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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-10-15
FADS IN MEDICINE.

There are fads in medicine as in ev-
cry thing else and "new thing" fire..
quently sells for short time simply
because it is new. But in medicine, as
In nothing else, the people demand and
will be satisfied only with positive, alb
solute merit. The fact THAT Hoods
Sarsaparilla has stood its ground a
gainst all competition, and it's sales
have never wavered bnt have remained
steadily at the top, demonstrates, be-
yond any doubt, the intrinsic virtues
of this medicine. The n W things
have come and gone but Hoods Sarsa-
parilla rests upon the solid foundation
Of absolute merit and its power to cure
and its sales continue to be the largest
in the world.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-10-15
SAVE NORTH CAROLINA.

THE COMMONWEALTH has already
called attention to the danger OF for
getting our home interests in our yea
for matters national. There is nothing
so important, politically, to the voters
of Halifax county as the interests O
the county and the State. Let us save
the county If possible and we com
mend the following timely warnings or
State matters by the Wilmington Mes
senger of last Saturday:
Do not lose sight of North Carolina't
greatest interest in the pending strug'
gle. While it is of very great lmpor-
lance surely to carry this state for Bry-
an and Sewall, and elect the members
to the Federal house (wrongly desig-
mated distlnctively as congressman as
if senators we're not congressman also),
it is really of greater importance to the
people OF North Carolina to carry 1t for
democracy. No one can estimate now
the calamities that will befall North
Carolina with a bitter, implacable enc
my of the best people in the state as
governor legislature controlled by
spoilsmen and incompetents and per-
haps worse; partisan and ignorant
Judges riding circuits and sitting on the
Supreme court bench playing at hold
ing the scales of justice. The demo-
cratic press has been too lenient rather
than too severe in dealing with judges
who abuse power and lower the dignity
and character OF their Office. The at
tempt to silence the press that dares to
criticlse their bad conduct by imposing
pains and penalties should not deter
from tull expression of disapproval
and OF censure. Men who wear the
ermine and draggle it in the political
mire and otherwise offend decency and
propriety in their conduct, should be
exposed fully and unreservedly.
It is highly essential-of tremendous
consequence-that the legislature
should not be controlled by corruption
lists and incapables. It is of the great
est magnitude in results that it should
be controlled by the people who bear
the chief burden of taxes, and have
faithfully stood by the old state in the
darkest, dolefullest days of destruction
and reconstruction, when the radicals
held full sway, and damned and des-
troyed at will. Russell was with. the |
dreadful gang of despoilers and "hound-
I'd on the dogs of wal" saying with great |
rejoicing in the bitterness of his ma
ture-'Sick 'em, sick 'em, and spare
not" Those were blue days, and Rus
sell was young and rlotous in has ma
ture, and gloried In the wrongs visited |
upon the people of North Carolina who |
bad fought its battles and defended its
Save North Carolina!
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-10-15
WHY BRYAN HOLDS OUT.

Denver Republican.
Bryan is about the best object lesson
in Temperance this country has ever
known. He would have broken down
long ago if he had been a dissipated
man but because he has always led a
clean, upright, sober life, he is as fresh
as daisy after three months of unprec-
edented campaigning, and his last
month will be his best.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-10-15
MAY BE COMPLETE FUSION

The latest from Raleigh Is that the
Democratic Central committee Monday
night decided to male proposition to
the Populists to fuse with them OF both
State and congressional tickets.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-10-15

The State Fair will be held at Raj
eigh October 19-24th. The railroad
fare is II cent mile. The attractions
are said to be superior to any ever
shown at State fair in North Carroll
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-10-15

Hon. F. A. Spruill OF Louisburg has
been APPOINTED assistant District At
torney for the Eastern District OF North
Carolina in the place of Solomon WE'LL,
of Wilmington, who has resigned.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-10-15
BUCkLEN'S ARNICA SALvE

The best saive in the world for sCuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
ChilbIains, Corns, and all Skin Erun.
lions, and positively cures Piles, or no
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refunced.
Price 70 cents per box. For sale nv
E. T. WHITEHEAD & co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-10-15
BY THE WA Y.
TAR RIVER ASSOCIATION.
Notes of Travel.

