effort to induce men of capital to come into our midst.? There is no reason why this town should not be a live manufacturing town. Richmond is to have $2,000,. 000 invested, in manufacturing en terprises, but Richmond has worked to get this. She has advertised far and near, her resources, and has given outsiders inducements. Let Plymouth aad other towns get a move on. a una u..tb umuu& tiie iuiiuy worthy candidates for various offices before the Democratic Legislature, that TIeurv T, King, Esq., editor of King's Weekly, Greenville, is a candidate for the office of Librarian. Now, of course we know that there will not be offices for all who may apply, but we are sure the able : Y i i .i and patriotic work done for the past four years' bv Henry Kinir will be v - jwujjuucu uj his ytuiy, mu i,ui. lit T .rtnfi Y-n tv will ri 1 nn f liTni T i I lillD xJVtaiOK. L Lf i v n ill biuu lillil ll-l brarian by a unanimous vote, These arc the ha1W Clistmas when all the world seems to put aside the cares of life and excla'm in the language of the ...irls PU0 n noril, n-nrr1 nrJll V kJ A. tVV J V -J)i Vila WW AAA I a ' to lowatumen. Th ffl,mni nf nil mfhn an ,.fl- .MWUMW ww may oe dispelled by this joyous Christmas time. All the cations of A I. .1. J. I.i vne eurtii may seem 10 rejoice, out with many it is only too sad. The memories of the past year are full of shadows, but so far as possible, let ns forget the sorrows of our life. and with the mighty hosts rejoice and be merry, The Beacon- wishes each one of its readers a nrurrv fihi-isfrnna nd n harmv New Year. -ri j i rp, to.-io mi i I he year b9b will soon have pas- eed into history, It has been, in many respects, au eventful year; chief anions: the events that 18981 vnim-tla tl, T,s. i ! . vaa uiabuij, the Spanish-American war, which n1r.no rill l.l,i o i v,i- i ..i ..w.u c, i-ioM,, uuu jn Liiw ne'iris 01 Americans, out aii nations. At a great sacrifice the manhood of America frepd the Cn- L , , . - i ouujsuw nuiu mo up;icssiuu ui i Spanish rule, Let us hope that the year now dying may be succeeded by one which will bring peace and prosperity to all the world. The speech delivered by President Mclviuley before the Georgia Legis lature, Wednesday, in which he paid such-generous tribute to the Con federate soldier, does him credit as a President and as a man. This was not the first time that high tribute was paid by distinguished Northern men, both civil and military, to Southern valor, but it is the first time 'that a President of the United States ha3 declared that the graves of the Confederate dead should be the pride and the care of the Re public, 1 There may be some who will at tribute this magnanimous utterance partly, at least, to politics. Possi bly this may have had some influ ence, but wo have no doubt that he was thoroughly sincere in what ho Eaid, for there is very-little rancor in Mcrvmiey s nearc, aitnougn m the past ho us a representative Re publican has stood with his party in support of harsh and extreme Icgis- -kti'.m to bo applied to the South, But since he lias become President he has shown no sectionalism and no narrow-mindedness. The emer gencies by which he has been con- fronted during the past Tear have I w - tact with representative Southern- ers, and given him a better insight into Southern character. Leaning to a great extent On their CO-ODera- lpftpnod fa nn. . ,1 i .. . , i ,. precuite their loyalty and profit byjwgbt. their counsel. I T"Krt i n lne prompt responses to lllS Call fnv troops from the leaders and masses of Southerners save him an object lessou as to Southern patriot- lam HUH UUOUUU lO me Union that no preUOUS 1 resident had the 0D I ..