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finer self possession than Vicomte Alex
andre Beauharnais.
The day of Josephine's first departure
from Martinique to seek q husband with
the aid of her aunt she became an adven-
tureSS, but it was not till her twenty
eighth year that she can be said TO have
entered deliberately on that hazardous
calling.
The order Of the convention that made
her widow left her alone, poor and
friendleSs, in the center of lawless ma
ton, in the turbulent red heart of city
where death held sway and the mob held
power.
For two or three years Josephine man.
aged to support herself on the slender re-
mittanccs sent from her father, but when
these ceased she was thrown completely on
her own resources. Neither by training
nor natural aptitude was she fitted to fight
the battle of life. But the grace of hearing
and the rare beauty of person yet remained
and were destined not only TO save her from
starvation, but TO lift her into the heights
of historic Immortality.
Conspicuous among the figures flashed
into prominence by the collisions of the
revolution was that of Paul Francois Jean
Nicolas, Comte dc Barras, who abjured his
title of nobility to lead the mob and organ
ize order.
Barras became an adventurer of adven-
turers. Brave, cool, talented and heartless,
he throw himself into the revolution with
whatever he had of soul and an energy
that was as enduring as IL was audacious.
Barras soon became central figure.
He was\the man at the helm and might
have been all that Napoleon became had
his genius been of higher order.
To this man came Josephine in the hour
of her sore distress. She was alone and
poor. She wanted employment to support
her children or an advance that would
enable her to return to Martinique
From their first meeting Barras was
fascinated by the beautiful creole, and she
had the tact to measure her advantage and
to use her power with discretion.
At this time the old law was dead in
France, and religion was bapished or
turned into mockery In Paris. Virtually
Barras was dictator. He claimed, like the
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a woman Of the most perfect beauty and
exquisite physical development, and the
man who was to lift her from obscurity
was playing with other bare legged, brown
faced urchns of and 10 along the sands
of Corsica.
An aunt of Josephine on her mothers
side lived in Paris and knowing how hard
pressed the poor lieutenant was to care for
his daughters she kindly offered to sec to
Josephine's future And so the beautiful
girl was sent to Paris to find husband at
an age when girls Of northern lands have
not yet given up their dolls.
This Partisan aunt CHANGED to be the
godmother of the second son of the Mar
quis de Beauharnais at one time governor
of Martinique. The aunt at once set about
making match between her beautiful
niece and her godson.
Josephine and the Vicomte Alexandra
Beauharnais were married at Noisy-le-
Grand Dec. 13, 1870, when the young lady
was a little over 16.
The BRIDES exquisite beauty was spoken
of by all who saw her. "Her form, said
one, "is like Greek sculptor's dream of
Hebe." "Mohammcd's hours, wrote an
other, ''might envy Josephine her eyes"
mental power, was good type of the fash
ionable noble of the time. 1t was men like
him who stung the masses into opposition
and precipitated the bloodicst revolution
known to history. He was libertine and
gambler, but infdelity on the part Of
husbands was at this time rather expected
by French wives of the ruling class.
Before the birth of her son Eugene
Nine. do Beauharnais and her husband
had had frequent quarrels. He was of n
jealous disposition, and truth compels the
confession that his suspicious were not
groundless.
Josephine had many admirers. She was
left much alone by her husband. She was
vain and weak, and then 1t was her mis-
fortune to be tossed, without wise, strong
friend to help, into the midst of society
where tho moral code of the men was con-
tanned in the injunction, Hate your
neighbor and love your neighbours wife. !"
The yicomte separated from Josephine
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AMERICAN JACK KETCH
George Maledon, the Champion
Executioner, Retires.
HAS HANGED EIGHTY.EIGHT MEN.

