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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-11-01
SIMMONS-GRAPHS.

Mr.. Simmons largely planned and
fearlessy led the fight in this State
for the constitutional amendment and
the Democrats of North Carolina want
him In the United States Senate to be
a Banquo's ghost when the Republi-
cans attack it.
Simmons is the man who has ground
Marion Butler to powder and the
Democrats of the State want to send
him to the Senate to show their APP
proval of his work. He made a good
lob of it, and we want 1t on exhibition
for few years.
When men find that the deyil is dis
pleased with their many good works
they can take courage that they are
pursuing a course to oe commended by
the good. So the hatred that the Rep
lican party and Butterflies entertain
towards Mr.. Simmons Is reason enough
that he is the man the Democrats
ought to send to the United States
Senate.
The COMMONWEALTH would be will
ling to pass by every claim made for
Mr.. Simmons in his service to the
white people of North Carolina in the
past, and say that we ought to make
him Senator to succeed Butler because
few, If any, men amongst us could rem
der the State such service In the
United States Senate for the next six
or dozen years to come as he can.
It is law OF labor and service every
where that the reward of labor is great
or labor, and the end of well-borne re-
sponsibility is greater responsibility.
So the Democrats OF North Carolina
having learned something of the gigant-
ic strength of Mr.. Simmons in State
service at home, wish to send him to
the United States Senate where he can
serve them in still broader capacity.
His magnificent powers displayed in
the complete humiliation of Marion
Butler and his great rout of the Re-
publican party in the State, are an earn
est of what he can do for his constit-
uency here at home and our brethren
Of other States who may be in need OF
his services in the general interest Of
our county.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-11-01
CURES BLOOD POISON.
ScRoFULA, ULCERS, OLD SORES, BONE
PAINs-TRIAL TREATMENT FREE.

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Trial treatment OF B. B. 3. free by ad-
dressing Blood Balm Co., Atlanta, Ga.
Describe trouble and free medical ad-
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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-11-01
To remove a troublesome corn O

To remove a troublesome corn or
bunion: First soak the corn or bun
ion in warm water to soften it, then
pare it down as closely as possible with
out drawing blood aud apply Chamber
lain's Pain Balm twice daily; rubbing
vigorously for FIVE minutes at each APP
plication. A corn plaster should be
worn for few days, to protect it from
the shoe. As general liniment for
sprains, bruises lameness and rheuma-
tism, Pain Balm is unequaled. For
sale by E. T. Whitehead & Co., Drug
glsts.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-11-01
AN APPEAL TO DEMOCRATS.
CHAIRMAN SIMMONS ISSUES AN AD-
DRESS TO THE VOTERS OF
THE STATE.

4 period of great political activity
in North Carolina is nearing its close.
The Democratic party has grappled
with the far-reaching question of me-
gro suffrage, and has solyed it. In To-
cal affairs, the people of North Carolina
now enter an era of changed political
conditions that will remove race an
tagonism and the clashing OF races, and
that will tend to secure qulet, continual
good feeling and prosperous industry
in the homes of all the people. This
glorious result has been accomplished
mainly by the effective work OF the
local champions OF the good cause. All
honor and credit are due to the press,
the party workers, the public speakers
and tie local organizers, to the COM
mitteemen and the Democratic clubs.
It was these who brought to the polls
that vast array Of voters, who, arrang-
ing themselves beneath the Democratic
banner, secured the adoption of our re-
form measure by a majority $4,000
votes.
Also of immense interest to the peo-
pie is the triumph OF Democracy in
the national campaign. On November
the 9th, the people of all the States are
to pass their judgment on the great
Federal questions of the day. Many OF
them are OF momentous Importance.
Some relate to finance, some relate to
industry and nearly affect every fami-
~ in their homes others relate to our
Federal government, the capitulation
of our country, and bear upon the per-
petuation OF the liberties and privileges
of the citizen, which we haye inherited
from our fathers. and which we are in
duty bound to hand down unimpaired
to our posterity.
On all these questions the Democrat
ic party stands by the people; oul
platform is clear, positive and without
duplicity. Its principles are teachings
OF Washington, Jefferson and the pa.
triot fathers. Our standard bearer,
William ]. Bryan, is known by all men
for his honest devotion to his political
convictions, and his zeal and determin.
alton to carry them into operation, and
his spirit of self-sacrifice, and his large
sympathies for struggling humanity
No leader has arisen in hundred
years who Was so strongly inbred with
sympathy for the manhood of GU,
country. 1t Is the flesh and blood, the
men and women of the land, the grea,
masses OF the people whose interest he
strives to promote, and whose rights be
proposes to guard against the lnsidious
encroachments of men seeking their
own selfish aggrandizement. The cleo
ton OF Bryan means the overthrow of
the trusts, the death of those rings
which, under McKinley's adminstra'
tion have plunged our government into
courses full OF peril to the future of oul
country.
| Immense was the effort to defeat him
tour years ago, but the change of few
thousand votes would have prevented
all the evils of McKinley's administers
ton. And now another great effort is
being made against him. They fight
for life, but the people are against them
The people are raliying everywhere
to the standard of Bryan, ana Demo
cracy meyer had a leader anywhere with
This Is the season when mothers are
alarmed on account OF Group. It il
III l.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-11-01
THE LAST APPEAL.

