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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-09-08

Charity and Children.

Charity and chiIdrun.
Tl1oughtless people sometimes un-
der-lsAert blessings Of a Republican
ss.Isn ofy gosprnnent. We ought to
tEesas God dGf1y, and teach our chill
drea "a thank Him, that we live in
this age snd in this country It is the
best age and the best country the world
ever saw. While we sometimes allow
our liberty to run into license, and
often abuse the blessed privileges we
enjoy, still this Is not the fault of our
system of government, but it is because
of our own blindness or prejudice or
stupidity or downright meanness !!
Here in North Carolina, tor instance,
we have class who would be delight
ed to muzzle the mouths ana tie the
hands of another class, and who in days
that are past did that very thing. But
the sun of civilization rose higher aud
higher in our armament, until now,
one man has precisely as good chance
as another. The day Of caste and rank
is gone. The folks who once banked
on the influence of family name and
prestige are now silly snobs; the siren
nous idea of the equality of men has
become dominant. The fittest has
survived, and men of merit rather thar
men of money are in the lead. So il
has come to pass that blacksmith
may have and express an opinion al
we'll as lawyer; and whether or no
that opinion carries any weight de
pends not at all on what its holder doe
or wears, but upon how much there i
in it for the good of the community
All this is the direct result OF tina
glorious doctrine so happily expresse'
in our Declaration of independence
Where else under heaven but in Amer
lea can we hope for this ideal state c
things? Even in our late civil wal
men were promoted too often becaus
of their descent-now the matter
ascent cuts a much larger figure. 1t
true in one or two instances the sons {
big men were allowed to be figur
heads, but for posts Of importance me
of personal merit were selected. SAM
son was the son of day laborer.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-09-08
Use Of Birds in Millinery.

In an article on the use of birds in
millinery, in the September Ladies'
Home Jour nal, Edward Box says: "It
is the same way with the bird millinery
question. The agitation of this sub
iect is beth timely and wise, and the
support .: every man and woman hav-
ing spark of humanity can be relied
upon SO long as radical measures are
not resorted to as an end. The COM
mon sense and humane feeling OF wo
men must be appealed to and reached.
The tenderness of woman is unfall-
ing, and once the American women
t,1lIv realize the barbara tortureS which
the wearing of bird plumage on their
hats mean to the birds, they will, OF
their own free will and accord, and by
the use of their own common-sense, and
a humanity which never fails the nor
NAL woman, stamp out the outrages
which are com mitted so that their
headgear may receive ornamentation.
But to insult woman's intelligence
and freedom of action by passing laws
prohibiting her from wearing bird
millinery cannot be otherwise than in
effective. The American woman can
not be told by law what she shall wear
on her hat, any more than can the
American man be told by law, with
any degree of effectiveness, what kind
of beverages he shall put into bis
mouth. In effecting reforms 1t Is al
ways we'll not to trample upon the free
dom of people, and of all people the
American public is the last upon which
to practice such measures. The com
mon-sense of the American public Car
always be trusted if the right mean
are employed to win its attention. Bu
the means must be tempered with moo
Grafton. Something must be LETT To-
people to supply themselves"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-09-08
A Bows Wonderful Memory.

Johnny O'Hara, 16-year-cld boy.
of Columbus, says a dispatch to the
Cincinnati Enquirer, has proved him.
self a war time wonder. His age and
slight figure prevented him being taken
as a recruit, but his enthusiasm did
not abate. He knows the history OF
every battle of the war, who command
ed on either side, the number OF troops
engaged, casualties and deaths, and Is
in other ways packed with information
unon the war. He can repeat the
name of almost every officer who has
been mentioned on either side since
the war began, the names OF the 2ot
martyrs of the Maine, and can repea
verbatim the important passages II
every State paper bearing on the war
including the recent reports OF the o!
ficers of the navy at Santiago.
| He knows the names and location Q
every American war vessel and thel
officers, and can relate the naval move
ments of the war. In disputes upol
such matters his statement is taken
authoritative.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-09-08
SALE OF FARM
NEAR SCOTLAND NECK.

