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The Washington times., 1901-12-30
JUSTICE HARLAN'S SON.
Rev. Richard ID. Harlan breaches mt
New York Avenue Church.

The story Of the birth Of Christ and the
result OF his advent on the world Was
most beautifully told yesterday by the
Rev. Richard d. Harlan a: the morning
service a the New York Avenue Presby-
terian Church. Mr.. Harlan is the son Of
Justice Harlan of the Supreme Court of
tie United States, and is president Of
Lake Forest University. Chicago, H. In
spite Of the heavy rain there was a large
congregation.
The discourse Of the Rev. Mr.. Harlan
was based on The text from Luke ii:1O.
Fear not. for behold / bring you good
tidings Of the great Joy which shall be to
all the people"
This was the message, he said. which
the angel brought to the shepherds who
were watching their focks by night. 1t
was he FIRST intimation that they had OF
the, birth Of Christ. The angel also told
the shepherds that on that day would be
born 10 them in the city of David ss-
viour. which is the Christ. the Lord.
The shepherds we're astounded and i'm
pressed and went to Bethlehem. where. as
the angel had told. they found the Christ
child in the manger, dressed in swaddling
clothes. The message which the angel
brought TO the shepherds on that night
the Hey. Ar. Harlan said, was still ring
iBs in The cars OF the people OF the world.
BE also discussed the Saviour both in
reference TO his human and divine ma
lures. Christ. he said. was subjected jusi
as Ne to temptations but he conquered.
When he died he left only a handful OF
men 10 leach and disseminate his doc
trines. These had no weapon but the
truth Of the Master with which to fight
their battles. but they conquered.
sinfe that time. the speaker said. the
word OF God had spread over the world
like wildnre. No man ever led the world
ms did Christ No one ever had SO great
host Of followers as Jesus Christ This
was proof hat he was more than man
During all the ages since the coming Of
Christ. Mir. Harlan said. the human race
had developed and improved Itself. and
the more this wss done the nearer We
came 10 Christ. The Saviour came. he
said. TO teach men the greStness Of Cod
and TO teae'. us 10 look upon him as our
father. Christ cnmc 10 teach us new aud
better IDEAS Of humanity: TO teach us the
brotherhood of man and the fatherhopd
OF God.
The Washington times., 1901-12-30
MILES REBUKE
CRITICISED.
CauStiC Comment by Army
and Navy Papers.
DECLARED BRUTAL and CRUEL. /"
Register Refers to the Tone of
Mr.. Roots Letter as "Unneces-
sarily Severe and Out of Proper
ton TO the Offence"-May Be-
como a Campaign Issue.

The comment of the Army and Navy
Register" published Saturday. in regard
TO President Roosevelt's rebuke of Lieu
tenant General Miles. favors the head of
the army very emphatically.
The event has created much comment,
the consensus of opinion being decidedly
in favor Of General Miles," it says. even
among those who do not share that off,
GERS view of the Schley case. The i'm
preston prevails that the tone OF the
Root letter is unnecessarily severe all out
of proportion to lhe offence. There are
even those who think the language en-
ployed is brutal and that the publicity
given the correspondence was a cruel ad-
vertisement OF the Presidents displeasure.
Possible Campaign Issue.
The result Of the Root-Miles corre-
spondence, continues the writer, may
be campaign issue. and it is certain
that reference will be made to the re-
buke in the House or the Senate. where
Roosevelt is gaining vital enemies
The Army and Navy Journal is also
strongly of the opinion that the President
rebuking General Miles for his Cincinnati
interview. The Journal says in part:
Mr.. Roots Rebnkc Resented.
1T is certain that military men have
been left free to express at least their COM
plimentary opinions of others, even to the
extent of publishing resolutions Of ap-
proval. and the presentation Of various
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rule is to prevail in the future and 2 more
severe penalty is to be imposed than the
one apparently intended. It would seem
that some more appropriate methods might
be found for making the fact known than
by the open rebuke through the public
press. by civilian Secretary. Of an Of
ticer of long distinguished service. who by
virtue OF his position. represents the honor
and dignity OF the military service.
Court-MartiaI Reprimand.
by article sos Of the regulations pun
ishmcnt for light offences is limited to
the censure Of the commanding officer.
and a rcprimand such as has been ad-
ministered to the Lieutenant General can
only be administered on the verdict OF
court martial, as it is a distinct and
Well-uenned punishment Tor specially
named offences. Even q non-commis-
stoned officer is under the protection OF
article 25G. which directs officers to be
cautious in reproving him in the pres
ence or hearing OF private soldiers. Is
1t not incumbent that at least equal con-
sideration should be shown TO the officer
commanding in the presence OF his mill
tary interiors;"
In another column the Journal says:
we greatly regret to learn that there
Is a substance OF truth in the statement
in the dispatches from Wash
ington to the effect that the President
openly rehuked the Lieutenant General
Commanding In the presence OF others
during the visit OF General Miles to the
White House. The army regulations for
bid such a showing OF disrespect toward
even a non commissioned officer by his
superior in rank"
The Washington times., 1901-12-30
MAY CHANGE ENeLAND's MAP.
Farms Scientist snys Greenwich Is
Not on Meridian.

