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Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-24
PRESENTED WITH A SWORD
Adiutaut General Farnham the Re-
cipient Of a Beautiful Gift.
The MeIi.a Club Of Bangor Recognize the Hon.
or Conferred on Their Brother.

N the rooms of the Mciita Club in
the kenduSkeag building in Bangor,
Thursday night, Adj. Gen. \. r. Farm
ham Of Maine. tn" president OF that
organization. was rendered Il tompli-
mentary banquet and presented with 4
sword by the members. in comir"mp-
ration Of his recent appointment "a
chief of Gov Hills staff and head Of
the National Guard nf the state Of
Maine. The occasion was one of the
most brilliant ever held by this we'll
known social organization, whose fam"
"Nt"nds all over Maine. and ii gave
ample evidence of the esteem in which
Cen. Farnhnm is held by his fellow
club men. It was a late hour when the
festivities finally closed.
At go n'clork the members Of the
cub sat down to an excellent supper.
The meal VAS not intended to be all
elaborate meal but it was gotten up
in IN attractive manner and the ser
vice was all that could have been de
sired When the menu had been thor
nughly discussed. cigars We're lighted
ard the company adjourned to the re-
reutiDn room where DIR. ID. \. Robin
son. in behalf of the members of the
club. presented Gen. Farnham with an
'laborately mounted sword as a token
Of their esteem and regard.
In doing SO. DR. Robinson made 4
brilliant speech. which was listened to
with great interest by the gentlemen
present.
General Fnrnllam responded in a few
brief words. in which he expressed the
pleasure he felt for the honor the clul
had done him.
The sword with which Gen. Farm
ham was presented is on" Of tn: hand
soonest ever seen in this or any other
state. IT was made particularly f"r
this occasion by the Pcttihonc Mfg
&c. and its appointments are superb
III" grip is deliberately designed and is
"i gun metal while the hilt and sCah-
bard mnuntingS are heavily plated
with gold. II is ii the pattern worn
ny general officers Of the T'it"d states
army. The blade is IF finely tempered
steel and on it is this inscription
'IreScnttd to Major General Augustus
L. Farnham hy th" MelitA Club. Dee.
!. 1901" y gold sword knot was also
attached to the hilt
tn" following wrIl-kn ,wn I:an2n.
a"n. all save two being members Of
m club. We're present:
Mai Gen. \. l.. Farnham, \. +
Rak'r. 4. |. tnllnm"re. J. VI. SWEET
y. r. Bragg. ';"org. u. ranney. J. \
Robinson. j. +. Woudman. II. r. San
born, W. W. Doane William Z. Dickey
:. w. Burr Maj. William Il. Clayton
}. \. Boardman. &. W. Coffin DIR. u. a
Robinson, J. NJ. Oak, Col. !. X. Stet-
S'n. Hon. +. G.. Ryder, NJ. II. Andrews
Frank 6 N"y-s. Charles y. Shaw
'rcenvilt,. capt. Frank G.. ArcS. Brew
"'. Col. =. j.. Pullen.
During the evening u poem written
Tor tn" occasion was read by Thomas
W. Burr. Th" verses were bright ard
witty and contained much that was
particularly applicable to III" occasion
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-24

