THE 110AN0KM BEACON.
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THE liOANOKE BEACON,
Plymouth, N. C.
Mil. S. B. Spruill, Chairman of
the committee on Public Speakers
for the Centennial celebration, in
forms us that he has received letters
of acceptance from Hon. Charles L.
Pettigi-fsw, Atlanta, Ga.; F. A.
Boyle, Esq., Plymouth, N. C, and
Hon. Julien Picot, Como, X. 0.
These are all native born citizens
of Washington county, and their
reputation as able and eloquent
speakers quarantees to the people
that they will be highly entertained
on the Fourth of July.
In all political campaigns in
North Carolina the Democratic press
lias been an instrument for good,
and has labored earnestly for the
success of the principles of Democ
racy. Never in the history of the
State did the newspapers enter more
earnestly into a campaign than they
did last year. The press was used
directly and indirectly for the cause
of white supremacy and good gov
ernment. These facts being undeniably true,
dnd the further fact tiiat the cause
for which they labored was success
ful, we regret to note that in some
instances the papers have not only
been ignored by the Democrats, but
It has becomo necessary for those
papers that advocated and worked
for Democratic principles, now to
criticise and even denounce the ways
of the party leader1, of their respec
tive localities. Those papers, which
from honest convictions, denounced
the fusion legislation and misrule
in this State, now have cause to de
clare that Republicanism and Fu
siouism with all its horrors does not
compare to the disgracefnl record
that is being made by Democratic
"ring rule" and "Bossism."
In 1S98 the white people of North
Carolina set to work to lay a foun
dation on which to build a solid
wall over which the enemies of good
government could never climb, the
work was well begun a foundation
laid, but before it hud settled firmly
on its bedrock, we litid it shaken by
the turbulent waves of our own
streams. With our own tars on
deck; our own watchmen at the
helm, we find the grand old Demo
cratic ship drifting, drifting down
upon the treacherous rocks of party
egotism.
Awake, ye men, who In the heat
ed days of the past campaign waved
the red Hag of danger. Awake, ye
inen who gave the warning signals.
Call a halt on those who seek to de
stroy the party for the sake of per
sonal or sectional gain.
11 seems mat our larmers are slow
to take advantage of opportunities
offered, as was shown in the early
days of peanut culture. For years
the farmers across the line in Vir
ginia had been growing peanuts
with great success and financial
ll'iifit (inr ...f !-! ,...,,..11 ..
ted to the culture of this crop, was
afraid to plant, only on a small
fccale, for a few years. During these
years the acreage increased rapidly
in Virginia, and when our farmers
began to cultivate the peanut as a
money crop the price had started
down, and us our fanners increased
the acreage, predating as fine pea
huts as was ever placed on the mar
ket, the price decreased until now
they hardly pay for the cultivation.
Peanuts becoming an unprofitable
crop, the farmers of Virginia and of
central North Carolina began the
Cultivation of tobacco. Everywhere
the tobacco has been grown it has
enriched the farmers as well as all
other classes. As in tha case of the
peanut, our farmers were, md are
yet, assured that the lands of East
ern Carolina are adapted' to its
growth, but it seems that our peo
ple lire loth to give up cotton and
peanuts, and go on making them
selves poorer each year. After it is
too late; after the price has been
forced down by trusts and monopo
lies, aided by the increased produc
tion, our farmers will go into tobac
co growing with a vengeance.
Friends, we are too slow; we are
satisfied to let others make the ex
periments and reap the reward.
Friends, Eastern North Carolina
is equal to any section, but we can
not prosper as long as we stick to
the ways of our fathers. Growing
cotton and peanuts at starvation
prices, while we buy corn, hay, and
other home supplies.
We do not offer this as a lecture
to the farmers, but give it as an il
lustration, hoping that our unfor
tunate farmers, on whose prosperity
depends the prosperity of all the
people, will profit by it.
WE WILL CELEBRATE.
THE BALL IS IN MOTION KEEP IT
GOING UNTIL JULY 4TH.
At a meeting of the delegates ot
Washington county held tit Roper on
Tuesday June Gth, the following
proceedings were had :
On motion II. S. Ward was elected
Chairman and AY. Fletcher Ausbon
Secretary.
It was agreed that the celebration
be held at Roper July 4th.
On motion it was agreed that the
counties of Chowan, Bertie, Tyrrell
and Martin be invited to send dele
gates to take part in the celebration.
The Chair proceeded to appoint
the various committies, which were
confirmed by the house, viz :
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE.
W. II. Hampton, L. G. Roper, R.
Elliott and W. J. Mercer, for their
lespectivc townships, and Win. F.
