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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-07-22
LAWN PARTY AT HALIFAX.
, to TIE CoMMoNwEALrH.)

Correspondents to The CoMMONwEALTH.l
HALIFAX, July Is, '97.
There was an ice-cream supper last
Wednesday evening on the pleasant
lawn at the residence of Mrs. Ida Safer,
which proved to be the most enjoyable
occasion of the season to all who par
ticipated.
There was good attendance, and
the young ladies showed their capacity
by serving promptly and properly.
The lawn was most beautifully and
artistically illuminated with japanese
lanterns of various colors which to-
gether with the silvery moonbeams
made the scene one of rare lovliness.
Here and there could be seen anxious
but patient cream lovers, reclining at
the little tables dotted about upon the
lawn, some in eager converse, others
just talking for the fun of the thing.
One of the most interesting features
was "The War of Roses"
Two popular young ladies, Misses
Fannie and Fife Safer, were the con-
testants. Miss Fannie as cred Rose, .
Miss Fife as "W hlte Rose" The OBJ
ject of each was to excel the other in
the sale of cream and sherbets.
They contested bravely through the
entire evening, and finally came out
''Tle." Then each young lady wished
she had sold just one more plate.
The net proceeds amounted to fifteen
dollars, which went to the Baptist
church.
Tobacco curing has commenced
Several good cures were made last week
in this locality.
The crops on an average are fairly
good. Cotton especially is looking we'll
l believe people in this vicinity are
pleased with the outlook.
Rev. j. S. Williams of Brinkleyville
was on our streets Monday. He was
gathering statistics for his subject,
"Halifax County for Christ" at the
Littleton Sunday-school convention.
Mess. G. W. PEBBLES and Henry How.
erton on last Sunday rode their 'cycles'
from Emporia, Va, to Halifax, a dis
lance OF thirty miles In two hours and
ten minutes.
Look out, Scotland Neck boys, we are
going to train ourselves under PEBBLES
and Howerton, and we will all be down
on our wheels some sweet day.
Miss Minnie Carraway, of Littleton
is visiting her aunt, Mrs. J. N. Brown
Miss Mamie Smith of Scotland Neck
is visiting the Misses Hill.
Miss Kitty Beckwith of Portsmouth
Va, is visiting Miss Mary Mcmahon
| Miss Susie Gillian has returned
home from her school in Suffolk, Va
Miss Julia Gregory is visiting he,
sister In Portsmouth.
Miss Dora Safer has gone to New
York to enjoy herself for awhile.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-07-22
TRINITY COLLEGE,

-.--Nezt Session Opens September 8.
Three full courses of study. Large
number OF electives. Two full chairs in
English. Women admitted to all classes.
One Hundred and One ThousandD Dollars
added to the endowment during the
present year. Only male literary college
ID North Carolina that is located in u
city.
The best business course offered in
the state. Send for album and catalogue.
Address JNO. G.. KILGO.
Z 10 I'm. Durham, N. G.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-07-22
IGNORING THE COLORED
PEOPLE.

The national administration is again
slowly opening the eyes of the colored
people. Their applications at Wash
ington for appointment to places OF
importance are being ignored, and will
be ignored to the end.
The colored people stand no showing
with the Republican party for places
of emolument. They may sweat and
speak and speak and sweat during ev-
cry campaign but when it comes to
appointment to important places the
Republican memory is just as treach-
erous towards colored men as is the
Democratic memory. Here and there
a colored man gets elected to some
county office; sometimes they get to
the Legislature and one in the whole
nation last year succeeded in getting to
Congress but ordinarily the colored
race pays thousand prices Tor every
Office it gets.
Their remuneration is not half worth
their effort, time and other expendi-
lures and their great longing for Of
fee and craze tor representation" have
much to do towards keeping them poor
and shiftless.
It would be much better for the race
as a whole if they would let politics
alone for about fifty years and 20 to
work tor themselves In earnest and
make for themselves a foundation on
which to stand as citizens.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-07-22
GETTING ENOUGH.

From reports through the papers
from different parts of the State, we are
led to conclude that the people of the
State generally are getting enough OF
fusion legislation.
Perhaps there has never been a leeis-
latiYe body in, North Carolina that did
so many things that were 80 disappo,nt-
Ing and almost disgusting to 80 manv
people. The people of North Carolina
are as much disappointed In the results
OF the work of our last Legislature "a
are the people of the entire nation IN
looking vainly for the wave of prosper
lty that was promised by the Republic
an party on the election of Mckinley.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-07-22
BICYCLE EDITION.

