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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-12-08
( OUR COUNTY OFFICERS.

All the new county officers OF Hall
fax county wear their honors with dig
nifty and becoming modesty. The new
Board of commissioners went to worl
as smoothly and as If they had been a
the table for years in the service of TIT
people. Chairman Parker is familiar
with the interests of the county, knows
the people, and has such good assocl-
ate commissioners, Harvey and North
ington, that the work moved off well
from the first moment.
Register OF deeds ]. H.. Norman has hae
two years. experience as commissioner
having been appointed by the Dem
ocrats when the..fusionists came in two
years ago, and was at home at once as
clerk to the Board.
Treasurer J. P. Futrell has also had
similar experience with Mr.. Norman
as commissioner for two years. and is
therefore familiar with many duties o.
his Office, andlis already at home in
his work.
Sheriff J. A. House called his first
grand jury Monday with as much ease
as it he had had years of experience in
the office which he now. holds. He IL
dignitied and yet pleasant in his over
sight of the court roomA
Clerk Gary was. of coufse at home,
Tor he has served the county several
years already. He only devel0Res sll
the while in efficiency and politepese
as a servant of the people. Y
Solicitor Daniel is one of the best
the State has ever had, and his work is
always thorough.
All told, Halifax county's new Off
cials are men of high character, fine in
telligence, and good ability; and we
do not believe that any county in the
State can show up officials more capa-
BILE or more highly esteemed by the
people they serve.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-12-08
Deafness Cannot be Cured

by local applications as they cannot
reach the diseased portion of the ear.
There is only one way to cure deafness,
and that is by constitutional remedies.
Deafness ls caused by an inhamed con-
dltlon OF the mucous lining OF the
Eustachian Tube: When this tube is
infiamed you havea rumbling sound
or imperfect hearing, and when it is
entirely closed. Deafness is the result,
and unless the Inflammation can be
taken out and this tube restored to its
normal condition, hearing will be de-
stroyed forever nine cases out of teg
are caused by catarrh, which is nothinn
but an inf1amed condition of the nue.
GUS surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars
for any case of Deafness Caused by
catarrh) that cannot be cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars; free.
F. J. CHENEY & CO.,
Toledo, o.
- Sold by Druggists, TIC.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-12-08
AGAIN UNDER DEMOCRA TIC
RULE,

Halifax county has been restored to
Democratic rule. It was the work OF
November 9Th, and the new admins
tration took charge Monday. There
was a glow of satisfaction and conf
dence on the faces of the people at the
court house, for they felt that the
county had been redeemed from the
clutches of the Republican party for a
long time to come. and with Halifax
county the whole State of North Car
DINA.
Just what took place at Halifax
Monday took place also at the county
seat of majority of the counties in
North Carolina and all over the State
the good citizens share the common
hope with the people OF Halifax county
that the administration of affairs will
now be moro satisfactory.
It is indeed something appreciable
that our good old commonwealth is
once more in the hands of those who
will look to her every interest and who
will leave no stone unturned for her
very highest and best development.
Let not Democrats show themselves
too anxious for positions of trust and
reward for their labor. To be sure,
there will be clearing out, and there
will be many new appointments, but
let our people be somewhat modest in
their demands. Democrats have said
much about the "pie counter" at
which Populists and Republicans have
waited tor their slice; and now we
must be careful not to subject our
selves to the same ridicule from others
that we have cast at them, and for the
same cause.
The high purpose of the Democratic
party and the great work 1t has done
was not to look for places already
made and make other places for con-
venience of those who want office but
to purify our State government, cut
down expenses, do away with super
fuous offices, economic and place the
State back under a rule that shall be
tolerable tor worthy people. Let
this be the one thing for which our
people shall strive, in every county in
the State, as well as in matters legis-
lative. and our great victory will not be
abused but turned to the highest good
and best interest of all the people.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-12-08
JUDGE cORNOR FOR SPEAKER

