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The National tribune., 1883-10-04
IOWA.

Comrade J. @. Barrows, editor of Centerville
Citizen, Centerville, Iowa. has in his possession
a discharge belonging to Lewis B. Ridgway,
Co. B, sixth Iowa infantry. If Comrade Ridg-
way is living, or any relatives of his wish to
get possession of the discharge, they can do so
by addressing Comrade Barrows
Comrade LIE Roy Grant, Adj't, of Emmets-
burg, Iowa, writes us that Henry Dillon Post,
No. $50, Department of Iowa, located at this
place, now numbers forth-three comrades, rep
resenting some twelve or more States
Eldon Post, of Eldon, Iowa. will produce
"The Spy of Atlanta" IN the new opera house
at Agency, in that State on the evening of the
2Sth inst
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TENNESSEE.

Department Commander Edward J.. Jones
writes us from Nashville as follows: 1t has
been suggested that we had better defer the
formation of our permanent Department until
after January, 1884. If we should have the
formation now, we should also be obliged TO
meet again between January and April, which
would entail expense We shall abide by the
decision of the Commander Chief. l look
forward to having a Post in Atlanta soon.
The National tribune., 1883-10-04
POTOMAC.

Lincoln Post, No. 3, G.. A. R., celebrated its
sixth anniversary, on the 2Gth ult., by soiree
at Grand Army Hall, corner Seventh and L
streets northwest. which was largely attended
The orchestra was excellent and dancing was
kept up untila late hour. The committee to
whose efforts the enjoyment of the evening was
largely due. was composed of Messrs. Hause
Smith, George ,. w. shirly, w. A. Baker, N.
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ILLINOIS,.

Comrade J. L. Bennett, A. A. G., writes us,
under date of September "a: Your letter in re-
gard to Post at West Brooklyn, near Amboy,
Lee county, received. The recent organization
of Post at Dixon will undoubtedly, stimulate
the boys at Amboy. They allowed good Post
to go down, and I think will reorganize The
matter will receive prompt attention.
The National tribune., 1883-10-04
RHODE ISLAND.

A comrade of Prescott Post, No. /, of Provi-
dence, T. l., writes US an interesting account of
the laying OF the foundation of the
Burnside monument, on the 25th ult., in which
his Post participated. When his communica-
tion came to hand our account, which appears
on another page, was in type.
The National tribune., 1883-10-04
MASSACHUSETTS.

William E. Braman, of Sandwich, Mass, an
old soldier of the late war; died at that place on
the Sd inst
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NEW YORK.

Mansfield Post, No. 35, G. A. g. of Brooklyn,
N. Y, paid visit to Elizabeth, N. J., on the
18th ult, and there met with brilliant recep-
ton by Uric Dahlgren Post. The lavish and
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Gardner, S. E. Thomasson, A. Bogia and W. E.

Udfune1, -. i: 1n0fndsSUn, a bos,f1
Hensley
George Meade Post, No. 8, G. A. R., held its
Grand Army Hall, Washington, d. c., which
was very pleasant affair. Thehall was hand
somely decorated with stacks of arms and flags
of all colors. The Union Veteran Corps, No. 1,
was largely represented
The National tribune., 1883-10-04
THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE WASHINGTON c. THURSDAY

growing and mastering new recruits at every
meeting. A Sons of Veterans Camp is about
to be established at that place.
The National tribune., 1883-10-04
DELAWARE.

David B. Birney Post, of New Castle Del,
was mustered in on Saturday evening, septem-
ber 29th.
The National tribune., 1883-10-04
COLORADO.

Mcpherson Post, of Longmont Boulder
county, Colo, will hold Campfire Tuesday
evening, October 10th.
The National tribune., 1883-10-04

Inclosed please find S. for six new subscribers 10
The NATIONAL. TRIBUNE. You may send nae book
entitled ''The March TO the Sea- as premium
Geo. L. Touabs, Miitonyale, Kan
The National tribune., 1883-10-04

that Ionia Post, No. 70, is booming. At every
regular meeting new recruits are mastering.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-06-07
EVERYBODY DOCTOR.
BY ROBERT A. GUM, NJ. ID.