(-,, ,f., t TT. 1 f J etuuyiiig. iv ua Bf;0 nll th;a .l .,ff U "u oticota tuc mui, k.n i i. A. i ... . . . Ai , , "J tulB UU,JI wiuute tu iho vaiur 01 rlio Aa-xA an1 liVinnr Srt,ifl.n,. onUi i wuiuuwhouuuci, which does not honor t.hfim no mnn). tts it does him. Their valor was a matter of record with, which the world if familiar, but this tribute ; ! , , . I numg irom aim manes 11 aiso a I matter of record that lie agrees with the world in its estimate of Southern j heroism and patriotism. He wreathes the tnbuta when he der Iarps that me iiiouie wnen ne occiaies tnac the grave of the Confederate soldier belong not to rbp CJontb nlnnA hut utiougs noc to tne &outii aioue out to the Republic. Wilmington Star, Mr. ITardin Norris, clerk of the drug store of E. hboemaker. Perry. 111., says : 'A man cauie into our store the other day and said, 'I want a bottle of that stuff that saves children's lives. I read in the Newb about it. The children may get sick when we can not get the doctor quick enough. it s tne medicine you sell for croup,' " He alluded t Chamberlain's Cough Itemed? pof saie by aij druggists. The poet wise now slights his rhyme, And seeks new fields for glory, For now is the accepted time To sell a Christmas story. Two Poikted Questions Akbwered, What is the use of making a better article i.ban y01?r mititor if you can not get a better price font? Ana, As there is no difference in the Pmfl tne public will buy only the better, an that whlla mi, rrrH to mail Ha emaHd. I on a single sale they will be much greater in the apffretrnta. m i tiow can you gei tue puoiic to Know i your make ia the best ? if both articles aiv brought prominently before the public both are certain to be :SS'S,'S ono. This explains the large sale on Cham berlain's Cough Remedy. The people have been using it for years and have found that can always tie depended upon, lhey 11 . .l 1 may occasionally take up with Home tash- Uonable novelty and put lorth with exag Boated claims, but are certain to return to lfae one remed lbat they know to be re- liable, and for coughs, colds and croup I hereA nothing equal to Chamberlain's For saie by all druggists, j. The Texod steer is a pretty touch propo. sition when you meet him in a restau rant. TO CUBE A COLD IN ONE DAY Take Lxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. AH Durggmts refund the money if it fails to cure. 2.c. lhe genuine has L. B. Q. on each tablet, uov l-6m ft wu iuy us uute 10 wme aozen vol- nmes and still be unable to fill one pocket- . . . . . .4 3 , M00 - NO CURE NO PAY. uai is tne way an uruggist sen UBOVE'B ta8teles8 CHi W. tonic for Malaria. Chills and Fever. It is simply Iron and Quinine in a tasteless form. Children love it. Adults prefer u tobiUerf nauseating Tonics. Price, poc. seD 2-ein The stock operator who buys and tells r ... c. .. j i : .. z t . ii i I- miuro uciivary eviueuiiy ueiieves in a Dereaner, Are You m lasily Tired? Just remember that all your strength must come from your food. Did you ever think of thatP Perhaps your muscle need more strength, or your nerves; or perhaps your stomach ia weak and, cannot digest what you eat. If you need more strength then take of Cod-Iiiver Oil with Hypo phoBphitea. The oil ia the most easily changed of all food into strength ; aud tho hypopaos- piutes are tne best tonics for the nerves. SCOTT'S EMUL SION is the easiest and Quickest cure for weak throats, for coughs of every kind, and for all cases of do bility, weak nerves, and loss of flesh. $oe. apj $i.ooj all druggist!. SCOTT & BOWNE, Chemists, New Vorh. vi ai:u yuEuamceu uvaii dealers E SKINNERSVIL.L.E SCRAPS. TACKED TOGETHER BY A. "BEACON" GIRL. J)eoembr 20th, Mr. Hyman, of Edenton, was the meat or air, w. it. unesson Sunday, Mr, J. B White returned from Edenton Mouday, where he visited relatives. Mrs. Mary E. Norman U in our midst. um anum,,. I ri..llr. mm A 1 A J I Mr' &DernI1. frou Creswell, was the guest of Mr. Noah Tarkeuton Saturday Mr, Eli Bruer and family have moved to the fishery which is managed by Mr. J. B, unite. Mees. Erie Laary Rod Brint Drain, of fideoton, are the guests ot Air, Joshua Elliott. Mesa. C. V. White and Keal Tarkenton are engaged in shipping holly and mistletoe to Kiortnorn cities. Mrs. Elolse Harris and Mrs. Nannie Elliott attended the burial of their aont. i m-m l kn.u ..