THE COMMONWEALTH calls attention
to Chairman Simmons appeal to the
Democrats of the State, published else
where.
Before another issue of this paper
shall reach our readers the great con-
test between Bryan and Mckinley will
have been settled and the people OF the
Second district will have chosen a rep
resentative for Congress. MIR. Sim
mons appeal is timely and forceful,
and while he may send out some other
before the election The COMMON
WEALTH will not be issued again in
time to send out to It's readers. So we
urge every Democrat in the State to
bestir himself IS he has not done before
since the End Ct August, and see to it
that nothing is left undone to have the
heaviest possible vote polled Tor Bryan
and Stevenson against Mckinley and
Roosevelt ; and we especially urge evey
Democrat of Halifax county and the
Second district to see to it that Claude
Kitchin receives the full strength of the
Democratic vote.
Who that witnessed the great and
taxing, but friendly contest, in the
Congressional convention at Goldsboro
on Oath of last May, when Claude Kit
chin was finally nominated as the gray
dawn stole over from the east-who
we say, that witnessed that occasion or
read of it can fail to feel the deep in
terest in Mr.. Kitchin's election that
was felt in the choice which the DEM
ocrats of this district we're to make in
that convention? To heroic work,
every Democrat in the district until
the last vote is cast for Kitchin on the
9Th OF November.
The COMMONWEALTH speaks with as
much confidence for Mr.. Kitchin's
course as our representative in Congress
as it did for his nomination before it
was made at Goldsboro. He will make
such a representative in that national
assembly that every man in the Second
district will admire and applaud him
for his worth.
And shall not this largely end the
oeaseless struggle? Shall we not sc
8loriously triumph In our national and
district fight that the enemy will moi
soon seriously think OF attempting tt
crawl back into power again?
Let every Democrat do his best to-
such a consummation and then we shall
lay down our political buckler and
shield and rest awhile from strife.
So mote it be.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-11-01
Democratic Ticket.

DISTRICT ELECTORS.
First District:
CHAS. L. ALTERNATELY, of Carteret
Second District:
TIC. WOOTEN, of Lenoir.
Third District:
HENRY l.. COOK, of Cumberland.
Fourth District:
B. G.. BECKWITH, of Wake.
Fifth District:
VIM. A. GURTHIE, of Durham.
Sixth District:
&C. DOWD, of Mecklenburg.
Seventh District:
J. R. BLAIR, of Montgomery.
Eighth District:
WIN. S. PEARSON, of Burke.
Ninth District:
JNO. NJ. CAMPBELL, of Buncombe
For Congressional District:
CLAUDE KITCHIN, of Halifax.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-11-01

This Is the season when mothers are
alarmed on account OF Group. It is
quickly cured by One Minute Cough
Cure, which children like to take
EFT. Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-11-01

vote possible for Bryan and for our
Dem ocratic Congressman, and for the
success of the Democratic principles,
will be cast.
A full vote is indispensably necessary.
Every Bryan man must be gotten to
the polls, and now make my last ap-
peal to every white man to do his full
duty to the party, the State and his
race. F. M. SIMMONS,
Chairman Dem. Elk. Com.
P. M. PEARsALL, Secretary.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-03-01
Defeated
The Suffrage Bill
Columbus Women Sent
Cabbage Heads
To Members Who Voted
Against the Bill.
Prof Seese Was Among the
Number.
Commission to Fix the Fees Of County
Officers.
Especial correspondence.)

