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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-04-19
To the Point.

A young foreigner had recently arriv-
ed in London from his native country,
and some friends of his family arranged
a dinner in his honor. The evening ar
rived, the guests invited to meet him
were assembled, but the young fellow
did not appear. A friend called on him
the next day and, reminding him that
he had accepted the invitation, inquired
why he had not been present. His reply
was ingenious.
81 vas not hungry" he said.-Lon,
don Tit-Bi
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-04-19
In the Mode.

It's a comfortable
thing to know
that what you
wear, in clothing
and furnishings,
is in the latest
style. We
endeavor to
keep posted as
to all changes in
proper styles for
men in shirts,
collars and
cuffs, neckwear,
gloves, umbrellas
and canes, in fact,
everything to
be found in a mems
outftters establish
ment. Better see
our recent
invoices.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-04-19
Lingering La(irippe Cough Cured.

Mr.. G. Vacher, 1877 Osgood st., Chicago.
years ago and it left her with very bad cough.
She tried bottle of Foley's Honey and Tar and
1t gave immediate relief. A 5Ocent bottle cured
her cough entirely. Now we are never without
. bottle OF this wonderful Cough Medicine In the
house. % and 5Oc.-Cregg & Ward
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-04-19
1mpre.sing the Neighbo1

Mr.. Wigsby-See here, my love,
there is some mistake. The baggage de-
livery man has left seven trunks ON our
front porch.
Mrs. Wigsby (who has just returned
from the mountains)-Imbecilel Don't
you understand? He's coming back after
dark for the extra five.-Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-04-19

PAINS IN THE BACK CURED.
A. b. FARRINGNON, Constantia, N. Y. Writes;
was troubled several years with kidney disease
and suffered severe pains in the back. fused
Foley's Kidney Cure and one bottle cured me.
recommended 1t to my friends 1t has given per-
feet satisfaction.-Gregg & Ward.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-04-19
In Ptolemy's time any one who killed
. cat was put to death.

Running Sores. Ulcers. Boils. Pimples, etc..
quickly cured by Banner Salve the most healing
salve In the world. Price 25c. No other "just as
goOd,"-Gregg 4 Ward.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-04-19

1t takes 72, 900 tons Of paper to make
the post cards used in England each
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-04-19

Foley's Honey and Tar gives quick and posi-
tive relief. 1t is the great remedy for diseases
of the respiratory organs like Asthma, Bronchi-
It's and HOarseness.-Gregg & Ward.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-04-19

Thousands OF people are looking California;
ward. They want to know where to go to raise
fruit and how to travel eheaply and comfortably.
For Information regarding these questions ad-
dress California Bureau Of Information, Box
G72, Cedar Rapids, Ia, 47w27
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-04-19
Hot Business.

"Fightin's hot business, said Willie
as he read about the regiments. "First
thing, they got peppered at by the enc
my, an they they get mustard out by
their own gov 'ment. "-Harper's Bazaar.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-04-19

Open the door, let In the air,
The winds are sweet, the flowers are fair,
Joy Is abroad in the world for me.
Since taking Rocky Mountain Tea.-Smiths
Pharmacy and Gregg s. Ward.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-04-19

Horses For Sale.
have five head of good work horses that Of
fer for sale on reasonable terms. Time given II
required. Stf Jos. HUTCHINSON.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-04-19

KIDNEY DISEASES az issal ~ g an % Ss'
eases.
Foley's Kidney Cure guaranteed remedy or
money refunded. -Gregg Il Ward.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-04-19
SYNOPSIS.

