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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-05-12
go 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 Oh all
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 88c. Lace curtains 14x34 yds 75c
per pair. Hassocks 33c. Window shades
on spring rollers 121, 1Sc with fringe
20, 224. With fringe and fancy paint-
ings and gilt work %, 3Oc. Lace cur
tain scrim yd wide &c. Mems very
wide brim straw hats &c. Boys fancy
straw hats SC. Ladies' ready-made
wasted skirts black and colors &c.,
$l.25. White dress goods =, 4, &c.
Unbleached sheeting 3, &c. Several
hundred yards fancy curtain dropery
I'd wide II, SC. 1850 yards spring
dress goods, over 200 styles 8, 5. Z, &c.
Art squares and druggets 2x24 yds
81 SO each. We have just received a
large consignment OF japanese cotton
warp rnattings. Regular price 221c. We
offer this lot for 8, 10, 124, &C. Heavy
China mattings g. 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 g. DAVIS.
April 20, 1898. WELDON. N. G..
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-07-15
PRESIDENT MCKINLEY.

Nearly every day something oc
ours 10 show the forethought and
wisdom OF President Mckinley.
Just before the war nearly all Of
congress and many Of the American
people, wanted the President to
recognize the independence Of Cuba.
The president, almost alone. oppos.
ed it, and now everybody acknowl-
edges that he was right.
In the active operations around
Santiago, the army and navy dick
cring, for week, over the terms OF
surrender. The matter was finally
submitted to President Mckinley,
and he wired the following answers
"The only solution of tho situa-
ton is the absolute and uncondi-
,ional surrender Of General IAnares'
army, and this will take place il it
requires the whole of the 225, 700
men in the United States army to
accomplish it,
That is the kind OF man the re.
publicans elected President. and
they are impatient for the time 10
come when they can re elect him.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-07-15

The Spaniards have concluded
that the only way they can destroy
any OF Uncle Sans boats or kill
any OF his naval soldiers, is to
practice treachery, and blow them
up, They are paying dearly for
the brave boys they murdered on
the Maine"
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-07-15

THE JOURNAL is the official pa
per of Lincoln County. 1t will do
its share toward building up the
county. Subscribe for it, send it
to your friends. As its circulation
increases our population Will in
crease. If you consider it worthy
OF your patronage, send in your
name and address.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-07-15

One fare for round trip. plus 400.
Tickets on sale July LIST, I'd and Sd, limi-
ted to August slst, on account OF En-
camun,ent. knights Of Pythiss, Indian
apolis. Indiana, August % to September
10th. One fare for round trip, plus
800. Limit, September 10. National
Encampment G. A. r., Cincinstti, one
tare for round TRIP plus t2.00, September
9th to 10th; dates OF Gales later. For
particulars see 4. X. Cheney, agent.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-07-15

Wood and Roosevelt's rough
riders made their debut as fighters.
on foot, and a glorious debut it was.
1t resulted in victory, under the
most adverse circumstances, and it
was won by the clear grit OF men
who could not bc stampeded by a
Spanish ambuscade. Hurrah for
the rough riders.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-07-15

Admiral Monteio, who command
ed the fleet destroyed by Dewey.
don't try to blame it on the umpire
but comes out fiat footed and SAYS
it was the ragged support given to
him by his government.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-07-15

In the naval battles of Manila
and Santiago, the Spanish lost an
entire fleet in each instance; lost
in killed about 20O0 and in prison
ers 250O, The Americans lost no
boats, had one killed and eight
wounded.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-07-15
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.

United States Senators, George L.
Shcup, Henry Hcitfcld.
Governor, Frank Steunenberg.
Lieut.. Gov, G. ii. Moore,
Secretary Of State, G. }. Lewis,
Treasurer. Geo II. Storer,
Auditor, James II. Anderson.
Supt. Instruction, N. b. Anderson,
Atty. General, X. +. McFarlane,
Supreme Judges. J. w. Huston, !.
N. Sullivan, II. +. Quarles,
Congressman. James Gum,
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-07-15

II tho war lasted long enough,
and the Spaniards were not all kill
ed off. those remaining might learn
how to shoot fairly well. Our boys
are giving them plenty of target
practice, at close range.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-07-15

