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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-09
"It,s all wrong" said Colonel Jones.

"It's all wrong" said Colonel Jones.
 Well, that's what I saw clerk do-
 ing in Ward 1,'' said Mr. Diblbe, and he was a Carr man, too" II renew my motion to go into execu- tive session." said Mr. Seibels. and the motion was adopted. The Council remained in executive ses- sion about half an hour. The list of man. agers and clerks was then announced by the President MT. Anderson said that he wished to thank the Council for its fair treatment.
 and assured the body that fair treatment
 was all he wanted. Mr. Seibels moved that no challenged votes should be boiled Monday unless by a unanimous vote of the managers. but that they be forwarded to the Central Council for decision. The motion was adopted.
 1t was further moved and adopted that | if there should be any expense above what is now in the Treasury of the Gen. | tral Council, for holding the primary l Monday. that MT. Anderson and MT. Carr be assessed that sum, not to exceed ss5 each.
 The Council then adjourned until Mon- day night, when, at the County Court House 1t will canvass the result of the primary.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-09
THE GRAVES
Of Two Alabama Youths at Nor
 folk.

Montgomery, Ala, April 8, 1903. In a recent number of The Advertiser appeared a letter from Rev. L. L. Will Hams with regard to the graves of two Alabama youths who lie buried in old Cedar Grove Cemetery, Norfolk, Va. c. M. Dougherty, 3rd regiment Alabama volunteer infantry, wounded at battle of Fair Oaks and Fortress Monroe, died August 18th, 1S62 A. s. Keiser, 3rd regi. ment Alabama volunteer infantry, wound ed in same battle. died July 12th, aged IS years. 2 months.
 These facts were written to Judge T c. Jones by Rev. l.. l.. Williams and kindly referred to the Ladies' Memorial Association. The letters were laid be- fore our Association at the regular monthly meeting May 9th, 1901. Alter ob, taining all the infornna tion available and publishing the same in both local papers 1t was decided. with thanks to Rev. L. l.. Williams and Judge T. G. Jones, that as the citizens of Norfolk have kindly erected & monument over these ill., fated. but gallant, youths. it is deemed best to let them rest there, unless some relative should desire their removal, or the cemetery be abando aed-and while we naturally prefer to accept MT. Will liams's kind offer, in the present condi- tions of our treasury, already pledged to the Chickamauga fund, 1t is unwise to undertake the removal Any expression of sentiment in the matter from relatives or friends will be gladly received and any assistance within ous power will be rendered"
 From the minutes. May 9th, 1901, nc response to this, as published In both papers, was ever received. This fact is stated in justice to the Ladies Memorial Association. The resolution was offered by our late comrade, Mrs. E. T. Led yard. Use this information. as desired,
 Respectfully.
 Mrs. I. M. P. Ockenden.
 Secretary. (Young Dougherty and young Kiesar were both from Tuskegee. The first named was a son of the late Judge of the late Captain Benjamin H. kieser. In view of the fact that their graves are marked by monument, the action of the Ladies Memorial Association was well taken.-Ed. Adv.l
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-09
ano
 SOCIETY.
OY 1IRs. !. M. ds CoTTEs.l

Miss Alice Taylor who goes to visit her brother, MT. H. W. Taylor. lately ot that city. but now of Baker. La.
 A New York telegram states that Judge and Mrs. H. M. Somerville are comins this month on their annual visit to Ala bama. They will visit Tuscaloosa, their old home. and Montgomery. where they will be the guests of Mrs. Somervilie | sister. Mrs. Louise Johnston, on Madison Avenue. The Tuscaloosa Times-Gaxette gives a list of the articles sent by the R. E. Rodes Chapter, U. D. C., to the Con- federate Bazaar, at Richmond. The box containing the articles was valued al $1oo,oo.
 Mrs. Charles Teasley requests that her Committee of the Infirmary Aid will meet tni safternoon at her home on Perry
 Miss Caroline Randolph left yesterday y for New York. She will be with Mir and Mrs. Daniel Troy and will remain there Mrs. Hardwick Ruth and little daush- ter, leave today for Anniston, to visit Mrs. Ruth's parents. Judge and Mrs. Crook.
 The friends of Mir. and Mrs. B. P. Crum will be pleased to learn of a little daughter at their home at Highland Park.
 Mir. c. c. DeLany was called to Att lanta. Ga. Tuesday on account of the death of his father, Mir. T. H. DeLany.
 pr. A. J. Messing left yesterday for Demopoiis, to perform the ceremony at the Metzer-Meyer marriage.
 
