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The commonwealth., 1896-12-17
Death of Mr.. N. M. Lockhaft.

Mr.. n. NJ, Lockharl died at his home
In Weldon Tuesday afternoon OF last
week, aged II years. He had been en-
gagged Tor the past year copying old rec
ords in the Register of Deeds Office in
Halifax. 1t was only last June that
The COMMONWEALTH chronicled his
happy marriage in Baltimore to Miss
Sadie McIIhenny, sister Of Mr.. J. X.
McIlhenny of this place.
Mr.. LOckhart was cultured and re-
fined and had many friends and admir-
ers. The COMMONWEALTH sympathiZ-
es with the widow who was but short
time ago bride, and with other rela-
tives and friends of the deceased.
The commonwealth., 1896-12-17

The Board of commissioners las
week appointed Mr.. 7. w. Fenner ia,
/ collector for Roseneath and Palmyra
townships.
OFFICIAL APPOINTMENTS J
T. Dawson has appointed the followins
persons deputy sheriffs: G. w. Dunn
c. p. Simmons, George w. Shearln, A
H. Greene, J. H. Norman and K. E
Fitzpatrick. Moses Williams, colored
has been appointed county jaller.
EHTERPRIs1NG.TAm the enter
prising business men of the county are
Hale Brothers of Halifax Theil
mercantile business is one OF the most
successful in the county and they
please their customers. They have
been quite successful In the manufac
ture of mattresses and they find theil
sales satisfactory and the business grow
ing. This is all the result of care and
industry.
USEFUL MAN IN HIS TOWN.-Mr
George B. Curtis Is one of the mos1
useful men in the business circles O.
Enfield. When the tobacco marke
opened there the town needed bank
and some thought they could not gel
along without one but Mr.. Curtis has
greatly aided the business by cashine
the checks of the tobacco buyers anc
other business men. Mr.. Curtis Is al
enterprising business man and holds
an important place in his town ano
community.
WITNESSES AND JURORS.-Durlne
the Criminal Court in Halifax las'
week 25O witnesses proved tickets fol
attendance on court, and 100 Jurors
also proved attendance. For the wit
nesses the cost was $1OO a day and
mileage, and for the jurors it was $1.5C
a day. The witnesses attended each
from one to iour or five days, and sc
the cost would average for them as
much as $500 piece. The holding
of courts is expensive.
Mr.. SAWYER TO RICH SQUARE.-The
Methodist Conference held last week
removed Rev. J. r. Sawyer to Rich
Square. Mr.. Sawyer has been In Scot
land Neck for the past year and has
done faithful work for the churches on
this circuit. His friends regret to see
MIN leave and follow him with good
wishes for his success on his new charge
Rev. Rufus Bradley has been placed In
charge of the Scotland Neck circuit.
DEATH OF AN INFANT.-The infant
child. Gertrude O'Berry, of Mr.. and Mrs
H. G. Jones died last Saturday, aged II
weeks. It was buried Sunday after
noon in the Baptist cemetery, Rev. K
T. Vann conducting the services The
friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Jones sympa
thize with them in this their bereave
ment 1t is peculiarly affecting te
them. being the third child they have
lost within the past few years. TIL
COMMONWEALTH extends sympathies t6
them In their sorrow.
SOLICITOR DANIEL.-Mr. W. E. Dan
ieI of Weldon has now been Solicitor
for this District two years, and We
doubt if the State has any more faith
| full officer. He looks we'll to the State
interests, prepares his cases we'll wher
ever he has an opportunity and is Ger
tainly no respecter of persons, bu
strives to have justice meted out to al
alike, regardless of race Or color, posi-
tion or prestige. Halifax county ha
cause to be proud of Mr.. Daniel bot
as a talented son and as faithful an
useful servant of the State.
The commonwealth., 1896-12-17
Christmas Entertainment.