The Tar River Baptist Association
was held at Poplar Springs, in Frank
lin county, last week, beginning Tues
day and closing Thursday.
Rev. J. A. McKaugan of Enfield
preached the Introductory sermon.
Capt. N. L. Shaw was reelected mod
orator and Rev. A. G.. Wilcox was re
elected clerk and treasurer. Most O
the churches of the Association were
represented and the attendance was
large every day.
The work of the body was done with
perfect decorum, not word of mate
rial difference being expressed through
out the whole session. Capt. Shaw Is
a fine presiding officer and Mr.. Will
cox is most excellent secretary.
The pledges for the different objects
before the body were liberal, and along
some lines they exceeded anything the
body has ever done. This was the case
with Assoclational Missions, pledges
being made for this object to the
amount of two thousand dollars. Home
and Foreign Missions, the Orphanage,
Ministerial Education, Aged Minister'S
Relief Fund, and other objects were
strongly pledged for. One or two new
churches were. admitted into the body.
DIR. HUFHAM AT HOME.
One of the most interesting features
of the meeting was the presence OF DR..
J. D. Huffman. He has accepted the
call to Henderson Baptist church and
was just on his way from Shelby. He
was for fifteen years prominent in this
part of the State and when he left Tar
boro for Shelby about two and halt
years ago, his host of friends in this
part of the State greatly regretted his
going and they now as warmly vel
come his return. When he came into
the Association on Wednesday the mod
orator suspended proceedings for few
minutes to allow DIR. Hufham to shake
hands. It was hard to tell which was
the gladder, DIR. Hufham to come back
Or the Association to welcome him.
Mr.. John E. Ray, who has been in
he far West several years, was also
present and received warm welcome
md was glad to be in North Carolina
lgain, he said. He is now the presi-
lent of the school for the deaf and
blind In Raleigh.
HOSPITALITY OF THE PEOPLE.
More open-hearted and full-handed
we have never seen amongst
ny people. The entire community,
egardless of UNCONVENTIONAL prefer |
noes, seemed not only willing but all |
90 glad to open homes and furnish |
ab]es for the entertainment of the
ody. The next session of the Asso-
iatlon will be held at Stony Greek
hurch, a few miles from Rocky
1ount.
OTHER NOTES.
The editor of The COMMONWEALTH
as most royalty entertained in the
ONE OF Mr.. John Baker. He and his
lever and interesting family made it
leasant for all their guests.
One OF the best country hotels we
ave struck in the whole State is the
ne kept by Mrs. Owens in Spring
[ope. We spent night there and
'und everything the very best and
rived in perfect order.
Mr.. J. J. Spivey, of Spring Hope,
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-10-15

The Rocky Mount fair will be held
October 2S-3Oth. Efforts are being
made to have the best fair ever seen at
Rocky Mount.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-10-15

Hoods Sarsaparilla purifies the blood
oYerconnes that tired feeling, creates an
appetite, and gives refreshing sleep.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-10-15
New and Pretty Sill
V0rware

We have just received the largest
and handsomest shipment OF silver
ware we ever offered to our customers.
Handsome Pickle Dishes Orange, Col
fee and Berry Spoons Oyster, Fruit
and Meat Forks Tomato, Jelly and
Cake Servers; Sugar longs; Cream
Gravy, Oyster and Soup Ladies, with
many other pretty things.
E. T. WHITEHEAD & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-10-15

|, Spring Hope has made great Inn
provement during the past few years.
There is quite number of good bust
ness houses there, and a good tobacco
market just opened this year.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-10-15

The farmers of Nash and Franklin
counties are thrifty and well-to-do, and
with fair prices for their produce
would he independent. It was pleas
ure to drive over their beautifully I'M
dulating country and view their we'll
titled farms. ~
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-10-15

80, the best family cathartic
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-10-15
Sarsap ariIIa'

The One True Blood Purifier. All druggists. 81.
Prepared only by c. I. Hood & Co., Lowell, Mas.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-10-15

Among others to whom we were un-
der obligations for favors on our trip
was Mr.. J. III. Mullen who, kindly
brought us to Spring Hope on our re-
turn.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-10-15

THURSDAY. OCT Is, 1896.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-10-15