been made. at any rate. 1T the time n nd
place named by the witness who tcs
| tif:ed in relation thereto.
| But in addition to this, we do not
| think that this oral testimony in sup
roIt Of the contention of the defense.
contradicted as it is. is sufficient to
overcome the effect of the subsequent
conduct of the parties and of the let
ters above referred to from the officers
Of the pla intiff to the defendant cor
poration. especially as the letter of Jan.
IL was written after repeated requests
from the treasurer of the paper conn
rany to the officers of the railroad
company 10 inform him as to what the
freight charges would be upon the
plaintiff railroad. and upon other lines
to various New England points. There
are too many opportunities for misun-
uerstandings and misrecollections. to
allow contradictory testimony Of this
character to overcome the effect OF
suci. documentary evidence as was in
troduceG in the case. which shows
clearly. and beyond the possibility Of
contradiction. the authorized estab-
lishment of freight rates by the rail-
road company. their communication to
ne ueienuHnl. ana inc apparent ~
Guiescence therein By the defendant
If it is true as claimed By the de-
fendant. that the payments upon ac-
count by the defendant only equalcd
the rate of five cents PEI hundred
pounds, and was 50 intended by the
defendant, under the claim which il
now makes. there was nothing connect
ed with such payments which would
give the officers Of the railroad com
pany notice of this fact. nor of the de-
fendants claim to be entitled 10 such a
rate.
We agree with the auditor that tn"
contention of the defendant is not
sustained by the evidence. No other
question as to the correctness of his
findings and the amount allowed by
him. is raised. The plaintiff is con-
seQuently entitled TO Judgment for the
amount allowed by the auditor. twelve
thousand five hundred and eightytwo
dollars and sixty-three cents. and in
terest from Jan. !. 1898. not upon the
whole amount. but upon the balance OF
principal included in the foregoing
amount al s found and reported by him.
Judgment accordingly.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-24

nicate these rates to the paper com
pany. The auditors report was based
upon these rates. and. from what an
pears so far it is evident that they
were the only rates that could have
been adopted by him. according TO the
evidence.
But the defendant claims that before
the organization of the paper company,
but while such organization was con-
templated and while efforts were being
made to obtain subscriptions TO the
capital stock Of such corporation the
president of the railroad company made
n proposition to one of the prominent
promoters Of the proposed paper com
pany, to make the freight charge for
this company. when organized and
ready tn do business, five cents a
hundred pounds. between Portland ana
Rumford Falls. upon all merchandise
and materials carried either way The
auditors finding in regard to this con-
tention is as follows: Il find that the
Defendant is not entitled To that rate
and that there nere" was any contract
made by the terms of which the plain
tin agreed TO give the defendant said
Ave cont rate. hut ana that there was
, an agreement. az hereinbefore stated.
made 10y and between the plaintiff ana
, defendant by the terms of which tn.
defendant was entitled 70 "A r:tc OF
seven cents per hundred pounds in car
load lots on paper between Runlford
Falls and Portland. and on soft coal be-
tween said points a rate of one dollar
and twenty cents per ton OF two thou
IL
We need not consider whether the
case shows any authority upon the
part of the plaintiffs president 10
make such proposition. nor whether
If such an offer was made and author
, ized. before th. formation of the pro-
iected corporation, it might. after the
corporation came into existence. be ac-
! cepted by the latter SO that it would
cn,Ue to its benefit. because in our
/ opinion, the evidence in relation there
TO is not sufficient to overcome the
finding and report of the auditor In
fact we think that ther" is 4 clear pre-
ponderance OF the evidence against the
DEFENDANTS contention.
In regard to this matter The evidence
is contradictory. the person TO whom it
is claimed the Offer was madr testified
that such an offer was made to MIN
,nd communicated hv him to persons
who subsequently became subscribers
to the stock. Upon the other hand. the
president Of the plaintiff corporation
, denied that any such offer was mad.
ana there are sumc circumstances.
from which it appears to be extremely
improbable that this Offer could have
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-24

Nathan Pulsifer, son "t y. NJ. 'u'-
s;fer of Auburn, who is wcll known IN
his ci,y, mas received an ""e" II
,,s, month from the Philadelphia Ea :
,ional League Baseball club to play
,rith that club next summer. Pui-
.;far is a graduate Of l:ateS college IN
tho class of '99. In college he was cap
,.i, Of hott the baseball and football
,nans and one OF the best players in
hoth games in the Maine colleges.
SINCE graduation he has taught physi-
.aI culture. tirst 1T Hebron Academy
and fer the last Two wears AT Dean
Academy. He has played ban in -ScW
rnrland ana Atlantic leaSncs. He is
m QUITE ld"r. though III colicg" he
,;tched during most rf h,s course.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-24
MATTERS OF LOCAL INTEREST
Lille Johnnie.

