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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-08-24

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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-08-24
CHARLOTTE'S BEGGAR DEAD

"John Sossoman is dead"
such were the words above the nic
ture OF Charlotteis beggar in the Char,
lotte News few days ago. And while
the man whose death was noted in the
city papers of that good town had been
beggar for years and years-so long
that he was familiar figure to all
We confess to a strange Interest In the
short Sketch Of his life. The papers
SAID ne was an honest beggar and we
felt that there was some loss to tho
world in the death of an honest mo,
even though he was a beggar.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-08-24

Mr.. w. F. Marshall has severed his
connection as editor of the Gastonia
Gazette, and Mr.. w. NJ. Grier becomes
editor of that sterling weekly. We are
sorry to lose Mr. Marshall from the
heid OF weekly journalism, but hearth
y welcome his successor, who, Mr..
NJ ars1lail says, has good ability for
newspaper making.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-08-24
VOLCANIC ERUPTIONs.

Are grand, but Skin Eruptions rob
lie OF JOY. Bucklenis Arnica salve
cures them; also Old Running and
Foyer Sores, Ulcers, Boils, Felons, Corns.
Warts, Cuts, Bruises, Burns, Scalds'
Chapped Hands, Chilblains. Best Pile
cure on earth. Driyes out Pains and
Aches. Only Is cts. a box. Cure
guaranteed. Sold by E. T. Whitehead
4 %. Druggist.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-08-24
An Old Idea.

EVERY day strengthens the belief of emf.
nent physicians that impure blood is the
cause Of the majority Of our diseases.
a"enty-hve years ago this theory was used
as basis for the formula of Browns Iron
Ip1ters. The many remarkable cures effected
ny !nls famous old household remedy are
gomc1ent to prove that the theory is correct
0fowns' Iron Eitters is sold By all dealers.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-08-24
THURSDAY, AUG. "a, 1889.
NOTHING PERSONAL WHAT
EYER.

From remarks that have been mad
about an editorial article in thes
columns last week, concerning the Fl
nances of Halifax county, it is prob
able some haye regarded the appllca
ton as personal. Now, we stated il
the worry beginning that we had moth
ing personal to say, but that We were
considering the good of ths county
Because we stated that the treasurer
failed to pay an account presented by
the editor of TIE COMMONWEALTH,
some seem to think that this paper
"kicks" because 1t is individually in
terested. This is mistake. The fact
that we presented to the treasurer an
account which he could not pay be-
cause he held no county funds with
which to do so, gave a safe starting
point from which to make our obserya-
tions.
Then, some seem to think that be-
cause The COMMONWEALTH is sternly
and firmly democratic and the county
is now under democratic rule we
should not say anything about short
age that we should say nothing be-
cause "our folks" are running things.
Now, this is one OF the chief reasons
we haye tor speaking out. We expect
better management by the democratic
rule than we bad under the mixture of
Populists with Republicans. Yes, be-
cause they are our folks, we expect the |
very best possible administration.
The wise man said, Faithful are
the wounds of friend" and that "Open
rebuke is better than secret love-"
We have desired to wound no one,
nor have We meant to rebuke any one
but II we have done so In speaking
frankly our opinions about the finances
of Halifax county we hope it will be
regarded as coming from a true friend.
For we certainly do love the democrat
ic party, its principls and its folks
and 1t Is because We have such high
regard for it that we speak frankly of
the peoples interest under cur good
old party's rule.
Then, as matter OF county pride,
we should much prefer to see every OBJ
legation OF the county promptly met.
We hope no one will think that we
have been prompted to write single
line on this subject because of anv
lear on Our part that we shall lose
lew dollars that the county owes US. %
We have felt no such fear and have
been actuated by no personal motive.
te are considering the interest of the
oeople OF the county, one and all; and1 y
We hope to see every single county Off
lal, In whatever capacity he serves
ne people, use such diligence and
althfulness in his office that there
'ill be no mistaking of the fact that
Democratic rule is superior to any 9TH \,
rule, and that 1t applies in county til
nd township matters as we'll AZ in No. wi
onal and State affairs. to
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-08-24
The Baptist Female University

ana controlled by Young ladies of nv
received Opens 9th 10y W.
ne University building possibly beautiful and avet, ~
everything
rooms Hot and Gold neachfo oi0'''s i'an
thebn
Resident exceln
VI good standing A. B. and NJ. conferred
ROOM heat light and
w. 70 w. other subjects Thorough business Mns Az
-p0o''' 'ooiess' ,,r, -.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-08-24