PARIS. Dec. 29.-There is much scien-
tific activity at the Paris Observatory.
where French and Es;lish scientists are
studying the meridian because OF an er-
ror discovered in the meridian of Green
wich. The Observatory of Paris is di-
rectly on the meridian -'ilc Greenwich
is two or three seconds ~ side
II is on the correction AIS error that
the scientists are now working at the
Paris Observatory. When the exact error
In the Greenwich meridian is discovered
the naval charts and much OF the geog-
raphy oi England will be altered
The Washington times., 1901-12-30
RECEPTION TO HISTORIANS.
Former senator mud Mrs. John Il.
Henderson informally Entertain.

Former Senator and Mrs. John B. Hen
derson gave an Informal reception to the
members Of the American Historical AS
ISOLATION at their residence, Florida Ave
nue. and Sixteenth Street, yesterday even
ing from 4 to o'clock
Among those who attended were Charles
Francis Adams, LII. D., President OF the
association; A. Howard Clark. secretary,
and Gilbert II. Grosvenor. A. NJ secre-
tary of the local committee. Many were
kept away by the inclement weather.
The Washington times., 1901-12-30
EUGENE WRITING MEMOIRS.
Empress with Four Secretaries Max
ing Record Of Her Reign.

PARIS. Dec. 2s.-The Empress Eugenie
is busy preparing her memoirs. being
at work daily with the assistance OF four
secretaries.
A complete record OF her reign is to be
LEFT after her death to the Public LII
brary. The Empress has carefully filed
every personal letter since the day OF her
marriage
She used to send an annual batch for
safekeepinc 10 London, which explains why
none of her correspondence was dlscoy-
cred ia the TuilleTies.
Her memoirs include 800 boxes of po-
litical documents, but the records of the
Bonaparte family intrigGes have been de-
stroyed.
The Washington times., 1901-12-30
Va Appeal in Personal ia. cn.e.

After talking the matter over In board
session. the District Commissioners have
enforcement OF the personal tax law to
the higher court. The recent decision Of
Justice Ciabaush settles the matter un-
less such an appeal is entered, and the
Commissioners are OF the opinion that
In view of prospective legislation on the
subject by Congress. there is nothing to
De gained by entering the appeal now.
The Washington times., 1901-12-30
SERVICES AT ST. EL1zABETH's.
sermon Il, Rev. SIR. Davenport and
Music by Asylum Choir.

Christmas services were held in the
chapel hail at ST. Eiizabeths Asylum for
The Insane. yesterday afternoon at 3
o'clock. a sermon was delivered by the
Roy Willard c. Davenport. amd the reg
ular asylum choir. supplemented by sew
cfal other voices. rendered an excellent
musical programme. Miss Jennie C. Bart
lett. OF Anacostin, was the organist
The music Included the following: An
Them. "Hark; the Angels Sing" by the
choir. under the direction OF Edward T.
Davis: vocal solo. Holy Night" by Rob
ert G. Green: violin solo. intermezzo
from "Cayalioria Rusticana,' By J. Taylor
BransOn.
Or Davcnport's sermon was on The
Birth Of Christ" He smoke Of the proph-
ccies Of Inc coming OF Saviour OF men.
aud then conlrasted the actusl birth OF
Christ aud the conditions surrounding IL
with ihese predictions.
The Washington times., 1901-12-30
HoNoRED BY SCIENTISTS.
Washington Nan Head of Indiana
Academy.

