North Carolina Newspapers

, " M I . ' I i . i . I THE PUBLIC LEDGER. By JOHN T. BRITT, ISSUED EVERY THURSDAY MORNING OXFORD. M. C. - - APRIL 28, 1898. We are glad to note that editor Ramsay, of the Progressive Farmer, has agreed to withdraw the charges made against Ex-Judge W. R. Al len, in connection with the oyster litigation and the latter has agreed to stop his action for libel. A reduction of 25 per cent, in the express rates on fish from points in Eastern North Carolina has been ordered by the Railroad Commission. This reduction was ordered in order that the rate from Moreheadand Newbern might be as low as from Norfolk. A NAVAL WAR. The American people have not yet awakened to a realization of the momentous consequences that are involved in the impending war with Spain. No man can foretell whether the war will continue three months or three years. The . conflict will necessarily be waged largely on sea. The naval features of the present war will surpass those of any in the annals of history. This war will demonstrate the utility of the modern warships, with their awful death-dealing instru ments of destruction, which have never been tested in actual engage ments. It may be that the events of this war will inaugurate a complete re volution in the construction of the vessels of the world s navies. war this fight is the restoration of good government and the supremacy of the white race." The campaign in Granville will be waged upon a like platform, as outlined in the address of Chairman Cooper, published in last week's is sue.of the Public Ledger. OUR COMHERCE AND WAR. The question has frequently been asked, What would be the position of our foreign commerce in our own and in neutral ships in case of war between this country and Spain? and the matter has been widely dis cussed, says the Richmond Dispatch, with the result of creating a good deal of confusion in the public mind concerning it. The New York Evening Post thinks, however, that then is no occasion for this confusion, as the answer to the question is plain. .birst, the Post deals with neutral Mr. Jacob Tome, president of the Cecil National Bank, of Port De posit, Maryland is dead. He was the owner of the Oxford Market House bonds. His widow has been elected president of the bank. It is stated that Raleigh was the first Southern city to have a woman as president of a bank. A woman was recently elected Vice-President of the Morehead - Banking Company, of Durham. bottoms, and after giving a brief Our navy is superior to that of Spain, history of the controversy over the . . i , , , i i ii i uvsisui tuts uuau tuc ulxzl tuvao bllC - r a ir w -v r wi v-nor Ywta iui r- iiiiu. - sesses some most excellent war ships and it may be expected that the American navy will suffer many dreadful losses in its encounters with the enemy. To Care Constipation Forever. Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic. 10c or 25e. It C. C. C. fail to cure, druggists refund money. Among the first taxes which will be increased to raise - war revenue will be that on tobacco. It is pro posed to increase this tax from 6 to 12 cents per pound. Through the influence of the North Carolina and Virginia manufacturers, it is prob- f he demand for American labor, and .M. tW tlio inrOQQO will tn 10 1U lUB C"U "rJ WHU!HltBMl psp HMlW VUUU VUV AAA VIA. VIWJV V AAA W W V cents per pound. Mr. Dingley, chairman of the Ways and Means Committee insists on the increased tax on the stock in hand. This re- WAR AND BUSINESS. In his speech in the Senate, on the Cuban situation, Senator Thurston said: "War with Spain would increase the business and the earnings of every American railroad, it