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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-09-15
Plymouth Post-cffice Robbers.
The Norfolk Virginlan-Pilot says !:

The Norfolk Virginian-Pilots says:
'The four young men charged with
robbing the postoffice at Plymouth,
N. c., were before the United States
Commissioner yesterday for the second
time, and James johnson, Charles Hern
and John 0. Dandrill were sent on to
the grand jury, and James w. Thomp-
son discharged.
s'The United States established that
johnson, Hern and Dandrill were at
Plymouth, N. c., on the night of the
burglary. That they visited the post
Office and made inquiries concerning
the postoffices and banks in several
towns that they were seen with the
implements used by burglars in blow
ing open safes, and that few days
after the robbery they were attempting
to dispose of a large number of postage
stamps"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-09-15
Sanitary Precautions.

THE COMMONWEALTH has from time
to time called attention to the import
ance OF proper sanitary precautions Tor
the town. There seems to be general
feeling that this matter has been neg
lected by the town authorities.
We know it is quite All easy matter
to grumble about the work OF public
servants but looking at it without
bias, we must say that when the cltl-
zens of the town pay taxes for police
protection and regulation and other
advantages the best of care ought TO he
exercised to see that the money is not
wasted.
Let the town be properly pollced and
let every interest OF the public be pro-
tected.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-09-15
Shooting at Night.

Shooting at Night.
For week or two there has been
occasional shooting at night in and
around the town. This Is very wrong,
is source of serious disturbance in the
community, and the offenders against
the peace and quiet OF the town ought
to be brought to justice. This is a
time of more or less political excite
ment and is, therefore, no tim, for such
nonsense.
Scotland Neck has too good reputa-
ton tor quiet and peacefulness for such
things long to be tolerated. It Is a
case for the officers of the law to con-
slider and have it stopped. It creates
excitement in every home III the town
almost, and should be stopped at once.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-09-15
ROBBED THE GRAVE.

A Startling incident of which MI
John Oliver of Philadelphia, was the
subject, Is narrated by him as follows ::
Il was III most dreadful condition
My skin was almost yellow, eyes sunk
e.. tongue coated, pain continually In
back and sides, no appetite-gradually
growing weaker day by day. Three
physicians had given me up. Fortu-
nately, a friend advised trying 'Elec-
trio Bitters,' and to my great JOY and
surprise, the first bottle made decided
improvement. I continued their use
for three weeks, and am now we'll
man. know they sayed my life, and
robbed the grave of another victim"
No one should fail to try them. Only
Do cts. per bottle at E. T. Whitehead &
Co.'S Drug Store.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-09-15
RANDOLPH

Mr.. Joseph C. Randolph and Miss
Heptinstall were married in Enfield
few days ago. They left at once for
trip north.
The CoMNONWEA LTH wishes them
all the happiness and success that life
can possibly give.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-09-15

DeW1tt's Witch Hazel Salve has the
largest sale of any Salve in the world.
This fact and its merit has led dishon-
est people to attempt to counterfeit It.
Look out for the man who attempts to
deceive you when you call for DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve the great pile cure.
e. Z. Whitehead & Go.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-09-15
IT1ANTED-SEVERAL TRUST

TIT A r. 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 $75. References. En-
close self-addressed stamped envelope.
Herbert E. Hess, Prest., Dept. NJ.
Chicago. dominion Coz
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-09-15
Awonderfa1 Discovery.

The last quarter of a century records
many wonderful discoveries in medicine,
but none that have accomplished more for
humanity than that sterling old household
remedy, Browns Iron Bitters.: 1t seems to
contain the very elements of good health,
and neither man, woman or child can take
it without deriving the greatest benefit.
Browns Iron Bitters is sold by all dealers.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-09-15
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.
PIANOS and ORGANS.

