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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-02-02
About Small Pox.

A phone message from Knights
station says that no new cases have de-
veloped during the past week, and
from best Information those who are
sick are getting along we'll. Mrs
Thos. Cherry died in that community
Monday, but not Of small pox. The
quarantine is effective and the outlook
is quite reassuring. Since last weeks
Issue OF THE COMMONWEALTH went
out we have again been informed by
DR.. J. c. Hill that there has been no
case OF the disease about Tillery.
A letter from Joe Lawrence at
Coakley also states that MIR. Howard,
death was reported in these col
umns last week, lived tour miles from
Coakley and not SO near the place as
we thought and published.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-02-02
1t is Andrews and Coughenour.

Messrs. George T. Andrews and
George ". Coughenour have purchased
the knitting mill plant from the M. A,
Smith Manufacturing Co., and took
charge Monday of this week. 1t is un-
derstood that Mr.. NJ A. Smith, who
established this plant here lastspring,
will go to Weldon soon to engage IN
like enterprise there tor which strong
company was recently been organized.
Mess. Andrews and Coughenour are
active young men, alive to good enter
prise and Will keep the business I'D to
Its present capacity. and will doubtless
soon enlarge it. Mr. Andrews has been
financially interested In the enterprise
since Its establishment, and so is already
identified with the business.
IHE COMMONWEALTH wishes all con-
cerned continued success.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-02-02
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble
and Don't Know It.

There is disease prevailing in this
country most dangerous because so de-
ceptive. Many sudden deaths are
caused by lt,-heart disease, pneu
monia, heart failure or apoplexy are
often the result of kidney disease. II
kidney trouble is allowed to advance
the kidney poison in the blood is liza
BILE to attack the vital organs, or the
kidneys themselves break down and
waste away cell by cell. Then the
richness of the blood-the albumen-
leaks out and the sufferer has Bright's
Disease, the worst form of kidney trou-
BILE. Kidney trouble can be detected
although it be slow and deceptive
First, by analysis of the urine second,
by the simple test of setting the urine
aside in glass Or bottle for twenty
four hours, when cloudy or brick
dust settling indicates 1t.
It was for just such troubles that in
His infinite power and goodness the
Great Physician caused Swamp-Root to
grow for the benefit of suffering man.
kind, leaving it for His servant, DR..
Kilmer, the great kidney and bladder
specialist to discover 1T and make it
known to the world. Its wonderful
efficacy is promptly in promptly cur
ing the most distressing cases is truly
You may have sample
bottle of DR.. Kilme1's Swamp-Root the
great kidney, liver ana bladder RENE
dy, by mail free.
Address DR.. Kilmer & Co., Bing-
hamton, n. Y. When writing mention
The COMMONWEALTH.
Druggists, in fifty-cent or dollar
sizes.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-02-02
Death Of Mr.. William Parks.

Mr.. William Parks died at his home
at Spring Hill Thursday of last week.
aged about 40 years. He had been
sick for some time and for several days
his death had been expected. He left
wife and several children, for whom
THE COMMONWEALTH joins the commu-
nifty in sympathy. Deceased was a
good citizen and was we'll spoken of by
his friends.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-02-02
HOW 1T Is IN CUBA.
Things Observed by the Soldier Boys.

