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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-06

clearly the great task before Sagasta
II seems to be- the general view here
that IL the premier and his ministers
were untrammeled an acceptance ould
come at once and that the preliminary
peace arrangement would be now
closed; but in preparing the Spanish
public and In guarding against political
agitations hereafter Dy pubic men OF
other parties, the Madrid omciaas are
taking time for missionary work not
only among themselves. but also among
all political and social elements.
The best Informed persons fix next
Monday as the time when the United
States government Is likely TO receive
Spain's final answer, but this Is simply
conjecture. for there is not the slightest
means of knowing the tendencies at
Madrid. There is a confident belief
among officials as there has been from
the first that the answer will be a re-
luotant but none the less conclusive ac-
ceptance. at the same time IL Is sug-
gested I'm some quarters that there is
a possibility that the disclosures made
by the American general at Santiago
concerning the serious condition OF our
troops might be a straw at which the
Spanish cabinet would grasp. This Is
quite doubtful. however. as there Is a
question whether the statement OF the
American general ever got outside the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-06

the insistence of the latter they sought to
resign their commissions. General
Miles is dealing with the case. and IL
he should decide to allow these officers
to resign or discharge them from the
service of the United States. and the
latter rs possible. the governor Of Mas
sachusetts will be called upon to appoint
their successors. IL can be said that up
to this time the officials are thoroughly
satisfied with General Miles conduct
OF the Porto Rican campaign. and they
do not hesitate to admit that the events
that have occurred since his landing ut
Guanica fully Justify the arbitrary
change made by him in the carefully laid
plans OF the department for the conduct
OF the campaign.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-06

Of the Fifth regiment. was thrown from
his horse Friday, breaking his left leg
Just above the ankle. The horse caught
his foot between the railing and plank
ing. tripped and fell with his whole
weight on the doctors leg.
Sergeant Frank !. Curtis OF Company
ii has been missing from Camp Dali
ton fer several days. Considerable anx-
iety is felt for his safety. as for some
days he has not been himself He COM
planned of illness Wednesday to Captain
Slower, who sent him to the sur
Eson.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-06

The daughter OF the captain general is
helping to drill the gunners in the forts.
Altogether there are $500 Spanish SOL
diers In the city. The troops of the
enemy who are retreating from Ponce
and the other towns on the south coast
occupied by the Americans have not
yet arrived. The German steamer
Polynesia, with cargo OF rum, canned
meats and tobacco, tried to run the
blockade Thursday morning. but was
stopped by the New Orleans.
General Miles is proceeding entirely
without regard to peace negotiations.
Colonel Huling has captured 5000 pounds
OF rice. Thus far the enemy has not
molested him. General Brooke's land
ing at Arroyo Is successful
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-06
TOOK PEACEFUL POSSESSION.


ST. Thomas. Aug. 6.-The Americans
have taken peaceful possession OF the
eastern portion OF Porto Rico. Small
parties OF marines have been landed
who have lighted the lamps in the light
house at Cape San Juan and in other
lighthouses along the coast They met
with no resistance. Indeed, at Cape
San Juan deputations OF citizens went
out to meet them.
The warships now in the vicinity are
the Montgomery. the Annapolis, the
Puritan and the Amphitrite. The two
former are looking for the transports
with troops which left the United States
and have scattered all about the island
The Annapolis rounded up the Whitney,
the Florida and the Raleigh, and they
are now at Cape San Juan. There
seems to have been a serious mistake
as to the rendezvous; for no two ships
60 TO the same place, and IL will take
several days to- locate them and get
them to Ponce. where General Miles Is
waiting. or San Juan the New Or
leans alone maintains the blockade.
The city is grim and silent, but back OF
her yellow walls there will be plenty OF
determination to fight when the Amer
leans fire.
Captain General Macias has issued
proclamation. in the course OF which he
says: Spain has not sued for peace:
and I can drive off the American boats
now as did Simpsons attempt before"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-06

England schancery court has refused
in n recent case TO recognize the valid
itg In England Of legal American d.
vorccs. A widow. who applied for
dover. was shown TO have been mar
rlcd four times In eight years and TO
have the three previous husbands still
living from whom she had been di-
vorced. A Florid, decree was selected
for the test. and Mr.. Justice Kckewich
held that * was void i'm England.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-06
STIMULATING BUSINESS.