CHAPTER IN di Savelli 10 serving In
the French army under the duke of Tre-
mouille, camped outside the gates Of Arex-
10. He 10 suddenly accused by M. DEN
being searched numerous stolen articles
are found. He is arrested and imprisoned.
awaiting trial by the duke.
CHAPTER II.-At the trial Savelli II
convicted, dismissed from the army in dis
grace and ordered to leave the camp in an
hour D'Entransues ID also notified that
his services are no longer needed by the
king. But one thing could have saved
Savelli, and that would have put stigma
Of shame, which she did not deserve, upon
Nine. D'Entrangues, and he declined to
Introduce the necessary testimony.
CHAPTER III.-In the city of Arezxo he
procures disguise and starts to leave.
On the street he meets Nine. D'Entrangues.
who recognizes HIM and tells him that her
husband has left her and gone to Flor.
encs.
CHAPTER Iv.--After leaving Arezzo he
gets caught in q rainstorm and finds shell
ter In rude hut occupied by an old man
who is also on the road to Florence. They
resume the journey together. and in one
OF the towns passed through meet with
band of foragers, the leader OF whom rides
down blind girl that Savelli's companion
recognizes and takes away with him, and
10 they became separated Savelli Is an
gered at the soldier. Brico by name. for
his brutality and Furnishes him for It. He
continues his Journey to Florence without
his companion of the morning.
CHAPTER Vile reaches Florence and
procures lodging in a tenement. While on
the street the first evening there he meets
D'Entrangues and a fight ensues, in which
SaveW receives a severe flesh wound and
Is taken to his room. his assailant escap-
ing in the darkness
A VIZ
he was attended by the caretaker OF the
house. Ceci by name, who was in q con-
spiracy against the Florentine government.
In which he wished Savelli to Join. Before
9Avelh y entirely strong again Florence.
a. allies of France. declares war against
Rome and Spain.
CHAPTER VII.-Savslli rescues two Ia.
DIES from the hands OF . rufilan In the
Garden Of st. Michael. who prove to be of
the nobility. Upon returning to his rooms
he hnds on the Stare his companion on
the trip from Arssso ana 10 conducted by
him to . room in which the girl the old
mans daughter, whoss injuries he had
name a. Mathew Corte end states the
sirl's death 10 due to . prisst-ths pope
and vows horrible Vengeance.
CHAPTER vl1.-Ceci again renews his
Offers Of financial assistance II Savelli viii
assist in the restoration OF the Medici In
Florence, but the offer u spurned.
CHAPTER N.-Saveui 10 almost dead
from starvation and fain4s ON the street
The two ladies whom he rescued in the
Garden Of st. Michael hnd him. and one OF
them gives him Jewel taken from her
bracelet. With the money secured fol-
this he purchases food at an Inn. while
at the Inn an attempt is made to ASA ssinata
. masked gentleman who 10 dining therl
IN the company Of a lady and another gen.
tisman. He assists the stranger in bestfns
the assassins and IL then invited to hi
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-02-02
The Drink Bill Of The United
States.

". e. Christian Advocate.
We print herewith a very accurate
estimate of the cost Of the liquor traf-
tic to the United States. lis author,
DR.. Hargreaves, of Philadelphia, is The
highest living authority In the world
on this subject. He has made 1t a
life study, and the information thus
impaired in his declining years may
be his last statement. It is of the
highest value, and will probably be
appreciated by our readers.
During the fiscal year ending June
80, 1896, there were registered and
operated 3,l5S distilieries, grain and
fruit. Their aggregate production
was 72,24O,S64 gallons, which at Sc a
gallon to consumers, will be $432, ,845,- :
1S4. There was not less than the
above when we consider that during
the year there were dlscoyered 2,24l
illicit stills and 829 persons arrested
for the business. During the same
pericd there we're $50 breweries that
produced 35, 836, ,O38 barrels OF 81 gal
Ions each, or ,l3O,GO9, ,O3S gallons Of
fermented or malt liquors, (ale, beer.
porter, etc) which at $40 a barrel re-
tail, will cost the consumer rot less
than $716, ,521 $50.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-02-02
For Over Fifty Years

Mrs. WINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP has
been used for over fifty years by mill
lions of mothers for their children while
teething, with perfect success. It
soothes the child, softens the gums,
allays all pain, cures wind collie, and is
the best remedy for Diarrhoea. It will
relieve the poor little sufferer immedi-
ately. Sold by Druggists in every part
of the world. Twenty-Five cents a
bottle. Be sure and ask for "Mrs Win
slows Soothing Syrup" and take no
other kind. ABLY
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-02-02
eR. G.. A. WHITEHEAD,
Scotland f..k ?s|glh,a. Exchange
TARBoRO, N. G

We are prepared to furnish telephone
service to the public and solicit patron
age.
RATES FOR SERVICE.
Business Phones, $500 per month.
Residence Phones, l.5O /"
Two OF either for 800 :" j"
1t Is our purpose to give good service,
and to this end we ask all subscribers to
report promptly any irregularities in
the service.
90 Our signed contracts prohibit
the use OF phones except by subscribers,
and we request that this rule be rigidly
enforced.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-02-02
Dangers of the Grip.

