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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-06-17
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THE PILL
THAT Will
:91E
CURE
HEADACHE
INDIGESTION
RILIOUSNESS
CONSTIPATION
RHEUMATI ISM T!
A TRIUMPH OF SCIENTIFIC MEDICINE
The BOSTON Post.

TRIUMPH OF SCIENTIFIC MEDICINE.
The Boston Post,
Boston, Mass, May 2, 1897.
May Dear Sir On my return from
Brazil few days ago, Mr.. Reed, the
pilot who brought our ship into Nor
folk, recommended that 1 should try
your Phyto-Lithine for rheumatism.
Although I had consulted the best ply
sicians in Boston, and had tried all their
standard remedies and baths, and al
though I have lived in inland noun
tains and have taken long voyages In
tropics, in hope of being cured of the
rheumatism that has tortured me for
three years, had found no relief be-
fore using the one bottle of Phyto-
Lithine I purchased in Norfolk. 1 am
by no means cured, but have received
enough benefit to encourage me to send
you the enclosed amount, and ask you
to express me four more bottles to the
Editorial Department of the Boston
Morning Post.
Very truly yours,
ANDREW MCKENZIE.
To D. G. Cannon, M. A., M. D., Manu-
featuring Pharmacist, Norfolk, Va.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-06-17

If asked the question "Have you got
a stomach 20 it would be safe on gener.
al principles, to answer EYES," But
if you are sure of it, that Is, If you ever
feel any distress after eating ]or any
pains of whatever description in the
region of the stomach, you have got
diseased stomach. The stomach is a
powerful muscle, and the proper RENE
dy for tired myscle ls rest. Try the
Shaker Digestive Cordial, for this pro-
duct not only contains digested food,
which will nourish the system without
any work on the part of the diseased
organs, but it aids the digestion of 9TH
ers foods as we'll. You can test it's val
ne IN your case for the trlfling SUM OF
10 cents. Sample bottles at this price
are carried by all druggists.
Laxol is the best medicine for chill
dren. Doctors recommend it in place of
Castor Oil.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-06-17

"For three years Me have never been
without Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea remedy in the house"
says A. III. Patter, with E. C. Atkins &
Co., indianapolis, Ind, and my wife
would as soon think of being without
flour as a bottle of this Remedy in the
summer season. We have used it with
our children and it has never failed to
cure-not simply stop pain, but cure
absolutely. It is all right, and anyone
who tries will find it So" For sale by
r. T. Whitehead & Co., Scotland Neck,
N. G.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-06-17
COMMISSIONERS INDICTED.

The Raleigh letter to Wilmington
Messenger Sunday said that State Sup
erintendent OF Public instruction G.. III.
Mebane has directed an Indictment
against the commissioners of Washing
ton county for refusing to give notice
of the August school election. The In
dictment will be under section 1890 OF
the code.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-06-17

Hundreds of thousands have been
induced to try Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy by reading what it has done
for others, and having tested its merits
are to-day its warmest friends. For
sale by E. T. Whitehead. & Co., Scot
land Neck, N. G.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-06-17
PLYMOUTH POINTS.
to The COMMONWEALTH

| D
PLYMOUTH, N. c., June ID, 1897.
Mr.. J. G. Caddell, corresponding edi-
tor of the Biblical Recorder, spent the
first Sunday in our town and made a
most excellent address Sunday night at
the Baptist church on Home Missions.
Mr.. Walter Phelps, our strawberry
and cabbage drummer, and Miss Tribba
Addison, both of this community, were
happily united in marriage at the Bap-
fist church yesterday at p. m. Elder
f. T. Wooten was the officiating min
lister.
Mr.. Columbus Vail who lives near
here had the misfortune to lose his
house which was blown down by a
severe wind storm which passed through
some sections of this county last Satur-
day.
The family were in the house at the
time but fortunately all escaped with
very slight injuries.
Plymouth with population OF 1920
has nine churches-five white and four
colored. The Disciples and Methodist
Protestants have as yet no houses of
worship. The former worship in the
court house while the latter worship in
the Public School-house.
One of the great needs of the town is
good school.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-06-17
THURSDAY, JUNE II. 1897.
ABOUT THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

