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Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1897-01-01
A TRAP IS SET FOR GOMEZ
Spaniards Forming Three
Lines to Crush Him.
OPERATIONS ARE IN MATANzAs
weyler Expected to Strike . Hard
Blow, SO That spain Can Cali for
Another Loan Cubans Confident.

Havana advices are that GomeZ's
advance guard has captured the town
Of Las Passega, in Santa Clara prov
ince, taking the entire garrison and all
the stores. A battalion Of fresh troops
was sent from Havana to Matanzas
this morning, to be sent to the front.
Great exertions are being made to get
a strong force to oppose General
Gomez, and three lines are being forced
to get the Cubans entangled between
them and crushed.
Funds Running Low.
New York, Dec. 2S. - A Madrid
special to the World says:
1t 10 rumored that General Weyler
has delayed fresh operations against
the insurgents in order to give time to
discover the disposition Of bands and
their chiefs since the death Of Maceo.
with view to feeling his way TO pre-
pare the ground for finishing the pres
ent Cuban war like the past insurrec-
tions in Spain and Cuba. where official
negotiations proved more telling argu-
ments than force Of arms, directly the
insurgents saw no more hope OF for
eign aid.
1t is also believed in diplomatic cir
cles that Spain will take advantage oe
the disposition Of President Cleveland
and Secretary Olney to negotiate
quickly and directly with the United
States to secure neutrality by grant
ing discriminating concessions in the
contemplated Cuban tariff, and fair
promises of colonial autonomy before
the accession Of Mckinley.
One of the principal reasons Of the
Spanish government for insisting upon
Weyler making decisive attempt to
clear the provinces Of Pinar del Rio,
Havana and Matanzas, within few
weeks, is the urgent necessity for scor.
ing military success before Spain has
once more to appeal to the native ana
7 foreign markets for fresh loans, when
she shall have exhausted the money
obtained by the recent interior loan,
which will be in March of next year.
l At present the minister Of the col.
onies disposes of this cash, and Cuban
bonds to the value of about $4,000, 600
I only remain out of the proceeds of the
K loans. The expenses of the war in
/ Cuba are $12 900. 900 monthly, and in
the Philippines at least $4,000, 900.
4 Up to the present time, the Spanish
treasury has assisted the Cuban treas
ury by guaranteeing sdvsnces made by
foreign and native bankers upon Cuban
bonds, and by pledging the sources Of
imperial revenue for the recent $780,.
900, 600 loan.
The moment is fast approaching
when the Spanish parliament and the
Spanish taxpayers must be asked tc
provide. in the shape Of additional tax
alton, SEQ, 900, 600 annually for the in
terest and sinking fund of $3.50. 900, 00(
thus far raised, to meet only in par
the expenses Of the Cuban war, up Il
March, 1897, and which the Cubar
budget and the Cuban taxpayers coult
not possibly undertake to pay, even i
the war were soon terminated, con
sidering that their budgets showed de
fieits, averaging $4,000, 900 annually
before the present insurrection.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1897-01-01

Business locals win be charged at 10 cents per
line for nrst insertion and cents per line there
after.
Legal advertisements win In all cases be
charged 70 the party ordering them, At legal
rates, and paid for before afidsvit IL furnished
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-07-08
Death of Mrs. G. c. Weeks.

At 8 80 o'clock last Sunday morning
we buried in the Baptist Cemetery one
of our choicest women. After q severe
illness of some two weeks Lizzie john
son Weeks, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
F. M. johnson of Braswell's Cross
Roads, and wife of our fellow townsman
G. G. Weeks, was called to the upper
life. She was born August 8, 1861, and
died July 3, 1897, lacking but little OF
finishing her thirty-sixth year. Reared
in the country she came to live in this
town about four years ago, and in that
time she won the loving esteem of all
who knew her we'll. Ny acquaintance
with Mrs. Weeks gave me the highest
respect for her Christian and womanly
character, and feel that her death is
loss that any community might de-
plore. A short time after her marriage
she was baptlsed into the fellowship of
the Baptist church here, but soon went
out with little band to organize a
church at Hobgood, of which body
she remained a faithful and devoted
member until her death.
She left four children, two boys and
two girls, OF whom the youngest is a
little girl of three years. Mr.. Weeks
has the sincere sympathy of the COM
munlty in his sore bereavement.
r. T. V.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-07-08
A BEAUTIFUL GIRL


