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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-01-25
THE PASSING CROWD.

Mr.. Lloyd Bell, of Suffolk, is here.
Mr.. T. w. Fenner, OF Halifax, spent
Sunday here.
Mrs. A. Mcdowell went to Kinston
Tuesday night.
Mr.. r. G.. Allsbrook, of Tarboro,
spent day here last week.
Mr.. B. F. Tillery, of Durham, is here
on visit. His friends are glad to see
him.
Mr.. J. L. Harris, editor Of the Rocky
Mount Messenger, spent a day in town
last week.
Mrs. w. J. Hill, of Rocky Mount,
spent some time here last week visiting
relatives.
Mr.. E. l.. Trayis, of Halifax, spent
Friday night here the guest of Mr..
Claude Kitchin.
Mrs. F. W. Gregory, OF Crowells, has
been in town this week visiting the
family of Mr.. G. w. Dunn.
Mr.. s. s. Nash, of Tarboro, was here
a day last week as witness In a referee
case before Mr.. w. A. Dunn.
Mr.. w. P. Threewitts, of Rlngwood,
spent a day or two in the community
last week visiting his friends.
Miss Cottie Plttman left this morn
ing for Raleigh, where she will enter
as a student the Baptist Female Uni
verslty.
DR.. F. III. johnson, of Elizabeth City,
has been in the community this week.
He will preach in the Baptist church
tonight "wednesday.
Mr.. Alpheus Powell and his nephew,
Mr.. George Powell, of Gold Rock, are
here on a visit to Mrs. Edmondson and
her daughters, Mesdames r. c.. Josey
and 0. X. Tay lor.
Mr.. Hill G. ..Linthicum, of Hender-
son, spent night in town last week.
He is a frst-class architect and was in
Scotland Neck looking after contracts
for some handsome brick buildings
soon to be erected here.
Miss Lucy House returned Tuesday
from Raleigh where she has been sew
eral days visiting her parents. Her
friends are glad to see her back. She
has entered upon her work as saleslady
for Mr.. N. B. Josey where she will be
glad to see her friends.
The Edenton correspondent to the
Norfolk Virginlan-Pilot wrote 18th :
"W. A. Leggett, of Hobgood, N. c.,
has purchased of DR.. Cason his stock of
drugs, etc., and after combining his
own stock with it will continue the
business at the store formerly occupied
by DIR. Cason."
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-01-25

E. T. Whitehead Co & guarantee every
bottle of amberlain's Cough Remedy
and will refund the money to any one
who is not satisfied after using two
thirds of the contents. This is the
best remedy in the world for lagrippe,
coughs, colds, Group and whooping
cough and is pleasant and safe to take.
It prevents any tendency of a cold to
result in pneumonia.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-01-25

Persons a0ho purchase anything ad-
rert,sed IN THIS paper auiH do a .fovor
to both the Advertiser and the editor by
mentioning the fact that they saw the
advertisement in The Commonwealth.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-01-25
Executors Notice.

Having qualified as executor of the
last will and testament of James b.
Spruill, deceased, all persons indebted
to his estate are hereby notified to
make settlement, and all persons having
claims against his estate are hereby
notified to present the same before
January 1st, 1901, or this notice Will
be pleaded in bar. Claims may be
presented to my attorney, S. S. Alsop,
at Enfield, or to myself at Osceola,
A]amance county.N. G.
12-14-6t. III. E. SWAIN, Executor.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-01-25
An Old Idea.

Every day strengthens the belief Of emf
nent physicians that impure blood is the
cause of the majority Of our diseases;
Twenty-Five years ago this theory was used
as a basis for tho formula of Browns Iron
by this famous old household remedy are
sufficient to prove that the theory is correct.
Browns Iron Bittera Is sold By all dealers
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-01-25
Sunday Night.