RICHMOND. lad. Dec. 2s.-Harvey W.
Wiley. OF Washington, D. C., where he
holds the position OF United States Chem
list, has been honored by the Indiana
Academy OF Science. an organization of
the scientists OF the State. The academy
has chosen him president, although a
non resident.
He was formerly resident Of Indiana.
and is held in high esteem among the
scientific men. This is the first instance
Of this kind on record here.
The Washington times., 1901-12-30
Reading. for The Hind.

This weeks programme Of readings for
nc blind given at the Library Of Con
-Ioss follows: Monday. December 80. Miss
Brown. Camden. n. j.; Tuesday. Decem-
ber 81. closed at 1 o'clock: Wednesday
January J. closed ali day: Thursday. Jan
uary ,. musicale. Miss Myra Chittenden
(violnj, Miss ~ L. Chiekering (piano).
Dr. C. l.. Bliss 0enor): Friday. January
?. Miss Ssliie Matthews; Saturday. Janu-
any 4. Miss Florence H. Behrend.
The Washington times., 1901-12-30
THE PRESIDENT TO ATTEND.
Ordered by EeiIow-Membcrs to Re
port Mt Old Gunrd Ball.

NEW YORK, Dec. 29.-President Roose-
welt is TO attend the Old Guard ball at
the Metropolitan Opera House January %.
He is a member Of the organization and
has been told that he must not fail to
appear. Every box has been taken ana
the demand for tickets. which cannot be
bought, is greater than 1t has been before
in yeNrs.
Among the mr-of-town organizations
which have accepted invitations are the
Ancient and Honorables of Boston, the
City Troop of Philadelphia, the Gov
ernor's Foot Guard of NV .I@veu. and
the Worcester Continenials OF Worcester,
Mass
The Washington times., 1901-12-30
VETERANS AT WHITE HOUSE.
Department OF the Potomac. g. \. r.,
to Cali New Year.

Orders were promulgated yesterday by
Israel W. Stone, Department Commander
for the Department of the Potomac, G.
A. R, to assemble at headquarters. 1il2
Pennsylvania Avenue. at 1889 o'clock
New Year Day. with the OLD Guard, Capt.
]. NJ Edgar. commanding. to march from
there to the White House to call upon
President Roosevelt
Comrades are expected to appear in
uniform as far as possible. Comrades Of
other departments are invited TO join
in the demonstration.
The Washington times., 1901-12-30
u.rre, Judu. cox. Retirement.

The law class of 1904, Columbian Uni
versity. at it's lasi meeting. adopted reso-
lutlons eXpres sing deep regret at the
necessity which compeis Judge Walter s.
Cox to resign as dean OF the law school
The class. In IT'D resolutions. gave ulan-
imous voice TO The deep regard in which
lac Was held.
The Washington times., 1901-12-30
Evening
Gown


for the Debutante. for Receptions,
for Weddings, for Dinner Parties,
for Theatre Parties, for Teas, for
Balls, for all Fashionable Oeea-
sions and Social Functions.
Rich Laces, Tulles, Chiffons,
Mousselines, Satins and Nets,
appliqued. embroidered, spangled,
ahd jeweled; also Silks, Satins,
Wools, and a vast variety OF other
fabrics that are now so generally
shown by IL
istes.
Also Real
and Appli..
ments, Gown Garnitures, Neck
Pieces, Dainty Pearl and Steel Or
aments, Paris Corsets and Linge
rie.
The Washington times., 1901-12-30
Ambassador Tower Lea,.. r.r,.