From the Old Reliable Southern
Music House, Ludden & Bates, Say
annah, Ga. High grade goods at low
est prices. Give me your orders, and
your tuning and repair work. You
will never regret it. Respectfully,
r. B SHAW
9-1o-tf at Hotel Lawrence.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-09-15
Single Branch System,

School will open at Public School
House Monday, Sept. 10Th, 1898.
J. w. ST. CLAIRE,
9-15-1t, Scotland Neck, N. G..
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-09-15

Use Macnair's Blood and Liver Pills
Tor all liver complaints. They never
1all. For sale by E. T. Whitehead &
Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-09-15
Private School.

Miss Mag Savage's school will com
mence in GAINESVILLE September 9Th.
9-I2t.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-09-15

Wanted.
Situation Tor the fall by an expert
enced lady teacher.
Apply to THE COMMONWEALTH.
9l-tf.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-09-15
House For Rent.

Four-room cottage with kitchen
Well located. Good garden.
Apply to THE CoMMoNWEALTH.
50 2t.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-12-08
Splendidly Equipped.

One of the finest and best equipped
railroads is the Chicago, Milwaukee & St.
Paul. On our recent trip through South
Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota and Illinois we
tried this railroad and know whereof we
speak. The road is splendidly equipped
with fast trains; the coaches are all fur
nished with the latest improvements, and
it is pleasure to ride with these people.
They employ but sober and industrious
men, who constantly look after the COM
fort and safety of the travelling public.
Anyone travelling in the above or adjoin-
ing states should take the Milwaukee
road by all means if it is convenient to
do so. II you wish information concern
ing this excellent and popular road ask
any ticket agent, or write to G. j. Eddy,
General Agent. at Portland, Or, and he
will gladly give it.-Genesee Qdaho)
News.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-12-08
The Pioneer Limited

Is the name OF the only perfect train in
the world, now running every night be-
tween st. Paul and Chicago, via the Chi
csgo, Milwaukee & St. Paul railway--the
pioneer road of the west in adopting all
improved facilities for the safety and en-
joyment OF passengers. Illustrated pam
phlet, showing views of beautiful seen
cry along the route OF the Pioneer Limited
will be sent free to any person upon re.
ceipt of two-cent postage stamp. Ad-
dress Geo. II. Heafford, General Passen-
ger Agent, Chicago, Ill.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-12-08
Rural Mail Delivery.

The following Washington City special
to the Seattle Times has the subjoined
letter Of local interest here.
"In his annual report the first assistant
postmaster general includes a letter from
the postmaster Of North Yakima, Wash. -,
on the rural free delivery of mail. He
commends it as follows:
"'It is the general sentiment of the
people along the line of the free delivery
Youte or routes that the delivery should
be continued. There are other commu-
ties which desire the rural delivery, but
1 am of the opinion that they are too far
from this postoffice to be feasible. The
aggregate number of pieces collected and
delivered by the routes from this office for
the fiscal year ending June 80, 1898, are
as follows: Mob Hill route-Collected
1923; delivered, 1864. Mckee route
Collected, 6,70S; delivered, 34,632. The
circulation of newspapers has increased
a great deal, but the carriers fail to get
many, if any, parcels to carry. Proper
boxes have been provided in most all
cases, yet there are a few who fail to com.
ply with the requirements. Boxes are
mostly of wood, and as general thing
very secure. l would suggest an increase
in pay for the carriers, especially in the
winter months, to at least $40 per month,
as the winters are usually severe, and $25
is not sufficient pay, in my judgment, for
a man and horse. l.. +. SPERRY,
Postmaster"
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-12-08
A Sure Thing.

A transaction in which you cannot lose
ia sure thing. Biliousness, sick head
ache, piles, pimples, bad breath, and a
thousand other ills are caused by consti-
patton and lazy liver. Cascarets candy
cathartic, the wonderful liver stimulant
and intestinal tonic are by all druggists
guaranteed to cure or money refunded.
@. G. G. are a sure thing. Try box to-
day. l0c, 25c, SOC. Ask your druggist
for sample and booklet.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-12-08

We have two children who are subject
to attacks OF Group. Whenever an attack
is coming on my wife gives them Cham
berlsin's Cough Remedy and it always
to be without Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy. More of it is sold here than of
all other cough medicines combined. j
M. NICKLE, of Nickle Bros, merchants,
Nickleville, Pa. For sale at Janeck
Bros. Drug Store.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-12-08
Two millions a Year.

