It ia with feelings of deep regret
that we are called upon to publish
the announcement that Mr. II. A.
Litchfield ia still in the field as a
candidate for Representative.- We
know that he and the people lie rep
resents have sore grievances, but it
is only a question of a very short
time when these grievances will be
removed by the natural order of
things if moral reform continues to
progress as it has been doing for the
past few years. Good government
will hasten this time, but Republi
can rule, never.
Mr. Blount is equally as good a
man as Mr. Litchfield. He is the
regular nominee, and if elected,
could aud would do more to hasten
the conditions Mr. Litehlield is
working for, for he voi:ld be a pow
er in the House, while Mr. Litch
field, if elected (which is more than
he can hope for) would be powerless,
for no matter how honest his con
victions may be, an independent is
supposed to be like the irishman's
fleawhen you put your finger on
him he isn't there.
The independent stands alone.
His bills and speeches have no
weight with other members, conse
quently he can hope to do nothing.
The Republicans will stand to
gether. The Democratic party in
this county is too weak to split. It
takes only one vote over one-third to
elect, so Mr. Litchfield will not have
to get very many votes to elect the
Republican. And there you are--worse
off than at the beginning
for we all know what Republican
rule means in this county.
And now with all love and respect
for Mr. Litehlield and his convict
ions, if you are a friend to him and
the cause he espouses which is the
cauee of all lovers of good moral
government vote for Mr. Blount.
He will come nearer accomplishing
what you wish than a Republican
member could or would. He would
listen t& your appeals. Tho other
could net, even if he wished to.
So we say again, in love and good
fellowship, if you are a friend to
Mr. Litehlield and good govern
ment, vote for the nominee and hold
the Democratic party together. It
is your only hope of salvation.
A Few Things for Democrats
to Remember.
W. M. Bateman claims to be an indepen
dent candidate for Superior Court Clerk,
lie aska Democrats to vote for Liui. Two
years ago he refused to vote for the Con
stitutional Amendment. He , refused to
help the Democrats get clear of the negro
as a voter. He preferred negro rulu and he
thought it unconstitutional for white men
to govern the country without the help of
the negro. The Democrats thought dif
ferently and by au overwheimnictj major
ity the amendment was adopted. Now he
aska these Democrats to vote for him
against a Democrat who worked aud voted
for the amendment. Does not this show
more cheek than most men can furnish ?
What right has he to expect anything but
Republican support V He is net a Demo
crat, andoover has been, lie has
been a "floater," giving quiet or active sup
port to the Republican ticket, lie hhti
been anything elhu but a Democrat. Ihe
State is free from the danger of uegro dom
Wood's Seeds.
Crimson
will yield under favorable condi
tions 8 to 10 tons of green food per
acre, or to : .tons of hav and
ia worth as a fertilizing crop, 20.
to $20. per acre. Fui! ir. formation
fa contained in our K-dl C;;talo4ue
just issued, v. !,;! -.ve v.-'.d mr-iifrce
upo:: requ
Weed's Y'aii Crit".'.,-, te'Is
all about iviui';-; a i ; Fnrsn
Seed for !!.-i.-itit.-:', '-'- J
Vetches, (iru-.-:s and"'
Clover Seed j, etc.
Write for Fall C:ihd.gue and
prices of any Seeds dc-hed.
T. W. WOOD & SONS,
Seedsnion, Richmond, Va.
In
i
ination, but no credit is due Mr. Uateman
for this. When the fight was going on he
was in the enmp of the enemy, chargiug
that white men were violating their oaths
when they voted for the ameudment.
Now, Democrats, would it be fair aud
just to vote for Lira agaiust the candidate
nominated by your party, and who worked
with you iu the great fight agaiust Mr.
Buteman and the Republicans two years
uo0? A Democrat.
Pointed Questions for Demo
crats to Consider.
