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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-02-21
FIRE AT PROFESSIONALLY.

Washington Progress.
-Robersonville, Martin county
was visited by destructive fire on
Monday morning about l O'Clock.
1t had its origin in the old market
house which was unoccupied at the
time and it is not known how ii
started. The following are about the
losses as were given to us Bailey 4
Barnhill, loss $4,000; G. w. Guilford,
loss So, 1000; S. L. Andrews, loss 81 600
Kirk Robertson, two vacant stores r
L. Smith & Co., loss $4,000; VIM.
Jones, bar, loss $500; post office and
contents; Bally & Barnhill, one vacant
store /; stores belonging to A. F. Rob
erson & Co., and G. D. and ]. G.. Rober.
son. Several other buildings, stables
barns, wood houses, ETC., were destroyed
Quite a number were damaged, among
them Miss Katie Tankard, milliner
5000 stock. The whole loss IL
roughly estimated at SIS, 900, partly
covered by insurance.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-02-21
THE CORRECT VIEW.

I will be remembered that a little
more than year ago when smallpox
broke out in Scotland Neck, there was
some criticism of The COMMONWEALTH
TO: giving the facts of the situation
just as they were. Soma thought "the
paper" ought not to say much about
it and let the folks find out about il
the best they could.
The editor consulted DR.. I. E. Green
the county physician, ard gave the
facts to the public substantially az they
were learned from him. In the end II
was found that The COMMONWEALTH
pursued the proper course; and when
the community became aroused to the
situation and went to work in earnest
and cleared away the pest every one
was glad that it had been done.
We are led to these remarks by the
following paragraph taken from the
Charlotte Observer:
t'The Durham Herald commends the
president OF the Baptist Female Uni
'versity at Raleigh for having promptly
given gu. the news when a case oil
smallpox developed in his institution
last week, and adds that Time was
when home paper printing a news
item of this kind would have been ac-
crsed OF working against the best in
terests OF the, city and the institution.
Such was the case, and yet it has beer
ascertained that in the case of the
breaking out in community of con.
tagious or infectious disease, the bes
service that newspaper can do thu
community and the general public is tt
publish the straight facts of the mat
ter and to keep up with them from day
to day. It is true that this policy vii
keep some people from the town To-
the time being, but not so many MOI
Tor SO long time as if exaggerated re
ports became current-as is always thu
case-and the silence of the pres.
prove purpose to conceal something
In this as in everything else honest,
is the best policy.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-02-21
WINTERVILLE HAPPENINGS.
Correspondence to The Commonwealth.

Correspondence to The Commonwealth.
Winterville, N. G. Feb. 18th, 1901.
Davy Crockett, very wise old man
in his day, once said: "Be sure are
right then go ahead" So say we to
all who are IN need of good fencing,
for farm or garden, that will prove du-
rable, lasting and cheaper than the
cheapest, get in the the road that leads
to the::Winterville Wire Fence Factory,
then surely you will be tight.
Rev. J. Wiley Mobiles, a former cit
izen of this county, but now OF Kenly,
N. c., spent several days last week yis-
iting friends and relatives at his old
home. He preached IN the Baptist
church Wednesday night.
1000 good lightwood cart hubs want
ed by the A. G. Cox Mfg. Co.
Instead of having services only one
Sunday during each month of tie year
We will now have preaching every 9th
er Sunday. The Rev. J. HI. Faulkner
who has recently taken charge of the
Missionary Baptist churches at this
place and Ayden will make Winteryille
his home.
10000 goo1 second-growth white
oak spokes wanted by the A. G. Cox
Mfg. Co.
Simon Moye, one OF our most pros
porous young merchants, was on last
Wednesday married to Miss Pearl
Hemby, of Wharton. The bridal par
ty arrived here on the evenings train
and Immediately drove out to the home
of Mr.. M. G. Moye, father of the groom
where brilliant reception was tender
ed the young married couple. Mr..
and Mrs. Moye will make this their
future home, and our people gladly
welcome them among us. All wish
for them long life.
Herbert White, of Greenville, was
here yesterday talking insurance.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-02-21
$500 REWARD.

