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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-08-27
500 REWARD 800.

The readers of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure in all its stages, and
that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure
is the only positive cure known to the
medical fraternity. Catarrh being a
constitutional disease, requires a consti-
tutional treatment. Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internally, acting direct
ly upon the blood and mucous surfaces
OF the system, thereby destroying the
foundation of the disease, and giving
the patient strength by building up
the constitution and assisting nature in
doing its work. The proprietors have
SO much faith in Its curative powers
that they offer One Hundred Dollars
for any case that it fails to cure. Send
for list of testimonials.
Address, F. J. CHENEY & CO., To
ledo, o.
- Sold by druggists, TIC.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-08-27
Don't Stop Tobacco.
HOW TO CURE YOURSELF
WHILE USING 1T.

The tobacco habit grows on man
until his nervous system is seriously af-
fected, impairing health, comfort and
happiness. To quit suddenly is too Sc
we're a shock to the system, as tobacco
to an inveterate User becomes a stimu-
liant that his system continually Graves.
"BacO-CurO" is a scientific cure for the
tobacco habit, in all its forms, carefully
compounded after the formula of an
eminent Berlin physician who has used
it in his private practice since 1872, with
out failure. 1t is purely vegetab.
and guaranteed perfectly harmless You
can Use all the tobacco you want while
taking "Baco-Curo." twill notify you
when to stop. We give written guar
antee to cure permanently any case with
three boxes, or refund the money with
10 per cent. interest. "Baco-Curo" is
not substitute, but scientific cure,
that cures without the aid OF will pow
er and with no inconvenience. IL
leaves the system as pure and free from
nicotine as the day you took your first
chew or smoke.
CURED BY BACO-CURo AND GAINED TIIIR-
TY POUNDS.
From hundreds OF testimonials, the
originals of which are on file and open to
Inspection, the following is presented:
Clayton, Nevada CO., Ark, Jan. 2S, 1895.
Eureka Chemical & Mfg, Co., La Cross,
Wls.-Gentlemen For forty years
used tobacco in all its forms. For twen-
ty five years of that time l was great
sufferer from general debility and heart
disease. For fifteen years l tried to
quit, but couldn't. / took various rem
edies, among Others "No-To-Bac, "The
Indian Tobacco Antidote," "Double
Chloride of Gold" ETC., etc., but none
of them did me the least bit OF good.
Finally, however purchased box of
your ''Baco-Curo" and it has entirely
cured me of the habit in all its forms
and have increased thirty pounds in
weight and am relieved from all the
aches and pains of body and
mind. could write quire of paper
upon my changed feelings and condi-
ton
Yours respectfully, P. H. MARBURY.
Pastor G. p. Church, Clayton, Ark.
Sold by all druggists at $l.OO per box;
three boxes, (thirty days treatmen),
$3.50 with iron-clad, written guarantee,
IL sent direct upon receipt OF price.
Write for booklet and proofs. Eureka
Chemical & Mfg. Co., La Crosse, Wis,
md Boston. Mass. Is Am
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-08-27
STATE NEWS.

Raleigh, N. c., August 22.-From
information received from different por.
tions of the State OF North Carolina
Governor Carr feels satisfied that the
cotton crop for this year has been IN
jured nearly 40 per cent on account Of
the excessive dryness and intense heat
The Raleigh Correspondent to the
Wilmington Messenger says:
"Mrs. g. P. Pickford, of Lynn Mass.
today sent to Joseph G. Brown, Treas
urer, $500 for Pickford sanitarium fol
colored consumptives at Southern Pines
The sanltarium will be built under the
supervision of DR.. Scruggs, a colored
physician of this city.
Northern capitalists have this week
purchased 1000 acres of land In War
rem county, Tor use as a game pre-
serve"
A telegram dated at Suffolk, Va,
Aug. %, said:
A large mob of enraged citizens, arm
ed with rifles, swords and pistols, this
morning before day made desperate
attack on crowd who are styled the
sanctlfied band on Chowan river, near
Montrose, N. c., forty miles from SUI
folk. The sanctified band numbers
1O3 men, women and children and
were sheltered in four arks anchored
fifty yards from shore. One woman
was killed and several men wounded.
Since operating in the locality their in
fuence bad become SO great that con-
gregatlons of old churches were dislnte-
grated and hundreds were converted to
the new doctrine. The moral in
fuence was of a baneful character.
Husbands and fathers feared for their
wives and children and domestic ties
were broken The band meanwhile
was preaching sanctification and holt
ness. The men of the attacking mob
fought with desperation, indicating a
determination to GUST the intruders
The leaders'of the sanctified band are
Sadie Collins and a man named
Lynch"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-08-27
BRYAN TO VISIT NORTH CAR
OLINA.

