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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-09-15
Death Of Mr., Paul v. Tlllery.

Mr.. Paul V. Tillery died at his home
near Tillery Monday Sept. IL, 1904, at 6
O'Clock, p. M, aged AZ years. TIE re-
mains were brought to Scotland Neck
and inferred in the Baptist cemetery
Tuesday 18th. Rev. j. K. Howell. of
Rocky Mount, conducted the burial
exercises, assisted by DR.. ]. D. Huffman
and Rev. G. T. Lumpkin.
More than two weeks ago Mr.. Tlllery,
struck In the side by piece OF timber
which gave him great pain but did not
penetrate. It was feared from the FIST
that 1t might prove serious; and Sion
it was realized that the hurt was Sc
we're. Its effects baffled the skill of the
physicians and the result was death
He leaves a wife and four children, a
father, three brothers and four sisters,
besides large circle of other relatives
and friends.
Cut down In the full strength of his
years, the dispensation envelops in that
cloud OF mystery through which hui
man perception cannot see. His day
OF zeal usefulness seemed just to have
dawned.
Active and alert in the affairs of life,
consecrated and earnest in his church
relations, there seemed to stretch be-
fore him years of usefulness as citi-
zen, and great service to the cause of
God and right.
Having become a member of the
Baptist church in his younger years,
to the last he was faithful to every
trust which the sacred and holy rela-
ton signified. He was devoted bus
band, kind and provident father, was
entwined in the very heart-strlngs OF
tender and devoted wife. was the idol OF
affection for his brothers and sisters,
and was the pride and stay OF his aged
father. All loved and respected him,
from the centre Of his own home to
the least and last who knew him at all.
The death was shock and deep
grief to the community, and the keen
est sympathy is felt for his stricken
and all who are touched by
the sad and sore bereavement.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-09-15
N e w Things at Ed
wards & Co.'S

Our Mr.. Edwards has just returned
from the Northern market where he
purchased one of the finest and largest
stocks OF the season, and we are now in
a position to give our customers great
bargains.
For the best Ladies' Shoes ask for
Reeds. For the best Mems Shoes ask
for Stetson's and James Means. For
the best Childrenis Shoes ask for the
LenOx.
Elk Brand Hats the best.
Liveright Clothing, the nobblest and
latest styles.
The latest and handsomest wears In
Dress Goods. Trimmings to match In
latest patterns.
One Car Load Wire Fence just ar
rived.
Highest prices paid for Cotton, Cot
ton Seed and Peanuts.
Give us trial before buying, and
get our prices before selling.
EDWARDS & co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-09-15
A Night IN Rocky Mount.

The editor oil The COMMONWEALTH
spent a night last week in Rocky
Mount. Push and enterprise are still
the watchword with our progressive
neighbors. In the place of the great
gap on Main street caused by such a
destructive fire some months ago, are
some handsome and imposing new
buildings rising towards completion.
And in a short while one would not
observe that there had been any fire at
all. The buildings which are being
erected would do credit to any city.
The tobacco market is in good con-
dition, large quantities being sold in
each warehouse every day; and most
pleasing OF all to the farmers, the
prices are high.
Mr.. w. E. Fenner, a Halifax boy, Is
one of the partners in the warehouse of
II. E. Crews & Co., and his friends in
Halifax county will be glad to learn
that he is doing we'll. He is one of
the rising young business men of
Rocky Mount.
The people of Rocky Mount have a
pleasant word for visitor and do not
grumble to outsiders about things
which 60 wrong. Perhaps the people
are not all we'll satisfied with every
thing about their town, but they don't
tell you about it. They tell you the
good things and leave you to find out
the bad things if you can. Sensible
people Could not some Scotland
Neck people take some good sugges-
tions from this?
Mrs. Marriott always treats the guests
in her thotel with the best considera-
lions and one does not object to pay
ing his hotel bill, for he feels like he
has value received.
It is always pleasant to be in Rocky
Mount, and every time we go we come
away promising ourselves that we will
not wait so long before we go again.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-09-15
HOW TO SECURE A VIGOROUS
BODY AND MIND.

