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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-07-26
CATARRH CANNOT BE CURED

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they can
not reach the seat OF the disease. Ca
tarrh is blood Or constitutional disease
and in order to cure 1t you must take
internal remedies. Halls Catarrh Cure
is taken internally and acts directly on
the blood and mocous surfaces. Halls
Catarrh Cure is not a quack medicine.
1t was prescribed by one o: the best
physicians in this country for years,
and is a regular prescription. Il is
composed of the best tonics known,
combined with the best blood purifiers,
acting directly en- the mocous surfaces.
The perfect combination OF the two
ingredients is what produces such Won
deriul results In curing Catarrh. Send
for testimonials, free.
F. J.CHENEY & CO., Props, Toledo,
0, Sold by druggists, price 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the BEST
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-07-26
Resolutions Concerning President r. T
Vann.

The Board of Deacons of Scotland
Neck Baptist church, being appointed
by the church to draw up resolutions
concerning the resignation and de-
rarture of their pastor, Rey. R. T. Vann,
present the following resolutions:
Resolved I. That in Brother Vann's
departure from amongst us, the church
has lost most efficient pastor, dearly
beloved by all, preacher of great
power, the town noble and public
spirited gentleman, and the commun-
ity most valuable citizen.
2. That while we deeply deplore
our loss, beth as to his Christian min
lstry and the social plea sure from his
presence amongst US, we yield 10 what
seems the leading of Providence, ard
pray the richest blessings Of God upon
his work in the great and responsible
position to which he has been called,
the presidency OF the Baptist Female
University add in giving him up as
our pastor, after his eight years of
faithful and efficient service in this town
and our Association, we feel that we
are making our best contribution to
the success of that institution.
3 That under his ministry the
church has increased in mbership
90 per cent, and he leaves the church
united and harmonious In all the
work to which he has led 1t. As our
retiring pastor he carries with him the
sincere affection of every member, as
we'll as of the people of the entire
community, and the prayers OF all for
the guidance and blessings OF the Lord
upon him and his family.
4. That we deem the denomination
fortunate in placing at the head OF the
Baptist Female University a man OF
such marked ability, who with the
assistance of his cultured, Christian
companion, will most surely lead thos g
committed to their care into the WAYS
OF righteousness as we'll as to high In
tellcctual attainments.
3. That we recommend that these
resolutions be spread upon the church
record, a copy sent to Brother Vann,
one to the Biblical Recorder and one
to the Scotland Neck Commonwealth
with request to publish.
(Signed) BOARD OF DEACONS.
Scotland Neck Baptist Church.
June 20, 1900.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-07-26
Leg Broken.

A few days ago while Mr.. James
iilggs Was running the rip saw at Mr..
). L. Condrey's saw mill he became
ehtangied In some shaftlng and had
MS ley brosen below the knee.
lie suffered considerably from the
haft, hnt vas brought homo to Mr.
o9hdres and made as comfortable as
possible.
lie Is Improving and Will doubtless
Sf'h he able to 90 out some.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-07-26
rAIN-kILLER as an interna! remed

fAIN-kILLER as an internal remedy,
has no equal. In cases OF summer COM
piaii4is, silirr;oea, dssantery, it cures
fI;cEiy. Used as liniment Its action
Is Ike magic, when applied to bad sores
Burns, scalds and sp1ains. For the
SICK headache and too3hache, don't fail
70 try it. In short, it is a zPain-Killer.
Avoid substitutes, there is bat one
fd'n-kilier, Perry Davis. Price 25:.
and SOC.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-07-26
AN EPIDEMIC OF WHOOPlNG
COUGH.

Last winter during the epidemic OF
wbooping cough my children contract
ed the disease, having severe caughlng
wells We had used Chamherla'n,s
Couch Remedy very successfully tor
Group and uaurally turned to 1t at tn:, ~,
time and found it relieved the cough
and effected complete cure.-yoHN
z CLIFFORD, Proprietor Norwood house
N.,rwood. N. Y. This remedy Is 1or
10 Nv r II. Whitehead & Co. dru gSis
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-07-26

But there are many things left fol
Positively
Must
Sell Out

Oar present stock TO rake room.
19u can get yonr Best Bargains Now.
We mean what we say vixen we tell
III public that these goods must be
cl soon. and at Low Rates every time
. make the:a go.
DON'T tlink this is Il catch-well, L:
S good catch for cur customers
,at evci.;hlng is now down and the
irst who take advantage of 1t will fart.
he h St.
Wonderful Savings for you.
Don't miss these Great Bargains az
Ilr = i'd summer Sales.
n. Hoffman & Rrn.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-07-26

