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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-05-12
HALIFAX ROAD la ".

Recently the road law has been
subject OF earnest discussion by the
citizens in almost every part of Hall
FAX county. Many OF them do not I'M
ders:and the law, and therefore do not
know whether to approve or condemn.
The bad condition Of the county
roads during the winter and early
spring made many q. the people dis
satisfied with the law, whether the law
had anything to do with the bad roads
or not. Any chande generally pro-
duces confusion. When q prosperous
merchant builds larger and hand
solpe- store in order to accomm odate
his growing businefs, he finds that
there come considerable confusion
and annoyance in moving bis stock Of
goods from the old store to the new.
When the prosperous farmer buys his
ne!ghbor's larger and better farm he
finds that it takes some time to get
things to running as well from the larger
farm as they did the year before on the
smaller farm. So it is with changes
generally. It takes little time to get
things properly adjusted even in bet
ter and larger place and under better
and more pleasing circumstances
Two weeks ago this paper pointed
out that in some respects the criti-
cisms against the road law are un-
timely, because they are not made in
diligently. We repeat that the rail-
roads, telegraph and telephone COM
paales pay perhaps nearly one-thlrd OF
the road tax, and some OF those who
are criticizing the law are practically
made road free by the law itself.
One of the good citizens from the
western part of the county told us at
the court house a week ago that he
was indebted to The COMMONWEALTH
tor enlightenment on the road qres-
ton in this county. He had not
looked at the question in its true light.
As we sald two weeks ago, we have
no purpose under heaven in commend.
ing thorough test of our road law
except to promote the best interests oil
the people of Halifax county.
We beg further to call attention to
those who are dissatisfied with the
present road law, that it means much
to the county to have fifteen OF
twenty strong, able bodied men work.
ing on the roads all the time instead OF
lying IN jail, sleeping away the time al
heavy expense to the county with
not cents return.
The convicts are now working the
roads, at some cost to the county, te
be sure; but this cost is now turning
out satisfactory results namely making
good roads where before they were well
nigh 1mpassable-
THE COMMONWEALTH believes thai
the system of working public roads by
taxation is the only true and equitable
system and 1t does seem reasonable
that thu people should wait and give
the law In Halifax county fair trial
before they clamor for change.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-05-12


May 20 By cash From former exclusive Of
liquor $780, which emit
public schools) S24O26
g. Il. Johnson privilege
Sale
Interest given n payment
IT, H. johnson, from levy 1903 8,446
BY Balance $4122 os
1AAn'noo ana approved. A. L. PURR1NGroN,
~ 100. A. MCDOWELL
my . A'o1' Auditing COMMITTEES
ELECTRIC LIGHT PLANT
1908. ~ ~ = i"1~AAA. treasurer
July Of Bonds 1000, 90
Aug g. To Cash W. Feee -''0o''oo'
Dec e. Mrs. r for lot
1904.
Feb 3 To Cash on engine and boiler 1sssg
H. 1,anoad Electric Co. on contract 331334
Work plant
A. Mcdowell investigating el:ctrc
light
8. B. Kichin umb
/. M lltdardy Hardware 20. material
Apr ~ STANDARD Electric contract 7hOOO
"AS l. Aona'noe 3O6527
May l. By saoeke7 $loOS76O.
Examined Approved, IT, prp,,vano~
A. MCDOWELL,
|ar.. q Auditing Committee
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-05-12

