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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-11-29
We Will Lose Russfa,s Friend.Iip

Berlin, November 26-The St. Pc
tersburg correspondent Ct The Ber-
liner Tagebla1t, says:
n Russian diplomatist in the couse
of an interview has declared that Rus
sia Will not stir a finger to prevent the
United States from occupying the
Philippines. but he said he was unable
10 conceal his conviction that the in
justice Of Americas attitude presas ased
the termination OF the friendship which
has hitherto subsisted between Russia.
and the United States
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-11-29
Turkeys Appeal to Russia

Constantinople. November 26.-The
Sultan has telegraphed TO the car. en-
treating him TO abandon his intention
Of sending Prince George TO Crete as
high commissioner Of the powers in
that island. Turkhan Pasha recently
went on d special mission TO Livadia
with the same oo1ect in view, but was
unsuccessful
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-11-29
Acquitted of a Charge of Murder

Petersburg. Va, November 26.-Th4
trial Of Detective w. c. Baldwin.
charged with the shooting and killing
of Henry Hawkes.. cotored which be-
gan in the county court of Dinwiddio
last Tuesday. terminated today with a
verdict Of acQuittal, which was re-
ceived with applause by spectators n
the court room.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-11-29

Constipation prevents the body from
ridding itself Of waste matter. De
Wits Little Early Risers will remove
the trouble and cure Sick Headache.
Billiousness. Inactive Liver and cle--
the complexion. Small, sugar coz. d,
don't grippe or cause NAUSEA r. r Bel
Iamy ~-~-SI I-A@2<aiKx
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-11-29

A cough is not like a fever. 1t does
not have to run a certain course. Cure
it quickly and effectually with One
Minute Cough Cure, the best remedy
for all ages and for the most severe
cases. We recommend it because it's
good. r. r. Bellamy
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-11-29

Late to bed and early to rise, pre-
pares man for his home in the skies.
But early to bed and a Little Early
Riser, the pill that makes life longer
and better and wiser. r. r. Bellamy
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-11-29

When you ask for DeWitts Witch
Hazel Salve don't accept a counter
felt or imitation. There are more cases
of Piles being cured by this, than all
others com bined. r. Z. Bellamy
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-11-29
GENERAL BUTLER
Summoned from Havana by Cable for Con-
sultation with the President.
SITUATION OF AFFAIRS IN CUBA

President
dent Gains Much
General BuerThe General has Hopeful Views of the
OF Plan of Coonizing
Negroes from the United States in Santiago
Urged GoodM
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-11-29
NO INSTRUCTIONS
Yet Received by the Spanish Peace Commls'
sioners as to Terms of Peace.
THE TERN OPEN DOOR POLICY

Applied Philippines Does Mean Free Islands
be Administered a
Argument in of Holding the Philippines
Communication from Aglinado.. American War.
ships Land Marines at Chinese Ports for
ctionO OF
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-11-29

Santiago de Cuba, November 26.-
The Bandera Guiana, weekly paper
OF this city, takes an opposite view to
the other papers regarding the impor-
tauOn into the island of negro colo
1jes from Kansas The paper says
that all that should be required is that
the immigrants be Of good character
and willing TO work and declares fur
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-09-14
Take Another One.
W. H. S. WHITC0MB, General Agent,
EQUITABLE BUILDING,
90 Church Street, Burlington, VT.
MiddIesex.