Mil. Editor :
I have noticed of late a goodly number
of so-called "Independents." If in other
parts of our State they are of the same
ntripo as that the good old county of Wash
ington has produced, would it not be well
lvv decent while men, men who respect
themselves, mou who are willing to pro.
kct and defend the fair daughters of North
Carolina, and we have them here as fair as
the sun ever shone upon or the stars ever
twinkled above, God bless them ; to make
some investigation aud see if there be any
truili iu that card iu your paper, where
calls upon the manhood of this county to
support its candidate, with its beguiling
mantle of purity, cleanliness and sophisti
cating sophistry, that the Northern Bore
alis as it plays in fitful caruscations across
tho Northern sky whose brilliancy would
fade to insiguilicauce before this clean aud
pure office-seeker. Four years ago be is
found arrayed side by tide with the lie
publicans and negroes, voting to place ne
groes iu ollke in our county over white
men and women. On record shows the
fact every white man m riyniouth Vown
ship in that mongrel gang voted to a man
for white and negro candidates, with the
exception of tlne, and to my certain
knowledge one of them was a negro who
refused to vote for a negro. Can this "In-dc-pop-pub!icau"
hold np his hands and
say, "Not I," or wiii he have to say. "Me ,
too."
Twe years ago when the reign of tenor
was so dark aud damning, that the AlcIo
baon hfcld his breuth iu terror as he sees
his liberties made hallowed to him by the
memory of tho traces of biood upon the
frozen ground of Valley Forge, crumbling
to dust beneath the giant tread of uegroism,
tuada possible by just such as this pure
and clean office-seeker, who is "not of
fensive to the most refined." Whcia con
science was so guileleBs that he could not
vote for the amendment, when the cry
went up all over North Carolina, equaled
only by that of the- mothers when the de
stroying augel passed over Egypt. Attn
who love decency and honesty, when you
think of these things, hear this hypocritical
demagogue claiming to have decenc; iu
this political field, I am constrained to nay,
0 1 bhade of religion, where art thou 'i
How long will the people be deceived by
wolves in sheep skins? How long will
such vampires attempt to deceive our peo
ple!:1 How long will it be before their
self-respect or respect for others exert
itself und cause them to retire to quietude f
But would it not be better for the people
to rise up in their righteous indignation
and bury them so deep iu the pool of ob
livion that not a bubble will rise to show
where they have gone,
J. O. Everett.
He Learned a Great Truth.
It is said of John Wesley Unit he
once said to Mis tresis Wesley: "Why
do you tell that child the .same tiling
over and over again ?" "John Wes
ley, because once telling is not
enough.'" Jt i.i for this same reason
that you are told ;;i;;iin and again
that Ohaniherlyin's Cough Remedy
cures colds and grip ; that it coun
teracts any tendency of those diseases
to result m pneumonia, and that it
is pleasant and safe to take. For
sale by all druggists.
Public Speaking.
The following Democratic gentle
men will address the people in Ply
mouth at the following times:
lions 1) K Lacy and J JJryan
Crimes, to-morrow, Saturday, Octo
ber ;5th
J loo Jno II Small, Monday, Oc
tober iiUh
lions 8 S Mm nn and J A Spru
ill, Tuesday, October 28th
VVhi'ri oj clinic
a lx,
J. U. .Mount, of
ran a ten pnny
:.rl of hi hr.nd.
U..r-e Shiu
i:ai! through
Lay, N. i ,
"f thui!f.d;t fit once of all the. pain a.d sore-
t:t:-ii lll:t Would CUiU (; lie SUVS, ''fclld
immediately applied Chamberlain's Pain
Balm and occasionally afterwards. To my
Mirpriso it removed all pain and soreness
mid the injured parts were soon healed."
Fur hale by nil druggists.
Tho only woikhiynmn who doesn't fuss
abci.t n u eL-Li Lour schedule is the burglar
in summer time.
To the Citizens of Washing
ton County.
I take this method of announcing
myself a candidate for the office of
Clerk Superior Court, assuring you
that if elected I will endeavor to do
my duty in the future, as I have
tried to do in the past, and that the
administration of my official duties
shall not be repulsive to the minds
of the most relined. To this end I
request the efforts of my friends, and
the su IT rage of the people of my na
tive county, all of which will be ap
preciated by your most humble ser
vant, W. M. Bateman.