Rev. J. r. Vaughan will deliver an
address on temperance in the Baptist
church next Sunday night.
There will be no services in the
Methodist church on that night, and
both the Methodist and Baptist con-
gregations will worship together in the
Baptist church.
Mr.. Vaughan is an interesting speak
or, and the people of the town Will be
bepefitted by hearing him.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-01-25
Barrels of Money

Are not found every day, and those
who wish for prosperity need not ex-
pect it in car load lots or large in
stalments of any kind.
The prosperity that helps people
most comes like the dew-drops at night
"A little at time.
A LITTLE SAVED EVERY DAY
MAKES MUCH IN MANY DAYS.
To know WHERE and HOW to
spend money is one of the first steps
toward the prosperity that comes from
SAVING. The place to spend money
IN Scotland Neck is
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-01-25
y 900 POUNDS COUNTRY LARD
~ tor sale. F. P. SHIELDS,
= Scotland Neck, n. &.
mHE BEST BICYCLE for the money.
R. c.. JOsEY & Go.
Excelled by none, Equalled by Few

The Union Central Life Insurance
Company is universally recognized as
one Of the leading and most thoroughly
reliable insurance companies in the
country.
Its contracts are the most liberal to
its policy holders and ITS dividends are
the very largest.
If YOU want insurance in one OF the
very best at low rates take it in the
Union Central.
Numbers have come to me Tor In
surance recently even without being
solicited. They have gotten the very
best policies. So can you. Apply to
E, E. billiard
Scotland Neck N. G.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-01-25
J. w. Perry Co.,
Cotton Factors,

NORFOLK, Va, jan. %, 1900.
COTTON.-FIRM.
Strict Middling, 715-l6
Mlddlng, 1916
Strict Low Middling, 711-l6
Low Middling, q
Tinges,
Blues and Stain
B. e. Peas, 1915 per bag.
PEANUTS.
Fancy, % to - Cts.
Strictly Prime, % to2b
Prime, . to2I
Low Grades, J.. tol
Machine (picked) II to24
Spanish, Is cents bushel.
Yours truly,
J. w. PERRY co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-01-25

Write Murdoch Cure Co., Atlanta,
Ga, enclosing &c. stamp for Free Sam
pie of Murdock's Catarrh Cure or
Hyler's Dyspepsia Tablets. They pro-
pose to cure every case Of Catarrh or
Dyspepsia.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-01-25

Ladles-For relief of women, Ches-
ter's Tansy Tablets, worth their weight
in gold. A safe and certain monthly
regulator mailed.
MURDOCH CURE Co., Atlanta, Ga.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-01-25
A Wave Of Prosperity
MAKES
4 Catchy Headline

To newspaper article, Tor every one
likes to read about prosperity, especial
ly those whom it touches.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-01-25
The Commonwealth.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 25, l9OO.
>>--'-~T-N~>
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.
New Goods!

Just Received-Ten cases OF Queens
Taste Cream Corn which we will sell at
lOc. can; 1Oc. California Lemon Cling
Peaches 10 case Dried Peeled Peaches
and Apples; Bak er's Chocolate; Mall
lard's Sweet Chocolate Hecker's Buck
wheat and Rolled Oats, Cocoa and
Corn Starch.
All goods delivered free.
w. H. ALLSBROOK.
phone 49,
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-01-25
Wine Of GsaEeaAzzS

Hyler's Dyspepsia Tablets pleasant,
easy to take, and give permanent re
lief. 30 day treatment, $l.OO. Mailed
on receipt of price.
MURDOCH CURE Co., Atlanta, Ga.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-01-25

" EADQUARTERS for all Farming
IA Implements.
r. c.. JOsEY & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-01-25

Bobbits' Chill Pills are the best. Cost
less than any other chill and fever rem
edy, and they are guaranteed to cure,
Or your money back. Price 25c. per
bottle. Druggists.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-01-25

DEST Bulldog LIME.-SPECIAL
- price on Five Barrels Or more.
LIST r. c.. JOsEY & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-01-25