Now that the election has been called
in all the counties of the State by
which vote will be taken In the mat
ter of special tax for the public schools
by districts, good deal of interest is
being manifested throughout the State.
There are some grave discrepancies
in the legislative Act which was man
datory in the matter, and also conten-
ton over the construction of certain
parts OF 1t.
The clause relative to the qualifica-
tons of county supervisors is the cause
of some debate.
The clause in the law reads as fol-
lows: -
"sec. Z. The county board of educa.
ton of each county, together with the
clerk of the Superior Court and register
of deeds, shall on the first Monday in
July, 1897, and biennially thereafter,
elect county supervisor of schools,
who shall be practical teacher at the
time of his election, or has at least one
years experience in teaching school
and who shall be of good moral char
acter and liberal education, and shall
hold his office for term of two years
from date of his election and until his
successor is elected and qualified"
There has arisen some question as to
who is eligible to the Office of county
supervisor. State Superintendent c.
H. Mebane has sent out the following
as construction of the law, which con.
struction he proposes shall guide the
county boards of education in thei1
election of supervisors in their respec
tive counties
"For your guidance in the election te
take place on the first Monday in July
A practical teacher is man whose
business is teaching, man whose pro
fesslon is that of teaching. We want
only school men tor county supervisor
A man who taught school even two
years ago and has since engaged in
other business as a profession would
not be practical teacher and, there
fore, would not be eligible to office Of
county supervisor under this section
Now, The COMMONWEALTH differs
from Mr.. IMebane In the construction
of the law. We do not see that TIT
reasonable construction of the Law
makes it necessary for the person elect
ed as county supervisor to be teacher
at the time OF his election.
The law says that he "shall be prac
teal teacher at the time of his cleo
ton - but this Is only the first
clause OF the sentence. The following
clause which says, "or has at least ONT
years experience in teaching school,
knocks out Mr.. Mebane's construction
we think, and makes eligible any man
who has had years experience in
teaching school, at any time In his life
if he has the other qualifications speci
fled in the Act.
However, this particular act of the
last Legislature need not be singled Out
as a subject of debate; for the entire
work of that body needs to be passed
upon by the Supreme court before
there will be any safety in construine
anything that is called law which they
formulated and for the printing O
which the State pays high price.
LAST SUNDA US MESSENGER
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-14
PLANS A BIG STORE.
Stock Company With $50, 900
Capital Formed.
THB MTY TIE FAvoREDL o0ALITY

ProDoeitson fss the Rs0odsl1ng q the Esl.
lsrsssass Baiiaanss - 10000 Avssss
AsAs-C. Z. Essssss. Of shs Essasny. Bs-
hisa the Eatsrprass.
II plans now being negotiated do
not fall through Rock leland bids
fair to become the homo of the lsrg-
est department store in Illinois out
side Of Chicago.
So says c. Il. Everett. Of the Econ
omy clothing store. He 10 the
prime mover in the enterprise. A
stock company with capital Of $780,
600 has been formed and has deter
mined to open . department store
either in Rock Island or Davenport.
Rock leland is the most favored loca.
ton.
A proposition has been made to
Mrs. Margaret B. Kellerstrass for
the remodeling Of her buildings on
Second avenue. 1t 10 desired that
ehe turn over to the company the
use of the building now occupied by
the Western Union Telegraph COM
pany. and the two stores now occu.
pied BY the Economy. This will
give frontage of about 20 feet.
This will give three fronts, and
the company wants the entire build
Ing to be four stories high and to
extend back to the alley.
Wosk to be Done 1t Oacs,
Mr.. Everett says he and his col.
leagues in the enterprise are anxious
to act Immediately. They have
agreed to make the improvement
and pay for it, and to take their out.
lay out in rent. Mr.. Everett says he
wants to be ready to occupy the new
quarters by Oct Is.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-14
CAN USE COURT HOUSE.
supsrvisors Open the County Temple to
Conventions.