Mr.. Editor The next General As
sembly will be memorable one-it
will mark an epoch in the States his
tory. The eye of the civilized world
will be upon it. The people expect
much of it; they demand much Of it.
The policy which should govern this
body has been defined and the will of
the people must be embodied into law.
It is of paramount importance to
haye in the Speaker of the House of
Representatives an able, learned, wise
and just man a man of common sense,
dignity, firmness and courage; a good
parliamentarian, an experienced legls-
lator, and a man who knows the State,
its people and their needs.
North Carolina has many able men
who would measure up to the required
standard, but of all my acquaintance
with men of the State, I know of no
man so we'll qualified in every way as
Judge Conner. He knows the State
and Its people be knows the wishes of
the people; he is learned in the law !;
he is an able business man he is a
scholar and an able parliamentarian !;
he is dignified, courteous and affable !;
he is popular, and his popularity is
built upon solid foundations of high
character, strict integrity and true
manhood.
Judge Connor's friends do not pre-
sent him as the candidate of q section,
for he is too broad for sectionalism, but
they present him as a true North Caro-
linian, periodically devoted to every
section of the State he loves go we'll.
He is just, fearless and impartial. He
will make an ideal presiding officer,
and I hope the representatives-elect
will give him their unanimous SUD-
port. Yours truly,
w. A. DUNN.
Scotland Neck, Dec. 6. '98.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-12-08
LET IT BE JUDGE CONNOR.

THE COMMoNwEALTH endorses Mr.
w. Albums claims for Judge III. G.
Conner, of Wilson, as Speaker Of the
House in the next Legislature. Judge
Cornho is one of the best and purest
men ever in public life in North Car.
olina, and is thoroughly qualified in
every way for the honored and respon.
sible position of Speaker; and without
disparagement of any member of the
Legislature, had we the choosing of
the man to preside oyer that body Of
able men whose work will be fraught
with great and momentous results to
Moth Carolina, We should select this
able and scholarly man for that posi-.
ton. His name is a synonym all over
North Carolina for all that adorns the
life and character of noble patriot, a
ripe scholar, an able jurist, a faultlese
parliamentarian, and a model Christian
gentleman. Let it be Judge Conner.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-12-08
METHODIST CONFERENCE.

The North Carolina Methodist Con-
ference was in session in Elizabeth City
several days, closing Tuesday of this
week. 1t was a great meeting of a
great religious body, and much valua.
BILE work was done for the cause of
Christianity.
Reports showed good progress in
every department of their work, and
the great body of Methodists in the
State may congratulate themselves and
their leading spirits at the development
of their work.
That which interests our readers
more directly are the appointments for
the Warrenton District as follows:
WARRENTON DISTRICT. E.
Underwood, Presiding Elder.
Warrington Circuit-T. J. Gattis.
Warrenton StatiOn-J. 0. Guthrie.
Ridgeway Circuit-T. J. Daley.
Henderson Station-A. McCullen.
Littleton Statlon-A. r. Goodchild.
Weldon Station. D. Bundy.
Roanoke Station-Y. E. Wright.
Halifax Circuit. T. Alternately.
Battleboro and Whitakers-E. E..
Rose.
Scotland Neck Station-O. Rider.
Hobgood Circuit-W. A. Plland.
Williamston-Hamilton, Jonesville
G. w. Fisher.
Garysburg Circuit. D. Pegram.
Northampton Circult-J. G. Jones.
Rich Square Circult-J. T. Erwin.
Meherrin Circuit-Rufus Bradley.
Murfreesboro Station. L. Rumley.
Harrellsville Station-P. Greening.
BERTHE Circult-J. M. Ashby.
\ Littleton Female College,. Nj.
RhQdos, President.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-12-08
CRIMINAL COURT IN HALIFAX.
Judge Dossey Battles First Court.
NOT A VERY FULL DOCKET.