We will pay the above reward for
any case of LIVER Complaint, Dyspep-
STA, Sick Headache, Indigestion, Con-
stipation, or Costiveness we cannot
cure with Liyerita, the Up-to-Date
Little Liver Pill, when the directions
are strictly complied with. They are
purely Vegetable and never fail to give
satisfaction. 25c. boxes contain 100
Pills, loo. boxes contain 40 Pills, Sc.
boxes contain 10 Pills. Beware of
subetitutfons and limitations. Sent by
mail. Stamps taken. NERvITA MED.
IcAL Co., Cor. Clinton and Jackson
SIS. Chicago, III. For sale by e. T.
whitehead 4 Co., Druggists, Scotland
Neck, N. g.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-02-21
PLENTY OF FRIENDS.

There has been discussion between
the Charlotte Observer and the Norfolk
Landmark as to when pup becomes
a dog. The Henderson Gold Leaf
pointedly suggests that it doesn't mat
ter about the age or the stage at which
"a pup becomes dog" in North Car
DINA, tor the selfsame "pup" will have
plenty of friends in the North Carolina
Legislature when he reaches the age OF
accountability.
This reminds The COMMONWEALTH
that some years ago some one got off the
lacouic declaration that all North Car
DINA Legislatures are "afraid OF a ya!-
Ter dog and'-a certain editor in the
State.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-02-21
This Way
Lies Safety.

Among intelligent and careful men 1t Is
more and more becoming the custom OF hav-
ing the fluids of the body regularly examined
mlcroscopically, some every SIX months
others more frequently. In no other way can
80 certain knowledge OF the health OF the
body be ascertained. The kidneys having few
nerves OF sensation frequently do not pain
one and it is only by an analysis Or by care
fully observing symptoms that one may know
of the breaking down OF these great organs
and a serious condition OF health. The many
recent and sudden deaths from so-caled
heart failure and appoplexy--but In truth
from Bright's Disease of the Kidneys, should
make every careful man ard woman pause
and endeavor to ascertain their exact physi-
cal condition. The registered physicians OF
Warmers Safe Cure Co, Rochester, N. T.,
make every month hundreds OF microscopi-
cal analysis, hence they necessarily have a
remarkable experience in this particular field
OF knowledge. Full particulars how to pro-
coed, together with much valuable intorma-
ton will be sent free on application.
If you are suffering from any of the COM
mon symptoms Of Kidney disease, such as
tickle appetite, headache, chills, natulence.
pailor, too much or too scanty fluids, deposits
in same on standing, nervousness, depression,
etc resort at once TO that standard vegetable
cure fer all forms Of kidney trouble-War-
ner's Sale Cure-a remedy with an honorable
record Of more than twentv-one years, in all
parts of the civilized world and which Will do
exactly what is claimed fer it.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-02-21
DIR. KIRBY DEAD.

DR.. George L. Kirby, superintendent
of the North Carolina Central Hospital
at Raleigh, died there Tuesday night,
aged IS years. He had been superin-
tendent OF the asylum since 1894.
DR.. Kirby died OF pneumonia, the
disease SO prevalent in the country now.
The funeral will be held at Goldsboro
to-day CThursday).
He stood high in his profession, made
a fine executive officer for the institu-
ton over which he has presided for six
years, and in his death the State loses
one OF it's best citizens.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-02-21
NIGHT WAS HER TERROR.