BY virtue OF power in me yesied by
that deed OF trust executed 10 me by
Thos. H. Peters ana bis wife Susan A.
Peters, on the 1lth day OF February,
1883, I shall sell for cash at auction in
Scotland Meek. on the 10th day OF
Septe,al or, 1898, the land therein de-
scribf &, Icing a tract OF land about
three miles from Scotland Meek,
bounded by the lands OF Mrs. j. n.
Smith, w. III. Kitchin, r. e. Hancock,
and otnc!s, containing two hundred
and eighty acres, more or less. This is
the same tract of land which was con-
veyed to Susan A. Peters by john Il.
Hyman by deed duly recorded in ne
registers Office for Halifax county, in
book SO, on page ZIG, to which refer
ence is made.
This august 9th, 1898.
w. A. DUNN,
2123t. Trustee.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-09-08
For Over Fifty Years

Mrs. W1NsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP mas
been used for over fifty years by mil
lions Of mothers for their children while
teething, with perfect success. II
soothes the child, softens the gums,
CLAWS all pain, cures wind colo, and Is
the the hest remedy for Diarrhoea. 1t Will
relieve the poor little sufferer lmmeol-
ately. Sold by Druggists in every part
Of the world. Twenty-Five cents q
hottle. Be sure and ask for "Mrs Win
slows Soothing Syrup" and take q nc
other kind. 4-zA-Ay ,s'1
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-09-08

More than twenty million free sam
ples of DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve
have been distributed by the manu-
facturers. What better proof OF their
confidence in it's merits do you want
It cures piles, burns, scalds, sores, IN
the shortest space Of time.-E. !,
Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-09-08
SCOTLAND NECK N. @. THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 8. 1898
Pete Vincent's Luck.
Fireside Gem.

Pete Vincent's Luck. 7
Fireside Gem.
OF the stories of the Overland Pony
Express this, as illustrative of the nerve
of the riders, is CHARACTERISTIC
Peter Vincent, who was rider for
the inst pony e1press through the sage
brush desert of Nevadsris now 9 rancE-
man in Pomona Valley.
"I guess remember the days when
we riders had to keep at work In the
region where the Piutes were out for
human white game. I'll never forget
those times, when you see an Indian
close enough, shoot him. One OF our
riders, a Mexican, rode into the station
with hole clean through him. He
only lived long enough to tell us an
Indian shot him as he came through
quakenasp thicket about three miles
back on the trail. Some of us used to
strap ourselves to the saddles OF our
horses, so that if we were shot and
mortally wounded there might be some
show for us to stay on our broncos and
get away from the scAlping knives of
the Indians. The Mexican was so
strapped.
"WelI, some two days later l had to
come through the sdne quakenasp
thlcket. 1t was mari iow trail, just
wide enough to allow horse and rider
to pass. The trail was crooked, and
the brush was higher than the head OF
a man on horseback, and it shut of all
| view.
"With my heart bounding against
the roof of my youth, [ put my rifle at
full cock, dropped the reins on the
neck of my pony, put both my spurs
into his fanks, and went through the
thicket like streak of creased light
ming. At the top of the hill overlook
ing the thicket stopped, and while
the pony got breath I watched the
thicket. I noted a shaking OF the
bushes in several places, and as there
was neither cattle, horses, nor large
game in the nelghborhood that nigh
account for the movement OF the
bushes, I concluded there were Piute'
| in the thlcket, but had come through
with such rush that they failed tt
get shot at me. I opened fire on tht
spots where the bushes moyed. The.
ceased to shake, and l was more thar
ever convinced that had run an am
buscade. A few days afterward tw'
men we're killed by skulking warrior
in this thlcket.
II never met the Piutes face to fac
but once. Rounding the sharp shoul
der of hill / was right in a camp o
them before had noted sign of In
dams or they had seen me. Buffalo
jim, the chief, came toward me alone
I stopped my pony, and when Jim go
where I thought it was best to hal
him, shouted, Stop He halted, AM
said in broken English, Give MT
tobac.' I cut my plug In half ant
tossed one piece to him whereupon h
said:
"sMe want more tobac.'
II refused. Then he said, as b
started toward me:
Jim wants to see white mans gun
II pulled the gun in position wher
I could use it quickly, and again sale
Stop He looked at me a few seconds
then grunted in gutturals that are
feature of the Indian language:
"sAll right; you pooty good DO,
you CO."
"And I went, keeping sharp lool
out and my gun in position until
was at safe distance. When l thin
of those days, I wonder that any OF
escaped with our lives"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-09-08
s 1S 3t.
Pretty w all Papers!

