OTB ROANOKE BEACON.
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THE ROANORE BEACON,
Plymouth, N. 0.
It is unpleasant to us to know that
jthis paper cannot comment or criti
cize fee laws of the State without
having our comments construed as
being personal attacks on towu offi
cials. We do not see how what we
,said last week in regard to the law
pn cruelty to animals could have
been construed as an attack on the
own Constable, and we are sure the
gentleman who took it upon himself
po so construe and explain it, made
a mistake. We said that the town
.officers should be given power to ex
ecute the law; that if they did not
have that power, the law was a farce.
We regret to know thatfor reasons
pnknowii Ac- us, there is a spirit of
animosity existing among some of
pur town officials against us, but this
act is not sufficient cause for us to
pake an unjust attack on those offi
cials. As citizens we claim the right to
.Criticize the law, or public officials,
when occasion requires, we also
plaim the right to denounce evil and
jvrong doings under any and all cir
cumstances, but we will be honest
find open to our officials, as we would
Jike them be yith us, and when a
personal crticism is necessary, and
pot until jt ig necessary, we will
rnake it and use names, so that no
mistake may be made, and if they
will try to discharge their duties as
we .are there will be no cause for
Criticism. ,
The hottest fight yet had jn the
Senate of North Carolina was had
pn the 25th, whop, the Charlotte
pispensary bill was debated for four
)iours, q,nd it has done much to
preate ti split ju jthe Democratic
party.
It seems that a majority petition
for the dispensary was introauced,
but because his party had pledged
jtsejfnot to legislate against liquor,
Spnator Osborne opposed the bill,
and was rather made the point of
discussion above the dispensary bill.
The bill was defeated by a vote of
31 to 12 f and Senator Osborne was
yindicated. From a point of honor
this wa light; Senator Osborne did
the proper thing in standing by the
pledges of his party, and the Sena
tors did right in sustaining him.
But.
The vindication of a Senator, or
Lhe defeat of a bill, does not exhon
prate a party that stands as high as
the Democratic party, from mistakes,
and suclj pledges as Senator Osborne
was called upon to keep for the sake
pf party, is buc a stumbling block to
future prosperity.
We do not belieye that Jefferson
pyer expected the Democratic party
tp become wedded to individuals,
and we fear the Democratic party of
Mecklenburg county has made a
mistake in pledging itself to a meas
ure which was not an issue, that
will bring about trouble throughout
the State.
We take jfc that a party has no
fight to pledge itself tq a minority,
pr to a majqrity, on questions which
are not issues. It was neyer inten
ded that any set of men should die
fate the policy of the Democratic
party and it cannot be successfully
done, now nor hereafter.
For frost bites, burns, jndolen sores, rc
zerna Bkio disease aud especially Files, De
Witt'K Witch Ifyzel Halve stand firet aod
best. Look out for dishonest peopfe who
try to imitate and counterfeit ii. It's their
ii i r. tTK'vt "f i) rood urtich-! Wnrih'Hs
LEGISLATURE.
WHAT OUR LAW-MAKERS ARE
DOING IN RALEIGH.
8 we have not the space to give all
bills introduced, wo simply give those of
most interest find tho.se that pass the third
reading, aud such a.3 are ot get.fei.al interest
to the people.
IN THE nOUSE-Feb 22d.
Though a iegal holiday our Representa
tives did not rest, but did a big day's work.
T58 Reyeuuo Act aud the Separate Car
Bill took up much time, the latter made a
home run while the former scored twenty
or more points. Among the dozen bij,ls
which passed their third leading were :
Act providing separate cars for the white
and colored races.
Act to establish a dispensary at Greens
boro. Resolution instructing the impeachment
committee to proceed no further wih the
luipeacumem ot junge JNorwood,
IN THE SENATE Feb 2 2d,
While the Senate adjourned out of re
spect to the memory of George Washington
it being the anniversary of his birth, yet
much business was transacted. 31 bills
of local interest passed aud 30 were ratified
anions the latter were :
to incorporate Elizabeth City and West
ern Railroad Company. '
ro incorporate the Oriental Insurance
Company.'
to incorporate the Carolina and Northern
Railroad Company.
To change the wanner of electing the
officers ,pf the town of Hertford. ' "
To incorporate Chapel tlill school,
to repeal chapter 330 laws of 1833 as to
timber getters of Tyrrell county.
To amend chapter 65, laws of 13!).), to
protect travelers against barb wire fences.
To ament the act permitting Albemarle
canal to take tolls.
to incorporate the North and South Caro
lina Railway.
