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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-11-18
A DRUNKEN NEGRO KILLS ANOTHER.

A DRUNKEN NEGRO KILLS ANOTHER.
Elizabeth City Fisherman and Farm
err: Tuesday night at Creswell, Wash
ington county, N. c., Jerry Roberts
killed Jno. T. Jones. Both of them
were colored men, and after partaking
freely Of whiskey, proceeded to settle
some difficulty. Jerry. to emphasize
his position, struck John forcibly with
a fence rail on his neck, and thereby
forever silenced him. Jerry made good
his escape, and his whereabouts are I'M
known.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-11-18
WE'LL, SUPPOSE ITDOESe

The present depression in business
Is not pleasant to contemplate. It is
not worse in Scotland Neck than in
other towns of like interest; for it
seems to be general all through the
South.
Most persons take the wrong view
OF things under the present circum-
stances. They say that in view of the
hard times it seems safer and wiser to
to hold back little and not make VEN
lures in business, building new enter
prises, &c. This is mistake. The
stagnation in business makes it all the
more necessary that special effort be
put forth by every community to keen
business up SO that people can make
bread.
1t ls not at all probable that these
severe times will last a great while.
There will surely come relief. And
suppose this state of affairs should con-
tinue for year, or two years, or three
years? It only makes it worse to nurse
the matter.
People must still raise corn, peanuts.
cotton and tobacco in this section ot
the country ana the wise thing to do
is, to make the best possible prepare
ton for handling these crops.
Stopping and sitting down and be-
walling the times will not help the
case. Ii every one who can turn loose
dollar in some enterprise will do 90,
it will help much.
OF course men ought to be prudent
in their Investments !; but let US not be |
go prudent that we shall do nothing at |
all.
Now, can't Scotland Neck's business |
men take some steps for a forward
movement?
This depression cannot last, and if it
should, the best way to make it lighter
is to move out on new lives.
Let Us try something. What say
the peoplei
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-11-18

hearing the evidence fined him FIVE
dollars and cost, amounting to between
nine and ten dollars. Later the fine
was RENTED. On Monday the deacons
OF the church paid the minister his sal
airy in full on the promise that be
would leave and return no more. He
was not allowed to preach on Sunday,
though he was at the church for that
purpose.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-11-18
NOVEMBER IS, 1897.
SOME SIGNIFICANT STA
TISTICS.

Owing to the prominence which is
being given to the discussion OF the
race question in North Carolina and
throughout the South, The COMMON
WEALTH submits some statistics con-
corning the relative increase of the
white and colored races, which will be
interesting, we think.
In the States of Alabama, Arkansas,
Delaware, District of Columbia, Flori-
da, Georgia Kentucky, Louisiana, Ma
ryland Mississippi, North Carolina,
South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vir-
gina and West Virginia in 1890 tf-
teen sixteenths of the entire colored
population of the United States were
found.
In 1880 there were in these States
6,l42, 1850 colored inhabitants, and in
1890 1896, JIG. During the decade they
increased 1890 per cent. In these same
States in 1880 the white population
numbered IL, $50 ,4OS and in 1890 they
had increased to 1886, 2O5, a rate of
increase 24.67 per cent, nearly twice
as great as that of the colored people.
In 1880 there were in these States
100000 white persons to 45, 1897 color
ed. In 1890 there were in these same
States 100000 white persons to 4l,475
colored.
These statistics show that during the
decade from 1880 to 1890 the colored
race did not increase parallel with the
white race, though they live in a
climate we'll suited to their develop
ment.
From 1900 to 1880 the colored race
increased in these states more RAPIDLY
than the whites; but since that time
the whites have steadily increased more
rapidly than the colored.
In North Carolina the relative rate
OF increase for the two races since 1850
has been 1928 per cent. for the colored
and l7.6O per cent. Tor the whites and
during this period the colored increase
from 1870 to 1880 was 1856 per cent.
and the whites for the same decade W.
27S2 per cent.
But from 1880 to 1890 there was a |
great discrepancy in the rate of increase
between the races in North Carolina
For the colored it was GIG per cent.
and for the whites 2O.98 per cent.
These statistics show us clearly that
by the very laws OF nature the ANGLO
Saxon race is destined to rule this
country.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-11-18
.ONE OF TWO WAYS.