The Dramatic Club will render the
Interesting play "Little Ruby on the
evening OF Dec %. Tickets on sale at
f. 7. Whitehead & Co.'S drug store.
Reserved seats Soc. general admission
Soc, children 25c. Entertainment will
begin promptly at O'Clock. Inne-
dlately after the play the public are
cordially invited to the dining rooms os
the Hotel Lawrence, where the Ladies' OF
the town will serve an elegant supper.
NJ any attractive features will be ad-
ded to make the evening enjoyable
The proceeds will be given to the mill
tary company. Everybody come and
haye good time and help the boys
equip themselves.
The commonwealth., 1896-12-17
Good Home For Rent.

The Miss Pattie Mcdowell property
In Greenwood on which Mrs. Raspberry
now lives, Good house and garden.
All in good repair SIX acres OF lana
adjacent which will be rented with the
house and garden, or separately. Also
A small two-room house on corner OF
lot which may be rented separately
from the other property.
Apply to editor OF
THE COMMONWEALTH.
The commonwealth., 1896-12-17
Enfie1d's Improvement.

There Is much difference between
the appearance of things IN Enfield
now and two or three years ago. Carts,
wagons, drays and buggles are now
rumbllng along all the streets and there
Is general air of business that pleases
one. The tobacco warehouses have
greatly enliyened business and the en-
tire community has felt it's effect.
There has been considerable improve
ment In new buildings In the town fo1
the past year. The people are general
lv bright and more hopeful than they
have been in many years.
The commonwealth., 1896-12-17
Land Posted.

l hereby give notice that my land
known as the William Black land,
bounded by the lands Of J. G Shields
J. p. Ware and Whites mill pond,
is posted, and all persons are forbidden
to hunt with dog or gun. or otherwise
trespass On the same under penalty OF
law. Il. u. DENNIS.
y 3 If Per +. I. SHIELDS. Atty.
The commonwealth., 1896-12-17
And Still They Like 1t.

That excellent household conven-
1ence, the Economy Flour Bin, sold
here by Mr.. M. F. Brown and his en-
ployes, Mess. Carroll, Cox and Ham
rick, Is growing more popular with the
housekeepers. These gentlemen are
taking orders from great many house
keepers and they will soon have them
placed in many pantries to the delight
of the housewives who have purchased
them.
Mr.. Brown, the manager, is quite
clever and so are his employees. They
are prompt in all their business en-
gagements, ana all who have had deal
ings with them since they have been
in the community are pleased with
them. The COMMONWEALTH has had
personal business With them and finds
them prompt and accurate.
The commonwealth., 1896-12-17
To our Delinquents.

o OUT DeIlHQueutS'
We have called the attention OF our
readers to the fact that some OF them
are behind with us. 1t is desirable
that all settle up by the end Of the year
Nothing but cash Will pay our expenses,
and we need every cent that is due US,
and count on those who owe US to re-
lieve US at least by Christmas.
The commonwealth., 1896-12-17
Township Constables.

Township Constables.
Following is list of the township
constables in the CO unity who have Civ
en- bond
s. A. Hux-Faucett's township:
II. G.. Jenkins (colored)---Weldon
township.
Moses Williams, (colored)-Halifax
township.
&C. Burgess (colored) ed)-Butterwood
township.
C. B. Harris (colored)--Littleton
township.
Jackson Oliver colored)-Enfield
township.
Ringing noises in the ears, snapplnS'
buzklng roaring, caused by catarrh all
disappear with Hoods Sarsaparllla.
The commonwealth., 1896-12-17
Announcement to
Merchants.

To the Merchants of Eastern North
Carolina
We announce that we are now ready
to fill your orders for mattresses, hav-
ing large stock on hand and all made
In the latest Boston shape. We are
the largest manufacturers in the State.
and do claim to give you the best
Double Cotton Top Mattress, in fancy
and plain blue ticking, ever offered be-
fore. We have special freight arrange
ments to all points. Orders flleo the
day they are received. Order early, as
they will be higher.
Very truly,
Halifax, y. G. HALE BROS.
The commonwealth., 1896-12-17
Card of Thanks.