1t has been announced ON the author
ity of Democratic State Chairman Man
ly that Hon. w. J. Bryan, Democratic
candidate for President, will visit North
Carolina during the campaign. He
will make three regular speeches, one
at Raleigh, one at Greensboro and per-
haps at some other point. He will
make two days trip through the
State and will speak from the rear end
OF the car at many of the larger towns.
The people of North Carolina will
not be slow to hear Mr.. Bryan wherever
he speaks in the State.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-08-27
RINGWOOD NEWS.

Correspondence to THE CoMMoKwEALTH.l
RINGwooD, N. c., Aug. "a, '96.
Cool and fall like weather. Tobacco
curing about over. Crops ordinary.
Cotton picking Will commence soon.
The crop is quite short.
Mrs. Patsy Smith, aged 81 years. died
on Wednesday last. She had been con-
fined to her room a year or so and had
suffered a great deal, but she was a
christian aud has gone to rest. She
had 10 children and numerous grand
children and reat-grand-children. She
did what she could while living and
now enjoys the reward.
Two colored men engaged in a fight
on Mr.. Simpsons Woodlawn farm and
bit off each others lips. Large pieces
OF ones under and the others upper
lip were bitten off and both are marked
for awhile if not for life. DR.. G.. E.
Matthews dressed the wounds.
Mr.. Charlie Harvey, of Raleigh, a
very clever and courteous young gen.
tleman, Is visiting the family of Mr..
w. V. Bobbitt.
The pleasant sociable at the elegant
home of Mr.. L. Vinson was much en-
joyed by the young people and visitors
from a distance.
Mrs. Irene Herbert and son of Kin
ston are visiting Mr.. John Weller.
Miss Annie Higgins of Goldsboro is
visiting Miss Maggie Bullock.
Mr.. Ed. Simpson went to Wilson
last week and spent couple OF days
with his mother.
Mr.. A. w. Threewits who has been
quite sick is rapidly improving, to the
delight of his many friends.
Miss Annie Garrett of Weldon who
has been visiting relatives here has re-
turned home.
Quite crowd from here attended a
picnic at Panacea Springs last week
and had a very pleasant time.
EDGAR.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-08-27
Notice.!


North Carolina-Halifax County, !
Superior Court, Nov. Term, 1896.
Harry Hyman VS. Dinah Hyman.
Let the defendant, Dinah Hyman,
take notice that the above entitled
action has been begun in said court
by the said Harry Hyman against her
for divorce on the ground of aban-
donment, the summons returnable to
the Nov. term of said court, to be held
in the town of Halifax on the eighth
Monday after the last Monday in Sep
TENDER, 1896, when and where defend
ant is required to appear and answer
or demur to the complaint of the said
plaintiff.
Given under my hand this the oath
day of August 1896.
STERLING M. GARY,
S-27-6t. Clerk Superior Court.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-08-27
You AND Your GRANDFATHER

Are removed from each other by a
span of many years. He travelled in
slow going stage-coach while you
take the lightning express or the cleo
trio car. When he was sick he was
treated by old fashioned methods and
given old fashioned medicines, but
you demand modern ideas in medicine
as we'll as in everything else. Hoods
Sarsaparllla is the medicine of to-day.
It is prepared by modern methods and
to its preparation are brought the skill
and knowledge of modern science.
Hoods Sarsaparilla acts promptly upon
the blood and by making pure, rich
blood it cures disease and establishes
good health.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-08-27
TO BE ELECTED.

The following officers are to be voted
for in North Carolina this year:
Electors for President and Vlce-Pres-
ident.
In the State-Governor, Lieutenant
Governor, Secretary of State, Treasurer,
Auditor, Attorney General, Superin-
tendent of Public Instruction, two JUS
tices of Supreme court.
In the county-Sherlff, Register of
Deeds, Treasurer, Coroner, Surveyor,
three county commissioners, and In
each township there are to be elected
three Justices d the Heace and Con-
Stable.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-08-27
ANOTHER TED
EDITION.

