THE VOL IX. V.O. 38. ESTABLISHED 1894 Washington. Beaufort Couritv. N. C Tnesifav V a ark. . ' " 3 1 - 1 M.. I 1 ilVWa IB USHCFSl. I A rierry Christmas To all our patrons. May each one have many happy recur rences of this most joyous Season of all the year, and may prosperity attend the efforts of all. Plenty of time yet to pur chase a Suit, Over- fcoat, Dress Pattern, dr any one of the many articles we have suit- K l r -fYf. Christmas Presents. Call and examine our large and varied stock. F. V. ROWE, Leading Clothier. Catch on! 4 For now is the best opportuni ty of a lifetime for buying cheap without any fuss or fnnny business, without any noise or nonsense. We are going to put prices sc low on our goods for Idie next thirty days, that it will make goods jump. Its a quick turn on very small margins to satisfy a lively demand there is crkme money in it for us. But more for you, and friends who are quick to catch on. The fact is choice new seasonable goods -van now be bought at such low figures as never before. Clothing, Dry Goods, Shoes, Bed Clothing, Furniture, Car pets and Rugs all have prices marked on them that will please you. Call and make your selection. Respectfully, J. P; BUOKLIAN. The captured Spanish gun boats, Alvarado and Sandoval, are at Norlolk, Va., from Guan tanamo, Cuba, under the com mand of Lieutenants Blmc and Anderson, the North Carolina naval heroes. They will be re paired and refitted at the Nor folk nayy yard. During tile fifteen daya since the confederate pension war rants were issued $57,500 of them have been paid at the treasury. All the reports show that the health of the First North Carolina Regiment at Hayana is excellent. Most of th 3 com panies had gpeeial Christmas dinners, even with turkeys at $5 each and pigs at $20. While the penitentiary has received 389 convicts this year, the total number is smaller than it was a vear rwaXnef to expiration of terms, deaths. pardons and discharges. In fact the gradual decrease has continued several years. Senator Justice S. Morrill, of Vermont, died on Tuesday in Washington of pneumonia.. He was born in 1810 and was in his 89th year. He was exceed ipgly well preserved, and up to his last sickness was expect ant of many years additional of life. He has served thirty two years as senator. Whether that is the longest of all terms we are unable to say, but sup pose it is. He had four more years to serve of his sixth term of si yearg. He said re cently he expected to serve it out, and be a candidate for re election to a sereii th term. At h66& Saturday at Con- cord tine iftaifchraery of the only cotstoti mill in' the world owned and operated by negroes was started. Two years ago Warrtfir C. Coleman, a well- ta do colored citizen of Concord, began to canvafs the State in the interest of siitih' a factory. Hot well he succeeded was shown when the seven thou sand five hundred spindles be gan to turn. The mill was given Coleman's name in'well deserved compliment for he secured subscriptions" aggre gating $50,000. If the dispatches from Wash ington are correet District At torney Bernard is about to lose his official head. For two or three days Mr. Bernard has been in Washington trying to explain the charges brought against him by an expert in tne Department of Justice, but from what can be learned he has failed, and his removal from office will be no surprise to those who are acquainted with the facts. From the De partment it is learned no com munications is held with him except in writing, and that he is bad repute with the Administration. Local News. On last Friday a telegrani was received here announcing the death of Mr. Geo. W. Kugler, senior member of the firm of G. W. Kugler & Sons, lumber manufacturers here and in Philadelphia, which gad event took place at Mantua, N. J. Mr. Kugler'a health had been failing for some time and during the past summer he went to Mantua with the hope of recovery. He leaves a wife and seven children. Mr. Kugler came here about 15 years ago and engaged in the lumber business which was successful and at the time of hie death was preparing to en gage in the lumber interest on a more extensive scale. The Gazette- Messenger extend s sympathy to the bereaved ones. The County Board of Educa tion and Board ot County Com missioners are in session today. Mr. E well Roper has, accept ed a position with Mr.! E. W. Avers as salesman. He is a bright young man and has our best wishes. 4? CLOTHING I FOR &&&&&& Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy can al ways be depended upon and is pleasant and safe to take. For S&le at Tayloe's Pharmacy. Boys Take Waning. Men's, Youth's Boys', Children's. -Si-Kbe Strong jFeatures fc f (f)ur Lines Embrace Itolloioino: Perfectness of irit, BesttdfsQtiality, Ivowness of Price. J. K. HOYT, Perfect Sitting Clothier 8 S I I I The police of the citv Are hereby ordered to destroy all air guns and arrest boys when fottnd shooting in the corporate limits of the town. W. M. Chauncy. Mayor. A Splendid Play Ccmlng. Bertram and Willard's pretty military play "Captain Dick" which has been such a grand success in all of our neighbor ing towns is to be presented in Washington Thursday and Fri day nights next week under the auspices of the ladies of the Episcopal church. The cast will be made up of our best lo cal talent who will be coached by Messrs Bertram and Will- ard the authors of the play, they will also appear in two of the leading pans. The gen tlemen are now in town and rehearsals are progressing. "Captain Dick" has met with tremendous success in Raleigh, Oxford, Henderson, Goldsboro, New Berne. Kinston. Greenville and Elizabeth City. Return dates have been' made in every one of these towns. JOilncate Icur Bowels With Cascarets. Caudy Catfeartic, cure constipation forever 6c. 25c. 7 C. C. C. f drusrerists refund dioppv Fall and Winter Specialties. I. . t9 we are receiving by every freight large supplies of the above consisting of Seeded, Cluster and Layer Raisins, Cleaned Cur rents Leghorn Citron and Foreign and Domestic Macaroni, etc., which will be sold at quick sale prices. Also a large supply of Heinz' Celebrated Mince Meat. Last season's price, 12 1-2 cents per pound. We are only chare-1 ing 10 cents now. Now is the time for , BUCKWHEAT We have it prepared and unprepared. , . u , D Also a supply of Genuine Green Moun tain Maple Syrup. Give it a, trial. COFFEE. n Coffee we excel all others. Just received a large lot of Green and Roasted Coffee in all grades and at prices to win your patronage. COD FISH. We have the Genuine Georgie Cod Fish in the rough at 7 1-2 cents per pound. Ocean Gem Cod Fish, prepared, at 10 cents. Corn Oats, Poultry arid Country Produce a Specialty . Careful Attention Best Q uality Fair Market Prices is our motto Yours anxious please, M. J. WRIGHT, hone 117. Market Street. CHRISTMAS. We have a line of Holiday Gifts that we want you to look at. Toilet Sets, Work Boxes, Collar and Cuff Cases, Qloveand Handkerchief Boxes, Etc The Prices Will Not Hurt You Either. Come and See Them E W. AYERS, 116 -Main St, I Rise To Make A Statement for the benefit of my many customers who are looking for Christmas presents. All that shines is not GOLD. WATCH our show windows and you will see many attractions. We have full line of groceries, cigars and tobaccoes, vases and glassware, lamps, candies and nuts. Indeed everything that is needed in your home, and everything you may wish to - ive - AWjy At Harreli's Old Stand. GOODS DELIVERED IN ANY PAST OFCtTY-