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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-06-22
The Separation Of Cream.

You cannot thoroughly separate
cream from milk if the separator is not
run a t full speed. Cream for consumers
should be pasteurized. This kind of
cream will appear to be thin, but it
should be sold by the Babcock test.
Cream should be sold for one cent for
every per cent. of butter fat in the
cream. Parchment paper wet in cold
water will draw the color from the But
ter. Washing butter in salt water is
simply throwing away salt. Casein will
coagulate at 80 degrees, and it is safe to
pour hot water into the cream and
make white specks in the butter.-Ru-
raj New Yorker.
Rheumacide:: is a thorough, perma-
nent, constitutional cure for rheuma-
tlsm The acids in the blood which
cause the disease are thoroughly eradi-
:ated. Is also the best blood purifier,
axative and tonic.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-06-22
LOSS OF CALIFORNIA.
How Spain Was Stripped of Her
Pacific Coast Empire.
1t Was a Grand Thing for the Cause
of Civilization-A Case of Mis-
government Unparalleled
in History.
Especial San Francisco letter.


THE loss to Spain of the Philip
pines, and the building Of a
u commercial empire on the Pa
cif1c coast, is a reminder to that be-
nighted country of what she has lost
in not firmly taking possession of and
holding California. A magnificent en-
pire, perhaps the greatest in the mod
ern world, awaited her on these shores,
but she failed to grasp it. Her states
men were more intent en- fitting out
ifreebooting expeditions for the search
of gold and pearls, rather than the set
tlement of a discovered country. From
the discovery Of California, about the
middle of the sixteenth century, it re-
manned lost and forgotten for two CEN
turtles, until the mission friars came
withsthe cross, REINFORCED with the
sword, and having grants for any
amount of lands they might wish to
take from the Indians.
I During these two centuries Of aban-
idonnent of what she considered a
worthless discovery, SPANS only care
was for the safety of her annual gal
leon from Manila, loaded with spoils
tai, from the Filipinos. These gall
Icons carried from $500, 600 to 81 COO, Goo
jim treasure. The English and Dutch
pirates made their headquarters in the
bays and harbors and cruised along tie
Pacific coast to capture them, as they
generally made Cape Mendoza, q few
degrees north Of what is now San Fran
CISCO. Some of the galleons touched at
Cape St. Lucas, Lower California. !
Spain then saw the necessity of occupy
ing the CALIFORNIA; in order to protect !
her footing galleons. /
The pirate Drake withdrew from this !
roast and went to the Philippines as
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-06-22

| SPANS ignorance of her possessions
/. was remarkable. No intelligent sur
vey of the California coast had been
+! made by the early navigators, and
California was classed as an island for
two and half centuries after its dis
covery. Spanish and also English nav
igators had explored the entire coast
: line, but not one of them ever entered
what is now the Bay Of San Francisco
It remained hidden until accidentally
discovered by land expedition in 1776,
which had lostits bearings in searching
for Monterey, few degrees SOUTH
The Spaniards were not so much inter-
ested in discovery as in the search for
half of humanity. The CALIFORNIA; were
termed internal Provinces" ard
governed from Madrid, with local gov
ernors at the cities of Mexico, Chihua-
hua and Arishe, to forward whatever
treasure might be taken from the
mines by the enslaved Indians.
About the beginning of this century,
however, Spain again became alarmed
at England, which was encroaching on
NdiA1OA liza 4IOIA Tic HOItuNCSt, anu
about the same time the Russians, in
quest of seals and furs, pushed on from
Alaska, invaded the Bay of San Fran
cisco and built fort few miles above,
where Russian colony was planted.
Spain did not attempt to expel them,
neither did her successors, the Mexi-
cans. Capt. Suffer bought. their pos
sessions, including several cannon, and
fortified place which he called ''Sut-
tcr's Fort'-a nucleus for American
e1nigrants, which paved the way for
American conquest.
The Spaniards feared the Americans
more than they did the Russians and
1nglish-they seemed to have pre-
sentiment of coming danger. Amer
lean vessels were permitted to re-
main in port only long enough to get |
needed supplies, and American trappers
coming overland were treated as spies
imprisoned or put to death.
At this period there were about 1000 |
Spaniards in California, and about |
$4,000 "domesticated,'' OF Emission" In
dams. The missions supplied the Span
Ssh ranches with Indian. laborers.
Desiring to settle California, so as to
offset the foreign influence, Spain gave
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-06-22