The bladder was created for one pur-
pose, namely, a receptacle for 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 a sedement or settling in
dicates kidney or bladder trouble. The
mild and the extraordinary effect of DIR.
Kilmer's Swamp Root, the great kid
ney and bladder remedy is soon applied
If you need a medicine you should
have the 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, 1897-11-18
WHAT You Would LIKE To HEAT

WHAT You Would LIKE TO HEAR.
What you would like to hear of
a medicine is that It will either cure
you, or you will get your money back
Perhaps you have never heard it.
Then you have never bought bottle
of DR.. David's Chill Tonlc-the ono
chill cure that is warranted to cure or
money refunded.
Inquire of your druggist or write to
the Owens & Minor Drug Co., Rich
mond, Va.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-11-18

The people of Plymouth organized
an independent Temperance Associa-
ton few nights ago. One hundred
and fifty names we're enrolled. This is
the best way to bring about the tenn
perance sentiment. Let every town
do it and the land will be greatly bless
ed by it.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-11-18
Notice.

North CAROLINA, Superior
Halifax County. Court.
D. A. Madry
vs..
w. G.. Allen and others.
By virtue of power conferred upon
me by a decree made in the above On
tilted action, I shall sell on the terms
stated below, in the towE of Scotland
Neck, on the first Saturday in Deem
Der, 1897, being the 4th day of
the month, between the hours of IL m.
and l p. M, at public auction, the real
estate fully described in the pleadings
in said action, towit That real
estate in said town known as the Vine
Hill Male Academy, consisting of about
four acres OF land, bounded by lands
OF S. B. Kitchin, B. D. Gray's estate,
by Main street and by Fifth street.
Terms: One half cash, balance in
IL months from day of sale, with title
retained till whole of purchase money
Is paid, and notes of purchaser for de-
ferred payment taken with interest
from day of sale.
This Nov. 3, 1897.
w. A. DUNN,
LII 4t Commissioner.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-11-18

Two young sports were sentenced to
year in Jail and 81 600 fine each bv
Judge Hanckle Of Norfolk Saturday.
They were the defendants in the Lii
lian-Baine Cannon case, which has be-
como case of some notoriety. The
case was appealed and the defendants
gave bond In s., 600 each.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-11-18
WILL BE HANGED 26TH.

John Evans, the colored man tried
In Rockingham last week for criminal
ly assaulting a white girl named Miss
Lilly Cole, was convicted. By agree
ment there was no argument to the ju-
ry by the lawyers on either side. The
jury simply heard the evidence and
Judge McIver's charge. Evans will be
hanged Friday Goth.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-11-18
coLoRED PREACHER ARRESTED.

Patron and Cleaner: For some time
matters have not run smoothly with
the First Colored Baptist church here
on account of differences with their
pastor. Last Saturday night matters
reached climax when the pastor, Rev.
NJ. G. Christmas, was arrested on q
warrant sworn out by the clerk of the
church. The preacher, Christmas, was
brought before Justice Vann, who after
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-11-18
NATON-tL TIA NKSGIVING.

Presidens Mckinley has named and
set apart Thursday, November 25th, as
day for national thanksgiving; and
the people throughout the United
States will observe the day as usual.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-11-18
NOTICE..

NORTH CAROLINA, I SUPERIOR
IN HALIFAX COUNTY. I Court.
E. L. Travis and wife
Jennie G.. Travis
VS..
John F. Felch, Olivia
A. Felch, Henry Felch.
To John F. Felch, Olivia A. Felc
and Henry Felch, the defendants abov
named You are hereby notified that
the above entitled action has been
commenced against you in the SUI
perior Court of Halifax by the plain
t1ffs above named to recover possession
of tract OF land in Halifax County,
known as Hills Bridges whereon DIR.
Jno. r. Moore resided at time of his
death, and to exclude you from all in
terest therein. You are required to
appear at Term of our said Court TO
be held at the Court House in Halifax
on the eighth Monday after the, last
Monday In September, 1897, and an
swer or demur to the plaintiffs COM
plant in said action.
This October 18th, 1897.
STERLING M. GARY,
10 ~ At. Clerk Superior Court.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-11-18
NO CURE-NO PAY

That is the way all druggists sell
GROVES TAsTELESs CHmI
TONIC Tor Chills, Fever and all forms
OF Malaria. It is simply Iron and
Quinme in tasteless form. Children
love it. Adults prefer it to bitter nan-
seating touics. Price. Soc. s u IL.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-11-18
A MURDERER HANGED.