ton, aud no other instruction shall be
given PROVIDED FURTHER, that when
only one candidate is presented and
voted for at such County Convention,
it shall be lawful to instruct for such
candidate.
2. At every County Convention (be.
fore delegates to State, Congressional,
Judicial, Senatorial or other conven-
ton are chosen) there shall be a vote
taken for the different candidates fol-
Office whose names may be presented
and the delegates shall vote for their
respective counties in accordance with
this vote that is to say, each candl.
date shall receive in the State, Con
sressional, Judicial, Senatorial or 9th
er convention the proportion of the
vote to which the county may be emit
tied which he received in the County
Convention. The chairman and secre.
tary Of. the County Convention shall
certify to each convention the vote re
celyed by each candidate given: Pro
vIDED. that where only one candi
date is presented it shall bt
lawful to instruct for him. At al
State District Conventions the dele
gates from the different counties may
disregard the vote of their respective
counties as to any candidate PRovID
ED, that two-thirds majority of al
his votes from the county consent.
3, The chairman, or in his absenc'
any member of the County, Sen
storlal, Judicial and Congressional Con
vention, shall call 70 order their re
<pe:tive conventions ard hold chair
manshlp thereof until the convention
shall elect it's chairman.
4 The Executive Committees o
the Senatorial, Coneref sional and Judi
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-05-12

Charlotte, N. c., May 3, 1904.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-05-12
No Gloss Carriage Paint Made

Will wear as long as DEVICES. No 9th
ers are as heavy bodied, because De-
woes weigh 3 to 8 ounces more to the
pint. Sold by e. T. Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-05-12
Eeport ST Town Treasurer.
For the Year Ending April 80, 1904

Town of SCOTLAND NECK In with
1904. JNO p FUTRELL
May l. To cash Lamp Lighters S165 80
G. H. johnson, services 297OO
Board of Mule 3S40
Street work and Dtchlng 1924
E. E. Hiliard, printing 2sl5
Oil 1887
Printing and advertising bonds 5762
Registrars end poll holders 166
G. H. Johnson cleaning privies 2S875
Pitman, tori horse wagon 875
House,c 1901
S. B. Ktchin, lumber (19O2) 1461
j. Bryan Crimes registers book Is
John Smith, sinking we'll 500
Shields AK list 5000
Futre-Hardy Hardware Co, hardware 16 56
DR.. R. M. johnson. mayors Office 500
E. E. Hilhad advertising 165
Shields docket PAL
Pitman, bailiH 100
J. r. Askew Bro, lumber 1908
S. B. Kchln, lumber 429
J. E. Condey, lumber (19O2) $40
w. A. Brantley, work (l9O2) SIS
E. T. Whitehead & Co, account Q9OI 1875
John Mills, surveying $50
FnhelHardy Hardware Co, sewer pipe 1888
hardware 1764
w. r. Brsow, special police 500
Futre-H Hardy Hardware Co, hardware 1854
Morrisett Bros, mattress 165
J. r. Askew Bro, lumber TO
S. B. Kichin, lumber 494
Freight OF coal 1888
Oakes Republican., 1904-12-02
HOLDS LAW UNCONSTITUTIONAL.
New York Court Of Appeals Declares
Labor Law Invalid.

Albany, N. Y, Nov. 30.-By de-
cision Tuesday the New York state
court of appeals declared unconstitu-
tional the labor law which prohibits a
contractor from employing his men
more than eight hours a day on city,
county or state work. Since it's en-
actment in 1897 this staute has been
almost continually before the courts.
Other phases have been passed upon,
but this is the first time that the court
of appeals has expressed it's views
fatty on the eight-hour provision.
The decision was in an action
brought by Harry Cossey, to compel
payment by the city of New York for
$28,215 for six scows manufactured
for the street cleaning department.
Payment was refused on the ground
that he had violated the terms of his
contract in employing his men over
eight hours. Cossey did not deny this,
but claimed that the law was uncon-
stitutional. The court of appeals re-
verses the lower courts and grants the
appellants application.
Oakes Republican., 1904-12-02
GREAT WESTERN SOLD
pERsIsTENTLY REPORTED THAT
UNION PACIFIC HAS BOUGHT
THE MAPLE LEAF.