Senator Ward introduced a bill JtQ sup
plement the road law iu Washington couu.
tyj which passed.
IN THE HOUSE Feb 23d,
The first question before the House the
bill to tax railroads on their gross earnings
or not to tax them. After an hour's hot
discussion the matter was laid over.
The next question debated was whether
or not a privelege tax should bo imposed
ou Dispensaries.
Amoug the new bjlls introduced was an
Act to establish a Board of Immigration for
Noith Carolina. '" -
Of the loDg list o bills which passed the
3rd reading only one Was of any interest
save to the locality for which it was intend
ed and that was an Act to encourage edu
cation among the masses, by providing that
the State Treasurer shall duplicate subscrip
tions to public schools in amounts of not
le6s than $15 or more than $25.
IN THE SENATE Feb 23d,
The following were among the bills that
pabsed their final reading:
To regulate the public printing.
TO amend the charter of Raleigh.
To amend the law authorizing Albemarle
canal to take tolls.
to provide for a dispensary at Bethel,
Pitt county.
to prescribe the use at State colleges the
use ot Davis' Rise and Fall of the Confed
eracy as a text book.
to incorporate the Dismal Swamp Rail
road Company.
To regulate fishing on Albemarle Sound
and to ameud chapter 245 laws of 1895.
To provide indexing the laws of 1809.
IN THE HOUSE Feb 2th.
The question of taxing the gross earnings
of railroads wus aguin taken up and the dis
cussion continued from 11 until 2:80 when
a resolution was introduced as a compro.
mise to the bill.
The following -were among the long list
of bills which passed third reading :
Act to establish a dispensary at Seaboard
Act to incorporate the North Carolina
Mutual Beueut bociety.
Act to regulate the sule of liquor in Beau
fort couuty.
Act to establish graded schools in the
t0jvn of Washington.
Act to incorporate the towu of Leech ville
in Beaufort county.
Act to allow Tyrrell cpanty to levy a
special tax.
IN THE SENATE Feb 24th.
EII.L3 MASSED :
To instruct Senators and Representatives
in Congress to obtain relief for depositors
iu Freedmun's Bureau.
To amend section 3,(j54 of the Code as to
registration of deeds.
To amend chapter 13 laws of 1807, a9 tp
shell fish.
to provide for the general supervision of
the shell fish industry.
Joint resolution to pay each page $5 at
the end ot the sotsiou.
IN THE HOUSE Feb 25th.
These were among the bills which passed
their third reading :
Act for the relief of members pf Tarborq
Fire Company,
Act supplemental to an apt relating to
the workiug of roads iu Washington couuty.
Act to make Labor Day a legal holiday.
Art to incDrporate the Grand Comnmnd
ery of Knights Templar of Nprth Carolina.
ACt to protei't the proportion of pheas
ants in North Carolina, by leaking it a mis
demeanor to ship then; ouf of the Estate,
Apt to iiii-orjiornte the Methodist Orphan-
iljr -it l..u' ilj. i
i
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Mryii wining mmm m i l fin ill ' I I j I I n
well, Warren, Washington. Pasquotank,
Montgomery, Perquimans, New llanovnr,
Craveu, Edgecombe and Vance, by provid
ing for the election of county commissioners
by justices ot the peace.
Act to incorporate the North Carolina
Bar Association.
Act to compromise, commute and settle
the State debt.
IN THE SENATE Feb 25th.
Amoug the new bills introduced was oua
by Senator Ward to repair the Puugo
Turnpike.
Amoug the few bills which passed were
To incorporate the town of Gold Point in
Martin couuty.
to establish a criminal court for Hertford
couuty. v
to repeal chapter 2S7 of laws of 18S0, as
to the bale ol hale cottun.
IN THE HOUSE Feb 27th.
The House began the last week of its
labors in dead earnest and disposed of many
local bills.
The Oyster Claim bill was allowed by re
ducing the amount oue half.
The act levying a tax on the gross earn
ings of railroads was passed on its final
reading.
IN THE SENATE Feb 27th
Senator Waed's bill to repair the Pungo
Turnpike passed, as did also a bill to ap-
nroniiate so.uoo tor tno lmmeuiute inciueu-
tal expenses of the penitentiary.
The following were among the bills that
were ratified and made laws :
TO establish a dispensary at Greensboro.
To protect 6wamp lands.
to fix fees of registers for crop liens.
TO amend the charter of Greenville.
to validate registration of certain con.
vevances.