G. L. Converse of Barre visited at his
home on Sunday.
The Ladies' Aid met with Mrs. M. j.
Long this afternoon.
B. L. Perry OF Minneapolis, Mimi, Is a
guest of G.. T. Miles.
Rev. George r. Wells is at his home in
Bakersfield this week
Clyde Clogston went to Barre Monday
night for weeks visit with his mother.
Rev. L. f. Porter of Littleton, Mass, is
expected to preach in the brick church next
Sunday at two P. NJ.
Work on the Viles dam was completed
last Friday, and it is hoped there will be no
more trouble with leakage.
Superintendent T. E. Smith of the Mont
pelier and Barre Electric railroad, was at
the Viles plant last Saturday.
Hazen Clark, of the electric plant force,
spent Sunday at his home in Strafford and
incidentally visited other attractions in that
vicinity.
Deputy Sheriff John L. Tuttle was in
town and served notices on Monday on the
board Of civil authority, for a hearing on
the election case September 10.
Replying to an item in the Shady Rill To-
Gals Of last weeks Northfeld Netos we are
compelled to state that we are not covering
that portion of the town in our cap acity as
correspondent for the WATCHMAN, and that
our items have no reference whatever to
that section OF the town. Therefore the
sarcastic attempt of that scribe to point an
error and wrong, was wasted breath and
does not even merit the recognition here
given 1t.
The result of the election last week Tues
day was hardly anticipated by either party.
There was far from q full vote polled and
on first and second ballots L. A. Flint, re-
publican candidate, came within one vote
OF securing the election. On the third bal
lot j. FL. Daniels, the democratic candidate
was declared elected by three majority.
The election will be contested by Mr.. Flint
on the ground that ct the first ballot there
were four votes thrown out as defective by
reason OF being marked both at head OF
column and opposite the name. The act OF
Mr.. Flint we believe, is upheld by all who
voted his ticket, and OF course is condemned
by the opposition.
You invite disappointment when You ex-
pertinent. DeWitt's Little Early Risers are
pleasant, easy, thorough little pills. They
cure constipation and sick headache Just as
sure as you take them. W. e. Terrill q
Co.
Moretown.
Miss Nelis Goss returned from York
Beach, Me-, last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Bidgood have returned
to their home, from the White Mountains.
Repairs are being made on the village
school house. School will commence next
Monday.
Will Ward is moving into his new house.
He has rented the front rooms TO Miss Sa-
rah Thompson, who is to have her father
and mother live with her this fall.
Among the visitors in town last week
were MIR. and Mrs. l.. A. Walker and Mrs.
Annette Loveland Of Burlington, Mrs.
Charles Robinson of Boston, w. w. Noyes
Of Calais, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Buckley of
Plainfeld, Mrs. l.. s Pierce and children of
&orrisville, and Martin Gillitt of Mont
pelier.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-09-14

The SURE LA GRIPPE CURE.-There is no
suffering from this dreadful malady if You will
only get the right remedy. You are having
pain all through your body, your liver is out of
order, have no appetite, no life or ambition,
have bad cold, in fact are completely used
will give you prompt and sure relief. They
act directly on your Liver, Stomach and Kid
neys. tone up the whole system and make you
feel like a new being. They are guaranteed
to cure or price refunded. For sale at c.
Blakely's drug store. Only 80 cents per bottle.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-11-24
Where They Box the Brides Ear

Saturday Evening Poet:
In Lithuania, province OF Russia,
there Is curious wedding custom
which requires that the brides ears be
boxed by her mother before the cere-
moiiy.
The custom may seem rather brutal
to an American, but it is really done
with the best of motives, and the most
tender-hearted mother in Luth'anla
will insist on fulfilling her part before
the couple are married.
The reason for it is simply this: Ii
the young woman after some years OF
welded life; finds that she has made an
unhappy choice of husband, she can
sue for a divorce, on the ground tha
she was forced into the marriage, ant
| the fact that her mother boxed he
ear. lust before the ceremony was per
formed, can be brought forward al
positive proof that she was an unwll
ing bride.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-11-24
TRAINS GOING NORTH.