 Mrs. Arthur Noble and little son. Mas ter Jack, of Taliassee, are guests of Mrs Peebles at Highland Park.
 The Sunday School of Temple Beth Or will hold Passover services next Sunday afternoon.
 MT. P. T. Goodwin of New Orleans. Is visiting nr. and Mrs. W. Jerome Cham- bers.
 MT. Bennett Griffin is visiting his mother. Mrs. Griffin, at Wetumpka.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-09
Bonilla's Men Take Town.

Panama, April 7.-Advices from Hon. duras state that General Davila. one of the Generals of Senor Bonilla, President elect of Honduras. in the latter's strug- gle against the retiring President Sierra, captured the town of Cholutca. sixty eight miles south of the capital, Teguca- galpa, yesterday. after nine hours bat tle. and is now besleging Nacaome.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-09
MONTGOMERY THEATRE. Monday Night
 Gov. Roh Tavlor.

It has been said that Governor Bob Taylor has created more laughter and scattered more sunshine than any man who has ever graced the American plat form. Take few good laughs with him and bask in a few beams of his sunshine at the Montgomery Theatre Monday night. Seat sale opens Saturday morn ing. adv,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-09

On next Tuesday evening, April 14th, at the Montgomery Theatre, MT. and Mrs. Bonnet Griffin. with MT. and Mrs. Robert Eilenberg. will give an unusually. inter esting musical program. The names of these talented musicians insure a largo and cultured audience. This concert will be given under the auspices of The La- dies Working Circle of the First Baptist Church. --adv,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-09
Why  Pay, More?


 Better laundry work and prompter service than we give you cannot be found. and when our prices are right" why send your work elsewherep Other advant- ages, too, at this laundry. Send one bundle to prove what perfect laundering" means. A postal card or . telephone call, 1o6, and our wagon will respond promptly Our wagons traver-e every street in the city and suburbs. Agents Wanted Out of Town.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-09
3e BANK CASHIERS SAY:

that is reliable. that gives superior instrtss elOn, that has special facilities for securing positions, should attend
 ERAUGHONS PRACTICAL BUSINESS
 COLLEGE, Montgomery. Farley National Bank Building.
 Phone 642. Call or send for catalogue containing above mentioned testimonials. rates Of tuition. etc. Special rates to city students. day or night. Positions secured.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-09

Mrs. M. H. Taylor and her daughter. Mrs. Carrie Lee Taylor. of Snowdown. passed through the city last night. en- route to the City of Mexico, where they railroad man of that place. They were accompanied as far as New Orleans by
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-09
Personal Items.

The decision of the Peter Forney Chap ter. D. A. R., to make a donation to the Y. W. c. A. is exceedingly gratifying to the Board of Directors, 1t being an evidence of the growing interest in the organization.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-09

Women who smoke seem to get as much pleasure ont of it as they do trying to baIanca thelr check booia.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-09
MEETING oFNTHE TEMPLE GUILD.

A meeting of be Temple Guild was held yesterday afternoon in the vestry room of Temple Beth Or. This was the first meeting since the Purim Ball. and reports of the various committees of that entertainment were made. Over I,2oo was reported for the cemetery fund An amusement committee was appointed to devise ways and means for entertain mants during the summer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-09
TO REMOVE MUD.
A Recipe Useful During This Kind of
 Weather

The best known method for removing mud-stains from clothes is to telephone 4S2 for Hoits Dye Works to send for them. adv
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-09
or THE PETER
 FoHNEY CHAPTER.

k The Peter Forney Chapter. D. A. R.. met yesterday afternoon with Mrs. J. H. Bell, at the home of her daughter. Mrs. J. L. Gaston. on Perry Street. A beau- tiful copy of the Declaration of Independ- ence was received and displayed. ]. It was decided at this meeting that the Peter Forney Chapter will make sub scription to the Y. W. c. A. The amount to be given will be determined upon at the next meeting.
 It was also decided to lend their inter esting Revolutionary relics to the In- firmary Aid Association for exhibition.
 An interesting literary and historical program consisted of discussion between Mrs. Frank P. Glass and Mrs. J. Walter Black The subject was: Docs Amer lea owe more to the Dutchman or the Puritanw
 Mrs. Black took the part of the Dutch man and Mrs. Glass that of the Puritan. Both papers were very fine. A vote was taken as to which argument was better, and it resulted in q tie. ~
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-09
 Low Rate on Wheat.