would increase the output of every Ameri can factory, it would stimulate every branch of industry and domestic commerce, it would greatly increase cargo,' and summarizing the influ ences that led to the urging or that doctrine, says: "We, as the great carriers of the world during the Napoleonic wars, were vigorous advocates of this doctrine, but England, as the great sea-power, was unwilling to concede it. But at last even she gave in, and when the Powers met in Paris after the Crimean war, they all that is, England, France, Russia, Prussia, and Italy agreed that tree ships should trade's being carried on by a foreign nation, and it would be constantly exposed to the depredations of Span ish cruisers and privateers. "As a result of the admission of women into the Uniyersity we have the pleasure of seeing one of our young lady students appointed to a prominent position. Miss Watkins, who has been in the University since October making a specialty of mathematics has received an appoint ment as teacher of high mathemat ics, in Peace Institute, Raleigh. This is a compliment to the Uni versity as well as to Miss Watkins. It shows that there are places of importance awaiting the young wo men who prepare themselves by thorough courses of study at the University." Tar Heel. The Post sincerely regrets that the Cuban matter could not have been settled without involving this country in war. It has nothing but commendation for the President of the United States for his earnest and patriotic efforts in this direction That the United States should be called upon to interyene in putting a stop to the periodical recurrences of oppression and barbarities at our verv eratewav. was inevitable was manifest destiny. It was hoped that this intervention would not re quire the use of the army and navy and the hardships of war. Provi dence, for an all-wise purpose, has willed that this country should set tie this matter once and forever, and the President having exhausted every peaceful method at command. It is to be questioned, eyen at best, the game is " worth the candle. Certainly it is not when there are penitentiary scandals by the dozen, Hancock affairs to burn, railroad fights to half win and then surren der, boards of directors that always insist on doing the wrong thing and a Railroad Commissioner that flops and falls around like a wilted col lard every time you take your hand off him. And yet this is only a few of the Governor's troubles and they con tinue to multiply and replenish the face of his administration. But there is no rest for the wick ed. His Excellency must press on. It's too late to turn back or fly to a rice-field for safety. His own friends are the ones that are daily compassing h.s destruction. If every man had erood reason to pray. 'Oh Lord, deliver me from my friends, I can take care of my enemies," that man is Governor Russell. News and Observer. OF REAL ESTATE FOR THXES. Hargrove, Mary L., 100 acres Jones, E. L., 173 acre Logan, J. V., 1 lot Roberta, B. A., 249 acres.... Graham. A. W., agent, 1 lot 2 88 7 20 5 20 9 84 3 38 uriMiaui, a. y ., bvui v... u j Alston. R.T., 2 Ms, 1896 2 58 DELINQUENTS. 8 06 1 64 7 86 20 10 90 2 64 Uudgins, J. C, 440 acres 1128 . .... o zu . . . . . 1 94 1 88 . ... 