Health OF body and mind depend
upon the health o! the stomach. The
brain, the blood, the nerves, the lungs,
in fact every organ of the body de-
pend upon the stomach for sustenance.
The stomach's power to digest and as
simulate food measures the strength of
body and mind. If you are below the
normal in strength and flesh, Rydale's
Stomach Tablets will help you out OF
your trouble. They insure perfect
digestion and assimilation and these
secure health OF body and mind. Ry-
dale's Stomach Tablets cure the worst
forms of dyspepsia and Indigestion and
all forms OF stomach trouble. Trial
size 25c. Family size SOC. The large
size contains g times the quantity OF
the trial size, E.. T. Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-09-15
Retail Merchants Association.

Mr.. Norman H. johnson, Attorney
General for the North Carolina Retail
Merchants Association and editor OF
the Merchants Journal of Raleigh, ad-
dressed the business men of Scotland
Neck in the mayors Office Tuesday
night.
At the conclusion of his address a
local Retail Merchants Association was
organized, with N. B. Josey president,
J. p. Futrell vice-president, John Il.
Morrisette secretary and G. Hoffman
treasurer. J. 2. Futre'l, S. w. Morris
cite, A. l.. burlington and f.. T.
Whitehead we're appointed commit
tee on constitutions and bylaws.
Che crowded conditions of our col
umns makes it impossible to say more
in this issue. Further mention Will
be made next week.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-09-15
Dress Goods.

This department. is fairly active with
newness. We have beautiful line of
Black Goods. Broad Cloths in all
shades and the very newest in Dress
Patterns.
Silks with that fascinating factor Of
elegance that makes prices OF genu-
Inc Interest.
George Washington is said to haye
thrown a dollar across The Potomac
which WAS long way for dollar to
go, bu. it isn't circumstance to how
far dollar will go here.
Nj. HOFFMAN & B2O.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-09-15
Notice..

n AVING qualified as administrators
- o! the estate o! the late John T..
T. Erinklcy, | hereby notify all persons
having claims against sand estate, to
present the same to me or to my a.
torneys, Kltchln, smith & Kitchin. nu
or before the eth day Of August! 1905;
otherwise, this notice will he pleaded
III bar @! their recovery.
This the 9TH day OF August, 1926.
JosErH $. BEiNKiEY, Admir-
Jno.T. Drlnl:loy, dcccntd.
s. IL ct
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-09-15
BuggieS!

Big lot just received. Very small
15-lneh bodies, sun and full tops. BIZ
cycle buggies. High-grade Ladies'
Phsaton. Surries and Carriages. We
need room and are anxious to sell.
Some extra fine Harness this week.
Several secondhand Buggles and Car
riages will sell at bargain.
Come and see.
PRINCE & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-09-15
To NV Friends.

Having taken position with Mr.. A.
L. burlington 1 Invite my friends and
the public generally to call On me-
I will take pleasure in showing cur
line of fine goods which / am sure
will please the ladies'.
Mrs. COTTIE EVERETT.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-09-15
Is ltCandv?

If it is Candy you want you can
find it FRESH and FINE all the time
with A Nicholas, the candy man, on
the corner opposite Hoffman's on
Main street.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-09-15

THE CHRISTIAN churches at
Constantinople, Turkey, and Yoksho-
ma, Japan, have long used the Long
man & Martinez Paints for painting
their churches.
Liberal contributions OF L. & M.
Paints given for such purpose where
ever a church is located.
F. M. Scofieid, Harris Springs, s. c.,
writes, II painted our old homestead
with l.. & NJ. twenty-six years ago.
Not painted since looks better than
houses painted In the last four years. !"
w. B. Barr, Charleston, w. Va,
writes, "Painted Frankenburg Block
with l.. & NJ. shows better than any
buildings here have ever done; stands
out as though vanished, and actual
cost of paint was less than $l.2O per
gallon. Wears and covers Ike gold.
These Celebrated Paints are sold by
E. T. Whitehead & Co. oct6
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-09-15
Timber tor Sale.

] have 100000 feet of timber for
sale at the Simmons place near Hob
good. Also a secondhand 2O-horse
Boiler and Engine.
Spring Hill, N. G.. G. K. MOORE.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-09-15
Piano for Sale.

One good new Pisno for sale. Cheap
and Bargain. Apply to Prot. c. w.
Wilson at the Graded School.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-09-15
For Sale!

My Plantation i'll two miles OF En-
field, N. c., containing $50 acres, locat-
ed within the Graded School district.
Apply at once to the undersigned.
WILLIAM BURNETT,
P. O. Enfield, Halifax county, N. G..
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-09-15
Notice..

