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NOMINATE GOOD MEN.

Mr. EDiroR The election 70 Do held
In November next, ia North Carolina,
will b different from any held
since 86s whsa only white msa yotel,
and no ons can ioretell the result.
The elimination OF the negro vote
caves almost all Of the voters In one
political party and it is not natural to
suppose that this will remain 60 for q
great length of time, as the white peo-
pile will naturally divide on the poiiti-
cal issues Of the day. such a. the
tariff in national affairs and the reduc-
ton OF taxes, the popularity OF can
didates and other local affairs In the
9 .uDty. The white people have
voted In the past for any candidate
nominated on account OF the negro,
but now it is different and voters will
show more Independence.
Therefore it is necessary, in order Iol
the Democratic party to stay In
power, to nominate only men OF char
actor and ability. Any ticket that
has the appearance OF a ring and Is
rushed through the Convention will
meet with opposition and bring out
Independents, especially for county
commissioners. The board 0fcommls'
sloners are the most important officers
OF the county and ought to DO COM
posed of the hest men, both honest
and capable. While the Clerk OF the
Court, the Register Of Deeds and the
Sheriff are compelled by Law to give
bond and have salarly attached, the
board Of commissioners are not requir-
sd to give bond and are not paid any
salary of any consequence, yet they
practically levy, collect and dlsburse
all of the funds OF the county.
A dishonest or weak board coul
cause the county to lose money and
there would be no redress. The board
ought to be selected from different
sections of the county. regardless OF
friendship or the paying of political
debts. They have many important
offices to fill, such as tax collectors, tax
listers and assessors every three years,
which Is a very important Office, and
the working Of the county roads
which ought to receive attention in
the near future.
Halifax is a large and wealthy
county and needs FIVE commissioner 9
instead of three. The additional pay
would be saving to the county in the
end, Each ccn missioner ought to be
paid to investigate all accounts against
the county from his section,
such as bridges, etc. 1t is
hoped that when the convention
meets it will give the county q ticket
for commissioners that 1t will be proud
Of, 80 that the old Democratic party
which has stood by the white p eople
for thirty FIVE years will still remain
solil. TAX PAYER.
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FROM R1NawooD.
Dr.. to The Commonwealth.

Cor. to The Commonwealth.
RINGwooD, N. c., June is, 1902.
Fine showers cause farmers to rejoice.
Mr.. e. A. Williams lost another fine
Ppecimen of the bovine family yester-
Bay. This makes two important males
be has lost this year costing him $500.
They came all the way from a fine
btock farm in Ohio.
Mess. johnson, Brown and Curtis
bre fine business mon and as suggested
by your correspondent would make
model commissioners. Add Harvey
|bf the present board, and with no dis
paragement to the others OF the pres
bnt board, We would have a set thai
would guard every interest Of ths
bounty.
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bUN1Y CONVENTION JULY 1sT
The Democratic Voters of Halifa:
Comfy

The Democratic Voters OF Halifax
County:
Notice is hereby given that pureuant
the call of tho Executive Commit tee
b Democratic County Convention of
aliiax county will be held at Halifax
Tuesday the LIST day Of July, 1902,
IL o'clock, m, for the purpose OF
kminating candidates for the County
Ices and the Legislature and to elect
k!egates to the Judicial, Congressioa-
and State Conventions.
The Precinct primaries for the cleo
bn Of delegates to said County Con-
bnti0n are called to be held in each
Fecinct in said county on Friday, the
|th day Of June, 1902, at such hour
the respective Precinc: Chairman
ay designate. All Democrats are
Fged to attend and participate in
id primaries.
The respective Precincts are entitled
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EXAMINATION FOR ENTRANCE
TO THE A. &M. COLLEGE.