4 02 Montague, W. H., 11 acres. . . . . Oakley, Anderson, 6 acres Clement, T. D , 100 acres Carey, J . C , 183 acres Feilds, A. J., receiver, 138 acres. Uooch, U. R., 250 acres Hundley, f. C, 153 acres Jones, Sarah, 5X acres... Crabtree, C. W., 10 acre Alston, R. T., 2 lots ... WALNUT GROVE. Boyd, W. T., 250acies Reed ii CJawthorn, 350 acres. Ml. Tirzah Thorp, Gnilberd, 50 acres, Berea Williams, Robert,, 290 acres, Oak Hill.... West, Thomas, Agt., Oak Hill, 9 acr.s.. Alston, Mrs. Carrie T., 316 acres. Ran som's Bridge Bullock. B. F., 101 X acres, Franklinton.. Thorpe. Haywood, 75 acres Yancey, Mrs. Jane J., W acres DELINQUENTS, Barchett, J. G., 05 acres. ... Duncan. Mrs. Mary, 15 acres. Smith & Gregory, 228 acres . Slaughter, T. !., 86 acres ... Thorpe, Rose, 50 acres OAK HILL. Cook, Mrs. Isabella, 44 teres. Logan & Rife, 85 acres Nelson, Mary L , 185 acres. 6 21 5" 87 2 65 6 42 3 54 4 53 2 63 1 71 2 55 6 20 1 88 9 20 4 08 3 70 2 08 4 24 3 6s fw o - - u lltirnm j- ft. ATLANTA, CHARLOTTF , r, Kl ATHENS, WILMINGTON-' ST delphia,yvas'hin(;ton L !As J-K AND RICIIMOM, Schedule in effect J;ui. ,: Hi. Via Penn R Lv New York Lv Philadelphia Lv Baltimore Lv Washington Lv. Richmond SOUTHBOUND R . No. 4".;, 1 1 a in i 12 p in .3 '5 1) m 4 4" p in & 56 a in No. 'J 12 4i. Via S. A. L. Lv Norfolk Lv Portsmouth x 35 p in 8 45 p in Lv Weldon Ar Henderson 1, x- vucau iicc dujuo ouuuiu uia&c lice 1 1 j . - 11 j I goods-that is. an enemy's goods Pla?mS hls rusfc m iGod' haa fald l,lu im, u r "i 1 on nis countrymen to marcii tome vessel." I resented a share in an American business enterprise would be worth more money than it is worth to day." It may be true that the railroads troactive feature of the proposed traversing the Atlantic beaboard bill is being bitterly fought by the I will have an increased business in trade, and it is stated that the to- the transportation of troops, ammu bacco men will compromise on a nition, supplies, coal, etc., during the tax of 10 cents per pound, provided continuance of the war, which will the increased tax shall not annlv to more than connterbalance the fall- stock in hand. CUBA. Just at this time, the following information about Cuba will be of interest. Cuba is the largest of the Antilles and Spain's most important transmarine possession. It is mora than 750 miles in length and has an average width of 50 miles, its area being about 45,700 square miles, a little smaller than North Carolina which has an area of 48,580 square miles. The surface is mountainous at the Southeastern coast. In the central portion of the Island, there are mg off in general business, and while the manufactories which sup ply the army and navy will have increased earnings, yet it is almost universally believed that war will paralyze business. Industries will become dormant, factories will close and taxes will be abnormally high.. War will entail loss upon the wnoio population, while tne gain derived from war preparations will enure to the benefit of a few at the the expense of widespread suffering in all other classes. It is certainly true that public and private securities will be less salable in the markets, for only the apprehension of war has had However, neither Spain nor the United States signed this declaration, nor did either sign the declaration against privateering. Therefore, adds the Post, "under the law of nations,' American goods, no mat ter by what ships carried, would be liable to seizure by Spanish cruisers, upon paying the freight. to the car rier. Although most of our ex ports go in British ships, these ships could, under that law, be stooped on the high seas, and their cargoes, if belonging to Americans, be taken from them. But here is a saving factor by virtue of treaty, as the Post goes on to explain: "Spain, by a treaty of trade and commerce concluded with us Octo ber 27th, 1795, explained and rati fied bv another treaty concluded in ountrymen to march to the field and settle it by means of the sword. Every good citizen will pray that the conflict may be of short duration, but conclusive. All that the authorities