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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-24

service to their country, the Taggart Coun-
Gil has rendered the President through the
Navy Department, it's moral assistance"
The poor thing viii never reach the Presi-
dent In fact. the Board of Health may pick
it up on the street-this moral assistance"
and mistake it as the bacillus of some
new disease.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-24

The washington Post explains that the
new Constitution of Delaware was adopted
without being submitted to a vote CT the
people because it's trainers feared that, in a
State where vote buying is so general, a
constitution which was designed to root out
the evil would not be ratified by the people,
This reply is made to the Atlanta Journal
which asks why 1t was done, and de-
clares at the same time that the people of
Georgia would never submit TO such an in
fringement upon their rights. Nevertheless,
it has been done in Mississippi and South
Carolina, and is now being done in Louisi-
ana to get rid of the negro vote,
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An Industry killed.

CHICAGO. March BY a decision. OF
the United States Circuit Court of Appeals
to-day a novel industry. That of Extracting
tered into by Peoria firm. will probably
come to an end. 1t was held by the firm,
and the contention was sustained by the
lower court, that alcohol thus obtained was
exempt from taxation on the ground that
the tax had been paid on the original pack
age. The Court of Appeals, however. re-
verses this decision. holding that the spirits
thus extracted formed the soakage. which
was allowed for in the first place. and there
fore had never been taxed.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-24

It is said that the battle ship Oregon,
which is under orders to sail from San
ron at Key West, will be at least six weeks
in making the 1900 mile trip around Cape
Horn. If the Nicaraguan canal were COM
.pleted she could reach her destination in
&C nsiderabiy less than one-half the time. In
the event of sudden war that difference
in time might prove very important fac
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To Recocnixe Independence.

WASHINGTON, March '23.-Representa-
tive Clark of Missouri, to-day introduced
the following resolution: THAT the Con-
gress of the United States of America par
tlcipate with the people Of the United
States in the deep interest which they feel
for the success OF the people of Cuba who
are struggling to establish their liberty and
independence and do hereby recognize the
independence of the Republic of Cuba"
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tive manner that he had advised the Presi-
dent to settle with Spain on financial ba-
sis. $50 far as ] know" he says. "the
President has never seriously considered
settling the Cuban question on money
basis, and If he has ever done so it has not
been at my suggestion" 1t is not likely the
national. honor than other Americans.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-24

INVESTIGATING the camses ~ the xvahss s,
avenue fire. in which a score of people lost
their lives, censured the owners of the build
ing in q verdict to-day. holding that the
structure was faulty constructed and in
sufficiently supplied with fire escapes. The
verdict recommends that the question OF in
dlciment be taken up by the grand jury
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-24
Morning Glory and sweet Potato.

CALF, March o. Superintendent ]. w.
Mills, of the agricultural experiment. sta
ton. has succeeded in Il most uniqueea nd
interesting agricultural experiment. The ex-
pertinent. the grating OF morning glory
on a sweet potato vine, results: Both plants
attained an unusually large growth This
sweet potato vine produced twenty-one
pounds of potatoes. the average being from
ten to twelve pounds.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-24

Where did you say you were born at?'
asked the gentleman with the pea-green
whiskers.
Springfield"
"Ohr'
mo, not Springfield, O.-Springfeld, Mo-"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-24

At a military banquet in Ottawa, Ont, on
Monday night, which was attended by many
of the Dominion government officials, the
United States flag was prominent among
the decorations, and every allusioh to
friendship between Great Britain and the
United States was heartily cheered.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-24

CHICAGO, March Ex-Governor Tanner
has made Z statement regarding his action
in removing from office and placing under
arrest Col. Marcus Kavanaugh for parading
with the Seventh Regiment, Illinois Nation
al Guard, on st. Patrick's day. in which
he says he refused a request of the Clan
na-Gael to parade. with arms. To his great
surprise he learned later that the Gamma
Gael had paradsd with arms, and that the
Seventh Regiment commanded by Colonel
Kavanaugh. also appeared in the process
sion
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-24

An interesting development in domestic
politics is the fact that a rupture is in
evitable between the national forces of the
Democrats, Silver Republicans and Popu-
lists. Such an event would practically in
sire Republican control of both branches OF
Congress during the next two years.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-24

Since Governor Pingree read the answer
of Senator Mcmillan to his proposition to
raise millions of revenue by taxing rail-
roads, the bill which he has recommended
to the Legislature has been so materially
modified that the whole matter will be SUBJ
niffad TO q hoard
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-24

Later reports regarding Admiral Scard's
health indicate his probable detachment i'm
a few days from the command of the North
Atlantic squadron. 1t is important that the
reason of the impending change should be
understood before it is announced in order
that it may not be made the basis of false
a.urnors or unjust reflections
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General Notes.