II would cough nearly all night
long" writes Mrs. Chas. Apologize, Of
Alexandra, Ind, "and could hardly
get any sleep. I had consumption SO
bad that if l walked block I would
cough frightfully and spit brood, but
when all other medicines failed, three
81 90 bottles of DR.. Kings New Dis
covery wholly cured me and I gained
IS pounds" It's absolutely guaran.
teed to cure Coughs, Colds, LaGrippe
Bronchitis and Throat and Lung Trou-
bles. Price Soc and $lOO. TRIAL bot.
ties free at e. I. Whitehead & Co
drug store.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-02-21

Persons who suffer from indigestion
can not expect to live long, because
they cannot eat the food required to
nourish the body and the products OF
the undigested foods they do eat poi
son the blood. It is important to cure
indigestion as soon as possible, and
the best method of doing this is to use
the preparation known as Kodol Dys-
pepsla Cure. It digests what you eat
flores all the digestive organs to per-
ect health. f.. T. VLit1>I-~>~l e. 10
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-02-21
GEN. GORDON ROBBED.


Major Hugh Gordon received with
astonishment, this morning, the news
that his father, General John B. Cor
don, had been robbed in Chicago OF
$4,000 in checks and valuable papers,
all OF his railroad passes and his over.
coat.
The news reached Atlanta in the
shape Of dispatch from Chicago tc
The Journal, in which the particulars
of the generals loss were given.
According to the dispatch General
Gordon was breaking his Northwestern
lecture route for rest in Chicago, and
was guest at one OF the large hotels
in the Windy City. The general was
in the writing room of the hotel yes.
terday revising the lecture in Dundee,
III, on "The Confederacy." He re-
removed his oYercoat and threw 1t
across chair in the writing room.
There was but one other occupant of
the room, young man, and the gen.
eral paid no attention to him, being
too mnch interested in his work.
When the general had revised his
lecture he turned to tie chair on which
his overcoat should have been, but the
garment was not there. Neither was
the young man, and the general knew
at once that he had been robb,d, and
he reported his loss to the hotel people
and to the rolice.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-02-21

The most soothing, healing and an
tiseptic application ever devised is De-
Wits Which Hazel Salye. It relieves
at once and cures piles, sores, eczema
and skin diseases. beware OF imita-
tions. e. T. Nhfahaad 4 Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-02-21

Cut this out and take 1t to E. T.
Whitehead & Co.'S. drug store and get
a free sample of Chamberlain's Stom-
ach and Liver Tablets, the best physic.
They also cure disorders of the stomach
biliousness and headache.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-02-21
Lumber For SaIe'

I haye on hand:
10000 #. No. 4 Flooring g..
200, 900 #. "A Narrow Edge =
and Culls.
$4,000 #. Cypress Boards
$4,000 #. Box strips.
$4,000 #. No. 3 Ceiling.
Car Load No. 2 Ceiling.
Car Load No. 4 Flooring.
Parties wishing to buy please, v
quickly. as I am going to scD
that cheaply. ,.,y
1-3-tf s. +. DlM
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-02-21
FOR OVER FIFTY YEARS.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
bean used for fifty years by millions of
mothers for their children while teeth
ing, with perfect success. It soothes
the child, softens the gums, allays all
pain, cures wind collie, and is the best
remedy for Diarrhoea. It will reliev e
thu poor little sufferer Immediately.
Sold by Druggists in every part of the
world. Twenty-Five cents bottle. Be
su re ar d ask Tor ssMrs Winslow's Sooth-
Ing Syrup, and take no other kind.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-02-21

Quality and not quantity makes De-
Wits Little Early Rlsers such a valu-
able little liver pills. E T. Whitehead
&>Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-02-21
Taylor's
Grocery
Store

Is Strictly Headquarters
for anything in the way OF
Staple and Fancy Groceries,
as we'll as all kinds of Feed
Stuffs, ETC., carrying the
most Complete Line Of any
house in the county. If you
are a visitor to our store
call again; if not, call on us
for anythingyou may desire.
Country Produce Wanted.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-02-21
THE LEGISLATURE.
Continued from first page.

