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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-07-31
WHERE ARE The WHEAT
FIELDS?

1t has been said, and perhaps truth
fully, shat the farmers of the country
are given 1norc advice through the
press, and otherwise, than any other
class Ct pcr-ons.
If by "otherwlse" We might be al
loved to include verbal hints and sug.
gestions, we should say that, according
to the relative number of men in the
business, the editors OF country news
papers get more free advice than any
other class of persons.
But letting it so at that, THE
COMMONWEALTH has Il question Or two
to ask its farmer readers, ard these
questions are asked in all seriousness
and with the best OF intentions:
Why do we not see as many wheat
folds on the farms now as formerly?
Why would it not pay farmers as
we'll now to raise wheat as it did years
ago?
Why could not the money that is
81 ont by farmers and others for flou,
he saved 10 the community in few
acres OF wheat on every farm?
Why do some persons constantly say
that the flour used now is not as coed
as the flour cur mothers put in their
biscuits, and still refuse to encourage
the raising OF wheat at home?
Why can't every farmer do as much
for an acre or two Of wheat as he does
for his tobacco or his little field Of bras
Gotten?
Why not every farmer commence
TO plan row to SOW his few acres in
wheat this coming October OR No
vember and thus make preparation
for more bread and better bread il
the land?
Now, why not?
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-07-31

Report of the condition OF The Scot
land Neck Bank July Is, 1902, as
made to The Corporation Commits
sion:
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-07-31
DON'T FAIL TO TRY THIS.

Whenever an honest trial is given to
Electric Bitters tor any trouble it is re.
commended for permanent cure will
surely be effected. 1t never fails to
tone the stomach, regulate the kidneys
and bowels, stimulate the liver, In
vigorate the nerves and purify the
hlcod. It's a wonderful tonic fcr rum
down svstems. Electric Bltters posi-
tively cures Kidney and Liver Troubles,
Stomach Disorders, Nervousness, Sleep
laaeness. Rheumatism, Neuralgia, and
axnels Malaria. Satisfaction guaran-
taea nv =. T. Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-07-31
NEED MORE HELP.

Often the over-taxed organs OF diges-
ton cry out for help by Dyspepsias
pains, Nausea, Dizziness, Headaches
liver complaints, bowel disorders.
Such troubles call for prompt use OF
DIR. Kings New Life Pills. They are
gentle, thorough and guaranteed to
cure. 25c at E. T. Whitehead & Co.'S,
druk store. $500,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-02-28
ANOTHER CHILD DIES.
Second in Family of s. +. Wright
Victim of Scarlet Fever.


Fred Wright, the second child in the
family of County superintendent S. F.
Wright to be taken sick with scarlet fe-
yer, died Thursday evening. Fred
Wright was years and 10 months old.
He is the second child in the family to
succumb to the fatal form of scarlet fe-
yer which originated in the Nickle Plate
district.
Horace NJ. Wright, aged s. was taken
sick with the same disease yesterday.
He is the third child in the family to be
sick
At the time of the death of the first
child, Mr.. Wright's family lived in the
NickIe Plate district, where the Children
attended school. The family has moved
to 917 Morris avenue where they now
live.
Under the rule recently adopted BY
the board of health, the funeral of Fred
Wright will be conducted privately
The case of Horace Wright is the only
new scarlet fever case to be reported
today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-02-28
CORCES BREAK.
Great Mass of Ice is Sweeping
Down ON Pittsburg.
Sound as of Heavy Artillery
Gave Early Warming.

Pittsburg, Feb. 2S.-The great gorges
in sthe Allegheny river are broken and
the ice is sweeping down on this city.
The first break occurred at Montrose
about $3.50 o'clock this morning and an
hour later the gorge near Sandy Creek
broke with a roar like that of heavy
artillery and began to move slowly
down the river.
Caught in the swiftly moving ice
packs We're two steamboats,, the D. II.
Watson and the George Browdy, crew
of four. The watson was reported
from Montrose fighting her way against
the heavy ice in the middle of the river.
1t is considered extremely doubtful
Browdy is off the mouth of Sandy creek
in an exactly similar position
The residents of the river towns have
been warned of the approaching ice and
preparations have been made to flee TO
higher ground in the event of the ice
gcrging again, causing the river to over
flow The water at this point has only
risen about a foot since yesterday and
at 10 o'clock the river was free of ice,
the head Of the gorge not having reach
ed the city.
Reports at 10 o'clock were that the ice
had gorged again at Montrose. Six Mile
Ferry and Sharpsburg and that it was
still intact at Brilliant Station AT
Montrose it is 80 feet high from shore to
shore. The FTeeport road is under two
feet of water and all the houses along
the road are partly submerged Ropes
ferry was completely wrecked and two
sand boats badly damaged. The lower
sections of Verona and CheSwick are
under water and many houses flooded.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-02-28
LOOKS VERY BRIGHT.
d. II. Scott Says Wheat Pros
poets We're Never Better.