WASHINGTON. March 90 = The Senate
to-day confirmed the nomination of George
w. Fisher. to be register of the land Of
flee al Topeka, Kan.
To-day's statement of the condition of the
treasury shows Available cash balance,
$22l, 342 314: gold reserve, $l72,O04, 200.
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The Boston Herald seems to fear that
Spanish fleet could shell Boston, and asks
who would pay the indemnity of $4,000, 900
which Spain might demand the price of
making no attack. The Herald seems not
to have descended from the men of Bunker
TIuI
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-24

The London Daily News raises the cues
ton editorially whether there is any posi-
bility that in the present critical stage of
the relations between the United States and
Spain disinterested offer of mediation
by Great Britain on the basis of granting
independence to Cuba would help toward an
understanding. The suggestion is not in or
der pending the report of the court of in
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-24

Thus far two mind-reading correspond
ents know what the board of inquiry will
report to the secretary of the navy. AS
read by one of them, the destruction of the
Maine has been traced to Spanish treach-
cry, and as revealed to the other Cuban
foe of Spain worked the torpedo
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-24

When the Bryanites in the Ohio House
voted for the anti-gold-contract bill they
showed that there is no difference between
Ohio and Kentucky Bryanites and Kansas
PonuIists
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-24

Populists are giving Democratic man.
ayers no little concern by standing out for
a share of the spoils when there are any
Moreover, they insist upon a chattel mort
gage in advance.
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European governments seem to fear that
the United States will annex Cuba, hence
the adverse comments of continental news
papers.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-24

"Ain't 1 little bow legged?" asked the
dubious young lnan.
Bow legeed?" said his tailor. 1.-The idea!
Your lower limbs, sir, are absolutely with
out parallel"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-24

1t remains TO be seen if the rights of
belligerents VIII be accorded to Democrats
of the Judge Hackney stripe by the multi
tude labeled 16 to /.
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A CeIehrafiOn

''Whut sort of doins was that at your
house las night?
Paw was celebratin' the fifth anniver-
sary of US bein' put on the county relief
books"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-24

The relations between the United States
and Spain are very strained already, but
just wait till the news of the action of
our City Council reaches Madrid.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-24

spoke in Mr. Epes's favor ana Mr. Thorp
addressed the House In his own behalf At 5
o'clock the House adjourned
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-24
Satisfa ctOry Explanation.

Mr.. Figg - Why didn't you come down
when 1 called you to breakfast?
TOMMY couldn't come down cause 1
wasn't up.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-24

The advices of The secretary of the Board
Of Charities from different sections of the
State are to the effect that the act Of the
last Legislature taking al children out OF
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-24
BUBBLES IN THE AIR.

When our City Council is not in session it
does not make itself ridiculous.
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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-06-23
Death of Distinguished Lawyer

The death of the Hon. James Ed
Moore, which resulted last Friday, has
brought sorrow to many house hold.
Not only his many friends grieve for
him, but his foes likewise.
AS to his ability as a lawyer. be was
unrlvaled. The force of his oratorlcal
talent brought hundreds to submission.
He was the savior of many a mans
reputation, and perhaps life, and his
memory will long be fresh in the hearts
of his friends.
OF the many pearls that are scatter
ed over this country, this mortal was a
diamond sparkling among them.
Gentle as a husband, am1abIe as a
father, and faithful in the discharge of
sacred duty, yet he was man who
spoke from his own mind, and who did
what he thought was right.
He was very fond of speaking, and
being a genius of that art, he had an
envlable reputation.
There is no man, except those that
were withheld from it by the voice of
envy or hatred, who did not admire
his intellectual capacity, that was the
despair of those who fought against
him.
This fine quality of masculine in
tegrity, was the rock upon which every
billow broke in vain.
His character was spotless, and his
soul was as pure and as clear as the
water from bubbling fountain.
Oh, cruel, cruel death Couldst
/ hox,o cnoro1 hin, i,1Cf 1itf1o
longer? No, the die is cast; the sable
curtain of death has dropped its folds
about this great man. No more shall
we be charmed by his eloquence, for
be goes to better home awaiting him
above. }. E. S. I
\ Hassell. N. g.
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Death of Mrs. ]. c. Harper.

Mrs. Lille Saunders Harper, wife of
Mr.. John C.. Harper, died at the resi-
dence of her husband in Ringwood,
N. c., on Monday morning, June 13,
1898, aged about 81 years.
She had been sick six or eight
months with that dread disease, con-
sumption, and had been critically i'll
for several weeks before the end came,
and therefore her death was not unex-
pected by the loyed ones who watched
by her bedside.
The deceased leaves a husband, two
small children, father and two
brothers to mourn their loss.
Mrs. Harper had been a member of
Turkey Branch Baptist church since
her childhood and was consistent
christian and died in the full assurance
of heavenly home. She was gentle,
kind and affectlonate, loved and liked
by all who knew her.
Her body was laid to-. rest in the
Motley burylng ground just above
Brlnkleyvllle, on Tuesday evening
witnessed by large crowd of sympath-
izing friends.
This scribe, with a host OF friends,
extends to the bereaved ones the hand
of sympathy and directs them to the
AlLWise God for comfort.
June 20, 1898. A FRIEND.
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ENFIELD'S ALBUM.

