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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-06-29

yeritable dream Of beauty. Take, xex
instance, the model shown in the Pic
ture-surely nothing could be dalntler
for a toddling miss than such gown.
AS YOU will see, it is fashioned in very
simple manner, with yoke bod1ce
from which the skirt falls in fine gath
ers. The yoke is made Of alternate
strips of Valenciennes lace insertion
and tuclks OF the lawn, and finished at
the neck with tiny frill of the lace.
The sleeves are the ordinary full ones
drawn in at the wrist and completed
with a narrow lace edging.
Another pretty and appropriate
frock for the wee woman is made Of fine
China silk, white in color and patterned
all over with tiny rosebuds. The waist
norton is fashioned similar to the one
have described, while the skirt is
trimmed with ruffle of lace headed by
three rows of lace insertion, varying in
width from one to three inches. More
useful and equally pretty are the little
dresses made Of delicately tinted lawns
and soft cambrics and trimmed in
the most delightful manner by very
narrow tucks and ruf1es, headed by tine
feather-stitching done in pretty shades
Of wash silk.
In the wardrobe Of the young woman
who has reached the mature age of
eight or ten years party gown holds
most important place. In buying such
a gown it has always been somewhat
difficult matter to decide upon some
thing smart and yet quite suitable for
the occasion, but good Dame Fashion
has at last come to the rescue of the
doubling mammas in the most admir-
able manner, and DEGREES that these
ieune file dresses, as the French mod
iste delights to call them, shall be made
Of the very finest white net. After all,
nothing is prettier- or more suitablefor
the young girls-or for the one not
quite so young, for that matter-than
a perfectly fresh white gown. I am
aware that an all-white gown savors of
much extravaganza, but many of the
white materials now in vogue, particu-
Larry the net speak of, add great dura-
bility to their many other good qualities,
and should recommend themselves to
the woman of an economical turn of
mind as we'll as her more needless sis
ter. In appearance, too, it is dainty and
freshlooking and shows to very par
ticular advantage when made up over
yellow, the trimming taking the form
of little ruches of the net edged on
either side with yellow baby ribbon
Another favorite material for party
dresses is pongee silk, and one I saw
but yesterday made of this ideal ma
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-06-29
LIVES FOR HIS MONEY
Russell Sage Finds His Chief Joy in
Caring for His Investments.
an Emphatic Dissent from
Andrew CarEeGie's Statement That
@ Nan Who Dies Enormously
Rich Dies DisEraced.

Russell Sage expressed emphatic dis
sent from Andrew Carnegie's state
ment that man who dies enormously
rich dies disgraced. Mr.. Sage, who is
reputed to be worth at least 100000
900, and who is more than so years OF
age, declares, on the contrary, that it
is an honor to man to die rich. In
answer to the question put to him:
t'Haye you any intention of retiring
from business, like Mr.. Carnegie?" Mr..
Sage replied: "Never had such an idea.
No, sir, never-past or present. l in
tend to continue as long as have the
health to do so. It is mistake for men
possessing such great properties to
90 out of business. They should hold
on to their interests as protection to
the public.
.'I don't think it is to the struggling
mans interest for men OF large inter
ests to retire from business
'But Mr.. Carnegie believes that q
man should devote certain portion OF
his life seeking pleasure %
"Well, people have different ideas
about that" remarked Mr.. Sage. "Is
it not your pleasure to take care OF
your business interests? 1t has al
ways been a great pleasure to me-
'.But since you have accumulated
such a fortune, what pleasure can you
find to-day in adding to it?''
Il don't continue in business now to
make more money. I have many inter
ests and I devote all my time to manag-
ing them and protecting them"
us that your only pleasure in 1ife?''
"It certainly isl replied Mr.. Sage,
with an appreciate degree of frank
ness. Sand in keeping together that
property I protect the public welfare
as well and set an example for the
young man OF to-day
''You have heard, Mr.. Sage, that Mr.
Carnegie has declared that "A man who
dies rich dies disgraced.' Do you also
believe that?"
WELL" answered Mr.. Sage, II don't
like to critcise Mr.. Carnegie. I sup
pose he has his ideas about that ques-
ton. But don't think that man who
had thrown away his money and died
poor could have the respect OF the com
rnunity. I think it is, if any thing, an
honor to die rich"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-06-29
SWEET SIXTEEN"

