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The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1896-05-09
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ABSOLUTELY PURE

ISOLATION with Mr.. Eugene Moore, audi
tor Of public accounts. and candidate
for the nomination for governor, and
Jack" McColl, possessor OF the beauti
ful xhiskers and also a candidate for
the nomination for governor, it is only
natural that the kindly instinct OF Mr.
BARLEY should prompt him to take these
two gentlemen into his syndicate, and
he is not slow in extending the invita-.
ton.
Mr.. BARLEY calls in Mr.. McNish and
Mr.. McColl, Mr.. Moore. and it is quick
~ arranged that the four are to stand
by each other Mr.. McNish is to be
supported everywhere for treasurer; Mr..
McColl is to be doomed for governor,
and Mr.. Moore is also to be doomed for
the same Office. An innocent observer
might imagine that there would be con.
fiict here. But the willy Mr.. BARLEY
only rubs his hands as he thinks how
smooth he is. Nobody knows better than
Mr.. Moore that he can pever be nomi'
mated. That's all right. MIR. BARLEY
doesn't intend that he shall be nomi-
mated. He is simply to be used to head
of another candidate for governor in his
own district, and gather all the strength
he can. to be turned over to Mr.. McColl
at the proper time. And what does Mr..
Moore get out OF it? Mr.. BARLEY has ar
ranged that. Mr.. Moore is TO play with
Governor McColl's whiskers at salary
Of 200 per year-that is the salary re-
ceived by the governors private secre-
tary. And so the syndicate opens it's
campaigG and things go along right mer-
rily. too. The people generally are taken
in. especially by the rival candidates. of
McColl and Moore.
A very smooth arrangement, isn't its
1t is sometimes said that the plan
further contemplatee the continuance
OF Mr. BARLEY in Office as Mr.. McNish's
deputy.
The question for the republicans Of
Nebraska to consider is whether they
are willing to be whipped into line like
cattle. in order that the interests OF the
syndicate may be advanced. Are the
republicans Of this state willing to have
forced upon them as a candidate for
governor q mere Jack" who not only
has no claim on the highest Office in the
state. but who is notorioasly unfit for
the place? Are the republicans of Ne
braska willing to have as Holcomb's sue
cessor q mao who is even LEES capable
than HoIcomb, and in almost every re-
spect infinitely less deserving than Hol-
combs And are the republicans of the
state willing to have forced upon them
rs their candidate for treasurer q man
whose sole claim. 90 far as anybody
knows. 10 that he is the favorite picked
out by Mr.. Bartleys
A good many republicans, apparently.
approve Of THE labor saving system Of
picking out candidates. For they never
utter q word OF protest. But there are
others. There are those who are opposed
to any such machination. 1t remains to
be seen which class is most numerous
Every two years, at q certain point
prior to the holding OF the state conven
ton, there is q great deal OF talk about
4 L. l.-... k,.f,sy - ro.oUatsn the v,olifi
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1896-05-09

Politicians are startled by
it; statesman are provoked
to controversy; every body
reads it. Sold only by
subscription. Drop a card
to the general agent.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1896-05-09

In making announce ment Of the fact
that Dominick Give-it-to-em Courtney
has assumed editorial charge of an even
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1896-05-09

Is seldom made nowadays
in the book line. But a
tremendous exception to
the general rule, and the
prevailing sensation is
The herald., 1896-02-29

very rapidly) 2s20Oo. The gains of
the Oongreeationalists are sli ghtly in
excess of those of the Episcopalians.
The increase of the Roman Catholic
church is 1,75O.000, largely due, 20 is
the case with the Lutheran church, to
immigration. The activity of the
Christian forces manifests itself in the
addition of 19,400 churches, which
means new centers Of religious in
fluencs and work, new societies, and
new and large monetary investments.
II fewer and fewer people were uniting
with the church, or believed in the
objects of the church, where would she
obtain the means for these additional
houses of worship and from whence
would the demand for them come? In
the actual number of communicate 8
the Roman Catholics are still far ahead,
the Methodists are second, the Baptists
third, the Presbyterians fourth, the
Lutherans fifth, the Disciples Of
Christ sixth, the Protestant Episcopal
church seventh and the Congrega-
tionslists eighth. Taking the denomi-
nations singly instead of in groups,
the Disciples now occupy the sixth
place instead of the eighth, which they
occupied in 1890, coming next after the
M. E. church south.
The herald., 1896-02-29
THE TIMES FUNK

