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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1882-10-12

WELDON FAIR.-The thirteenth an
mail exhibition of the Roanoke and Tai
River Agricultural Society will be held
on their fair grounds at Weldon, N. T..
November Is, IA, Is, Is and II, 1882
We are informed by Maj. Long, the Sec
rotary, that it promises to be the best
fair ever held in Weldon. Well, that Is
saving a great deal. for we all know what
the Weldon fairs are, we have been there
and we have enjoyed them. There is to
be some blooded stock exhibited this
year, and the racing and trotting will be
unusually fine, and as for pretty girls, no
fair in the State can show more. Lei
everybody attend.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1882-10-12
S. A. STEVENS & co.
A GREAT BUSINESS HOUSE, 200
SQUARE FEET OF FLOOR SPACE.

We are always glad to note business
enterprise ana prosperity, and last week
while in Norfolk it was our pleasure to
visit the we'll known furniture house OF
S. A. Stevens Il Co., and we take pecu-
liar pleasuse IN calling attention to their
attractive advertisement which appears
in our advertising columns to-day. 1t is
a house that stands pre-eminent as live.
reliable and enterprising one, and Norfolk
should be proud to know that it numbers
among its business men, such a firm as
S. A. Stevens & Co. 1t is not only the
oldest and cheapest, but the largest,
having over 27,ooo square feet Of floor
space. Here we find carpets from the
cheapest grade up to the handsomest pat
parlor. In furniture they keep every
thing from the very cheapest cabin suit
up to the finest that ever graced palace,
and at prices so low that even laboring
man. at fifty cents day, may not despair
of furnishing his house. And then they
have it so rich and elegant that the coun-
try editor fairly groans in spirit when he
counts his cash and finds that he could
about pay for one chair. This is certain
ly the place for all, rich and poor, every
body treated alike. This great house
waits on the poor man and attends to his
wants with the same courtesy that is ex-
tended to the gilt-edge millionaire. They
offer Pianos and Organs at factory prices
and invite everybody contemplating buy
ing an instrument to call on or write them
for catalogue and prices. When you
;isit Norfolk. think Of what we have said
young man, young woman, old man, old
woman and We middle aged, call On the
great business firm of S. A. Stevens &
Co. and you will never. no never regret
it, but will bless US forever for pointing
you to the place where you may buy
with little money all the household
furniture you may need.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1882-10-12

MOTHERS. MoTHERs!! MoTHERsM!
Are YOU disturbed at night and broken of
your rest by sick child suffering and
crying with the exeruciati,1g pain of cut
ting teeth? If so. go at ace and get a
bottle of MRS. WINSLOW'S SOOTH-
ING SYRUP. 1t will relieve the poor
little sufferer Immediate v-depend upon
it: there is no mistake about it There is
not a mother on earth who has used it.
who will not tell you at on e that it will
regulate the bowels. and give rest to the
mother, and relief and e,lth to the child,
operating like magic. 1t IS perfectly safe
70 use in all cases, and pleasant to the
taste. and is the prescription of one Of the
oldest and best female physicians and
nurses in the United States. Sold every
where. 25 cents bottle.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1882-10-12

A Cough. COLD OR SORE THROAT
should be stopped. Neglect frequently
results in an Incurable Lung Disease or
Consumption, Browns BRONCHIAL
TRoCHEs do not disorder the stomach
like cough syrups and balsams, but act
directly on the infamed parts. allaying
irritation. give relief i'll Asthma Bronchi-
tbs. Coughs, Catarrh, and the Throat
Troubles which Singers and Public Speak
ers are subject to. For thirty years
Browns Bronchial Troches have been
recommended by physiclans;, and have
ALWAYS given perfect satisfaction. Having
been tested by wide and constant use to1
nearly an entire generation, they have at
tanned well-merited rank among the few
staple remedies of the age. Sold at %
cents box everywhere.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1882-10-12
OUR ENFIELD LETTER.
Especial correspondence Commonwealth
ENFIELD, N. c.. |
Oct. 8, 1882. {

Hubbs and O'Hara had a joint
discussion on saturday. Seeming
ly, the darllies did not take much
interest in it as they were not missed
on the .treets while the speaking
was going on. WITHOUT individuali-
ty. they are afraid to evince any en-
thusiasm, as affairs are too badly
mixed. and, unless on the winning
side. some terrible calamity will
overtake them
At one time it was thought that
O'Hara would sweep everything be
fore him, but Federal patronage, and
no doubt. tie powerful influence
brought to bear upon some of tic
leaders in the shape Of the "needf,.l
by my dear Hubbee' has. in the
opinion Of many, stemmed the tide
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1882-10-12