IT, ca1o A few pairs of Pure
For Sale. MAMMOTH BRONZE
TURKEYS at $4.O0 per pair if taken in
next 30 days. E. P. LYMAN,
1-1S-4t Hobgood, N. G.
The age-herald., 1900-02-11
COTTON SITUATION,
 PRESENT AND FUTURE
BY \. r. T. FINCH

Cotton is selling at above cents at the ports and chief interior towus. with 1 tendency the part of souther;: holders l to demand 9 cents. The rise Is wholly due
 to buying on the part sof Manches ter, Null {, hausen and Rouen All want cotton. All 1 now see that MT. Nell was mistaken in 1 his estimate of the effects of the August | drouth, and they are paying dearly for ] their faith in the esteemed New Orleans expert.
 The truth is the worlds consumption IS increasing rapidly. It took last year 10. CO.,
 900 bales of American cotton. small crop
 in this country and in India has decreased
 the worlds visible supply from 5OS155
 bales last year to 3,634,000 bales this year.
 The Liverpool stocks are 1.0S7 900 bales less than they Were lat year, and the Con1t- mental stocks are smaller by 100000 bales.
 The total exports of American cotton up to February l have been 2712,673 bales, as against 5,314 $40 bales last year. These fig ures may be tedious, but they are necessary in order to show that the foreign spinner Is bare of supplies in a year when goods are in great demand at rising prices. He is now rid of Neill delusons> and is buying raw cotton at any price put upon 1t. He l must have 1t.
 He did not buy because he believed up | to February l, in the Nell estimate of a l probable crop of II 100000 bales, and a pos | sible crop of 100000 bales. If the percen-
  l bales of last year should be maintained | the present crop will be S,667,247 bales, and | a reasonable maximum may be said to be l 90O0,C0O bales. Some still cling to an esti- mate of 9,50O,OO0 bales, but the majority os observers do not look for final figures that will exceed 9,000,000 bales.
 The best informed cotton men say that | the farms are bare of cotton and the small towns are carrying small stocks-smaller than in years. The recent rise is bringing out a good deal of cotton, but the move ment will soon be reduced to small propor- tions The situation is so anomalous that spot cotton is selling high in southern market towns it is in New York, and holders firm believers in still higher prices. Some of the home mills are in the market. They are running night and day, 1 and yarns and cloths are steadily advanc- | ing. Nine-cent cotton is indeed possibility The statistical position is so plain that one need scarcely go over the figures. With the worlds consumption demanding about Il, ,O0O, 900 bales of American cotton, and with crop that will fall 100000 bales
The age-herald., 1900-02-11
An Old Fable Revised
hiiadelphia Inquirer.

From the Philadelphia Inquirer.
 An Ass once enveloped Himself in a Lions Skin. hoping that he would thereby Escape Annoyance from the Rest of the Brute Gre ation.
 But seeing Tiger approaching and fear ing his inability to look as Fierce as his As- stunned Character required, he at once turned his back toward the Tiger and re- mained Motioness.
 "Ah!' said the Tiger to himself, flor once mine ancient Enmey, the Lion has relaxed his usual VigilalN. I'll steal upon him behind and thereil be a Funeral in the morning. But hts Vicious Spring was met by the Heels of the Ass, and To! the Tiger had Predicted his own Funeral.
 Moral-It's usually Policy to Attack the Enemy in the Rear, but there are Excep- uons to the Rear. Always remember in dealing with an Ass (human or otherwise) that the end containing his Brains is less Dangerous than the one furnished with Heels
The age-herald., 1900-02-11
SOCIETY
tcontinued from Twelfth Page.)

(Continued from Twelfth Page) Mary Anderson is president: Miss Alice Graham, secretary, and Miss Florence Me- Crossin is treasurer of the French club. Madame Porter also has her classes at 2l20 Fifth avenue.
 MT. Shelton Robertson, of Columbia, Tenn, is in the city.
 