The Raleigh News & Observer is en-
terprising. Last Sundays issue was
twenty pages. It was fish, fruit and
trucking edition. It showed many
fine views of truck farms and fisheries
in Eastern Carolina and was quite cred
liable to this part OF the State and to
the enterprising management of the
paper.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-08-27
HUDS0N'S ENGLISH KITCHEN,
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-.
BrinkleyV1lle, n. q, so St.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-08-27
SENA TOR LUCAS FOR CON
GRESS.

At the Democratic Congressional
Convention in Washington Tuesday,
State Senator Lucas of Tyrrell county
was nominated for Congress for the
First District. Senator Lucas says he
is going to win.
Mr.. John III. Small was made cleo
tor.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-08-27
Notice.!

BY virtue of power in me vested by
that Deed of Trust which was executed
to me on the Goth day OF June, 1895,
by w. C. Pendleton and his wife, Jul
Ian Pendleton and his wife, Charles w.
Lawrence and w. E. Lawrence, I shall
sell for cash at auction in Scotland
Neck, on the 9Th day of September,
1896, the following described real es-
tate, to wit that land In the village OF
Greenwood formerly belonging to w.
T. Lawrence, and bounded by the lands
of Mrs. Amanda Ferrall, the Roman
Catholic church lot, and by the public
road which passes the residence of the
late D. Edmondson, and containing
about four acres.
This August II, 1896.
w. A. DUNN,
8 Ii 1t Trustee.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-08-27
POPULISTS ENDORSED
KITCHIN.

At the county convention at Went
worth few days ago, the Populists en-
dorsed Mr.. w. w. Kitchin, Democrat
ic nominee for Congress from the Fifth
District. If the Populists throughout
the district endorse Mr.. Kitchin, he
will almost certainly be elected.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-08-27
LET US LINE UP.

LET US LINE UP.
The COMMONWEALTH does not post
as any ones political monitor, or spe
cial advisor but we confess to feeling
OF impatience at the doubt and uncer
taintv which now lie in the Democratic
highway in North Carolina. The
campaign has opened and candidate
Watson and others are addressing the
people in the various parts OF the
State but almost every day there is
some sign sent out from headquarters
at Raleigh, like unto the sign in some
secret service, lntimating that some
thing new Will soon be brought tc
light or the unexpected will turn up
right soon. Tuesdays News & Observ-
or said that something will soon come
to light that "will make somebody see
stars"
Well, now, if it is to make Demo
Gratis see but stars even by which they
may be enabled to wade out of the
darkness that gathers and crowds
around them, in the name of all good,
let it happen, and the sooner the bet
ter.
There is no ga1nsaying the fact that
the Democratic party in North Carroll
ma has seemed more at sea on the
threshold of this campaign than it has
for years before.
Time has been, and that not far
back, when it was not SO. When most
good Democrats now in the State first
began to exercise their kingship in the
use of the ballot they knew what was
before them and what kind of warfare
they had to make, and what the color
of the enemy's uniform. But it seems
late coming in this campaign.
The maneuvres of this campaign re-
mind one of fakir at a county fair
"Now you see 1t, and now you DON'T"
About two or three times week it |
goes out in some newspaper that there |
will be fusion on the electoral ticket. /
There will he fusion of some kind |
which will save the votes for Mr.. Bry-
an, hut it can't be told exactly how
and about as often some one else thinks
it cannot be done, or words to that eff
Eect.
Now, in the name of thousands of
good and loyal Democrats in North
Carolina, who are willing to do their
luty it they can find it, The Con-
AoNwEAITH calls upon the leaders, the
committees, or whoever is to do it, to
1--WE us some definite work and final
'lan OF work that we may know what
8 expected of us.
And if it is not yet known how we
must work, do let the Greek admoni-
ion be observed until some plan of
work. can be settled upon: 'Say some
hing better than silence, or keep 81
ent."
1t takes enthusiasm to do such
hlngs as fight a political battle sue
;essfully and we need to know our
'nemy's position and who he is to in
pire such enthusiasm.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-08-27
WEAK, TIRED
PEOPLE

should take P. P. P, Lippman's Great
Remedy, without delay. While not
actually sick, you feel weak and tired,
ready to get sick, and what you need is
strength to drive out of your system
that which is the cause of Spring Fever.
P. p. p. is needed at once.
Mrs. Hattie Myths, of 20 East seth
street, New York, says that she was in
poor health, and that her case devel-
oped into nervous prostration. She
suffered from nervous headaches, and
at times was unable to do any work
at all. She could not sleep, and was
SO nervous that she would have to get
up. at all hours of the night and walk
the floor, and the opening of door
would startle her. But her weakness
and nervousness is all gone. =. P. P.
was what saved her. Her appetite
improved, her nervousness is thing
of the past, and she thanks p. r. p,
Lippman's Great Remedy, for her COM
plcte restoration to health.
Sold by ali druggists.
LlpPMAN BROS, Apottecaries, Sole prep'ra,
Lippman's Block. Savannah, Ga.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-08-27
HOKE SMITH RESIGNS.