Sam Wright was hanged in Colds
boro last week for the murder of Mr..
Carr near that town about two months
ago. He made full confession.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-11-18
STATE GLEANINGS.
For RALE1GH posT-oFF1cE.

It has been written to the News and
Observer from Washington that Joshua
B. Hill will be postmaster at Raleigh.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-11-18
wArrERsoN AT GREENSBORO.

Henry Watterson, editor of the
Louisville Courier Journal, lectured at
Greensboro before the State Normal
College last Saturday night,
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-11-18
Savage, Son & Co.,
COTTON FACTORS AND
COMMISSION MERCHANTS.
NORFOLK, VA, Nov. y, 1897

WE QUOTE COTTON QUIET
Good Middling-
Strict Middling 81
Middling- 5 3-8
Strict Low Middllng.
Low Mlddling
PEANUTS STEADY
PRIME P9ime. rr'ns :....:.. + +
Spanish ----------------- 624
Black Eye Peas, per bag. 1.5O
Eggs, per dozen. 16
Black peas, per bushel- 60
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-04-27
CITY IN BRIEF.

John Simms, an Insane negro Of this
county, was yesterday taken down to the
Goldsboro asylum.
The Rescue Circle will meet at the resi-
dence of Mrs. Walter Clark Tuesday af-
ternoon, April 9th, at o'clock.
Mr.. James N. Anderson, formerly of
this city, plays the part of ''Shrimps' in
Princess Bonnie, to be given here at the
Academy of Music Thursday night.
The box-sheet for princess Bonnie"
is open at Kings. Admission, so cents;
no extra charge for reserved seats; gal
Hospital.
Judge Hoke continues very i'll and on
account of this the Governor yesterday
authorized Judge Adams to hold Mitchell
court. beginning May 3rd, and Yancey
court, beginning May 18th.
One of the most delightful social events
Of the last week was an Easter luncheon
given by Miss Matte Pace, compliment
tary to Miss Mamie Clark, of TarborO;
Miss Cora Holt, of Graham, and Miss
Lula Hawkins, of Ridgeway.
Miss Reid, who is to be the woman
missionary for the Baptist Tabernacle
in this city, left Chicago yesterday and
l. expected to arrive in Raleigh to-day.
She will give her entire time to this work,
fsS which she has been specially trained.
The room at the corner OF ttyettevllle
and Morgan streets will he opened on
next Friday, as WOman's Exchange.
Any one who may desire to become a
member can see the committee in charge
on Friday morning. All persons who are
members can put on Sale that day, any
articles they RAY have ready.
The Railroad Commission meets to-
day. 1t is An important meeting. The
question of general reduction Of tele-
phone rates will be considered. A deci-
eion touching the petition for an advance
in freight and passenger rates on the
Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley Railroad
will also probably be reached.
The State Auditor was busy yesterday
preparing blanks to be sent out to tax
listers and tax-collectOrs. They will be
more comprehensive than heretofore, SO
that it may be seen more clearly exactly
what is taxable. 1t is believed that this
will do something toward preventing so
much evasion of the law and escape Of
taxation. r.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-04-27
STANDS AT THE HEAD.

