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The commonwealth., 1899-03-23
His Brother Killed.

Mr.. T. II. VanlanlInshan received
telegram Monday morning that his
b,other bad been killed in railroad
wreck near Bluefeld, Va. No partlc
r;lars we're given and Mr.. Van!anilng-
ham left at once Tor Roanoke where
his brother was buried Monday alter
noon.
Tue following account OF the accl-
dent appeared ia the Virgini an-PiIot
Of Tuesday:
Roanoke, Va, March 20.-Three
freight traits were wrecked fifteen
miles this side Of BIuefeld, on the Nor
folk and Western railroad Sunday
morning. Fireman VanlandinshaTn
of this city, and q brakeman. S. A..
Graham, and two traspps, were killed.
Several others we're more or less in-
jured.
The three trains we're coming east
and running down grade, w!4en the first
IN line stepped. The second train broke
in the middle and the engineer was
running to escape crash from The wild
cars, when be ran into the rear Of the
first train The wild section of train
No. then crashed into the wreck and
was soon followed b. the third train,
which, in the wild confusion. Lad not
been tagged.
The commonwealth., 1899-03-23
Suicide IN Kinston.

Special to Wilmington Star.
K1rsToN, n. c., March 1S.-This
fnerifing about O'Clock, the clerks in
The large store OF Einstein Bros, at
Kinston, were startled by a arlstol-shot
in a room in the rear Of the store.
Breaking open tho door, which was
io5ked, they found Nir. Sig Elnstein
lying across bed in dying condl.
tion, he having fired bullet into his
brain. Physicians we're summoned
but he lived only few minutes. Mr..
Elns.e;n was junior nember of the
firm, about 26 years old, was uniyer.
sally popular. an no Cause can be as
81 med for the act except 'ncnta! de
preston. A note was found in his
pocket in which he stated that lie was
tired OF life and wished TO die.
The commonwealth., 1899-03-23
Death Of Mr.. Drew Braswen.

Mr. Drew BraswelI died at his home
at Brasweil's Y Roads, four miles from,
town Friday morning March 18th,
aged SO years. His remains were in
tered at his home Saturday afternoon,
the funeral being preached by Elder
w. B. Strickland. Mr.. Braswa!I had
been suffering for two Or three years
from heart trouble, and about four
weeks ago he was stricken with paral-
ysis. He partially recovered from the
first stroke but was stricken the second
time two Or three days before his
death and did not rally again. De-
ceased leaves wife and siS>chlldren,
al grown but one, and three Of whom
are married, and they were all with
him at the time Of his death.
Mr.. Braswell was one of the most
respected citizens af his community
and WAS held in high esteem by all
who knew him. He was most ex-
ce!!ent citizen and was true to his con-
victlons OF what he thought right.
During those bloody years Of war from
'6l to '65 he was brave and unfllnch-
in, soldier and met his duties res
clltely as a mem mber Of Company r,
44-Fourtia Regime ent. under Capt.
He TINS leaves fine record as
braye soldier on the field OF battle, a
strong and firm believer in obedience
to law in time ol psace, ana man ct
beautiful devotion to the loved ones in
his own home. He leaye5 them all
the legacy of a sood name and the
high esteem OF those who delight to
honor a manly man.
The COMMONWEALTH susta:nS tie
personal loss Of 4 strong friend and
deeply sympathizes with the stricxen
family
The commonwealth., 1899-03-23
Five Mules and Stables Burned,

Mon5ay morning the stables and feed
room on Judge Philips plantation in
Battleboro township were entirely con-
sumed by fire, IS also were the five
mules therein and the harness Of ten
horse farm.
Mr.. William Bullock, who srperin
tends this place, discovered the fire
about two O'Clock, but it had progress
ed SO far that nothing could be sayej.
He believes that the fire was ct incen-
diary origin, and places the loss at $3.50 !;
no insurance. Had the other horses
and mules been in this building they
would have been lost also-Tartoro
Southerner,
The commonwealth., 1899-03-23
The Young Men's Literary Club.