may need in this en terprise will be loyally given of men and money. And it is a comfort to know that our country will have the sanction of the Christian world, as well as of its own battle for civilization and humanity its determination to remove the last vestige of mediaeval barbarism from the Western Hemisphere. God will bless our purpose, and may He grant a speedy as well as a sue cessful deliverance. Raleigh Post If the devil ever sat cross-legged for an administration that's the at titude his Satanic majesty is assum ing toward the present reign in North Carolina. If Russell were well out of poli Pursuant to the Laws of North Carolira au thorizing the sa'e of Real estate for tax's, I shall sell for cash by public auction at the courthouse door In Oxford, or. Monday, the 2nd day of May, 1898, the Real Estate hereinnfter described to satisfy the Taxes due thereon for the years 18U6 ana ioy (, Time iz m. W. 8. COZART, Sheriff. FISHING CREEK. Jones, Mrs. T. H., 12 acres K. jarsey, Archibald, 136 acres Roberts. W. J.. 100 acres Taylor, Polly, acre Watson, John is , D3M acres Weaver, Q. 1., 46 a res , White, Mrs. W. H . 75 acres Mitchell, Mrs. Virginia, 1-4 interest 143 ac es in 1 60 5 59 3 60 1 28 6 62 2 70 8 36 2 38 DELINQUENTS. Allen, L. M., 100 acres Braswell, John, 25 acres Boswell, Ann, 4 acres " Chavis, Julia Ann. 82 acres Davis, Lindy, 10 acres Davis. Jackson, i acre Grandy. Lottie, 10 acres Mize, J. A , 105 acres McGuiie, Mrs. R. H., 132 acres Norwood, J. T. C, guard., 22 acres Kidley. John. 53 acres Williams, Sallie, 1 acre BRASSFIELD. Adcock, J. C, guardian. 423 acres... Davis, Bob, 57 acres Grissom. A. T 270 acres , McGtee, J. B., .4 gent, 107 acres Ross, W. E., 31 acres 1819, agreed not only that 'free ships tics it's to be doubted, with what he DELINQUENTS. Blackley, Jas. H., heirs, 57 acres . , Uurrin, T. C. 50 acres Evans, Senora, 25 acres Quails, Mrs. Eliza, 67 acres DUTCH V1LLE. Bullock, Mrs. B. F., 188 acres... t! orsyth, U. J., 102 acres Lvon, J. N-, 144 acres Wilklns, Bettie A., 112 acres. rugged, hilly districts. The remain ing portions, though undulating, , m , . n UVfilbgDUig Ut;sU uvu uuc uiai aciii One of the results following war, consist largely of well watered plains, supporting luxuriant vegeta tion. Rocky reefs and muddy shallows beset about two-thirds of the coast. Havana is the chief harbor and the emporium of Central America. In Cuba, there is no destinction of dry and rainy seasons; there are showers every month. Hurricanes are less frequent than in the other West India Islands, but at times cause wide spread deso lation, 2000 lives being lost by one which visited the country in Octo ber 1870. Earth quakes are fre quent. Cuba produces in abundance sugar, tobacco, rice, maize, bananas, coffee, yams and all other tropical products. Herds of cattle are raised in countless numbers. Sugar is the chief product of the Island; 75 per cent, of that exported, going to the United States. Tobacco is likewise a large export product. The chief imports are flour, salted fish, manufactured goods, hardware and machinery. Cuba is diyided in three sections- Western, Middle and Eastern. In the Western, there are 1,000,000 inhabitants. It includes Havana with 250,000 inhabitants, Matanzas with 36,000, Cardenas with 13,000, and several other towns connected by railways. The Middle division has a pop ulation of only 7o,uuu, oi waom 30.000 live in the capital, Puerto Principe. The Eastern division has 250,000 inhabitants and Santiago, with a population 60,000, is the capital The Western diyision is well set tled and prosperous. Cuba was discovered by Columbus during his first voyage in 1492. Two