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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-12-22
FOR OVER SIXTY YEARS.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup ha
been used for sixty years by millions OF
mothers for their children while teeth
ing, with perfect success. 1t soothes
the child, softens the gums, allays all
pain, cures wind collie, and Is the best
remedy for Diarrhoea. It will relieve
the Door little sufferer Immediately.
Sold by druggists in every part OF the
world. Twenty-Five cents bottle. Be
sure and ask for Mrs. lnsl oW's SCoth-
ing Syrup.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-12-22
TE OF OHIO, CITY TOLEDO,
LUCAS COUNTY. %

Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he
/, senior partner OF the firm of F. j..
Cheney & Co., doing business in the
city OF Toledo, County and State afore-
said, ana that said firm will pay the
s;1m of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS
for each and every case of Catarrh that
cannot be cured by the use of Halls
Catarrn Cure. FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed
in my presence, this 9th day OF De-
cember, A, d. 1886.
(Seal.) A. W. GLEASON,
Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken Internal
~, and acts directly on the blood and
mucous surfaces OF the system. Send
Tor testin2 Onials free.
f. ]. CHENEY & co, Toledo, y.
Sold by druggists, los. =.
Take Halls Family Pills tor Consti-
patton.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-12-22
Into New Store.

Into New Store.
The R. G. Josey Hardware Com
oany's new store On Main street is COM
pleted, and is stocked with good line
IF hardware. The building is one Of
the most attractive in town. It is we'll
finished, has beautiful, large show win
lows in front, is steel-ceiled and makes
4 fine appearance. 1t adds much to
the town and the Josey Hardware Com
pany and the town together are to be
congratulated. -s., 4s:-...; -. -
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-12-22
M-0rrisette Brothers

Are giving Special Prices on every
thin. from now until Nmas
see Norrlsette Bros Christmas Goods.
over Coats and Suits-Slecial Prices
for u tdys-
Dres. Goods Dress Goods! NIL
llnerg-Nay down now until Nmas
MORRISETT Bros.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-12-22
Successful Bazaar.

The bazaar held in the hotel build
ing by the ladies of the Episcopal
church last week was quite successful.
Despite the unfavorable weather Thurs
day, Friday and Saturday, the receipts
we're 5000. They had many nice things
to sell and they had no trouble in soil
ing them. The ladies are to be con-
graduated on their fine success.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-12-22
A PLEASANT PILL.

No pill is as pleasant and positive as
DeWitt's Little Early Risers. DeWltt's
Little Early Risers are so pleasant and
effective that children, delicate ladies
and weak people enjoy their cleansing
effect, while strong people say they
are the best pill sold. Sold by E. T.
Whitahand e. Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-12-22
No Paper Next We ek.

No Paper Next Week.
Following the custom OF many years,
The COMMONWEALTH will give Its prin-
tiers holiday next week and 80 there
vii be no Issue of the paper.
The printers have been faithful for
a solid year, sending out the paper on
good time every week, and we feel
sure that our readers will be willing to
let them skip one week and take a
little rest.
The next issue of the paper will be
Jan. 5, 1905.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-12-22
MT. Durham Hurt.

Mr.. J. II. Durham, OF Tillery, was
badly hurt near Plymouth some ten
days ago. He was tripped on the rail-
road track and a small Car ran oyer
him. He was SO badly hurt that he
could not come home. Mrs. Durham
went down and remained with him un-
til he was able to come home. He is
recovering from his injury.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-12-22
That Dollar Now.

That Dollar Now.
THE CoMMoNwEALTH's force has
tried to be faithful to give Its readers
full value of dollar this gear. Aud
now to all who owe anything on sub
sc.lrtion We make urgent request Tor
payment. It has cost us heavily to
run the paper this year and we are In
need OF every dollar that Is due us.
Please, good reader, be kind enough
to pay us what you owe. 1t is small
matter to you, but taking In consldera-
ton that many owe us like you, it
mears mucl to US.
Let us have il settlement before
January 1st.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-12-22
Notice..
North Carolina, In the Superior
Halifax Co. Court.
R. l.. SMITH
against
SALLIE F. SMITH.