The greatest danger from La Grippe
is of its resulting in pneumonia. If
reasonable care is used, however, and
Chamber:sin's Cough Remedy taken,
all danger will be ayoided. Among the
tens of thousands who have used this
remedy for la grippe We have yet to
learn of a single case having resulted
in pneumonia which shows conclusive
ly that this remedy is certain preyen-
tive of that dangerous disease. 1t will
cure la grippe in less time than any
other treatment. It is pleasant and
safe to take. For sale by E. I. White
head & Go.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-02-02

To insure happy new year, keep
the liver clear and the body vigorous
by using De Wits Little Early Risers.
the famous little pills for constipation
and liver troubles.-E. T. Whitehead
& Co,
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-02-02

Paul Perry, of Columbus, Ga, suffer
ed agony for thirty years, and then
cured his Piles by using De Wits
Witch Hazel Salve. It heals injuries
and skin diseases like maglc.-E. T.
Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-02-02

Horrible agony is caused by Piles,
Burns and Skin Diseases. These are
Immediately relieved and quickly cur
ed by De Wits Witch Hazel Salve.
Beware of worthless imitations.-E. T.
Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-02-02

These are dangerous times ior the
health. Group, colds and throat trou-
bles lead rapidly to Consumption. A
bottle of One Minute Cough Cure used
at the right time will preserve lite,
health and a large amount of money.
Pleasant to take children like it.-E.
T. Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-02-02

Persons acho purchase anything adj
vertased an this paper a0iH do a favor
to both the advertiser and the editor by
mentioning the fact that they sav the
advertisement IN The Commonwealth.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-02-02

Two weeks ago The COMMONWEALTH
said In this column:
ga prominent Secessionist' is Civ
ing in The National Magazine Stories
OF Confederate.' In the December
number he wrote OF meeting in Col
nmbla, S. c., some months before the
bonn bard1nent of Fort Sumter. Anum-
Der of speakers had made wild dec.ara-
tions about wlplng up all the blood
that would be shed with one pocket
handkerchief, and the like; but the
writer quotes the words OF venerable
Senator, who disagreed with the other
speakers, and In the midst of death
like silence and stiffness said: 4 can
not agree with the gentleman who has
preceded me. I believe that we shall
not only have war, but that it will be IL
'ong and bloody conflict The same
venerable Senator made the further ap-
pa'lins prediction, which proved, in
deed, prophecy: You will yet take
up your carpets to make stretchers and
tear up your dresses to bandage the
wouDds of your best and bravest.' But
the writer in The National Magazine
does not give the name Of the Senator
who spoke such a true prophecy. Can
Fhe Charlotte Observer give us the
name?"
The following answer has appeared
in the Charlotte Observer by H. Lula
Hook, of Rock Hill, s. c.:
"The question asked was referred to
DR.. j. II. Carlisle, of Spartanburg, S.
c., In answer, DIR. Carlisle quotes
these words from the Hon. r. w. Barn
we'll: Before this war closes some of
the best blood of Carolina must be
poured out. It will cost many lives
not lives like my own, worn by time
and care, but the young lives Of our
beloved State l did not ask DR.. Car
Isle who made the offer to wipe up
with one handkerchief all the blood
that should be shed. That speech,
however, is generally attributed to Col.
L. M. Keltt, who, few months later,
died Tor the cause he thought was
right.
DIR. Carlisle, being member of the
Secession convention, and a signer of
the ordinance Of secession, was pres
ent at the meeting to which reference
is made. This convention did meet
first in Columbia, but adjourned to
Charleston, where the odinance of Sc
cessiOn was signed"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-02-02

The Saturday Evening Post gives
the following statement as approx
mating what Spain lost IN her effort to
retain the island of Cuba:
"In March 1896, when the last in
surrectlon broke out, there were about
$4,000 Spanish Soldiers on that island.
Up to June, 1898, Spain sent there over
$4,000 high officials, officers and SOL
dlers. The total losses OF this large
army, by far the greater part from yell
low fever and other diseases, exceeded
lOi, 900 men, or more than half.
Excluding losses in property, ships,
merchandise, indemnities, and other
items impossible to estimate, the mon
ey cost of this three years. campaign
was upward of $35O,OO0,OOO. The ex-
penditures from January l to Jnne 3
last year alone amounted to $S9,OOO,-
600. 1t IS these appalling figures that
have reconciled Spain in large meas
ure to the loss of the island"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-02-02
THE EDITORS LEISURE HOURS.
Points and Paragraphs Of Things
Present, Past and Future.

