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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-04
THE BRAzOS FLOOD.

NO FURTHER DAMAGE AT BRYAN.
Bryan, Texas, May 3.-The Brazos river
is still falling and no further fears are
felt. The weather is clear and brisk
north wind blowing, which is drying the
ground of rapidly.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-04
Thc TrInIix FnIlinn.

Dallas, Texas, May S.--The Trinity river
fell several fee, today and is no longer
dangerous, Another heavy rise Is antici-
patad tomorrow or Saturday. however. on,
account OF the heavy rains that have
isHen to the northwest OF Dallas.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-04
YOUNG LADY DROWNED.
Drove Into n swollen Creek without
knowing Her Danger.

Hamilton, Texas May S.--Miss Clara
Mansell, a young lady was drowned near
Bullmans bridge. "A small creek was filled
with backwater from the Leon river and
Miss Mansell, not knowing the danger,
drove in. The horse and buggy were soon
recovered and the lady was found en-
tangled in the lines. The horse was so
nearly drowned that he was not able to
be brought back to town this evening.
Miss Mansell was a teacher and was on
her way TO see about a school for the
coming session.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-04
decoration nay a. Ricnmon,

Richmond Texas. May s.-The Daugh.
ter Of the coniedeNcy held appropriate
services AZ the cemetery this even.ns and
decorated the graves OF the old Confed.
crates They were addressed by Judge
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-04
AT THE MOUTH.

Quintana, Texas, May 3.---The BRACES Is
no doubt ON big rise. but it is hardly
perceptble here except from the very
strong current and some little drift. This
being the mouth 1t soon seeks its level and
Is affected principally by the tide.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-04

II seems that our slave-holding. polyg-
amous subsidized sultan OF sulu IS kicking
already. It's that everlasting hIdebouud
American tariff system that is at the bottom
Of the trouble. Evidently this royal but
untutored savage imagined we we're snneSina
him for his good and that OF his peopls.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-04
,sou,a mead in hs't

Tyler. Texas, May $3.50 ~. ~
old and highly Respected ''' "a. ~
dead in his bed here , sis ~
Paralysis was the cause o. .rs.crr
ceased was brother !"
Long.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-04

advertising Of the fact that such informa-
tion can be had here, would soon accomplish
the end in view. And such burenu. too.
is Jus, what this State needs in great rail-
road and commercial center like Houston
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-04

Evidences multinv that the tendency Of a
presidential campaign in tho United States
Is a source ~ positive and continuous torture
10 the British lion. There is such thing
Is a tail becoming sensitive. you know.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-04

The Nicaragua canal measure has now been
parsed IN TO our house of lords to be talked
into csmpaisn trance.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-04

The Nebraska republican convention in
dorscs Mekinleyism and is willing to 'ac-
cept' the burden OF governing and holding
"acquired territory" but IL opposed to I'M
perialsm. The struggle between loyalty to
nartv and loyalty to principle in these re-
publican conventions Is truly nathetic.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-04

predicted It would be cue long British srl.
umphai march from capeiown to Pretoria
But all the world has fouad Itself mls-
taken. Why Mainly because the Beers.
besides being the best soldiers OF this or
any other time. we're armed with the most
superior guns and ordnance capable OF
manufacture at this date.
Now comes the story from English
sources that the British navy is equipped
with obsolete guns, and that II II came
to battle with hrst class power, like our
own, for instance, this much vaunied naval
strength Of the arrogant mistress Of the
seas would stand revealed as an brag and
buster.
Here Is what q professional In navy mat
ters has to say in the London Pail Mall
Gazette about the squadron which accom-
panied the queen to Dublin:
The appearance OF tho channel neet in
Dublin bav has. no doubt given much pieas-
ure to Irish sghtseers. aud the Illumination
of the eight great hattltshlps has contributed
70 70 the success Of the fetes which have marked
tho queens arrival in Dublin. But to those
who look uUon the fleet rather rs an engine
OF war than as part of pectacle In time
o. peace the ASPECT OF the squadron under
Sir HAIRY RaNsun's command was hy no
means reassuring. one single cruiser, the
Pactolus, 2-penny half penny third-olass ship
OF q type already condemned as useless at
.end the battlcshlps. Not single Hrst or
second class cruiser. not destroyer or tor
pedo boat was available The country is
supposed TO be passinE through critical
period. and vet our only effective feet In
homo waters is allowed to stray about in a
condition in which 1t would be almost Grim
maj 10 compel Il to engage an enemy
This is humiliatins and dangerous TO
British prestige upon the high seas, per-
haps, but Americans must get some satis-
faction out of 1t, since the fact demon
strates the American to be the best navy
of all the lot. Uncle Sam has not so many
war dogs of the wild waves as John Bull,
but those that constitute his pack are
up to date and ready for business.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-04