Examination for entrance to the
State Agricultural and Mechanical Col
lese st Raleigh will be held Thursday.
July 10th, in tho court house (the
County superintendent will b In
charge). Young men desiring to enter
that college and obtain practical edu-
cation IN Agriculture. Engineering,
Electricity, Cotton Manufacturing. and
Mechanic Arts, can try their hand al
these examinations, and thus cave the
expenses Of trip to Raleigh. 24O
scholarships are offered, conferrin1
free tuition aud room rent.
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shsII sell for taxes Tor 1901, q IL
SQUIRT hQpse door IN Halifax, On Mon
day, July TN, the following rel estatl
70 a4tisly taxes Ia Halifax county q
19Ol
BRINKLEYvILLE TowNsHIr.
j. 81. Arlington estate Burn
coat IS ACRES 3 Il
DAyid A. Brewer 66 acres part
Shearin tract taxes and cost 81 u
ms s. J.. Hardy Is acres New
Road taxes and cost $l.O4
Malvine Harvey 10 acres White
oak taxes and cost 95c
J. ]. Macklin estate two years
tax 1913 acres Hills Roads taxes
and costs 20 10
J. G. Newsom % acres New
Road taxes and cost 81 u
J. w. Powell SO acres Fishing
Greek taxes and cost l.o0
Jeese Richardson Sr. IA acres
Howtree taxes and cost n VI
Cary Solomon 50 acres Bear
swamp taxes and cost $2oS
8. A. Solomon one town lot
R,npvood taxes and 6Oet $I1
Dr. Ragott Browning 81 acres
q. III. Leo place taxes and cost " W
Nelson Davis 48 acres Bob
Tucker place taxes and cost $l.85
This 4th day June 1902.
". MOHORN,
Tax collector for Brinkleyvllle town
ship.
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ACCIDENTALLY WOUNDED.

Cor to The Commonwealth.
TILLERY, N. c., Juno 10, 1902.
While trying to prevent shooting
between q white man and some negroes
yesterday evening, Mr.. J. A. Norflee
was accidentally wounded by the dis
charge OF a pistol he'd by white man
The ball entered the lef: side, struck
a RIB aid passed out about 4 inches
further on. DR.. Register was on hand
and rendered prompt assistance and
expects Mr.. Norfieet will be able to be
about again in few days.
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tHE CHARGE OF as" NOT JUS.
TILTED.

EDITOR THE COMMONWEALTH For
ear some one may be mlsled by an ar
icle in last week 3 COMMONWEALTH
|tgned "S"1 would state that my books
s Treasurer of Halifax county do not
Justify any such charge as he makes
Sgainst our present Board of County
Commissioners, and I am surprised that
kny one should make such a sweeping
charge without having the facts to
ustain him. Furthermore, ore OF the
kentlemen he names tor County Com;
nioioners do not think would allow
bis name to 60 on the Democratic
ticket, as he has bean a life long
Republican. "S" seems to be q little
bff In his politics az vol as county
finances. ]. p. FUTRELL.
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Notice of Sale.
LAND SALE FOR TAXES FOR 1901.
HALIFAX TOWNSHIP.