teria1 is we'll worth a description. The
color was bright geranium red. The
skirt was quite plain and full. after
the housemaid type, the bodice sim
pie baby one, made with a deep yoke
with a narrow frill of chiffon; the
sleeves were full, ending at the elbow
with an accordion-plaited frill of the
same, while at the waist was broad
scarf of the same scarlet chiffon tied
in big soft bow at the back, with long
flowing ends. Scarlet silk stockings
and slippers accompanied this swell
little gown, and added much to the gen
eral good effect.
Some jaunty little spring coats for
the small mans and woman's wear
have put in an appearance during the
past week, and are the smartest-look-
ing things yet seen. They are made OF
both rough and smoothfaced cloth, and
are as finely tailored throughout as
they could possibly be even if intend
ed for the grown-up. They are cut to
reach just to the knee and are almost
tight-ftting, and come in three love-
~ shades, dark red, deep blue and the
new shade of gray. Some have triple
capes, which reach to the shoulder,
similar to those now worn, and are
trimmed with row upon row of narrow
silk braid. Others have a sharply
pointed hood at the back lined with
silk. matching in color the braid used
in the trimming, which in coats of this
1of{nr 1ocnriD<S1,, toll 1a
form of somewhat snowy pattern,
running down either side of the front
and on the upper part of the sleeve.
In decidedly sharp contrast to these
little coats have so meagerly described
are the new cloth redingotes for girls
whose ages range from eight to twelve
years. They are severely plain, but
perfect in fit and finish, and are an
exact counterpart of what their elders
will wear later on.
Most mothers find 1t most difficult
matter to properly and becomingly
dress a girl who has arrived at the
sweet-sixteen period of her life.
She does not wish her gowns
to err on the side OF too much
youthfulness, neither does she en-
joy seeing her tricked out in gar
ments only suitable to one twice her
age. think, however, the happy medi-
UNI has been struck in the gown given
in the picture. Surely nothing could
be more sweetly girlish than such a
frock, the only indication of dressiness
being found in the transparent lace
yoke and sleeves, while just the one
| needed touch of color is found in the
pale blue tone of the chiffon sash.
KATE GARDNER
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-06-29
HOW TO PRUNE GRAPEv1NEs.

not break the canes in making this
sharp bend. To distribute the fruit and
foliage the canes should be crossed at
right angles. No more than two canes
should be crossed in this way. A short
spur of two buds (not shown in cut)
should be left, one on each branch, to
make new wood for next years fruit
ing, as this years fruiting canes must
be cut away.
Pruning grapevines may now be pros
ecuted during any fine weather. The
intention and purpose of pruning a
vine are to concentrate the growth and
productive capacity of the plant to the
fruiting Of comparatively few buds,
and not spread it over great length
of vine and numerous buds. The canes,
then, of last seasons growth, some of
which may be ten to fifteen feet long,
are cut back to two eyes, leaving short
spurs, from which the next years
growth is to proceed. Some of the canes
may be cut altogether, and only enough
left to bear as much fruit, and no more,
as the vine can properly mature Of the
best qua'ity.-Farm Journal.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-06-29
HAD NEVER SEEN WHITE MAN.
Strange Wild Tribe Found on the
Highest sEountain in the Island
OF FOrmOs0.

The ascent of Mount Morrison, the
highest mountain in Formosa, has been
made by K. T. Stoepel, an explorer of
note. On the mountain near the sum-
nit he discovered a tribe of human be-
ings that had never seen the face of a
white-man, and possibly had never seen
Chinaman. These people were of fe-
rocious aspect, extremely ugly, thin
and entirely naked. They were skull
hunters, evidently, and existed on wild
animals, and were not averse to human
flesh.
Lower down on the mountain he dis
covered wild race of Malays which
seems to have intermingled with the
Chinese race.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-06-29
HORTICULTURAL NOTES.

Rabbits cannot gnaw through wire
cloth if it is placed about the fruit trees.
Coal ashes, if you have them, can be
scattered about the bottom of trees and
berry bushes to advantage.
It is claimed that gas tar applied to
the trunks of trees will prevent rabbits
from gnawing the bark. We think it
would, but would suggest that it be
applied very lightly.
Prof. Golf is inclined to think that
we may produce varieties of the apple
that will be scab proof. G. s. Kellogg
has grown apples whichwere free from
scab, in an orchard in which all the
other fruit was nearly destroyed by the
disease.-Western Plowman.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-06-29
,,1xs*>-~41e
H|0|RI|1Ill|IeeBItEEI[U
PRUNING GRAPEvINES.
a Method Successfully Used by the
EorticuIturists of a Prominent
Experiment Station.