Mr.. and Mrs II. q. Jones take this
method OF thanking the people of the
town generally for their Kindness to
them in the illness and death OF their
little babe They wish to thus make
known their sincere gratitude and ap-
precate the kind attention shown
them in their trouble and bereavement.
The commonwealth., 1896-12-17
For Sale.

100000 cabbage plants from Peter
Henderson 8 and George Tate II Sons
seeis-best AID earliest va{etles.
n B DAWSON,
u it. ConetOe, y. G.
The commonwealth., 1896-12-17
Situation W Wanted.

Situation wanted as salesman or
book-keeper. Ten years experience as
salesman and three years as book-keep-
er. D. P. HAsKITT,
u It. Palmyra, n. c..
The commonwealth., 1896-12-17
Bargains at Gra1y's.

When you 60 to Halifax call on L.
G. Grady for anything you need IN
jewelry or repairing OF watches anu
clocks. Also you can get the best oar-
gains In Millinery there.
The commonwealth., 1896-12-17
Horses and Mules.

/ shall have car load of young
horses and mules in Scotland Neck by
Dec. 23rd and will sell them at prices
to suit the times. Bargains Tor all who
wish TO purchase. !. r. TILLERY.
II 10 3t.
The commonwealth., 1896-12-17
Sweet HOme-Made Flour.

have a quantity of flour from home
made wheat for sale. Made by the
roller mills of DR.. r. D. Flemmlng OF
WarrentOn. +. +. oHlELDo'
- If
The commonwealth., 1896-12-17

Cranberries for Christmas at NJ. c..
Cookies Zoe quart.
Fresh Oysters at NJ. c. Cookies. Send
in YOUR Christmas orders early.
The commonwealth., 1896-12-17

/ have a Christmas supply of Rails
ms. Fruits and Cltron. Seedless Rails
ins 15c. per pound. Other Raisins 10c.
n r. JOSEY
The commonwealth., 1896-12-17

R!ce's famous Goose Grease Linnent
for the cure of all aches and pains,
Group, colds, &c. For sale by E. T.
Whitehead e Co., Wholesale Agents,
Scotland Neck, n. c..
The commonwealth., 1896-12-17
Horses! Horses

We have just received a new lot OF
horses. Come early and get your pick.
MoRREssETT & Son.
The commonwealth., 1896-12-17
Cotton Seed Wanted.

will pay highest cash prices Tor 49,
600 Bushels of Cotton Seed. Also l
boya meaI and hulls for sale cheap.
r. J. MADRY.
Scotland Neck, n. c.
The commonwealth., 1896-12-17
Good Tobacco Sales.

Good Tobacco Sales.
At Burwell and Coles warehouse in
Enfield December 10th the following
fine sales of tobacco were made
For Mr. David Bell
The commonwealth., 1896-12-17
Heaters Below Cost.

Before you buy Il Stove Or Wilson
Heater be sure to call OF US as we are
closing them out at less than cost.
NJ. HOFFMAN & BRO
The commonwealth., 1896-12-17

Full line of Warmers Corsets.
n. b. JOsEY
special inducements offered on Dress
Goods. n. b.. p : 90. l'l'.e' = .
The commonwealth., 1896-12-17
For Mr.. J. H. Parker j.:

Wanted An Idea e: e: !: &: ;s!::
Protect YOUR ideas; they may bring you wealth.
Write JOHN WEDDERBURN 4 co, Patent AttG
neys, Washinston. .. G. for their ., ,&0 pr1Se6'
The commonwealth., 1896-12-17
Commissioners Meeting--Thl Day.

