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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-05-28

SAVANNAH, GA.-Southern Baptist
Convention and Auxiliary Societies.
Tickets on sale from all points at One
Fare for Round Trip, plus twenty-five
(25) cents, May 4th to 7th, inclusive;
Final limit May Goth, 1903. An ex-
tention of the final limit until June
LIST, may BE- obtained by deposit Of tick
cts with Joint Agent at Savannah, on
payment OF fee Of fifty (5O) cents.
3-l9to5-7.
Z NEW ORLEANS, LA.-United Coniod-
crate Veterans Reunion. Tickets on
sale May 18th to 2lst, inclusiye. Final
limit May Gath, 1903. An extentton
of final limit to June 18th, may 60 OBJ
tanned by deposit of tickets with Joint
Agent at New Orleans on payment Of
fee Of fifty (5W cents. Rate Ono Cent
Per Mile. 3-10to6-21.
Call On Ticket Aeonts Tor exact ratsl
and any etheriniDeInation and - that
go1r t3onoln foa1 N Atlnn1o Co.'S
III
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-05-28
DON'T FORGET SPECIAL SALE
at Mcrrisett Bros, 9th, 2sth, 29tb.
MISS Hutson to Wed.

THE CoIMoNwEALTH has received
the following invitation to the mar
rage of Miss Hutson, the daughte fol
Rey. J. =. Hutson, we'll known and
Greatly beloved in this community:
Rev. and Mrs. James Edward Hutson
invite you to be present
st the marriage of their daughter
Margaret Susan Hutson
Mr.. Byron Bernard Williams
Wednesday evening, June the third
nineteen hundred and three
at nine O'Clock
Pine Street Baptist Church
Richmond, Virginia
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-05-28
Fine Farm for sale.

2G0 acres five miles from Halifax
and seven miles from Enfield. 5-horse
farm open land, rs acres we'll timbered,
and 100 acres of fine tobacco land.
Good buildings, small orchard and ex-
liant water. Terms Ore third cash
cIjL lace in one, two, three and
ioui Yeas.
Price mais snown on apple alton.
I:lLLIARD g. ITOIISE.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-05-28
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.
The Coming, Going and Whereabouts
Of Our People.

Miss Bessie Hancock returned home
Friday.
Mr.. Sam Burnett, of Conoho, was
here Saturday.
Mrs. w. E. Lawrence, of Hamilton,
was here Monday.
Mrs. M. Hoffman returned Saturday
from a visit to New York.
Mrs. Chas. McNaughton, of Everetts,
came Saturday to visit relatives.
MI. David Hoffman, OF Norfolk, is
here on a visit to his home people.
Miss Maggie Bowers left Monday for
Oxford to spend some time visiting.
Mess. John and Dan Hooker went to
Hamilton to spend Sunday with their
mother.
Mrs. w. H. White went to Tillery
Monday to visit her father, Mr.. John
B. Tillery.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wynn, OF Wilson, were
here Tuesday on a visit to Mr.. and Mrs.
Butterworth.
Mr.. w. @. Brewer left Friday tor
Wake Forest to spend few days visit
ing his parents.
Misses Margaret Shields and Estelle
johnson are at Wake Forest commence
ment this week.
Mrs. s. Carlisle Davidson, of New
York, is here on a visit to her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. M. Hoffman.
Mrs. Mary Eliza Shaw, of Thelma,
has been here several days on a visit to
her sister, Mrs. Wilson Allsbrook.
Miss Ella Burroughs returned to her
home at Everetts Saturday, after few
weeks visit to her brother, Mr.. G. F.
Borroughs.
Miss Mary Lou Josey returned Tues
day of last week from the Baptist Fe-
male University at Raleigh where she
has been attending school.
Mess. Clearance Riddick, and Arthur
and Ed. Ruffin returned home Satur-
day from Buie's Creek Academy where
they. have been attending school.
Presiding Elder Willis of Warrenton
district, was here Sunday evening and
Monday morning. He held quarterly
conference in the Methodist church
Monday but did not preach Sunday
night because OF the rain.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-05-28
HOW TO WARD OFF AN ATTACK
OF RHEUMATISM.