Mr.. w. S. Br!nkley, one @; the oil,
Scotland Neck boys, writes to tn
COMMONWEALTH and tells some inter
esting things about his experierce ant
observations in Cuba.
He gives a glowing description O
the entrance to the harbor at Havana
The sights from the city, he says, were
beautiful. AS they passed the guns O
MORO Castle Spanish soldiers crowded
on the ramparts to see them pass. Civ
ing his words, he says: "Thousands
crowded to the waters edge. We pass
ed the wreck of our Inflated Maine on
our left, and as we were passing ovel
| the watery graves of the brave tar.
every tongue was silent, as though we
were on sacred spot. Captain SIgsbee
who is on one o: the boats In the bar.
Dor, Is still hopeful of placing the
blame some day"
'Our camp is about eight miles from
the city, situated on high hill, over
looking the Gulf of Mexico, or properly
the Straits of Florida. Cocoanut and
royal palms cover the hills Fruits of
all kinds are very cheap, but the sur
geons say they are not healthful for US
at present"
The streets of Havana, he says, are
narrow and filthy and it seems that the
people could not live there. Describ-
ing the houses, ne says, they are of
some kind of masonry work resembling
kind of stone. All of the windows
are covered with heavy iron bars, and
to see the family look out through
them reminds ono of prison.
'The majority of the people are very
poor and many of the children go about
the streets in perfectly nude condi-
ton. At every meal the children of
this vicinity crowd to the lines to get
what we throw away and take it home.
''The OK IS used mostly for the pillow.
The ox-carts are drawn by two or four
oxen, and instead of the yoke they use
3 piece of timber padded, and this is
placed on the forehead. 1 have seen
hem with heavy loads and the neck
Dent almost double. It looks so cruel.
"You find no wagons here except
D. S. army wagons. If they wish to
lriye two mules one is placed In front
If the shafts and the other in front of
he wheel or directly in front of each
'ther pulling by ropes. l have seen as
many as five to one cart one behind the
'ther.
I'm the market you see cooks max
ng all purchases, as the heads of fam
lies trust 1t all to them. You find all
inds of fruit and vegetables.
"The ladies use great deal of paint
nd powder, but some of them are
ute pretty. At buriaIs only the
'eaIthy can afford much OF hearse
he family dress in gay colors instead
f black. The grave is rented for so
1any years, then the bones are taken
p and thrown in a tight stone room
Dr. that purpose. The poorer classes
re carried to the grave on the shout
ers Of four men. The body is taken
ut of the coffin and placed in the .
rave face up or down, it does not dit
IT., and the coffin is taken back to the
ndertaker to carry out other bodies
;. 1t may be that one coffin has con-
lined hundreds of bodies" .
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-02-02
Died IN California.

The following items from Weldon
appeared in Sundays Wilmington
Messenger:
"a private dispatch this morning an
nounces the death of Mr.. B. F. Sledge,
Jr., at Los Angeles, Cal. He was a
Halifax county boy who left home In
1888 and was brother Of Mr.. j. w.
Sledge, OF The Roanoke News.
"Mr. King White, we'll known far
mer living near here, had the misfor-
tune to lose by fire yesterday his dwell
ing, smoke house and contents, loss
about $500; insurance $500. The
origin OF the fire not known.
"Dr. f. w. Wilkins, one of the best
known men in Northampton county,
died at his home near CASTOR yesterday,
aged 20 years."
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-02-02
Sowing Tobacco Seeds.

Some OF the farmers have commenced
to make preparation for the tobacco
crop by getting their plant beds ready.
THE COMMONWEALTH makes the same
suggestion that it made year ago,
namely. that those who prepare plant
beds sow more than needed for their
own crop. At setting time perhaps
some farmers who did not prepare plant
beds may wish to set plants. In such
cases those who SOW more seeds than
they need can furnish those who SOW
none.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-02-02
NEGRO WHITE CAPS IN FRANK
LIN COUNTY.
News and Observer.

Cedar Rock, n. c., Jan. 27.-Sol-
ONION Holem.an, negro of good repu-
tation, living on Mr.. w. B. Coppedge's
farm near here was called to his door
on Saturday night and seized by four
men, claiming to be officers of the law
and carried to fence near his house,
where he grew suspicious and jerked
away from them. AS he ran off his
assaIiants fired six shots after him, two
taking effect. His wife gave the alarm
and the would-be murderers fled. DR..
Edwards, prominent Nash county
physician, found it to be critical case.
All the parties are negroes.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-02-02
A Wonderful Discovery.