The new Board of county commits
sioners was still in session when we
went to press last week, On Wednes
day they were in session for the third
day. The following accounts were al
lowed
Harrel's Printing House ~ Is
J K Patterson. conveying pris 200
J HI Fennei, work court house %
Emry & Pierce, goods Is O5
A HI Green. conveying prisoners 40
T E Vaughan, .: 2 80
r E King, $50
G Simmons, l. II Whitaker,
p Wilkins, recording voters l3 9S
c J Tillery, registering voters l'
w Warren. W Y Bobbitt Chas
James, registering voters 10 Is
r G Reid. Jail account 63 w
G Y Andrews, w P White, J w
Parker, registering voters 10 IS
I l. Wick, 8 IL
A + Carter, tobacco for county IL 70
W L Stalnback, conveying prls l 90
r w Pauper, burylng pauper oO
w r Shaw, jantor's account 70
Robt l. Stokes, Norman Keene,
Robt Brlnkley, register voters II 30
T n Harrison, ; days us COM
missioner and mileage 80
J H Norman, 3 days as commits
sioner and mileage 81
c P Anthony. 3 days as COM
sioner and mileage 30
Futrell, 3 days as commits
sioner and mileage 30
A A White, 3 days as commits
sioner and mileage Z 81
Nc NJ Furgerson, ? days as clerk 90
Mr. H J Wood was elected superin-
tendent of the county home at salary
of 500 per month, same as former su-
perintendent received.
w r Neville was elected janitOr at a
salary of Is cents per day, when IN act
ual service.
County attorney f L Clark and
chairman T n Harrison were appointed
special committee to ascertain the in
debtedness of the county and report at
the January meeting of the Board.
The commonwealth., 1896-12-17

The Board of commissioners last
week appointed Mr.. T. w. Fenner tax
collector for Roseneath and Palmyra
townships.
The commonwealth., 1896-12-17

To the Merchants Of Eastern North
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-10-26
BIG COTTON MILLS BURN.
Destructive Flames Throw 1900
Operatives Out of Work.


LAWRENCE, Mass, Oct. 2e.-The
Washington mills, which form one Of
the largest cotton dress goods manu-
featuring firms in the city, were badly
damaged by fire which broke out
about half an hour before midnight.
Every fire engine in Lawrence was on
the grounds for several hours and 1t
was not until 1:20 this morning that
the flames were subdued Mill No. 4,
and the drying room adjoining where
the fire started, were practically Quilted
and much of the stock and finished
goods in the other mills were dam
aged by water. The blaze was dis
covered at 11:40, by John McDonough,
Waterman. They spread with great
rapidly, and at 11:50 a general alarm
called out the entire city department.
The flames by this time had spread
from the drying room to the main part
of Mill No. A. structure 800 feet long,
adjoining the four other large mills,
and much valuable property. The fire
spread from No. mill to the weave
and dry rooms in the rear and ignited
the River mill on the banks of the ca
nal. The flames were checked after a
hard fight, and the River mills sus-
tanned little damage except from water.
The fire burned in No. mill for several
hours, and left it in ruins. The fire
started from spontaneous combustion
among wool, and at an early hour this
morning the stock in Mill No. 4 was
still burning furiously, although all
danger of the fire spreading was
passed. 1t is estimated that the loss
to the Washington corporation will be
$4,000 and may possibly reach $4,000.
The loss is fully covered by insurance.
About 4,500 operators are employed by
the plant when it is running to it's full
capacity, and all will be thrown out Of
work for ten days.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-10-26
GOVERNOR MAY APPOINT.
Decision of Importance Regarding
Vacancies in legislatures.

vacancies in legislatures.
LITTLE ROCK, Ark, Oct. 25.-The
supreme court, in an opinion by Justice
Riddick yesterday, held that the gov-
ernor has the right to appoint members
of the legislature, where vacancies
have been caused by death, resigna-
ton or other causes.
At the September election w J. Mat
thews was elected representative for
Francis county to the general assem-
bly,. He has since died and Gov.
Clarke, under section 6, article 5 Of the
constitution, issued writ of election
to the sheriff Of that county command
ing him to issue a proclamation for an
election to fill the vacancy. The sheriff
refused to hold the election, and there
upon a writ Of mandamus was prayed
to compel him to do SO.
The circuit court held that this sec
ton had been superseded by a subse-
euent amendment which empowered
the governor. to fill such vacancies by
appointment and refused the writ. The
case was taken to the supreme court
and in thegopinioH fhasnded down, it is
held that g. representative is an officer
and the position he holds Is an office
and that where vacancies occur in such
Offices, the governor has the power to
fill by appointment until the next gen.
eral election.
This is said to be the first case of this
character decided in any state in the
country.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-10-26
RIGHT REV. FREDERICK TEMPLE
APPOINTED ARCHBISHOP OF
CANTERBURY.
FORMER BISHOP OF LONDON.
A NOTED FIGURE IN EDUCATIONAL
- AND CHURCH WORK IN
ENGLAND.
Ex-PorE ToLsToI is BAN1sHED.
1d1ct pronounced Against the For
mer Head of the Russian
Church.

