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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-11-23
Mr.. w. D. Legget. Married.

Wednesdays Tarboro 5outherner
said:
Tuesday evening at 8 80 o'clock, at
Calvary church, w. D. Leggett was
married to Miss Katie Howard. The
ceremony was performed by the rector,
Rev. Mr.. Gamble.
at was the opinion of all that this
was one of the prettlest weddings seen
in the Episcopal chuch for long time.
Not only were the decorations pretty
flowers, evergreens and autumn foliage
but the arrangement throughout
showed splendid taste in every way.
''The bridal party consisted of the
following:
"Usbers-MlssesA Anna Baker, Kate
NASH, Susie Gray Baker, Barbara
Station.
''Flower girls-Elizabeth Howard,
Alice Thurston Pender.
"Waiters-Miss Matte Howard and
Joe Cotton, Josephine Philips and
Frank Martin, Mamie Clark and
Stamps Howard, Lena Pennington and
Clarence Jefress, Annie Leggett and
Harvey Lewis, Mary Howard and Doc
Brown, Hester Lewis and Earnest Leg
gett, Saliie Station and Dossey Battle.
Annie Lawrence, maid of honor, and
w. G. Clark, best man.
"The bride wore pointed esprit over
white taffeta aud carried brides roses.
"Tbe bridesmaides wore white or
candies with short, white wells, and
carried punches of white chrysanthe-
NUNS. The maid of honor carried
yellow crysanthemums-
"When the bridal party reached the
altar they arranged themselves in a
semi-circle to the rear of the rector,
who remained at the foot of the altar
till the bride approached. As the
groom met the bride, they all advanced
to the altar, and the grouping of the
couples was very pretty. A reception
was held at the residence OF VIM.
Howard after the wedding, where q
large crowd of friends and relatives
we're gathered to do honor to the
occasion. Tarboro will be their home
"Tbe Soutberner proffers Its heartiest
congratulations and best wishes"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-11-23
In MemorIam.

Since our last conservation meeting,
September "a, another of our number
has fallen and it seems proper at the
loss of such comrades and fellow-work-
ers as r. A. Pittman, Jr., and our be-
loved president, Miss Leona Pittman,
deceased, that we should give express
sion to the thoughts of our hearts in
words OF appreciation and respect.
Kufin A. Plttman, Jr., and bis sister
Leona we're noticeably good-inoffen-
sive but whenever called IN to lend
q hand in the work of the Lord they
would almost invariably respond.
They were positive christians. Prov.
p: IA good name is rather to be
chosen than great riches, ETC." These
young persons were developing christ
Ian manhood and womanhood or we're
developed because the All-wise Father
took them hence. Therefore we rejoice
in the belief that they are ente red in
to rest and are forever with the Lord
aud while loneliness rests upon us as
we view the vacant chairs and the
breach made within our ranks, we can
not but rest In His Word which says.
Cali things work together for good to
them that love God" We love their
memory. We would comfort their
relatives and friends. We praise Him
who made these endeavorers what they
were and lent them to US even for q lit
tie while.
Let us emulate their virtues and 20
to see them "In the sweet bye and
bye" ION that beautiful shore"
Report OF Memorial Committee oil
Whitaker's Chapel C. E. Society,
w. c.. WHITAKER,
JESSIE P. WHITAKER,
LEILA B. HOLIDAY.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-11-23
An Explanation.

In our Issue of November 9th, it was
published in the proceedings of the
county commissioners that Sheriff j.
A. Houses jail account was $500. The
September and October accounts were
both included In that item, IS Sheriff
House did not put in his account for
September at the October meeting
of the Board.
The October account was $l15.1O.
Such explanation'is due Sheriff House.
a. some might suppose the account
rnduly largo Tor one month. The two
months we're put into ono item by tho
editor OF Thu COMMONWEALTH to save
q line OF space.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-11-23

August Flower.

cit Is a surprising fact" says Prof.
Houtoa1, "that in my travels in ali
parts OF the world, for the lest ten years,
l have met more people having used
Green's August F!cUcr than any other
remedy, for dyspepsia, deranged liver
and stomach, and for constipation.
find for tourists and statesmen, or for
persons filing Office positions. where
headaches and general bad feelings
from irregular habits exist, that Green
August Flower is a grand remedy. 1t
does not lnjGre the system by frequent
use, and is excellent for sccr stomaci.s
and Indigestion" Samples free at =
t. Whitehead & Co.'s. Sold>ty dealers
in all civilized countries.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-11-23
WINDSOR LETTER.
to The Commonwealth.