George Lawson, His Successor. Began His
Career with the Execution OF Cherokee
Bill and Has Ten Condemned Despera-
does on His List-The Famous Gsllows
at Fort Smith.
There is "a new hangman at Fort Smith.
This is a news item Of more than or
binary significance. Throughout Arkan-
sas and Indian Territory Fort Smith is
famed as "the Gallows City" and the
hangman is an important public function
airy.
1t is an extremely peaceful day when
the Fort Smith Jail is not crowded with
murderers and outlaws. There are ten
condemned men there now awaiting death
with the cheerful bravado so much affected
by the border rufIian, ana during the adj
ministration of George Maledon, the retir-
ing executioner, he hanged SO men.
For 20 Yeas MaledOn has oflciated on
the gallows at Fort Smith, and he has
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1.-THE WAR ANGEL OF AYoLETA."
creasing growth of the cigar business.
Hundreds of large cigar factories have
been built In these cities within the past
few years, and each of these employs from
100 to 500 cigar Makers all of whom are
Cubans.
OF course among the Cubans here the
spirit of patriotism runs as high as II does
Continued on Seventh Page.
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Slain In Battle While Fighting Side by
Side With Rebel soldiers-How Cuban
Girls In Florida Raise Money For the
Cauea
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-07-30
Carman--Gray.

Carman--Gray.
In Llttleton Tuesday July %, 1896
at II o'clock at the residence of Rev
w. S. Black, Mr.. w. e. Carman and
Mrs. Pattie Gray were married, DR.
Black officiating. While it was known
by their friends and the family of the
bride that they were to be married
soon, they sprung surprise on ali and
were married at an unexpected time
They took drive to Panacea Springs
and returning stopped at DR.. Black
home and were married.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carman left on the
afternoon train for Ayden in Pitt coun-
ty to visit the relatives of the groom.
Mr.. Carman has been living in Lit
Teton a few months and has been en-
gagged with the newspaper of that place
and will continue with the paper, per-
haps in the capacity of manager Or
editor. The bride is the relict of the
late Chas. w. Gray of Scotland Neck,
and daughter of Mr.. B. r. Browning of
Littleton. She is we'll known here,
and THE COMMONWEALTH joins her
many friends IN extending every good
wish for her happiness and prosperity,
as well as In congratulating the fortu-
nate and happy groom.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-07-30
Don't Stop Tobacco.
HOW TO CURE YOURSELF
WHILE USING IT.

The tobacco habit grows on q man
until his nervous system is seriously al
fected, impairing health, comfort and
happiness To quit suddenly is too Sc
we're shock to the system, as tobacco
to an lnveterate 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 hlspl ivate practice since 1872, with
out failure. It 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 Il written guar
a,atoo to ooro forzaa ,aoetIy, any oaso 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. 1t
leaves the system as pure and free from
nicotine as the day you took your first
chew or smoke.
CURED By BkCO-CURO AND GAINED THIR-
TY POUNDS.
From hundreds OF testimonials, the
! originals of which are on file and open to
.s,.ection, the following is presented
CLAYTON, Nevada Co. Ark, Jan. %, 1895.
| Eureka Chemical d Mfg, Co, La Cross,
Wls.-Gent'e,nen For forty years
used tobacco in all its forms. For TWEEN
ty five years OF that time ] was a great
sufferer from general debility and heart
disease For fifteen Years / 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 I 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
numerous aches and pains of body and
mind. could write quire of paper
upon my changed feelings and condi-
| ton.
Yours respectfully, P. III. MARBURY.
Pastor c. P. Church, Clayton, Ark.
Sold by all druggists at $1.OO per box
three boxes, (thirty days. treatment),
$3.50 with iron-clad, written guarantee,
or sent direct upon receipt OF price.
Write for booklet and proofs. Eureka
Chemical & Mfg. Co., La Crosse, Wis,
and Boston. Mass. 16 4m
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-07-30
A Fatal Plunge.

A Fatal Plunge.
With the world bright and smiling
around him, his young life unclouded
by aslngle care, one OF the idols OF
happy md prosperous home, with no
knowledge OF the overshadowing wings
of the grim spectcr so relentlessly pur-
suing its Innocent victim, young James
L. FowIe, Jr., plunged to sudden
death beneath the cruel waters of the
Pamlico rlyer on Tuesday last.
Swiftly the little fellow was speeding
homeward on his wheel from his IA
theirs mill across the river, proceeding
that father but short distance, to give
warning of his coming to those at home
He saw the steam tug Maggie Lane
coming down the river, and hearing
her blow for the bridge, slackened his
pace for an instant. But then, doubt
less, thinking he could gain the draw
before the keeper began to open 1t, he
increased his speed and reached the
draw only to find a yawning space OF
five or six feet confronting him. Too
late to check his speed he was launched
outward and struck the edge of the draw,
hanging there for moment and then
fell into the water. He was seen by
captain Jackson, of the tug Lane, to rise
and attempt to swim, but the tide bore
him out of sight around the flange OF
the draw where he sank the last time.
Quickly the alarm was given and
dozen strong swimmers we're in the Wa
tor o.,d ontirine ofFo-te- ...oaa to raeau-
er the body but more than an hour elaps-
ed before it was found. All attempts
at resuscitation by the several physl-
clans present were unavalllng, and
mournfully the body of the little fellow
was borne to his sorrow stricken home
Deceased was the Oldest son of Mr.
Samuel K. Fowle, aged about IA years
and was a bright, promising lad
Washington Gazette.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-07-30
County Vault and Jail.