December term of Halifax Criminal
court is in session this week, with
Judge Dossey Battle OF Rocky Mount
presiding. This is Judge Battles first
court, he having been elected on No
vember 9Th, and having qualified last
week.
Court would have been opened at
IL O'Clock Monday, but for the fact
that 1t was necessary for the new
sheriff to qualify before the court
could be held, and the new board OF
county commissioners had not receiv we'd
Sheriff Houses bond and admins
tered the oath OF Office by that hour.
Court was opened at 2 o'clock, the
call having been made at the window
by Mr.. A. III. Green.
The following grand jury was
drawn: G. D. House, foreman, Thos.
Hunter, Jas. Gotten, W. B. White
head, Rufus King, J. H. Jordan, E. E.
Norman, M. L. Mabry, R. H. Neyill,
Alex Edmondson, E. L. Mabry, J. NJ.
Aycock: June w. Crawley, Matt Par
ker, G. w. Fulghum, Lucius Morris,
G. w. Morris, II. P. Robinson.
JUDGE BATTLES CHARGE.
Notwithstanding this was Judge Bat
ties first court, his charge to the grand
jury showed his familiarity with the
criminal law. He showed that he
understood the fitness of things by
passing over many things under the
criminal law of the State which ap-
peals simply to the common sense of a
jury. On things ofimportance Judge
Battle dwelt at sufficient length !;
and his charge was regarded as an ex-
cellent one. He called special atten-
ton of the grand jury to their inn
portance as body of citizens serving
the State of North Carolina, and told
them they are the persons who set the
machine in motion which brings GRIM
inals to justice and keeps pure the So
clety and citizenship of the State. He
laid down the usual admonition as
to the full and faithful discharge of
their duty-doing nothing in the
spirit of fear or favor, for reward or the
hope OF reward.
Judge Battle noticed especially the
crimes OF murder, arson, burglary and
rape, defining them and dwelling on
their danger against the safety OF So
ciety.
Catagorically he ran over the list OF
crimes which the grand jury is ex-
pected to take cognizance' of; and
dwelt especially on the crime of cruelty
to animals. Said Judge Battle: "a
man who is habitually cruel to dumb
beasts, will be cruel to humanity when
he finds occasion"
The charge. was good one. Some
parts of it were read from typewriter
copy, which showed that, Judge Battle
had thought carefully oyer the charge
and realized the responsibility which
rests on him as judge in an impor-
tant court of justice.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-12-08
ROBBED THE GRAVE.

A Startling incident of which Mr.
John Oliver of Philadelphia, was the
subject, Is narrated by him as follows
Il was ih 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 sElec.
trio Bitters, and to my great JOY and
surprise, the first bottle made decided
improvement, / continued their use
for three weeks, and am now a well
man. know they sayed my life, and
robbed the grave of another victim. -
No one should fail to try them. Only
80 cts. per bottle at E. T. Whitehead &
Co.'s Drug Store.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-12-08


STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA,
- HALIFAX Co. Superior Court.
Before the Clerk.
Noah Blggs, administrator OF John
I. Lawrence,
against
J. F. Lawrence, John d. Lawrence,
G. A. Lawrence, D. A. Lawrence, w.
III. Anthony and wife Matte, J. M.
Tillery and wife Lellie, 10. Holiday
and wife Ada, and Mary L. Biggs.
In pursuance of the decree entered
in the above entitled action, I shall
sell on the premises on the
23rd day Of December, 1898,
that tract of land near Dawson's Cross
Roads on which John T. Lawrence
resided at the time OF his death, sub
ject to the dover therein which has
been assigned to his widow of twenty
five acres, bounded by the lands of J.
III. Branch, The North Carolina Lum-
Der Company, 10. Holiday, G. A.
Camp, O. G. Stallings, J. L. Flemming,
Calling heirs, and Ben. Harris, and
containing about two hundred and
seventy acres. The whole tract, in
GLIDING interest in the dover after ex-
piration of dover interest, will be sold.
TERMS One third Cash, balance in
three equal annual installments, with
interest from day of sale, and notes of
purchaser taken for deferred payments.
This Nov. 23rd, 1898.
r. W. A. DUNN,
IL "a At. Commissioner.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-12-08
( 3ieh Cod
Easily :?

Are you frequently hoarse7
Do you have that annoying
tickling in your throat? Would
you feel relieved if you could
raise something? Does your
cough annoy you at night, and
do you raise more mucuS in
the morning?
Then you should always keep
on hand a bottle of
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-12-08
AHCsKIE PHOTOGRAPHS.