The Los Angeles Times has with.
drawn the $1,000 deposited by it in
bank in pretended acceptance of The
HERALD's challenge cf certain state
ments made by it. These statements
were false and malicious, and imputed
bad faith to The HERALD in the matter
of the Women's Thanksgiving edition.
The Times has taken down it's money
rather than have the issue between it.
self and The HERALD fairly tried. The
'method Of procedure" rejected by the
Times is embraced in the following
excerpt from the stipulations rendered
that paper:
"In this controversy it is under.
stood and agreed that the burden of
the proof rests with the Times,
that is, the Times is bound to pro.
duce sufficient and competent evil
dence to sustain and substautiate
the allegations made by it in the
publications quoted.
"It is further agreed that the mat.
ter in controversy shall be submitted
to a committee, to be selected as
stipulated in The Herald of Decem.
Der 9th last. without other condi.
tions than those herein specified;
and the committee shall be EN-.
powered to dispose of the subject
finally according to it's own judg.
ment; and after the rendering and
publication of it's decision the con.
troversy shall be wholly closed and
shall not be reopened by either
party thereto.
"That the committee shall have
power to award the forfeit money to
either the Free Kindergarten asso-
citation of Los Angeles or the News.
boys Home of the same place, or to
both charities in equal proportions.
THAT the committee shall con.
slider no evidence except such as
shall be submitted on affidavit that
hearsay testimony shall not be ac.
cepted as competent by the commit
tee; that technical construction of
the matter in controversy shall not
be indulged in by the committee, but
that the latter shall determine the
dispute according to the facts devel.
oped by the testimony"
The herald., 1896-02-29

enterprises now in operation or in pro-
cess of construction will put hundreds
ofthousands of acres of citrus fruit land
in a condition to be utilized by the
orange and lemon grower and the al
fslfs farmer. As an alfalfa producer
the territory has been some time in
the field and her product has been fire.
quently sold in the market of South
ern California at most remunerative
prices.
Arizona has unquestionsbly the ele-
ments Of great state, and it is des-
tined to be one of the most populous
and wealthy of all the Unions COM
monwealths. The justice of statehood
should not be delayed day past the
time that it is due.
The herald., 1896-02-29
GROWTH OF THE CHURCHES
"The devil was sick,
The devil a sain: would be;
The devil got we'll
The devil a saint was he. ;

The devil got we'll
The devil saint was he"
That profound truth is contained
in this cynical old doggerel is admitted
by all. Whether it be equally true
that the church gets her largest access
sions during periods of financial and
commercial depression is open to ar
gument. As contribution to the SUBJ
ject, the following review of the condi-
tion of the church and the spread of the
Christian religion in the United States
during the past five years may be
found of interest. An inspection of
the latest reports for all the denomi-
nations shows net increase of very
close upon 100000. This is at the rate
Of 100000 year, or slightly less than
40 per cent. As the increase of popula-
tion, according to the census of 1890, is
only 25 per cent, the suggestive fact re-
mains that the churches are rapidly
gaining upon the population. With
very few exceptions the increases are
due entirely to the Christian church.
It is only necessary to deduct the
Jews, and perhaps two or three utterly
insignificant bodies. All the rest are
Christian, and of tie orthodox class, or
the evangelical. There are very few
which are outside these two classes.
The communistic societies, the Nor
mons, the spiritualists and the
rationalistic bodies and few
others, added together, we have
less than 100000, out of total of 24,-
218.00O communicates. We may safely
assert, therefore, that this is a
Christian country and that its
Christianity is of the best type. The
evidences of growth in those denomin-
stions termed evangelical are most
striking in the Methodist, Lutheran,
Baptist and Presbyterian groups.
and in such single denomin-
ations as the Disciples of Christ
and the Congregational and
Episcopal churches. The gains of the
Methodists are enormous, no other
group of churches even approaching
them in prosperity. Their gain for
five years is nearly $4,000. and during
that period they have built on an aver.
age three churches day. The Luth-
eran gain is 100000, the Baptist 14O,.
600, the Presbyterian 10000, the Dis
ciples Of Christ (who are increasing
The herald., 1896-02-29