The Raleigh News & Observer last
Sunday published special bicycle edi-
ton 1t was q success, too, for one
could learn from 1t much about wheels
and wheelman that he never knew be-
fore. Il was we'll illustrated and show.
ed much enterprise.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-07-22
Special Notice.
Bids for Well at Courthouse.

The Board Of County Commissioners
OF Halifax county hereby give notice
that they Will receive bids for a bored
we'll and putting in well fixtures Gin
SIDE pipe not to be less than one and
one-quarter inches in diameter) In the
court-house yard. Bids can be filed
with the Clerk at the Board on or before
the !st Monday in August next. Speci-
fication should accompany each bid.
The Board reserve the right to reieot
any or all bids.
By order of the Board.
TH06. II. HARRI6ON, Chm.
NcM. FURGERS0N, CIerk
July s. 1871. Sd
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-07-22
PEACE
Institute for Young Ladies,
Roloiub NJ ~

N0TUE Tor Young Ladies,
Raleigh, N. G.
Excellent buildings and beautiful
grounds in Healthful Location
with splendid climate. Stands at
the very front in Female Educa-
ton. Thorough in its Courses.
High in Its Standard. Unsurpassed
IN ITS high moral tone and in ITS
intellectual and social influences.
Twenty-one officers and teachers.
Very reasonable prices. Send for
catalogue.
7S tt.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-07-22


Pepsinagogue cures
dyspepsia, Tones up
the heart and steadies
the nerves. Makes old
people strong. Taking
40 to so drops doses
for several months
cures Asthma. IF your
druggist does not keep
it send SO cents to DIR.
Hyatt, Kinston, N. c.,
and get a bottle by
mail.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-07-22

The House conference report on the
tariff bill was adopted Monday night
by vote of 1876 for it to 118 against i
There was continuous debate OF
twelve hours.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-07-22
4uDSoN'S ENGLISH KITCHEN.
1877 Main st.. NORFOLK. VA.

1877 Main ST., NORFOLK, VA.
Is the Leading Dining Room in the
City for Ladies and Gentlemen. Strict
ly Temperance Place. All meals 25c.
- Hudson's Surprising Coffee q
Speciality. 116 1y
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-07-22

Subscribe TO TIM CoM1onwrALrH
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-07-22
ROANOKE coh HES F,

OAA11Ms A.
Courses for Degrees, with Electives
high standard. Also Commercial and
preparatory Courses. Library 2O,OO(
volumes. Working Laboratory. Coco
morals and discipline. Six churches
no o0r-roones. Healthful mountain
climate. VERY MODERATE EXPENSES
may be reduced below $3.50 for nine
months Gees, board, &C., 45th yea,
begins Sept. 18th. Catalogue free.
Address julius D. DREHER.
10 Of, President.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-07-22

Cotton and tobacco crops in West
Enfield are said to be very fine. L.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-25
fTERSELY TOLD.


 The clerks grand ball will take place Monday night, May B.
 The Trades Council will hold an open meeting this afternoon at 2:3O Col. S. ". John has consented to deliver an ad- dress and the occasion promises to be very interesting as we'll as beneficial.
 pr. Leith. native of Scotland, will lecture in the rooms of the Young Mems Christian association Monday night on "Scottish Life and Character" The lec- ture will begin at S:30 o'clock. Dr. Leith comes well recommended and his lecture promises to be both interesting and amusing.
 Fifteen Greeks will leave Birmingham Tuesday to join their kindred and friends in their fight against Turkey. The re- cent news has created considerable en- thusiasm among them and they are find ing trouble in getting enough to remain to wind up their business affairs. The cost of the trip from Birmingham is S6O
 The many friends of MT. Jerry Foun- tain throughout the state will regret to learn that his residence at Jugtown school, together with the entire contents were destroyed by fire Thursday night The fire occurred at about P o'clock at night and when discovered was burning rapidly and the inmates had barely time to escape. The property was valued at about S1,500 and was insured in the Far mers Mutual Insurance associa ton.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-25
MASSIVE FUNERAL GAR.
Birmingham Will Claim One In the Near Future-Will Be Made
 In St. Louis.