PARIS. Dee. 29.-Charlemagne Tower
TIE American Ambassador to Russia. who
has been visiting Paris in connection with
his book. The History OF Lafayette Ieft
here yesterday Tor Switzerland
The Washington times., 1901-12-30
BOOTH FUCKERS
ADDRESS TO MEN.
DISCUSSES STORY OF TEN LEPERS.
salvation Army Commander intro
duccd by Commi-sIoner Mncfnr-
land. Who Refers to Rapid
Growth Of the Army.

The attendance at the mass meeting for
men at the Columbia Theatre yesterday
afternoon was somewhat affected by the
heavy rain. Commander Frederick Booth
Tucker Of the Salvation Army was the
speaker OF the afternoon.
Commissioner Henry B. F. Macfarland
introduced Commander Tucker 10 the au-
dience. lie said it was less than forty
years since the Salvation Army began its
work in the east end of London among
the poorest and yilest of humanity.
Growth of the Army.
1t was less than thirty years since The
Salvation Army began its work in Amer
lea. lie said that he thought there was
no organization. however, that was better
known today than the Salvation Army.
Commander Booth Tucker after thank
ing the Commissioner for his remarks
spoke OF the ten lepers that Jesus had
healed, telling them TO call on the high
priest and be- delivered Of their disease.
He pictured the lepers on the roadside
calling upon Jesus rs he passed for relief
from their burden. He imagined them de-
batting Whether they should go to see
the rnzh priest on let the matter drop.
onI, Onc ENpre-sed Gratitude.
They went and were healed, but only
one returned 10 thank Jesus for his mercy
Commander Tucker then asked his audi
cnce hos ihcy nere treating Jesus. and
earnestly pleaded With them to come 10
Jesus.
The meeting Has adjourned with bene-
diction b. tho commander.
The Washington times., 1901-12-30

Attention Is also invited to Il
choice and complete assortment Of
Women's and Mems
The Washington times., 1901-12-30
Lansburgh &Bro
CALE OF BOYS
~ CLOTHING

800 Double le-breasted Fancy Cashmere
and Navy Blue Cheyiot Suits. the latest
styles, well tailored. Every r n no
suit worth from s3.75 to s+.25. ~
Special. Observation-Disclosures. QssOO
225 yestie Suits t3 piecesl, comprising
the latest novelties. suitably ornamented.
In large variety OF fancy and G n IN
Piaip p d6 manu- m%nufactarss s5ns, ss'5 and ZbJ
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-10-31
Township Organization.

The farmers of Scotland Neck town
ship met in Masonic hall here Satur-
day and organized under the State
Farmers Association. They adopted
the preamble and constitution OF the
State Farmers Association which were
act forth In the State meeting In Raj
eigh last week.
The Scotland Neck association elect.
al the following officers President
F. P. Shields; vice-president, r. E
Hancock; secretary and treasurer, l
H. Smith.
The president appointed l. H. Smith
w r. Butterworth and r. E. Hancock
q committee to draw up suitable by
laws and constitution for the govern
ment of the organization, and report
same at next meeting. The appoint
mani of an executive committee was
nostponed until some future meeting
The next meeting will be held Satur
dav morning, November End, at II
O'Clock. in Futrellis opera house. 1t Ii
desired that all the farmers OF the com
mun:ty turn out, join the organiza
ton and make 1t as effective as posi-
BILE in securing good prices for costol
seed and other products.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-10-31
Rather Slow to Respond.

More than once we have written in
these columns recently to our delin-
quent subscribers and asked them to
try to pay up what they owe us. We
ire sorry to say that these requests
aave been disregarded by many; and
aow we renew the request.
Good friends, we make our news
paper work our constant care, and We
DO feel like if you do not intend to
pay for the paper you ought to be can
did enough to say so and let us stop
The paper and thus save further loss
to the business and annoyance to you
We are are getting in earnest about
shls thing. We want every dollar due
us and that right soon. We venture
20 say that out OF all our many sub
scribers who owe for this paper not one
in ten would wait thirty days to urge
collection If we owed them as much al
they owe US. Now make self case Of
it: If we owed you, you would insis1
on having your money. You owe us
and we insist that you ought to pay
it,
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-10-31
Perfect, Delicious,
Appetizing.