OuPefvlsofo open the County Temple to
Conventions.
The rse OF the court house for the
holding of county, judicial and dis
trict conventions has been granted
by the supervisors. A resolution
declaring against the use of the
building for such purposes Was
adopted by the board recently. This
action was rescinded at this morn
ing's session on motion Of Supervisor
Fitzpatrick by q vote of IA to 9.
Those voting negatively on the mo.
ton were Supervisors Engle, Britton,
Grip. Donovan, Gamble, Kinner,
Lees, Mewes and Rinck. Supervisors
Maxwell. Quayle and W. G. Davis
were absent.
The chairman of the finance com.
mittee and county treasurer were
instructed. on motion of Supervisor
Fitzpatrick, to borrow such amounts
of money necessary to defray the
expenses of the county from time to
time.
There was quite a discussion about
the bills ef jsnitor fees which are
rolling in. Aside from the janitor
and elevator boy. q couple Of women
are almost constantly employed in
assisting in keeping the new build.
Ing clean. Supervisor Thornton
moved to increase Janitor Oberg's
salary IS per month, but it did not
come to vote, the question being
tabled.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-14
All IL Favorable.

The commissioner of the First
avenue paving Improvement held q
meeting at the office Of E. H. Guyer
this morning to hear any objection
that might be made from AUDITING
property interests. There was no
complaint on the part OF land own
ers. all favoring the improvement II
the railroads would do their part.
Representatives, Of both the Buriipg-
ond Peoria were present and &C.
guessed in the Improvement, and
stated that while they did not bs-
lieve they could be assessed. never
theless. they would not object. and
would submit to their proportion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-14
Wrappers.

The greatest price tumble in high
class Wrappers this store or its Gus
toners have ever seen. The contin.
ned early cold weather made the
season so to so days late and wrap
Per men were forced TO unload ct q
sacrifice. We were on hand % usual
and $500 wrappers fell to No 1t
about 60c on the dollar.
500 fancy lawn and print wrappers.
made with Vatican pleats and large
sleeves. value, 4i.12, ear b SEC.
l20 lawn. print and percale wrap
pers and 2-piece suits in variety Of
styles. values up to 81 IS, choice for
7Sc.
$50 wrappers. four splendid styles,
up to el.50 values, all SIC. The
four styles - follows: No. 1, lawn,
Mushroom sleeves. bretelles ruffie
yoke. dainty braid trimming. only
97c.
No. 2. best Of prints full ruffied
yoke. Vatican plest. bishop sleeve,
with cuff. only SIC.
Nos. s and 4. Navy and fancy
Lawns. tight-fltting. back. new LEG.
e-Mutton" sleeves. new square yoke,
with lace edge. only &c.
These four styles at SIC are certain
to make you buy.
Five styles Of elegant new wrap.
pers. S75 in ali. values up to 81. SO,
ct s1.SS. They are of Percale and
Lawns with wide, liberal skirts,
rufiied Jokes. shirt waist Jokes,
tight-6tting backs. and perfect it.
ting Innings. wrappers which ought
to be 81 6S. $l.75 and g. 80, are all
el.38.
Dozens Of other emphatic bargains
at $l.t0, Sit and up.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-14
FULLY COMPLIED WITH.

Bert 000od0F, the New Adams Agoat, aad
the Coadisioas 1hseoef.
Bert Scudder 10 the new agent Of
the Adams Express company here,
succeeding c. E. Skidmore. and how
he attained such q desirable POT ton
is as unique rs it il romantic. When
it was learned that Mr.. Skidmore
had resigned. Mr.. Scudder was work.
ing - chief clerk In the o6ice at
Galesburg. and he Immediately made
application for the vacancy. The
route agent told him that in point OF
experience and service he was prob.
ably entitled to it, but that there
were married men in line for promo.
ton that should have prior consider.
alton.
"Then, il l was married would
get the Officer" asked Scudder.
Yes" Was the response.
Then Scudder disappeared. Two
hours later he again approached the
agent. II have come to renew
my application for the Office at Rocl
Island, ," he explained, land do &C
as q married man" For the ambi.
tious young man had complied with
the conditions. He had intended
making the alliance before long, any
way, and . slight change in the ar
rangements was readily made, espe
cially where there was so much q,
stake. The wedding took place q
Galesburg yesterday afternoon, the
bride being Miss Smith. MIR
and Mrs. Scudder arrived in Rocl
Island totay. and attached to hi
trunk in the Adams express office
close to the Seventeenth street side
10 . card which the boys in the Office
have put on with the inscription
Il am married now" F. L. Clark
route agent, and r. A. Wilson, as
sistant route agent OF the Adams. ar.
here to make the transfer tomorrow
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-14
A MUss At MONTPELIER.
Editor Allen Gets Mixed Up In an A..
eAult.

