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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-02-13

On the arst ot the month tho price of
nails win March upwards Is cents per
key \ year ago they were settling at
N,N and the new price will be $50 per
kcg, or nearly three times as much as
they wcrc worth twelve months since.
The retail price is about lS cents higher
than these ngurcS
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-02-13
BUSINESS LOCALS.

Ito blend tea Is the best Ask ysur
grocer fer II. and take no ether.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-02-13

Meany is the leading tailor. and pays
The highest cash price for fur skinS
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-02-13
FOR SALE.

JApNNEsE GooDs--,Iust out--tnrt "a
ftiyfd.lnFt what you want, nj Wing
heeH' bS Commercial street, "
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-02-13

AN ENTGMATTcAL BILL OF FARE
For a dinner, served on the Dining cars
OF the Chicago, Milwaukee and st. Paul
Railway. win be sent to any address on
receipt OF two cent postage stamp. APP
ply to Geo. H Heafford. General Paasen.
ger Agent. Old Colony Building. Chicago.
Illinois.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-02-13

much attention ON an sides. An agent
ct ChieagO cos,uming house arrived
In town yesterday with fWll OUTFIT ot
masks and fancy lgCSses, Il Is announced
that thcrc viii I've a parade at O'clock
this afternoon.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-02-13

MapNalrs twine-useG ny Is per cent
OF the nsl;ssmcn on the Columbia river,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-02-13

Tho datS en- which tho "F'arlcs' rs
capade" Win he presented Is quickly APP
pyOaching, Between hfty and sixty lit
tie girls viii participate In this enter.
tainmcnt. which will I've gtvcn on Tues
day, February l% at Fishers Opera
House Il promises to he the mos. sue
ccSsful local affair ever given,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-02-13

LITTLE CoRRINE.

Second hand trap web complete En-
Quire OF Astoria Packing Company
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-02-13
FOR RENT.
WANTED.

WANTbD-Man or lady to collect. do
some oiiice work, and manage agents.
you VIII deal through your leading msr.
ehanls, Something new and very popu-
lar. We pay all expenses. Position per-
manent' Send four references ana ten
cents for ful particulars. John FInnev
Mgr, r. o. Box 1884, st. Louis, Mo,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-02-13
A TWIsTER.


a twister In twisting
May twist him twist,
For In twisting a twist
Three twists make a twist;
But II one Of the twists
Untwlsts from the twist,
The twist untwlstlng
Untwlsts the twist.
That II. when It's twisted with nny
other twine than MARSHALL'S
==s=--
ADVERTLSED LETTERS
The following list OF letters was adypr.
tlsed at the Astorln postonlce February
10th. 1896
Anderson & Norby Kooncc, Emory.
Charleston, Nellie GLarqen, Mrs. Hlldl
Copeland, l.. \. Lawrence Rev. John
DOnelsOn, u. \, Levins, Walter,
Ellis. George SeabOrg, Axel.
Fulton, Fred. Tungarl Miss gophln
Hart. Arthur.
When calling fer any Of the above let.
ters, please say Advertised"
HERMAN WISE, r. M.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-02-13

Last evening there left ON the rclc-
phone a party consisting OF Messrs. Ed.
Taylor. Judgc F, J. Taylor. r, l. Parker.
r. NanDUscn, and W. g. Gosslin. TO at
tend a hearing OF the right OF way case
against the o, II. and n, Railroad, which
will ho heard in Portland. The suit Is
friendly one, and Il is expected that
the matter will he adjusted satisfactorily
all around.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-02-13

The masquerade ball to be given tonight
b. the Sons Of Hermann Is attracting
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-02-13

Another crowded house greeted Mr..
Grant last evening, and Rome, with its
works OF magnificent art, was carefully
and in mastery manner analyzed. The
church Of st. Peters, the Vatican, the Fo-
rum, and the catacombes were shown,
and the works Of that greatest Of the
great, Michael AngelO-sculptor, painter,
archltect-were treated upon most
life-iikc arcne, and one which deserves
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-02-13

People who have occasion to pass along
Eleventh street between Duane and Ex.
change, report that the odor arising from
the carcass Of the dead seal lying on the
beach is spreading, and that with a few
more days Of fine weather will be very
thoroughly dlffused in that neighborhood.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-02-13

60 to Elmore, Sanborn's sf1ce and see
their new and handsome twine testing
machine. Take along some of the twines
as good as Marshall's," in your pocket,
ana test them. Then see how much more
Marshalrs VIII stand. It's money in your
pocket and fish in your net to find OUT.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-08-13