A gooI number Of our town boys,
realizing the power that good speakers
and debaiers possess, met last Friday
night, March 10Th, III the Male Acade-
my hall and organized themselves into
a debating club. The following officers
were elected: S. J. Stern President,
L. c. Damn Vice President, 7. B.
Wheeler Secretary, r. A. Gray Treas
urer, VIII Newell Supervisor, Chester
Prince, Door-Keeper. The club met
again last Monday night, and quite a
number discussed the query: ere
solved. That the United States Will
perish as 81! other great nations and
republics haye done" The debate was
good and showed plainly the earnest
ness and enthusiasm Of the boys IN
their important work. TIE club meets
every Monday night at is, and SC
iicits new members who can furnish
satisfactory proofs Of their coed char
ac.cr and standing.
Health for ten cents. Cascarets make
the bowels ard kidneys act naturally,
destroy microbes, care headache bill
iousness and constipation. All druggists.
The commonwealth., 1899-03-23
LOCAL NEWS.

IIME FOR GOOD CROP 4Er.-1Ir l.
J. w. King who lives near Crowells say.
.hat while the seasons have been very
unfavorable, there is yet time to make
a crop. He says he came home from
the war in 1865, commenced crop on
18th OF April and made a coed one
that year.
| Nor SMALL-PoX was a little
smallpox scare at Knights Station a
| few days ago. A phone message just
haiore we go to press says that DR..
Station, Of Tarboro, came out and treat
ed the suspected cases. It turned out
that it was not smail-p pox and they are
all out now.
STRUCK By ITsELF.-Mr. III. L.
James said few days ago that about
:i.e time the snow was melting away
our weekSago, clcck on Mr.. Jasper
5avage's shelf, which had not worked
for two or three years struck clearly
one morning about o'clock
aad kept it up about that hour
several mornings, without haying been
wound up or touched.
PosIoFFICE RUMoR-There was a
free rumor On the streets last week that
Maj. Spicr Whitaker's visit here was
connected with some interest in the
-'cotland Neck possoflice. It was
thought by some that as Tom Shells
appointment by the President has
meyer been confirmed by the Senate,
Maj. Whitaker will probably lie made
postmaster and Tom retired. We give
the rumor as it went around.
ROBERTS TAsTELEss: :ToNIc.-If you are
under the necessity OF taking anything
for chills, take Tasteless Chill Tonic
manufactured by The Roberts Drug
Co., Suffolk, Va. Elsewhere we prlnt
4 handsome cut for these gentlem Ell,
and they produce strong and valuable
Testimonials OF The efficacy of their
medicine. Buy your tonics from man
u!acturers as near home as possible
and thus keep your money within hear
'ng, at least.
FREE But Nor FREE.-Sherif c.. H.
Stoke, Of Rockingham county, was
here last week Oil bis way to the State
farm near TlIlery to arrest conyict
whose term OF Imprisonment expired
that day. His name was Mark
Michael, and he had been in prison
Tor several years. The charge OF lar
ceny has been held against ia all these
years and when he was set free the
officer was Oh baud to re.arrest him
and take him back to Rockingham to
&c tried and to be again sentenced to
prison, perhaps.
VACCIEATIoN SCRIP IN HALIFAx-A
correspondent to the Norfolk Virginian-
Pilot wrote from Halifax Goth:
about two weeks ago Our town
passed a compulsory vaccination ordl-
nance, which was obeyed by everybody
except a negro and his wife. The
mayor Issued warrants for them, plac-
ing the writs in the hands OF the chief
Of police. The negroes refused to go
with him, the man having recourse to
the negro's favorite weapon, razor.
The officer put pistol before the mans
face, whereupon he fled. The infu-
ence of the officers gun operated to
induce halt, however, aud the negro
is now In jail and Will face the addl-
tional charge of carrying a concealed
weapon. He is bad man."
The commonwealth., 1899-03-23
Death Ct Mr. Henry B. Dickens.