years ago R. J. Warren, a drug gist at pleasant Brook, N. Y., bought a small supply of Chamberlain's Cough Re medy. He sums up the result as follows: "At that time the goods were unknown m this section ; to-day Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is a household word." It is the same in hundreds of communities. Where ever the good qualities of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy become known the peo- Sle will have nothing else. For sale by J. . Hall. i will be the interruption of new business ventures and enterprises. But the most disastrous effect of war will be to our sea trade. It will be suspendid for a time. Material and financial consider ations exert a powerful influence on governments as well as individ uals, but the higher considerations of humanity and christian civiliza tion haye impelled our country to its present position. War means the loss of life and property, the destruction of homes and happiness. It is a fearful means to accomplish a righteous end. The American nation, unsurpassed in bravery and patriotism, exhau stless ia resources and "clad in the armor of a righteous cause" is invincible. should make free goods' as between Spain and the United States that is, that neither of them would seize the other's goods, in case of war, on board a neutral vessel but also that they would not seize the goods of any Power at war with them on board of a neutral vessel if the gov ernment of this neutral vessel had acknowledged this principle i. e., that free ships make free go, ds. Now England and France have both acknowledged this principle, so that American goods on the vessels of either of these Powers would be safe from Spanish capture. In fact, both America and Spain Haye vir tually acknowledged the principle, by mutual agreement, and the agree ment is such as to cover the signers of the declaration of Paris." In other words, the Spaniards ((? would be barred by the treaties men tioned from making any inquiry touching a cargo on board a neutral ship. The doctrine that "the flag covers the cargo"' would hold. As to cargoes in American bottoms, if Spain should capture one of our ships, bona fide foreign ownership of cargo, would have to be proyed to exempt it from seizure and confisca tion. It appears, therefore, that our foreign commerce would be pretty well protected in case of war with Spain, and that, as the Post con cludes, what remained of American carrying trade would1 probably be transferred to British ships. As re gards our coastwise trade, however, we would be in a very bad way, as our navigation laws prohibit that now knows, whether he d ever re turn. Were he back in private life and away from the troubles that be set him, he'd more than likely be content to live the safe balance of his years in the privacy of his New Hanover rice farm. proTToTroTmraTTo Clothing . . . . . Comforts ! Coiiins, O. K., 1185 acres. DELINQUENTS. Bledsoe, Miss Lorena, 9 acres TALLY HO. Bullock, Ruben, 165 acres .. Kootn, Airs. M A., adm'x't., Elexon, W. S., 72 acres 60 acres. 6 54 2 32 1 52 6 16 1 80 1 78 1 81 7 59 8 12 2 38 3 68 3 86 17 09 2 70 10 53 3 10 1 87 4 21 3 87 2 53 4 53 6 02 6 00 4 08 4 53 39 54 1 74 4 75 3 20 5 12 &ikes, J. M Receiver, 10O0 acres 21 20 DELINQUENTS. Harris, F. R., 30 acres Sanford, William, )0 acres. 2 54 2 8h Lv Henderson Ar Watkins Ar Clay Ar Tar R.ver Ar 'i ester Ar Cieednioor Ar Durham !II 2.S J) , No. T4 in 5 J- a in 2 a.s a iii 5 5fj a in t 12 a tn 6 27 a ni 7 32 a 111 '5 am 25am. 