CaAAlG L IL
The defendant above named will
take notice that an action entitled as
above has been commenced in the ST.
perior Court of Halifax county to &C.
cure absolute divorce from the bonds
of matrimony now binding him to the
defendant, and the said defendant Will
further take notice that she is required
to appear at the next term of the Su-
perior Court OF said county to be held
on the Fl til Monday before the first
Monday In March, 1905, at the
court house of said county in Halifax,
N. c., and answer or demur to the
complaint In said action, or the plain
till will apply to the court for tho re-
lief demanded in said complaint.
This 22nd day of Dec 1904.
S. NJ. GARY,
Clerk Superior Court.
SANDS GAYLE, Atty. 12-22-5t
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-12-22
D airy cattle for Sale.

have four well-bred Jersey Cows,
noN IN milk. which l will sell s;ngly
81 III bunch. Also promising Jer-
-ay ileifer calf, six months old.
Euield, y. c.. JNo. 4. COLLINS.
I2-S-4t
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-12-22
Bishop Cheshire Last Sunday.

Bishop Joseph Blount Cheshire made
a visit to Trinity church last Sunday.
He preached Sunday morning to
large audience. There were two con-
firmations after the sermon. Bishop
Cheshire Is favorite with his people
here and always receives a glad well
come.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-12-22
For Rent.

" lWe!ling house III Scotland Nec}
j occupied by Mr.. J. G. Mills is 70,
5e4t.
E14L!iax, Y. c.. I. w. FENNER.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-12-22

BROKE HER ARM.-Mrs. Frances
Davenport fell on the ice some days
ago and broke her arm
JAILED FOR DRUNKENNESS K.
Staten was sent to Halifax Jail Tues
d y for drunk enness and abusing his
family.
DR TAYLOR SUNDAY.-Dr. e. 0.
Iayler, Of Boston, will preach IN the
Baptist church next Sunday, and will
lecture three nights following on tenn
PeTance.
PASSED CONFEDERATE II EY-A
coiored boy was arrested and tried here
a few days ago for trying to pass Con-
iecerate money. He SAID his "boss
man" gave it tc him He was sent to
jail.
LIrTLEToN FEMALE COLLEGE has
spent about SIS 900 on improvements
since last June, including hot water
heat and electric Lights, and is now one
o. the best equipped schools In the
State.
SNAIL FIRE The alarm ct fire was
given few mornings ago, but there
was nothing serious about it. 1t was
a wood-shed at Mr. A. McDowell's. 1t
was partially consumed with small
amount Of wood.
CENTRAL ACADEMY desires immedi-
ate correspondence with boys and
young men who Wish to go off to school
after Christmas, ard is offering them
a splendid opportunity to secure an
education ut small cost. Address Rev.
W. W. Rose, Principal, LittIeton, n. e.
TALK BY A MIssIoNARY.-On Wed
ne=iay night of last week Miss Auelee
Branhsm, of Missouri, "A returned
missionary from Cuba, spoke to the
ladies OF the Baptist church on mis-
sions. She made a fine Impression on
hsr hearers and gave them many help
full suggestions about missionary work.
A PLEASANT GREETISG.-That was
a pleasant greeting which the congre-
gan n at the Baptist church gave Re-.
II. l.. kesler last Wednesday night.
Il has been yearly year SING. lie re-
signed the passionate here and went t.
NJ ,nsantol., and the people we're GLAD
t, see ard hear him again. His trends
al! through the town were glad to see
him, and al are pleased 10 hear OF his
god work at Morgantoa.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-12-22
Weather Report.

Weather Report.
Following is the weather report fol
Scotland Neck for week ending Dec
18th: Temperature, mean maximum
A; temperature, mean minimum II
Highest 81 on the 9Th : lowest 2(
on Dec. 18th. Rainfall So ipches.
J. Y. SAVAGE.
Dec. 1904.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-12-22
OIL Mill Completed.

The new cotton seed oil mill has
been completed, the machinery has
been installed and the manufacture of
oil and meal is now in progress. This
is one of the most important industries
opened In Scotland Neck in years and
the community will find great adyan-
tage In being able to get bulls and
meal here at home.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-12-22
They're Beauties.

Those Large Florida Oranges. You
can't find them like ours. Right from
the Orange Groves.
J. d. RAY & co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-12-22
Christmas Headquarters.

