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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-10-08
Seth Lows Career.

Seth Low, president ofthe Columbia
college, and non-partisan candidate
for the first mayor of Greater New
York, is only AZ years old, but he has
been famous man for1 years. He
graduated from Columbia at the
head of his class, no small achieve
ment considering the size of the Co.
lumbar classes. Before he was 80 he
was instrumental in establishing the
Brooklyn bureau of charities and or
ganizing the Brooklyn Young Mems
Republican club. When 81 years old
he was elected mayor OF Brooklyn as
a citizens candidate, with republican
endorsement. When he was 35 he
had achieved an International repu-
tation as a municipal reiormer. His
four years as mayor set standard
OF municipal administration which
has been an inspiration to advocates
OF non-partisanship in city affairs
the whole nation over. Before he
was 40 years old he was elected
president of Columbia college, al
though his early years had been de-
voted to business and politics and
not to scholarship. He has been as
successful in that position as he was
as mayor. He has transformed the
old college into one OF the leading
universities of the land and is now
engaged in building it a new habita.
ton toward which he himself contrib.
uted million dollars, said to be one
halt his fortune. He has been rapid
transit commissioner; he helped to
draft the charter for the greater city;
he is member and hard worker in
Rev. DR.. Rainsford's church, the
teacher of a large Bible class, an
active supporter of the University
settlement, a vice president of the
chamber of commerce, and is also
prominent in many philanthropic
movements.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-10-08
Women Growing Stronger.

There is every indication that
women are growing stronger physi.
cally and mentally under modern
conditions. College athletics, the
bicycle, physical culture, club lectures
all have had their part in accom-.
pliShing this result.
The woman wage Garner, whether
IN factory, store, Office or school
room, cannot spare time for sickness,
and under sanitary conditions her
regular employment is a prime factor
In keeping her well.
But, alter ALL woman's progress
toward a stronger body is due
largely to increased attention to
healthiul surroundings and better
TODD.
The study Of home sanitation and
application OF its laws remove the
causes, and thus scatter the head
aches and malaria which once wasted
the time and strength of so many
women.
Iheintroduction of cooking schools
IS leading to more thorough study
OF the composition of foods, and the
part each has to play in building the
human body. Women are no longer
proud OF a dainty appetite. The
woman of today realizes that her
personal appearance and her mental
grasp are all dependent upon the
1000 she eats, and she governs her.
sell accordingly.-[ From the Ameri.
can Kitchen Magazine.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-10-08

long-topped boots. He is continually in
need of a hair cut. His long locks, which
are carelessly brushed, straggle down
over the velvet collar OF his coat much
after the style of old time southern states
men or the Buffalo Bill type of Western
ers. He wears full beard, which is not
always trimmed as neatly as fashion
would prescribe.
Mr.. sideways record is about as
unique as his personal appearance. He
is known as the salvation Army Con-
gresham" 1t is related oil him that
some years ago he was an unbeliever,
but having been retained by Salvation
Army captain to defend little company
OF these evangelists agairsta discharge Of
disorderly conduct in parading the
streets of Manchester he became i'm
pressed with their faith. was converted
and finally married Salvation Army
lassie.-[ Philadelphia Press.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-10-08
MAINE CENTRAL R. R.

Through the White Mountains
To Lancaster, Colebrook, North Conway.
Boston. Portland. Lewiston, Bangor, Bar
Harbor and St. John.
LOCAL TIME TABLE-ON AND AFTER
OCTOBER 4, 1897.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-10-08
The Richest Baby in the World.

The greatest heiress in the world is
the baby Grand Duchess Olga,
daughter Of the Gar and Czarina of
Russia. Already she is one of the
richest persons in the world, and
what she will inherit is beyond COM
putation.
The cars will is the only law in
Russia, and he has absolute control
OF all the money that can be ex-
tracted by taxation or otherwise
from his vast empire. But he has
also what is called private property.
This consists of the Crown domains,
including more than million square
miles OF cultivated lands and forests.
besides gold and other mines in Sibe-
ria, all OF which produce vast revenue
The Grand Duchess Olga was born
Nov. 3, 1895, and is the older of two
daughters, the car as yet having no
sons. The week she was born S.
600 600 was settled on her. This
sum was invested in British, French
and other foreign securities, as the
car, like other monarchs, is not alb
Solutely certain OF the future, and
does not wish his family to be in need
at any time of the necessaries of life.
The imperial infant has been mum
dated with costly presents from all
the monarchs OF the world and from
the wealthy noblemen and barba-
rous chieftains, who rule under the
car some OF the great countries in
the empire. These presents alone are
worth millions OF dollars.
If the car should have no son it is
possible that he will make this little
daughter heir to the throne. In any
case, she will inherit large share of
his incalculable private fortune. Be.
side her wealth that of a Vanderbilt
or a Rockefeller becomes absolutely
insignificant.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-10-08