As all business enterprises advance the wide-awake firms secure the most im- proved articles. Of leiee gr5at improve ments have been made in funeral cars by their manufacturers, and Messrs Smiley & Newton, the propriet9rs of the Warner Smiley company. yesterday clos a con- tract with a St. Louis coffin company for a massive one.
 The new car, which will be delivered as soon as completed, is of massive con- stsuction, with large French plate glass. handsomely draped. with additional ir- side roll curtains and trimmed with Sil- Yer throughout. The wheels are rubber tired and iile roof is of 9 Mosaic pattern.
 The car is of the very latest style, and will represent an expenditure of $2,500. It will be the finest and most imposing funeral car in the state.
 Col. E. T. Shaw, tfs courteous repre- sentative through whom the car was sold. kindly showed the State Herald rep resentatives photographs of the cars in use in other large cities, and it cam be safely said that outside of the recognized great cities not one has more imposing or beautiful car than will this city have.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-25
MINERS IMPRISONED
By An Explosion Tn the Blocton Mines The Roof Caved In On
 Four Italians.

Yesterday morning about o'clock an exp1oEfon occurred in slope No. of the Bloescn mines and four men are im- prisoned It is very probable they are now dsad.
 The men are Italians, and were driving a heading when the accumulated gas exploded. The props were blown away and the roof caved in Whether they were crushed to death CT not is not knoWYn. but the coal, slate and earh bars their fellow workmen from reaching them.
 From the main passage side corridors are made and from these small rooms ara dug oug, wherein the miners dig their coal. The four men were extending the eleve nth east heading, as the side corrl- dOr is known, ard were busily engaged in making the excavations.
 The air ceased to circulate freely and the deadly gas accumulated. The ex- pfcelcn ensued and ths men were en- tomhed. ,G5
 Rescue parties were organized at once by Superines ndent Moore and efforts are being made to reach the imprisoned ms n in the hopes 'thaz they aye alive.
 Great excitement prevails in Blocton, and many citizens have joined in the work of rescue.
 Other men in the mines heard the ex plosion and hurried to the scene. No one else was injured as far as is known.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-25
AN EMBARRASSING EXCHANGE


 Cne Of rhe funniest experiences 1 ever had" laughed the drummer caused two of IS q great deal of trouble. One of my customers las a big genera! store quite a distance back from tne railroad and 1 never Vlsit hiin without proviuing something 10 iiIas life n litt.e cheerer for him. On the tr,p refer 10 had new vaiise and found, a man in the same seat with he whose grip was exactly like mine. This served an Introduction and had very pleasant t.ae
 Reaching my country friend that even ing he closed the store early and we :irrd 10 his lIarsess back of the office discuss some especially fine whisky and cigars that had caseiully provided for th., occasion. As we chattcd away I dipised into the yalise and brought out square package that oGnt ioui. au>e ia--..--.- Opening 1t while the merchant sinacked bls lips found package of temperance tracts and about smooth prohibition lecture as I ever read. My customer didn't seem t.o sec the joke a,i;. was inclined to think on purpose. When l was in from my trip was met by the man with whom I had traded sight unseen He was good fellow and laughed despite the fact that he Was worried. lie was booked for s speech t!te night we met Tho first pull he made out Of the hag when reaching for hss speech was T quart of old rye. ard the next dive he brought up box of cigars. He had harder time explaining than dfd and had come to me for afiida- wits as to the facts In the case. for his the band.-petroit Free Press
 DaDttWEFED FEtEGRsNab ,.i,< 5 ylme,irerei telegram ms aa the Western Gi-ien y.i.l graTei. efifcei Henry Stfothes'u
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-25
PERSONAL.

MT. Ferd Marx left yesterday for New York, where he will spend a couple of weeks looking up bargains for his cus- toners.
 FIRE SALE-About Sl0,00o in these goods left that have not been touched by fire or water and are going at most any price. T. C. King, 2026 First avenue.
 Misses Mary Zimmer and Mary flag gerty, two of Birmingham's popular young ladies, will leave this morning for Nashville on a weeks visit to relatives They hope to be present at the opening of the centennial.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-25
NOTICE NEW TELEPHONE SUB
 SCRIBERS

994-Williamson, F. S., residence. 11S4-Trainer, David, residence. 22-Southern Music company, Gilbert Carter.
 6l5-Thomas & Whatley, real estate agents.
 1235-Two Rings-Cutcllff, ". H, gro- ceres. 12S5-Three Rings-Edmond, A. R., res- idence.
 12S5--Four Rings--Richardson, j. E.. residence.
 1235-Five Rings-Vincent, J. S., resi- dence.
 12S5-Six Rings--Rietta, 5. 6; Bro. res idence.
 2S9-Krebs, Allen J., residence. 104S-Avondale Mills.
 430-Hausmann, James G., residence. 2-Mason, Dr. U. G., office. 2S2-Walker & Shahan, commission merchants.
 If you haven't received an April list. ask the chief operator. No. 5e0 to send you one. Please add these names to your list.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-25

Ifyour child looks upon Scott's Emulsion as Cod liver Oil and is repelled by it, begin with part of tea spoonful in twice the quan- tity of water, and it will take it and relish 1t as though it were milk. There is no food or medicine for children of from three or four to ten or twelve years of age which equals Scott's Emulsion for putting color into the cheeks, enriching the blood and bringing com fort and good nature. Book about 1t free.
 SCOTT & BOVINE, Chemists, New York.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-25
THE KING OF BEERS.

