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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-08-25
England's Greatest.
Youths Companion.

Youths Companion.
The Independent contains some re-
minlscences of Gladstone, suggestive,
as all such "reminiscences must be, Of
his wonderful intellectual and moral
power. He learned French late in fife,
melted to do so by his enjoyment Of
French literature. At elghty-slx he
mastered Danish. A few years ago a
dinner was given him by Jules Simon
and other distinguished Frenchmen.
'Shall speak in French Or Eng
lish ?" he asked an American friend, On
arriving.
The American would not venture to
advise Mr.. Gladstone in anything, bat
added
eft Iwere expected to speak, and
could do so in their own tongue,
should certainly use it"
81 will speak Ill French said Mr..
Gladstone, and so he did for half an
hour, to the aston,shment and delight
of all who were present.
No subject seemed too slight to at
tract his interest. Some American
apples were placed ON the table near
him, and one of our countrymen re-
marked: "Those are rather fine
apples.'
"Yes," said Mr.. Gladstone. "You
sent us seven thousand three hundred
and sixty-fve barrels last year."
Among the two hundred guests pre-
sent, possibly there was not another
one who could SO promptly have stated
a fact of such merely general interest.
It is good to hear the generous (or
just y commentator of one great man
| for another.
"When you meet Mr.. Gladstone
John Bright once said to visitor in
England, "you will see the greatest Eng.
lishman OF our time"
A titled lady was one day railing at
Mr.. Gladstone, as vas the fashion in
England until recently. Suddenly
Mr.. Bright turned and asked
HAS your son ever seen Mr.. Glad
stone?"
The son was at that moment stand
ing beside them. NO" was the sur
prised answer.
"Then, madam" said Mr.. Bright,
"permit me to urge you to take him
at once to sec the greatest Englishman
he Is ever likely to look upon"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-08-25
Accepting Favors an Art.

"There are great many friendships
ruined by the unwilling on one side or
the other to accept favors," writes Edith
Webster in the August LADIES' Home
Journal. 1.-TWO schoolgirl friends united
by many congenial ties are forced apart
because the poorer one foolishly thinks
that she should make some return for
the pretty gifts. the party invitations,
the tickets to concerts or matlnees
which her friend loves to remember her
with. She knows that che Is unable to
make any return, SO refuses the good
times, and by doing so not only de-
prlves her friend of the keenest delight
but herself OF many opportunities Tor
pleasure, and the family circle at home
OF the recital of the fresh and novel
experience which contact with the
world outside of her home would surely
bring her.
"Favors are OF many sorts. It some
times happens that wealthy woman
may wish to send girl to college, to
help her in her music, to encourge her
IN desire for an art education ;she may
give her books, take her out with her
and give her opportunities for bearing
great artists. When a girl has such
favors offered her she should accept
them gracefully and with a clear con-
science. The favors are all on
one side her bright lace and enthusi-
astic appreciation mean much to the
woman who is fortunate enough to be
able to dispense favors."
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-08-25
MY MOTHERS OLD STEEL
THIMBLE.

I've been rummaging a casket, filled
with relics of the past,
And 1 turned them idly one by one
until found at last,
Wrapped in piece OF homespun and
laid away with care,
The dingy old steel thimbIe that my
mother used to wear.
0 what flood of memories sweeps in
upon my soul,
As the coarse and faded covering I
carefully unroll,
And dim with dust of useless years,
see before me there,
The battered old steel thimble that
my mother used to wear.
Rough with the toll of mother-love in
cherries days OF yore,
It was the only ornament those dear
bands ever wore,
And tenderly caress it as treasure
rich and rare,
This precious old steel thimble that
my mother used to wear.
Companion of her widowhood, her
faithful friend for years,
Made sacred by her patient toll and
sanctifed by tears
No costly gem that sparkles On the
hand of lady fair,
Could buy the old steel thimble that
my mother used to wear.
In quiet little churchyard she has
slumbered many year,
Yet in this holy hour / seem to feel
her presence near,
And hear her tender benedictlon as I
bow IN grateful prayer
And kiss the old steel thimble that
my mother used to wear.
The memory of that mothers love
should be beacon light
To guide my hayward footsteps in
the path of truth and right,
And the key that opens Heavens door
if e'er enter there,
Will be the old steel tumble that
my mother used to wear.
-LUCIUs PERRY HILLS.
Atlanta, Ga, April LIST. 1894.
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Some Interesting Facts.

