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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-03-25
Sale Of Valuable Land.


By virtue OF the power vested in me
by the last Will and testament of the
late P. Eliza Pittman, will on Monday
the 9th day OF April 1897, expose to
public sale to the highest bidder for
cash, at the court house door In the
town of Halifax, that tract or parcel of
land situated in the county of Halifax
ana known as the Merritt tract"
bounded on the north by Beech Swamp;
the lands of o. G. Stallings on tho
south and east, and on the west by the
tract of land of P. Eliza Pittman
known as the SO acre tract; containing
one hundred acres more or less.
This 18th day of Feb. 1897.
w. J. BURGESS,
Executor of P. Eliza Pittman,
2 25 st
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-03-25
RELIEF IN SIX HOURS.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder dis
eases relieved In six hours by the "NEw
GREAT SOUTH AMERICAN KIDNEY
CURE" This new remedy is a great
surprise on account of its exceeding
promptness in relieving pain in tho
bladder, kidneys, back and every part
OF the urinary passages in male or fe-
male. 1t relieves retention of water
and pain in passing it almost immedi-
ately. If you want quick relief and
cure this is your remedy.
Sold by E. I. Whitehead and Co.,
DRUGGISTS. Scotland Neck, N. G..
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-03-25
obey1ng Orders.
Obeying Orders.

Obeying Orders.
There was new Irish porter at the
hotel, and one of the guests told him
he wanted to be called at six. Prompt
ly at that hour there was a loud rap
at the door and shout, 3sI have mes
sage for you." The guest jumped out
OF bed, and opening the door, received
a large envelope. This he hastily tore
open and read on a slip of paper inside
"Please get up at once"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-03-25

There are more people daily studying
the Bible now than ever before. The
Bible has power that no other book
eyer has had or ever can have,
and men in high positions study
1t and teach its truth. Occasionally
we find man who thinks it a
mark OF greatness to leave the every
day, practical side OF christianity to
others. Such men are binding them
selves and stumbling in their own shad-
ows. To be really great one must be
good, and no one can be really good in
desire and practice of life who does not
try to conform his life to the teachings
of the Bible.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-03-25

Many political speakers, clergymen,
singers and others who use the voice
excessively, rely upon One Minute
Cough Cure to prevent huskiness and
laryngitis. Its v:lue as preventive is
only equaled by its power to afford in-
stantaneous relief. CAMP & HIGGs.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-03-25
N. B. JOSEY,
SCOTLAND NECK, N. G.

English Spawn Llnlment removes
all Hard, Soft or Calloused Lumps and
and Clemishes from horses. Blood
SPAWN Surbs, Splints. Sweeney, Ring
worm titles, Spralns, and Swollen
Through, Coughs, Etc. Save so by
use of one bottle. Warrarted the
most wondrful Blemism Cure ever
known. Sold DO E. T. Whitehead 4
Co., Druggists, Scotland Neck, N. G. .
10 ".
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-03-25

The Tennessee Centennial and Inter-
national Exposition will be big thing
for Tennessee. The people of Nashville
and two railroads have paid $4,000
for preparing the grounds and build
ings, having received no part of that
amount from any outside county or
town. And yet every State in the
Union and every country in the world
will be allowed exhibits in the grounds.
The exposition marks the one-hun-
dreth Anniversary of the admission OF
that State into the Federal Union, and
patriotic motives are squirting the sons
of the good old State to do much to
demonstrate the growth and develop
ment of hundred years.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-03-25

Watch the crowd at Whitehead
Drug store buying Dixie Nerve and
Bone Llniment. Best on earth fol
Pains, Strains, Rheumatism and every
thing where first class Liniment il
required. For man and beast.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-03-25

Chronic constipation is painful,
disagreeable and llfe-shortening diff
ficulty. It deradges the system, causes
sick headache, bad breath, and polsons
the blood. It can be readily overcome
by DeWitt's Little Early Risers. These
little pills are great regulators.
CAMP & HIGGs.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-03-25

A hacking cough is not only annoy.
ing to others, but is dangerous to the
person who has it. One Minute Cough
Cure will quickly put an end to it.
CAMP 4 HlGGs.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-03-25

1t is really surprising how many
people who ought to have better sens e
go into f'conniptions" over thing like
the Corbett-Fltzsimmons prize fight.
It is a brutality that disgraces any
community which tolerates it. Why
two of Gods creatures, endowed with
great physical strength which they
might use to better results for human
ity, are willing to become the nucleus
of so much immortality is more than
many level-headed men can see.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-03-25

Rosebud Tobacco is the best.
Chew Rosebud Tobacco.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-03-25

The friends of the Richmond Dis
patch outside OF Richmond eongratu-
late that paper on Its narrow, but
safe escape from the flames few DAYS
ago. For long time the Dispatch has
been regarded as a fine medium through
which to learn North Carolina news,
and the many readers and admirers in
this State are glad it'suffered so little
loss.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-03-25
THE EDITORS LEISURE HOURS.
Points and Paragraphs Of Things
Present, Past and Future.

