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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-12-17
TRINITY COLLEGE.

Mr. Washington Duke of Durham
last Thursday gave Trinity College one
hundred thousand dollais. He made
this most liberal donation on the con-
dltion that the rules and regulations OF
the college be changed so as to admit
girls to the college Oh equal footing
with boys and that the money thus do
mated be permanent endowment for
the college.
This was great gift, and the Meth
odist North Carolina Conference in ses-
sion at Kinston accepted it through
President Kilgo, through whom Mr..
Duke rendered the gilt.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-12-17
ACHING JOINTS

Announce the presence of rheumatism
which causes untold sufferings. Rheu-
matism is due to Tactic acid in the
blood. 1t cannot be cured by lini-
ments or other other outward applica-
tons. Hoods Sarsaparilla purifies the
blood, removes the cause of rheuma-
tism and permanently cures this dis
ease. This is the testimony Of thous-
ands of people who once suffered the
pains of rheumatism but who have act
ualiy been cured by taking Hoods Sar-
saparlIa. is great power to act upon
the blood and remove every lmpurlty
Is the secret of the wonderful cures by
Hoods SarsaparllIa
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-12-17
SUGGESTIONS TO SPAIN.

Nevertheless, realizing that suspi.
clons and prosecutions on the part Of
the weaker of the two combatants are
always natural, and not always justifia-
ble-being sincerely DESTROYS in the
interest of both, as well as on It's own
account, that the Cuban problem should
be solved with the least possible delay
1t was intimated by this government
to the Government of Spain some
months ago that, If a satisfactory meas
ure OF home rule were rendered the
Cuban Insurgents, and would be &C
cepted by them upon a guaranty of Its
execution. the United States would en-
deavor to find way, not Objectionable
to Spain, of furnishing such guaranty.
While no definite response to this init
nation has yet been received from the
Spanish Government, it is believed to
be not altogether unwelcome while as
already suggested, no reason is perce1v-
ed why it should not be approved by
the insurgents. Neither party can fail
to see the importance of early action.
and both must realize that to prolong
the present state of things for even a
short period will add enormously to the
time and labor and expenditure neces-
sary to bring about the industrial recu-
peratlon OF the island. It is, therefore.
fervently hoped on all grounds that
earnest efforts for healing the breach
between Spain and the insurgent Gu
bans, upon the lines above indicated
may be at once lnaugurated, and push
ed to an Immediate and successful issue
The friendly offices of the United States,
either in the manner above outlined, or
In any other way consistent with our
Constitution and laws, will always be at
the disposal of either party.
Whatever circumstances may arise,
our policy and our interests would con-
strain us to object to the acquisition OF
the island, or an interference with It's
control by any other power
It should be added that it cannot be
reasonably assumed that the hitherto,
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-12-17

instinctively fell tor every struggle for
better and freer government, and which,
in the case of the more adventurous and
restless elements of our population, leads
in only too many instances to active
and personal participation in the con-
test. The result is that this govern
ment is constantly called upon to pro-
| tect American citizens, to claim dam
ages for injuries to person and proper
ty estimated at many millions of dollars,
and to ask explanations and apologies
for the acts of the Spanish officials,
whose zeal for the repression of the re-
belIion sometimes blinds them to the
immunities belonging to the unofend-
ing citizens of friendly Power. 1t
follows from the same causes that the
United States Is compelled to actively
police long line of seacoast az ainst
unlawful expeditions, the escape of
which the utmost vigilance will not
always suffice to prevent.
DEMAND FOR INTERVENTION.
These inevitable entanglements of
| the United States with the rebellion in
Cuba, the large American property in
terests affected, and considerations of
philanthropy and humanity in general,
have led to a vehement demand in va
rlous quarters for some sort of positive
intervention on the part Of The United
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-12-17
ABOUT THE SENA TOR.