Major Emry, the contractor to build
a fire-proof vault for the keeping of the
records at the court house, has about
completed the building. 1t is just
south of the court house In the court
house square and is very pretty build
ing. 1t Will be handsomely finished
and will be proof against any kind of a
fire. The specifications Tor the building
were very exacting and Maj. Emry says
be has complied In every particular.
The building Will be ready for the
county commissioners to pass upon it
By next Monday.
Also the remodeling of the jail will
soon be completed. The cells are all
being taken out and improved cells put
in instead, and other substantial chan
ges are being made which will make
the Jail both safe and comfortable.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-07-30

| DEATH OF LITTLE CHILD.--In Little
ton last Saturday one of the twin in.
fants OF Col. w. A. Johnston died, aged
about six months About six months
ago Col. Johnston lost his vile who
lett twin infants and now he suffers the
loss OF one Of the children. The burial
occurred in Littleton Sunday.
CALLED TO BALT1MoRE.-Rey.W v
Savage, pastor of the Baptist church OF
Iarboro. has received call to Imman.
uel Baptist church in Baltimore. Mr.
Savage Is talented young man and
North Carolina will sustain a great loss
If he should accept the call and leave.
GREAT DEsTRUCTION.-Maj. J. II
McIver said to THE COMMONWEALTH a
few days ago that he had seen great
fires and the destruction wrought by
them, but he had never seen such de-
struction as was caused by the great
freshet in Roanoke at the Catalonia
farm. 1t is even greater than one who
has not seen it can contemplate.
CARE FOR YOUR sToCK.-Persons
who drive teams to town at this season
Of the year, or any other season as to
that matter, ought to see to it that
they do not suffer Tor water. Es
pecially during the warm season
stock ought to be watered when driven
into town and also just before leaving
And if there is not suitable and con-
venient place for this In town, the COM
mlssioners ought to provide it.
SANITARY PRECAUTION.-We are
just entering upon the season of the
year which is always most threatening
to health, especially in country sub
ject to malaria. August, September
and October are trying months. It is
the duty of every good citizen of the
town to see to it that his premises are
kept clean and free from anything that
will breed sickness. It is also the duty
of the town officers 10 see to it that
people who do not keep their premises
clean OF their own accord, are made to
do so by the ordinances OF the town.
No one has right to endanger his own
health and that of other persons IN the
town by neglecting to keep his lots
and yards clean.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-07-30
Crops In Edgecombe.

Crops In EdgecomOe.
In some parts of the county, where
there has been too much rain the crops
look fairly we'll, but throughout the
northern portion of Edgecombe, the
crops are magnificent and promise a ire
mendous yield this fall. In the central
section, which embraces large portion
of the county, the corn crop Will be
equal to that of 1890. In the northern
part of the county, the tobacco is splen-
did, and the cotton crop, taking the
whole county over, is far above the
average. The peanut will be heavy al
so.
The farmers everywhere are jubilant.
In few more days the crops Will be
laid aside.
AS to the acreage of the different
crops, it may be safe to say that the
cotton crop has been decreased some
The corn crop is up to the STANDARD
The peanut crop is above the average
and the tobacco crop has been about
doubled.-Tarboro Southerner.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-07-30
How the Slaves Traded Before the War