The cut represents good method OF
pruning and training grapevines, rec
commended in one of the station bull
letins. The vine in it's early years is
pruned to make low, stout head that
will stand without support, having two
or more short arms. One Of the new
fruiting canes is left on each OF the two
arms and this is bent in circle and
first tied low down near the head. To
insure fruitfulness rather than Wig
orous growth of wood these canes
should receive severe bend near the
base. This can be accomplished by
drawing up or pressing down, as re-
quired, in making the second or upper
tie. Care must, of course, be taken to
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-06-29
Wants a Wide Tire Law.

"A Toronto man wants his government
Ito enact law compelling all vehicles
carrying dead weight.of 600 pounds or
over on the public highway, to have a
tire not less than five inches wide. It
is the narrow tire that is destroying
our roads. AS soon as the rains soften
them the narrow tire cuts like knife
1 do not believe that there is, or ever
will be, a country road CONSTRUCTED that
will stand the narrow tire A five-inch
tire, however, will press and make the
surface still more solid, especially when
the road is softened by rain, instead Of
cutting as narrow tire does"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-06-29

The Bookman tells a new story of
Ruskin. An American had sent to a
friend in England an American edition
of Ruskin's works, and the books were
seized by the customs officers as in
fringing on the authors English rights.
The consignee heard that they would
be released if Ruslin gave his consent,
and the author was promptly adj
dressed. The reply was vigorous and to
the point: "Sir: 1 do not see that
your friends desire to give you pres
ent at my expense is any apology for
your intrusion upon me-"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-06-29
"Just Like a Woman"

When women prepare for visit, the
Atchison Globe unfeelingly declares,
they get as many clothes together as
If they expected to be cast on a desert
island for the balance Of their lives.
IF troubled with rheumatism, give
Chamberlain's Pain-Balm a trial. It
will not cost you a cent if it does no
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, qu1nsey, pains in the side and
chest, glandular and other swellings are
quickly cured by applying it. Eyerv
bottle guaranteed. Price, % and SO
cents. e. T. Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-06-29
EXPORTS OF FARM PRODUCTS,
Remarkable Falling Off In Their
Value Durin. the Month
of April.

During the month of April there was
a remarkable falling off in the exports
of agricultural products, provisions, in
Guiding cattle and hogs, showing a re-
duction of s1,5o7,933, and breadstuffs
$12,297,517, as compared with the same
month last year. Cotton exports
dropped $6,s27,454, thus making to-
tai shrinkage for the month in products
from field and farm of $24,e52, 425. The
exports of breadstuffs for April were
smaller than for any month since July,
1897.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-06-29
A CARD OF THANKS.

I wish to say that I feel under last
ing obligations for what Chamberlain
Cough Remedy has done for our fami-
ly. We have used it in so many cases
of coughs, lung troubles and whooping
cough, and it has always given the
most perfect satisfaction, we feel great
" indebted to the manufacturers Of
this remedy and wish them to please
accept our hearty thanks.-Respectful-
~, Mrs. S. Doty, Des Moines, Iowa.
For sale by E. T. Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-06-29
FOR OVER FIFTY YEARS.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for over fifty years by mil
lions of mothers for their children while
teethlng, Will, perfect success. 1t
soothes the child, softens the gums
alIays 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 q
bottle. Be sure and ask for "Mrs.
Winslow's Soothing Syrup, and take DO
other kind. A-27-1y
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-06-29
PREVENTED A TRAGEDY.

Timely information given Mrs. Geo
Long, of New Straitsyille, Ohio, pre-
vented a dreadful tragedy and saved
two lives. A frightful cough had long
kept her awake every night. She had
tried many remedies and doctors bul
steadily grew worse until urged to try
Dr. Kings New Discovery. One bottle
wholly cured her, and she writes this
marvellous medicine also cured Mr.
Long of severe attack of Pneumonia
Such cures are positive proof OF the
matchless merit Of this grand remedy
for curing all throat, chest and lung
troubles. Only Soc. and $lO0. Every
bottle guaranteed. Trial bottles free q,
u. z. Whitehead 4 CO. drug store
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-06-29
A:<,se - sr;ae. s-a.s;ers.