LONDON, Oct. 25.-The Right Rev.
Frederick Temple, bishop Of London,
has been appointed archbishop Of Can't
erbery and primate of al England. in
succession to the late Most Rev. Ed
ward White Benson. The Right Rev.
frederick Temple, d. D., bishop of
London, son of an officer in the army,
born November 80, 1921, was educated
at the grammar school at Tiverton, and
proceeding to Oxford became scholar
of Balliol college, and took his degree
of B. A. in 1872 He was elected fellow
and mathematical tutor Of his college,
and having been ordained in 1916, was
appointed principal Of the training col
lege at Kneller Hall, near Twickenham,
in 1S4S. This post he resigned in 1855,
and having held an inspectorship Of
schools during the interval, was ap-
pointed on the resignation of DR.. Col
burn, in 1858, head master of Rugby
school.
DR.. Temple, who was a chaplain to
the queen, gained come notoriety in
1860 as the author Of the first of the
seven Essays and Reviews" which
caused so much controversy soon after
their appearance. At the general cleo
ton Of 1868. Dr. Temple took an active
part in Warwickshire, in support of
Mr.. Gladstone's measure for the dis
establishment of the Irish church, and
the premier nominated him to the
bishopric Of Exeter, in succession to
the late DR.. Phil Potts-an appoint
ment which caused considerable COM
motion in clerical circles. The conf1ir-
nation Of Dr. Temples election took
place Dec: 8, 1869, at the church of ST.
Mary-le-Bow, Cheapside, when Bishop
Trower, the representative Of portion
the clergy who were opposed to DR..
Temple because he was the author Of
one of the Essays and Reviews" in
structed counsel to oppose the election.
Counsel was accordingly heard on both
sides and DIR. Temples election was
confirmed by the vicar-general. DR..
Temple received episcopal conservation
at Westminster December 81, 1869, to-
gether with the bishops elect Of Bath
and Wells, and Of the Falkland Islands.
DR.. Temple published Sermons
Preached at Rugby Chapel in 1S5S-6O,"
in 1861 In April, 1883, he was elected
hampton lecturer at Oxford for the en-
suing year On the death Of DR.. Jack
son, in January, 1885, DR.. Temple was
appointed bishop of London and was
succeeded at Exeter by Dr. Bicker-
steth.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-10-26
TAKE TO TANDENIS.
Bicycle Thieves Are Doing Business
in the Mill City.

Another suave bicycle thief has made his
debut and taken his farewell almost stimuli
taneously in Minneapolis. He came to the
city Saturday and registered at the Nicollet
hotel as &c. w. Collins, Chicago" He is
described as being thirty years of age, aver
age size, dark complexion and rather good
looking. He carried a small hand-satchel
and was shown to a room. After partaking
of breakfast he disappeared, taking his satchel
and is now wanted for larceny.
The offense represents an original idea not
heretofore practicad to any extent The fell
low went to the bicycle house of Fred Roach
b15 Hennepin avenue. rented a tandem, rode
1t to a secondhand store on Washington
avenue and pawned it for $25. He next
visited the store of Gardner & Davis 304
Hennepin avenue and the Northwestern Cycle
company, Sixth and First avenue south, Sc
curing a tandem at each place. When asked
for a bill of sale of the machines he used
tie name of w. G. Gaines jackson Park.
26S West Fifty seventh street, Chicago. The
wheels were all recovered by Inspector Nor
rissey.
A sneak thief yesterday stole a tandem
bicycle from II. A Strait, Alb Hennepin ave-
niue.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-10-26
FISHERIES ACT VOID.
Dominion's Imposition of Licenses
on Americans Declared Illegal.

