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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-08-02
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1t Is said that there is machine
for setting type, but new printer in this
Office says that it will never I'LL the bill
till it can ''drink whiskey Fd cuss an
EDITOR
Catalogues for Central Institute
are out. Rev. J. NJ. Rhodes tie accom-
plished Principal is doing WILL end is
making school well worthy tie patron
age of his community.
Thanks to Mr.. E. T. Whitehead
for an offer to ''set 'em up to cigars
but as THE COMMONWEALTH force neve,
| smoke we had to refuse. He has just re
ceived lot of the finest cigars on the
market.
We call attention to thu adver-
tisement of the University of North Ca'
Dina in this issue. The authorities o
this venerable institution are laboring tc
place it alongside the best I'M the land
Parents and guardians are invited to ex
| anime its.
We have received catalogue o
Peace Institute. We called attention il
our last issue to our advertisement; and
now since examining the catalogue W.
| are prepared to say that this school moi
,nly stands high in general reputation,
but is one of actual merit
-Nr. Jno. T. Brinklev, the newt
'ppointed postmaster, will have his off,
n the store next to j. Nichols 4 b.
Id ID. EdmondSon' 5 new store. We G.;
nIv wish that Nr. Brirklev vii hu,
rour, eouS an attentive y is nrc3 res.
| Tr. Jno. {. Pittman, has always heen
While at the Union Meeting las
week we spent the night with brothe,
who had imprudently stepped among som,
grass during the day. and he was pretty
we'll shingled with small animals. such a.
cling to one from the Grass at this season
lie said that he had spent night Of trial,
and tortures. and from the expression Z"
his co,mtenance next morning we sup
posed that ne had not expressed all tina
he had felt.
A WelAonite in orr town IT,.
other dav. speaking Of the size of hi
town. sail that it wasinot at all >trang
that circus might come to Weldon AM
one of our townsmen he theR and no
know it. For" sad the Weldonite
that is alwa-s the case in large towns
Our friend replied that it was quite dit
ferent here. for if monkey even cam
in town everybody knew it. Yes sal
the Weldonite. that's the way it is.
Then reto~ted our frierd Every ma
in town knew you WI Ire in town las
nights
/ We saw a one Mr.. ,ussev i
Halifax Monday who is representing '.Th
Corbin Banking Company, Of New York
His business is to lend m,ney to the peopl
of the South. He says tie Company hav
let out already sixty millions of dollar.
North Carolina has not shared in this /,
the Company has not been represented
this State before. Money Is loaned On re-
estate only. We predict that if he STRIKE
some sections of the State right he will g
| some of his money out IN this ceuntr,
e One inviting feature aboat his system
t he will not let out money for short
time than five years.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-08-02
NOW IS THE; TIME

To have your pictures made while you
have the opportunity to have them made
WE'LL
We are prepared to do first.class work
in TIN-TYPEs; PHOTOGRAPHS, PORCE
LAIN and PENELLOGRAPHs.
b9 Copying and enlarging specially
Give us trial. Respectfully,
NEWELL IL WEST.
Scotland Neck, July 81. 1888.
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The Water Of Unusual Curative
Properties!

Il have spent parts Of two successive
summers at the Haywood White Sulphur
'prings with great pleasure and benefit t.
my health. regard it as the most beau
tiful spot in Western North Carolina, ant
the water of very unusual curative prop
ertles. 1t is very limpid and cold, ant
though strongly impregnatcd with white
sulphur, it is very light. and and one sooi
becomes positively fond of it. The eli
mate is very exhilaratlng and bracng. an,
the. scenery of surprising loneliness.
',now of 10 place i'll Western North Caro-
ina for which nature has done more.
NJ NJ. MARSHALL.
Rector of Christ Church, Raleigh. \. c.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-08-02

FISH AND Coon STORY FOR SCOT
LAND NECK.-Our friend, S. w. Ed
wards, tells us that few days ago he
caught seventy-tivc speckled perch and
five coons, and got back home time
enough to cook his fish for dinner. He
caught them with hook. coons and all.
Don't say next" brother Utley.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-08-02