Lost Many golden opportunities
1. have been lost by those
VINO suffer from rheumatism. Rv
taking Rheumaclde now they will be
permanently and positively cured.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-08-24
The Charlotte News of MONDAY oo,

The Charlotte News OF Monday gave
account of the death of Rev. w. s,
Greasy, D. D., at hospital nine miles
from Baltimore. DR.. Greasy had been
IN poor health some time. He was
one OF the foremost men in the Meth
odlst Conference of this State, and
his death is heavy loss to that demon
inatlon.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-08-24

0tAsToREA-
Bears the - The Kind You Have hIWaPs Ro,luhi
S's'.;''' &<HAz<z<sl
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-05-18
SUICIDE OF A ROGUE CAMEL
Faauns to Kli . oru., Master. II.
vioasus Beast Takes Its
Own Lhfo.

a valuable camel wording In ON oil
pill in Africa, was beaten by It's driver
seeing that the camel had treasured up
the injury and was only waiting favor
able chance for revenge, the driver kept
Q strict watch upon the animal. Time
passed away, the camel, knowing that
It was watched, was quiet and obedient,
and the driver began to think that the
beating was forgotten, when one night
after several months had gone BY, the
man was sleeping on raised platform
IN the mill, whilst 20 10 customary, the
camel was stabbed In . corner, SAYS an
exchange.
Happening to awake, the driver saw
by tho bright moonlight that, when
~ was quiet the animal looked eau.
tiously around, rose softly, and, steal.
Ing toward Q spot where bundle OF
clothes and burnous, thrown careless.
y on the ground, resembled Q sleepina
figure. cast itself with violence upon
them. rolling with all its weight, and
tearing them viciously with it, teeth.
Satisfied that Ito revenge was complete,
the camel was returning to It's corner
when the driver sat up and spoke. Al
the sound OF his voice, and realizing
tho mistake 1t had made, tho animal wal
20 mortified at the failure and discovery
OF ito scheme that IL dashed its head
against the wall and died on the spot
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-05-18
Hal! Remover
81. F's. Hair Remover.

An unfailing remedy. Will cure the
worst case of dandrutf, itching of the
scalp, falling out of the hair, and its
use will positively restore the hair to
its natural color. A simple and HARM
less compound which invigorates the
scalp promoting growth of hair on
any scalp where the hair is not entire-
ly gone.
TESTIMONIALS.
The following leading citizens of
Boone, Iowa, testify as to the worth of
this medicine:
Z. E. Hughes, Vice President First
National Bank; Miles Beckett, Cashier
In Boone County Bank; Jas. Black,
Manager Hotel Butler; Chas. Weaver,
Day Clerk at Hotel Butler; II II Hell.
man, Manager American Express Co /;
Fred Richardson, General Manager
Boone Electric Light and Street r.. r..
Co.; Thad Gregory. General Manager
Standard Oil Co; Ed. II. Selling, Gent
Agent Psbst Brewing Co.; John s.
Crooks, Secretary National Building.
and Savings association; Geo. Preston,
Q. INV. Engineer; William Conner
Passenger Conductor G. & NV; G. P.
Defiance, General Agent for South
western Life, Marshailtown Insurance
Co.; M. j. Reilly, Grocer; Chas r.
johnson, G. & NV. Fireman; Owen
Dougherty, Engineer G. & NV. r.. r..
is. A. Boone, c. 81 NV Fireman; w.
Geyer, G. & NV. Engineer; Deck
Chandler, Jeweler. For sale at
BARNES & CONNECTS
my2O Barber ShOp.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-05-18
THE INDIAN GAME OF GOLF.
twenty RsAne. wan nay Their Ex.
citing Gans at the Paris
Fair Next Year.

