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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-17
pRnGRESS OE Tile WIZ.

Most of the South African fighting thus far
seems to have been done in the minds OF sen
satlonal correspondents. The recent tales OF
big battles and great slaughter are now known
to have been baseless. There may at this mo-
mcnt be serious work in progress at NimhorlcY'
Vrvhurc or Mafeking. but as communication
with those places has been interrupted nothing
is known Of II. What is known Is THIS; Iha'
those places are now isolated from the base OF
supplies that they are special OBJECTS OF b"'r
attack MafelNng because Lord Salisbury son
is there and Kimberley. because Mt Rhodes
is there. together with much wealth III dla-
monds: and that the advance upon them Is p'
ing made by an army Of Beers which oulnum-
bers the British defenders two or three to one
and which is led by one OF the most truculen1
and aggressive Of all the Boer commanders.
II is said that the railroad has been cut AT
Belmont The road crosses the Orange River
AT Orange River station. near Hope Town, and
thence runs northward parallel with the Orange
frontier and only four miles from II. Belmont
IS fb- second station north Of the Orange River
and about fifteen miles from IT. There are nine
or ten more stations to he passed and about
forty miles 10 be travcrsed before Kimberley is
reached As the Beers (of the Orange Statel
struck In at the Modder River, twenty miles
south Of Kimberley they evidently have the
railroad from that point down to Belmont,
twenty miles, in their possession. How much
further north they may have gone toward kim
horlcv Is not known But II IS evident that the
army that goes up 10 relieve Kimberley will not
no oblc 70 use the railroad much. If any. beyond
tho Orange River but will have TO make the
rest of its way up by marching through a coun-
Try occunipd by the Beers.
In Natal the Beers (TranSvaaersl have occu-
Mod Newcastle without opposition. ana have
advanced beyond It 10 Danhauser nearly two
,birde the way from Newcastle to Dundee ana
only twelve miles from the latter place. IT has
heen sunposcd that Dundee will be vigorously
defended but there Will be no cause for sur
nrisc II such Is not the case Dundee Is an I'M
portant place bat II Is not OF supreme I'M
portance II IS, for example. not comparable
with Ladysmith IN importance; 50 that II the
latter were seriously menaced ii would be the
part of wisdom 10 abandon Dundee and con
centratc all forces at I9dysmith. There Is ms
vet however no indication that such move
ment will be necessary since the Orange forces
show no disposition 10 advance upon Lady
smith. but are content with massing themselves
in the passes Of the Drakensberg. II may be
that they are waiting for their allies nj the
north 10 take Dundee and cross the Biggars-
berg For the distance from Tintwa and Van
Reenen's passes in the Drakcnsberg, to Lady
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-17

The people Of Alaska demand that the Uhl'so
States surrender none Of the territory aquired
from Russia Americans everywhere VIII DacA
them UP In that position
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-17

Rival bosses in the same political party are
subject 10 various fortune. like yellow dogs In
debate rolling over and under neither remaining
long at the top or bottom. just now IiH repre-
scnts the under dog in his fight with Croker.
but there IS no telling how soon their situations
NAV be reversed or. indeed how soon the arena
may be swept clear Of both of them and new
champions introduced. Nothing in the natural
history Of the political boss is more certain than
that he does not last forever and sometimes his
collapse follows swift upon his climax Of expan-
sion Both Croker and Hill have already had a
longer experience than usually falls 10 the LOT Of
bosses but they ere likely to drop out of sight
any day. only to be discovered 10y the research OF
the political Archaeological. That Is the way their
predecessors have gone, shovelled into the dust
bin Of oblivion. when past triumphs and defeats
are forgotten
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-17

nedestai with Nelson It's welcome 20 MIN
br,qhtens even the gold Of the golden 'c,o-
her DAYS. more favorable to these ceremohie'
than to yacht racing
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-17
Where unlike things are Ike;
When good and III and JOY and moan
Melt into one.

corporation doing business In this borough
was fined $3.50 yesterday for polluting the air
with soft coal smoke. and an individual offender
OF the same sort fined 500 The smaller
OF these two penalties may have been suitable
under the circumstances OF the case Ia which 1t
was exacted, but the larger seems more nearly
10 "nt the crime" We hope they both indicate
that the Health Board and the courts are finally
resolved to make violations OF the law unprohta-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-17

