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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-10-25

These, however, do not make Venice.
The canals, the gondolas, the music
the tropical sky and the respectful lness
(of the place impress one deeply.
The SKY is sapphire in tint; 1t has a
touch OF green like doves throat"
Thomas Buchanan Read sang this, -
L interrupted
"Under the walls
Where swells and falls
The bays deep breast at inter-
walls
At peace lie
Blown softly by
A cloud upon the liquid sky"
"That is Venice" she exclaimed,
"and it is more than that by night.
The sky then is dark indigo blue with
moon and stars of silver white. Every
CANDIDA has red lamp in front and a
green one in the back to show which
way they go when in the dark. The
canal is alive with pleasure seekers.
The iridescent effect OF these reflections
in the water makes witch's magic in
ruby and emerald serpentlne ripples
about the keel of the boats.
II love Venice tor its repose. Unlike
London and New York, there Is an alb
sence of the suggestions of crowded
thoroughfares.
"It is poets dream in its pastel
coloring. The unfeeling hand of
trade has left it alone. It Is the
home OF the good, the true and the
beautiful.
"Let me show you little brass lamp
which came from the Hotel de LEU
rope, the house where Richard Wag-
ner died."
She placed in my hands tall, slen-
der Venetian lamp G ancient grace,
containing three wicks. just then a
bell rang and she eaid laughingly ::
"Go, and don't you speak to me again
tor a week."
When I had reached the door she
called: "Stay, can't you, and dine
with my girls?"
"Thanksedear lady," answered
back, "You have already given me
feast IN plenty"
ETHEL HILLYER HARRIS.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-10-25
TO The DEAF.

A rich lady, cured OF her Deafness
and Noises In the Head by DR.. Nichol-
sons Artificial Ear Drums, gave $1O,-
600 to his Institute, so that deaf peo-
pie unable to procure the Ear Drums
may have them free. Address No.
9467-c. The Nicholson Institute, $50,
Eighth Avenue New Vark. II s. A.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-10-25
A Smart Boy,

Exchange.
A smart little boy who had been to
school
And was up to All sorts of tricks,
Discovered that 8, when upside down,
Would pass for the figure6.
So when asked his age by good old
dame,
The comical youngster said,
"I'm 8 when l stand on my feet like
this
But 6 when stand on my head"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-10-25

When you have no appetite, do not
relish your food and feel dull after
eating you may know that you need a
dose of Chamberlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets. Price. 25 cents. Sam
Piles free at E. T. Whitehead & Co.'S
drug store.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-10-25

A new remedy for billousness is now
on sale at E. T. WhiteheadS drug
store. It is called Chamberlain's
Stomach and Liver Tablets. gives
quick relief and will prevent the attack
if given as soon az the first indication
of the disease appears. Price, % cents
per box. Samples free.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-10-25

The death of Hon. William L. VIII
son, president of Washington and Lee
University, Oct. 18th, removed one of
the ablest and best beloved men OF the
"Old Dominion" The Philadelphia
Record gave the following brief sketch
of his notable career:
William Lyme Wilson was born In
Jefferson County, Va, now West Vir-
ginia, on May 3, 1843. He received
his education at Charlestown Academy
and at Colombia College, District OF
Columbia, from which institution he
was graduated In 1860, and at the I'm
iversity OF Virginia.
On the outbreak of the Rebellion,
in 1861, young Wilson, who was then
but eighteen years old, entered the
Confederate army. After the close OF
the war he was for several years pro-
fessor in Columbia College, during
which time he graduated IN Its law
school, and on the overthrow OF the
lawyers test oath in West Virginia
resigned and entered upon The practice
OF law at Charleston.
In 1880 he was delegate to the Ma
tional Democratic Convention at Chi
cago and an elector-at-large on the
Hancock ticket. In 1882 he was elect
ed to Congress, having Just previously
been chosen as president OF the west
Virginia University, position which
he resigned after his election to Con-
gress.
In December, 1887, at the opening
of the Fiftieth Congress Speaker
Carlisle appointed Mr.. Wilson to q
place on the Committee on Ways and
Means, Mr.. Mills, of Texas, being
chairman. He lost his place on the
committee when the Republicans Sc
cured the Speakership in 1889, but
was reappointed by Speaker Crisp in
December, 1891.
During the discussion of the Mills
Taraff bill in the Fiftleth Congress he
delivered a speech in favor OF tariff re-
form which was universally acknow-
,edped to be the ablest presentation OF
that side of the question which was
hoard on the floors of Congress.
In 1898, as chairman OF the ways
.nd Means Committee, he prepared ,
during the brief recess before 'ne as
hing of Congress in December
1904 the tariff bill which FINALLY be-
oona a law as modified by the Senate
-. which has passed into history un-
dor the title of the Wilson bill.
Tn 1895 President Cleveland aP-
pointed Mr.. Wilson Postmaster % o'ene uene-
ral. and at the expiration OF the C'eve.
,.nd Administration he was elec''o
president of Washington and Lee UNI
yersity.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-10-25