Columbus, March 1.-The debate
upon the Haner bill providing for the
submission to popular vote of the
of suffrage shall be extended to wo-
men, was most spirited and attracted
many ladies to the hail. The bill was
defeated by 12 votes, for it required
66, three-fifths of the total number, to
Haner Griffin, Brumbaugh, Ross and
Clark spoke eloquently in favor of the
bill, each speaker paying high trib-
ute to Ohio womanhood. Mcssrs
Adams, Brown, of Mercer, Garrison
and others spoke against the passage
of the bill. Mr.. Seese voted against
it. Some of the ladies present, in
token of their appreciation Of the er-
forts of those who had opposed the
bill, sent them, with their compliments,
bouquets of cabbage heads.
The Mccormick bill providing for
the appointment of n commission, con-
sisting of the State Auditor, the Sec
retary of State and the Attorney Cen
eral to fix the fees of county officers,
was passed by an overwhelming ma
jority.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-03-01

When Council asked City Commits
sioner McMillen to submit an itcmized
bill Of the cost of constructing tho
automobile last Monday aight, it is
reported that he made nsc of such
mildly evasive terms as, ''It isn't nee
cssary for Council TO know" and
II don't have TO tell" There was n
time when the Council of Akron had
something TO say about managing the
affairs Of Akron, but that was 80 long
ago that even tho oldest residents
have forgotten nearly all about it,
The attempt to hold the Council OF
Akron responsible for the conduct OF
Akron's financial affairs, when the
Board of Commissioners have systo.
matlcally ignored every committee OF
Tie Council, is worse than ridiculous,
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-03-01
The TRUSTS WIN OUT.

The trusts had their own way in the
vote upon the Porto Rican tariff bill
yesterday, but the vote was sufficient
ly close to make the trusts apprcheu-
sivc about losing control Of Congress
In the elections next fall.
The history Of the Porto Rlcan bill,
and the vacillating attitude Of the
Administration leaders toward 1t, Is
remarkable.
In his last message TO Congress,
President Mckinley declared 1t to be
the plain duty Of Congress TO es-
tabllsh absolute Free Trade with
Porto Rico.
But this was before the representa-
tives of tho Sugar and Tobacco trusts
had sent i'll their message to Congress.
These trusts feared hat the free I'm
portation of sugar and tobacco from
Porto Rico would be II factor in re-
ducing the price Of those articles TO
the American consumer, and at the
same time curtail the dividend paying
powers Of the trusts.
so when the Administration leaders
discovered where the trusts stood with
reference to the Porto Rican tariff
bill, there was hasty scramble TO
get into tho trust band wagon.
The President himself permitted
men pretending to be his mouthpece
to declare upon the floor of Congress
that 1t was the Presidents wish
the bill lcvylng q tariff upon
goods imported from Porto Rico should
pass. and Representatives who felt
like opposing this discrimination
against the Porto Ricans were plainly
told that they need look for no more
patronage from the Administration IL
they persisted in their antagonism to
the measure.
The result was that enough men
were whipped Into line to pass the
bill
Thus the Administration has again
proven 10 the trusts, upon the very
eve of Presidential election, that it
can be depended upon to serve their
interests abjealy, aud ut all times.
The interests Of the people arc expect
cd to take care Of themselves. The
Administration considers that it will
get the support OF the people any how,
and Just now II Is engaged in the nee
cssary task of bidding for liberal trus,
contributions TO It's campaign fund.
The vote upon the Tariff bill yestcr'
day shows that the Administration
party is prepared to 20 to any limit
to gain and hold the patronage of the
trusts.
And tho people, who have TO repay
the contributions made by the trusts
to the Hanna fund, what are they
going 10 do about It?
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-03-01
Not The Only One.
There Are Hundreds Of
Akron People Simi-
larly Situated.