THOUGH Senator Vest bubbled and
effervesced like a geyser on the ram.
page, he did not succeed in controvert-
ing the cold proposition laid down by
Senator White that no matter how de-
sirable the independence Of Cuba may
be, that independence has not yet been
achieved. The recognition Of an inde-
pendence that has no existence is like
shaking hands with a shadow. Even
the United States senate cannot afford
to be guilty Of such an sbsurdity.
The Cubans may be belligerents, but
they are certainly not independent,
though it is to be hoped that they
soon will be.
The herald., 1896-02-29

FTHERE is an ordinance prohibiting
the suspension of banners across pub
lie streets, 1t should of course be en-
forced, but its enforcement should be
general and not special. The fact that
the banner of the Plumbers and Gas
Filters union has been ordered down
while those of other people have been
allowed to remain, suggests discrimi-
nation of the most reprehensible char.
acter.
The herald., 1896-02-29
Too Soon to Cronk


Too Soon to CroGk
EDITOR HERALD: A contemporary is
publishing "roorbac ks'' on dry seasons.
1t is too soon to begin this kind of scare,
and as we have two months in which to
look for rain, and as nothing is really suf-
fering. it is gratuitous and unnecessary
alarm to be sounding through the land.
There is no trouble in making corn crop,
if the ground is properly prepared, on four
inches of rain.
There is no country on the earth where
a corn crop can be raised on so little rain
as here, within reach of the ocean moist
ure. The writer has madeififty bushels of
corn to the acre in less than four inches of
rain, several times. But in order to do this
the ground must be thoroughly prepared
beforehand 80 as not to be disturbed after
grain is planted. Those who endeavor to
excite distrust and encouragement at this
time commit crime.
F. M. SHAW.
The herald., 1896-02-29

The movement to secure for Los
Angeles the next Democratic state con-
vention, gathers sympathy and support
in this vicinity as 1t progresses. The
next thing to do is to secure for it
sympathy and support in other vicin-
tiles. The time for the meeting Of the
state central committee which will
designate the convention's meeting
place, is but little distant and the
work of making Los Angeles converts
should be entered upon Immediately
and systematically.
The herald., 1896-02-29
Los Angeles Circle

The Los Angeles circle No. 151, C. of F.,
held it's regular meeting last Wednesday
evening at the hall 1917 North Main
street. The usual routine of business was
followed by the imitation of Mr.. j. H.
Grel vile. past chief ranger of Court Los
Angeles, No. 80. also an honorary member
of Court Olive, No. 80, +. of A. The meet
ing was then closed. There was a large
attendance. The remainder of the even
we're served and very enjoyable time was
had. The social committee reports 80
cial and dance to be given in the near
future.
The herald., 1896-02-29
A Bold Sneak Thief

After supper last night, while the family
of Andrew McNall, the well-known con-
tractor. who resides on Seventh street, were
sitting in the parlor, a thief attempted to
steal a baby buggy, which had been left
standing on the front porch. One of the
children observed him approach and take
the vehicle, and gave the alarm. Down
the rascal threw the buggy over a hedge,
and letting out kink disappeared in the
darkness.
The herald., 1896-02-29
Marriage Licenses

The following licenses issued yesterday
from the office of the county clerk:
Harry A. johnson, native of Norway
aged 80 years, and resident of San Fran
cisco, and V. Beatrice Mosher, native of
England, aged 25 and resident of Los
Angeles.
Temo Ngow, aged 46, and Gway Vow,
aged 23, both natives of China and resi-
dents of this city.
Marian A. Berne, aged %, native OF
Iowa, and Iva Porter, native of Utah,
aged 19 years, both residents of this city.
Alfred j. Wenrich, native of Colorado,
aged 23 years, and Mrs. Lillian o. Badger,
a native of Louisiana, aged 80 years, and
both residents of this city.
Frank E. Miller, native of Indiana,
rged 80 years, and Mamie e. Potts, ma
tive of Missouri, aged pa years, both resi-
dents of Los Angeles.
The herald., 1896-02-29
Held To AnsWer

Before Justice Morrison, Fred Banks, a
colored man, was yesterday examined on
charge of burglary, in that he was dis
covered few nights ago coming out Of
Ed Wenger's house on Boyle Heights with
valise and sundry portable articles be-
longing to Mr.. Wenger. Officer Mcclure
saw the flash of light in room and
made an investigation, which resulted in
Banks capture. Banks was held to an
swer to the Superior court. with bond
fixed at $500.
The herald., 1896-02-29

proved successful production, and at it's
last presentation tonight the spacious thea
ter should be crowded. Tomorrow evening
Pitou's great melodrama, Power of the
Press, will be the attraction and will he
complete in scenic effects. The cast viii
embrace over thirty people, and Miss Nam
nary will be seen in her famous role of
Annie Carson.
The herald., 1896-02-29
Glddness Comes