Finest Gonfectioneries ever seen in
Scotland Neck ST j. T. HANCOCKs.
ER'S AND ROYoTER,S
Candies in the Finest Packages at
j. E. HANCOCKs.
EVERYTHING Good at
J. E. HANCOCKs.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-12-22

GEN-To-NA cures Dyspepsia, lndigest-
ion, and all Stomach ailments. Try a
fifty cent bottle. For sale by E. T.
'n-:'e,head d Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-12-22

LIBERAL QUANTITY OF L. & NJ.
Pain. given to churches whenever they
paint.
Don't pay 81 so gallon Tor ;inssei OIL
Buy oil from the barrel at 90 cents a
gallon, and mix it with l.. q NJ. Paint.
It makes paiat cost about 81 20 per
gallon. Call on E. T. Whitehead & Co
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-12-22
A New Jan.

New jan.
The town is to haye new Jail. The
Old lookup on Ninth street has been
torn down and the foundations have
been laid for a new brick structure.
This is an improvement, for 1t the
town is to have Jail at all it is in Or
der to have a nice one.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-12-22

North Carolina, In the Superior
Halifax County Court.
ELIZABETH BROWN
against
ATLAS BROWN.
The defendant above named will,
tske notice that an action entitled as
above has been commenced in the Su-
perior court of Halifax county to Sc
cure the Plaintiff an absolute divorce
from the bonds of mat1imony now
binding her to the defendant and the
said defendant will further take notice
that he il required to appear At the
next term of the Superior court OF said
county, to be held on the 9th Monday
before the LIST Monday In March, 1905,
at the Courthouse in said county, In
Halifax, n. c., and answer Or demur to
the complaint in said action. or the
plaintiff will apply to the Court for the
relief demanded in sald complaint.
This 22nd day of Dec. 1904.
). NJ. GA2Y,
Clerk of the Superior Court.
SAEDs GAYLE, Atty. IL 22-ot
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-12-22
Xmas Oranges.

BIZ Stock OF Confect ionerles and other
Amas goods. J. D. RAY & co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-12-22
The Commonwealth
Sprt'Isi. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Call at

TYLER & Outterbrldge's Tor Fresh
Seeded RaiSins, Cnrrants, CitrOn ,Ruck-
wheat. Nuts of all Kinds ana Pork
Sausage.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-12-22
LETTERS TO SANTA CLAUS.

Scotland Neck,
NC.
Dec. IL, 1901.
Dear Santa Clause.
am little girl 8 years old aud !
wnt you to bring me some nice Xmae
| will be glad of anything you can
bring me.
Your friend
Bessie Dickens.
Scotland Neck.
NC.
Dec IL, 1904.
Dear Santa Claus.
am little girl 3 years old l hope
you will come to see me Xmas and
bring me doll baby Xmas end some
thing nice l will be glad OF anything.
Your kind little friend.
Nellie Gray Dickens.
Scotland Neck
Deer Santa Claus.
Please bring
me pony, a cart and a harness. too
IL JOu OoAAOt OA1u6 UuS" WILL VI
glad OF anything but please don't bring
me doll baby this time
Your little friend.
Charlie Woolard.
Enfield NC
RF D-l
Dear Santa Claus -
1 am little twenty months old
grille who love you dearly and / want
Il dolly baby as big as I am; and /
want a pair of new shoes and some
nanas and apples and a whole lot of
goodys.
Your little Sweethearts
Lillian Earle Partine.
Dec. II 1904.
Scotland Neck, N. G..
Dec. 10Th 1904 |
Dear Santa Claus -
am a little boy
seven years and a half old. I want
you to come to see mo Xmas and bring
me train, story book, some confec-
and fire works.
Your little friend,
Robert Madry.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-12-22
Handsome Home for
Sale.

fer for sale my residence onss Main
street ii The northern part of Scotland
SarE Terms reasonable.
Il 81 I. H. PRITCHARD.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-12-22

BROKE HER ARM.-Mrs. Frances
Davenport fell on the ice some days
ago and broke her arm
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-12-22

Dec. 1904.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-12-22
Notice.!