Low Rate on Wheat. Mexico City. April 1.-The railways have extended the low rate on wheat from United States to this country until June 90, when it is thought the govern ment will again impose the former duty on grain.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-09

MT. Bennett Griffin is visiting hi mother. Mrs. Griffin, at Wetumpka.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-09

The Sunday School of Temple Beth Or will hold Passover services next Sunday afternoon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-09

Mrs. Arthur Noble and little son. Mas ter Jack, of Taliassee, are guests of Mrs Peebles at Highland Park.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-07-02
DUMPING DOTS.

Correspondence to the Commonwealth.
HALIFAX, N. c., June 20, 1908.
DR.. Luther Whitaker and Mr.. r. G.
Millikln, OF Enfield, were in this COM
nunity some days ago.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. w. Jennings and
sister, Miss Ella Bradley, of Bethel,
were callers in this place Sunday.
Mrs. Annie Pittman is away visiting
ielatlyes this week.
Mrs. Mary Leggett and little grand
son, Master Harry Leggett, of Enfield,
came up Saturday and are visiting
friends and relatives at this place.
Mrs. J. A. Hargrove is on the sick
list this week.
DR.. II. B. Furgerson, of Halifax, was
out here yesterday looking at his fine
crops.
The report is that the crops are all
improving. Tobacco is growing rapid.
", also cotton. We are in hopes Of
having good crops after all the rain.
The people of this community were
intending to go to the childrens day
at Bradforis, near Enfield, Sunday, bu,
it was so rainy 1 don't think any one
went.
Some Of our people ale going K
Norfolk to be there on the glorious
Fourth Of July.
A NORTH CARoIIN1AN.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-07-02

The Charlotte Observer has been
asked to give the origin Of the express
sion "Laroes to catch meddlers." Some
times one asks another "What have
you there?" The answer is jocuIar'y
given, "Laroes to catch meddlers. The
word "laroes" is used by some, by 9TH
ers it is ''laoes," by others "laroliers,'
and by others "medloes."
The Charlotte Observer says it is
new, but we have heard the expression
from earliest recollection. It is gener-
ally used in answering questions OF
children who seem too inquisiiive.
The surprise is that the Charlotte OBJ
server never heard it until recently. If
somesoi The readers Of THT CoMMoN-
WEALTH will give us its origin we will
be glad to- help our western contem-
pporary out a little, as1t lntim ties that
the phrase is peculiarly eastern.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-07-02
WORK PROGRESSING.

Col Odds in Charlotte Observer.
1t Is confidently expected by Grand
Master III. I. CLARK and Grand Secretary
John G.. Drewry, of the Grand Lodge
of Masons, that the corner stone Of the
Masonic temple here will be laid b.
fore. the end of this year. Francis d.
Winston, who is now touring the State,
ia having great success in raising
the $50, 900 OF the $4,000 cost of the
temple, the other sec, 600 having been
taken some time ago. Masons all over
the state are taking great deal of in
terest Ill the temple and are delighted
with the plan, VIII ich is for a very no,
BILE building.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-07-02
SAYS CONNECT WITH s. A. Ii.
MK. EDITOR :

