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Morris tribune., 1883-05-02
CAzIoO PRINTING IN AMERICA.

Amasa, the father Of William Sprague,
laid the foundation of calico printing in
This country in 1923, and erected his mill
on the site of his present Cranston- print
works. The difficulties which young
American printers were obliged to over
come were stupendous. Fora long time
Amasa struggled with almost insur-
mountable difficulties, displaying per
severance seldom seen. Sometimes the
fabrics were ruined by the acids, and
sometimes the colors would run to-
gether and produce the most disastrous
results.
The difficulties seemed to increase in
number. Thousands and thousands of
yards were often ruined, and what were
then considered small fortunes were
more than once lost in this way. Amasa
Sprague, however, was not to be foiled,
and he determined to go to Europe to
see how the business was done there.
He knew beforehand that it was the
purpose of the English manufacturers to
conceal their process of the art Of dying,
bleaching and printing. The only way,
then, was for him to secure work in
some establishment, and this he sue
ceeded in doing for the compensation of
only a few shillings week. Step by
step he gained favor and advancement
from his employers, until at last, to his
great happiness, he was promoted to
some position in the coloring- room, where
he learned the long art. When
he felt satisfied that he had acquired
sufficient knowledge of it he returned
home. He started his print-works in
the town Of Cranston, and gradually ad-
vanced in prosperity.
Morris tribune., 1883-05-02
THE ROCK OF GIBRALTAR.

Great Britain's possession of the rock
of Gibraltar is relic of bygone age.
1t has for many generations been anon
ument of the least agreeable side of Eu-
ropean politics. Gibraltar is by position
Spanish fortress, and its name is a
synonym for impregnability. Why,
then, should it be occupied by foreign
power? On no theory of fair play can
the fact be accounted for, but not till
recently has a British love of justice
seen anything improper in it. Agita-
ton for the recovery of the fortress is
now in progress in Spain, and the En-
glish Radicals to a considerable extent
sympathize with it. Sentimentalism,
however, is not alone at the bottom OF
the talk of surrender. Modern modes
Of warfare are such that Gibraltar is not
indispensable to British glory. Its
harbor is poor and is commanded by the
guns of other forts. No force could
take Gibraltar, it is admitted, but thai
does not increase its importance to En-.
gland, for at this day rendezvous for
the Mediterranean fleet of nonclads 70
Of more Importance than a land fort not
connected with good anchorage ground
for vessels OF the class which compose
Che British navy There is harbor on
the African coast suitable to receive the
largest fleet OF the largest men-of-war,
well guarded by snrtiAcations, and &C.
cessible to supplies from abroad. The
changes in fifty years In the art Of war
would make this port equivalent fos
Gibraltar II 10 not strange that the
moving spirit Of Spanish nationality
mourns for the recovery q Ne historic
fortreaa
Morris tribune., 1883-05-02
In the Whole History of
Medicine

No preparation has ever performed such
marvellous cures, or maintained SO
wide reputation, as AYERS CHERRY
PICTORIAL, which is recognized as the
worlds remedy for all diseases of the
throat and lungs. Its long-continued
series of wonderful cures in all eli
mates has made it universally known
as a safe and reliable agent to employ.
Against ordinary colds, which are the
forerunners of more serious disorders,
it acts speedily and surely, always re-
lieying suffering, and often saving life.
The protection it affords, by its timely
use in throat and chest disorders,
makes it an Invaluable remedy to be
kept always on hand in every home.
No person can afford to be without it,
and those who have once used il never
win. From their Knowledge of its
composition and operation, physicians
use the CHERRY PEcToRAL extensively
in their practice, and clergymen recon-
mend it. 1t is absolutely certain in
its healing effects, and will always
cure where cures are possible.
For sale by all druggists.
Morris tribune., 1883-05-02

+. u. KENNEn. nc. MOORE
Established 1879.
THE BANK or MORRIS,
MORRIS, MINNESOTA.
This Bank conducts
General Banking and Exchange
Business.
Special Attention Given to the
Collection of Farmers Notes,
and Commercial Paper.
We respectfully solicit the accounts of Merch-
ants and all who have dealings with banks in this
section of the State.
KENNER s. MOORE.
DE LESsEPS LOVE STORY.