Mr.. J. J. Spivey, of Spring Hope,
knows how to make passing stranger
feel glad of his home for the night.
Returning from Poplar Springs Thurs
day night we found Mrs. Owens hotel
crowded and Mr.. Spivey most bounti-
fully entertained the writer and Rev.
r. Z. Vann. Mrs. Spivey is charm
ing hostess and the whole family in
teresting.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-07-25

the body of the last trace of impurity.
This extraordinary remedy is the one
means accounted sufficiently effective
by physicians of wide practice to be re-
lied on in cases of debility arising from
whatever cause. 1t is the only remedy
prepared under the eyes of the medical
profession and in strict accordance with
the directions of physician of ac-
knowledged ability.
Paine's celery compound was first
used and prescribed by no less eminent
a man than Americas greatest physi-
clan, Prof. Edward f. Phelps, NJ. D.,
LII. D., of the Dartmouth Medical
School
No ordinary help, no well ll-meaning but
unprofessional concoction, sarsaparilla
or blood purifier could do what Paine's
celery compound is able to accomplish:
cure men and women of such serious
diseases as kidney troubles, liver COM
plant, dyspepsia, or permanently drive
away-and there's the point that no
sufferer should lose sight of-perma-
nently drive out of the system. .rheuma-
tism, neuralgia. and all skin affections
Nerves and brain can be worked out.
This is the condition Of thousands of ex-
hausted nervous systems that have
been almost worked to death in schools.
counting rooms, factories. and stores
Shaky nerves. fiabby muscles, muddy
compilations, and the general appear
ance of WEAKNESS and pain tell the story
of exhaustion. Persistent headaches
so with nervous debility. That terrible
throbbing of the heart comes from a
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-07-25
AT LAST.
8. PIummer, Once Proprietor of the
Richmond House, In Tolls.
Man Charged With Passing Worthless Checks
Arrested by Detective True.

state Detective Ira NJ. True arrived
on the So Pullman, this morning, from
Old Orchard, having in custody b.
Plummer, formerly proprietor of the
Richmond house at Richmond, whom
he arrested at Old Orchard. Friday.
The man was placed in Jail. Plummer
is charged with passing worthless
checks on several people in the State
and an indictment was found against
county.
The story was that Plummer after
conducting several hotels in the State
located at Richmond and for a while
run the Richmond house. 1t is said
that in the darkness of night he left
the realms of the Sagadahoc town
without paying the bills he had con-
traCted, and that he had SO clearly
covered his tracks that the men he
owed did not discover his absence for
several days.
Coming to Gardiner. it is alleged that
Mr.. Plummer registered at the John
son house, kept by j. w. Romeo. and
for payment of the bill contracted pre-
sented check which in course of time
was found to be worthless. Later the
man succeeded, it is claimed. in pass
ing another piece of worthless paper
on c. W. Morrill,, the crockery man in
this city. Then the person now un-
der arrest it is alleged, landed in Ban
gor, and by his gift of CAB" so hyp-
Noticed a hotel clerk in the Queen city.
that another valuless check was cashei,
Plummer all the time claiming that he
was the proprietor of the Johnson
house at Gardiner.
After this the man disappeared Ii
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-07-25

wretched condition of the nervous sys-
TEN. Muscular rheumatism, those diz-
zy spells, and that sense of weight on
top of the head mean failing vigor.
The sure way to get back to perfect
health of body and brain is to regulate
ard nourish the nerves by means Of
Paine's celery compound. 1t is search
ing cure for all diseases that indicate
vitiated blood. 1t builds up the
strength; replaces used-up parts by
new. vigorous tissues; regulates the
hearts action and finally arouses the
excretory organs-the kidneys, espec-
tally, upon whose vigilant activity de-
pends the health and purity of the sys-
TEN.
Nothing so quickly builds up the tired
system as this great invigorator and
nerve regulator. Public opinion in the
large cities throughout the country
shows the reliance that thoughtful men
and women have come to place upon
Paine's celery compound when the body
needs building up and the strength re-
cruiting. Men in official positions in
nearly every department of the public
service have gone out of their way to
send letters of thanks and allowed
their names and letters to vouch for
this great remedy.
Paine's celery compound accomplisbes
remarkable results because. it works
intelligently with a definite aim always
ir sight of purifying the blood, getting
the wasted System again nourished and
the vital organs working with ease and
regularity.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-07-25
RAILROAD ExONERATED.
Jury Finds That Maine Central Is Not to BIam.
for Skowhegan Accident.

