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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-09-12
ORCHARD AND GARDEN.

The soil for strawberries should be
rich and free from weed seeds.
It is not q bad plan to plant tree
In every neglected corner about the
farm.
Coal ashes dumped around the fruit
trees will act as q mulch and help to
keep insects away.
Do not be afraid to manure pear
trees. You cannot produce large, lus-
cious pears on starved trees.
The objection to the plan Of mulch
ing continually, year after year, is
that it tends to bring the roots too
near the surface.
In all transplanting care must be
taken to see that the roots come in
close contact with the soil. A failure
to do this causes loss.
A well-shaped tree has much to do
with the appearance of the orchard.
The earlier they are looked after the
easier will be the work.
Shrubs that bear flowers early in
the spring should have the wood OF
last years growth pruned before they
start to grow in the spring.
In transplanting plants of every
kind, whether large or small, care
must be taken to keep the roots
moist or the plants will be injured.
If any of the trees in the orchard
have grown f0rked It will be good
plan to tie the forks together in such
q way as to afford mutual support.
Strong soapsuds applied with an
old broom or q whitewash brush
makes one of the best washes for
fruit trees and will aid materially in
destroying lice.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-09-12
Temporary Bicycle Repairs,


When a smash-up occurs on the
road and the bicycle emerges from the
wreck with two or three broken
spokes, the rider is apt to give vent to
a mournful sigh and conclude there is
nothing for him to do but to leg it
home. There is temporary expedi-
ent. however, which may save q long
walk. Turn the broken spoke ends
ha RI so as to form hooks, tie a piece OF
strong string doubled from nook 10
hook, and insert between the stIlng
q tough piece of stick, twist TINS snor'
bit of stick around and around hke
! tourniquet, and there will be enough
tension on the wheel to pull 1t into
shape. When the wheel Is quite true
slip the end of the stick behind the
next spoke and ride home haPply.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-09-12

bicycle and the machine is operated
by means of an ordinary pedal and
chain gear-the difference being that
the bicycle is suspended from the
wheels which run on the single line of
railway over the riders head. Despite
his exalted position the rider is in per-
feet safety, he even runs no danger OF
being arrested for scorching, as he
flies along well out of reach OF the po-
liceman who regulates the traffic be-
low.-N. Y Herald.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-09-12
THE NEW PEA PEST.
Destructive Insect Which Has Al
ready InAictod Big Losses On
Vegotable Growers.

The new pest, the destructive pea
aphis, has in the last two years in
hicted enormous losses In various re-
gions where peas are grown for can
neFies, - Maryland. Delaware, New
Jersey, New York and Connecticut.
Michigan and Wisconsin also have
suffered from it. Some of the
scientists claim that 1t is naturally
more an enemy of clover than of
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-09-12

ring (c) is slipped over wire (b)
which Is stretched from post to post.
To the ring Q bar and chain is at
tached and the chain then made of
the right length to reach tho dogs col
lar. The kennel should be very near,
or the trolley placed close to kennel,
II buildings are handy they can be
used instead Of setting posts. This
plan can be used with the bull, calves,
colt and sheep.-R. q. Black, in Farm
and Home.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-09-12