Ionnnic rises long fore day
wants Ia make the fire,
"S,Ich Il smart one neigh1Crs Ea$,
"Poy We all admire.
<.v,r dom things that's wrong.
F,r from Duty Strayin';
u,lps his mother right along
Never kctch him playin.
Not another hoy like John.
proudly says his mother:
.nnnno how the world moves II.
since they amt no other,
..Why is il Johnnie's WORK in So
The eager children cry;
aWell. Christmas amt far on. YOU
KNOW
You'll find out by an by.
Atlanta Constitution.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-24

The Journal books are going fast.
can in. today. and make your S"er-
uons for nothing can he better for Il
christmas present.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-24

The ice jam at Five Mile Island has
.,s,,,ted in a clear field of ice from
that point down TO the DAM which is
"a news TO the local ice men.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-24

THO first matinee performance Of the
robinson Opera Company VIII be given
,vhristmas day.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-24

4. ,aast one Augusta girl declares
che is going to wear Il sp'iS OF nns'!e-
%, in her hair. today
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-24

The percentage. Of water j. vi i'll plumS
and grapes " in apples II in pears Sf
in orange. ~ in lemons. ana - IN water
melons
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-24
Unclaimed Letters.

Th" following is trr list nf unclaimed
letters at tn" Augusta post office for
IN" week ending Dec. 23:
Women.-Doc. Mrs. Russell; Emery.
Miss Addie. Grant. Mrs. Oren A.: Hey
wood. Miss .\lmeIa 90: kirnbail. Nj s.
'. H.; Lewis. Miss Eulaiah: Long.
Ats. ii,cus: Nichols. Mrs. Jennie:
stevens. Miss Nette: Pratt. Mrs.
'fed: White. Miss Annie.
Men.-Augulo Senpr LencIlZa Foe:
h"rgess. GCnrg" f.: Day. +. F.; Du-
pont Arthur: Flood, George f.: ST.
iiilare, Joseph; Lambert, Mons
neorge: Labonte Mons Arthur: Lee.
john; Moreau. Mons JOS: Palltte.
.'hTie; Parker. +. 4. NJ; Pond. w. F.:
i'h"tieT. Mons. Thomas: Poliquin.
mons. L.: Russell. c. r., Esq: Roder-
ck. Mons. s: Shoops. DR.; NellcuX.
Mons. Ellie; Wiltcr. Sisnior CaiO.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-03-21
Just A Word Or Two.

The winter has passed, the crops
have been sold and some of our readers
have not squared their accounts with
THE COMMONWEALTH.
Indulge us to say that we do not
feel like carrying some of our delin-
quents through the spring and summer
again.
The expenses of a newspaper are
just as heavy in summer as any other
season, and generally the income
is not so good as in the TALL and winter.
We call these things to the attention
of our delinquent readers and hope all
that are in arrears as much as half a
year will settle with us at once. There
are some names on our list we can not
afford to carry this year unless they
make some kind of settlement.
Now, delinquent readers, please bear
these things in mind and do not feel
hurt ifyour paper is discontinued soon.
We have no desire to ruffle the feelings
of any one--the rather we desire to re-
tain every one of our present subscrib-
ers and to add many more to our list;
but we must have some compensation
for our own service and tor the outlay
we have to make every week In paying
printers and meeting other expenses.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-03-21
Notice..