shall sell at the court house door
in Halifax on Monday July 7th
the following property, to satisfy
taxes in Halifax county for 1901:
Carter r. w. 1921 acres home
place taxes aud cost, 1927.
Caraway Mrs. Sou, J. town lot
Halifax taxes and cost SC 60.
Ellis Willis, Is acres part of Hale
tract taxes and cost 1887.
Epps, Charles acre near Halifax
tayes and cost 1915.
Emry, T. L. ags. for E. J. Emry
26O0 acres Will ans PLACE tax
and cost 1898.
Emry, G. r. 400 acres Purnell
place taxes and cost 1926.
Epps Landonia, l town lot taxes =
and cost 1864.
Fenr or, Mrs. L. N. town lot
taxes and cost. $678.
and cost ~ " ~ 1882.
Hall. Ida 3 acres Siashee tax and
cost S2c
Howerton, Mrs, l.. J. y453 acres
river and town let taxes and
cost $25Ol.
johnson, Isaac II aaGes near
Halifax takes and cost 1927.
Jenkins, Mrs. B. w. home lot
taxes and cost 1851.
Jones, Mrs. Kate town lot tax
aud cost $l.75.
Marshall, Geo. acre near Hail
fax tax and cost $l.C7.
Ssott, John II acres Slashes
taxes and cost $5.14.
taxes and COST so.s7.
Wilkersop, Martha estate 514
acres Slashes taxes and cet $l.S3.
IRA G. SHAW,
Tax collector for Halifax township.
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This 10th day of June, 1902.
= E. L. TRAVIS,
Ih'm. Dem. Ex. Com. OF Halifax Co.
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cruel bolomen, and his body disfgured be-
yond recognition.
What did she care this night that her
father felt for her sorrow, or that be regret
ted his conduct toward the man she loved
This would not call him back from the dead,
nor fin the aching in her sorrowiul heart.
There was no man for her in all the world.
There had been but one; there could not
be another.
The anniversary but served to intensity
her sorrow. She moved about helping her
mother, for there was yet much TO be done
in preparation for the morrow. But her
spirit was not in her household duties. The
bright glow OF the fire. the steady flare OF
the lamp bore no rays to her. The house
within was as dark as the night without.
Ii her parents observed her mood they did
not comment upon It.
Dolly thought the evening never would
end. How she detested pies and cakes and
every suggestion Of ieasiing as well as Of
merriment She longed to be alone in her
COON. where she might cry out her very
eyes for sorrow Of losing her dear love. God
was not good, nobody was good, there was
DO cause Tor gratitude anu no" hhe ulu
wish she was dead. If the latter, then she
would meet him. The only kind friend, the
1nly good friend in all the world was death.
The simple, hearty occasional words Of
ier parents grated harshly upon her ear.
they had bad their lives together. OF course
hey might be thankful, but she
Then there was a knock at the door, and
.hen a tan, soldierly-looking fellow had en-
tered and seized Dolly in his arms. And
.hen he told her how he had been wounded
sorely. but had not been killed, and how he
was 10 remain in the army, and
"But, Dolly" he exclaimed, why are you
crying. Surely you are not sorry / have
rcturned"
For the JOY Of your coming, DEAR" she
answered. as she buried her face on his
breast. "and for the gladness Of this Thanks
riving-and and, Jabez, dear, just bit,
TOO. in sorrow beause / was so rebellious
when thought had lost you forever"
The blessings that are mans may be found
,v searching, and every heart may find much
for which to be grateful at the coming Of
day.
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no cook to 60 of and upset things. John
had brought home a fine turkey, but"
That would keep until Sunday"
80 | thought Well, We started early In
order that Anna might be quite sure Of Us
when she started to prepare dinner"
"Oh, so you really went"
"We did. John and have been married
IA years now; he knows il is best to do what
] say the first time / say il. The day,
as you remember, was cold and windy, and
We were chilled through with our long drive
and the children were quite fretful when
We arrived to"
TO find glowing FIRE, a warm welcome
and good dinner. How nice; quite like a
bit out Of a story book"
TO find the place deserted; not a soul at
homel l was never so enraged in my life
/ always did hate lack Of hospitality
wanted to 60 on to his aunt's, but John said
we would go home, and he said it IN such a
tone that We had driven a mile before I
caught my breath"
"Oh, well, you could cool your temper by
giving him a cold dinner"
That was what / resolved to DO, but, Il
you will believe it, when We reached home
we found Anna, with her husband and al
those children-only two less than we have
ourselves-all waiting for US on the porchl
She said that my invitation on last Thanks
giving day bad been such a pressing one
that she could not find it in her heart to
disappoint mel So l actually had 10 60 TO
work and get up big dinner for her whole
family as well as my own. Did you ever
hear Of such an imposition on good nature
in your lifeg
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VOL NH.
CITY DIRECTORY.

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DOlly's Thanksgiving
by
WILLIAM R0SSER C0BBE.