Italy except Monday. tDally ex-
cept Sunday.
Train on the Sc 2:land Neck Branch
Road leaves Weldon 4 Is p M, Halifax
i 80 D. M, arrives Scotland Neck at
s 30 p. M, Greetlvllle 6 81 p. m, Kins-
toll I :55 p. m. Returning leaves
Klnston so a. NJ, Greenyille = :52 a.
m arriving Halifax at IL is a. NJ.
Weldon IL 33 a. M, daily except Sun
day.
Trains on Washington Branch leave
Washington s 20 a. m. and 2 80 p. M,
arrive Parmele 9 10 a. m. and 4 :OO p.
m :, returning leave Parmele :35 a. m.
and 6 80 p. M, arrive Washington
IL 90 a. m. and Z 20 p. m. :, daily ex-
cept Sunday.
Train leaves Tarboro, N. c., daily
except Sunday S 80 p. M, Sunday,
is d. M, arrives Plymouth Z 40 p.
m, 6 10 p. M, Returning, leaves Ply
mouth daily except Sunday, 80 a. M,
and Sunday 9 100 a. m, arrives Tarboro
10 :O5 a. M, II 90 a. m.
Train on Midland N. c.. Branch
leaves Goldsboro daily, except Sunday,
Z 10 a. M, arriving Smithfield 8 80 a.
m. Returning leaves Smithfield 8 O0
a. m. arrives at Goldsboro 10 20 a. NJ.
Trains ON Nashville Branch leave
Rocky Mount at 7 80 a. M, 80 p. M,
arrive Nashville 10 A. M, 4 :53 p. M,
Spring Hope s 40 a. M, 5:15 p. m
Returning leave Spring Hope 100 a
M, 5 AS p. M, Nashville 9:22 d. m.
arrive at Rocky Mount 0:45 a. n.
6 so p. In, daily except Sunday.
Train Oh Clinton Branch leaves War
saw for Clinton daily, except Sunday
IL 20 a. m. and 4 is p. m. Return
Ing leaves Clinton at Z 100 a. m. and
| 2 As p. m.
Train No. Is makes close connection
at Weldon for all points North daily
all rail via Richmond.
III. M. EMERSON,
GeuI Pass. Agent
J. r. KENLY, Genl Manager.
T. M. EMERSON, Traffic Manager.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-11-24

VT ANTE D-SEVERAL TRUST
Nv worthy persons in this state to
manage our business in their own and
nearby counties. 1t is mainly Office
work conducted at home. Salary
straight 5000 a year and expenses
definite, bonafide, no more, no less
salary. Monthly $75. References. En-
close self-addressed stamped envelope,
Herbert E. Hess, Prest., Dept. M
Chicago. tDOmlnlOn COZ
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-11-24
For Over Fifty Years

MRS. WINsLOw's SOOTHING SYRUP has
been used for over fifty years by mil
lions of mothers for their children while
teething, with perfect success. 1t
soothes the child, softens the gums
allays all pain, cures wind collie, and is
the best remedy for Diarrhoea. 1t will
relieve the poor little sufferer immedi-
ately. Sold by Druggists in every part
of the world. twenty-five cents a
bottle. Be sure and ask for Mrs Win.
slows Soothing Syrup" and take nc
other kind. Ably
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-11-24
From New Zealand.

REEFToN, New Zealand, Nov. %, 1896.
I am very pleased to state that since
l took the agency of Chamberlain
medicines the sale has been very large,
more especially OF the Cough Remedy.
In two years have sold more OF this
particular remedy than ofeali other
makes for the previous five years. As
to Its efficacy, have been informed by
scores of persons of the good results
they have received from it, and know
its value from the use of it in my own
household. It is so pleasant to take
that we have to place the bottle beyond
the reach of the children.
e. J. SCANTLEBURY.
For sale BY 2. T. Whitehead 4 Co
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-11-24
Oh, the Pain of
Rheumatism!

Rheumatism often causes the most in
tense suffering. Many have for years
vainly sought relief from this disabling
disease, and are to-day worse off than
ever. Rheumatism is blood disease,
and Swift's Specific is the only cure, be-
reach such deep@seated diseases.
4 few years ago was taken with inflamma-
tory Rheumatism, which became so intense
that was for weeks unable to walk. tried
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-11-24
How Typhoid Fever is Spread.
Youths Companion.