Aug. J. Bogel, the leading druggist
of Shreveport, La, says: ''Dr. Kings
New Discovery is the only thing that
cures my cough, and it is the best seller
| have" J. r. Campbell, merchant, or
Stafford, Arizona, writes: DR.. klng
New Discovery is all that is claimed for
it: it never fails, and is sure cure for
Consumption, Coughs and Colds. can
not say enough for its merits. Or.
Kings New Discovery for Consumption,
Coughs and Colds is not an experiment.
1t has been tried for a quarter OF a cen
fury, and to-day stands at the head. IL
never disappints. Free trial bottles at
any drug store.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-04-27
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Sealed proposals for the erection OF an
annex to the northern exposure OF the
colored department Of the North Caro-
lima Institution for the Education Of the
Deaf and Dumb and the Blind, in the
city of Raleigh, will be received at the Of
fee Of the principal. until noon Of May
10th, 1897. Plans and specifications can
seen by applying to the principal. The
institution will furnish brick, and the
contractors all other materials.
The Board of Trustees will require
bond for the faithful performance of the
contract, and will reserve the right to re-
ject any bid, or bids.
JOHN e. RAY, Principal.
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Chew .0I.D BOB" Tobacco.
PERSONALS.

Mr.. Chas. A. Cook, Of Warren, is in the
city.
Mr.. Robert Mebane, Of Greensboro, is
I'm the city.
Mr.. f.. s. Parker, Jr., of Graham, is
1T the Park.
Mr.. Frank Page, Of Aberdeen, spent
yesterday in Raleigh.
Mr.. II. G.. Rivers yesterday went down
tn GoldsbOro on business.
Mr.. Will Williamson is back from a
visit to relatives at Graham,
MIR. james A. Cutler. of Boston, who
Is largely interested in the Raleigh street
railway. is in the city.
Miss Lucy McAden, of McAdensville.
is in the city the guest Of Mrs. McAden,
On North Blount street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. c. Womanck. Of
Reidsv:lle. are visiting at Judge Wo-
mack's. on North Blount street.
Miss Mary Adney, of Pittsboro, who
has been here for sometime, the guest Of
Misses benson, yesterday left for her
home.
Mr.. d. e. Gill, who has been here in
the fertilizer business the past season,
Yesterday went out to his home at Wake
Forest.
Mr.. C. y. Aycock, of Goldsboro, was
here yesterday on business touching the
recent Atlantic and North Carolina rail
road Injunction
Mr.. Michael Ioke, of the Johns Hop
kins University, Baltimore, arrived yes
ter1ay to spend a few days with rela-
tives and friends.
Mr.. b. w. Baker, who has been visit
ing relatives and friends during the past
three weeks in Baltimore, has returned
to the city very much improved IN
health.
DIR. d. III. Abbott, the new Railroad
Commissioner, yesterday returned from
his home in Pamlco county. He comes
to attend a meeting of the Commission
to-day.
Mr.. Frank Myers and his bride, mex
Miss Smith, yesterday reached Raleigh
en- route to their home in Charleston, 5
c., from their bridal tour. They viii
spend a few days here with Mrs. Myers
parents.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-04-27
T TELEPHONE no. IL

Hereafter 10 more fOo'ishuess. We shall
not write anything tina. is not strictly bust
ness
AS you wi see from above our telephone
number il a. One OF the young m n in the
store has a sweetheart in GerAnium Va ely,
the ca be never escapes him " e do not
Civ. the name of the young man Or the young
lady. We Imply maE this statemen t atyou
may he assur shou d any fault occur it will
be at the Telephone Office and not at our end
of the line.
Ham Bone, Ham-Bone bite off de en-, we
fore the war. but IL is not homes hut Hams W g
are advertsing.,, enuine Virginia from Smi h
fie d. ,uthampton and Gu pepper. orth
arolina "a nice as ever cured Ferris. Star
Re liable and good Ham as 10 even as TIC fb.
Ferris rmour a d kingan Breakfast strip,
all first class.
Lent is over. hut fine Shore Mack erel or a
No Roe Herring is sti good breas fast
re ish We have increased our inc of Pickles
pic mic size up Some beauties in Sweet
STOCK of stuffed Mango and still be ieve
them the best Pick les made
pring Lamb, we havn't the lamb but we
have the Green Peas and the Mint Sauce t.
go with it. Ho sc Rad sh. Mustard, very
fine French Mustard, German nu tard Salad
Dressing, atsups and Sauces. al vari ties
and sizes elsh Rabbit and Deviled heese
special nice for Luncn and Pic-nics Olives
In every shape and by measure. ,apres In
pint and quart asses
Our Office, Tea, Flour and Rntter are the
finest the whole wOr d can produce.
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WANTED.