Dewey week in Vermont VIII he long remem-
hered as the most enthusiastic and spectacular
I'm the history Of the State. AS an inland com
monwealth with the nearest sea line leagues
away. II may WILL be proud ~ having sent
forth a sailor outshining Hippaius and Zldonian
Hanno, and fighter TO stand the same
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-17

II the Shamrock. after yesterdays expert
ence. thinks some other kind Of weather would
sult her better we sincerely hope that she VIII
get lust what she wants to-day.
Registration. always important. is particularly
sn this year. II vitality concerns the wellDeng
Of tho state that the Republican majority In the
LEGISLATURE be preserved. and If the city that
the current type of Alderman be improved-at
any rate that il be- suffered TO undergo no
further Tammany deterioration. Let every good
patriot register. and set good example 10 his
fellow citizens.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-17

Good Liquors and Good Mineral waters --l &c
r2,v vo,,r LIQUORS where CARL " SCHJl'II
PT'RE AND CORRECT MINERAL. WATERS are SOLD
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-17

I'VE are on gold basis. and We mean 70 stay
there" said the President In one OF ms speeches
yesterday MI Bryan is at liberty to paste thaD
ecaration in his hat for future reierence-t NE
can make room for II.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-17

In course OF preparation and all the prospects
are hopeful
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-17
Qroce 10 advertisements.
Buelncse \ ollres.

Buelncse Nolltes.
Roll Top Desks and ONCE Furniture.
Great Variety of style and Price
y. O. sEII.EW.
40 III Fulton 81.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-17

ENGLAND sends us an order for $4,000 POUNDS OF
dressed poultry. making about fourteen 'a''oa"S'
mart Of II for the use Of her South African army
The American chicken, always important j" va,
domestic markets. IS looking W I'm those abroad ana
.s,,,,trc , CONSEQUENCE which It has every reason
70 crow
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

The personnel of the firm is as fol-
lows: Major Emry, the senior member
is one of the best known men in the
State. His large interests throughout
this section thoroughly identify him with
It's growth and development He is
Mayor of Roanoke Rapids, large stock
holder in the Roanoke Rapids Power
Company, besides being identified with
numerous other large enterprises.
Mr.. w. n. Pierce is one of the wide
awake, progressive, self-made men or
this section, whose friends are legion.
lie is Il North Carolinian by birth and
was reared within six miles of Wei
don. He received liberal education at
Trinity College and then started career
that has been one continuous round OF
success. He is one of the stockholders
of the Roanoke Rapids Mills, the Weldon
Bank and the Weldon Cotton Manufac-
turing Company, being a director of the
latter concern.
Mr.. o. w. Pierce has charge of the
immense establishment at Roanoke
Rapids, and is a hustling, enterprising
gentleman. He was reared atsthis place
and educated at Trinity College.
These wide-aWake and progressive gen
tlemen form a combination of thrift, en-
terprise and integrity that is not equaled
in this entire section. Their mammoth
business stands as Il monument to this
fact. Its future is assured and the writ
err joins with their legiOns of friends in
wishing them continuous prosperity and
success.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
JOSEPH lSAACS
One of Our Leading Dealers
in He usehoId and Kitchen
Furniture, Crockery
and Glassware.
Established TwantY Years Ago, And Built Up
en- The Honor and Faith of its Merits

This prosperous and widely known
house is in all respects one of the lead
ing and best equipped houses devoted to
its special lines in Goldsboro. Mr.. lsalcs
founded the business 20 years ago, in Il
small way handling groceries. As time
passed on. by energy and thrift he en-
larged the business, until today he has
two of the most elegant establishments
in Goldsboro. These establishments are
Of brick. two stories high and each
24x65 feet in dimensions. One is devoted
to the enormous stock OF crockery an0
glassware: the other to Il full and com
plete line of medium and fine grade fur
niture, carpets mattings, rugs, lounges.
baby carriages and in fact everything
usually found in first class establish
ment of this. character. These stocks
should be seen to be appreciated. IN
prices it may be said that Mr.. Isaacs is
never undersold. 1t is his constant ilea
to keep abreast with the times. 'reat his
customers right and sell the best goods
for the least money.
Mr.. Isaacs is a wide-awake, progress
sive citizen and is numbered with the
solid and substantial people. His great
success in business is due to his careful
attention to business and his pleasing per-
sonality. Mail orders are gwen prompt
attention and all goods are warranted to
give perfect satisfaction. A share Of
your patronage is solicited
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
SMITH & YELVERTON
Jobbers in Foreign and Do
mestic Hardware. Car
rage and Wagon
Material.
Door, Sash, Blinds, Paints, Oils, Glass, Stoves,
Ranges, Lines, Cement Plaster, Hair
Leths, Etc. Founded in 1886.