tnaflOtte observer
The limit in North Carolina, Della
ware, Kentucky, Maryland, New Hamp-
shire, New Jersey, New York, Penn.
sylvania, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia
and West Virginia is 6 per cent, but
there are provisions in some OF those
States whereby acceptances, loans on
collateral, etc. may be made at any
rate.
The limit is per cent. in Illinois,
and it is s per cent. in Alabama. Geor-
gia, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Michi-
gan, Missouri, Ohio and South Caro-
lima, and 10 per cent. in Arkansas, Dis
trict of Columbia, Florida, Indian Ter.
ritory, Kansas, Minnesota, Mississippi,
Nebraska, Oregon, Texas and Wiscon-
sin.
Twelve per cent. is the limit in New
Mexico. North Dakota, South Dakota,
Washington and Wyoming.
The limit in Idaho is Is per cent,
and any rate agreed upon without limit
may be allowed in Arizona. California,
Colorado, Maine, Massachusetts,, Mon.
tana. Nevada, Oklahoma, Rhode Island
Utah. Canada, New Brunswick, Mani.
toba, British Colombia, New Found
land.
There is no penalty for usury in sew
eral States, CaDada, etc. The penalt,
is simply the excess OF interest in five
States.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-08-25

The Rev. w. B. Costley, of Stock
bridge, Ga, while attending to his
pastoral duties at Fleetwood. that state,
was attacked by cholera morbus. He
says: "By chance happened to get
hold of bottle of Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, and
I think it was toe means of saving my
life. It relieved me at once" For sale
by +. T. Whitahead & Coz
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-08-25
Whitsett Institute.

Six excellent buildings; oyer two
hundred students from thirty counties
eight teachers. Expenses very reason
able-from $35 per Term up. 25 free
Scholarships. Literary, Normal, Bust
ness. Art, Music, &c. Location noted
for Health, Convenience and Beauty
Sixteenth year. Next term opens Aug
II. Elegant 60 mage catalogue free.
Address
PROF. w. T. WHITSETT.
wHITsETT, GUILFoRD co., N. c.
7-21-tjt.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-08-25
Pretty Wall Papers /!

We can supply you with any and all
kinds of Wall Paper in the latest and
prettiest designs, at astonishlngly low
prices. 1t Is direct from the great man.
ufacturers, United States Wall Paper
Co., of Cincinnati, and Is the latest and
most up-to-date paper on the market.
E. T, WFYrEHFAD & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-08-25
The Best Remedy for Flux.

Mr.. John Matthias, we'll known
stock stock dealer OF Pulaski, KY, says
"After suffering for over week with
Aux, and my physician having failed
to relieve me, was advised to try
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Di-
arrhoea Remedy, and have the pleasure
OF stating that the half Of one bottle
cured me-" For sale by E. T. White
head Il Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-08-25
Fire and Life Insurance.

The very best fire companies repre-
sented. The Aetna Life so we'll known
III this community is still here giving
the best policy O! the day and has in
creased its dividends annually without
interruption for the past Is years. 1t
has paid out over $4,000 in this COM
mumty during the past % years. There
is none better or more reliable company
than the Old 4Ttna.
j. II. LAWRENCE, Agt,
Office over w. E.. Harrell & Co.'s store.
2-3-1y.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-08-25

More than twenty million free SAM
Piles Of DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve
have been distributed by the manu-
facturers. What better proof of their
confidence in it's merits do you want?
IT cures piles, burns, scalds, sores. IN
tho shortest space Of time. T..
Whitehead & Co. -
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-08-25
The Last Kiss.

Word and Way
Living near my home was boy fiji
teen years of age, who went to his work
late one morning. He would have
been on time had he not remembered
as he was running to catch the last car
that could bring him to town, that he
had forgotten to kiss his mother good
bye. He let that car go, went home
again and tenderiy kissed his moth
er.
In the awful fire on Lincoln street
he was killed. When she looked into
his face few hours afterward and kiss
ed his cold lips, there was no response.
But there was sweet memory that
softened the deep sorrow. It was the
recollection of the last kiss upon which
his affectionate heart had put such a
premium. And all through the linger.
ing years of that mothers sad life, her
boy will return to her every morning
and kiss her again. The broken heart
will be healed, and by-and-by she will
look forward and walt and long and
pray for the first kiss in "the far-away
home of the SOUL" where the goodbye
is never spoken. There is lesson IN
this for you, dear friend. Take it te
heart.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-08-25

