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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-01-28
THURSDAY. JAN. 70, 1897.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.
Announcement to
NJ rchants.
To the Merchants of Eastern North
Carolina

To the Merchants of Eastern North
Carolina
We announce that we are now ready
to fill your orders for mattresses, hay
ing 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
ments to all points. Orders filled the
day they are received. Order early, as
they will be higher.
Very truly,
Halifax, N. G.. HALE BROS.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-01-28
Wake Forest Anniversary.

w axe + V1GSI xANuIVCISAxye
We have received announcement oil
the Anniversary exercises of the Eu-
zelian and Philomathesian literary
societies at Wake Forest College, Fri
day, February 18th.
The occasion will be quite pleasant
one and will be largely attended.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-01-28
Horses! Horses! :!

We have new lot of fine horses,
which we sell at low prices. We can
give you bargains. Come at once.
J. M. MORRISETTE & Son.
Scotland Neck, n. G.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-01-28
BOarders Wanted.

A few table boarders at $3.50 pei
month board and lodging $500 per
month Good fare guaranteed. Dwell
Ing at southeast corner Military Acad-
envy campus.
/ 2l It. Mrs. S. E. HOWARD.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-01-28
Sale Of Drugs, Store Fix.
lures and Furniture.

By virtue OF power in me vested by
that mortgage which was executed to
me on the LIST day of February, 1895,
by John K. Mc1lhenny and T. G. Nc
Ilhenny, shall sell for cash at public
auction in the town of Scotland Neck,
in the store house lately occupied by
John X. McIlhenny, ON the 23rd day
of January, 1897, the entire stock OF
goods, wares merchandise and drugs,
store furniture and fixtures. The stock
consists almost entirely of drugs. This
is a good chance for some one to pur-
chase a good business. Two drug
stores in this town ought to be boom
ing success. G. A. CAMP,
Scotland Neck, N. c., Mortgage.
Jan. 2, 1897. 178t
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-01-28
Heaters Below Cost.

Before you buy a Stove or Wilson
Heater be sure to call on us as we are
closing them out at less than cost.
NJ. HOFFMAN & Bro
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-01-28
Chickens and Eggs.

Bring me all your chickens and eggs
Will pay highest market prices.
A. VAUGHAN.
Post Office Building,
Scotland Neck, n. c.. IA I'm
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-10

Suit No. 9S2, TO go by the Scranton
Traction company's memoranda, was
yesterday called before Judge Guuster
in common pleas. Patrick Kennedy is
plaintiff, and he is seeking to recover
$4,000 damages from the company for
injuries received by being thrown from
a Luzerne street car Aug. 2, 1894.
Kennedy alleges that on that date
he was going to his home near Gala
hans corners on an open car. At Eigh-
teenth street the car stopped to let Off
passengers and he started to get off
also. But, according to his story, he
had only reached the footboard, when
the car was suddenly and unexpectedly
started, and threw him violently to the
ground, breaking his leg near the hip
and injuring him permanently.
The defense alleges on the authority
of the statements of Conductor Barney
McGill and MotormGn Alex McTaggart,
that Kennedy jumped from the car
while it was in motion, against the pro-
tests of the conductor who shouted to
him to wait till the car reached Nine
teenth street.
The case weS on at adjournment
O'Brien < Kelly represent the plaintiff
and Horace L. Hand appears for the
company.
T.. C. Kicker e Co, piano dealers
were defendants in a suit brought by
Milo ]. Wilson, assignee, to recover a
bill of s2237O for stabliny at Warren's
livery. The defense was that Livery
man Warren agreed to board the piano
peoples horses and take in payment a
$500 piano, which they aver Warren Sc
lected and promised to take as soon as
his house was prepared to receive It.
The fact that he never came after the
piano, the defendants argued, should
not work to their hurt.
Judge Edwards looked at the matter
in different light, however, and di-
rected the jury to find for the plaintiff
The jury was out figuring on the
amount of the claim, with interest,
when adjournment was made.
The Eschelran-W Warman case was
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-10
DEMOCRATS WILL MEET.
Councilmen will Caucus Tonight at
the Globe Hotel.