Correspondence to The CoMMoNwEALTH,)
ENFIELD, N. c., June 20, 1898.
Mr.. S. Mitchell, after spending some
days with his family, returned to his
work yesterday.
Miss M. F. Whitaker came home to
be at the marriage of her sister and re.
turned to Raleigh today.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. E. McGwigan re-
turned yesterday.
Miss Mabel Curtis and Miss Emily
Plttman have been very sick.
Mr.. VIM. Randolph, of Tillery, has
been here some days at Capt. J. c.
Randolph's.
Rev. Mr.. SPRINGFIELD, age mt for the
Baptist Female University at Raleigh,
preached In the M. E. church yester-
day, morning ana night.
"Children's Day Service" at Brad
fords next Sunday at 4 o'clock, p. m.
So much rain crops are getting
grassy.
! It looks like they are trying to run
the war to the interest of the Repub-
llcan party and money lenders or else
they would have had troops at Manila
and Santiago before now.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-06-23
? Death of James Edwin Moore.

All Eastern Carolina was panied and
shocked a few days ago to learn of the
death of Mr.. James Edwin Moore, OF
Williamson, who died at bis home
Friday, June 18th, about 6 O'Clock,
a. m. He was one of the leading law
yers of Eastern Carolina, and bore the
high esteem of all the people. He bad
appeared in many of the important
cases In this part Of the State for the
past fifteen or twenty years. and had
made good reputation as an able and
faithful counselor and advocate.
Mr. Moore appeared for the defense
in the noted Bonner trial in Washing
ton in January, 1896, and his able de-
tense of the Bell boys, who were con-
victed and sentenced to the penltentiary
tor so years, would have easily put
him amongst the able lawyers OF his
time.
Mr.. Moore was respected and ac-
tive member OF the Primitive Baptist
faith and his influence in that denoml-
nation was felt far and wide.
The COMMONWEALTH feels the loss
of personal friend in his death, and
Joins the many friends of the family In
sympathy in this great sorrow that has
come upon them.
The Greenyille Reflector says of him
"The death of James Edwin Moore will
bring pang of sorrow to many hearts
IN this community and in the whole
State where he has been so well and
fayorably known. All who knew him
recognized his power and ability as
lawyer and advocate. He was proml-
nent visiting member of the Greenyllle
bar, and wherever he practiced be was
PROMINENT. He was the senior mem
Der OF the firm OF Moore and Moore, OF
of Greenvllle, and of the firm OF Moore
and Stubs, of Williamson.
"Mr, Moore was a member OF the
Primitive Baptist church and was ac'
tive in his church work.
Gas public man, he was member
al. the Constitutional Convention OF
1868. and also of the Constitutional
Convention of 1876 from Martin coun.
tv, and also represented that county IN
both branches of the General Assembly
of North Carolina. He was about %
wears of age, man of fine character
as all can attest who knew him. Cut
down ere he had reached the zenith O.
his career, his friends mourn him
though not as those who have no hope
True, faithful, daring, loyal to his God
to his friends and to his own, he ha
\ gone to last reward.
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60 Day Sale.