How the Slaves Traded Before the War.
While 1t is doubtless true that some
slaye owners did not treat their slaves
as they ought. it is true that many 9th
ers we're kinder to their slaves than
thew have ever been credited for.
Mr.. B. R. Browning of Littleton gives
some interesting reminisces OF the fiji
ties concerning the treatment which
slaves received on the farms along the
Roanoke river. Notably among such
humane slave owners was Mr.. johnson
who owned a large body of land, a part
of which is the Catalonia farm near
Tlllery now cultivated by the State.
Mr.. Browning was a clerk in Mr.. Fer
rel's store in Halifax in 1857. A Mr..
Hathaway wa. general manager of A4r.
Johnson's farm and when crops were
over manager Hathaway carried the
slaves from the farm to Halifax to do
their trading. The slaves had cultlvat~
ed patches of their own, and such was
the crop they produced that the corn
was shipped up the river by boat The
boat load was SIX hundred barrels OF
corn. and Mr.. Ferrel gave notice to all
his other customers that he would set
apart a certain day for trade with the
slaves from Mr.. Johnson's farm. Mr..
Browning says it took two daysto round
nm the trade with the slaves Tor their
boat load of corn. Every mans amount
was set opposite his name, according to
the value of his crop and each one was
allowed to buy from the store just such
goods as he wished. Manager Hath
away made one exception to their wish
and that was splrituous liquor. He
would not allow single drink OF that
Men, women and children were all
carried and they had general good
time purchasing their extras with the
proceeds of the crops which they had
i made for their own. This was yearly
custom and while the slaves did not
! have the privileges OF freemen, SILL
thew we're not as numerically beaten,
halt fed and half clad as many OF ou1
northern friends think even until this
day.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-07-30
The Baptist Orphanage.

The Baptist people of Scotland Neck
and community take much interest in
the Baptist Orphanage at Thomasvllle,
for the institution is largely child of
the Scotland Neck Baptist church.
Mr.. N. Biggs, who is one Of the trus-
tees IN the institution and one OF It's
most liberal supporters, il not the most
liberal, returned few days ago from
the annual meeting OF the trustees.
He was greatly elated at the work of
the institution and the prospects ahead.
He said there was large crowd at the
annual gathering and the sermon bv
Rev. j. f. White and the address bv
Prof. w. L. Poteat were fine.
The best part Of the meeting to Mr..
Blggs Was the raising OF thousand
dollars Tor the Central building which
will SOON be erected. Of that amount
Mr.. B. n. Duke Of Durham gave
$3.50, and Mr.. Watts gave T50. These
were liberal donations for men of diff
ent denominations.
The trustees unanimously reelected
by ballot Rev. J. B. Boone as general
manager. Mr.. Boone has been there
only ten months and his unanimous
reelection was fitting endorsement OF
his faithful work and wise manage
ment. Mr.. Biggs says. the institution
Is In better condition than he has ever
seen it and its prospects are brighten
ing.
Mr. Dennis Simmons of Williams
ton is making considerable improve
ment to the nursery building, which he
donated to the institution at first.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-07-30
Administrators Notice.

Having qualified as administrator OF OF
Wesley Johnston, deceased late OF
Of Halifax county, N. c., this is to notl-
iy all persons having claims against
the estate of said deceased to e4nlDi'
them to the undersigned on or before
the LIST day OF August 1897, or TINS
notice will be plead In bar OF theii
recovery. All persons indebted to sal y
estate will nlease make immediate
payment -
This 9th day of July 1890.
A. G. WILCOX, Admir-.
Brinkleyvllle, n. G., ~ ~
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-07-30
CUOWAN
Baptist thMALL ilW,liulE,
CUOWAN
NURFREESBORO, y. G..

The Meet Sessio" Ee"im, Ii'eoroso,,y,
September 2sd.
Besides the regular preparatory and
collegiate departments, Elusic ",'d' Art,
a Normal department har bocn ID ed
for the esrcc'a' trimming OF those Who
have teaching in view. . j. aceplng,
Stenography ala y a-~llting ha~r al
SO been added. E-reIleuc.j a.l,. o..
cellent teachers have Len secu'cu,
buildings haye been pat ~ $50 ,epair,
and the heaitbfulna Of The nlace -
unsurpassed. address, iur 'o.rl.. ETC.,
REV. w. q. iNT"It Pres.
or REV. 81 u =. = - y IJ- KS,
Z l6 Pm associate.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-07-30
PERSONALS.