PREsBYTERY. - Orange Presbytery
Will meet in Nahalah church. six miles
from this town, on Friday, the Goth inst.
Prominent ministers from all sections OF
the State will be present and the meeting
will be an unusually interesting one.
There will be two sessions each day, from
9 a. m. to y M, and from 80 to 4, p. m
Preaching at II a. m. and 7 p. m. each
day. The Presbytery will probably be
in session five or six days. All persons
are invited to attend.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1882-10-12

NORFOLK. VA.-Last week we visited
this city, and found it's business men
alive and up with the times. Norfolk is
one of the best of cotton markets and our
people should by all means ship their
cotton to Norfolk and when they do ship
they should not forget the we'll known
firm of
SAVAGE, Son & Co.
These gentlemen guarantee the highest
market price for all produce shipped
them and they will make liberal advances
on all consignments.
Our merchants can also buy their boots
and shoes in Norfolk, and they should go
to the well known store of
S. J. THOMAS & Co.
They keep large stock and guarantee
lowest prices. Our young friend. R. l..
Lawrence, is with this firm and will be
pleased TO see his friends.
There Is no better house in the city
than that of
These gentlemen are attentive and
obliging and offer large stock of every
thing in the grocery line. Give them a call
TAYLOR, ELLIOTT & WATERS
is headquarters for hardware. Every
body in this section knows them and they
know everybody. They keep first-class
goods in their line and will duplicate any
northern bill. Clever gentlemen, they
deserve and receive large patronage.
NJ. L. I. DAVIS 4 Co.,
A wholesale grocery establishment ano
composed of the cleverest of clever gen.
tlemen. They are well known in this
section and they will fill orders at loves
possible figures for anything in their line
W. F. ALLEN 4 Co.
Everybody likes this house, and it il
| real pleasure to have business transac-
tons with them. They are thorough,
reliable and keep a first-class WHOLESALE
grocery.
w. w. GwATHMEY & Co..
Well known in Eastern Carolina as on
! of the best houses in Norfolk They d.
, commission business and guarantee
highe st market prices.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1882-10-12
FOR SALE.

A VALUABLE farm containing about
~ 500 acres. situated near the Whining
ton and Weldon Railroad, and within
four miles of Enfield. A bout $50 acres
are well improved and is adapted to cot
ton, wheat, oats and corn. The whole
tract is well watered and timbered. 1t
has comfortable dwelling and all
necessary out houses, cotton gin. &c.
Intending to remove to the western part
Of the State. offer this valuable farm for
sale on easy terms. Call on or address,
D. B. BELL,
ct Enfield, N. G..
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1882-10-12
Notice Of Registration
OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF CONIMIs-
sIONERS OF HALIFAX COUNTY,
Sent. 18th. 1SS

It is ordered by the Board that new
Registration of the voters for the county
of Halifax, be held before the election to
be held on the 7th day Of November next,
and that notice Of the same De posted in
each township Of the county and be pub
lished in the Roanoke News and Com
MoNwEALTH, two newspapers published
in the county Of Halifa2. for thirty days
Il. j. LEWIS, Clerk.
Sept. Z, st
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1882-10-12
ADVERTISEMENTS.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

HAVING qualified as Administrator,
IL upon the estate Of r. H. Gunter, late
of Halifax county, l give notice to his
creditors to present their claims to me or
my attorneys, Branch & Bell, at Enfield,
N. c., by the lst day of November, 1888,
or this notice will be plead in bar Of their
recovery.
All persons indebted to estate Of said
Teetator are req uired to make immediate
payment and save cost of suit.
NJ. I. WOOD, Admir-.
Enfield, N. c., Oct. 80.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1882-10-12

PUBLIC SPEAKING.-The Demo-
cratic candidates Of Halifax county
will address the people upon the
political issues Of the day at the
following times and places:
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1882-10-12
EASTERN CAROLINA FAIR,
Rocky Mount. n. c.,
Oct, "a, IS, 26 and 81, 49,

THE Fair will be opened on Tuesday,
i Oct. ~, by the Hon. W. Z. cox.
Senator Z. B. VANCE will deliver the
address on Thursday, 10Th
Trials of speed each day. A splendid
array of Exhibits in all the departments.
asay@ A hearty welcome extended to ex-
hiblt0rs and visitors.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1882-10-12

