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Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-05-19

Des Moines club women conduct the
Des Moines News for one day, devot-
ing the profits TO the building OF a
club building.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-05-19

Miss Markland, of Armstrong, Is
the guest of her brother, Prof. R. v.
Markland, at the residence OF Joseph
Glandon, in Woodlawn.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-05-19

Miss Lizzie Craige Walton, OF 2sO9
Sheridan Ave, st. Louis, has a num-
Der of guide books to the Worlds Fair,
which she will sell at fifteen cents
each
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-05-19

IIlx Andrain County Democratic
Central E1mmittee has been organiz-
cd ~ eleeting ex-Sherilf j. N. Steph-
ems. Of Hartinsburg, as chairman,
John A. Ricketts,, secretary, and @.
" Lewis, treasurer. These gentle
nlen are aetive, loyal, working DEM
oekslS The committee is composed
of feprezentative Democrats of the
c9InkY md the organization will meet
viii (lS6 eordial approval Of the DEM
ocfzts fsaerally.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-05-19

0ftE who continually abuse the
|o1t1 rfess are often the ones who ex-
d(<j6 <66 most fayors.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-05-19

Miss Ped Harrison is home from st.
Louis, and her friends will be glad to
know that she has entirely recovered
her health.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-05-19

The local order Of Elks will organize
and elect officers some time during
this month.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-05-19

IA LA1aE collection Of painting is
Sxlzlb&f4z sn the Alaskan building at
The H<.<16s Fair. The scenes are all
a A 6Is*&An life The artists best
kaoS1 b Alaska who have contribnt-
I'd. ara LIS Leslie Jackson and +. j.
E|eIlAf<lzun. Promlnet among Mr.
Ninlltf<Iaun S canvasses are "The Muir
GIaoler md .'Sitka." Miss Jackson is
noIed thfoughout Alaska and the
United states as a wlldflower painter.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-05-19

Jim Emmons sold his yearling colt,
Joe Folk, Saturday, to Paris, Mo-,
man for S100.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-05-19

KANSAS CITY, MO-, May lZ.-ln spite
of cold rain that beat into The faces
of the people who ventured into the
streets tonight, Joseph W. Folk, can
didate for the Democratic nomination
for Governor OF Missouri, was greeted
by crowd of 10000 persons when he
stepped upon the stage at Convention
Hall.
1t was believed that few would ven-
ture out on account OF the rawness Of
the weather. The newspaper offices
were kept busy until $3.50 O'Clock an-
swering telephone inquiries as to
whether Mr. Folk would speak.
When the prosecutor stepped upon
the platform he was greeted with
cheers and lusty shouts that could be
heard for blocks Umbrellas, hats
and handkerchiefs were waved In the
air, and the chairman, j. M Lowe,
was hardly able to restore order long
enough to say a few words of intro
duction. Again and again the people
rose In their seats and eheered, and
when Mr.. Folk stepped forward the
applause and cheers continued for
fifty seconds.
REED REMAINED AWAY.
The politicians who have been
identified closely with the Reed fac
tion stayed away. 1t was reported
that MIR. Reed would sit upon the
platform, but he was not there, nor
was he seen in the audience. MIR. Folk
In his speech made no reference to the
withdrawal OF Mr.. Reed from the race,
other than that the fight against
Doodle has ended In victory.
Mr.. Folk did better In the big hall
than was expected OF him. 1t takes a
powerful voice to be heard throughout
the big auditorium, but Mr.. Folk was
heard fairly we'll. Time and again he
had to stop for cheers.
Crowds stood In the aisles through
out his entire speech, as they could
hear better than In the rear Of the
building, where there were still a few
unoccupled seats.
Mr.. Folks speech had to do chiefly
with the Doodle issue.
"The battle is fought and won," he
began. Fright has proved itself
victorious In the Democratic party,
1t is now time to rally all together
around the flag and present solid
front to the Republican opposition.
Let all Democrats forget personal
difference and remember the good Of
the party.
PEOPLES VICTORY.
1.-THE people have won great vic
tory. They have taken their party
into their own hands. The profes-
sional politician must get out. The
Democrats who are Democrats for
principle are In the saddle and Dem
ocrats who are Democrats for revenue
only must take back seat"
Mr.. Folk praised the Democratic
government of the State for the low
ering Of taxes and the payment of the
State debt. Then, turning again to
the boodlers, he said;
"But we want no boodlers in the
party. Let them go away of some
where and start party Of their own;
or, better still, let them go into the
Republican party"
1t was a dramatic minute when Mr..
Folk raised his right hand and said:
"If am elected Governor, l promise
you that the first legislator who takes
a bribe, will demand his impeach-
ment. The first rumor l hear that
seems TO have the air OF truth to it OF
boodllng in the Legislature, l will
start an investigation that shall be
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-05-19

Rev. W. II. Hook has moved from
North Washington to the corner OF
Clay and FRANKLIN, in South Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-05-19

Roy Cable favors better roads at any
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-05-19

Icx sAk,no POWDER 90.
cssIoAoo.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-12-22
THE SOLUTION OF THE PROB
LEM IN SIGHT.

