T
iU Evening Messenoer
J. A ARTHUR Jr-
Editor.
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PUBLISHED EVERt DXY EXCEPT
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Entered a second cJass matter
TELEPHONE CALL
NO. 51-
Wnkttoo, N. C. Saturday. Jan. I. 1898.
THE RIQHT
COURSE FOR
PURSUE.
FARMERS TO
The American Cotton Growers
Protective Association recently
in session at Memphis adopted
the fol owing resolutions:
."The object of this association
shall be to educate the cotton
growers of America as to their
rights and duties and to devise
ways and means for the improve
ment of their condition. In or-
der to carry out the principles
of the association we shall strive
by the thorough organization of
all the cotton-growing States,
counties and districts to unite
all growers in an earnest effort
to reduce the acreage of cotton
each year to such a point as will
insure a fair average price to
every grower. This organiza
tion will take no part in nation
al, State or local politics ai4
will permit no persons to use it
for personal advancement or
purely political purposes.
This association shall aim
above all things to teach the
American cotton-grower:
4 'First To reduce the cost of
the production of cotton.
Q' 'Second To practice the prin
ciples of thrift and economy
which shall enable him to escape
debt and make his cotton a real
money crop.
"Third--To make all his own
supplies at home to the end that
the crop w7hen produced may be
all his own.
"Fourth To hold his crop
each year until he can sell it to
the best advantage.
" Fifth To build factories for
manufacturing cotton near the
cotton fields, so that the South
may receive the largest returns
from each annual cotton crop,
and' that home markets may be
built up for other farm pro
ducts."
The above is good sense and
if the cotton-growers will all
unite earnestly and honestly in
this movement the condition of
the farmer .will be benefitted.
"We are glad to note these reso
lutions are in line with the stand
we 'have taken ever since we
have been editing the Messenger-Gazette.
We have time and
again maintained that the farm
er U to be benefitted by rules
which he makes for himself
ra her than by laws which the
government mah.es for him. The
f:irm of the country are the
back ...one and sinew of the land,
and we love to see them inter
ested in their country's affairs.
It is the duty of every farmer to
take part in political conven
tions, to vote in every election
and to lend his aid in putting
the best men in office, to frame
the laws by which the country
is governed. But When any
class of citizens organize them
selves for the purpose of getting
special legislation which shall
help them to make money at the
expense of somebody else, they
are departing from the cardinal
jjrinciples of true Democracy
and will always come short cf
the benefits anticipated.
And this is clearly the view
taken by the American Cotton
Growers' Association. This as
sociation sets out with the dec-
laration that it will take no part
as an organization in national
State or local politics, and will
permit no person to use it for
personal advancement or politi
cal purposes. gery' gopjl for
th.e star; . avin fcscKew
politics tfce association declares
that it will endeavor to organize
the farmers into a movement
whose object is first to reduce
the cost of production of cotton;
second, to practice thte princi
ples of thrift and "economy;
third, to make their ow7n sup
plies at home; fourth, to hold
their crops until they can sell to
advantage; and fifth, to aid in
the development of th,e cotton
manufacturing industry.
We congratulate the farmers
of the South upon this sensible
movement, this healthy business
like organization. If they but
live up to the splendid resolu
tions which they- have adopted,
success will undoubtedly crown
their efforts. And our best
wishes go out to them.
A WORD ABOUT BUSINESS.
We trust those subscribers
who have nbt yet paid up will
now lose no time in doing so.
This is the season of the year
for closing up accounts, and we
expect all who owe us to make
prompt settlement. We have on
our books a large number who
have the commendable habit of
settling without being urged,
and we want them to understand
that our remarks do not apply
to them. But we have the names
of quite a number of others who
are very slow about coming up
with the cash, and we wTant these
to know that wTe need the money
and that they are expected to
pay up at once. Many of these
simply put off the matter, and
do not appreciate the fact that a
newspaper must have money to
run on. We trust they will no
longer put off this important
business.
If it is not convenient for you
to come to Washington, send
the money by money order,
check or registered letter. You
can have a letter registered at
any postoffice. You may deduct
the fee for same or for money
order from the amount due when
remitting.
Attend to this matter right
now while it is fresh on your
mind.
The progressive ladies of West
Jield, Ind., issued a "Woman's
Edition" of the Westfleld News,
bearing date of April 3,. 1896.
The paper is filled with matter
of interest to women, and wTe
notice the following from a cor
respondent, which the editors
printed, realizing that it treats
upon a matter of vital impor
tance to their sex: "The best
remedy for croup, colds and
bronchitis that I have been able
to find is Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy. For family use it has
no equal. I gladly recommend
it." 25 and 50 cent bottles for
sale at Tayloe's Pharmacy.
A. CUT IN
PRICES II
. .yhe, times are hard and money
is scarce, jjjueref ore, for spot cash
we wUl 'Ciprices to suit these
conditions. Note the following
astonishingly low prices:
Ginger Snaps,
Sugar Cakes,
Soda Crackers,
Lemon Cakes,
Nic Nacks,
Best Lard, 7 1
6c. per lb
6c.
6c.
6 c.
6c.
7c.
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Full Cream Cheese 12 l-2c
Meat from 5 1-2 to 6c.
Flour from 2 1-2 to 3c.
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Baking Powder, formerly 5c.
now 4c. 10c. cans now for 9c.
Other goods in proportion.
Call to see us at No. 107 Mark-
let St., Washington, X. C.
PEED & GRIFFIX.
Other merchants may .have j s ;
as good, but we believe we
we have your money's
worth in our
25.
IUGS
We have them at any
price you may want,
and as pretty an array
as you want to look at.
We invite a critical
inspection.