The Pesther Lloyd says that Ferdi-
naad de Lesseps has been an Othello,
though without the miserable ill-luek of
Shakspeare's swarthy hero. Like
Othello, he won his present beautiful wife
by the narration of his adventures and
dangers. NJ. de Lesseps is now on the
verge of so, but in spite of his great
age he retains the hopefulness and fresh
ness of youth, and he has been COM
parcel, in this respect, to Pythagoras,
Titan and Alexander Won Humboldt, and
even to those heroes of Indian legend
who enjoy their life twice over. At the
age of 6S, NJ. de Lesseps was left wild
over, and had troop of grown-up sons
and daughters. Some few years after,
it was reported, to the amazement of the
world, that the lively septuagenarian had
married a young Creole maiden of aston
fishing beauty who has since brought him
six children. In a certain Partisan fam
lily, where NJ. de Lesseps often visited,
there was bevy of five sisters. The
old man delighted to gather them around
him, and relate stirring episodes from
his travels. One day, while speaking of
his experiences in Palestine, he said that
he had undergone great dangers and diff
culties among the Arabs, because they
could not conceive how man could live
without wife. The prettiest of the
sisters innocently asked, "Why, then,
do you not marry again ?" Because I
ara too DID," replied NJ. de Lesseps
Besides, he added, !" If I were to fall
In love with young girl, it would be
absurd to think that she would fall In love
with me-" "Who knows?" observed
the questioner. Lesseps told his young
listeners about the rose of Jericho,
which, after being dried, and placed in
water. again bursts out into bloom.
Soon afterward he obtained one of
these roses, and presented it to the
young girl. In few days she appeared
with the reblossomed rose in her hand,
which she gave to the honored guest,
saying at the same time "See what q
miracle the water has effected upon the
rose it is the blooming of love in old
age" Their eyes met, and M. de Les
seps, believing that his Desdemona had
a meaning in what she said, quietly said |:
"If you really think that you dare vent
uae to share theremaining years of onold
man, here is my hand" But for this
marriage it is very uncertain whether
the bold protector would have under
taken the laborious task at Panama.
She is always at his side, and has been
his chief help and support throughout
his arduous conflicts with politicians,
money-lenders, inquirers and laborers.
London Echo.
Morris tribune., 1883-05-02
A NEK Brand.

A tall, lame negro had been in the
habit of calling at a grocery and begging
a few potatoes, bit of Goldfish, or any
thing else likely to be given to him.
One day the grocer took four-sack
and madeup mixture of sand, and when
the negro came around he was almost
pulverized to hear the grocer say:
CHOW, Sam, if you won't come here
again for three months you can shoulder
that sack and take it home"
"Am you in airnest, boss?"
eyes, I mean what I say"
"Wall, reckon I'd better cotch on
to dat chance. an may de Lawd Dress
you fur hun'red Vars to come !"
He shouldered the sack and walked
off, and was not seen again for three
days. Then he entered the store with
the remark:
ssSay, boss, didn't mean to come
back, only want to ak queshun.
$50 ahead.
sIt's about that -four you gin me.
De ole woman an me doan't take de
same view of it. I hold dat it am new
a new way of grindin' up wheat, an she
says it am q new process fur usin' up
gravel banks. Kin you frow any light
on de subjick?"
ssIt is new brand of my own,' re.
piled the grocer. "The wheat was
raised on sandy soil. Can you recon-
mend it?"
"N-not 'zactly, sab, but if you could
change wild me fur peck of beans
raised on a side-hill, an put de ole
trees, and stumps, an stones in one
bag an de beans in anoder, it would
save heap of argument in de family"
Detroit Free Press.
Morris tribune., 1883-05-02
LYING UP TO Hrs PRIrILEGEs,