Hon. Hoke Smith, Secretary of the
Interior, has offered his resignation,
which will go into effect September LIST.
President Cleveland has announced that
ex-Governor Francis, Of Missouri, has
ben appointed ID NJ. Smith SD
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-08-27
FAYETTEVILLE : MILITARY
ACADEMY,
FAYETTEVILLE, N. c..

FAYETTEVILLE, N. G..
Recognized as school of the very
best rank. Thoroughly prepares for
any college or for the practical duties
OF life. Endorsed by patrons from ev-
cry section, four States and nearly ev-
cry college in N. c., Va, and S. c.
Number of boarders limited, hence
the individuality of the student is con-
stantly kept in view. Teachers and pu-
pills form one household. thus making
the home element very prominent. Dis
cipline is strict but parental. Not a
single case of serious sickness since its
foundation. Terms very moderate.
Next session begins Septe mber 2, Sc
For catalogue, address,
Col. T. J. DREwRY, G. E.,
Z LIZ I'm Principal.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-08-27
Nerves

Ire the Messengers Of Sesase,-the Telegraph
system of the human body.
narvaa extend from the brain to every part
of the body and reach every organ.
Narvae are like fre-good servants but hard
masters.
Nerves. are fed by the blood and are therefore
like it in character.
Nerves will be weak and exhausted if the
blood is thin, pale and impure.
Nerves will surely be strong and steady If
the blood is rich, red and vigorous.
Nerves find true friend in Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla because it makes rich, red blood.
Nerves do their work naturally and well, -
the brain is unclouded, there are no
neuralgia pains, appetite and diges-
ton are good, when you take
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-08-27
I Hoods
SarsaparilIa

The One True Blood Purifier. All druggists. 81.
Prepared only by c. L. Hood & Co., Lowell, Mass.
=. -.rr the best family cathartic
HOOPS Pills and liver stimulant. 26c.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-22
JOHN L. WALKERS SCHEME.
Appears to be Ge55i 2 Along ell
With His African Industrial Col
Ieqe.

EZ-COnsu1 John L. Waller is at the
head of a scheme to build an Industrial
college for the training of cOlored men
and women. and so far his hopes have
been largely realized.
The association has been chartered,
and is known as the 'Afro-American
Industrial College" Mr.. Waller is the
president of the college and the board
of trustees has two prominent Topeka
colored men. Lawyers James H. Guy
and A NJ. Thomas.
The other trustees are DR.. Thomas
II. Johnson and Clifton C. A French.
Six thousand five hundred acres of
timber land are owned by the assOcia-
ton The land is situated on the Ar
kansas river in COwley county close to
the southern boundary line of the state
and is said to be an appropriate loca-
ton for an Industrial college. The pro-
motors of the enterprise are enthusiast
tic over their scheme, and they expect
to have a f1Ourishing college located on
the land before many months where the
young AfrO-Americans can be trained
and taught the trades.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-22
Proposals for Coal and Stationery.

Sealed proposals will be received at
this Office until 8 o'clock p. m, Sep
TENDER Z, 1896, for supplying the public
schools of this city for the school year
1861 with coal equal to the best
Usage City shaft coal, and for such
quantity of anthracite and Ouita coal
and coke as may be required. Bids
will be considered for any kind of first
class coal, the mine being named, but
in awarding the contract the board
will take into consideration the quality
of the coal and not necessarily give the
contract to the lowest bidder. Bids will
be considered for supplying all the
schools of the city, or all the schools
north of the river, or all the schools
south of the river
All coal must be screened, and de-
livered in such quantities. at such
times, in the coal houses, and weighed
on such scales as the board may desig-
nate, at the expense of the contractor.
Each bid must enclose a certified
check for 800, payable to the Board of
Education, in case the successful bid
der fails to enter into contract and
furnish within three days of the time
of the award, a satisfactory bond in
the sum of $1,000, for the faithful full
1llment of the contract
The board reserves the right to re-
ject all bids.
Proposals for stationery will be re-
ceived at the same time and place for
300 reams, Q,OOO single sheets)
more or less, of practice pa
per of size. quality and ruling as per
sample in this office; and 300 gross OF
No. 1875 pens, and 100 gross, more or
less, of No. 4O4 pens; and 100 gross,
more or less, of pencils, Dixon, Faber
or Eagle, selections to be made from
samples submitted, delivered at such
times as the board may direct.
The board reserves the right to re-
ject all bids.
By order of the Board of Education.
H w. FARNSWORTH, Sec.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-22
DEPEW PRESIDES.
Notable Meeting of the American Bar
Association.

