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The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-06-17

The Catholic bishop a; Kansas City re-
fuses 10 offer prayers for Queen Victoria
Queen Victoria viii weep scalding tears
into the kitchen sink when she hears this.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-06-17

Lawyer Harlan, a brother OF Supreme
and went 10 a Kentucky poor-house- E,s
death brings this fact out and somehow or
other Il looks Ike reelection On Kansas
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-06-17

Queen yictoria's mother called her Dr;na
cultured people refer humorousg 10 Widow
Wettin, while the IRISH cal her DUANE
Nixk
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-06-17
Order. Name,

II VIII be seen that there s no immediate
prospect Of the great Smith or ones families
dying out
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-06-17

Does the green blood OF hoodoo caper II,
the veins OF the Topeka pension agency
Il ate out Barney Kelly's political heart.
VIII Leland be able TO break the charm?
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-06-17

Having rendered his verdict clearing
everybody concerned, OF blame. it is now in
order for that coroner at Urbana. Ohio. to
50 into hiding a fe.g 4ays himself
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-06-17

Revenue Collector Nike Sutton now won
ders wha; good it would have done him to
have gone 10 the 81. Louis convention as 4
delegate, any way.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-06-17

II is the solemn convection OF air. M:chae.
Sutton that Major Mckinley win not con-
suit the list of Kansas delegates 10 the con-
Vention that nominated him. before making
Kansas appointments.
The commonwealth., 1897-06-17
BRINKLEYVILLE NEWS.

Correspondence to THE CoMMoNwEALrH)
BRINKLEYvILLE,N N. c., June IA, '97.
The childrens' day exercises at Beth
esda was largely attended yesterday. 1t
was a splendid success-the children
acquittlng themselves most creditably,
nor is it to be wondered at, for under
the leadership of such consecrated
church workers as the Hunters, Wills !,
Harrisons', Wilson's, and others equally
as devoted it could not be otherwise.
Miss Ellen Williams who formerly
lived at "White Rock" near here, but
more recently of Henderson died Satur-
day morning, and was buried at the old
home yesterday. She had been great
sufferer for some weeks prior to her
death. She was largely possessed of
those admirable graces of head and
heart which endeared her to all who
knew her.
DR.. Falkener and Mr.. Walter Mat
thews who have for weeks been great
sufferers are improving to the delight
of their many friends.
To-day we had quite an interesting
court case. A week ago Walter Solo
mon married Mary Clark (both colored).
It seems that Walter had been playing
the double part, and had been paying
devotion to one Lizzie .Alston and
were to be married '.fn the fall" and
upon this promise Lizzie had been
furnishing Walter money with which
to make his crop, and to prepare tor
contemplated marriage but upon his
union with Mary Clark, the infatuated
lover, becomes the infuriated prosecut-
or, and she had Walter arraigned before
Squire Hewlin who has him under
500 tor his appearance at Halifax
court.
At this writing Walter has. failed to
give bond, and it looks as if he will be
com mltted to jail. w.
The commonwealth., 1897-06-17
Lawn Party.

Last Friday night most enjoyable
lawn party was given In DIR. w. r.
Woods grove in the interest of the
Scotland Neck Military Band. Hun
dreds of people gathered-blushing
maids, careful matrons, gallant young
men, grave fathers In gray, lads and
lasses-alI to enjoy social hour and
pass the evening in pleasant converse.
The moonlight stealing through the
thlckly matted branches of the wide
spreading oaks left just little place
here and there for lamps and lanterns
to light up; and these artificial lights,
together with natures mellow moon
light, made the scene attractive to the
lovers of the social. The gay flutter
of the evening dress, the merry laughter
that rang out from groups here and
there, and the sweet strains OF music
by the band, bespoke the pleasure that
universally characterized the hour.
There was a feast of berries, cakes
and cream, served on long tables or in
smaller circles according to the taste or
convenience of those who partook of
the good things, and call went merry
as a marriage bell"
The music by the band was quite
pretty and the boys have been the
recipients of many compliments for
their efficiency. They have been prac
tlcing only few months, but have be-
come so we'll versed in their work that
they play even new pieces quite readily.
They began their practice under Mr.. G.
B. Skipper about the first OF the year.
Later he returned to Lumberton and left
them to practice alone. They kept up
their practice together until they Sc
cured the services of Prot. Ports and
under his training they have made
quite rapid progress.
The proceeds of the party Friday
night amounted to $40, which went for
the benefit of the band.
The commonwealth., 1897-06-17
Thanks For KIND Words.