The last quarter of a century records
many wonderful discoveries in medicine,
put none that have accomplished more for
humanity than that sterling old household
contain the very elements of good health.
ana neither man, woman or child can take
It without deriving the greatest benefit.
browns' Iron Ritters is sold by all dealers.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-02-02
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.
Money Found.

| found a roll of money ON the street
this morning. Any one who has lost
money and will describe it with the
amount can get 1t by applying at THE
COMMONWEALTH Office and paying tor
this advertisement.
Feb. l, '99. e. E. billiard.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-02-02

UT A NTE 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 5000 year and expenses
definite, bona fde, no more, no less
salary. Monthly SIS. References. En-
close self-addressed stamped envelope,
Herbert E. Hess, Prest., Dept. NJ.
Chicago. Dominion Coz 1-26-tf.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-02-02

The Durham Recorder printed on
January 10Th a special industrial edi-
ton which did great credit not only to
the enterprise OF the paper, but to the
town of Durham as we'll. It was In.
deed a mammoth publication and
showed fine newspaper enterprise.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-02-02

u A R NJ E R s! IT WILL BE TO
l your interest to consult N. B. Josey
before selling your Spanish Peanuts.
There is probability of a peanut trust
being formed, and he with your CO.
operation may be able to prevent it.
QPANISH PEANUTS WANTED.
u VIII pay the highest cash prices.
n. 3. JosEY.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-02-02
Care for the Stock.

Every one ought to be careful with
his stock during this severe weather
Horses, mules and cattle should not be
left out in the snow and rain; and
teams that are driven should not be
overloaded over the very bad roads.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-02-02
BUCKLEN'S ARNICA SALVE.

THE BEST sALvE in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Erup-
tons, and positively cures Piles, or no
pay required. It is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction Or money refunded.
Price 25 cents per box. For sale by
.. r. WHITEHEAD g. co,
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-02-02

DIR. BULLS Cough SYRUP is A
speedy AMI efficacious cure for Group,
whooping cough and bronchitis. No
child should be lett to suffer the tort
ures of these ailments, when parents
can get this wonderful remedy for only
Drug Store.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-02-02
Our Prosperous Neighbor.

The Greenville Reflector has entered
upon its eighteenth year. Editor
Whichard has given Pitt county one
OF the best local papers in the State.
One most admirable feature about his
work is the open fact that he always
takes stand for rlght-high praise for
any one.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-02-02

Rheumaclde cures rheumatism by
nentralizfng the acids in the blood
driving them ont of the system in II
natural way. Try it.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-02-02

Royal Baking Powder will make
lighter, sweeter, more finely favored
cake, biscuit and crusts.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-02-02
An Old idea.

Every day strengthens the belief Of emf
nent physicians that impure blood is the
cause of the majority of our diseases.
twenty-five years ago this theory was used
as a basis for the formula of Browns Iron
Bitters. The many remarkable cures effected
By this famous old household remedy are
sufficient to prove that the theory is correct.
Browns Iron Bitters is sold BY all dealers.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-02-02
WHO AND WHENCE?

In Rain or In Snow, Or IN Sunshine
They Go.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-02-02

1-12-4t,
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-02-02
WITHIN OUR TEMPLE DOORS.
What They Preached About In Sco.-
land Neck Last SUNDAY.

The pastors q the Baptist .s,i .,.p:s.
copal churches were absent -unda;
and there we're no services ia those
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-08-23
Detroit's Clever Woman Lawyer.


Miss Octavia Bates of Detroit is one
of the interesting women who read
papers at the council OF women in
London. Her subject was s'Womau
in Law" and much interest was felt
in this paper, as women versed in law
are few and far between in all coun-
tries except this, and Miss Bates bril-
liant attainments warranted her opin-
ions being most valuable. She is n
graduate of Ann Arbor university
and also of its law school, and has al
ready taken two degrees, B. A, and
LII. B. Her favorite form of law is
studying it under its international as
pect, which is nothing if not abstruse.
Miss Bates has fine mind and ex
presses herself with great directness,
and lucidity. She is now planning
trip around the world. She has already
conquered four foreign languages.
Personally she is handsome woman,
with magnetic presence, possessing
the charm of naturalness and sincerity,
and she is also the possessor of n
large private fortune, so that her adj
vancel knowledge in law has come to
her as a pleasure and pastime and
not as. a necessity As club woman
Miss Bates is widely known. She has
been a member of the National Fed
Grafton of Clubs aud is now in the
National Council as chairman of the
standing committee on domestic rela-
tions under the law. She has also
been president of the Detroit Wo-.an's
club. .
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-08-23