by ROBERT A. GUM, NJ. ID.
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so IS to bring it within the reach of all.
The work differs from all other books
on Domestic Medicine in having the dis
eases systematically arranged, according
to their classification. Everything is de-
scribed in the plainest possible language,
and the prescriptions are written out in
plain English, SO that they can be en-
ployed by any intelligent reader.
Druggists will find this book of great
advantage in aiding them to give advice
when asked to do 50.
Dentists will find much information in
it that will prove valuable to themselves
and their patients.
Teachers will be better prepared for
the performance of their duties in the
school room by studying it.
Parents will find it . reliable adviser
in everything relating to the rearing Of
their children.
Every family can save fifty times the
price Of the book every year, by consult
ing it.
1t is complete in all its parts, and is thu
most recent book of the kind published.
The book will be sent free by mail OF
express on receipt of three dollars.
Address,
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767 l. 769 Broadway,
Send for Circular. New York City
~Agents Wanted.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-06-07

"A MAN GOES OVER THE FALLS
And disappears beneath the foaming bill,
lows. This afternoon about half past 2
o clock, tine-looking, well-dressed gen.
tleman was seen walking across the sus-
pension bridge with . cigar in his mouth
smoking quite leisurely. There was moth
ing strange in his manner, 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 powerless to render HIM assistance
and with feelings of deep regrets. tears
filled their eyes. They stood silently
watching IS he struggled with the rushing
tempest-tossed waters, and as he was car
ried over the roaring cataract, they
Noticed he was still putting away at one
of those famous '.TANsILL's PUNCH
Cigars, apparently reconciled to his fate
enjoying such luxury, and from annie
the rushing waters the faint sound reacl
the ears of the terrified observers: Cal
on J. Nichols & Bro, and purchase
Only cts.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-06-07
DIED

On the 4th inst, suddenly, at the resi-
dence of her husband, in the forty-third
year other age, Mrs. THOMAS H. PETERS.
A bereaved husband and SIX little child
rem mourn her. May . merciful Provi-
dence enable them to bear their great
loss. The sympathy of the entire COM
munity is with them in their great attic
ton
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-06-07
We are requested to publish tn

We are requested to publish the
following
TILLERY, N. c., /
May 21st, 1883.
DEAR SIR:-A grand Glass Ball Shoot
ing Match will be held in Scotland Neck,
N. c., 7th June, 1883. Shooting will
commence at 10 O'Clock, =. m.
PRIZES AS FOLLOWS:
LIST 900. End $50, 3rd $50.
Entrance fee IS. Number Of chances
10. Trap. Cords rotary.) Rise Is yards
Bogardus' rules, except guns larger thar
Il bore, will not be admitted. Ties o
10 shoot for first prize, 9 for End, fol-
3rd. More than three chances will no
be allowed one shooter. Dinner furnish
ed particip ants.
If DESTROYS of taking chances, please
inform
F. A. LEwTER, or
W. M. SHIELDS.
Managers, Tillerys, n. G.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-06-07
TAX SALE.

WILL sell to the highest bidder, for
i cash. at the Court House door in the
town of Halifax. on Monday, End of July,
1888. the following property. viz:-8O
acres. more or less. of land, adjoining the
lands Of Hardy Bryant and others, be-
longing to the estate of John Willie 1913
acres. adjoining the land of I. L. Bur-
CESS, belonging to Mary E. Meadows. 60
acres. adjoining the land of I. P. Harriss,
belonging to Wade Richardson, and so
acres. belonging to Tom (''Snake'D Rich
ardson. all in Brinkleyville township.
This property is sold to pay State and
County taxes due by said parties.
il. DAWSON, Collector.
S. S. Norman, Dep. Collector.
Nav q. 'S3 If
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PERSONAL

PERSONAL
Miss Pattie Tillery is visiting friends
in town.
Mrs. L. w. Bagley left for Wake
Forest on Tuesday.
Mrs. Walter Smith. of Suffolk, Va, is
in town visiting her parents.
Mr.. j. H. Lawrance and lady are
absent on q visit to WILLIAMSON.
Mr.. G. W. Bryan and lady return&d
from visit to Rocky Point on Monday
Mss Julia A. Perry, who has beer
teaching at Cobton, has returned hom'
for vacation.
Mr.. John White and lady returned
to Rocky Mount Tuesday morning aftel
having visited the wife's parents for SOM
time.
DR.. r. NJ. johnson will leave on Mon
day next for Morehead to attend IN
Dental Convention and will rettrl
Thursday or Friday. |
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-06-07
NOTICE.!