Spanish sentiments now report
ed to be leaning toward a military
dictatorship, with Campos for die
tator. Verify, Spain is in hard
row Of stumps. Whipped abroad
and harrassed at home.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-07-15

The publication OF the list OF the
Americans killed and wounded in
Cuba, served 10 remind everybody
OF the horrible side OF war.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-07-15

The newspapers that exhaust the
entire supply of adjectives to
describe skirmish will lack words
to express themselves, when there
is real battle.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-07-15

A disposition that makes the
best OF what one has, is more TO be
envied than great riches, because it
is worth more, in satisfaction.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-07-15

The American navy has sunk
and captured AZ Spanish vessels.
Not ain American vessel has bee n
sunk or captured by the Spaniards,
except the MAINE"
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-07-15

Fighting Bob Evans is adding
lots OF recruits 20 the population Of
he'll, Schley and Dewey also sent
tho devil goodly number. "Still
there's more TO follow
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-07-15

The announcement from Madrid
that Spain had bought three "pow-
crful cruisers" show that the Span
ish have no idea Of losing their
ability to lie.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-07-15

The gaicty in Havana, reported
by the Spanish agent OF the Asso-
ciated press, is probably about as
gay as Blanco's victories are real.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-07-15

General Shafter now weighs $40
pounds, but every Spaniard at San.
tiago 10 ready to swear that he
weighs ton.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-07-15

Some nations are born with colo
MES, some achieve colonies, but the
United States has had colonies
thrust upon it.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-07-15

That Cuba will be benefited by
the baptism Of good American
blood il is receiving, is certain, but
think you that will lessen the grief
OF those who have lost a loved one
there!
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-07-15

japan has an occasional cabinet
crisis just to show that she can
keep up with the European pro-
cession.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-07-15

Santiago is not model summer
resort, but we need it in our bust
ness; hence the rush Of our boys.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-07-15
Lincoln County,

Lincoln County,
Sheriff, J. +. White
Probate Judge, Edward Pratt,
Assessor, +. w. Gooding,
District Clerk, A. S. Senter,
Treasurer. G. w. Wernicke,
Coroner, DIR. w. II. Baugh,
Surveyor, J. W. Wnldron,
Commissioners.
LIST, +. p. Gwin, Chairman,
Fad, James l.. Fuller,
Bird, c. +. Gridley.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-07-15
Schley says Dewey is not the
only pebble on the beach,

The railroad wreck is almost as
deadly in its effect upon our soldier
boys, as Spanish bullets.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-07-15

Precinct Officers
l.. X. Adams. Justice
James Griffin, Constable,
III. NJ. Thatcher. Justice.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-25
Handel and the First
Production of the Messiah

On September II, 1741, Handel completed
the score of 1.-THE Messiah" which had oc-
cupied him the almost incredibly short time
of fourteen days. He afterwards said to
some one, speaking of composing the
Hallelujah Chorus: IT did think 1 did see
all heaven before me, and the great God
himself.
On March a. 1912, appeared the advertise
ment, of "Mr. Handlers new grand CRATIC,
called The Messiah which was to be given
for relief of the prisoners in the several
gaols, and for the support of MERGERS hos
pital in Stephens street, and of the Char
liable infirmary on the Inns Quay"
The CRATIC was heard for the first time on
Thursday April s. 1912, before "a most
grand, polite and crowded audience" as the
newspapers expressed 1t
Early in November he passed through
Chester on his way to Dublin, whittier he
Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. At Chester,
wishing to try over a number of the hastily
transcribed choruses, he collected some of
the choirmen of the cathedral to read them
over. The REHEARSAL took place at the Golden
Falcon. printer named Janson who had a
fine bass voice, tried to read his part in the
chorus, And With His Stripes" He failed
Handel" says DIR. Burney, who was pres
ent, a 10y of Is, "let loose his great bear
upon him., and after swearing in four or
five different languages, cried out in broken
English: you schountrel, tit you not dell
me dat you could sing at softer" "Yes,
sir" replied the unfortunate basso, land so
1 can, but 1ot at Fl ST sight
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-25
The Wedding Of Miss Shook and
Mr.. Price a Brilliant One