- u i i 7 uiuiwiu, uui jhbuom UolUmbia BUndav, Rev, Mr. Austin and wife arrived at Rev. D, A. Bras well's Saturday, en ronte to their new home at Creswell. We hope tney will like their new home, and have prosperous year in the work for the M. P Church. IBUIUK IUO DSAVUN UU 1H t . i. : .1.. t- . , j ii. many readers a Merry Christmas, I am, Albkmaklb Gossiper. This is the season that all farmers have "P1"6 Boney aud we ask ve8 nd expect those of them who owe ub to come forward and settle. The amount each of you owe 1 . ii r if t. i .?. 1B BUilul ,u llBeu uut remewoer, inenaa, tbat it is of thoge mtle auiounu oar inoonie is made up, so no matter how little you owe, it will help us. We need it, so please mate an enort to band it to us or send it while you have it. Don't expect too much of the man who is wearing bis first home-made shirt. Everybody Says So. Cascarets Candy Cathartic, the most wonderful medical discovery of the age, pleasant and refreshing to the taste, act gently and positively on kidneys, liver aud bowels, cleansing the entire system, dispel colds, cure headache, fever, habitual con" stipation and biliousness. Please buy and try a box of C. CO. to-day: 10, 2f, 50 cent 8, Sold and guaranteed to cure by all druggists. dec 13-tf The bewhiskered old humbug is more popular than the barefaced lie. Take Roberts' Tasteless 25o. Chill Tonic. Every bottle guaranteed. No cure, no pay V nr AlA nV W II Atfrfe mup l.lv . . , . . , tjr w&d, vu ii tlTCS dWav When you ask for De Witt's Witch Hazel f- !.' P -tfl-l-. tion. There are more cases of Piles beine cured by this, than all others combined. J. VV. tfrjan Only the man with a little head braes of his small feet. Overcome evil with good. Overcome jour rtnnmha u r4 rsA a a? 1 f n a M mil a i ., l Cure It ig so cbiIdren cry lor it t cures croup, brouchitis, pneumonia, grippe ana all throat and lung diseases. J. W. Bryan An actor is naturally spiritless when the ghost fails to walk. Late to bed and early to rise, prepares a man for hit home in the skies. But early to bed ana a Little Early Riser, the pill tbat makes life longer aud better and wiser. J. w. Bryan If a man hag common sense he seldom makes use of it in a love affair. Soothing, heali22, cleansing. De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve ii the implactsble enemy of sores, burns and wounds. It never fails to cure Files. You may rely upon it. J. W , Bryan The law's delay doesn't apply to the presentation of the lawyer's bills. Many a household is saddened bv death because of the failure to keep on hand a safe and absolutely certain cure for croup such as One Minute Cough Cure. See that your little ones are protected against emer gency. J. W. Bryau It's a wise child that doesn't ask a . I tions. tl ail The sooner a cough or cold is cured with- out harm to the sufferer the better. Linger ing colds are dangerous. Hacking conch is aistressiug. une Minute uougb (Jureqaiok- ly cures it. w ny suner wnen such a cough cure is within reach ? It is pleasant to the taste. J, w. .Bryan A. great many Christmas stories turn out to be tales ox woe. A cough is not like a fever. It does not have to run a certain course. Cure it quick- I ly and effeotually with One Minute Couch Cure, the best remedy for all ages and for the most severe cases, we recommend it because it 8 good. J. W. Bryan Whe-e Did You Get THAT HAT! AT MRS. A. M. AYERS STORE, wercr can be found the most artistic effects and at the lowest prices. If in need of anything in the way of Millinery Goods come to see me, at