A joint caucus of the Democrats of Sc
lcct and common councils will be held
tonight at the Globe hotel, which is
conducted by Common Councilman
Flanagan.
There is at present no probability
that persons other than ex-senator NJ,
E. Mcdonald and eX-City Engineer E.
F. Blewitt will be nominated for the Of
fees Of city solicitor and city engineer
respectively. a joint meeting of cOun-
ellis will be held Monday night to elect
officers for those two positions.
Tonight's caucus would be uuneces-
sary if the Democratic Councilmen were
united to support the candidates mer-
toned. 1t is to secure q pledge of the
members that the caucus will exert it's
energy. Whether the meeting will de-
velop a unanimously pledged support
remains to be seen. Republican leaders
in councils do not seem at all worried
over the situation nor do the Republi-
can candidates, City Solicitor Torrey
and City Engineer Phillips.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-10
KENNEDY WAS INJURED.
He Seeks to Recover Damages from the
Scranton Traction Company..-0ther
Case on Trial Yesterday.

Some of the members of the old
Scranton Street Railway union, the ac-
tivity of which ceased two years ago,
may take legal action against the
union officers who on Wednesday dis
tributed among a score or more of the
members over 5000 which had been ly-
ing in the treasury.
1t is claimed that neither the exact
amount distributed nor the number Of
benehciaries are known and that no
complete statement of the union S
finances has been made for a long pc
riod. Alex McTagart was president,
James O'Boyle financial secretary and
z. ]. Kelley treasurer of the union.
The officers and members who advo-
Gated the division contended that the
money properly belonged to those mem
bers who were not in arrears at a given
date over a year ago, since which time
no sick benefits have been paid out of
the fund, d,eXcepting to Secretary O'Boyle
who received 81 per week for thirteen
weeks. They held that the union had
lost it's existence and as no dues were
being paid, the proper course was di-
vision and disbandment.
1t is claimed by other members that
the fund was only for beneficial pur-
poses that it accumulated when the
assembly was a part Of the Knights of
labor organization, and that, while
properly the money should be held for
the sick benefits of those who had Gre
ated the sum, 1t belonged to those
members as part of the Knights order
and to that organization it should have
been paid if not used for sick benefits.
Neither. Secretary O'Boyle nor Treas
urer Kelley were under bonds, so it is
a question how they were responsible,
whether to the union as an organiza-
ton or to its members as individuals.
In the latter case the division of the
money may have been proper, but
there are many members who think
differently and legal action is not i'm
probable.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-10

condition of Miss Anna Dickinson on
the day on which she was taken to
the Danville asylum" said the Judge,
and l would recommend that when
you go to the jury room you take up
that question for consideration first
It Is the fundamental question in this
case and naturally requires primary
consideration. You will take all of the
evidence into consideration, giving 1t
the weight you deem just and proper"
The judge then called the Jurors
attention to the evidence of the
witnesses with reference to the
plaintiffs mental condition and brief
ly outlined the testimony given by
each. In determining persons
sanity or insanity 1t would not be
proper to consider one speech or
one transaction, the matter should be
considered as a whole and in that way
all the testimony in the case should be
viewed. The evidences, he thoughE,
negatved the idea that the defendants
acted from anything but proper in
stincts. was 1t not a generous and
neghborly act upon their part?" he
asked.
WHAT THE JUDGE THOUGHT.
lou are at llDeTly 10 view lnlS
matter as it appears to you, but
for myself" emphatically declared
Judge Acheson, "I believe the defend
ants were entirely right when they
forced their way into Miss Dickinson's
room. This is not binding on you, but
it is in my mind and 1 feel that it is
my duty to say so to you. In passing
upon this, however, in making up your
mind with regard to it. the duty de-
wolves upon you of considering this
matter in the light of all the evidence"
He closed his charge by referring to
the manner in which the jury should
make up the measure of damages due
the plaintiff in the event of the jurors
agreeing upon a verdict in her behalf.
He then passed upon the law points of
the plaintiff and defendants and said
that it was not necessary to find that
Miss Dickinson was violently insane
on February %, 1891. If she was so
mentally unbalanced at the time as to
make treatment in a hospital for the
insane necessary the defendants were
warranted in taking her there.
1T is certain that the defendants
acted at the instance of the plaintiffs
sister," concluded the judge, "and be-
lieVe that they were actuated only by
the kindliest motives. And, now
gentlemen, having performed my duty
as see it, your duty begins"
An exception to the charge of the
court was taken by the attorneys for
the plaintiff.
Miss Dickinson has three actions
which will be tried before July against
the New York World, New York Press
and New York Times for libelous ar
ticles printed in connection with incar-
! ceration in the Danville asylum.
| When Messrs. John S. Heilman and
Harry Dryden, of Pittston, were inter-
viewed last night in regard to the ver-
dict they spoke as follows:
Dr. John S. Heilman-'I am dumb
founded. I expected the verdict to go
the other way"
Harry Bryden-"I am satisfied"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-10
JUDGES FOR THE EISTEDDFOD.
j. Powell Jones, of Painsville, Ohio,
on the Musical Contests.