| OTTa he sun set clear but left chill the air
- November day among the New
Ii Hampshire hills, whose leafess trees
shook their branches mourniully as
the northwest winds passed them by.
The promise Of the next day was bright,
despite the cold, which brings no terrors
20 the New England spirit, long Injured to
the blasts from the north. Ii was Thanks
giving eve, and no other day Of all the year
brings such gladness to those born where
Thanksgiving day first had It's being. Poor,
indeed, was the household that had not
ready its glorious pies Of pumpkin, nor its
plump, fat turkey in readiness for the com
ing Of the morrow. Few were the hearts
that had been unable to forget what Of the
past was sorrowful that they might hail
and welcome this day Of home-bringing and
home joys.
Since they could first recollect, ayel since
the days of their fathers and fathers faith
ers, it had been so, that with pure and glad
hearts, grateful for benefits the day should
be heralded and kept Throughout. To greet
1t otherwise would be a dishonoring Of the
mothers who bore them and the sires from
whose loins they sprang.
Yet in a neat, white cottage, half-hidden
beneath one Of these great bleak hills, was
young woman who, in Difference OF parental
authority and the traditions OF her people,
refused to enter into the spirit Of the sea
son.
Dolly Benson was an only child and, II the
truth must be told, somewhat spoiled al
though a very pretty one. She had had her
way since she could remember, and even
yet, although nearly two years had passed,
she could not understand why her parents
had refused to let her marry Jabez Jackson.
lie, too, was an only son, and his mother
a widow. They, Jabez and she, had been
playmates in childhood and lovers since be-
fore they knew the meaning OF the word.
To be sure, his mother was poor, but Dol
ly's father had enough and TO spare. There
was no reason in the world for refusing him.
She hated everybody, she declared, this
night. The world was hateful and every
body 10 it. She could not understand why
anybody could have the heart to be thank
iul for anything.
Il was just two years this very night that
Jabez had asked her to marry him. Two
years ago tomorrow her father had sent
him away without hope.
Then he had enlisted and gone away to the
Philippines. Stories reached her Of his bra
very in battle and his rapid promotions for
gallant conduct Her heart beat fast viii
pride, even though she could not hope to be
his.
But there followed a long night Of dark
ness and despair. He had been killed by
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and accepting him to please herself, that
Harley was growing quite disheartened.
But he meant to settle it now for all time,
whether it should be he OF not he, at the
farmhouse over there.
Again he looked down on the great over
grown scrawl completely covering the back
Of the lovers proposition as set forth on
page one. He did not dream, however, that
the crazv-looking word-quartette, resem-
bling two pairs Of "horribles," was destined
To be the diamond cornerstone Of happy
future.
Some later Miss Bessie, with a wonderful
ly complicated pucker on her iar DroW'
ran over for the dozenth time the contents
Of startling page one"
$50 he's going to walk home with me
from church before them all! 1t will help
to decide Mercy mel" and she fairy
easped at the audaeity Of her lover. Inc
more she contemplated the daring under
taking the more 1t maguihed itself IN the
troubled perspective.
Brother Tom would hug his broadcloth
and smile disdainfully; Sister Alicia would
gather up her silks and take the other side
Of the road, while Papa Kingsley would
aash his contempt over his gold bows and
mammals eyes grow red under the humilia-
ton.
Not one Of them would be civil, Of course
not. and even nearsighted Nancy Ellen
would elevate her foreign brows and say,
IN a lofty aside: Lord and IS that beg
gar coming here to dinnerr
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COULD COOK DINNER LATER.

lily at holiday times. She ssid the funeral
would be over at noon on Thanksgiving day,
and If / wanted her to she could be at home
TO cook dinner for me Is minutes later. As
her grandmother's second cousin lives ten
miles away, however, l considered that
doubtful"
80 you just made a virtue Of necessity.
Oh, well, you can at least remind her Of it
the next time that you have company"
"Ye-es, if she happens to be with me that
long. Anyhow, it did not seem to matter
greatly, because each Thanksgiving day
since our marriage we have dined with my
husbands sister. We originally arranged
that we were to entertain each other on al
ternate Thanksgiving, and / have always
made it a point to say each time as we sat
down to dinner, Now, you must al dine
with me next Thanksgiving day. / will take
no refusal Oh, l am always very careful
to keep an agreement"
"Oh, and did they"
"Well, er-no. You see am so forgetful
that when Anna would say in a sort Of hest
tating sort Of a way, as Thanksgiving day
drew near: Wen, are you and John and the
children coming over as usual on Thursday
l would just hasten to reassure the good soul
on that point. But never failed to give
them all a cordial invitation for the next
year"
"Oh, see."
"Yes Well, this year l did not happen
to see Anna, but / knew it would be all
right, especially as had shown myself so
friendly each year. So when John began
to talk Of Thanksgiving told him that
Anna would be hurt If We failed to come.
She does her own work, you know, and has