Struck out by Dunn 4, by Green 8.
Bases on balls off Dunn 2, Green l..
Hit by Dunn l, by Green |, Two base
hits, Fitzhugh, Cleary (3), Trueblood.
Three base hits, Reid, Scott, Johnston.
Umpire F. Stalnback.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-07-26

THE attention of our readers is call
ed to the advertisement OF The North
carolina State Normal and Industrial
College appearing elsewhere in these
columns. This college places the best
educational advantages within tie
reach of the young women OF the
State at cost ranging from $92 to
1882.
We notice that 400 young women
representing every section and nearly
every county in North Carolina we're
enrolled as students during the session
of 1899 1900. OF these 800, according
to their own statements, would have
attended no other college 172 of them
betrayed their own expenses; 40 Of
them earned their own expenses by
work in the dining room and laundry !;
los of them had taught before entering
college; 427 OF them were prepared
partially or entirely in the public
schools.
Any young woman upon taxing the
pledge to teach alter leaving the COL
lege two years In some public school or
private school of the state will receive
free tuition. All free tuition students
cannot secure boarding places In the
dormitorles, but each county is entitled
TO certain numbor of appointments
to these places. TIE entire expenses
including the Use of textbooks OF a
young woman holding such an a;,-
pointnent would be 1872 for the college
year.
This county is entitled to one place
in the dormitory.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-07-26
TRAVELLERS.
THE TOURISTS CAR THAT PASSES THIS
WAY IS NEVER EMPTY.


| Mrs. Naomi Pittman went to Spring
Hill Monday.
| Capt. W. H. Kitchin left Saturday
for WriQhtsville.
Hon. Claude Kltchin went to Wash
ington last week.
Senator E. L. Travis, of HALIFAX, was
in town last week.
Mr.. w. L. Harrell was up from
Hamilton Monday.
Mrs. Anna Riddick came down from
Spring Hill Monday.
| Miss Lena Andrews returned from a
visit to TiIlery Monday.
Miss Emma Harrington went to
Spring Hope Wednesday.
Register of Deeds J. II. Norman
spent Tuesday night here.
Mr.. A. J. Outterbridge left Saturday
for visit to Wilmington.
Mrs. Eta Purvis returned Friday
from visit to Hamilton.
Mrs. P. J. Madry returned Friday
from visit to Rocky Mount.
Mr.. NJ. c. Flemming returned Sat
urday from visit to Conoho.
Mrs. T. w. Fenner, of HALIFAX,
spent night here this week.
Mrs. Mollie Darden, of Spring Hill,
spent few days here last week.
Miss Emily Fender, of Tarboro, is
here visiting Miss Lizzie Hyman.
Mr.. G. Lamb is home from business
trip in the western part of the State.
Capt. T. w. Tillery, of Edenton, Is
here. His friends are glad TO see him.
Mrs. O. X. Taylor and daughter
have returned from visit to Wilson.
Miss Freddie Groom, of Burgaw, is
here visiting her sister, Mrs. P. A. Ras
berry.
Mr.. J. E. Bullock, OF Edgecombe, is
here visiting her mother, Mrs. P. J.
Madry.
Mrs. T. L. Worsley, of Rocky Mount,
is here visiting her mother, Mrs. p. J.
Madry.
Miss Lucy Vance, Of Salem, is here
on a visit her friend, Miss Emf ly
Sawyer.
Mr.. NJ. Oppenheimer, of Rocky
Mount, Was here Monday to see his
parents.
fir ard Mrs E. B. AiIsb:ook, OF
Roanoke Rapids, are here on visit to
relatives.
Miss Mamie Groom returned has to
Ter home in Parnele after visit to
relatives.
Rev. r. T. Vann and Master Harvey
returned Tuesday from visit to Hert-
ford county.
Mrs Leach returned to her home
in Wilson Saturday after a visit to
friends here.
Mrs. F. n. Lilly returned to her
home in Moyock Monday after visit
to relatives.
Rev. A. A. Pruden, representative OF
St. Mary's college, of Raleigh, was in
town last week.
Mr.. Bateman, of Wilmington, was
here last week visiting the family OF
Mr.. w. P. Darden.
Miss Ida Lewis, who has for some
time been in Richmond, is home on a
visit to her parents.
LIZ. L. W. w nltoACHO, vi OOuOlN,
was here Sunday. His friends were
pleased to greet him.
MIR. r. L. Flemmlng returned to his
home in Middleburg Friday after
visit to his parents here.
Mrs. c.. T. Lawrence and daughters,
Carrie and Ollyia, left Saturday to Visit
relatives in Williamson.
Miss Annie Goodman, who has been
here in attendance with Mrs. Edmond.
SON left Tuesday for Littleton.
Master Earle Harrington has return
ed to his home in Greenvllle after
visiting his sister, Mr.. J. B. Edwards.
Miss Minnie Cuthbertson returned
to her home in Charlotte Saturday
after visiting the family of Rev. 0.
Ryder.
Prof. G. E. Brewer, of Wake Forest,
was in town day last week visiting
his sisters, Mesdames N. B. Josey and
T.. w. Bagley.
Mesdames 9. T. Hancock, of New
Rerne. and F.. S. Marsh. of BellpOrt,
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-07-26
TRINITY COLLEGE