Arrangements have 1ust been com
pleted With band Of 40 Greek Indians,
hays . Wichita (Kan-) correspond
snt Of the Chicago Inter Ocean;
70 60 to Paris in 1900 and give tho vis.
ltors there an exhibition Of the toll
kpe. which Is the most exciting and
rude game among the Indian tribes.
Tie Indiana are now engaged in prac-
Nse on their reservation, near Eufau.
Il. and reports from there say that a
pumber have been fatally wounded
Shile going through the game. Only
bout 20 Indians are required to play
r. game, but tho redskins are going to
Aiks along enough extra players to
complete the series Of 20 games for
Which they have been engaged. The
game is similar to golf. excepting that
1t 10 much rudsr. The Indians are di-
~aded on sides, and the scramble COM
1nences when the leader throws q
wooden ball into the air and the players
etart after 1t with their sticks, ON the
eod OF which there Is . little basket.
They are supposed to catch this ball
sf1th their sticks before 1t reaches the
found and carry it about 300 yards to
10 goal; then with one mighty throw
hnd II over a high pole. and the game ID
won. This trick IL not easily accom-.
tished, when the fact Is brought "a
hind that 20 other Indians, with heavy
clubs, are pursuing him and attempt
ing to beat him to earth, which 10 often.
q done than he escapes. The swiftest
unners are chosen for this pame. 40
fhat when they once get the ball it can
be carried to the goal and tho game
won
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-05-18
sNAl1-HuNGRY PARIS
Five Tons . nay Are Fate. in he
French Capital-Netes sf
lutereSt,

Upward of 100000 pounds Of snails
are eaten every day by the residents Of
the gay French capital, the snail market
being the busiest industrial mart in
Paris.
A Swiss society hos laid out an AL
pine garden at Montreux at an eleva-
ton Of 5000 feet, where the character
lstic trees and flowers Of the country
are to be cultivated.
large ocean steamer, going at 10 knots
an hour, will move more than two miles
after the engines have been stopped and
reversed.
There are now over ESQ, 900 words in
the English language acknowledged by
the best authorities or about 10000
more than in the German, French,
Spanish and Italian combined
The British steamship Grangewood
ran out Of coal when 300 miles from Hal
flax, and in order to reach her port used
her cargo of beet sugar for fuel. The
sugar was worth $50 q ton.
In Iceland men and women are In
every respect political equals. The ma
ton, which numbers about 10000 peo-
pie, Is governed by representatives
elected by men and women together.
The curious fact that corn, potatoes
and other plants thrive better when
placed in rows running north and south
has now been proved. Planted thus,
they obtain moro uniform and regular
light.
Seven miles an hour IL the camera
best pace, nor can 1t maintain this rate
over two hours. Ito usual speed Ia
about five miles an hour-a slow, lounR-
ing pace. beyond which it 10 danger
Gus to urge them.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-05-18
Markets bv Wire.

The following market report furnish.
ed by Mo. V alley Board of Trade, f..
j. McGrath, Mgr, Hargens' block,
Telephone, 81.
CHICAGO, May Is, 1899.
Chicago-Hogs $4,000, open barely
steady; light 3 6O@3.S5; mixed 8 65@95;
heavy, a55@395; rough, 55@65.
5000 cattle steady to strong; sheep
strong.
Kansas city-l3ooo hogs; 5000 cat
tie.
Omaha-Hogs, $500; 1900 cattle.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-05-18
Unfortunate People.

are they who while suffering from
kidney diseases are prejudiced against
all advertised remedies. They should
know that Foley's Kidney Cure is not
aquack remedy, but an honest guaran-
teed medicine for kidney and Bladder
troubles. 6oc. and 100 bottle.
GS Osborne.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-05-18
nerrini,a c,eate..r.

Rome has just celebrated the third
centenary Of Giaulorenzo Berninl, who
was sculptor, painter, architect and
dramatist. Bernini, from early child
hood until hn died, at the age Of SO,
found constant employment in art. He
lived long enough to have seen not less
than ten popes. It was Urban VIII.
who was Bernini's great patron.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-05-18
W. G. T. q.