It happened in this way: The
young daughter OF Mrs. E. s. Gibson,
Greelyville South Carolina, was slowly
but surely becoming a hopeless invalid
Her mother became anxious and hag-
gard in her haggard efforts to save her
daughter. None of her attempts to
find cure seemed of any avail. As
stated in her own words:
"My daughter was taken sick SOM
time ago and tried many medicines
in vain. She was very weak, appetite
poor, bowels costlve, and night sweats.
She appeared to be cold at all times.
Her nerves we're in very bad condi-
ton. At last happened to see O, Q
of your little books and wrote you. Y.u
recommended Pe-ru-na. l gave it 10
her and she has now completely recov-
cred. I owe all that 1 am worth in
this world to you for saving my daugi,-
ter's life. shall always keep supply
of your medicines on hand. May you
live long to help those suffering as my
daughter was"
Pe-ru-na always cures such cases.
Send for free book, written for women
only. Address The Pe-ru-na Drug
Manufacturing Company, Columbus,
Ohio.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-07-08
County Board of Education Apron
School Committees.

The County Board Of Education con-
sisting of G. P. Simmons, J. E. Rue
and J. M. Grizzard, met in Halifax
Monday. They together with the
Clerk of the Superior Court and Reg
lister of Deeds, elected county super
visor of public schools. Col. A. Pres
colt of Weldon and Prof. L.<W. Bagley
of Littleton were nominated. Col
Prescott was elected.
The Board of Education made the
following appointment for school com
mltteemen by townships;
Brinkleyvllle-T H Taylor, w J
Mohorn. III Hardy, Octayius Boone
Henry Solomon. ss
Fundamentally T jenkins, I r
Bowers, A E Carter, w w Bowser and
Richard Kearney.
Conoconara-W B Barnhill, J G
Powell, Jno III Pope, J III Spell, Will
liam Virgins.
Enfield Charley Simmons, West
Bustih, Jno Beavens, Henry Clay
Jacob Howerton-
Faucetts-W r Neville, A G Green
r B Brickell, Lewis Williams, Henry
P johnson.
Halifax-J L Ousby, McDonald King
Geo w Shearin, ] B Wilkerson, j d
Arlington.
Littleton-W M Martin, I w My
rick, Jesse Carter, II G Faulcon, e
Aston.
Palmyra-R w Hyman, J L Philpot
Toe Cain, Steward Hardyy Islah Clark
Roseneath-A ] Whitehead, L +
Griffin, Thos Gray, Alvin Tillery, J e
johnson.
Scotland Neck-W A Dunn, b l
Webb. A B White, Wade B Smith
Isaac Evans.
Weldon N Stainback, G R Emry
lWarrlck Hockaday, Guilford Gee
Washington johnson.
[The last two names Of each com
Imittee are colored men,
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-07-08
LOCAL NEWS.

There were thirty liquor licenses
granted by the county commissioners
last Monday.
FISH AND APPLEs.-THE COMMON.
WEALTH thanks Mr.. J. III. Lewis for q
nice string of mill pond fish few DAYS
ago, and also another friend for a lus.
cious basket of apples. The latter is
so modest he asked us not to print his
name.
STORE RoBBED.-One night last week
some one entered the store of Mr..
Wells D. Tillery at Roanoke Rapids
and stole 500 worth of goods, flour,
meat, &c. The thief cut the door with
an anger until he could put his arm
through and raise the bar on the inside.
WANTS TO KNOW HIM-A good friend
of The COMMONWEALTH writes that he
would like to know "Sand and
Gravel" the writer of that strong letter
of Endorsement we printed last week.
Our friend says: Would like to shake
his hand. You deserve such encourag-
ing Words
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-07-08
"Carnlval of Merchants.'