to the Charlotte Observer on that date
"a farmer in town to-day said he saw
frost near his place this morning."
The farmer whom we overheard say
few days ago, II always start into my
cotton fields the fifth of September
laid down a good maxim for farmers
who have large farms and on whose
lands cotton opens early. Many farm-
ers lose much by failing to get out
their cotton In time. II the hrs.
opening is allowed to take the Sep
tember storms it is never as white
and pretty as ii it had been picked
before the storms struck it. It pays
to be on time with everything, and
this applies to farm work as we'll Is
other things.
A writer in the Southern Farm
NJ agazine, DR.. J. B. Killebrew, MAKES
,me strong points against mortag ging
+ ,rms and shows conclusivciy why the
farmers of the South are now prospering e
more than the farmers of the West.
He says that Immediately after the
Civil War farmers in the West could
easily borrow money at Z and per
cent. while the farmers in the South
were without credit and seemed ruined.
The Western farmers borrowed money
and reveled in luxuries while the
Southern farmers struggled with pow
erty. By reason of this state o; affairs
the farmers In the South were forced
to depend On themselves, and icing
forced to depend on themselves they
became Independents. As a result Dr.
Klllebrew says: "rhe farms In tho
South are In the main free of mort
cages; the farmers are generally out
OF debt. What they control Is their
own, and they are dependent upon no
capitalist or bank to furnish them
with the means to gain a subsistence. :"
And now 1t turns out that Yankees
set the example for lynching negroes
IN North Carolina. Thisis taken from
the News and Observer as given by
Mr.. Joseph Blake, surveyor of Wake
county.
"It was in the spring OF 1865 when
Sherman's advance corps was on Its
way to Raleigh. They came to house
near Archeris Lodge, near the edge Of
johnson and Wake counties, and found
a woman in deplorabls condition cry
ing and moaning. Asked where her
husband was, the woman said he We g
In the Confederate army. At frst s. Q
was afraid of the Yankee soldiers, but
7hen they assured her that they would
befiiend her, she told them that she
had been assaulted by a negro who
had Just gone up the road. She de-
scrlbed the man perfectly, and the SOL
diers found him within less than a
mile of the lady's house. He was Ia
ken back, identified by the lady, and
those soldiers of Sherman at once all
fred at the negro riddIing his body
with bullets. They then buried him
in the road and built cause-way
across his grave and all that corps pi
Sherman's army marched over his
body"
CURES B l. 0 0 D TROUBLES
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-09-12
EXERCISE FOR DOGS.
A Trolley Contrivanee fer Rover
That Can He Used Als0 for
Calves, Colts and sheep.

Set two posts "a a) Of convenient
height with braces below the ground
TO strengthen them. A three4nch
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-09-12
THE ED1roRs's LEISURE HOURS,
Points and Paragraphs Of Things
Present, Past and Future.

The cool evening breezes begin to
remind ons ol coming frosts, but we
were not prepared to hear of frost by
the 5th of September. However, q
correspondent writes from Greensboro
to the Charlotte Observer on that date !:
"a farmer in town to-day said he saw
frost near his place this morning."
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-09-12
S. A. L.
FLORIDA AND WEST INDIA
SHORT LINE.
Y YEsTIBULELIMITED TRAINS.

DOUBLE DAILY SERVICE
Uetween New York, Tampa, Atlanta,
New Orleans and Points South
and West.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-09-12
SOUTHWARK.

IN EFFECT NAY 26rH, 1901.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-09-12

H. S. LEARD, T. P. A. R. E. L. BUNCH, GP. A
Raleigh, N. c. Portsmouth, va.
Portsmouth, Va.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-27
The Shaw Jubilee Singers.
CRockland,, (Me.), Daily Starr

(Rockland,> (Me), Daily Starr
The Shaw Jubilee Singers, who APP
peared at the First Baptist church last
evening, rendered a most excellent and
satisfactory program, consisting or
plantation melodies, slave songs, etc.
All were delighted with the evenings
entertainment and words of praise were
heard on every hand.
The Shaw singers were all students
the Shaw University of Raleigh North
Carolina, an institution for the training
of negro youths, founded in October,
1866. The late Henry Martin Upper, d..
D.. of Monsoon, Massachusetts,, began,
and developed this school into very
powerful agency for the uplifting OF
colored people and their children OF a
faculty of thirty two teachers, eight are
we'll to do and finely educated fourteen
are northerners and graduates of the
best institutions. Ten are finely edu-
Gated negro college men.
N. c. Bruce, manager of the singers,
is a negro graduate of Bates College,
class of '93, and at the last commence
ment secured by merit the degree or
Master of Arts.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-27
A Christian Science Victim.
Charlotte Observer

Asheville, Aug. 24.-Miss Minnie Plum
mer, the young woman who was taken
from the Mission Hospital a few days ago
by her mother a disciple of the Divine
Healer belief, is dead. The mother, who
came here from Missouri to attend her
daughter, said that while engaged in pray
er an unseen voice had instructed her to
remove her daughter from the hospital,
the scene of so much medicine and ma
teriality, and to take her to a quiet place,
where she would be unmolested by physic-
ians. The ill young woman was removed
in thunder storm, while her tempera-
ture was 104, 70 the home of John Miller,
at Inanda, suburb about four miles from
Ashevlle. Physicians made a vigorous
protest, but it had no effect on the mother.
A number of physicians have a division
Of time in which to look after the pa
tients at the hospital, and DR.. c. V. Rey
nolds was in charge at the time Miss
Plummer was taken away. DR.. Reynolds
is spending a few days with his family
at Sapphire, but will return soon, and it
is believed that some legal steps will
be taken against the mother of the dead
young woman, as some of the physicians
who are actively interested in the hospital
work have advised such a course. Miss
Plummer has until recently been teaching
school at Black Mountain.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-27
DURHAM CRIMINAL COURT.
Rev. John E. White breaches Life Saver Kill
ed by Lightning.
Especial to News and Observer