The Sun Life Insurance Company Of
Canada has a number of good positions
open for the right men. District man
ayers and special agents in the Ordinary
and superintendent and solicitors in the
Thrift department wanted. Policies for
ess than one thousand dollars classed as
Thrifty Apply to
j. r. JOHNSTON,
.Ianager for North and South Carolina,
Raleigh, n. c.
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Business Notices.

Double EN- Medicated Cigarettes and
Smoking Tobacco are fine remedies for
Catarrh, Hay Fever, Asthma and Colds;
besides delightful smoke; cool, mild
and sweet. Ladies use the goods and
are delighted. No opium or other harm
full drug used in their manufacture.
EE-M has cured others and will cure
you. Made Of best North Carolina to-
bacco.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-04-27

SUITS CLEANED, Is CENTS.
Cleaned and dyed, $3.50.
d. w. G.. HARRIS,
Pawn Broker and Steam Dye Works.
buy and loan money on cast-off cloth
ing, watches, clocks, guns, pistols, and
all kinds Of personal property.
East Hargett ST., Raleigh, N. C.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-04-27
THE WEATHER.

In. United States Weather Bureau
rit following forecast for to-day:
For North Carolina: Fair; slightly
warmer: northerly winds.
For Raleigh and Vicinity: Light show
ers, followed by clearing.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-04-27
FIRE ENGINE FOR SALE.

We offer for sale Sisby Fire Engine.
1t is in good order. With our water sys-
TEN we do not need this engine, and
therefore offer it as a bargain. Could
sell one hose reel with the engine if de-
ired Address,
JOHN r. MOORE,
City Clerk, Wilson, N. G.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-04-27
ForAIdcrmen.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

T. T.. Eberhardt.-Ice
Thos. II. Briggs * Sons--Crescent
Bicycles.
Whiting Linen Collars and
Cuffs
IT. II. Carroll.-Notice.
w. Il. Jones--Our May jubilee Sat
urday.
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WANTED.

Alamance Farm. Terms moderate.
T. PAXTON,
Graham, N. G.
April Il, 1897.
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WANTED.

Reliable man, permanent position.
Stamp and references. A. T. Morris, care
this paper.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-04-27

Empire Life Insurance Company Of
Jew York desires the services Of emerge
ic gentlemen to represent them In every
.ity and town Of the Carolinas. Liberal
terms, low rates. Address Agency De-
partment, $50 Broadway, New York.
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FOR SALE.

Half interest in drug store; best loca-
ton; good trade; no cut prices; two
torres in town Of $500.
Address, "H.," Box SO,
Rocky Mount, N. c..
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TO CUKT A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money Il It
aiH to cure. % cents.
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FOR SALE.

Best seed corn, shucks, fodder and hay,
ose or baled; also, for rent two new Of
ices, second floor over Norris Bros.
w. r. TUCKER, Agent.
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Bailey Brothers "OLD BOB" To
acco for sale by all dealers.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-04-27

Buttercups, made daily, at ROY
STEERS.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-04-27

Buy ROYSTER'S Chocolates and Bon.
bons.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-04-27

Peanut Brittle, fresh, at ROYSTER'S.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-04-27

Specalties in which we are unrivalled. Our great
cilities give opportunities that no other house can sh
and customers cordially invited to take advants
of the great values.
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Try ROYSTER'S Cough Tablets,

Chips are delicious.
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CITY OEMOCRATic TICKET.
Fer Mayor.
WILLIAM N. RUSS.
For Cisy Clerk:
HAM r. SMITH
Ger Tax Collector.
CHAS E. IL " SOEN
For Aldermen.
First Ward.-John C. Creary, D. Rousha'i and w
" Parrish
secoaa Wa,.-.A. NJ. Powell, J. l. Riddle and ~ NJ
Third Ward..F. w. Hunnicutt, los S. carre'' ana }.
Potter.
Fourth Ward.-I. A. Miis. Z. r. Jones and Ichh !"
Brown
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April q, 1897.