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The broad ax., 1897-10-02

soxey-why are those things that
widows wear called "weeds"f
Knoxey-Because they spring UP
and choke the grief.-Pittsburg News
The broad ax., 1897-10-02

'Do 700 think you could stand the cold 4
Alaskar' "Hes. i once eourted bosso
girl"
The broad ax., 1897-10-02

Educate Your bowels WIN CAsearets.
Candy Cathartic, euro constipation forever
Toe II c. C c fail, druggists refund money.
The broad ax., 1897-10-02

Railways In Holland are so carefully man
aged that the accidental deaths on them
average only one a year for the entire coun-
try.
The broad ax., 1897-10-02

while Turkey Il known to be bankrupt,
the Sultan Ii believed to be the richest man
In Europe.
The broad ax., 1897-10-02

Don't miss the corn roast at Lovelant
Monday. September 9th.
The broad ax., 1897-10-02

cuaranteed tobacco habit core. rnaSsS veas
nen strouK boot ~ sec 81 Al 'ifflgristA
The broad ax., 1897-10-02

There are four millisn1:res N England e
m. in France
The broad ax., 1897-10-02
OUR bUDGET OF FUN.
SOME GOOD JOKES. ORIGINAL
AND SELECTED.

he Colored Individuals Excuse or the
Eject of Scientific Research on Rural
Chicken Coops-A Legal LumInAry-
Midsummer Rest.
The broad ax., 1897-10-02

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathhrtic- l0c or 10
c c. G. fail 70 cure. druggists refund money.
The broad ax., 1897-10-02

W. ~. U-OENVER mo. 36-I6o7
when writing to advertisers, please say
that roo saw the advertisement IN this paper
The broad ax., 1897-10-02

The Midsummer Rest.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-12-16

often recall this experience to guard
myself against narrowness of view, and
for my readers sakes I mention it here
also.
And these poor people will serve to
point another moral, to the effect that
abuse is not argument, for they were
driven from their homes with shot
gums and still cling desperately to their
beliefs down in the swamps of the Car
olinas. Abuse by tongue may not
break bones, but it does not heal re-
sentiments !; ranking sores bleed on un-
ceasingly when the human mind stoops
to abuse.
Finally, know what you do know,
and know it thoroughly. Know what
you do not know and hold your tongue
thereon while you open your mind,
and furthermore choose silence rather
than speech, the living of truth rather
than the proclaiming Of it, the attitude
OF learning rather than the pose OF pro
phet.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-12-16
SOME INTERESTING FIGURES.

The Wilmington Messenger refers to
tobacco in way that will interest the
farmers of this section. It says:
'The Clinton Democrat reports a
sale Of !, 440 pounds of tobacco raised
by Mr.. s. III. Hobbs on one acre. 1t
sold for SIG per hundred-total $218. l6.
Deducting cost of production he real
lied $168.36 for the acre, which beats
FIVE cents cotton and $1.5U corn if it
costs to produce them as the Raleigh
authorities published. A few years
ago Mr.. Hobbs would bave received
5000 or more clear profit. But the
fine cigarette trust, such blessing to
Christian civilization, has cut down
farmers profits from Is to 40 per cent
In the years between 1870 and 1880
the fine North Carolina tobaccos sold
for $50 to $125 per hundred pounds
and many made per acre from $500 te
$500. and the few $500 or more. But
times have changed and prices Mltt
them.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-12-16
ANOTHER COURT INCIDENT.