Carnival of Merchants
At Vine Hill Female Academy last
Friday night fair audience gathered
to enjoy an entertainment arrange hv
Miss Lena Smith, principal Of the
school. The weather was little threat
ening or the crowd would have been
larger. The exercises opened little
before 9 o'clock, the first scene being a
tableau representing the store OF Mr.. A.
L. Purrlngton. All the tableaux were
we'll rendered and well arranged and
most of them were quite pretty.
After Mr.. burlington followed tab
leaux representing the following firms
In order: E. w. Lyman, NJ. Hoffman
& Bro, The Hardware Store, Camp &
Andrews, Mrs. W. III. White, R. G. Jo-
sey, E. L. Whitehead & Co., THE CON-
MoNwEALTH, j. Cohen, N. B. Josey,
Harrell & Sherrod, White & PAUL and
A. Vaughan.
Most of the tableaux were graced
with a number of beautiful young la
dies of the town, taking the part OF
purchasers, some as sales-ladies and
some to display the articles to adyan-
tage by showing the happy combina-
ton in a beautiful dress or hat on a
beautiful lady.
The exercises continued until after
IL o'clock. The Scotland Neck band
discoursed sweet music the while in the
South wing of the building contiguous
to the audience room. Ice cream, cake
and lemonade were sold during the
evening, the proceeds to be used fol-
painting and repairing the academy
buildings. The receipts were only
about $25, but would have been larger
had not the weather kept so many per-
sons away.
All in all 1t was a very pleasant even
ing. The entertainment was rather
long, but from its very nature it was
impossible to make 1t short.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-07-08
Poll Holders.

Poll Holders.
The County Commissioners appoint
ed the following poll holders for the
election on special school tax to be held
August 10th
Ringwood--T. I'll. Taylor, A. G.
johnson, Octavlus Boone.
Knights Store-W. T. McMarks, r.
A. Hardy, N. L. Keene.
Butterwood-J. o. Heptinstall, w.
HI. Thorne, A. L. Aston.
Conoconara-J. A. Norfleet, John
Barley, r. L. Berry.
East Enfield-F. G. Pittman, John Pet
TIT, Henry Clay.
West Enield-S. Pope, j. j. Rob
ertson, I. J. Juno.
Faucetts-E C Shearin, A A Hulk,
Dock Bachelor.
Hallfax-Blount Faucet, r w Car
ter, Milan Brown.
Crowells-Ira r Shaw, Eli Stephen
son, William Wilkins.
Littleton-Joe Thornton, w E Fetch
er. Alonzo Weaver.
Gaston-J A House, D S Moss, G G
Peters.
Palmyra-C V Andrews, Joe Cain,
T w Harris.
Neals-W P Darden, Turner Dixon,
Isiah Clark.
Roeeneath-S III Strickland, Alex
Madry, D D Harrell.
Scotland Neck A Perry, D A
Madry, N L Smith.
Mary,s Chapel-Walte Hancock,
Henry Reynolds,C G Baker.
Weldon-Sam Brown, J 81 Higgs
Rev s Hicks.
Deep Creek-C T Lawrence, G D
Herring, Washington johnson.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-07-08
VINO Knows HIM?

VINO Knows HIM?
The News & Observer of July LIST
said
"The Governor yesterday granted a
pardon to negro named Summerlln,
who was convicted nearly eleven years
ago of barn-burning in Halifax county,
and was sentenced for twenty years.
"He Is now quite an old man and
has one of the best prison records ever
known to the authorities. He was con-
victed on the evidence OF another ne
gro, who was afterwards found guilty
OF assault with intent to rape. There
was always considerable doubt as to
Summerlin's guilt, and after his incar-
ceration the burnings continued.
"The pardon was recommended by
the trial judge. the solicitor. the jurors
now living, the bar and many of the
best and most prominent citizens OF
Halifax county. TWAS through the
efforts of Thomas W. Mason that the
pardon was secured"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-07-08
Death of Mrs. r. M. Nichols.