SEVEN GALLONS PER- DAY. The
Chatham Record tells Of COW that gives
nine gallons of milk per day, and some OF
our exchanges seem to think 1t Incredible.
We arc assured by good authority that
there Is COW IN Halifax county that will
give seven gallons per day.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-08-02

To the v0ung men who lave not
already supplied themselves with Straw
IIats for the Summer. We would suggest
that YOU call to see Noah Biges & Co as
they are offering bargains both in styles
and prices.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-08-02

CHEAPEsT FASHION MAGAZINE IN the
world. l20 large pages. 4pages new music.
1000 engravings each issue. 80 cents per
year: single copies Is cents STRAW
BRIDGE & CLoTHIER, sth Il Market Sts.,
Philadelphia.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-08-02

Ladies'. we have received anOth.
of Of Fatigue Corse cts. 1t is the best
Il 30 Corset IN the country.
Nj. HOFFMAN,.
Leader of low prices.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-08-02

For Ice Lemonade. Glare
lunches. Sherry Coblers. and cool drinks
,f any description. call at the Central
saloon. f. Peyser, Manager and Pro-
prietor.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-08-02

Pntnrm'er tha. we ar the OIL
'nuSe in this town that sell Zeigler'
land made Shoes.
NJ HOFFMAN,.
Leader of low prices.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-08-02

Positively SOD. Edmondson has |
ust received another car load of Corn at
lis mill in Greenwood. where he is pre-
Jared to furnish all kinds of mill stuff
ow for cash. 2-2t
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-08-02

Rain fall for the week endir
My Dist. 1888. Al inches. Highe.
ange of thermometer, 92e lowest ran,
thermometer. $50.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-08-02

For SALE Store and resideu
Main Street. in Scotland Neck, n {
,nlv to G. W. GAY
!. 'narl 52Stf
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-08-02

j. Nichols & Bro. have just
eived large lot of Fancy Toilet Soaps
all and see for yourselves.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-08-02

If YOU want the best Whiskev
or medicinal purposes. buy the ''Ol(
'orty-Nine." f. PeySer. sole agent.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-08-02

JOYFUL NEWS A car load
f corn has just been received at the
;rlck Mill.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-08-02

For pure drugs. and accurac
l compromising prescriptions, go to :
icholls Il Bros Drug Store.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-08-02

Bring your Hides and Sheep
'elts to f. STERN.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-08-02

Illustrated BOOK of Gage Blrds male
n 8 cent stamp. BIRD FOOD Co., ,;
outh Sth St., Philadelphia.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-08-02

Ice Cold Beer always On hanG
t E. Peyser's.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-08-02

Go 20 = u EIiaiit'e ..nriaa~ = .-
>assafticr h,,;iAno N,u'N eel be-;
+ home and elsewhere till you nee
shaving again.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-08-02
BEAIIys PARL OR oRGA G.! 49,! oNly! $50 IS


and music.
a, #. tone. I-Manusl Sub Bass. Is Il.
. = Tial di GAMBIA, ft. tone, s.DiApA-.
III. e.. tone. l!- Harp Koliau. l3-Yox
I7-voix Celeste. y IT. tone. iS-Violana,
,oniGne. ~ Orchestral Forte. ss-Grap&
| VERY BEAUTIFUL IN ApPEAR.
Walnn.. prosusely ornau,eHtad with
50. the most beautiful deziGa eEtant.
s.hsRens the hocGt.ir Of princess.
4akcarnnce. IL will not take the dirt ~
MON CELESTE Stop. the Far,nus
EHft Enee STRIPS, to c"ptrri The FEtiN
OSEGE REEDS. as follows: A set %
oIie set u FRENCH HORN REEDS.
BESIDES ALI this. it will be fitted ny
Instrument. Lamp stands. Pocket fer
1t nas aSiiding Lid and con venient'y
pfis BIT pa tern, are made rom the best
re fitted Wy with S;2s; Springs and the
'eire covered with carpet. are Polished
WIT.
II yeu wili remit me aS8 Hni
the annexed Coupon within 10
dnys from the d2tc Of ehis
Newspaper, Will box and chip
YOU this Organ, With Orgas
Bench, Book. cie., exactly tho
sa~se ma I .cli for tsS. HOa
should order Ism medlateIy. sad
in no case later than 10 dayA
, One yea-'a test trial given aud .
!. full xarrantee FOR six fcara-
Given under my Hand and Seal.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-08-02
RELIEFTO FARMERS.
The Maryland Live stock Mutn-
slI Aid Society.