Among the solid business institutions
of Goldsboro. none is het+sr known or
stands higher in the mercantile world
of this section than the highly rated firm
of Smith q Yelyerton, founded in 1886.
Their large and commodious premises are
stocked with a compl a.e and choice as
sortment of foreign aal omrstic hare
ware, cutlery, SASH blinds, paints. oils
glass, stoves, ranges, carriages wagon
material, lime cement, plaster hair. lathS,
and in fact everything incidental to this
particular line of business. Among their
immense stock of agricultural nipple
ments are found the famous Deering
mowers and rakes, etc. In the line of
stoves handled must be mentioned
Michigan Stoves, Monumental
Stoves, Isaac A. Sheppard. of Baltimore
famous brand or make. In addition to
the above enumerated stock must be
mentioned a full and complete line of
sporting goods, bicycles, etc. In addir
ton to their commodious salesrooms,
they have four large warehouses for the
storage of their tremendous stock Of
goods
The individual members of the firm,
Messrs. w. Ell. Smith and w. T.. yell
verton are wide awake, progressive gen
tlemen who keep thoroughly abreast
with the times.
They enjoy large patronage, which
is constantly increasing with the flight
OF time. The business is by no means
local, but extends throughout the coun-
try. Messrs. Smith 81 Yelverton de-
serve great credit for establishing a
name in the marts of the country that is
the very synonyms of honor and fair deal
ing.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
IS BUSINESS CONDUCTED BY MESSRS.
EMERY AND PIERCE,
The Merchant Kings of Halifax County. They
Conduct Two Immense Establishments,
One at Weldon, the Other At Roanoke
Rapids, A Brief Sketchof
the Firm.

In n brief review of the rise and pro-
gress of the various commercial estab-
lishments and those who are consplcu-
ously identified with their management,
this immense and tlourshing concern
deserves more than ii passing comment'
as one of the most important factors III
this line of business in the rapidly de-
welcoming South. 1t has been brought
to the front by reason of an up
to-date and superb management whose
constant purpose is the good of the large
army of buyers that patronize their es-
adjustments.
The business was founded in 1891,
and during the years that have interven-
ed since then has hourished and grown.
Their mammoth establishment is stuat-
ed on Washington Avenue, between
First and Second streets. 1t is Il two
story brick really a double building
15X110 feet i'll dimensions, and is the
largest mercantile establishment in this
section of the State. The interior is a
busy scene. Here is displayed immense
quantities of staple and fancy dry-goods,
the finest dress goods, boots and shoes,
hats, caps, clothing, gents furnishings,
staple and fancy groceries, hardware,
furniture, farming implements, buggies.
wagons, collins and III fact anything
can be obtained here from a paper OF
pins to a steam engine. Messrs. Emry
and Pierce have also an immense ware
house for the storage of their gigantic
reserve stock. They have also an i'm
mense mercantile establishment at Roam
oke Rapids, 1t can be said in all candor
that Messrs. Emry and Pierce do the
largest business in all Eastern North
Carolina
The trade of the firm is by no means
confined to their locality but extends
throughout the entire section for a radius
of twenty-five miles. They also DO a iot-
bling business which is constantly grow
ing
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
The Coming Manufacturing
Center of the Old North :
State.
FINEST WATER POWER
That Can Run Thousands of Manufacturing
Plants. Good Schools. Church
es ExceIIentRai'w'y
Facilities.