LAYING qualified 80 eyecniix
, suf the last will ard te,talne,t If
IL late M. Eolf.nan, hereby notify
all persons having claims agains. thc
est ate OF the said nj. Hoffman. to rtt-
sent the same to me ON or before tho
18th dag OF August, 1905; o'hcr"is",
this notice will be pleaded IN bar ci
their recovery.
This the 9Th day Of August, 1904.
FANNY II HOFFMAN,
Eyecutlix of Hoffman, de- casci.
s Ii ct
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-09-15
Mems and Boys Clothing

Cut to fit! Care, taste, exquisite
material ard experience combine to
make eur work distinctive. We show
t;,c ,:cst styles only, and always
NJ. HOFFMAN & Bro
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-09-15
Letter to N. b. Josey.

Letter to N. Is. Josey.
Dear Sir: Would you rather have
your customers speak of your shoes as
wearing well, as not running down at
the heel, as turning water, and taking
shine; or wag their heads and say
nothing?
We'd rather have ours, at long in
terYaIs, say: eve want some more
paint, and we want Devoe." We know
it isn't in human nature to paint very
often; we don't expect them to come
very often don't want 'em to. All We
want is to paint what they have to
paint, whenever they paint it; the
longer the time, the surer they are to
come back. There's business enough
in the world there are houses enough
to paint =; let 'em take their time.
If we were shoemaker, we'd make
shoes to last half lifetime, and shoe
the whole town. Yours truly,
Al F. w. DEvOE & Co.
P. Sc. 7. Whitehead & Co. sell
our paint.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-09-15
For Sale.

One 25 horse power second hand
Engine. in working order except smoke
stack. For terms apply to Mr.. 2. E.
Smith at Scotland Neck or to me at
ROXobel. THOS. II. NoRFLEET.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-09-15
Shoes.

You're on good footing when you
wear our Bsnister, Tilt and Ziegler
Shoes. School Shoes for your boy or
girl. The kind that is good, strong
and serviceable.
NJ. HOFFMAN & Bro.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-09-15
and Pictures

Morrisett Brothers store is literally
crowded with bargains-the very best.
Morrisett Brothers will open the
Fall Campaign Oh Thursday, Septem-
Der 18th. A Grand Picture Sale-2OO
Choice Pictures at about half value.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-09-15

GEN-To-NA cures Dyspepsia, 1ndigest-
ion, aud all Stomach ailments. Try a
fifty cent bottle. For sale by f. I.
Whitehead u Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-09-15
Weather Report.

Weather Report.
Following is the weather rep 1T for
Scotland Neck for week ending Sept.
18Th: Temperature, mean maximum
81; temperature, mean minimum 63.
Highest So on the 18th; lowest 81
on 7th. Rainfall Oh inches.
j. Y. SAVAGE.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-09-15
Corby's Washington
Bread at Tyler & Out
terbr1dg e's---fresh a l i
the time.
Horse ShOeing.

General Repairing. All work Guaran-
teed. Your patronage appreciated.
LEON WATSON,
at Princes Stables
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-09-15

Married.
At the home of the bride some
miles IN the country on September T.,
Miss Narcissus Bradley was married to
Mr. w. II. Warrener, Of Griffin. N. c.,
Rev. J. E. Holden performing the
ceremony. Immediately after the mar
riage the bride and groom lett for the
Worlds Fair.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-09-15
r he Commonwealth
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER Is, 1904.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.

Our Store will be closed
Monday, September 19th
Will be open after 6 o'clock,
y. m.
Nj. HOFFMAN & Bro.
The oasis., 1904-09-03
RepopIIean rsrrit0rlsI conventlen..

The Republicans of the Territory of Arizona are hereby called to meet in Delegate Convention. in the city of Prescott, on Saturday. September IT, 1904, at 2 o'clock D. m, for the following purposes: First-The nomination of a Dele- gate in Congress; Second-The selection of a Republican Terri torial Committee; Third-The transaction of such other business as may properly come before the Convention.
 The basis of representation of the several Counties in said Con- vention will be one delegate for every fifty votes cast at the last general election for Hon. Robert k. Morrison for Delegate in Con- gress, and one additional delegate for each fraction over twenty-hve. Such delegates shall be chosen in such manner as the Republican County Central Committees of the respective counties may determine.
The oasis., 1904-09-03
Live Stock Quotations.