ROLL OF HONOR.-The following pu-
pills IN Greenwood School have recited
thirty perfect lessons during the week
ending October 9th. 1882:
Eva Alsbrook, Eta Alsbrook. AIRING
ton kitchin, Rosa Lee Alsbrook. Patti,
Dunn, Lloyd Bell, Alsbrook. Fred GRAY
Henry Gray. Critic Kitchin, Minnie
Dunn,
Miss SPEED. PRINCIPAL.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1882-10-12
Notice

w E have qualified as Executors of g..
w p. Powell before the Probate
Judge for Halifax county.
Persons having claims against the es-
tate are notified to present them to oul
attorneys, kitchin 4 Dunn, on OF before
the LIST day of November next, or this
notice will be used as a bar to their re.
covery. D. EDMONDSON,
o. G. ST ALLINGS.
Oct. 10. 1882.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1882-10-12

Grimes 4 Nelson's is the best place in
town to buy your groceries.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1882-10-12

SCOTLAND NECK RAILROAD.
Trains on this road run daily as
follows:
GOING WEST.
Leave Scotland Neck at 10 a. m.
Arrive at Halifax at II m.
GOING EAST.
Leave Halifax at 6 80 p. m.
Ar at. Scotland Neck at 8 100 p. m.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1882-10-12

Carraway's Liver Pills are safe relia-
BILE and gentle.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1882-10-12
More rain.
We now have a daily schedule.

W e now nave uaIIy SC1euuIe.
Oar stores are all full of new goods.
And now the people begin to talk abou
the fairs.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1882-01-20

Tor use; and prominent New Eng
land merchant, conversant with the
domestic wool and woolen business, to
whom tho writer appealed for addition.
al information, acknowledged himself
converssnt with the facts as above
stated, and justified the importation on
tho ground that such old-pattern half
worn out machinoy could DO used
proftably in this county. We arc,
therefore, warranted ia drawing tho
following interesting, and, from an
American standpoint, digcreditablo
picture Of the woolen industries Of
Great Britain and the United States:
In tho former country the manufoa
tarer, Icing dependent upon his own
resources, In obliged TO protect himself
naturally, by promptly evailing him
self Of every new improvement and
process; by discarding bis old ma
chinery AZ no better than old metal the
'Iaoment anything superior 10 oRoroi,
and by continually Offering to the
public tho cheapess, the best, and the
most novel products at the lowest
price. As consequences, he has the
whole world as customer, and in the
year 1881, in addition 70 supplying his
own market, sold TO foreign countries
manufactured products 10 the value Of
sl03,000,000. On tho other hand, the
American WOODEN manufacturer, 70.
strieted in his supply of raw material,
and protected by heavy duties from
foreign competition, " enabled TO 20
to Europe, purchase old machinery
which foreign manufacturers fad mn
profitable or unsuitable TO use, bring il
to th.s country, and sell it's imperfect,
behind-the ago products at prof. to
bis countrymen, who buy because the
tariff will not permit them TO supply
themselves with anything better at tho
same price. Is 1t 10 be wondered tha.
under such n condition Of Affairs tho
market for the products Of the WOODEN
industry OF the United States ia for
eign countries should have been limited
IN 1880 10 the comparatively inaigniii-
can't sun pt @~AVsbb0i ~ ~ POHA4Die
moreover, so long aA this condition
Of things IA maintained, that there can
be any opportunity foe increase in do
mestic wool growing and wool manu-
featuring beyond what ia likely 10 be
Afforded by tho increase of our popula-
tioni And whatever this may b., il Is
certain that it will not increaDs to
corresponding extent the opportunity
for tho employmen. Of labor, for the
whole tendency Of the Improvement in
machinery and processes IL u largely
inetsaEe the quantity ol manufactured
products without increasing Tie re-
quirements for manual labor. And
yet we are continually told that il is
ohly through the continued maintenance
Of our present bish tariff that the
country can attain 70 high industrial
development.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1882-01-20
CEEf0tS F1ETa.