manly husband,
beautiful castles to be built by the loving
hands of mutual helpfulness and filled
with healthy, happy children
Almost without exception these dreams
might become realities if mothers would
only teach their daughters the most com
mon sense facts about their own physical
makeup, and advise them how to protect
themselves from the perils of the three
critical periods of their lives-puberty or
maturity, motherhood and the turn of
life" Women at these times suffer from
irregularities and weaknesses which, if
neglected, will develop into dangerous dis
eases and make their whole lives wretched.
The delicate organs that make wifehood
and motherhood possible, cannot be neg
leeted with impunity If they are neglect
ed the result is unhappy wifehood, and
motherhood will be menace of death.
DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription is an I'M
falling specific for all diseases of these
organs. 1t restores them to perfect health.
1t promotes regularity of their special func-
tons. 1t fits for wifehood and mother
hood. 1t tones, invigorates and builds up
the nerves that have been shattered by
pain and suffering.
For years my wife suffered from what the
doctors called prolapsus of the uterus writes
MT Harry Chant, OF 2II Haskell Street Dallas,
Iexas She was nervous, had cold hands and
ieet' paiPilation, headache backache constipa-
ton, disagreeable drain. bearing-down pains
and no appetite. She got so weak She could not
get around. am only a laborer, and was always
IN debt TO the doctors and all for no good as uoe
OF them did her any good She began taking
DR.. Pierce's Favorte Prescription and il seemed
to work like charm She has taken about
tnlrteen bottles and is to-day as stout and
heaithy as any woman in the United States"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-10-08
"As if brick were lying in my stom ach"

"As if a brick were lying in my stomach"
is the description by dyspeptic of his
feeling alter eating.
This is one of the commonest
symptoms OF indigestion. Ifyou haveit
take Shaker Digestive Cordial.
Not only this symptom, but all the
symptoms of indigestion are cured by
Shaker Digestive Cordial
So many medicines to cure this one dis.
order. Only one that can be called sue.
cessiul, because only one that acts in a
simple. natural, and yet scientific way.
Shaker Digestive Cordial
Purely vegetable, and containing no
dangerous ingredients, Shaker Digestive
Cordial tones up, strengthens, and re.
stores to health all the digestive organs.
Sold by druggists, price 10 cents to
S1.00 a bottle.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-10-08

Moonlight on the
sea. There are pic
lures and dreams
and castles in the
air for the woman
who sits and gazes
out over it. Pic
lures of a happy
home, dreams of a
.nA1
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-10-08

woman's society go up before God
that they may be faithful and wise
to win souls. Our work must be to
help widen the kingdom of the Mas
ter; it must be in his name and for
his glory, and it must be because he
demands it, Vermont Missionary.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-10-08
Bucklen's Arnica SaIye.

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains,
corns, and all skin eruptions, and posi-
lively cures piles, or no pay required. 1t
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price % cents per
box. For sale bv Flint Bros.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-01-21
OBITUARY.

Mrs. Elizabeth Mills was born Aug.
80. 1912, and died JAM Ii, 1897.
Sister Mills protested faith IN Christ
in 1888, and connected herself with the
NJ. e. Church South. Since then she
has enjoyed religion. She loved her
church and all of Gods people. For
five years she was a great sufferer, yet
it was all borne with patience aud hui
nifty. She realized "that the suffer
ings of this present time are not to be
compared with the glory which shall be
revealed In" her in brighter world
than this.
The night before she passed away
she called her children into her room
and asked them not to be frightened.
Sud that she was not frightened, but
perfectly satisfied. "There is nothing
between me and my God, / am ready
to meet Him." said she, just before she
breathed her last.
Three daughters survive her to mourn
their loss. May the God of peace com
fort them In their hour of bereavement
RUFUS BRADLEY.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-01-21
To Our Subscribers.