Mr.. H. B. Dickens died at his home
In Scotland Neck Tuesday, March II !,
about IL O'Clock. He had been much
exposed during the severe weather IN
buying and bringing in beet cattle, and
from the deep cold which he contract
ed congestion OF the lungs set in after
he had been sick only a few days, with
the result Of death.
Mr.. Dickens was one-of the best and
most highly esteemed citizens OF the
town and community, and THE Com
MoNwEAEru deeply sympathizes with
the stricken family.
An obituary by his pastor Will ap-
pear in- next Issue.
The commonwealth., 1899-03-23
HARDWARE: !! !!

Look for the Big Saw Sign, walk in
and be convinced that we carry the
best assortment Of Hardware usually
found in any retail hardware store.
Farming implements Of all kinds to
meet the wants Of our farm ers.
Wood and Iron Pumps.
See our line Of cook stoves, Exec sior
and O. K. All sizes and prices.
We manufacture Tobacco Flues, and
will meet competition III prices and
quality.
Building lime always on hand.
Carriage and Cart material Sash.
Doors and Blinds
We have just added a full stock Of
Bicycle Sundr,es. When your wheel
needs anything let us furnish you at
surprisingly low prices.
Give us a trial
THE HARDWARE STORE,
JOSEY Pruiri
The commonwealth., 1899-03-23
MARCHERS MARCHING.
Getting into the Spring Flutter.

Mr.. w. P. White, Of Hohgood, was
In town this week.
Mr.. w. II. Powell, OF Tarboro, was
| in town last week.
Mr.. F. L. Lilly, of Moyock, was here
last week on a visit.
Mrs. j. G. Mullen, of Tlllery, is here
visiting her relatives.
Rey. G. L. Merrell, of Hobgo good
spent the day here Tuesday,
Mr.. J. W. Madry, of Kingsboro, was
here this week visiting hismother.
Mr. NJ. Hoffman has been gone sey-
eral days purchasing his spring goods.
Miss Maggie Bowers, who has been
teaching at Heathsy1lle. returned home
this week.
Mess. P. V. Tillery and J. NJ. Tlllery.
OF Tillery, were here some days ago on
a visit to relatives.
Mr.. Walter Dunn and family from
the Enfield section, are here on visit
to his people this week.
Mrs. T. N Lilly, of Moyock, came
up last week to visit her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. T. B. Haskell.
Mr.. D. A. Day, ct Mnrfreeshoro, is
here on visit to his brothers-in-law,
De-. W. 0. and Mr.. A. Mcdowell
Mr.. Claude Kitchin went to Ne.
York last week as attorney in an in
surance law suit from Martin county.
Mr.. E. G. SheaTin, OF Heathsville,
was here Tuesday night, being called
by the illness and death OF his brother
in-!aw, Mr.. H B. Dickens.
Mr.. E. B. Allsbrook and wife came
down Tuesday from Roanoke Rapids
By reason OF the death OF Mr.. Dickens,
Mrs. Allsbrook's father.
Rey. r. T. Vann and Misses Annie
Biggs and Ida Wilkinson went to
Hamilton Tuesday 10 attend meeting
IN the Baptist church there conducted
by Rev. Mr. Hines.
Mr.. JOHN Afford, who has been In
the United States navy several years,
came tome few days ago on final dis
charge. He was On the Indiana when
the Spanish fee: attempted to escape
Ill front of Santiago.
Mr.. 3. F. Tiliery left Tuesday for
Durham, where he has gone to engage
IL the mercantile business. THE Con-
con menis him to the
good people OF Dnrha.n, for he is one
of the best and clegerest men OF the
county. It is will! regret that our com
,nunity loses him, but the attractions
Of hustling Durham have drawn him,
and we wish him the greatest success.
The commonwealth., 1899-03-23
An Old rdea.

Every Hay strengthens the belief Of erii.
ent n!ayaieians that impure blood is the
luse Of the majority of our diseases.
twenty-five years ago this theory was usc(:
d basis for the formula of Browns Iron
itters. Tie many remarkable cures effected
) this f.mous old household remedy are
lfticient to prove that the theory is correct.
rowrs; Iron Bitte-s is sc,d E,E all dealers.
The commonwealth., 1899-03-23