WINDSOR, N. c., Nov. 81, '99.
The two weeks term OF Superior
court ended last Friday night, with
many cases continued. The criminal
docket was finished the first week
Eight were sent to the county farm
and one to penitentlary. One capital
case was tried and disposed of, Mr..
W. II. Tayloe, who killed Randall
Williford, a negro. In Aulander last
spring. He was quickly acquitted
when the jury got the case, and Capt.
Tayloe went a free man. Public senti-
ment was for his acquittal. The negro
whom he killed was bad character,
but it is to be regretted that it became
necessary to kill him.
Mr.. sam Worthington, OF Wilson,
and Miss Lucy Outlaw, of Quitsna,
Berthe county, are to be married De-
Gem Der 7th.
Sixteen buildings have gone up in
Windsor within the last eighteen
months. No boom but steady, healthy
growth. Good place for knitting mill.
Miss Julia Tayloe Stokes is teaching
the public school IN town.
Last week during court We saw only
one man drunk on the street. Less
whiskey Is drunk here than for many
years. Our young men are sober set
of young gentlemen, and we are pleased
to note the moral stand which our peo-
pie are taking. II We had the dlspen-
sary the liquor question would be
solved. God hasten the day when the
cross roads saloon will be wiped away
and dispensaries will exist in every
town. We have no fight to make on
whlskey any more than on strychnine,
but the way 1t is handled should be
regulated 80 that the social feature,
should be eliminated, and If the social
drink is to be INDUCED then let it he
at home where the restriction Of the
family will prohibit excessive lndul-
gence.
The Presiding Elder, Rev. J. E. I'm
derwood, preached here Saturday night
Thanksgiving service will be held in
the Methodist church.
/ Miss Vann, from Union, visited Mrs
Calling, on GRANVILLE street, last week
THE COMMONWEALTH may put BERTHE
down for good majority for the
Amendment. We are expecting good
old Halifax to do her work with the
patriotism known only toseastern coun'
ties.
We bear that several negro families haye
left the county in the neighborhood of
Lewiston. BY next campaign several
hundred negroes will have left the
county.
Something remarkable and interest
ing was the appearance OF the court
houee last week during the session o.
court. Not a negro was on the jury
The jury looked like they did in the
good old days, when white man was
almost as good az 2 negro, If he paid
bis debts and loved his neighbor. And
bv the middle VI the session the cour,
at times had not q negro inside the
building. How different from last
year when Bill Burden was sheriff and
fell at the feet OF Ben Askew, the negro
chairman, and worshlpped a white
man then could hardly get in the court
house so thick were the negroes. Such
a condition, however, has passed never
to be repeated. The negro has bad hi,
day and has passed out. The passing
OF the Republican party in North Caro-
lima is now being witnessed, and as II
passes may it take its stencil with 1t.
7VVSUk y2YyHSY92ySS
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-11-23
Missionary Services.

The monthly missionary services OF
the Methodist Church Of this town Will
he held next Sunday 8, P. NJ. Address
will be made by Prof. L. r. Wilson OF
Vine Hill Male Academy and Miss
Priscilla Foster, an ordained Deaconess
in the Methodist Church (Nortnerh
Metbodist) who is here visiting her
ennts Mrs. E. e. Hilliard Il Mrs. }. H..
Taverance. Public invited to attend
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-11-23
Excelled by None, Equalled by Few.

The Union Central Life Insurance
Company is universally recognized as
one OF the leading and most thoroughly
reliable insurance companies in the
country.
Its contracts are the most liberal to
its policy holders and It's dividends are
the very largest.
IF you want insurance in one OF the
very best at low rates take it in the
Union Central.
Numbers have come to me for in
surance recently even with out being
solicited. They have gotten the very
best policies. So can you. Apply to
E. E. HILLIAKD
Scotland Neck N. G.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-11-23

Lad,es-For relief of women, Ches
ter's Tansy Tablets, worth their weight
in gold. A safe and certain monthly
regulator mailed.
MURpocK CURE Co., Atlanta, Ga
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-11-23

Persons who purchase anything od-
vcrtssed in this paper will do a favor
to both the advertiser and the editor by
mentioning the fact that they saso the
advertisement IN The Commonwealth.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-11-23

1t goes to every rart-Murdnck Ca
tarrn Cure. It cures Colds, Hay Fever
and all forms Of Ca:asrh. Price xl-OO,
mailed on receipt Of price. See adver-
tieement.
MURDccK CuRs Co., Atlanta, Ga.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-11-23
SMALLPOX improving.