The San Antonio EXPRESS appears to hnss
reached that condition Of nervous disorder
lately where it sets a pessimst under the
bed nightly
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-04

Tho Sixth congressional district is threat
ened with another of those wellborn- Gibbs
conventions that leave such melancholy
political wrecks behind,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-04

1t was simply q pleasant fiction on Mr..
Bryan's part to refer to the moving force IN
the recent outrageous Puerto Rican legisls-
ton as tho unseen power behind the
throne" The tobacco, sugar and oil trusts
stood out like Pixies Peak In the whole
infamoua bualness
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-04

Jupiter Pluvius has got TO do some very
discreet trimming for the balance OF this
year to regain his popularity in large por-
lions OF Texas
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-04

lne idea Of making Houston hoadquarter,
for Information as to Texas real estate is :
.Vou one ana our local real estate men should
.ahe some practical siens in that direction.
tns sppomtment OF a committee to gather
iuii statistics US TO lands and conditions Ia
all parts Of the State. and the extensive
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-04

me KING OF Norway aud sweden Ia evil
ssA'N seeking no political prefermeut OF any
description and is sure OF cinch on his
'oo-ne says that he is emphatically in sym.
oathy with England AGAINST the Beers
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-04
The Beers would mud South Texas an ideal
region to which to immlgrate

Arteslan water paved streets and greater
attention during late years to sanitation are
making Houston one OF the heathlest cities
in tho United States or. in fact. in the
world Tho death rate Of little more than
a'ne to the 1000 for April will compare favor
ably with that OF any city OF $1,000 inhabi-
tants on the globe. When we get better
drainage and the extended and improved
sewer system. we will still further lower
NE death rate, People who want to sec their
freat-sreat-grandchildren should buy a home
In Houston at once
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-04

boos' is preparing to set another trap
II looks like the Beers would have lots OF
fun all summer.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-04

The New HIampshiro democrats have brave
Nv Endorsed tho Chicago platform In whole
and In detail. It's something to have a
mans hearty good will even II you can not
have his active assistance.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-08-16
Market Opened Well,

Scotland Neck tobacco market open
ed last Thursday, August 9th. The
opening was a good one-even better
than was expected. While there was
not very large quantity OF tobacco
on the market, the prices we're very
good indeed,-better than at the OPEN
ing sales last year.
From what can be learned the pri-
COS we're better in Scotland Neck than
on any market which has yet opened
in Eastern Carolina this season. Farm
ers who sold here were we'll pleased
with their sales and went away perfect
ly we'll satisfied.
Indications point to brisk market
here this season, and from the good
showing at the Star Warehouse the
first day it promises to lead, with Mess.
Clement and Keel clever to their Gus
toners and hustling tor the patronage.
There we're five buyers at the open
ing sales including home buyers and
visitors, and there will be buyers
enough here through the season to
make 1t lively. Mr.. Bailey of the
Banner Warehouse is auctioneer.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-08-16
Successful Colored Farmer.

Sherrod johnson, one OF the most
successful colored men in this region,
has made rather wonderful record
as a farmer.
When he was given his freedom he
set himself to make living tor him.
self. He went to work In earnest and
saved what he made and invested it in
a farm. From time to time he en-
larged his purchase and now owns two
or three good farms. He owns his
team and rides in his carriage as in
dependently as his ante-bellum owner
did.
He is clever man, Is respectful to
all, is polite to every one and has made
a success and enjoys life.
From the first he paid no attention
to politics except to vote. This he
thought the duty OF every good citizen
He has voted the Republican ticket
but, has not busted himself about
politics in any way.
A few days ago he brought to Scot
land Neck and sold sixteen bales OF cot
ton. And the beauty of it was, the
money was his, for he had the cotton
clear of debt.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-08-16
The Academy BeautIfled.