MONDAY, FEB. 18TH.
The chief matter of interest was the
impeachment proceedings in the House
which are given with the vote in
another place.
rsEsDAY, FEB. 18TH.
SSENATE.-SenatorB Browns anti
cigarette bill passed before the Senate,
after the 500 tax clause had been elm
mated.
HOUSE.-A committee of nine was
elected to manage the impeachment
proceedings before the bar of the Sen
ate. The gentlemen named we're:
Mr.. Allen, of Wayne, chairman.
Mr.. Craig, of Buncombe.
Mr.. Graham, of Granville.
Mr.. Hayes, of Chatham.
Mr.. Spainhour, OF Burke.
Mr.. Rountree, of New Hanover.
Mr.. Nicholson, of Beaufort.
Mr.. SlannOnQOuS0, VI MoCAA0AOuA6 g.
Mr.. Seawell, OF Moore.
Among4he new bills introduced we
notice by Mr.. Parker. of Halifax, to
app ONT J. J. Whitiker, w. Fl. Hayes,
Thos L. Emery and R. w. Brown JUS
tices of the Peace.
Mr.. WHITES BILL.
The bill introduced by Mr.: White, Of
Halifax, regarding the discharging OF
convicts from prison, provides that
whenever a convict has served out his
term at the State prison or on the
roads, it shall be the duty of the officers
having him in charge to provide for
him transportation to the county from
which he was sentenced. The trans
portation to be paid for out of the
funds set apart for the carrying on Of
the State prison and its work. No
prisoner is to be allowed any commu-
tatlop> money by the authorities.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-02-21

The one Day Cusn u"Is.,
For cold In the head and sore th tost
motifs Chocolates laxative Quiniae'
Day Cold Cuyo.'
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-02-21
TAYLOR,
THE
Pioneer Grocer Of the Town

The first to undertake the
Exclusive Grocery Business
here six years ago, having
Weathered the storm thus
long (while many competi-
tors have dropped in and
out) still solicits the patron
age of the good people of
the town and community.
Remember.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-02-21


Bear, tho The Kind You Have Always 8ullit
a'. Z l<N2
The Dickinson press., 1901-10-26

human beings, and spared the woman
cast to them In the arena. It 10 astonish-
Ing how little sympathy women have
tor women. In the home the mistress
sees the maid with the signs Of suffering
abe recognizes 90 well, but she does not
tighten the sick girls load by 4 touch of
her finger. In the store the forewoman
sees the pallor and exhaustion which
mark womanly weakness, but allows
nothing for them. It Is work or quit.
Doctor Pierce's Favorite Prescription
makes weak women strong and sick
women well, by curing the womanly
diseases which undermine the health
and sap the strength. vFavorite Pre-
scription" establishes regularity, dries
weakening drains, heals Inflammation
and liberation, and cures female weak.
ness.
sWheu I first commenced using d.. Pierce's
% nsdsssna4. snt;s. M : George: 2. Strong Of
ing from female weakness, . disagreeable drain,
b~earing-down pains. weak and tired feeling all
the time. dragged around In that way for
Aftef taking the 6rst bottle I began to feei
better. took four bottles of DR.. Pierce's Favor
lite Prescription, two Of Golden Medical Dis
used one bottle Of DR.. sage's catarrh Remedy.
enough for your kind advice and the good your
medicine has done me-"
uFavorite Prescription" makes weak
women strong, sick women we'll. Ac-
cept no substitute for the medicine which
works wonders for weak women.
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are the
most desirable laxative for delicate
women.
The Dickinson press., 1901-10-26
The Penmanshlp of Authors.