Editor Allen Gets Mixed Up In IN A..
A. j. Allen, editor OF the Advance,
q weekly paper published at Mont
pelier, on the Iowa side opposite
Drury township. is in trouble. along
with his 20-year-old son, Charles.
Mr.. Allen is the father of an inter-
esting daughter. Alfred Stigers, q
young man OF respectable family in
the vicinity, met and surrendered to
the young lady, and thereafter tried
to see her as often Is possible. This
did not suit the Aliens, father and
son, and Sunday night after church
was out young Allen caught young
Stigers talking to Miss Allen, asking
the honor of escorting her to her
home. ETC., and then and there
floored him with q swat behind the
ear, having approached him from the
rear. The first blow was followed
up with others, and then the elder
Allen himself appeared. and pro-
ceeded to administer the paternal
boot to the young man while he was
down, it is charged, kicking him in
the head and face. A. H. Agar, q
friend of young Stigers, tried to in
terfere. whereupon the elder Allen
drew q revolver on him and made
him stand back. and the abuse OF the
PROSTATE Srigers was abandoned
only when others interiered and
stopped the mill. Both the Aliens
are charged with assault with in
tent, and the elder Allen with car
rying and threatening to use q gun.
In the meantime it will be strange
ii the girl does dot think 10 times
more of the young man than she
ever has up to this time. The trial
Of the case is to take place Friday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-14
New CONNECTIONS.

Every body seems to be buying
their candy Of us. We sell tons Of
1t. and We are selling TO the most
critical buyers. II you do not now
buy of 10 You ought TO. The new
candy. The Pingree Potato" sells
fast. 10 . novelty and very fine oon-
lection, . soc candy 1t only l5c .
pound.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-14
He WAS AcRUEL HUSBAND
So says Mrs. Heisei and Now She Wants .
Divorce.

So Says Mrs. Heisei and Now She Wants o
Suit for divorce has been started
it the circuit court by Haas & Bu.
ford representing Anna Heisel, who
accuses her husband, George Heisel.
OF drunkenness and cruelty. The
plaintiff says she was married to
Heisel in Rock Island, Jan. 10, 1894,
and that Immediately after he began
the excessive use OF intoxicating
liquors. She alleges that while
under the influence OF drink he was
very quarrslsome and ilttreated his
family.
On Oct. Is. 1895, Mrs. Heisel says,
her husband took her by the throat
and choked her, and violently struck
her in the face. greatly iniuring her;
and again on June Is. 1896. he
dragged her all over the room and
forced her from the house, so that
she WAS compelled to take refuge
with her parents. Heisel followed
her. she claims, and threatened to
kill her and her parents with a large
knife. Two days afterward he left
for parts unknown with their house.
hold effects. aud Mrs. Heisel says
she has not seen or heard from him
since. Tkey have one child, Herbert
Heisel, aged Is months, the custody
o. whom Mrs. Heisel asks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-14

II small bottle of Shaker Digest
i've Cordial does you no good, don't
buy . large one.
Prove all things; hold fast that
which is good" It's not good for
every body. only for the thin. pale,
sick, weak and weary. For those who
are starving for want of digested
food. For those who cannot get fat
or strong, because their stomachs do
not work ~ they ought to.
These are the people, millions Of
them. whom Shaker Digestive Cor
dial will cure.
Food makes strength. muscle,
brain. blood, energy-after it 10 di-
gested. II not digested, II viii do
You no good at all.
Shaker Digestive Cordial helps
your stomach to digest your food,
and cures Indigestion permanently.
When you've tried . small bottle You
can tell.
Sold By druggists. Trial bottle 10
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-14
Marlin Cabs seoond Series.

The Marlin Rifle club opened its
second prize shoot, this time for the
Stevens rifle, at the Elm street range
yesterday afternoon. Only four shot
for the record. Mitchell, Connolly,
Keller and Durham, the first three
firing 80 shots and the last 20 shots.
A new target Of the American style
was used.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-14
Table Oil Cloths.