To the Voters of Washington
County.
I was some time ago nominated for the
position of representative in the General
Assembly of North Carolina by a meeting
composed of men interested iu the f urther
ence of the temperance movement. I was
only induced to consider this nomination
favorably by reason of my desire to pro
mote the temperance cause. I am still
thoroughly committed to that movement,
and 1 believe there lis a large elemeut in
this county who are willing to join hands
in the attempt to remove the evils arising
from tho promiscuous sale of liquor in
this county. My record will show what
my politics have been ever since I cast my
first vote iu Washington county. I am a
Deuiocr.it and would so act if I were in the
Legislature. I believe he good of the
State demands that there shall bo a ma
jority of Democrats in the next General
Assembly. I feel deepl interested in the
welfare of my county, aud I know that the
liquor trallic has been the greatest draw
back to our church and State's progress,
both mentally, spiritually and financially.
1 could not be so untrue to my own convic
tion aud progress of my couutry as to dt
cliuo the nomination.
Therefore, i'eilov;' citizens, I am a candi
date before you for the position of repre
sentative in the next General Assembly of
North Carolina. I have nothing to say
about Honorable T. W. Blount, but that
ho is a hightoned christian gentleman, and
I commend hirn for his zeal while in the
Legislature. But he done no more thau
any other patriotic man would have done
with th good people of Washington coun
ty to back him up.
Asking all lriencte of the temperance
move aud that are in favor of sound aud
good goveruuaeut, to give mo their support
on tho Fourth of November next, I am
Sincerely,
11. A LITCHFIELD.
WE
ARE JEXJBXtlZ:!
Will you call and let us
tell you in a few words
how to save money?
We have a complete up-to-date,
well selected stock of
Dry Goods, Notions, Dress
Goods, Shoes, Hats, Laces,
Trimmings, etc., and the styles
are what you are ooking for,
and the prices are what will
interest you and save you
money.
Our aim is to do business
in a business way, and send
every purchaser home fceidg
that he or she has Gfotten their
money's worth.
If you are looking for Cheap
John stuff don't come, we are
no Cheap John men, but if you
want good goods at living pri
ces, we are the people you are
looking for.
We also handle a nice line
of Heavy and Fancy Groceries,
Stoves, Furniture and Hard,
ware. An investigation will
be worth your time, if in need
of such goods as we handle,
and you will receive a hearty
welcome at all times.
Thanking you in advance
for a liberal share of your pat
ronage, we are, yours truly,
JOHNSTON & BLOUNT, j
to offer as Special Stiles in ladies' Keck Furs,
Which 1 bought at a forced sale of a New York
concern, which enables me to sell at about one
half regular price. Cloaks and heavy skirts whieh
wo have just received, and it will bo to your ad
vantage to come and look over our new goods as
we are always having new goods to come in.
Men's heavy wool sox at 15e. Remember wo
have a big supply of pearl buttons from 5 to lOo
per doz. Heavy wool sweaters from 90c to $1.00.
Heavy cotton sweaters at JSc., and heavy wool knit
jackets for men, Sf)C. Men's heavy underwear at
25e each. Heavy wool blankets $2 to 3-75. pair,
and heavy comforts $1.10 to 1.75. Knitting and
crochet silks for art needle work, white, black and
colors, all silk at e.
Ladies' Gibson Jackets, finest quality, at $5,00.
Ladies' Automobiles from to $G, regular $S
goods. in no linen napkins 25 to 40c per set. Ta
ble oil cloth 15c per yd, big lot rugs and drug
gets just received, the price can't be excelled. Hugs,;
$i.oo to $1.25. Druggets, $2.00 to 4.50, (different
sizes) Misses Reefers from 90c to $2.00. Longg
jackets for children, from $1 to $2.
Gentlemen's fancy sox tit 2bc. Heavy black at 10c.
Boys' suspenders, 8c. Gentlemen's from 15c to 48c.
Ail Hamburg reduced. We will sell our oc Hamburg at 4c. and
7c goods at oc. and lic goods at 10c. A few very fine.Jace curtains
left which 1 will let go at 81. 75. A nice line of lioys' aud Men's
Caps from 15c to 50c each.