Correspondence to TIE CoMMoNw1ALrH.)
AHOsK1R, n. c., Dec. 5, 1898.
Mr.. J. G. Friar was in town Sun
day.
Miss Lucy Boone went to Winton
Saturday.
Mr.. B. E. Copeland went to Winton
Sunday.
Miss Mary Craig went to Windsor
Friday afternoon after spending several
days In AhOekie.
Mr.. w. D. Burnett went to Tunis
Saturday afternoon.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-12-08

There i no disease more uncertain In its
nature than dyspepsia. Phydcians ssy that
the symptoms Of no two cases agree. It is
therefore most difficult to make correct
diagnosis. No matter how severe, or under
what Disguised pepsia attacks You, Browns
Browns Iron Bittess II sold BY all dealers,
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-12-08

Dr.. Bulls Cough Syrup cures the
most stubborn coughs, colds and lung
affections. Even incipient consump-
ton has been successfully cured by
this marvellous remedy. Sufferers will
obtain relief after few doses.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-12-08

FOR XMAS!
JUSTiiSEE AT E. T.
WHITEHEAD'S !!
PICTURES and PICTURE FRAMES
the finest and most beautiful
eyer seen here.
EASELS in large number and beauti-
full.
WALL POCKETS of great variety,
handsome and cheap.
DRESSING CASES to suit all.
HANDKERCHIEF BOXES of superb
beauty.
ALBUMS of various sizes and charm.
ingly beautiful.
PARLOR LAMPS and lamps in great
variety.
WRITING DESKS the prettiest OF the
season.
CHINA WARE-plain and fancy and
quite pretty.
SPECIAL and LATEST novelties in
sllyerware.
SOUVENIR SPOONS in great variety
and surprising beauty.
MANICURE SETS of the latest style.
SILVERWARE is plated or solid.
JEWELRY of the latest styles and
finest finish.
BRIDAL PRESENTS at your will and
choosing.
NOW HERE-Dolls, Doll carriages,
hobby horses, velocipedes, chill
dren's express wagons, children's
rocking chairs, Doll trunks,
Fancy baskets.
Hundreds of other things which
must be seen to be appreciated.
We have the goods to supply the
Christmas and Holiday trade and what
you want you can find on our shelves
or packed up somewhere in the store.
ALI mail orders promptly filled.
1t you want pretty things, Call on
us.
e. II. WHITEHEAD & CO..
Scotland Neck, N. G.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-12-08

1t never I'M ures a tree to cut out
dead or diseased wood at any time. In
fact, the sooner 1t is done the better.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-12-08
PRETTY Wall PAPERS!

We can supply you with any and all
kinds Of Wall Paper in the latest and
prettiest designs, at astonishingly 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. WHITEHEAD 4 Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-12-08
Land Sale.

m SATURDAY, DECEMBER
24th, 1898, shall sell in Scotland
Neck at auction the Jacob Whitehead
Plantation near Mullen's x Roads.
This land is bounded by the lands of
J. A. Kitchin, Richmond Lawrence
and Others, and by the public road, and
contains 157 acres.
Terms made known on day of sale.
Come to see me about the land.
Dec. 9th, 1898. B. E. POPE.
IL 82t. Executor Mary E. Whitehead.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-12-08
CONGRESS- IN SESSION.

Congress re-assembled Monday. The
day was given, for the most part, to the
reading OF the Presidents message.
The message is quite long and there
has not been time for q full reading.
He did not make any reference, howev-
er, to race troubles in the South. We
shall make some review OF the message
later.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-12-08

We do good Job Printing and at the
very lowest prices.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-12-08
Ayers
CHERRY
|pect()I'1l

If you have a weak
throat you cannot be too
careful. You cannot begin
treatment too early. Each
cold makes you more liable
to another, and the last
one is always harder to
cure than the one before it.
D. A9ef's chePPg Peefefai Plaster
pPsieets Tie h6ss iPen cslds.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-12-08

Glasses give satisfaction and relief.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-02-12

TROTS A RACE WITHOUT a DtiN Et
moment the word '.Go!'' is given. She
trots under the wire and stops when
the race is finished, knowing as we'll as
any human does the right time to stop
She is a phenomenally fast trotter too
The other mare, the 'guldeless
pacer. - is of Blackhawk and Ethan AL
len blood. She is little past years
old, light bay with black points, 15R
hands high and weighing $50 pounds.
She clips around the track all by her
self and has paced a mile in :O812.
Not many PAGERS can do that when
urged with all the force their drivers
can infuse into them.
The Country Gentleman says Of this
phenomenal bit of horsefesh:
sit is not only that she goes alone,
but her almost human intelligence and
the heartiness with which she enters
into the sport contribute to her success
in this novel role She is started at the
usual scoring distance and is in perfect
action when she receives the word
"Gor' from the judges stand Then
she auickens her speed, keeps we'll IN
to the pole, never leaves the track
whether Enclosed or not and PAGES every
mile as evenly as though handled by a
skillful driver. The last quarter Is usu-
ally the fastest, and no demonstrations
from the spectators cause her to falter
or mar the smoothness OF her finish.
After passing the wire she appears to
know that her work is done. Her bright
eyes search the track for the groom
with blankets, and when returned to
the starter for recognition she evidently
appreciates the applause. At Pough-
keepsie, ON wet track and somewhat
frightened by umbrellas, her time was
2:22
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-02-12
Which Is til Q Best?