When the Criminal Court adjourn
ed in Halifax last Friday, there was a
furious crowd of witnesses outside OF
the court house, and they were heard
to use strong language about the treat
ment they had received.
They were from the Aurelian Springs
community and had attended two
courts as witnesses In the same case.
The case was finally submitted just be-
fore court closed Friday and the de-
fendant was sentenced to pay cost.
The cost was found to amount to
nearly $500. It was scaled down to
S37. which knoked most of the wit
nesses out of all their fees.
Some strong men were greatly ex-
cited over the matter, and tears come
into one mans and rage swept over
others. They said they had been fore
ed to come to the court house, leave
their work, their wives and children
refusing which they would have beer
committed to Jail and they regarded
| 1t outrageous to be turned away with
out a penny for two weeks attendance
| at the court.
| Some one of them asked if there wa
no remedy. Some one else replied
Eyes, at the ballot box" And Their
were strong declarations about wha
kind of voting they would do in tn
future.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-12-16
GREY" BABB'S STEWARDSHIP

Ex-Rev. T. w. Babb has been ap.
pointed steward at the Halifax State
farm near Weldon. He is hard to
choke off. He seems to think that
tho present administrations owes him
= place and he Is determined to have
II
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-12-16
How to Look Good.

Good looks are really more than skin
deep, depending entirely on a healthy
condition of all the vital organs. IT the
liver be inactive, you have a bilious
look if your stomach be disordered,
you have dyspeptic look If your kid
neys be affected, you have a pinched
look. Secure good health, and you
will surely have good looks. Electric
Bltters" Is good Alternative and Tonic.
Acts directly on the stomach, liver and
kidneys. Purifies the blood, cures
pimples, blotches and bolls, and gives
a good complexion. Every bottle guar.
anteed. Sold at E. T. Whitehead &
Co.'s Drug Store. so cents per bottle
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-12-16
OLD NEWSPAPERS FOR SALE.
= Accents per hundred.
ONE OF TWO WAYS.

The bladder was created for one pur-
pose, namely, receptacle Tor the
urine, and as such it is not liable to
any form of disease except by one OF
two ways. The first way is from inn
perfect action Of the kidneys. The Sec
ond way is from careless local treat
ment of other diseases.
CHIEF CAUSE.
Unhealthy urine from unhealthy kid
neys is the chief cause of bladder trou-
bles. So the womb, like the bladder,
was created for one purpose, and it not
doctored too much is not liable to
weakness or disease, except In rare
cases. It is situated back OF and very
close to the bladder, therefore any pain
disease or Inconvenience manifested IN
the kidneys, back, bladder or urinary
passage is often by mistake, attributed
to female weakness or womb trouble of
some sort. The error is easily made
and may be as easily avoided. To find
out correctly, set your urine for twenty
four hours sedement or settling in
dicates kidney or bladder trouble. The
mild and the extraordinary effect of DR..
Kilmer's Swamp Root, the great kid
ney and bladder remedy is soon applied
If you need a medicine you should
have tho best. At druggists fifty cents
and one dollar. You may have sam
pie bottle and pamphlet, both sent by
mail, Mention The COMMONWEALTH
and send your address to Kilmer & Co.,
Binghampton, N. Y. The proprietor
of this paper guarantees the genuine
ness OF this offer.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-12-16
Fine Things at the
Drug Store.

In the new lot of Christmas
goods at e. T. Whitehead 4
Co.'s you may find a most
attractive display of Pic
lures, handsomely framed
fine Dressing Cases, Hand
some Celuloid Cases, Glass
ware, China Ware, Toys OF
all kinds, Dolls almost in
Vulnerable, Ladies' Beauti-
full Desks, a large lot of Jew
elry at cost, and a thousand
other things that must be
seen to be appreciated.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-12-16
One Price STD