In ante-bellum days it was tine custom
of good many gentlemen of Danville,
KY, to wait "for the mail to OPEN"
and while away the waiting by loafng
in the bank of Mr.. Rice, which adioined
the postoffice. Here Rev. Drs. Robert
J. Breckenridge, E. P. Humphrey and
John G. Young, and such citizens as
Gen. Boyle, Josh Bell (who was SO per-
sonally popular in Kentucky that
county was named Josh Bell, so that
there might be no mistake as to which
Bell it was named after, Gen. Fry,
Will Anderson, and others, congregated
and talked theology, politics, farming,
finance and gossip, and many rare
jest and sparkling repartee was made.
Among others who gathered there was
farmer who was great Methodist, and
from whom DIR. Breckenridge bought
hay, oats, corn and meat, and whose
weights the old doctor sometimes
thought were larger than his loads.
One day, in the bank, when there was
quite a party present, this farmer pre-
scented his bill for late and rather un.
usually small load of hay, and the
doctor turned to desk to write e. check
for the amount, but was hesitating,
holding his pen in his hand. The con-
versation somehow had drifted on to
David and the wife of Uriah, and to the
subject of falling from grace. And as
the doctor held his pen, and seemed to
inspect the account, the farmer said
"You know, doctor, I believe in fall
ing from grace.
eyes," said the doctor, with one of
those sudden upliftings of his eyebrows
and flashes of his eyes which those who
knew him will SO well remember, sand
you live up to Your privileges as well as
any man know. Harper's Magazine.
Morris tribune., 1883-05-02
ALEXANDER THE GREAT once degraded

ALEXANDER THE GREAT once degraded
an officer of distinction by removing him
to an inferior situation. He some time
after asked the officer how he liked his
new office. cit is not tie station, re-
piled the officer, (which gives conse-
quence to the man, but the man to the
station. No situation can be SO trifing
as not TO require wisdom aud virtue in
the performance of its duties" The
monarch was so pleased with his answer
that he Immediately restored the officer
to his former rank.
Morris tribune., 1883-05-02

WINE is now made from oranges in
Southern California. It is said to be
amber colored, and to taste like dry
hook, with an orange aroma. Tt, how
ever, requires the addition of spirits to
make it at all like wine, and is better for
vinegar than for beverage.
Morris tribune., 1883-05-02

By applying current of electricity
through new curling-iron, a regular
degree of.heat is obtained, which is said
to be much less injurious to the hair
than the old-fashioned curling iron or
slate pencil.
Morris tribune., 1883-05-02

A PHILADELPHIA reporter interviewed
the prize fat woman, whose weight is
100 pounds. When asked, "Do you
still claim to be the largest fat woman
in the world ?" she frigidly replied !:
"Excuse me, sir, but / do not recognize
the title. I am said to be the largest
large lady ON exhibition. !"
Morris tribune., 1883-05-02

The Sioux have fashion of naming
children in the order in which they are
born. So the roll has many such names
as Winona, Hapan, Hepi, Waaoke,
Hake, etc., which mean frst-bon,
second born, third-born, fourth born,
fifth-born, and SO on.
Morris tribune., 1883-05-02

WILL the coming man shut the door
behind him? is TIE latest inquiry. 1t is
to be hoped that he will for the going
man seldom does.
Morris tribune., 1883-05-02

AN effort made for the happiness OF
others lifts us above ourselves.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-05-10

On Tuesday and Wednesday
nights, May 22nd and 23rd Mr.. Arthur l..
butts Will exhibit his paintings of Revela-
ton and those representing the stories of
the Bible at the Literary Hall in Weldon.
1t Is pronounced by those who have seen
them as very instructive and amply worth
trip to Weldon. Mr.. Butts says:
The two Panoramas widely differ
While the paintings of Revelation are in
wild. unnatural style. the stories of the
Old tible are from the extreme of natura
| objects: No one can witness these two
| entertainments without being benefited
more than the admission fee. They sugges
to the theologian and the minister. bette
prepare the Christian for living ant
DIVING; soften the sinners heart and vii
toss the mtidel about like a toat on
rough sea.
With the past success Of Revelation
exhibited in II States, and feeling the i'm
portance of teaching with illustrations.
feel 1t to be my duty to present to tn
people the beautiful stories of the Oh
Bible with Revelation
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-05-10
PERSONAL.

