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Caesar's Vengeance "Ah warns you, nigger, ef Ah cotch you foolin' 'roun' dat gal any moh, Ah gwin' to kill you." Caeaar White paused and gazed at the smaller negro as some tranquil ox ' might regard a calf that had strayed intp Its pasture. 'The negroes were toiling In the ter pentine settlement under the burning rays of the Carolina sun. They sweat ed and panted as they filled the bar rels and rolled the crude rosin up the Incline of planks to the roof of the dis- j tlllery where shone the great lid ot i the copper still. Caesar White was a good natured giant in the main, or had been until Jefferson Grant, the quadroon dude, sauntered into the camp with his col-' lar and cuffs, and hair that 9hone with cocoanut oil. Then trouble arose i for Mandy, the superintendent's cook, I had succumbed to his fascinations. I Jefferson Grant sniffed disdainfully! and resumed his labors. Every week I day, except on Mondays, the distilia-j tlon went on, the crude rosin, dumped into the great sill, hissing and bub-' bling furiously within, though to the watcher on the distillery roof there! was no symptom of the commotion of the fluid ipside the boiler, where a half ton of rosin simmered like molt en steel. To Caesar White, unimaginative in all other respects, the process pos sessed a fascination. He had pictured his rival flung into the caldron by the force of his mighty arms. One in stant's agony—and flesh, bones, cloth ing, all traces of the quadroon would be utterly dissolved in that fiery flow, i It was a little incident that precipi tated his determination. A Sunday call, a scornful word from Mandy, the sight of a lithe figure skulking through the pine trees behind the girl's hut— and Caesar White, was in the forest alone, rolling upon tlje ground and biting his clenched fists in a paroxysm of jealousy until the blood flowed. ! Next day the two men were alone on the distillery roof. The quadroon, under Caesar's direction, was polish ing the copper lid of the still, which had been raised from its position by their united efforts for this work. Deep in the gloom under them Caesar fancied he couid see the gleam of the molten mass, placid as still water, • but deadly as boiling lava. As Jef- i ferson turned he stretched out his foot lazily. The quadroon tripped and fell; one push, an oath and a scream and a splash far below. Then the .giant' hastened away. Shriek upon shriek pursued him. The quadroon wal hard in dying. Fear drove out the foreman's anger. • Those shrieks pursued him as he hur ried toward his quarters. Shriek upon j shriek; and now, peering in I terror through his half-opened door, | Caesar saw negroes running from all j parts toward the still, 'ffbm which is-1 sued those never-ending cries. Would j the man never die? Could he live j even one moment in that fearful tor- [ » ture? The giant trembled. He castj about him to fly. Where? Anywhere. | Beads of perspiration sprang to his i brow and the manhood went out from his weak limbs. He had thought to accomplish his deed unseen and un * suspected; and Btill those fearful cries resounded through the pine trees. He sank down inert and help less on the dry ground. But, mingling with the cries, came sounds of laughter. Caesar looked up f aghast. Prom the great still, sur rounded by a derisive crowd, a drip ping figure emejjged and staggered . across the camp. Merciful heaven! it was the quadroon, woe-begoine, from head to foot one slimy mass of drip ping, viscid rosin. And in front of s the crowd that danced and Jeered and shouted was Mandy, pointing a de risive finger at this crow stripped of his plumage, this humbled dude, ber love converted Into harsh and blttef mockery. . * And suddenly balm came to Caes ar's soul. A happy, smile Irradiated the black's features. He chuckled and slapped his thighs. "Lawd be praised! Lawd be praised!"' he shouted fervently. "I done clean fergot that we dont light no fire under de still on Mondays." Bird H*s Become Real Pet. "Some persons hold that a bird can « not be domesticated like a toy dog, but I know a Washington woman who . has'one that deems almost human' in its said a visitor from the'capital. "The bird Is a little green * and yellow canary and was purchased for a small sum at an ordinary bird shop. But it has become extraorldin arily attached to its owner. / - f "At night the bird sleeps in a little nest in its owner's pilow and wakens her in the morning.by kissing ber cm the lips,- Then during the day it will perch on her shoulder add take naps there, often kissing her. It will fol low her about like a dog. The canary 1b never put In a cage except.'when Its owner is leaving the house, and on .one occasion I know of from observa tion the woman was going out, but the bird when put in Its" cage actual ly moaned plteously and Its owner re fused to leave it The woman, by the wty, has a great fondness for dumb » creatures, r.nd the bird seems to rec * ognize and return that feeling." Bcared Kicker—Tfiey eay a lion Is as much afraid of a