Honesty of purpose and conscientious
performance of duty, carry one much
further, In the long run, than flashes
OF genius even, unaccompanied by sim
cere motives. 1t Is the plodding man
OF rugged honesty that sticks and stays
and succeeds the most grandly.
The farms of the United States re-
present the greatest money value, and
next to them come the railroads.
There are one hundred and eighty
thousand miles of railroads in this
country and valued with their equip
ments at about thousand million of
dollars, says the New York Dispatch.
The great floods In the West recently
have caused considerable loss of life
and damage to property that perhaps
cannot be estimated. North Carolinians
have reason to feel grateful that their
lots are cast in that part of the country
which is free, by natures provisions,
from all such disasters as floods like
those, severe cold, &c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-06-15
BARNEY sARNATo SUICIDES.
"Diamond KirC" Jumps Overheard WIFI
En- Route to England.

"Diamond KirC" Jumps Overheard While
En- Route to England.
London. June ia special dispatch
from Funchal, Island of Madeira, of
the west coast of Morocco, says that on
the arrival there yesterday of the
British steamship Scot. which left Table
bay (Cape TOWN. on June for South
ampton. 1t was announced that Barney
Barnato, the South Africa Diamond
King" who was among the passengers,
had committed suicide by leaping over
board. His body was recovered.
New York. June 15.-The World says:
Barney is dead" These three words
were flashed under the ocean ard over
the wires from johannesburg to Miss
Alice Holbrook in the Hotel Vendome.
Miss Holbrook is the sister-in-law of
Barney Barnato, the Kaffir king. Her
oldest sister married the great specula-
tor when he first started in his money
making career. Mrs Barnato is in
London" said Miss Holbrook to World
reporter last night, "and / shall so to
join her. She is the best sister that ever
lived and she needs my sympathy" Miss
Holbrook says that Barnato's fortune at
the time Of his death was about 3,00o,- =
lOA
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-06-15

Washington. June 15.-The Republic
an senate caucus last night was in ses-
sion from s o'clock until 1850 o'clock and
three propositions only were under con-
sideration: These were: The question Of
what to do with the Hawaiian reciproc-
ity treaty. the advisability of giving
a bounty on beet sugar. ana the question
OF an antitrust amendment. The Ha-
waiian treaty question was passed over
the sugar bounty proposition was with
drawn. and the antitrust amerdme 1T
was referred TO the Republican members
of the judiciary committee
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-06-15
UNION PREssMEN in COUNCIL
Will Discuss Shorter W0rk-Day an
Other Questions Of Interest.


Detroit. June 15.-Men who manipu-
late printing presses from nearly all the
larger cities Of America gathered in the
Griswold House last night and enjoyed
a social reception preliminary to the
ninth annual convention. Refreshments
were served and there were informal
welcomes by local members and re-
sponses by visiting delegates. Nearly
100 delegates have arrived, many of
them accompanied by ladies. The busi-
ness sessions begin today. The two
principal questions being discussed are
action towards a shorter work-day and
a final settlement regarding the admis-
sion Of job pressmen. feeders. and help
ers to full membership in the union.
The latter classes have hitherto been
affiliated as auxiliary to the Pressmen's
union, and at the last convention action
was taken allowing them admission to
full membership. This. however, has not
been carried out by the local unions. and
means Of enforcing last years action
in this regard will be urged.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-06-15
There Will be No Action as
to Cuban Situation.
LOOKING FOR A MINISTER.
The Post at Spain the all I'm
portant One Now.
Hawaiian Treaty Tomorrow
Other News.