A CONVICT DROWNED.-Last Thurs
day a convict was drowned at the state
farm near Halifax. He was what is
known as 'strusty," one that can be
sent about the farm without being
guarded He carried dinner, it seems,
to a squad OF hands on the farm and
while waiting for them to eat he went
in bathing in a sort OF lake. Getting
beyond his depth, or not being able to
swim, he was drowned.
LOOK AFTER IT, GENTLEMEN.-THE
COMMONWEALTH calls attention of the
proper authorities to the fact that the
night breezes are not always free from
offensive odors. Rigid sanitary meas
ures ought to be enforced in all towns
during summer months ; and Scotland
Neck needs them as we'll as other towns.
The health of the town must be guard
ed. See to it that there be- no harm
full stenches from sinks and back lots.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-08-13
Thanks to All.

Thanks to All.
. THE COMMONWEALTH has been show
cred of late with complimentary re-
marks concerning the general appear
ance and makeup of the paper. Spe-
cial mention has been made OF the Gu
of DR.. Woods tobacco farm which we
printed last week.
We greatly appreciate all the good
things that our friends have been say
ing for us, and offer no apology for
making this reference to the mat
ter. We simply wish to express our
appreciation of the kind things that
are said tor our work. We are anxious
to keep the paper interesting, and we
ask our friends to furnish us with what
news they can from time to time.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-08-13
Water Works for Tarboro.

Water Works for Tarboro.
Mr.. R. s. Neal has about completed
a contract to put in water works to-
Tarboro. The Southerner of last week
said:
"Messrs. Smith and Neal to whom
were awarded the contract with the
town to put in a system of water works
are back from the North where they
went to obtain aid in the way OF float
ing their bonds. They report they
were successful.
eft the town gets the system design.
ed it. will be fortunate.
"Before going North these gentle
men sank wells to ascertain 1t pure
healthy water could be obtained. Wa
ter in abundance was found at depth
of about 200 feet, and I am told q
chemical analysis shows it to be thor.
oughly wholesome.
$50 it would now appear that moth.
ing remains except to dig the wells, put
il the mains and machinery and the
wator problem both for DRINKING and
/ = - ls,ax n 6o14 ID 8 81.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-08-13
Administrators Notice.

Having qualified as administrator OF
Wesley Johnston, deceased: late OF
of Halifax county, n. c., this is to mott
fy all persons having claims against
the estate of said deceased to exhibit
them to the undersigned On or before
the LIST day OF August 1897, or this
notice will be plead In bar of their
recovery. All persons indebted to said
estate will please make immediate
payment
This 9th day of July 1896.
A. G. WILCOX, Admir-.
Brinkleyvllle, n. g., Z ~ OF
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-08-13

J. Crawford Blggs led his class a
the University, graduating in thu
class of '93. He was prepared at thu
Horner School, Oxford, N. C.
DIR. Hyatt of Kinston will be in Scot
land Neck at Hotel Lawrence, August
2Sth and 10Th for the purpose of ex.
aiming and treating diseases OF the
eye.
WILL PREACH SUNDAY.-Rev. w. r.
Cullom, who was recently elected as
Professor to the chair of the Bible in
Wake Forest College, will preach in
the Baptist church here next Sunday.
He has many friends who remember
his stay here last summer, and they
will be glad to see and hear him again.
FLATTER1NG oFFER.-Mr. r. G. Ais
brook who graduated from the Univer-
slty last June, has been rendered by
President Alderman position in the
University faculty as Instructor in
History. This is high compliment
to Mr.. Allsbrook, but a previous en-
gagement to teach at Hlllsboro pre-
vents his acceptance of the position at
the University.
New TEACHER.--Mess. Prince & Will
son have secured Mr.. B. G.. Bell, of
University Station, as an assistant
teacher in Vine Hill Male Academy
for next session. Mr.. Bell was educated
at the Presbyterian College of South
Carolina, has had good experience and
comes highly recommended as young
man of high culture and fine moral
qualities.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-08-13
Drowned In Fishing Greek.

Drowned IN Fishing Creek.
Master Walter Savage, lad twelve
years old, nephew of DR.. M. T. Savage,
was drowned in Fishing creek last Sun
dav. A crowd was in swimming and a
grown man took the lad on his back to
carry him across to shallow water. The
water was deep on one side and shallow
on the other. The person who was
carrying the lad across lost his lick in
some way and the lad went down and
was drowned in water about fifteen feet.
The accident was indeed sad one
and cast gloom over the community.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-08-13
convocation Of Tarporo.