A5OO1 1HE OENA 4 OH.
Much Interest is iell in the matte,
of electlng United States Senator tc
succeed Senator Pritchard, and that in
terest will deepen from now until the
next Legislature shall have elected the
Senator.
The COMMONWEALTH believes that
men ought to stand to true principles
and not be shaken by any and every
wind that happens to blow. And we
believe that If the Democratic party
had stood firmly by its time-honored
principles and had left off the unholy
alliance with the Populist party Cyrus
B. Watson would have been elected
Governor OF North Carolina on the
third day of last November. We say
:unholy alliance" because in many
counties of the State, as here in Hall
fax county, the Populists held out one
hand to the Dem ocrats with a vote for
Bryan, the great champion of the
cause of free silver, and with the other
struck treaty with the Republican
party, which is known as the goid
party in every county and township il
the United States. The Populists vote,
with Democrats for Bryan but voted
for Republicans, white and black, IL
this county mostly black, for the Leg
islature, knowing full well that those
Republicans would vote for a gold
man for the United States Senate
There was no consistency in it, but
only clear and unmlstakable truth
that they were not half as much con-
cerned about silver and who should be
Prltchards successor as they were In
beating the Democrats to satisfy their
own bitter prejudice. And this was
not only done In Halifax county, but
in almost, or quite, every county in the
State
And now, THE COMMONWEALTH sub
mits that men who show such insincer
ity ought to be compelled by the indie
pendence of Democrats in the Legisla-
ture to- show exactly where they stand
Any man with moments thought
knows that even if Mr.. Bryan had been
elected, champion of the silver cause as
he was, he could not have effected any
silver legislation without Congress to
act with him. So the lns1ncerity of
voting for Bryan with one hand and
for gold Senator with the other is so
plain that there is needed no argument
to expose it.
THE COMMONWEALTH believes that
the Democrats In the Legislature ought
to nominate a good and true and ac-
ceptaDle silver Democrat tor Senator
and vote for him. This will compel
the Populists in the Legislature to eth
er come to the aid of electing silver
Democrat or with the Republicans to
elect their candidate. And this Will give
Populists in the Legislature the final
chance of proving their sincerity IN
their cla1nor for free silver.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-12-17
Pretty Wall Papers!.

We can supply you with any and all
kinds of Wall Paper in the latest and
prettiest designs, at astonishlngly low
prices. 1t Is direct from the great man
ufacturers, United States Wall Paper
Co., of Cincinnati, and Is the latest and
most up-to-date paper on the market.
E. T. WHITEHEAD & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-12-17
JUDGE BOYKIN RESIGNED.

Judge E. L. Boykin OF Clinton few
days ago resigned as one of the circuit
Judges of the Superior Court In this
State. and the Governor has appointed
Mr.. o. HI. Allen of Lenoir county as
his successor. Judge Boykins resigned
to enter again upon the practice of law
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-12-17

Why will you buy bitter nauseating
tonics when Groves Tasteless Chill Ton
ic is s pleasant as Lemon Syrup.
Your druggist is authorized to refund
the money in every case where it fails
to cure. Price, 80 cents.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-12-17
Blood is Life.

Blood is Life.
1t is the medium which carries to ey.
cry nerve, muscle, organ and fibre its
nourishment and strength. If h e
blood is pure, rich and healthy you
will be we'll ; if impure, disease will soon
overtake you. Hoods Sarsaparilla has
power to keep you In health by making
your blood rich and pure.
Hoods Pills are easy to take. easv to
operate. Cure indigestion, billousness.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-12-17
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 refnnced.
Price 70 cents per box. For sale by
E. Z. WHITEHEAD & co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-12-17
States. 1t vas at first proposed that
beiligerent rights should be accorded to