ITO satisfy taxes for the year 1882. on
J. Monday, the Ind day of July, 1888,
1 will sell to the highest bidder for cash
in front of the Court House door in the
town Of Halifax. the following described
property:
225 acres of land on Beavers Dam. the
property of Geo. w. :forris.
100 acres Of land, the property of j.
w. Heptinstall.
j. +. DAWSON, Collector.
John Reid, Deputy.
June 2. 1853.
} - IT,
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-06-07

This is the place to get bargains
1 am closing out the entire stock of M. ID.
Allsbrook's goods at cost and some less.
Come IN to see me, come now. Strike
while the iron is hot, strike now.
w. II. KITCHIN, Assignee.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-06-07
COUNTY CoMMIss RS OFFICE,

COUNTY COMNISs RS OFFICE,
Halifax, N. c June 4, '83.
1t is ordered by the Board of Commits
sioners that the name of Caledonia town
ship be changed from Caledonia to Scot
land Neck, and that from this date said
township shall be known IS Scotland
Neck.
j. M. GRIZZARD,
Clerk Board Co COmmi IS rs.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-06-07

For SALE.-StOre and residence
on Main Street, in Scotland Neck, N. Z.
Apply to u. W. oAY'
mar1620tf
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-06-07
PUBLIsHER,s NOTICE.


Space will be given in this column at
at any time for noticing Books and Peri
odlcals. All books and periodicals sent
to this Office will be read and duly noticed
here.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-06-07

illustrated Book of Gage Birds mailed
for 8 cent stamp. BIRD FOOD Co., 23'
South Sth St., Philadelphia.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-06-07

"A choice lot of S. G. Hams,
and New York Butter" just received al
NICHOLS Bros.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-06-07

-"PUNCH" q WHALE" with a
FIFTH AVENUE CLUB" These brands
of Cigars to be had only of
NICHOLS Bros.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-06-07

--NOTICE--Locals will he insert
ed 1T ten cents line for first insertion
AftegWayd Of i've cepts,
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-06-07

Bring your Hides and Sheep
Pelts to +. oTERN.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-06-07

"A fine young harness Horse for
sale. Also young mule. Apply to
NOAH RI0Gs.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-06-07

Mrs. Perkins will remain with
US this season only three weeks longer.
Those wanting anything in the Millinery
line will please call early.
n. B. JOsEY 4 Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-06-07
THE ELIZABETH CITY
NORMAL SCHOOL.

THE 3rd session of this school will
l. open June 25, 1883 and continue four
weeks.
The object Of this school is to give free
instruction to teachers and those who in
tend to become teachers in the latest and
best methods of teaching, school organi-
zation and discipline as we'll as to give
drill in such studies as are taught in the
public and high schools. Prof. w. 7. R..
Bell of Kings Mountain. N. G.. will have
charge of the class-work he will be as
sisted by corps of the ablest instructors
in the State Prof. Rayhill, of Illinois,
will have charge of the Department OF
Llocution.
DR.. J. L. NJ. Curry, Rev. DR.. Saunders,
of Va, Maj. R. Bingham, Gov. I. }.
Jarvis, Sup't. Scarborough and other dis
| tingulshed educators are expected to lee
ture during the session. Teachers, Go.
Sup'ts. and friends of Education in
vited to attend.
For further information address any Of
the undersigned.
| Rev. W. w. Kennedy,
Board of DR.. J. N. Butt,
Managers. ! Hon. W. F. Pool,
S S. Fowler,
| W. j. Griffin,
or S. L. Sheep, Principal.
May 81. 39-1m.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-06-07

200 Bales Prime Timothy Hay
lust to hand and for sale by G. W. Bryan
Is 4W
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-06-07
Clerk Board Co Commi ssh

-Beeswax wanted at
F. STERN's
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-06-07


Says the Greensboro Patriot ::
A Baltimore drummer. who Just COM
pleted tour through the State, says
Greensboro shows more signs of life and
is growing faster than any town in the
State. He also says, and it is very graft
flying to hear it, that Greensboro merch-
ants stand as high as any town in the
South. The town is building up on its
own merits, and, in few years, it will
be the most prosperous and enterprising
town in the State. Note the prediction
Somehow editors generally feel
like it is part of the requisites to good
journalism to say something for their
town occasionally. We are inclined t.
think that this consideration draws forth
many compliments for the town where
the editor lives: but we hardly think
there are many towns in the country
which can boast of more rapid progress
or gilmore clever business men and NOR,
general thrift than Scotland Neck, They
say Tarboro can beat us in the numbe
t. ofmarriageable girls according to popula
ton. We heard a lady of Scotland Necl
E state the number Of manageable girls il
g Tarboro. We would like to know again
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National Republican., 1883-01-31
STAR ROurE TRIAL.