Chicago, Nov. 26.-The Post says:
The report that the Union Pacific
has purchased the Chicago Great West
ern road was reiterated during the
afternoon with such positiveness and
circumstantial evidence in it's favor
that it received general acceptance.
The deal, which has been pending for
some time, was said to have been
closed and the Chicago Great Western
will shortly lose it's identity as an in
dependent road and either be wholly
absorbed by the Union Pacific itself
or distributed piecemeal among the
Eastern connections of that system.
One report has it that the Chicago
Great Western will be divided between
the Chicago and Northwestern and the
Milwaukee and st. Paul systems, both
of which have for several years been
close connections of the Union Paci-
f1c. The Northwestern, it is said, will
take that portion of the Maple Leaf
which runs from Marshalltown, Ia, to
Kansas City, and the Milwaukee and
st. Paul will take the St. Paul end of
the line.
There is another view of the case,
however, which is that the Union Pa
cific will keep the Maple Leaf and
operate it as the Eastern end of its
own system. It will, it Is declared,
give the Union Pacific very good
outlet from Omaha to Chicago and the
short line from Omaha to st. Paul.
Oakes Republican., 1904-12-02
NEW YORK CENTRAL ROAD is NO
LONGER PROPERTY OF THE
vANDERBlLTs.
Holdings in the Railway Pooled and
Placed in the Hands Of Rockefeller
Bank President-Regarded as the
elimination Of Long Known Move
ment by the RockefeIIers to Control
the Vanderbilt Railway System.

New York, Nov. 3O.-The New York
Central is no longer Vanderbilt road.
The Vanderbilt and Rockefeller hold
ings in the railroad have been pooled
and placed in the hands of James
Stillman as trustee. Stillman is presi-
dent of the National City bank, the
head of the Rockefeller chain of banks,
and he is also the first of the Rockefel-
Ter Eeutenants in railroad and other
investments.
Among men who know most of rail-
road and stock affairs, this news is
regarded as the elimination of long
known movement by which the Rookie
fellers were gaining control of the
keystone of the Vanderbilt system.
The newspapers have chronicled this
advance Of the Rockefeller influence
in the road.
Oakes Republican., 1904-12-02
FIVE HUNDRED SHOTS FIRED.
Town Of zeisIer Completely Surround
ed by Armed Men.

Town Of zeisIer Completely Surround
ed by Armed Men.
Benton, ILL.,, Nov. 30.-Zeigler was
fred upon Monday night from sun
down to daylight. It is estimated that
no less than 500 shots were fired at the
town. The four Gatling guns belong
ing to the coal company were turned
on in full force in the direction from
which the shots came The town was
completely surrounded and the firing
came from every quarter. Assistant
Adjutant General Reece will remain
several days to investigate the situa-
tion. 1t is thought that still more
troops will be brought.
Joseph Letter reached Zeig]er Tues
day with more miners from Chicago.
Examination of the ground Tuesday
morning showed that the men who
were fighting have powerful guns.
They were stationed from one-half to
three-quarters of mile from the
town. Almost a bushel Of empty
shells of every size and make were
found in the woods. A trail Of blood
was found on a rail fence and from
this it is supposed that at least one
person was wounded. Further trou.
BILE is anticipated.
Oakes Republican., 1904-12-02
coMPERs AGAIN CHOSEN.
Continued az President Of American
Federation Of Labor.

San francisco, Nov. 28.-Samuel
0ompers was unanimously reelected
president of the American Federation
Of Labor, except that Victor Berger Of
Milwaukee, a leader Of the Socialistic
element in the convention. voted In
the negative Secretary Frank Nor
rison and Treasurer John B. Lennon
were unanimously chosen to serve an
other term.
The following eight vice presidents
were reelected: James Duncan, John
Mitchell, James O'Connell, Max Nor
ris. Thomas I. Kidd, D. A. Hayes,
Daniel J. Keefe and William ]. Spen.
Ger.
The convention voted to meet next
year In Pittsburg.
Oakes Republican., 1904-12-02
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AMERICAN VESSELS SEIZED.
Canadian Cruiser Captures Eight Fish.
ina Boats.