Can there be any stronger proof OF.
fcred than the evidence of Akron resi-
dents? After you have read the fol
lowing quietly answer the question.
Mrs. Clara Lcgraud of 206 East Cen
ter street, says: II have had no back
ache nor kidney trouble since using
Doan's Kidney Pills. ! procured them
from Lamparter & Co.'S drug store
several months ago and after using
them | was not loaded down with Ian
guor and depression and did not have
the attacks of headache which former
ly made so miserable, Doans Kidney
Pills are good remedy and ! recon.
mend them TO others without hesita-
ton"
Price 80 cents per box, for sale by
all dealers. Foster-Milburn Co., Buf,
falo, n. y, sole agents for the U. s.
Remember the name. Doap's, and
take no substitute. ~ IA
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-03-01

The Woman's Suffrage bill was de-
feated in the Ohio House of Reprcscn.
tatives yesterday by margin Of II
votes. Some Of the women who were
on hand favorlng the passage of the
bill sent cabbage heads to the Repre-
sentatives who opposed 1t. AS Repre-.
sentative Seese was among those who
voted against the bill, Akron people
are wondering If he will bring his
cabbage head along when he comes
home next Saturday.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-03-01

Just as expected, when it came time
TO vote upon the Port Ricau Tariff
bill, Congressman Dick got into line
for the trusts. Perhaps no attention
would have been paid TO his vote but
for the fact that he was widely rc.
ported as standing by the President In
his desire TO establish free trade with
Porto Rico. OF course when the Pres.
ident changed his course, the tail went
along with the kite.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-03-01

Before the Sugar trust began opcr-
atlons few years ago the people OF
the United States were able to buy
good granulated sugar Mt S3.90 hun.
dred. Today the trust forces the pco'
pie to pay from $500 TO Sc hundred
for the same grade OF sugar, differ
ence Of more than S200,O00,O0O annu-
ally TO the American people. Aud
sugar Is only one article IN many upon
which the price has been arbitrarily
raised to enrich the trusts. Tho peo'
pie may have no right TO protest
against tho consolidation of capital If
II hnds the consolidation TO be TO its in
terests, but they can demand that the
Congress Of the United States and tho
Executive shall not. help build up the
agencies which rob the people, II
was the Sugar trust that controlled the
action OF Congress upon the Porte
Ricau Tariff bill yesterday.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-03-01

One OF the Columbus officials told
an Akron official last week that he
does not think the bill will pass for
the reason that other cities, being al
ready supplied with municipal water
works systems, will not take much
interest in helping to pass il, while the
water works companies, being direct
iy Interested, will do all In their pow
er TO prevent the bill's becoming q
law.
Akron, with the exception of Nenia,
Is the only large city In Ohio unsup-
Piled with its own water works plant
Tho failure of Senator Sieber's bill to
pass will mean that Akron will never
he permitted to own lis own water
works plant, unless some succeeding
Legislature takes more interest in AK.
ron's affairs than the present one is
likely 90 do.
1t Is beginning 10 look as If the
present law that forblls the city from
spending more than 100000 for its
water plant was placed upon the stat
ute books with special view to meet
ing the conditions that obtain in Ak
ron.
At any rate, il Akron is ever TO have
the privilege of freedom of action in
the matter of public or private owner
ship OF water works plant, IL will be
necessary for the Chambcr of Com
mercc and the influential citizens OF
Akron generally TO give immediate
and organized support TO tho Siebel
bill
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-03-01
REFER RED.
The Double Taxation Bill
To Committee.
Senator Sieber and Cohen Instructe d
to Redraft It.
Especial Corrcspondence.)