Mrs. w. A. Cocker of Tarboro Is visit
ing her brother, Mr.. J. E. Boyette.
Mr.. PAUL Randolph OF Tillery was in
town last week.
Miss Alice Bell is visiting relatives
here.
Mrs. w. r. Bond went to Weldon on
visit Saturday.
Miss Mamie Bell has recently visit
ed relatives at Pactolus.
Miss Lena Harriss of Greenyille is
here on visit to the family of he1
brother, Mr.. Jas. L. Harriss.
Miss Mary Lou Josey returned Tues
day from Littleton where she had been
visiting relatives.
Miss Viola Boddie of Nash county
has been on a visit some days to Mrs.
R. c. Josey.
Misses Maud Fulcher and Mary Sets
zer of Wilson are visiting at Mr.. G. A.
Camps
Mr.. J. B. Neal, Jr., of Radford, Va.
Is here visiting his father, Maj. J. B.
Neal.
Mess. J. III. Harrington and w. J.
Early of Aulander were here last Thurs
day.
Mr.. J. D. B1ggs of Williamson went
up to Panacea Springs Saturday ac-
companied by his little son Harry.
Most of his family are there.
Mr.. G. w. Coughenour went up to
Littleton Saturday where his wife and
son have been visiting the family OF
Mr.. w. w. Jones'
Mess. F. NJ. Purefoy of Wake Forest,
and Thos MCGEE OF Mount Olive have
been here some days representing their
life insurance companies.
President Joseph Kinsey of Klnsey
Female Seminary at La Grange, was
here Friday. He is most excellent
man, hard worker, good educator
and has one of the best female schools
in the State.
Maj. P. St. George Barraud of Rich
mond came Friday ON visit to his
mother-in-law, Mrs. Nordeet Smith.
Mrs. Barraud has been here several
weeks. Their many friends were glad
to see them.
Mr.. J. E. Bullock of Conetoe was in
Scotland Neck last week. Mrs Bullock
had been here some days visiting her
mother, Mrs. P. J. Madry. Mr.. Bullock
is one OF the substantial friends of THE
COMMONWEALTH.
Miss Helen Perry who has been on
visit to friends and relatives In Lexing-
ton, Shelby and Wilmington: returned
Tuesday She went away the first OF
June and took in the Teachers Assem-
bly, at Asheville.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-07-30

At recent competitive examination
held at Greensboro for appointments
to West Point and Annapolis, both ap-
Monuments were awarded to boys pre-
pared at the Horner School, Oxford,
q
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-07-30
House Keeper Wanted.

\ lady a'cout fifty years old to keep
house, nurse Il sick wife and sew for
children. The proper applicant Will
he given home and treated as one of
the family.
Address Editor of THE CoM,ToNwFAITH.
Scotland Neck, \. c.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-07-30

Frank Parham and S. r. Buxton
Graduated at Wake Forest College at
the head of class of'95 the one being
Valedictorlan and the other Salutator-
Ian. Both were prepared at the Hor-
ner School, Oxford, n. G.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-07-30
FAYETTEVILLE MILITARY
ACADEMY,
ACADEM J,
FAYETTEVILLE, Y. G..

FAYETTEVILLE, n. =.
Recognized as school Of .he very
best rank. Thoroughly prepares for
any college or for the practical duties
OF life. Endorsed by patrons from ey-
cry section, four States and nearly cv-
cry college in N. c., Va, and 5. 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
single case of serious sickness since ITS
foundation. Terms very moderate.
Next session begins September 2, 96.
For catalogue, address,
Col. r. j. DREwRY, G.. f.,
Z 16 Pm Principal.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-07-30
R. c. J0SEY & CO.
BUCkLEN'S ARNICA SALVE.

The best salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Erup-
tons, and positively cures Piles, or no
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refnnced.
Price 25 cents per box. For sale by
f. Il. WHITEHEAD & co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-07-30

It is actual merit that has given
Hoods Sarsaparilla the first place
among medicines. 1t Is the One Tue
Blood Purifier and nerve tonic.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-07-30
Waning 7, ?'e..ass.'s!

~ALL PERSONS are notified that
trespassers upon the lands and timber
Of this Company will be prosecuted. It
would be well for those of whom tim
Der has been bought to examine their
contracts before cutting anything.
The law is strict and can be found in
Acts of 1889, chapter 16S. The Com
pany has Instructed its attorney to see
that it is enforced.
The n. G.. Lumber Co.
% On Tiiiery, n,