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The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-13
SATURDAY, JULY IS, 1901.
A MA11oNANr PREDICTION.

They had it in for Willis L. Moore. chief of the National Weather Bureau. a few days ago. and if he hadn't cleared himself of the charge against him he would have found that trip towards the North Pole would have been the only safe thing for him.
 That weather predictions are to some extent guesswork is not to be doubted. and nobody would have wanted Moore's scalp if he had only been accused of slipping up on some of his prophecies. but it was much worse than that. When the hot weather was at it's worst it was given out as the deliberate predic- tion of MT. Moore that not only was there no prospect of reduced tempera- ture. but that the torrid wave might get worse, and might last a month. This. when people were dying by hun dreds, was too much for human nature, and it is not to be wondered at that there were some warm comments and threats of all kinds of dire vengeance on the luckless prognosticator.
 The fact that MT. Moore took the first opportunity to come out in an Interview declaring that he had made no sucn predictions does not change the principle involved. ut does shift the responsibility to the shoulders of come conscienceless faker who ought to be chained to the statue of Liberty or some other hot place. The state 1nent was credited to the Weather Bu- reau just as though one of the clerks alad made it in his official capacity.
 Now. if nothing more serious had been involved than the mistakes of a weather prophet the public could havA afforded to laugh at it, but all know the effect which mind has on matter. especially with those who are enervated and disheartened by disease, or by overwork and worry of any kind. If a person battling with wasting and ex- hausting sickness should be told by the doctor that recovery was hopeless that person would, in nine cases out of ten, give up the struggle and sur render all chances of recovery. And so, to those who were wasting on beds of disease, feeling that their only . chance for recovery lay in cooler weather. and who looked or Listened to the daily weather reports for re- N lief-to such persons the unfavorable predictions put into the mouth of an intelligent weather man came as the knell O: doom. If they yielded and ceased to battle for life 1t is not to De wondered at. and in such cases they were the victims of a virtual mur- derer.
 AS before stated. we could afford to laugh at the blunders of an over confident weather prophet, but the ill- omensd croakings of this faker yere criminal. and he should be taught that there are some subjects not safe to joke pr lie about. -'|
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-13
SIEGFRIED IN PARIS.
Tells of the Result of His American
 Tour.

Paris, July 12.-Senator Jules Sieg- fried. the sormer Minister of Commerce, has arrived here from his American tour. He said the people of Europe must not allow themselves to be too easily dazzled or frightened. He point ed to the steel combine as an example of capital inflated to twice or treble the cost of .he amalgamated establish ments. and he questioned whether fur ther dividends could be paid on such inflated capital.
 Americans" the Senator said, have changed in recent years, and the idea of treaties of commerce is now daily gaining ground. l met with consider able sympathy in favor of a more lib- eral economic policy. France must take into consideration the amour pro- pre- of the United States, which she had overlooked at the time of the Hispano- American war"
 Senator Siegfried also referred to the great pleasure he had derived from his reception in Canada.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-13
DELIGHTED THEM.
Washington Democrats Are Pleased
 With Ohio Democrats.

Washington Special.
 Democrats in Washington do not con- ceal their delight at the turn of af- fairs in the Columbus Convention. There was no surprise here that the platform makers ignored the silver question, but it was feared there might be some dangerous resistance, at least enough to threaten party harmony. The feeling is that the Ohio Democracy has broken the ice and prepared the way for Democrats throughout the Union been attended with so much disaster. The nomination of Colonel Kilbourne is regarded as especially strong and the belief is that factionalism is at an end among the Ohio Democrats. If Colonel Kilbournes candidacy Is suc- | cessful, the Democrats here believe that the Ohio platform will become the basis for future declara ations of Dem- ocratio policy. This might well be the case even if the Republican majority in Ohio is substantially reduced While there Is no disposition among Demo- l crats here to rough house MT. Bryan and say ugly things about him, they are delighted that the Ohio Democrat ts ignored the Nebraskan, at least to the extent of failing to endorse some of the relegated policies that he is still urging in the columns of The Commoner,
 Ohio Republicans here are not ap. parently disturbed at Democratic pros. poets in the Buckeye State, but they agree that their adIersaries have done better in the way of ticket and plat form than has been done since the de- feat of Campbell. They say that a comparatively full party vote will be boiled. but that there are more Repub- licans than Democrats in Ohio, and that Nash Is certain of election, tho uA |: probably by slightly reduced plural ity.
 Ohio Democrats are jubilant and be- lieve that a decisive victory is in store for them on both State and legisla tive tickets.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-13
Balloon Driven by Motor.

