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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-04-29
Wages in 1900.

John EcMnster in atlantic.
What we call "workingmen," "the
mechanic" had no existence as classes.
Labor was performed almost exclusively
In the south by slaves, and in the
north very largely by men and women
who for the time being were no better
than slaves. All over the free states
were thousands of Irishmen, Scotch
men, Englishmen, Germans, who in re-
turn for transportation from the old
world to the new, had bound them
selves by indenture to serve the captain
of the ship that brought them over.
Soldiers in the army received So a
month. Farm hands in New England
were given 81 month and found their
own clothes. Unskilled laborers tolled
IL hours per day for so cents. Work
men or the turnplkes then branching
out In every direction were housed in
rude sheds, fed coarse food and Civ
en- 81 per month from November to
May and $6 from May to November.
When the road from Genesee river to
Buffalo was under construction in 1872,
though the region through which it
went was the frontier, men we're hired
in plenty for $12 per month in cash
and their board, lodgings and daily
allowance of whiskey.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-04-29
Things Necessary to Scholarship.

II. e. II. Journal.
l. INDUSTRY. The lazy man is al
ways hindmost. The tendency of
modern society is to move so fast as 10
shuttle him off, and leave him behind.
The man who chooses 1aziness must
take the ineyitable result-desertion by
the world. Sir Isaac Newton gave
credit for his progress In knowledge
not so much to his superior genius as
to habit of close thinking, laborious
attention and close application. In
dustry often makes up for lack Of
ability. This ought to be comfort to
any one who does not stand we'll in his
class or bear record for scholarship.
Activity makes up for other Deficiencies.
There is no art or science that is too
difficult for industry to master.
2. THoRoUGuNEss. Here is where
most fail.
3. CONCENTRATION OF MIND. By this
is meant such control over the mind
that one can center 1t and keep 1t CEN
tered. The moment one loses self
mastery that moment he fails. Let not
the attention be diverted from a lesson
until it has been thought out. This is
hard work, but it pays.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-04-29
Salaries Of consuls.

Selected.
The highest salary paid in the Unit
ed States consular service is received
by the Consul General at Havana, Gu
ba, and is $4,000 year. The Consuls
at London, Paris, Rio de Janeiro, Llv-
erpool, Shanghai, Calcutta, and Hong
Kong receive $1,000; at Melbourne,
$500; at Berlin, Montreal, Yokohama,
Panama and Mexico City, $4,000; at
Halifax, Vienna, Annoy, Canton, Tient-
sin, Havre and Calloa, $500; at Sa-
moan Islands, Constinople, Dresden,
Guayaduil, Frankford, Ottawa, Rome,
st. Petersburg, Singapore, Capetown,
st. Gall, Switzerland Prague, Antwerp.
Valparaiso, Hangkon, Chunkiang, Bor-
deaux, Barmen, Belfast, Demarara,
Glasgow, Osaki, Kobe, Vera Cruz,
Mantan zas, Basle and Montevideo,
$4,000. Thirty one consulates in diff
ferent parts of the world pay $25OO,
and sixty two pay $1,000. The remain
der pay $500 and $1,000.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-04-29
Stands at the Head.

Aug. J. Bogel, the leading druggist
Of Shreveport, La, says: CDR. Kings
New Discovery ls the only thing that
cures my cough and it is the best seller
I have" J. F. Campbell merchant OF
Stafford, Ariz., writes: "Dr. Kings New
Discovery is all that is claimed for it
1t never fails, and isa sure cule for con-
sumption, coughs and colds. cannot
say enough for its merits" Dr. Kings
New Discovery for consumption, coughs
and colds is not an experiment. 1t has
been tried for quarter Of century,
and to-day stands at the head. 1t new
er disappoints. Free trial bottles at Fl
r, Whitehead & Co.'s drug store.
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that the thing he was best fitted to do.

