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Tho RoanoKe Beacon. 'lho Official Paper of Wash iugton County, ' PublishedT Every Friday by The : Koanokb Publishing Company W. FLETCHER AUSBJN, - Editor. THOMAS HCS0N, Business Manager, SabtcripUoB price, $1.23 per year. AtiveriiKiueiiK iwferuxl t low rate. The editor will not fee lyopunsible for the view of correapondentt. All article for publication tnunt be accomuanled by the fall name of the writer. Correspondent! are requested not to write on bat one eiae or lue paper. . All communications murt be tent la by Thursday morning nr iney win not appear. Addrees all communications to THE ROANOKE BEACON. Plymouth, N. C. We appeal to every reader of Tub Ro&noki Beacon, m aid as In making- it an acceptable and profitable medium of new to our cillsun. Iet l'lvtnonth people and the public know what in going on ill Plymouth. Keiort to n all Itenw of liw ine arrival ana aeparinre or rrienaa, aocuu event, death, eorioue lliue, aectdenb. new buildings, new enter! and improvement of Whatever character, cnange in oiifinewn waoeu auythluft and every thing that would be of Interest to our people. FRIDAY, JANUARY 3, 1890. , SALUTATORY. As THE year 1890 hag dawned npon our fair land and the Beacox is still sailing proudly o're the broad sea of journalism, after being launched six months we, through the courtesy of the Roanoke Publishing Co accept the editorship of the Beacon, of which in the past we hare been looal editor, bat not having an editor we have discharged the duties, as bent we could, of both fecal and editorial departments. Though' the waters -upon which the Beacon now gracefully rides has oft been swept by storms before which many a . barque has been wrecked, yet with a brave heart and firm faith 1n the crew, which ia made up of the citizen of Piy mouth, Wash, ington county and . the whole Eastern section, we boldly place our hand at the vwheel and hope to guide the Beacon over the turbulent waters, avoiding the many dangers on which others who have pre. ceded us have been wrecked, and at last be able to ride safely at anchor in the haven of prosperity. : ' . We shall seek to promulgate the superior advantages offered by tidewater Carolina for cultivation of soil and manufacturing .Industries. '; The natural advantages . of Plymouth as a place of commerce, and the adaptability for manufacturing purposes wiU be fully set forth, and all efforts pos. iiblu will be made to rapidly inorease its material growth, and the people's Individ, ual prosperity. - We as its editor will ever strive to carry out the plana aa made by the Roanoke Ptjbushiko Co , when the Beacon first greeted you. In the political field we will ever be found waving the old banner of Democracy, and in local matters we will deal fearlessly bnt courteously. Oar aim shall be to advance the intrests of our peo ple, build up this section of the State and to use our every effort to promote the Democratic cause. Thanking our friends and the publio generally for their many courtesies extended us aa local editor and asking a continuance " of their kind feelings and liberal support s the editor I am Respectfully, W. Fletcher Ausbon. As we enter upon the duties of a new .year we cast a last long glance back upon She many changing scenes of the old year. perhaps there is not a person whose miid does not recall some seasons of pleasure and regret, or cheerfulness and saduess, or happiness or woe, or s access or failure, or fond anticipation and sad disappointment. No soul can say, no matter how bright seems the present, that duriug the past ' wear they saw no trouble. How true are these lines: Be still Md heart and crae repining Behind the cloud la the mn nil! shining." v wr w. j www WW., W ' cloud . disappeared and the sunlicht of prosperity burst in all its radiance upon Vim wViil in ntrinra that inn tj et i II ehadowed by the dark cloud of sadness and disappointment How many lives in onr midst are trudging day by day under the dark cloud of oppression, and, how many whose lives are illuminated by the dazzliug rays of the sun of prosperity are trying to reflect one of those rays across the dark pathway of their fellow man ? . The old year passes and is by some for gotten, but others look back upon it with sad hearts as they remember some loved one that, though they entered, the year in health and peace, now lie beneath the sod upon whose tomb is inscribed the year 1839. Our 8tate during the past year made rapid pi ogress toward the acquisition of wealth through the medium of great devel opment of our resources. Hundreds of kaIIc of railroads were constructed, greater facilities of navigation claimed due atten tion, our coast was more thoroughly barri ered from the dangers of the sea by Congressional appropriations, exploration .uf rar mine revealed to some extent the 'T&'ne of bidden treasures, our system of i.J ux.'