Especial Corrcspondence)
Columbus, March 1.-The Senate
committee on taxation met on Wednes-
day evening and decided to refer Sen
ator Sieber's bill seeking to prevent
double taxation to u special committee
consisting of Senators SIeber and Co
hen, who were instructed to redraft the
bill. No important changes will be
made and the bill will be recommend
ed for passage.
The committee on labor met late in
the afternoon and decided to recon-
mend for passage Fl. b., 204, Mr. Da-
Wis, providing for the proper guarding
of machinery.
ROBERT o. RYDER.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-03-01
CITIZENS
Oppose Passage Of Cox Rippe
Bill.
Especial Correspondence.)

Especial Correspondence.)
Columbus, March |, Two very large
of citizens of Cincinnati
met the House Committee on Municipal
Corporations last night, one TO oppose
the passage OF the Cox ripper bill and
the other TO urge 1t. The meeting con
tinued until nearly midnight. The COM
nlttcc will probably report upon the
bill within few days and the probab-
ility of It's success seems to be increas'
ing, although u hard fight win be
made against H.
Mr. snyder said today that he has
undergone no change OF mind with re-
spcct TO his ripper for Canton and that
he will either allow II to die in commit
tee or insist upon the addition of n
referendum clause 10 it's provisions,
ROBERT o. RYDER.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-03-01
How many Akron workingmcn are
mourning because tho Flour trust has
gone into the hands OF a receiver?

If all the distinguished Republicans
who decline TO be considered candi.
dates for the Republican nomination
for Vice President have an eye upon
the Presidential nomination IN 1901,
there will be no convention hall In
the country large enough 20 accom-
modate the crowd,
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-03-01
JURORS
Can Only DO Excused In Case of
Disability.
(specIal Col4ospondenee.l

Columbus, March L. Senator S.eber
has introduced Q bill providing that
jurors can be excused from duty only
In eases OF actual physical disability.
No one whose namo has been drawn
can avoid serving except upon the pre-.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-03-01
insurance Bill To,lyh'.
Especial Correspondence)

Columbus, March 1.-State Fire Mar
shal whitcomb of Massachusetts will
appear IN the Senate chamber this cv-
ening to present arguments in favor Of
the passage OF Senator Hannas bill,
prepared by State Insurance Commits.
sioncr Matthews aud providing for the
appointment Of v FIRE marshal for
Ohio. lilo win tell how tho system
works in the Old Bay State,
ROBERT O. RYDER.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-03-01

Judge Kohler will make an assign
ment of jury cases tomorrow morn
ing.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-03-01
SlEBER
Introduces a Bill
To Remove the $200,000
Limit
Upon Cities Wish to Own
Water Works Plant.
Hard Work on Akron's Part Is
Necessary
II the Bill Becomes a Law-The
Situation.
Especial Correspondence.)

Columbus, March 1.--Acting upon
the request of large number of the
citizens OF Akron, Senator Sieber has
introduced in the Upper House of the
General Assembly bill providing that
any municipal corporation except a
city Of the first grade Of the first class
may contract for the purchase of a
water works plant from an incorpora-
ted company or from individuals, at
any price tho municipality is willing
to pay. The present law limits the
amount TO be paid fur such purpose
to 100000.
The important section of the propos-
ed law, which seeks TO amend section
2i35 of the Revised Statutes, as
amended April II, 1890 is as follows:
Any such municipal corporation,
except cities of the first grade of the
first class, in which water works are
constructed and existing and owned
by an Incorporated company, or an
individual or individuals, shall have
power to contract for the purchase
of such water works for such price,
|" and upon such terms
as may be agreed upon between the
Council of such corporation and the
owner or owners Of such water works
Provided, that no such contract, for
tho purchase of any such water works,
shall be Of any validity until the same
shall have been ratified at a special
or general election to be holden In
such corporation, by u majority of the
electors voting at such election. But
it shall not be necessary to the valid
ity of any such contract that sutfi,
cient funds shall bc In the treasury
of the corporation applicable thereto
for tho purposes thereof nor that the
clerk of such corporation shall make
or file his certificate to that effect"
ROBERT o. RYDER.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-03-01

The residence of Fred w. Albrecht,
10S Spicer St, has been placed under
quarantine on account of scarlet fever.