GLOUCHESTER, Mass, Oct. 25.-
News has just been received here of
an important decision by the supreme
eourtof Canada which may result in
the repayment of all license fees
paid by American fisherman since the
abrogation of the treaty of Washing
ton for licenses issued under the
modus vivendi. The action was
brought before the court many years
ago for the purpose of defining the
relative rates and settling rival claims
Of the Canadian provinces on one hand
and the Dominion government on the
other, and has resulted in a victory
for the former. The claim Of the pro-
vinces upon every point raised Is ap-
proved except that the Dominion is de-
clared to be in control of harbors In
the case of harbors, the Dominion Is
declared to have the right Of control
ling its fishing. but it has no power to
grant local lease in any part Of the
country and in tidal waters neither the
Dominion Or any province has the
power to restrict public rights of fish
Ing, save sbY rgepera4 Legislation. ex-
cept in a yerK lew particulars, there
fore. the present Dominion fishery act
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-10-26
BONDS THAT HE HAD FORGOTTEN.
Securities Come as WindfaH to a
FOmer Millionaire.

CHICAGO, Oct 25-The Times Her
aid today prints a story to the effect
that John z. Schoolcraft, who recently
received 100000 worth Of bonds left in
a trunk at the Saratoga hotel in this
city, has spent the last ten years Of his
life in attempting to spend his fortune
of about a million dollars. Schoolcraft.
who lived in Richmond, Va, and was
prominent socially, left his wife owing
to domestic trouble and, according to
the story, has since devoted his time
to putting his money out of his hands
that his wife may not get it upon his
death. The recovered bonds, the ex-
1stence OF which he had forgotten, are
said to be all that is left of his once
large fortune
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-10-26
MINNEAPOLIS.
OFFICE % SOUTH FOURTH STREET.
MINNEAPOLIS GLOBULEs.

S. c. Angel, collector for the c. S. Adams
company, was removed to the city hospital
last evening from Third avenue south and
Fifth street. suffering from injuries received
by falling against barbed wire at that point.
He was painfully cut and bruised about the
face and head.
Mary Kennedy, a colored woman not known
to the police. was arrested yesterday by Pa
trolman McEllight on suspicion of having
robbed a well-known citizen of $3.50 in an
alley near Washington and First avenues
north.
Scott Mcintyre, who was injured through
being struch by team at Seventeenth street
and Nicollet avenue Friday, was reported
slightly improved last night.
Inspectors Hoy and Lawrence left last
evening for West Superior in the hope Of be-
ing able to secure the custody of the two
colored men, Connors and Smith, now I'M
der arrest there charged with burglary
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-10-26

O. -
Sargent S. Prentiss was once engaged in a
political discussion on the stump" with a
gentleman who was wordy, dull and spoke
a. agaansf nmas.i g shat Prsn!iss might speak
when Prestiss rose. At the same moment a
jackass I'd a rnefghborIng pound began" BRAY
ing, and kept it up until Prentiss' friends
were annoyed and HIS opponents delighted
When the jackass stopped, Prentiss. cast
ing comieal look at his antagonist, said:
II did not come here today to reply to two
eQdaiiy eloquent speechess' Then he sat
down. and his friends carried him from the
stand In their arms. fssstAsiss<ftts, .l,.,lss
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-10-26
CRITICAL AT CoNsTANTINopLE.
Uneasiness and Alarm LIS Rapidly
Increasing.

LONDON, Oct 26-The Standard s
Constantinople correspondent says:
1.-THE purchase Of arms during the week
has been most extensive and feeling
of vague uneasiness and alarm Is
spreading rapidly. The palace hopes
to distract the attention Of the Moslems
in Constantinople from its own mis-
deeds by holding out the prospect of I'M
limited loot
An Athens dispatch to the same pa
per says Reports from all parts Of
Turkey point to the complete disloca-
ton Of the administrative machine
and an absence of all justice and pub
lie security. The ENJOYS have sent a
collective note to the Porte of the
strongest chacter In view Of the critical
situation