Vine Hill Female Academy is a
beauty now in her lavender dress with
trimmings of white, Pompeian red
and windows OF bronze green. The
boarding house has similar garb. The
grounds are enclosed by beautiful fence
wire the whole presenting a very
pleasing effect.
We are requested by the principal
who is having the work done to ten
der thanks to r. G. Josey & Co, and
Futtrell-Hardy Hardware Co. for
kindly furnishing material at first cost.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-08-16

LIITLEToN FEMALE CoLLEeE,-adver.
Used IN this paper, is offering scholar.
SHIPS to worthy applicants and money
to lend to needy students.
This Institution has educated a great
many useful women and sent out
many successful teachers. 1t is one
OF the most aggressive schools in North
Carolina and is doing a great work.
SCHOLARSHIP TO THE A. & M.-Mr.
Gilbert Smith has been awarded a
scholarship to this college,. Gilbert is
a bright intelligent boy and doubtless
Will be credit to Scotland Neck while
there.
Miss WOOD MARR1ED-On Wednes-
day, July s, at p. m. at Hotel Peter
son, Miss Annie Wood was married to
Mr.. r. H Klnion, of Greenville, JUS
tice J. A. Perry performing the cere-
naony. Only a few intimate friends
were present. to witness the marriage.
They left On the evening train for
dreenviile where they will make their
future home. THE COMMONWEALTH,
JOINS IN all good wishes.
NEWPORT News MILITARY AcAD-
call attention to the an
nouncensnt OF this school elsewhere
in this issue. President Huffman was
here this week making canvas OF this
region. He has large school and is
Icing a most excellent work.
PLEASURE PARTIES GAIoRE.-Tbere
have been many and many kinds of
pleasure parties in town of late. It is
l Brunswick stew one day, fishing
party next day, picnic the next day,
and hay-rides at night.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-08-16

Hon. Myron II. McCord, Ex-Governor
Of New Mexico, in a letter to DR.. Hart
man, from Washington, D: c., says:
Dear Sir-At the suggestion of friend
Twas advised to use Pe-ru-na for catarrh,
and after using one bottle I began to
feel better in every way. It helped me
In many respects. was troubled with
colds, coughs, sore throat, ETC., but as
soon as I had taken your medicine I
began to improve and soon got we'll. I
take pleasure in recommending your
great remedy to all who are afflicted
with catarrh.-M. H. McCord.
The spring presents a much more
favorable opportunity for the perma-
nent cure of chronic catarrh, especially
old, stubborn cases. Now is the time to
begin treatment. Insist upon having
Pe-ru-na. There are no successful sub
stitutes for this remedy. Send to DR..
Hartman, Columbus, Ohio, for free CO.
tarrh book.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-08-16
A Fatal Accident.

Mr.. Clayton Clintleton, son-ln-law
Of Mr.. Wiley B1i!ey, was fatally in
iured by the explosion of gas pipe at
Newport News last week. he was IN
iured on Tuesday and died on Thurs
dav. The body was brought to tie
Wiley Briley burying ground near
PALMYRA Friday. Deceased was "
wears old, and leaves wife, having
been married since Christmas 1898.
THE COMMONWEALTH is sorry to cron-
,cle the sad death, aud extends SYM
pathies to the bereaved.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-08-16
MARRIED AT BALTIMORE,
Purrington-Bosley.

Miss George Price Bosley, daughter
of Mrs. S. Parker Bosley, of Towson,
was married last night to Mr.. Alfred
Luther burlington, OF Scotland Neck,
n. G. The wedding took place at 7.3O
o'clock at Trinity Protestant Episcopal
Church, Towson.
The bride entered the church lean
ing on the arm of her brother, Mr.. E.
Stanton Bosley, who gave her away.
Rev. w. III. H. Powers, rector of the
church, performed the ceremony. The
church was decorated with potted
plants and flowers, and was crowded
with the friends of the bride and groom.
Mrs. III. G. Turnbull, organist, played
the wedding march.
The bride was attired in white Or
candle over white silk, with trim
mings of lace and satin ribbons. She
wore tuile veil and carried a shower
bouquet of sweet peas. Miss Elizabeth
Bosley, sister of the bride, was brides
maid, and wore white organdie over
pink silk and carried sweet peas. The
best man was DR.. J. E. Shields, of Scot
land Neck, N.C.
Alter the ceremOney reception was
held at the homo of the brides mother
at which only the immediate family
were present. Later Mr.. and Mrs.
burlington left for trip North. They
will reside at Scotland Neck, where Mr.
burlington is engaged In business.
Mrs. burlington is graduate of the
Woman's College.-B0ltimore Sun, Au-
gust, 9th.
The bride has been known in Scot.
land Neck for more than a year, havin g
been teacher in Cottage Home school
of which Miss Lena Smith is princi-
pal. She has many friends here who
will welcome her to Scotland Neck as
her permanent home. Those who
formed her acquaintance while here
we're favorably impressed with her and
will be glad of cultlvating her acquain-
lance further.
The groom is we'll known here, hav.
ing been reared about six miles from
Scotland Neck. For several years he
has been one of the prosperous bust
men of the town and The Co MsfoN-
WEALTH joins his many friends here
in warm congratulations and many
good wishes for both in q long, useful,
happy life.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-08-16
Letter To MI. N. Hoffman.
SCOTLAND NECK, N. G.