'I a n, J5 a , 1 P in No. SASSAFRAS FOfK. r Raleigh Ar Sanford Lv Southern Pines Ar Hare let Ar Wadesboro Ar Monroe Buliock, Ilerndon, 3 acres 3 54 Gregory, R. O., Ageiit, 2071 acres 44 22 Heggie, C. C, 50 ac es 29 04 Marrow, D. 8., Ex't'r, 300 acres 7 20 Parhani, R. E., 46 acres 5 20 Satlerwhite, Alex. M., 400 acres 9 20 .J 1 r r .. . rt 1 i- .fT ur. Williams, John A , 425 acres 7 87 Lv Columbia, 2 16 a in 3 3.5 a 111 4 1 111 5 10 a 111 5 54 a in o 43 a in Ar Charlotte Ar Chester ;o a 111 DELINQUENTS. v Marrow, C. T., 280 acres 15 86 fittard, Aaron, 244 acres.. 10 54 OXFORD. Ar Clinton Ar Greenwood Ar Abbeville Ar Elberton Ar Athens Ar Winder Ar Atlanta 4 27 . 2 36 5 43 1 79 26 43 3 59 10 59 4 60 13 71 2 36 2 36 15 39 1 79 4 38 3 50 11 49 Alston, Mrs. Carrie T., one lot .- Beasley. W. F., one lot Bootb, Mrs. M. A., Adm'r, one lot Uogwell, Mary, 3 acres Crews Mrs. A., 20 acres and two lots. . . Downey. Sam, one lo' Elliott, Mrs. S. R . two lots Fields, Junius. 112 acres Glenn. Mrs Kate K., 1896-'97, one lot.... Orandy, Lulie B , one lot Hester, Mrs. Bettie, one lot Hunter, Claud, Adm'r., two lots Hardy. Henry, 2 acres Hester, Smith, I 2 acre Hicks, Mrs. Jemima, 2 1-2 acres Jones, Mrs. T 11., one lot Mitchell. Mr. Virginia A., estate, 1-4 12 acres 8 2-3 lots Mrs. Carrie Mitchelrs interest 16 20 McUuire. Maesrie E . two lots 4 65 Owen, Miss Mattie, one lot 35 '1 0 raecnaii, icmily, 19 acres a do Peace, Pattie, one lot 3 89 Puryear, Mr. Ella, 40 acres and one lot.. 7 52 Paschall. Mrs. Mary A one lot 5 03 Royster, Jas. W., M acre 4 86 Thomas, W. E., 1-8 acr 3 89 Turner, Mrs. L. H., one lot 5 01 Venable. Mrs. Delia, one lot 28 03 White, Mrs. W. H , 69 acres and six lots 25 11 Watkin, Chas , 211 acres 8 87 White, Mrs. Isabella, one lot 3 13 Williams, J. A., six lots 28 57 Williams, Mrs. 8. B one lot i w DELINQUENTS. Beasley, II. T., one lot 2 74 Badgett. Mrs. M one lot 10 40 Johnson. Sam. one lot 2 12 Maston, J. C, one lot 2 84 Moseley. J. S., 4' acre 6 53 Sherman, Rebecco, two lots 11 18 lu a 111 'y 45 h in 10 35 a 111 1 1 05 a 111 1 2 07 p in 1 15 p ii 1 5y p 111 2 5 P 111 Lv Atlanta Lv.Athens Lv. Elberton Lv Abbeville Lv Greenwood Lv Clinton NORTHBOUND. No. 402. ;! 12 CO n 'n 3 16 p m 4 '5 P in I 5 '5 P "i 5 4' .. o 34 111 Ar Columbia CNiLKR ' 5 P !f 1 "'Pm 'i'Pni -' 5'j I' m 2 1'' P m 2 54 p n, 31 Pm ".(Pm 5 55 a n " M P ni " Pm ''V ni -'5 pm 10 Irani p 111 '-' ioa ni 1 r a in 1 I" a ni 2 4 1 a ni l 45 a m I M a ni 5 ' a m ' 7 50 i m 1 1 jij p m ' -' 33 a m 1 4" a m 2 (,fi a m 3 IJ5 a 111 u" a in Lv Chester Sj3 p , 4 , , a m nr Charlotte io 25 p 111 a n, Lv Monroe 9 40 p tn (, s a m Lv Hamlet 1 1 23 p tn f. ,'s a m Lv Southern Pines 1214pm tJ j,7ai Lv Raleigh 2 16 a 111 ii ;iam Ar Henderson 3 m a 111 1 ,,ln Lv Durham Ar Creedmoor Ar Hester Ar Tar River Ar Clay Ar Watkins Ar Henderson No. 402 t5 20 p 111 o 24 p in 6 34 p n 6 47 p ni 7 02 p in 7 24 p m 7 55 P in SALEM. Gregory, Mrs. W. O-, guard., 454 acres. Satterwhite. Alex,, 80 acres Wright, A. J., 100 acres Ar IVeldon Ar Richmond Via Penn R R Ar Washington Ar Baltimore Ar Philadelphia Ar New York 4 55 a m S 15 a 111 12 31 a ni 1 43 a m 3 5J P ni 6 23 p ni Nil 11 lu a in 1 1 .v, a 111 i-' ".) l 111 1 -' 13 ) in 1 -'I l m 1 2 1 1 p in 1 " 11 111 3 'Ml ) 111 11 10 p m 12 . p in 3 IS a 111 o .s ; a 111 26 13 3 89 4 27 Ar Portsmonth Ar Norfolk 7 30 p m 7 5'- P " 5 5" l i 0 5 i in Tv. vRSK. sPhi Spring od Super 1 v!) v! i ILQGO LA D S & EflSTOM. Nos. 403 and 402, "The Atlanta Sueci.il." So.id Vestibuled Train with Builett Sk ip ers and Day Coaches between Washington and Atlanta, Parlor and Dining Cars New York to Washington, Pullman Slecpeis, Portsmouth to Charlotte, (open at Ports mouth tip m). Connecting at Atlanta lor and trcm Macon. Florida. Ch attaiKio . Nashville, Memphis. Texas, Califoi ma ami the West. Nos. 4t and 38. "The SAL