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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-11-16
NO RIGHTTO UGLINEss.

The woman who is lovely in face
form and temper will always have
friends, but one who would be attrac-
tive must keep her health. IT she Is
weak, sickly and all run down, che
will be nervous and irritable. If she
has constipation or Kidney trouble, her
impure blood will cause pimples
blotches, skin eruptions and a wretched
complexion. Electric Bitters is the
best medicine in the world to regulate
stomach, liver and kidneys and to
purify the blood. 1t gives strong
nerves, bright eyes, smooth, velvety
skin, rich complexion. It will make a
good-looking, charming woman Of a
rundown inyalid. Only so cents at
E. T. Whitehead & Cos Drug Store.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-11-16
VOLCANIC ERUPTlONS.

Are grand, but Skin Eruptions rob
life of Joy. Buckien's Arnica Salve,
cures them also Old, Running and
Fever Sores, Ulcers, Bolls, Felons,
Corns, Warts, Cuts Bruises, Burns,
Scalds, Cbapped Hands, Chilblains.
Best Pile cure on earth Drives out
Pains and Aches. Only 25 cts. box.
Cure guaranteed. Sold by E. T. White
head & Co. Druggist.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-11-16

FROM THE REPORT of the dealers In
this city, Wa think no proprietary med
icine has q larger sale than PAIN-KIL-
LER. Its valuable properties as a
speedy cure for pain can not fail to be
generally appreciated, in case OF ac-
cident, or sudden attack of dysentery,
diarrhoea, cholera morbus-
Star. Avoid substitutes, there Is but
one Psln-Killer, Perry DAVIS Price
25c. and Soc.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-11-16
History Keeps On Repeating ITSELF

In the November number OF "The
National Magazine" the editor, Joe
Mitchell Chapple, comments pertinent.
ly on the South African situation as
follows:
Parallels of history are always in
teresting. At about the same time
that the Pilgrim fathers landed at
Plymouth, the Dutch and Huguenoi
refugees landed In South Africa. Later
when in devout and solemn praise the
spirit that gave birth to Thanksgiving
was instituted, the circumstances sur
rounding these two singularly impor-
tant epoch-making events were similar.
Both OF the sturdy bands had started
from Holland for similar reasons eacl.
had their struggles on unknown shores
against starvation and contest with the
natives. Each were to play an I'M
portant part in the destiny of the An
glo-Saxon race, and although more
than century has spanned the inte
rim, the struggle against the rule OF
the mother country, was begun and in.
dependence secured. Here the parallel
ceases for the time-but the struggle
in the Transyaal to-day Is only another
revolution of the wheel that marks of
the race of Time"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-11-16

A New York girl, Katharine Fergu-
SOD, is doing In The Ladies' Home
Journal what oddly enough has never
been done before. In "Tbe Autobiog-
raphy OF a Girl" she relates the story of
her own life"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-11-16

DR.. BULLS Cough SYRUP is a grand
old remedy, used for many years and
still In public favor. 1t is without
doubt the best medicine for all pull
monary affections. 1t always cures.
All druggists sell it for 25 cts.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-11-16
CHAMBERLAIN'S PAIN BALM
c11REs OTHERS WHY NOT YOU

NV wife has been using Chamber
,ains Pain Balm, with good results Tor
a lame shoulder that has pa1ned nel
continually for nine years. we nave
tried ali kinds of medicines and doctors
w,thout receiving any benefit from
any of them. one aay
ve saw an advertisement OF this meo-
cine and thought of trying it which
wa did with the best OF satisfaction.
She e. has used only one bottle and her
shoulder is almost well.-ADoLPH L.
M111Err. Manchester, N. IL. For sale
nv F.. T. Whitehead q 20.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-11-16
PRESENT DAY THOUGHTS
Nineteenth Century Knighthcod.
THE VIRTUES OF TRUTH.
BY "GROsvENoR." /"