.iou was improved, oar institutions of :! sriij onUsted greater support and pro. Vision of greater magnitude was made for tie accommodation of those itigible to the 1 fbtt-ution of our asylums. The events that occarej during the past year within the borders of our historic old town would reflect much credit on one of much greater pretension. The various p. hocla hare received a liberal patronage the Sabbath Schools made rapid 2 ;-ebj. Qu'ta a number of accessions I 3 I :ii mnle to . C"f cburchej U tl-e ' Aggregate. Our minletert worked faithfully and enjoyed from their respective, eongre. gatious the welcome plaudit, well done thou good and faithful , servant Tby re. oeived their talariea and the hearty co operation ia good works of their brethren. The standard of religion ia this place is becoming gradually higher and higher. .. .The Beacon extends a hearty New Tear's greeting to its many readers ' throughout the land, hoping that they, one and all, have spent a merry Xmaa and a happy New Tear. In glancing over the fields in whloh we confined our labors daring the past ' six months, wo can readily recall to mind, as we witnessed the great battle of life, the thousands of errors committed, wrongs perpetrate', inconsistencies allowed and crimes concealed. But in witnessing this great spectacular scene of human life, have we thought of the active part we took In tho drama? Has our familiarity with the faults of others forced us to conclude that we may have imperfections too f Have we, in considciatiOQ of our knowledge of the weaknesses of others been induoed to ex. amine ourselves ? .When we have been so ready to notice, magnify and proclaim to the world the indiscretions of our neighbors, did we enquire of ourselves. If we were not guilty of the same acts? "To err is human t to forgive is Divine. Cannot the . readers of the Beacon make with the commence. ment of -the new year the resolve to forgive others of their trespasses as We would wish tha good Lord to forgive us of ours? The making of such a resolve is ths first step towards the door of the church triumphant Let us all, then, make the resolve that we will overlook the imperfections, of others considering ourselves, lest we fall too.' Let us furthermore resolve to strive to do more good during the present year than wa ever have heretofore. Let us strive to do more for suffering humauity, let us endeavor, by the help of God, to elevate the human race, to more fully carry out the laws of both God and man. Let us display, sufficient moral courage to condemn wrong; to lead an exemplary life; to , acknowledge our weakness in the resiatauee of evil, but impute what little good there is ia us to the grace of God. ' Six months ago the Be ac s took its stand upon the fatal battle field, where so many had fell while battling for ths Denu ocratio cause under the grani old banner of Democracy, but ths course it has pursued has furnished no cause to us ' for regret. Borne of its effors for the public good have been crowned with success. It has had to contend with difficulties that si timss Beamed almost impenetrable barriers, but by a resolute will and vigilant activity it has surmounted and now stands upon the open plain, breathing the pure air of free. dom from the thraldom of a thousand bin. draocw.- Believing as we do. that a journal of insufficient courage to "advocate right and condemn wrong," regaralens of opposi tion rrom any source whatever, is unworthy of existence, the BEACON without any has. itation will thick and act Independently, regardless of those whom it may please or oneua. CRESWEXiIt , LETTER. CbeswelIhN. C, Dec.30,'s9. Editor Roanoke Beacon j Deab Sib; Christmas came and passed off very quietly. The young people have been enjoying the holidays hugely. They had a party at the residence of Air. Johnson Spruili. 