not account for canal doubling itself
within twenty-four hours; for, ro.
nance as we may about Mars, we can:
scarcely imagine vegetation develop:
ing with such amazing rapidity. AS
the chnals widen the GASES do not in
crease in size; but darkeh, which
would Seem to indicate that they be-
come covered with vegetation as the
season advances. Mr.: Lowell also en-
ters into interesting speculations as to
the canals being of artificial formation,
ignoring the rather serious difficulty
rs to the temperature of Mars. He
sees evidence of engineering skill in
the construction of the canal system,
which he attributes to the superior
ability of the Martians. Under the
circumstances we Can we'll imagine
the (snpposeG inhabitants OF Mars
recognizing the necessity Of such can
nls as a protection against the destruc-
tive effects of the annual inundations;
but several years ago Mr.: j: Orr of
the British Astronomical association
found, on calculation, that the coil
btruction of such canals wuuld require
Mn ARMY of two hundred million men
working for thousand years. =.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-08-23
No Restriction In Style.

It has been remarked, and deserved
" so, thai. ladies this season, as rule,
wear. millinery very becoming to
them. This is undoubtedly to be at
tributed to the great variety of shapes
patronized by fashion, permitting
each. to choose the one that suits her
best, instead of being restricted to a
few, none of which may be of an Or
der to set off her good points to the
best advantage.
Bergere hats bent over the brow, as
we'll as with fiat brims aud few ca
priciously turned up, now this way,
now that; capelins, some with low
crowns, others with straight up or
shelving boxed crowns of different
heights, the brims of these being al
most invariably turned mp in front;
toques, more often of the turban form,
and boleros, generally trimmed tur-
ban fashion also; capotes, for which
symmetry of ornament has the prefer
ence, and sizes decidedly above the
medium; and good selection of un-
dress morning hats, sailors, boleros
and hats with fiat brims and crowns of
divers forms, one of the newest being
that with moderately low crown,
very wide and fat at the top, and with
the sides shelving inward, and another
with straight-up crown cut off slant
ingwisesat the top.--Millinery Trade
Review.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-08-23
ssHanpr Is Purchased
by. Deeds We DO. y
ssP1NosA; THE BANDIT.
MOST Famous outlaw Ever known oa
the Snnte Fe Trail:

MOST Famous Outlaw Ever KNOWN on
the sante Fs Trail:
I: The most famous bandit ever known
on the Santa Fe trail was Espinosa, d
Spanlard who at one time had great
wealth and lived upon hacienda upon
the banks of the Rio Grande near San:
ia :Fe; New Mexico, like one Of the
dukes of his native country: He
claimed descent from knight Id the
army of Cortez, and the walls Of his
house were ornamented by ancestral
portraits painted by famous artists OF
Spaih. He had immense herds of
sheep and cattle, aid upon his duke
dom ruled over. several hundred poems;
who regarded him as q king.
After the American occupation of
New Mexico Espinosa fell into bad
company: The newcomers taught him
hew games dnd played him unfriendly
tricks Fhey trespassed upon bis hos;
pitallty: They invaded his hacienda;
lived ia luxury at his expense, drank
bis wine hnd ate his mutton and then
won his money at cards. He lost sd
much that he became financially en-
barrassed and was compelled to mort
gage his herds: 1t was great .morti::
-hcation to the proud Spuniard, and
when it was too late he began to real=
ize that he had been IMPOSED upon.
,s-:one day BE made the acquaintance of
d rich young New Englander; who had
come to Santa Fe with a lot Of money
to engage in business. The Yankee
visited the hacienda, and soon made
himself at home there. 1t was said
that he was in love with Donna Es-
pinosa; d beautiful girl about eighteen
years of age, and that his affection was
reciprocated. At one time when Es-
pinosd was PRESSED for money the
young Yankee received large remit
tance from the east. He offered 1T I'd
the spaniard, but the latter was TOD
proud to accept loan from bis sisters
|. lover. The, same night, however, after
he: had retired, the young man heard
q burglar in his room, and In the strug-
gle learned that the intruder was no
other: than his host Being discoveredi
Espinosa drew a dagger and plunged
it into the Americans heart.
The members of the household came
rushing Into the room just as the vic
tim was dying He told them what
had happened and the sister of the
murderer, throwing herself upon the
body of her dead lover, cursed her
brother rs q assassin and n thief. The
guests made no attempt I'd arrest him;
but Espinosa knew that he was ruined;
and in desperation abandoned his
ranch and fed to the Sangre lie Chris;
to Mountains, where he made his head
quarters for several years, conducting
successful raids upon the overland
coaches and the freight caravans along
the Santa Fe trail, and robbing ranch
settlers in every direction. Tie gov:
ernment offered q reward for the
bandit dead or alive, and after about
ten years of unparallel outlawry he
was shot by an Irish trapper named
'"Tom" Toblh, who cut off his head and
brought it to the authorities Ii an old
gunnysack:
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-08-23
Gleanin-s from the Shops.