The party Of Birmingham people who at
tended the wedding of Miss Margaret
Shook and Mr.. Edwin Price In Nashville
the past week speak of the unusual bril-
lancy and beauty of the nuptials. The
young ladies' In the party were entertained
at the home of Colonel and Mrs. A. M
Shook In North Spruce street, and the aft
ernoon preceding the wedding the party
were given a coaching party to Belle
Meade.
The wedding was characterized with ele-
gance and dignity, the gowns Of the bride
and her maids being exquisitely fashioned.
the bridal gown was of white satin and
the maids wore white embroidered mousse
line over white satin and carried shower
bouquets of American Beauties. Miss Sa-
rah Rogan, Miss Anna Morrow and Miss
Mary George Linn were among the beau
tiful girls in the bridal procession. Mr..
and Mrs. Price are al Augusta, Ga. where
they will spend several weeks.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-25
TOYS TO GLADDEN.
CHILDISH HEARTS
More Expensive and More Elab-
crate Than Ever.
WAR BROUGHT THEM OUT
Uniformed Soldiers Representing Whole
Armies in Action Gould be Pur-
chased-Tiny Forts and YES
sells Adorn Windows.

The reindeer sleigh in which Santa Claus
is believed to bring Christmas toys to good
little boys and girls was better stocked this
year than ever before.
There was bewildering assortment this
season suiting every taste and pocketbook.
Cheap toys were cheaper, and complicated
toys have grown more wonderful and more
expensive. Many toys which have been
costly in past seasons have now been
brought within the reach of the poorest.
The children of the rich, on the other hand,
may if they choose amuse themselves with
toys worth hundreds of dollars each.
The toy season opened this year earlier
than usual. Thousands of Christmas toys
were bought as early as October, and the
demand has continued to eclipse all records.
The new toys are for the most part old IA
miliar ones elaborated and improved One
of the most elaborate, for example, Is an
up-to-date Noah's Ark. This ark and me
nagerie costs $1O0. The ark is four feet
long and made of polished oak. The ami
mails are made with the greatest care, each
being covered with genuine skin and stuff
ed and mounted in the most lifelike man
ner. The animals are all provided with In
ternal mechanism which, when wound up,
makes them move, while a Photographic
attachment enables each to "a make the
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-25
How Miss Wheeler Went to Cuba.

Dr. Henry C. McCook, of Philadelphia,
who went to Cuba as a chaplain, paid the
following tribute recently to Miss Annie
Wheeler:
when reached Tampa" he said, "a
young woman came to me and said that
she wished me to use my influence In get
ting her 70 Cuba. When l looked at her
fragile form told her that thought the
government was very wise in not sending
women, but she replied: have a father
there and a brother, and although 1 am
the daughter Of a confederate officer, every
boy who wears the blue is a brother now,
and, further, DR.. McCook. I am going to
Cuba l could not Withstand this appeal,
and 1 took great pleasure in taking from
my own coat the badge which l wore, and
pnning it upon the dress of Miss Annie
Wheeler, declaring that by that fact /
made her an honorary member of the re-
lief commission. Later 1 saw her in Cuba
in the fever hospital, performing splendid
service as a nurse"
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-25
Miss Sarah Rogan and Mr.. Miller
Will be Married IN February