\NIith better understanding of the
w transient nature of the many phys
ical ills which vanish before proper ef-
forts-gentle efforts-pleasant efforts
rightly directed. There is comfort in
the knowledge that SO many forms of
sickness are not due to any actual dis
ease, but simply to constipated ,ondi-
ton of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrup of Figs, prompt
ly removes. That is why it is the only
remedy with millions of families. and is
everywhere esteemed so highly by all
who value good health. Its beneficial
effects are due to the fact, that it is the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness, without debilitating the
organs on which it acts. tits therefore
all important, in order to get its bene-
fcial effects, to note when you pur-
chase, that you have the genuine article,
which is manufactured by the California
Fig Syrup Co. only, and sold by all rep
utable druggists.
If in the enjoyment of good health,
and the system is regular, then laxa-
tives or other remedies are not needed.
Ii afflicted with any actual disease, one
may be commended to the most slSillful
physicians, but if in need of laxative,
then one should have the best, and with
the well-informed everywhere, Syrup OF
Figs stands highest and is most largely
used and gives most general satisfaction
The herald., 1896-02-29
TO THE EDITOR

1.-THE Herald under this heading prints
communications. but docs not assume re.
sponsibility for the sentiments expressed.1
The herald., 1896-02-29

nice, up-to.date invitation or announce
ment is feature of weddings in which every
young lady takes justifiable pride. We have
studied the requirements of wedding station
every detail. See our samples. Ii. NJ. Lee &
Bro, l4O N Spring ST.
The herald., 1896-02-29

One pound writing paper 2Oc, $50 envelopes
soc. Langstadter, 2l4 6. Broadway.
The herald., 1896-02-29

All pieces of wallpaper greatly reduced. A.
A. Eckstrom, 324 South Spring street
The herald., 1896-02-29

0~Persons desiring THE HERALD deliv-
cred at their hsmcs can secure II by postal
card request or order through telephone No.
n47. Should delivery be irregular please
make Immediate complaint at the office
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-10-08
Notice..

By virtue of Judgement OF the SUI.
perior Court of Halifax county, rem.
dered in an action therein pending
wherein J. W. Sherrod & Bro, and
Bette ]. Bryan are plaintiffs and Bet
tie w. Whitfield, Roberta Whitfield and
w. FL. johnson, trustee, are defend
ants, I will on Monday the 23rd day
Of Noyember 1896, at the Post Office
door In Enfield, N. c., sell at public
auction to the highest bidder for cash,
between IL o'clock a. NJ, and 2 o'clock
p. NJ, the land described In said judg-
ment, viz: All that tract or parcel of
land situated in the county of Halifax
near the town of Enfield on which the
late John G. Whitfield resided at the
time of his death, adjoining the lands
of James HI. Parker, E. c. Dustin and
others and being the same land which
is described by metes and bounds in
the deeds which were executed by
Spier Whitaker and wife to said Bette
Whitaker and Roberta Whitfield, re-
corded in the public Registry of said
county in Book 63, pages 469 and 40 };
Book 81, pages 424 and 425 and Book
IS. pages 8, 10, II and also in the
deed from M. F. Rlddick to said Bette
n. and Roberta Whitfield. That part of
said land heretofore sold to David Bell
ESQ.,, lying on the left side of the road
is excluded from this sale.
G. M. T. FOUNTAIN,
10 s ct. Commissioner of Court.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-10-08
Death of Mr.. D. c. Thrower.

The COMMONWEALTH was panied to
learn of the death of Mr.. D. G. Throw
er at his home near Enfield few days
ago. His remains we're inferred in
Enfield last Sunday with Masonic hon.
ors and great crowd OF people attend
ed. Mr.. Thrower was a good citizen,
stood we'll in his community and was
we'll known in his section as an up
right, christian gentleman. He en-
loved the confidence of the people and
was one of the registrars for the ap-
preaching election. His sickness dated
from his visit to the Confederate reun-
ion in Richmond sometime. ago, but
he had kept able to attend to his work
and was in the field with his hands the
dav of his death. He ate good din
ner and also a good supper and was
lively as usual even after supper but
soon after he had retired he was heard
tn breathe hard and died In few mo
ments.
THE COMMONWEALTH realizes the
loss of personal friend in the death
Of Mr.. Thrower, and tenders sympathy
to the stricken family.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-10-08
Be sure that you register saturda,