MT. J. Hauteman, manager for the h. dianapolis Brewing company, has been called to the city by a number of mer- chants who are good judges and who de- sire to give Birmingham a taste of the famous Indianapolis beer. which has a most enviable reputation in our sister cities in Florida, Louisiana and Alabama. This beverage is the king of all beers and is meeting with unparalleled success, as 1t is especially adapted to our south ern climate.
 MT. Hauteman is stopping for a few days at the Morris hotel.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-25
READY FOR EXHIBITS.

Nashville, Tenn, April 24--All the principal buildings of the Centennial ex-i ros.tin are receiving exhibits. The gov ernment building has reached the stage where the exhibits intended for 1t can be placed in position and the exhibit of the interior and treasury departments have been moved from the req ds intl the build ing. The absence of rain has permitted uaobstructed work on buildings and grounGs during the week and the unfial ished state buildings are nearing com- pletion. os.t
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-25
BROWNING A LIE.

Editors wife-Pretty condition for you to, come home in--staggering through the streets in broad daylight! li;
 Dilapidated Spouse-Couldn't help 1t. m'Jear Been accused of Chic bribery.
 Bribery T' <fsss aesz
 'Yes. m.dear. People said was {hict brtbed to oppose rro bition. Had to show folks 1 posed spro'bition m'own accord.-- New York Weekly. '5FsH
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-25
CHURCH SERVICES.
CHURCH OF THE ADVENT.

Corner Sixth ayenue and Twentieth street, Rev. John c. Murray, rector. Sum day school, 9:30 a. m; morning prayer. Il a. m.; evening prayer, p. m.; confirm ation class, D. m.; evening prayer WednesdaY. D. m.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-25
EEx11F '77'5sE 7.ifs< . l.,f 7E v
 FUNERAL. NOTICE.

The friends and acquaintances of Dr. J. J. Clapp and family and Horace J, Clapp and family are requested to attend the funeral of 'he former at residence, opposite school house, in Wood,awn, this afternoon, at 4:30 o'clock. Irterment at WOodlawn cemetery.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-25

ANHEUSER-B -BUSCHS MALT-NU-
 TRINE is the ideal ftesh-buider: pure. palatable and invigorating. Invaluable to nursing mothers. At all druggists.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-25
DEATH s RECORD.
THos. D. BRECKENRIDGE

Hannibal, Mo. April 24.--Maj. Thomas D. BreclSinr.dge, the noted western pionser who crossed the plains with Frs mont, died in this city at the home of IS daughter. ags d little over 72 years. + 5 life was like a romance and fuli of in- terest. He resided in Colorado but was in Hannibal visiting his daughter. 5
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-25
MONEY

wanted in exchange for dia- mondS or watches. I will give you bargains. E. Gluck. MOIt DN, solicits pati onage of h e ..........-...-..., most fastidious. 4-IS.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-25
'. M. c. A.

Dr. Ballard will lead the services at the Y. M. c. A. at 3 o'clock this after noon. All men are invited.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-25
Comes

With better understanding of the
 w transient nature of the many phys ical ills, which vanish before proper eff. forts--gentle pleasant efforts rightly directed. There is comfort in the knowledge, that so many forms of sickness are not due to any actual dis. ease, but simply to a constipated condi. tion of the system. which the pleasant family laxative, Syrup of Figs. prompt ivy removes. That is why it is the only remedy with millions of families, and is everywhere esteemed so highly by all who value good health. Its beneficial effects are due to the fact, that it is the one remedy which promotes internal cleanliness without facilitating the organs on which it-acts. 1t is therefore all important, in order to get its bene- ficial effects, to note when you pur- chase, that you have the genuine arti. cle, which is manufactured by the Cali. fornia Fig Syrup Co, only and sold by all reputable druggists.
 If in the enjoyment of good health, and the system is regular, laxatives or otherrernedies are then not needed. If afflicted with. any actual disease. one may be commended to the most sllillful physicians. but if in need of a laxative, one should have the best, and with the wcll-1nformed everywhere, Syrup of Figs stands highest and is most largely used and gives most general satisfaction.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-25
PAYNE CHAPEL.