Last Sunday the man who murmurs of
the world for The Age-Herald told the
story of forthcoming marriage, and since
he could not betray condolences he could not
"nams Names" as he said. The "Murmur-
err" kept faith and Is only now permitted
to tell the full story. His graphite pencil
was only yesterday released from the bind
ing ties of friendship and confidence very
dear to him. Still the public knew. in a
way not the impertinent public, but that
great public which always wishes well.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lafayette Rogan announce
the marriage Of their daughter, Sarah
Thurmond, to Nathan Lee Miller. This
marriage will take place at the First Meth
odist Church early in February and the
event Is likely to be one of the most bril-
liant socially witnessed in Birmingham for
many years.
The Murmurer last Sunday In writing of
Miss Rogan, said after stating that one
nameless then had told the story of her
own marriage, and told that story at the
crossing of the streets: THE proud young
person had arranged to get married, and
she told me so proudly" This is eonfiden-
tial" she said. II wish you to know but all
my little space rang with her joy and hiS,
Do you know, 1 never in all my two-weffu
experience knew anything quite SO beauti-
full as that proud young woman standing at
the crossing of the streets, in view of the
needless multitude, and telling me that she
was going to take the most momentous
step any young woman can take in this life!
1t was absolutely thrilling. 1t glorified the
dull and dusty pavement, and likely enough
shall pass that spot daily for fifty years
to come but never without taking hope
from her beautiful and Iovable life. 1t shall
be shrine to me, for she who stood there
is of the elect"
With one or two possible exceptions, Mr..
Miller is the best-known young man in
Birmingham, and certainly one of the two
or three most honored and esteemed. For
many years he has held high official sta
ton here and for some years has been the
secretary of the state democratic executive
committee, a very high honor for one SO
Young as he,
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-25
WOMAN and SOCIETY,".
ANNIE kEHDRTCK WALKER.
CHRISTMAS SHADOWS

CHRISTMAS SHADOWS
sat alone in my chamber at night,
Watching the hours pass by.
The Pickering light from the f1resde bright,
Casting shadows on the wall so high.
Thus In quiet reverie I gazed,
Whilst my heart Travelled Ger and DER
The fond scenes in my own young life,
In the days that come no more.
I stood again in the halls of my sires,
On that bright, merry Christmas morn,
And hailed with delight the vision bright,
The tree with its treasures borne.
The faces so dear that welcomed my signs
Were familiar in the days of the past,
The heavenly music that stole er my ear
Was the Chimes" breathing peace to the
last.
Bells ring out merry and glad
On this bright, happy Christmas morn,
zone" more life the world ne'er had
Unto you a Savior born.
Ring out, sweet bells forever ring,
Mans redeemed so the angels sing
Round Gods glorious throne,
The unrepentent are all they mourn.
I strove in vain to catch once again
The music that came from the shore.
The anthems had ceased their vigils of
peace,
Their echo breathed never more.
Thus from a communion SO dear
I awoke to the world of today
found the shadows that played on the wall
Had vanished and flown far away.
Jennie Trimble.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-25
Woman's Club Rooms
Nav be Rented for Dances

The Woman's Club rooms, which include
the assembly hall, reading rooms, ETC., also
has on the same floor magnificent ball
room, as many society people will remem-
Der, who recall Alabama club days. This
ball room will be used for receptions or
large assemblies of the Woman's Club, and
the ladies wish to place it at the disposal
of dancing clubs.
The Woman's Club will probably give a
reception after the holidays, when this
lovely ballroom will be made exceedingly
attractive. In many of the larger cities the
Woman's Club rooms are in great demand
for dances and the Woman's Club rooms of
Birmingham will no doubt be quite popu-
lar for similar occasions.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-25
Two Christmas Gifts
Of Historic Value

VI GIStUTlC tdiu6
Miss Elsie Burruss. daughter of Professor
Burruss, of the Thomas school, has received
for her twelfth Christmas a gift Of rare
value-a very old English hall clock. 1t will
be remembered that Mr.. Van Ness of New
York gave Mrs. Grover Cleveland one of
those relics for bridal present and in her
house at New York, after Mr.. Ceveland's
first term expired, the clock stood in the
hall at the first turn in the staircase, con-
spicuous ornament apparent as the front
door opened to the visitor
The clock now mentioned bears upon the
front of the great brass dial the words,
Joseph Kitchen, London" The date of
manufacture is not given, but it was owned
about the year 1850 by Major John KIM
brough, of the Ola Cheraws. Pedee region,
South Carolina, and his wife, nee Hannah
Kolb. 1t descended to their only child,
Elizabeth, who married Colonel Lemuel
Benton. Colonel Benton was an uncle of
Senator Thomas II. Benton of Missouri. He
commanded q brigade under General Fran
els Marion with distinction. After the war
he was member of the convention of
South Carolina which ratified the present
federal constitution; was a member of the
first state legislature after the union was
formed and was one of the members of con-
gress known as 1.-The old thirteen" who
stood together in assisting then Vice Presi-
dent Jefferson to form the republican, or
democratic party as 1t now is known. Col
Benton died at STONY HILL" Darlington.
his plantation seat, In 1919.
Generation by generation the clock came
down to Mr.. j. w. Du Bose and is now by
him presented to the eldest child of his
sister, Mrs. Burruss, Elizabeth, Du Bose
Burruss.
Master John Lewis Burruss received at
the same time portait in oil by the IA
nous artist, Nicola Marschall of his uncle,
Lieutenant James Henry Du Bose, Jr., who.
fell at Kingston. Tenn, in 1868, in Wheel
ers attack on the enemy there. The por-
trait presents the full confederate uniform
in orange Cavalry, and sabre.
Professor Burrass has portrait of DR..
Dick of Alexandria, Va, the consulting
physician who attended General Washing
ton on his deathbed
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-25
Department of Education
OF W0man's Club