Beasley Committeeman-at-large for
the county.
COMMITTEE ON SPEAKING.
S. B. Spruill, F. R. Johnston, J. A.
Chesson, T. W. Blount, II. M. Snell,
T. S. Swain, M. M. Alexander, II.
A. Litchfield.
COMMITTEE ON PROVISIONS
Plymouth Township Levi Blount,
L. P. Horn thai, W. A. Alexander,
Warren Ambrose, W. J. Jackson, G
If so, there must be some
trouble with its food. We!!
babies arc pJurrip; only the
sick are thin. Arc you sure
the food is a!! right? Chil
dren can't help but grow;
they must grow if their food
nourishes them. Perhaps a
mistake was made in the
past and as a result the di
gestion is weakened. If that
is so, don't give the baby
a lot ot medicine; just use
your every-day common
sense and help nature a
little, and the way to do
it is to add half a tcaspoon
fu! of
! SCOTPS !
i
in iUn kiU,,'. f j it
i iiu uauv 3 IUUU uuto or I
four times a day. The gain i
will begin the very first day
you give it. It seems to 1
correct the digestion and j
gets the baby started right
again. If the baby is rturs- j
ing but does not thrive, then !
the: mother should take the 1
emulsion. !t will have a j
good 'effect both upon the '
mother and child Twenty- j
five years proves this fact.
toe. and Ji.no, si! Jru?f i?ts. I
SCOTT U KOWXK, Chenu, Kev York. 5
J h m j
EMULSION
L. Bowen, Asa Harrison, W. F.
Lucas, I). 0. Brinkley, R. M. Bate
man, W. T. Freeman, F. M. Daven
port, T. L. Satterthwaite.
Lee's Mills Township J. A. Ches
son, W..T. Spruill, L. G. Ropor, V.
S. Spruill, Rufus Swuin, J. E.
Blount, Jno. E. Singleton, R. M.
Peacock, C. II. Knowles, H. J. Wil
liams, B. S. Lucas, W. S. Davenport,
J. B. Chesson, W. R. Chesson, J. M
Reid.
Skinnersville TownshipEli Snell,
E. R. Spruill, Abram Newberry, J.
B. Phelps, J03. Patrick.
Scuppernong Township A. G. Wal
ker, 1). Spruill, M. M. Alexander,
W. W. Spruill, W. J. Star, C. J.
Spear, T. J. Basnight, J. II. Am
brose, II. A. Litchfield.
COMMITTEE ON ARRANGE
MENTS. Dr. W. II. Hardison, .Abram New
berry, T. W. Blount, J. E. Reid.
gfThe first named on above com
mittees were elected Chairmen.
On motion Louis P. Ilornthalwas
elected Chief Marshal and instruct
ed to appoint as many assistants as
necessary from each township, and
one or more from each county.
On motion Thos. W. Blount was
elected President and L. G. Roper,
Vice-President, of the organization.
II.. S. Ward,
W. Fletcher Ausbon, Chrm.
Sec'ty.
Note It is most earnestly desired
that the committees organize and get
to work as early as possible and that
they not only solicit the aid linanci
ally, but also the united efforts of all
our citizens in making this great
event in the history of Washington
county a grand success. The com
tnittees are requested to report thei
progress and actions to the Presiden
as often as possible.
Let us work together in this, and
success is sure,
Yours truly,
Thos. W. Blount.
Robbed the Grave.
A startling iucident, of which Mr. John
Oliver of Philadelphia, was the subject, is
narrated by him as follows: I was in a
most dreadful condition. My skin was al
most yellow, eyes eunkeu, tongue coated,
pain contiuualij' iu back aud Bides, no ap
petitegradually growing weaker day by
day. Three physicians had given me up
Fortunately a Iriend advised tryiug 'Elec
tric Bitters: aud to my great joy and sur
prise, the first bottle made a decided im
provement. I continued their use for turee
weeks, and am now a well man. I know
they saved my life, and robbed the grave of
another victim." no one should fail to try
them. Only Mj., guaranteed, at Plymouth
Drug Co. o
CUE SWELL CHIPS.
June 12tn.
Mr. aud Mrs. II. S. Ward cf Plymouth,
were m our towuoii alouduy.
Mr. Julius Woodley of Norfqlk, is on a
visit to Ins brother, Mr. James Woodley.
Miss Jessie Litchfield has returned from
the Ciipiiat r'emale College at Murfrees
Uoro. Mr. Herbert Walker left this morning
for Li (Jity to visit tho family of Uapt.
Gaboon.
Mr. Dallas Armstroug of Gum Neck, was
the guest of Kev. Luther Lboru on Sun
day last.