Nh. EDITOR:
Inotice in your issue of the oath
ultlmo a communication signed "Non-
Resident" in which he makes some
suggestions regarding the construction
of railroad from Scotland Neck to
tap the Seaboard Air Line railroad at
some point on the Roanoke river oppo-
cite Rich Square.
1 am net only a non resident OF your
town but of your State as we'll, still IN
a business way am lone of you". In
my travels over your section l have
seen the need of just such road, ana
in my opinion the only successful way
would be to connect with the S. A. l..
at some point, which connection would
give you an outlet over two large sys-
TENS. while with the steamer connect
IONS you would have only local sys
.em and do not think through traffic
arrangements could be maintained.
Nv experience with steamer lines IN
eastern North Carolina has been very
unsatisfactory aud, at times, even un-
pleasant. By connecting with the s.
A. L. you would gain two points In
~.ead OF one that is, connection with
j.. railroad and also with whatever steam
sr lines may operate on the river.
You would then haye practically three
,,ffersnt routes, besides two good
| passenger routes, which it cannot he
,!enied, is sadly needed. Such SER
ice as would be given you by the
Gamer lines, would, I am sure, be very
unsatisfactory and uncertain. The s
\. L. would no doubt be glad to hayt
such feeder and might 60 consider
able way towards meeting your people
With only one road and excessive
freight rates it is almost impossible To-
any town to try to meet competition
aud keep pace with other points tha
do not haye such drawbacks. I hop
to see the matter taken up and pushes
u long without unnecessary delay, ant
GU are to be commended for the man
Ger In which you have taken tn
matter up.
| Respectfully,
| A "FoRE1GNER.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-07-02

ORPHANS AT ROANOKE RAPIDS.
Correspondence to The Commonwealth.
ROANOKE RAPIDS, N. c.,

Correspondence to The Commonwealth.
ROANOKE RAPIDS, N. c.,
June 20, 1903.
On Saturday evening the singh
class from the Masonic Orphan Asylum
at Oxford gave concert at the Metho-
dist church. The church was crowded
to its utmost capacity, and the enter
tainment was greatly enjoyed by all
present. The class spent Sunday with
us. On Sunday morning they sang at
the Methodist Sunday school and on
Sunday night at the religious exercises
in the Baptist church.
The sum OF $50 was raised and given
to the Orphanage, afterwards purse
of between $13 aud $14 was raiked and
divided among the children OF the
class. Sunday was spent by several Of
our citizens in giving the children
drives through the town and the sur.
rounding country which was greatly
enjoyed both by the children and Those
who were taking Them
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-07-02
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE,

Having qualified as administrator Of
E. G. Baker, deceased, late Of Halifax
county, North Carolina, this is to noll-
fy all persons having claims against
the estate OF said deceased to exhibit
them to the undersigned on or before
the first day of June, 1904, or this no.
tice will be plead in bar of their recov.
cry. All persons indebted to said estate
will please make Immediate payment
This 25th day Of May, 1903.
ROSWELL G. BRIDGER, Admir-,
1885, Wintnn. n. &.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-07-02
FOR OYER SIXTY YEARS.

Mrs. Wlnslows Soothing Syrup has
been used tor sixty years by millions Of
mothers tor their children while teeth
ing, with perfect success. It soothee
the child, softens the gums, alias al
pain, cures wind colo, and IL the best
tremedy for Diarrhoea. It will relieve
the poor little sufferer Immediately
Sold by Druggists in ever part Of the
world. Twenty-Five cents ! bottle. Be
sure and ask for "Mrs. Winslow's
Soothing Syrup, and take no other
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-07-02
NOtice--Sale.

By virtue of an order al the Superior
Court OF Halifax county in special pro.
ceedlngs, entitled L. w. Bell, executor
of Pattie Bell vs. Archibald Bell heir-at.
law, I will sell to the highest bidder Tor
cash, at public auction, in the town Of
Scotland Neck. N. c., on Saturday the
eleventh day Of July, 1903, the follow.
ing tract of land, to.wit:
That tract of land in Enfield Town
ship, Halifax county, N. c., adjoining
the lands of w. w. and J. A. Kitchln,
the lands of estate Of Levy Cherry and
others, the run OF Beach swamp, con.
tanning 800 acres more or less.
This 9Th day of June, 1903.
A. p. KITCHIN, Commissions,
6-11-4t
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-07-02
TWO SIGNIFICANT LETTERS.