Kxnu-s." Solid Train of Pullman Sleepers ami Dav Coaches, between Portsmouth, Weldon and Atlanta, also New York to Weldon and Cape Charles, Connecting at Atlanta lor j ana from Montgomery, New Orleans, Tex as, Mexico, Macon, Florida; at Portsmouth with Bay Line and coastwise steamer and rail routes to the North East. Daily tDaily, except Sunday. No extra are on any train. For Tickets, Sleepers and Information, 1 app'y.to ticnet agenu, or to MURKA 1-ORUEs, Trav PassAt, Portsmouth, Va. E. St. John, Vice-Pres K. Gen M'gr, V. E. McBee, Geu'l Sup. H. W. B. Glover, Traiiic M'gr T. J. Anijerson, Gen Pass Agent. OUR PLATFORM. We colip from the address of the Chairman of the Executive Com mittee of Edgecombe county the following timely observations upon the condition of affairs existing in many sections of our State: "Within the brief period of Re publican rule scandal or corruption has tainted almost every official and permeated every public department, ncomoetencv is the mildest sentence hhah r.an ha nronnnnrrl aominaf. arm official of the present administration. ot,h the method and results when "The Governor, after condemning SvP of Figs is taken; it is pleasant every one of his appointees as faith- an refreshing to the taste, and acts less and unworthy, himself stands ?ently yet promptly on the Kidneys, condemned Dy puDiic opinion as the "i,rci xoweis, cleanses the sys- least trustworthy or. them all. "No sane man can disguise the fact that Republican rule in this State means putting the negro aboye the white man. Men of Anglo Saxon blood, think what has been done in this direction in two years! Already we have negro postmasters, negro constables and deputy sheriffs, negro registers, treasurers, county commissioners, negro town officials and negro school committeemen in charge of white schools. White men. stop and view the situation. advise with your wives and daught ers, and answer to your consciences whether you will approve or toler ate it. "In this campaign the Democratic party of Edgecombe will require but one credential. Our nlatform in tern effectually, disnels colds. Tipnrl. aches and fevers and cures habitual constipation. Syrup of Figs is the only remedy of its kind ever pro duced, pleasing to the taste and ac ceptable to the stomach, prompt in its action and truly beneficial in its effects, prepared only from the most healthy and agreeable substances, its many excellent qualities commend it to all and have made it the most popular remedy known. Syrup of Figs is for sale in 50 cent bottles by all leading drug gists. Any reliable druggist who may not have it on hand will pro cure it promptly for any one who wishes to fir?- -r.. d0 not accept any substitute. 3 CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO. ,.. , FRANCISCO. CAL. i Well Dressed Men The best clothing can now be bought for a small price. A good, ready-made business suit of splendid cloth and excellent workmanship put on your back for $5.25 is cer tainly a better bargain than a custom-made suit that costs you nearly twice the amount. We can fit you so well that your best friends will not know but that your clothes were made by a cus tom tailor. Our Spring line is by far.' the most attractive ever shown in Oxford, the styles are varied and catchy, prices such as to place a suit with in reach of everyone, such values as defy competition in this State. We are pre pared to fit large and small, we are known for the excel lency of our good fitting garments. Remember us, come as far as you will it will gay, and you'll conclude that to look elsewhere is that much time thrown away. Magnificent line of Tan and Black Shoes, latest in