Special to TIE OASIS.
 KANSAS CITY, Mo. Saturday. August 27th, 1904. Receipts of cattle were liberal at all the mar kets, and were made up largely of a cheap class of thin grass steers. grass cows and heifers. The scar city of good dry lot steers has held up prices on such, and S6.00 was paid Thursday for Missouri bred steers, best.price since first part of the month. It looks like the very best steers would remain high. just as the indications point to al continuance of low prices for medium to low grade grass stuff. The steers good enough to sell above $500 are steady to strong as compared with week ago, but those below that figure show a loss of anywhere up to 30 cents per hundred for the week. Spring grass steers, natives, range from $3.50 to $4.65, westerns S3.35 to S4.50; she stuff ranges from $2.25I to S300, corn fed cows and heifers S3.75 10 $475. 4 very large per- centage of receipts this week was stuff for which there was no outlet except back to the country, In spite Of the low prices, markets have been active, and the clear ance at the end of the week will be good Fair tos good stock cattle can be bought at $2.50 to S3.75, and very good feeders at $3.0O to S3.75 Very few sales were as high as $4.00 this week. Old skins of cows are being bought up at $.75 to SlO0 per hundred, or $10.OO or less per head, to take out on nice tender pastures, as this kind havn't : many teeth? Veal calves are 5OF cents higher this week, stock calves , about steady.
 Hog receipts were 10000 larger than last week, and show the same gain over corresponding week last year. Shippers have not competed much, outside of one or two days, but packers have bought freely, and prices are 15 to 25 cents higher for the week. Pigs have dropped back, light hogs lead in price, and medium weights have moved up sharply, but heavy weights are still at the bottom Of the list. Top is now S5.45, bulk of sales rather narrow, at $5.25 to $5.40, heavy hogs $5.20 to $3.30.
 Receipts of sheep run largely to Westerns, and show some gain over recent weeks. Market has A~~uu-u-un~au--~=4anu~uuu~-uuu-uu.uus
The oasis., 1904-09-03
lty Morrison Vote No of Delegates
Total Nnmber oI Delegates

Proxies will be recognized only when presented by voter of the County from which the same are issued
 All railroads have been requested to make reduced rates for this Con- vention, and if no special rate is in force when Delegates leave for the Convention they should take re- ceipts for money paid, so that if possible the matter can be ar ranged for transportation.
 4 full attendance of Delegates is desired, as we'll as the presence of representative Republicans from every part of the Territory. By order of the Executive Com mittee.
 w F. NICHOLS, GEORGE U You've, Chairman
 Secretary.
 Phoenix, Ariz.. Aug. 9th 1904
The oasis., 1904-09-03

been active and steady Co strong. both on killing stutf and feeding grades Good feeding wethera and nice breeding ewes arc higher than a week ago, some of each class sell. ing at s3 60 this week. Killing lambs bring $500 to $575, some at the latter figure yesterday. wethers S3.50 to s400, ewes $3.00 to $3.50, stock sheep at S3.00 down.
 ]. A. RIcKART.
 l.. $. Correspondent.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-24
PRESIDENT FINDS
BIG TIMBER SCARCE
AND HARD TO REACH.

Washington. Feb. 23.-President Roose-
welt is experiencing some difficulty In Sc
curing the services of men of such abili
appointing them members OF the Isthmian
Canal Commission. An instance of this Is
the deciination Of John CARRIER of San
Francisco of the proffer made to him by
the President. Mr.. CARRIER is a mining
lawyer of established position and wide
reputation. He could not afford to sacrf-
flee his practice to accept position on
encountered In the case of Alfred Noble,
of the Pennsylvania Railroad. whose
services the officers Of the Pennsylya-
mia system do not want to relinoush be-
cause of the large projects he has under
his supervision. Some arrangements may
be affected, however, by which Mr.. Noble
may undertake the Government work
Under the Spooner act the President has
authority to fix the compensation of the
Canal Commissioners until the Congress
shall determine the salaries The COM
pensation of engineers and other employees
on the canal will be fixed by the commits
sion itself.
As Mr.. CARRIER has declined appointment
1t is expected the President will select
some other man who resides in one of
the Pacific Coast States. 1t has not been
determined yet who that man will be.
1t is understood to be likely that the
Southern member of the commission will
be NJ. B. Harrod. one of the engineers of
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-24
SAYS RUDOLPH Is BAD FELLOW.
Governor Bailey Warns Warden to
ATnkc No Chancea.v