Paris, July 12.-M. Santos Dumont's s cigarshaped balloon. driven by a mo- tor. had trial today from St. Cloud across Paris. around the Eiffel tower and back to St. Cloud. The papers say the trip was quite successful, and that the balloon ascended and descended apparently at the will of the aeronaut Tomorrow he will make an official at. tempt to win the prize of 10O.O00 francs offered by Henry Deutsch for a man. ageable balloon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-13
Hailstones as large as hen-eggs |;

Hailstones as large as hen-eggs are among the universally known products of the elements, but Lincoln. Neb.. dispatch breaks away from the well established formula and tells of a re- cent storm in which the stones were as big as goose-eggs. If this goes on the ostrich egg will>be the next stand ard of comparison and then some fel- low will be called a liar.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-13

A rather significant fact is noted by Treasurer Park in his report on the banking deposits of Georgia. He states that the largest average deposits in the State are among the turpentine and lumber men of South Georgia. and not in the cotton, mineral or manufactur- ing sections of the State.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-13

The story that red spiders threatened the orange groves in California, and that a small insect has appeared which eats the eggs of the spider reminds us of that conceit of De Morgan's:
  Great feas have little heas Upon their backs to bite 'em, And little fleas have lesser fleas, And so ad infinitum.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-13

The announcement that a new daily paper is to be started in Nashville as the organ of the issues of the Chicago platform is hardly credible. It is hard to imagine any man. with sense enough to start a newspaper. who is oppressed with such an overload of fatuity as is indicated in this announcement.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-13

Of course no one can foretell the changes in sentiments and policies which may occur before the next Presi- dental contest fairly opens, but at this period it looks very much as if fusion is not going to cut any figure in the battle. There may be some of 1t in local con- tests, but the prospect now Is for each party to paddle Its own canoe. That is what we hope to see.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-13

One Mississippi paper says that State is cursed by peanut politicians and another proposes that they turn in the hogs. That might remove one nuisance but what will they do with the hogs after they have eaten the peanuts9
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-13

any Democrat can read 1t with cheer-
 ful countenance
 The most agreeable and promising
 thing in 1t is it's emphasis upon tarif
 reform as live issue. It practically
 says go back to the platforms of 1876.
 80. 'sl. 'ss and 's2 and reaffirm fun damental principle of the Party as par ticularly applicable to remedy the present evils of trusts. monopolies. etc. There Is not word about silver or gold
 or any currency matter in the platform It implies that the question has been settled and is not live issue in any l sort of sense
 One significant plank in the platform should be of particular interest to the Alabama Constitutional Convention. It is this: The aceptance of passes or favors from railroads by public officials or employes shall be made adeouate ground for va eating the offices held by them
 This declaration by the Ohio Demo- crats shows the drift of popular senti- ment on this question. It is an echo of the legislation in New York and other States. It recognizes the danger to the public welfare in longer tolerat- ing this great evil. It will be observed. | too. that it demands a self-operatinR law. It Is virtually the idea out lined in MT. Brooks's ordinance before the Constitutional Convention. The Alabama Convention Is making an or
 ganic law for years to come. It can not fail to handle this subject effect lively, when the crying need is recog-
 nized in statutes and Party platforms
 in other States. It is to be hoped that Alabama Dem
 ocrats will carefully ponder their Ohio | brethren's declarations. Much can be | learned from them. And H we mistake
 not. Alabama Democratic sentiment | has been, and will continue. develop ing along some ot the ~ame lines. Bry- | anism must be dropped. the tariff is-
 sue must be rressed forward. crying evils of various kinds must be made
 war upon. If the national organization is to get in shape for 1904
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-13
College of Music of Cincinnati.

An endowed institution, not conducted for profit, but whose entire income Is de- voted to instruction in music, elocuti n and collateral branches. Tn. College or Music includes the Lyceum and Odeon and adjoins Music Hall, offering unusual
 advantages for hearing concerts, public lectures, etc. Twenty-fourth academic Year begins Sept. g, 1901. Write for cata- iogue to Dept. F. College of Music O. Cincinnati, O. tu-th-sa
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-13
Circulation High Water Mark.