Mr. llocbman, a former Principal of
(Jresweli, was the guest of Mr. A. 11. Walk
er the past week.
Mrs. Luther Eborn has returned home
accompanied by her sister, Mra. William
Smith, of New Bern.
Miss Orcie Woodley and sister, Mrs.
iiateman, spent ounday with their brother,
Mr. Edgar Woodley.
Miss Emma Woodley has returned from
Hickory, N. C, where she has been at
tending Clermont College.
The closing exercises of Creswell Acad
emy will be June 22nd aud 23rd. Mr,
Sherrill gives his school a pic nic on the
Lake.
If Madam Rumor is correct the Somer
set farm will change bauds at a very early
date, as a Mr. Webb, from Virginia, we
understand will purchase it.
Wild Daisies.
SKINNERSVILLE ITEMS.
Miss Sallie Cherry is visiting in Greens
boro. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Clayton are visiting
Mrs. II. iL Tarkenton.
Mr:-Sara Tarknton returned home Sat
urday, accompanied by his friend Mr.
Smith.
Mrs. Geo. Wiley and daughter, Miss
Mary, returned home yesterday from New
poit News.
Miss Callie Tixrkenton and brother, Neal,
are vibiting friends and relatives iu aud
near Eden ton this week.
Mr. Stuart Lucas and daughters. Misses
Isolind and Edith, came dowu Saturday to
attend the icecream festival.
The ice cream festival was very enjoya
ble, but not as successful as was expected
on u'.-co'J'.il of disapnoiutuMSutb.
COTTON
A Greenville dispatch says that in the
last year Piedmont Cotton Mill has earned
200,000, Pelzer $285,000, Clifton 270 -000
and Paoolet $2;i0.000, a total of nearly
$ 1,000,000 profits for four mills. The
earnings of the big mills Around Spartain
burg are said to have ranged from 20 to ?5
per cent, on the capital stock. . The bauks
there are congested with dividend niouey.
Small wonder that the Piedmont section
prospers when it gets such returns from
iU factories. Columbia State.
That Throbbing Headache.
Would quickly leave you, if you U3ed Dr.
King's New Life Pills. Thousands ol suffer
ers have proveb their niaichlfss merit for
Sick aud Kervous Headaches. They make
pure blood aud strong nerves and build up
your health. Easy to take. Try them.
Only 25 cts. Money back if not cured. Sold
by Plymouth Drug Co. 5
FOUND A POT OF GOLD.
Richmond. May 23. J. D. Pollard, a
farmer at Aurliau Springs, N. C, yester.
day plowed up a small iron pot containing
gold coins. The pot was heavy and the
iron was much corroded. Pollard declined
to tell the amount of niouey he secured,
but said he danced and sang and cried for
joy. lie exhibited two of the pieces at
Weldon yesterday, one dated 1714 and the
other 1773. They were foreign coins and
probably worth many times their face
value as curiosities. Pollard had frequently
plowed over the lot before. It is said he
secured $4,000, but he denies that he got
so much.
I was sariously afflicted with a cough for
several years, aud last fall had a more se
vere cough than ever before. I have used
many remedies without receiviug much re
lief, and beiug recommended to try a bot
tle of Chamberlain's Cough Kennedy, by a
friend, who. knowing me to be a poor
widow, gave it to me, I tried it and with
the most, gratifying results. The first bottle
relieved me very much and the second
bottle has absolutely cured me. I have not
bad as good health for twenty years. I
give this certificate without solicitation,
simply in appreciation of the gratitude I
felt for the cure effected. Respectfully,
Mus. Mary A. Beard, Clarernore, Ark,
For sale by all druggists
The mongrel is ofleu the most intelli
gent, but it is the pure-blooded dog who
gets the prize.
NO CURE NO PAY.
That is the way all druggist sell Grove's
tasteless chill tojtto for Malaria, Chills
aud Fever. It is simply Jrou and Quinine
in a tasteless form. Children love it. Adults
prefer it to bitter, nauseating Tonics. Price,
6oc. sep
Confession may be good for the soul,
but it is seldom good fur the pocket.
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
Durggists refund the money if it fails to
cure. 25c. The genuine has L. 13. Q. on
each tablet. uov l-bni
Businers uinxim : Promise a man the
earth and give him a cemetery lot.
Mr. John Bevins, editor of the Press,
Anthon, Iowa, says: "I have used Cham
bcrlaiu's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Rem
edy in my family for fifteen years, have
recommended it to hundreds of others
aud have never known it to fail in a single
instance. For sale by all druggists
It doesn't pay to let your employer know
mai ue can get along wnnoui you.