We have used Chamberlaln's Cough
Remedy In our home for many years
and bear cheerful testimony to its value
as a medicine which should be in every
family. In coughs and colds we have
found it to be ef1icacious and in Group
and whopping cough In children we
deem it Indispensable ell. P. RITTER
4l27 Fairfax ave, St. Louis, Mo. For
sale by E. T. Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-08-25

When you call for DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve the great pile cure, don't
accept anything else. Don't be talked
into accepting substitute, for piles,
for sores, for bnrns.-E. L. Whitehead
& Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-08-25

. One Minute Cough Cure surprises
people by its quick cures and children
may take it in large quantities without
the least danger. It has won for itself
the best reputation of any preparation
used to-day for colds, Group, tickling in
the throat or obstinate coughs.-E. Z.
T. Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-08-25

Persons aoho purchase anything ad-
Uertssed IN this paper aciN do a fapor
to both the advertiser and the editor By
mentioning the fact that they s0ao the
advertisement IN The Commonwealth.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-08-25

Prayer for profit only ls improbable
and soon unpleasant.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-08-25

Ask, how will this act read when the
Books are opened?
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-08-25

The best shelter in awstorm is a
good record.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-08-25

When you give yourself to the Lord
let it be Tor keeps.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-08-25

The hornets OF doubt sting the soul
OF peace.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-08-25

God is the great glver; He gives to
all other givers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-12
MOVEMENTS OF WARSHIPS.

THE BALTIMORE ARRIVES AT YOKOHAMA WITH
AMMUNITION FOR THE AsIATIC FLEET.
Washington. April I-Word reached the Navy
Department to-day OF the arrival Of the frst-class
cruiser Baltimore at Yokohama. Japan. on her way
TO Hong Kong TO Join the Chinese Squadron. She
Will make an excellent addition 10 the American
feet In those The Baltimore carries large
amount o: ammunition and stores. which she took
board at Honolulu. where they had been brought
by Of the smaller United States ships. and
squadron.
Reports resolved at the Department show that
the sunboat Wilmington has sailed from Jackson
vile for Key West. the gunboat Annapolis the
auxiliary cruiser Yankee and the collier Sterling
have arrived at the New-York Navy Yard. the dis
patch-boat Dolphin has sailed from Brooklyn for
Key West. and the trainng-sh Alliance has
sailed from Newport for Hampton Roads
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-12
THE DUTY OF CONGRESS.
This weeks issue OF The Independent will say
concerning the Presidents message.

II is clear from the language employed that what
he has in mind is Independent government IN
Cuba A provincial government would have no
international obligations 10 discharge. These at
present belong 10 Spain. The President Is doubt
less convinced. Congress ana the Nation are.
that enduring peace cannot be secured under the
Spanish flag The whole course OF the history
rec.ted by him shows that Spanish rule Is no. con-
sistent with the permanent tranquility which We
must now insist upon The message evidently looks
to an independent government. but Is not ready 20
acknowledge the independence Of the insurgent or
ganizatOn at this stage, because IL does not meet
the conditions which our policy has always re-
Quired the basis for such recognition. We trust
that Congress will the force OF the Presidents
arguments this point. and refrain from insisting
on an action which might seriously embarrass our
Government IN armed Intervention becomes
necessary.
Does the Presidents recommendation mean war,
Not necessarily. Let Congress give him the
thorty he asks and then. with the power OF inter-
Vention I'm his hands he Will undoubtedly resume
diplomatic negotiations with Spain and press her
TO a decision an ul.imatum which she will not
venture 10 disregard. The war In cuba must cease.
This is Imperative We do not know whether the
not: probably not II is FOR us force them
do 80 But II is FOR ask Spain Withdraw
her troops from the island and leave II the peo-
pie up such form of government they
nay deem best. Congress quickly take tho
action the President SUGGESTS. He has proved his
This message. calm and moderate In tone utterly
free from buster, reveals frmness OF purpose IN
dicative Of clear mind steady hand and a heart
sympathetic with suffering and urgent for peace
Let him have the power. and he will secure a free
Cuba. with no 'ntanclements and no war Spain.
voice OF Europe Will withdraw and We shall vet
no horrors
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-12
GOING AFTER THE NAHANT.
NAVAL MILITIAMEN WILL BRING HER FROM
PHILADELPHIA TO THIS PORT.