Prospect OF Peace Having Beneficial
Effect Everywhere.
New York, Aug. 6.--R. c. Dun q Co.'s
Review Of Trade says that the July fail
ures were in number fewer this year than
In any Of four preceding years. and in
amount of liabilities smaller than in any
year excepting the last, when July fail
ures were the smallest I'm any month on
record.
Prospects OF peace stimulate many
kinds OF trade. In spite OF records, the
impression prevails that delay and hes
itation have legitimately resulted from
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-06

however. no purpose of establishing
hospital camps at these points. The
idea is to send there convalescents
already well on the way TO recovery,
who need good air and surroundings to
bring them completely back to health.
Each post will accommodate some 500 or
800 men.
There is no difference OF opinion be-
tween the medical officers at Santiago
and those at Washington on the question
OF removing the troops OF Skaters 8
army. Surgeon General Sternberg's Of
flee has maintained from the first that
the army should be removed as fast &s
the military situation would permit.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-06

SON. A plan was made to avoid the un-
healthfui conditions heretofore encoun-
tered. 1t was suggested that in the selec-
ton OF new locations for camps here or
at the front, due consideration be given
the experiences at Camp Alger and other
points. The speakers commended the
hospital at Old Point Comfort. Va, as
a model institution, and urged that hos
pital conditions generally be improved.
The president took part in the discussion
and showed considerable interest In the
presentation of the lessons of the past.
SUPPLIS FOR THE CUBANS.
Kew West Aug 6-The Wanderer re-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-06

London. Aug. 6.-The Statist predicts
a great wave OF American prosperity
after the war. and active European
business In American securities. Cuba"
II Gays. will give employment to a vast
amount Of capital. and the stimulus to
Industry there will react upan the United
States. The investments in Cuba, Porto
Rico and the Philippines will particu-
larly benefit railways"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-06
CONCERN FOR OUR SOLDIERS.

Washington. Aug. 6.-Friday delega-
tion from the national relief commission
OF Philadelphia called on President Nc
Kinley and talked over the condition
OF the camp life OF our soldiers. The
callers included Ex-Governor Patti
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-06

Philadelphia, Aug. e.-Concerning the
yellow fever which has attacked the
troops In Santiago DIR. Guiteras said:
"The yellow fever cases thus far have
been of light order. The most serious
source OF trouble at present is from ty-
phoid fever and malaria. As the season
drags on. however. the yellow fever
will become more serious. and then 1t
will be worse than the typhoid.
For reasons apparent to all, cannot
discuss the affairs OF the army In pub
uc. I shall make an Official report of
my observations direct to Surgeon Gen.
eral Sternberg. Most OF the troops
now in Santiago, / suppose. will be
brought to Long Island to recuperate. 1t
will be an admirable place for Them"
SURGEONS LEG BROKEN.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-06
WAVE OF PROSPERITY.

yoke. IbelIsvs in you Don't dIsappoint
me-"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-06
SURGEONS LEG BROKEN.

South Frainingham, Aug. 6.--Dr. Bate
man Of Charlestown. assistant surgeon
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-06

Advertise in The Providence News.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-06
sUPPLIs FOR THE CUBANs.

Key West. Aug. s.-The wanderer re-
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-10-27
SATURDAYS EPISODE.