Adjudicators for the Robert Morris
eisteddfod have been selected thus
completing all arrangements as far as
competitions are concerned. j. Powell
Jones, of Painsville O., has been select
ed for what is probably the most re-
sponsible officer of the day-musical ad-
Indicator. Mr.. Powell is musical in
structor in Warren academy and the
Painsville public schools. He is well
known in eisteddfodic circles. He has
acted as musical adjudicator at the
Middle Granville, VT, eisteddfods, and
twice at Utica, N. Y.
Professor w. S. Bonbright, of this
city. will adjudicate on the recitations.
Professor Bonbright is an instructor
in elocution and dramatic art, and is
a first prize gold medallist of the Ma
tional School Of Elocution and Oratory
of Philadelphia.
Rev. DePugh Grifiiths. of Bingham
ton, N. Y, will judge the Englyn and
Welsh national hymn compositions
Mr.. Griflths was the winner Of the $500
prize for the best Welsh poem at the
Denver eisteddfod.
Theron G.. Osourne, Of Greenwood, a
poet of much. natural ability, and a
frequent contributor to the large maga-
zines of the country, will examine the
English poem competitions.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-10
CHURCH CAUSED THE ARREST.
lie Is Acting Entirely Upon Humane
Instincts. He Saws

Joseph Church, the North End land
and manlord, is responsible for the ar
rest Of Johr Coach, who was committed
to the county jail Thursday night on a
charge of being an accessory in the
shooting Of William FIGHTER in the
North End on Sunday evening, March
2s.
Mr. Church believes that the thres
men arrested by the police for assault
are innocent and from humane in
stincts alone he is doing detective work
for the arrest of the right man. Coach,
it is alleged on oath of two persons,
was one of the three men who assault
cd Fichler. 1t is averred that Coach
also said that Antonio Leone is the
man who fired the shot. Leone has dis
appeared since the fracas and Coach
is incidentally charged with aiding his
escape. He would not admit that he
had made any such statements when
taken before Alderman Wright Thurs
day night.
He was taken to the county Jail in
default OF 5000 bail A warrant will be
issued also for the arrest of Antonio
Leone, the accused man. His present
whereabouts are unknown.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-10
WHAT DID DUGGAN DO TO HIM?
Hard to Tell, Exactly, but 1t Was
Something Like This.

w. H. Davitt, of Providence, yester-
day began equity proceedings against
Joseph II. Duggan and Patrick Cullen
to gain possession of articles of agree
ment referring to the purchase of real
estate, which articles, it is alleged,
Duggan has notated and the possession
of which is necessary to Davitt in order
to bring a suit in ejectment.
According to the paper book pre-
pared by Davitt's attorney, f. c. New
comb, Duggan was engaged to act as
Davitt's agent in the purchase from
Catherine Winton of a lot on West
Market street. Davitt paid Duggan his
commission of $40 and also the first
payment on the lot but despite this,
he charges that Duggan transferred the
contract to Patrick Cullen and is now
receiving installments of the purchase
money from him.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-10
We're Enunltothc Occasion.