States. 1t vas at first proposed that
beiligerent rights should be accorded to
the insurgents---a proposition no longer
urged because untimely, and in pract'-
cal operation clearly per,lnus and lnJu
rlOus 10 our own interests.
It has since been, and Is now some
times contended, thu { the Independence
of the insurgents should he recognized.
But, imperfect and restricted as Ike
Spanish Government of the island may
be, no other exists there-unless the
will of the military officer in temporary
command of a particular district can be
dignlfied as a species OF government.
1t is now also suggested that the L nlted
States should buy the island-a sugges-
ton possibly worthy of consideration if
there were any evidence Of a desire or
willingness on the part Of Spain to en-
terrain such proposal. 1t is urged,
finally, that, all other methods failing,
the existing internecine strife in Cuba
should be terminated by our interven-
ton. even at the cost of war between
the United States and Spain-a war
which its ADVOCATES confidently proph-
esy could be neither large in its proper
tons nor doubtful in It's issue. The
correctness of this forecast need be
neither affirmed nor denied. The
United States has nevertheless a char
acter to maintain as a nation, which
plainly dictates that right and not
might should be the rule of its conduct.
Further, though the United States is
not nation to which peace is a neces-
sity, it is IN truth the most pacific of
powers, and desires nothing so much as
to live.in amity with all the world. Its
own ample and diversified domains sat
lsfy ali possible !ongings for territory,
preclude all dreams of conquest, and
prevent any casting of covetous eyes
upon neighboring regions, however at
tractive. That our conduct towards
Spain and her dominions has cOnstitu-
ted no exception to this national dispo-
sition is made manifest by the course of
our government, not only thus tar dur
ing the present instruction, but during
the ten years that followed the rising at
Yara in 1868 No other great Power,
it may safely be said, under circum-
stances of similar perplexity, would
have manifested the same restraint and
the same patient endurance.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-12-17

And yet neither the Government nor
the people of the United States have
shut their eyes to the course of even is
in Cuba. Or have failed to realize the
existence OF conceded grievances, which
have led to the present revolt from the
authority of Spain-grievances recog-
nized by the Queen Regent and by the
Cortes-voiced by the most patriotic
amp onligh toned OF Spanish statesmen
without regard to party, and demon
strated by the reforms proposed by the
executive and approved by the legisla-
tive branch of the Spanish Government.
1t is In the assumed temper and dispo-
sitlon of the Spanish Government to
remedy these grievances, fortified by
indications of influential public opln-
ion In Spain, that this government has
hoped to discover the most promising
and effective means of compromising
the presens strife, with honor and ad-
vantage to Spain, and with the achieve
ment OF all the reasonable objects of
the instruction.
1t would seem that if Spain should
offer to Cuba genuine autonomy-a
measure of home rule which, while pre-
serving the sovereignty OF Spain, would
satisfy all rational requirements of her
Spanish subjects--there should be no
just reason why the paclfcation of the
island might not be effected on that
basis
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-01-15

Bargaids. a few fine shoes left which Will
be sold terry cheap at Haddon's.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-01-15
REUBEN ADAMS.
An Oyercoat and Flying Negro.

AS a rule, an overcoat is good thing to
wear, but Reuben Adams, q very good colored
man o this county, has been impressed with
the fact that there is sometimes danger IN
wearing a long tailed coat too near to the re-
volvng shaft or gin. Last Friday ne was
spectator at the gin Of the Messrs: Gillian isI
Bros, some five miles west OF Abbevflle, TAX
ing an interest In the machinery as 1t per.
formed its appointed duty. All OF sudden.
Reuben's coat tail got mixed up with the
swiftly revolving shaft, by which be was
standing. In the twinkliDg nf an eye he was
revolving around that shaft at lightning
speed. He didn't have time to give good
square yell, but IL happened that the engineer
saw him, and stopped the machinery as quick,
" as possible. The only thing that saved
Reuben's life was the fact that he hugged the
shaft, otherwise he would have been frailed
TO pieces. When the machinery stopped he
was unconscious. He was "iaid out" and az
ter awhile he come TO-" II be had not hugg-
ed that shaft he would have been an angel IN
a minute from that time, and the wings would
already be sprouting on the seraphic form OF
Reuben Adams. AS 1t Is Reuben will have TO
wait another opportunity TO secure the angel
wings.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-01-15
MULES AND PREACHERS.
Mexican Mlssions-Sick Lady-Brick
Calaboose = President Down with