Convocat1on OF Tarboro.
The thirty-second meeting OF the
Convocation OF Tarboro.. viii be held
in Trinity Church, Scotland Neck
Aug. 1921, 1896:
| PRoGRAMME-FIRsT DAY.
10 a. m.-Business Meeting.
/ IL a. m.-Morning Prayer, Holy
| Communion and sermon by Rev. Gas
ton Battle.
4p. m.-Business Session Report
OF Evangelist.
8p. m.-Evening Prayer, and ser.
mon by Rev. C.. J. Wingate.
SECOND DAY.
6 "a. m.-Celebration of the Holy
Communion.
10 a. m.-Conference of the Clergy.
Subject !; Lay Cooperation How best
to Secure and Use it.
IL a. m.-Morn1ng Prayer, and Ser
mon by Rev. Edward Benedict.
p m.-Woman's Auxiliary Meet
ing; Address by Rev. M. L. Pofenber-
ger. Papers by Miss Mary E. Homer
and Miss A. E. Smith.
p. m.-EVeHluS 1Tay0r, anu scr
mon by Rev. G. W. Phelps.
THIRD DAY.
Ga. m.-Celebration of the. Holy
Communion.
1Oa. m.-Business Session; Report
of Committee on Programme.
II a. m.-Morning Prayer, and SER
mon by Rev. M. L. Poffenberger.
4 p. m.-Paper on "Catechetical In
structlon," by Rev. Edward Benedict,
followed by general discussion.
8 p. m.-Missionary Meeting
"Work among the Colored People," by
Archdeacon Walker ';The Missionary
Spirit and the Present Condition OF the
Work." by Rev. G. J. Wingate; econ
vocational and Parochial Missions" by
Rev. Mr.. Phelps and Mr.. S. 8. Nash.
Rev. Mr.. Harding, of Washington,
and Rev. Mr.. Bronson, OF Warrenton,
are expected to be present and take
part in the services.
Services on Thursday and Friday
nights by Rev. }. w. Perry and others
of the clergy.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-08-13
Catalonia Notes.

Calado MIA Notes.
Mai: H. McIver said Saturday that
he has commenced to rebuild the dykes
on the Catalonia State farm. He says
they will make them stronger than
ever. if possible, and higher than they
were before.
A few days ago convict named Grit
fin who was in for twenty years, at
tempted to escape. The guard shot
him Though the neck. He dropped
dead, the ball breaking the neck in
passing through. He had escaped once
before from Capt. Rheims farm near
Halifax. He was white man.
The drought, Maj. McIver says, is In
turing the crop very much.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-08-13
Scholarship at Blngham's

Scholarship at Bingham's
Wilson, N. G.,
August 73rd 1896.
Maj. Robt. Bingham, Supt. of Bing-
ham School, AshviIle, N. G.. has offered
free scholarship, covering tuition,
board, lodging and lights to this Con-
gressional District. A competitive ex-
animation will be held in Wilson on Au-
gust 18th, 1896, beginning at nine
o'clock, conducted by Prot. Geo. w.
Conner, Supt. of Wilson Graded Schools.
The applicants will be examined in En-
glish Grammar, Spelling, Arithmetic,
and the Geography and History of the
United States. The scholarship will
be awarded to the applicant who stands
the best examination.
F. A. WooDARD.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-08-13
DR.. Hufham Accepts.

DR.. Hufham Accepts.
The Cola Leaf says that DR.. J. D.
Hufham has accepted the call as pas
tor to the Baptist church in Hender-
son, and will leave Shelby about first
Of October. The Shelby people are
losers, but tt Henderson people gain.
DR.. Hufha Is many friends in this
part of the State will be delighted to
learn of his return to the Tar River AS
ISOLATION. The COMMONWEALTH joins
them in their feelings of congratula-
tons for Henderson and all this part Of
the State.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-08-13
CURES NERVOUS TROUBLES
AND INDIGESTION.

Mr.. W. T. Nelson, president of the
Second National Bank, of Jackson,
Tenn. says "For Indigestion and ner-
yous trouble, / would rather give up
any remedy than Kings Royal Germe-
tuer. As nerve tranquizer and restor-
alive. 1t is all that can be desired. 1t
is not a narcotic in any sence, but pro-
duces the happiest effects upon the dis
ordered nervous system. 1 consider 1t
an invaluable remedy, and have for
several years been recommending it to
my friends"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-08-13
Strange Effect of Ram.