During the month of June. just passed <he circulation of The Advertiser reached tae highest point since the paper was - es- est vet attained by any Alabama morn
 Here are the figures by days:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-13

The Memphis Commercial-Appeal says when Gen. SlekIes opened his saouth he swallowed his foot. Iron 9hsa. end aIl7
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-13
STATE NORMAL COLLEGE, TROY, ALABAMA. FIFTEENTH SESSION BEGINS SEPTEMBER IT, 1901.

Enrolment last year in college classes, Tuition to normal students free and all expenses light. Condition prosperous and policy progressive. Strong faculty of 15 specialists. Offers three degree courses. giving special attention to professional Misunderstanding For catalogue or fur ther information, write to
 E. M. SHACkELFORD,
 President
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-13

The new Theatre Francais in Paris GOV. CTS three acres ofground and is the larg- est 1D tha WaElA
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-13
Combination of Coal Mines.

Louisville. Ky. July 12.-The Even ing Post says the arrangements for the consolidation of Kentucky and Ten nessee Coal mines have been completed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-13

The Advertiser win be found on sale m ni the following cities at the places nameo'
 mi Dininrroom Parker's Drug Store. MoBILE-A. A. Hall. Battle House. EELMA-IIotel Albert.
 ATLANTA-Kimball House News Staho. NEW YORK-Brentano's, Union Square. BI-FFALO-A la b m Exhibit, Fan
 American Exposition.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-13
HoLLsMS INSTITUTE

VIRGINIA. Established 1892.
 For the higher education of young ladies. Ex tensive equipment, complete curriculum (studies elective). Faculty of F gentlemen and 8 ladies' sAlubrious mountain climate. Outdoor exercise and sports. Famous mineral springs-sulphur and chaly ybeate-on the grounds For catalogue of 5sth session address
 JOS. A. TURNER, cenT Msr., Rollins, Va. tu tnu-saI
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-13

W. A. Scott. Circulation Manager or The Montgomery Advertiser, being duly sworn. says: The foregoing statement ot TsSe A6yertiser's circulation for the month of J3,ne' 1901. is true and correct, and compiied after all returns from newsboys ssents and leftover copies have been de- hrcted- w: A. oSOA -. th,. fSwcrn to and subscribed before me this End day of July, 1901; ,.c1soJ ..
 N. P, Ex-o. J. F.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-13

Victor H. Hanson. Manager or AoSer' fising, Foreign and Local.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-13

Atlanta, Ga.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-11-28
A Better Coach Soon.

The Greenville Reflector says:
"a letter to the editor of lhe Re
Hector, under date 22nd, from Mr.. E.
Borden, superintendent of Transports
tlon of the Atlantic Coast Line, says
that he hopes within the next week OF
so to put better frst-class coach on
the passenger train on this branch Of
their road. This Is in accordance with
a promise he made the committee Of
citizens whom he met here laet sum-
mer to talk over desired improvements.
Mr.. Borden says in the letter that he
had not forgotten his promise, but had
been thwarted in his plans owing to
the great amount of work necessarily
passing through the railroad shops,
and now he hopes soon to fulfill his
promise. Our people will hail the
better accommodations with as much
pleasure as they did the new schedule
which Mr.. Borden gave US last Au-
gust"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-11-28
Bishop cneshlre's Visit.

Bishop J. B. Cheshire, OF Raleigh,
made his annual visit here this week.
He came Monday afternoon, held ser
vices at Tillery Tuesday and preached
in the Episcopal church here Tuesday
night. A large congregation filled the
CD urch, and the sermon was listened to
with marked attention.
Bishop Cheshire is known to be q
oood biblical scholar, and his sermon
tuesday night showed great familiarity
with the Scriptures. He is favorlte
at Scotland Neck and his coming is
always hailed with delight by bis poo
ple ana the public generally.
Before the sermon the ordinance OF
hont,sm was administered to one per-
son. and at the close OF the sermon
four persons were confirmed.
Just before preaching Bishop Chesn'
ira reclted the special objects for which
COLLECTIONS are to be taken during the
next year and urged that the colisc'
tions be taken regularly. he wen'
from here 10 TaIpogo.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-11-28
a Crystal Wedding.