tfsedraWn from a Photograph of an Old
Print)
peeled from. the dominions and SUD-
planted by the Franciscans. Then
came the Dominicans, who wanted a
share in the rich earthly vineyard, and
the Franciscans left the field to their
dominican brothers and pushed on to
Alta (upper) California And this Cal
nornia was rediscovered by Spain after
p lapse of two centuries and a QUAR-
Ter, under the thin disguise of .sreli-
eaon and humanity" but really to en-
able her to hold and rob the Philip-
pines. Selfishness is the principle un-
derlying all Humanitarian" conuuests.
The spaniards explored the Gulf of Cor
tes (Guf of California;, and finally
Fortified the mouth Of the Colorado
river, where the hot town of Yuma
NOV stands. Next San Diego and other
coast points were settled-erectinp a
garrison wherever a mission was
planted.
J. Thus California was occupied Sec
ond time, and without blow from the
peaceful natives, who only expressed
mnrmhrings at the foreigners taking
their possessions under the guise Of
Christianity.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-06-22
A CARD OF THANKS.

L wish to say that feel under last
ing obligations for what Chamberlain
Cough Remedy has done for our fami-
~ We have used it in so many cases
OF coughs, lung troubles and whooping
cough, and it has always gwen the
most perfect satisfaction, we feel great
~ Indebted to the manufacturers of
ibis remedy and wish them to please
accept our hearty thanks-Respectfu
y, Mrs. S. Doty, Des Moines, Iowa.
For sale by F. T. Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-06-22
New York Sugar Beets.

The number of analyses of sugar beets
made by the New York agricultural ex-
pertinent station during the season of
1898 is 343. This number includes beets
grown under the direction of this sta
ton and from seed which is furnished:
also samples sent from the commission
er OF agriculture, representing beets
grown under the special care of his de-
f'artment. The results of this years
observations appear to be fairly salts
factory The average percentage of
sugar in the beets as determined from
343 samples is 14.2, with coeficient
of purity of IS.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-06-22

AGENTS WANTED FOR .sTHE
LIFE AND Achievements of Admiral
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BY Murat Halstead, the lifelong friend
and admirer OF the nations idol. Big
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demand. Big commissions. Outfit
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Floor Caxton Bldg, Chicago.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-06-22
BROAD TIRES ON CURVED SURFACE.

BROAD TIRES ON CURVED SURFACE.
is so soft that the broad-tired wagon
sinks into the ground to any consid-
cradle extent, the draft is so heavy
that hauling is almost impossible.
On roadbeds which have a curved
surface, as shown in the accompanying
illustration, broad tires are a disad-
vantage. as only the inner surface
touches the edge of the road, and the
leverage produces greater friction at
than would be caused by the use of
narrow tires. The wider the tire the
more friction, and the harder the load
pulls. This principle also applies to
roads that are full Of stones and upon
roads which have frozen and uneven
surfaces. Roads which slope to one
side or the other cause the same diff
Guilty. This applies to roads about
farm, and where the land is billy the
objection is more pronounced. Of
course the increased leverage is not SO
perceptible unless the surface of the
ground is hard. Just how much differ
ence in draft there is between wagons
with narrow tires and those with
broad On curved road surface has
never been accurately determined, but
it is cc1siderab BILE. = Orange Judd
Farmer
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-06-22
FOR OVER FIFTY YEARS.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
teen used for over fifty years by mil
lions Of mothers for their children while
teethlng, with perfect success. 1t
soothes the child, softens the gums,
allays all pain, cures wind collie, and is
the best remedy for Dlarrhoea. It will
relieve the poor little sufferer lmmedi-
ately. Sold by Druggists In every part
of the world. Twenty-Five cents a
bottle. Be sure and ask for 'Mrs
Winslow's Soothing Syrup, and take no
other kind. 4-27-1y
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-06-22