We can supply you with any and all
kinds of Wall Paper in the latest and
prettiest designs, at astonishlnGiy 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. WFyreyY-kD Gs Go.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-09-08

A stubborn cough or tickling In the
throat yields to One Minute Cough
Cure. Harmless In effect, touches the
right spot, reliable and just what IS
wanted. It acts at once.-E. 7, White
head & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-09-08

Mr.. Richard II. Edmunds, the YER
satile editor of the Manufacturers Re-
cord, OF Baltimore, was interviewed In
New York a few days ago as to the ef-
feet the war with Spain will have on
Southern progress, if any. Mr.. Ed
munds, true to his mission, the up
building of all worthy Southern enter
prise, readily expressed himself.
Of the entire nation he said that the
war "has forced IN America the
searching eyes OF wide awake men
looking for fields for enterprise and
investment, fields in which the rights
and possessions OF the Individual are
safe guarded to the utmost, and where
social, industrial and commercial posi-
blllties exist in the greatest numbers" :"
Mr.. Edmunds talked hopefully OF
every section of the United States, and
especially the South. His enterview
concluded with the following para
graph:
"And so, taking into consideration
the new impetus that will be given to
Southern development, am inclined
to think that if Judge Kelly of Penn
sylyania we're now alive instead OF
saying, as he did, shortly before his
death, that the South affor ded the
most inviting field for the enormous
energies and surplus accumulation OF
the North,' he would say with truth
that the South to-day constitutes the
focal spot of opportunity for the ener
gies and capital of the world. My own
faith in the early and rapid progress O
the South, based upon the admirable
characteristics of the controlling pop
ulation, the assurances of the decline
of populistlc agitation aad a growing
realization ON the part OF the whole
world of its natural endowments II
most of those things which underlie
successful human endeavor, has beer
| greatly strengthened by study OF tn
benefits which it will derive from th'
; recent worldwide advertisement OF th'
limited States, and likewise by tn
CONTEMPLATION of the mighty tlda
!. wave of prosperity whose inflow is eve1
now upon this nation.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-09-08
NOTICE.
Edward Shields,
VS..

VS.
Geo. w Daniel and wife, Mary E Daniel.
By virtue of power conferred upon
me by decree entered in this action,
/ shall sell for cash at auction, in Scot
land Neck, Oh the 10th day of Septem-
Der, 1898, the following described
land: Beginning on 18th Street on
railroad in Scotland Neck, thence East
towards the dwelling OF l.. l.. Kitchin
ITO feet, thence straight line towolds
18th Street and parallel with Green
wood Street 200 feet, thence a
straight line parallel with 18th
Street 10 ieet, thence 200 feet to the
beginning, being the samo land con-
veyed by l.. l.. Kitchin to Mary f.
Daniel on the 22nd day OF May, 1893.
This August 5th. 1898.
w. A. DUNN,
Slit Commissioner.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-09-08
Scotland Neck Telephone Exchange

We are prepared to furnish telephone
service to the public and solicit patron
age.
RATES FOR SERVICE.
Business Phones, $500 per month.
Residence Phones, LOO
Two OF either for 3.OO
1t is our purpose to give good service
and to this end we ask all subscrlbers 10
report promptly any irregularities IN
the service.
~Our signed contracts pronlolt
the use Of phones except by subscribers,
and we request that this rule be rlgloiy
enforced. 81.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-09-08

Truth wears we'll. People have
learned that DeWitt's Little Earlv
Risers are reliable little pills for regul-
atinq the bowels, curing constipation
and sick headache. They don't grlpe.
I-E. T. Whitehead 4 Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-09-08

When you call for DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Saive the great pile cure, don't
accept anything else. Don't be talked
into accepting substitute, for piles,
for sores, for burns.-E. T. Whitehead
& Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-09-08
THE EDITORS LEISURE HOURS,
Points and Paragraphs Of Things
Present, Past and Future.

The Spaniards are making some
talk about disturbing the dust of Co
understanding it to Spain and
have imposing ceremonies. While
Spain has not asked our counsel in
the matter, we are of the opinion that
to bother about trying to find Colum-
bus dust now will be lost energy.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-09-08

The following is at least a little
amusing if not witty:
On the morning after his recent ap-
polntment as Honorary Physician to
the Queen, Professor Wilson, of the
University of Edinburg, conveyed the
glad tIdings OF his glory to the pupils
In his classes by writing on the black
board In his laboratory the following
simple statement: Professor Wilson
informs his students that he has this
day been appointed Honorary Physician
to the Queen" In the course of the
morning he had occasion to leave the
room, and on his return he found that
one of the young men had added to
the announcement the line. "God
save the Queen p
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-09-08
Here is the item

"The officers and clerks from the
Navy, State, and War depar tments
crowded the corridors leading up to
the Navy Department., until it was i'm
possible to pass through. They crowd
ed around the Admiral, eagerly reach
ing forward to shake his hand. The
lady clerks were even more domonstra-
tive, and the Admiral was kissed by
old and young, without discrimlna-
ton"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-09-08

Like so many other things that silly
people begin, that kissing business has
been "rrn into the ground" to use a
slang expression. We thought the
papers hard Up for news when they
SAID so much about that silly woman
kissing Hobson; but the following
from a report of Admiral Schley 's-vislt
to Washington last week is nauseating
and sweeps over the line of modesty
and decency, we think.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-17
SOiree Musicale.