To establish a dispeusary at Madisou.
to establish a dispensary at Clay tou.
to provide for proving town ' ordinances
on appeal from mayoris court.
to incorporate Southern Real Estate and
Trust Com.pa.dy.
to amend chapter 172, laws of 185U, as to
hunting birds.
to abolish western criminal court.
IN THE HOUSti-Feb 28tb,
Among the long list of bills past the most
important was the new election law which
passed its final reading, only one Democrat
voting against it.
The Machinery Act ; the Insurance bill,
and the bill providing for the reorganiza
tion of the Department of Agriculture also
pasged their final readings.
IN THE SENATE Feb 2Sth,
Anioog the extra large number of bills
signed and ratified are :
to provide a short form of crop lien ami
reduce fees.
to appropriate f 5,000 to State's Prisop.
To provide for working roads iuv Wash
ington county.
To amend chapter 87 of the laws of 1897,
in relation to the sale of bale cotton.
To amend the chorter of Columbia.
To incorporate the Dismal Swamp Rail
road Company. -
For a qnick remedy and one that is per
fectly safe for children let us recommend
One Miuute Cough Cure. It is excellent for
croup, hoarseness, tickling in the throat
and coughs, J. W, Bryan.
A1 men are born iguoraDt and lots of
them never succeed in outgrowing it.
I
J Ask your physician this ques-
ticn, !Vt hat is the one great
i rcmedv for consumption?"
I ne win answer, "Ua-Iiver
oi!." Nine out cf ten will 5
I answer the same way.
I Yet when persons have
I consumption they loathe si! I
f fatty foods, yet fat is ncces- f
I sary for their recovery and
I they cannot tske plain cod- 1
s liver oil. The plain oil dis-
j turbs the stomach and takes
s away the appetite. The dis-
! agreeable fishy odor and I
f teste make it almost unen-
I durable. What is to he done? I
j This question was ans-
5 vercd when we first made
I
of Cod-Liver Oil with Hypo- J
f phosphites. Although that 1
jUwas nearly twenty-five years
I ago, yet it stands alone to- j
3 day the one great remedy i
I for c!i affections of the throat
I and lungs.
j The bad taste and cdor have been
I talicn away, the oil itself has been :
j pitrHy digested, and the most sen
s silive stomach objects to ii rarely, i
Not cne in ten can take and digest
the plain oil. Nine out of ten can ; ;
f take SCOTT'S EMULSION and di-
gesf it; Thai's why it cures so ; ;
f m-a-y cases of early consumption,
s Even in advanced cases it brings :
j comfort and greatly prolongs life.
J. 50c. am! $1.00, all druggists. ,
SCO I 1 Oi liUWNt, l.nemisis, new iotk.
I
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W M Will
THE ROSE OF LIFE.
Written for The Beacoji,
The delicate rose in grandeur and bea.uty
Bows tohe wind as it passes her way,
Takes again her post, yesumes her duty,
Giving perfume to the growing day.
She lifts .up her head to the sun olhe
morn,
And blushes to see his face,
Then smiles a beautiful, queenly smile,
That becomes her lovely grace.
But soon, ah ! soon, she droops her head.
And withers away tc die ;
She soon is numbered with the dead,
Forgotten and past iy.
The world forgets the place she stood,
The sweetness that she gave ;
Forgets the now neglected uoolt,
Her cradle and her grave.
We too may come npon life's scenes,
And bloom awhile as does the rose,
Then pass away and be forgot,
By all our earthly friends aud foes.
But if our lives have fragrance given
To some poor traveller on the way,
It may have caused him to think of he&yen,
It may have caused 1dm to stop, to pray.
Then do not be cast down, my friend,
Although you may be soon forgot,
For if you pass away to-day,
Your deeds of kiudness perish not.
AUKELITJS.
Geo. B. Secord, the well known contrac
tor of Towanda, N. Y., says : '! have used
Chamberlain's Ckuigh Kemedy in my fam
ily lor a Ions; time and have found it su
perior to any other," For sale by all drug
gists CITY MARKET REPORT,
C. R. Sides per lb
Plates
Sholders Bacon
Hams S. C,
Pork per barrel
Lard refined
7
7&S
121
$11.50
8
Flour, per barrel, Pcteut $4.75
4 ' 4 Family i.00
W. I. Molasses, per ga., 80 & 40
Syrup " " 40
Granulated Sugar, per lb G
Light brown " " " 5
Butter " " 25&30
Cheese " " 12J to 15
Green Coflee ' " 10 to 20
lluasted Coffee " 12$ 15
Eggs per doz., 15
Tobacco, per lb 20 to 80
Shot " " 7
Gun Powder " " 25 to 40
Coal "Oil White.Safety 150, per gal, 1?