Respectfully,
SPENCER BROS. CO,
KNOCKED OUT,
A. S. KELLY & CO,
KNOCKS OUT
C. B. ROUSE.
For a short time ice trill give
to every person purchasing at
our store two pair of 10c. Hose
r
any size one pair free; or
two boxes of highly perfumed
Talcum Powder, 10c. per box.
one box free.
This is purely a Christmas
Gift, so come while the offer
J i olds good.
A. S, KELLY cO CO.
DON'T FORGET
That I keep on hand the best
selected stock of
Confectioneries
In the city ; also a choice and se
lect stock of
HEAYY & FANCY GROCERIES.
Fruits at wholesale. Apples
and Bananas a specialty.
Goods delivered to any part of
city. Phone 104.
HA1RELL S CONFECTIONERY.
THE MOST remarkable cures ots
record liare been accomplished by
Hood's Sarsaparilla. It is unequalled
or all BLOOD DISEASES.
Ladies :
I have bought for this season
soine of the prettiest Dress Pat
terns that has ever been brought
to Washington, with Trimmings
to match. Also a nice selected
stock of pretty Dress Goods in
Cashmeres, Puff Effects and
Serges. An examination will con
vince you thatCarrowan's is the
cheapest house in town to get
your Dresses from. Call and see.
Gentlemen :
1 have bought for this season
a handsome line of Clothing
which I will sell CHEAP, and will
guarantee to give you as good
Fits and as Well Made-up goods
as any house in the State.
Do you want a Suit made to
order? Covo arid SCP me- I made
up more clothine: the j,ast twelve
months th;m any olh r house in
.Washington, and . had a
misfit.
Do you want your foot to look
neat and nice? Coine in and try
on a pair of Reynold's Hand
Made Shoes, for less money than
you can buy a standard shoe in
town. Every pair sold under a
guarantee.. The largest stock of
medium grade Shoes in town and
to be sold cheap. Boy's shoes of
all kinds.
A nice line of Gents' Furnish-!
ing Goods and Neckwear.
I take this opportunity of
thanking the public for their
liberal patronage the past year,
a ud ask a share of the same in
the future. Always ready and
willing to show goods and treat
our customers right.
Yours to please,
T. C. CARKOWAN.
Short Hand School
KECITATION IIOUKS :
(J to 1 1 , a. m. ; 2 to 4 and 7 to 1) p. m.
Entire Course5ix Weeks, $10.00
Payable each week in advance.
Pupils beginning on Mondays
will have the advantage of start
ing with others.
Enquire at W. B. Morton & C's.
7 FOR SALE.
60 tons Rafting Gear
5-8 and 3-8 Chain, 2,000 Dogs.
Also small Tugboat, 4 feet draft.
JESSE A. GRAY,
127 Walnut St., Phila , Pa.
B. L. SUSMAN,
MONEY TO LOAN.
117 Market street.
WONDERFUL are the cures by
Hood's Sarsaparilla, and yet they
are simple and natural. Hood's Sarsa
parilla makes PURE BLOOD.
New Seen Reined; Ab.4nti-I)- Unknown to the
profession. Pcrmjuieut Cv.it in li to 35 days. We
refund money if we do not eirn. You cau be treated et-
tecnt with those who
will contract to cure
home f or t he same price
and the same arcaran-
pref .T to couio ) ere
them or pay expanse f
coming,
and hotel
Make no
we fail to
ran rox;
bills, and
Charg-e. if
cure, if
you have taken aeri
btill hare aches and
in mouth, Bore Threat,
ed SpoU, Ulcer on any
Eyebrows falling eat,
Secondary or Tertiary
anarantee to cure. We
wry, lo4;d.ep4raehand
AiM, Mnoua iatebe
Pimples, Oopper-Color-paxtof
the body, Hair or
it ia this Primary,
Blood Poison that t '
o
solicit the most obstla
tae world for a case we '
ease has always bailed,
eminent nhvslclans.
ate cases and challenge
cunti care. iuis uis
the skill of the moot
For many years we have
made a specialty of
treating this disease with our CYPHLLENE aad
have 9500,000 capital benlna our unconditional
guarantee. Write ua for 1 00-pace book and absolate
proofs. Address COOK BE1IEDY CO.,
483 MswaontcTemplsy Chicago, Illinois.
The Travelling Public
Is invited to stop at the
PAMLICO INN,
206 MAIN STREET,
W iSHINGTON, N. C.
We think we can please you and'
save you money. Rooms neatly
kept, table supplied with the best
the market affords.
Terms One Dollar per day.
a Give us a call.
J. H. ORMOND, Prop'r.
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SAVE YOUR DOLLARS !
THE LATEST IN
Scarf Pins, Brooches,
SILVER BRACELETS,
WATCHES and other JEWELRY.
A General Stock of
HOLIDAY GOODS.
Values up. Prices down. Ex
amine stock before purchasing-.
W. M. BELT., Jeweler,
112 Market Street.
STATEMENT NO. !.
The Royal Arcanum was or
ganized twenty years ago with
nine members. It lias now a
membership of two hundred
thousand men, who are enlisted
in a cau.-.o for the n ')'. !' of tin
widow and orphan. Jh.ring thes
twenty years the io.Yca Area
num has paid to its heneMciaries
forty-two millions of dollars, or
an average of live thousand dol
lars for every day of its exis
tence. It is established on a
good foundation and offers pro
tection at a minimum cost.
ST0R4AL0MJ
C. C. WALKER, Prop'r.
The Laboring Man's as well a
the Sportsman's Resort.
nijoicB Wines and Liqyors
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CIGARS and TOBACCO.
Call at 109 Water St.
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