By virtue of power in me vested by
that Deed of Trust made to mo on the
7th day OF January, 1883, by Alex
Anthony, William Evans and G. G.
Baker, shall sell for cash at auction
in Scotland Neck, On the 18th day of
April, next, the following described
land Beginning at the Fork Of the
Scotland Neck and Halifax road, ]. II.
Smiths corner, thence S. u E. 80
poles to corner pine on the road,
thence degrees South E. 1852 poles to
IN oak, thence N. 80 w. so poles to a
hickory, thence S. 50 w. Is poles to
small white oak, thence N. 80 w. 157
poles to the road, thence N. 60 E. 81
poles to the beginning and containing.
one hundred acres, more or less. This
March 9th, 1901.
w. A. DUNN, trustee.
3-14-4t.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-03-21

H~The editor of The COMMON
WEALTH will thank any one who will
give us a copy. of this paper OF the Is
sue OF February 7, 1901.
MoyED.-Mess. White & PAUL. have
moved from the store they haye occu.
pied for years near the postofice to the
building on the other side of the street
recently vacated by E. T. Whitehead
& Co.
SENT TO THE ORPHANAGE.-Monday
four children OF Mrs. Shoulders were
sent to the Baptist Orphanage at
Thomasyille. This makes fifteen
children in the Baptist orpanage from
this town and community.
NEEDS ATTENTIoN.--The new road
which was some time ago cut from DIR.
Johnsonts farm, the S. W.. Edwards
place, to Sans Head, has considerably
shortened the distance from here TO
PALMYRA but some parts OF it need
very much. The proper
ought to look after it.
A NEW INDUsTRY.-Mr. 8. f. Dnnn
has opened new industry in town
He has commenced the manufacture
of collins IN one of the houses at the
tobacco market. and he makes nice
collins. People must die and we might
as we'll have our collins made here 6 t
home as to send away for them. We
hope Mr.. Dunn may succeed in the
2 enterprise.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-03-21

"Wo1f in the cows back has attract
cd some unusual att ention THE season.
The editor of The COMMONWEALTH
wrote to Agriculturist B. Irby at the
department of Agriculture in the A &
II college at Raleigh. He writes con-
corning the best method Of getting lid
Of them as follows:
81 have always thought the best way
was to carefully squeeze them out, and
then you get rid OF the dead carcass
rotting and being absorbed by tbs
animal system. For example, you can
wash the cows back with brine, and
this sinks into the holes, gets into the
wabble and kills it. A drop Of turpen-
tine will do the same thing. Unfortu-
aateTy, however, this remedy leaves the
worm to be absorbed by the cows sys.-
tenn, and it is almost as irritating to
the COW dead as when aliye, whereas,
if squeezed out you get rid OF tho
trouble at once.
1T might be of interest, continues
Prof. Irby, "to you to know how this In
sect finds Judgment in the cows back.
They are taken into the month when
they are Larvae. They work their way
through the alimentary canal, and
work through the flesh up to the cows
back, and there stop for further devel-
opment, gradually cutting through the
hide, later coming. out in the form of
:, f7v .
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-03-21
-EATMENT B. B. B FREE
|DD POISON, sCoFULA, ECZEMA,
LATISM, AND ALL BLOOD
i TROUBLES.

knic Blood Balm (B. B. b.
lor impure blood and skin
low recognized as a sure and
lie for the most advanced
tncer, eating sores, eczema,
b humors, scabs or scales,
Hood poison, scrofnla, ulcers,
bruptions, pimples, bolls,
pains In bones, joints or
Hen glands, risings and
be skin, rheumatism or
my form of skin or blood
Ten, women and children
eured in every State By
Dd Balm for purifying the
eXpelIiEg the germs and
ia the entire system, leaving
3 from eruptions, and rosy
ice Of pure, rich blood. No
d longer despalr,--help is at
batter how many tiscour-
ou may have met with,
bed Balm (B. B. b cures
s. and quickly. To satisfy
Is we will give to any suffer
Treatment absolutely free
may test this Wonderful
B. B. 3. Botanic Blood
by all drug stores with COM
lions Tor home treatment for
tge bottle. For free trial
address Blood Balm Co., 8
treet, Atlanta, Ga, and Trial
Twill be sent at once. Write
describe trouble, and tree
Vice given. Over 5000 vol
hmonials of cures by using
m. Thoroughly tested for
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-03-21


The following item complimen tary
to Congressman w. W. Kitchin will
interest his many friends and admirers
here:
A recent issue of Town Talk, an IL
Illustrated weekly published in Wash
ington, contains quite compliment
airy notice of Hon. w. W. Kltchin,
Representative in Congress from the
fifth district. The notice closes with the
following tribute from Hon. Champ
Clark, of Missouri zone OF the ablest
and brightest Democrats in the House
Is William w. Kttchin, OF tie old Tar
Heel State. He Is handsome, capable,
industrious, vigilant and ID universally
recognized as growing mall."
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-03-21
The Passion Play.