Washington, June 15.-It can be
une9uivocslly stated - result Of
todsy's cabinet meeting that no i'm.
portsnt action relating to Cuba will
be taken till the new minister to
Madrid has been chosen and is at his
post. This means some weeks must
elapse before any vital step will be
taken in the matter OF the Cuban
situation. The president is appar-
problem Of securing q satisfactory
man for the Spanish mission than
heretofore. The delay is somewhat
vexatious to tie administration,
which is anxious to begin the nego-
tiatiops looking to the amelioration
Of the condition Of affairs in Cuba as
speedily as possible.
Annexation Treaty.
Washington, June 15.-The presi.
dent intends to send to the senate
tomorrow the Hawaiian annexation
treaty. It is stated that there will
be no confederation Of the Hawaiian
reciprocity provision in the tariff
bill until the treaty arrives.
At the request Of Allison the
Hawaiian provision Of the tariff bill
was passed over.
The president has sent to the SEN
ate the nomination of j. q. Grady,
Of Alaska. to be governor Of Alaska,
and the following to be commission.
ers of Alaska: G. w. Tuttle, Indiana;
j. +. Crane, Illinois.
fresident Back In Warrington.
Washington, June 16.-The presi.
dental party arrived from its south
ern trip this morning. Mckinley
was at his desk soon after 9 o'cl OK.
All the party are In good health.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-06-15
Destruction On Ellis IsIsnd.

Now York, June 15.-Last nights
fire on Ellis island, in this har bor,
used as landing place for immi.
grants. practically destroyed every
thing on the island. Buildings in
which immigrants received housing,
we're all Of v ood and burned like tin.
der. 1t is q tribute to the discipline
prevalent upon the island that the
employees succeeded in corraling the
several hundred frantic foreigners
there and removing all. including 60
invalids, from the island in safety.
The financial loss to the government
is about tSo0,00O.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-06-15
p,.hep y.u.s.n., Funeral.

New Orleans. June 15.-From
early morning throngs poured into
St. Mary's church whore the remains
OF the late Bishop Jansen lie in
state. Solemn high mass was in
toned this morning. Bishop Van
Deliver, OF Richmond, ofiiciated.
Nine bishops will participate in the
ceremonies today and tomorrow. The
mortuary procession, starting ai
4 this afternoon. will embrace re-
Iigious, civic and military features.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-06-15

Pittsburg, June 15.-The 29th an
nual session of the National Coun-
Gil, Junior Order OF United American
Mechanics, began this forenoon. Al
ter an address Of welcome and re-
sponses the council went into execu.
tive session, and National Councillor
Shannon delivered his annual ad.
dress. reviewing the past years
work.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-06-15

London, June 15.-The suicide Of
Barney Barnato caused . sensation
in financial circles. His office here
WAS besisged this morning BY hun
dreds Of eager epquirers. Throg-
morton street is filed with excited
crowds of brokers discussing the
news. The market Is q result de-
pressed fractionslly lower. The Pail
Mall Gazette says he was mentally
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-06-15

Chicago. June 15.-League base ball
scores yesterday were: At Washington
-Pittsburg 9, Washington 16; at Bos-
ton-Cincinnati 8, Boston 5: at Balti-
more - Louisville z. Baltimore 9; at
New York-St. Louis 4, New York =: at
adelphia-Cleveland 10. Philadelphia
4: at Brooklyn-Chicago 4, Brooklyn Is.
Western League: At Detroit-Mil-
waukee Z, Detroit Il; at Columbus
Minneapolis 6. Columbus 10: at Grand
Rapids-St. Paul 4, Grand Rapids 5; at
oils Z.
Rockford Is. Peoria 8; at Des Moines
st. Joseph 3, Des Moines 4: at Cedar
Rapids-Dubuque 2, Cedar Rapids II;
at Quincy-Burlington 5. Quincy 6.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-06-15
Cur,ou. Case of Miied MORALITY.

Danville, Ills. June 15.-Louisa Hunt,
daughter OF postmaster Hunt, and
popular young lady from Oakland. who
robbed letters addressed to saloonkoep-
ers to keep her lover from getting
whisky. was brought to this city and
bound over to the federal court in Unit
ed States Commissioner Young's court.
Che corfe<ead
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-06-15
River. Is Not Under Death Sentence.