2 miles from town on Monday night 23, in-t, another at the residence of Capt. Cahoon in town, on Xmas night, and on Thursday night 26, last, the grand est party ot the see sou was given by Mr. A. G. Walker of our placo, to his children. While it was a children's party, yet Quite a number of the children were grown, and many married, people were also present, and all seemed to enjoy themselves. Those who wished to dance had a large room at their disposal, furnished with a stringed band, and those whose religions scruples prohibited th-ir dancing, baa another large room in which they could engage in plays of various kinds furnished with piano mu sic, while others - who wished to take no part in playing and danoing, nam a large parlor in which they could enjoy a quiet "teto a tete," and - at niue or. ten o'clock refreshments in great abundance was served, and at about 12 o'clock the party broke up. Everything passed off very pleasantly, and all pronounced it grand. On Tuesd v morning the 24. inst. at 3 o'clock, the residence of Mrs. V. Hicks, of this place, wa burned dowo; it was ooou. pied at the time by Jas. L. Norman and wife, and D. II. Holmes and Wife. Nearly everything .was saved, and the building was insured for about what it was worth. Mr. Kmc. Sup. N. 8. R. 1L gave his employees on our river two days holiday, allowed the steamer w come up neanesaay night and remain until Saturday morning. On Saturday, 588, inst.,' the Missionary Baptists held their last Union meeting, for the year, in this place. The meeting closed Sunday 29, and was well attended. The congregation would have been much larger bat for the fact that the Rev. Mr,- Wm, Pettigrew also held divine services at St. David's church 4 mile from town the same dty. We learn that bis congregation was also quite large, and that ha preached a most excellent sermon, i wo young men were baptized at ML David's church yes" terday, Mr. J no. J. Howe of our place, and Mr. CUud bpruui of Tyrrell county. Cadet V. U Ho well, who has been atten ding the Davis Military school at LeGrange, came home on Tuesday last to spend the Aunts holidays. ' Mr. W. K, Hassell, of Chowan county. spent several dys in our place as ths guebt of . his brother, Dr. J. u. uasecu. lie brought his colt over with Lim and gitve us several exhibition of his speed, i he colt is 3 years old and moves up well, and with a little more practice and age be will make a record of 2:40 or ktss, We sIno notice in our piace, Mr i, E Andrews who taught cchuol near here two years ago. - He is visiting Mr. Tbos. B. Bate man. i Mr. Gilliam (dikes and W. U. UoimeS, who are residents of Middleton, Conn., are also hare visiting relatives and friend. Mr. .Nixon and lady, of Perquimans county, are visiting out place, and are . the guests of Dr. Hardison, whoso wife is a sinter of Mr. Nixou, . ' . Justice Howell bad a ease of assault and battery before him this morning, vis. Bur. ton Oraddock vs. G. F, Woodly. The defendant asked for a continuance, for want of an attorney, henmj the ease was continued until the 2.1, of January next. Hots aaoa X X-S. TWILIGHT MUSINGS. BT MRS. ANNA N..IBWIN. I love the twlllfrht hour; when the hot mvh of day, too brltrtat, are fled; and hr-aveu ifiaplayt, In line of brilliant tiael, and glare Of Bathing eplendor, damltng the mild air, Their fimpie form, undecked, an I robed auew la It plaia dree of anaonmlntf blnn. el I hare aet and mued, and fondly raced. Watching theeplrai aauet that upward blitzed From day death thyru have et-n thetu aof tly flow, Like lovebora himjhe) o'er a maiden' brow, - And wane, sad fade, till from the free ot . heaven, Aa by the brueta o( antrela, they were driven. And then, when theee had fled, and wave of rhade Their Mrgw, gathering darknee there portrayed, Bedimmed that pointed ni, Ive seen upxpring, With mwTtrflou hinh uuknown, a beautiona thing; And a It nailed through yielding depth afar; Ive loved the Image of that amiling itar. Hweetstar ef evel thoa neeraVt the spirit blcnecd of Mime expiring beam, whoee form la Jut releaoed, From tu empurpled prUon; and how fair II ow bean tl fid thou art! I would I were A kindred afar, that I might ever glide. And drink thy ray, and glUten by thy tide. 1800, Eellpset's for 1890- There will be three Ecllp tes this year, two of the Sua and one of the Moon neither of them visible in the United States and a Lunar Appulsa. ." I. A Lunar Appulse. June 3. The near est approach of the Moon to the Earth's shadow occurs st lh. 37min. morn., Wash ington time. Whether a oonUct of the Moon and the Earth's shadaw (Umbra) will occur is uncertain, owing t) the uncertainty of atmospheric conditions, If a contact occurs it will . be visible throughout the uuitea states. 