man as a man is of a lio®. Snicker—lf that's the case there would be an awful panic If I started i oat to bunt one.' ? Being Firm With Reggie - "Be firm, that's my motto," said the occupant of a section in the Pull man car to her neighbor across the aisle. "I always say that If parents— mothers particularly—would be con sistently firm, there would be very lit tle trouble In bringing up children. "Now. Reggie darling, don't eat any more banana. You've had two already and you know they don't agree with you. "No, dear, not even one more. You know when mother says 'No' she means it. As I was saying, one must be firm—gently firm. It's the only way. Oh, Reggie, have you peeled that banana. Mother is surprised at you. "Oh, to have It ready to eat later. How quaint childrtm are, aren't they? Very well, dear, but don't smear it around on x things. Now, just look, fteggle, you've got it on my traveling bag. There, lay it down at once. I say at once! Mercy, don't put It on my veil! What would daddy say If he knew you put your banana on mother's nice veil? You musn't be so careless, Reggie darling. Now, be a good boy, sit still and look out of the window. "I believe that most persons don't give enough thought to the rearing of ' children. Parenthood should be studied even more carefully than any of the learned professions We should realize that the little budding souls and bodies are given to us to train and nurture and we should aspire In—" "Now, Reggie, don't you know moth er said you must not eat any more banana? Why, mother is dreadfully surprised at you. "Well, since you've had a bite you may finish that half of the banana— but not any more, dear; It might make you 111. "I think It wise to be very careful of a child's diet. I often think that if mothers were more particular when children are little there wouldn't be so many dyspeptics In the world. I don't believe in allowing children to eat Indiscriminately and between meals all the time. lam always firm about that. Now, Reggie, put that banana down. I said you could have I only half of It and you know very well, darling, that I mean what I say "Just one tiny bite more? Very well, then, but now. dear, put it down. Oh, Reggie, quick! How could you lay it on such a beautiful book? What would daddy say if he knew you had just about spoiled that pretty binding? It looked like new before you did that and I meant to take It to your Aunt Ella. Now I'll have to stop downtown on j our way to her house and buy some otber present for her. You must be ! more thoughtful, dear, j "I believe fn teaching children to ! be thoughtful and considerate while j they are young. Water? Oh, I | wouldn't drink any now, darling It J Isn't good for you to drink so much j water and my traveling cup is down I In the bottom of ray suitcase —it's | really too much trouble to get. It. I Look out of the window and see those pretty cows. "I never use the public drinking cups on any train. I really think it a dangerous thing to do. One can't bo too exacting in matters of hygiene. If parents paid mort attention to hy giene there would oe fewer weaklings In the world. Well, of course, If you're qo dreadfully thirsty, Reggie, you tin get some water He probably needs It, although he drank a glassful only a little while ago. I have a the ory that .children crave what their demand. "Why, Reggie, did you drink out of that public glass? You should have reminded mother to get out our own cup. it was naughty of you to be so careless. There's no telling what mi crobes there were on that glass, but I hope you won't suffer any dreadful consequences Dear me, a mother's "fe has to be one of eternal vigilance, doesn't it? I often wonder If Reggie will ever appreciate all my ceaseless worry and never ending care for him. I fear children rarely realize all the sacrifices a mother makes for them. "Why, Reggie, a'e yol at tliat ba nana again? Well. I never saw such a boy! You know I told you that you had all you ought to have, and you ■know mother always mean's what she says. Too much banana isn't good for a little boy like you. "Well, yes, I suppose as long as there's only one Htt!» bite left. Now. go and wash your Pngers It's really a relief to have that banana gone, al though nearly everything In our seats is stuck up with It. "Don't you bananas are very healthful? I have always found them so. I have to be extreme ly firm with Reggie about thi fruits he eats. Of course, if I thought ba nanas weren't wholesome I shouldn't let htm have thciL." Glad Relief. "Thank heaven, thoss bills are got rid of," said Bllklas, fervently, as ho tore up a bundle of statements of ac counts dated October 1. u "All paid, eh?" said Mrs. Bilkins. "Oh, no," sajd Bilklns. "The du plicates dated November 1 have come In, and I don't have to keep these any longer.*'—Harper's Weekly. The foolish man, being In propor tion to his folly full of himself, and swallowed up in conceit, will seldom j take any counsel but his own.