Skowhegan, July 24.-(SpeciaD.-T
accident which occurred on the south
side of the river, yesterday, and in
which little Albert r. Lessor was
killed by the Maine Central train due
at this station at 1885 a. NJ, was an
extremely shocking affair. The acci-
dent happened at a point on the line
where everything was against saving
the child by means of stopping the
train.
1t was reported on the street soon
after the accident that the child was
in plain view of the engineer for dis
tance of 100 rods, and if that was the
case, the engineer was careless and
had not resorted to the reversing of
the machine as soon as he should.
Friday forenoon, upon the arrival of
the same train, at the request of the
engineer, the coroner and jury visited
the scene on the locomotive. The
Journal man was present and was
stationed at the point where the child
was struck, while the jury on the en-
sine We're driven down the line to a
point where the rail at the point where
the Journal man stood first comes into
view of the engineer
This distance was ascertained to be
9S yards, as measured by Juror Gardi-
ner.
When it is considered that the en-
gineer had no reason to believe that
the child would not set off the track
or that his larger brother would look
after him, it is really not to be pre-
sumed that the engineer reversed his
machine and applied the air the very
instant the child came to view. yet
Mr. Libby says: Il saw the child on
the track. l could not tell but what
the little fellow would get scared
away, but L threw her over and put
on the air. but l could not stop the
train in time. | blew the whistle in
hopes to scare the child away. l did
not see the mother until we ran back -
a number of eXctable people made
more or less talk about demanding a
rigid investigation. Coroner Addition
intended to do this when he summoned
the following citizens to act as jury:
l.. c. Emery, c. H. Gardiner. J. II.
Frame. J. w. Gage, f. II. Folsom aud
DR.. S. f. Conant The train crew.
Conductor Anderson, Engineer Libby.
the fireman. Baggage Master Witham
and Brakeman Pitman, were sum
moned before the jury, who We're in
session in the grand jury room of the
court house.
The Journal determined that the
grade from the station to the top of
the hill so-callcd it so feet to the
mile. This sharpness of the grade,
together with the curve and the fact
that the train was a light one. is evil
dencc of the impossibility of stopping
the train in time to save the child.
There is no street crossing or other
right of way in the vicinity of where
the child was struck
After two hours delibcration the jury
decided that the Maine Central was in
no way to blame for the accident
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-07-25
THE NERVES IN SUMMER,
Tired Men and Women Are Made Well
Again by Paine'S Celery Compound.

Everything out ofdoors, from grass to
sky, urges tired men and women to
think of health.
The listless, worked out system natur-
ally looks to days like these to undo the
mischief done to the nerves and brain
by the long grind of the year past
Thousands of tired eyes brighten at the
thought of rest and recuperation.
But any thinking person must feel
how powerless a few days outing or a
paltry, short vacation is against the
steady drain on strength and vitality
that has been going on so long.
Only positive, downright invigora-
tor and purifier can arouse the body out
of its bad habit of poor health.
Paine's celery compound will do what
a vacation is powerless to do.
1t will build up the exhausted, nerv-
Gus organization, give tone to the en-
tire digestive system. and assists it to
ill the body with fresh life blood .abun-
dant and rich.
Paine's celery compound confidently
cures nervous diseases by overcoming
the faulty nutrition of these over-ex-
erted parts. 1t attacks rheumatism.
neuralgia. and blood impurities in the
same profound manner; rouses the ex-
eretory organs to sweep out the annoy
ing bad humors, and thoroughly rids
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-07-25
Weather Conditions and General Fo recast.

Washington, July 2i.-Thc area of high
pressure is central over Florida. The
pressure is high in the lower Missouri
valley. a trough of low pressure extends
from Texas through the Ohio valley to
the mouth of the St. Lawrence. 4 storm
of considerable intensity appears to be
developing north of Montana. Rain has
fallen in the south New England. middle
At lantic states. Lake region, Ohio and
middel Mississippi valleys The tenn
perature has risen in the upper Missis-
sippi and middle and upper Missouri val
leys. and has fallen in the middle Missis-
sippi and Red river of the south valleys,
aud has remained nearly stationary else
where. Showers, followed by clearing.
may be expected i'll New England and
the middle Atlantic states.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-07-25
TAKEN TO HARRINGTON.
Remains Of Capt. and Mrs. Nash Sent II
Formers Home.

Bangor, July N.-(SpcciaD.- re
mains of Captain and Mrs. Nash, muir
dered on the bark Herbert Fuller. about
July -, and brought into Halifax by the
passenger Monck and the vessels stew
ard, arrived here on the express this
noon.
The remains were in metallic caskets
encaSed in wooden boxes. and the certiti-
Gates of death bore the significant word
Murdered
The news was soon noised about and
many people gathered at the Exchange
street station. where they reverently
viewed the caskets and muttered theiI
wishes to have the murderer TO deal with.
on Mrs. Nash's casket was Il small
bouquet of flowers. The remains were
taken to Harrington, the former home OF
the deceased. in the afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-07-25
RRYANiS PLANS.
Maine Audiences Likely to Listen to the Me-
brasa Orator in the Early Fall.