w. VI i. "
Regular meeting first and third
Tuesdays of each month. Everybody
is cordially invited.
The county prohibition convention
will be held in Mo. Valley, Iowa, Fri
day, May 10, in McTwigan's hall at
10 a. m.
/ 1T ever there was an enemy not only
to steal away mems brains, but mems
souls as we'll, it is the drink habit, and
we question whether men have the
moral right to thus endanger their
souls. The celebrated temperance
lecturer, Fra1 cs Murphy, said not
long ago that after twenty-five years
of sobriety it required the constant
exercise of his will.power, close COM
munion with God and environment of
temperance associations to enable him
t. refrain from liquor; that during q
recent railway journey he had taken
up q glass at the water tank in the
sleeper for Il drink of water that had
been used inst previously to hold whis-
KY, and on bringing it to his lips the
odor of the liquor at once aroused such
desire for liquor that it was neces-
sary for him to exercise great control
at the time tn resist the craving for a
drink of liquor. This is vivid chap
ter of his own experience which reveals
the awful possibilities that dog the
steps of one who In the past has been
slave to lntemperance
Americans seen through heather
eyes," Little Tong Wong had come
over from China, and entered the SER
vice of an American lady, who evident
ly had not signed the temperance
pledge, and this is little Wong's ex-
perience as told by himself: "Melican
man very funny. l washee dishee for
Mclean lady. She say Tong be very
careful not to breakee dishee. They
much money cost so l careful not
breakee dishee.
Then / waitee on table. Mclean
man drinkee out of bottle. Missee she
drinkee too, then they laugh and get
much funny. Then they get mad. Mel
lean man he throw dishee on floor and
breakee all to pieces, (sugar bowl not
Mclean man). Then he kick over
table and breakee lots of dishes. Then
/ run away, say / make it alice
lighter so [ hide bottle away, when
Missee say "Tong where is BOTTLE"
say "Allee lightee, Missee. l throw
him away, so he no more breakee
dishee, they so much cost" Then she
very mad callee me little fool" and
"heathen Chinee" Mclean man very
funny.
John e. Wooley says, >"The church
breaches without ceasing and without
reserve, that the saloon ought to die
the death of pirate, and murderer
taken red-handed. But the law gives
it license, the leaders do its bidding,
candidates court it, craftsmanship ig-
more it, the voting church sanctions it,
and the man who insists upon its death
is deemed terror to his church, and q
traitor to his party, or else motley
fool. The case is made out; The saloon
is wonderful thing"
My friend. stop minute end think,
Just look at the cause of your woes;
Your trouble has all come from drink
And this is what propose:
Cut clear from each beer guzzling
friend,
Throw overheard growler and can;
Then strictly to business attend,
, And find yourself once more man.
Sam Jones, speaking of the relation
of some clergymen to the liquor traffic,
says that if they would exchange their
jawbones for backbone they would do
we'll.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-05-18
curdoux uollection

4 London man who always takes 4
cigsr when invited ont to dinner
though he doea not smoke, has now Z
collection Of half . century's accumu
lationA each cigar wrapped up and Ia.
beled with the date and OCCASION on
which It was taken.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-05-18
WALL STREET MOVEMENT.
beauty 10 Blooa Deer.

Clean blood means . clean skin. Ne
beauty without it. Cascarets, Candy Cathar-
TIC clean your blood and keep it clean, by
stirring up the lazy liver and driving all i'm.
Danish pimples. boiIs, biotches. blacEheads,
and that sickly bilious complexion by taking
Cascarets,-- beauty for ten cents. All drug.
gusts. satisfaction guaranteed, loo. 25c, Soc.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-05-18
= Strike You?

UO0S IQ1h A.- -As~~
Muddy compilations, nauseat.ne
breath coming from chronic constipa-
ton. Karl's Clover Root Tea is an alb
solute cure and has been sold for fifty
years on an absolute guarantee. Price
Is cts. and 30 cts. 8
Sold by s. s. Elliott. Druggist.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-05-18

Moae,et1ns . Nui..nc.
I'm Carlsruhe, the capital of Baden, q
law 10 IN force fining any person who
plays the piano with open windows.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-05-18

No ingenuity Of bafbari1m-no devil
lsh invention Of the masters of torture
during the time of the Spanish inuuisi.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-05-18

Glman's Gold Medal flour at Gill
more's, is blend of the finest winter
and spring wheat flonr Makes the
lightest and most nourishing bread.
dWmy1f
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-05-18
An Obstinate Sore Cured.