Dear Sir People sometimes think
that nnre white lead is the only paint.
nv, 10 tho time that it has gone bad
and did the Lead Maker satisfy the
com plaints The only comfort the
man got was that he'd used lead-cold
comtort-not so with L. q NJ. Paint.
They stand ready to make good the
slightest flaw. See their Insurance %
Guarantee. The last gallon maze Is
tho same as the first we made 70 years
aoo Consider how much oil can be
added to every gallon OF the paint
With the consequent low actual COST.
Favor Messrs E. T. Whitehead q CO.
with call.
Yours Sincerely,
LoxaMAN e MARIIHHz. s.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-08-16
Cleaning the Streets.

Officer Peterson has been quite busy
for soma days working and cleaning
the streets OF the town. He has had
much to do and Is doubtless some dis
lance from the end of his Job yet.
The truth is, the cleaning of the
streets OF town like Scotland Neck is
an endless job. Where one place Is
put In good condition another place
needs attention and thus 1t continues
all the time.
Much Of the cleanliness of the town
depends upon individuals. If every
person would keep his own premises
clean, thoroughly so, the town would
have very little to Go IN the matter.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-08-16
Growing More Lively.

The building interests of Scotland
Neck are growing more lively every
day.
Mess. E. I. Whitehead & Go. have
broken ground for the handsome new
brick store they will build on Main
street in front OF Hotel Lawrence. The
excavation lis being made tor their
cellar and in few days the walls will
be going up.
Mr.. J. P. Futrell's four large brick
stores on Main street are being pushed.
The walls are completed and the other
work moves on.
Mr.. Langley has about completed
his new house on the site where his
house was burned few weeks ago.
He thanks his friends for their timely
aid in helping him to build again.
Mr.. N. B. Josey Is makiyg impor-
tant addition to his dwelling on Church
street.
Mr.. G. T. Lawrence is progressing
we'll with his new residence at the Boy
cite place.
A handsome fence has been placed
around the Female Academy property,
and the buildings painted.
Mess. N. B. Josey and M. Hoffman
have each added new Office to their
stores.
There are many other improvements
but we mentioned them in a recent
issue OF The Commonwealth. Every
one who observes says that seldom one
sees town of the size and age OF Scot
land Neck do as much work and make
as many permanent and valuable i'm
proponents IS Scotland Neck has made
during the past six months.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-08-16
Marriage in Tarboro.

Sunday morning, August IL, Mr..
Robert Daughtry and Mrs. Allie Nor
rim went out for ride. They prolong-
ed their drive to Tarboro and there at
3 80 IN the afternoon were quietly
married. They returned Sunday night
and have taken rooms at Hotel Peter
son. May their life bs long an happy
is the wish OF their friends in which
THE COMMONWEALTH Joins.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-08-16
Get YOur..........
NICE
JEWELRY
and have your......
Watch and Clock
Repaired
BY
: AS. III. BELL. THE JEW ELER
TARBORO, N. C.
FOR OVER FIFTY YEARS.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for fifty years by millions of
mothers for their children while teeth
ing. with perfect success. 1t sooths
the child. seftens the gums, allays all
pain, cures wind collie, and is the best
remedy for Dlarrhoea. It will relieve
the poor little sufferer Immediately.
Sold by Druggists in every part of tb e
world. Twenty-fiv cents . bottle. sc
sure and ask for = Afrs. Winslow's SOjth,
ing Syrup, and taxa no Other kind. =
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-08-16
DR., w, O. Mcdowell Dead.