A most delightful musicale was giyer
| last evening at the Mount Vernon" IN
| honor of the distinguished vocalist, Miss
| Gilman, OF Chicago. Not since Gadky'S
appearance here has such superb So
prano been heard In Richmond. and many
think their voices alike. Miss Gilman has
sung her way into the hearts of q large
number of our people. who regret that her
sojourn among them will be Of such short
duration.
The following programme was well rem
dered and greatly enjoyed by the large
company, musical people and other
friends:
l. Piano solo Gszt Rhapsody. Miss
Smoot.
@ Quartette, Spring Song" Pinsute).
Miss Cofer Mr. Williams, Mr.. and Mrs.
Blair.
9. Solo, my Little Love" Nawley),
Miss Cofer.
4. Piano solo. 'Leeberstrong" (Greigg),
Miss Mera.
5. Bass solo, "Armorer Song" robin
Hood. }. c. Gooch.
6. Soprano solo--a, HE Was a Prince;
b. with Verdure Clad" Miss Gilman.
Z. Quartette, medley CWhite).
s. Soprano solo, Happy Days" Mrs.
Blair.
9. Solo soprano-c, "Bobalink" BeschoO:
d, "Wanderer,' Miss Gilman
10. Humorous Rotations, Mr.. Il. L.
Bond of Chicago.
II. Quartette, Goodnight"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-17
CHESAPEAKE FAIR,
A Good Exhibit--some Interesting
Races.

CAPE CHARLES, VA, August TO-
(special)-The first day of the eleventh
annual meeting of the Chesapeake Agri-
cultural Fair Association, was a very in
teresting one. The weather was per-
feet, and the heavy rains which fell yes
terday had cooled the air and laid the
dust, removing two of the most objection
able features generally experienced at
a country fair. The Citizens Band, Of
Paramount, Md. furnished the music
The halls are well filed with exhibits
OF most every description seen at an
agricultural fair. The attendance was
very good for the first day.
Mr.. Frank Smith, of Buffalo, n. Y,
Is starting judge of the races, and A. T.
Leatherbury, III. /. Nottingham, and DR..
| G.. Fred Floyd, assistants, and Mr. b. T.
Ames timekeeper The races were very
close and exciting. In the first race Lula
5. passed under the wire first, but was
set back to third place for running. The
second race was won in three straight
heats by Goldboro'. of Onancock, Va.
Summary:
First race-purse 800; 2-year-old: East.
ern Shore; two best in three heats-Gold-
bcAO - ny W. -. west OHdHCOth, ' a.,
l. /; Isabel, by II. l.. Upshur, Eastyile,
Va, 2, 3; Lula s., by Floyd Brothers,
Bridgetown. Va, 8, 2; st. Paul, by J. A.
James, GAINESVILLE. Va, ), A; Lloyd, by H.
c. Johnson. Exmore, Va, 4, 5. Time,
2:5S and 2:59.
Second race-2:29 class; purse 500
Belle c., by Kellam, Belle Haven, Va,
2, 2. 2; Firewood. by C.. A. Pusey, Rich
mond, Va, l. l, 1; Marion Craig, by Ira
c. Nelson, Richmond, Va, 4, 3, g. Bald
Prince, by p. p. Willis, Mt. Holly, n. j.,
8. Time. 2:?s, 2:27, and 2:27.
Third race-3-year-old Eastern Shore
Virginia) horses; purse $150-Lucy J. by +.
M. Hanson, Belle Haven, Va, 1, 2, 2. 2;
Bursar, by II. p. James, GAINESVILLE, Va,
2, l, l, l. Time, 2:42 2:40, and 2:i3.
The Virginia police steamer Accomack
came in the harbor this afternoon with
the members Of the State Board Of Fish
cries and oyster inspectors, who are en-
route to Old Point Comfort. Va, where
a meeting Of the board will be held to-
morrow for the purpose of discussing the
oyster question.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-17
THE COHEN co. THE COHEN CO.