Why were 25, 900 BOTTLES OF ROB-
ERTS' TASTELESS 25c. CHILL TONIC
sold the first year Of its birth? Answer:
Because it is the BEST AT ANY PRICE,
guaranteed to cure, money refunded il 1t
fails, pleasant to take, Csc per bottle. It
is sold and guaranteed by.
E. I. Whitehead & Co, Dru sglsts:~
The commonwealth., 1899-03-23
Death of Miss Rebecea Lewis.

hIiss Rehc.ca Lewis died at her home
lar Gro wells On Sunday, March 18th
Id 80 years. She Was buried In the
netery at her home on the 18th, the
HAL services being conducted by
IL. Mr. Aternethy, of Enfield.
Deceased had teen a consistent mem-
! of f Methodist church for twen-
Wears.
The commonwealth., 1899-03-23

FURNITURE FURNITURE!
[artln & Biggs, of Williamson, n.
pave one of the best equipped he'd
as factories in the State. They
twenty thousand bedsteads last
Full line Of these goods just re-
Jed at S. G. Ray & Co.'s. To be
at low figures.
The commonwealth., 1899-03-23
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.
LOOKOUT FOR kD. next WEEK.

Ne sill have the most complete
b Of goods that has eyer been shown
tie city" We trust that our
binds and customers vii! call and ex
|ine cur stock before buying. We
/ sure that our low prices will at
et your attention. Give us a call.
Yours respectfully,
NJ. HOFFMAN e. BRO.
The commonwealth., 1899-03-23

For quick remedy and one that Is
perfectly safe fer children let us recon-
mend One Minute Cough Cure. 1t IL
excellent for Group, hoarseness, tickling
IN the throat and coughs. Fl. T. White
head & Co.
The commonwealth., 1899-03-23

DR.. Bulls CoUGn SYRUP WILL give
Immediate relief 30 q child suffering
with the dreadful cronp. Mothers,
keep this reliable medicine always
handy and it will saye you many IN
easy hours. l costs but % cts.
The commonwealth., 1899-03-23
This is valuable indorsement.
H[J|HI0ORI| IN The BLOOD.
K..trsl;, N. c., Nov. Is, 1898.

K.,treli, N. c., Nov. Is, 1898.
Mrs. Joe Par.on:
Dear sl,.e,am--I I ave been for q
number of wears troubled with what
seemed to be humor in the blood, whic!
gave me great deal OF ann ,yance in
the winter / consulted anl tired the
treatment OF five physicians without
the least benefit, bat since beginning
to take ,.,ur remedy am nueh improv-
ed. an, hope soon to be well.
CLIFTON J.. WHITAKER,
Sec. N. G.. Conference NJ. r. Chu 'cl,.
The commonwealth., 1899-03-23
BucKLEN's ARNIcA sALvE.
The BEST sALvE in the world for Cuts,

THE BEST sALvE in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, .Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Erup-
tions, 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
q. T. WHITEHEAD p e Co
The commonwealth., 1899-03-23
7ORITE WEAR FOR LADIES.

ever seen in Scotland Neck before :;
Creighton 81 Shoe. The ladies'
ght. Every pair warranted. Also
Oxford Ties at $l.5O. Every pair
fanted. Beats all lines ever sold
4. A perfect beauty. Don't miss
first bargains.
EDWARDS & co.
The commonwealth., 1899-03-23
Meeting IN the Methodist Church.