"' " lted C, per gal.. 15
Apple Vinegar i' " 25
Bee's Wax, per Jb 20
Tallow. " ' 5
Hides, flint." " 7
" Green " " 4c under 6()lb '4
" Salted " " 4
Salt, per sack
Corn,
Meal,
75
per Bus., new GO
" GO
Kice,
Peas, black
v black eye
Peanuts
Cotton per lb
.
50
75
4f to
Rev. E. Edwards, pastor of the English
Baptist Church at Minersville, Pa., when
suffering with rheumatism, was advised to
try Chamberlain's Pain Balm. He Bays:
"A few applications ol this liniment proved
of great service to me. It subdued the in
flammation and relieved the pain. Should
any sufferer profit by giving Pain Balm a
tral it will please me." For sale by all
druggists
A planing mill is less dangerous to a
town than a politician.
Chambeelaik's Cough Hemed.
This remedy is intended especially for
coughs, colds, croup, whooping cough and
influenza. It has becojae famous for its
cures of these diseases, over a large part of
the civilized world. Ihe most flattering
testimonials nave been received, giving ac
counts of its good works; of the aggrava
ting and persistent coughs it has cured ; of
severe colds that have yielded promptly to
its soothing effects, and of the dangerous
attacks of croup it has cured, often saving
the life of the child. The extensive use of
it for whooping cough has shown that it
robs that disease of all dangerous conse
quences. It is especially priztd by mothers
lor their children, as it never failB to effect
a speedy cure, and because they have found
that there is not the least danger iu giving
it, even to babiqs, as it contains nothing
injurious. Sold by al druggists
Some women are afraid in the dark and
others are afraid of the light,
NO CUKE DJQ PAY.
That is the way all druggist sell Grove's
tasteless CHILL tonic for Malaria, Chills
and Fever, it is simply iron and Quinine
in a tasteless form. Children love it. .Adults
prefer it to bitter, nauseating Tonics, Pripe,
ooc. sep'2-6ui
Every bald-headed man believes that bis
active brain has done it.
TO CUKE A COLD IN ONE D.Y
Take L3cative BromQ Quinine Tablets. All
Uurggists refund the money if it fails to
cure. 25c. The genuine has L, B. Q. on
each tablet. nov l.Gm
The color of truth depends nppn the
eyes looking at it.
J. Sheer, Sedalia, Mo., conductor on elec
tric street car liue, writes that his Ijttle
daughter was very low with croup and her
life saved after all physicians had failed,
only by using One Minute Cough Cure. J.
W. lily an, tf
Some men's uauticle experience is con
fined to hard-ships,
i.
Before the discovery of One Minute
Cough Cure, ministers were greatly disturb
ed by coughing congregations, ko excuse
for it noWj J. W. Bryan, tf
Post Off ice Directory.
P. M., Emily V. Fagau.
Ass't P. M., F. F. Fagan.
.Clerk, Geo. VV. Lfardison.
Office hours, f-30 a. m., Xq 8-30 p. m,.
ARRIVAL OF MAILS.
Northern mail arrives at 11 a. m; 3 p. ,
and 7-40 p. m.
Southern: arrived at 11 a. m , &, 7-40 p.m.
Time op Closing Mails.
Northern mail close at 7-3. a. m.f 8-50 a.
tn., & 11-20 a, m.
Southern: clones at 7;35 a, m.. & 11:20 a.m.
The paper-hanger finds business good
when it drives him to the wall.
If you have a .cough, thrqat irritation,
weak lungs, pain in the chest, difficult bre.
atb.ing, croup or hoarseness, fat us suggest
One Minute Cough Cure. Always reliable
and safe, J. W Bryan. tf
The man whp praisesthe baby always
wins the mother's smiles.
It Jsu't holiday, charily to giyo away what
you don't want yourself, but it's economy
The short lie often casts a lone shadow.
Go to Plymouth Grocery Co's. Store for
Ileavy and Faucy Groceries. We keep in
stock Arbnckle's, Levering's, Lion's, Mee.
kin's, Golden Gem and Lala-llooke Roasted
Coffee.
Campbell's Condensed Soups are just
splendid. ,
Our stock of Preserves, Jellies and
Min:e Meat is complete.
We keep on hand Fresh Fruits and Cpn
fectioneries. Come to see us and be convinced that
the truth is mighty and must prevail,
N. B. Coffee ground freo of charge.
J. D. McCONNICO, Manager.
Nest Door to M. Owens & po.
