r ^ 'i I I VOL. 3. 3 =======?=== 1 More T I . Two Tt Sloga CHANGE OF CC OFFICIALS I! BY r . > ** * M i ?-? Unless Satisfactory in County, Will Time Before Rj Sheriff Ricks Saic k ly Wanted Office Is Candidate Aga HE SHOULD BI Mr. Editor:?I Me a correspondent in your paper of August 23rd advocating a change of old officers to harmonise and strengthen the Democratic party. I have heard it talked and commented upon by a great msay voters In the last two IliA^ days, and it meets the approval of almoat all. r.VnUeve^ that If there is not soms satisfactory change mads jrr at Ottce so as to give evsry competent Ttter as ssaal thanee 10 tar u of7 shore time before we allxvrlll regret We win Mult thai a few years ago we had a gad state of affairs ip | , oar county with Republican and negro rule. Then we werec ailed upon to challenge negro votes, hire them to stay away from elections, and. If necessary, j* steal ballet boxes. S'rce that Usee the negro has been disfranchise* and wet of polities and we have aowiwo white men's parties. At that time we had only two white RepsbM^vi votes at thie box. Today we have many and some as as good as iff* any Cbunty. At the time referred .te one eould hear most slljPesoeraU say, "I would vote for n yellow dog If be were placed on the ticket." Today we hear the the same Democrats My, "if tbey don't do be right we won't vote- the ticket'* As to*the*neW candidates asking our. support, 1 know them all personally aad Know them to be gentlemen of the- highest type. As to Mr. W. W. Hooker, 1 have lived with 1m a* short distance of him since hie boyhoqjl days, and no county or atste ever raised a purer men. 1 also-heard It stated today at our gathering by several of our beet men that 8hertff Ricks told them In perlan. twn **ar. >m Ik** It Ikn ?nnM help Dominate him he would not ho a candidate again. Today he ia a candidate aad told me last week ho expected to be nominated, a aad predicament. v . W" iMffl SoMfiW IThe Washington Qun Club will give another shoot at their grounds on Bonner street tomorrow afternoon I at A o'clock, ill the members of th/ . club are arged to be present and I take ?nrt. ail otheri, no matter whether they are members of the club or not, are cordially Incited to J attend and try their hand at'the mark. The ladles have a cordial invitation to attend. The, shoot tomorrow promises to be a moat lnterj . eating one throughout. HUn-T WITH A SNAKE. I One ol Washington's popular cltisens went ashing noma dare ago aad net being able t? return borne at night conclnded to moone on the I rlrer. bank. Hrt? next morning whoa ho awoke be wee earprteed to UC ? ? that ha bad for a , bed fellow W* daring the atgbt a ground rattler. I Both sleeper pad enake eeagkt eorei E~ under the eame blanket, i b eHrdlafl B eP. .W. .? K.. i . s Hank Plat irms far C n B.H.? WJNTY \ > APPROVED \ THE VOTERS " < Change js Made Only be a ShQrt egret is Universal.1 I 2 Years Ago Oni One More Term. ( tin. . t E REPUDIATED \ i -i V'V.'ji ?%$ s'? T-' '' 4 Two jmti ago Mr. J. W. Mayo, of oar town, was a candidate for Register of Deeds against Mr. Gilbert Ramiej. who had Seen In office for twelve years. Equal In character and ability, from a large family that had always been Democratic and that had responded promptly when, called upon, and today Mr. Mayo is as good a\ Democrat as ever. Bat the actions of the Democratic party at that time hare rebounded and ss ?If we Intend to.let our paying of flees be held by one set of men for life, then, as a taxpayer, I move that their salaries be cat so as to make them all equal. We all admit that oar county commissioners are the most important officers of any, and still they are paid only enough to paj their expenses wh'le away from home, and oar Register paid $7.00 per day more salary than 90 per cent of the best book- keepers and clerks In the county Now, Mr. Sheriff, and Mr. Register I hare nothing but kind words to say, as to yop, but regret that you haren't the convictions to say as our old Major W,1lllamstoD. shot to pieces with balls, said, "I will not acropt the third term as there are plenty of good men in Beaufort enmity." " I have , always been a Democrat. Thirty years ago I made a promise mai t wouia not voie ror a tmer or a drunkard If placed on the ticket. 1 When- i look over Beaufort county 1 and tee the intelligence and know there are thousands of dollars being 1 spent on onr boys to prepare them for prominent places," I hare added one more plank, I will not votp for a county officer for more than two terms, and I thank God that I find many the same way. We all know the Democratic party Is the only I safeguard and give every man an equal chance aitd it will continue to 1 thrive. B. H. THOMPSON. Aurora, N. C.. Aug. 7. 