Lincoln, Neb., July 2t.-The plans of
Mr.. Bryan for the campaign are grad
ually shaping into something definite.
and when the committee on notifica-
ton announces the date of the rally in
New York, at which he will be in
formed of his selection as the candi-
date of the Democratic party, he will
prepare a partial programme of his
movements.
1t is not likely that Mr.. Bryan will
spend much of his time in Lincoln
after he starts out on the stump. His
stump making tour is liable to be a
record breaker. From present indica-
tons it is probable that Aug. 10 or T.
will be the date of the notification in
New York. Mr.. Bryan will start East
from Lincoln about five days before
the day fixed for that event
AS contemplated at present, Mr..
Bryan will make through trip to
Chicago. From that place he win pro-
ceed to Pittsburg and make an ad-
dress there. From Pittsburg he will
so to Washington, and en- route to
New York will also stop over in Phila-
dclphia.
iolil ~" L VI ~ MI III ydi Will St
to Bath, Me-, where he is to be the
guest of Mr.. Scwall for short time,
1t is probable that he will make some
addresses en- route. Maine audiences
are likely to see something of him and
he will then go Westward The date
of his return to Lincoln has not been
arranged, but it is understood here
that he will appear in the Nebraska
capital, Aug. "a.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-07-25

Is said that he went to New York or
some other city and did not return to
Maine until a week or so ago, when he
landed at Old orchard. Detective True
has been working on the case for
months, and to him great credit should
be given for the mans capture. The
detective learned some time ago that
Plummer would be likely to spend a
portion of the summer at Old Orchard
as has been his custom in years past
so Mr.. True decided to make a trip to
ing the rounds of the town. the de-
tective encountered Plummer and
found that the man had. just a few
short hours before, passed some of his
valueless paper to the amount of $50.
on Herbert l.. Hildreth. Mr. True
procured the check and returned SIS
of the sum to the owner. Plummer Civ
ing it up.
Plummer was then placed under ar
rest and taken to this city. The man
was suffering from broken leg, NOV
ing about with the aid of crutches and
cane. y prominent hotel man in
formed Kennebec Journal reporter
early this morning, that Plummer is
what is commonly termed a "hotel
beat He was formerly proprietor of
the Tontinc hotel at Brunswick, and
the Mechanic Falls house at Mechanic
Falls. 1t is alleged that he also did
several persons in Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-07-25
VERY MUM.
Chairman Hughes of Demo-
cratic Committee Silent
As Regards His Consultation With
GubernatoriaI Candidate WinIow.
WinsIow's Letter Of acceptance Will Be Ready
in Day or Two.

Bath, July 2i.-Chairman George e.
Hughes of the Democratic State COM
mittee, was seen, today, regarding his
consultation with w. II. Winslow, last
evening. but would give no informa-
ton. Winslow's letter of acceptance
will be ready in a day or two.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-07-25
OPEN FOR TRAVEL.
The Bridge Between Fairfrld and Benton
Began Doing Business. Friday

Fairfield, July 2f.-The much talked
of bridge between Fairfield and Ben
ton was opened at 4.30 Z. NJ. for travel
AS the first team crossed, the ferry
boat which has done good service, was
stranded on a rock. Ferryman Brown
fired parting salute. Large numbers
crossed the bridge from both sides, to-
night.
An Epworth League has been or
Ganized at Gushing.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-07-25
MONEY TOLOAN.

Accommodation afforded parties mood
ing temporary loans; So to $500 on house
hold Furniture, Pianos. Bicycles, Watches.
Diamonds. Can be repaid in INSTALL
ments.
Business CONFIDENTIAL
TIE COLLATERAL LOAN COMPANY.
2l9 Water ST., opp. Cony House. Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-07-25
NO ONE TO BLAME.

For buying the genuine drugs and pa
tent medicines where they can buy them
the cheapest.
We're putting Il dollar into your pocket
instead of taking one out. Now try us
and if you're open to conviction We'll
prove to you that we do save money.
Look at the low price-list we give you.
Our Reg
Price Price