To Our Subscribers.
THE COMMONWEALTH is endeayorlng
tn give. a well-condensed report OF the
Legislature now in session. We have
to compile our report from the fuller
proceedings published In the daily
napers. and this makes it necessary for
ma tn remain In our Office more con-
stantly than if we were not giving these
reports. AS this is season OF the year
when we usually move around amongst
our subscribers and gather up the little
amounts due from the year just passed.
and as our special work already mon
toned keeps lis more closely in the
office than usual, we are under the ne
cessity of again asking those who are
behind a little on subscription to send
or bring it to us. We need every CEN
that is due. By settling theee LITTLE
amounts promptly you will help us II
matters of business, as well as make
poesible for us to get out better paper
And we desire that our readers shoui'
| have as good paper as any one. Remi
at once, please.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-01-21
Abou, Personal Mention.

The personal column OF newspaper
gets the editor into more trouble, per-
haps, than any other part OF his work.
When once the custom is established OF
making personal mention OF those who
20 and come, everybody who goes and
comes expects to be mentioned in the |
paper whether he or she is a subscriber
or not, or whether the public cares fig
about such mention. Every man, how
ever, imagines that the balance OF the
world is very anxious to keep up with
his movements, and so of every woman
we mean such as kick because their
names are not always mentioned when
they leave town and when they come
back.
Some persons take it as matter of
personal spite from the editor it their
names are not mentioned every time
thew move a mile from their doorsteps.
It has come to our ears that GER
tain lady in the town went from home
and when her name was not mentioned
in The ComMwEALrH some good chart
table soul near by 1--WE did not learn
who it was, and we're glad we didn't
took the paper to the lady who had
gone from home and had not been
mentioned in the paper, and showed
her how she had been sighted.
Well, an editor cannot see and know
everything, and if he could, he has to
do few other things besides attend
every minute to personal mention.
The editor OF THE COMMONWEALTH
takes pains to have as much persona
7 mention as possible every week, but We
cannot print every ones name VIII
goes or comes.
O We recently thought the matter ov
r er and almost concluded to abolish tn
personal mention entirely; but upol
:, second thought we decided to keep OF
,r mentioning all we can. Human ms
ture is about the same in all, so wher
we lose by emitting one name we gal
W by mentioning another.
= But in all. candor, it is simple in an
" one to charge newspaper man wit
Intentionally neglecting that part
d the paper which he knows is the mo
Ne popular.
Il While we are on the matter OF pc
sonals we take pains to say that VIII
h. we have written Is not personal to al
d. one but we mean 1t to apply to eve
nd person in the community. We try
keep up with those who go and CON
and we will thank any one to give
r. the name of visitors to and from t.
r,v town.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-01-21
Pretty Home Wedd ing.

Pretty Home Wedd ing.
At the home of the brides father,
Mr.. w. K. White, who lives six miles
from town, Tuesday Jan. ~, at :3O
o'clock, p. M, Miss Minnie White was
married to Mr.. R. B. Hyatt, of Tarboro,
Elder Sylvester Hassell of Williamson
performing the ceremony.
Following were the attendants Miss
Susie White with Mr.. Joe Hor.e OF
Tarboro Miss Lula White with Mr.. Il.
E. L. Pitt, OF Tai boro; Miss Fannie Al
Ian with Mr.. J. A. Kltchin; Miss Hy-
att. sister of the groom, with Mr.. Thos
White.
There was q large crowd OF relatives
and friends present to witness the mar
r1aoe. unite a number from Scotland
Neck.
The bride and groom were the reclp
tents of many handsome presents
Mr.. and Mrs. Hyatt left on the
to'ciock train over the Norfolk and Car
DINA railroad for trip north.
i The groom is a prosperous youn'
man of Tarboro, and the bride is We
known throughout this community
attractive and popular.
THE COMMONWEALTH joins thel
+ friends In wishing the happy COUP
n
long fife, great prosperity ana III
: share of happiness.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-01-21
Death of DR.. w. ]. Lawrence.

>
DR.. w. J. Lawrence died at his home
tan miles from Scotland Neck Sunday
Jan. II, 1897, aged about 90
wears. DR.. Lawrence was one OF the
we'll known and well-to-do farmers OF
Edgecombe county. He was sick with
pneumonia week and one day, and
had the best OF medical :ttention.
Deceased leaves wife, two sons and
three daughters to mourn the loss OF a
husband and father. The remains were
inferred Monday afternoon.
The sympathy OF their large circle OF
friends and acquaintance goes out to
the stricken family, in which THE
CoMMoNwEALsH joins.
The Tarboro "It" of 18th said:
CDR. Lawrence was the son OF Dr. W
J. Lawrence, who at one time enjoyed
the reputation of being one OF the most
distinguished physicians in the State
DIR. Lawrence leaves wife and hv'
children, two Of whom are married.
ellis life was insured for seven thous
and dollars in the Legions OF Honor.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-01-21
Money Thief Caught.