Sashes of very broad lowered rib
bon fringed on either side.
Bright-hued parasols including all
the summer shades in vogue.
White serge jacket suits adorned
with gilt braid and gilt buttons.
Batiste gowns trimmed with bias
folds of silk in brilliant Persian color
ings.
Black net allovers richly embroid-
cred with tinsel and silk applique de-
signs.
Very low prices in dotted and striped
foulard silks in desirable designs and
colors.
Detachable revers of white pique
with broad vale to be worn with Eton
jackets.
An immense variety of neck pieces
made of lace, chiffon, liberty and
mousseline, as we'll as of very fine
lawns prettily trimmed.
Evening gowns of white silk ap-
pliqued with sprays of flowers and
their foliage made of colored chiffon
and outlined with silk OF gold cord.
Broad collars with revers attached
made of tucked OF hemstitched lawn
Oh nainsook elaborately trimmed with
valenciennes lace or batiste embroid-
ery.-Dry Goods Economist.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-08-23
A Crafty Old scotchman:

There was especial opposition to the
disturbance of the old Granary burial
ground adjoining the Common, IN Bos-
ton, through a portion of which the
subway runs. 1t was necessary to
remove the remains Of 910 persons in
tered there. One elderly man OF
Scotch descent made n great fuss over
what he termed "the enormity Of mo-
testing the bones of his ancestors"
After much argument, delay and per
suasion, the venerable Scot was' in
duced TO agree that If the city would
construct tomb according to his
ideas he would consent to the removal
without causing further trouble. On
the day the vdult wds completed the
guardian Of his progenitors was taken
over to inspect this new repository
Now" said DR.: Green, former May
or, who had charge of the work Of re-
moving the bodies, "you can set d day
and the remains can be brought over
and deposited here "What!" ex1
claimed the old gentleman, "hhre that
nice new tomb Uttered up with those
old bones? Never! Close up the old
tomb and let 'em be- Thus did he
secure, without cost, new family
tomb,-Sew York Tribune.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-08-23
Women of SardfDia.

The women of Sardinia are described
by visitor 70 that island as being of
elegant figure and graceful carriage,
with large black eyes, dark hair and
brunette complexion. They dress in
much the same style as women in other
parts of civilized Europe, except that
there is not the same extreme haste to
adopt the latest fashion. The wives
and daughters of the farmers and
tradesmen, by the gorgeousness of
their costumes, amply compensate for
the simplicity of dress among the
upper classes; and at their religious
fetes and other festivals. when they
appear in gala dress, they present
wonderful spectacle. These costumes
are kind of family heirloom, handed
down from mother to daughter and
treasured as highly as hereditary Jew
els or ancestral portraits. The fashion
never changes, and instead of fee ing
ashamed of being seen in the same
dress Mt two different entertainments,
they glory in its antiquity and in the
number of occasions on which it bas
been worn. The costumes of the
women vary greatly in different parts
of Sa, DINA. In some districts o
small black jacket, open in front, is
worn over an extremely short bodice
of some bright. colored silk aud
brocade. There are apparently no
corsets. The petticoatis of light brown
cloth, very full. and between it and
the bodice is sort of neutral ground
of protruding garment, which by no
means adds to the general beauty OF
the toilet.