Death of an Eminent Minister.
Rev. L. G. Vass, D. D., Chaplain Of
the University of Virginia, died sud
denly on Monday of last week, aged
about IS years. He was for twenty
five years pastor of the Presbyterian
church in New Berne.
In 1891, we believe it was, he accept
ed call to Savannah, Ga, where he
remained until some time this year,
when he accepted call as Chaplain to
the University of Virginia.
He had just returned from an ex-
tended trip abroad and entered upon
his work at the University. He con-
tracted cold on his trip which develop
ed into consumption. He preached to
the University students on Sunday and
died the next day.
w 9 gather these facts fr o m
the New Berne Journal which says the
remains of DR.. vass were buried there
last Thursday.
The people o Scotland N 9 k
remember DR.. Vass' eloquent ad-
dress here in 1884 at the commence
ment exercises of Vine Hill male acad-
envy, of which the writer was then prin-
cipal.
DIR. Vass had few equals in the South
as scholar and theologian, and per
In the gospel ministry.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-10-08
The County Tail Repaired.


Monday the county commissioners
inspected the Jail as repaired by the
Pauly Manufacturing Co., of St. Louis.
There has been great improvement
in the jail and it is now one of the sal
est, best and most complete jails in the
country. The lower and upper cells are
made of concrete and the inner cover
ing is of corrugated steel. There are
four cells below and four above, provid-
ed with water works, supplied by a
tank that holds 40 gallons. The cells
above are of the best of steel, are proof
In every way-even mob-proof, for the
bars are so arranged that prisoner on
the inside could stand in such position
In any cell that he could not be shot
by person on the outside.
The water supply In the jail will add
greatly to the cleanliness OF it and the
stencil pipes leading to the roof make
it possible for prisoners health to be
perfectly safe. It would hold as many
as 80 prisoners if necessary. All the
locks and keys are OF the most improv-
ed patterns and no prisoner can posi-
bly, escape or harm the jaller II proper
care is exercised.
The work is we'll done and the county
commissioners have made permanent
improvement that will stand for gener
afinna - Is ssssssss - -
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-10-08
REGISTER! REGISTER! REGISTER!

County Temperance Association.
The meeting of the county Temper
ance Association at Brinkleyyille Tues
day of last week, was disappointed by
reason of the rain and storm. The
committee have decided to hold a
meeting at Brinkleyvllle Friday Octo-
Der %, covering both quarters. That
meeting, then, will be the last meet
Ing of the Association this year.
It is desired that every member of
the Executive Committee be present.
If the weather should be settled by
that time 1t will be good opportuni-
ty and as it is the last meeting Of the
year, President Troy desires as full rep
resentatlon as possible from the town.
ships, and especially the presence OF
the Executive Committee.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-10-08
Beautiful Marriage.

Beautiful Marriage.
The Episcopal church this morning
Wednesday,, was a scene of beauty
and interest. For several days friends
had been decorating the church for
the marriage of Miss Jennie Joyner oil
this place to Mr.. Chas. McNaughton
of Everetts. The marriage took place
at 8 80 O'Clock this morning, and the
happy pair took the 10 o'clock north
bound train to visit several Northern
cities.
For want OF space we are compelled
to wait until next Issue for more ex-
tended notice, at which time we Will
give the list of attendants.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-10-08
Register next Saturday, 10th.

DR.. G. A. WHITEHEAD.-Specia al at
tention is called to the card of DIR. G..
A. Whitehead of Tarboro. He is q
Scotland Neck boy, and 1t is pleasure
to THE COMMONWEALTH to say that he
IS one OF the best equipped young
dentists in the State. His training
was thorough, first in Scotland Neck
under DR.. A. G. Livermon, then in
Baltimore and Chicago, and his exami-
nation before the State Dental Asso-
citation was far above the average.
We recently visited DR.. Whitehead 8
Office in Tarboro, and found him fitted
up with more conveniences than any
dentist we have seen. We commend
him in his competency and faithful
work to any and all of our readers.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-10-08
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 its sales
have never wavered but have remained
steadily at the top, demonstrates, be-
yond any doubt, the intrinsic virtues
of this medicine. The new things
have come and gone but Hoods Sarsa-
parllla rests upon the solid foundation
of absolute merit and its power to cure
and its sales continue to be the largest
in the world.