The breed of beef cattle that will give
the greatest weight at from to ~
yearstold is the one that pays. What is
wanted to be known now is which OF
the great beef breeds, Shorthorn, Here
ford or Aberdeen Angus, will fill the
above requirement.. Breeders and feed
ers should start in with a view to find
ing this matter out. The experiment.
stations in the western states could rem
der an admirable service by taking, say,
four calves of each breed, animals born
and started under fair conditions, and
feeding and rearing them to the age OF
az, weighing the food consumed by
each and keeping tally Of the weight of
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-02-12
GaTord Must Hang.

birmingham, Ala, Feb. 1o.-The jury
:, the case of John Gafford for the
,,,,rder of Francis Barlow Lloyd, which
ias heen ont at Greenville since Sunday
-,igbt returned a verdict of guilty. The
penalty was fixed at death Inc h,ililis
occurred in June last year LioS "''s
known to the literary worlo aS .'uA "a
e.s,,dara a writer of cracker dialect
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-02-12
About Cement Roofing Paint.

About Cement Roofing Paint.
A fresh barrel bought had such
fine glaze to it that thought it might
do after all mixed with water, and &C.
cordingly tried few square yards
But, after it had dried, instead of being
hard / could rub it off with my hand.
It is curious that cement mixed with
milk will form such hard coat while
that mixed with water is no good at
all There is a great difference in the
color when it dries. That mixed with
water turns almost white at once, while
the milk brand keeps greasy looking
brown for some months before it finally
turns white Now will some experiment
station man tell me why milk makes
such a difference? Is it because of the
fat that is in the milk Or is it the case
in, or what is it?
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-02-12
GOING 1T ALONE.
uo-ses That Pace and Trot In Races With
out Driver.

out Driver.
Worth all the fake and bunko side
elbows at the fairs the past season have
hoen tb. two little mares that sped
oronnd the track without any driver.
One Of these was trotter, the other
racer. The trotter was exhibited by a
trainer Of performing horses, and he
considered her the best of his show. He
called her "the golden haired guideless
fier.
The illustration shows the wonderful
little trotting mare going it around the
track without driver Other trotters
are urged to the top Of their speed by
the lash and voice of the tensely strung
ND Jockeys. This fine little mare does
her best every moment from start to
finish without word. She knows the
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-02-12

trough. The wire prevents the hogs
from getting in the trough and keeps
the trough from spreading. Use one
piece by 6 and one by inches,
nailed together, with ends nailed on in
the usual way. Take No. 8 or IL wire
and begin four inches from the end, one
side, and staple securely, then draw the
wire across angling to eight inches from
the head of the trough on the other side,
and so on. This gives each hog space
of eight inches.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-02-12
Wired Hog Trough.

Below is the picture Of pig trough
protected across the top by strong wire
fastened on the alternate sides as shown.
This device is successful in preventing
the "hogging" Of food.
D. II. West says in Farm and Fire
side: The wire is not in the way OF
throwing in the feed, as is the case
where strips are nailed across the
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-02-12
Handsome Clydesdale.

Among leading Clydesdale prize win
ners in recent years is the big fellow
whose picture is given herewith. He is
now l years old, but does not look his
age by half. He is Scotch importa-
ton. 1t is not often even among horses
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-02-12

of this heavy breed that an animal the
size Of the stallion in the picture is
seen. He is as large as Shire. In good
condition he weighs 2, 800 pounds, 800
in height. He is dark bay with white
face and white stockings.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-02-12

eaGn aulilli.l ITOIn caiInOCO ~ slausu,oI-
ing time. Then those who wish to breed
beef would have some basis to guide
them.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-02-12

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