An Anglican clergyman, Rev. Arthur
Wellesley Foster, who has just been
nominated high sheriff of Hereford
shire, has been for some time master of
the South Herefordshire foxhounds.
He says he doesn't understand why so
many clergymen are quarreling over
doctrines and ceremonies.
Why were e5, GOO BOTTLES OF ROB-
TRT5' TASTELESS Csc. CHILL TONIC
sold the first year Of Its BIRTH Answer:
Becauaeit is the BEST AT ANY PRICE,
guaranteed to cure, money refunded il 1t
fails, pleasant - take, 25c per bottle. e
Is sold sd guaranteed by
=. W hitehead & Co, Drueg,sts. S.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-06-29
FANCIES OF FASHION.
Kate Gardner INDUCES in a Pleasant
Talk with Lothers.
incidentally She Describes Some
Dainty Gowns for Little Ladies'
Adapted for House and
| Party Wear.
TSpecial Chicago letter.

VT HAS been many, many months
since hayewandered int the realm
I of children's clothes, and as ibis one
of the most delightful topics to write
and talk about, 1 shall endeavor to
make proper amends for my seeming
neglect in this matter, and tell you all
I have been able to CLEAN concerning
the present and coming fashions for
small men and women. All mothers
know that children's clothes, like the
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-06-29

PARTY FROCK FOR A LITTLE LADY.
gowns against the day Of their need,
with the calm assurance that they will
be chic and up-toldate in every respect.
OF course you know that nowadays
it is not considered good FORM" to
put it mildly, to lavish large sums of
money on a growing girls wardrobe,
or to have it err on the side of too much
trimming; and it is perhaps for this
very reason that many Of the most
charming models have seen, while be-
ing made of the most exquisite materi-
al, are fashioned in the simplest man
- possible. their sole beauty being
found in the exquisite needlework that
shows itself in every seam and tuck.
And right here want to impress upon
you the Importance of fine needlework
in the making of children's clothes.
Without it the loveliest material ever
woven looks inferior, but with it's aid
the simplest lawn gown may become a
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-06-29
DAINTY GOWN FOR A DAINTY MAID.

DAINTY GOWN FOR A DAINTY MAID.
children themselves, require the great
est care and attention, for in its active
outdoor life the healthy, growing
child needs many changes, and
for this reason it is necessary that the
smallest detail Of his or her wardrobe
be given constant consideration and
care.
It is somewhat easy matter these
days to fashionably attire the small
man-a mornings visit to the up-to-
date outfitter's shop and the whole
thing is quickly and well done, but in
the case of the little girl the mother
finds it quite a different matter. To be
sure, in all large cities there are many
shops, both large and small, that cater
to every want of the small woman, but
as often as not the plainly-fashioned,
1ow-priced garments offered for sale
Re of such inferior material and so
very poorly made that they would prove
dear at any price; while on the other
hand many of the prettiest and most
desirable models are so elaborate in de-
sign and, alas. SO high in price as to
place them quite beyond the reach of
the average purse. For this, and other
reasons as well, many mothers prefer
to make their children's clothes them
selves, or at least have the work done at
home under their own supervision; and
to these many women few opportune
"hints" as regards children's fashions
may not prove uninteresting reading
at this particular time.
After most careful inspection Of all
the models now on exhibition, both inn
ported and domestic. one cannot help
but be convinced of the fact that never
were children's fashions prettier or
more appropriate for their purpose
than at the present moment, and those
who are supposed to know all about
this important matter claim that the
coming season will see few If any mod
ifications from the styles that now pre-
vail, and so during these quiet Lenten
days the prudent, far-seeing mother
will fashion her little girls summer
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-06-29

Prcof &C The pudding lies = TIC eating
of it. I'roof Of ROBERTS ASTlLES
CHILL TONIC lies il the taking OF H.
COST NOTHING If it fails to cure. g
cents per bottle If it cures Sold strictly
On its merits by
E. T. Whitehead & Co., Druggists.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-06-29

AGENTS WANTED-FOR "THE
LIFE AND Achievements of Admiral
Dewey" the worlds greatest naval hero.
By Murat Halstead, the lifelong friend
and admirer OF the nations idol. Big
gest and best book over 500 pages,
8x1O inches nearly 100 pages halftone
illustrations. Only $3.50. Enormous
demand. Big commissions. Outfit
free. Chance OF lifetime. Write
quick. The Dominion Company, Bird
Floor Caxton Bldg, Chicago.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-06-29