''At no time in the history of the state
Of Kansas have I ever seen the wheat
in such fine condition at this time of
the year." is the optimistic declaration
of D. H. Scott, who has just returned
from a ten days trip throughout the
central and western portion of the
state.
d. H. Scott came to Kansas % years
ago, and declares that from present in
dications Kansas will yield the largest
wheat crop in her history this year.
Mr.. Scott. has been pretty well over
the territory covered by the Rock ISL
and and the Santa F'e in the western
part of the state. In addition to the
railroad trip he drove ESQ miles over
land with the Rooney brothers, ranch
men, to learn the exact condition of the
wheat belt.
ton of the state are also in fine con-
dition," said Mr.. Scott. THE winter
has not been severe and practically no
losses have been entaiIed.
There is a general feeling of pros
perity in the air over the western part
of the state that is delightful to expe-
rience. Immigration to this section is
on the increase from all directions, and
along the railroads where a few years
ago was nothing but barren stretches
of prairie land, are now green fields of
waving wheat, etc, and farmers houses
literally sprinkled here and there.
Il spent four or five days at Buck
lin, he continued, "and found that
little town one of the busiest and most
progressive in the state. The Rock ISL
and has within the past six months
spent. nearly 800, 900 in terminal facili-
ties there, and the town is sure to be
lively because of the fact that it is to
be the division point of the lines south
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-02-28
PRINCE AT MOUNT VERNON.
Placed Two Wreaths at the Tomb of
George Washington.

Washington, Feb. 2S-Prince Henry of
Prussia journeyed to Mount Vernon Thurs
day afternoon and placed two WreathS on
the tomb of Washington. He approached
the grave of the first president with barred
head and JnaJ there might be nothing ir-
reverent in the ceremony, asked the hold
ers of a dozen cameras who stood around
to refrain from phOtogra phing him. The
royal visitor and his party were taken to
Mount Vernon by special train over the
Electric railway. The prince at the con-
clusion of the memorial services at the
Two large observation cars We're provided
and from them the prince. saw the long
ginia historic to America since colonial
days It was 2:30 o'clock when the special
cupied IS minutes. Prince Henry walked
to the Washington home and was driven
from there down over the slope of the hill
to the tomb. When the iron gate of the
tomb was opened he removed his cap and
Washington by his order already had been
sent to the tomb, and taking them up he
over 100 men that stood in the approach
to the grave uncovered and that, with
their silence, added to the spirit of solem-
Fifty feet down the sward that falls
ed linden tree. The tree had been set in
place prior to his arrival and taking a
spade the prince filled the earth in around
its roots The prince was taken to the old
Washington house by Superintendent H.
the Mount Vernon Ladies association.
headed by Mrs Justine Van Rensselaer,
L
minutes in looking at the Washington rel
les and then departed for Washington.
1t was 4:30 o'clock when Washington was
reached on the return trip and the prince
was driven at once to the German en-
bassy.
Large crowds watched his arrival and
departure and his course through historic
old Alexandria was lined with people who
cheered him cordially. Many of the people
of Alexandria mistook Lieutenant Com
mander Schmidt Schwind for the
prince and their error led to an amusing
incident; There is some general -resem-
blance between the two and when the
crowd singled out the young naval officer
and cheered him the prince was delighted.
He called Chief Wilkie of the secret SER
vice and laughingly gave him this order;
Mr.. Wnkie, please tell Mr.. Schmidt Won
Schwind to be very careful what he does
now. for he must remember that have a
reputation to sustain.
The lieutenant commanders was embar-
rassed by the enthusiastic attention of the
crowd and did not thoroughly appreciate
the humor. He tried to be unconcerned
over the clamor of the crowd and would
neither bow nor salute in answer to the
cheers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-02-28