We have several thousand dollars
worth of goods to close out in the next
60 days at and below cost. Come quick.
If you can't come, send orders by mail.
Remember we pay the freight on III
goods bought at one time amounting
to $500 and over. We are shipping
goods to almost every shipping point
in this part of the State.
Spring calicos 3, 3ac. Curtain poles
wood fixtures 224c. Heavy Rugs 1x2
yds Sc. Lace curtains 14x34 yds 75c
per pair. Hassocks 33c. Window shades
on spring rollers l29, 18c with fringe
20, 22a. With fringe and fancy paint
ings and gilt work 25, 3Oc. Lace cur
tain scrim yd wide &c. Mems very
wide brim straw hats DC. Boys fancy
straw hats SC. Ladies' ready made
wasted skirts black and colors &c.,
$125. White dress goods 3, 4, &c.
Unbleached sheeting 3, &c. Several
hundred yards fancy curtain drOpery
I'd wide ~, SC. 1850 yards spring
dress goods, over 200 styles 8, 5, Z, &c.
Art squares and druggets 2x2a yds
$1.63 each. We have just received
large consignment of japanese cotton
warp mattings. Regular price 229c. We
offer this lot for 8, 10, 124, 15c. Heavy
China mattings 6,S, 12c. We are
having big rush on mattings, and
this consignment will not last long at
these cut prices. All orders by mail
promptly filled.
III. G.. SPIERS & DAVIS,
April 20. 1898. WELDON, N. G.
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Miss May King went to Hamilton
Friday.
Miss Bette Hill went to Halifax
Friday.
Mrs. Rufus Bradley went Boykin, Va.
last week.
Rev. Rufus Bradley went to Jackson
| last week.
Mrs. Il. A. Patterson went to Tiller,
Tuesday.
Mrs. J. l.. Harris went to GreenvilIe
Wednesday.
Miss Belle Boyette went to Green
yilie Friday.
Mr.. Steward III. Smith went to Ham
llton Monday.
Master Lunce Hall returned from
Weldon Tuesday.
Miss Fannie Gray returned from
Franklin, Va, Thursday.
Misses Lizzie and Virginia Smith
went to WILLIAMSON Thursday.
Master Dorsey Kicks, of Tarboro, is
here on visit to his aunt, Mrs. E. N.
Nelson.
Mrs. Matte Leary, of Edenton, came
Tuesday to visit her aunt, Mrs. A. B.
Goodloe.
Miss Eleanor Smith went to Rich
mond Monday to visit her sister, Mrs.
P. S. Barraud.
Mrs. J. F. Perry and little daughter,
Orrie, returned to their home in Will
mington Tuesday.
Miss Kate Haskell, of Kinston, came
Saturday to visit her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. T. B. Haskell.
Miss Emma Vaughan left Tuesday
tor Chapel Hill, where she goes to en-
ter the Summer School.
Mr.. Ed Hall went to Raleigh Mon
day to be examined for the position OF
bugler at Jacksonville Fla.
Master Norfeet Smith came home
Monday from Blacksburg, Va, where
he has been attending school.
Elder A. J. Moore, of Whitakers,
came Friday and filled his regular ap-
pointment at Kehukee Saturday and
Sunday.
Capt. 7. w. T1llery, of Edenton, was
here Friday night and Saturday shak-
ing hands with his friends who were
glad to see him.
Miss Kate Fenner, OF Baltimore,
came Saturday to visit her brother, Mr.
T. w. Fenner. Her many friends are
glad to see her.
Miss Annie Blggs returned from
Baltimore Thursday, where she has
been several months taking a special
course in music. Her many friends
are pleased to see her home again.
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Wilson Advance: There was much
excitement at the depot Tuesday night
after the 80 (the northbound passenger
traln) came to stand still, caused by
the piercing screams of man who
seemed to be under the engine. Nat
u1ally every one ran up expecting to
see the mangled form OF some unfortu-
nate. A friend OF the man came up
and made the simple request that the
engineer "back a little" and let his
pardner get out As soon as this was
done the man got up and "burnt the
WIND" 1t seems he was caught by the
COW catcher. How he came there is a
mystery, but it is supposed he crawled
under that part of the engine attempt
ing to steal ride and before he could
get in place thought the train was go
ing to move Offence the racket.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-06-23
OBITUARY.

| Again the angel of death has visited
us and despite our tears and prayers
wrapped his somber robe about one OF
our best loved ones and she is gone.
At her home in Edgecombe county
nearW about noon, on the 10th
of June, 1898, Miss Mary Burgess,
quietly passed from our midst to await
us in a happier CLINE.
She was only 81 years of age,
So young and SO full of promise, it
was doubly hard to give her up.
Mary never protested any hope in
Christ, but was good and consecrated
girl to her Master.
It is said of her that she never spoke
angrily to any one that even in child
hood she was never known to quarrel
with her brother, sisters or playmates
Her amiable disposition and her gentle
manners won for her a warm place in
every heart. It has been the pleasure
of the writer to know Mary for about
three years and that she has been a
great sufferer, but bore her suffering
without murmur.
Followed by large concourse of sor-
rowing friends we took her remains to
Harmony church in Nash county, the
family burylng-ground. But stop |!
Did we really bury Mary? Is she
buried? Thank God, we may answer,
no! It is true that we laid her mani
mate form beneath the sod. True the
same dear face we loved to see, and the
same dear hand we loved to clasp are
inferred, but the immortal part, the
real Mary, could not be thus confined.
God has said to her
"Come up higher" and
"Borne by angels on their wings,
Far from earth her spirit flies,
Finds her God, and sits and sings,
Triumphantly in Paradise"
So faith undaunted, lifts its fearful
eye and gazing steadfastly upward,
penetrates the veil OF sense, scales the
heights of glory and beholds glorifed
spirit.
May God comfort the bereaved ones,
and bring them safely home at last.
MAMIE G.. CUTCHIN.
Whitakers, N. g.