"For years when spring time came
on and L went into gardening, was
sure to have an attack OF rheumatism
and every attack was moro severe than
the preceding one" says Josie McDon-
aid, Of Man, Logan county, West Va.
81 tried everything with no relief
whatever, until I procured = bottle Of
Chamberlainis Pain Balm, and the hrst
application gave me ease, and before
the first bottle was used I felt like q
new person. Now that I feel that l
am cured, but always keep . bottle OF
Chamberiainis Pain Balm In the house,
and wbeo feel any symphonic Qf -
turu1 soon drive Il away with one Or
two applications of this lintenent.
|Eue NJ ~. 81 kitohead %,
fS
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-05-28
Will Recover,

Little John Edmonds, who was shot
through the abdomen last Wednesday
morning by Ernest Allsbrook, and
which was reported in last weeks
paper, it is thought now, will recover.
In stating the ages of the boys last
weak we should have given the age OF
the little Edmonds boy instead of II
years old, and the little Allsbrook boy
II instead of IL.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-05-28
Prof. Wilson Here.

Prot. G. w. Wilson, the superinten-
dent-elect of the Scotland N eek graded
schools, spent last Saturday here. His
many friends and admirers here gave
him a warm welcome and there were
expressions of pleasure at the prospect
of his return to Scotland Neck. He
was favorite with the people OF Scot
land Neck several years ago and they
have not lost the feeling yet.
Concerning Prof. Wilson's election
to the position Of superintendent. OF
our graded schools, the Rocky Mount
Motor says:
"The Scotland Neck Commonwealth
announces that Prof. G. w. Wilson,
principal OF the Rocky Mount graded
schools, has been elected superintend-
emit of the graded schools of Scotland
Neck and that he has signlfied his &C.
ceptance. This will be the gain of our
sister town and the loss of Rocky
Mount. Prof. Wilson during his stay
here has filled his position with ability
and by his mild, courteous manner he
has endeared himself to a host of
friends, and by the high character OF
his life he has welded an influence for
good that has been of distinct benefit
to the community. Prot. Wilson is a
man that is q valuable citizen to any
community, and it is to be regretted
that he leaves Rocky Mount
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-05-28

DOING A GOOD WoRK-Rey. L. T.
Christmas, secretary OF the "Co-opera-
Missionary and Educational Crusade, .
was here last Friday and held confer
ence in the interest of the Crusade.
He ls hopeful and says the work is
gaining ground in very encouraging
way. He is soon to visit Northern
States In behalf OF the good work. We
wish for him and the cause success.
OFF TO WAKE FoREsT.-The follow
ing persons lett Monday tor Wake
Forest commencement, where Hon.
Claude Kltchin delivered the address
before the law class Monday night I:
Hon. Claude Kitchin, Rev. M. L. Kes-
Ter, DR.. r. M. johnson and E. E.
Hllliard. On the morning train also
were the following persons on their
way to Wake Forest: Prof. g. E.
Linebery, of Winterville; Mr.. and Mrs.
G. M. Newell and Miss Nell Simpson,
of Williamson, and Mr.. Paul SAILS
bury, of Hamilton.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-05-28
FOR ECZEMA,

Pimples, Danruff, and all skin diseases,
use Hancock's Liquid Sulphur. :. In
such cases a. Scale Eczema, and sores
OF any nature, when the skin becomes
drv and harsh, you should use Han
cocks Sulphur Ointment in connection
with the Liquid. A few applications
OF Hancocks Liquid Sulphur will cure
the worst cases of Prickly Heat For
aala nv f. r. Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-05-28
DRUGGISTS WARRANT EVERY
BOTTLE.

It troubled with rheumatism give
Chamberlain's Pain Balm q trial. It
will not cost you cent If it does nogood.
One application will relieve the pain.
It also cures sprains and bruises in one
third the time required by any other
treatment. Cuts, burns, frostbites,
quinsy, pains in the side and chest,
eIandular and other swellings are quick
" cured by applying it. Every bottle
warranted. Price % and SO cents. e.
T. Whitehead & Co., Scotland Neck,
and Leggett's Drug Store. Hobgood.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-05-28
A Fatal Accident.

Last Thursday there was fatal &C.
cident on Mr.. Justus Everett's farm,
near Palmyra. A number OF men
were righting up some stables that
had been partially blown down, placing
new stills and making other repairs.
The stables careened and fell, catching
several persons under them. A colored
man named Jim Mitchell was killed
instantly. Mr.. Williams leg was bad
" crushed, Mr.. Harrell was badly hurt
and William Burnett's leg was broken,
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-05-28
Vine Hin Female Academy.

The closing exercises of Vine
Hill Female Academy will take place
on Thursday and Friday nights, June
18th and 9Th.
The musicale will take place at the
Academy on Thursday night, the other
exercises at the opera house on Friday
night. Both begin at 8 o'clock.
The public cordially INVITED.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-05-28
Insure Your Crops.