This continent has been productive OF
startling developments. States, terrific
ries and provinces have been carved
from an expanse of wilderness and cities
have grown up like an exhalation. Pres
age and opinions have been at fault,
convenience and facility have been POI
tential, and what in the old world would
be considered but short lapse of time
has sufficed here to create city with
swarming hundreds, replete with the pro-
ducts of the soil, resonant with the hum
of manufacture, and Astounding with
treasures Of art and comfort. Ascend to
the roof of any of the blocks in the cen
trail portion of the city, and look at mid
day on the scenes beneath stretching far
around you; lofty buildings, beautiful
churches, and busy scene greets the
sight.
Industry, competence and enjoyment
are eyinced in every quarter. There
seems no merchandise but what has its
mart. no interest without it's represen-
tation. 1t is not our mission to enter
into the early settlement and history of
Weldon, but to chronicle the Weldon of
1899, her possibilities, etc.
LOCATION.
Weldon is situated in the northern por-
ton of the county of Halifax, ut the
functions of the Seaboard Air Line. At
lantic Coast Line, and branch of the
latter, running to Kinston, just 100 miles
from Raleigh, the capital of the State.
The town is situated upon the canal of
the Roanoke Navigation Company
which runs from CASTOR throughout this
section overcoming the succession of
rapids from nayigable water above to
steamboat navigation below. This canal
lies open for the use of water-power for
manufacturing purposes, and it may be
said that the power obtained in this sec
ton is unequalled in the country. Wei
don must necessarily, owing to her I'M
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
IN The LEAD
Is the Popular House of the
Parker and FaIkner Fur
niture Company.
Capital Stock $40, 900 Dealers in Furniture,
Crockery and House furnishings Under
an Able Management.

The Parker and Falkner Furniture
Company is necessarily one of the lead
ing and up-to-date establishments. The
company was incorporated in February,
1899, with a capital stock of $4,000.
The following well known and progress
sive gentlemen are the officers:
w. *. Parker ....... President.
j.. +. Parker ...... -. Treasurer.
A. w. Falkner ....... Secretary.
This mammoth establishment. 40x110
feet in dimensions. and extending over
two stores, is replete with very large
and varied line of plain, medium and
fine furniture, trunks, carpets, mattings,
rugs, art squares, touches, lounges,
clocks. sewing machines, stoves, picture
moulding, pictures, easels, glassware,
lamps. chamber sets, window shades,
curtain poles, etc. They manufacture
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

writer ventures to predict that his fu-
ture will be one of exceeding bright
ness and promise He is an able law
yer and is fast making his mark, and
we are proud to place his name high
upon the roll of North Cardinals attor-
neys. As friend, he is true and
staunch. 1t may here be stated that his
friends are by no means confined to the
section in which he resides, but there
are many who call him such, i'll Raleigh
and various other portions of the State,
He is member of Grace (EpiscopaD
church of Weldon. In conclusion we
join with his numerous friends in wish
ing him long and prosperous career.
Such men, possessing as they TO dis
tinctive merit, always win.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
D. Il. ANDERSON & co.
Wholesale Provision Dealers.

Wholesale Provision Dealers.
Although of recent inception, this popu-
lar firm has secured a strong hold upon
the trade and is doing large and plas-
porous business. Large and commod:ous
quarters are occupied. An exclusive
Wholesale business in provisions is con
Quoted. Messrs. Anderson and Com
pany handle the products of Swift and
Company; the Cumberland Mills of
Nashville Tennessee, and the Weldon
Flour Mills. They handle and sci! di-
rect to the trade not only locally but TO
the trade in the surrounding towns. Mr..
ID. II. Anderson is Il gentleman of mutli
native ability. He is North Carolinian
by birth, having been bora in HanfaX
county i'll 1873. His great success is
due to his splendid executive ability.
Messrs. Anderson and Company make a
speciality of salt meats and are always
ready to fill orders in any quantity and
with dispatch
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
City Attorney of Weldon and
a Gentleman Who is Fast
Coming to the Front.
A Virginian by Birth, a North
Carolinian by Choice.
Sketch of His Life.