Mrs. S. A. Blount's old stand, I will treat you right. Respectfully, Mrs, A, U, Ayers. liOOK OUT ! OUR CUT PEICE SALE IS A GENUINE Fitzsimmons Knockout THERE IS ONE QUESTION That is of vital importance to every business man. It is the question of MAKING MONEY To solve this question it is necessary for us to be op to the times. Once team the sacret of QUICK SALES and success is ours. OUR CONSTANT AIM is to provide our customers with goods which will give them satief action. We want your trade and we realize that our success depends upon yours, therefore it is clear ' THAT It pays us to study your Interest, This being the case, we cannot afford to risk our reputation by offering you unreli able goods. You can place implicit confi dence in what we tell you. It is not our policy to misslead. Now is the time to buy. This Is the place to buy. Brothers & Brooks has the stuff to buy, The goods you want to buy, aud the goods you ought to buy, because you want them. Now we have marked nearly all our stock away down. Prices that you never heard of before, Some at cost, some below cot and some nearly at cost. Now below we will give you some prices, ' We are to sell Suitfe that are worth $25.00 for $17 811; Suits worth 30 for $21 ; Suits $35 for $22 49 ; Suits $20 for $13 79 ; Suits worth $.r5 for $39 94. Rocking Chairs worth $12 50 for $8 8S Rockers worth $11 00 for $698 ; Rockers worth $8 60 for $5 79; Rockers worth $6 75 for $4 89 ; Rockers worth $i for $3. Oak Cherry and other Rockery worth $4 for 3! worth $3 7') for $2 75; worth $1 25 for 85c We have a fine lot of lamps which we will also Sf 11 at almost cost. Fine lamps worth $5 75 for $4 59; lamp worth $4 75 for $3 99 ; lamp worth $2 50 for $1 79 ; lamp worth $1 75 for $1 19. Just think of these prices, you have . never before beard of such. These prices will not bold good long er than Jan. 1st 1890, so you bad better come at once before ail best bargains are gone, they cannot last and if you don' hurry up some one will get here before yon and get a bargain that you would like to get, so come at once. We manufacture Mattresses, make any size you want for less than wholesale prioe We sell you a $1 75 mattrass for $1 25 ; $2 50 mattrass for $1 75: a $2 25 mattrass for $1 60. We have a few carriages on band which will go at and below cost, a $17 carriage for $10 49, a $15 carriage for $9 98; $3 00 car riage for $5 49. Badsteads from $119 up, aud every rhing in proportion. (aTThese prices are for CASH only. Thanking you for past favors we beg to remain, Yours truly. BROTHERS & BROOKS. The Furniture Dealers, Plymouth, N. C. THE OLD RELIABLE Is I am still in the front, with a complete line of Buggies, waggons, , Boad Carts, Farm Carts, ur any otuer v euicie. lo be convinced, caii ana see for your self. With a laree variety of material. and increased facilities, we ara bet ter prepared than ever, to turn out first-olass work, at lowest prices consistent with good workmanship. Thanking the publio for a very liberal patronage in tho past, we hope to merit the same in the fu ture. Horse shoeing and repairing a specialty. Respectfully, II. PEAL. NEW UNDERTAKER, S. J. BARCOE, DEALER IN Coffins, Caskets, and Burial-cases of all styles, grades, sizes and prices. Special attention given to orders at a dis tance. If it should be your misfortune to seed anything in this line see toy goods. I am still in the buggy busines with as nice a lot of open and top vehicles as has ever been shown in this section. In work prices I defy competetion. Examine my stock before placing your order, Yours respectfully, S. J. BARCOE, ROPER, N. C. wia-ly ml ma: ess-B mm i easiw W. C. HAS3ELL, Next door to Plymouth Drag Co., Call and examine my stock of up-to-date dry goods, no- tionst hats, caps, shoes and Heavy and Fancy Groceries It costs you nothing to look and I can show