 Miss Edyth Kyle, of Gadsden. is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Edward Thomson. Dr. w. J. Hagan, of Athens, spent several days in Birmingham the past week. Miss Elizabeth Beaumont has returned to Tuscumbia.
 Miss Mamie Fletcher, of Huntsville and Miss Mary Fletcher, of Madison, are visit ing Mrs. J. E. Fraier.
 Mrs. Belle Richardson Harrison, of Tus- caloosa, is the guest of Mrs. Robert H. Pearson.
 Miss Gertrude Caldwell, of Kentucky, is the guest of Miss Mamie Pearson. Miss Elsie Berry of Aikens, Ala, who has been visiting Mrs. Mas Drennen has re- turned home
 
 Mrs. Addison G. Smith will entertain the Monday Whist club.
 The Thursday Evening Euchre club will meet with MT. and Mrs. Harry Jones. The Cadmean Circle will meet with Mrs. Addison G. Smith.
 Miss Sadie Randolph, of Greensboro, who has been viisting Mrs. T. V. Boardman on the South Highlands, will remain until Mardi Gras.
 Mrs Annet Dierson, of St. James Count, Louisville, Ky, is visiting MT. and Mrs James Hust at their residence in Eighth avenue.
 Miss Shelby Williams, a charming young woman of Nashville, is visiting Mrs. J. w. Stokes at her residence in Eleventh avenue, South.
 sss Mr. and Mrs. c. H. Nabb are in New York.
 At the morning service of the First Methodist church today MT. William Me Gowan McWillams, formerly of Rome, Ga., will sing 1.-The Holy City" MT. Mo Williams is the possessor of a tenor voice of great power and sweetness, and is an acquisition to the musical talent of the city.
 The friends of Mrs. Thomas o'Byrne will be glad to learn that she is convales- cent after a severe attack of grip.
 
 Miss Rosamond Milner and Miss Marian Stocke.i, of Nashville, Tenn. will arrive tomorrow and wdn be the guests of Mrs. A G. Edwards on South Highlands. MT. and Mrs Roy E. O'Neal, of Hunts ville. are the guests of MT. J. D. Elliott, No. 413 Twenty-first street.
The age-herald., 1900-02-11

On the back of the last page was sorawled in pencil marks. "I will be dead before -"
 This latter sentence, or part of sen- tence, was in a mans handwriting, and was evidently written by the recipient Of the no.e. After examining the note carefully for long ime, MT. Faunce decided that the young man had decided not to let any one know he had received the note, and had scwed 1t up inside the pillow.
 On arising tho next day the finder of this peculiar relic was determined to in- vestigate the affair, and called in friend to assist him.
 The friend, n.lo had been a resident Of Birmingham, during the boom days of 1887, suddenly recalled the incident of finding the dead body of young man some time during that year. The body was found in the mouth of an alley close to the sidewalk, and not more than a block from the hotel. There was not a mark of violence on the body, and the affair had always been q mystery. The incident had preyed on his mind for a long time after he finding of the body, and after thinking for a little while he remembered that it was on iden- tically the same day the note was dated.
 No one knew the unfortunate man. and though strenuous efforts were made, no trace of his family or relatives could be found.
 It is believed that the young man upon receiving the note, had sewed 1t up in the pillow and had then taken dose Of some kind of poison. The medicine did nos take immediate effect, and he had started to a drugstore when he fell to the ground at the alley entrance and died.
 A remarkable phase of the story IS now the pillow was kept in such nice condi- Sion all those years. It had evidently been stored away for a long time, and had re- gently been used again.
The age-herald., 1900-02-11