At Point Pleasant, OH he Mississippi
the river has advanced nearly three
miles Ia sixty years.
"0wari wire" to be seen in all our
china Rhopz, IN male in japanese
provinces of that name.
For forty years tho light OF the
Eidystone lighthouse consisted OF a
row Of candles stuck in hoop.
II is remarked that suicide is moro
frequent among Spanish women than
those Of any other country.
IL is said that specimen Of the
Californian quail has recently been
shot on the Yorkshire wolds, England.
Amsng the most curious specimens
Of horticultural art are tho floating
gardens Of Cashmere built on Lake
Serinagur.
The negro and negroid population in
America is increasing more rapidly than
the white inhabitants OF European de-
cent.
French papers assert that dog al
Metz has bsen through fast of thirty
nine days, being accidently shut mp,
and has recovered
Deaths from smallpox are increasing
in London, being from 1871 to so,
moro than twice the number occurring
from 'Gl to go.
DIR. Spitzka found in the egg of a
turtle, laid in his experimental tank,
a live msggot, crawling in the space
between the halcdried yolk and shell
membrane.
The French Crystal Palace, fol
which plans have been concluded, viii
cover nineteen acres of land, and with
the exception of the basement, will
be built Of glass and iron.
Taking the United States a4 whole
the ratio OF illiteracy among persons
over ten years Of age is one in six; TAX
Tag the Northern States alone, the ratio
is one in eighteen.
The India rubber Of commerce is
obtained from many different varitie'
Of the same tree. In the East Indies
the common India-rnbber plant of ouI
garden is employed.
Extensive salt petre works were in
stituted at the Mammoth Cave during
the War Of 1912. whence immense
quantities of the salt were carried x
Philadelphil on mules and ox-carts,
Representatives of men and animals
some of them having crouching
sphinxlike form, have been found il
the mounds of Illinois. They weigl
from ten to twenty pounds and ar,
sculptured from hard stone.
This year the Semmer is reported al
very cold in the extreme north. Vas
numbers of birds, driven there by th'
rigor of the climate are alighSing OF
the coasts Of Norway, arriving in sucl
q state Of starvation that they scallov
the bait while the fishermen are cast
ing their lines.
Each nation has its own peculia
diseases, as we'll as cures. The negr'
does not suffer from yellow fever, bu
falls victim TO phthisis, and oatche
cholera more quickly than white
Different races, taking the samo feve
!, at the same time and place, woul'
exhibit different types Of the disease.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1882-01-20
AESTHETIC WINDOWS.

A pregress down Broadway just now,
means stopping and staring at the
windows. Nobody walks along as
usual 1t would be impossible, for the
stores are succession of veritable
pictures. From Lord and Taylor's
corner bay window down to fourteenth
street is the great center of attraction
and it would require the pen of g
Dickens to describe the motley groups
which stand before them. 1t is gener-
ally conceded that Lord and Taylor
have carried off the palm. In the
first place the size of their great corner
window gives unrivaIed opportunity
and of this, advantage has been taken.
Within Is placed succession of semi
ciroular steps rising in pyramidal
shape which covered with dark velvet,
form background and support to a
variety of beautiful articles, China
vases, albums, brie brac, glass ware,
plush fancy boxes, painting or embroid-
cry on satin or velvet with occasionally
rich ter, are combined and alternat-
ed with an effect 50 exquisitely harwo-
nious that well known painter ac-
knowledges he has been fain to stop
and take observations. Window
dressing is indeed an important busi-
ness here. Salaries as high as $4,000
per annum are paid. Competent persons
study the incest combinations Of light
and shade, backgrounds, colors, ETC.,
till the results are genuine works OF
Art.
LUcY CARrEn.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1882-01-20

A man in the path of duty IS twice
as strong to resist temptations as ont
of it. A fish is twice as strong IN the
water as on the shore but four-foot-
ed beast is twice as strong en- the land
as in the water. The reason is, be-
cause the water is proper elemsns Of
one, and the earth Of the other Tly
work is thy element wherein tlou art
most able to resist temptation.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1882-01-20

On the island of Jersey COWS with
white horns are not looked upon with
favor. The yellOwIhorn, tipped with
black, Is considered q much richer
mixer than the white horn, while
the crumpled is there now, as 1t was
nearly hundred years ago, favor
ite horn. This latter is a horn turning
in a curve across the head to near the
center, dropping somewhat from
base to tip.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1882-01-20

special business notices in Local CoI~
umns - cents per line. Regular leesa
notices 10 cents per line.
For Iegal and transient advertisement,
81 90 per square for the first insertion and
80 cents per square for each subsequent
Insertion.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1882-01-20

The skeleton of woman is lighter, in
proportion to her total weight, than
that of man. The male skeleton con-
tains more inorganic matter than the
female, more carbonate and less phos-
phate Of lime.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1882-01-20

Elephantiasis, and other diseases
allied to leprosy, contracted in India
and China, are supposed to proceed
from drinking unbOiled and unfltered
water, containing embryoes of minute
thread worms.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1882-01-20
Albany Bath House.