Tas sudden drop in the price OF
cotton three weeks ago and the steady
decline since, has caused great concern
amongst farmers. The manufacturers
were not more concerned about high
prices last winter than are the farmers
over low prices now.
What to do with the part of the
GREG yet unso!d and how to restore
cotton to a reasonable price, has be-
coc,e problem with the farmers
The solution Of the problem, however,
is il. sight If the farmers OF the South
WIZ adhere doggedly to the plan sug-
ges,ed. In many counties in North
Carolina meetings were held by the
farmers last Saturday to consider plans
for relief. Like meetings have been
he;5; In many States in the South, and
one common plan has been suggested
ali through the cotton States, and that
Is to hold the balance OF the crop for
eOA NOhto anu AOAOCO Viz all OaSO AOA
next crop 25 or SO per cent.
It seems bevond question that if the
farmers will adhere to this plan, under
thorough organization, they will surely
get a good price for cotton next season.
1t is safe to calculate on ten cents fol
the crop of 1905 if the farmers will or
ganize by States, counties, and town.
SHIPS, and stand squalely by this prop.
osinon. Merchants can be induced tc
join in the movement. Indeed, We
believe the merchants would be glad tc
lend what assistance they can.
The time seems opportune for suct
concert of action, and surely there il
nothing in the way.
Already news has been sent GU
from Texas that the tanks will give
assistance to farmers who wish to hold
cotton for higher prices.
Let the farmers hold what cottor
the, have ard reduce the acreage al
least % per cent. and they will b,
masters OF the situation.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-12-22
Sale Of Personal PROPERTY

/ On Wednesday, January 4, 19O5, we
shall soil 1T public auction TO the
highest bidder at tho residence OF the
late Paul v. Tiliery the following per-
eonal property:
Six mules. two horses. SIX brood
COWS and thirty pigs. farming imple-
mentS Of ali kinds, 100 barrels OF corn,
fine lot of fodder, 1000 bushels of cot
ton seed, and other property.
s,le will commence at IL .. N.
NARY c TILLERr Adm,n,.t-.,o
J. NJ. TILLERY
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-12-22
FARMERS MET IN HALIFAX,

Pursuant to general call for the
farmers Throughout the cotton section
OF he State, few farmers met in
Halifax last Saturday to consider the
cotton situation. A Halifax correspon-
dent to the Raleigh papers said:
IAN enthusiastic meeting of the
farmers OF Halifax county was held
here Saturday. DR.. H. B. Furgerson
was called to the chair and T. w. Fen
ner acted as secretary. The sense OF
the meeting was that all who had cot
ton On hand should hold it as long as
possible and that the acreage should
be reduced next year. Owing to the
weather not many attended, but those
present represented great many bales
OF cotton. The meeting adjourned to
meet again the 7th Of January, 1905"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-12-22

WANTED-Qnickly, few persons to
represent long established wholesale
house among retail merchants and
agents. Local territory Of few counties.
SIS salary and expenses paid weekly.
Expense money advanced. Commits
sion extra. Permanent engagement.
Business successful. Previous expert
ence not essential. Enclose self ad-
dressed envelope. Address SUPERIN-
TENDENT TRAVELLERS, 325 Dearborn St.,
Chicago.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-12-22
A COSTLY MISTAKE,

Blunders are sometimes very expen-
sive. Occasionally life itself is the
price OF mistake, but you'll never be
wroag if you take DR.. Kings New Life
Pills for Dyspepsia, Dizziness, Head
ache, Liver or Bowel troubles. They
are gentle yet thorough. 25c. at E.
T. Whitehead & Co.'S Drug Store.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-12-22
A CHARMING WEDDING.