Especial to News and Observer
Durham, N c., August 26.-Durham
county Criminal court convened TINS
morning, Judge Shaw presiding. The
morning session was taken up in arfang-
ing the jury and in Judge Shaw's charge
to the Jury There is about one hundred
and twenty five cases on the docket, ana
the court will be in session two weeks.
The most important case is the case Oh
the State against Reuben Barbee, VINO
is charged with perjury and fraud. A
large array of counsel have been employed
by both sides.
Solicitor A. L. Brooks is here looking
after the States interest.
Rev. John E. White, of. Atlanta, Ca,
filled the pulpit at the First Baptist
church Sunday morning and evening. me
building was packed.
DR.. w. H. Moore, presiding elder of the
Durham district, preached at Main Street
Methodist church Sunday morning and
evening to large congregations, this being
the third quarterly meeting occasion.
Mrs j. c. White, who lives at Trinity
Park, received telegram from Virginia
Beach Sunday morning conveying the sad
intelligence that her husband Mr.. j. e..
White. who is in the life saving service,
was killed Saturday night by lightning
Mr.. White was killed while on duty. He
leaves a wife and one daughter. His re-
mains were inferred near Virginia Beach
today Our people sympathize with the
sorrowing relatives in their sudden be-
reavement.
The condition of Mr.. A. II. Yearly, who
has been sick at the Watts Hospital for
the past few days Of typhoid fever. was
reported tonight as being somewhat bet
ter,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-27
OUR NEGLECTED GRAVES.

The agitation for the care of the grave
of Nathaniel Macon has had the good
effect of calling sharply to the attention
of the public the neglect of the graves
Of many of the States most distinguish
ed citizens. There are many whose
graves are unknown and others who
sleep in graves that show "how soon We
are forgot. A correspondent of the
Newbern Journal writes:
Il see by the papers of the State that
a great deal of interest is being mani
tested in the graves of Macon" it's neg
Ilected condition having caused consid-
erable comment.
do you know that the remains Of Alb
Iber Nash, once Governor of North Caro-.
lima is even in worse condition?
1.-The grave of Abner Nash lies about
four miles above Newbern, across Trent
river in a thicket, the masonry that en-
closed it has been broken down, and the
bones scattered about. Truly this is a
4 day when patriotism, greatness and po-
sition does not count for much, especial
~ if they belong to a bygone period.
I'm this connection will say that two
other Governors OF North Carolina sleep
just across the Trent" their resting
places in sad condition.
1t would be fitting thing for the
county of Craven and the municipality
of Newbern to remove the body of Gov
ernor Nash to the we'll kept cemetery
in Newborn, where lit could be always
kent in order The div would then comf,
when patriotic citizens would put up q
monument to perpetuate his name
There is no lesson more inspiring to
ambitious youth than the honorable
career of great men. That lesson is i'm
parted in no way So Strikingly as to
point the boys to the monument that
keeps the virtues of the great men in
remembrance.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-27
GEN. ROB'T. WILLIAMS DEAD.
he Was Virginian and Married the Widow
Of Stephen A. Douglas.
CBy the Associated Press.)

New York, August 26.-Gen. Robert
Williams died Saturday night at the
Hotel Motherhood Gen. Williams was
born in Virginia, was appointed to West
Point and graduated in 1851 and was d
veteran of the Civil War. He retired
from active service November 5. 1893.
He married the widow Of Stephen A.
Douglas Her maiden name was Addie
Curtis, and she was famous Washing
ton belle. He leaves three sons and
three daughters-First Lieutenant Rob
ert c. Williams, of the Thirteenth in
fantry, Second Lieutenant J. G. Will
liams, of the Twelfth infantry and Lieu
tenant Philip Williams, U. S. N. The
daughters are Mrs. ]. c. Patton. wife
of Lieutenant Bryson Patton, u. S. N,
Columbia, S. c.. and Misses Addie G.
and Mildred Williams.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-27
ONLY ONE CASE BEFORE THE
WAR.