Hilliard and House, Scotland Neck,
are agents for the Tobacco Planters
Mutual Hail and Fire Insurance Co.,
of Raleigh, and can give you good
protection against loss by hail.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-05-28
Some Good Investments.

Hilliard & House have some valua-
bio stock In a first class investment
company. with which they can inter-
eat any who wish to purchase stock in
= pilt edge Eastern Carolina invest
ment. See them soon, a. the opportu-
nitv will not hold long.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-05-28
HANCOCK's LIQUID SULPHUR
OINTMENT.

The basis.is dissolved Sulphur held in
solution and carefully combined with
the best antiseptic unguents known to
medical science, and is the greatest
salve known, for Cuts, Burns, Open
Sores, and all sores where salves are
used. For sale by E. T. Whitehead &
Co,
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-05-28
EVERY LADY AND GENTLEMAN,

EVERY LADY AND GENTLEMAN,
Who are troubled with PImples or Fa-
cial Blemishes are requested to call at
their druggists and get trial bottle Of
Hancock's Liquid Sulphur. If used
as directed, it will soon destroy the
germ, heal the disease, and make the
skin white and soft. For sale by e, T.
Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-05-28
Paint Your Buggy for Is Cents

TO 500 with Deyoe's Gloss Carriage
gsint. 1t weighs to 8 ozs. more to
the rint than othere, wears longer, and
gives a gloss equal to new work. Sold
by e. T. Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-05-28

Reduced Rates Via Atlantic Coast
Line.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-05-28
Scotland Neck's
Greatest Sale
9th, 2Sth, 29th.
MORR1SETT BROS.

Ice Hours Sunday
$40 a. ne. So p. m. Give me your
patronape-
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-05-28

our paint.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-05-28

in order to be able to catch q last
train on our return we found 1t neces-
sary to run down to Dillon, 8. c., where
we spent an hour or two. This is a
thriving town of two thousand people
lust across the line, and cotton mills
and electric lights are a pride of the
town. There are three cotton mills 10
Dillon, and other enterprises which
make it lively good town. The town
owns its electric plant and receives
good service from it.
The oasis., 1903-10-31
Turning to Arizona: Besides gen

Turning to Arizona: Besides gen ral improvements there are now over two hundreds miles of desert track being oiled. The original expense of this oiling has been about $S5 mile. but it is claimed that the expense of the second year will only amount to about half that amount. It is planned to oil all the desert track through California, Arizona and New Mexico, and also to oil the grounds about stations where there is so much travel as to make the dust disagreeable. As hereinbefore stated these improve ments are still going on, and if kept up for few years; President Hartman will have what he has promised a railway system second to none in the whole world.
The oasis., 1903-10-31
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Homestead Entry No. 3027.
 DEPARTMENT or THE INFERIOR, LAND OFFICE AT TUcsON, ARIZONA. ,
 September 2l, l903.

Notice is hereby givea that the following named settlers has filed notice of her inteniion to make final proof in support of her claim, and that said proof will be made before the Clerk of the District Court At Nogales. Arizona, on Monday, November ?, I9 8, viz: Maria Federico, formerly Maria Low. Of Calabasts. Arizona. for the NEit sEl4 Sec %, and NWI4 SW4 and Wil NWI. See. Z9 T. 2l S, K. lJ E., C. X s. K. B. ts NJ.
 She names the following witnesses to prove her continuous residence upon and cultivation of said lard, viz: Thomas Bayze, of Nogales, Arizona. Francisco Soto. Of Nogales, Arizona, Manuel COnireras, Of Tubac, Arizona, Bibiano Gastelum, of Tubac, Arizona
 MILTON K. MOORE,
 Register. First publication September %, 1905
The oasis., 1903-10-31
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Homestead Entry No. S59l.
 DEPARTMENT OF THE INFERIOR, | LAND OFFICE AT TUCSOS, ARIZONA. {

Notice is hereby given that the following and that said proof will be made before the Clerk of the District Court at Nogales Arizona. on Saturday, November 21, 1903, viz: Luka Matejchich, of Nogales, Arizona, for the W. T. z. E. and x ls s. W. 1 Sec. g. T. 24-S., R. ls- E., c and :. R. R. and M
 He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and eultivati on of said land, viz: James Breen, of Nogales, Arizona, Frank J Duffy, of Nogalcs, Arizona, John Wilson, of NOgales, Arizona, Patrick Hannah, Nogales, Arizona.
 MILTON R. MOORE.
 Register First publication October IT. 1908.
The oasis., 1903-10-31
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Homestead Entry No. i257. DEPARTMENT OF THE INFERIOR, LAND OFFICE AT TUCsoN, ARIZONA.
 October l, 1908.