Why were 25,000 BOTTLES OF ROB
ERTS' TASTELESS 2oc. CHILL TONIC
sold the first year of its birth ? Answer
Because it is the BEST AT ANY PRICE,
guaranteed to euro, money refunded if it
fails, pleasant to take, 25c per bottle. It
is sold and guaranteed by
jul-ly W. C. Ayers.
The things that are the easiest to obtain
are oiteu me uaruesi to enjoy.
Mr. P. Ketcham of Pike City, Cal , says
"During my brother's late sickness from
sciatic rheumatism. Chamberlain's Pain
Balm was the only remedy that gave him
any relief." Many others have testified to
the prompt relief from pain which this
i: : r. . pj t . i.. n j
uuujcui aiiuiui). cue time uy ail uruy
gists
We usually kick at the wrong man be
cause he is most easily got at.
Bad management keeps more people in
poor circumstanoes than any other one
cause, lo be successful one must look
ahead and plan ahead so that when a favor
able opportunity presents itself helSready
to take advantage of it. A little forethought
will also save much expense and valuable
time. A prudent and careful man will keep
a bottle of Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy in the house, the
shiftless fellow will wait until necessity
compels it and then ruin hie best horse
goiug for a doctor and have a big doctor
bill to pay, besides ; one pays out 25 cents,
the other is out a hundred dollars aud then
wonders why his neighbor is getting richer
while he is getting poorer. For sale by all
druggists.
ScnoOLS in Cuba and Elsewuere.
Prof. J. F. Draughon, who recently visi
ted Cuba with a view of investigating tho
outlook for establishing a school in Havana,
Cuba, next fall, on his return visited Sa
vannah, Georgia, where he arranged to
open a well equipped Business College
June 15th.
Prof. Draughon now has flourishing
business colleges located in Nashville,
Tenn., Galveston, and Tesarkana, Texas.
These colleges have superior courses of
instructions, aud special facilities for se
curing positions. bee Prof. Draughou's
ad. elsewhere in this issue and write lor his
illustrated catalogue. Special rates will be
given all who enter either of his colleges
soon, ' , iny l'J-St
BIG- PROFITS OF
MILLS.
"Remember The Main"
thing in family groceries is to get
them fresh, the same is true of cukes
candies, canned goods, &c. To get
these goods fresh cill ou W. J. Jack
son he has a nice lino of Heavy and
Fancy Groceries, and 'would like to
C. TJ. B. A-
customer, that he might please you
in this line.
Ho also carries a large stock of
Ready Mixed Taints and can save
you money on every purchase.
W. J. Jac ken
Hornthal Block, next to Por,t Officer
REMOVED
Plymouth Grocery Co.,
(to iihinkley's couxek)
We have moved our stock of Heavy
and Fancy Groceries to the store on
Brinkley's corner so wo may be more
convenient to the public.
We carry a full line, evervtliinsr to
bo found in an up-to-date grocery
and at prices as low as tho lowest.
Thanking the public for the very
liberal patronage given us at the old
stand we solicit a larger share of )our
trade in tho future.
Yours very truly,
J. D. McCONNICO, Manager.
imW UNDERTAKER,
8. J- BARCO,
DEALER IN
Coffins, Caskets, and Burial-cases of all
styles, grades, sizt s and prices.
Special attention given to orders at a dis
tance. If it should be your misfortune to
need anything in this Hue see my goods.
I am still in the buggy busines with as
nice a lot of open and top vehicles as has
ever been shown in this section. In work
prices I defy completion. Examine my
stock before placing jour order,
Yours respectfully,
S. J. BARCO,
ROPER, N. C.
oclO-ly
THE OLD RELIABLE
I am still in the front,
with a complete line of
Buggies, waggon ,
Road Carts,
Farm Carts,
Or amr other Vehicle.
To bo convinced, call and see
for your self.
With a large variety of material,
and increased facilities.'we are bet
ter prepared than ever, to turn out
first-clas3 work, at lowest prices
consistent with good workmanship.
Thanking the public for a very
liberal natronase in the past, we
hope to merit the same in the fu
ture.
Horse shoeing and repairing a
specialty.
Respectfully,
II. PEAL.
W. F- BEASLEY,
Attorney-at-Law,
PLYMOUTH, N. C.
TV. B Y EAGER,
IS HEADQUARTERS
FOR MUSICAL GOODS,
the only house in town where you
will find all kinds of musical instru
ments from a Jew's harp up to the
very latest, the Columbia Zither
which any child can play, and the
Columbia Graphophone which makes
speeches, sings songs and plays band
pieces. Records and talking machi
nes in stock and for sale. ,
I have also added a Gold and Sil
ver plating department for plating
watches, Jewelry and bilverware.