—Bal «uy- "iLt . .. ft tk SHE WAS THE CAUSE. Hewitt—l am a rulued man ' Jewett—Does your wife know it? Hewitt—No, she doesn't yet reallie j what she has done. *1 There is one med'eine that every family should be provided with and j especially during the summer! i months, viz. Chamberlain's Colic, I j Ctiolera and Diarrhoea Reuiedv i >1 It is almost certaiu to he r.eeded, i a .quarter Can you! ! afford to he without it? For --ale ny i j All Dealers. >» « • • j | RIGHT BACK AT HIM | Mr. Fuller Booze —Your nose Is red j because you lace too tight , ) Mrs. Fuller Boose —Your nose is red j because you get too tight. j J The uniform succc's that bag at tended the use of Chambetlain's t Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea ! I Remedy has made it a favorite i everywhere. It can always be !e --i j pended upou. For sale by All J j Dealers. MEAN AN. r-%1 [ %'^S. HI Dentist (engaging boy)— You seem ito be a likely looking boy. How are ! your teeth? Boy—Fine. You kin look fer yer- i { self. Dentist—Then you won't do. I want a boy who will take part of bis wagos In dental work Whooping cough is not danger our when the cough is kept loose and expectoration easy by giving Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It j has been used in many epidemics j of this disease with perfect success. For t-ale by All Dealers. [. HE LEFT. Hen peck— Caught a burglar In my bouse last night Hyson—Get rid of him all rlgbtT Henpeck—Oh, yes. threatened tt> call my wife If he didn't leave at one* 1 . f ■' a jl I V 1 a u | Spring Days | a■ i - | IT Are pleasant for Driving- if you have THE BUGGY and tfISV THE GIRL. We have THE'BUGGY with the famous V X TON-DON AXLE and the other attractions can be had. Our.axles wear better than any other and form an attrac- }tSSj - tive part of our vehicles. W- jlt . ( 1 Then there is the AUTOMATIC BALL BEARING vjj AXLE to suit those wanting something different but m * strong and easy. t*lOur REPAIRING department is* unexcelled and we . build anything that you desire in the vehicle line. Also please look over our line of Harness before mak- I ing a purchase. Our painter, Mr. Frank Parker, is un- W?Tj^ j 'l' excelled, he will finish any g?ar ' n any style you desire. | All work guaranteed.. V^t/7 j m .- , 'Good Roads will call for handsome vehicles and now is 6 your time put in your order before the rush comes. I Yours to please, i a I The Martin-.County Buggy Co. i . | j A-.'.i T. Crawford &W. I-. Stalls, Miinajfers | Viv j Williamston, - - North Carolina . ' wf i ®V § I. • © a- - e • • ' eccceccccccccccccc c-cc# Report of" tile Condition of the Farmers and Merchants Bank Willianston, N. C., at the close of busi ness June 7, 191 1 RBSOI'RCKS: Loans and Discounts $170,822.31 Overdrafts Banking House, furniture and Fixtures 10,500.00 Due from hanks and hankers 11,060.78 Silver coin, including all minor coin currency 1,61378 $196 5P* 35 LIABILITIES-.. Capital Stock t25.fXi0.00 Surplus Fund • 8,000.00 Undivided profits less current expenses and taxes paid 2,633 16 Notes and bills 1,270.56 Bills payable 30,000 00 Time certificates deposits Deposits subject to check 72,196 54 Cashier's check outstanding 102.93 $196,502 35 State of Nor tli Carolina. County of Martin, »s. I. Prank P. Pagan. Cashier of the above named bank, do solemnly swe.-ir that the above state ment i» true to the beat of my knowledge and belief Prank P. Pagan, Cashier. Correct—Attest: John D.Biggs,A. Has.sell, W H Crawford. Directors. Subscribed and sworn to before me, thisi4day of June DIM Asa T. Crawford, , Notary Public. REPORT OP THH CONDITION OF THE Bank of Oak City Oak City, N. C., at the close of business June 7, 1911 RESOURCES Loans and discounts $ 5,596.28 Overdrafts ri 121.24 Banking house fur. and fixt'rs less expenses 280.59 | Due from banks and bankers 11,567.72 Gold Coins . 5.00 ! Silver toiu, including all tninor coin currency and cash items 779.63 Total f 18,349.86 LIABILITIES Capital stock $ 5,000.00 Time certificates of deposit 4,856,52 Deposit subject to check 8,372 12 Cashier's checks outstanding 121.22 1 . Total I 18,349.86 State of North Carolina, County of Martin, ss I. B. M.Worsley, of the above-named bank, do solemnly swear that the above state ment is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. B. M. WORSLEY, Cashier. Correct—Attest: H. 8. Everett, H. K. Harrell, J. C. Ross. Directors Snhscrilwd and sworn to before me this 13 day Of June, 19U. ' N. M. WORSL»Y. J. P :l TOBACCO FLUES 1 Have Woolard to make your FLUES and You will have the BEST 0 8• ' ' 1 CARTS AND WAGONS MADE TO ORDER 0 0 Wollards Combined Harrow and Cultivator 1 J. L. WOOLARD 6 4 WILLIAMSTON, N. C. 5 7 A~ s " 'lt Printing Pleasures 3 "pHE Pleasures We Find in Printing dfi are Few, But Nevertheless Genuine ' Z 0 U « Greatest Pleasure is Keeping Our , ||| Work up to the Standard. When We jje Do This We not Onlv Please our Our- *§? # « jjj selves But Our Patrons Also jg ?|i IF You Appreciate Original Designs, £ Jj, ■ — — -- , M Perfect Press Work and the Highest £ &• 1 ' ' £ > Class Stock—We Can Please You 9 Manning & Hassell g
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