v
J. E. Shields, W. u. Shields G Ia.
and wife, Olivia. j, JFar. AIf1.aI
and wife Mary G.. J. X. Oher ia
Hill, Trustee, and I. r. @h'e.as'
By virtue OF power conferred w
US by & decree en.efel i'll tie atof y
titled Special Proceeding on 'as. =
day Of May, 1899, We shall sell a.l-
lie auction at the Cont lioa% cH1'
Halifax. on Monday, BE 'rd q.
July, 1899, the following das'Iise'a
estate, lying, beng @uI %taa.Sl
said county, to-wit , That tI4c' !, y ~ I,
bounded by the land- Il j. u gu u
w. ID. Shields, ". NJ trun1n' J ...,
Powell, J. E. Shield. w. H. A, ~.
J. r. Weeks and Mr.. X NJ. Ja'.'
and containing etf a.a4 lp0'
less.
Terms of Sale: Ore half can !.
day of sale, halence in slE mo1'a, b
day of sale, with noto 1lp'"c!F',,.% ~,
Ing six per cent. Interest. 3i4 . -',.
tanned till whole OF purchase H'-.'
paid. ,o
This May the 2itl, lSs2'
". ApJM
.0r.
6-1-5t. CtWii's''g'''
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-06-29

D@N CURED with vegetable
Remedies. Have cured
OHANN Oh many Thousand Gases
49, - called hopeless In IN
GAy1 ct least two thirds Of an mptoms relnoys
~ Ess1imonIels and TEN nAY1 n f1(A:
80. s. eKH18 0oN4, Box r I'll
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-06-29
N0'I,'.I..l..E...

State OF North Carolina.
County of Halifax.
In the Superior Coprt--i'eIle
Clerk.
r. N. Johnson
Illinois Staats-zeitung., 1899-02-15

iinb, als lebtes SaAr, tpdbrenb bic Sinful
rem um 9 grp3ent er6Ber tpdren.
SIN @eiaen erlangen bic 4merifaner Pfoz
fite, pb19on bic 8reiie niebri9er Inb, dls
Iie Dor etli9en @oben iparen. Ha9Sem
Der preis Elm ipenig 3uriidgeg1n9en mar,
Itieg er duf 1886 Gents, uno bic Ntaiz
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Gent Bel dtlonti16en 4usfuAreu pom
$685. 92 8ufbeGs, MebG eingef9lpHen, 9ez
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fanmtausfubr einfdliebli9 Oerieniger aus
pasifiIden Soften bon 4,647,4 O5 8ufbel 9ez
gen 2,960,515 8uf6el i'm lebten Sabre.
Ser ACKNOWLEDGMENT 1T in Elm pentg
ItGrterer Sage, neil bas &aufen ION 5eiten
bes M~ugldnbes INNER nod dnoauert unb
5par in erDBerem l1nFunse als lie sunor,
fpdbrenb alien 4naei9en na9 ole ein6eiz
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l1mftanb binbert bic 8eri9t;9un9 Der
preiIe fir 8aaren.
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rnr9en unb 8erfu9e btefer Dirt bermaBen
dusgebeutet, buB es gu bertpunbern lit, buB
bic preife niht MiBtruuen nieber9eipiegelt
6aben. Mnftdtt befen BADEN aG9emeine
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&o6eifen, tneiG bic Ia6frage groB getpcfen
lift, mad 8efemer in gittsburg 5is gu
$11.40 unb 9rep Gor9e Bis gu $1O.75,
unb in ~fertt9en 9~rObuften, neil in nahe3u
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tpel4e bic 2eiitunssfd1i9teit Der Gabriten
iibertrifft.
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blid bur6 OppOittion Giner @efsuf4aft
gum @tiGitanb gebra9t iporOen gu fein,
aber bic S6dttgteit in biefem 3peige lit
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BON bic 9dlfte fir cine @ifenbubn in Ne1z
f9ottldno.
Die Na9fru9e nob giienble4 1T 9rDBer
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217 8anferotte 6aben biefe Bo6s in oen
Ser. @taatsn itattgefnnben 9egen 295 int
leBten sSdbre un6 IS in @anaoa 3eJen 43
in 1898.
Illinois Staats-zeitung., 1899-02-15
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Rd6s bon0 enper, gol., nno ELI profeliioaeGer
9pieRr, lit bon Gbarfes u. &inmel, einen
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paren bon frii6er per bittere 5einoe, uro bic
@6ieBerei mar Die 5olge eiaer SauftOur
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in Sort Borth Ser. @3s er i'm Sabre 1875
mad Colorado fam, bate er bret Perfonen
ing SenIeits befOrpert ;er uar iie6en Male
bsr6eirdtbet gepeIen.