The first actual participation Ct any o: the en-
listed men who form the military forces OF this
State I'm a movement IN preparation for actual
hostties will be the departure OF a detachment
OF the Naval Militia from this city to-day. They
20 TO Philadelphia to man the old United states
monitor Nahant. which is at the League Island
Navy Yard. The orders TO move were sent ny
Adiuiant-General Tillinghast yesterday afternoon
70 Captain Jacob W Miller. who commands the
New-York State Naval Militia They directed that
ninety-fve seamen and officers proceed to
PHILADELPHIA to bring the Nahant to New-York
Uarhor The orders sent out by direction or
Assistant Secretary Roosevelt OF the Navy Depart
ment.
Immediately on the receipt OF the official COM
munication from Albany, Captain Miller ordered
Commander w. Butter Duncan. jr. OF the LIST
battalion TO assemble his to be in readiness
IN move this morning They Will take the 80 train
for PHILADELPHIA The men had all been detailed
for their respective duties last week. and they
assembled on the New-Iiampshirc at East wenty.
cight-st.. last evening to s.eep on ooa'n anu ''a'
''' 70 The music of ME and drum they vii go
sixth-st. Fifth-sve and Twenty fourth-st. to the
PENNSYLVANIA ferry West Twenty-th!rd-st; 49,.
,cnan, Ri"hman' L. $. \. Commander Duncan
viii be the executive officer. and the other officers
from the Naval Militia are the following; Manning
X. Eyre navirator: g. Il Townsend. J; Macfarlane.
jr. IL j. Henderson and S " 'irltliths ot,cers
Of the watch: Or. J. y. MCGOWAN. MEDICAL oflcer
W. J. Gambler. paymaster. and A. Il. Frey cn'ei
engineer. >-.. .,u lava
Philadelphia before Thursday. and II VIII pronanay
take two days for nor to reach TINS port ulue t
practice with her guns by firing them from the
turrc'. a.. ,o,ho-s
% the lst Battalion last evening In the PreParao
tiors for the departure Of the dctali VINO n. ny
been chosen to take charge o, hr he prnso to give
them a suitable 'scnd-on" this morning
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-12
WAR PRICES FOR FOOD IN CUBA.
COST OF PROvIsIONs ~ HAVANA DouBf.ED-sTIl
AssA1LING LEE.
SANDY HOOK .

AssAILING LEE.
Havana Ap-tl 11-Fine summer weather pre-
vailed here to-day. and about the usual business
movement was noticed. Provisions. however,
have been doubled In price.
General Pando has arrived from Puerto Prin-
c,pe where lie published Governor-Generai
Blanco's arrnistice proclamation. He has been
busy al the Palace to-day
This morning the Spanish naval traLrport Lee
xaspi left Havana with infantry division
under command @. General Emilio March who
will relieve General Castclanos military com
mandcr at Puerto PRINCIPE General Castcanos
having been appointed 70 General Blanco's star
II is reported from Matanzas that the authori-
ties ordered boat near the coast 20 come to.
| "a the crew cid not comply TIE boat nred
| on and one OF the killed. Three others OF
the crew and the boat were seized. The authori-
| ties also captured quantity Of mail matter.
which is said to "compromise" several proni-
| nent residents OF Matanzas. and seine money.
To-day was the day for drawing In the Ha-
| vona lottery or the 5000 issuabe tickets only
| 900 were not sold
Spanish lieutenant who was In charge OF n
| supply OF hospital provisions in the Arroyo
! Blanco district. near Sancu Spritus. has de-
| serted
The Ward Line steamer Seneca arrived here
| last night. and on her departure Will carry I
| number OF passengers.
senor Juan Kamirez the former insurgen;
| chief who fought In the Ten Years War. has
| returned here from Manzanillo. Senior Virginia
Chavez has also arrived here from that port. The
latter will return there.
| La Lucha" to-day publishes an article headed
| "Mr Lees Flight" which furnishes another ex-
ample OF how badly Informed Spanish newspa-
! pers can be- The paper says the manner in
| which General FitzhuGh Lee left Havana does
not become the representative OF a civilized ma
ton" adding
After exciting public opinion. he left In a
great hurry with his staff. That his leaving was
| flight IL demonstrated by the fact OF Captain
| General Blanco giving an excquatur TO the Eng
| lish Consul to represent President Mckinley y
| Government IN this island. Therefore. the
| United States did not withdraw her Consuls
from Cuba nor her representative from the cap
/ tia. Of Spain At the last moment General Lee
, was as frightened as II he had not been an army
| man. II General Lees correspondence Is re-
! vised he will be found guilty OF alarming his
| Government. and responsible for the Maine af-
fair for having asked her to he sent here ia
| protect United States citizens. lie was the chief
| Of the Jingoes here while looking out Cor the In
| terests OF his country"
AT the Palace to-day only a few unmportant
| sk.rmishes in the Provinces Of Pinar del RIO
| and Havana are announced as having taken
place
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-12
CRUISERS REACH HALIFAX SAFELY.
THE SAN FRANCISCO AND THE NEW ORLEANS
PUT IN FOR CoAL-A ROUGH PASSAGE
TO SAIL TO-DAY.