On last Friday night at their home
| III Hobgood Mr.. and HRS. r. J. Shields
celebrated their crystal wedding. There
we're about one hundred guests present
and the eveplng was one of rare pleas
IRE. The hours tor receiving were
from eight to eleyen, and the time was
fully occupied by the various functions
OF the occasion.
Their pleasant and we'll furnished
home was brilliantly lighted, the prem
ises on the outside were all alight
and everything bore evidence OF the
happiness attendant upon the occasion
While the guests were arriving those
who had come first were invited to the
dining room where they beheld indeed
scene of beauty. There were pretty
aud appropriate decorations all through
the house of flowers and evergreens,
aud in the centre OF the dining room was
a large circular table lighted by dozens
OF brilliant candles and laden with
fruits, confectionerles and other deli
c,cles. The candles were beautifully
ranged IN circles, tapering from the
onter edge to pyramid in the centre.
Young ladies' and gentlemen were in
readiness to pass the delicious cream,
cake and other good things prepared for
the occasion and each guest was served
with all that he or she would accept.
As one company of guests passed out
another came until the hundred pres
ent were all served.
In one room we're displayed the many
handsome presents suitable to the oc-
casion, numbering in all hundred
pieces.
Music by some OF the ladies and
pleasant conversation engaged all the
guests until the hour Tor separate on ;
aud all departed saying it was most
delightful reception, leaving their con-
CALCULATIONS and good wishes TOR Mr..
and Mrs. Shields that their lives may be
Enlightened to the time when they may
enjoy their silver and golden weddings.
These who attended from Scotland
Neck were Mr.. and Mrs. Z. III. Pritch-
ard. Mr.. anu Mrs. E. E. Hilllard, Misses
Lucv House and Klttie Foster and
Mess. G.. C. Weeks, Pc, ton Anthony
and T. F. Whitley.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-11-28
Mr.. G. L. Bell to Wed.

Mr.. G. L. Bell, Scotland Neck
young man of fine promise, and Miss
Blanche Glazebrook Kilby, of Suffolk,
will be married Thursday, December
9Th. Following is the invitation re-
celved:
Mrs. Margaret Tynes Kilby
invites you to be present
at the marriage of her daughter
Blanche Giazebrook
Mr.. George Lloyd Bell
on Thursday afternoon, Dec. the fifth
nineteen hundred and one
at three thirty O'Clock
Main Street M. E. Church
Suffolk Virginia.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-11-28
Attention White Sunday School Work
erS.

The Halifax County Sunday-school
Association is called to meet in con-
yention at Tabor church near AureliaD
Springs Dec. 1913, 1901, at 10 a. m.
eaeh day. Every white Sunday-sun-
day in the county send delegate with
full report, indcluding contribution OF
che cent Cor each scholar and FIVE cents
tor each officer and teacher.
Every township President or
Secretsry is urged to be present with
Els township Sunday-school banner.
Held township convention before
hand ii you can. Thus church kind
ly offers entertainment. May there be
general rally, snd hearty cooperation
In this COCA cause. Let no school TAIL
}" respond. You may expect good
music from the trained voices at
labor. We also hope to have one or
more distinguished sunday school
WORKERS with us. But do your part,
p'ease, Is our urgent and earnest re-
guest to all interested in Sunday
SCHOOL work, who shall read or hear OF
this notice.
Pastors of the various Sunday-schooIs
are urged to attend.
}. L. HUNTER, Pres. Pro. Tenn.
Halifax, Go. S. S. Assoc.
0'iaSleyvllle, N. g., Nov. 20, 1901.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-11-28

Mrs. R. G. Josey went to Richmond
Monday.
Mr.. w. T. Hancock went to Weldon
Wednesday.
Rev. g. L. Merrill, Of Hobgood, " al
here Monday.
Mr.. s. D. Hancock, of Weldon, spent
some time here last week.
Miss Huldah Josey has gone to
Wake Forest on a visit this week.
Mrs. G. F. Burroughs went to Ayden
Monday to visit her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Berry.
Mrs. M. A. Shields went to Green
vile last week to visit her daughter,
Mrs. E. B. Higgs.
Mr. Harvey Wall has returned from
an extended rest. He visited the Pam
American Exposition while away.
DIR. F. H. Arthur, of Baltimore,
is here. His friends are glad to see
him and to see that he has been restor-
ed to health.
The Bethel items in Greenville Re-
Hector say: "W. G. Keel and wife,
near this place, spent Saturday and
Sunday in Scotland Neck"
Mrs. Virginia P. Williams and grand
daughter, Miss Jessie Williams, of
White Rock, came Monday and are
visiting Mrs. A. B. Goodloe.
Mrs. Clayton, of richmond, was on
a visit to her sister, Mrs. Pugh, last
week. She was accompanied by Mrs.
Frank Holmes, also of Richmond.
Miss Maude Spencer returned to her
home in Jackson Tuesday after visit
ing Mrs. J. G. Jones for some weeks.
She was pleased with Scotland Neck
and Scotland Neck people were pleased
with her.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-11-28