The meeting now IN progress in the
Methodist church has steadily grown
In Interest from the beginning. The
congre cations have been large at night
all the time, and much Interest has
been manifested hotI. on the part of
Christians and the uneonverted. There
nave been several professions OF faith
and still the interest deepens.
Rev. Mr.. Glenn's sermons are clear
and convincing, and he has gained the
confidence and sympathy Of the people
OF the town irrespective OF denomina-
tions. While he makes no attempt at
eloquent oratory, his sermons exhibi:,
an element OF power that is convincing
the people OF the folly of sin. Mr,
Glenn speaks with ease and fuency,
and is at home in his work, and his
coming has already been benedic:,on
to the town.
DIR. BULBS COUGH SYRUP IS GRAND
old remedy, used for many years, and
still in public favor. It is without
doubt the best medicine for all pulmon
ary affections. It always cures. All
druggists sell 1t for 25 cts.
A New Cotton Factory for Tarboro.
Go it, Tarboro!
THE COMMONWEALTH says hurrah Tor
every gccd enterprise.
Eastern Carolina ought to be the
cotton manufacturing district OF
North Carolina, and Tarboro recog-
nizes this fact by organizing a company
for another factory.
The Southernre Gays that another
factory seems assured with "a capital
stock of T75 600 or 100000. A Nor
lois capitalist was present in a racet-
ing in Tarboro recently and thought
+,hat what money the new company
needs can be borrowed without dit
ficllty.
Tie officers suggested for the com
pa::y are: President, w. E. Fountain
first vice-President and General Man
age:, A. NJ. Fairly /; second vice-Pres
ident, u. Litchenste;n. Directors
w. E. Fountain, A. NJ. Fairly, Judge
Howard. W. S. Clark, D. Litchenstein
w. n. Smith and N. J. Mayo.
The COMMONWEALTH commends this
progressive step OH the part Of Gus
Tarboro friends and hopes to see tne
enterprise booming success. W.
rise to enquire also, when Scotland
Neck will follow suit in some new
enterprise. We may not be able ii
raise much money at once, but VIII,
| not do the best we can?
Let us go about it In some way ane
take time by the forelock, or we silal
be lett.
The commonwealth., 1899-03-23
0SEYS BARGAINS.

RGE AND ATTRACTIVE LINE
# Percales, Prints, Ginghams,
ks. &c. for early Spring Wear,
received. Call and see them.
n. B. JOsEY.
The commonwealth., 1899-03-23

ESH SUPPLY HEINZ'S SWEET
liked and Sour Pickles, Sauces,
ehups and Baked Beans just re-
led at TAYLOR'S.
The commonwealth., 1899-03-23

heumacide is not recommended tor
pure OF every i'll /; it does not care
'th!ng. But it is certain cure
henmatism, aud is a fine blood
iier and laxatiye try it,
The commonwealth., 1899-03-23

IRA EARLY SEED POTATOES .
Fhe earliest and best Irish Potatoes
Introduced here-1O to IA days
fer than the bliss, at TAYLOR'S.
The commonwealth., 1899-03-23

: HAVE ON HAND AND FOR
SALE. 800 BUSHES Corn. 900
pels Black Spring Seed Oats. 500
PeIs White Spring Seed Oats. 700
Eels Feed Oats. 15O barrels Flour.
gifts High Grade. None better.
ght cheap and we will sell. cheap
lash. N. B. JOsEY.
The commonwealth., 1899-03-23
HOHman's.

me car load of White Oak, Rust
|pf and Black Oats just received.
pure and try US before you buy else.
Re.
- HAVE also just received a car
OF Stocks Patent Flour which we
ght before the advance and we are
ng it at old prices.
E HAVE Just received car load
ay and expect Car load of Corn
week. We shall sell 1t at close
IS Tor cash.
NJ. HOFFMAN & BRO.
The commonwealth., 1899-03-23

81 RECEIVED-A keg Of very fine
Maple Syrup. w. H. ALLsBRooK.
The commonwealth., 1899-03-23
Hiqh Grade Canned Goods.

California Lemon, Cling Peaches in extra heavy syrup
California Apricots in extra heavy syrup Bartlett Pears
Apples Tomatoes, June Peas Jelly in pound Eagle
Condensed Milk Lunch Tongue Sliced Ham, Clipped Beef
Corned Beef Vienna Sausage Salmon Potted Ham, Tur
key and Tongue.
Phone 78. w. ALLSBROOK
The commonwealth., 1899-03-23
REMNANTS.

|ne Top Buggy and Harness for
S. c.. RAY & co.
The commonwealth., 1899-03-23

n SHOULD SEE OUR NEW
Inc of White Goods-Piques, Cords,
Its, Ducks, &c. this week.
N. B. JOsEY.
The commonwealth., 1899-03-23

niOn Sets.
White Potato Onion sets-5O cents
eek. J. y. SAVAGE.
The commonwealth., 1899-03-23

l. VARIETIES SEED OATS AT
reasonable Prices at TAYLOR'S.
The commonwealth., 1899-03-23
lltiply Your Pleasures

bltnIy Your Pleasures
b. using Alfred Peats' beautiful
4 (terns OF Wall Paper. From 5 to
cents per roll OF s yards.
S. c.. Ray & 20.
est Cider Vinegar.
clark' : No. / is the best.
S. c.. RAY & Co.
The commonwealth., 1899-03-23