Tarboro Southerner.
One of the prettiest weddings of the
season was celebrated to-day at high
noon in the NJ. E. Church, when Miss
Mamie Howard became the bride OF
John H. Knight of Conetoe.
The maj estic old church-ever the
home OF the blessed-looked thrice
beautiful under the dexterous orna-
mentation OF the deft hands OF queenly
women, and seemed fully to realize the
in pressiyeness of the occasion.
The ushers we're: Or. Don Williams,
Mess. H. A. Gillian, J. Robt. Ham
ell and w. r. Howard.
Mrs. Alberta R. Wynn rendered the
wedding march, and to its melodious
st, rains entered the bridal party in the
following order:
Miss Sue knight with Richard How
ard, Miss Sallle Salisbury, of Hamilton,
with Ivey McCabe, OF Tarboro; Miss
Sallie Knight, of Mildred, with Charlie
Whichard, of Portsmouth, Va; Miss
Gussle Harrell with L. B. Fleming, Of
H issell; Miss Hattie Lancaster, OF
Rocky Mount, with E. L. Robertson Of
this place; Miss Salie Dupree, of
C, netce, with w. w. Salisbury, OF
II milton Miss Carrie Howard, maid
III honor; K. B. Thigpen, Esq, best
IN II.
The bride was given away by her
brother, E. L. Howard. She Was beau
tlItjey dressed In white peau de cyne
silk with pearl trimmings, and tulle
veil and carried a bunch OF brides
roses
The maid of honor wore cream wolfe
OYER white China silk with a white
CT ffon hat and carried pink carnations.
! he bridesmaids wore white organize
vita black hats and gloves to match,
aid carried bouquets OF ferns.
| Little Miss Hattie Taylor was ring
bcarer.
Rev. R. c. Craven, the brides be-
loved pastor, OBLIGATED.
| Immediately after the ceremony,
which was witnessed by a great con-
course of people, relatives and friends
the bridal party was driven to the
brides home where a most elaborate
reception was rendered them, and also
a most elegant luncheon served.
Misses Mary TAYLOR and Rachel Pitt
presided over the punch bowl with
charming grace and ease.
! Mesdames. Harrell, Haynes and Jone:
invited the guests 70 breakfast.
| Misses Fender, Harris. Austin and
Worsley waited on the table.
Little Misses Hattie Taylor anc
Francis Hedges received at the door.
After breakfast had been served, the
lrlde clad In neat travelling suit and
accompanied by her husband boarded
the afternoon train for an extend brida
! tour through Northern cities, notably
Washington. New York and Boston.
The bride is an attractive younf
lady quite fascinating, and possessed O
the most engaging manners. Until re
Gently she was teacher in this county
and as teacher an eminent success.
Mr.. knight is the second son of Mar
ceiius knight Of Scotland Neck. HI
IS an uLassumlIg, clever, friendly
honest young man, rather handsome
perhaps, but representative OF tb
best type ct the best citizen. He
, what We usually hear termed Al
, "all around good man."
, Here's Wishing them luck and sur
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-12-22

The Grcenville Daily Reflector is
ten gears old and as 1t grows in years it
grows in usefulness. It has recently
enlarged to seven-column paper
There is no paper In the State that
Stands more firmly for right and no
paper is moro Jealous for the interest
and progress Of Its town and commu-
nifty. We extend Experimentation
both to the paper and it's patrons.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-12-22

rt.a COMMONWEALTH wishes Tor It's
tho; anGs Of readers a Merry Christ
mas ard Happy New Year!
To many the Christmas time and
the opening of the new year Is sea-
son f 10, ard happiness. TO manv II
ls lot So much. Christmas means
mor.. to the children and the new year
mes rs more to the Older ones. The
Christmas pleasures 10 the children
arc he elimination OF a looked-for day
when presents shall he exchanged and
a i,.:l: coed time will prevail. The
nav wear means 10 the Older ones a
t,r,e. For casting glance back oyer
the aast yeer and the setting OF plans
aud purposes tor the year to come.
TIE COMMONWEALTH sincerely wish
ca for al its readers due share OF
whatever innocent pleasures Will add
to the inj,yment of the season. We
reio,:e with those who rejoice oyer the
trin,aphs OF the closing year and who
have full joy in the happy season.
We sympathlze with any to whom the
clo.ing of the year may bring disap-
pointment. 1t cannot be we'll with
eve. J one alike; and so to those who
have more sorrow than Joy, more dis
app intment than gladness, We would
exte nd the hand grasp OF sympathy,
t.us ing that the clouds may pass away
and that sunshine may come in their
place.
A merry greeting to all we give, and
q wish for the best in all things.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-12-22
Notice.
North Carolina In the Superior
Halifax County, Court,
January Term, 1905.
A~l1iA Dn~..,