A worn and crumpled note turned yellow with age, and pile of feathers taken from pillow, on which many heads have rest ed probably tell the history of a death which for many years was mystery to some of B:rminghams pioneer citizens.
 Not many nights ago, James Faunce, who lives at city hotel, .ay tossing on his bed in a vain endeavor to sleep. After an hours restless rolling he began to rearrange his pillow His hand came in contact with a hard, crumpled substance, and as he could not sleep he decided to in- vestigatte the strange object, on which his head had lain. The slip was pulled away, and still the object could not be found. He then discovered that it was among the feathers inside the pillow, and not a hole was found by which 1t had entered. By this time MT. Faunce's curiosity was aroused, and taking a knife, he cut the end of the ticking and emptied out the feathers. In the midst of the pile lay a yellow and crumpled note. The envelopc was missing, and nothing but the bare let- ter remained.
 The missive, which was written by a woman. read as follows
 August 9th, 1887 Dear Charles:
 l can hardly keep back the tears as I write this letter, but l feel that l must tell you the truth. I am going to be mar ried tomorrow. I am awful sorry for hav- ing deceived you so, and hope you will for give me, but I thought it best to tell you the truth. Though you have been very sweet and kind to me for the past yew wears, I do net love you and never did. Goodbye, and may God bless you Sincerely, ANNIE"
The age-herald., 1900-02-11
Repartee

From the Detroit Journal
 And thou wouldst marry this miscre- anti" thundered the king.
 T would!" quoth the princess, stead fastly.
 What kind of wood?" asked his majesty, in gentler tone.
 Il pine'" her highness rejoined.
 Well, you'd butterknutr remarked the sovereign and parest determined to have the last word.
 And with these few lightning flashes of wit was the cloud of domestic discord quite disipated.
The age-herald., 1900-02-11
BOARD OF REVENUE

Henry Simpson, of Morris, is a candidate for member of board of revenue, subject to the action of the democratic primary.
The age-herald., 1900-02-11
DR. Y. E. HOLLOWAY
 SPECIALIST PRIVATE DISEASES

Most men fail ih business by trying to do too many things. To be sue
 cessfui every one should select some one special business. and to that devote his whole time and attention. For the past thirteen years in the city of Bir- mIngham. Ala, have treated excIu-
The age-herald., 1900-02-11
FOR TAX ASSESSOR

J. F. Mclaughlin is candidate for re- election to the office of Tax Assessor of Jefferson county. subject tothe action of the Democratic party
The age-herald., 1900-02-11
COUNTY TREASURER

Henry B. Gray is a candidate for Treas urer of Jefferson county subject to the ac- ton of the democratic party.
The age-herald., 1900-02-11

sively and cured thousands Of patleh.s. tering with all manner of private trou9,c, 1nn' Sexual Weakness. Syphilis. stricture. ,s, of cure. My charges are reasonable. I may be stranger to you. If so. l reieI nL with permission to First National ,e.,n.S Daas, Alabama National Bank. Jefferson S,.ars Savings Bank and Steiner Bros' banS' bsts as to my responsibility for my con.ra snt I cure many patients by mall treall tr T. Write for prices and terms Address H T. E. Holloway. Watts Bldg. Tniro hVe and Twentieth street. Birmingham Ala.
 Office corner Third avenue and IWeh- tieth street. over Singer Sewing Machlne company. Entrance on Third avenue next door to Birmingham Water Works com- pany.
 Office hours s:so a. m. to B:3o p. m- Sun days. 10 a.. m. to IA m.
The age-herald., 1900-02-11
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR SHERIFF.

Sdeorge w. Sherling is a candidate for Sheriff of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic party.
 B. l.. Higdon is candidate for sheriff of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic party
 James A. Downey is candidate for sher- If of Jefferson county, subject to the &C., tioh of the democratic party.
 Andrew w. Burgin, candidate for sheriff of Jefferson county. subject to action of democratic party.
The age-herald., 1900-02-11
E FROF. WEISSNER,
 TERPSICHOREAN COLLEGE.