Youths Companion.
Typhoid fever is generally regarded
at the present day, along with cholera
and some other diseases, as belonging
tn the "water-borne" elections. In
other words, 1t is believed that the
oerms of such diseases are carried, and
perhaps propagated, in water. There
IA little doubt that this theory OF ty-
pho,d fever is correct, and that IN
tracing any extended epidemic OF the
disease to it's source we must first OF
all examine into the condition OF the
water supply.
Drinking-water has been proved to
he the cause of the spread OF typhoid
fever in many epidemlcs in this coun-
tr7 and ENGLAND; but there is little
comfort in this for those who habltually
drink something stronger than water
because although during an epidemic
the drinking water may be made safe
| by boiling, this Is not enough.
i If the water Is contain mated, the
germs may be introduced into the
body while brushing the teeth OF
washing the face. Or again, salads
and fruits which are eaten raw may "
contaminated by the water in which
Il they are washed. Typhoid fever ha
! sometimes been spread in city who's
) water supply was above reproach D.
: means of milk or ice.
Milk need not be watered in orde
q to become a vehicle for typhoid germs
the germs may be introduced Int
b cans and bottles while these are bein
: washed in water drawn from a cor
? terminated we'll or brook at the dalr,
\ Although destroyed by boiling, t,
phoid germs will resist ireezln
temperature for long time, and hay
been found in ice cut from pom
poisoned with sewage containing tt
baccllli of this; disease.
Another means of the spread
typhoid has recently been discovere
In oysters. Oystermen frequently pia
= oysters In brackIsh water near Il
mouth of creek or river in order
fattsn them before they are brougf
If this place happens to be nea: II
N mouth of sewer containing typho
poison, or if the creek water be &C
taminated, the oysters will take t
virus within their shells, and so reven
themselves on those who eat the
raw.
In some pulling cases of typhe
it has been supposed that the food '
injected by flies, which had carried
L.. germs long distance on their feet
strong argument fol the proper G
. of food in the fly season.
These are only few OF the ways
n which this disease my be spread,
ira they are enough to show that, so
wn from feeling surprise that the disor
ing should be 80 common, we may rat
IN wonder that we are not all its ,icti
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-11-24
OUR CHRIST.

Holding His hand, my steadied feet
May walk the air, the seas
On life and death His smile falls sweet
Lights up all mysteries:
Stranger nor exile can l be
In new worlds where He leadeth me.
Not my Christ only He is ours;
Humanity's closest bond,
Key to its vast, unopened powers,
Dream of our drea ms beyond
What vet We shall be, none can tell;
Now are we His, and all is we'll.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-11-24
The Best Plaster.

A piece of flannel dampened with
Chamberlain Pain Balm and bound
on to the affected parts is superior to
any plaster. When troubled with a
pain in the chest or side, or lame
back, give it trial. You are certain
to be more than pleased with the
prompt relief which it affords. Pain
Balm is also a certain cure for rheum-
atism. For sale by E. T. Whitehead
& Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-11-24

The sooner cough or cold Is cured
without harm to the sufferer the better
Lingering colds are dangerous. Hack.
ing cough is distressing. One Minute
Cough Cure quickly cures it. Why
suffer when such a cough cure is with
in reach? It is pleasant to the taste
e. T. Whitehead & Go.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-11-24

Overcome evil with good. Overcome
your coughs and colds with One MIN
ute Cough Cure. 1t is to good chill
dren cry for 1t. It cures Group, bron'
chltis, pneumonia, grippe and all
throat and lung diseases.-E. T. White
head & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-11-24

A cough is not like fever. It does
not have to run certain course. Cure
it quickly and effectually with One
Minute Cough Cure, the best remedy
for all ages and for the most severe
cases. We recommend it because it's
good.-E. T. Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-11-24

In 1887 Mr.. Thomas Mcintosh Of
Allentown, Tenn, had an attack OF
dysentery which became chronic. ~
was treated by the best physicians In
East Tennessee without a cure" be
says. "Finally 1 tried Chamberlain
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
After using aboiit twelve bottles wa
cured sound and WE'LL" For sale by E
r. Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-11-24

Late to bed and early to rise, pre-
mares A man for his home in the skies
But early to bed and a Little Early
Riser, the pill that makes life Longer
and better and wiser.-E. u White
head & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-11-24