The epidemic of assaults by negroes
contrast between the worst negroes be-
fore the war and since, for the best ne
groes before and since have never been
guilty of that worst of crimes. 1t is the
'"lewd fellows of the baser Sort who
commit assaults and quickly pay the
penalty.
1t has been frequently said that case
of rape by a negro was never known in
the South before the war, or even during
the army and the women enjoyed little
protection from their husbands and
brothers and fathers. In those times the
negroes were the protectors and defend
ers of the Southern women and not enc
was guilty of the basest of cri'n"s. We
had never until yesterday heard Of case
before the war, when the venerable Hon.
Daniel R. Goodloe. nov living in Louis
burg, wrote as follows:
IL ocChlo " NC AOi SoeICh ehoe i"PSS
were not committed in old slavery times.
The Instances were very rare when such
things occurred in those days. ] remem-
Der but one instance OF negro bciEg
hanged fer rape, anG he was convicted
according to law. / don't remember the
event. but the tradition. 1t must have
happened more than eighty years ago in
this county. for / can remember longer
than that.
IF all the negroes have not grown
worse since they became free some have.
These frequent raDeS have caused the
mobs, and mobs will continue as long IS
kthe practice of rape continues. 1ntelli-
kent colored men should devote their en-
gies to break up the practice. They
not expect the white people to refrain
the effort To break ND the horrible
pracrrce- N6iNhern sympathy will not
aid Them
Nothing Withholding should-aid the
brute, whether white or black. who is
guilty OF rape. The penalty is death and
no less punishment can be administered
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-27
RALEIGH MUST ACT.

Recently the Confederate veterans de-
cided to hold their next encampment in
Greensboro, giving as reason that the
capital city of North Carolina has no suitl(
able auditorium. There is a strong sent-
ment against holding the next State con-
vcntion in Raleigh for the same reason.
The new plans with reference to the
s'runs" on the Seaboard Air Line would
cause the loss of a number Of its best
citizens, having already lost most of the
machinists and other skilled mechanics
who formerly lived in this city and worked
in the railroad shops. Raleigh must act
and must act promptly if t is to continue
to grow and to be progressive and pros
porous.
Let every man who has the interests Of
the city at heart be present qt the meet
Ing of the Chamber Of commeSce tonight
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-27
A GENEROUS GIFT.

Many men of wealth are every day
using some of their money to alleviate
suffering. When people are we'll. they
can stand hardship and poverty. 1t is
when sickness comes to the poor that the
burden is heaviest. The Tarboro South
erner tells that Judge Howard has given
for persons who especially requested their
names be not published" five thousand
dollars to the new Tarboro Hospital.
1.-THE money was given to the hospital out
right and without condition. says the
Southerner, "and will free the hospital
for future contingencies
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-27
THE BEST HOSTETTER'S.
STOMACH STOMACH
REUEDY. BITTERS
IDEAL TRIP TO CALIFORNIA.

On account of the occasion of the gen
eral convention of the Episcopal church,
which will assemble in San Francisco
CAL, on October 3rd, widespread inter-
est has been created in regard to visit
to the Pacific Coast, for which a rare
opportunity has been provided by the
generous offer of the Seaboard Air Line
Railway to those who wish to avail
themselves of this opportunity.
The Passenger Agent of the Seaboard
Air Line Railway has secured speciai
advantages for those people in North
Carolina and this part of the country
who wish to make the trip.
The tickets will be placed on sale in
North Carolina on the 18th day of Sep
TENDER, which will be sold for $65.25 fol
the round trip, with the privilege of go
ing via one route and returning via
another. What is known as a Tourist
Sleeper will be placed in Raleigh pro-
vided requisite number of passengers
eighteen-can be secured. The price for
double berth from Raleigh to Denver
Colorado, will be $500. Car will pass
over the Seaboard Air Line Railway to
Atlanta, Ca, thence to Chattanooga,
Nashville and ST. Louis, Mo-, and over
the Burlington route to Denver. From
Denver the party will proceed via the
Denver and Rio Grande Railway
through to famous Scenic Route" of
Colorado to Salt Lake City, and through
the cordial invitation of Bishop Leonard
they will spend Sunday there. The
sleeper will be resumed at Ogden, max
ing total cost for Pullman accommo-
dations about $500 from Raleigh and
points in North Carolina to San Fran
cisco.
The advantage Of this route will be
evident to all, when it is remembered
the journey westward will be made
through the Rocky Mountains while
the weather is warm in the south and
the return journey will be made through
the south when the weather is wintry
in the mountains. 1t is to be thoroughly
understood that persons accompanying
this party can return home via any reg.
ular ticketing route they may desire.
Further particulars in regard to adj
ditional expenses while en- route and
facilities for entertainment while in San
Francisco can be had on application to
Rev DR.. I. Mex. Pittenger, Raleigh, N.
c. For schedules, rates, and etc, write
or apply to
C. Fl. GATTIS, c. T. & P. A,
Raleigh, n. C.
H. S. LIZARD, T. P. A,
Raleigh N G..
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-27
WHITE MAN TURNED YELLOW.