se.
IL there really any connection be-
tween the cast Of q writer's mind and
his handwriting9 asks The Pail Mall
Gazette Thackeray- was one Of the
neatset Of writer's and boasted that II
other trades failed he could get his liv-
Ing by writing the Lords Prayer on a
shilling. Keats wrote like a clerk. and
UrAy, Tom Moore, Leigh Hunt and Sir
Walter Scott all used running hands,
which were legible without any mark
ed characteristics. The same may be
said Of the writings Of Anthony Troll
lope and Professor Tyndall, none. per-
haps, Of these writer's being much
given to subtiety Of expression.
Carlyle, on the other hand. is said to
have produced the most untidy and
awful scribble that ever puzzled a COM
positor, and Victor Hugo, Browning
and Tennyrson were nearly us bad.
Yet, although this looks as II there
might be some sort u a rule In such
matters, we find Napoleon. who GER
tainly Y failed in directness of *.
'::-eession. writing a hand that be could
aot read himself, and Macready. the
actor, whose order for the theater was
once taken for a prescription for a
cough mixture. ,-2s As't
One thing seems pretty certain-that
the mere size OF the letters has little
to do with character.
The Dickinson press., 1901-10-26
Alphabetical abuse

The prosecuting attorney in a law
suit had waxed especially indignant at
the defendant. whom he characterized
as an abandoned. baneful. cynical.
diabolic. execrable, felonious. greedy,
hateful, irresponsible. jaundiced. knav-
ish. lazy, meddlesome, noxious. outra-
geous and prodigate rowdy." 9
1.-THE learned counsel on the other
slde." said the attorney for the defend,
ant when he rose to reply. SHOULD
have put his adjectives In a hat and
shaken them up a little before using.
You must have noticed. gentlemen of
the jury, that they were in regular al
phabetical order. This shows that he
selected them from a dictionary. be-
ginning with "a He stopped at 'p.'
but in his manner Of reproducing them
he has given us the cue ~ to how he
got them"
. This turned the laugh against the
other lawyer, and he lost the case.
The Dickinson press., 1901-10-26
California Vie tho assasaise Rosts'

If you contemplate a trip TO California
this fall or winter consult the Chicago
,Milwaukee & Isl. Paul, Ry.s d
Beginning Tuesday. Oct. 18th. and
every Tuesday thereafter during the sea.
son, a high class Pullman tourist sleep.
ing car will leave st. Paul and Mime.
-apolis, running through to Los Angelo.
without change-arriving at Los Angeles
Saturday morning, four DAYS.
The line is via the celebrated c. M. &
St. Paul "Hedrick Route to Kanaal
City, thence over the A. Il. & S. F. Ry.
making the most popular and interesting
route to the South Pacific Coast.
This service includes the ''p~ersonally
conducted" feature west Of the Missouri
river. A special conductor accompanies
each car whose duty it is to carefully
look after the wants of each individual
passenger.
Write for the cheapest rates and fo,
copy Of the Sunshine" folder, containing
|iuil particulars Of this famous route.
T. CoNLEY, Asst. Gen. Pass. Agt., c
NJ. & St. p. Ry,S St. Paul. Io-I2.tI
The Dickinson press., 1901-10-26
STRICKEN VIM PARALYSIS,

Henderson Grimett, OF this place, was
stricken with partial paralysis and COM
After being treated by an eminent ply
my wife recommended Chamberlain
Pain Balm, and after using two bottles
r. Mcdonald, Man, Logan county. W.
cures of partial paralysis have been Eff.
most widely known, however, az a cure
for rheumatism, sprains and bruises.
soldby al druggisti.s
The Dickinson press., 1901-10-26
R.le,sh's Favor,te Triple.

q XA'o r&VOTatC AlPvACs
Sir Waiter Raleigh Gems to have had
q pretty taste in stimulants. to Judge
by his s'cordial: water" the recipe for
which is copied from a cookbook near
" 800 years old. This Is how Sir Wal
ter concocted his favorite drink:
Take a gallon of strawberries and
put them into pint of aqua vitae
brandy). Let them stand SO four ~
i've days. Strain them gently out ana
sweeten the water as you please with
fine sugar or else with perfume"
Queen Elizabeth was exceedingly
fond: Of perfumes, and. according to
this old book, her favorite scent was
made in this manner: take eight
spoonfuls Of compound water, the
weight Of twopence in fine powdered
sugar and boil 1t on hot embers or Goals
softly. Add half an ounce Of sweet
marjoram, dry it in the sun the weight
Of twopence Of powdered benjamin
(benzoinO. This perfume is very good
and sweet for the time"
The Dickinson press., 1901-10-26
Land for Sale.

