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Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-07-18

An Ill tempered farmer one day had
. quarrel with his wife He was afraid
TO assault her, because she was new
woman and had studied the are of self
defense, SO he went 10 the barn and
started quarrel with his mule. That
poor beast did not know what 1t was
all about, but he kept his eyes open.
Soon the farmer, having worked him
self into frenzy. approached the mule
from behind with view of kicking the
patient animal. Then the mule reach
ed out his left foot, and ten seconds
later the new woman was widow.
Moral-There is much virtue in the
first kick New York World.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-07-18

The significance OF . Gray Overcoat
Upon the tongue. yellowness of the skin and
eysballs. nausea and uneasiness beneath
the right ribs and shoulder blade. is that
the victim Of these discomforts is bilious.
The proper caper" under such circum-
stances is 10 take Hostetter's Stomach Bit
ters which also cure chiiis and fever, con-
stipation. dyspepsia. rheumatic and kidney
complaints and nervousness.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-07-18
tier.disy In Trees.

1T Is generally supposed that family
resu,blances are confined TO the AMI
NAL world" said '. l.. Hagans Of Say
lersvilIe. Ky. at the Metropolitan.
But. on the outskirts OF Saylersvilie
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-07-18

Write to c. S Crane. general passen-
ger and ticket agent Wabash Railroad,
St Louis. Mo-, for a summer resort
book. telling all about the beautiful
lake region reached by the Wabash
Railroad
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-07-18
RoumanIan Fleet.

Roumania has upset the plans of
treaty powers TO have only two fleets
on the Black Sea by setting up a little
feet of It's own II contains one fast
cruiser, Elizabeth. and fifteen smaller
crafts The Roumanian flag has been
recognized by the Russians, who re-
turned salutes when the feet appeared
off Sebastopol
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-07-18
unl,.d s,ate. patent..

A curious patent has just been issued
TO Frederick Lehner, a Swiss, for
process of making imitation silk. An
ordinary cotton thread is run through
several solutions of silk substances and
nitro cellulous, the threads after treat
ment being woven into fabric which
is much cheaper and has all the quail
titles OF good grade of silk. The
cheapness of this new fabric would
bring IL within the reach of all.
Laban Everest, an Omaha inventor,
has received patent for an electric
railway signal which is noticeable be-
cause OF it's cheapness and in which he
overcomes some of the objections en-
countered in so many signals The in
ventor has been enabled to sell his pat
emit at good profit to corporation
who will place the invention on the
market
Peter Smith, Of Cincinnati, Ohio.
has invented a bed castor which
just above the wheel has an in
sect trap, the purpose of which is quite
apparent
NJ. Forster OF Berlin, Germany, gets
q patent for q smokeless gunpowder,
comprising wavy fakes, which, IL is
claimed, ignite more quickly than those
of any other conformation, and 20, OF
course, 10 more valuable on that ac-
count.
Inventors desiring information rela-
tive TO tue law of patents or how TO Sc
cure their inventions, should address
Sues & Co, attorneys at law and in
! ventors' counsellors, Bee building,
Omaha, Nebraska, for free book on
patents and information.
A copy of any y. s Patent includ-
ing full drawings and description will
be mailed on receipt Of 10 cents
Half Fare Excursions via the Wabash,
| The short line to ST. Louis, and quick route
East or South,
| Excursions to all points South at one fare
| for the round trip with $500 added.
JUNE 10th,
National Republican Convention at St
Louis.
JULY Sd,
National Educational Association at
| Buffalo.
1 JULY 9th,
| Christian Endeavor Convention at
Washington.
JULY 22nd,
National People and Silver Convention a
1 81. Louis
For rates, time tables and further infor
nation. call at the Wabash ticket office
i4ib Farnam st., Paxton Hotel. block. Of
| write Gro. N. CLAYTON,
Nv. Pass. ACT, Omaha, Neh
A mill ~histle at Fillmore, N. Y, blow
the weather signals.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-07-18

Pisos Cure for Consumption ia the best
of all cough cures.-George W. Lott, Fabu-
cher, La, August 26, 1895
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-07-18

Politeness is such strain that every one
lis glad when guest goes home.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-07-18

A hen in her lifetime rarely lays NOR
than 600 eggs.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-07-18

III the Baby 10 Cutting Teeth.
De sure and use that old and welisr5ed remedy Ma
WINDOWS sooTHne srEur for Children Tcefhing-
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-07-18

The name of Cripple Greek should now
he changed 10 Cripple Town.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-07-18

Funeral monuments are exported from
this country to Australia.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-07-18

Nerve Rextorer. No pIts after the nfst days
hAryeoas euret Treatise and g. trial bottle freets
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-07-18

Hegeman's Ca mphor Ice with Giyeerfns.
The original and only genuine Cures chapped Hands
and Face, Cold Sores. &C. {. O. Clark Co Haven.ct
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-07-18

Some women always look ready &c
scream
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-07-18
A Summer R..or, Book Ere.