Offers undergraduate and graduate
courses. Large number OF electives.
Eight scientific laboratories. equirred
with modern and advanced appa' aus.
Large additions TO library. Complete
Gymnasium. Expenses low. Fifty
scholarships to lie awarded. $4,000
spent in Improvements the pact year.
Send for catalogue.
PRESIDENT KlLGO,
6-2l-6t. Dnrhsm, N. G.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-07-26
Help for FAMINE Sufferers.

The following new contributions
have been received for the famine suf-
ferers in India:
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-07-26

The One Day Colo cure
For colds and sore throat use ksImou ; -s,,dv
,ates Laxative Quinine. Easily taken 40 ~'AA>,
and quickly cure
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-07-26
u. Hoffman & Bro.

= u SALE One Horse Cheap. Ar
ply TO Il. 3. JOsEY.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-07-26
7-19-2n

Wbi+co++ rc+i+n+e EIGHTEENTH Able Faculty. 234 Stu
w uIoNtI AIotlIutI' 81 Counties;
LITERARY, BUSINESS, TEACHERS NORMAL MUSIC ETC.
Beautiful Htful Location Highly Endorsed of Successful
Halls, all School Grounds Illus
Catalogue President
W.T.. Phi Whltset,
Fall 20, 1900. Students
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-07-26

DOR SIZE. One cook stove, re-
5rigerator, cooking utensils, furnl-
ure etc. Apply to r. I. NANN.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-07-26

~ YOU WANT-Your Buggy, Cart
or Wagon repaired? Call on w
\, l'rantiey. He is prepared to do it
Or YOU. Motto: Good work at low
'rIces for Cash. Located east siGe
liln street. Scotland Neck, between
l#ei'th and Thirteenth streets.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-07-26
ans! Fans!

This week Fans going at &c, sc, and
&c They are worth double the money
keap cool. N. 3. JOSEY.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-07-26

Ar. Lv.
6 IS IL so Rocky Mount So 6 II
p. NJ. P. M. 7. M. AN.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-07-26


to her home in Charlotte Saturday
after visiting the family of Rev. o..
Ryder.
Prof. G. E. Brewer, of Wake Forest,
was in town day last week visiting
his sisters, Mesdames N. B. Josey and
T.. w. Bagley.
Mesdames 8. T. Hancock, of New
Berne, and E. S. Marsh, of Bellport,
are here visiting their brother, Mr..
Laban Wilkerson.
Mrs. Claude Kitcbin and brother,
Mr.. Luther Mills, were called to Wake
Forest Monday on account OF the illness
OF their mother, Mrs. L. r. Mills.
Miss Sallie G. Smith, who has been
teaching In Kinston, has returned
home. Her many friends are pleased
to see and have her with them again.
Mr.. Earnest Morrisette, who has for
| some time been stationed at Benefits
VILE, S. c., as telegraph operator, came
home Thursday to visit bis parents
His many friends were glad to see him,
The following persons went from
Scotland Neck to hear Mr.. Aycock
speak Tuesday: Mess J. A. Pittman
w. H. Josey, J. III. Lewis, G. F. Han
cock Prof. d. Nj. Prince and the editor
| OF The COMMONWEALTH
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-07-20
HOW TO LIKE WAGNER.
Scenic Accessories Are Necessary to
Al Perfect Realization.


The strict Wagnerite refuses to hear
the music of his favorite composer in
the concert room. 1t was never intend
ed, he will tell you, to be performed by
itself, but to be played as an accompa-
niment to the action, for the purpose
of frightening the effect of the intense
~ dramatic situations coupled with
gorgeous stage pictures that are in
separable from Wagner's famous art
work.
The most important part Of n Wag-
ner opera, according to the composer
himself, is not the music, but the
drama, which, indeed, the beginner
should closely follow with the aid of
the book of words, since the music is
usually sung in German words.
The intending Wagnerite should also
begin with the masters most popular
works, "Tannhauser" and "Lohengrin."
He will then at once recognize the IA
miliar music he has already heard so
often at concerts, and, struck by its
beauties, he will attend many perform
ances of these two. Next year he will
want to hear these again, supplement-
ed by Tristan und Isolde" that won
derful music drama so charged with
intense emotion and passion. Having
heard Tristan" and liked 1t, he there
upon becomes a full fledged Wagnerite
In the true sense, and the season after
he attends performances Of the Ring
der Nibelungen," or he may make a
supreme effort to get to Baireuth.
From Baireuth he returns the ardent
disciple of a musician whose name he
terrifies his friends by pronouncing in
the German fashion, not Wagner but
"Vaachkncr"-Lo Mail.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-07-20
SHERATON sIDEBoARD.