When people buy. try. and buy again,
it means they're satisfied. The people OF
the United States are now buying Casca-
rets Candy Cathartic at the rate of two
million boxes year and it will be three
million before New YEARS.. 1t means
merit proved that Cascarets are the most
delightful bowel regulator for everybody
the year round. All druggists 10c, 25c.
SOC box, cure guaranteed.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-12-08
Beauty IL lsleod Deep.

Clean blood means clean skin. No
beauty without it. Cascarets Candy Ca
thartic clean your blood and keep 1t clean
by stirring up the lazy liver and driving
all impurities from the body. Begin to-
day to Danish pimples, boils. blotches.
blackheads, and that SICILY bilious COM
plexion by taking Cascarets,-beauty for
ten cents. All druggists: satisfaction
guaranteed, Toe, Csc, soc.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-12-08

Many household is saddened by death
because of the failure to keep on
hand safe and absolutely certain cure
for Group such rs One Minute Cough
Cure. See that your little ones are pro.
tected against emergency. Janeck Bros.
Drug Store.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-12-08

The new British battleship Implacable
is to cost over Ell 900, 900, the largest sum
ever spent in the building Of man. Of
war. The armor plate alone cost el20,-
600 and the guns nearly as much.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-12-08

Old fashions in dress may be revived,
but no old-fashioned medicine can re-
place Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy. For sale at Janeck
Bros Drug Store.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-12-08

Late advices state that some of the vol
unteers stationed at Manila are on the
way home. There are others once anx-
Gus to 90 to that land of perpetual sun
shine that may experience like change
Of heart in very short time.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-12-08

Com Harvey lately sends out this note
of warning. ave must arouse ourselves
and organize in a practical way, or the
coalitions in Europe and Asia will soon
be those of the American people,"
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-12-08

"My health is physically and morally
good" telegraphs Dreyfus to his wife.
There are some of his brother officers
who could hardly sign their name hon
estly to that letter.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-12-08
IN MEMORIAM.

These lines are sffectionately dedicated
to Mr.. and Mrs. George Nation on the
death Of their daughter Eva, aged 4
years, December l, 1898:
My Eva, how we loved you
We can never, never tell,
But the blessed Savior called you,
And He doeth all things well.
You were the sunshine OF our home,
Now all is dark and drear,
OH 1t was hard to part
With you, darling Eva dear
But though we miss you sadly,
Our loss has been your gain
You are now among the blood-washed
In world that's free from PAIN
And we win try and meet you
When our work on earth is DER;
OH the Joy of that meeting
over on the other shore.
When in all the countless ages
We shall dwell in perfect bliss,
oh, we would not call you, Eva,
From that heavenly house to this
No, no, we would not call her back
To a world of sin and pain;
She is happy now, and, mother,
We will fined her there again.
Then weep no more. dear brother,
Nor sigh for her-'tis vain:
God called her from us,
She was His, justly claimed;
But let's try and walk, dear sister.
In that straight and narrow path
That leads from all temptation
And takes us home at last
A FRIEND.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-12-08

Matt Quay, like Mark Hanna, is an
other U. $. senator who has been in
dicted for crime. The Judge overruled
demurrers to Quay's indictment, aud he
stands tor trial December II.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-12-08

Dewy has been amazing the Filipinos
by chasing butterflies with net through
the suburbs of Manila. The natives, &C.
customed to the severity of Spanish Off
cial dignity, can scarcely realize that this
is the same man who sank the Spanish
feet in Manila bay.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-12-08

The Spanish government has received
an important dispatch from the. Philip
pines in which it is stated Aguinsldo, the
insurgent leader, demands 81 SOC, 900 for
the release of the imprisoned friars.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-12-08

An Associated Press dispatch from
Stockholm, Sweden. of d 1cember l, says !:
An engine driver named Drake has re-
ported to the Swedish. Norwegian minis
ter at st. Petersburg that he found in the
vicinity of the Ural mountains bottle
containing two papers, one of which bore
the following, written in French: can
dre's balloon has crossed the Ural noun
tains. Signed, Andre" The other pa
per, inscribed 10 Russian, read: "Give
letter to consul or police"
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-12-08