One Of Names curioe il Machias, O town
Of 200 Inhabitants without q debt.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-07-18

In Arabia milk is not measured, but i,
sold by weight.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-07-18

A mill ~hi.tle at Fillmore, N. ", blows
the weather signals.
The advocate., 1896-07-29

determined to make the fight Of their
lives for American financial independ-
ence.
The convention was opened by DIR.
Mott, the National Chairman, who intro
duced as temporary Chairman Congress-
man F. G. Newlands Of Nevada, who
made an extended speech which con-
cluded as follows: "rhis campaign is to
open up an era Of education, and in this
work the Silver party enters animated
by no sectional spirit, controlled by no
feeling OF envy against the more pros
porous, but inspired by the desire to
maintain broad, American policy which
shall protect the interests Of American
production, whether in the mining camps
Of the mountains, the wheat fields Of the
West, the cotton fields OF the South OF
the factories OF New England. But let
US remember always in this contest 10
union is strength, and that the motto OF
our opponents is now, as it has always
been, Divide and conquer"
Miss Lille Pierce Of st. Louis, cos
tuned as the Goddess Of Liberty, then
recited the Declaration Of Independence.
This was something Of an innovation in
a National convention, but it was re-
ceived with applause on all sides. This
convention was composed Of Americans
who revere the Revolutionary fathers
and who believe that these "are and Of
right ought to be, free and independent
States" and that "they have full power
to do all acts and things which independ-
ent States may Of right do"
The usual committees were then ap-
The advocate., 1896-07-29
Topeka, KANSAS, JULY 20, 1895.

in the work. A whole day had been
consumed, in announcing committees,
work which required about half hour
OF time. The committees went to work.
The Committee on Permanent Organi-
zation was unable to agree and two re-
ports were presented. The majority
report, signed by twenty-nine members,
named Senator Allen OF Nebraska for
Chairman, and the minority, composed Of
fourteen committeeman, reported the
name of ]. E. Campion of Maine.
The advocate., 1896-07-29

The Thursday sessions were almost a
blank until 2 o'clock, when the Creden-
tiRls committee submitted report. The
principal contests were in Illinois and
Colorado. In Illinois the Chicago dele
cation was the only one affected. The
fight was quite bitter. One delegation
was known as the Debs delegation and
the other was headed by DR.. Taylor.
The majority report seated both delega-
tions, giving half q vote to each, while
the minority favored the seating Of the
Taylor delegates. The vote was 665 for
the majority and 642 against. The Pat
terson delegation from Colorado was
seated. A few other minor contests
were settled and the report Of the Com
mittee on Permanent Organization was
taken up. This precipitated roll call
and was the first time an actual test Of
strength could be secured. The vote
resulted in the election Of Allen by
vote Of 758 to 564. Senator Allen was
escorted to the chair by a committee
consisting Of ex-Congressman Lafe
Pence, Cyclone Davis and Ignatius Don
nelly. The Senator made a speech in
which he counseled the convention to
be wise, patriotic and sensible. He de-
clared that there would be no bolt and
that everybody would abide by the re-
snlt. Speaking Of the middle-of-the-
road talk he said: "MY friend in front
says, Keep right in the middle Of the
road say amen to that. My friends,
/ not only want to keep in the middle Of
(oOsttnusd on page 81
The advocate., 1896-07-29
BRYAN AND WATSON.
The Leaders Of the Peoples
Party Named.
Two Strong Men on o Strong Platform VIII
Lead the Peoples Fight for
Principle.

