Tlie Evening feenger
J. A. ARTHUR, Jr., Editor.
PUBLISHED EVERY DAY EXCEPT
SUNDAY.
SUNDAY MUSINGS.
There are many kinds of fear.
Solomon said, "the fear of the
Lord is the beginning of knowl
edge." No doubt he used the
word here as the equivalent of
reverence. Then there is a fear
that we often experience when
we feel that we are to pass
through some great calamity
which we can not possibly avoid
Both of these kinds of fear are
a legitimate part of a man's reli
gion. But there is another kind of
fear which ought never to be
mingled with your religion. The
slave st inds in dread of his mas
ter. The slave has no rights for i
the master absorbs ihem all.
The master can sell, whip or
miaim his slave, for all power is
vested in him. Such a slave un
der a master knows what real
fear means. Can there be any
relation between the two? Can
the oneilove the other, or can he
be happy in his presence? He
finds contentment only when far
away, but to approach such a
master and to be near his per
son is a position of affliction.
Do you tell me this kind of
fear has any place in our religi
ous life? With that sense of ap
i prehension prevading your soul
is it possible for you to say,
"Our Father which art in heav
en" and not denounce yourself
as a hypocrite? Are you so
made that you can love and fear
the same being at the same time?
If you love it is impossible to
fear, and if you fear it is impos
sible to love. If a man does right
because he is afraid, he can not
be happy even in heaven, if a
man does not steal because he is
being watchecl, and will certain
ly be caught, you would not call
him an honest man worthy of a
reward. It is true he obeys the
law, "Thou shalt not steal,'' but
in his heart he is a thief never
theless. He only lacks the op
pof tunity to do you an ill turn,
and the fact that the opportuni
ty is wanting does not make him
yirturous.
That kind of religion which
makes us afraid of God is very
injurious to the soul. Let us
put it aside and search for some
thing better. The Book tells in
in a number of places that God
is our best firiend; that He is full
of pity for us: and that He sends
His angels to uphold us lest we
slumber, and that he sent His
only son to tell us the good tid
ings, and if this is true, ttoenlove
and gratitude are ha only . solid
foundations for our religion. It
is false that ho hates us, or ever
can hate us. lie may punish
but not hate. If you have a
dread of God you can nt ap
proach Him. Even a prayer of
gratitude would be heartless.
To thank a being of whom you
stand in constant fear is not a
pleasure but a most difficult task.
We have for a long time had no
faith in the efficacy of fear. A
religion which is kept on on ice
can not warm yon to noble mo
tives, or to self sacrifice. To our
mind there is nothing in God's
universe which so benumbs the
soul as fche feeling that the ter
rors of the Lord are hanging
ovejyou like a sword suspended
by a hair. We think of the old
days with something of horror
the days when there was thun
der and lightning, in the pul
pit, but no sunshine. The won
der is that so many men and
good women survired the ordeal
But these times are gone forever
If you would be at peace, if you
would lore the beautiful world
and would make the most of its
discipline, if you, would look for
ward with something like hap
py anticipations to the morning
ing after death, because you and
your dear ones will meet again
you must think of God as always
near, always helpful and always
surrounding you with infinite
love and sympathy. This
is like the cool breeze
on a hot day, for it invigorates
and cheers and strenghtens.
(jod is love and if we love him
we have no need to fear Him.
A NECESSARY HRECAUTION.
While, as we have said, we do
not wish to unduly alarm our
people, and it is an acknowl
edged fact the small pox is pre
valent in Norfolk and vicinity,
and there is very little danger
of its reaching Washington. Yet
we think our officials should be
watchful and require the first
suspect to be reported. One case
is easier cared for than a dozen.
We suggest that some one in
authority be at the station on
the arrival of the train, and the
steamboat landings to detain any
person suspected until they can
be examined by our health offi
cers. The city of Norfolk is f uli
of negroes from this vicinity,
who will be likely to make a
break lor their homes as soon
as the scare hits them, and if
this dread disease ever reaches
our town and county it will be
through this source. Already
we hear one or two negroes who
have been in or around Norfolk
have returned, and it is certain
more will follow, laying the city
liable to contract the disease.
We sail the attention of our au
thorities to the above with the
hope they may take the proper
action in this matter.
IF
YOU
ARE
LC30KIXG
For a good thing in
Dress Goods, Cloth
ing, Sfoes, Furniture,
etc., we can show
them to you. Style
may be alright in
i
summer, but nowthe
health is the one im
portant thing.
You take no chati
ccs buying of us.Wej
are making room for
our spring stock so
join the procession
and visit the Racket
Store.
BIG RACkET STORE,
Spencer Bros. Co. Prop.
tut
nt
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JOB
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December jf eatur es
Ladies black Capes 85c. to o.OO.
Mens Pants 50c. " $4.50
Childrens Shoes 35c. "
Womans Shoes
$1.50
85c. " $2.50
Special line of Handkerchiefs.
A. W. THOMAS.
MORTGAGE SALE.
best." run : hi ".
TO JBXJY-
Beaufort county's popular
representative, B. B. Nicholson,
is a member of the Judiciary
Committees of the House. This
is one of the most important
committee and is a high com
pliment and an acknowledge
ment of his legal ability.
La Grippe Successfully Treated.
" I have just recovered from
the second attack ol la grippe
this year," says Mr. Jas. A.