1t is the opinion of the people OF
Scotland Neck that the men who
came here last Saturday to speak to
the negroes, were using vehicle and
team belonging to the State. They
were the States officials-at least Pope
and Higgs were, as we have been in
formed. We do not know about
Wood.
If such is the fact, that they we're
using the States property for which
the honest farmers and others of the
State are taxed to purchase and keep
up, it was putting the property to a
use which the State never contem-
plated, and for which they had no
claims or right. The more the people
of Scotland Neck reflect oyer the mat
ter the more they feel the insult.
That crowd of colored people who
were at their homes attending to their
work should have been drummed up
for Scotland Neck that day by white
man, and then the States property
used to convey other white men here
to stir up the colorsd people in public
speech.
But they did not speak.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-10-27
COMPLIMENTARY TO 1.-THE
COMMONWEALTH."
EDITOR The COMMONWEALTH:

EDITOR The COMMONWEALTH:
[ asin your town not long ago
and noted the improvements made In
the last few years. l remarked that
some of the citizens were progressi We.
Several of the most prominent ones
were present and all said that you had
done more towards the improvement
OF the town in establishing new enter
prises than any man, by your efforts
through the columns of your paper and
otherwise.
If the farmers in your section had
needed the advice so frequently given
by you, we to-day would see a general
improvement In their condition all
through the country, and they would
not be dependent upon cent cotton
and short of nearly every thing else.
1 think cotton has run its race In this
country, not that the farmer willingly
quits planting, but he is forced through
the low price.
Success to your paper.
Yours truly,
A SUBSCRIBER.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-10-27
THE HANDWRITING PLAIN.

Dan Russell and Jeter Pritchard have
caused to be sent out over the country
the declaration that the President Will
perhaps have United States troops sent
to North Carolina to guard election
precincts.
A greater insult was never offered to
a worthy people.
Negro rule will now certainly cease
in North Carolina.
The next State Legislature will be
Democratic.
Dan Russell may expect impeach-
ment.
White supremacy will win on No
vember Sth.
The handwriting on the wall is too
plain to be mistaken.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-10-27
Three Doctors In Consultation.
From BENJAMIN Franklin.

"When you are sick, what you like
best Is to be chosen for medicine in
the first place; what experience tells
you is best, to be chosen in the second
place what reason ii. e., Theory says
is best Is to be chosen in the last place.
But if you can get DR.. Inclination, Dr..
Experience and DR.. Reason to hold q
consultation together, they will give
you the best advice that can be TAKEN u
When you have bad cold DR.. In
-cliratioh would recommend Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy because it is
pleasant and safe to take. DR.. Expert
ence would recommend 1t because IT
never fails to effect a specify and PER
manent cure. DR.. Reason would re-
commend it because it is prepared On
scientific principles, ard acts on ma
lures plan in relieving the lungs,
opening the secretions and restoring
the system to natural and healthy
condition. For sale by E. 7. White
head & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-10-27
OUR CANDIDATES.

The followin, is the personnel of the
county Democratic candidates nomi-
mated at Halifax last week. They are
too well known to need any introduce
ton to our readers. Every white man
in the county ought to be proud to
vote for them.
State Sendtor--E. L. Travis.
Members of the Lower House-H. s.
Harrison and w. P. White.
Sheriff.. A. House.
Register of Deeds-J. IT. Norman.
1reasurer-J. P. Futrell.
Clerk of the Courts. M. Gary.
Coroner-Dr. G. E. Matthew'S.
Surueyor-W. r. Neville.
County Consmissioners-W. F. Park.
er, J. w. Northington and w. r.
Harvey.
These gentlemen are we'll known
throughout the county and are worthy
the confidence and support of every
white man in the county. Most Of
them have already held office in the
county before and nothing but words
Of appreciation for their service could
one elicit from the people of the coun.
ty who know them.
BY electing our Legislative ticket
every part of the county will be re.
presented and by electing the othe,
gentlemen whose names will be on our
ticket we shall be assured OF good and
economical county government.
Let us not forget Solicitor w. E.
Daniel OF our county, who has made
one OF the most efficient officers the
State has had.
Let us hands to, shoulder to shoulder
and elect them all.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-10-27
SUICIDE IN MARTIN.
correspondence to THE CoMMoNwEALTH,)