IF troubled with rheumatism. give
Chamberlaia's Pain-Balm a trial. II
will not cost you a cent if it does nc
good. One application will relieve the
pain. It also cures spralns and bruises
in one third the time required by any
other treatment. Cuts burns, frost
bites, qulnsay, pains in.,the side and
chest, glandular and other swellings are
quickly cured by applying it. Every
bottle guaranteed. Price, % and so
cents. T.. 7. Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-06-22
PRUNING PEACH TREES.
How to Cut Back the Limbs When TIA
budding Trunks Are First
Set Out,

There are two practical ways of cut
ting back peach trees at time Of setting
out.
The first one is to cut back to four or
five buds on the stock as high as it is
desired that the top shall start. I have
found from 10 to 80 inches to be about
as good as any. Then every small limb
should be cut close to the trunk of the
tree and beautiful top will be formed,
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-06-22

TING OUT.
the bark in the top becoming perfectly
healthy and making strong body that
will keep the top from breaking in case
of high winds.
One OF the greaest mistakes in plant
ing peach trees is to leave the old top
on. The second method is adopted
when the trees are very large and over
grown and when the other method
would make too large wound to heal
over nicely; also when the limbs are
too large to cut close to tie body. In
such a case the limbs should be cut
back to the first two buds, as In the IL
neutrality-suspicious. Gardening.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-06-22

Plant such varieties as will grow in
your section, even if they are not the
best varieties. The Ben Davis will do
well in sections Of the west where other
Varieties will do nothing. I
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-06-22
THE TIRE QUESTION.
This Writer Is Of the Opinion That
the Broad Kind Is Not Always
the More Desirable.

Ihave noticed many articles favoring
the use of broad tires on the farm as
well as on the road. Many of these ar
ticles, I fear, have been written by
people who use narrow tires and give
wide tires the preference, having never
tested both kinds carefully. I have
neighbor who has made fortune farm
ing, but who is opposed to the use OF
broad tires. He says he has used both
for a long time and has finally decided
that the narrow tires are the best, all
things considered. The broad tires are
all right for use on the farm, but when
the ground is so soft that the narrow
tires cannot be used it is not good prac-
tice to. go on the fields with any kind
of wagon. Then, too, when the ground
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-06-22
The Cruel Driver

The Cruel Driver.
AS he beats the poor beast that Is his tn
control
Pray tell us. which brute is more worthy
soul
The ass In the cart or the horse at the pole?
Il. A. w. Bulletin.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-06-22
0A9EoRTA.
Bear. the - The Kind You Have Always Bought
''s..'''' &XHzzeZM
Victims OF Mud Roads.

The sad condition Of roads about
scottsville, Va, is said to be stirring up
the people tremendously. The farmers
have been pent up at home so long bv
impossible highways they are growing
desperate. and, as soon as thew can pet
together, they are going to hold meet
ing and prepare to improve the high
ways.
0A9To7IA.
Bsastls The Kind Yaa lIaw Mnays Bo4ctt
- ~
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-06-22

N1orl-
R. M. johnson
VS.
J. E. Shields, w. D. Shield G Lamb
and wife, Olivia, J. Harper alexander
and wife Mary G., J. X. Nhcr, TN
Hill, Trustee, and F. p. Shields.
BY virtue OF power conferred upon
US by decree entered in the aboye en-
titled Special Proceeding On lie 22nd
day OF May, 1899, we shall sell at pub
Tic auction at the Court House door IN
Halifax, on Monday, the Bid day OF
July, 1899, the following described real
estate, lying, being and sita4ted IN
said county, to-wit: That trac' oi land
bounded by the lands Of j. H. Mullen
W.,D. Shields, W. NJ. Crum7 j I'm &.
Powell, j. E. Shields, ". II. hitchn,
). X. Weeks and Mrs. L. II. Johnson
and containing SIS acres, more or
less.
Terms of Sale: One haji csh on
day OF sale, balence in six months from
day OF sale, with note OF purcLazar bear
Ing SIX per cent. interest, and title Ie-
talned till whole of purchase money Is
paid.
This May the 9th, 1899.
TN. HILL
w. A. Dunn,
0-l-ot. Comm Nels,
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-06-22