Governor Bailey Warns Warden to
"Take No Chances"
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Topeka. Kas., Feb Ex-Governor Bailey
came to his determination to commute the
sentence of Rudolph after a long consulta-
ton with F. J. Close, Assistant Attorney
General. and E. B. Jewett, Warden of the
Penitentiary.
After honoring the requfsition, Governor
Bailey talked with Warden Jewett over
the telephone and instructed him to be
very careful in handling Rudolph during
the time that will intervene between now
and the time of his delivery to the Mis-
souri, authorities. and to take no chances
When o. E. Meyersieck returned here
from Kansas City this morning he told
the Governor that he had found a way to
get around the intention of Rudolph to
refuse to accept the pardon. He said that
a Communication of sentence could be made
by the Governor without an application
from the convict and that the convict
could not refuse to abide by the order.
The Governor took up this phase Of the
affair with the Attorney Generals Depart
ment and decided that a Communication
would he the best way out of the trouble.
This man Rudolph said the Governor,
after he had issued the communication. .is
bad fellow. and 1 would not refuse to
send him back to Missouri on apy kind
of n showing that was reasonable I have
read the review of his case by the Mis-
souri, Supreme Court. and 1 find that he
is guilty beyond doubt OF shooting De-
tective Schumacher. Governor Dockery
and the head of the Pinkerton Agency
have wired me that they are ready to pay
the rewards for Rudolph's capture"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-24
PLAN FOR TEMPORARY
GOVERNMENT IN PANAMA
CANAL TERRITORY.

Washington. Feb. Ex-senator Kittredge
OF South Dakota a member of the Inter
ocearic Canal Committee. after the ratifi-
cation of the canll treaty to-day, intro
duced a bill to provide for the temporary
government of The Panama Canal territory
and the protection of tine canal works. and
for other purposes connected with the con-
struction Of the canal. The first section
creates "tne Panama Board of Govern
ors." consisting Of three citizens OF the
United States. not all of whom shall be
of the same political party, to be appoint
ed by the President and confirmed by the
Senate.
Until Congress shall otherwise provide.
according to the second section. the legis-
lative, administrative and executive pow
ers possessed by Congress and privileges
OF the United States on the Isthmus Of
Panama shall be vested In the Board of
Governors.
The powers so vested shall include the
power to raise revenue. None of the taxes
levied and collected shall be converted
into the Treasury of the United States,
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-24

st. Petersburg. Feb. 2s-In spite Of
numerous unfavorable reports regarding
Russian prospects in the far Eastern war,
officials of the War Department here
maintain. in speaking to foreign corre-
spondents, that Russian victory is certain
to come in time.
The war will end In August or Septem-
Der. in the complete defeat of the Japan
ese.' said to the Associated Press to-day
a high authority in intimate touch with
the Russian war plans. whose opinion can
be taken faithfully to reflect the professed
views in the highest official quarters. He
added: How the japanese can hope to
succeed when our army in the East IS
strengthened to point equal or superior
in numbers to that of our adversaries We
are honestly unable to comprehend.
1T will not be difficult to place two
four or even six hundred thousand ad-
ditional men in the field. II necessary
When our forces are concentrated and
ready they will finish by driving the Jap
anese into the sea.
Frankly, 1t seems to us that the Jap
anese either have utterly failed to ap-
precate Rassia's resources. or have count
ed on the aid of Great Britain or the
United States, neither of which contem-
plated becoming involved. So far as Great
Britain IS concerned, We do not believe
any hallucination existed there.
We think the British statesmen who
did 50 much TO push Japan into war,
realized that with Japan's defeat they
would accomplish two things for Great
Britain-F1rst. to give Russia check
for. of course. the war must impede our
progress temporarily: second, to cripple
Japan's maritime power. which was begin
ming to be greHtly felt in the Pacific
BELIEVE THAT JAPANESE
ARE CONCEALING LOSSES.
The conviction Is growing here IN Off
cial circles that in spite of japanese de-
mails, the japanese fleet was severely