Money Thief Caught.
Some time ago an honest and hard
working farmer named William lies,
living in the western part OF the coun-
tv. lost $500 from trunk in his house.
1t soon developed that some one had
stolen the money, and colored man
named Buck Jones was spotted as the
thief. He escaped, but recently Coun-
Reconnaissance J. H. Norman, oil
Brinkleyvllle, learned that he was II
Beaufort county. Last week Mr.. Nor
man went to Aurora and succeeded II
arresting Jones, who went under th'
name of William Brinkley there. Al
ter Mr.. Norman arrested him Jones &C
knowledged getting Mr.. lies money
Mr.. Norman brought him to this coun
ty Thursday and lodged him In jail.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-01-21

Moye--Hlggs.
In the Methodist church in Green
Vile yesterday morning at 30 o'clock,
Miss Novella Higgs, sister to Mr.. +. b.
Higgs, formerly of this place, was mar
ried to Mr.. jesse Rountree Moye. MIR.
and Mrs. Moye lett on the morning
train for trip North.
THE COMMONWEALTH congratulates
the fortunate groom and joins in all the
good wishes for both.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-01-21
FOR OVER FIFTY YEARS

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for over fifty years by mil
hons of mothers for their children while
teething, with perfect success. IL
soothes the child, softens the gums
allays all pain, cures wind collie, and is
the best remedy for Dlarrhoea. 1t VIII
relieve the poor little sufferer tmme-
diately. Sold by Druggists in every
part of the world. Twenty-Five cents a
bottle. Be sure and ask for Mrs.
WinsIow's Soothing Syrup" and take
No other kind. III 1y.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-01-21
Death of Mr.. Edwin Whitehead.

Mr.. Edwin Whitehead died at his
home about six miles from town
Wednesday Jan. Ii, 1897, aged IS years.
HIS remains were inferred at Nahala
PRESBYTERIAN church, Thursday l4th,
Rev. R. w. Hines of Hobgood con-
Quoting the services.
Deceased was one of the best known
men of the community, had been
man of most remarkable physical en-
durance and enjoyed the esteem of his
large circle of acquaintance in this and
surrounding counties.
His life had been a good example Of
tireless energy and constant industry
for which he was greatly respected
The COMMONWEALTH extends sympathy
to the bereaved home-folks and hl
numerous friends who mourn his loss
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-01-21