iacerated Yesterday while at his place of
business. He came home and called upon
! injury '"o
! MT. Ben. Shepperson, who resides at
NO. Second street, was the victim of q
pad injury few days ago. He fell and
fractured his thigh. Dr. Ingram was cali
well. 'ei9
TOOK HIS LEG OFF.
William Reed, the negro who was shot
bY an unknown white man on the tracks
| OF the Richmond and Petersburg railroad
1ust between the Semmes-street viaduct
ana the Belle-lsle viaduct. on Monday
hight. was taken yesterday morning
from the police station, where she had
spent the night. and carried to the CITY
Hospital. Reed was shot in the
left leg about six inches above
the knee, and the bone was so
shattered that Dr. Lawrence Ingram. the
CIV physician, decided that amputation
was necessary. This was accomplished
Yesterday just before noon. Dr. Ingram
being assisted by Drs. w. Fewell Merchant
and John w. Brodnax. The operation
was entirely satisfactory, and Reed is
doing as well as can be expected The
bullet was recovered during the opera
ton. 1t was flattened as a piece of
paper.
Chief Lipscomb and Officer Wright
spent some hours yesterday in endeavor-
ing to get clews as to the identity and
Whereabouts of the two men. the one
who did the shooting and his colored
COMPANION. Captain Lipscomb expressed
determination to leave nothing undone
for the capture Of the miscreants. Both
are doubtless tramps, and may now be
"a ha alrc 20 frCf crl.t
SQUIRE OWENS WORK.
Squire 7. f. Owen, presiding genius at
the Police Court yesterday, had a little
work to do. Henry Harris, a negro. was
before his Honor for abusing and threat
ening to shoot a citizen Of the First
Ward. Harris was taxed S. and the
costs.
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.
Miss Anne Barham of Swansboro'. is
visiting relatives in Petersburg.
Miss Hulda Taylor, of Midlothian. is
spending a few days with relatives in
Swansboro'.
Miss Maggie Jones, Of this city, left
Monday TO visit Mrs. A. j. Horner, near
Tomahawk church.
Mr.. w. c. Bohanan, the mail transfer
man. who has been quite Ill. is now able
to resume his duties.
MI JdAatS CoSDSt GIL dAlOIueN, OF In |
dian Territory. is in the city the guest
of his knspeorle, at No 1l22 cambridge |
street
Rev. George H. McFaden has returned |
from Cobb's Creek, in Mathews county.
Miss Irene Bass, Of Swansboro, who |
has been visiting in Powhatan county. |
returned home Monday.
Miss Dibbie Biddle, OF Swansboro'. left
Monday to visit friends in Chesterfield |
county.
Mrs. Peter Winston and children, Of
Farmvllle. are visiting their kinsman,
Judge y. A. Hancock, Of Chesterfield.
Mrs. V. NJ. Davidson left Monday to
visit her son. Mr.. f. Il. Davidson, at |
Nichols. in Buckingham county
Mr.. Asa Goode. a farmer. living near
Branch's church. has been annoyed much
of late by persons who. oddly enough,
his home by night with stones.
Only few nights ago he had to get aid
and repulse the attack Of his enemies.
He can give no explanation OF the con-
duct.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-17
CuIpepcr mace.

CULPEPER, VA. August 16.-(SpeciaL)
The Culpeper Colt and Horse Club open
ed th0ir annual race meet at Monta Vista
Park to-day. The day was clear and
warm, and fully 200 people were present
In the sixth race Leonidas and Elgin fell
at the hurdle. This created much excite
ment, but neither horses nor jockeys
were hurt The races resulted as follows:
First race-county trot, half-rnile heats
best three in five-George Washington,
owner j. c. Bell, /, /. l; Sassin, owner NJ
ID. Harper, 2 2, 9; Baby Ellerson, owner
II. OBJ. Cooper. 8. 8, 3.
Second race-half-mile dash. for horses
owned and bred in Culpeper-Elgin. owner
John McLane, won; Cathleen, owner V.
l.. Saunders, second; Orlean, owner John
Mclean, third. Time, 81 H.
Third race-jumping contest, green
hunters, for horses that have never con-
tested for prize. conformation and per-
Torrance both TO count equaily-Miss j.
Barry's Guidon won; Green & Hurkamp's
The Nubian second; Hon. /. l. Johnsons
Highland third.
Fourth race-Jumping contest. middle
weight hunters, three trials 10 the Jump,
conformation and performance 10 count
Miss ]. Barry's Guidon won: Green &