There is no disease more uncertain in II,
nature than dyspepsia. Physicians say that
the symptoms of no two cases agree. is
therefore most difficult to make correct
diagnosis No matter how severe or urdar
what disguise dyspepsia attacks yo,s, Browns,
iron Bitters will cure it. Invaluable in all
diseases of the stomach, blood and nerves.
EroWns' Iron Bitters is sold by all dealers.
WHAT'S IN NAME?
He said he'd have "wlSiskey straight. :
We met an hour later
he leaned against wobbly gate,
But the latter was the straighter.
OA9To7EA
Bears the The Kind You iiaw Alwas Boueit
- zezs
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-06-22
NOTICE.

State OF North Carolina.
County of Halifax.
In the Superior Court-BefIe tie
Clerk.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-06-22
WHAT'S IN NAME3

0A9To7IA
y tho The Kind You tiaw AMays Bouett
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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-07-06

Fought and Killed -Four Bulls In
Mexican Arena.

Fought and Killed -Four Bulbs In 9
Mexican Arena.
There are some things in which all
men must take off their hats to old
Spain, and of these smoking, counting
and bull fighting are the chief. The
Americans who are so unfortunate as
to inhabit the land of the Don or his
descendants are usually not aback In
the art of lovemaking; and they have
even been noted for their ability to
get away with untold quantities. Of to-
bacco and the other day, at famous
bull ring in Mexico seven stout Yam
KEGS entered the lists and carried on
the honorS as toreadors. The analr
MAS 4 volunteer performance to raise
a certain popular debt. The city OF
Durango in which the fight took place,
has an American colony of some 500.
When ii was announced that some
venturous cowboys had decided to take
the places of the gallant toreadors who
did not cocle forward the leading Am
erican citizens went to the governor
and petitioned him not to allow the
exhibition to come off. on the ground
that the Adventures, being utterly I'M
acquainted with the sport, would sac
rifice their lives to their temerity.
The official organ Of the Mexican gov
eminent refusing TO interfere. howev-
er, the sale of seats went on, and on
the appointed afternoon the amphi-
tteater was packed. The majority OF
the Spanish spectators were convinced
that the toreadors would be slain in
short order, which was not the out
come by any means. The men with
the swords were exceedingly awkward.
the fight. The balls were the widest
seen in that section for many years.
having been especially starved for that
occasion. When released from The
pen at the end Of the arena they
charged down upon the intrepid little
band like an Infatuated whirlwind.
The bulls we're four. the men seven.
At the end OF some two hours Of OK
ceedingly rapid moving the bulls were
none and the men still seven. The
hon, and showered down silver by
the handful. Over $4,000 was gather
cd up for the object of the show The
Americans were so tickled that a Sc.
ries u bull fights is being arranged
Tor by them. They believe thar the
Yankee will make a better toreador
than the Don.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-07-06

Among the aboriginal tribes OF
America and Central Africa kissing
was unknown, though from the most
remote times it las been familiar to
Europeans and Asiatics. The Latins
made three distinctions in kissing
the osculum being the kiss OF friend
ship and respect. the basium that OF
ceremony, and the suaviolum that OF
love. The Semitic races used to kiss,
and We And that the kiss OF peace
formed a part of the sacred rites OF
the early Christians, as it does of the
Greek church at the present day The
Monaghan kiss differs from GUS, and
the lips Of the kissers do not come into
contact with one another. In kissing
a person 1t brings the nose irto light
contact with the hand, cheek or fore,
head; Che breath is drawn in through
the nostrls, and the act terminate:
with a slight smacking Of the lips
The Chinese regard our mode of kiss
ing as quite horrible, while We arr
so well satisfied with it that we have
no desire to take lessons in the ar
from them.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-07-06
Testimonials.