gree from Harvard on March g. accord
ing to the Tribune. The name of Prince
Henry had been mentioned soon after
his arrival in this country, according to
the Tribune's informant, in connection
with this honor, but there was some op-
position to the plan in the university
corporation This has, however, been
overcome, and if the proposed plans are
carried out the degree will be conferred
with imposing ceremonies.
1t is believed that further details as
to the gift of works of art to the uni
versity by the German emperor will be
made public at that time.
A member of the royal party said that
all Germans are keenly interested in
subjects pertaining to universities, and
that the prince doubtless will enjoy his
visit to Cambridge.
1t has also been stated on good au
thority that the names of the German
emperor and Prince Henry will be
added to the list of honorary members
of the New York Yacht club. This list
already includes the names of their
royal uncle. King Edward VII and the
Grand Duke Alexis
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-02-28
WILDER WANTS BONDS.
Suggests Issue of $4,000 to
Improve Parks.

Edward Wilder appeared before the
committee on streets and walks this af-
ternoon and spoke in favor of a city
bond issue of $50,000 to improve the
parks of the city. Mr.. Wilder urged the
committee to recommend to the council
that the proposition of a special bond
issue be submitted to the people at the
next general election
Mr.. Wilder is one of the members of
the board of park commissioners for
the city of Topeka He has always been
an enthusiastic advocate of parks, and
clal bond issue. He claims that the city
park commissioners can not do much
more than keep up the parks with the
half mill levy which is now devoted to
park purposes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-02-28
Manufacturing Plants Along the
French Broad
Compelled to Shut Down by the
High Water.
TAKEN OUT IN BOATS.
Inhabitants of Houses Along the
River Cut Off.
Water Ten Feet Deep on the
Southern Railway Track.

Asheville, N. c., Feb. 2S.-All railway
traffic in the mountains is completely
paralyzed as a result of last nights
storm. The French Broad river is the
highest ever known. All manufactur-
ing plants on the banks have been forced
to close.
A large number of houses on the low
lands along the river We're cut off by
the water last night and the occupants
were taken out in the boats. The river
rose over the 13 foot wall at Marshall,
N. c.. and flooded the town. Several
small freight wrecks are reported The
place on the Murphy division of the
Southern railway In Ashville,. street
car traffic was suspended last night and
has not been resumed.
INTO A WASHOUT.
Griffin, Ga, Feb. 2S.-A south bound
passenger train on the Columbus branch
of the Southern railway went through a
trestle into a creek at midnight near
Zetella, Ga. The killed:
~. F. MATHEWS, engineer, Column
bus, Ga.
]. L. HILL, bagga agemaster. Colum-
bus.
LEO G. MURRAY. mail clerk, At
lanta.
ISAAC MCDOWELL, fireman, Column
bus.
Several passengers were injured but
none fatally.
The structure had been weakened by
the heavy rains and three bentS of the
bridge gave way. The train was running
cautiously at the time of the accident.
The first class coach was the only car
that did not go into the washout.
FLOODS INCREASING.
Chattanooga, Tenn, Feb. 2S.-Reports
received here by General Superintend-
ent Dodson of the western division of
the Southern railway show that heavy
thunder storms have been raging along
the line of the Southern between Nor
ristown, Tenn, and Asheville, N. c., for
the last "a hours with rainfall of about
five inches, creating fiooos that are al
most unprecedented in the history of
that section. Wires are down and it is
difficult to obtain official reports of
damage. The snow in the Unaka and
Smoky mountains is melting rapidly
and the floods are increasing in their
extent. Trains are delayed by serious
WaShoutS,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-02-28
STORM PASSES.
Summary of the Results of Wind and
Water,

Atlanta, Ga, Feb. .2S.-The storm which
swept over the southeastern gulf states
yesterday and last night has apparently
passed off and out to sea. Charleston
feeling it's force at o'clock this morn
ing when the wind there registered 43
miles an hour. The heavy rains have
raised the water to flood height in the
Savannah rivers and financial damage
is reported in Georgia and Alabama.
Four lives were lost as a result OF
wreck caused by the waShout near Nc
Donough, Ga. Numerous freight wrecks
occurred from the same cause. At Col
umbus, Ga, a wagon bridge was car
ried away last night and the Chattahoc-
chic is higher today than in 20 years.
Nearly all the manufacturing plants in
Columbus, Phoenix City and Girard
have closed down. The regular water
main supplying Columbus, was washed
away and an old main which Was
brought into use burst this morning.
The city is without water. Washouts
are reported on all railroads and miles
of track are under water.
All trains on the Atlantic & West
Point railway have been held at West
Point, Ga, since last night on account
of a washout near Charlottesville.
The early warning sent out by the
weather bureau gave the people at
West Point ample time to move their
stores of goods and cotton to places oe
safety. Although the river continues to
rise 1t mas as yet OOl1e no Damage tnero.
The high wind last night damaged the
residence of Edward Strickland near
Concord, Ga, and blew down the houses
of several tenants on his plantation
Farm lands were badly washed.
The damage in Lee county, Ala, is
reported to be $4,000.
Telegraph wires are washed away in
many places, interfering with regular
channels of communication
All bridges on Mulberry and Standing
Boy creeks in South Georgia were
cUenf axyav
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-02-28