1911. HANDSOME PASLOB F1 SALE GREWMND DRINKS Saleeby Br?s., or better known as the Washington Fruit Store, are moving to their new place of business under (he old Nicholson Hotel, where they will he handsomely fitted up for the sale of all kinds of drinks, cream, fruits, etc. The bnlldlng will certainly be attractive and up-to-date In every way. This firm is now enjoying a lucrative patronage. } rl MOVING TODAY. Mr. M. John Is today.moving to h|s new store in the Busman block on Market street. FIR8T PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Rev. Percy Pemberton will conduct the prayermeetlng services at the First Presbyterian Church this evening at the usual hour. Oa tomorrow evening Rev. Mr. Pemberton, the , pastor, will conduct prayertaeetlng [ services si the Payne Memorial Chsreh, Nleholsesvllle. An cordially * * :ngt< . * rASHINOTON, NORTH CARO] Generally F"l r. form; | Officers 'hompson Recorders' Court a Good 1 lung Done Much X Good. Z C VfUllams Strong^ In Ad vocacy of W. D. Crimea' Re-election. To the Democratic Votera of Recorder's Court District of Chooowialty. Washington and Gong Acre Townships, and of the City of Washington; I wish to state some things in re,-ard to the candidates for Recorder | ,t the shore Judicial District. I, for one. hellers the Court has Lone a good work, that It was a thing | nuch needed and has reduced crime 1 ind saved the tax payers some money, ind has materially helped the school unaa 01 uie county. -I believe again that the Judge of hit court. Mr. W. D. Orimet, hat In ill respects made good, and I think hat we Democrats should select him is our candidate for this position, ie has had this position for not a all term, at the court was created iy the legislature of 1911. and he was ippolnted to fill out the first term, irhlch was a short one. the other oi^nU officers taking their office in December. 1*10. and this officer fn darch.1911. all to expire by law in Ossembsr. l?lt. . ' si in"the Democratic convention >f-1910, a resolution was patoed ' committing the party to a two term policy. If this resolution meant anything did it not mean that the party pledged itself to give its candidates t.wo terms in office If they proved competent and jtfst officials. If it did not mean this, why was it passed? Now. every party must live and continue in power by keeping its pledges, and I am In favor of doing to. When we do this we can" go before the common enemy with a clear record for keeping our promises and then again we will show to the roung men coming to voting age that J ve are honest and sincere In our"conrention declarations and that they can Join our party and depend on Its being true and Just with its mem>era?in other words that we stand for a square deal. X have been a Democrat all of my j life and I believe that aside from j Mr. Grimes' fitness for the office (of shlch *we have abundant proof by j his record made in office) that it is , the best policy to nominate him to ' lucceed himself. I hope you will seriously consider { arhat I hare said, for a high principle Is lnyolved and we should make no , mistake in deciding It, for to decide ( it unfairly or unwisely would be food for the Republicans. And I beg to remain sincerely for the good of the party. ' . C. C. WILLIAMS. 8-28*9-8 BENEDICT FAMILY REUNION. ' ( Elmira, N. Y.. Aug. 28 ?The 11th annual reunion of the Benedict faik- | ily. comprising the descendants 6f Thomas Benedict, who came from | England In the early part of the 17th i century and was one of the founders of Danbury, Conn., was held today at Grove Park, in this city. Many members of the family association were In attendance. Including several j from distant places: CARD OF APPRECIATION. f I am deeply grateful to the many ] friends In Edward and Washington for the many klndnessed shown during the recent Illness and going of my husband, the late A. M. Idwards. Such acts as exhibited will never be forgotten and although absent I shall ever cherish those who Tendered aid and did what they eonld. I hope to repay many fold those who ga^e their time and attention. To realde among such fHands is Indeed- a bleestng. Respectfully, 1 una. A. M IDWAftDB. ; Mies Ada Rhodes returned yesterday afternoon t*on aa exteeded visit j to her asst. Mrs. Dr. Grids, at W?e-I tea, N. C. I 00 !JNA, WEDNESDAY AFTEKN ilr Tonlpht and 1 ???JV t, x JT v * AT I ft/7 * wfll w ? Wi Thotiah IMi ? b? But j.ir la W? tha Mcond MtaUrr of Uw o?rm?n ?mt U?r?, by rokoa of Ik* awmbor and ell Slue . nlii jmmtlUr ?'aullBwrftil wet UMred the beet dnmid women In tbe c WHY BOARD 1 OF ELECTIONS 1EH8ESDAY IL M. Dumiy Elected Chairman and L. H. Reddltt Secretary. The newly Appointed Board -of Elections for Beaufort county met In the Director's Room of the First National Bank yeaterday for the