Hats, Neckwear, Shirts, Col lars, Cuffs, etc. An early call solicited. Kronheimer's, CLOTHIER AND I FURNISHER, i We boast of the great values we offer never more worthy than now. We give bargains that we have never been able to give before- Our buyer has been in the Northern mar kets and has secured some rare bargains. Come and glance over our stock and see for yourself that what, we say is so. We make a specialty of everything needed in a ladies ward robe and are recognized headquarters in that line, but at the same time we have not forgotten the meu and have an unusually attractive stock of gents' furnishings. Dress Goods Department. v Our dress goods stock will be found as near perfect as it is possible to make it. Handsome and dainty fabrics, be yond anything we have ever shown. Then -again these goods were bought right. VVe will be glad to have you buy of us, but if you don't buy come and see our assortment and learn what is being worn. Silks. The latest and most ultra silks in checked, plaid,bayadere black satin duchesse, pUia and figured taffatas, gros grains, armures, liberty silks. In fact a. grand collection and at prices sure to please. A lew words about the accessories, Ihe trimming?, gloves, laces, hosiery, notions, braids, passamenteries in fact everything that is required for the completion of your dress is here iu endless variety. Your Easter Bonnet! Next week we will have our grand millinerv opening and all the ladies are invited to come aud inspect our pat tern hats and bonnets. We promise something good in this department this season. When you visit the store don't fail to see our new spring shoes for ladies and children. It is perfect in its complete ness. Also an extra large stock cf gentlemen's shoes in black, tan and patent leather. A Few Specials. A nice lot of shirting prints at 4 cents per yard. A nice lot of scrim net for curtains at 5 cents per yard- A good Sea Island yard wide cloth at 5 cents per yard. A good seamless fast black hose at 10 cents per pair or hree pair for 25 cents the best value on earth for the money. A seamless gents' half hose at 5 cents per pair, a wonderful low price. Good yard wide percale at 8 cents; better goods at 10 and 12 1 2. VVe are ready for your spring tiading and hope by low prices and fair dealing, good goods for little money, to merit your patronage. LHNDIS & EHSTON, Notice. I will ofler for f ale to the hiirbuHt l.i.lil. r on Saturday, the 30th ay of April , ut 12 town lots 60 feet wide and arout three luiulm! feet long, commencing at Mrs. Kvii Taylor tur ner on Lanier Btrect. Terms of Bale: Om- iniirili cash, the balance iu six mouths with int n rt from date until paid, 'litle will not In? ' ivni nntilthe entire purchase money i paid. apll4t. it. I'. TA V LOi;. J V. HHHiS, Attorney and Counselor at Law, OXFORD, N. O. Prompt attention given to all buninc-Hf next to Unborn lionse. inch.l1 W. UltAllAKf, Attorney at Law, OXFOKD. N. C. Practices in State and Federal Courts. Ail business entrusted to my care will be prnmi'My attended to. july-i ). B. !S. KOYNTEK, Attorney-at-Lavv, COOPER BANK BUILDING, OXFORD, - NORTH CAKOI.I.Vt. Will practice wherever his services are v 'tilt ed, and promises his best efforts in behalf of M clients. BT"bettlement of Estates a Spuria :ty. jnly24-ly. $1.50 PER DAY I A few enercetic l;uliis gentlemen wanted to canvass. Al ovi- '')' guaranteed. Call, or address, M. W. B. VEAZEY, Slate AK-' jani3-tf. Knap of Kce.ls, N. H. Steinmetz, FLORIST, Raleigh, N. C. FAIR WAUMNU. All persons are hereby warned not to mi;l''jr or harbor Dave Blackoall, col., who lin "uf my employ without a cause, uuder penary 1,1 the law. m.-4t?4-pd, M. B. ilOUUOOD.