DR.. Green, superintendent of health,
came from Weldon this morning, and
instructed DR.. Wimberley to turn out
nine cured cases from the hospital.
Another man is able to cook for the
others. Everything is still kept guard
ed, and tho situation Is satisfactory.
People are going and coming and doing
business as usual. There is no case in
town nor has been in several days.
The community owes DR.. Green vote
If thanks Tor his efficient service.
GA sTo REA.
go. The Kind You Have Mways Boa1ht
'', : <13ASe6x IT. T..
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-11-23
Notice to HI tiers.

All persons are heret, forbidden to
hunt with dog or gun on my lands adj
joining the lands of til John DAVIS
tract, the Ben Weat: rst tract, Joht
White, Isham Smi' an II. Smith.
1l-9-4t y LILLIAN E. JONES.
Noy. 6, 1899.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-11-23
Individuals
Cheat
Themselves

b net icing careful about where
an what they buy. Where you can
TN most goods is the place where YOU
ca ind what you want aad where most
sods are sold is the place to get the
be-. bargains.
That place is
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-11-23
EVERY ONE
OUGHT TO STUDY

his own interest, and:you are do
as hat when you buy your goods
fcnl rs. We are the leaders In bar
:s'as all he.time, land our big trade has
nhg proven it.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-11-23
. nE7 nm Such
1 NH uIu Is the
i WUU,UUU News
-c11z1rr, in The
I|)bbERY! 3 = s5 : ; L
raccEHV ON the Norfolk and
LsAS AAA 4 Carolina Railroad

This was the robbery of the Express
r r,ranv Int manu-
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-11-23

Prices of products have not affected
Tie price OF our goods, except we can
s4 still lower, though cotton has adj
ysrced.
Evening journal., 1899-12-26
Mestern cattIe for Main.

An attempt on a large scale is soon.
to be made to stock the abandoned
farms of Maine with cattle from the
west. The promoters Of the scheme
claim that cattle raising can be made
to pay largely in the state because the
cattle would be near to a good ship
ping point and that the rundown"
farms in Maine could in that way be
redeemed. Il is understood that lead
ing business men in Boston and New
Yark are interested, and that an OPP
ton has been obtained from the state
on a tract Of $4,000 acres for the cen
trail OF experimental station.
The promoters are to furnish farm
ers with all the steers they can fatten
for the market, the profits to be de.
rived from the sales to be divided
after the state has received a percent
age Cheap transportation is a feature
likely to enter into the scheme. and Il
is said that the four railroads operat-
Ing in Maine are to furnish some back
ing. The number OF abandoned farms
IN Maine grow with each year.
Evening journal., 1899-12-26
What sailors Have survived.

The recent landing at this port Of a
half-staryed seaman OF the Norwegian
bark Drot by the German steamship
catania, which picked him up of the
Florida coast where he had floated
on a roughly constructed raft for FIVE
days without food or water illustrated
forcibly the powers of endurance Of
seamen in general. Some years ago
Mate Brooks, of the American ship
Belle O'Brien, which was burnedi on
the Irish coast, was picked up lying
unconscious among 2 boatload of dead
and dying men by Capt Dunn, OF the
Lord Line steamer Lord Erne and
brought to Baltimore. He had been
ten days with little or no food OF wa
ter. Robert Scotney, second mate
the English brig Thomas. was found
by an East Indianman outward bound
in a small boat a living skeleton. He
had subsisted 76 days from the time
The bris was lost on four pounds OF
meat four pounds of flour, six pounds
Of bread, a scant supply Of canned
goods and a kes OF water.-Baltimore
News.
Evening journal., 1899-12-26
NEVER DRINK WATER.
Horses and Cattle That Stake Their
Thirst on q. Peculiar Grass.