that the thing he was best fitted to. do
1t is no derogation from his useful
ness as model for the average life t.
say that he ceased to be really great Al
soon aa the rumble OF battle had diet
down. At that moment he rose to thl
zenith of magnanimity, when he de
clared "Let there be peace" !when he re
turned the horses to the vanquished Of
fcers because they would need them
for blowing and when he forbade eth.
er music or signs of exultation in the
N orthern Army while the arms of the
Confederates were being stacked. From
that time on he was very ordinary
man poor judge of human nature
while President hasty man in con-
nectlon with one or two colonizine
schemes, San Domingo, especially; a
poor business man in associating him.
self even in name with q re-brained
gambling plan.
Yet like the light at eventide after a
day of storm, which seems to call back
ali the possible glories of the hours
that are past, his sublimity of character
re-asserted itself when the doom of
death had been pronounced upon him.
Not even the long struggle OF wounded
Garfield with death could equal Grants
fortitude. Fully conscious that the an
gel whose behests he had followed in
the time of war, had now com e
for him painfully aware OF the shat
tered fortune he seemed forced to
leaye; nervously sensitive to the ig-
nomlnious effect brought upon his life
by those whom he had trusted in his
unbusiness-like way, he set his will to
wrest victory from defeat. On-on-
on-while the sands of life were ebby-
ing on-on-on-even after his mind
reeIed under the strain, he pushed the
completion of his biography, waving
death aside until the work was done.
Do not let us place him among the
gods. He was not of their kind. We
shall lose his helpfulness if we raise
him above the level of the throne
He was a plain man, like thousands of
others among us, who just bided his
time, mourned little oyer ulsappolnt-
ments, (How like ourselves y never
hesltated to acknowledge a mistaken
plan, (How unlike us smaller men y
and was not deaf when the moment
came that summoned him to definite,
answering action.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-04-29
Seamless Boats.
Selected.

Selected.
There is growing demand Tor the
seamless boat, which seems to be able
to stand any amount of rough work.
This boat is pressed out OF an ingot OF
steel and shaped by hydraulic power,
and it fulfills all the requirements OF an
ordinary boat in remarkably ingeni-
Gus manner. It is claimed for these
boats that they will last twice as long
as wooden ones, that there is less danger
of their capsizing, and that they are
less liable to be affected by changes OF
climate. The method by which the
seamless boat is constructed is a larger
application OF the method which has
long been used in this country for
manufacturing cooking utensils and
other articles Of small dimensions.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-04-29
FOR OVER FIFTY YEARS

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for over fifty years by mil
lions of mothers for their children while
teething, with perfect success. 1t
soothes the child, softens the gums,
allays all pain, cures wind collie, and ls
the best remedy for Dlarrhoea. 1t will
relieve the poor little sufferer lmme-
diately. Sold by Druggists in every
part of the world. Twenty-Five cents q
bottle. Be sure anu ask for Mrs.
Winslow's Soothing Syrup" and take
no other kind. u 1y.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-04-29

English Spawn Llnlment removes
all Hard, Soft or Calloused Lumps and
and Clemishes from horses. Blood
SPAWN surbs, Splints. Sweeney, Ring
worm titles, Spralns, and Swollen
Through, Coughs, Etc. Save so by
use of one bottle. Warranted the
most won6rful Blemism Cule ever
known. Sold DO E. T. Whitehead 4
Co., Druggists, Scotland Neck, N. G.
10 l 1v.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-04-29
RELIEF IN SIX HOURS.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder dis
eases Eases relieved In six hours by the "NEw
uREAr SoUTH AMERICAS K1nNrv
IKE: This new remedy Is great
surprise on account of its exceeding
promptness in relieving pain in the
o,auaer' Kidneys, back and every part
vi tne urinary passages in male or fe.
maie. 1t relieves retention of water
".", "nJ pam IN passing it almost immedi-
a1.y II you want quick relief and
cure this is your remedy. '>'
oold oy =. I. Whitehead and ca.
Drnaaiats- Scotland Neck n. q. >S''
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-04-29
R1JckLEN's ARNICA sALvE.

The best saive in the world for Cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Erup-
tions. and positively cures Piles, or no
nav required. It is guaranteed to give
-nerfect satisfaction or money refnnced.
PRICE 25 cents per box. For sale by
=. I. WHITEHEAD 4 co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-04-29
NO. 10
THE OLD INDIAN SPRING AT
HALIFAX.