A writer in the Printer and Book
maker in telling how he succeeded as
a special advertisement writer for a
big firm in city, says that he meyer
would place an advertisement on an
inside page of Il newspaper. But most
local advertisers in The COMMON
WEALTH want no other page.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-02-02

1t is told that a young man once
went to the poet Whittier and asked
he old mans blessing. Whittier gave
him this Choose some righteous
hut unpopular reform ally yourself
with 1t; and stay there. What Is
known as Temperance reform" is quite
unpopular with many people in many
quarters, but young man can link his
iestiny with no more worthy cause
and the day of its popularity is draw
ing nigh. But suppose 1t should ney-
sr come? It is better to have stood
for the right, even against heavy odds,
and fail than to haye compromised
With wrong and go out of life with
doubtful shadow Of success about ones
care5r.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-02-02

The erection Of tablet In the Nav
al Academy chapel at Annapolis to the
memory of Worth Bagley, was a fitting
tribute to that noble boy, worthy stu.
dent and brave soldier. Most COM
monty the deeds for which men are
commemorated are recognized in the
later years of life; but here, as in the
case of Henry Wyatt, OF Southern Con-
tederacy fame, the honor falls to the
memory of one from whose very form
and face the glow OF youth had not yet
faded.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-02-02

matter to vote of the people was
adopted without dissenting vote.
This done the bill passed its several
readings unanimously.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-02-02
From Factory TO Fireside.
$i.75

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in either 81. 4s, a. or }
60 in.widths. Length 4
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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-12-09
BRIEF BITS OF NEWS.

John NJ. Palmer denies the published
story that he would support Bryan in
1900.
The 500 road has announced another
cut of g in eastbound passenger rates
from st. Paul.
George w. Horton was hanged in the
District Jail at Washington for the
murder of Jane Nicholson.
Mr.. Sidney Oliver, Of the British
Colonial Office. has been appointed
colonial secretary for Jamaica.
James H. Reed, the famous checker
player, formerly champion of the
world, is dead at Philadelphia.
The bonds purchased under the recent
offer of the secretary of the treasury SO
far reported amount to SIS, 9s1, $50.
In a heavy fog. a suburban passenge,
train on the Burlington road ran down
a handcar bearing five men heal Alton,
Ills, killing two men outright and ia.
tally injuring two.
The Pittsburg baseball club has
bought the pick of the Louisville team
for a sum said to be SIS. 900 cash. After
the Pittsburg club is satisfied, the play.
ers remaining will go to Louisville.
The directors of the st. Paul. Mime.
apolis and Omaha railroad have de.
clared an annual dividend of 5 per cent
on common stock and a semi-annual
dividend of 31a per cen on the preferred
stock, payable Feb. 20.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-12-09
BUSINESS FAILURE


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you must have a clear brain, keen
senses, perfect vigor, shrewdness, en-.
ergy and ambition.
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ties. You can't succeed If you are con-
stantly tortured by dyspepsia or indi.
gestion. But you can get rid of dys.
pepsia,. indigestion, biliousness, sour
stomach, or any other ailment of stom-
ach or digestive organs by simply
taking one or two Of Dodd's Dyspepsia
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With a perfect digestion go a strong.
healthy body, a clear, capable brain.
vigor, ambition, determination. cncr.
gy, activity, keen, alert sense Dodd's
Dyspepsia Tablets ensure ali these.
Dodd's Dyspepsia Tablets have new.
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fairly tried. They cannot fail.
Or. r.. B. Strong, New York City.
writing in the American Journal Of
Health, describes Dodd's Dyspeueia
Tablets as a remedy which could not
possibly be efficacious though IL
emanated from a council Of the ieadinc
physicians of the world.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-12-09
CRITICIZED HIS TEACHINGS
Directors Of the Chicago Theological
Seminary After Professor Gilbert.