Thirst on q. PecQNar Gfass.
The proveFbiai horse which can be
led 10 water. but which cannot be
made to drink, exists ia great mum
bers IN the Hawaiian islanos. Among
the cattle he has thousands OF Cousins
OF the same proclivities.
II is a surprising statement to faate,
and yet one that is literally true, and
so commonplace that no one there
thinks anything nhout II. that there
are hundreds of horses and thousands
of cattle which never take a drink OF
water throughout the whole course OF
their lives
On. all the islands the upper altf.
tudes of the mountains are given up
to cattle ranges The cattle run
wild from the time they IRE born TN
til they are rounded up TO be sent to
the slaughterhouse. ExceDt during pos
sibly two or three months Of the rainy
season, there are no streams or pools
of water In any part where the cattle
range. i
But everywhere there grows a re.
cumbent, jointed grass, known by the
native name Of MAMMA. This Is both
food and drink Horses and cattle
grazing on Il neither require water.
nor viii they drink It when offered
Our FIRST experience with this fact
was on trip to Haleakala. A party
was mounted on horses which has just
been brought IN from the range. The
journey they made was fourteen miles.
in which distance they assembled about
5000 feet
The party started In the afternoon.
and about sunset halted for supper.
They thought IL strange that the
horses should leave a feed of grain 10
nibble the scanty grass which grew
near by but we're willing to trust
their instinct in the matter
However before starting, they in
sisted that they be given water. The
native guide demurred In this, saying
they didn't need It, but with the good
natured complaisance Of his race,
yielded to requests. and led a detour
of about a mile, which brought the
party to a ranch house where there
was a we'll But to the utter amaze
ment and stupefaction Of the travellers
the horses would not drink
They took 1t as another case OF in
stinct and assumed that the water
for some reason was not good, and 50
refrained from drinking 1t themselves
Il was not until the return the second
day, to Kawaapae that the travellers
learned the secret Of the wonderful
MAMMA grass.-Cincinnati Enquirer.
Evening journal., 1899-12-26
THE EYE STUDENT.


Wide open eyes are indicative OF
rashness. ts
side-g CHANGING eyes are always 10 be
distrusted.
Small eyes are commonly supposed to
indicate. cunning.
? The downcast eye has In all ages
been typical OF modesty.
The proper distance between the eyes
IL the width Of one eye.
People OF melancholy temperament
rarely have clear blue eyes
Eyes in rapid and constant motion
betolSen anxiety, fear or care.
Eyes with long, sharp corners indi-
cate great discernment and penetra-
ton.
The white OF the eye showing be-
meath the iris Is indicative OF nobility
OF character. NtN.
When the upper lid covers half or
more OF the pupil the indication is of
cool elaboration.
An eye the upper Id OF which passes
horizontally across the pupil indicates
mental ability.
II IS said that the prevailing colors
Of eyes among patients of lunatlc asy-
lums are brown or black.
Eyes that are wide apart are said by
physiognomists TO indicate great INTEL
ligence and tenacious memory.
Eyes OF which the whole OF the iris
is Visible beloEg TO erratic persons,
often with tendency towards in
sanity. le.s
Wide open. staring eyes In weak
countornances indicate jealousy big
otry intolerance and pertinacity,
without firmnesF.
Eyes placed close together In the
head are said 70 Indicate pettiness OF
disposition. jealousy and a turn for
fault nndine
Evening journal., 1899-12-26
Index MAKING.

A young woman In London has for
some years carried on the business Of
index making. During that period she
has trained in her Office forty women
index makers, and she has indexed
such works as Nansen's "Farthest
North" Science OF International
Law" 4s5 volumes OF history, and
numerous papers and periodicals.. Ac-
coTding to this enterprising woman.
indexing affords a field for women
workers that is as yet unoccupied II
is her belief that the feminine intelli-
gence is particularly successful in this
line and that she has found her pupils
patient enduring accurate and con
scientious. Moreover. women's well.
known tendency to jump to conclu.
sions here become a legitimate exer-
else as the quick intuition has a great
value in successful index-making.- lex.
change.
Evening journal., 1899-12-26

ed here some months ago with the we'll
known actor, John J. Shay, and it will
be remembered, won suit over that
actor in a local magistrates court over
the question of the annulment of a
contract. She is one Of the really sue
cessful aspirants for honors in vaude-
Vile. The Bachelor Club offers a new
and very pleasing act. which Is one Of
the features Of the show. II is very
seldom, indeed, that theatre-goers find
such a rich combination Of genuine
comedy and good singing as this four
give The Nicholson Brothers, ban
joists, the well-known Wood Sisters,
Seamon and Monti and half dozen
others complete the bill It is excel
lent in every way, and the patrons of
Dockstader's have good reason to be
pleased with Il.
Evening journal., 1899-12-26

When Thomas T. Crittenden was
Governor of Missouri he had a colored
hostler who was much in awe Of his
employers. The man was apologize at
trifes but when the Governors favor
re horse died one night the case
seemed to be beyond the mans power
OF palliation. He wandered about the
stableyard for a long time lost in
thought. Then going into Critten-
den's presence he said: "Guv'nor, that
yere black horse, Pluto. amt a-goin
to live berry long" What makes you
say that, Benz" asked the Governor
in surprise. case he am dead."-The
Argonaut
Evening journal., 1899-12-26
DocKsTADER's.