HEP AIRING of all kind- done on Short
NOTICE, end satisfaction guaranteed.
jf
N
OUFOLK & SOUTHERN RAILROAD
COMPANY.
Schedule in effect oct 19th 1898.
The Direct. Short Line between lymonth,
Edenton, Eastern North Carolina ' and
Norfolk and all points North. Steamer
leaves Plymouth 9:00 a. m.
Mail Train leaves Edenton' 1:4 p. m.
daily, (except Sunday), arrives at Norfolk
4:25 p. m.
Expross Train leaves Edenton Toes
day. Thursday and Saturday at 8 15 a. ra,t
arrive at Norfolk 11a. m. "
Connection made at Norfolk with all rail
and Steamer Lines, and at Elizabeth City
with. Steamer Neuse, Tuesday, Thursday
and Saturday for New Berne, Koanoke
Island, Atlantic & N. C, B. K. Stations;
also Wilmington & Weldon It, 1. Steamer
Newberne leaves Elizabeth City Monday
noon, and Wednesday 6 p. m., for Roanoke
Island, Ocracoke, Oriental and Newoetne
The Company's Steamers leave Edenton
1 2.45 p. m. as follows : Steamer
to Maekey's Ferry, Plymouth, Jamebviile
aud Williainston daily (except Sunday)
with passengers for lioper, Pautego, Bel
haven, connecting with Str. Virginia Dare
for Mak!eyville, Aurora. South Creek,
Washington and intermediate landings.
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday fiof
Chowan Itiver, and Monday and Friday
for Scuppernong Itiver on arrival of No
2 Train.
Norfolk passenger station at Norfolk and
Western liailroad Depot.
Through tickets on sale and baggag
checked to all principal points.
-O-
EASTERN CAROLINA DISPATCH
FAST FREIGHT LIHB
i
- AND PASSENGER ROUTE.
Daily all rail service between Edentoa,
New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore and
Norfolk.
Throu?h cars, as low rates and qnieket
time than by any other route.
Direct all goods to be shipped by East
ern Carolina Dispatch, as follows: Front
Norfolk by N. & S. R. R.; Baltimore by P.
W. & B. R. 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, C,
or to the General Office of the h. & S
R.R. Co.. Norfolk, Va.
M. K. KING, General Manager.
H. C. HUDGINS, G. F. A P. Afet.
-I
PHSlTmNS Secueied.' May deposit
I VUillVliU irinnw fnr tni'finn irl UV
till positiori is secured,6r will ftetft4fa.
Cheap board. Car fare paid. No Va
cation Enter any time. Open for both
sexes. Catalogue f rge. Write to-day.
DRAUGHON'S
PRACTICAL
BUSINESS-
Nashville, Tcutt. O? Galveston. Tex.
Savanuah, Ga. p Texarkatta, Tex.'
Indorsed by merchants and banker.
By far best patronized business college
ia South. - Three months' bookkeeping
with us equals six by the old plan. All
commercial branches taught. For circu
lars explaining 'Home Study Course,"
address "Department A," For college
catalogue, address "Department A4."
Closing Oiit
Millinery, Notions, &e.
AT COST.
Having decided to retire from the
millinery business I inn now offering
my entire stock of goods consisting
of the latest stylo Millinery, Nbtions
White goods, Trimmings, Etc., at
wholesale cost.
Quick buyers get big bargains, as
the goods must go.
Yours Respectfully,
Mrs. Annie Latham.
BAKERY
ltealizing that a bakery
is one of tbe great needs of
this town, I have put in an
oven and ain prepared to
fnrnish the public with fresh)
uiimu, iaacB, pics, tvic ac
reasonable nrioea. nnrl Trill
' y m a a
appreciate your patronage.
Yours to please,
Plymouth Baking Co.,
, E. J. DANCE, Manager,
uijiui a um owib, - - waierot.
SAVE MONEY
With the opening of SpringVget out your
last season suits, coats, pants and dresses
and have them renovated and
GLEAMED OR DYED L-
and thus save the price of a new garment.
Those soiled clothes can be made to look aa
good as new by the old reliable
-CLEANER and DYER '
SAMUEL WIGGINS, on Main Street.
who cleans, dyes, renovates and presses at
moderate prices.
I also do all kinds of UPHOLSTERING
aud cau make your old furniture look Job .
nc3 n rr A ns nam nt i-mnll . .
All work guaranteed and yonr patuonage!
resjicctlully solicited, -
mr?J Cm Q 11 III i V