Canadian Cruiser Captures Eight Fish.
ing Boats.
Eastport, Me-, Nov. 29.-Ten Ameri-
can fishing craft, including eight sail
Ing vessels, and two steamboats,, have
been seized by the Canadian fisheries
protective cruiser Curlew and fined
for illegal fishing in the Canadian wa.
ters of tributary of Passamaquoddy
bay near st. George, N. B. The fishing
craft were seized near st. George
Sunday night, though an announce
ment of this procedure was not made
until Monday. Three specific charges
were preferred against the vessels
that they had fished on Sunday; that
they had illegally caught fish in their
possession, and that they had seined
illegally in Canadian waters. For the
first two offenses each boat was fined
500 and for the last 5000. In addi-
tion to this all seines and fish were
conhscated.
It is understood that the fines will be
paid and that the entire matter will be
disposed of without involving any in
ternational question. The aggregate
value of the craft is about 100000
The seizure is the most extensive that
has been made by a Canadian cruiser
Tor many years.
Oakes Republican., 1904-12-02
MAFlA IN PENNSYLVANIA.
Two italians Killed in an Effort tc
Drive Out LawIessness.

Scranton, Pa, Nov. 29.-As a result
Of the efforts of the better class OF
Italians in and around Carbondale to
rid their colonies of the members of a
lawless gang who have been commit
ting many outrages street battle oc-
Cured at that place which was at
tended with the loss of two lives.
It is believed the gang is affiliated
with the Malta.
Among the outrages recently perpe-
trated was the knitting of four men.
In each instance the victim was called
out of his house late at night and
slashed across the face.
Oakes Republican., 1904-12-02
RoeaER FATALLY WOUNDED.
Citizens Of Fonda, Ia, Battle With
Bandits.

Sioux City, Ia., Nov. 29.-In q battle
between posse Of citizens and three
robbers at Fonda, Ia, one Of the rob-
bers, whose name is not known, was
shot and fatally wounded. The other
two escaped, but q posse is in pursuit.
The small amount Of booty secured
vas found on the wounded crackSman.
Oakes Republican., 1904-12-02
THREE BOYS DROWNED.

Attempted to Cross a Reservoir on the
Thin Ice.
New Britain, Conn.,, Nov. 28.-While
on their way to Sunday school, Harold
G. Parks, twelve, his brother Howard
L. Parks, eight, and George Halver-
son, ten years old, were drowned in
Walnut Hill reservoir, which they at
tempted to cross on thin coating of
ice
Oakes Republican., 1904-12-02
vIscouNT RIDLEY DEAD.

Former British Home Secretary Ex-
pires Suddenly.
London, Nov. 28.-Matthew White
Ridley, Viscount Ridley, former secre-
tary of state for the home department,
died suddenly at Blagdon, his seat in
Northumberland. He was born in
1912
Viscount Ridley died of heart failure
while asleep.
Oakes Republican., 1904-12-02
Two Men Fatally Burned.

Kalamazoo. Mich, Nov. 30.-Rich
ard Swartz. engineer, and William
Hoodley, fremen, were fatally burned
by the bursting of a steam pipe in the
Bryant paper mill.
Oakes Republican., 1904-12-02
TRAIN HITS CHEMICAL WAGON
One Fireman Killed and Four Others
Injured.