! BY "GRosvENoR."
Written For The Commonwealth.
Nineteenth Century Knighthood-A
knight of old, with couched lance,
Gathering through present day streets
would be laughed at as sort OF tin-pot
hypocrite. His heroics would look
ridiculous, our catechism would be-
wilder him-Do you produce anything
do you hold life eacred-do you real
ly honor woman as your helpmate
By my Halidame, he would say in sur
prise, my churls do the work that pro-
duces, my arms are trained and ready
to kill, nv proves against men Is my
honor among woman until my lady is
won then enclose her in my castle
to work, to wait, and to be ignorant.
It makes the heart sick to think of the
millions of woe-begone, dirt-begrimed
serfs who formed an unhonored, down.
trodden platform whereon chiyalry
could disport itself. The-olden, golden
knight was too often a quarralsome
rascal whose deeds were simply those
of a refined savage.
The ideals of chivalry were pale rush
lights beside the simplest ideals of the
simplest men who love and honor free
dom. We have changed the measure
of a man since then. We now know
that the untoiiing, unspinning classes
have no monopoly of knlghtliness.
The gifts OF the rich to the poor are
less in total value and infinitely less in
proportion than the charities of the
poor towards each other. We now
know that the best glories OF our hu-
man nature do not flourish under the
false ideas that chivalry taught regard
ing proves, honor, ease and wealth.
Self-forgetfulness, persistent endeavor,
and kindllness are most endangered by
such system.
The domestic virtues of truth, sim
pliclty, and of gentleness towards all
but chiefly towards those who are weak
are more to be extolled than either
the veneer of culture or the hypocrisy
of honor, falsely so called. The every
day knight of the present wears no
livery except the livery of soul that
makes him the servant of all. He
winds no resoundlng horn, he deals no
death to the passer-by, his steed champs
no foaming bit; but he is nevertheless
every inch a knight. His grimy hand
is on the throttle to stay until death
loosens it. He is in the engine room
to save others before he himself at
tempts to leave. He is the blue-coated
care-taker and guide for timorous
women and children on our crowded
city streets. He is the hero of the
ladder when flames imperil those who
have no shadow of claim upon him,
except that of knightly humanity.
Not alone in those public ways does be
serve. He is the patient toiler on hill
side and in factory. Clad in oyeralls or
In the height of fashion he is convinced
that the test OF our modern knlghthood
is this-whether he is doing the thing
he is best fitted for in the way that is
best for those now here and those yet
to come.
The Knights of old were scattered
sparse'y the knight of to- day is along
every pathway, visible to those who
-
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-11-16

eek, N. c., THURSDA'
street car lines, should be operated by
cities.
Charles M. Sheldon was born in
We;lville, N. Y :, and is Al years OF age
Rev. Stewart Sheldon, his father, mov-
ed to Dakota Will le Charles was a boy,
and was actively engaged in missionary
work among the Indians. The yonng
mans early education was received in
the country school. Later he was
graduated from Phillips academy
Brown university and the Andover
Theological seminary. After his grad
uation he went to England, where be
spent several months studying the
poorer classes in London ana Glasgow
He became pastor of first church at
Waterbury, Vt, upon his return, and
in 1888 accepted call to the pulpit OF
the Central Congregational church In
Topeka.
At one time he requested his congrega-
ton to excuse him from parish work
and was seen only at church services.
For several months he studied the diff
ferept classes of wage earners in novel
manner. Unknown to any one, he
donned the garb OF a laborer, secured a
'job" and went to work. He worked
as mechanics helper in the railroad
shops and spent some time on the road
with the trainmen. He mingled with
the lawyers and doctors, and finally en-
tered Washburn college at Topeka as
student. He joined the scholars in
athletic games and literary societies.
His special field of labor was later in
"Tennesseetown, 'the negro quarter Of
Topeka.
The result of his work is most no
ticeable in the negro quarter. The
yards once Uttered and unslghtly, have
been transformed into gardens and
flower beds. Prizes were offered for the
best kept houses, neatest yards, most
thrifty families, and the change has
been wonderful. A free reading room
and kindergarten were established for
the colored people. The story "The
Redemption OF Freetown" is the story
of the work among the negroes. Through
his efforts kindergarten was estab-
lished in connection with his church,
and the kindergartens are fostered by
an association.
When asked if "In His Steps" was
founded upon facts, Mr.. Sheldon says :
"The story In His Steps when writ
ten was purely imaginary. I knew of
no such places or characters in exis-
tence. 1t was not founded upon facts,
but it was written with a desire that
the imaginary might become real.
Since the story was written have
heard of several characters who are
very nearly like those In the book"
Mr.. Sheldon is married and has one
child, boy. His home is q neat cot
tage on College Hill. Most of his
writing is done in the study OF his
church.
One of his ideas is for a Christian
newspapers to be managed on Chris
t,an basis. At the meeting of the
Christian Endeavor society in Detroit
he asked the meeting to subscribe 81,
600, 900 to be used in establishing a
thoroughly Christian daily newspaper
in Chicago. He believes that the time
will come when his dream will be
reality.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-11-16