On Tuesday forenoon Mrs. 7. Thomp-
son and Miss c. Hartley, of Scranton,
were driving to Elmhurst over the
boulevard, and when in the vicinity of
Nay Aug park their horse stumbled
and fell. Miss Hartley was thrown
from the buggy, receiving a few
bruises, but she Immediately gave her
attention to the horse, holding it's head
down until some men came to her as
sistance and helped the horse to its
feet. A broken thill was temporarily
repaired and the ladies resumed their
way, thankful to escape with so little
damage.-Elmhurst Signal.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-10
Sale.
MONDAY, APRIL II, At 10 Am.
THE WYOMING HOUSE

Consisting of the contents of nearly
800 rooms this house has been partially
refurnished in the past five years,
therefore is modern and up to date
There was no expense spared when this
house was furnished, the best of every
thing was none too good.
Hundreds of Brussels and Ingram
carpets. Walnut, Mahogony and Oak
Bed suits, Fine Hair mattresses, Wool
Blankets and Bedding, Parlor Suits
Odd pieces in fine chairs, Lace Cur
tains, Shades, etc, Silverware, Glass
ware, China Crockery, etc, complete
bar. outfit, Billiard Tables and Pool
Tables, Large Pier and Mantle Mirrors
Office Furniture, Large Safe Gas Fix
lures, Steam Tables, Dish Warmer, 10
Fire Ranges, Refrigerators On ac-
count of the limited time 1t will be i'm
possible 10 issue catalogues. Every
thing must go at some price. Those
who contemplate housekeeping should
take advantage of this opportunity
Sale commences Monday. April 12th
at 10 a. m, continues daily until sold.
E. N STRONG, huction9aL
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-10
NO GROUND FOR ALARM.
Nicholas Guzy Died from the Effects
of an Accident,

Nicholas Guzy was killed Wednesday
morning by fall of roof in No. mine
If the Pennsylvania Coal company,
Dunmore. and yesterday Coroner Long
street was summoned by Father Dunn
brosky, the South Side Polish priest,
Who,had heard rumors of foul play in
connection with Guzy's death. There
was some insurance money involved in
the death.
Coroner LongStreet examined the
corps and saw the sure evidence of an
accidental death-a broken back. He
Informed Father Dumbrosky that there
was no ground for foul play.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-10
Flower Seeds Given Away.

On Saturday and Monday with every
soc. worth of goods sold we will give
a paper of the best flower seeds. $1.OO
purchase papers seeds, ETC.; alyssum,
carnation, candy tuft, China aster,
chrysanthempm, dahlias, heliotrope,
mignonette, morning glory, nasturtium,
pansy, sweet peas, phlox, verbena, vio-
let, etc. Mears & Hagen.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-10
FUNERAL OF MISS COLEMAN.
Obsequies at ST. Peters Cathedral
Conducted by Rev. j. ". Malone.

At st. Peters cathedral yesterday
morning a high mass of requiem was
celebrated by Rev. j. w. Malone over
the remains of Miss Eliza Coleman,
who died Wednesday. The floral pieces
we're very fine.
The pall-bearers were: Philip Nc
Guire, p. ]. Foley, p. j. Mawn, John
Shea, Michael Haggerty and John ].
Gordon. Burial was made in Hyde
Park Catholic cemetery.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-10

Compare our prices, call and be
convinced that we can and do sell
lower than others. The loss on
these reductions does not alter
our low prices on prescriptions.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-10
Notice.

We are still doing business at the
same old stand where we have been for
twenty-five years past and most re-
spectfully solicit the patronage of the
public as heretofore in awnings, tents
fiags and all kinds of society goods
and decorations.
S. ]. Thurman G. Bro.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-10

The Lackawanna Stone Co. is pre-
pared to furnish rough and dressed
stone. Paving blocks a speciality. All
work guaranteed estimates cheerfully
furnished; prompt delivery. Office, 421
Lackawanna ave-, Fred j. Widmayer,
President. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-10

Monday, April IL, 10 a. M, contents
of The Wyoming House, consisting OF
the contents of nearly 300 rooms. All
small articles sold in dining room.
Chairs provided for ladies'. Il. NJ.
Strong, auctioneer. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-10

Returned to you with any kind of
finish you desire, domestic, medium or
high gloss. when laundried at the
Crystal, S43 and 345 Adams ave. ."
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-10
For Over-lndulgence
Fake Horsford's Acid Phosphat,