Dunkirk, N. Y. Nov. 26.-The Lake
Shore limited train, Nov. %, eastbound,
running at high speed. crashed into
the chemical wagon of the Dunkirk
fire department at the Central avenue
crossing, killing Frank Miller, aged
thirty-one years. fireman, and injur-
ing John F. Kraiger, the driver,
Charles f. Link, Fred Centner and
Albert Steumm. All of the injured
will recover Driver Kraiger did not
see the train approaching.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-08-31
For Children,

Guimpes are an important item in
the small girls wardrobe.
White dresses are especially desra-
BILE for children, for no other tub"
frock launders so satisfactorily.
Berthas of lace and of the material,
with bands of lace insertions and edg-
ings, are always becoming.
Ribbon sashes add pretty touch to
frocks for dressy occasions, and under
those of very thin, fine lawn or null,
in white. there may be worn a colored
silk or lawn slip, preferably Of pink
or blue.
For the small girl there is no more
charming mode than the French dress,
with deep bertha or collar in scol-
loped lower outline and having an at
tached full skirt.
The strap or suspender dress is one
of the seasons most popular styles
for small girls, giving the effect Of the
shirt waist and skirt.
Mohair, in plain or checked weave,
is smart and practical material for
girls dresses.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-08-31

are eminently fashionable nd are ex-
ceedingly becoming TO tn, greater
number of wOmankind This one is
made IF bleached pongee, with trim
ming of white crocheted buttons and
SIX braid. but washable materials are
equally appropriate, and The yoke can
he made ,lt.rr of the material EN-
broidered, trimmed, or of any con-
trasting all Ner which may be liked.
or again with the buttons as illustrat-
ed fancy stitches taking the place of
the braid. The narrow box pleats are
always pretty and the yoke is so cut
as to give just the dropping line de-
manded by present styles.
Ice waist 5 made with fitted lin.
ing, which can be used o. omitted as
may be desired. and itself consists Of
froLt and backs with :he :oke collar.
The box pleats are extended to the
neck and shoulder edges so that the
yoke collar also is ,ptional and the
waist can be made plain IL so liked.
The sleeves are full, forming Dropping
puffs at the wrists and the closing Is
made invisibly at the back.
The quLntity of material required
for the medium size is FIVE and one
quarter yards twenty-one inches wide,
four and one-half yards twenty-seven
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-08-31
NR FRlz:LS ]N
MMMAEAsHroME9(

Skirts, while palmer in treatment
are fuller and more extended thar
ever.
Figured piques are making smar
little outing dresses for women who
know.
The finer the fabric the better the
blouse will look if made into the tinlest
| tucks.
The Greek key design in braiding oil
embroidery is much favored by French
| dressmakers.
Dove gray chiffon made over silver
gauze combines beauty and service in
summer frock.
Mits are not universally worn, but
| many fashionable women have taken
them up for wear with elbow sleeves.
Many of the new gloves are lined
with contrasting color or have frill
of lace set on with shirred ribbons and
falling over the glove tops.
Sleeve frllls have lost caste because
Of excessive popularity. and turned
back cuEs Of dircctolrc suggestion are
having Great vogue as a sleeve finish.
The birG of paradise waves upon a
majority of the hanCconcst Girectolrc
hats worn by rGrlslonncs. 1t will
probably be adopted here in the au.
tumn.
~hc new coaching pacGsols are OF
vcrJ heavy s.l!: n plain color, with ex-
cccdirgly long wooden handles match
ing tho sill; in color and tied with a
bic bcv CT silk like the cover.
The Indications are that the new
shades called mulberry will be popular
colorings in the autumn. and that the
warm browns ard rcseda greens will
renew Their last seasons success.
"Crctes" are one of the latest devel-
cpmcnts OF 1c3C trimmings. They are
merely scalloped frills of silk sblrred
and set on upside down. so that they
ctand up like exaggerated headings.
One OF the latest Innovations in ON
bre or shaded effects Is shown In the
shaded sashes. which are OF faintest
hue about the waist. but gradually
deepen to dark shade of the same
color at the ends.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-08-31
Giving AWAY ClotIies.