you, "The penny saved is the penny made." My goods are all new and well selected, and it is a pleasure to show them. If yon are only looking we promise to entertain you if you are going to buy we can surely interest you, so come with the multitude whose patronage wn ap preciate, and the many who are still seeking us in our new quarters. KgT'Sherrod's New Store, next door to Plymouth Drug Co, People, Go to Plymouth Grocery Co's. Store for Heavy and Fancy Groceries. We keep In stock Arbuckle's, Levering's, Lion's, Mee kin's, Golden Gem and Lala-Rooke Roasted Coffee. - Campbell's Condensed Soups are just splendid. Oar stock of Preserves, Jellies and Mince Meat is complete. ' We keep on hand Fresh Fruits and Con fectioneries. Come to see us and be convinced that the truth is mighty and must prevail. N. B. Coffee ground free of charge. J. D. McCONNICO, Manager. Next Door to M, Owens A Co. The New Man In Town Has great bargains in Dry Goods, Great bargains in Notions, and Greater bargains in Shoes for all. Fancy Dress Goods, and dry goods T Ii' . f ' L I 1 iNoveiues in great aonnaanee. Notions to suit the notion of al who have a notion of buying. SHOES TO FIT ALL Try a pair of those $2.50 men's at $1.76 Try a pair of those $2.50 ladies fine button shoes now going at only $1.07 Or a pair of children's $1.2.1 now at 92c Now people the talk of the town is my 3, 5 and 10 cent tables All articles here offared are valuable in the home and a look will make you a buyer. I also have a large line of Xmas goods, rire-woras, uanaies, f ruits, sc. v Come to see me and examine this stock It is a pleasure for ns to show goods, and a cordial welcome will be given you whether you are a purchaser or not. Yours truly, J. T- LEWIS. FAMILY GROCERIES. I have opened a full line of HEAVY and FANCY GROCERIES between W. C Ayers and the Plymouth Grocery Co. where I will be pleased to serve the pub lic. All goods fresh, and prices guaranteed. Special attention given to orders, Your patronage will be appreciated. Yours truly, dece-tf jb. Bruer Santa Glaus i-Tas made his first Tisit to Koper and unpacked his goods at , R. B. MUNDEN'S STORE. Friends! before buying vour Christ mas or other holiday present for the cnuaren, lor your mother, father, I'll m . i . wife, husband, brother, sister, aunt, uncle, sweetheart or friend, call and see what 1 have in stock. My line of holiday goods were all selected with care and I feel that I can please you. 5agT If goods suit prices must. Thankful for past patronage, I am, Yours truly, R. B- MILNDEN, Kopek, N, O. W. F- BEASLEY, Attorney-at-Law, PLYMOUTH, N. C. NOTICE OF LAND SALE. R. B- Downing and others ) vs. ' ) W. T. Tabkbnton. J By virtue of a decree of the Superior Court of Washington county made in the above entitled action on Noy. 19th 1898, the undersigned will, on Monday January 2nd 1899, at 1'Jt o'clock M. sell, at the Court House door in Plymouth, N. O., to the highest bidder, the following land : (1) lhe Wm L. Smith tract, containing 225 acres more or less, adjoining the lauds of J. D. Stillman, E. R. Spruill and others, and described in the deeds from Martin Spruill to W. L, Smith recorded in said county in book "J" pp- 369 and 370 and in book "N" pp. 239 and 230 respectively. (2) The James Davenport tract, contain ing 14 sores more or less, adjoining the lands of E. R, Spruill and others and de scribed in a deed from James M. Daven port and wife to W, L- c?mith recorded in raid county in book "N" pp. 125 and 120. Terms of sale one-third cash ; one-third in 12 monies, and ine oaiance in two years, with interest from day of sale. Title retamea tin purcnase moitey js paid This November 29th 1898. A. O. Gatlokd, Commiasionar. JORFOl,K A SOUTHERN COMPANY. RAILROAD Schedule in effect oct 19th 1S98. The Direct Short Line between Plymouth, Edenton, Eastern North Carolina and