Chamberlain Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy can always be depended
upon and is pleasant and safe to take.
Sold by Janack Bros.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-12-08

New buckwhe flour and maple syrup
at Kinsey & Co.'s. A
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-12-08

Educate Your Bowels with G. &. g..
Cascarets Candy Cathartics, cure con-
stipation forever. 10c. If G.. G.. G.. fail
druggists refund money.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-12-08
YAKIMA BEST"

Is high. grade, extra fine flour. Ask YOU
grocer for same. If
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-12-08
pIIIc

y A SURE RELIEF TO WOMAN for
all troubles peculiar to her sex IY-Send by
mail or from our Agent. Si.OO per box.
WILLIAMS MFG. CO., Props. CLEVELAND. OHIO.
For sale by the North Yakima
Drug Store, Alex ID. Sloan, PrOpr,
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-12-08

soon pass away. l was
treated by several able
physicians, but in spite
Of their efforts the Cam
Ger spread until my con-
dition became alarming.
After many months Of
treatment and growing
steadily worse, l d e.
CT lie d to try 8. 8. 8.
which was SO strongly
recommended. The first
bottle produced an i'm
provement. / continued
the medicine, an d in
four months the last lit
tie sea b dropped of.
Ten years have elapsed,
A 4 a "
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-12-08
Little
Pirnp1es Turn
to Cancer.

Cancer often results from an i'm
Vurity in the blood, inherited from
generations back. Few people are en-
hrely free from some faint in the blood,
and 1t is impossible to tell when it will
break out in the form of dreaded Can
ser. What has appeared to be a mere
pimple or scratch has developed into
The most malignant Cancer.
1T had q severe Cancer which was at first
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-12-17
SIT ON THE FLOOR.
Famous English Physician Declares
This Position to he n Natural
ana Restful One.

An eminent English physician, 81,
James Crichton Browne, who has won.
derful aptitude for making medical
subjects interesting to the public at
large, ann ounces that men and women
would derive great benefit from sitting
on the floor instead of chairs. Women
would benefit even more than men by
the practice.
| The position of sitting on the floor
or the ground is more natural than
that of sitting on chair. 1t was once
general with the entire human race.
1t is both healthy and natural.
The exercise of getting up from and
down to the floor is beneficial.
Through the general adoption of the
sitting position among the civilized
races many muscles have become stiff
or obsolete. Persons who sit on the
floor have strong back and thigh mus
cles. Turks, tailors and shoemakers
are examples of this fact.
| If you sit on the floor you can
change your attitude as often as you
please, and can enjoy an endless va
riety' of pose, and however often you
alter it and however you may place
yourself, there is never any chance of
your falling Off. If you sit OH the floor
you can achieve ali kinds of comfort
able positions which it is impossible
to obtain even with the easiest of easy
chairs. The influx of visitors need
never cause anxiety to the well-con-
stituted mind on the subject of chairs.
All he has to provide is quantity OF
cushions--cushions of every size and
shape. Let guests select any they
please, and it will be their own fault
If they are not comfortable and happy.
1t is, of course, only desirable to sit
on clean hoor.-St. Louis Republic.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-12-17
PUEBLO POTTERY MAKING.

practically every village makes its own
pottery. The work is usually done by
the old women, who break up and work
the clay, mixing it with a small per-
centage of fine sand and proportion
Of pulverized potsherds, obtained pref
erably from some rum in the vicinity,
where bushels Of pottery fragments
can be picked up. When the clay has
been put in good condition. il is rolled
out into fillets and coiled upon itself
like rope. The base or commence
ment of the coil is placed in one of the
fiat baskets and the pot remains in this
basket until it is dry enough to handle.
In some antique specimens of pottery
obtained from ruins which were exhib-
tied at the time of Coronado's expedi-
tion, and which are the finest speci-
mems of aboriginal pottery so far found,
the print of the basket in which the
jars were nodded can still be seen upon
their bottom.
Ordinarily no such marks are to be
found. AS the coils of clay are laid on
they are pinched together with the
finger and thumb and the surfaces, in
terror and exterior, are rubbed smooth.
Wonderful uniformity of thickness,
seldom exceeding an eighth of an inch,
even in large piece, is obtained in this
very primitive way
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-12-17