We believe the best way to sci
is to have but one price and sticI
thereby treating all alike.
Our trade is good and we are
We are now receiving big jog
ed up by our Northern buyer 4
than the market price.
16 different styles and Wild
| Floor Oil Cloth a. 12d to 25c. pd
40 different styles and quali1
| rugs 25c. to $3.50. Think abod
reversible rug SOC. Several roll
peting 12aa, Is, 25, and 42ac. q
remnants moquette BRUSSELS a,
grain carpet suitable to make RI
half price. i
A new line velvet carpet III
worth 75c. selling this month
Floor straw mattings are hig
we are selling them at the sag
prices.
Good Table OIL cloth very wide
Heavy winter percales ] yard '
Good black dress serge l yd WI
Cashmere dress goods l yd wid1
Fancy late style dress goods l
18c.
White counterpapes 2x24 yds 5Q
White counterpart very heay
large Csc.
Long ribbed hose heavy SC.
Mems Sunday shoes 98c., > ~
Ladies' i" I" 65c., 1oc.
rs inch plaid dress goods 33c.
81 inch g &c I" &c.
White cotton cloth &c.
We are receiving thousands
which we cannot mention. AL
fresh and new. Come quick.
SPIERS e. DA
Nov. 10th, 1897. WELDo]
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-12-16
AGAY HAMILTON WEDDING.

Correspondence to THE CoMMoNwEALTH.l
HAMILTON, n. c., Dec. IL, '97.
A wedding which attracted a large
assemblage of people to st. Martins
Episcopal church in Hamilton, took
place on Wednesday evening, Dec. 9Th,
when Mr.. John Davenport led to the
hymeneal altar Miss Helen Martin.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
w. J. Smith OF Scotland Neck. The
bride wore white satin trimmed with
point lace and orange blossoms made
en- treinne, with full veil and carried a
shower boquet of white roses. She was
attended by Miss Hattie E. Lawrence
as maid of honor who was dressed in
white cashmere and carried chrysan-
themums. Mr.. Dick Satterthwaite, OF
Washington was best man. The ueh-
ers we've DR.. B. L. Long, Gordon Barn.
hill, Ed. Davenport, Gus Cobern and
Peyton Anthony. Four couples of
small children acted as flower girls and
pages, Henry Sherrod with Fannie
Matthews, William Grimes with Reba
CLARK, Gladstone Anthony with Helen
Edmondson, Irwin Clark with Bette
Lawrence. The following were bride
maids and groomsmen
Miss Mary Howell in white organdie
diamond ornaments with Mr.. Will
Rhodes Miss Cora Worsley, white or
candle and diamonds, with Mr.. E. p.
Brock Miss Hennie Waldo, white or.
candle and diamonds, with Mr.. Robt
Gladstone Miss Hattie Darden, white
organdle and diamonds, with Mr.. An.
drew Moore, of Bethel; Miss Annie
Barnhill, white organdie and pearls
with Mr.. Harry Waldo; Miss Cornelis
Manning, white silk and pearls, with
Mr.. Mayo Rives; Miss Hattie P. Law
renee, white organdie with Mr.. Waite,
Davenport; Miss Belle Carstarphen
white satin and diamonds, with Mr.
Pat Davenport. The organ was presto
ed over by the gifted and accomplished
Miss Sallie Salisbury, 5who as is usua
with her dispensed perfect music. Sh,
was dressed in cream Bedford cord
pearl trimmings and diamonds. Ate
! the ceremony large crowd went
short distance in the country to th,
home of the groom, where his mothe
gave them an old-fashion wedding AM
all did justice to the elegant supper
The presents were many and beautiful
as both Of the contracting parties an
very popular and have many friends
May every blessing attend them o.
their way through life is the SINGER
wish Of the writer.
| Miss Martin Of Virginia, Miss Bell
Carstarphen and Miss Debble Parke
Of Williamson, are Visiting Mn. D. c
Jones.
Mis- Wilkinson Of Warrington i
Il Waiting Mira Jarvis
q
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-05-28
PERSONAL.