NEW WAREHoUsE.-Mr. N. B. Josev
is making preparation to build a ware
house in the rear OF his store.
MAIN STREET HOTEL REcovE RED
The old roof on Main Street Hotel has
been taken off recently and new roof
put on.
Mr.. Frank T. Clark, one of THE
CoMMONwEALTH's constant and liberal
advertisers, has been made secretary of
big real estate company in Norfolk.
AUCTION SALE.-I will sell nv
Household and Kitchin Furniture at
Auction next Saturday Nov. I'd. Sale
viii be in front If DR.. Hassell's Office
at 3 o'clock, p. m. CA. CAMP.
MEETING IN The MErHop1sT
CHURcH-Rev. J. G. Jones has been
orotracting services in the Methodist
church last week and this week and
will perhaps continue through the re-.
mainder ct this week. He is doing
the preaching alone, and there has
been some interest manifested in the
meeting.
KILLED ON THE TRAcK.-News came
Sunday that the noon train on the
Norfolk and Carolina railroad ran over
and killed a coiored man near Ahoskie.
It seems that he was sitting on the
rack as if asleep, but the engineer for
some cause failed to stop the train.
The colored mans people said he had
eft his home near by not a great
while before to hunt for his COW and
that he was all right when he left
home.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-10-31
BEAUTIFUL MIDDAY MARRIAGE.
Miss Lawrence Weds Dr. Wimberley.

Tuesday October %, 1901, at l 80
O'Clock, p. NJ, in the Baptist church
here Miss Blanche Lawrence was
married to DR.. J. P. Kimberley, both
of Scotland Neck.
At IL o'clock an elaborate wedding
breakfast was served at the elegant new
home of the brides parents; Mr. and
Mrs. &. 7. Lawrence, at which about
fifty invited guests were present.
The home decorations were quite
pretty. The dining room was tasti-
ly decorated with blue and pink and
the table was graced with everything
that could tempt the appetite. A
large pumpkin in the centre OF the
table was filled with lucious fruits and
hung with autumn iollege, and most
beautiful spread it was.
While the bridal party were partak-
ing OF the sumptuous repast, people
from all quarters of the town, and some
from the country, we're crowding to the
church to witness the happy event.
The church was plainly but beautifully
and tastefully decorated. In the CEN
ire of the pulpit was a large flower
stand covered with beautiful white
chrysanthemums. On either side OF
this was large vase bearing white and
yellow chrysanthemums with red
cannas.
Three lamps adorned the front OF
the pulpit and at either corner was a
large, spreading palm with smaller
palms beneath. In front of the pulpit
little to the right and left was beau
tlful parlor lamp daintily shaded by a
spreading palm tree. The flower stands
were twined in white bunting and
large space in front of the pulpit was
spread with white. The soft light
from the chandeliers and the various
lamps made it scene of rare beauty.
The church with the west wing was
filled to oyerflowing, and at the APP
pointed hour, with Miss Annie Biggs
at the organ, the sweet strains of music
announced the coming of the bridal
party. From the doors on either side
of the pulpit the bridesmaids entered
the following from the right, dressed in
pink organdie: Miss Fannie Philips
OF Rocky Mount, Miss Huldah Josey
Miss Onie Pope of Newport News, Miss
Bessie Shields ana Miss Lucye Dunn
and the following from the left, dressed
in blue organdie: Miss julia Dunn
Miss Mamie Cu&chin of Franklin, Va.
Miss Rosa Gay of Franklin, w., Miss
Lucy House. These crossed in from
of the pulpit, went down opposite
aisles, met the groomsmen at the vesti
bule and returned in the following
order: II. E. Biggs and Miss Lucye
Dunn, DR.. A. C. Livermon and Mis-
House, J. A. Plttman and Miss Shields
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-10-31
OBITUARY..