of its kind. In it satinwood Is found
combined with mahogany either in
landings, stringing, shells. vases, etc.,
and the wavy light aud dark tone Of
the satinwood affords a most pleasing
contrast to the rich, dark g hin of the
mahogany.
The legs of the tables, chairs and
sideboards are often straight some
times turned and 1uted, but the most
graceful form met with in all the best
designs is square, tapering in pleas
ing proportion toward the foot, which
finishes with a brass caster.
The drawing room chairs have usual
ly square backs, with four straight pill
lars and carved capitals, with inlay Of
satinwood on the back rest. fluted and
taperiug square legs with spade feet,
or another design has curved upright
rails with carved top and rosette in
center, square legs, with rail and stuff
ed seats.
A characteristic piece is the work
table, oblong top with circular ends
which project beyond the body Of the
table gallery round the top, lid inside
top locked by key below in the table
and underneath q drawn silk bag for
work
The Sheraton sideboard is a splendid
specimen of what a sideboard ought to
be, with its circular front inlaid with
satinwood, its lion head handles and
rounded legs.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-07-20

Cecil Rhodes is no lover of cities
preferring the rolling veldt, the noun
tains of South Africa, to the most
magnificent mansion in Park Lane,
says the London Daily Mail. a curious
little story is told of his love for
Grootc Schuur, his estate ut Ronde-
bosch. near Cape Town. which is prac-
tically on the slope Of Table mountain.
When he returned from Rhodesia to
Cape Town in 1897, he found his house
in ruins, the place having been Quilted
by fire lie was obliged to live else
where during the day, but every night
he returned to sleep in what remained
of his old bedroom.
He did not do this for the sake Of
association nor for greater privacy,
but because, as he told one of his
friends, - must have my mountain
view"
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-07-20
A DIPLOMATIC LIBRARIAN.
He Pleased the Politician without
Giving His Friend a Position.

When Mr.. Putnam was the head or
the Public library in Boston, a ward
leader of that city called on him to rec
ommend a henchman for place in the
library.
There was no reason why the libra
rian should not have refused at once
and peremptorily to appoint him, but
he chose to follow another course.
After q few minutes talk with the
politician Mr.. Putnam asked him
whether he had ever been through all
the departments of the institution.
81 never have, but I'd like to see it."
replied the politician.
ut will give me much pleasure to go
with you" said Mr.. Putnam.
Mr.. Putnam took him behind the
counters and through the building
from top to bottom, explaining the
character and the magnitude Of the
work in detail. He further pointed out,
without seeming to do so, the varied
duties of the employees and the attain
ments they must possess to do the
work. When the tour was ended, Mr..
Putnam said:
I'm pleased to have had q chance
to show the library to you. and If your
friend will fill out an application blank
and send it, and If he passes the neces-
sary examination, l think there will
be no difficulty in placing his name on
the waiting list"
The politician, however, had seen
enough of library work to convince
him that his constituent could find no
place on the staff, and the blank was
never filled out But to the day he left
Boston Mr. Putnam had no warmer ad-
mirer in that city than this same ward
leader.-Collier's Weekly.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-07-20

According to Elsie Bees fashions in
jewelers. Circular-Wcekly, the smart
est and latest house gowns are this sea-
son made with a slight decolletage
with perfectly fiat finish. This neces-
States the wearing Of dog collar or
necklace and will make these articles
more the vogue if such thing is posi-
ble than heretofore. Elbow sleeves,
400. are back again in full favor for in
door dresses and furnish not only OPP
portunity, but an imperative demand,
for numerous bracelets upon each arm.
Old ideas in regard to the use of jew
els have passed out of vogue. The
most fashionable and best dressers do
not scruple to wear strings of pearls or
jeweled necklaces with the street cos
tune. The fine gold neck chain with a
handsome pendent jewel, either dia-
mond, curiously shaped pearl, emerald
or other colored stone, is one of the eS-
tablished styles of the season.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-07-20
Had Seen Them All BEFORE.