October l, 1905
 Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support Of his claim. and that said proof will be made before the Clerk of the District Court at Nogales, Arizona on Saturday, November n, 1903, viz: Ramon Elias, of Sopori, Arizona, for the N. ls, K. \ k, 14, $. W. ht, and s. E. lx, N. w. i4, Sec. 8. T. 20-S., K. RE, c. * s. K. B. tV NJ.
 He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land, viz: Thomas J. Turner, oi Noga- les, Arizona, Juan B. Elias, of Sopori, Arizona Henry Levin, of Nogales, Arizona, Thomas Elias, of Sopori, Arizona
 MILTON R. MooRE Register. First pub Oct. 10. 1908.
The oasis., 1903-10-31
Enormous Railway Expenditures.

Southern Pacflc Company, told the San Francisco merchants several months ago that he proposed to make the Southern Pacific and the Union Pacific Railways second to none in the world. Judging from recent reports taken from official records, this new power in western railroading meant what he said, and does not propose to distribute all the profits in dividends to stock holders. Figures show that for three years closing June 30, 1903, the aggregate expenditures for betterments and equipments on the Hartman lines were $104,34S, 369. Some idea of what this means is gained by noting that this amount is more than the total es- timated expenditure necessary for the completion of the Panama ca nal.
 This enormous expenditure has gone into all of the main and branch lines during the last three years, with the purpose of establish ing railway system equal to any ever constructed, and the work now underway will increase this total by several millions more. The ra- pid development of the western states and territories, and the in- crease of the Pacific commerce are the causes which justify the rail way officials in making this enor- nous outlay to put the rail ways on the footing demanded by the possibilities of traffic, and they have every confidence in the future. The money has gone into various ramifications of the system under the head of improvements as fol- lows; Betterments, 46,115.5S7; changes of lines, S14, ,532, ,237; equip ments, $43, 3,20O,545, making the above noted total of $104, ,34S. .369. On the Southern Pacific system over sixty million tons of steel have been used for bridge building and other purposes. Two hundred and forty-five new passe enger coaches and 15,6l6 freight cars have been purchased. These cars, ii strung together, would make one train one hundred and twenty eight miles in length, and the three hundred and thirt y-seven new locomotives would add four miles to that line. Fifty-three new small depots have been erected at a cost of from $1200 to $4500 each and others costing as much as $100,000 have been built. Curves have been strengthened on all the Espee lines, and the old rails have been replaced by thirty-three feet Ger man rails weighing seventy-fve and eighty pounds, which are the only kind now being used. Fifteen hundred and twenty-one miles of rail betterments have been made weighing 190,160 tons; 492 loco motives have been changed to oil burners; 549 miles of sidings have gone in, and thirty-eight miles of double track; over PIT miles are now under the block system, and the total increased milage is 260 miles.
 The change from coal to oil burning locomotives is a great economic move, as well as one for the comfort of the passengers rid ing behind such locomotives. It is estimated that it takes 16S gal
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1903-12-19
INDICTED FOR ILLEGAL FENCING
Rich Cattlemen Of Nebraska Charged
by a Federal Grand Jurv.

Omaha. Neb., December 11.-Tbe
United States Grand Jury which has
been investigating the alleged illegal
fencing of Government lands in west.
ern Nebraska yesterday returned ten
indictments against ranchmen. Thev
include true bills against Bartlett Rich.
ards, President OF the Nebraska Land
and Feeding Company, and who is said
to be the largest cattle owner and
buyer in the world; W. G. Comstock.
Vice-President OF the same company.
and Secretary Charles G. Jameson. all
OF Ellsworth, Nebraska; and former
State Senator Frank NJ. Currie. a large
individual cattle owner Of Broken Bow.
Nebraska. The other six indictments
are against extensive ranchmen of
Cherry and Custer Counties.
About 700 ranchmen are said to have
fenced in about 5000, 900 acres of public
domain and many more indictments are
expected.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1903-12-19
LAND RECLAMATION
WORKING EFFECTIVELY.
Over S16,000,OO0 Now on Hand for
Purposes of Irrigation.