Near Halifax, that ancient town,
Which hist'ry's page holds in renown,
Hidden beneath rising height,
A spring has flowed, time out of mind !;
A rock-built rim its waters bind
Whose makers name no man can write.
Two Indian lovers, at Roanoke's race,
Made ta5isoo this old spring their trysting
Here met-here lov'd and pledgd the
heart,
That while this clear, cool spring should
run,
Or day give back the hiding sum-
Their love no length of days should
part.
Aye, while this limpid spring should
flow,
To Roanoke's greater stream below,
And onward to the mightier sea
Swore by the happy hunting grounds,
Or by the thunder's hidden sounds
True unto death their love should be
A quaint rock-wall, about the spring,
He made-a strong and massive ring,
And qualnter outlet made he still;
Then bade the spring forever flow,
Type of love, down the glen below
In laughing sllvery rill.
The lovers lie 'mong the Indian mounds,
Have met perhaps in the hunting
grounds
And still the spring keeps on to flow,
To flow how long no one can tell,
But hearts so true, that loved so we'll,
Such love forever more must know,
Bill. DRAKE.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-04-29

For every variety and phase OF the
MANY diseases which attack the air.
nassaqes OF the throat and lungs, Ay-
er,s Cherry Pectoral will be found spe-
cific. Its anodyne and expectoraDt
qualities are promptly realized, and it
is always ready for use. Gail on E. T.
Whitehead 4 Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-04-29
HOW DID YOU GET UP THIS
MORNING.

With bad taste IN your mouth?
Good for nothing feeling?
ALI run down in spirits?
eyes," you say land what does it
mean.
"Well, 1t means that nature Is serv-
ing notice on you, that's all. The Inn
puritles which have accumulated in
your blood through the winter and are
there yet, and it is notice for you to
get up and get them out and save
trouble.
"What will do It," you will ask.
"a first class blood purifier"
"And what is first class blood pur-
iher ?"
"David's Sarsaparilla-"
"Where can get It"
"Dr. Whiteheads Drug Store.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-04-29
Fifty Years Ago.

who could imagine that this should be
The place where, in eighteen ninety-three
THAT white wor1d-wonder of arch and
dome
Should shadow the nations, po1ychrome.
Here at the Fair was the prize conferred
On Ayers Pills, by the world preferred.
chicago-1ike, they a record show,
Since they started-So years age.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-04-29

A wolf in sleeps clothing is none the
less wolf.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-04-29

Chew Rosebud Tobacco.
Rosebud Tobacco Handled by all
dealers.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-04-29

Chew Ross bud Surs |
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-04-29
Ayers Cathartic Pills

have, from the time Of their
preparation, been a continuous
SUCCESS with the public. And
that means that Ayers Pills
accomplish what is promised
for them; they cure where
others fail. It was fitting,
therefore, that the worldwide
popularity of these pills should
be recognized by the Worlds
Fair medal Of 1893 "a fact
which emphasizes the record:
80 Ve9rc Of C,rroc
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-01-13
Delinquent Taxes !.g lie Year 1888.

Pursuant to Section III, of Chapter CNXTX Of the
Session Laws OF 1896 and the authority vested in by
said section the undersigned, Jno. d. Spencer Coec-
tor of Salt Lake County hereby give public notice, that
the following named persons delinquent in the pay
ment of State, ate School, County, County SCHOOL,
Special School, City and City School the year
1895, the amounts opposite their respective
the property indicated; reference being hereby made
TO the duplicate assessment rolls Of said county In
my lawful custody, for the emized amounts which go
TO make tho whole amount OF delinquent herein
aor set FORTH and tho Same is hereby made part Of
this notice. Uuloss snid amounts together with tho
costs accrued sooner paid by delinquent payers
shall sell the property hereinafter described, Of any
such denquents to the highest responsible bidder Tor
cash. in the manner prescribed by law. said sae will
begin on Wednesday, February 3rd, 1897 at
IL O'Clock m at the south front door the County
Court House Joint City and County Budingl, Salt
Lake City, Utah, and will continue from day day
until the property OF said delirquen is exhausted
or the taxes and costs paid
JOHN d. SPENCER.
County Collector Salt Lake County, Utah.
Dated Salt Ihko Citv. Unh. Janmnrv 0. 1907.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-25