purpose of organizing, and appointing officials for the November election. Mr. A. M. Dumay was elected ' >kalwman and Uw I U Uaddldl www sleeted Secretary. A division line between the 4th ward and Pinevllle was established, ind same was ordered published acsordini to law. N Mr. L. C. Warren submitted R list >f Registrars and poll-holders, glvep to him by the various precinct chairmen that he had heard from, and all of same were appointed. Mr. J. W. Chapin submitted a list of Republican pollholders, and they were appointed. J There being no further business the meeting adjourned. SMALL FIRE AT HOMjE OF E. urn TODAY There was an alarm of fire this morning between 11 and 12 o'clock. It proved to be the residence of Mr. E. C. Mlxon, on West Third street. The fire department responded promptly and the flame was extinguished without much damage. HOLDING HKR OWN. Dorothy, the four-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Sam Hodges, who was bitten by a ground rattler while yisiting In Pamlico county and brought to this city* yesterday forH treatment, according to the report of her physician. Dr. P. A. Nicholson, is holding her own today. Strong hopea are now entertained for her recovery. She Is s bright and Interesting little girl and her ^nany friends will be glad to learn that her condition Is favorable today. Mr. J. F. Tayloe is in Raleigh on besides*. ' w psC / V'?lM5T; . ijl, .. >A1LY oox, augcst 28,ma. rhursday ihington, Mr?. Albert Klainllu, wile of >asay. already la well known In society Lborateneaa of the entertainment a the drobe of Imported gowns, end la conliplomatlc aet if not in the city. RUNAWAY HORSE CAUSES EXCirEIWENTEARLY TODAY Conaiderable excitement was occasioned on Main and Market streets aarly this morning by a runaway horse attached to a wagon belonging to Mr. J. P. Jackson, one of the city's enterprising merchants. The horse took fright on Main street and dashed down toe street towards Market. Notwithstanding the street, especially Market, was congested at the time by other vehicles, the frightened horse managed to ateer clear of all. He was Stopped near the Market House. Upon examination it was found that the only damage done was a broken Bpoke in one of the wheels of the wagon. No one was hurt. EAST END CLUB GIVES A MOONLIGHT SAIL The East End Club gave an Ice cream supper on the green near the Norfolk Southern station last night, after which the party enjoyed Immensely a moon light sail on the Placid Pamlico. The sail was given on the gaa boat Alwin, in charge of Captain Herman HobbB. who proved an expert as a pilot. The party consisted of about fifty-one and everybody present thoroughly enjoyed the occasion. Mr. Plum Warner was awarded the first prise and Mr. P. Nichols the second prize. The evening will long be remembered. MARSHALL IN MAINE. ~ Democratic Vice Presidential Nominee Invades Pine Tree State. Portland, Me., Aug. 28.?In his first political address since accepting the Democratic hornInation for Vice President. Governor Thomas If: Marshall, of Indiana, condemned the protective tariff system before a Democratic mass-meeting here tonight. Governor Marshall was the first of the party leaders from outside the State to take part in the Democratic campaign preceding the State election on September 9. Because of the fact that liquor legislation had been a feature of Governor Marshall's administration it | had been expected by some Maine Democrats that the speaker might refer to the Maine prohibitory law, Governor Marshall, however, declared that ha would not dlecuse local iaMr. J. H. LeRoy, of Bllsabeth ?tty. was on oar streets today. NEV ^ih t UMIUJ lllSI TO IE1III1 in mini npi Progressive Hope to Hake a Big Cut In Republican Plurality of 28,000. Montpelier. Vt., Aug. 28.?Colonel Rooesvelt ! coming to Vermont to- 1 morrow to begin a three days' speechmaking tour of the State. He is scheduled to deliver his first speech . tomorrow afternoon at Bennington 1 and later he will be heard at Rutalnd, Burlington, Middlebury, St. Albans and several otber of the principal cities and towns. In view of the long-time reputation of Vermont as "the barometer State" in presidential campaigns, ' Colonel Roosevelt and his followers are naturaiiy anxious tnat the Progressive party shall make a good showing in the Siate election here next Tuesday. The same is true o/ the Republicans and Democrats. All parties are sending their best spellbinders Into the State to aid in the . close of the campaign. The Progressives hope to make a big cut In the normal Republican plurality, even if they do not win the election. With few exceptions, Vermont's normal Republican plurality , of 25,000 has been followed by a . Republican victory in thw nation in November, following. If the third party