s., A. M. jE. church. Special services. Ii
 a.tIn., and [ p. m. Rev. W. H. Nixon, presiding elder. of Selma, Ale., will
 preach. Communion at night. Rev. w. B. Johnson, pastor.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-25

Rev. Thos. J. Beard. missionary: first Sunday after Easter. Avandale. 10:45 a. m; Bcssemer. 3:30 p. m; Woodlawn. 7:45 D. IT,; Monday. 26th, Carbon Hill, s D. m: Tuesday, 27th. Galloway. D. m.: Wednesday, 2Sth. Adamsville, 3:S0 D. m., Friday. 30th. Ashville, p. m.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-25
DIAMONDS

and watches now at prices that will pay you to invest, at E,. Gluck's.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-25
CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN N

Church corner Fifth avenue and Eighteenth street Robt. D. Wear pas tor. Subject for the morning hour, 1 a. m., sThe Measure of a Christian Life" Subject for the evening hour. T:45 D. m. -'The Difference Between Christian and a Church Member" Sunday school, 9:30 a. m.; young peoples society, GAS p. m All are invited
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-25
DaDttWEFtD FEtEGRsa

Um'eiirerei telegrams at the Western Ja-ieE y.'A =greTei efficei Henry Stfothere co..; Ed Johnston, Cttarlss lJesp~.- s.s z
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-25

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The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-01-12
California.

Every Wednesday and Saturday at
6 p. m. train leaves Chicago over
the famous Santa Fe route, which
makes the run to Southern California
in less than three days. This train is
composed of Pullman palace vestibuled
sleeping cars, buffet smoker and din
ing car of the most luxurious pattern
ever designed.
Another Improvement in the Santa
F'e service is In the time Of the weekly
tourist excursions, which now leave
Boston every Thursday at 11:30 a. M.
and reach California the following
Tuesday. The cost of tickets is lower
and the time faster via these excur-
sions than via any other
The Santa Fe route is the only line
running entirely over it's own tracks
from Chicago to California, and those
who intend making a trip west will find
it to their advantage to communicate
with S. w. Manning, New England
Agent of this line, at 1872 Washington
street, Boston.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-01-12
RIVER PIRATES PLUMBER THE
WRECK.

South Norwalk, Jan. 1.-THE wreck
Of the British schooner Bounelle, which
was destroyed by fire in the sound off
this harbor has been boarded by river
pirates and almost everything on board
which escaped the fire has been carried
away Over seventy-five cans of oil
at the bottom of the hold, which was
not reached by the fire, have been TAX
en- off the vessel by men and boys. who
went out to the wreck in small boats,
and brought back to this city, together
with several boxes OF cartridges and
firearms. %
After the vessel was abandoned the
burning wreck drifted in the path of
the sound steamers and it was after
wards towed to the north end of Cock
enoe's Island by the oyster steamer
Stanley Lowndes and beached. The
owners of the oyster steamer sent a
man on board TO remain until a claim
for salvage was settled, but the large
force of boatmen who boarded the YES
sci Sunday was too great for the watch
man, who was compelled to stand by
and watch the cargo being removed
into the craft of the South Norwalk
people. The wreck now lies submerged
at high water.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-01-12
BOUNTY ACT NOT EFFECTIVE,
A Decision to This Effect Rendered b!
Judge Thayer.

A Decision to This Effect Rendered by
Judge Thayer.
Hartford, Jan, 11.--Judge Thayer of
the superior court has rendered a de-
cision practically declaring the unpaid
soldiers bounty act of 1896 to be not
effective. The act provides that all sol
diers might collect town bounties voted
during the war irrespective of the
statute OF limitations. Sergeant
George It. Bogue, Company A, Thir-
tenth regiment, Connecticut Volun-
teers, sued the town of Montville to
recover $500 bounty voted by the town
August s, 1864, to soldiers who were
credited to the town. He enlisted pre-
vious to the vote being passed. On No
vember 10, 1868, an act was passed by
the general assembly prohibiting
towns from voting bounties. Judge
Thayer has decided that Bogue was not
entitled to recover from the town, for
the reason that the town had no right,
in August, 1854, to pass bounty vote
which was contrary to the legislative
act of 1868. The decision probably af-
fects several hundred claims now pend
ing.