Entered into rest at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Whitmel j. Hill, IN
Rocky Mount, N. c., on Wednesday,
June 80, 1897, Frances Margaret Mich
oils, wife of the late Jehu Nichols, of
Scotland Neck, and daughter OF Joshua
andC Caroline Robertson ofMartin county.
Mrs. Nichols was born near James
vile in the year 1926, and in 1849 she
was married to Mr.. Jehu Nichols, OF
Plymouth. Shortly after the close of
the war Mr.. Nichols moved with his
family to Scotland Neck, and was the
first merchant to open a store in the
newly laid off town, occupying for a
while the building now known as the
Main Street hotel. Left widow in
1872, with large number of children
to care for and educate, Mrs. Nichols
went forward in quiet, unostentatlous
manner to discharge her duties as best
she could to her children, her neigh
bors, and her Church. She was ever an
anxious mother, watching over her chill
dren with tender solicitude that some
times disturbed her happiness. In her
intercourse with her friends and neigh
bors, gentleness seems to have been one
of her striking characteristics, and those
who knew her best can testify that she
was remarkably free from harsh and
rash judgments OF others. For the
past two years she had been making
her home first with one daughter at
Williamson, and then with the other
at Rocky Mount. She had been in
falling health for some months past,
but was able to keep up till few days
before her death. Her remains were
brought to Scotland Neck on the even
ing of the LIST of July, and laid to rest
by the side of her husband in Old
Trinity Church yard, there to await
the Resurrection morn.
BLESSED are the dead who die in the
Lord even so saith the spirit for they
rest from their labors." W.. is.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-07-08
A CUTTING ARRAY.
A Colored Man Resists Arrest.

Last Saturday colored man named
Ashley Fender was somewhat Gin liq.
uor" in Palmyra and was bolsterous and
profane in Mr.. l.. j. Bakers store. Mr..
Baker is Mayor of the town and in
structed Mr.. Thomas Shields to arrest
Fender. The latter stood with folded
arms and when Mr.. Shields approached
him he struck out with an open knife
and cut Mr.. Shields in two places on
the cheek and neck, injecting ugly
wounds. Mr.. Shields called to his as
sistance some one near by, and color
ed man named Edmund Jones inter
tered and said Pender should not 60 to
Jail. There were several other colored
men standing around with threatening
presence but no one touched Mr..
Shields towards interfering with the
arrest but Jones. Mr.. Shields stuck to
Fender and succeeded in putting him
into the lookup. He was brought to
Scotland Neck Sunday morning and
tried Monday before Justice J. A. Perry
under State warrant. He was found
guilty and placed under 500 bond.
Mr.. Claude Kitchin appeared for the
State and Mr.. w. A. Dunn appeared
tor Pender. Steward Hardy, a we'll
TODD colored man of the community,
and Mr.. Dnnn, Pender's counsel, stood
his bond and he was allowed to 60 I'M
til criminal court.
The other man, Edmund Jones, was
tried for interfering with the arrest of
Pender, was found guilty, and put un-
der 500 bond. Failing to give it, he
was sent to jail.
It seemed rather tough for a man
under the influence of liquor to be dis
orderly and troublesome and when at
tempt was made to arrest him see him
hack up an officer with knife when
he, the officer, was simply obeying the
orders of the Mayor of the town. And,
too, it was ugly in the other man to
say that the disturber of the peace
should not be arrested.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-07-08

Fer more than hundred years the
Shakers have been studying the RENE.
dial properties of plants. They have
made many discoveries, but their great.
est achievement was made last year.
1t is cordial that contains already di-
gested food and is a digester of food
1t is effective in removing distress al
ter eating, and creates an appetite fol
more food so that eating becomes 9
pleasure. Pale, thin people become
plump and healthy under its use. II
arrests the wasting of consumption.
There never has been such step for
ward in the cure of indigestion as this
Shaker Cordial. Your druggist will
be glad to give you little book de
scriptive of the product.
Give the babies LA1OL, which il Gas
! tor Oil made paIatable = honey.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-07-08
Free to Our Readers.