Elsewhere In this issue we print two
significant letters. One is by Foreign
err" relating to the question of build
ing railroad to Roanoke river, and
the other is by observer" who makes
some timely suggestions to the farmers
O: this community. Taking them up
in order, we wish to emphasize what
these correspondents say. Nothing
would he more helpful-indeed we be-
lfeve nothing would be 80 helpful to
Scotland Neck-as some means where
by reight charges on our experts and
imports could be reduced.
Many, many times have We empha-
sized this fact-that Scotland Neck
needs cheaper treights. And it seems
possible only through some conve-
nience for water or railroad competition.
OF course the project must haye a
beginning before anything can be ac-
complished and the most reasonable
thing is for Scotland Neck people to
begin it.
With better freight rates the people
Of Scotland Neck would not only sage
much money on the goods which they
are already handling, but they would
be able to induce many new industries
to spring up here which are now him
dered by reason of the disadvantage
which Scotland Neck suffers in high
freights.
What Foreigner" suggests is worth
thinking about, and The COMMON
WEALTH hopes to see the matter taker
up soon.
Why can't it be.done?
sObserver's" suggestions to TIT
farmers around Scotland Neck are Ger
tainly timely. The same old crops o
cotton and tobacco may be continued
OF course, but our farmers could maxi
no better venture than to follow th'
suggestions about raising potatoes ant
having them sold in the systematic
way pointed out by our correspondent
What is to hinder number OF sui
stantial farmers coming together az
entering into certain agreements whicl
will enable them to diversity tbei
crops? By so doing they will be abl
greatly to increase the income fro1
their farms and thus directly benef
general business In the communit,
And now. is good time to commenc
the agitation of such a movement
Soon the crops will be laid by and farm
ers will have some opportunity to Civ
time to such organization.
We again emphasize the import ane
of b 3eding the suggestions il the con
municatlons of Foreigner" and "Ot
seryer'.'
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-07-02
FOR ECZEMA.

Plmpies, Danruff, and all skin diseases,
use Harcock's Liquid Sulphur. In
such cases "a Scale Eczema, and sores
OF any nature, when the skin becomes
dry and harsh, you should use Han
cocks Sulphur Ointment in connection
with the Liquid. A few applications
OF Hancockis Liquid Sulphur will euro
the worst cases Of Prickly Heat For
sale by e. T. Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-07-02
LET FARMERS READ AND HEED.

EDITOR The COMMONWEALTH In
with a gentleman who
lad been travelling through the State
vas 30 much struck nth his ideas
bout this section OF the country, and
,bout farming in particular, that !
thought they were worth publishing.
He said that he was favorably i'm
..ressed with the town, business seemed
+. rosperous, but that he noticed that
ne farming class seemed to be behind
md not keeping up with other indus
lies. He asked ii the land was poor
I'D the farmers very ignorant or what
vas the reason-that they seemed to
.e behind other sections. I told him
hat the land was fairly good and suita-
lie to grow almost any crop, and that !
bought the farmers generally more
ntelllgent tran the average, but that
they needed stirring up.
He then asked if they had ever tried
,otatoes. I told him that they had In
small way, and that the yield wat
arly and satisfactory, but that they
lad not made any money the rail-
Dads and commission merchants
eemed to get the profits. He said
hat was the trouble, and that he would
i've me an idea how they managed in
s',me sections: That the farmers in
,ch section would combine and form
Tubs, that they would consult about
he quantity to he planted and the fer
.lizers, etc. In some cases they would
educe the cotton crop ten acres pc,
'orse, and plant potatoes. That when
hey were ready for market each club
ould appoint one of its members a
aIesman, whose duty was to make the
ales in car load lots, and to notify each
aember how many barrels to dig pro
alta, as to number of acres each had
,lanted.
He said there was no trouble to get
buyers to come that they keep posted
bout the supply ana prices; that in
his way they we're sold before they
we're dug.
Said the farmers could do nothing
Without combining; that If they tried
sell individually they would make q
allure often that there was always
noney in potatoes that if you only
sold enough to pay for the fertilizers
you could raise from 8 to II barrels
# corn per acre at little cost that
there would be more corn, more meat,
smaller mortgages.
That there was money in cusunbers
md that the factories pay so Genus per
'ushel. From 200 to 100 busht le
:ould be maze per acre ; that the FAC
cries would put up saltlng station,
provided the location was suitable and
lot less than 2OO acres would be
.,,anted.
Said all other business except farm.
ing was prospecting; that it was high
lime for them to make q change
IS labor for raising cotton was getting
career every year. The farmers ough
to commence to change their mode o
farming, 60 that they could rafse tbei
,wn supplies, be able to. supply thu
town people with everything needles
and have their cotton free Of mortgage
Now, Mr.. Editor. can't you induc'
the farmers to become interested an
make change another pearl Twoul'
suggest that II any ofsshen .ceotsuu
plats raising potatoessthat they plant
second crop for sod potat 10 % the
viii not hayo 70 buY. 8