succeeds in materially reduc- . ing this plurality next week it will] be accepted as a good omen by Col. Roosevelt and his adherents. . Realizing the fight th?9*have ahead of them, the Republicans are redoubling their efforts this year to ( maintain the normal Republican plurality. Because of the significance which that plurality has been shown to have with respect to the result in 1 November throughout the country. ' the Vermont Republicans have received the assistance of the national organization to considerable extent. LYRIC TO CIVE AWAY TWO EASTMAN KODAKS! ' Early to bed. and early to rise, to. be wealthy, you must advertise." Not only does this apply to one profession alone, hut all successful men attributes an advertising system the main asset to their business. The Lyric theatre's advertising j1 does not combine itself to newspaper * alone, but they claim impressive ap- 1 preclatlon of patronage is the great-j( eat feature. 1 The manager of the I.yric not only gives one of the best class motion 1 picture shows, but every week they issue coupons and offer on Thursday night a prize to the one holding the lucky coupon. ' They have on exhibition two ' "KAstman Kodak's" that they offer In rl prizes this week, that will be awarded to the lucky number. This alone ' has three Talues, s first of them ' shows their high appreciation of the!1 patronage that is extended weekly. ' The many after-supper amusement'1 Seekers are beginning to realize that this picture house has every merit of 1 refinement where you can spend a pleasant hour in comfort. FORMER ' ITIZKNN HERE. Mr. and Mrs. William Jones, for I (years honored citizens of Washington, are now the guests of their son, i Mr. M. M. Jones, at the corner of I Pearce and Second streets. Mr. nnd j Mrs. Jones arc here from Blounts Creek, where they . have been the ' guests of relatives. They expect to rejturn to their home in Bridgetown on jndxt Friday. Their many friends are glad to see them. | HELD BY W. K. JACORBON. The prayermeeting services at the (First Methodist Church will be held this evening by Mr. W. K. Jaeobson In the absence of the pastor. Rev. R. H. Broom. All cordially iavited. S PRAYBBMKTINCa. Thei4 will be/prayermeeting servteee In all the different starches of the city thta eventnff nt the nennl beer, %e whtoh the general pnbUe hae a cardial tavttatten te attead. | /s 1 IP SHOOTIIG REIAILIIG H OTHER cases i Recorders Court Was a Most Interesting Scene on ? Yesterday. The Recorder's Court on yesterday attracted considerable attention an there were several cases out of the ordinary on the docket for trial. Crap shooting, carrying concealed weapons, forcible trespass and retailins were tbe cases before the court. Samuel Hardy, Isaac Albrliton, Clifford Eborn, Pearson Oden, Moses Jones, Henry demons, Joseph Loch, W. R. Barrow, Jr.. all colored, were charged with gambling. They were caught In a kltchln at the corner of Fourth and Pearce streets last Saturday night by tbe polioe. , -9 Pearson Oden was used as a witness so the court did not floe .him. Clifford Eborn, due to his age, was relieved of any fine. All the rest of the defendants were each fined S5 and cost. Joseph Foy was indicted for the aTceny of a watch, the property of >ne Abram Knox. He was found piilty and sentenced to the county roads for a term of four months. Joseph Foy was also Indicted In another case for forcible trespass. The Judgment of the court was that le serve a term of thirty days on he county r^pds. James Parher was indicted for re- -?*? ? ailing. He was given sixty days on he roads. Henry Glbbs was charged with re- ^ ailing. The case was dismissed. L. % Moses Jones was charged with arrying concealed weapons. He was bund guilty, but the court did not >ass sentence. EXCURSION TRAINS NOW ORDER OF TOE 00* Another large excursion passed hrough the city this morning via-the Norfolk Southern from Stantonbnrg m route to Norfolk. . i> : On yesterday two excursion trains xassed here on their way to Norfolk tnd other points in Yirginia. The krst excursion was from FayettevJUe md Raleigh and contained about tight hundred excuraionlsts; the lecood was from Goldsboro and oonained about three hundred and fifty >assengers. The excursion today rom Stantonburg had a goodly num>er and quite a number from this :lty took advantage of the low at en. LAKE SI PKRIOR MIK 1V<; INSTITrT*. Houghton, Mich.. Aug. 28.?The seventeenh annual meeting of the Lake Superior Mining Institute began .here today and will continue until the end of the week. Dally seeslons are to be held for the discussion of mining methods, uniform mining laws, workingmen's compensation. safety appliances and other subjects. Between sessions the members will visit the various mining ranges in this vicinity. RAPID PK