The big convention began Monday.
No formal sessions were held until
Wednesday, but the work OF unifying
the forces began in earnest two days
earlier. The crowds were large. st.
Louis was treated to a surprise. 1t was
an orderly crowd. 1t was divided widely
on questions of public policy, but it
was In earnest, it was business-like.
At times some of the combatants
would get over the bounds and resort
to the use Of harsh language, but ordi-
nRrily the discussions were good
natured. The main subjects for discus
sion were "WhRt shall we do about
Bryan and Sewall,Rnd if we accept them
how shall we do it?" The South with
the exception of a few States opposed
doing anything for Bryan. The West
and Northwest and a portion Of the
East were for him enthusiastically.
The fight was waged in hotel corridors,
on street corners, everywhere. All the
time cool heads were getting together
and endeaVoring to agree on some plan
that would satisfy all parties.
The convention opened Wednesday
noon. 1t was called to order by Chair
man Taubeneck of the National COM
mittee. Rev. Smith Of ST. Louis
delivered the invocation. Governor
Stone of Missouri was introduced and
he made the address of welcome. The
response was by Ignatius Donnelly,
whose appearance raised burst Of ap-
plause from the men who wanted
straight middle-of-the-road nomination.
Chairman Taubeneck reported that
the National committee had unRni-
mously agreed on Senator Butler for
temporary Chairman. Although the
Senator is a middle Of -the-road leader,
he was elected without opposition. He
delivered a very temperate speech which
40 q WhOAo Who hOO paA etOuAhAAy OnOOAA-
aging to either side. He managed to
avoid saying anything which was par
ticulsrly distasteful to any one. After
his speech the roll Of States was called
for members Of the Credentials commit
tee. o. L. Smith was reported as the
member from Kansas. The convention
then rested until 8 o'clock in the even
ing. During the recess the convention
hall was taken possession Of by the
middle-of-the-road people and meeting,
addressed by q number Of prominent
men, was held.
AT the evening session nothing but
the announcement of additional COM
mittees was done. The electric lights
went out and the convention was left in
darkness, 30 it adjourned.
Much dissatisfaction was expressed
over the tedious and uncalled HOr delay
The advocate., 1896-07-29
$l.OO A YEAR.

pointed to confer with the Populist con-
vention with view to unifyinR the
forces.
The following telegram from Senator
Teller was read: "Ehe money question
oveFshadows all others. On it's rightRnl
determination depends the prosperity OF
the people and the perpetuity Of repub-
lican institutions. All other questions
must be subordinRted to it. A vote for
Bryan and SewRll is vote for industrial
and financial independence OF the Amer
ican people from foreign domination and
control, and they should have the sup
port Of all opponents OF the gold stand
ard"
Elk Congressman Joseph G, Sibley sent
the following letter: ~ find it abso-
lutely impossible to get to st. Louis. /
hope success will attend the efforts Of
the friends to have only one ticket. Let
the issue be squarely joined, and the
verdict OF the people recorded"
The convention then took a recess un-
til after dinner, when General Bradshaw
OF Montana reported that the Committee
on Permanent Organization had agreed
on William P. st. John of New York
for permanent Chairman and Congress-
man Towne Of Minnesota for vice Chair
man.
Chairman st. John is a New York
National banker, who thinks for himself
and who does not permit selfish interests
to prevent him from doing his duty as Q
citizen. In taking the chair he said,
among other things:
1.-THE fountain head Of our prosper
ity has run dry. Our farmers all over
the country have endured the depression
in prices until they get about SS or 80
per acre for an expenditure OF $40 per
acre, and the like. Their credit at their
country store is exhausted. The coun-
try store ceases to order from the city
merchant, the city merchant reduces his
demand from the manufacturer. Man
ufRctures are curtailed. The conse-
quence is that the employees and all ele-
ments Of labor are being discharged and
wages are lowered to those who continue
in employment. The suferings of the
farmers, who constitute nearly one-half
OF our population, are thus forced upon
the city merchant, the manufacturer,
and all forms Of labor. These combined
elements constitute the overwhelming
majority OF the voters. Their intelligent
'onclusion will be felt when expressed
Nv the polls.
|The banker also is without prosperity
unless prosperity is general throughout
the United States. He must learn to
distinguish between cheap money and
money commanding low rate Of inter
est. The dollar worth two bushels OF
wheat is dear dollar, and yet it COM
mands interest in Wall street Of but 2
per cent. per annum on call. II the
dollar can be cheapened by increasing
the number Of dollars, so that each dol
lar will buy less wheat, the increased
price of wheat will increase the demand
for dollars TO invest in its produo-
Continued on pGgs Is.)
The advocate., 1896-07-29
THE SILVER CONVENTION.