Great CONSERVATION was felt by the
friends of NJ A. Hogarty of Lexington,
KY, when they saw he was turning yell
low. His skin slowly changed color, also
his eyes, and he suffered terribly. His
malady was yellow Jaundice He was
treated by the best doctors, but without
benefit Then he was advised to try
Electric Bitters, the wonderful Stomach
and Liver remedy, and he writes: after
taking two bottles | was wholly cured. !"
A trial proves it's matchless merit for all
Stomach, Liver and Kidney troubles.
Only 25c. Sold by all Druggists.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-27

REMEMBER THE DATE:-The
News and Observers special train
for Norfolk will leave Raleigh Sat
urday morning, September 7th. It
will cost $5.45 to go to Norfolk and
return from Raleigh. Those who
wish to go to New York on this
excursion have to pay $500 addi-
tionaI; those who wish to go to
Baltimore pay $500 additional;
those who wish to go to Washing
ton have to pay $500 additional.
These are the round trip rates.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-27
Is Christian Science Gaining?
/. Salisbury SUM-

Is is no secret that some of North Car
olina's leading citizens are firm believers
in and devoted followers of Mrs. Eddy.
Only few months ago the wife of one of
the States most distinguished men, her
self woman of culture ard refinement,
declared that no church in the State was
gaining SO rapidly in point of membership
as this sect.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-27
Should be no Scarcity Of Hay.
Newton Eenternrise.l

This promises to be a record breaking
year for COW peas, sweet potatoes ana
crabgrass Potato vines are running clear
out of the fields, pea vines are like VIII
delnesses and crab grass is taking possess
sion of everything. There should be no
scarcity of hay this year.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-27
Judge Hoke as a Candidate.
Charlotte Observer.)


While no one pretends to quote Judge
w. A. Hoke, of Lincolnton, on the sub
ject, it Is understood that his many
friends in this section will certainly ask
that he be nominated as an associate JUS
tice of the Supreme court next year That
he is one of the fairest, simplest and
ablest Judges in the South no one doubts.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-27

Those good friends of the News and
Observer who have been inclined to kick
because so much has been printed about
base ball this summer, will be glad TO
stories will not have place top of column.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-27

All sorts of queer things are happen
ing these days, but the queerest this week
is the marriage of a couple in Ruther-
middle Of the long bridge crossing Broad
river. The air ship marriage will proba-
bly, come next.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-27
A $4,000 Methodist Church.
Especial to News and Observer.

Especial to News and Observer
Asheville, n c., August 26.--The board
of stewards of Central Methodist church
in Asheville have given the contract for
building thir new $4,000 church to .ar. j.
M. Westall. The foundations of stone~will
be laid before cold weather.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-27
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION.

Having qualified as administrator of the
estate of B. f. Pettitt. deceased, late of
Wake county, North Carolina, this is to
notify all persons having claims against
the said estate to present the same to the
undersigned at his office in Raleigh, N.
c., on or before the 10th day of August,
1902, or this notice will be plead in bar of
their recovery, and all persons indebted
to the said estate will please make i'm
mediate payment to the undersigned.
j. G. MAROON,
Administrator
August 8. 1901. 6tw.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-27

What you pay for extracts is important,
but what you get for your money is ten
times more important. Burnett's Vanilla
costs more because it Is worth more.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-27

Hoods Sarsaparilla cures radically
that is, it removes the roots of disease.
That's better than looping the branches.