Correspondence to The CoMMoNwEALTH,)
HAMILTON, N. c., October a, '9s.
On Saturday as early as ten o'clock
people were even vending their way
into our little town from every direc-
ton.
1t had been made known that Mr..
Claude Kitchin, the gifted young or
ator of Eastern Carolina, would ad-
dress the Democrats here that evening.
The coiinty candidates were to speak
here also. The different candidates
announced themselves and Mr.. Stubs
who will represent us i'll the next Leg
islature, after making short speech
in his usual happy style, introduced
Mr.. Kitchln to the audience. From
the first Mr.. Kltchin held the undi-
vided attention of the large crowd.
He scored the men who are response
BILE for the present condition of our
State. He discussed the Populist
party thoroughly and told how they
had drifted into the Republican ranks
and brought disgrace upon cur grand
old State and her noble wcmanhood.
Each Democrat left his presence de-
termined to do all they could to re-
deem our grand old State on the 9Th OF
November.
MIR. Lewis K. Purvis, prominent
farmer near here, committed suicide
last week by shooting himself through
the head.
Mr.. Hodges, of Greensboro, who
taught school here last year, was in
town last week. HIS many friends
were glad to see him.
Miss Willie King, from Parmele, was
in town Sunday.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-10-27
REGISTER! REGISTER!

LET EVERY DEMOCRAT SEE TO 1T THAT
HIS NAME IS ON THE REGISTRATION
BOOK.
NEXT SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18th, IS
THE LAST DAY ON WHICH YOU CAN
REGISTER. AT COUNTRY PRECINCTS AT
- O'clock NJ. THE BOOKS WILL CLOSE,
AND ALL WHO HAVE NOT REGISTERED
WILL LOSE THEIR VOTE. In INCORPoR-
ATED TOWNS THE BOOKS WILL BE OPEN
UNTIL 8 O'Clock, P. M.
Let every arhite man arho lores the
honor of has State and reueres the vir-
tuous vonsanhood of Haitian county
see to 1t that his Oac,s name IS register
ed. Let ercry one be a committee to
see to it that every other achite man is
registered.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-10-27
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. It 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 no
other kind. 421-ly
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-10-27
REMARKABLE RESCUE.

Mrs. Michael Curtain. PIainfie!d, Ill.
makes the statement that she caught
cold, which settled on her lungs; she
was treated for month by her family
physician, but grew worse. He told
her she was hopeless victim of con.
sumption and that no medicine could
cure her. Her druggist suggested DR..
Kings New Discovery for Consump.
ton !; she bought bottle and to he1
delight found herself benefited from
first dose. She continued its use
and after taking six bottles, found her.
self sound and we'll, now does her own
housework and is as we'll as she ever
was.-Free trial bottles of this Great
Discovery at E. T. Whitehead & Co.'S
Drug Store, large bottles so cents aud
SLIGO.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-10-27
Administrators Notice 5!

HAVING QUALIFIED AS ADMIN
"A istrator before S. M. Gary, G. s. 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. M. Whitaker. deceased.
F. III. WHITAKER. Enfield, N. G..
Attorney,
Monroe, n. G. ~ ~ 6t.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-10-27
ROBBED THE GRAVE.

A Startling incident of which Mr..
John Oliver of Philadelphia, was the
subject, Is narrated by him as follows :
II was ih q most dreadful condition.
My skin was almost yellow, eyes sunk
en-, tongue coated, pain continually In
back and sides, no appetite gradually
growing weaker day by day. Three
physicians had given me up. Fortu-
nately, friend advised trying 'Elec-
trio Bitters,' and to my great Joy and
surprise, the first bottle made a decided
improvement. continued their use
Tor three weeks, and am now q we'll
man. know they sayed my life, and
robbed the grave of another victim"
No one should fail to try them. Only
50 cts. per bottle at E. T. Whitehead &
Co.'s Drug Store.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-10-27

All wool suit of clothes $3.50.
Ladies' capes from Csc. up.
Big bargains In cloaks. Come and
examine them.
Try pair OF Hankins & Co. SO 60
shoes for. only 81 80. For ladies. All
styles. They cant be beaten for the
price.
We have the largest and cheapest
lot Of pictures over shown in this town.
Best caIicoes 3, and &c. per yard.
Satteens from y to 125c. per yard.
Good value.
Fruit of the loom bleaching I yard
wide, &C. per yard.
Fruit of the loom bleaching yard
wide, &c. yard.
Andrnscoggin beech. &c. yard.
White domestic, yard wide 3, 4, SC.
Cheapest canton fannels in town.
Good envelopes &c. per pack, 3 packs
for SC.
Writing paper &c. quire, quires
for &c.
Pins per paper lc., &c. and &c.
Handkerchlefs &c., &c. and sc.
Ask to see our reinforced white shirt.
Can't be beat for the price, SIZE, with
linen bosom.
Hemp carpet, yard wide, 13a. Big
bargain.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-10-27
NEGROES SHOT WHITE MEN.