Many household is saddened by
death because OF the failure to keep on
hand safe and absolutely certain cure
for Group such as one Minute Cough
Cure. See that your little ones are
protected agains: emergency.-E. i.
Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-11-24

Marriage is an altar on which man
lays his pocketbook and woman her
love letters.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-11-24

Bliss is happiness boiling over and
running down both eides of the pot.
The clam Is dubious plant and re-
sides on the under side of the water.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-11-24

Laughing is the sensation OF feeling
good all over and showing it In one
spot.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-11-24

Runnof is like a swarm OF bees-the
more you fight them the less you gel
rid OF them.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-11-24

Incredibly is the wisdom OF fool
it is only a wise man who can afford t.
be credulous.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-11-24

Cancelled people are like eggs-too
full of themselves to hold anything
else.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-11-24
Fire and Life Insurance.

The very best fire companies repre-
sented. The Aetna Life so we'll known
in this community is still here giving
the best policy of the day and has in
creased its dividends annually without
interruption for the past % years. II
has paid out over T7O0 600 IN this com
mun,ty during the past % years. There
is none better or more reliable company
than the Old EtEa.
J. II. LAWRENCE, Agt,
Olfics over w. l.. Harrell & Co.'s store
231v.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-11-24

Envy is an insult to mans good
sense, for envy is the pain we feel at
the excellencies of others.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-11-24

Anxiety is milking kicking heller
with one hand and boiling her hy the
tail with the other.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-11-24

several prominent physi-
clans and took their treat
ment faithfully, but was
unable to get the slight
est relief. In fact, my con.
ditioh seemed to grow
worse, the disease spread
over my entire body, and
from November to March
l suffered agony. / tried
many patent medicines
but nOhe relieved me.
Upon the q dvic 9 Of q
friend 1 decided to try
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-11-24

The cross man goes through life like
sore-headed dog followed by flies.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-11-24
Administrators Notice!

HAVING QUALIFIED AS ADMIN
Al istrator before s. M. Gary, G. 8. G.
of Halifax county and holding letter OF
administration, upon the estate OF the
late James May Whitaker, this is to
notify all persons having claims against
my intestate's estate to present them to
me at once or before the 9th day OF
October, 1899, or this notice will be
pleaded in bar of their recovery.
All persons indebted to said estate
will please pay at once and save cost.
This 9th day of October, 1898.
T. LEE WHITAKER,
Admir- OF j. NJ. Whitaker. deceased.
FIJI. WHITAKER, Enfield, N. G.
Attorney,
Monroe, y. g. - II 6t
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-11-24
?,,,jH,n,s aid Ash Timber Wanted

/ wish to buy 100 cords OF Persim-
mon Timber, Size feet long and In
ches and upwards in diameter at the
small end. Can be delivered at any
station On the Norfolk and Carolina or
Scotland Neck railroad.
S. F. DUNN,
Scotland Neck, N. G..
Also I wish to purchase 100 cords oil
Ash timber sixes12x16 feet long aud S
inches and upwards in diameter at the
small end. Can be delivered at any
station on the Norfolk and Carolina OF
Scotland Neck Railroad.
| S. F. DUNN,
| 929tf. Scotland Neck, N. G.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-11-24

A gentleman about town" Is one
who pays cash for everything except
his debts.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-11-24

81. s. 8. Before allowing me to take It, how
ever. nv guardian, who was a chemist, ana.
lived the remedy, and pronounced It free OF
potash or mercury. felt 80 much better after
edy, and in two months was cured completely.
The cure was permanent, for have never since
had touch Of Rheumatism though many
times exposed to damp and cold weather.
ELEANOR NJ. TIPPELL,
sill Powelton Avenue, Philadelphia.
Don't suffer longer with Rheumatism.
Throw aside your oils and liniments, as
they can not reach your trouble. Don't
experiment. with doctors their potash
and mercury will add to your disabil-
ity and completely destroy your diges@
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-11-24
S.S.S!t4fsse Blood

will cure perfectly and Permanently:
It is guaranteed purely vegetable, and
contains no potash, mercury, or other
mineral. Books mailed free by Swift
Specific Co., Atlanta, Ga.