MIR Sloan is recognized as viOlinist
of much natural talent and has made
rapid progress in his studies at the con-
servatory at Indianola and his friends
counted it rare treat to hear him rem
der number Of selections. His num-
bers were all high grade and were most
excellently rendered, he receiving n
number OF encores. With his natural
ability and the progress he is making
the future is full OF promise for him.
Dexter Sentinel
Prof Alexander Emsilie as teacher
Of voice culture, has gained reputation
second to none in the west. He received
his first musical instruction in Europe,
from his father who was a noted must
clan OF his day, and on coming to Amer
lea he entered the Boston Conservatory
of Music, studying under Prof. Herman
p. Chelus for three years, after which
he became a pupil OF Mr.. Charles T..
Adams, of Boston, teacher OF world
wide reputation and who as a teacher OF
style and finish has no peer in the coun-
try. After studying with Mr.. Adams
for three years during which time he
studied Opera, Oratorio and Concert
singing, he joined the Grand Opera
Company, OF Boston, as one OF the prin-
cipals and gained favorable recognition
in the east Since then he has sung in
Oratorio and Concert work in almost
every state in the Union and Lower
Provinces and gained for himself ma
tional reputation. He held leading po-
sition in fremont Temple. Boston, for
nearly three years and during the time
| he has been a resident OF Iowa has pro-
ven as a teacher, singer and director to
be thoroughly capable in every respect
Following are few OF the many press
notices which MIR. Emslie received from
all parts Of the country:
Mr. Emslie has brilliant future be.
fore him.-The Herald, Boston, Mass.
"The Mighty Deep" solo by Mr.. EN-
slie was one of the gems OF the evening
Daily News, Stanton, Va.
| Mr.. Emslie has a wonderful and high,
| ly cultivated voice. He is without doubt
the finest basso that ever visited the city
Tribune, Waverly, Ill.
| Mr.. Emslie rendered bass solo and
won showers of applause. He has 6
powerful voice and his last note, lower
| G, was distinctly audible all over the
room. Republican, Mitchell, s. d.
| Alexander Emslie, bassO, was superb
His voice is OF great tiexibility anC
sweetness, sonorous, true. He was called
back by his delighted hearers.-Daily
News, Birmingham, Ala.
Mr. Landsburys recital, OF June 3
was one of the most Itistic OF all the re
citals that have been given during tint
year. There is nothing TO be said IL
criticism, but everything to be said il
commendation OF his work. He pos
sesses the spirit and understanding OF
true musician, and he was abe to han
die the numbers upon his program in
way that lacked little OF mastery. Tn
program presented the whole range o
mnsic from Beethoven to Grieg, an
called out the most diversified interpre
tation and execution. Mr.. Landsbur
; seemed to have caught the spirit OF eac
: composer, and played each number in
3 way that WAS credit to himself and hi
3 instructor, and a compliment to it's AT
/ thor.
} - I'll
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-07-06
YEARLY CROPS.
Gathered by Gold Dig r"rs In Some Min
Ing Districts.

There are several localities where
gold may be said to grow every year.
or, in other woI1a, where fresh depos-
its OF the precit IS metal are to be
found annually. One such district is in
the Edmonton country, in the Cana
dian Northwest, where, after the spring
floods, from the same banks and
benches" of the Saskatchewan river
there are taken every year consider
able quantities of gold by a few dig
gers. who make their living out Of the
business. But the most conspicuous
and interesting case of this sort is to
be seen near Ichang, in the province
of Hupeh. in China For many cen
turtles past each year gold has been
washed from the banks of coarse
gravel on both sides of the River Han.
and in the micst of the aurtferous dis
trict there is an ancient town called
Li-kiu-tten, which means Cold Dig
gers Inn" It's inhabitants subdivide
the goid-bearing ground among them
selves annually. stalking out their
claims with partitions They pay nc
royalty. and appear to earn no more
than bare subsistence; but this may
be doubted, as John Chinaman is an
adept at "layin' low and sayin' muffin
The annual river floods bring down
millions Of tons of mud and sand from
the mountains, and this mud anC
sand, which is charged with gold. botr
fine" and in flakes, is deposited to &
depth of six inches or more on thu
banks of gravel. 1t is in the winter
that the gold is washed, and it is sait
that seven men work about 20 tons o
the pay dirt" in a day.