Monetary Independence.
The Silver convention was a large, ear
nest and enthusiastic one. The dele
gates were nearly all men who have until
recently been Republicans or Democrats,
the former predominating, OF course.
The proceedings were marked by de-
gree Of serious earnestness which indi-
Gated that the members had fully
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-06-18
SUGGESTION TO FARMERS.

The Charlotte Democrat has been
ADVISING the farmers to keep books.
This is good advice and ought to be
needed by every farmer. A strict &C
count OF years expenses would show
the farmer at the end of the year just
what his profits are.
Nothing SO strengthens a man in
his vocation or profession as the con-
sciousness of knowing certain things
about his business or profession.
When a man says OF matter, "Thia
is no reckoning, but know-positive-
1y know what I'm talking about" you
always feel like depending upon what
he says.
And by system OF bookkeeping on
the farm, every farmer can give a much
more accurate account OF what he IL
worth at the end of the year than a
merchant can. A great part of the
merchants assets is to him an unknown
quantity, for he generally has accounts,
some of which he is sure he will collect,
some he Is doubtful ABOUT anu so111o 11
knows to a dead certainty he never will
collect.
The farmer has made his crop. He
can tell to a dollar almost what it is
worth, and if he can tell to dollar what
it has cost to make it, he can also tell
to a dollar what has been his profits or
loss Every farmer ought to keep his
accounts, and he ought to keep them
to the best of his ability.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-06-18
TRUE TO DEMOCRACY.

The Waynesyille Courier which has
been a strong gold advocate and has
put it strong all the time, submits
gracefully to the prevailing silver senti-
ment and periodically makes the fol-
lowing declaration:
"This State must not be governed by
men like Russell. We must elect good
men and place North Carolina where
s~- y~r--- -a-> hos hnon until the last o1oc-
tion-in the Democratic column.
Let reason control us all in this mat
ter and next November may find us
with another Democratic President
and Congress and North Carolina re-
deemed from its political shame"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-06-18
"BOB" GLENN ON DEMONS.

In times of political enthusiasm peo-
ple who are sson the same ride" or
work for the same principles, become
more or less familiar. During our last
political campaign 1t was common to
hear people speak OF the great speech
of "Bob Glenn" at such and such place.
1t is refreshing to find men who can
plunge tor season into political tur-
moil. and then stand In heavens clear
sunlight of moral integrity with tho pi
GUS power and becoming dignity which
we see in the following reference to Mr..
Glenn, taken from the Winston Sem
tinel, and which shows him to be a
politician who thinks high thoughts
and would lift men to higher life:
cat the Y. M. G. A. hall Sunday af-
ternoon. after reading from the 9th
chapter of Mark, Capt. r. B. Glenn de-
livered an interesting address to large
audience. Mr.. Glenn spoke of the de
mons of the time when our Savior was
on esrth, and how he cast out devils.
DO you imagine said the speaker, that
there are no such demons in the world
today? Yes, they are here, even stalk
ing the streets of Winston-Salem. And
If we will allow them they will COM
pletelyruin us in the end. The demons
of licentiousness, profanity, Sabbath
breaking and many others, after they
get hold on us, will make a scar on
our characters. Man is not content to
sin by himself, but is constantly seek
ing for some one else to drag into sin
and perdltion. If men would cease to
influence others into these evil habits
the condition of affairs in this country
wonld be far better.
when these demons get into our
hearts the first step is to get away from
good influences, and then the thought
is, how may we indulge in sin without
an injury to ourselves?'
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-06-18
ENJOYABLE ENTERTAINMENT.