The regular meeting of the department
of education will take place in the par
lors of the Womans club on Saturday, the
31st Of December, at 2:30 o'clock. The d.
rector asks that the ladies who have al
ready registered in the educatio section,
and others who may desire to do so, will
meet promptly at the hour named. Busl-
ness of Importance will be brought before
the section. All members of the club who
are interested in education are cordially
invited to be present at this meeting, which
hopes to hear In the last day of the year,
1898, some hopeful words bearing on the
proposed work of the department
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-25
Heine's sister Still Living

From the Philadelphia Ledger.
Admirers of Heinrich Heine will be In
terested to know that his only sister, Lott
chen" Frau Charlotte Embden) has just
entered her ninety-ninth year. The old
lady, who resides in Hamburg, although
somewhat feeble, retains her sight, hear
ing, and memory. The last verses her broth
er ever wrote were sent to her. The man
uscript was left on the table and the serv-
ant maid used 1t to light the fire. Lottchen.
having written to Heine mourning the loss
of the vessel, received a reply that she was
not to worry and that he would send her
a still more fiery poem. When the late EN-
press Elizabeth was in Hamburg ten years
ago she visited Frau Embden, and was de-
lighted to receive some original letters of
her favorite poet. Since the empress death
Frau Embden has received these letters
back again from the emperor, with an au-
tograph letter and a copy Of the empress
last autograph.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-25
The Modern Mother

Has found that her little ones are improved
more by the pleasant Syrup of Figs, when
in need of the laxative effect Of a gentle
remedy, than by any other. Children en-
joy 1t and 1t benefits them The true REM
edy, Syrup of Figs, is manufactured by the
California Fig Syrup Co. only.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-25

dollars. Soldiers wearing the uniforms of
practically every country and of every rank
are to be found in the barracks. person
by expanding, say $780, can secure an army
with all the officers properly uniformed, the
proper artillery, ammunition trains and
supply wagons. The toy soldiers as well
as the more complicated toys arc imported
from France.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-09
Sustaining General Lee

Mr.. Labouchere. in his newspaper. the
London Truth, criticises the action of this
government liz sustaining General Lee. 1t
Is never safe to take Mr.. Labouchere in
earnest. He has delightful talents as q
quiz and cynic, and exercises them with re-
freshing freedom. He plays upon his own
government at times most unsparingIy. He
may be taking a crack at us Just now
SIMPLY 10 keep his hand in But IL he Is In
earnest he Leeds to reflect little on the
dinerence betw cen the cases of Lord Sack
vile and Seror de LONE and that of Gem
eral Lee.
Lord Sackyille had offended against a
fundamental law of diplomacy, and there
fore had forfeited all right to further recog-
milton as his country's representative at
this capital There could be no dispute
about the facts. If Lord Salisbury felt in
need OF fuller particulars this government
did not. II acted promptly upon the undis-
puted facts in its possession, and subse-
quently was sustained by the English gov
ernment The case was entirely clear to
US. Otherwise, this government could not
have afforded the extreme action taken
Senior de LONE confessed judgment and
ran away. He very well knew that he
could expect no support at home. The
Spanish government could not have given
him any sort of countenance. Had he at
tempted to justify or excuse himself his
passports would have been promptly forth
Coming; Of bad his government attempted
defense Of him II would have been the
signal for an immediate severance Of oil
friendly relations between the two coun-