Proceedings Yesterday 80 Official Papers-
Several Hours Consumed i'm Reading
Them.
Judge Wylie in the criminal court yester-
day morning, decided to reject that portion of
the evidence given in the star route trial by
the witness Mclean, relative to the represen-
tions made to him by Moore, about expedition
of the Canon City-Fort McDermott route.
The witness said the increase and expedition
promised by Moore followed accordingly On
examination, witness said that he nego-
tiated with Williamson regarding the subcon-
tract but insisted that Moore was present at
tho time. Moore and Williamson called upon
him at his stable, and offered him $50 per
month to carry the mail. In answer to his
rejection of the offer Moore said it did not
matter what he did now; the route would be
increased within n few DAYS. Witness did not
believe him ut first, but finally took the sub
contract upon Moore's promise to go down
with him TO Camp Harney, aud show him
papers in proof of his authority to make such
Il statement.
The route from Mineral park TO Phoebe,
Arizona, was then taken up, and the official
papers were proved. Inspection Clerk Calla-
han testified that the mail bills were not ex-
hibited TO the second assistant postmaster
general, except in case of failure in the
bcrNlCc' Inc WlJnCSS salu lnaJ some oil inc
handwriting upon the jackets was that of q
former clerk in the inspection division named
Gonzalez
"Whero is Gonzalez 2" asked Mr.. Ker.
a." In Colorado, have heard" answered the
witness.
Mr.. Ker lie is in Denver, is he not; edit
ing q star route paper called the Denver
World?
Mr.. Davidge. Mr. Ker had better get upon
tho stand and testify.
Caldwell Wright, of Mineral park, Arizona
testified that the mails were so light over the
route that the men waiting in tho postofice
often bet the drinks that there would be no
mail in the bag when it came in. They gave
odds of two to one that there would be Moth
ing in it.
Mr.. Ingersoll. You never wrote TO the sec
ond assistant postmaster general with regard
to the small amount of the mail?
A. No, sir.
Mr.. 1ngersoll. All right that is all.
Mr., Merricl. Why did you not write?
The witness Quickly. Because tho man
who carried the mail-Isaac Jennings-was
my friend.
Mr.. lngersoll. Then you are willing to ad-
NIT that TO protect the interests of your friend
you stood by and saw the government swim
died?
Several hours were consumed in the intro
duction of the official papers bearing upon the
Mineral park-Pioche route, which Mr. Mer-
rick described as "a route having financial
st. Vitus's dance; Brady put itup and he put
it down."
At the conclusion of this proceeding the
court adjourned.
National Republican., 1883-01-31
Chlcngo Flrm. nlnck Listen.

The postmaster general yesterday issued an
order forbidding the delivery of money
orders and registered letters to the following
named Chicago firms i Flemming & Merriam,
r. E, Kendall & Co., Charles j. Henri & Co.,
Bennett Hoffman tS Co.. and Cubworth &
Co. The inspectors report states that these
firms were nominally engaged in the bust ness
of grain and stock brokers. Through adver-
tisements they solicited Investments of money
in sums of any amounts asserting that, by u
combination of small sums in one operation,
they were able to secure extraordinary re-
turns from the Investments. They agreed to
make monthly reports to the individual
spectators, and occasionally, with the pur-
pose Of hiring their victims into making
further Investments, they remitted to them
small sums of money, sometimes as much as
80 or 80 per cent. of the original investment.
In the end the money was not returned, the
victims being informed that it had been lost
in turn of the market, The report states
that these frauds were of vast magnitude, the
five firms aforementioned receiving as much
as $4,000 u day through the mail.
National Republican., 1883-01-31

quent losses to the government on account of
property damaged, destroyed or not returned.
In the torty-sixth congress and at the last
session of the present congress eleven special
acts of this nature were passed, which au-
thorized the loaning of 6,S50 tents, of an
aggregate value of $161 ,30563. These
the War department has estimated that
an appropriation of S6263G63 will be neces-
sary to enable the fulfllment of the acts
without gripping the service. The commit
tee think the loaning business has been car
ried to an extreme, and that the time has
come to put a stop to It, The secretary of
war says in his report that during the fiscal
year ended June 30, 1882, the department was
subjected TO an expense for transportation, ON
account of camp equipments loaned of 49,
Ol9.Os, and TO loss by damage to property of
Sl,674.02 making total loss, on account of
these gratuities, of $I, 1910.
National Republican., 1883-01-31
The AInbnmu cIn,ms Co,,r,.

The court of commissioners of Alabama
claims yesterday heard arguments in the case
of Samuel Stevens against the United States.
This is test case involving the question of
the authority Of the court TO recognize an as.
signee as proper claimant. The court re-
served its decision, and adjourned until the
fourteenth of February, when the first 800
cases upon the docket will be called, in ac.
cordance with a recent order of the court
National Republican., 1883-01-31
no Nrore Nonsense Anout ARMY nlds.