Tho Union Central Life Insurance
Com pany is universally recognized as
one Of the leading and most thoroughly
raliable insurance companies in the
country.
Its contracts are the most IlDerai W
it's policy holders and its dividends are
the very largest.
IF YOU want insurance in one OF the
very best at low rates take II ~ ''e
Union Central. g. IN.
Numbers have come to me for IN.
surance recently even wlthout DOLLY .e'
solicited. They have gotten the very -
best policies. So can you: APP'y -
Scotland Neck N. G.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-11-16
The EDITORS LEISURE HOURS
Points and Paragraphs Of Things
Present, Past and Future.

Among the new things suggested fer
this region is a great seed farm. A
gentleman who has had considerable
experience in handling seeds OF. various
kinds, said recently that he believes
that seed farm on large scale some
where in this region would pay. Very
few farmers, truckers, and gardeners,
comparatively speaking, raise their
own seeds and there is argument for
such an eterprise here. Now let some
ore commence 1t on small scale and
develop it gradually and follow the
development with good business.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-11-16

0AsToz
n..,. ta = The Kind yoa Have Always Bought
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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-11-16

The Saturday Evening Post gives u
very interesting page to brief review
OF the Trade Congress which was held
In connection with the Manufacturers
Exposition in Philadelphia last month.
Business men were brought together
from the four corners OF the earth, and
they discussed more than a hundred
topics which related to the trade and
commerce of the different countries
represented There was unanimity OF
thought and oneness of purpose that
spoke we'll for the congress as whole
and for the members and delegates in
dividually. They were all pleased with
America and the city of "Brotherly
Love-" and facts were brought out
that many other countries are prosper
ing as we'll as the United States.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-11-16

Some seem to think that it will be
bard work to carry the constitutional
amendment next year. Perhaps it
will, but there ought to be nothing
alarming in that. Few things worth
the doing are done easily. The best
and brightest rewards come from the
hardest and most persistent toll. The
most complete victories follow the hard
est fought battles. So let no one teel
discouraged because it will be hard to
carry the amendment. It will be hard,
but it will be carried and it will be the
strongest and best stimulus to general
education that North Carolina has ever
known.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-11-16

CONGRESS will soon be in session
again and one of the important events
will be the ch ange of Speaker of the
House. General Henderson, Of Iowa,
will be the Sperker, and our Washing
ton correspondent says that he will
reach Washington this week. OF the
new Speakers troubles, with his hon.
ors, our correspondent says:
"Nine-tenths of the Republican men,
bers of the House, who served in the
last Congress, are dissatisfied with their
committee assignments and want what
they regard as more important places,
and better suited to their importance
and deserts Those who have served
on minor committees will claim pro-
motion and more important ones. A
rush of members is expected within a
lew days, and the coming speaker
hardly will be in town before his rooms
at the Normandle Hotel will be over
flowing with statesmen anxious to
place their services at the Speakers dis
posal, and begging that he will not un-
derrate them. The making up Of COM
mittees il a task OF great difficulty and
delicacy. Had Reed been disposed to
remain in the Houee. he would have
been re- elected without opposition, and
with no promises to be redeemed as to
chairmanships. Emerging from con-
test. Speaker Henderson stands pledged
to certain returns for work done by
,eaders in the various delegations.
These gentlemen have good memories,
and already they are ON the way to
claim promised rewards"
S~~1E
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-11-16

Exce1,ed by uone, Equal1ed by Few
The age-herald., 1899-07-22

broken, mountainous. Coffee county, 7eO acres, timberel level, sandy Conecuh county, 16O acres, oak hickory, pine lands. sandy loam. Coosa county, 11,eSO acres, uneven sandy soil
 Coylngton county, 11.5sO acres, level. sandy.
 Crenshaw county, 92O acres, hilly. sandy. Dale county, 12O0 acres, pine lands, level, sandy.
 Elmore county, 200 acres, pine lands, varied soil
 Escambia county, 6,12O acres, pine lands, light, sandy.
 Fayette county, 6,1GO acres, mountainous, hilly.
 Geneva county, 2,12O acres, pine lands, light, sandy
 Greene county, 400 acres. Hale county, 600 acres, hilly, broken, sandy.
 Henry county, 1,6SO acres, broken, sandy soil.
 Jefferson county, 1920 acres, rocky and mountainous.
 