Directors Of the Chicago Theological
seminary After Professor Gilbert.
CHICAGO, Dec. "a special meeting
Of the directors Of the Chicago Theolog-
ical seminary criticized Professor
George Holly Gilbert Of Iowa, profes.
sor of New Testament literature and
Interpretation, because of the doctrines
revealed in his books 1.-The Revelation
Of Jesus" and students Life Of Christ"
The meeting lasted from 8 a. m. to IL
p. m, the Congregational delegates OF
Chicago and many other cities debating
the question. No formal charges were
formulated against Professor Gilbert.
His recen books caused much discus
sion throughout the Congregational
church. His books. especially his lat
est book, The Revelation Of Jesus"
caused a notable stir. 1t is said the
book argued that the entire inspired
teachings of the Bible were contained
in the words of Christ. His critics said
that Professor Gilbert's books mega
lively discredited the words Of the
apostles and teaches that the Saviour
did not teach that He was Of inspired
origin.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-12-09
BULLER AT FRERE,

British Commander in South Africa
Ready For the Relief of LABYRINTH.
PIETERMARITZBURG, Tuesday, Dec. s..
General Puller and his staff have
started for the front.
LONDON, Dec. 9.-General Buffers ar
rival at Frere is held to indicate that
all the preparations for an advance to
the relief of Ladysmith are complete
and that stirring news will soon be re-
ceived. The fact that Lord Methuen is
announced as resuming his command
Ut almost the same moment is inter-
preted in some quarters to mean that
battles will be fought simultaneously
in Natal and at Spytfontein. 1t ap-
pears doubtful, however, whether Gen.
eral Methuen's force is ready yet for
what will doubtless be a heavy en-
c5uhter. The construction Of a tempo
rary bridge across Modder river has
entailed enormous labor and even
the structure is liable to
be washed away should a heavy
storm come. General Methuen has
been obliged to move his camp
a mile north in consequence OF
the %unsanitary state Of the stream, due
10 the presence Of the bodies Of dead
Beers. AS the railway bridge wa
completely destroyed he was compelled
to leave a considerable force to protect
his communication.
The Morning Post publishes an article
warning the British public that the
establishment already experienced
respecting IL , Boer forces in Natal is
likely to b repeated on the western
border"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-12-09
TWO-THIRDS FAVOR IT.
Proposed Change In Bssis Of Represent
ton 1t Republican Conventions.

Proposed Change In Basls Of Represents
ton 1T Republican Conventions
New YORK. Dec. S.-A special to The
Press from Washington says:
Henry G. Payne. the national com
mitteeman from Wisconsin, reached
Washington during the day in advance
OF the meeting of the Republican ma.
tional committee. which will be held
on Dec. l2. Mr.. Payne said:
I'm addition to the support already
known to be- in favor Of the proposed
change in the basis of representation OF
the national Republican convention
find letters and telegrams from w. r.
Durbin, member of the national DOM.
mittee from Indiana; Governor Cheney
of New Hampshire. George F. Childs
of Vermont. +. S. Brayton of Rhode
Island and Senator Quay of Pennsylva.
mia. all favoIing the change.
1.-The support of these states makes il
almost certain that a majority Of the
convention will favor the proposition.
Enough states have been heard from al.
ready representing two-thirds of the
total Republican vote cast at the last
presidential election"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-12-09
GRAND ARMY REUNION.
Chicago h Place Selected aua Auxus
tho Time for Next EnoompmDnt.

Chicago h Place selected asa August
the Time for Nest Eneampmout.
CHICAGO, Dec. R.-The meeting of
the national council Of the Grand Army
Of the Republic and the local general
committee closed with q dinner and re-
ception to the visitors. given by the
Illinois department Of the G.. A. R.,
the Woman's Relief Corps and the
Ladies Of the Grand Army, in honor Of
Commandment. Chief Shaw and Mrs.
Harriet Dodge of the Woman's Relief
Corps. Dinner was served at the
Palmer House and was followed by a
reception in the general parlors Of the
hotel.
The commander-in-chief expressed
himself as highly delighted over the
prospect of the next annual encamp-
ment. which is to be, in his opinion,
the greatest in the history of the Grand
Army. The date for the encampment
has been fixed from Aug. 20 to Sept. /.