There are two ways of giving away
old things, a loral and immoral. Thos g
who are guilty of the latter are the peo-
pie who use the poor as a sort of gar
bage barrel, something in which to
dump everything that is useless. They
are the people who give 70 their wash
erwoman old ball frocks and soilcd
white satin slippers and things too
ragged for any human being to make
use of. They are the people-it seems
incredible, but it Is true-who careful.
ly cut off all the buttons on any gar
ment that is to be given away. and
never think of mending anything. With
such persons giving is not virtue. but
a convenience. They feel they can
rid themselves of much rubbish and
yet obtain reputation for charity. \
ray of illumination on this subject was
obtained by one woman on seeing a
busy house mother darnlng some old
stockings.
Il must got these finished" said this
latter. Il want to send them down to
Mrs. mentioning pensioncrJ to-day"
you don't mean to say you darn the
stockings you give awayw exclaimed
the visitor.
"Why, of course, do" was the re-
ply. They are generally too busy or
too careless to do it themselves"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-08-31
Why Children Like Fairy Tales.

Probably the chief reason why
children are so fond of fairy tales is
because Of the seeming reality such
stories have for them. The enchant.
ed palaces. the wonderful transforma.
tions, the mysterious people and ami.
mails that talk, is for the imaginative
child much nearer the real than II
is to the fantastic. or course he ad.
mires heroism, and in these tales
such heroic deeds can be done, and
to him they do not appear as strange
as we may think they do. In fact,
the fanciful child takes the same In
terest in the fairy tale that the adult
does in the book Of fiction, where i'm
probable but perhaps not impossible
things happen.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-08-31
The Benefits of n Hobby.

flow often does one hear the expires.
sion. "Oh, that is so and SOS hobby"
spoken rather disparagingly. 1t is the
tendency Of the average mind to re-
gard person who has a pronounced
enthusiasm as species of harmless
lunatic, rather to be pitied. The truth
of the matter is, however, that any ono
who has any especial fad is greatly to
be envied, as it probably provides
more interest and amusement for its
possessor than anything else. Any de-
cided interest In life, whether 1t io dig
nited by the name of an occupation,
or is simply an enthusiasm, or even
mentioned slightingly Gs q fad, is emf
nently desirable.
Il have never cee1 genuine col.ec-
tor that is not happy when he Is al
lowed by circumstances to crafty his
tastes" remarked a student of human
nature, "and bent In that direction
should always be encouraged. 1t is a
curious phase Of our humanity that we
will work diligently to make provision
for our material needs when we ere
old and quite neglect to store up rlea-
tai resources that will interest and
amuse US until we are called helce."-
indianapolis News.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-08-31
Women in Outdoor Art.

Mrs. Charles f. Millspaughs address
on"Women in Outdoor Art" at the st.
Louis biennial, will be remembered by
those who were fortunate enough to be
present at the civics session, in charge
of Mrs. Ralph Trautman. The i'm
portance of the work done by women
in this department is meeting with a
hearty, If somewhat belated, apprecia-
tion from associations of architects,
landscape gardeners and artists. The
Municipal Art Society of New York
City has lately placed women on its
most important committees. Mrs. Ed
ward Hagaman Hall is Chairman of
the Committee on Flowers, Vines and
Area Planting; Miss Carmelita Beck
with is Chairman of the Committee on
Membership, and Mrs. Gabrielle Town.
send Stewart is Secretary of the socie.
ty. Nearly every State federation has
a Committee on Forestry, whose work
includes civic improvement and out
door art.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-08-31

'The perfumery business was never
better" said the perfume dealer the
other day. II sell more perfume than
/ ever did before and think my heavy
sales are due in large part to the au.
tomObile craze.
You know the odor emanating from
those gasoline autos is not pleasant
Lovely woman does her best to over.
come it by using lots of perfume. Just
take notice the next time an auto
whizzes by you and see if you don't
get good. strong whilf of perfume
with the gasoline if there is a smartly
attired woman in the machine.
women may be going in for athlet-
les more than ever, but they are going
in for perfumes, too and the most ex-
pensive kind.
1T would surprise you, though, to
know how many men have the perfum-
cry habit as well. l think the new
fancy silk handkerchiefs may have
something to do with that"