CITY TREASuRER'S N0TIrr -
IS nerehy given that the assessrssr. ~
OF Local. Improvement Dis.ric. M IL ~ =
the CITY OF Seattle, created by (l-ins,aaa
f NO too4; sntitled an Ordinances providins
Tor the Improvement OF Howell Ssrsss
the City OF Seattle. from Rorsa 49,
10 the alley between Terry ara vasss
Avenues and the aiiey running th,,s aA
Block 4, Heirs OF Sarah A. Be,rs "a a.
ond Addition. by constructing an ;rns.
stone pipe sewer throughout said po,.
ton or Howell Street and said a,jav -
gether with all the necessary yves ~ y.
inGs. nanholes, lamphoies. yents,ss,~s
catch-basins and flushing tanks ana -
vfding for the payment therefor n IN.
mode OF immediate payment, ana extsM
hshlng rand Tor such payment hy a
assessment upon all the lots and rescsss
of land benefited by such irrorrysmsss
has been certified TO me for colIsesscrs
and that unless payment of the asssss'
ment thereon contained Is made w5,Ai.
80 days from the date Of the fifst public.
ton OF this notice, such assessment shaa
become delinquent and shall bear inter.
est at the rate OF 10 per cent per anaa,
until paid, and IL not paid before srss
assessment shall have become delnouest
n penalty Of per cent. shall b adSsT
and the sums delinquent shall DO entesJ
year against each lot and parcel . Is
linquent. and, with the interest. collected
as other taxes. separate account bers
kept thereof, and II not paid within ~
time fixed for the payment Of city tara
shall he collected. together with such A.
ditional charges and penalties as are ID.
thoriZed to be charged and collected a.
other delinquent taxes, each lot OF psyrd
so delinquent shall be sold for ~
amount OF such assessment. with intrY.
ests and costs. at the time and n lnt
manner and by the same AUTHORITY g
4. I'D l@fs. f&x. al -.
GEORGE +. MEACifAN
City Treasurer or the City Of Seattle,
Date of first publication. Seattle, Wash.
December g. 1897.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-25
CITY NOTICES.

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS AND
Dealers in Miscellaneous Supplies.-No-
tice Is hereby given that sealed propos-
ais will be received by the undersigned
secretary of the board OF public works
ND TO 10 o'clock a. IN. Friday. December
3lst 1897. for the furnishing to the City
of Seattle on acquisitions TO be issued
during the months OF January and Feb
ruary 1898, for material and supplies,
also coal and wood for the ordinary
needs of the various departments during
the said TWO months. A detailed list OF
such materials and supplies to be bid on
can be had by calling at the office of
the board of public works in the city
hall. Separate bids for furnishing coal
TO the Lake Washington and Queen
Anne pump stations and wood for the
Broadway pump station for one year
from January LIST. 1895. will be received.
Such bids must be accompanied with q
certified check for twenty live dollars.
payable to the city comptroller, as an
earnest that the bidder, If awarded
the contract, will promptly enter into an
for the faithful performance of contract.
purchase of articles in very large GUAM
titles above the ordinary requirements
the board reserves the right TO make spe-
cial call for tenders TO meet such cases
The board reserves the right to reject
any and all bids.
Proposals TO be Endorsed on the envelope:
bid for Supplies"
BY order of the board of public works
FRANK OLESON, Secretary.
Date of first publication. December 2lst,
1897
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-25
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS" Hill

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS-"No Hill
avenue improvement
Notice Is hereby given that sealed pro-
secretary of the board Of nubfc works of
the city of Seattle up TO o'clock p. M.
Monday, Dec. 9TH. 1897. for the improve
ment OF Mob Hill Avenue. from John to
sewer along said avenue between said
points. together with all necessary OPEN
ings. YVES, manholes. iampheles. .venti-
provided by ordinance No. 4521. creating
local Improvement district No. $780, and in
accordance with the plans and specfica-
tons now on file in the office of the board
OF public works.
Each bid must be accompanied by a GER
uned check. payable to the order of the
five 90 per cent. OF the bid. and no bid
VIII be considered unless accompanied by
said check.
The successful bidder will be required to
enter into contract ana furnish salts
factory bond for the amount required by
the city, charter and the laws Of the state
or Washington. within ten days after be-
ing notified of the award of the contract
TO him; falling to do So the said check
and the amount fixed therein will be for
as a bidder who has within two years prior
10 the letting OF said contract made
default in payment OF any Just claim
skin or material furnished pursuant to
any such contract as herein advertised, or
who within said two years failed to COM
plete any such contracts
Special attention is called 10 article xiii.
OF the city charter as now In force relat-
Ing 10 hours Of labor and TO article
vii, section 81, subs. / and 2. relating 20
bonds and Slireties.
The board OF public works reserves the
fignt 10 reject any and all bids.
proposals must be Endorsed on enyelope.
bid for Mob Hill Improvement
BY order OF the board OF public works.
LYMAN BANKS.
Acting Secretary
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-25