A>OASA O@AOAA0 [ Al <Oo superior
Halifax County,, Court,
January Term, 1905.
Mnllie Perry
W.,
Willie Perry.
Tho defendant will take notice
that an action entitled as above has
been commenced in this court against
him for tho purpose OF securing an abso.
Lutte divorce from him on account of
the defendant having unlawfully and
wilfully abandoned the plaintiff and
lived separate and apart from her fol-
two years prior to the first day OF Jan.
uary, 19O3.l And the defendant il
further notified to be and appear before
the Judge Of our Superior Court, at a
Court to he held for the county Of Hal.
lax at tho courthouse in Halifax, on
the fifth Monday before the first Mon.
day in March, 1905, and answer the
complaint which has been filed IN the
Office ct the Clerk of the Superior
Court Of said county, and let the de.
tendant further take notice that if be
fail to appear and answer the com
plant within the time allowed by law,
the plaintiff will apply to the court for
tho relief demanded in the complaint.
s. NJ. GARY,
Clerk of tie Superior Court
R r.; a; 1Us 2 'Dv.r. Atty. Tor Plaintiff
12-1.4t
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-12-22

When you feel like sing,
Signing Will never pleasure bring,
Learn TO laugh, you can laugh and
laugh right
b. taking Rocky Mountain Tea al
night.-E. +. Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-12-22
A Household Necessity

A good linlment is household ne
cess.ty- Elliot Emulsifield Oil Lini-
mant, meets every RECRUITMENT of the
household and barn-yard, in q most
satisfactory manner. Full J pint bottles
Csc. E. T. Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-12-22
Wanted

Lady or gentleman Of fair education
to travel for firm of $3.50, 600 capital.
salary $1,O72. per year and expenses ;
paid weekly. Address M. PERCIvAL,
Scotland Neck, N. G..
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-12-22
Notice.

Having qualified As administrator q,
W. Il. Anthony before the ClerL -,
the superior Court of Halif.x conn.v
a.! persons having claims ae.,nst ~.
estate are hereby notified to nrs..n -,
tnem TO me duly authentic.ted - ~"
once In Scotland Neek, n. O. IN :,
. before the first day Of Janusrv 1909 " y,
covery. oar III re-
This Dec. %, 1904
Aan,.,.,. N.IB,oos,
NDn''''''''0F for W. pa. As1Hosx.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-12-22
ADMINISTRATORS SALE.

On Tuesday, December 20, 1901 !
sna'i sell for cash, at the residence OF
zoe late w. E. Davenport, all OF The
personal property, consisting OF corn
.ooder' peanuts, vines, wagons, carts,
farming imp Q m Q nta, mules and
nofses OF which the said Davenport
oleo possessed, except that portion
'nereot which has been allotted TO the
WIDOW Tor her Years Allowance.
Ihls November 30, 1904
NJ Rs. FRANCIS DAVENPORT,
~, Administrators
W. A. 4 Albion Dunn.
Attorneys.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1904-08-10

Senator Fairbanks will be the leading
platform exponent on the Republican
side, and he will be aided by such men
as Senator Lodge, Ellhu Root, Frank
s. Black, Senator Beverage, Senator
Foraker, Senator p. G. Knox and a
host of others.
On the Democratic side MIR. Bryan's
acknowledged abilities as an orator
may prove rather an embarrassment
than an aid. Grover Cleveland, Rep
resentative w. Bourke Cochran, Chas.
A. TowIe, Representative Williams of
Mississippi, Senator Carmack of Ten
nessee, and a score more Of national
reputation will expound the 'new"
Democratic faith.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1904-08-10

Charles +. Murphy and his Tammany
allies will also be expected to do work
in the metropolis. The Democrats must
carry New York to win and the Repub-
leans a scarcely afford to lose 1t. On
the Republican side in New York, Gov.
ernor Odell, William l.. Ward, William
Barnes. Jr., and Charles H Murray
will have to shoulder most of the bur.
den. The Republicans will waste nc
ammunition on the solid South, and
the Democrats will ignore such strong
holds of Republicanism as northern
New England, Pennsylvania, Ohio and
the Pacific slope. The energies of the
managers on both sides will be concen-
trated upon the States which each
must have in order to win. Generally
speaking, these States in the East clus-
ter about New York and in the West
around Indiana.
Each campaign headquarters will be
equipped with its literary bureau,
through which the news of the day
will be given to the newspapers. Tons
of printed arguments, consisting of the
letters of acceptance of the presiden-
tial candidates, the national platforms
and the speeches of the most promin-
ent campaign orators, will be sent
throughout the debatable districts.
Another important branch Of head
quarters work will be the management
of the campaign orators. There is no
prospect that the political contest of
this year will be characterized by the
'whirlwind" tours in which William ].
Bryan and President Roosevelt were
the most striking figures in the last ma
tional campaign. President Roosevelt
will make no political speeches and
Judge Parker will deliver few. If any,
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1904-08-10