SANDS GAYLE, Atty. 1926
The Washington times., 1904-01-18

which have been from all time per
quisites of power? The carriage busl-
ness i; only an entering wedge. This
Jeffersonian simplicity policy may
90 for the bathrooms next, and insist
on legislators cleansing themselves IL
their own homes.
There is no doubt that The ability to
command a carriage for ones official
or private use lends an air of dignity
and richness to life in Washington.
especially with the street car service
III The condition il is in. 1t mas been
suspected that if there were not ST
many people here who keep their own
carriages, passengers would not have
so many sardine experiences IN the
ears. There is nothing like experience
to prove the discomfort of thing.
Rolling by III their carriages, tie
members of Congress, or the heads of
departments, may gaze complaoently
al the jammed Oars, and reflect that
the toiling masses rather like to get
in touch with each other. and that
hanging on to a strap Is good exercise
for people who have been sitting at
desks all day, toying with pen and
ink. But if hey were IN that street
ear, hanging on TO that strap, with
the meat for dinner under one arm
and the baby's so-cart under the
ether, and a fat man in front stepping
OF their toes when the car lureheJ.
how would it be then? Probably diff
ferent.
However, the carriage system is not
likely to 90 in spite of Representative
Lands vigorous onslaught. 1t is
sometimes pleasant to reflect on the
things which might be if the world
was not as 1t is.
The Washington times., 1904-01-18
THINKS CLERKS GET ALL
THAT'S COMING TO THEM
Bookkeeper in Grocery Store Would Willingly Serve the
Government Even if Day Has Been Heightened.

able TO fulfill them after years OF spe-
of the Patent Office. Geological Survey.
Bureau Of Standards etc. Such posi-
lions cali for the highest technical
knowledge. And what are the salaries?
81 900 to 81, 400 or 81 ,5Ool Should this be!
Should a person who has only very
ordinary education be able to command
a much larger salary than one who
has spent many years and more dol
lars preparing himself for the highest
technical and scientific positions? The
salaries offered for positions OF this
kind are barely sufficient 10 attract
enough competent men TO supply the
demand. Is II possible that the United
States Government does not recognize
the value Of higher education? Does IL
not realize the enormous amount Of
labor expended In acquiring this edu-
cation, and has not this technical edu-
cation a financial value? Go out into
the everyday commercial world and see
Such men are I'm demand. while those
of ordinary attachments often seek
work IN vain from door TO door.
1 submit the proposition that in the
name Of justice, our Government should
pay its workers according TO the class
and nature of the work performed. as
is universally done throughout the
commercial world.
ONE OF THE WORKERS.
Washington, January l6.
The Washington times., 1904-01-18
A Plea for Justice.

To the Editor Of The Washington Times:
Just now when there is so much agi-
tation concerning the workers and
workings in the departments. | should
like to submit a thought which has &C.
cnrred to me, for the consideration Of
the public. In fact. 1 should not regret
were 1t 10 fall under the scrutinizing
eyes OF those that WELD the seepter. II
is this:
There are hundreds of clerks in this
CITY receiving. in the various Govern
ment offices. from 81, 600. 81 800 to s. 900
per year. Mere clerks. ] say-men and
women with no special qualifications or
accomplishments, who do. or are sup
posed to do. clerical work. In fact. il
is often true. that these clerks are per-
sons not only Of no special attain
ments, but actually are possessed of
deficient mental equipment. and are
only too frequently lacking In any
higher education. And still they. one
and all alike. draw their big salaries,
which are double what their services
would be worth on the outside, con-
sidering the class oe work they are
alone capable Of performing
On the other hand there are hun
dreds OF Government employees who are
college graduates, who have to perform
dpties of the most exacting nature. re-
curing the most exact knowledge. In
some cases the qualifications required
OF them are so rigid that they are only
The Washington times., 1904-01-18
THIRTEEN AT TABLE.