Do not get scared If your heart
troubles you. Most likely you suffer
from indigestion. Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure digests what you eat and gives
the worn out stomach perfect rest. 1t
is the only preparation known that
completely digests all classes of foods ;
that is why 1t cures the worst cases OF
indigestion and stomach troubles after
everything else has failed. It may be
taken in all conditions and cannot help
but do you good.-E. 7. Whitehead &
Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-10-25

sediment or set
tling indicates an
unhealthy condi-
ton of the kid
neys; if it stains
your linen it is
evidence Of kid
ney trouble: too
frequent desire to
pass it or pain in
The ho~k ic a1eo
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-10-25

convincing proof that the kidneys and blad-
der are out of order.
What to Do.
There is comfort in the knowledge so
often expressed, that Dr.. Kilmer's Swamp
Root, the great kidney remedy fulfills every
wish in curing rheumatism. pain in the
back, kidneys, liver. bladder and every part
Of the urinary passage. 1t corrects inability
to hold water and scalding pain in passing
it, or bad effects following use of liquor,
wine or beer. and overcomes that unpleasant
necessity of being compelled to 60 often
during the day. and to get up many times
during the night. The mild and the extra
ordinary effect of Swamp-Root is soon
realized. 1t stands the highest for its won
derful cures of the most distressing cases.
If you need a medicine you should have the
best. Sold by druggists in Soc. and ST. sizes.
You may have a sample bottle of this
.sS xsads15sl : bsdk tS:s S':s0ysIy ,s'I. z,
more about it, both sent II u! -
absolutely free by mail. 4=zss:23El@9 zG@3@
address DR.. Kilmer & Home Of swampRooe
Co.. Binghamton, N. Y. When writing men
tion reading this generous offer in this paper.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-10-25

Mamma. "What is Willie crying
about?"
Bridget. "Shure, ma'am, he wanted to
20 across the street to Tommy Green's "
Mamma. "Well, why didn't you let
him go?"
Bridget. "They were having char
ades, he said, maam, and I wasn't
sure as he'd had 'em yet. t."-Exchange.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-10-25
q M%.r

.;~,.4ure IA on every box Of the genuine
11's 'ssxafiye Bronl0- -Quinine Tablets
the remedy that caEes eesa N
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-10-25
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble
and Don't Know 1t.
How TO Find Out.

Fill bottle or common glass with your
water and let it stand twenty-four hours;
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-10-25

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxatlye Bromo Quinine. All
druggists refund the money ii it fails
to cure. E. w. Groves signature is on
each box. Csc.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-10-25
: ne~ 0old Cure.

me one Day Cold 0uFe. r.~
80. :. -. head and sore throat 80 ~ ~
t.,s Eos e1to chaco1stss g, Laxative Quinh,es u
Dav Cold Cure"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-10-25

CAsToH HE
He.e4, n Tho Kind You Have AIxsys ec:::s:t.
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Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-23
CITY NEWS.

The Connecticut Lighting and Pow CT company,s supply of trolley cars in Waterbury has been augmented by q new One. It is an enclosed car and beautiful one. It is modern and Up-to- date in style. equipment and in every manner. It is double truck car. The interior of the car is planned upon the same scope as a passenger car. There are two rows of seats, ten in a TOW. each seat capable of seating two per sons comfortably. An aisle runs lengthwise between the two rows. The seats are cushioned and resemble somewhat those ill railroad ears. The car. which is equipped with electrical heaters. is capable of seating forty persons. The old cars. when the stoves are in position, have accommodations for about s.twenty-6ye. In the new cars the places for the motorman and conductor are enclosed with doors which run on rollers. This improve ment will be appreciated by the mo tormen and conductors. In many re spects the new carsis modern and up to-date and in conformity with the pro gressiveness of the nineteenth century. Only one of these cars arrived to-day, but four more are to come. They will be used when ready on the Naugatuck line
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-23

The Police of Lynn Believe They Have
 Rounded Up the Culprits.