THAT
Last Saturday was sueli a
success I Lave decided to
have another in the near
future, but while waiting
for tins sale, remember I
haye the goods yon need and
.wjll make prices interesting
Every Day,
Come to see me.
W. F. BEASLEY,
.ttorney-at-Law,
PLYMOUTH, N. C.
llealizing that a bakery
is one. of the great needs of
this town, I have put in an
oven and am prepared to
furnish the public with fresh
bread, cakes, pies, &c.t at
reasonable prices, and will
appreciate your patronage.
Yours to please,
Plymouth Baking Co.,
E. J. DANCE, Manager,
JJryan's Old gtovp, - -Water St.
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NORFOLK & SOUTH KIW RAILROAD
. COMPANY.
Schedule in effect oct lJDth 198.
The Direct. Short Lino between Plymouth,
Eden ton, Eastern North Carolina and
Norfolk and all points North. Steamer
leaves Plymouth 9:00 a. p.
Mail Train leaves Edeuton 1:45 p. m.
daily, (except Sunday), arrives at Norfoljr,
4:25 p, m.
Express Train leaves Edenton Tues
day, Thursday and fc-atnrday at 8 15 a. m,,
arrive at Norfolk 11 a. m.
Connection made at Norfolk with all rail
and Steame Lines, and at Elizabeth City
with Steamer Neuse, Tuesday, Thursday
and Saturday for New lierne, lloanoke
Island, Atlantic & N. C, R. R. Statiousj
also Wilmington & Weldou R, R. Steamer
Newberne leaves Elizabeth City Monday
noon, and Wednesday G p. m., for Roanoke,
Island, Ocracoke, Oriental and Newborne
The Company's Steamers leave Edenton
12.-15 p. m. ns follows; Steamer
to Mackey's Ferry, Plymouth, Jamesville
and Williamstou daily (except Sunday)
with passengers for Roper, Pantego, Belr
haven, connecting with Str. Virginia Dare
for Makley ville, Aurora. South Creek,
Washington ajjd intermediate landings.
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday for
Cbowaa Kiver, and Monday and Friday
for Scuppemong River on arriyal of No.
2 Train.
Norfolk passenger station at Norfolk and
Western Railroad Depot.
Through tickets on sale and baggage
checked to all principal points.
-O-
EASTERN CAROLINA DISPATCH
FAST FEEIQfHT LINfct
AND PASSENGER ROUTE, a
Daily all rail service between Edenton,
New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore and
Norfolk.
Throujh cars, as low rates and quicker '
time than by any other route.
Direct all goods to be shipped by East'
eru Carolina Dispatch, as follows: From,
Norfolk bv N. & S. R. R.; Baltimore by P.
W. & B. Ii, R; President St. Station, .
Philadelphia by Pennsylvania R. R. Dock
St. Station; New York by Pennsylvania
R. R., Pier '27 North River, and Old Do
minion S. S. Co., Pier 26.
For further information apply to J. E.
LAWRENCE, Agtnt, Plymouth, N, O,
or to the General Office of the & S
R.R. Co., Norfolk, Va.
M. X. KING, General Manager.
H. C. nUDGINS, a. F. Jk P. Agt.
"Remember The Main"
thing in family groceries is to get
them fresh, the sumo is true of cakes
candies, canned goods, &c. To get
these goods fresh cull on W. J. Jack?
son he has a nice line of Ileavy and
Fancy Groceries, and would like tq
C. U. B. A.
customer, that he might please yotj;
in this line.
He also carries a large stock of
ueady Mixed Paints and can savo -
)ou money on every pnrcnase.
W. J. Jackson , ,
Hornthal Block, nest to Post Office,
We Lead,
ievcr Follow
Jtill rOie I3Vont
With the very best facilities to serve
the public in the way of first-class,
tnrnouts.
I keep on hand a good stock of
HORSES AND MUJ.ES,
For hire.
COME TO SEE ME
When you want stylish turnouts. I guar
anteo satisfaction,
B. F. OWENS
Main Street, Plymouth, N. C.
oc 10-tf
THE OLD BELIABLI
I am still in the fronts
with a complete line of
Buggiesi waggons,
Road Carts,
"Farm f!nrfe
Or ainr other Vehicle.
To be convinced, call and sep
for your self.
With a large variety of material,
and increased facilities, we ara bet
ter prepared than ever, to turn out
first-class work, at lowest prices
consistent with good workmanship.
Thanking the public for a very
liberal patropage in the past, we.
hope to merit the same in the fu
ture.
Horse shoeing and repairing a
specialty.
Respectfully rd
ii, vim
For sile rjnd guaranteed by ?H dealers'