There was a good rain Monday in
the neighborhood OF Dawson's. The
crops were burning up with the
drought. Mr.. w. A. Dunn rode to his
farm Tuesday and when he returned he
said the rain had the effect of frost
on the crops. The cotton leaves were
brittle and could be crushed like dry
leaves. Mr.. Dunn said the crop was al
most entirely ruined. There was con-
siderable hail and wind with the rain.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-08-13
Feed The Nerves

Feed The Nerves
Upon pure, rich blood and you need
not fear nervous prostration. Nerves
are weak when they are Improperly
and insuficlently nourished. Pure
blood is their proper food, and pure
blood comes by taking Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla. which is thus sthe greatest and
lest nerve tonic. It also builds Up
the whole system.
Hoods PMS arc The Iayor1te. family
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-08-13
State Normal g. !aiu,!ds! School.

DEPARTMENTS we'll equipped. ~
u Teachers. AZ regular students,
besides practice school OF 81 pupils.
$50 matriculates since its opening in
1892. SO OF the 96 counties represent
ed. No free tuition except to appli-
cants signing pledge to become teach
ers. Annual expenses of free-tuition
students boarding in dormitories, $50 =;
tuition-paying students, $3.50. Address
Z % I'm Greensboro, N. G..
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-08-13
PERSONALS.

Rev. w. S. Black of Littleton wa,
here this week.
Mr.. w. s. BrlnAley returned to Nor.
folk Monday.
Miss Lille Allsbrook has gone to
CASTOR to visit relatives.
Mrs. O. K. Taylor and children have
gone to Panacea Springs.
Mr.. Dennis Biggs of Williamson
was In town last week.
Mrs. J. M. Tillery, of Tillery, came
down Friday ON visit to her relatives
here.
Mrs. E. T. Whitehead left Friday
tor visit to friends and relatives in
Williamson.
Mrs. jill. Futrell came home from
Norfolk Friday. She was accompanied
by Miss Pauline Kitchin.
Mr.. R. G. Josey and family went
to Panacea Springs few days ago and
returned Tuesday.
Mrs. Chas. Allen of Raleigh left Sat-
urday for her home after several days
visit to Mrs. Goodloe.
Miss Mary Drake of Warren county
has accepted position as house-keeper
for Mr.. John T. Brinkley.
Mrs. E. E. Hilliard returned from
Littleton Monday after a four weeks
stay at Prof. L. w. Bagley's.
Mr.. Whit Smith who has been in
Brooklyn, N. Y, tor year or so is
home on visit to his parents.
Mr.. w. T. Shaw of Weldon came
Tuesday, called here by the extreme
illness of his sister, Miss Pattle Shaw.
Mrs. Shields who has been on a visit
to Greenville returned Wednesday, ac-
companied by her daughter, Mrs. E. B.
Higgs and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. Keech of Tarboro
and Mr.. III. B. Kitchin from Ports
mouth were here this week on account
of the illness of Miss Pattie Shaw.
The editor of The COMMONWEALTH
has spent several days recently with
Prof. L. w. Bagley, principal of Lit
Teton High School, ana our stay was
made very pleasant.
Maj. P. st. George Barraud came
from Richmond Saturday. He was
here some days ago but had to return
to Richmond on business. Mrs Bar
raud remained here with her people.
Mr.. A. B. Hill, Jr., is here on visit
to his father and other relatives. He
seems to like Beaufort where he has
been teaching for several years. Judg-
ing from appearance the world is us
ing him we'll.
Mr.. G. B. Skipper of Lumberton, N.
c., has taken a position as booK-keeper
for Mr.. N. B. Josey. Mr.. Skipper
comes highly recommended as a young
man of fine character and business
ability.
Mr.. D. A. Lawrence, known to most
Of the Scotland Neck people as "Allie,"
has been operator for the Coast Line
at Weldon some time. The Roanoke
News says of him: "Mr. Lawrence is
one of the best and most accommodate
ing men in the service. He is gen.
ial, whole-souled gentleman"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-08-13
Waning !. ?'s.'..ss's!

~ALL PERSONS are notified that
trespassers upon the lands and timber
Of this Company will be prosecuted. It
would be well for those Of whom tim
Der has been bought to examine their
contracts before cutting anything.
The law is strict and can be found in
Acts of 1889, chapter 1853. The Com
pany has instructed its attorney to see
that it is enforced.
The n. C.. Lumber Co.
4 % 6m Tlllery, n"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-08-13
BUCKLEN'S ARNICA sALVE.