because I am fond of coffee. and the
Puerto Rican berry is of wonderfully
fine favor. The grades of coffee con
sidered in Paris to be the highest. and
which bring the best price in that
metropolis of gourmets, are from
Puerto Rico. 1t seems astonishing to
learn, what l assure you is the fact,
that S0,0O0,0OO pounds of coffee were
exported last year from Puerto Rico"
Said Col. Allen, who was on the
island with Gen. Miles recently:
Puerto Rico to-day is full of Amer
leans who have millions behind them.
One finds them browsing about over
most of the island, looking for conces-
sions and for profitable schemes to pro-
mote. Now is the time to go there, i
you are going with any speculative or
industrial idea. A few days from now
all the Spanish troops will have been
sent away. Transportation is the
business into which most of the en-
terprising Yankees seem inclined to
GO. 1t represents the problem of the
immediate future of Puerto Rico. AT
present there is only one railway on
the island, running from Ponce to
Yauco, and it is in French hands"
Said Gen. Gilmore:
1.-THE island of Puerto Rico is as open
now as it ever will be. l should say
that railroads and sugar growing af-
forded the best opportunities for
Americans and American money. I'm
der the new regime Puerto Rico gives
promise of substantial future, and it
may yet be recognized as the winter
Newport of this countryside favored
resort of rich people who desire to
avoid the inclemency of northern
climate"
Said COL John Biddle, who brought
Spanish battle flag back from Puerto
Rico:
'In Puerto Rico there are no fac
tories, no coal, no tramways and no
lumber. Those facts afford fairly ade-
quate suggestions as to opportunities
ODCu W hlDCI hCl diC tNlC-
graphs all over the island. the prin-
cipal points being connected by wire
but there are no telephones. There
used to be tramway between Ponce
and the playa, or port, of the town
covering distance of about three
miles, but it was done away with for
ver.' queer cause, if the gossip
heard on the subject is correct. 1t is
alleged that the company which owned
the road had a contract with the Span
ish government by which it was
obliged to pay certain sum to the
latter every time car ran off the
track. So, whenever the government
got hard up, it put distractions on the
track and thus was enabled to collect
At last the company got tired of thii
and went out of business.
There was plan, which now Is sure
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-12-17
IS fRE|!s!{pG1E1l
G9tEts!y55 js
EASY FANCY WORK.
lightful Results in Ribbon
Embroidery.

Fancy work to hold its devotee at
this season must assume decidedly
light and facile character, and nothing
apparently fits in better than the "re-
vived" ribbon work. This ribbon work
of to-day would hardly be recognized
by our great-grandmothers as such.
In place of the laborious processes
with which they secured rather silt
ed results we have installed an ex-
peditious method, of which the Delin-
Gator has the following to say:
Now, a far more realistic and ar
tistic effect is gained by threading the
very narrow ribbons made for the pur-
pose in needle with long eye suf-
ficiently large to carry the ribbon
through the material easily. The work
is proceeded with exactly as in en-
broidery with silk in the usual way,
with the difference. however, that the
ribbon fills given space with re-
markabe rapidity, imparting n raised
appearance that adds greatly to the
richness of the finished work.
1t is well known that except in the
hands OF very skilled worker double
roses dc not look well in solid EN-
broidery. especially if they he small
The single wild rose, therefore, is uni
versally preferred But with ribbon
work the case is different, for it repre-
sents very charmingly small double
rose.
Crinkled ribbon is the greatest nov
city for this style of fancy work, and i
gives better results for double flower,
than the straight ribbons, When EN-
ployed, it is hard for the inexperienced
eye to detect that ribbon has beer
used at all, for the blossoms appear al