2. An Annulsr Eclipse of the 8un, Jnne 17, visible generally through, the eastern continent. 3, A Partial Eclipse of the Moon, Xov. 4. A Central Eclipse of the Sun, Dee. ii, Tiaiuio iu tae xnaian ana ooutnern Oceans. MORXIMO STABS. Venus, until February 18, and after De oemborS. Mars, until February 9. Jupiter, from January 10 to May 1. Saturn, from August 30 to December 8. ; EVENWO STABS. Venus, from February 18, to December 8. Mars, after Febrnarr 9 . ' Jupiter, until January 10, and after May ie . Saturn, until Ansust 30. and after Da. oemberbY PLANETS BRIGHTEST. Mercurv. January 10. Mav S. A ntmst Si . and December 25, setting after the Sun; aiso r eoruary 26, June 2(, and October 18, rising before the 8un. -Venus, Ooteber 29. Mars. May 27. Jupiter, July 30. Saturn, February 18. Uranus, April 14. , SEASON FOB 1890. s- ' Winter begins December 21 1889. 'and lasU89days. . . Spring begins March 20, 1890. and lasts 93 days 8ummer begins June 21, 1890, and lasU 94 days. Autumn begins September 22, 1890, and lasts 90 days. Winter begins December 21, 1890. CBTJBCB DATS AND CYCLES OF TIME. Septuageaima Snndav Sexageaima Sunday Quioquageaima Sunday Ash Wednesday . Quadragesima Sanday Mid Lent Palm Sunday Good Friday Easter Sunday Low Sunday Rogation Sunday Ascension Sunday WhiWSunday Trinity Sunday . Corpus Cbristi Advent Sunday February 2 February 9 February IB February 19 February 23 March 16 March 80 April 4 April April 13 May 11 May 15 May 25 . June 1 , June S November 80 STARTLING FACTS. The drink bill of the working men of our nation during the past year wa $1,280,000, 000. This enormous sum of . money is annually worse than wasted, whether wages are high or low. The labor agitators and strikers argue that the severe opprefwor of the laboring man is the bank, railroad, the mining and manufacturing companies, and give the following figures to substantiate their claim compiled rrom census reports. The total banking capikal of the United States latt year, was $717,000,000. The working man drinks all the bank dry in nine months. The mills and factories costs $1,000,000, Q0O. In just four years and two months this vast sum is swallowed dova by the working man. The railroads costs ' $V.OO,000,000. Even this immense sum slips down their throats ia five years and nine months. Think of it! how values equal to the nation's greatest enterprises go gurgling down the throats of the working class. In thirteen years all the steamship com. Knies, railroads, leiegrapn companies, nks and manufactories would bo con. suuied with a half millions to apply on the farms. ' All this is only the working man's share Of the nation's drink bill. Mr. Powderly says, "The rum habit ie the wage-earner's greatest enemy." In view of these facts, how can any moral man, to say nothing about Christian men and women, be any. thing elee bet temperance advocates ? May Gud hasten the day wnen ail me moral and religious forces of the nation shall be marching shoulder to shoulder to the destruction of this monster evil , When the temptation of the saloon is removed, when the drunkard shall be lifted to sobriety and Industry, and his wronged wife and innocent children f are delivered from the wrongs of the fiendish ' dispenser of the hellish stuff, then will - strikes - have ended, jails and prison-houses become tenantietM. and every home filled with peace Joy and prosperity. -Our Church Review. - r yThe First Step Perhios you are run down, cau't eat, can't sleep, can't think, can't do anything to your satisfaction, and you wonder what ails you. You should herd the wanting, you are talin? the srat step into merrous Prostration. Ton need , e Nerve .Tonic and in Electric Bitters vod will find the exact remedy for restoring ' your' nervous system to its normal, ' healthy condition. Surprising resait follow the use of 'this great Nerve Ionia and Alterative. Your appetite returns, good digestion is Restored uu Mio Jbiivet iuu jviuug imuuiv uvuhuj i aotioa. Trv a bottle. Price 609 a; J. rf .. f Bryan's Dragitora. ' :- " ' PERRY IMUPACTURIia.COI,IPAIJY, . . MANUFACTUBEUS AND DEALERS IN Engines, Boilers, Saw Iiills, Grist Mills, Shingle Mills. Kdgors anil Lath Mills, Pulleys, Shafting, lielting &o. Orders 'for Castings and Macnn10 work of all kinds Solicited. Send for catalogue and price list. 635 637 & 641Qeen