Washington. June Is. - The Spanish
minister has received an official COM
munication stating that the report COM
ing from Habana via Key West that
the insurgent leaders. Rivera ard Ba-
calloa. are in danger Of being shot. is
false. for not a single insurgent leader
Is under the death sentence.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-06-15

Milwaukee, June 15-The Populists
of Milwaukee are making a vigorous
protest against the use Of Professor
Fisk's textbook on civil government
in the Milwaukee public schools. The
passages particularly objected to in the
book are those referring to the issuance
Of greenbacks during the civil war.
wherein the professor says civilized ma
tions have come to look upon issuance
of paper money as a crime.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-06-15
Woman Suicide Identified.

New York, June 15.-The woman WIN
committed suicide in the vestibule o.
Calvary Episcopal church Saturday aft
ernoon has been positively identified as
Mrs. Josephine Doriat. She was a ns-.
tive Of Bordeavx- France, about as years
of age, and was divorced woi1,sn.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-06-15

Cedar Rapids, Ia, June ia terrible
accident happened near Strawberry
Point yesterday afternoon. James Jew
EFT and Martin Marquardt, farm la
borers. attempted to drive across the
railroad tracks in front of train and
were struck by the locomotive. Jewett
was cut in two and Marquardt terribly
injured
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-06-15
Figured in the whisky Ring Trials.

Milwaukee. June 15.-Deputy Mar
shall William Buckley committed sui
eide by shooting himself yesterday at
his home in this city. He was widely
known in the governments detective
service, and figured prominently during
the famous whisky ring trials.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-06-15

Cambridge. june 15.-When the
ninth man Of the home team was
caught out in the Cambridge Phila-
delphia cricket match today, the
Englishmen had scored 500 runs.
The visitors we're all out for 1A9 on
their previous inning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-06-15

Omaha, June 15.-The sixth an
nual convention Of the Interstate
Sheriff. association was called to
order this afternoon. Delegates
from nine states are present.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-06-15
unwell and for three months had
been under constant surveillan
PllGYin'a Perish.

Colombo. Island Of Ceylon, june
1.-The British steamer, Sultan.
with large number Of Mecca pill.
grims, foundered near the island
Of Socotrs. Ten pilgrims were
drowned.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-06-15
TANNER veToss VOTING MACHINES
Illinois Governors Action ON His Last Day
for the Signing of Bills.

for the Signing of Bills.
Springfield, Ills, June 15.-Yesterday
was the last day provided by law for
Governor Tanner to sign the bills passed
by. the fortieth general assembly. He
vetoed the bill providing for the adoption
of voting machines. holding that it
would be unconstitutional under the
present law providing for voting by
ballot, and that it might result in vari-
Gus systems Of returns. He also vetoed
the bill appropriating $4,000 for addi-
tions to the Western Hospital for the In
sane at Rock Island and the bill appro-
priating 1900 for improvements on the
Hospital for the Incurable Insane at
Bentonville. on the ground OF the de-
pleted condition of the states funds.
Among other bills he signed was the
bill repeating the libel law; the bill ex-
empting $S per week from garnishment
and the bill to prevent the coloring Of
butterine or limitations of butter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-06-15

Ottumwa, Ia. June 15.-The sheriff
has arrived here from Burlington. VT.
with Buck" Murray. of Chicago. al
legged to be the leader of the gang which
robbed the Eldon bank. Murray is in
Jail
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-06-15

There's no question about it.
Hoods Sarssparllla 10 the best blood
purifier. This 10 proven BY its won
dsrful cures Of blood diseases.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-06-15

Detroit. June 15.-The annual con-
vention of the International Press
men opened this morning. About
one hundred delegates are present.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-06-15

Washington, June 15.-Lindssy's q
amendment to reduce the sugar diff
ferential was defeated, 50 to IS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-06-15
Hottest Yss II Chicsg,

Hottest Yss II Chicago.
Chicago, June Ito day proved
the hottest Of the year so far here,
the thermometer marking 81 degrees
at 2 p. m.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-08-04
BENwoOD.
New. items from the Lively Industrial

News items from the Lively Industrial
Town.
There is considerable interest here in
the Inter-city league, chiefly from the
fact that there are three Benwood play
ers in the Stevens Blue Seals, Jack Nc
Gee, Walter Yost and Charles Blake. The
home games Of the Stevens Blue Seals
have been transferred to the Riverside
grounds. another factor for the interest
In the league.
There Is talk Of the puddlers going on
at the lower steel plant next week. There
Is nothing to hinder them now that the
Amalgamated scale, by which they are
governed, is adjusted,
Probably fifty young men from this
town are encamped along the banks Of
the Ohio, fishing u little, and In general
taking life easy
Atwell Yost aud VIII Berwlnklc. left
yesterday to Join Robert Robertson's
circus at Cameron. They will do aero,
battle acts.
Many people from here accompanied
the railrodders OF this section. In their
outing at the Wheeling Park yesterday
John Bursoe and All Chapman made
century runs the other day. Cambridge
Ohio, being the objective point.
Several Renwood people attended St
Mnry's picnic at Mozart Park yesterday
evening"
AlWIllams, Of McMcchen. had his foot
badly mashed at the Riverside Monday
night.
The work OF putting down the sewers
10 progressing nicely,
Rev. Dr. a. Moore was In town ycster.
tay
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-08-04