Lynn, Mass. Nov 23.-The police be lieve that they have broken up an or ganized band of store breakers by capturing three lads who had broken into yacht on Saugus river and made headquarters there for some weeks past. The arrest followed the discot- cry that the Myrtle street schoolhouse, Quinn's barroom in Federal square, J. H. Parks's grocery store had been broken into and robbed. Traces of the thieves led to the Saugus river. and William Mulvenny. John Garreth and Daniel Donovan were found on a yacht. to which an entrance had been forced. Articles found on the boat were identified as having come from the places robbed and the boys were arrested. Donovan has two superior court cases for breaking and enter ing against him now awaiting the. grand jury's action. The three boys were given a hearing to-day and were held in $500 each for the juvenile court next Tuesday.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-23
MANY CHINESE AFFLCTED|
On Board Salmon Canning Yes
 SeIS in Alaska.
Physicians Are Puzzled as to the Ma ture of the Disease-Lack of Proper Food and Filthy Surroundings Sup posed to Be the Main Cause.

Washington, Nov 23.-Horrible con- ditions existing among the Chinese aboard vessels in the Alaskan salmon canning industry are portrayed in q report Assistant Surgeon l.. L. LunS- den at Angels Island, Cal, has just
 made to the marine hospital service
 lie say a number of vessels have Fe-
 turned to San Francisco recently from
 the Alaskan country with a history of several deaths of these Chinese work
 CTS. There were no physicians aboard
 and as a rule no satisfactory account
 of the nature of the illness was ob- tainable from responsible persons.
 "These vessels.' says the report, sail
 from San Francisco ill March and
 April, each vessel taking about 125 Chinese to work at the canneries. Last spring nearly 5000 Chinese were talk en from San Francisco for this work. Bubonic plague was known to exist in their section of the city at the time of their leaving. and no precautionary measures to prevent an outbreak among them were taken
 The assistant surgeon says he has been unable to arrive at a definite conclusion as to the true nature of the disease as the symptoms. while resem bling them. are not entirely those Of either Scurvy or beri Deri The dis ease probably is one of malnutrition. resulting from eXhausting labor. poor quality of food and filthy surround ings. These Chinese are recruited from the poorest and toughest element of Chinatown and are held in practical slavery by the Chinese bosses, who provide this labor. They often are worked eighteen hours day and live in barracks in utter disregard of clean Illness and sanitation. The fish they eat frequently is well advanced in pu- trefaction Ii is difficult to conceive fully of the filthinesS aboard. The Chinese quarters arc dark and damp and the sanitary conditions are unit to print The white men on these yes sels disclaim responsibility for the con ditions under which the Chinese live, and transact all business with them through q Chinese foreman. the So- called Number one man. Five thou sand of these Chinese recently have come into Chinatown. San Francisco. and with their lowered vitality would fall ready prey to plague, cholera or any infectious diseases. and thus men, ace public health. It is urged that these vessels be made subject to the same laws as vessels engaged ill deep sea voyages.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-23
FIGHTING AT CULEBRA.
Government Forces Attacked Rebels
 and Lost Heavily.

Kingston. Jamaica. Nov 23.-The British steamer Barbadian. which has just arrived here from Colon. reports that severe fighting occurred Monday and Tuesday at Culebra. The govern ment forces attacked the rebels. who occupied a good position. with the re- suit that the losses of the former were heavy. The fighting was proceeding when the steamer left Tuesday night.
 The stores and restaurants at Colon were closed and the rebels held a DOT ton of the railroad line.
 Another force of rebels was reported to be engaging the government troops near Panama. Business is entirely sus- nenGed at the latter place and both Panama and Colon are in q state of 'TrOr.
 The rebels are attacking in a deter N'intd manner and it is feared the siaU"hter will be great before decisive ''n%'lts are reached.
 Ehe liberals. it is asserted by the -''>ssan"crS of the Barbadian. hold H'-"9a Ventura. though the Colombian government is making a great effort t9 regain possession of it.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-23
BETH OF A BONAPARTE
Prince Louis Napoleon to Wed Grand
 Duchess Helene