Thanks For KIND Words.
THE COMMONWEALTH has received so
many kind expressions OF appreciation
recently that we feel impelled to, in
turn, express our own appreciation of
what our readers think and say of our
work. We would remind our readers
that Just now during the dull business
season we are giving them quite bit
of good reading matter every week ;
and later In the year it they feel in
cl1ned to grumbIe because we devote
much of our space to advertisers, they
may remember how much reading
matter we are giving them now.
It is a fact which no one can success
fully controvert, that Nemo's letters to
THE COMMONWEALTH are worth the full
price of the paper, and some of our
readers think so.
The commonwealth., 1897-06-17
Notice..
SPECIAL ELECTION.

ls]a,npl" m pafsoanee Il. adce OF an Act of the Leg
Tn "1ule a OF lS9I, as appears in the Pub
Roa.s r. LAWS V, OF 1897 Chap. 421 Sec. Q, the
lu ~" ol county commissioners of Hal
bsn. ,sA county, hereby give notice thew
esoh S ealieo an election to be held in
oo,, sn a''a every School district in the
seeon9 aaay S o1 Halifax on Tuesday after the
1SsSno 1So1 Monday in Aug. in the vea,
. v', sn upon the question of leyving q
bhSpsclal hnps district tax of 10 cents On The
3Octs 3O'eu on nollars " worth of property and
Of G' ss;a oa a; the poll, for the public schools
LUIS 'le 9th day Of June, 1897.
o,, McM. FURGERSON
e17 o,efk OF Board of Commissioners
The commonwealth., 1897-06-17
What VIII Scotland Neck do?
The Snow Hill railroad project W,

The Snow Hill railroad project wal
practically killed by the vote OF Greene
county against the measure. Colds
boro no longer feels any interest in the
: matter and so, for the near future
{ there seems to be no probability that
such road will be built. While the
project was being agitated Scotland
Neck became interested and was willing
and anxious to help bring the road this
way.
Now that matter is settled, why
not go back to the original proposition
made by THE CoMMoKwEALTH-th that
we build railroad from the town to
a convenient point on Roanoke river
and thus secure connection with water
transportation? Our freight rates are
not getting any lower Every day that
passes Scotland Neck is paying out mon
ey for treights that might be saved to the
improvement and enlargement OF our
business 1t we had competition in ship
ping facilities.
Some say it is too big an undertaking
for the town to buiId a railroad.
What, build a railroad by ourselves
from Scotland Neck to Palmyra, dis
tance of SIX miles! Why, that is too
big a job for this town, says one.
Now, to such arguments THE CON-
MoNwEALTH answers that if Mr.. John
Coughenour can build alone railroad
from his saw mill five or six miles into
the country through swamps and
marshes and over hills and valleys, can
not the whole town build road to Pal
myra?
The saving in freight charges for the
first five years would pay for a broad
gauge road from Scotland Neck to
Palmyra, and it would increase the vol
ume of business for the town in more
ways than one.
THE COMMONWEALTH believes that
our people ought to take steps at once
to have such road and we feel fully
assured that it would be great stride
towards quickening the business inter-
ests of the town.
The commonwealth., 1897-06-17
HOW's THIsl

r..a We offer One Hundred Do1,.rs D.
not ha ~ o, any case Of Catarrh that can
s cured bv Halls Catarrh Cure.
ledo,O. N d CO., Props, To
Chenev tta,laerslgned, ta have known FL
lleve him MI me me last Is years, and be-
business perleetly honorable in all
able to carrH rrHnsactlons Nsae and financially
by their 4;.y sr: Out any obligations made
Toledo, @ oofua1s, WV! Wholesale Druggists
vim, WIZ. "aldlng, Kinnan & Mar.
HalI'Ss %SI!ssale Cata Druggists, Toledo, O.
nally, actino ,a,ih IN Cure Is taken inter
and mnea,.s ue,ng directly upon the h1ood %
Price 75c uS SUI surfaces Of the system
druggists, Tas.;o asi bottle. Sold by al
The commonwealth., 1897-06-17

Vine Hill Male Academy Scholarships
and Prizes.
By action of the Washington and
Lee University their Prize Scholar
ships, one of which is given to the
Male Academy, pay twenty-five dollars
less than last year.
Since now the Wake Forest Scholar
ship pays more, the individual who
gives this Scholarship (it is not given
by the college, justly demands that it
be awarded to the student, in the high
est class, making the highest average.
On these conditions it was won by Ed
win Whitehead of Halifax county. The
Washington and Lee Prize Scholarship
is awarded to Chas. L. Mcdowell, Scot
land Neck, the second eligible contest
ant.
The prize offered the three higher
classes in English for neatness and
manifest effort on Archaeological
Events is awarded to J. Ryland War
rem of Virginia. Raymond Dunn. Scot
land Neck, wins the prize for neatnese
and accuracy in Business Forms.
The commonwealth., 1897-06-17
TILLERY TIPS.
to The COMMONWEALTH