The Passion Play of Ober-Ammer-
gaue presented in Futrell's opera house
Monday night by Rev. J. A. Rood
pleased the audience. The moving
pictures showed life size scenes and
gave those VITO witnessed them great
or desire to sic the real Passion Play
than they ha:; had before. The en-
tertainment was for the benefit of the
Methodist church. Mr. Rood we'll nm
derstood his work and the entertain
ment made a good impression.
The receipts are not known at this
writing.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-03-21
The Eminent Kidney
and Bladder Specialist.
and IL

40e U1SCCVeIeI OF SW4mQ.k00I aG WC1k In
His laboratory.
There is diSease prevailing in this
country most dangerous because so decep-
tive. Many sudden deaths are caused by
it-heart disease. pneumonia, heart failure
or apoplexy are often the result of kidney
disease. If kidney trouble Is allowed to adj
vance the kidney poisoned blood will attack
the vital organs, or the kidneys themselves
break down and waste away cell by cell.
Then the richness of the blood-the albumen
leaks out and the sufferer has Bright's
Disease, the worst form Of kidney trouble.
DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-R00t the new dis
covery is the true specific for kidney. bladder
and urinary troubles. 1t has cured thousands
of apparently hopeless cases, after all other
efforts have failed. At druggists in fifty-cent
and dollar sizes. A sample bottle sent free
by mail, also book telling about Swamp
Root and its wonderful cures. Address
Dr.. Kilner & Co.. Binghamton, N. Y. and
mention this paper
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-03-21
CANDY cATSLARrc ~
@80cojlekn
Zoe. ~sf2S2SsY:yEz An
Use. Soc. 1ASAAl Mak:Bs 1SAA1A Druggists.
Genuine stamped c. c. c. Never sold In bull.
Beware Of the dealer who tries to sell
something just as good"
List of Presents.

Following is list of presents to Mr..
and Mrs J r. Askew whose marriage
was mentioned last week but there
was no time to get the list then:
Mrs. w. R. Walston, Rocker; Flu
trell & Hardy, Lamp E. T. Whitehead,
pair of pictures }. B. Edwards, hall
lamp; Mrs. J. D. Askew, silver pickle
stand Miss Laura Joyner, cake stand ].
Miss Maggie Gray, pair of vinegar bot
tie; Hiss Erma Robbins, pair of flower
stands Misses Florence & Chattie As
kew, tooth pick holders j. D. Shearin,
set of glasses; W. r. Walston, jar Of
pickles.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-03-21
Your Bowels Strong.

alton or diarrhoa when
Is are out of order. Cas-
hdy Cathartic will make
aturaIly. Genuine tablets
c. c. Never sold in
druggists 1oc.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-03-21
Much Farm Work Done.

Observations made in this coinmun-
ity,- as well as news from other sections
of the State, lead to the conclusion that
farmers are we'll up with their work.
There has been very little cold weather
during the winter and early spring,
very little rain, and the farmers have
had fine opportunity to work. They
have made good use of the opportunity.
A farmer remarked this week that the
lands are remarkably dry for this
season. Indeed he said there has not
been much rain in year.
The Raleigh correspondent to the
Charlotte Observer has this to say:
ain the course of long trip in the
country yesterday afternoon it was in
teresting to note the great progress
made in the preparation of lands; the
ploughing and the cleaning. It is not
probable that there was ever more
farm work done SO early in the year.
The soil is extraordinarily dry, and
even swamps are being plowed.
Streams are low. It is said the Upper
Cape Fear, Tor example, was never 80
low at this season of the year."
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-03-21

bwjng gentlemen were ap-
the Legislature as county
ducation DIR. A. s. Harri-
b Fl. P. Robinson, Little
eDowell, Scotland Neck.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-03-21
Paid in One Week.