New York, Nov 23.-The bethrotha1 of Prince Louis Napoleon Bonaparte to Grand Duchess Helene, daughter of the Grand Duke Vladimir, is officially announced, according to a Journal and Advertiser dispatch from St Peters burg. It cannot fail to strengthen the Bonapartist cause in France, and cor respondingly weaken the republican government. Prince Louis, who has been serving for the last fifteen years in the Russian army, is a general off cer of cavalry at the head of the crack regiment of the CZarina's Lancers of the Guard. He is the younger of the two sons of the late Prince Jerome Ma poleon, who made him the heir to his political rights. having disinherited and disowned the elder son. Victor Prince Louis has long been attentive to the Grand Duchess Helene, who two years ago created a sensation by jilt ing the heir to the throne of Baden on the eve of the day appointed for the wedding.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-23
CONVICT LABOR PROBLEM.
A Commission to Inspect State Prisons
 on the Subject.

Chicago. Nov 23.-The state com mission to Investigate and report on some plan that will lessen the compe- titiOn between free and convict labor is now on it's way east to begin it's work. In the party are State Senator Chapman, Representatives Drew and Purdunn, representing the state; ". D. Ryan, of the United Mine Work
 CTS. representing labor interests. and Warden J. Mack Tanner Of the Soutn- ern Illinois penitontiary at Chester.
 The commissioners first stop will be iii New York state where the prisons at Auburn and Sing Sing will be in spected. From there the members will go to the state prisons of MaSE;a
 chusetts. Pennsylvania, New Jersey. Ohio and possibly Minnesota. The commission was authorized by a joint resolution of the last legisla turc. Our object is to devise some method by which prison-made goods will not come into destructive competition with free labor" said Representative Drew.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-23
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL.
A Former Official Gives His Opinion
 on Management

on Management.
 This mornings Meriden Record says: A former official Of the State HigI, school foot ball league gives in the fol lowing article his opinion of manage
 men of this league and the reason for
 so much dissatisfaction each year. To Morning Record reporter the critic says:
 The close Of the league foot ball games of the Connecticut High schools
 has for the last few years been fol lowed by a storm of charges and coun- ter charges which by their increase have become moEotonous.
 Last year Hartford High school withdrew from the league because of alleged unfair treatment. and after playing a series of games with Spring field is watching with interest the tlo- in@s of the C. I. r. association.
 This year. according to q New Brit tain paper. Meriden would never have had chance to line up against Water bury if the game had been played on Electric field, which statement is doubtless true when backed uD by the experience Hartford and Meriden have had with the crowds in that city. Yet those who witnessed the Meriden- New Britain game say it was the neatcst game seen in a long while.
 To Meriden'S credit the referee ad- mitted the evening after the game that the home team was entitled to an other touchdown. but owing to the New Britain crowd he was afraid to ratract his decision. In spite of this the same official acted at the Water brry-Meriden game in New Haven and his decisions there did not seem more rational.
 In talking with former delegate were learned that may shed light on the situation. The officials that have usually presided over the games are scarcely. if ever regular foot ball players. but men who have practicod with the law school or scrub team. and as all bills are paid by the league. the officials are said 10 make the most of their chance. as their hotel bills show
 It is natural consequence for con trOverSieS to arise when the Yale man. agemcnt throws q bone of contention to such rival cities without putting Suf- ticient safeguards to the contest to en- sure fair play. The purpose for which the Yale cup was originally offered is worthy of more manly spirit than that which appeared in some of the games.
 As to suggestions for improvement the following were brought up:
 If the Yale management take more time to consider tic qualifications or the officials. adopt methods to keep more in touch with the doiRgS. of the league. make provision to decide all protests Of players before the games. not at the games. perhaps the different schools might become more charitable to ..tbn ntInl. fellow
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-23
BURNED TO WATERS EDGE.