The superstition that it is unlucky to
sit down thirteen at table is strongly
believed in by the Queen Dowager or
Italy In former days. when Queen
Margherita held court, the second aide
de-canp in waiting had always 10 be
ready to obviate the necessity of hav-
ing the fatal number. For this purpose
he was required one sTening TO attend
the royal table. He did so, hut in the
meanwhile one of the invited guests
met with an accident which prevented
his coming. and SO the number vas
again reduced to thirteen The aide-de-
camp was on the point of retiring when
King Humbert. with evident irritation,
exclaim d:
Return 10 your place, When once
anyone has taken his place at my table,
he eats his dinner there
From this il is To be inferred that
the King did not share in the supersti-
ton OF his cOnsOrt, and for once thir-
teen dined at the royal table Home
Notes.
The Washington times., 1904-01-18
Would Exchange Inhs-

JSOS-
To the Editor of The Washington Tines
Tie maudlin arguments of the
squealing Government clerks. who are,
at last compelled to work something
ike reasonable hours. calls for coun-
ter-squealing from the other side.
am young woman, eighteen years
OF age, and a bookkeeper in a grocery
store that has an extensive business. l
am on my high land hard stool from
O'Clock a. m. TO $500 p. m, amid noise
and confusing surroundings. Now !
will gladly exchange both position and
salary (Which is the princely one Of 81
a week. for any Cover ment place, pay
ing even the same salary.
OF all the flimsy lines of protest that
OF a great big man who signs himself
James is the wo-st, He has four
KIDS, il seems, and he is placing the re-
sponsibility of their care on poor OLD
Uncle Sam! I teach my little brother
and two sisters after my long hours at
my ledgers. and have not yet asked to
be dismissed" at I O'Clock p. m to
perform that duty
Now. let's have a cessation Of kicks. -
1t is most unseemly for so many fiery
Democrats to sass back to the Cabi-
net Of the United States
l shall now look for a mad scramble
OF Government clerks over kerosene
barrels. stacks OF dried Goldfish and new
brooms. at my headquarters. all insistent
upon swapping" places. / shall be at
the old stand. from 8 a. m. to $50 p. m.
daily, as heretofore announced.
SUSAN SORTER SAVAGE.
Washington, Jan fC
The Washington times., 1904-01-18
The Carriages of Congress
Representative Lands Thinks Carriages
Should Not Come Easily.

Representative Lands Of Indiana
made q spirited speech the other day
about the carriages furnished to off
Gals by the Government. He wants
the Committee Of the Whole so to
amend the legislative, executive, and
Judicial appropriation bill that no
carriages, horses or drivers shall be
furnished TO anyone but the Presi-
cent, his Secretary, and the heads of
departments.
The Government livery stable is
truly one Of the things which IS dis
cIeetly unmentioned when political
speakers are discussing the Govern
ment with rural audiences. Mr.. Ian
els sees in the present state of things
possibility that all the assistant sec
retaries, chief clerks, ard, in fact, ali
the Government employees will have
their own carriages Then he points
out the fact that the present Speaker
of the House is not too stuck-up to
use the street cars or go on foot.
But, as everybody knows, it is easier
to walk when one leads a horse by the
bride, always provided the horse Is
not baiky, and Speaker Cannon
doubtless derives more pleasure from
his democratic habits on account of
the consciousness that ne could be an
aristoerat if he liked. There is not
half so much fun Ia being a demo
cratic person if you cannot afford to
be anything else. With an income of
$4,000 year one may eat oatmeal
for breakfast and enjoy 1t. but when
oatmeal Is the only thing which will
fiji ones purse, it pals. Ny. Lands
would reduce all officials to the neces-
sity of walking, or paying for trans
portation out of their own pockets.
/ This is revolutionary. What is to
be done # a hard-hearted Government
refuses its servants the perquisites
The Washington times., 1904-01-18
WHERE WAR CLOUDS OTHER.

VIZ viii ho.d no terrors for James
T. .eshire. the consul designated FOR
service Al Mukden. Manehrria.
At the tine CT the Boxer trouble in
China Mr.. Cheshire was attached 10
the United States legation at Pckin.
and distinguished himself by the mill
tary skill he showed in the organic
ton OF guards for the protection Of the
Dcsieged city. He was especially eol.s-
mended for this service.
Chinese customs are thoroughly urdtr-
stood by Mr. Cheshire. who has a
thorough knowlege. or the Chinese Ian
guase and is better equipped perhaps
than any other man VINO could have
been chosen for du.y in the ancient
Chinese city OF Mukden. which VIII
probably be center of activity In case
OF war and must soon be invaded 0y
the modern ideas which Russia is fore
ing upon All Manchuria