Mrs. A. r. Gregg and Miss Jessie Gregg
are visiting in Boston.
Rev. and Mrs. H. d. Maxwell are spend
ing the week in Boston.
Miss Ella Prouty returns tomorrow from
visit of seven weeks in Boston.
Mrs. Ida Newton of Greenfield is visit
ing Mrs. Ann Lamb on Canal street.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Powers and child of
Boston are at the Brattleboro House this
week.
Mrs c. E. bearing expects her brother,
Mr.. Morse, and family of Derry, n. II.
this afternoon for a visit.
j. c. Newton of Fishers Island came to
town last night on few days visit of COM
bined business and pleasure.
Charles Henkel sails next Thursday for
Bremen, and will spend two months on a
vacation visit and tramping tour in Ger
many.
Stephen Howe of the Estey London
house, who has spent the past month at
the Brattleboro factories, leaves tomorrow
on his return to London.
Mason S. Stone, state superintendent of
schools, was in town this morning on his
way home from Stratton, where he held a
meeting in the interest of the schools last
evening.
Several Windham county physicians, in
Guiding Drs, Holton and Miller of Brattle-
boro, and Drs. Campbell, Pettingill, ALL
bee and Gorham of Rockingham, will at
tend the semi-centennial meeting of the
American Medical association to be held in
Philadelphia next week. DR.. and Mrs.
Hoton left yesterday for Atlantic City,
N. j., where they will spend the time be-
fore the sessions of the association begin.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-05-28
LELAND AND GRAY SEMINARY
The Prize Speaking.

An audience which packed Academy
hall at Leland and Gray seminary, Towns
bend, attended the prize speaking contest
held there on Wednesday evening. Rev.
c. O. Day of Bratteboro, Principal Miller
of West Brattleboro, and Principal Col
burn of Craftsbury acted as judges. All
of the work by the pupils was of high
order and showed not only a competent
drill by their teacher, Prof Gardner, but
intelligent appreciation of their themes by
the individual speakers. The first prize
for girls was awarded to Nellie hobbs of
Jamaica, whose selection was chow they
built a church at Kehoe's Bar" The
second was awarded to Bessie Hardy of
Townshend, who gave "Sister and l."
For the boys Lemuel Van Schaick of
Poultney was given fisrt prize, and John
Wolcott of Jamaica second prize. In the
minds of many Miss Hardy's difficult in
depreciation of the role of an insane per-
son was the most artistic piece of work
during the evening, but since, in the minds
of majority of the judges, the popular eff
feet was not so marked as in the selection
by Miss hobbs, the first award was given
to the latter.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-05-28

A. D. Gilmore has been appointed post
master at Weston, vice E. P. Hannum re-
signed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-05-28
MIR. Temples Address.

Last evening Rev. L. d. Temple of Brat
tleboro gave the annual address to the
school, The rainy weather prevented a
large attendance, but close and interested
attention was paid by those present. Mr..
Temples theme was "Aims and Successes"
The speaker defined success as the attain
ment of an object desired. The aims must
be intelligent, right, useful. The ends
must be attained by persistency, by will
lingness to endure hardship, by risking self
for others, by self-reliance.
The impression gained by visitors to the
academy during these closing exercises has
been that good work has been done in the
school. At the last meeting of the board
of trustees Principal SymmOnds rendered
his resignation to take effect at the end of
this term. He will spend the summer in
study at the Harvard summer school. His
departure from TOwnshend will be re-
gTetted.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-05-28
THE LAWNS.

Mr.. LAWN evidently made highly favor
able impression during his recent visit to
Toronto. The Globe of that city said: at
is many day since such voice as HE
has been heard in Toronto" The Star:
"He is a tenor, pure and simple. His
voice embodies the delicate strength, the
tenderness and suppleness associated with
the names of great tenors. The songs he
sang were scarcely dramatic, yet they lack
ed nothing in dramatic Interpretation.
Mr.. and Mrs. LAWN sang in concert at
Westfield, Mass, Wednesday evening.
The Springfield Republican says: "Mrs.
LAWN was at her best in the familiar
David Thou Brilliant Bird from lie
Perle de Bresil and in the difficult aria
from Meyerbeer's 'Dinorah.' Her voice is
of a rare type, exceedingly high, clear and
flexible, and in colorature she has few
equals. Beside her solos Mary Howe sang
with Mr.. LAWN the buffo duet from Doni-
zetti's Don Pasquale,' and a pretty love
song by Rotoli. He has a tenor voice of
power and good quality, and is constantly
gaining in breadth and freedom of style.
The critic accounts one of Mr.. LAWNS
best numbers the song, 81 Know Not"
written by Lucien Howe. Mr.. Howe as
sisted at the piano during the concert.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-05-28
THE RIFLE.
The following scores were made May 15
Record Match.