You can insure yonr horses and COWS
Mt small cost and receive their full value
in case of death by accident or otherwise
For particulars call on
G.. w. BRYAN,
Agent for Halifax County
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-08-02

-Beeswax wanted at
F STERN s.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-08-02

We were not able to attend the
entertainment at Mt. Jno. T. Brinkley's
on last Friday night, but we learn from
those who did attend that it was quite an
enjoyable occasion. The entertainment
was given complimentary to the Misses
Bryan, of Georgia, who are visiting rela-
tives and friends in this vicinity. There
were about seventy-fve guests at the eu-
tertainment, and all were we'll pleased.
While passing up to Halifax last
week we observed that the railroad be-
tween Scotland Neck and Halifax is being
Strengthened. 1t is said that when the
road is finished up there will be only two
bends between Scotls md Neck and Hall
fax. The road is already one of the level
est and easiest roads IN the country, and
when the proposed work is done we will
then have better road than almost any
road of the same length in the State.
Mr.. Paul Jones. of Wake Forest.
is visiting Mr.. Frank Shields. The young
men like to visit their gentleman friends
at Scotland Neck, andlthere is no wonde,
for that. The young men here arc just
the gentlemen to make their vi itors
pleasant. And then there arc other at.
fractions. The plain English is, Scotland
Neck has some Of the handsomest and
most enterta ming yong ladies in the
country. We wouli not be Surprised
that several gentlemeniwould wish to be
connected with us if they knew the young
ladies here. They have heard of gu,
girls % whp IN this cudgssY Me uoty
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-08-02

Scotland Neck, July 81. 1883.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-08-02

s1TOEs lCello f. tame. Meloda # tome Ciaraheil
~ 70 6Sax aphoue. IT.
sV f. Grand Expressonc French He
lsCiaronet. fl.
sV uhanre #. lfecolo IT. Il Coupler Harm
ttgit kaee Stop. a. Right Orgaa Knee Stop.
This organ tr,npeh 81 tis 0Fan b.; idsrs Art II
exrs'eiss fancy ysnsers The Nne Poesss
ptaes e4aI"nae's pRis sad Nprd
Fis - NS. h,ss o.. a.;a a ,s bs
Frsatl .'s. SeM Grena Ore if,Eh, AK, s~a4
inwerf Sah Bass Reeds SCI Of osayes OF NotX u
via .'i,l ,tE CCtiia" Witch uiez fa VIZ =" the
Patent also &c
Han. The bellows. wki1a
Hts,ty of Ru,h.-r Cotn. OF md a
siaaii,y i'.,,ai Straps III, Pc .sead ef
Iirt Of AMI ntr pf T-ea!T
The Opelousas courier., 1883-12-01
Young PoEna. Beer.

My first acquaintance with the
white whale in the flesh was made
on the asnow-foot'' at the base of
the cliffs below the Samoyede SETTLE
ment at the head of Karmakula har-
Dor, having previously encountered
BY the hundred their Wondering
skeletons scattered along the beach
In various parts of the island, picked
remarkably clean by the burgomaster
or glaucus gull, that greedy scaven-
ger of the arctic regions. On the
stretch of snoW-ice in question there
were ranged the bodies of half a
dozen white whales, varying from
six to sixteen feet in length, the
young mes being Of d brown color
and the adults white. which Was
soon to be tinged with yellow by
contrast with the snow on which
they lay. Their very fine dolphin
like lines are well depicted in many
works on natural history, the great
peculiarly Of their appearance being
given by the odd profile of the con-
cave forehead, which ends in o pro
jecting upper lip u jaw; thence the
mouth takes an upward direction,
while the chin slopes quickly Ole to
the under surface Of the body. The
diminutive eye adds the finishing
touch to a ~countenance expressive OF
that Stiffness and indecision of char
acter which is amply exempliied by
the behavior Of the creature when
beset by the hunters. Hearing q
snarling sound behind mi Of the car
casses, ! went up to discover the
cause, aud was surprised 70 see a
young polar bear making off with a
large piece Of offal In his mouth, and
srneared from head TO foot with gore,
grumbling loudly to himself as be
shambled off at having been disturb
ed at his meal. We afterward came
upon this bear having his dessert in
the samoyede cooking cent, sur
rounded BIZ 4 group Of admiring and
envious Esquinaa dogs, 18th whom
ne appeared 10 be great favorite on
the whole Having finished his food.
and then licked n Of the dogs from
head to foot-perhaps By way Of clean
ing bis tongue-he adjourned to the
samoyede living tent. where he speed,
ny settled down among the children
and furs. and went peacefully to
sleep.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-12-01
AGON1Es or CRUcTFTxION.
Whas Caused the DeRfta or Those Nailed
10 the Bloody Gross.