Once while James Whitcomb Riley
was visiting a southern town where he
was booked to give a reading a com
mittee called to take him in a carriage
over the city. In acknowledging the
compliment he said:
'I'll go with you, gentlemen, provid-
ed you promise that you will not show
me the new courthouse, the new town
hall, the new bridge, the new gas well,
the new school building and the new
Jail, for I've seen them all hundred
times in as many towns, and they in
variably wear me out before the time
arrives for the curtain to rise on the
evening entertainments Con-
stltution.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-07-20

The late Sir John Bridge, the well
known London magistrate, was fond
Of telling his friends Of a curious let
ter he received not long before his re-
tirement from Bow street. 1t ran
"Sir-I am sorry to occupy your time,
but | feel | must write to thank you
for having locked up my wife for six
months. My wife had often come be-
fore the court for drunkenness, but
after being fined she was worse. You
were kind enough to give her six
months. and she came back to me a re-
claimed woman and is now the best
wife in England"
This letter was all the more valued
by Sir John Bridge because he was or
dlnarily lenient judge.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-07-20
HriIIiantinc Ratbinr SHIFTS.

A very practical and fashionable
bathing suit is sketched by Vogue. 1t
is of light gray brilliantine. The skirt
and blouse are laid in box plaits. The
skirt fastens in front under the left
side with buttons on a fly or with pat
ent fasteners The sailor collar and
the bands on the bottom of the skirt
are of a darker gray brilliantine trim
med with narrow stitched bands of red
brilliantine, white duck or red silk
braid. The dickey is also of brilliantine
trimmed with bands of red or white.
A high collar may be added if prefer
red, and it is preferred by many wom-
en-, as the neck does not become sun
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-07-20
MexicnnLetter Writers.

Perhaps there is no more character
istic sight in Mexico than the so called
"evangelistas' who ply their trade in
the pIazuela de BclCm and the Plaque
la of Santo Domingo. Those who oper-
ate in the former spot make speciality
of writing letters to the inmates of the
prison for their illiterate relatives on
the outside, but the 'evangelistas who
may be seen any day in the Plazuela Of
Santo Domingo do general business.
They write love letters, Matchmaking
letters and all sorts of letters for those
who do not know how to write at a
rate of 3. 6, or more cents, according
to the length of the missve. They
also undertake without extra charge to
write the address on the envelope and
to attach the required stamp, but for
the latter they make an extra charge
of cent. 1t is hardly necessary to
state that only very ignorant people,
who are totally unacquainted even
with the simple formalities of mailing
q letter in addition to not knowing
how to write, have recourse to the
evangelistas for stamps. - Mexican
Herald
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-07-20
McikIeiohn Is n worker.

Assistant Secretary of War George
d. Mclllejohn is said to do more work
every day than any great merchant in
the country. His virtues in this line
were made known by a congressman
who told this story of his experience:
"Say, there's a man in the depart
ment there who does something! Just
think of It, a fellow who draws a big
salary and earns it-more than earns
it-by hard work. Perhaps you think
! am joking, but I'm not. I'm in
earnest, in dead earnest. | had life
and death matter on hand. half kill
ed myself getting the papers ready.
1t took me a week, and, although |
never work except when have to,
can put In just as good ticks as any
one else when It's necessary. The pa
pers made big bundle, as big nearly
as tombstone and just as interesting.
/ took them to the war office on Sat
urday, Saturday at O'clock, and gave
them to Meiklejohn. He says, Come
in Monday morning. wanted to
laugh but didn't. | knew, however
I'd have to wait two or three weeks
was so sure I'd have bet on 1t, and
I'm not betting man. Monday morn.
ing | happened to be in the building
on another matter. AS passed Mel
klejohn's door thought Id 90 in, and
did. | almost fell dead. There were
my papers ready for me, signed
could scarcely thank him, l was so
dumfounded, Saturday Evening Post.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-07-20
REAR ANIMAL GEORGE C. REMEY

commander of the naval base at Key
West Admiral Remey is a magnani-
nous man and a generous comrade
On two occasions he stood aside that
others might receive preferment, once
for Watson and once for Schley.
Early in this year Rcmcy succeeded
Watson in command Of the Asiatic
squadron, with flagship at Manila. He
was ordered to China when affairs
assumed serious complexion in that
country
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-07-20
Popular Light Cloths For Summer.

The homespuns in light colors have
not succeeded in ousting the pastel
hued faced cloths from our affections,
and these latter will hold their own
through the summer season, their most
successful colors being the biscuit and
the pale blue, which are at their best
when trimmed with stitchings and
strappings. small silver buttons and
black or black and white ties and lace
vests.