At Ashpole, Robertson county, a
store was burned few days ago and
suspicion rested on some negroes.
They learned that they were to be ar
rested and they came into the village
last Saturday armed and threatening
resistance to arrest. The white people
drove them out, and they promised to
stay out. The whites fearing other
trouble put out guard. The guard
were around a fire in the streets of the
village and were thus an easy prey
to the negroes.
About three o'clock in the morning
the negroes crept up near and fired on
the guard, inflicting wounds on three
white men. The marauders escaped,
but later blood-hounds were secured
and ten of the leaders we're caught
and confessed their connection with
the affair and implicated others.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-10-27

Lead pencils 3 tor 1c.
Tea spoons 2 for lc.
Hand saw ii.es for sc.
We have big bargains III towels and
napkins. Call and examine them.
C0rsets from CSC. up.
We wish to cali our customers at
tcntinn to The fact that we are handling
the r. & G. Corsets.
We are Headquarters on ladies' vests
and pants for winter. Also for hosiery.
We have the best Cveralls in town
for SOC.
Best six cord machine Gotten Be, per
spool.
Arbuckles coffee lie. FER pound.
Curtain poles with wood trimmings
; 23c.
Lace curtains per pair '!"c.
Hoinespun dc. and SC. per yard,
Our line of stationary is complete.
Star Lye = per box.
Octagon Soap &c per box. I bars re.
These prices are Tor spot cash ana
will under 10 circumstances be charged
to any one.
GIVE US trial and see for yourself
Cut this advertisement out and brlss
it with you, and see what we advertise
is true.
Our terms are CASH.
CAMP & ANDREWS.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-10-27
III A N TIE D-SEVERAL

TIT A N T E D-SEVERAL TRUST
w worthy persons in this state to
manage our business in their own and
nearby counties. It Is mainly office
work conducted at home. Salary
straight $500 a year and expenses
definite, bonafide, no more, no less
salary. Monthly SIS. References. En-
close self-addressed stamped envelope,
Herbert p. Hess, Prest., Dept. M.
Chicago. Dominion Coz
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-10-27

Any man who votes fusion or Re
publican ticket in the face of present
conditions in North Carolina, need not
be surprised at any ostraclsm that OBJ
tains against them.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-10-27

Which ticket will you cast, white
man OF Halifax county--the one that
gives Scotland Harriss and James
Arlington as negro representatives II
the Legislature, or the one that give
HI. S. Harrison and w. p. White a
representatives OF our county's interest
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-10-27

Will white men of Halifax county
vote fusion ticket on which is the
name of white man whom the ne
groes even would not allow to speak to
them at Tillery?
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-10-27

Will white men in Halifax county
any longer vote to sustain a party
which fosters Influences to burn
stores, as in Robertson county, and
then encourage negro desperadoes to
slip up in the dark and shoot white
men from ambush when they are sim
ply guarding their firesides and lam
lilies?
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-10-27
WHITE FLASHES.

Let everybody read the editorial in
this issue taken from the Washington
Post. j
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-10-27

The negro does not regard as his
equal the white man who puts him
self with him just to secure his vote.
The colored people have more sen e
than fusionists credit them with, and
they know the purpose of every polit-
zeal bargain. In the end the white
man who votes the Democratic ticket
holds the highest esteem of the col
ored people.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-10-27

Take DR., Bulls Cough Syrup for
all those dangerous affections.-severe
colds. pleurlsy and grippe.-which Fall
and Winter bring along. 1t Is the
greatest Cure for bronchitis and all
throat and lung affections.