The Welch forces claim that they will
carry every country precinct except
Rossville north of the river. and that
the voters there have agreed to send
an Uninstructed delegation to the coun-
ty convention. Welch expects to carry
the First ward. that the Sixth ward will
be in doubt with the rest for Welch.
Monmouth and Williamsport are claim
ed by the Welch people, with Auburn.
Dover and Mission in doubt.
The Troutman supporters claim that
Welch has no possible chance and that
Troutman will carry the country with
the exception of one precinct in Soldier
township. where John Wilkerson lives,
who is fighting Troutman. The Trout
man forces claim there is an even
chance in Silver Lake and RossviIle.
All the city wards are claimed but the
Second, and that is placed in the doubt
full list.
There may be some trouble at the
primaries with the two ways of voting.
For the candidates for county offices
the Australian ballot system will be
used, while in the WEIGH -TroutInan con-
test there will be two tickets printed.
man delegates and the other the names
of the Welch delegates. There will be
a separate ballot box for them.
Many of the politicians concede that
as there is no contest other than the
one for the Shawnee delegates that the
vote which VIII be polled is very uncer-
tain, and that for that reason the out
come is doubtful
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-02-28
SANTA FE EARNINGS.
January Statement Shows Con-
tinued Increase.

The January statement of the Santa
Fe railroad company is far more favor
able than was expected There now has
been a steady increase in earnings for
over three years, and the summit has to
be reached some time, as earnings can
not increase always. No indications of
a decrease in earnings, however, are yet
apparent. Following is a detailed state
ment of earnings, expenses, etc, of the
entire Santa Fe system for the month
of January, 1902:
Gross earnings ..S4,S SIS 152 81 1856 s461. .315
OPP. expenses = 20,291.5S S,603.018 1,68S, 4S5
Net earnings -..--.. /, $50 262 749.I61 241. 102
Taxes and rentals. 1SS,52S 16S.302 20. 226
Inc. from operation 1S01735 15sa.S59 30. .S75
Av. op mileage 7s60-21 7S07S0 52.E
COMPARISONS FOR SEVEN MONTHS
1902 1901 Inc.
Seven months ended Jan. 81. 1902:
Gross earnings. .s35. 40s $31 36S 452 $ 800 956
1862 1901. Inc.
Net earnings = 15.462 sos u. 1850 434 ,7O2. Al
Taxes, rentals 1.I34,37o 1,172.502 *3S, 13f
Income oD. 49,. II, ,32S 534 IL ,5S7 932 2,740.6 .6n2
Av. op. mileage 1855 7,s06 IS
@Decrease.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-02-28
MAY KEEP THE CANAL
Panama Company Reconsiders
Their Offer to Sell.

Paris. Feb. 2S.-At an extraordinary
meeting of the shareholders of the new
Panama Canal company today the
president read message from the CON
sui general of Colombia at Paris set
ting forth that the company could not
transfer its concession to another ma
ton without first securing the assent OF
Colombia to modifying the stipulation
of articles 81 and p of the agreement.
After a discussion during which it was
urged that efforts should be made to
keep the concession for France, the
meeting adopted a resolution expressing
approval of the attitude of the board
of directors and deciding, in view of
the message of the Colombian consul
general. to postpone entering into any
enga gements.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-02-28
SHOT IN THE HEART.
LeayenwOrth Sal0Onkeeper Does
Double Murder.