Lime! Lime
car load OF Lime just received.
r. G.. JosEY.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1899-05-18

The Legislative investigating COM
mittee found DIR. Combs, Superin-
tsndent of the Fulton asylam, guilty
of drunkenness and immortality and
recommended his removal. The re-
port was adopted by the House.
The committee went out of its way
to reflect upon Governor Stephens.
The Governor friends claim that
the committee was appointed to
make these very findings, and that
it was carried through the House by
a solid republican vote joined with
the disgruntled democrats. They
deny the right of the legislature to
interfere in the arrangements Of
these institutions, and claim that
that power is vested wholly in the
Board of Managers. 1t is claimed
that the republicans of the House
held o caucus and decided to vote to
sustain the recommendations of the
committee only on condition that it
censured DR.. Combs and demanded
his removal. 1t looks very much to
a party on the outside that this
action was an effort on the part of
some democrats to even up with the
Governor, seconded by publicans
who hope thereby to bring discord
into the democratic ranks
The Governors friends in the
House rallied and forced through
resolution to have 1000 copies of
the complete testimony printed, that
the people could Judge for them
selves of the justice of the findings.
Until then the judgment of the pub.
lie will be reserved.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1899-05-18
DEMAND A FULL POUND.
Bundholdsrs Won't Compromise With
St. CLAIR Conaty.
Two Of the Representatives Insist on Over
s400,000-To As. Congress to En-
large Power Of Federal Court.

Clinton, Mo, May II A com.
mittee of one from each township
appointed by compromise convsn-
ton in Osceols last week met In
Clinton Yesterday, with Gen. John
B. Henderson. John ". Overall and
Thomas K. Skinker representing
holders of st. Clair county railroad
bond judgment sggregating S1,400,-
900 The committee presented g
formal proposition to order an cleo.
ton to pay the face value of the
bonds, but this was emphaticslly
rejected The whole afternoon was
wasted in fruitless discussion, and q
night session yielded no better
results.
Gen. Henderson offered to settle
on basis of 100000, but Overall
and Skinker held for higher settle
ment and refused TO make a definite
offer, evading direct questions as to
what they could accept.
HENDERSON MAKES A THREAT.
General Henderson declared that
if the county persisted in it's refusal
to pay and to elect irresponsible
judges who skulk in the brush he
would go bsfore congress and secure
law giving federal courts power to
execute judgments against county
by United States marshals.
The meeting broke up at II o clock,
the bondholders' counsel immediate
ly taking a train for ST. Louis
Both sides seem disappointed as
much was hoped for from the meet
ing. Although the spirit of COM
promise seems growing, the st. Clair
committee feel keenly disappointed
that they have no counter PROPOSE
ton to report to their people. They
declare their county is impoverished
and assert it will STRAIN their abilities
to pay even the S231,000 face of the
bonds They freely concede, how.
ever, that the county court should
obey the mandate of Judge Philips
and order a vote on a 100000 com.
promise, securing thereby temporary
immunity of their judges from
harassment of federal courts.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1899-05-18

81 heartily recommend it, and am
glad TO give il my highest endorse
ment.
SO writes Miss N A Armstrong, the
government microscopic, after max
ing a painstaking examination of
Paine'st celery compound, the one
remedy that has withstood every
conceivable test since il was first dis
covered By Dartsmouth's great ply
sician-professor and its formula sub
Initted 10 the scrutiny Of the ablest
practitioners in the world.
Thousands of letters have been re-
ceivsd by the proprietors OF the rem
edy from men and women in every
community all telling one experience
the immediate relief and perfect
cure effected by this remedy.
The best physicians openly endorse
and recommend II, authorizing the
public use of their statements that
Paine's celery compound, in case
after case, cures rheumatism and
kindred diseases, purifes the blood,