Deans Rheumatic Pills absolutely cures
rheumatism and neuralgia. Entirely vegetable.
Safe.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-05-28
THERE is A CLASS OF PEOPLE

Who are injured by the use of coffee Recently
there has been placed in all the grocery stores
new preparation called GRAIN-o, made of pure
grains, that takes the place of coffee. The most
delicate stomach receives it without distress, and
but few can tell 1t from coffee. It does not cost
one-fourthias much Children may drink it with
great benefit Fifteen cents and 25 cents per
package. Try it. Ask for GRAIN.O.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-05-28
Aarriagfs.

In Brattleboro. May N. by Rev c. o. Day,
Archer II Herrlck and Bertha \. Betterly, both
Of West Dummerston
In Westminster May 20. by Rev Henry A
Goodhue. John r. Miller and Anna V. Bundy
In Townshend, May &c by Rev c. D. r
Meacham, Dana |. Howard Of Wardsboro and
Mrs. Lily F. Bowers OF Putney.
In West Wardsboro, May ~. by Rev W. V
of Brattleboro.
In West Dummerston, May y, by j. f. Town.
send. Esq, Nelson j. Gonyer and Mrs. Della Pei
erin. both Of BrattlebOro
In Fitchburg, Mass, May 49, by Rev Abram
Conkln, Carroll L. Parker aud MISS elena c.
Dacosta.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-05-28

Save your life by using 1.-THE New Great
South American Kidney cure" This new remedy
is a great surprise on account of It's exceeding
promptness In relieving pain in the kidneys,
bladder and back in male or female. IL relieves
retention of water and pain In passing 1t almost
Immediately. Save yourselves by using this
marvellous cure. Its use will prevent fatal con.
sequences In almost all by its great altera-
tive and healing powers Sold by Geo. e. Greene,
Druggist, Brattleboro, VT
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-05-28
Deaths.

In Brattleboro. May u. Emma Frances Langille
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick Langille !.
In Shelburne Falls, Mass, May -, Darwin A.
Bardwell, e.
In Painfield, n. H., May % Bert E. French. q
In Boston, Mass, May 81, Berrilla Niles Grant
In Townshend May ~. Mary X. stebbins. 80.
In Mortified, Mass, May -, sara \. Britton
widow of the late Prentiss Britton, 81
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-05-28
VICINITY GLEANINGs.
Ira II. Adams of Chester.

Ira H. Adams, IA, highly respected cit
izen of Chester, died last Sunday after a
severe illness of five weeks. For IS years
Mr. Adams was selectman, and was lister
about 10 years. He was foremost in bring
ing about the erection of the large Ches-
ter mills and the extensive cheese factory
on North street. He was one of the trus-
tees of the Chester savings bank. He was
one of the best farmers in this section and
an excellent judge of farm stock.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-05-28
". /. HAWZEY.