Another lucky purchase. Mon
day, Tuesday and Wednesday Ne
will sell the best quality Of Table
OIL Cloth at 9. 10 and llac . yard.
We think there are enough to last
about three days, three. Better b
prompt.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-14

''Ever since Twas three years old
l have been afflicted with that
dreaded disease. dyspepsia. had a
tired and all gone feeling. But after
taking four bottles Of Hoods Sarsa.
Parills l am completely cured. lam
sound and we'll to day. and am
thankful for Hoods Sarsapsrilla.
Alice Richardson. Annapolis, Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-14

are expressions frequently heard
about cures effected BY Foley's Kid
ney cure. Do not fail to try this
great remedy for any kidney trouble.
Sold BY n. 2. Bahnsen aud T. H.
Thomas, druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-14

A chance. such % We are always
on the watch for. came orr way. A
great purchase Of Meas Negliges
rercsle shirts. dressy patterns. COL
lar and cuffs attached. dead cheap In
. regular way at 76c. We give you
all there 10 in Il - long - they last.
choice for sec, sec.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-14

II you want to quit tobacco using
easily and forever, b made we'll,
strong. magnetic, full Of new HE and
vigor, take No-To-Bsc. the wonder
worker that makes weak men stron1.
Many gain ten pounds In ten days.
Over 400. 900 CURED. Buy No-To-Bec
from your own druggist, who win
guarantee . cure. Booklets and SAM
Piles mailed free. Addroo 0terlinr
Remedy company. Chicago Of New
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-14
Thsrs - Nothing 90 coed.

There is nothing Just as good "a
DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con.
sumption. Coughs and Colds, 20 de-
mand it and do not permit the dealer
to sell you some substitute. He will
not claim there is anything better.
but in order to make more profit he
may claim something else to be Just
Is good. You want DR.. Kings New
Discovery because you know It to
be safe and reliable, and guaranteed
to do good or money refunded. For
Coughs, Colds. Consumption and
FOR ali affections of Throat, Chest
and Lungs there 10 nothing 20 good
a. 10 DR.. Kings New Discovery.
Trial bottle free at Hartx & UIle-
meyers drug store.
Regular size so cents and 81.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-14

Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup has
been used for children teething. Il
soothes the child. softens the gums,
allays all pain, cures wind collie, and
is the best remedy for diarrhoea.
Twenty-Five cents . bottle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-14

Just try 10 cent box Of Caseasses,
TIE INST hvss - bswsl rsgalssos
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-14

Hoods pills are the favorite family
Cathartic, easy to take, easy in effect
20 cente.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-14
Parasols! Parasols!

Down 60 the prices. No profit
now. About $50 still left. No space
to quote prices. but you get them
cheap. Come 10 early ~ possible.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-14
MCCABE'S

We are never satisfied to eel few cheaper III.
others We aim often to sell half price, and frequently
even less HERE WE DO 1T:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-24

there was an uncomfortable one in the per-
son of the blacksmfth-see to him, ana II II
were an affair Of days and Dack must go.
he himself would be glad to purchase the
beast, his saddle and cccouterments. II
was an affair of business-an advertise
ment for the cafe! .. He would ride the
horse himself. before he gates Of the park.
It would please issFcCstomers Ha! he
had learned a trick orstwo In free America
Dicks first act had been to shave on
lis characteristic beard and mustache. ana
even submit his longt curis to the village
BARRIERS shears, WfdlS a straw maj; Wnlch
he bought to takeSthesplace OF ms sloucneu
sombrero, completed his Transportation
His host saw in 1.-THE change only the nat
ural preparation Of voyager, put DICK
had really made thS sacrifce-not from
fear Of detection, for he had recovered his
old, staggering audacfty-bW from quick
distaste he had taken to his resemblance to
the portrait. He was too genuine west
erner and too vain a man to feel nattered
at his resemblance to an ar1stccratic bully.
as he believed the ancestral De Fontoneiles
to be. Even his momentary sensation as
he faced the cure in the picture gallery was
more vague sense that liberties had been
taken with his Dlck's) personality than
that he had borrowed anything from the
portrait. But he was not SO clear about
the young girl. Her tender. appealing
voice. although he knew it had been ed-
dressed only to q vision. still thrilled his
fancy. The pluck that had made her with
stand her fear 80 long until he had uttered
that dreadful word still excited his admira-
ton! His curiosity to know what mistake
he had made-for. he knew II must have
been some frightful blunder-was ell the
more Keen, rs he had no chance to rectify