New York, Nov 23.-The United Fruit Co.'S steamer Uller. which ar rived this morning from Port Antonio. reports that on Tuesday morning. No yember 20, the officer of the watch saw burning ship some distance off and thought he saw some rockets fired. At 6 o'clock the Uller was close alongside of the burning vessel. which appeared to have been a wooden sailing craft. probably timber-laden schooner. She was burned to the waters edge. The Uller steamed about in the vicinity. the whistle was blown and the ocean swept with the glass. but nothing could be seen and the, Uller proceeded on her course.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-23
STAMFORD MAN ROBBED,
His Dress Suit Case Taken Under Pc
 culiar Circumstances.

Stamford. Conn. Noy 23.-It became known here to-day that John P. Will Hams, 9 millionaire resident of this city. was robbed on a late train in the Grand Central station. New York, Wednesday night, of q dress suit case containing clothing and jewelry valued at $500
 NIr Williams had attended the horse show and after the show changed his clothing before taking the train for Stamford. lust before the train start ed out of the station a strange man hurriedly entered the car and asked if the train went to Syracuse. He was informed that it did not and he left the car.taking with him Mr Williams's dress suit case, according to the story of a brakeman on the train. Mr Will Hams was seen this morning and ad- mitted that he had been robbed.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-23
WANTS A LARGE ARMY.
Chairman Hull, of the House Military
 Affairs Committee.

New York. Nov 23.-Representative J. A. Hull chairman of the house mil itary affairs committed, is quoted in Tribune dispatch from Washington as saying:
 T shall call a meeting of the house military affairs committee right after Thanksgiving. My desire is to have the committee get to work on the bill for the army as soon as possible and get it over to the senate before the holidays"
 Continuing, he said:
 ''I advocate a military bill which will put the army on a modern basis and provide an artillery arm for the great coast defence establishment we are building up. I would make it so the president can have a force suffi- cient for emergency. with power to reduce it when there is no further de- mand for it's continuance. A regular army with a maximum of 96,OO0 men and a minimum of 52,0OO would meet the requirements"
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-23
DE WET MADE PROMISES.
Prisoners Taken Say He Urged Them
 to Hold On.

Rooms Spruit. Nov 23.-General Bruce Hamilton'S column arrived here yesterday after securing the Lindsey and Hildebrandt districts. The troops brought in number of prisoners. The latter relate the remarkable announce ment they received at Thabanchu from General De Wet q fortnight ago. De Wet, they say. urged them to hold on until December 10. when he claimed all the British were going home. He further told them that tic British had the permission of Russia to fight for one year only.
 He also said that Queen Victoria was at Cape Town. wbither she had fed to escape the Chinese. who had captured half of England. General Botha had driven the British out of the Transvaal and had taken Pieter- mitzhurg. De Wet himself was fight ing Cape Colony and burning farms. Lord Roberts was wounded by three bullets and taken to Heilbron. where he died and was buried there be- meath the town hall.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-23
NO THIRD RAIL EXTENSION.

New Britain, Nov 23.-A prominent official of the Consolidated road said Wednesday that the third rail system will not be extended westward to Waterbury, at least the company had no intention at present of making such an extension. The cost of laying a new track from Bristol to Waterbury would be too great. A more feasible and cheaper plan, in his opinion, would be the running of a steam train hour iy to connect with third rail cars at the Bristol passenger station. If this plan is adopted third-rail prices would be charged
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-23
FOR FALSE IMPRISONMENT.

Middletown, Nov 23.-John A. Little field of Old Saybrook has brought suit for $10,O00 against Patrick l.. Shea of New London. alleging false imprison- ment. Littlefield says he was three times arrested on writ attaching his body for a bill of S10O which Shea claimed to hold against him. Twice the jail officials refused to accept him as prisoner on account of a fault in the commitments; but the third time he was confined in jail for several days. getting released eventually through a writ of habeas corpus secured by his attorney.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-23
ORE FROZEN SOLID.

Duluth, Minn. Nov 23.-The cold weather has played havoc with ore shipments at Duluth and Two Har- bors. The cold snap caught the iron carrying roads with thousands of tons of ore in the dock pockets which have been frozen solid. Cars of ore by the hundreds are in the same condition At Two HarborS fourteen locomotives are at work .steaming the ore and 5O,OO0 tons of it is frozen. At the Eastern Minnesota docks 10000 tons of ore are frozen. Twelve boats are waiting for cargoes.