George @, Ralston, the druggist, re-
| turned last night from q two weeks va
cation trip on the lakes, He made his
first visit TO beautiful Mackinac Island,
and took In the different points OF in
terest In that section and had good luck
fishing &C the Les Cheneaux Islands,
Complaints were made at police head
quarters last night OF fracas on
Glenn's Run, between Charles HEIDI
and his nephew, who is also named
Heidi. According to reports, Charley
was drinking and made things quite
warm.
George Cooke packed his trunk yes
terday and left for New Athens, where
he will spend his vacation with his par
| entS and friends. He took his tennis
racket with him and the players up
there Will have to brace up.
Yesterday the Hatch & Greer base
ball club defeated n picked nine by a
score OF 10 to S. The hits were and 8.
The batteries were Smith, Morgan and
Crossley and Bentz, Bllnco, Mcclure
and Davis.
Rev. Father McCaffrey who had
charge OF ST. Mary's congregation dur'
ing the absence OF Rev. Father S, s.
Mattingly was called 10 Columbus, yes,
terday.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. W. Gauding went to
Sardis yesterday, the trip being made
for the benefit OF the latter's health.
Mrs, GaudIng will remain until she is
well.
About seventy-fve members of the
primary department OF the Methodist
Episcopal Sunday School picnlcked at
the Elicit Grove, yesterday.
Thirty carloads of ties have arrived
for the extension of the Wheeling &
Lake Erie Railroad down along the
river front
The birthday OF Mrs. Albert LIpp-
hardt was pleasantly remembered by
fifteen couples OF her friends, on Mon
day night.
Tomorrow evening Miss Ora Robins
will give u Yankee Musicale In honor of
her guest. Miss Gertrude Tressler, Of
Alliance.
Miss Maud ong and Frank ong, OF
Smlthfield. and Miss May Powell Of
Chicago, spent yesterday in Martins
Ferry.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. b. Francis and
daughter. Clara, leave to-day on a trip,
including Toledo, Detroit and other
places
Mrs, Flora Williams and Miss Edith
Murdoch left yesterday over the
Wheeling & Lake Erie railroad. for
Lima.
Joseph Davis, who is employed at the
I.aughlln tin mills, will be married to
Miss Carrie Roup on Tuesday, August
H.
Miss Mary Thomas entertained the
Martins Ferry Glee Club at her home
on Hanover street, last evening.
A party of Martins Ferry people will
eat chicken and waflies at the Wayside
Inn. at Colenin, this evening.
Last nIght Miss Lena Ulrich enter
tanned the high school class OF 81, OF
which she Is q member.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Strain are en-
teratning the latter's sister, Miss Nettle
Horning, OF Dillonvale.
Rev. S. ]. Boyle and wife are visiting
relatives and friends in Muslslngum
and Union counties.
Miss Jennie McGrew has returned
from n weeks visit with friends at
Beallsville.
Mrs. James Gather and son returned
last night, from Toledo.
Charles. son OF Samuel Husklns, Is
visiting at Rush Run.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-08-04

WASHINGTON, Aug s.-The latest
advices of the navy department from
the Aslatic station make no mention Of
any trouble such as reported from Vic
toria, between the sailors OF the York
town and Boston with the Japanese at
Kobe, and for that reason the officials
nt the department attach no import
ance To the report, II Is the practice of
commanders OF United States warshlps
to offer a reward for the capture of
deserters from their ships In foreign
ports, and II is surmised that II any Of
our sailors have been roughly handled,
It may have been some deserters who
were captured by the local authorities
for the reward a recently published
story of the III treatment OF United
States sailors In Honolulu turns out to
have exactly this fact for foundation.
Some deserters were captured by the
local police and as they resisted II was
necessary to tie them up and deliver
them in this shape aboard ship.