The largest attendance of any single
day in the history of Dockstader's The
atre was present yesterday. It marked
the introduction of one of the most
thoroughly pleasing bills the theatre
has yet offered. The capacity of the
house was tested to the utmost and
many were turned away. Miss Agnes
Ardeck and her company in "A Wife
Pro Tenn" presented one of the most
delightful bits Of amusement seen here
for some time. Miss Ardeck is not
stranger in Wilmington. She appear
Evening journal., 1899-12-26
A Scientific Rascal.

Scientific knowledge has Deen per.
verified to the uses of blaclImail by a
medical student of Grantz. Austria,
who endeavored TO obtain 10000 flor
ms from a rich old lady for threaten.
ing to open a bottle of assorted deadly
bacilh in her room if she refused to
pay up When arrested bottles
stolen from a ARCHAEOLOGICAL labora-
tory and containing microbes OF sew.
eral diseases were found in his possec.
sion.
Evening journal., 1899-12-26
WASHINGTON
HOLIDAY TOUR VIA PENNSYL
WANNA RAILROAD.

ANA MAILMAN
December 2s has been selected as the
date for the Personally Conducted
Holiday Tour of the Pennsylvania
railroad 70 Washington. This tour viii
cover a period Of three days, affording
ample time to visit all the principal
points OF interest at the National Capt.
tai, including the Congressional Lii
brary and the new Corcoran Art Gal
lery. Round-trip rate, covering rail-
road transportation for the round trip,
hotel accommodations, and guides
S1450 from New York, $3.50 from
Trenton, and S11.50 from Philadelphia.
These rates cover accommodations for
two days at the Arlington. Normandie,
Riggs or Ebbitt House. For accommo-
dations at Wizards, Regent. Metro
politan or National Hotel, $3.50 less.
Side trips to Mount Vernon, Richmond
Old Point Comfort and Norfolk at
greatly reduced rates.
All tickets good for ten days, with
special hotel rates after expiration OF
hotel coupons.
For itineraries and full information
apply to Ticket Agents; Tourist Agent,
1856 Broadway, New York; Court
Street, Brooklyn; or address Geo. W.
Boyd, Assistant General Passenger
Agent, Broad Street Station, Philadel-
phia.
Evening journal., 1899-12-26
The CLEANER.

During nine months Of this year
100 miles Of new railroad were laid
In this country.
Tho Post ONCE building IN Virginia,
SAN Diego County. Cal. IS made OF IN
old piano box. i-e
! Rain has never been known 10 fab
Ia that part OF Egypt between the
two lower falls OF the Nile.
r. "a no unusual thing FOR "a vessel
plying between Japan and London to
cargo.
Evening journal., 1899-12-26
A Simple Camera.

A Houlton mel man recently took
a very good photograph with a simple
Dashboard box and a dry plato. An.
aperture was cut in the box over
which was pasted a piece Of black pa
per In which q small hole wes made
with the point of pin. The box was
then taken to dark room and plate
securely fastened inside The plate
was exposed for one minute and a
half and tho result was very satisfao.
tory.
Evening journal., 1899-12-26
Prone 70 Suicide.

Statistics show that the medical pro-
fession is more prone to suicide than
any other. During the last three years
the number of suicides occurring
among physicians has been respective
ly forty-hve. forty-nine and forty
seven per annum, an average Of nearly
one TO 5000 or as the death rate
among the physicians is about TWEEN
ty-hve to 1000. nearly one-fiftieth OF
all the deaths in the profession have
been suicides.
Evening journal., 1899-12-26

your hands rough hard chapped from the repeated
wasings necessary keep free from the office dirt examine
carefully the soap yor cheap toilet soap, you will find
that it greasy. acria and irritating.
Tory Soap makes pro.se late that the dirt and
inses easily leaving the skin soft and clean.
your office force is large there considerations that
will recommend ivory Soap you. It quick action, saving
time and is inexpensive.
Send the office boy for and try it.
bgrnsrr saocrus onenrsn
Evening journal., 1899-12-26

Nearly all the so-called smart set
use perfumery, and recently one prom
inent Newport woman ordered $50
worth Of violet from a leading import
er here. This consisted of one dozen
bottles OF the best violet. which costs
IS an ounce bottle. The importers
here frequently have arrive in one
steamer 20 boxes of extract, each con
tanning 20 boxes Of essence New
York Journal.