School of Dancing. Elks' Hall. Fourth ave- nue and Twentieth street. Class for ladies and gentlemen Monday and Thursday evenings, to 9:30 p. m. .Children's class Monday and Friday 3:30 to 5 p. m. Young ladies and gentlemen's afternoon classes, Tuesday and Thursday. 3:30 to 5:3O p. m.
 thur-sun-tues
The age-herald., 1900-02-11

H. c. Miller is a candidate for treasurer of Jefferson county subject to the action of the Democratic party.
The age-herald., 1900-02-11
THE MOST ECONOMICAL! THE BEST!

One bottle contains more of the active principle of medicine than any other prep aration. Taken in teaspoonful doses, while others require five or six times as much. Sold by druggists. Price q.
 Send to DIR. RADWAY & CO.,, No. 55 Elm street. New York, for Book of Ad- vice. (D
The age-herald., 1900-02-11

fnd dnothn me 
  Inhaler s emed Ifound"
The age-herald., 1900-02-11
Cured Cold in the Head in 24 Hours.

VIM L. JARVIS Proprietoo r @ sfe New Orleans writes sesu ed one of pr Geo Lrrgers For that received benefit after the first entirely
The age-herald., 1900-02-11
CATARRH IS DURABLE
 IF THE RIGHT TREATMENT IS USED.

h~ seat C tn d Cah O tn IL a rt of an standing m @ seas c M ~ @ ing in the ewnd
 Jew rndy bee p p " appk l O m d ~ remedy u 10 by the
The age-herald., 1900-02-11

GEO. T. HAWLEY, M. D., Professor ical Sl-lhool, the largest clinical school in If elys: "1 have been using your Formaldeh tis, Hay Fever and other Nose, Throat al to any remedy so far discovered"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-05-25

lAyANNTED-Ge surrey forse city w broke. E. $. Cherry. POS
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-05-25
QUEENS BIRTHDAY
Celebrated With Great Enthusiasm
 In England Thursday.

LONDON, May 24-The news of continued success of the British arms in South Africa lent a general feeling of spontaneous enthusiasm to today's celebration of the queens birthday such as the present gener- ation has never seen save in jubilee years.
 T3e official demonstration, includ- ipQ 5.~ srooping of the coIors, took
 London yesterday. Not 5uug. 9tice was taken of this rou- tinp zroceeding by the general pubic, put today It was different. In all the ehiet cities barq quets were held with oratorical outbursts of loyal sentiments, fn every. town and hamlet of Great Britain and in the loyal parts of Ireland flags were flung to the winds and bells fung in honor of the day, and everywhere a sentimental idea of the aged mon- arch seems to have been present in the minds of everyone. In London tbe day was observed as a general holiday by all classes, and St. Paul's cathedral and other places of wor. ship where special services were held were filled with patriotic throngs of men and women. At Windsor there were the customary demonstrations, out the queen passed the day quiplly with mem- bers of the royal family who came in person to tender their eongratu lations. During tbe morning con gratulatory messages were received at the castle from Emperor William, King Oscar Of Sweden aud Norway, King Christian of Denmark, the president of the French republic and other rulers of continental Flu. rope.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-05-25
NO LIMIT TO TENURE.
pastorate Limit Abolished by Meth,
 odisc Conference.

CHICAGO, May g By a vote of 433 to 238 the Methodist general conference today abolished the time limit of pastorates, thus finally disposing Of ore of tue most impor- taut questions before tbe great Methodist body aud doing away with one ot the fundamental feat ures of the itinerant system of the denomination. Hereafter, accord ing to the amendment to the dis. cipline adopted by the conference today, preachers will be appointed annually by the bishops, w:th no limit on the number Of years a pas tor may serve one congregation except the limit imposed by hls own ability aud popularity with his congregation. He will still be a pilgrim and stranger, but now may tarry longer thau five years.
 Fraterna greetings were exchan- ged with the Presbyterian General Assembly now in session at St. Louis.