1t preserves and renews the vitality,
strengthens the nerves and stimulates
the stomach to a healthy action. ."
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-10
NJ CARRAH { THOMAS,
DRUGGISTS,
209 Lackawanna Ave.
meet the demand for Patent Medicines
pular prices, we offer the following list:
We Will NOT Be UNDERSOLD

Prices on drugs and pre-
scriptions the lowest. Call
and get prices. We will con-
vince you we can save you
big money. Remember the
store, 200 LaCkawanna
Avenue.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-10

The Casey & Kelly celebrated Book
| Beer on draught today. Try it. ."
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-10
DIVISION OF MONEY
CAUSING TROUBLE
Members OF the Deiunct Carmen's Union
Threaten 10 Begin Proceedings.
SIX HUNDRED DOLLARS DIVIDED

Old Members of the Union Are Not
Satisfied That This Was the Proper
Course to Pursue Under the Cir
instances and Are Talking About
Asking the Courts to Throw Some
Light on the Subject.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-10

The Casey & Kelly celebrated Book
Beer on draught today. Try it. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-10
DIED.

GBORGE-In Scranton, Pa, at Pennsyl-
vania Oral school. April o. at 1.SO o'clock,
Isabella George, aged 10 years. Funeral
notice later.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-10

The Casey & Kelly celebrated Book
Beer on draught today. Try it. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-10

Miss Carolyne v. Dorsey, teacher of
ans avenue.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-10

given to the jury at 1890 o'clock p. M,
but no verdict was reached at adjourn
ing time.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-10
THE JUpGE's CHARGE.

1t was five minutes to clock when
Judge Acheson began his charge to the
jury. He began by briefly sketching
a history of the case. On one side, he
said, 1t was alleged that a great out
age had been perpetrated on the plain
tiff, while on the other hand it was
held that her commitment was humane
and proper. 1t was therefore essential
that the Jurors should consider the
case with great care and deliberatioE
on account of the unusual features
connected with it.. This led the Judge
to a short discourse on insanity and
the various phases in which it makes
itself manifest.
THE great question of fact in dis
pute is with reference to the mental
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-10

The Casey & Kelly celebrated Book
Beer on draught today. Try it. ."
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-10

The Casey & Kelly celebrated Book
Beer on draught today. Try it. ="
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-10

Twining, optician 125 Penn avenue. in
Harris drug store. Hours a. m. s
y. m.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-10
To Cure a Cold in One Day.

Take laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money II It
fails to cure. 26c.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-10
Williams { NJ 'ANULTY
Izz WYOMING AVE.

To insure publication in this paper.
volunteered communications of a con-
troversial character MUST BE
SIGNED FOR. PUBLICATION by the
writer's true name. To this just rule
We cannot hereafter make exception.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-10
SANDERSON'S PHARMACY
CUT RATE STORE.


To Show you what we are will.
ng to do in the way OF low prices,
we quote the following:
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-10
SAWYER'S
Trimmed Millinery

Throngs of critical folks have enjoyed the
Millinery show of last week. They noticed
two thingS-IIats and BOnnets Drettier, more
artistic and prices less than ever. There are
Hats from $500 10 $500, dozens Of them,
that are revelations to hat wearers; stylish,
fine materials, well made.
The latCh-strng is always out, and there's
no body to tease you to buy. We want the
ladies' to come and go as they please. The
but styles and value such as we're giving
won't prevent your spending money here.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-10
TEETH EXTRACTED
WITHOUT PAIN

BY the use of my new local anaesthetic. No
seep-producing agent. 1t is simply applied
to the gums and the tooth extracted without
particle of pain.
All other dental operations performed posi-
lively without pain.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-10
TEETH $S Full SET.
WARRANTED 5 YEARS.
These are the same teeth other dentists
charge from SO to $50 set for.
TEETH WITII0IIT DlhTEc
Teeth WITHOUT PLATES.

Gold and Porcelain Crowns; Gold, Silver
and Cement Filings, at one-half the usual
cost. Examination free Open evenings Z to
s. sundays TO IL a. m.