The object of the bill reported to the senate
by Mr.. Sewell from the military committee
yesterday is to place additional safeguards
around the letting of contracts for supplies to
the War department.. 1t authorizes the Sec
rotary Of war to require bids to be accom-
panied by written guarantees, signed by ono
or more responsible persons, that in case tho
bid is accepted the bidder will qualify as the
contractor by giving the requisite bond and
in the event of his failure to qualify the
award shall DO made to another party, and
the difference to the government between the
two awards shall be chargeable against the
original bidders and their suretes.
National Republican., 1883-01-31
A Compliment TO John pIccu,lourh.

Hon. Albert Palmer, Gov. Butler, and n
number Of other prominent citizens of Boston,
as n mark of their appreciation of the "great
abilities" of Mr.. John Mccullough, and of the
deserved eminence he has attained in his pro-
icssion, have asked him TO give n special per-
formance of John Howard Payne's tragedy of
"Brutus" on Friday evening. Mr. McCul-
Tough has acknowledged the compliment in
graceful terms and promises to "cxert his
best ondeavors for the qualification of his
distinguished audience.
National Republican., 1883-01-31
Jere BInok ON BInnmy.

Judge Jere S. Black made an argument be-
ore the house judiciary committee yesterday
against the bill to prevent bigamy in the ter
rtories. Judge Black holds that the bill, or
any such bill, is unconstitutional. He said
the Edmunds bill, which created the commits
sion, was unconstitutional, and he did not be-
ileve Mr.. Edmunds ever wrote it--he was too
good constitutional lawyer. Judge Black
also said that he believed the territories have
the right to mako whatever laws they please
the marrying OF wives.
National Republican., 1883-01-31
No nIore Tcnts to Lonn.

Mr.. CockrelPs report against the resolution
to loan 100 tents to the directors of the com
petitiyc drill az Nashville Tenn, rccites as q
reason Tor adverse action the bud faith on tho
part of committees, organizations, &C. TO
whom tents have heretofore been loaned by
National Republican., 1883-01-31
Can't. Povnc ON ,bo xyo,,,,,.

The secretary of the interior yesterday re-
ceived telegram from Il, S. Walker, register
of the land Office at Wichita, Kan, stating
that Capt. Payne and his men are gathering
at that point for raid on Oklahoma. Payne
will make demonstration at Arkansas City
and Caldwell to enable small parties to enter
at other points and reach Oklahoma unmo-
Tested. The advance will be made Feb l.
National Republican., 1883-01-31
Another Grand Jury InvestigntIom.

William Dickson, Brewster Cameron,
George W, Driver, Frank II, Fall James Nell
son, and Zachariah Tobiner have been sum-
moued 10 appear before the grand jury. II is
understood that the charges against Henry A.
Bowen are under investigation.
National Republican., 1883-01-31
Duplicate government Cheel.s.

A bill to confirm the issuance of three
duplicate checks by the superintendent of the
San Francisco mint to Wells, Fargo & Co., for
$4,000, was reported layorably yesterday
morning from the senate finance committee
Tho original checks were alleged to have been
destroyed by fire.
National Republican., 1883-01-31
brooklyn Navy Yard Property.

agreed to recommend the sale to the city of
Brooklyn of hfty-three acres Of the land in
cluded in the Brooklyn navy yard roserva-
tion. 1t is the land between the navy yard
proper and the hospital, which has never been
used by the government either in peace or
National Republican., 1883-01-31

Our Weekly Ront List published every Monday
morning. contains complete schedule OF our houses,
stores, Shops and nrms Offered for rent together
with descriptions, prices, &c. and how they mny 10
Property for sale In all parts ufthe city. Money
II. IL WARNER. Oi6 street.
IF YOU WANT TO BUY. SELL RfGNT. OR
Il Trade city or Country Property. come and tn,
great bargains nt the Real Estate Exchange OF
WILLIAM II. MAIN & BROTHER, 81 Charles
Hotel, corner Third street and Pennsyvrnia avenue
northwest mhlD-tf
National Republican., 1883-01-31
Gt0ntntinnnl.
BUSINESS COLLEGE,
y LLINSCoLN HALL. BUILDING,

Day and evening sessions for tie education OF sons
ana daughters and men and women for selesuDport
% ma %Icel ne branches taught are! Tie English
cal Pcnnanshp, Book,keeping by single nnd double
entry, iusintst Practice Physical ana Vocal Cul.
lure, Political Economy, Commercial Law
scholarship for year from date of entrance day or
evening, 800 Special terms hy month or quarter or
application.
HENRY G. SPENCER, PrInclpaL
MRS. SARA a, SPENCER Vlco.Piinc!pl. aul