DR.. George L. Kirby, late superin-
tendent of the State Central Hospital
at Raleigh, carried policy in the
Union Central Life Insurance Co., Ct
Cincinnati, and here is the fine testi-
moniaI his widow gives OF the COM
pany's promptness:
"Raleigh, N. c., Mar. IL, 1901.
'Mr. Carey J. Hunter, Supt.
Raleigh, N. c..
sDear Sir:
81 am in receipt of the tull amount
OF Policy No. 6O14S in the Union
Central, on the life OF DR.. Geo. L. Kir-
by, my beloved husband, within one
week from your getting the proofs Of
death and without trouble or expense
to me in collecting.
II know Dr.. Kirby had the highest
opinion of the Union Central, which l
most heartily share, knowing tie
prompt and courteous action OF tie
Company and their representatives.
DR.. Kirby had other insurance In 9th
e. companies, but yours is the first to
pay the claim.
"For all this l want to express my
thanks and commend the Company to
al needing insurance as an ideal
one.
"Sincerely,
"MRs. DIR. GEO. l.. KIRBY"
Whoever desires policy in one of
the best companies in the United
States and one which outstrips the
other companies in liberal dividends
can not do better than to apply to me.
E. E. billiard.
Scotland Neck, N. G.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-03-21

&SEY has just received a
Patapsco Superlatlve Flour.
8 and Misses Slippers up
can be found at
n. 3. JOSEY'S.
this day, and now on sale
eSEY'S Novelties in belts
tLadies' waists.
. of Floor Mating can be
n. B. JOSEY'S.
fget this fact that our stock
pod, ls complete and up to
Il N. g. JOSEY.
Trimmings and white goods
hencement wear can be
/ n. B. JOSEY'S.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-03-21

When you are bilious, use those ia
nous little pills known as DeWitt's
Little Early Risers to clense the liver
and bowels. They never grippe.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-03-21

Isaac Brock, q citizen a. cLenne6
county, Texas, has lived III years.
He now lives with his son-in-law sf
Valley Mills, Texas. :,
In speaking Of his good health and
extreme old age, Mr.. Brock ssys.
s.After q man has lived ia the
world as long as I have, he ought
to have found out a great many
things by experience.
zone Of the things I have found
out to my entire satisfaction is the
proper remedy for ailments that
are due directly to the effects OF
the climate. 4
tDuring my long life I have
known q great many remedies for
coughs, colds, cazarrh and diarr.
hoea. I had always supposed
these affections to be different dis
eases, but In reading DR.: Hart.
mans books have found out that
these affections are the same and
that they are properly called ca.
farrh.
81 had several long sieges with
the grip. At first I did not know
that Peruna was q remedy for this
disease. When I heard that Ia
grippe YVES epidemic cafarrh, I
tried Peruna for Ia grippe and
found 1t to be just the thing:
GAS for Dr.. Harfman's remedy.
Pe-ru-na, I have found 1t to be tho
best, if not the only, reliable rem.
edy for these affections. It has
been my standby for many years,
e1d attribute my good health and
extreme old age to this remedy.
Very truly yours,
Ap"'1 M>M
For free book on cakarh, address
The Peruua Medicine Co.. Columbus,
Ohio.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-03-21
Tay1or's
Grocery
Store

Is Strictly Headquarters
for anything in the way Of
Staple and Fancy Groceries,
as well as all kinds of Feed
Stuffs, ETC., carrying the
most Complete Line of any
house in the county. II YOU
are q visitor to our store
call again; if not, call on Us
for anythingy you may desire.
Country Produce Wanted.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-03-21
For Sale.

3 AND LIT FOR SALE.
louise and Lot on Main street
Id Neck are for sale. For
! terms address me at N:ns:on,
E. K. HASSELL.