Due West, g. c., Jan. 18, 1898.
Rev. j. 8. A. Hunter. our missionary TO
Mexico, preached Sabbath morning in the A.
r. P. church. After services, Mr.. Hunter de-
liyered an interesting discourse upon the sub.
ject or Catholicism In Mexico and other
places, and the need OF q church and school
building in Delmaize, Mexico, where he 1s at
the A. Il. p. churches ID the interest Of his
buildings in Defmaize. Quite 9, liberal
amonnt, over $500, was given by Due West
congregation, and allow me to say right here,
that more aid is given by the Due West con-
gregation 10 the cause OF missions than any
other congregation in the State, In proportion
- Mrs. SeRi II. T. Rice, of Ninsty.six, is spending
sometime with her parentsin Due West.
Mr.. Joe NJ. Ashley, near Due West, has
moved TO Atlanta. .ss
The week OF prayer was Eenerally observed
A. hall daily from4 TO g.. Attendance large.
Mr.. F. L. Morrow Of Abbeville passed
through Due West last week. Mr.. Morrow ts
travelling in the interest Of our county map:
Rev. W. W. Orr was In town last week.
Prospects for new brick calaboose are
Miss Rhiisn McDavid, missionary to Mexi.
CO, who has been at home for sometime, will
return about the 10th.
Miss Corine Davis, OF Covington, Ga. is Wis
itipH Mrs. c. B. Cowan. .
President Todd is very much improved.
DR.. G. B. Cowsn's new horse goes altogether
by the bit. It is treat to ride behind him.
:, Mr.. Frank Pearson of Anderson worshiped
at the A. r. P. church Sabbath morning.
Four new matriculations for Erskine.
Mr.. Walker Edwards and wife Of Abbeville
were up Sabbath day.
The friends Of Mrs. W. X. Ellis will be sorry
to hear OF her critical illness.
Drove OF mules in town last week for sale.
Mr.. A. 9. Kennedy returned from Atlanta
Saturday.
Miss Alma Brock returned to her school
yesterday. sra
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KNOW THYsELF.
To DO 30, You Ought to Subscribe
for the PhrenolosicaI Journal.

The chronological Journal and Science oi
Health for January, 1885, leads with phreno-
graph OF DR.. M. T.. Hoibrook. the eminent
hygienio author and lecturer of New York
II is from q personal examination by DR.,
Beall, and shows many points OF agreement
etween wel-known facts of DIR. Holbrook' g
career and the developments Of his brain.
Another ph renological description follows OF
the same man made by Prof. L. N. Fowler
forty.two years ago. Written 80 many years
apart by two men. neither OF whom saw the
work OF the other until after his own was
made, they afford very Interesting material
for comparison. Prof. c.. T. Parks explains
some striking peouliarities of eminent wo-
men, especially as regards their manner OF
holding the hand. Two drawings are given
showing strong and q weak thumb. Mrs.
e. F. Wells gives an account Of her famous
brother, the late Prof. o. 8. Fowler. Many
will be interested in portrait Of John w.
Hildreth, the boy train.wreeker, also an I'M
print OF bis hand from which the editor,
without knowing whose 1t was, gave read
ing A sketch Of Harry T. Hayward, the
Minnesota murderer. with table of measure
ments Of his heal will attract attention In the
Northwest.
DR.. n. 8. Drayton continues his valuable
series on practical Psychology" Prof. Nell
sol Sizer describes "Household Pets' In the
Child Culture Department. The contribu-
tions on hygiene present the usual variety,
and the editorial pages are especially strong.
DR.. Bealt replies TO distinguished medical
opponent OF phrenology, and demonstrates
I be utter fallacy OF the objector's position,
New'York: Fowler d Wells Co., q East
Twenty.frst. sl5O per year. Is cents single
number.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-01-15
LONG CANE.
Sabbath Schools-Delfnquent Scholars
Pretty Women.

Sabbath schools-Delinquen Scholars
Pretty Women.
Long Cane, 8. c., Jan. Is, 1896.
We have had fine weather since New Yeal
cam In. "- ..
Mrs. John Knight is very Ill at this writing
It seems that all of our young men have de
serted our Sabbath School for another. Why
do more people not come to our Sabbath
SCHOOL,. We have two Of the best teachers
that can be had, and our people should take
more interest In 1t.
Miss Lizzie Smith Of Anderson spent Christ.
mas with her father. .. .
Mr.. ]. P. Gordon has moved to the Haw
thorne place. g..
Miss Lizzie Brownlee, Miss Matte Calvert
and Miss Minnie Bowie spent Monday night
with Miss Euphie and Miss Matte Winn.
Mr.. r. T. Gordon OF Anderson was visiting
his son T. 81. Gordon last week.
Mr.. 8. W. Sutherland OF Antreville visited
T. II. Gordon last Saturday. ....
We would be glad to hear from @Guess" o.
Antreville. Write andblet us hear the news
from our boyhood homSA
We have been having 6ne weather lately
and the farmers should take advantage OF II
and SOW their small Eratn. Lazarus.
SSAT7y5t.si-+se33
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COIeman's Locals.