To those of our subscribers who pay
up all arrears within thirty days, or te
new subscriber paying not less than
one year in advance, we will give one
years free subscription to The Won.
ans Health and Home Journal, Of
Chattanooga, Tenn. This journal, de-
voted to Health, Home and Farm, is q
Is page monthly paper, bright lnstruc-
tive, elevating.
We have only limited number OF
these premiums to give away on the
above terms. Don't wait until your
neighbor comes in and gets the last
one we have lett.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-07-08
Pretty Home Wedding.

/ vi VOOAOoOdy AASAV OuAC oOGu3 dt
the home of the brides mother, Mrs. S.
B. Brunette of Martin county, Miss
Estelle Brunette was married to Mr..
Thurston M. Allsbrook of Scotland
Neck.
The parlor was beautifully decorated
with flowers and evergreens and in the
centre was large bell. At Oils
o'clock with Miss Fannie Thigpen at
the organ, the bridal party entered as
follows:
DIR. S. N. Harrell and Mr.. Sim
Savage were ushers, Miss Aldine
Whitley and Lille May Burnette flower
girls. The attendants came Miss Deb
bic Burnette with Noah AlIsbrook,
Miss Annie Long with Sam Brunette,
Miss Gussie HarrelI with G.. T. An
drews, Miss Lena Thigpen with Row.
land Hobbs, Miss Cora Long with Dess
Bell, Miss Hattie Lawrence with Joe
Warren, Miss Cora Worsley with A.
Savage, Miss Lucy House with Sam
Long.
Then followed the bride and groom
who were met at the altar by Elder M.
T. Lawrence OF Hamilton, who in an
impressive ceremony pronounced them
no more twain, but one.
After the marriage all partook of a
most bountiful wedding supper. On
the following day the bride and groom
accompanied by a number of friends
came to the home of Mr.. Henry Ais
brook, the groom's father, where a
sumptuous dinner was served.
Following is partial list of presents !:
Willow rocker, Mr.. Noah Allsbrook =;
dozen cut tumblers, Miss Lena Thigpen
and brother lamp, Mr.. r. Hobbs pair
towels, Miss Cora Worsley dozen lin
en- napkins, Miss Gussie Harrell berry
spoon, Mr.. o. D. Bell pair linen towels,
butter knife and sugar spoon, Miss lu-
cy House; set China breakfast plates,
Mrs. B. L. Bryant silver butter knife,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. T. Currie; willow
rocker, Mrs. w. A. Suffer comb and
brush, Mr.. Horace Davenport; silver
sugar spoon, Mr.. E. T. Whitehead !;
lamp, Mr.. R. G. Josey carving set, Mr..
R. Langston set breakfast plates, Mr..
J. A. Warren dessert dishes and cream
pitcher, Miss Aldine Whitley comb
and brush, DIR. B. L. Long rocker,
rug and counterpart, Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Allsbrook.
Mr.. and Mrs. Allsbrook went to Til
lery Monday, where Mr.. Allsbrook is
employed by the North Carolina Lum-
Der Co., and where they will make their
home.
The numerous presents OF which
they were the recipients attest the pop
ularity and esteem in which the bride
and groom are held.
The COMMONWEALTH joins their
many friends in all the good wishes en-
tertained for them and hopes for them
full share OF happiness and prosperi-
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-07-08

Complete line Of Warmers health
Fsets just received at n. B. Josey's.
ladies' summer vests.-Sco tland
(ek make-at 3c.-to close, at
n. B. Josey's.
pig crop In prices On wash goods,
4 every thing in Summer wear at
n. B. Josey.'s
pow Is your time to buy your socks
Fstocklngs-Sl.O 90 dozen-Scotland
ES Mills Ribbed--See them.
n. B. Josey.
se nothing but Pillsbury's Flour
Is the best.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-07-08
An Ugly Assault.