 Macon county, 200 acres hilly, sandy soil Marengo county, 2,O4O acres, pine lands, level, sandy.
 Mobile county, 26,56O acres, fiat, sandy, part marshy.
 Monroe county 4,96O acres, broken, hiliy, sandy
 Perry county. $40 acres, hilly, pine lands. Pickens county, 3,S40 acres, pine lands, hilly, sandy.
 Pike county, 40 acres, hilly, broken, sandy soil.
 Randolph county, 1880 acres, mountain ous hily, rocky. Russell county, 2SO acres, pine lands, un- dulating.
 St. Clair county. 2,56O acres, mountainous, hilly, varied soil. Shelby county, 6,4SO acres, hilly, rough, varied soil.
 Sumter county, 760 acres, undulating, soil sandy and red.
 Talladega county. 5,2OO acres, mountain ous hilly, varied soil. Tallapoosa county, 200 acres hilly red and grassy sandy soil. Tuscaloosa county, 5,400 acres, hilly, broken diversified soil. Walker county 600 acres, hilly, broken,
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EXCURSION TO MOBILE.
$500 Round Trip.

A special train consisting of the best coaches will leave the union passenger sta- tion Saturday night, July 22 for Mobile, Ala. arriving in Mobile about 5:20 Sunday morning Returning, train will leave Mo- bile promptly at g D. m. Monday, July 24. The remarkably low rate of s has been made for the round trip. Separate coaches will be provided for both white and colored people with baggage car in middle to di- vide the crowd. Perfect order will be maintained, as special officers of the rail- road company will be along to look after that part. Arrangements have been made for outings on the gulf at Mobile, trips can be made to Fort Morgan, Point Clear and many other points of great interest for a very small extra cost.
 Parties desiring to go Montgomery can do on this train at the low rate of $1 50 for the round trip, remaining in Montgomery all day Sunday and Monday. For further information regarding this excursion, call on or address any agent of the Louisville and Nashville railroad or union ticket of flee.
 There will be an excursion from Mobile to Birmingham and return, leaving Mobile Sat urday night, 10:3O p. m., July 29 $300 round trip. Parties desiring to stay in Mobile a whole week can do so at the very low rate of $500 for the round trip.
The age-herald., 1899-07-22

democratic executive committee to have the coming state convention held in this city, as Jackson was eonfessedly unable to pro- vide suitable accommodations therefor. The matter will be urged upon the commit tee very vigorously, and if possible to do so, the convention will be brought to Me- ridan.
 Messrs. G. Q. Hall and Son, representing the first mortgage bondholders of the Me- ridian Gas Light company, at a late hour yesterday afternoon filed in the United States District court a petition to have this corporation declared a bankrupt. In the petition as filed the statement is set forth that there are now outstanding bonds of the said corporation to the amount of S10O,O00 and that the plant of the company is not worth anything like that amount and the grounds for bankruptcy are stated that the values of the security are for less than the indebtedness, that the company is in- solvent, that while it insolvent it paid off the claims of certain creditors with inter- est, to prefer them over other creditors, and also that certain monies arising from the sale of the bonds had been concealed with intent to hinder, delay and defraud its creditors. The case will come on for hear ing in August and the issue will doubtless be contested with vigor by the stockhold CTS of the concern in Birmingham, this city and elsewhere.
The age-herald., 1899-07-22
HUNTSVILLE
Candida a teol e-Contr tets Award
 ed for New Industries.

Huntsville, July A.-(Special.)-A candi- dates barbecue was given yesterday at Blue Springs, in the eastern part of Madi- ent. John H. Wallace, Jr., delivered an ad- dress upon the politccl issues of the day. There were a large number of candidates for county offices in the gathering, and they expressed themselves as in favor of an early primary. They want to know their fates early, so that the disappointed ones may have time to make crops.
 All of the machinery has been placed in position in the new West Huntsville Furni- ture factory, and it will be placed in opera tion as soon as sufficient number of operatives can be employed. The factory
The age-herald., 1899-07-22
DECATUR.
Effort to Enforce the Sunday Law
 Body Recovered

Decatur July 21.-(Speclal)-John Schus- ter a prominent saloonist of New Decatur was tried before Mayor c. E. Payne this morning for violating the ordinance prohib- iting the sale of liquors on Sunday. Schuster was discharged for want of evi- dence to convict, but the mayor made use of language which would indicate that the saloons must close on the sabbath.
 The body of A. E. Weekes, drowned in the river here Wednesday, was recovered this morning by a negro man named Abe Alexander. The body had drifted against one of the railroad bridge pillars. Men have been dragging in the river ever since Wednesday without success. Alexander will receive $50 for finding the body.
 The friends of Lieutenant-Colonel Kyle and Major Mcconnell are jubilant over their election.
The age-herald., 1899-07-22
ill work at least fifty skilled men.