". l. HAWLEY.
May 20.
Specials to be offered for
the first time tomorrow.
Twenty-Five Dozen Ladies'
and Misses Straw Hats 2s
cents each.
Twenty-Five Dozen sprays
French flowers, IS cents a
spray.
Being a portion of the inn
mense over-production this sea-
son, which the large city Dry
Goods Houses are now giving
their customers a chance to
pick from-and they are pick
ing eagerly-at Is cents. They
say they were made to sell all
the way from 50 cents to $500.
Come tomorrow and get
your pick from 10 Dozen Grip
ner-Russell Wrappers-Sec-
onds oftheir $r.oo, S1.25, $1.5o,
$r.75 and $500 goods-79 cents
each.
We are now selling some
Bingham Wrappers at so cents
each.
More of the $2.95 tea gowns
to be here tomorrow.
Big lot of white and cream
laces to be opened tomorrow to
sell from 6 Id to 10 cents a
yard.
More novelties in shirt waists
fine ones, and fancy silk fronts
tomorrow.
More, and, surprising to say,
better ready made separate skirts
at SI.4q each.
Women's capes, SG49-Six-
teen green, tan, brown and blue
broadcloth capes-made to sell
at $500 to S7.Oo-handsomely
lined-your choice for Ss.5o
". l. HAU'LEY.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-05-28
HIGH SCHOOL EXHIBITION.
Excellent Rhetorical Work by the Pupils
at the Auditorium Tuesday Evening.

Excellent Rhetorical w Ork by the Pupils
at the Auditorium Tuesday Evening.
A large and appreciative audience filled
the Auditorium last Tuesday evening to
hear the exhibition in speaking by the pu-
pills of the High school, The work which
was represented then is something of a
new departure in our school, but the re-
suits obtained warrant the innovation
The program was a trihe long, and fire.
quent thought of the coming Memorial
day gave it a somewhat sombre cast, but
the selections were dignifed, interesting
and worthy of study and it would have
been difficult to choose the one which
might have been omitted
1t is not easy to discriminate where all
the speakers showed such appreciation and
so faithful work, but especial commenda-
ton is due to 1.-The Erl King and to the
scenes from "King Henry the Fifth, be-
cause they showed, in addition to sympa-
thetic Interpretation and dramatic action,
easy expression, in German and French, of
thought evidently understood. Following
is the program:
PART l.
Chorus. FL Dorado, High School Glee club
Lafayette, Howard Wemau
The Ruggies Dinner Parry, Annie Liscom
keenan's Charge, Frank Flagg
Stars of the Summer Night, Male quartet
The Fri King, Elizabeth White
American Battle Flags, J. Frederick Morse
The Swan Song, Katherine Leahy
Piano Duet, Ruth Hunt and Lavinia Lawrence
PART II.
The Minute Men of '75 Charles Boyle
Brier Rose, Lavinia Lawrence
washington's Inauguration, Raymond Elmer
Two Scenes from King Henry ".
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-05-28
MRS. S. S. HUNT,
MRS. G. A. GREENE,
Trimmer.
BIRTHS.

In Brattleboro. May p. a daughter to Mr.. and
Mrs. Delmer II. Fraser Of Middletown, Conn.
In Newfane, May L. daughter 70 Mr.. and
Mrs. G.. 6. Fisher.
In Hinsiale \. II. May %, daughter to Mr.
and Mrs. Napoleon Shefoe
In Surry, y. H., May Q, a daughter to Mr.. and
Mrs Nathan II Mann
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-18

SHOT HIS WIFE IN A JEALOUS FIT
When Christopher Concilian, we'll
known Greek fruit merchant, Of Bir.
mingham, Ala, returned home from
business about dark yesterday evening,
q man lraped from window of his
wife's room and made of through the
darkness. Rushing into the room
Concillian fired shot after the depart
ing intruder aud then turned his pistol
upon his wife, who stood nearby. Four
bullets were fired into her body. She
dropped lfeless to the floor.
The infuriated husband then knelt
over her hood-bathed corpse, and,
placing the muZzle of his pistol to his
stomach, fired one bullet into his own
body. He was taken to the infrmary,
where he is now dying. 1t is said
Coucillian remarked when found that
he had tried hard to kill the despoiler
OF his home, whose name seems TO be
unknown. Concilian was very jealous
of his wife. The couple had no children.