PERSONAL
We are glad to see Mrs. W. E. Whit
more. who has been quite sick for several
days, well again.
Mrs. Iiassard.Short and Mrs. Hancock
lett Oh Monday last, the former for Tar
boro, the latter for Goldsboro.
Capt. kitchin has been North to ex-
anime machinery with a view to making
purchases for the building just erected
by him.
DR.. J. d. Huffman spent last week
preaching in the destitute sections OF
some of the Eastern counties. He reports
the fell quite destitute but presenting
some features to make the missionary
work hopeful.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-05-10

UNIVERSITY NORMAL School.
The next session of this school will
open June Il an close July 25.
Hon. NJ. A. Newell. LII. D., Superin-
tenGent of Public instruction in the State
of Maryland and Principal of the Mary
land State Normal School, will be Super
intendent. The faculty will consist of a
iull corps fable and experienced teach
ers, among whom will be Prof. E. P.
Moses. SuperRte lent Of the Goldsboro
Graded School.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-05-10
A New Invention !!

I PROCURED a patent the 9th JAM.
L for my Machine to measure Cotton
3agging and Carpeting. which the owners
If gins. and retail merchants need to save
.abor and do away with the trouble of
rolling the bagging off on the muddy
streets. and the carpets on the dirty
ioor. With this machine you can measure
100 yards within five minutes time. A
boy seven wears old can execute the work
easily. From the present prospect, mill
ions will he sold South
Offers have been made for the patent
right, and to give enterpr>ng men an OPP
portunity to purchase. | will leave the
sale open for other bidders 81 Gays. 100
or more testimonials can be given that
the measuring is done accurately. For
particulars. address,
j. G. WILLIAMS.
Scotland Neck, n. G.
Feb. %, 1883. 2f-fm.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-05-10

-PUBLlsHER's NOTICE ALI who
give patronage. either in person or
by order, to those who are advertising
in this paper. will do us favor to men,
ton this paper and the advertisement OF
snch parties as they may trade with. This
will be no trouble to them, and yet will
be quite q favor to lis
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-05-10

of the Board Of Town Commission ers
Scotland Neck. N. c.:
1882. \
July 6. to pd for moving
dead hogs, s sol
July 81, topd Davie Will
liams, witness. sol
Sept. 4, to pd K. Ais
brook bal. for services. 5OO|
Sept. 4, to pd Baker Bell
for bridge lumber. Cpl
Sept. 4, to pd John Trot.
ter for putting down bridge, COL
Sept. 20, to pd act al
lowed Biggs 4 Co., lOOl
Oct 10, to pd Wash Hy.
man for bridge poles, SO
Nov. 2, to pi John Trot-
ter for ditchlng, 10 90
Dec. 5, to pd Joe Russell
for work on side walk, so
Dec. Is, to pd kiah Hy-
man for guarding prisons, 100
Dec l3, to pd Limas b.
ker for gual ding prisoners, 100
1888.
Feb. Z. to pd act allowed
Peter Snow, p 90
Feb Z, to pd act allowed
Duke PAUL., 10 so
Feb. I, to pd ao't allowed
a. White, 176
Feb. 26, to pd John Trot-
ter for shade trees, 81 81
Feb. 26, to pd John Trot-
ter for cleaning out ditch, SO
Feb. 81, to pi Davie Hy-
man for shade trees, 2 90
Mar. 6. to pd for aiv't'g
in COMMONWEALTH, 80
Mar. 81, to pd Jas. .Rey.
nolds for ditching, 6 10
April 6, to pd John crot.
ter for ditching, II a
April 6, to pd John Trot-
ter for ditching, 10 90
April 6. to p,i John Trot-
ter for ditching, %
May ! to pd. John Trotter
Tor feeding prisoner, 3 rs
May l, to pd- Sol. Alex
ander for attention to pris-
oners, 5 90
May 4, to pd. Simon
Smith for work on street, IS
May 4, to pd. j. G. Pitt.
man for act allowed, 10 90
May 4, to pc. K. Ais.
brook for act allowed, 8 so
May 4. to pd. John Trot.
ter for ditching, IA "a
May 4, to pi. Constable
for service to May %, 120 90
May 4, to bal. remaining
in treasury, l45 43
1882
May 1, by bal. remaining
in treasury, AZ oe
1883
May l, by amt of fines
reed of mayor, IS sc
May /, by amt of privi-
lege taxes reed o: Mayor, 10 O(
May l, 10y amt of taxes
reed Of Constable. 314 81
S 446 2.
s 446 2!
May s, by bal. in Treas
ury, 14o 4;
Total amt Of taxes
assessed, $ 314 81.
Total amt Of taxes
collected, s 3l4 81.
, (No delinquents.)
: Respectfully Submitted.
r. Nj. JOHNSON, Treas.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-05-10