NJ T. Coleman moves this week into the
store occupied by VIM. E. Bell. 1t will be
known then as the Racket Store.
Don't read this! There were l,5OO dolls
sold at the Racket Store for Christmas. Not q
single one being left In the house, and in fact
the entire stock Of general merchandise was
sold down in proportion.
When you are In town 1t will be TO your in
terest to 60 into Coleuans Racket Store. as
You can always find things cheaper there
than anywhere else, quality considered of
course, as he makes 1t a rule not to sell goods
that won't give satisfaction.
Mr.. NJ V. Clinkscales will be found at the
Racket Store. He will be glad to see his
friends there, and to serve them In any way
possible.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-01-15
Cow Stolen.

STOLEN from Mrs. Jane G. Hughes place,
- about two miles from the Court House,
last w ednesday night, one black, muley head
COW, white spot on one flank, one foot white,
little red heifer calf with her-calf about nine
months old. Expecting to drop calf any
day. Any Information will be literally re-
warded. ALFRED EAKlN,
Jan. 2, 1895, Abbevilie, 3. @.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-01-15

Probably very fswsons and daugh
ters know thAtin using the word Dad.
they are spsaking The purest Welsh,
The opening words of the Lords
prayer, ipkWelsh are "Ein Dad"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-01-15

Carpets cheaper than they will be again
soon at Haddon's.
Don't forget where to find the Racket Store.
Bells old stand Is the place.
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Estate Of ". ". Lawson, Decd
Notice Of Settlement and Appli-
cation for Final Discharge.

TAKE NOTICE that on the 2lst day Of Jan
my actings and doings as Administrator OF
The Estats of W. w. Lawson, deceased, in the
Office Of Judge OF Probate for Abbeville Coun.
ty at 10 o'clock a. M, and on the same day
win apply for final discharge from my trust
as such.
All persons having demands against said
estate will present them for payment on or
before that day, proven and authenticated or
be forever barred. .. ]. N. LAWSON. .
Dec. 81, 1895, If Adminfstrator.
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,ocAL BUSINESS COMPLICATIONS.

Tho New-York Photogravure Company at w. %
NJ. -,wentv-third- has gone into the hahhs Oh
.aoo,,,or H. nry NJ Denton having been appomteu
-, Irsttce PRYOR OF the Supreme Court on the up
,,,,o, q, the directors. Ernest EDWARDS IL press
a., .rd principal stakeholder. having 20 out VI
,oo ,ares NJ stock The embarrassment OF inc coip
,o,,, &c ascrbed to the prevailing depression III
.aaa noor collections and lack OF capital. Inc COM
80 has q captal stock OF $4,000. and the business
80 hoen established eleven years BesiueS uo''s
ho,ogravure work. the company pubished mag
- called "Sun and Shade The hapiities arc
COO 100 The assets consist OF plates. prints ma
n'ary materials etc. estimated to be worth so'v','
ond hook accounts nominally N4,Sii' out OF "n''"
a.. mc,.,s think only $500 will be realized.
paIrb G Rounds has been appointed receiver io'
u,uIIan, Lombard broker in bank stocks AT NO
"a proadway on the application OF carter hus",'
q Du,rht attorneys for the Western National baih'
,,o, ohtained a Judgment against him for >l-'--'
NJ Lombard was a director OF the bank iioi Toll, sec
a,,, isai 10 November 1894. and was previously
al ,, ~ The Lombard Investment Company OF "S
e,'r In which his father. BENJAMIN l|oihpau 81
so. ~ largest stockholder William a a.,
h.nk stock business here acts as agtnt 'o ~
u, W NE Who lives at Brookline. Mass MS -n
Inans,s; ~ eauities II any. In stocks OF esra
honrs which cost more than $iO" anu al onsacI-
thecated for s5 Co., but he said they naeo Tx
ated that they could not be sold LOT any ~
az mount for which they are hypothecateu. and
Albert Murdoch. manufacturer OF woi ay place
misses. cioaks at Nos. and Waverie,y 81, n
made an assignment yesterday to Matihe" IA
brandon without preference