New York, Aug. 22.-Chauncey NJ.
Depew last night presided at the an
nuaI banquet of the American Bar as
ISOLATION. which was enjoyed by about
260 distinguished persons in the Grand
Union hotel ballroom It was preced-
ed by a reception in the clubrOoms adj
joining, when Lord Russell, Sir Francis
Lockwood and Montague Cracken-
thorpe again met the members of the
association.
Following Immediately was the pro-
cession under the marshalshiD of
Francis Rawle of Philadelphia, W. Lord
Russell and Mr.. Depew at the head
The guests marched into the handsome
ly decorated hall, where they were all
given seats. After the menu had been
disposed of Lady Russell, Lady Lock
wood Mrs Moorfield Storey and other
ladies were escorted in and awarded
seats of honor.
Mr.. Depew, as POSTMASTER, made a
felicitous speech.
ciation," which was replied to by re-
firing President Moorfield Storey OF
Boston.
Sir Francis Lockwood responded in
very happy vein to The Wit of the
English Bar"
James NJ. Beck of Philadelphia James
G. Garter and BOurke Cochran of New
York were also called upon and their
utterances rounded out one of the most
famous banquets ever held at Saratoga
The company did not rise until mid
night
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-22
TRAMP RIDING A HORSE.
Vagrant R. Adams Rides and Carries
His Cooking Utensils,

Tom Drinkwater was arrested last
night on lower Kansas avenue. Tom
was mounted on a horse and was
amusing himself by riding on the side
walk. Patrolman FOwkes arrested
him. At the police station he told
Chief Gardiner that he was from Clay
county, Missouri and that he was a
poor crippled tramp. He was minus a
hand.
What is your name?" asked Ser
geant Ellison.
Tom Drinkwater, and I'm from Mis-
souri, said he.
We'll. you have been drinking some
thing else tonight" said the sergeant.
His right name is R. Adams. He is a
professional tramp and carried every
thing necessary to prepare his meals,
on the horse.
There was a tin kettle, bacon and
bread, a blanket and some cookies. The
horse was a raw boned animal of little
value. Adams had on him S11.41 in
nickles and dimes, which he said that
he had begged. This morning he was
fined IS and turned out He started
south on his horse and no doubt has
collected enough to make up for the
fine today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-22
WAS NOT WIN. M'GRATH.
Solicltous Friends Have the Body of
Wreck Victim Exhumed.

VIM. McGrath left Topeka seven
months ago, and for several months his
mother, who lives at the corner of
Fifth and Polk streets, has not heard
of him.
He was a mechanic and worked in
the Santa Fe shops before that time
When the news of the death of the
four men stealing a ride on the Rock
Island was received, Mrs. McGrath did
not connect them in any way with her
son, but after the headless trunk which
was found had been buried. some of
Grath.
Charles D. Neatly, the most intimate
friend of McGrath. went to Rochester
cemetery last evening and had the
body exhumed- He examined it close
" and said he was satisfied that it was
not that of McGrath.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-22
Two Lives Saved.

Mrs. Phoebe Thomas of Junction Citv
Ill, was told by her doctors that she
had consumption and that there was no
hope for her, but two bottles of DR.
Kings New Discovery completely cured
her and she says it saved her life Mr.
Thos. Eggers, 139 Florida street, San
Francisco, suffered from a dreadful
cold, approaching consumption, tried
without result everything else and then
bought one bottle of DR.. Kings New
Discovery and in two weeks was cured.
He is naturally thankful It is such
results, of which these are samples.
that prove the wonderful efficacy of
this medicine in coughs and colds Free
trial bottle at J. K. Jones drug store,
Fifth street and Kansas avenue Reg
uiar size so cents and 81.