OHR UNDERSIGNED WOULD RESPECT
fully inform the citizens Of Albany ard vi
cinitythat have taken charge ofthis Establish
ment, and, By keeping clean rooms and payin
strict attention to business; expects 20 suit 81
those who may favor US with their patronage
Having heretofore carried on nothing but
First-Class Hair Dressing Saloons.
We expects 10 give entire satisfaction to al
Children and LadaAf' Hair neatly cu
nd shamnooed. JOS WEBER.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1882-01-20

The unpublished manuscripts of
Leonardo da Vinci contain suggestions
for aerial locomotion, description and
diagrams Of a steam cannon and an &C
count of device for hearing distant
sounds on land or sea.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1882-01-20

The Temperance question is to oc.
oupy prominent placs in the discuss
ion of the approaching English Church
Congress.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1882-01-20
sxw YORK FASHIONS.
The Aesthetic WaVe-..costrmes WffhaI
conbiBatIon'.-yarietls In Dress---
Aesthetic Window.

What 10 this aesthetic movement. Of
which the advancing waves are treatir o
on our shores7 The aesthetic proper
belongs 10 English society and Is rather
an absard sort Of crelture, worshipiue
ideals Of the pnat adopting classic
outlines Of dress IT afternoon .eas.
talking about "cult" snd a great deal Of
Kindred nonsense. Bat the aesthetic
idea of selecting e costume to suit one
self, has produced a variety in dress
which IL an unspeakable good. Coed
for the wearer, but not 30 good for the
winter. Since ii we're easier TO dictate
with authority knowing there remains
nothing clio 10 bo done, than to select
from an embarrassing mas of material
and while telling Of this and the ether
new thing, 70 feel that there are a dozen
other equally fashionable, equally de.
sirable things which cannot DO brought
10 notice. But with the greater Good
10 you, comes likewise additional re-
sPonsibility. You are now without
excuse If your own style be not suited ::
your individual defects alohed for are
gifts Of beauty heightened. Among
increaAing liberties we find glowing
Importance given to
COSTUMES WITHOUT coMBIsArToy.
Nothing more sly lish than n wool
costume made with simple tailor finish
and destitute CT other ornamentatior.
This at time when the most lavish
adornment and intricate combinations
Of material and trimming prevails is q
significant sign Of the liberty which is
now allowed. Then let Us take neck
dressing for example. Here you have
80 much fresdom that the enumeration
IS lengthy matter. The small upright
llhen collar the b-csd turned down
linen collar, friils, ruehings, from
modest beginning to an almost Eliza.
bvthian rufles al fashionable. Searfs
constitute family in themselves and
with the aid Of tie numerous pins of
the day, ere twisted and twined in any
way, wrapped lightly around the threat
or worn below Fill or collar. The
tribe Of null and lace kerchiefa and
jabots is never ending 20 likswise of
tics silk kerchiefs come in ss an ad-
ditioDal element of variety, while last
but not least are bunche5 of 1cwers
either natual or artificial. "Girls
wanted on
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1882-01-20
sUNFLowEns AND nosfs."

Such was the inscription I noticed
lately on plscarl hang out from q
manufacturing establishment. Wheth-
er the girls ever came in the desired
manner, | cannot tell, hut undoubtedly
the suuaowers and roses come to us.
Done mp in great bunches you see the
latter, ready to be stuck here, there
arc anywhere on the corsage staring
at you are the former. from single
one up tho to family groups they greet
you and are the more sought after since
invested with touch Of mystery from
the fact that they have been apprOpriat-
cd by aesthetic beauties. Bleheler
buttons aud chrysanthenums are like
wise very popular, aad worn in coqaet-
tish bouquets without foliage, have q
wonderful effect in lighting up the
toilette. On dull wintry day, what
can DO prettier than a gay cluster Of
blossoms natural or arti6eial) set in a
background of sober eheviot or dark
wool, and worn with equal Propriety
in doors or on the street. For semi,
dress occasions, they form a pretty
finish TO the white Aerchiefs and jabotG
of the day and are not ignored on rich
er evening cost umes.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1882-01-20

Thirty-four species of insects new to
science have recently been discovered
in the Sandwich Islands.