Leavenworth. Kan. Feb. 2S-F'ranl1
Burianek, a saloonlzeeper today shot
Daisy Carpenter in his place in this city
and then shot himself through the heart.
The woman will die. Burianek came
here a year ago from Crete, Neb., where
he has wife and three children. After
a family quarrel he left Nebraska for
South Africa, fell off a train while pass
ing through Ieavenworth and has since
been in business here. Several days ago
he received a letter from his wife saying
she was coming He made the threat
at the time that he would kill both his
wife and himself if she appeared. Today
he quarreied with the Carpenter woman,
shot her in the abdomen and then fired
a bullet through his own heart.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-02-28
LIGHT SNOW FALL.
Only One-tenth of an Inch Is
Recorded.

''Cider" Smiths forecast made yesterday
is correct so far. He announced that from
February % to March 2 rain might be ex
pected. The rain of last night and this
morning up to IL o'clock amounted to three
hundredths of an inch. The depth of the
snow fall was one-tenth of an inch
The government forecast sent out this
morning was: Generally fair tonight and
Saturday; brisk northwest winds" The
wind this morning was from the west.
blowing 20 miles an hour During the
night the wind attained a velocity of q
miles an hour. The weather map shows
that the temperature has fallen in the
northwest, but is not yet cold. The min
imum temperature at Edmonton, Alberta,
was 5; at Williston, s. D., 20; at Cheyenne.
Wyo 28. The Associated Press sent out
the following from Washington, d. c.,
this morning:
The hourly temperatures for today, as
recorded by the government thermometer,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-02-28
FE PROMOTIONS.
j. w. Robbins Goes to Texas,
Austin Comes to Topeka.

J. w. Robbins, trainmaster of the
eastern division of the Santa Fe. has
been appointed superintendent of the
northern division Of the Gulf, Colorado
& Santa Fe, the Galveston line Of the
Santa Fe proper.
E. A Austin. at present trainmaster
of the Oklahoma division, has been pro-
NOTED to the place formerly held by Mr..
Robbins, and will move his headquarters
to Topeka.
No successor has yet been appoirted
to Mr.. Austin. Mr.. Robbins has served
as trainmaster on the eastern division
for some time. and is well known in To-
peka.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-02-28
TWO MEN KILLED
BY the Falling of Furnace Roof at
Chicago.

Chicago. Feb. 2S.-Two men were kill
ed and three were injured today by the
falling of furnace roof at the plant of
the South Chicago Furnace company.
The dead:
FRANK RUSSELL, head crushed.
MICHAEL JACULAR, body crushed
While the three men who were injured
are in a serious condition, it is said they
have good chance of recovery Tie
accident is supposed to have been due to
the weakening of the steel russes SUI
porting the galvanized iron roof.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-02-28
FUNSTON GOES EAST.
Will Leave Tonight For New York
and Washington.

Kansas City, Feb. b.2s.-Genera1 Freder-
ick Funston is at the Midland. He re-
turned last evening from visit to his
parents and his old home at lola and is
now on his way east. He will leave to-
night for New York.
Il am feeling perfectly well now" he
said last evening 1.-The next two weeks
I intend to spend between New York
and Washington"
1t was suggested that he would be in
time for participation in some OF the
functions given to Prince Henry.
Il had not thought of that replied
Funston.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-02-28
DIMES WITH RooSEVELTS.
Prince Henry Private Guest at the
White House.

Washington, Feb 2s.-Prince Henry, ac-
companied by Ambassador Won Holleben,
dined at the White House last night with
President and Mrs. Roosevelt. The din
sonal family character, and owing to the
Mckinley exercises making this day one
of mourning, there was formal tOasts
or exchanges, the purpose being to permit
a more intimate personal exchange than
was possible during the formalitieS of Of
fetal Interchange last Monday. Others
present at the dinner were General Won
Plessen of the princes staff, Miss Roose-
Welt, Miss Carow and Senator and Mrs.
Lodge.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-02-28
TILLMAN TO GO TO GOTHAM
Will Deliver Grafton at Celebration of
Emmet's Birthday.

New York, Feb. 2S.-Benjamin Ryan
Tillman, United States senator from
South Carolina, who last Saturday
smote his colleague on the floor of the
senate and thereby raised an unprece-
dented rumpus in that dignified body, is
coming to New York to be present at
a public meeting.
Senator Tillman is to be the orator at
the one hundred and twenty-fourth an
niversary of the birth of Robert EN-
met, which is to be observed at the
Academy of Music
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-02-28
Guns From Russia.

Philadelphia, Feb. 2S.-The Russian
steamship Astraea from Libau arrived
here today. She brings a consignment
of ordnance for the battleship Retvizan
built by the Cramp company for the
Russian government.