We will put our Ladies' Keck Furs on the market at $1.50, $1.75,
5.00, $'Z 50, $3.00, and &3.50, The very linest on the 'market, aud
it will be to your advantage to call atid look over our line. You will
always find us ready to show you any goods you should wish.
Don't forget the well known International Tailoring Co., that we
represent, aud after seeing some of their work I am sure it will con
vince you.
We have in stock a nice line of Boys' Clothing, from $1.00 to $3.00.
Men's suits from $3.50 to $10.00. But lack of space forbids mention
of all we would like to say. Yours truly,
V
3 pifrfSuEETHBNG
S'nhfc J
iJUr mail So ccntfl to C.
d3
Ttoxeoex. Ala . Jaly 2S, 1373. Dn. C. J. Mofp-ett M7 Dear Sir : Justice to yoa demands that I should elre jo4
ay experience vrith youroxcijiont nio.licino, TUETHINA, Our littlo girl. Just thirteen months old, baa bad much
rouble teathlng. Every romedy was exhausted in tlia shape of prescriptions 1'rom family physicians. Her bowebf
yntinued to pass off pure blood and burning lever continued for davs (it a time. H'jr life was almost despaired of.
ior mother determined to try TKETKIN A, and in a day or two thdro was a preat change now llfo hod returned
tit bowels were regular, and thanks to TEHTfllNA, tho littlo babe I now doing woll.
Yours, etc., . D. W. KclVEil, Editor and Proprietor Tuskegeo (Ala.) Xvmu
'C91 va flh M. milk WTT
Haying secured the servi
ces of a competent trimmer
and -having a complete line
of seasonable goods, we are
in a position to furnish you,
not only with the newest
goods, but the most stylish
workmanship in the milli
ner r art.
Give us an opportunity
to convince you how cheap
ly you can buy new, sty
lish goods.
Thanking von in advance
we are, Youjs truly,
Mrs. VV. 15, W aud & Co.
Mrs. Peal's old staud, Water street.
I have opened up a first-class oyster
saloon and
RESTAURANT
between W. C. Avers' and L. S.
Landing's', on
WATElt STliEKT.
Thosfl wishing a nice quiet place to en
joy a plate of oysters or a meal served in a
clean, up-to-date mauner, can beaecom
modiited.
Meals served at nuy Lour, by cleau and
polite attendants,
I thank you in advaa ce for your patron
age. T. J. LEWIS.
. C. iyers,
fcgpFPHTF' jgm Cures Cfiolara-l.nfaatam.
PQWutF&mmZ the Bowels, Strenftheiu
"ilfcV TEETHING EASY,
J. MOFFETT, M. D., ST. LOUIS, MO.
rI7o My JFVieiids
Mild tlie JPnllic
I would sav that mv Fall
stock of Millinery, dry goods
and notions are opened up for
the season, and you are cordi
ally invited to call and exam
ine them before purchasing
elsewhere.
We have evidence of what some of
you think of our goods, as we have
already sold more of our hats than
we ever sold in any previous season
before they were opened for the trade.
With thanks lor your patronage,
and hoping for its continuance, I am
Very respectfully,
Mus. A. M. AYERS,
Plmonth, N. C.
To My Friends and the
Public.
My 'stock of goods, consistiug of
Millinery, Dress Goods, Dress Trim
mi tigs, Cloaks and Furs,
for Ladies, Misees aud Children. Gloves,
Corsets and Notions, in fact anything a
Lady neodrt, is of the best selection I could
make while iu the city, and I respectfully
ask you to call and inspect my stock, for I
will appreciate your inspection and
Furthermore, Guarantee to
Please You,
if you will give me a call.
Keuiejuber I ana sole agent for F. C.
American Beauty Corsets, which are in as
sorted styles, in tho new straight front, at
25, 4!) and UHc. Every one guaranteed di
rect from factory.
Special attention given to mail orders.
Ycnrs very respectfully,
MRS. L. E. PADGETT.
3rd door from Post office,
RCTEE, N. C.