MOVED INTO HER NEW HOME.-Mrs.
Gray has moved into her handsome
new dwelling On Depot street. Her
new home makes a fine appearance
tom the outside and ia we'll finished on
the inside with beautiful steel ceiling,
tine painting and the like.
We HAVE RECEIVED the November
number of "Notes," published in the
interest OF the Conservatory of Music
OF Durham. Miss Nan Hill Smith. OF
Scotland Neck is editor. Il Is filled
with interesting reading matter per-
tanning to the study and teaching of
music.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-11-28
A Great Duck Hunt.

Last week a number of hunters from
Scotland Neck ard elsewhere caD1ped
at the club house OF the "Clark Shoot
ing Club" near Judge Clark's farm on
Roanoke river below Neal station.
Fhey spsnt some days in duck hunt,
and brought in good quantities OF
ducks, squirrels and other things.
In the company we're DR.. Smith, OF
Philadelphia Mess. E. l.. Travis, OF
Halifax, and E. B. Lewis, of Kinston,
and from Scotland Neck, Mess. j. P.
Futrell, F. T. Shields, w. II. White, J.
E. Bowers, c.. T. Lawrence, w. P. OAR
den, Jas. Gotten and J. M. Tillery.
They had a good time and fun a
plenty and wero glad of the recreation.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-11-28
Halifax Superior Court.

The November term of Halifax Su-
perior Court is In sseelon this week
with Judge F. D. Winston presiding.
Court was opened at II 80 O'Clock and
the Jurors were called. The following
persons were drawn a. q
GRAND JURY:
WB Neville, II B Neville, NJ M
Westry, T w Powell, John Beayans,
(foreman) T ) Goodrich, F NJ Taylor,
J W Clark, w B Laughter, Jos A Har-
grove, G w Medlin, H W Powell, F N
Carlisle, J w Hale, T H Dickens, Dot.
Goodrich, W H Riggin, WD Wick,
Whit Nevil1.
JUDGE WINsreN's CHARGE.
Judge Winston's charges to the juries
have given him a reputation already,
though he has been on the bench only
a few months. The dignity and i'm
portance Of the work Of the grand jury
was emphasized in strong terms and
beautiful Language. Having discussed
the criminal law at length In the court
of August last, Judge Winston passed
over many details OF the law and spoke
to the jury in somewhat general
terms.
Things that tend to break the pub
lie peace are indictabie, also whatever
tends to injure the public health. The
proper listing of taxes and collecting
them were referred to pointed1y and 1t
was urged that this DO carefully look
ed after.
County institutions are to be looked
after public roads are not to be disre-
garded the correct regulation of the
sale of liquor was insisted upon.
Judge Winston made lengthy refer
ence to the spirit OF anarchy which is
Fostering some parts of the country.
L u0 d6SdS9IAdVaO1l duu O0Atu VI IV6l~
dent Mckinley were referred to in elo-
quent terms, and Mr.. McKinley's life
and death were spoken OF in most beau
tiful language. Sabbath breakers,
perverters of the law, unfaithful jurors,
untrue neutrality-suspicious. OF the name
OF Deity, parents who give children Tree
reign without restraint, were all re-
ferred to as contributors to anarchy.
The charge was quite beautiful in
its conception, impressive in its deliv-
cry and pleasing to all who heard.
There were many prisoners in Jail
whom court opened, and the number
OF cases was increased by the work
OF the grand jury. Solicitor DAu-
lei was promptly at work upon the
opening OF the court, and few of those
under indictment came off without
paying penalty and cost.
Mr. H. Shearin was made officer to
the grand jury.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-11-28
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