/ I(COrr0GDOuO00C0
T1LLERY, N. c., June Is, 1897.
Mr.. E.. o. Farnham of Buffalo, N. Y
who has been spending a month in
Tillery for his health, departed fol
home Friday last.
| The services in the Baptist church
last week were very successful. Sunday
morning ten converts were baptized in
the creek.
Work on the Episcopal church is
progressing and the interior will be
finished this week. Next week a coat
of paint will be put on and we expect
to have one Of the prettiest little chap
els in the State.
The town commissioners held meet
ing last Monday evening. Mr.. D. H.
Martin was elected treasurer. All out
standing accounts were paid and the
finances OF the town are in a very
healthy condition.
Constable Skinner has gang of men
repairing roads and bitches, but the
sidewalks are still In bad shape.
Mr.. G. U. Skinner has branched out
into the grocery business. Here's sue
cess to you Charles.
A colored man named Walter Cotton
was arrested Monday for forging Mr..
Matthew Tillery's name to an order for
a quart of whiskey. The note was pre-
sented at Charles Parks saloon last
May and when the bill was presented
last week Mr.. TiIlery declared the order
a forgery. Cotton was remanded to
Halifax Jail tor trial.
Mr.. E. L. Whitehead, our popular
station agent, is receiving congratula-
tions. Mother and daughter both do
ing nicely.
The town commissioners might put
that cash balance to good advantage by
putting up the promised street lamps
and laying some very necessary cross
walks.
Miss Selma Carter entertained about
fifty young people Friday evening last,
the anniversary OF her birthday.
FOUNDER.
The commonwealth., 1897-06-17
Takes sscflink" to 1--we In Durham.
He was Durham man, and lived on
street.

-- aUIOCbe
He was also married, and had a pretty
good sized family.
His domestic affairs were as pleasant
as could be expected, but there we're
times when the burden of life cast a
shadow athwart his pathway somewhat
in the following nature:
The other Cay the servant appeared
in the Office with a note from the mis-
tress, and carrying an armful OF baskets,
sacks and tin cans. The note called
for the following articles Gin domestic
economy" to be sent up at once
ssMeat, meal, -four, lard, oil, matches,
shoes, stove pipe, pepper, spice, sugar,
coffee, starch, soap, beef, eggs, butter,
lemon extract, salt, vinegar, six yards
cloth, ham, load of wood, soda, oatmeal
rice, grits, chocolate, cheese, tea, can
tomatoes, Clipped beef, dried apples
pickles, crackers, baking powder, kee
mackerel, candy, bottle medicine, pins
syrup, broom, and an order to come
home sober."-Durham Sun.
The commonwealth., 1897-06-17
ENFIELD NEWS.
resp ondence to The COMMONWEALTH.

Corresp ondence to THE COMMONWEALTH.
ENFIELD, NC, June 18th, '97.
We had a good shower here last Sat
urday. It was attended with a heavy
wind, Three miles below here it NOV
ed one of Mr.. J. III. Parker's tobacco
barns and blew a tree on the Jethre
Parker house, where Mr.. J. w. Bum
pass lives, and took off part OF the
chimney. 1t also blew up an old oal
in the grove. No one was hurt.
Mrs. Knight, of Rocky Mount Is on s
visit to her sister, Mrs. A. o. Whitaker
Rev. V. I'Anson of Virginia preached
in the Baptist church Thursday night
to large congregation.
The commonwealth., 1897-06-17
LOCAL NEWS.