DR.. ". O. Mcdowell is dead. He
died to-day, Aug. Is, about O'Clock,
p. N.
For day and night his death had
been expected and the announcement
was made after the forms were ready
for the press.
An extended notice will appear next
week
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-08-16
DOES IT PAY TO BUY Cheap

DOES IT PAY TO BUY CHEAP?
A cheap remedy for cougs and colds
is all right, but you want something
that will relieve and cure the more
severe and dangerous results of throat
and lung troubles. What shall you do ?
Go to warmer climate? Yes, if pos
sible it not possible for you, then in
either case take the ONLY remedy that
has been introduced in all civilized
countries with success in severe throat
and lung troubles, "Boschee's German
Syrup" It not only heals and slim
ulates the tissues to destroy the germ
disease, but alIays Inflammation, caus-
es easy expectoration, gives a good
nights rest, and cures the patient
Try ONE bottle. Recommended man.
years by all druggists in the world
For sale by E. T. Whitehead & Co.
Druggist.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-08-16
ssP C oSl e
CT W GOD.

Co. keep supply of ICE and also
a quantity of wood all the time.
Sunday hours for ice: From 8 to
10 a. m. From 5 to p. m.
w. M. GRAY.
Scotland Neck.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-08-16

10 YOU sANT-Your Buggy, Gar;
- OF Wagon repaired? Gail ON ".
4. Rrantiay. He is prepared to do ii
Tor vou Motto: Coed work at low
priees for Cash. Located east side
Nam street, Scotland Neck, between
Twelfth AID Thirteenth streets.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-08-16
Cypress Shingles.

Cypress Shingles from to 6 inches
vide. Price 10 suit the buyer.
W. H. WHITE,
Scotland Neck, n. G..
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-08-16

w hi+ca++ Tnc+i+,+a EIGHTEENTH Able Faculty. 234 Stu
w lllIoStI AHoIlIuIS. from 81 Counties
Scholarships
LITERARY, BUSINESS, TEACHERS NORMAL, MUSIC, ETC
Beautiful Heahfu Location Highly Endorsed Scores Of Successful
School Grounds
Catalogue President,
WI WHITSETT, Whltet, Guilford Co, n c.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-08-16

A GOOD SEWING MACHINE.
Brand New Wheeler & Wilson Sew
Ing machine, five drawers and full at
tachnents. Just from the factory and
can be 1ad at e bargain.
Apply at The COMMONWEALTH
Office.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-08-16

Having been in bust
ness sixty days
". 7. Tyler & Co.
desire to say they feel
profoundly thankful
for the liberal patron
age they have received.
I he public will treat
YOU we'll if you treat
them right, and this is
what we do.
Groceries, Hay, Grain.
Free delivery Phone IS.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1900-09-21

particular. The club started oil with
an enrolment of IS republican lady
voters. ard this number viii be IN
creased to 100 before The campaign
closes. The following officers we're
elected and committees appointed;
President, Mrs K ). nFagaw: list vice
PRESIDENT. Mrs. Ellen puler: md Y. T..
Mrs. Matte Saunders; 3rd Y. F.. Mrs.
JoAn Wilson: eth Y. p. Mrs. Janet
Mitchell; secretary, Helen Hart; as
7istss.t secretary. Janet Il. Mitchell:
treasurer, Mrs. 4. ". Post. Execa-
tive committee Mrs. VIM. Ashleg,
Lizzie Ealkow, Mrs. j. +. iost, Mrs.
{. L. Heitnan, Mrs. Winnie Smitn.
Committee on programme and decora-
tion-Janet Z. Mitchell, ]. ii. Cornell,
Mrs. Matte saunders, f. VI. Peters.
Annie LAWN and Gertie Manor.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1900-09-21

Tuesday night the Republican Ia
dies of Rathdrum precinct met in
Harris hall and organize ! q republican
club. In addition ID the organization
q the club, some II the ladies' con-
ceiyed tfe idea Of serving luncheon
and inviting their republican gentle
men friends 10 be present. Tie idea
was splendid one, as every male par
ticipant will readily testify. The
meeting Was called to order by Dr. r.
Wenz andsIelen Hart VS. appointed
secretary. Hon. ChaS. L Hoffman
had heeninvited u address the meet
ing, but was Gn-bl, q Be- present oa-
ing II sickness. lis absence Ms a
keen disappointment 10 all. The pro-
gram consisted of short speeches by
Il. {. Thompson. republican nominee
for commissioner in district No. ;,
and E. 4. Walker. singing ~ tie glee
club, election Of Officers and luncheon.
Everyone present seemed To heartily
enjoy themselves, and the republican
ladies are to be congratulated upon
the organization OF their club and the
success u their initial meeting IL every