Death has again visited our home
ard taken from our midst one whose
pace can never be filled.
On Friday, Oct. IL, 1901, Pattie, wife
ct Lenwood Bell, died at her home in
ea9tlaad Neck. She was about twenty
I'VE years OF &c, and leaves husband,
one cdlld, and host of friends and
featlves tc mourn her death.
Deceased was reared in the Primitive
Baptist faith and always chung to that
beiiei.
though she never united herself
Flsh any church, her last days on earth
p-oFe1 to rs that she had lived in the
lear 0! God and her faith in Him had
's9oets her ot all the horrors Of the
glare
"a Friday morning she realized that
Tie enc Vas drawing near, and as |
aoet ':lth tie grief stricken husband
U tie BEDSIDE she begged us not
~'ot her, hat Cod $ vii! must be done.
"a" mat she was leaving us and ask
~ Eel Ii she vas prepared to go, and
S-i7 assured ne she was willing and
'7"is to 60 to that blessed home where
'i7se Is n more pain nor sorrow but
Were all Is JOY and peace.
enc asked me to help the father
."-2s ieE little son to be honest, truth
III It'd upri sit, ana keep him away
i''n lie bar-roofn.
= A!il,; and loving mother, true
AM i-.,hiul vile has gone to her re-
ward.
pray Gods blessings on the hus-
'a'a VINO las been robbed OF dear
S''Aia hion, &nG: the little child who is
w F3ting to realize his loss, and /
Iva 70 si'e savior for grace to lear the
'17ii Placed upon me and help me
" ave that when I lay down the
''' Oh This life, may be prepared to
Win Gay dear niece who has gone
3"eii forever with the redeemed
'S.s Oh Cod. We would not call hel
;, 'A 70 her suiferings, but we thank
;, 'aY!or ior the b!essd assurance that
:, ''-a hand Of death has unlocked
=; 'i TIE portals Of eternal life, and
VA har entrance into Gods house.
., '0 'hank the public for the kind
'A'''h received in the hour ct sor
fow.
MOLLIE CHERRY.
1nd, ~ Aoar bowels With Cascarete.
ETaGshsctlc. Cure consultation fcrerey
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-10-31

B. F. Gray and Miss Cutchin, ). y.
Terry and Miss Pope, Herbert mellow
ell and Miss Gay, George WiIkerson .;
Iarboro and Miss Josey, Willie Law
renee and Miss Julia Dunn, G. l..
Mcdowell and Miss Philips. The
tlower girls were little Misses Stella
Hoffman and Olivia Lawrence. Miss
TIaude Rogers, of Winton, followed as
maid of honor. The bride came lean
ing on the arm of her father, dressed
Ii. going-away gown of castor broad
cloth trimmed with panne velvet, and
the groom with Mr.. w. T. Clement, OF
Enfield, as best man, entered from the
door in the east wing. At the altar
was Rev. Nj. L. Kesler, pastor OF the
church, and as the bride and groom
met he in a beautiful and touching
ceremony took their marriage VOWS and
pronounced them man and wife.
The bridesmaids carried pink and
white chrysanthemums, the maid OF
honor carried white chrysanthemums,
and the bride carried a shower bouquet
of brides roses.
Tho ushers, Mess. Sam Hoffman and
Charlie Lawrence, preceded the bridal
party as they retired In order as they
entered.
At the door hurried congratulations
and good wishes were said and with a
large number of their friends DR.. and
Mrs. Kimberley sped away to Palmyra
to take the afternoon train for Norfolk.
They went thence to Washington,
where they will spend a few days and
then return to Scotland Neck.
The bride is one Of Scotland Neck's
prettlest and most charming young
ladies and the groom is most popu-
lar and successful young physician, who
! came from Edgecombo about two years
ago. The happy couple bear the best
wishes of the entire community.
A perfect pyramid of beautiful and
costly presents at the brides home at
test the great popularity of both bride
and groom.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-10-31
Special Offering
Fall and Winter
|WearableS at the
Busy Corner. .

Go down any street in the town and watch
the happy faces with armfuls of pink bun
dies" going in every direction from the Busy
Corner. What does IT all mean? What is
back Of it all? Satisfaction and a Fighting of
all wrongs--High Grade Merchandise thick
|ly dotted with Special Bargains and sprinkled
all over with Low Prices. Here you're well
come to come in and look around at your
pleasure. Here to-days locker is to-morrows
buyer, and to-morrow's buyer is a friend
ALWAYS