Virginia has given to this country
thousands of men who have distinguish
ed themselves, at the bar, at the head
Of the nation and upon the many battle
fields of Revolutionary and Civil War
periods. Among the old and distinguish
ed families of the Mother State" is
numbered the Harrisons, a descendant OF
whom to-day practices law at Weldon.
Mr.. II. c. Harrison first saw the light
of day in Brunswick county, Virginia,
March 18th. 1870 He is 4 son of
Of Colonel George Harrison, a very
wealthy planter of that section
Our subject received an excellent edu
cation, obtained at McCabe's school at
Petersburg, Virginia In 1890 he enter
cd the law school of the University Of
North Carolina and was graduated there
from in 1892, being licensed TO practice
in October of that year.
He began the active practice of his
chosen profession at Weldon, associating
himself with Captain w. ii. Day, under
the firm name of Day and Harrison.
This partnership existed until june,
1894. when the senior member went to
Raleigh to reside. From that period
Mr.. Harrisonl has practiced alone, and
has SICCBeueu III UP a ldl 30 t4bA
lucrative practice. He practices in all
the courts, being the local attorney for
the Seaboard Air Line Railroads
In 1895 he was appointed city attorney
of Weldon, and reappointed again i'll
1897. His record in that position needs
no commentator at our hands. lie
has been thoroughly conscientious i'll the
discharge of the duties of that position,
and has done all i'll his power for the
best interests of the city. Previous to his
entering the University of North Caro-
lima he served as mayor of his native
town, Ringwood. He entered upon the
duties of that position at the age Of
twenty-one succeeding his father who
died while holding the position. In all
matters pertaining to the growth and de-
velopment of Weldon, he is found advo-
eating and does not hesitate to use his
time and means for the accomplishment
of such.
In politics Mr.. Harrison is a Democrat
among Democrats, white man, who be-
lieyes in the white metal, and one who
does not hesitate to express his convic-
tions. 1t is to just such men as he that
the great Democratic party of the Old
North State owes its present position and
power.
Young, bright and viyacious, of gem
ial and clever disposition, T. O. Harri-
son is making hosts of friends, and the
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

mattresses. The business is both whole
sale and retail.
Mr. w *. Parker, president, was born
in Southampton, Va. but was reared
and educated i'll Hartford county, this
State. He entered the mercantile bust
ness at Warrenton in 1884, went to Fay
etteville as Secretary and Treasurer of
cotton mill and filled that position seven
years. Subsequently he managed the
Wayne Cotton Mills for year. He
is now stakeholder and director in
the Wayne Cotton Mills.
Mr. +. T. Parker, Treasurer, left
William and Mary's College for Balti-
more. kept books there and came to
Goldsboro
Mr.. A. W. Falkner, Secretary came
here from Georgia in 1897.
The company do large business,
which is constantly increasing.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
ZION. CHAS. EDWIN BISHOP
CITY CLERK.


That the people of Weldon appreciate
the services of men Of intelligence, N
tegrity and honor is fully demonstrated
by the election Of the above woll-lnOwn
gentleman ANA Democrat rs member
of 1he Board OF Aldcrm IN, and his eicc-
ton by that body as City Clerk.
Charles Edwin Bishop is North
Carolinian by birth, having first seen the
light of day in the beautiful town of
Scotland Neck about forty years ago.
He received a liberal education by at
tendance at the public schools of the
county, and Vine Hill Academy Of his
native city Subsequently he became en-
gagged as a tiller of the soil, and continu-
ed in that vocation until twelve years
ago, when he accepted post on with
the Atlantic Coast Line rs watchman.
and after serving in various capacities,
being promoted from oue to the othc,',
he was made freight agent at Weldon,
which position he continues to fill with
credit to himself, courtesy to the public
and general satisfaction to the railroad
officials.
As citizen Of Weld IN, ne makes an
excellent one, and was elected 4 member
of the Board Of Aldermen two years ago,
and was made City Clerk by the Board,
and as such he has made an enviable
reputation, his record being a model on e.
To just such men as Charles Edwin
Bishop North Carolina owes hrr present
standing of progressiveness, and if Wei
Fdon had hundreds more just such men
sas be, with his pluck, enterprise and I'M
firing energy, she would soon he one of
the leading towns of the Old North
State
Mr. Bishop is an ardent Democrat, and
does all in his power TO forward the in
fornStS Of hiS uopfu@ and ifS nf.i piplpS