Southwest Y { {. !, town l3o north,
range o2 west; also east u &c. ~, town
l3o north, range o2 west; also northwest
i sec. ~, town I3o north. range % west
Finest drainage and best land in Stark
county. Address, II
M. CooGAN & Co,
6-3s.tt Milwaukee, VIII
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Agent for Coal.

am the authorized agent for the Le-
high coal, mined by the Consolidated
Coal Co, and all orders left at my store
will receive prompt attention. Sold by
the car. load, or in any quantity desired.
M. G. EAckER.
The Dickinson press., 1901-10-26

NOTICE OF HOMESTEAD FINAL
PROOF.
Land ONCE at Bismarck, N. D., Sept. Is, 1901.
Noticei e hereby given that the following nam.
dnsl proof in support Of his claim, and that said
proof will be made before Jas. G. Saunders,
clerk Of the district court, ut his Office in. Dickin.
Philip WARNER
for the swk sec. 10, twp. III n range 96 W.
He names the following witnesses.to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation of
said land, viz,
Joseph Berger, Fred Kostelecky, Joseph
Hushka, Frank Warner, all Of Dickinson, N. d
o.28St A.C. MoGILL1vhAY, Register.
The Dickinson press., 1901-10-26
Talor-Made Garments

Call ON w. B. Howe for mems and
women's tailor-made suits. Material
and workmanship guaranteed.o-2I-tf
The Dickinson press., 1901-10-26

Cattle to Winter
Will take cattle to keep by the year or
winter. Location on Cedar.
S. A. SIsLEY,
New England,
Io-Io-3t N. D.
The Dickinson press., 1901-10-26
Rams fos. Sale.

l have IS thoroughbred rams for sale.
Ranch at Antelope creek.
o-28-tf CHARLES CoLGRovE.
The Dickinson press., 1901-10-26
Sheep to Winter

Sheep to Winter
The undersigned would like to get
$500 or 5000 head of 2-year old wethers
to winter. Have good range, sheds, hay
and three years experience.
J. B. HARMON,
8-3I-tf Medora, N. D.
The Dickinson press., 1901-10-26
Clubbed with Press.

To all who pay one tull year In advance to the
Pass Will be given q .year's subscription to Ell.
ther Of the following publication:
The Weekly N. 7. Tribune.
The Weekly Chicago Inter Ocean.
The Weekly st. Paul Dispatch.
The Twice-a-weck q ps:) farmers Tribune.
The Household of Boston.
Acopy of the 80 Session Laws.
. For $2.35 the PRESS and Hicks Word ard
Work will be given one year or the PRESS and
the Thrice-A-Week World; or the PRESS and
the Tri-Weekly N. Y. Tribune. y
For $3.50 the Press and either the Cosmopoli
tan. Mcclure or Munsey's magazine will be sen
one year. 'a =
The Breeders Gazette and the PRESS one year
for $2.75. 50, -,
For So the PaEss and the National Maya.
zine will be sent one year.
The PRESS clubs with all papers and magazines
and II the subscriber does not see what he wants
In the above List, write us. Subscriptions taken
for all periodicals at this office. To regular sub
ecribers the agents rate 10 given.
The Dickinson press., 1901-10-26
ScOtt'S
Emulsion

of Cod Liver Oil is the means
Of life, and enjoyment Of life to
thousands: men women and
children.
When appetite fails, it re-
stores it. When food is a
burden, it lifts the burden.
When youlose Aesh,it brings
the %plumpness of health.
When work is hard and
duty is heavy, it makes life
bright.
It is the thin edge Of the
wedge; the thick end is food.
But what is the use of food.
when you hate it, and can't d.
gest it?
SCOTS Emulsion of Cod
Liver Oil is thefood that makes
you forget your stomach.
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g 8 ~. BOVINE. Chemists.
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