report OF the reclamation service,
showing the work done and progress
made toward reclaiming arid lands dur
ing the years 1902-3, has been transmitted
to Congress by Secretary Hitchcock.
The Secretary says:
"The director has stated that a prac.
tical application Of the provisions of the
law during the one and one-half years
OF its existence has shown them effec-
tive, and that SO far as can be foreseen
at the present time no further legisla.
ton Is required, the present law having
been found to be of such scope as to ac-
complish its purpose of reclamation.
The report shows that while examna-
tions and surveys have been made on
all sections of the arid region, Nevada
Is the only State where actual construc-
ton has begun and Arizona the only
Territory. In other States and Terri
tories plans and specifications are in
various stages Of progress and the work
is being pushed.
The Irrigation Fund, accumulated
from the sale of public lands in the
thirteen States and three Territories to
which the Irrigation Act applies, now
amounts to total of SIG, 191 ,S3e. This
fund has been accumulating in the
treasury since 1901.
The question of drilling artesian wells
has been one of considerable moment.
A ruling precluding such experiments
has been made on the ground that in.
formation Of the geological survey on
the subject does not warrant the expen-
diture Of the Irrigation Fund for that
purpose.
Contracts have been let for three sec
tions Of the work on the Truckee canal
in Nevada and also on the Salt River
dam in Arizona. The policy has been,
the report says, to divide the work into
small units, so as to engage a large
number of contractors and encourage
competition.
In many States radical changes in the
water-right laws will have to be made
before irrigation projects can be under
taken under the Act. Nevada already
has changed its laws in conformity
with the Act. 1t has developed, con-
tinues the report, that the States hav-
ing the largest fund are those in
which irrigation is least important.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1903-12-19
KILLED AT LOVELOCKS.
Railroad Agent Walters Accidentally
Shot by His Friend, III. p. Cook.

Railroad Agent Walters Accidentally
Shot by His Friend, III. P. Cook.
]. W. Walters, agent for the Southern
Pacific Company at Lovelocks, Hum
boldt County, was accidentally shot on
December IL, and died nine hours later.
Mr.. Walters was talking at the depot
with friend from Salt Lake, H. p.
Cook. The conversation drifted around
to firearms and the respective merits Of
the guns carried by the two men were
being discussed.
Mr.. Cook was explaining his Colts
automatic. He removed as he thought
all the cartridges, but one was over.
looked. While demonstrating the
mechanism of the weapon, it was dis
charged and the fatal wound was in
fiicted. The intestines were punctured
aud the bullet lodged in the liver of the
wounded man. Doctors were immedi-
ately summoned and an operation was
at once performed. but Walters did not
survive.
Walters was SO years of age, and is
survived by widow. mother, two Sis
ters and a brother. The body was
shipped to Red Bluff, California, his
former home, for interment.
Shortly before he died Mr.. Walters
made statement generating his friend.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1903-12-19
On Change In Salt Lake.

The Salt Lake Tribune thus describes
recent session of the Mining Stock
Exchange in that city: "The two calls
on the Mining Exchange yesterday
proved to be regular knock-down-and-
drag-out affairs. A man with the
price of meal ticket and wheelbar.
row could have taken home enough
good legitimate stocks to paper his
house from cellar to garret. Consoli-
dated Mercur came in for the most
punishment, but even DAILY West, with
its increased dividend and robust
treasury reserve, got a poke in the re-
gion of the solar plexus which put it to
the mat"
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1903-12-19
NEyADA'S RECORD.

The best evidence that Nevada is the
greatest mining State in the Union il
her bullion record of $1,000, AL ,575. 70.
Excepting California no mineral terri.
tory in the world can show such a rec.
ord. Nevada is by no means an ex
hausted mining State as recent dis.
coveries show. In few years we may
confidently predict that Nevada will
lead the world in her bullion record.
Utah, Montana and Idaho combined do
not equal Nevada's record. South
Africa, South America and Australia
each fall to the rear.-Boston Stocks
aud Bonds.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1903-12-19
Death of Rev. George Davis.

Rev. George r. Davis, who had
been for twenty five years an Episcopal
clergyman in Nevada, died at his home
in Carson City ON December 10. He
was in his 77th year. He leaves a
widow and four children, Mrs. II. G.
Shaw of San Francisco, Will Davis OF
the Stockton Mail, Robert Davis of the
New York World, and Sam Davis,
State Controller for Nevada. "Parson"
Davis was for many years chaplain at
the Nevada State Prison. He was q
Thirty second Degree Scottish Rite
Mason