An Obstinate Sore Cured.
James G. Amhertof, Della, o., writes:
l had an obstinate sore OH my face
which everything else failed to heal,
after one application of banner salve
it began to heal and after three applica-
tions it was entirely healed leaving no
scar. GS Osborne.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-05-18
Tell Your Sister

A beautiful complexion is an impos.
sibllity without good pure blood, the
sort that only exists in connection with
good digestion, a healthy liver and
bowels. karl's Glover Root tea acts
directly on the bowels, liver and kid
neys, keeping them in perfect health.
Price &c cts. and so cts. 6
Sold by =. s. Elliott, Druggist.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-05-18

Regular meeting first and third
Tuesdays of each month. Everybody
is cordially invited.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-05-18

Ladies hose at the Leader.
Parker's laundry, Sixth street, hal
block north of Erie. First class wor
IF
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-05-18

a Card.
we, the undersigned, do hereby
agree to refund the money on a so
cent bottle of Greene's Warranted
Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure your
cough or cold. We also guarantee a
25-cent bottle to prove satisfactory or
money refunded.
dwm1s, $50. 5. S. Elliott:
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-05-18

HORSE BILLS printed at Tue TtAas
Office on short notice. If
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-05-18

Throw overheard growler and can;
Then strictly to business attend,
And find yourself once more man.
Sam Jones, speaking of the relation
of some clergymen to the liquor traffic,
says that if they would exchange their
jawbones for backb bone they would do
we'll.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-05-18

from Kidney Diseases, why not try
Foley's Kidney Cure, guaranteed
medicine, h9c and $1.OO a bottle.
g s Osborne.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-09-27
Pats Reasoning.

Some years ago an Irishman named
Pat Noonan had 8 vegetable stand in
one Of the city markets. Pat was o
chronic kicker. One day he was COM
planning to the superintendent Of the
market that the rent Of his stall was
altogether too high, and after giving
various reasons why it should be ma
terially reduced, he wound up by sol
emnly declaring that he was losing at
least $1,000 year.
...WeI, Pat, if that's the case" said
the superintendent dryly, 1.I'd advise
you to sell out and quit the business at
once. You certainly can't afford to
keep on if yon are running behind ST.
600 a year.
"Sure, an know it." said Pat philo-
sophically. 'sThe business is ruinin me
intirely, but I moight ez well sthick to
it now that I'm at it. I've got to do
somethin to make a liyin. an if quit
sellin cabbages an praties an start at
some other thrade moight be afther
losin more yet, Dunno
The superintendent concluded to low
er Mr.. Noonan's rent and allow him to
remain in the vegetable business
New York World.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-09-27

For confederation of some things
the State has been saying about cot
ton recently, look at the market
reports printed today The southern
mills bold the lever which is lifting
the cotton world at this time, and it
is q proud day for the south when
this is the case. 1t can now fully
realize its power and set to work to
increase it. The value of a moderate
crop is also exhibited. Cotton is
nearly one third higher than it was 9
year ago, and the rise isn't ended
yet. This crop was made on five
cents basis and those farmers who
have been so fortunate as to escape
the drought and make fair crop are
going to have profits Even the
drought stricken will not suffer if the
price continues to advance. At
present prices South Carolina is $4,-
600, 900 better off than it would have
been with the same crop at last Sep
TENDERS figures State
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-09-27
A Blind Professo,.

Last June there graduated from the
South Carolina College young man
who broke all records at that iostitu-
tioa. John SHearingen, Of Edgefeld,
though blind went through the entire
college course and graduated at the
head cf his class He was prom ouuced
by the faculty the most remarkable man
they had ever known. Upon his
graduation MIR. Swearingen went to his
home in Edgefeld where he has quietly
spent the summer. Now he has been
elected professor in the State Iostitu-
tion for the Deaf. Dumb and Blind at
Cedar Springs and soon enters upon
hie duties there. It is understood to
be bis purpose to save his money aud
complete bis education at Harvard
University He is ambitious to enter
the legal profession. ALI who know
bin feel sure that brilliant future
awaits him.-The State, Sept %.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-09-27
How Care Kflis.

Wise people have long been aware
that care killed a cat" but it has been
left to the x rays to explain how and
why. DR.. Fritz Lange Of Munich has
turned his fuorescent screen upon the
stomach Of happy and contented cat
and has seen the process Of digestion
going on as it should in all well regu-
lated stomachs. Then be has introduced
care and irritation into the feline mind
by placing a live mouse just beyond
reach and has seen digestion stopped
thereby.
The Society For the Prevention Of
Cruelty to Animals may cry out on be-
half Of the cat, or the mouse, or both.
but the lesson against worrying is as
complete as any Christian Scientist
could desire Worrying stops digestion.
causes dyspepsia. retards all the nor
NAL physical processes and demoralizes
both body and mind. 1t wastes the
forces Of life. destroying the tissues
without accomplishing anything.-Chi-
cago Tribune.