VIII work at least fifty skilled men.
 The Merrimack Manufacturing comnanv mas awarded Bennett & Caldwell a con- tract to make the excavations for the hrst mill' which requires the removal of lo'ooo yards of earth. The brick plant of the Merrimack is now in full operation. having capacity of 75 ,OOO day.
 Eugene Gill of this city and Ray Knight or Anniston were badly bruised while driv- Ing horse and buggy from Bailey Springs to Florence. In trying to check the horse one of the lines broke, and Knight wac thrown over the dashboard and dragged a great instance. He was torn and bruised. dlii attempted to stop the horse by jump- Ing upon it's back, but was thrown off and entangled in a wheel.
The age-herald., 1899-07-22

den to myself. Was troubled with smothering spells, also palpitation of the heart and that bearing-down feel. ing, and could not be on my feet much.
 II was growing worse all the time, until took your medicine.
 After taking three boxes of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Lozenges, the tumor passed from me.
 "My health has been better ever since, can now walk quite . distance and am troubled no more with pelpitae tion of the heart or bloating. rec. ofhmend your medicine to ell sufferers from female troubles"
 1t is hardly reasonable to suppose that any one can doubt the efficiency of Mrs rinkham's methods and medi- cine in the face of the tremendous voi' tune of testimony.
The age-herald., 1899-07-22
c A S TT @ RIA. B Bears the The Kind You tays A!says Bought ''S1a'''' of &xWENzzMx

BLOUNT SPRINGS AND RETURN s1 The Louisville and Nashville Railroad will sell round trip tickets from Birmingham to Blount Springs and return at one fare. tickets to be sold for Saturday afternoon trains and Sunday morning trains limited good to return the following Monday morning. There is also in effect a rate of $2.5O, which includes railroad fare from Birmingham to Blount Springs and return and one days board at hotel.
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WinsIow,s Soothing Syrup

Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHILL DREN WHILE TEETHING. with PER- FECT SUCCESS. It SOOTHES the CHILD, SOFTENS the GUMS, ALLAYS all PAIN; CURE WIND COLIC, and Is the best rem edy for DIARRHOEA. Sold by druggists fin every part of the world Be sure and ask for Mrs. Winslows Soothing Syrup and take no other kind. Twenty-Five cents a bottle.
The age-herald., 1899-07-22

RI.OUNT SPRINGS AND RETURN, s1. The Louisville and Nashville Railroad will sell round trip tickets from Birmingham to Blount Springs and return at one fare. trains and Sunday morning trains, limited good to return the following Monday morning. There Is also in effect rate of $25O, which includes railroad fare from Birmingham to Blount Springs and return and one days board at hotel
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A CHILD ENJOYS

The pleasant flavor gentle action, and soothing effect of Syrup of Figs, when in need of a laxative, and if the father or mother be costive or bilious the most grat- flying results follow its use; so that it is the best family remedy known and every family should have a bottle. Manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co.
The age-herald., 1899-07-22
FOR SALE.

Forty-two acres ofimproved land, well watered, necessary improved implements, within two blocks of East Lake car line; also l6 Jersey cows Ad- dress M, care Age Herald.
The age-herald., 1899-07-22

3So0J SO oOahN it's praises. It has done won ders for me in
 relieving me
 of a tumor.
 |" My health has been poor for three years. Change of life was working A upon me. l
 was very |" much bloated nd was a bur.
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TUMOR EXPELLED.
Unqualified Success of Lydia D. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.

Mrs. ELIZABETH WHEELooK, Magno- lia, Iowa, in the following letter de- scribes her recovery from a very criti- cal condition:
 "DEAR MRS. PINKHAM:-I have been taking your Vegetable Compound, and
The age-herald., 1899-07-22
MICHIGAN COLL LEGE OF MINES

A State Technical School. Practical work. Elective System Summer term. Every graduate employed. For catalogues, show ing occupation of graduates, address
 THE SECRETARY. Houghton, Mich.
 5-4-e-o-d, 39t.