St. IVORFOLK, Va. HE NORFOLK S0UTHEBN R. R. The dibect shobt line between Plt - MOUTH, EdENTOS AND .A8TKBN NORTH Cabolina and Norfolk, asd all . points nobtu. : , . . , Mail and Express leaves Norfolk daily Edeuton 1:45 P. M., making close connec tion with all: paflsenger lines to ana irom Baltimore, New York and Philadelphia and thAnnrl.il . -i- Connect at Eden ton daily (except Sunday) with the uompanys steamer ny mourn tor itoanoke Biver, Jamesville & Washington B. R Albemarle &.Kaleigh R. R Str. lJertie for Windsor and Castile Biver, also with tha str hi. js. uonerts inesaav. Thnnulnv ftiiii RntnnlAV for all landings on Chowan River as high as Winton and on Mouday and Friday for Columbia and landinaa on tne BCnppernone uiver. iieave TCriontitn fvt,rv Wednesday for Mill Land. ing, Lohum Creek and returns following day. - Through tickets on sale on Sirs. Plymouth. and M. E. Roberts and baggage checked to stations on the fiortolK Boutueru k ft., ana landings on Kiver routes, and to iiaitunore Tli1ululrh!a nrul Mw Ynrk.' Norfolk freight, and passenger stations .. m o nr. .i w a a 3 . A at Pionoia Co western n. a. ueuui. Freight received daily until 5 P. M. (except Sunday) and forwarded promptly. EASTERN CAROLINA DISPATCH FAST FRSIQHT LINE. . Rnonlar line of Freight Steamers dIv hotwopit Flizabeth Citv and New Borne and Washington, N. C. connecting with the Atlantic os North Uaroliua lwuroac. Tlnilv all rail service let ween Elizabeth City, Edenton and New Tork, Philadel phia and Baltimore and Norfolk. Through cars without breaking bulk, low rates and quicker time than by any other ronte . Direct all eooda to be shipped via Eastern Carolina Difcpatch as follows: From NoroiK, via inonoiK ooumern Railroad. " - From Baltimore, via P. W & B. B. R. President St. Station From Philadelphia, by Penn. R. R. Dock St. Station. , From New York, by Penn, R. R. Pier 27 North Biver. MP Vnr farther information apply to Levi BloUnt, A gent, Plymouth, or to the ftAneral Office of the Norfolk Southern Railroad Company Norfolk Gen'l. Fr'L &Pass. Ag't. M. K.KING, . . Oen'i. Manager, augltf-ly. DNUJrMENTAL Representing the well-known Marble Works of P- VV. BATE-, Worwalk, Conn. MONUMENTS AND TOMB STONES Anyone wishing to mark the last resting plaoe of deceased relatives or friends by erecting a monument to their memory, will do well to call on the undersign, who will furnish estimates and designs upon applica tion. JST Also Agent for Fire Insurance. Only best Companies represented. H. H. Brown, Plymouth, N. C. RAIL XROAD RESTURANT ' JOHN H. LEE, Proprietor. Meals at all hours day or night- Fr3h oisters served in any style. 1. 1 emnlov none but oolite and attentive waiters for my tables and you will always fiud my rooms comfortable. ' Stand near the A & R., Depot, GIVE ME YOUR PATRONAGE. N. GarrEtt: & Sons, PU0PRIET0K3 OF THE' BAY OYSTER V:f3'A.-lL'Q-0. M. ' Corner Water and Adams Street. Fresh oysters always on hand and patrons can be served at any hour a.iy or nigm. ? uiys us u can tifore goin e!3?w'hro. The "OLD RELIABLE" Carriage Factory, JJ. Real .Proprietor. Ci Plymouth, Bf. C. MANUFACTURER OF - .. , - , y . . Buggies, Phaelons, Road-carts, Farm-carts, wagons &c.f at prices lower than over. Men with the cash can get a bargain. I defy competition and will not be undersold. Repairing of all kinds done. Give mo a call.' J. If. REID, E. P. i DEALERS IN J)ry goods, Notions, Boots and Shoes, Hats and Caps, Clothing and General Merchandise. Hfiadauarters for the Farmers of Washintrtori and adjoining Counties. We have a varied and well selected stock to meet the wants of all parties and we ask you to give us a trial before purcha8h ing elsewhere. :r Country produce bought and sold and the highest market price paid. ... l5SeWe are in the market for Bale and Seed Cotton- -. Come and be convinced of the GEDRGE J, B ATE MAN , . ' - -MANUFACTURER OF Carts, "Wagons and othc Hiding Ycliicles. llepairing of all kind done with neatness and, dispatch. AH Work Guaranteed. Adams Street Plymouth, N. C E E. HINES. HITS"E6!v ':Sc EVERETT, . UFHDLSTERERS AND CABINETMAKERS m 4 ts. O e 9 a o a -t s g : B ' Z 2 (n a s a ss n r n C o P o w O TS . 2- -. q W. EOLLIDA Y Business Man'g. DUKE, J.E.KEID. extraordinary bargains we offer ' . J UWM VM- 1 1 ;vt H E EVERETT. WATER STREET, 0PHIS1TE A & 1 DM. - . . . H J3 H I S O ts Cm "r 0 o tt to S .5 .-s M. O C - fi 5 .-2 P 2 ra C&
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