BEAUTIFUL MARRIAGE.-The South
erner gives an account OF the beautl1ui
marriage OF Miss Azula Mayo, daugh-
ter of Mr.. John Mayo at Bethel, to Mr..
w. J. Little of Parmele.
A GOOD P1G.-Mr. Collin Allsbrook
tells THE COMMONWEALTH that he
weighed on the hoof pig that was
lust three months old, and 1t weighed
81 pounds.
DEATH OF AN INFANT.-The infant
child of Mai. and Mrs. Barraud OF
Richmond died at Mrs. Nort1eet
Smiths, Mrs. Barraud's mother, We'd
nesday night Jan. 18th, aged about six
weeks. Maj. Barraud had just LETT two
days before for Richmond, and was un-
expectedly summoned back by the
death of his child. The COMMON
WEALTH Joins their friends In sympa-
tbv with them in their bereavement.
In THE FIELDS AND FoREsTs.-@en.
| F. A. Bond, of .Jesseps, Nd, and Mess
A. C. jenkins, of Baltimore, and B. o.
German. of Laurel, Nd. are here TOR q
few days' hunt. They are quartered al
Hotel Lawrence, and seem to be having
a good time. Gen. Bond was here last
season and enjoyed it so much and Tx
ed Scotland Neck so we'll, he has re
turned for the same pleasure this seas
on. Those who met Mrs. Bond las
season are sorry she did not come Will
Gen. Bond again.
| LIKE THE GooDs-A gentleman iron
this community was in Mobile, Ala
some time ago and saw some one buy
ling knit goods. "Here," said the sales
man. care some knit goods from SEQ
land Neck, N. c., and they are the yer
best we handle" The gentleman iron
this community then stepped up an
made himself known, and doubtless te
proud that he was from town who's
manufactured goods compete with tn
best in the land. We related the inc
Ident to Manager A. Mcdowell OF tt
lScotland Neck knitting mills a tie
DAYS ago, and he said he has some goo
customers In Mobile. One large me
lchant there sends his orders regular
r whether statesmen call on him or NJ
l. CUr HIS ToNGUE.-Mr. ]. E. Ha
+ Icock couldn't "talk plain" few da.
lago, He was chopplng wood and
niece of wood bounced from under
AK struck him on the chin and caug
- his tongue between his teeth. II
"a blow was go strong that he came We
p near losing about half inch OF his to
que. The upper and lower teeth c
3 through but did not come squarely
- gether. It was really painful ac'
dent and if it had been little more
we're Mr.. Hancock would have need
49, to study the finger alphabet awhl
~ When child the editor OF The &c
Is MoNwEALTH was the victim OF slml
DIS accident, and while it may amrse
'o reader there was nothing pleas
about it.
Il READ NEMO's LETTERs.-We met
of our subscribers the other day v
gs. said it was some time after we ct
menced the publication OF Nemo's
ters to The COMMONWEALTH before
n read one. Finally, one day he concl
= ed he would read what Memo has
+! say. 1t interested him so much
all he scratched around on the table WI
md he usually puts his papers when ne
ow read them to find the back mum
nar containing Nemo's letters. Since
md he has read them all. Our readers
). note that Nemo's letters are copyrl
o. ed. We pay for these letters we
because we wish to give our readers
on very best reading matter which Is
mn oblo TOR orr columns.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-01-21
PRETTY Wall Papers!

We can supply you with any and all
kinds of Wall Paper in the latest and
prettiest designs, at astonishingly low
nr,ces. It is direct from the great man.
ufacturers, United States Wall Paper
Co. of Cincinnati, and Is the latest and
most up-to-date paper on the market.
r. II. WHITEHEAD & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-01-21
More Curative Power

Ia contained in bottle OF Hoods Sar-
saparilla than in any other similar pre-
marathon. 1t costs the proprietor ana
manufacturer more. It costs the Joo-
her more and 1t is worth more to the
consumer. It has record OF cures I'M
known to any other similar prepare
ton. It fs the best to buy because 1t If
the One True Blood purifier.
Hoods Pills are the best family ca
| thartic and liver medicine. Gentle, re
liable, sure.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-01-21

Rice's famous Goose Grease Linlment
for the cure of all aches and pans
Group, colds, &c. For sale BY =. y.
Whitehead & Co., Wholesale Agents.
scotland Neck, N. 6. - II Sm
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-01-21

Why will you buy bitter nauseatlng
tonics when Groves Tasteless Chill Ton
ic is pleasant as Lemon Syrup;
Your druggist is authorized to refund
the money in every case where it tails
to cure. Price 80 cents.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-01-21
Big Bargains at the
Millinery.

All felt hats, trimmed and untrlm-
med, at and below cost. Colored silks sll
and velvets at cost 25c, and up. The
only store in town that keeps the cele-
brated r. & G. corset, SOC. to S1.5O.
Black and colored Kid gloves $l.oO
to $I.5O per pair.
Headquarters for stamped goods and
embroidery silks.
MRS. w. H. WHITE.
Jan. II, '97.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-01-21
At Pitt1nan & Gray's Stables.

have consigned to Pittman q Gray
5 nice mules and horses. This stock
Is family broke and reared in CLARK
county. Virginia. Will be closed out
cheap, by Saturday, Jan. 23rd. Call at
the stables and examine and try them.
Will be sold under a full guarantee.
~ DAVID MURPHY.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-01-21
Announc cement to
Merchants.
To the Merchants of Eastern North
Carolina

To the Merchants Of Eastern N0TW
Carolina
We announce that we are now READY
to fill YOUR orders for mattresses, hay
ing a large stock on hand, and all made
In the latest Boston shape. we are
the largest manufacturers in the state
and do claim to give you the best
Double Cotton Top Mattress, in fancy
and plain blue ticking, ever offered be-
fore. We have special freight arrange
-oon+s to all noirts. Orders filled the
day they are received. Order early as
they will be higher.
Very truly,
Halifax. n. G.. HALE BhOO.