CHILDREN's Dayton next Sunda,
children's day exercises will be held in
the M. E. church commencing at lC
O'Clock a m.
VISITORS PRoHIB1TED.-We learn
from Mr.. q. K. Taylor, the leader, that
the regular place of practice of the Scot.
land Neck Band will be the Temper
ance Hall, and that no visitors will be
allowed in the hall during practice
hours.
BEST THEY EVER HAD.-Mess. M. !.
Hoffman 4 Bro. inform THE COMMON
WEALTH that their sales on Saturday,
June 9th, were the largest sales of any
single day since they have been in bus
mess here. This speaks we'll for bus
iness in Scotland Neck in these dull
times.
"SoFT sNAP."-There was a ripple
of merriment in we'll known uptown
store few days ago at the expense of
one of the proprieters. It was dull, hot
day when merchants we're not very
busy. Chief of police Whitmore walked
in leisurely and in his good-natured,
half-ioklng and half matter-ot-fact way
asked several around if they would not
like to have "soft snap" All refused
to answer him directly, suspecting that
he was trying to "sell them" Mr.. -
spoke up and said, eyes, I'd like to have
soft snap" Whereupon the Chief
complacently drew from his side pock-
ct half grown, withered, green gar
den snap and handed him. A roar
of laughter brought blush to the mer-
chants face who could only say, "I1l
get even with you."
AULANDER HIGH sCHOoL.-The fif-
teenth annual commencement of Au-
lander Classical and Commercial Insti-
tute will occur June17th and 18th. At 3
p. m. 18th there will be defamation
contest for the Mitchell medal. At 81
p m. annual contest for orators medal
Alumni addresses by A. R.Dunning and
Alex. Lassiter. Friday at 10 80 a. m.
Prof. J. B. Carlyle of Wake Forest will
deliver the literary address, Rev. G. J.
Dowell of Durham will preach the ser
mon. Annual concert at 80 p. M,
and presentation of medals by Hon.
F. D. Winston.
Marshalls-H. III. Hoggard, w. r.
Murray, w. H. Newsome, A. J. Dun
ming, o. P Chitty, J. L. Bazemore,
w. w. Mitchell, w. S. Dunning, J. F.
Farless.
BITTEN BY A sNAKE.-Master Charlie
Lawrence, son of Mr.. G. T. Lawrence,
of Hotel Lawrence, was
fishing with some boys and young men
in the creek near town Monday. They
had caught some fish from a hollow
root under the water, and Charlie saw
an opportunity to make catch. He
plunged his hand and arm down deep
and brought out what he thought to
be an eel or fish, but when he cleared
the water it proved to be water moe
casin. The snake bit Charles wrist,
leaving the scratch by his fangs in
several places, but thus far he has not
any Inconvenience from
the bite. The little episode threw con-
into the fishing party, and
the boys splashed water lively until
~~o% o,,k ~ tho orooG/
The commonwealth., 1897-06-17
Rev, DR.. Morton's Sermon.

Rev. DR.. Morton's Sermon.
Rev. Morton, D. D., pastor OF
the Presbyterian church in Tarboro,
preached in the Baptist church here
Sunday night. He Is preacher OF
considerable power and his sermon
greatly pleased the congregation. 1t
was a strong plea for work by all the
different religious denominations, and
beautifully set forth the tendency of this
latter age to harmony amongst the
denominations in the great work of
eaying men. The Tarboro Presby-
terians, and the Tarboro people all, are
to be congratulated upon having such
an able and effective minister among
them.
The commonwealth., 1897-06-17
Card of Thanks.

Card of Thanks.
In behalf of the band, take this
method of rendering our sincere thanks
to all of those who so literally contrlbut-
ed to our successful entertainment last
Friday evening, and especially to the
ladies who worked 80 faithfully for our
interests around the tables.
o. K. TAYLOR, Leader.
The commonwealth., 1897-06-17

r. he Merchants Of Eastern North
Carolina:
vo announce that we are now ready
70 fII vour orders for mattresses, hay
;ua . LARGE stock on hand, and all made
~ tbp latest Boston shape. We are
the largest manufacturers in the State,
and do claim to give you the best
no1ble I Cotton Top Mattress, in fancy
and plaln blue ticking, ever offered be-
fare m We have special freight arrange
nsnts to all points. Orders filled the
day thev are received. Order early, as
they will be higher.
Very truly,
Halifax, \. c. HALE BhOo.
The commonwealth., 1897-06-17
NO CURE-NO PAY

That is the way all druggists sell
GROVES TASTELESS CHILL
TONIC tor Chills and Malaria. It is
simply Iron and Quinine in tasteless
form. Children love it. Adults prefer
it to bitter nauseating tonics. Price,
Soc. 6 IT ".
The commonwealth., 1897-06-17

See our 7c silk-finish shilt waist
goods n. b. Josey.
For 10 days viii sell dress ginghams
at &c, worth Sc. y. B. Josey.
The commonwealth., 1897-06-17

why not try Macnair's Blood and
Liver Pills? They are the best. Ask
= =. Whitehead & Co. for them.
The commonwealth., 1897-06-17

~ Your attention is called to the
new ad. elsewhere. of BELL the TAR
B0R0 JEWELER. He guarantees
Satisfaction to his customers. Try
him. 2 25 If.
The commonwealth., 1897-06-17
Meeting Of Trustees.

Meetlng OF Trustees.
Mr.. R. H. Smith, president of the
board OF trustees of Vine Hill Female
Academy, gives notice to the trustees
of meeting to-day (Thursday, June
17th) in the office of Mr.. w. A. Dunn
at IL O'Clock, a. m.
The commonwealth., 1897-06-17
MID SUMMER SALE.