William s. Devery, after having been
barred from Tammany Hall for two
years, has been invited by Judge Parker
to visit him.
Secretary Shaw, opening the national
campaign in an address in College Point,
n. Y, attacked the record of the Demo-
cratic party on finance.
Lieut. Gov. Frank w. Higgins likely
| will be given the nomination for Gov
ernor of New York if Elihu Root finally
declines to accept the nomination.
Mrs. Marcus A. Hanna, widow Of the
Senator, has sent a check for SIS, 1000 to
the Republican national committee. Mrs.
Hanna also has sent a check for $1,000
to the Ohio Republican State committee.
Former President Cleveland calls on
Democrats to rally to the support Of
Parker, expresses his satisfaction at the
downfall of silver and declares the can
didates's stand for gold is worthy Of the
highest praise.
Albert B. BoardmaD, law partner OF
Frank III. Plat, son of Senator Plat,
and one of the most prominent members
of the New York bar, is said to have ex-
pressed a preference for Judge Parker
for President
Former Senator William n Reynolds
OF New York has made the first big cleo
ton bet of the presidential campaign.
He wagered $4,000 that Judge Parker,
the Democratic nominee. would carry
New York State.
or the ffty>tkroo States, territories and
other political units represented in the
recent Democratic national convention,
all except twelve cast their votes as a
unit In these twelve each delegate was
allowed to express his own preferences.
The Nehrasxa delegation. Cor
divided its votes among seven presiden-
tial candidates. which was the greatest
diversity exhibited by any one group.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1904-08-10

feir-sized cellar; very dark, even with
the light. shown at the farther end; but
there Is a mattrass, and a couple OF blan-
kets, and a colored counterpane, and an
old armchair. and some straw in the
farther corner on a heap of rubbish. Al
together, it looks far from uncomforta-
BE, for Mrs. Atkins love for order is
apparent even here; and it is only when
the ladder is drawn up and George left
alone, that he begins to feel frightened.
and to cry u in the darkness, as he
hears the heavy door descend.
He goes to sleep at last, poor fellow,
prisoner though he is, and dreams that
he is nearer to Maggie, and is face to
face with her at last.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1904-08-10
M a 6 i S H e a r t
CHAPTER xxvI.-tcontinued.)

CHAPTER XXvI.-lContinued.)
They were sitting in the drawing
room, with the soft shaded lamp throw
ing its rays on to the little card table,
and Maggie has placed her hand upon
his arm, and is speaking ~coaxingly and
earnestly.
They were very kind to me-" she
says, softly, ''after l left Mrs. Cholmon-
dely, and / thought you might be able
TO find them some work here
ITO be sure, my DEAR" he says. "a
good carpenter is he, and he can do re-
pairs and all that sort of thing? Well,
well: I'll see what / can do, for your
sake"
Meanwhile, things had not gone well
with Mr.. Atkins. He had taken to
spending two-thirds of his time at the
~beerhouse, and was rapidly becoming a
confirmed sot. Work did not come in,
contracts were not inquired for, and so
things had gone from bad TO worse rap
idly. And this is how affairs stood in
Mrs. Atkins household when Maggie's
first letter arrived.
Nothing could have been more delight
full TO this good woman than the recep-
ton of this epistle. Instinctively she
felt that there was well-paid service to
be rendered, and she scented the battle
and prepared for the fight. She only
limited to her husband that things were
perhaps taking n good turn--a hint that
kept him a little sober, and on his best
behavior; but when the second letter
came, with one from Mr.. Royston's stew
ard to Mr.. Atkins, there was no reserve,
and, with great hopes, they packed the
furniture, gave up the key Of the house
and started for Devonshire. And before
a week was over, the cottage was set In
order, and the keen woman was calcu-
iating chances and odds in the pretty rus
tic hodge.
She was sitting in the porch, looking
up the path to the great house, and
wondering when she would come, and
what was the help she was TO tender,
when a naughty, dark swept
grandly past the old chestnut through
the closeclipped hedges of the path,
and presently a sweet, cold voice said.
$50 you have arrived, Mrs. Atkins!
How do you dol"
pretty WELL" And for the life of her
Mrs. Atkins could not help dropping a
deep curtsey as she spoke.
Can / have five minutes converse
tion with you privately, Mrs Atkins?'
Certainly Mrs. Atkins replies, with
a hot flush; and leads the way into the
parlor. shutting the doos, and quietly
boiling II, and closing the windows as
IL by the merest accident
Then the two women sat down, and
looked at each other; and there is only
the sound of the ticking of the clock to
break the silence.