Norfolk and all points North. Steamer leaves Plymouth 9:00 a. tn. Mail Train leaves Edenton 1:45 p. m. daily, (except Sunday), arrives at Norfolk 4:25 p, m. Express Train leaves Edenton Tues day, Thursday and Saturday at 8 15 a. m,, arrive at Norfolk 11 a. m. Connection made at Noriolk with all rail and Steamer Lines, and at Elizabeth City with Steamer Neuse, Tuesday, Thursday and. Saturday for New Berne, Roanoke Island, Atlantio & N. C, R. R. Stations ; also Wilmington A Weldon R, R. Steamer Newberne leaves Elizabeth City Monday noon, and Wednesday 6 p. m., for Roanoke Island, Ocraooke, Oriental and Newberne The Company's Steamers leave Edenton 12.45 p. ro. aB follows: Steamer to Mackey's Ferry, Plymouth. Jamesville and Williamston daily (except Sunday) with passengers for Roper, Pantego, Bel haven, connecting with Str. Virginia Dare for Makleyville, Aurora. South Creek, Washington and intermediate landings. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday for Chowan River, and Monday and Friday for 8ouppernong River on arriyal of No, 2 Train, s Norfolk passenger station at Norfolk and Western Railroad Depot. Through tickets on sale and baggage checked to all principal points. EASTERN CAROLINA DISPATCH FAST FREIGHT LINE. AND PASSENGER ROUTE. Daily all rail service between Edenton, New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Norfolk, Through oars, as low rates and qnicket time than by any other route. Direct all goods to be shipped by East' era Carolina Dispatob, as follows : From Norfolk by N. & S. R. R.; Baltimore by P. W. & B. R. R ; President St. Station, Philadelphia by Pennsylvania R. R. Dock St. Station; New Yoik by Pennsylvania R. R., Pier 7 North River, and Old Do minion S. 8. Co., Pier 20. For further information apply to J. E. LAWRENCE, Agtnt, Plymouth, . N, C, or to the General Office of the N. & S R.R. Co., Norfolk, Va. M. E. KING, General Manager. H. C. IIDDGINS, G. F. & P. Agt. OUR NEW STOlftlE. we are in our new store and we invite the public to call and examine the piles of new goods just opened, note the prices, you will And them interesting. Special Irrios. We have a few old goods on hand that have been handled in moving on which we are making Special low prices to move them out. REMEMBER Onr line consists of Seasonable and Stylish Dress goods Nations, Boots, Sho3, Hats, Etc.; together with a large stock of Family Groceries. Thanking you for past patronage wo are Yours truly, SPRUILL & BR0. ocl9-tf RemsmbQr Ths Main ii thing in family groceries is to got them fresh, the same is true of cakes candies, canned goods, &c. To get these goods fresh ci.ll on W. J. Jaek- son he has a nice line of Heavy and Fancy Groceries, and would like to C. U. B. A customer, that he might please you in this line. He also carries a large stock of Ready Mixed Paints and ean say you money on every purchase. t w. J. Jackson Hornthal Block, next to Post Office. NOTICE. T, B. Wolfe et als vs. Sale- H. E. Woxrs et als. Pursuant to an order of the Superior Court of Washington connty dated Dec. 5tb &) vacating the sale made in this causa Oct. Srd 1898 and ordering a re-sale I shall en the 1st Monday in January 1899 at 18 o'clock M. at the Court House door in Plymouth, offer for sale to the highest bid der, for cash, the house and eight acres of land on whieh same is located, known as the Dr. Wolfe resideuee. near Plymouth on the public read from Plymouth to Jamesville. N. C. Dec. 5th 1898. H. 8. Wam. Commissioner. NOTICE. HaTise uualifled as administrate of rh late William T. Bodwell, deceased, notice is hereby given to all parties inriihta said tbtate to make prompUtelTlement to uw and to an parties boldine daimat against same, to present them within one year from this date or this notice will bo pleaded in bar of their recovery. fee. otn leu. Hit wood W. Tafkekton, Administrator,