This is the place to get bargain s.
| am closing out the entire stock of NJ. d..
Allsbrook's goods at cost and some less.
Come IN to see me come new. Strike
while the iron is hot. strike now.
w. II. KITCHIN, Assignee.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-05-10
Thanks to Mr.. f. C.. Cohen for

Annual Reception OF the students OF
Horrors School, oxford, N. G., May
30th. Mr.. Cohen IS one Of the Floor
Managers. Senators z. b. Vance and
NJ, W. Ransom are Honorary Managers.
We are glad to give our readers
some communications by Prof Delke, of
Murfreesboro. The merits of his writings
commends them to our readers. All who
know him will only appreciate his pro-
ductions all the more. The poem on Time
in our last issue was by Prof. Delke. BY
mistake we did not give the full name.
-Utley. of the Visitor. says that
the next newspaper that is started ought
to be called umbrella because then
everybody would take it. 1t may DC
necessary to call newspaper umbrella
in order to get them to take 1t: but II Il
not necessary to call an umbrella a news
paper to make some one take 1t; VT
have had one taken without calling Ii
anything.
A New York paper says: a
composition, who was puzzling oyer on
of Horace Greeley's manuscripts, sagelI
and savagely observed: If Belshazza.
had seen this handwriting on the wall.
would have been more terrified than h,
was.
Rather like the manuscript Of Col
leee President we once tried. He wrote
us letter AMI for days the first word W.
could get out of it was toby"
The cooking main at Raleigh
last week was won by Halifax, the scor,
beng to :. The leaders. $. b. Holt. )
\. Falcon, and Gid. Arlington. were az
rested and tried by Judge Rutfin who
held Holt and Falcon in justified bonds OF
Il 900 each. ami Arlington IN bond o.
800 to appear at the next term Of Wax.
superior Court.
The remnants of barbariSm are vanish
ing from the Old North State.
The Jour.ui-Obsercer tells of {:
one Mr.. Tesperman who has carried two
- cent pieces in his pocket for forty tive
wears. They are said to be worn as SHARP
As knife blade. We like to get hold o
It but We rather not keep it till the value
3 worn off, However. We would prefer
to having that to none We don't care tt
ask if that man has ever been an editor
We know he never has, and if his son:
are disposed like the father they neee
aever try it.
-Palmyra will litigate. Now the,
have had a jury case over a hog. Th'
suit was between Jas Bowers and Wyatt
Antony. Antony gained the suit, gu
Bowers appeals to the Superior Court
The case will cost IN the Superior Cour
1t least 500. Better stop such proceed
ings and use the money in some othe
wav. The frat rnty" doubtless lik
such, and we'll they may for they ar
e all who are benefited. Better go to Law
about some of the dogs in the county.
i Scotland Neck Literary Societ'
d met last Tuesday night, and received tb
! Constitution and Bylaws offered by tn
committee. 1t meets again next Tuesca
s night at pittman'> Hall promptly at
= o'clock. Ibis is what we were wantin
,e to see at work when we gave some sue
gestions some time ago about Tow
Library. Let all who are Interested b
sure to attend the next meeting. We hay
no. the space 10 say what we wish to sa.
> now. We win say more in next issue.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-05-10