Correspondents to TEE CoMMoNwEALrH.l
WELDON, N. c., June Is, 1896.
The musical gotten up by Miss An
ME Williams and the young ladies of
Roanoke Institute rendered in Emry's
Hall last Thursday night, is said to be
the best entertainment of the kind ev-
or gotten up in Weldon. The hall was
filled with the select people of the COM
munity-there was scarcely standing
room.
The programme consisted of music
from best composers, and was we'll rem
dered. Recitations, both comic and
dramatic, Greek Drill from Sappho
Peri and Paradise from Moore; Panto-
mime Buying wife, all of which was
well rendered. The Old Actors Story,
by Miss Annie Williams was fine and
showed talent of high order.
We scarcely know whom to praise
most, as all the parts were 80 we'll rem
dered and showed the thorough train
ing they have had.
Misc Wallia..aa ID worry popular in
Weldon and the people are anxious
that she come back to teach and live
with them again.
Rev. MIR. Tyre of Trinity College
preached an instructive sermon Sunday
on spiritual or higher education. Sub
ject cas- man Thinketh, So he is
In the afternoon he lectured on Sun
day SchooI and Mission work.
Prof. Flowers of Trinity College lect-
ured at night. Subject: Epworth
League, the good it is accomplishing,
&c.
The Baptists and Methods are
working together and praying tor a
great revival when Evangelist J. T.
Edmundson comes. We. practice sing
ing at the Baptist church Tuesday,
Wednesday and Friday nights.
There was a petrified man on exhi-
bition here last week found in the bed
OF the Saluda River, S. c., by w. M.
Buff. 1t was a perfect specimen of
a man and supposed to have been a
soldier of the Revolution, s feet 9
inches high and weighs 313 pounds.
We learn that Mr.. I. III. Taylor and
Miss Claude Boss, both of Weldon, will
be married Wednesday night 18th.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-06-18
JUSTA WORD.

From what we say elsewhere and
from the heading of the paper, 1t IL
seen that this paper is now The Cow
moNwEA1rH, and such will be its name
from this time on.
Some of our readers may be little
behind in their subscriptions 1t 80, we
shall be glad to have them square up
so that we may start even. In the
main this paper believes that its read
ers are tair-minded and square dealing
people but if there should be any who
propose to read the paper little long
er, just for curiosity to see what it will
be under the name THE COMMON
WEALTH, and then stop it and say they
never have subscribed to it, we should
be glad to know it now.
We hope to retain every subscriber
on our list; but we want it fairly un-
Gsz.tood that we expect all to pay fol
the paper.
The change of name will not affect
our business relations at all. All oul
contracts will be completed just as il
no change had been made.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-06-18
FOR VICE PRESIDENT.

Justice Walter Clark of the Supreme
Court enjoys great popularity both in
North Carolina and other States. The
Wake county Democratic convention
last Saturday endorsed him for Vice
President in the following resolutions
1.-THE Democracy of Wake county,
recognizing the ability, high character
and devotion to bi-metalism of As
ISOLATE Justice Walter Clark, a citizen
of this county, believes his nomination
to the Vlce-Presldency would be a
source of great strength to the Demo
cratic National ticket, and therefore
presents his name to the State conYen-
ton for endorsement as North Carroll
mas choice to fill the second highest
Office in the gift American people.
And we recommend that our delegates
to the National convention use everv
honorable means to secure his nomina-
ton"
Commenting on the action of the
convention, the News and Observer
said:
"That was very handsome compli-
ment paid to Justice Clark yesterday
when the Wake county Democratic
convention endorsed him for Vice
President by rising vote. It was ap-
propriate that his nome county should
express its interest in his candidacy.
Assurances of support from Arkansas
and other States have been received,
and there is no reason why North Car
DINA should not secure his nomination
as it did Stevenson's four years ago."
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-06-18
SAYS RUSSELL WILL BE GOV
ERNOR.

Sundays News & Observer gave the
following opinion of Mr.. 0. ]. Spears,
the Republican leader of Harnett:
Oscar Spears passed through yester-
terday on his way to St. Louis. He
says Russell will not only not be taken
down but that he will be the next Gov
ernor of North Carolina. Nor will the
electors already chosen be changed, he
added. Mr.. Spears was asked upon
what he based his opinion that Russell
would not come apM = said From
knowledge 81 the man and from knowl-
edge of the general situation"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-06-18

Rev. A. B. Crumpler, the "sanctifica-
ton" preacher, has held q. meeting in
Goldsboro and the Argus says:
"As an evidence of its levening, a
man walked up to Mr.. Chas. Dewey to-
day and handed him $40, saying, as he
did, that he had taken the same amount
from q desk in the business Office of
Mr.. Dewey's firm some years ago. Mr..
Dewey having some time ago charged
the missing sum to profit and loss, took
the money and generously presented it
to the Ladies' Benoyelent Society of
this city. The same man had defraud-
ed MesMs. III. We'll & Bros, out Of J
barrel Of lind some years ago, and he
won't this morning and paid for the
ssme. A man cannot enjoy religion
With diehonest transac ai0ns Staring hun
~ I'D l.ny,l
eGI5