One day last week Mr.. w. F. Butter.
worth went to his farm where his hands
were blowing and passing along near
them a colored man named Jack Aston
was cursing his mule, and Mr.. Butter
worth told him to stop it, and Aston
replied that he would curse as much as
he pleased. Mr.. Butterworth passed
on, but upon reflection he thought it
best to discharge Aston for fear OF
some difficulty. He returned to where
the colored man was and told him to
quit work, he did not want him any
longer. Aston said he would not
Mr.. Butterworth then commanded
him to leave the field. In twlnkling
Aston snatched up heavy stone and
hurled it at Mr.. Butterworth, who
threw up his hand and saved his head
but received painful wound in the
hand. Had he not caught the blow
with his hand it probably would have
killed him.
Mr.. Butterworth had Aston arrested
and tried before Mayor Perry who
bound him in 500.
A colored witness cOrrObOrated Mr..
Butterworth's testimony, and Alston's
was so contrary to the testimony OF Mr..
Butterworth and the witness a warrant
was issued against him tor perjury and
the bond was made 500. Failing to
give bond Aston was sent to Jail.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-07-08
THE SOCIAL SWIM.
Coming and Going Every Week.

Mr.. Thos. I. Norfeet of Roxobel i
In town to-day.
DR.. J. M. Fleming of Raleigh spen
Tuesday in town.
Mr.. J. ]. Medtord of Oxford has beer
in town this week.
Miss Bessie Cherry OF Hobgood wa
in town last week.
Miss Pauline Shields has returned
from visit to Wilson.
Mr.. M. G. Fleming and wife art
boarding at Hotel Lawrence.
Mr.. Chas. III. Bell has gone to Ports
mouth to work in knitting mills.
Miss Daisy Jenkins from Spring Hill
Is visiting her uncle, G. G. Weeks.
Mr.. T. G. Gordon of Washington
came up this morning on business.
Miss Pauline Shields returned Mon
day from visit to friends in Wilson.
Mr.. G. M. T. Fountain of Tarboro
was here to-day on professional bust
ness.
Mrs. J. M. Tillery of Tillery has been
here on visit to her relatives several
days.
Mr.. r. HI. Patterson, clever travel
ling man from Plymouth, is in town
to-day.
Mrs. G. III. Daniel of Rocky Mount
came Monday on visit to her mother,
Mrs. Conan.
Mrs. w. H. Johnson went to Spring
Hill last week to visit her sister, Mrs.
S. D. Hancock.
Miss Mollie Munford came up from
Greenville Monday to visit her sister,
Mrs. A. V. Johnson.
Mr.. Grant of Northampton is here
for several weeks to assist Rev. Rufus
Bradley in meetings.
Miss Sadie Perry left Monday for
Washington, N. c., where she has gone
to visit her relatives.
Mr.. I. w. StaIllngs who has been at
Lawrenceville, Va, some months, re-
turned home Saturday.
Capt. T. w. Tillery and family of
Edenton have been on a visit to the
family of Mr.. B. d. Webb.
Mr.. Joe. w. Cooke, who has been
visiting his sisters in Northampton
county for three weeks, returned home
last Monday.
Miss Matte Nichols and Mrs. W.
J. Hill of Rocky Mount, Mrs. Walter
Hassell of Williamson, Messrs. Josh
Nichols of South Carolina, and Henry
L. Nichols, of Charlotte, were all here
last week attending their mothers
funeral. Also Capt. w. J. Hill was
here.
Mr.. W.T.. Currie, of Bonneaus, S. c.,
manager of the large lumber plant
there of Mess. Weber and Davis, was
here last week to attend the marriage
of Mr.. T. M. Allsbrook. Mess. Ais
brook and Currie worked together about
five years at the mills of the North
Carolina Lumber Co. at Tillery.
The Henderson Gold Leaf last week,
commenting on the W1lson-Mangum
marriage said of the bride: "She is
we'll known and very popular in Hend-
erson, where she lived at one time. She
is a sister of Mr.. D. III. Mangum.
Possessed of the modest attributes of
Christian womanhood she is one of the
most 1ovable young women of our ac-
quaintance and richly deserves the
wealth OF love and care and protection
of the man she has we'd"