Halifax April 11.-Great excitement prevailed
this morning when the Citadel signal station
announced that two large American men -of-war
approaching the harbor. All sorts OF
rumors were quickly circulated concerning the
arrivals at this date. The ships proved to be the
San Francisco and the New Orleans. formerly
the A.nazoras which was recently purchased
from the Brazilian Government by the United
States Both ships are from London. and they
were out fifteen days. They started on March
q. and during the entire voyage did not receive
a single word in reference to the war
The reason given for calling here was that the
vessels were short OF coal. but anxiety may have
prompted Commodore Howell TO make this port
Without anything definite as 10 the action OF
Spain and the United States. there was much
anxiety as to whether the ships would not be
both taken short-handed by Spanish hota
and at big disadvantage BY calling at Hail
fax instructions could be obtained as to the
course TO be pursued in case OF war. Commo-
dore John A. Howell. who had his pennant flying
from the mainmast Of the san Francisco, de-
clined TO answer any questions as 10 the posi-
bNty OF the ships being ordered 10 join the
Flying Squadron. They viii both coal as rap
IDLY possible and proceed to New-fork to-
morrow
At the present time the crew OF the San Fran
cisco numbers 100 men, while the New-Orleans
Her officers are: Lieutenant cOmmandcr, a. Z.
Nayro Lieutenant NJ. Johnston, ensign. w. ID.
Mcdonald ensign, W. j. Manion; passed assist
ant surgeon \. W. Dunbar; passed assistant
engineer l.. u. Miner; first lieutenant L. =. NJ
c.. g. Barnett: acting boatswain. j. Hartman
The Associated Press representative boarded
both vessels shortly after they dropped anchor
Large numbers Of persons were refused admit
lance 10 the deck. The band on the San Fran
cisco playing on the quarterback. and the
men We're hustiing about getting things In ship
shape order. on the Ncw-Orleans things pre-
scented different appearance. Lieutenant Com
mander Nazro. who was In charge OF the ship.
said that they bad experienced very heavy
weather
They left London on March q, bound for
New York. and came along rapidly In fine
weather until April 3. when heavy winds com
menced 20 blow. From that time until the ships
anchored here they had hard time OF II. Rain.
fog and heavy seas have prevailed for the last
eight days. on the 9th the ships became sep
arated, and did not sight each other for twenty
four hours. During that time the New-Oreans
was repeatedly washed over by heavy seas. One
OF the starboard boats was smashed. and the
steering gear slightly deranged. The course
taken far south as latitude II. longitude
81. After going west 10 the Gulf Stream Il was
decided TO make Halifax
The usual visits were exchanged to-day by the
officers and Her Matesty's Representatives. and
the San Francisco and the Citadel exchanged
ealutes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-12
MONEY FOR EQUIPMENT OF VESSELS
ASKED

Washington. April n.-Secretary Long sent 10
Congress to-day an estimate for an appropriation
TO be included in the General Deficiency BILL OF
$500 900. under the head Of equipment OF vessels
The Secretary says that labor at the navy yards
for the next three months probably will approx
mate 10000 chargeabo to this appropriation; that
large quantities Of coal have been purchased for
the emergency and charged to the regular appro
pIaon and that larger additional qua ntities Dos
sibly will bc required In ths near future"