The best saive in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores; Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
ChilbIains, Corns, and all Skin Erup-
tons. and positively cures Piles, or no
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money reflnced.
Price 25 cents per box. For sale by
IT. WHITEHEAD & co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-08-13
Commissioners Meeting.

The county commissioners held reg
ular meeting last week. The follow
ing accounts were allowed:
r G Reid, Jail acct. July SAG SO
L D Browning, Supt. Co. home 43 %
Everett Waddy Co., Deed book 6 10
Baily Bros, buildings bridge 161 Is
Isaac Robins, work 2 90
J J Wood, rep'g bridges 90
w F Parker, lumber 1000
w B Drewry, work bridge 2 so
] F Brinkley, recording orders Ii so
B F Gary, holding inquest IL 20
Jno Guplard, work bridge 500
T G Newsome, rep'g bridge 90
St Louis Art and Metal Vault
to be paid Sept. 3 '96 975 90
To be paid on vault Aug. 8 '97 COG Is
+" e "'98 GAL 10
w M Cohen, goods for CO II 80
Emry & Pierce, i" I" 20 40
B Allsbrook, Supt fence 4 90
] III Fenner, work 90
P w Stainback, goods tor co 81 81
Emry & Co., &c :" i" III
Dallas Austin, work at Jail 500
E Waddy & Co, Record book, 900
w r Shaw, work 2 100
NJ II Clark, Supt vault work "a 80
Hale Bros, goods for co so
Geo. Keeter was allowed 81 90 per
month for one month.
Mary Phillips was allowed to go to
county home.
The supervisors OF Weldon Township
were authorized to let to the lowest
bidder BASIS mill bridge and bridge
over Deep Greek near Christies.
The supervisors of Brinkleyvllle
Township were authorized to let out
to the lowest bidder Hulis bridge and
Ransom's bridge.
The bridge over Marsh swamp was
ordered to be let out to the lowest bid
der for repairs, the amount not to ex-
coed $500.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-08-13
PowELLsv1LLE, BERTHE Co, N. c.,
nn 1On0

PowELLsv1LLE, BERTHE Co, N. c.,
May %, 1896.
Mess. Prince & Wilson,
Scotland Neck, N. C.
Gentlemen AS a patron of your
school l can recommend it highly to
the public. I am of the opinion that
no school offers similar advantages at
smaller cost. am well pleased with
the progress made by my boy, not only
in his studies, but In development gen.
orally. Very respectfully,
JNO. G. BRITTON, Merchant.
It has been my privilege to make OBJ
servatlon of the work done by Messrs.
Prince & Wilson, Principals of Vine
Hill Male Academy, during the two
years they have had the management
of it; and take peculiar pleasure in
bearing testimony to their faithful
work and its satisfactory results to the
entire community.
They are careful, pains-taking, con-
scientlous and competent, and withal,
heightened Christian gentlemen. The
best testimonial of their work is seen
In the daily department of their stu
dents. I sincerely believe there Is no
better Male School in the State.
E. E. HILLIARD,
Editor The Commonwealth
CARTHAGE, N. c., April 16, 1896.
Mess. Prince & Wilson.
Dear Sirs 1t gives me pleasure to
express my appreciation of the work
done in your school. Ny son has made
rapid progress, and have been espe-
cially pleased with the thoroughness OF
the work done. The home influence
In your school is such that it does
much toward making refined, cultured
gentlemen as we'll as scholars.
Trusting you will meet with the sue
cess merit demands,
l am very truly yours,
w. c. PETTY,
President and Owner Carthage r. r.
Seaboard Air Line.
For twenty-five years have known
the Vine Hill Male Academy, and a
part of this time have been a patron.
I have personally witnessed the intel
lectual and moral training, and it is
gratifying to say to parents, that it is
emfnently worthy of the high character
and large patronage which it demands
as an institution of learning. This
school has at no time merlted more
universal favor and patronage than it
does under the present management.
Messrs. Prince & Wilson are compe-
tent, conscientious, Christian gentle
men young and in the van of pro-
gresslve educators. The neat APP
pearance and courteous department of
their students at church and upon the
streets is sufficient testimony to their
methods of teaching and discipline.
The Boarding Department is admira-
bly, adapted to the demands of board
ing-school. 1 have known the Matron
from my boyhood. She Is an amiable
~ a AAaA1 a Z