Whas Eamsed the DeRfta Of Those Nailed
30 the BiOedy Cross
All civilized communities demand
that a life to be sacrificed shall be
sacrificed swiftly and without needless
pain. True, various nations have diff
ferent opinions as to how this may be
best accomplished but American and
English governments have decided
that hanging is the most mercifHl.
AS compared with the Spanish instru-
ment Of death-the garrote-it is
questionable whether or not hanging
is the most merciful. Al bnngling ex-.
ecutioner may In either case cause I'M
necessary fortunes With these sub
jects, however, this paper has nothing
ID I'D. The writer desires simply to
Get forth the yarious modes Of crucifx-
ion as adopted BY the ancients, and to
show what terrible sufferings the
wretched m~alefactor had To undergo be-
fore death came to- his relief Hours
and days Of unmitigated torture 4
thirst which was unquenchable . pro-
longed aaffocation q horrible gasping
for breath. intensified only 1 mo-
msnts respite the bites Of the Yultures
The Opelousas courier., 1883-12-01
PEARLS OF
Affection is the broadcast basis of a

Affection is the broadcast basis or a
good, life.
Ungratefulness is the very poison
of manhood.
We are neve as happy nor as IN
happy as we fancy.
1t is a good rule to be deaf when a
slanderer begins to talk.
A woman who wants a charitable
heart wants a pure mjnd.
We have sufficient strength to sup
port the misfortunes of others.
The utility of virtue is so plain. that
the unprincipled feign it from policy.
The great event of to-day is usually
but a trife in the memory of to-mor-
row.
Borrowed thoughts, like borrowed
money, only show the poverty OF the
borrower
There is very little that we do
in the way of helping our neighbors
that does not come back in blessings
on ourselves.
It is with narrow-souled people as
with narrow-necked bottles; the less
they have in them, the more noise they
make in pouring it out.
If a man empties his purse into his
head, no man can take it away from
him. An investment in knowledge
always pays the best interest.
Love is the most terrible, also the
most generous of the passions; it is
the only one that includes in its
dreams the happiness of some one
else.
Every duty well done, doubtless
adds to the moral and spiritual stat
ure. Each opportunity eagerly grasp
ed and used is the key to larger
privileges.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-12-01