We will of CAPS
GENTS FURNISHING GOODS,
TOBACCO,
&c $198 $780,
$46 $780, $500 1926 Boys
$5OO
Ladies' shoes
22c HATS
ALPINE 29c 1870
Window curtains 94c
goods 1Oc
mention Mems Laun
&c. 48c Suspendes pair
pair CARDS shirt waist LOG
Link cuff buttons 24c
underwear We will sell
OF the
last
ydays
The commonwealth., 1897-06-17
HOW TO find OUT.

Fill bottle or common glass with
urine and let it stand twenty-four
hours a sediment Or settling indicates
Indicates al unhealthev condition of
the Kidneys. When urine stains linin
It Is positive evience of kidney trouble.
loo frequent desire to urinate OF pain
In the back, is also convincing proof
that the kidneys and bladder are out
Of order.
WHAT TO DO.
There is comfort in the knowledge so
often expressed, that DR.. Kllmer's
syamp-Root. the great kidney remedy
lalhlls every wish in relieving pain in
the back, kidneys, liver, bladder and
every part OF the urinary passages. 1t
eorrects inability to hold urine and
sadlng pain in passing 1t, or bad ef-
,ects following use Of liquor, wine or
oeef' and overcomes that unpleasant
necessity OF being compelled to get up
many times during the night to uri-
iis'e. The mild and the extraordinary
G.ec' Of owamp-Root is soon realized.
~ stands the highest tor its wonderful
cures , OF the most distressing cases. Ii
.pu wv heed medicine you should have
oos. ons oes'' Sold by druggists price fifty
.'n's ana one dollar. You may have
q aan. sample bottle and pamphlet both
Sa,. sons ifee oy mail. Mention The Com
,n1uswEALAH y. VI, and send your address to
~ Miner q Co.. Binghamton, N. Y.
The commonwealth., 1897-06-17
New Goods. New Goods ! at
p IocoH,s

.. n. B. Josey's.
See our Laces. All-over Embroideries,
Hamburgs, &c. Special value In &c to
lGc Hamburgs n. B. Josey.
Straw Hats and Neck-wear can't be
beat at \. 3. Josey's.
The commonwealth., 1897-06-17
the Mills Will Continue to Run.

The Mills Will Continue to Run.
There has been occasional inquiry as
to whether or not the knitting mills of
this place will run through the sum-
mer. In order to give the public cor
rect information THE COMMONWEALTH
has Investigated the matter; and we
have it from good authority that the
mills will not shut down, but will con-
tlnue to run all the year.
There may not all the while be full
force employed but there will be a pref
ty good one. and perhaps full force,
all the time.
This statement is quite reassuring
for those interested in these mills, In
the face of fact that other mills around
have partially or wholly shut down.
The commonwealth., 1897-06-17
For Sale.

One GOOD horse. also one fine mule
at a bargain. n. y. JOSEF,
e1L3t Scotland Neck, n. c.
The commonwealth., 1897-06-17

but failed. We called
several physicians but
the spasms continued,
her tongue became
partially paralyzed
and the doctors said
she would never talk
again. Night and day
We watched the Door
The commonwealth., 1897-06-17

CHILDREN's Dayton next SUNDAY
children's day exercises will be held in
the M. E. church commencing at 10
O'Clock a m.
The commonwealth., 1897-06-17
Announcement to
Merchants.

II tss Merchants Of Eastern North
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-17

SHOW that they have not received more than
zen demerlts be advanced to class two and
tnt reatter they be entitled to all the priv
ilefes and benefits attached thereto AL
rowing every boy chance to advance from
class three to class one by good conduct
and to receive higher wages as he advances
iron me one class to the other. Also thai
bV BAD conduct any boy from higher class
can retroerade as follows ANY of class
one who shall receive five dement's during
any three months to be returned TO class
TWO and that any Of class two who receive
ten dement's during any three months to be
returned to class three-eyery three months
being test Of standing of each and every
boy. WY
would also recommend that the time Of
servitude Of these boys where they are NOT
parhoned by the governor at an earlier
GATE be regulated as follows: That class
one be given deduction of one-balf of
the time specified In the sentence of Tho
trial court. That class two be given n de
auction OF one third of the time specified in
the sentence of the trial court.
was glad to learn that the Christian
women at Catcsyille were proving their
taith by their works. and that they go out
TO the reformatory every Sabbath evening
and hold Sunday school with these boys
and their going will doubtless have a good
influence over these wavward boys and do
much toward reforming them.