CITY TREAsURER's NOTICE-NoT-rr,r,
IS hereby given that IN. Assessment III -
OF Local improvement District No 80
n the sIiy o. Seattle. created nv cl-3i,
nance NO. 1913, Entitled an Ts~Sf,s,sl.-
gfoElding for the Improvement Of S,cSi1
aentsl Avenue in the City Of 500
IRON fhe center line OF Yesier W. =.
the so1tnerly line OF Jackson S,resr -,
IspadhhinS the same and providing f,r >; ,.
aynsilt therefor by the mode OF trnxne-
alAte payment and establishing a g,,ra
Tor socn payment by an aSssrzsTnan, 49,
AZ the totS and parcels o. land heneft,es
~ sacti improve ment has been cer,tfsas
to me Tor collection. and that unless 49,
Ie NJ OF the assessment thereon -,
tanned u made within % days fro,, ~
gate or tAs nrst publication of 49,. rH
Lee sscn assessment shall become al
G4snt and shall bear interes. an inc 80,
=, ~ per cent per annu.n until paid 80
y not paid before such Assessment ,p ~ ~
a@Ve become delinquent A renaify 80
pr cent snail be added, and the sx,srs
ue4in9uent snail ne entered on ms arne..1
.ax roll Tor the current year agatnsf 800
~: ana parcel 90 delinquent ana with -.
interest collected a. other taSes sari
La.7 account being kept thereof - ~ -
nok PAID wIthin the time fixed for ~
..ay1eht Of city taxes snail ID eollac,as
'Ssseass villa svca addttional saasses
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-25
NOTICE TO TEAMsTERs- Removal 1

NOTICE TO TEAMSTERS-Hem0v1 4
Dead Animals.
Notice is hereby given that sealed sfe
posals will be received by the undet
signed secretary Of the board OF pubs
works up TO 10 o'clock a. m. Friday, D.
cember S1st. 1887. for the hauling ffua
any part Of the city 10 lots 10 aud u
block 40. of Commercial Street Steam NJ
tor Addition, In South Seattle. OK dead
horses. cows and otner animals. Contract
will be made for one year from January
LIST. 1898. in conformity with the provisi6as
of ordinance No. 4.472.
By order Of the Board of Public Worm
FRANK OI.ES0N,
Secresay
Date Of LIST Publication. December =
1897.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-25
Acting Secretary.
Date OF first publication, Dec. 18th. 1897

CRY TREASURER'S NOTICE-NOTIcE
OF Local Improvement District No 1ai
IN the City Of Seattle, created by Ordi-
nance No 1918, Entitled an Ordinance
providing for the Improvement of Pike
street in the City Of Seattle, from Sew
enth Avenue 10 Eighth Avenus by re-
plankins me same: and providing for the
payment therefor by the mode OF ir,tna-
gate payment, and establishing a fund
tor SUCH payment by an assessment UPON
al tne lots and parcels Of land benefited
oy sucn Improvement has been certified
10 me Tor collection, ana that unless nav
insnt OF the assessment thereon cor
tanned Is made within 30 DAYS from tba
GATE OF the fIrst publication of ,hjs no.
tics such assessment shall become della
Quent and shall bear Interest at fha rsfe
90 ~ Per cent. per anuum until paid ard
II NOT paid before such assessment shaII
nave become delinquent a penalty NJ K
per cent. snail be added and the es1r,
oefhquent shall be entered on the annnas
TAX ron Tor the current year against e.ach
iot ana parcel 50 delinquent and with the
interest contested as other taxes. sena
rare account being kept thereof, and IL
not PAID within the time fixed far tha
payment OF city taxes shall h. rnliecrng
sosstner with such additional charges
ana penalties as are authorized ro -
charged and collected on other DAFT,
outIit taxes, each LOT or parcel an doll,
oaent shall De- sold for the amn,,ns -.
so y a. ssess ment, with interests ana eosts
AZ me tiFne and In the manner and NV
tae same authority as lands and Iotr a -
sold for city taxes @-9
GEORGE r. MEacuav
lily treasurer OF the CITY OF Seaftia
December 2. 1897 "a8i''
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-25

ILCYD-8PENCER-I Seattle. Ws>snes-
day. December q. 1857. AZ the rec s<fi :.
Of the officiating clergyman, Ees >. -
smith, ~ Fourth avenue, JONI -.
Lloyd and Lena II. Spencer. 10th o. tnis
BER1gHARDT COPTEY - In Seattle;
4hpSooAy. December .. f9s. NJ I'D
Third avenue, Mr.. Louis Bernnsrr. 3
Or, 2ev. George r. Wf..tworth. ID. D..