There must be a good deal OF same
ness ia the daily routine of existence,
after all. / was struck with this IN
the park yesterday while observing the
Princess of Wales as she was diving
along the sweep which extends from
the Marble Arch to the Oxford-street
entrance to the park to the gorgeous
statue of the Prince Consort on the
Kensington side. In response to the
bows and saiutations of the assemblage
she bows her head, first to the right
and then to the left continuously.
There is almost no cessation in the
exercise. 1t is q part of her duty in
life. And the bow is a study--a Won
derful medium between listlessness
and cordiality. The features remain
quite smileless there is no suspicion
of the smirk of the popular favorite Of
the footlights for instance. But the
eyes are full of interest as they light
on every passing face, and it is inn
possible to entertain a doubt that one
has been bowed to. distinctly and di-
rectly, by the princess. That is what
SO enchants people-not only people in
a certain position in life, but the poor
people, the hard toilers Of the busy
towp. who stop on their way to have
a Look at the dear princess. There
| seems almost as keen a look Of interest
in them upon her face as she sees in
thsfrs concerning her. No one can see
her without feeling an admiration for
her. But one who looks beneath the
surface of things must know, although
SO well dissembled, that this is only
acting out the royal part. It cannot
be that Alexandra really feels the in
terest Der features indicate in every
passing stranger who bows to her in
the park. And it must be a consider
able deprivation to her in the way of
talking to those who accompany her
this constant bowling. Yesterday her
eldest daughter was with her, and also
one Of those cousinly grand German
duchesses-semi-royal-oyer on a visit.
The ladies were reduced to helpless
silence, for so continuous was Alex
andra's bowling she could not find time
to talk to them, and no doubt it is con
trary to etiquette for lesser lights to
converse with each other when the
great one can take no part. How
simple and elegant Alexandra's toilets
always arel Always so neat, compact
and trim! During the hot weather
she has been wearing simple washing
prints to the park. Yesterday the sky
was slightly overcast and she was APP
appropriately dressed in black silk with
small brocaded flowers in natural
colors. She wore a tiny white lace
bonnet, with black spotted net veil.
Her appearance Of girlishness is one of
the most marvellous charms of this
stainless princess.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-12-01
saloons Made Go order.

It seems nearly incredible, but it is
true, that there is a firm and only one
in the United States, that viii furnish
a saloon complete at half days mo-
tice all ready for use in two hours
from the time they start to fill the or
der. The Measure of the Dom is
taken, and the size of the bar with
style and price, and then the work be-
gins. AZ small army of plumbers, gas
filters, cleaners and paper-hanger is
put to work, and by noon everything
is in readiness for the bar. A fore
man with artistic taste accompanies
the fixtures, and scores of workmen fly
around, joining the sectional bar and
putting up beer coolers, tanks, sinks
pipes. huge French plate mirrors, and
back bar, putting in the glass fixtures
| chandeliers, tables and chairs, not even
forgetting the screens, window rods,
and curtains. Street lamps with col
ored glass, signs and gauze for cover
ing the fine e~ngravings and paintings
that are hung upon the walls, are net
overlooked. Every workman has his
speciality. All work together like
clockWork. There is an itemized state-
ment of all that is required to make a
fine bar, and this is filed out at the
storerooms. Stores are also furnished
by the N concern. The factory and
Wareroolns for this unique industry
are located at Cincinnati, but a branch
house is being established in this city.
The firm turns out bars at the rate
of fifteen a day, and all are complete
for from $3.50 up to $4,000. Ned
Stokes famous bar in New York was
made by this firm, and put in, without
the decorations, in two days. "There
are some odd styles in bars, nowadays
said the foreman Of the works; s'the
carving and exquisite inlaid work that
used TO characterize bars some years
ago, are going out of date, as the dust
settled in the work and made them
look dirty and shabby. Light colors
are also going out. and rich mahogany
or cherry and black ebony are the
latest. There are also many new and
fancy bar fixtures that are handy, and
in some instances simply grand. "A
bar has become an artistic creation
now. tt used to take q man six weeks
to get q fine bar, while he was spend
ing from FIVE to ten dollars a day
around waiting for the opening"
The Opelousas courier., 1883-12-01
Ais.-Castges

In the futures unknown space
All have built q mansion fair;
AL at times have raised the walls
And have walked the stately halls
OF a castle in the air.
Oft a simple, are ess word
It's foundation will prepare;
And high up towards the skies
Fast the towering columns rise
Ola castle in the air.
One within q royal court
Sees himself the scepter bear;
Sees1his subjects trophies bring,
And acknowledge him their king,
In his castle in the air.
And another will divine
For himself q palace fair;
One offar more rich design
Than his neighbor's dwelling fine,
For his castle In the air.
One shaded lawn will see,
With q pretty cottage there
And across his board well laid
Smiles at him a certain maid,
In bis castle in the air.
But a disappointment comes,-
And the whiriwind Of despair
Quickly hurls it to the ground,
And no vestige then is found
Of the castle in the air.