For SALE Store and resident
on Main Street, in Scotland Neck, n c.
Apply to &. W. GAY.
mari 2Stf
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-05-10

per gallon.
J. NICHOLS 4 BRO.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-05-10

--NOTICE--Locals will he insert
ed at ten cents line Cor first insertion
Afterward at five cents.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-05-10

Go to +. H. Nights barber shop
in postoffice building. You'll feel better,
look better. and have a pleasant time
at home and elsewhere till you need
shaving again.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-05-10

New GOODS! New GooDs -
just 'celvei at Noah Riggs II Co.'S the
peatest assortment of Prints on the mar
ket. ...
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-05-10

CHEAPEsT FASHION MAGAZINE IN the
world. l2o large pages. pages new music.
1909 engraving> each issue. 50 cents per
year; single copies Is cents. STRAw-
BRIDGE CLOTHIDR, Sth Il Market Sts.,
Philadelphia.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-05-10

Illustrated BooA Of Cage Birds ma,'ed
for 3 cent stamp. BIRD FOOD Co., 237
South Stu St., philadelphia
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-05-10

"A MAN GOES OVER THE FALLS
A md disappears beneath the foaming bill
lows. This afternoon about half past
o clock. tine-looking, well-dressed gen
tleman was seen walking across the sus-
pension bridge with cig,r in his mouth,
smoking quite leisurely. There was moth
ing strange in his manne~. and many peo-
pie thought nothing wrong until they saw
him leap from the bridge over the railing.
into the mighty waters beneath. The
people ON the bridge were awe-struck
and poweriess to render HIM assistance,
and with feelings Of deep regrets. tears
filled their eyes. They stood silently
watching as he struggled with the rushing
tempest-tossed waters, and as he was car
red over the roaring cataract. they
mott ,ed he was still putting away at one
of those famous ''rANsILL's PUNCH"
Cigars. apparently reconciled to his fate,
enjoying such q luxury. and from amid
the rushing waters the faint sound reach
the ears Of the terrified observers. Call
on J. Nichols 4 Bro. and purchase.
Only 5 cts.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-05-10
For The Commonwealth
MAY.
BY ERNEST HARTE.

The earth disdains her wintry robes
So pure, so spotless white
She also scorns the crystal gems
That sparkled in the light.
In lovelier dress than winter saw
Attired in freshest green
In tear-drops left by April showers
She welcomes May as queen.
A crown of fairest flowers and leaves
She llces on her heal |,
Ana scatteIs other lovely ones
Beneath her feet to tread.
While through the boughs Of tenderest
green
The sweet refreshing breeze
Bears perfume sweet from other lands
And leaves it 'mong the trees.
zen tiniest birds are making love
And singing all the day;
While all the earth grows jubilant
Beneath the reign of May.
And when the glorious sUn has set,
When falls the twilight hour,
lis then we raise our hearts III prayer
TO an Almighty power.
200 Bales Prime Timothy Hay
Just TO hand and for sale by G. W. Bryan
35 4w
The fishing season IS now rapid
~ drawing to J. close. and yet the
market is far from being supplied. II
las been one OF the worst fishing sea
| >On almost ever known. 1t has been s
bad argument in favor of fish hatch
my. The waters have been cold
| md the fish have not come. 1t is
low too late to possibly make the
season passable one, and while our
fisheries may hol on little later
this year than usual, in consequence
,f the late spring. yet the fish supply
will be cut off to great extent
| ANemorle Enquirer.