Jories, publisher of the Leader
JVfeia, Texa?. "Id the latter
case I used Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy, and I think
with considerable success, only
being in bed a little over two
days against ten days for the
former attack. The second at
tack I am satisfied would have
been equally as bad a's.the first
but for the use of this remedy
as I bed to--gb to bed in .;about
six hours after being 'struck
with it, while in the first case 1
was able to at end to business
about two days before' getting
down.'" For if?le at Tayloe's
pharmacy.
NOTICE.
Notice is hereby given that I
will apply to the General As
sembly for amendment to the
Charter for the town of Wash
ington. Wm. M. Chauxcey, Mayor.
Oranges,
Apples,
Raisins,
Currants, .
Citron,
Dates ,
. Nuts,
FIGS & GAUDIES
All kinds of fresh Fruits, in fact
everything kept in a first class
grocery store. Give me a call.
Respectfully,
E. K. WILLIS.
By virtue of the power of sale con
tained in a mortgage dee3 from Alfred
Faison and wife Annie, to John S.
Hodge?, dated the 21st of September,
1893, 8nd recorded in Book 8-, paee
111, of Beaufort county record?, I will
eD Friday, January 13, 1899, offer for
sale at public auction at the Court
Houpe door, in Beaufort county, that
certain tract or parcel of land lyinpr
and b-in in Beaufort ounty, state of
North CaroMna, and in Richland town
ship, beginning at the mouth of Peters
Creek on the south side, runs up the
Creek the southwest pronsr, aud up the
put fo sweet gum near the gut, and
North 15 East 10 a gut, thence with
said gut to st id Creek, apd with said
Creek to Gco6e Creek, and with Gose
Creek to the beginning, being the
s?.me tract of land conveyed by J. W.
Cahon to Alfred Faison, by deed recor
ded in Book 77, page 23, in Beaufort
rconutv records.
Terms of sale cash.
J. S. HODGES.
dl$-Im Mortagee.
FOR SALE.
Onn ITo"so.and Lot, Ptorr houso, StnbVs nnd
Barr. House remains S 100ms. x'"arly a
whole lo.. SitUHte- on corner of Fifi.h arjd
Bonne rfcts. For cash cheap. Arplvto
J. T SWA IX.
i (121-1 w Wsisliinrtnr. X. C.
GALLAGHER'S
ANTI-MALARIAL - !IM:
ADMINISTRATOR'S SALE.
Having this day qualified be
fore the Clerk of the Superior
Court of Beaufort county as
administrator of the estate t
Isiael Blacklege, deceased, all
persons who hold claims against
said estate are hereby notified
to present the same for pay
ment tc the undersigned within
one year from this date or this
notice will be pleaded in bar of
their recovery; all persons in
debted to said estate are re
quested to make immediate
payment.
This Dec. 23rd, 1898.
Joshua Taylof
Administrator of
Israel Blacklege.
FASHIONABLE
FAiLl, and winter
MILLINERY !
MADAM HORTENSE LITTLER,
Main Street, next to Dr. W. A.
Blount's Drug Store.g
KOTICB.
Not-'ce is hereby triven ihnt prlirtion will
b made 'n the next Geuer: Assembly for n
chariar of tne Beaufort and Parutlioo Rail
K'1 ; W. B HQ D1AN
Dec 15th, H.
HOOD'S Sarsaparilla Is the Oc
True Blood Purifier, Great Nerve
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f .
N-To-Bac for Fifty Onu.
Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes weak
aeu urotur, bkxxl pure. 60c, $L All dracisto
Having located in this city and
secured' the store next to Dr. J.
! M. Gallagher't drugstore, I am
prepared to do all kind of tailor
work, and know, after an experi
ence of .''JO 3ears, J ca:i ; -tee
satisfaction Give me a call.
Yours for business,
C. JACOBS,
dl)-lm Merc bant Tailor.
Dyspepsia,
Indigestion,
LaGrippe,
and
Bilious or Liver
Troubles.
50 Cents and $1.
Per Bottle.
For testimonials write
D". J. M. GALLAGHER, ''
P. O. Box 93. Washington,
N. C.
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RESTORES VITALITY
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THE
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the vest pocket. Price Pfl pTP 6 Boxes $4.50
by mail, 111 plain pack- 4JU U I O. age . with
. JEAN C .1AKRA, Paris
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Everybody Says So.
Cascnrots Oanly Cathartic, the most won-
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ind stomach toi:
.cn yob
Sursnpa
j wilier, nerve
Qet HOOD'S.
nl Ef? V ES must be fed on pure, rich
s blood. Hood's Sarsaparilla is the
best nerve tonic. By enriching the
blood it makes 'he nerves STRONQ.
ADMtlSTttATOR'S NOTICE.
Hp ving qualified this day as dmi-i
istrator of the estate of Dr. J D. Me'
vvi 111 ivit, ioicai,'U ciuio iid
of the Superior Court of Beaufort
county, all persons holding claims
against the said estate are hereby not? -fled
to present the same for payment
to the undersigned within one year
f oni date or this notice will be plead
tn tar of their rucovery. All persons '
indebted to the said-estate are request
ed to make immediate paymsat. biSL.
15th day of November 1808.
Administrator of J. D. McCormiGk..
I UNSUKIAL PARLOR.
The latest designs in hair cut
ting and trimming. Barbers up-
A 1 A 1 11.
receive every attention. Your
patronage solicited. No change,
inour artists.
S. J. NOBLES, Piigp:, '
117 W. Main St re
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