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The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1904-09-02
HERE are some people who
still assert that the United
States obtained nothing,
through the annexation Of

- Suo AAAAPPAAoos VA Az ~
- naked savages. In spite 81
the governments display at the World,
Fair, which shows, in addition to til,
four wild tribes, the refined Visayans
with their beautiful fabrics anC
their delicate embroideries, the loya
brown soldiers of Uncle Sam ant
the cultured commissioners and Off.
Gals, there are some purblind indi.
viduals who refuse to see that the Fill
pino is anything but a nuisance ant
menace to our country.
That he could be capable of civiliza
ton and uplifting seems utterly ridic
ulous to-those who have studied him:
No, to the class who dare not visit
the Philippine reservation at the
Worlds Fair for fear of being con
WINGED against their will. That 8
great many OF the natives, Of the is
lands could already be cultured and
refined would be set down as utterly
preposterous by this class. &a%5
The soreheads need not be bound
and carried by violence across the fac
smile Bridge of Spain, through the
Walled City to the heart Of the most
wonderful section of the entire ex
position. They should only be enticed
to listen for an hour to the playing OF
the Constabulary band. No man with
an ounce of appreciation in his soul
could hear that band without being
convinced that the 81 men who com
pose it's membership are far above the
ordinary in both intelligence and senti.
ment. A nation or q race may, be
judged by it's music. A natural feel
ing for rhythm and harmony is not
an attribute of chaotic or unbalanced
mind. 1t is discord that leads the way
to senseless vandalism and causeless
rebellion. &S
In behalf Of the Filipino It mus. be
said that he is a natural musician.
Even the savage head-hunters, In their
peculiar tribal dances, manifest a re-
markable feeling for rhythm There
Is none of the Indians wild noise and
broken time in their beating OF brass
tomtoms and their somewhat monoto-
nous singing. They possess the mus,
ical instinct that, with time and train
ing, may be developed into just what
the members of the two Philippine
bands already possess.
The Scout band is an exceptionally
good military band. such as we have
heard before. The Constabulary band
is in class by itself. It is not to be
compared with any of the other OK
position bands. It's concerts are held
daily in the large bandstand in &sthe
Philippine plaza, and those who have
heard one concert will gladly forsake
the most interesting exhibit and walk
the entire distance from the heart of
the grounds to the reservation in or.
der to hear another. ~ 4
The men who$compose the constabu.
larry and who have done so much to
promote law and order in the islands
are to be distinguished from the ma
tives in the regular army by their uni
forms. The military Filipino wears
the blue Of the American soldier. The
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1904-09-02
Manv Varieties Of Potatoes

MANY Var1et1es OF 1otatoes. ~
Three hundred and fifty, varieties Of
Irish potatoes, big and little, are ex-
hibited in the New York section of the
Palace Of Agriculture at the Worlds
Fair. The specimens are the result
Of Cross breeding Of standard types.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1904-09-02
Positively Brutal.

e O04e3VS3y ~ skS**Ss
'tMy face is my fortune, SIR" she
said.e. s.,s,r- a.z}.. ..,,
''Well," he replied, poverty is no
disgrace, but it's awfully inconvenient
1t times."-Chica9o Daily NewA
Milford chronicle., 1904-12-23
PICTURES

Medaions Pictures Ovas Pictures dining
Coors Landscape Viewn beautiful frames
largest variety Pictures offered in Milford.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-12-08
Two More Weeks.

Two More Weeks.
The COMMONWEALTH expects to give
its printers holiday for a week at
Christmas. That means that there
will be only two more issues of this pa
per this year. We earnestly hope and
urgently request that every one who
owes US anything on subscription will
settle it by Christmas day. The ex-
penses OF this paper have been unusu-
ally heavy this year. The enlargement
of the paper has cost US much, but it
seemed a necessity and our readers
like it, and so we propose to continue
SO. This makes it necessary that we
make close collections. If we do not
our credit must suffer, and surely no
delinquent would be willing for our
obligations to remain against us by
reason of his failure to pay the dollar
he owes. Well, if only one man owed
us dollar that would not affect mat
tiers much but when a hundred owe
us and fail to pay that makes us suffer
alh undred dollars.
We do hope that our subscribers
will deal fairly with US and pay us
promptly. We have done our hardes.
years work yet for them, and we look
to them to settle promptly. Let the
money come in before Christmas.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-12-08
A New Investment Company.

The Carolina Ivestment Company
was organized in Scotland Neck Tues
day December 9Th with authorized
capital of 100000 and paid in capital
Of $37 900. The purpose of the COM
pany Is to deal in farm lands, timber
and mineral lands and to develop res
ort property. The company will also
make effort to induce desirable immi-
grafton from the North and West. The
main offices of the company will be in
Scotland Neck. There are Al stock
holders IN the company amoag whom
are many of the leading business men
Of Eastern Carolina and Norfolk
vicinity.
The following persons were elected
as officers: A. Mcdowell, president !;
q. R. Leroy, of South Norfolk vice
president and general manager; F. P.
Shields, secretary and treasurer.
The board of directors Is composed
of the following gentlemen w. p.
Baugham, Geo. +. Leach and N. s.
Fulford, of Washington, N. c.; C. w.
Mitchell, J.. A. Burden and M. E.
Rice, of Aulander 8. J. Cobb and L.
l. Moore, OF Greenvllle ; A. J. Barbour,
OF Clayt ton, G. w. Baker, Of Lewiston,
g. w. Simpson, of Berkeley, Va, and
0. J. Moore, of Scotland Neck.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-12-08
Crimes and Punlshments.

In the Superior Court In Halifax
last week the criminal docket showed
a large number of cases for various
crimes. Most of them were tried end
disposed of. The punishments more
than fine and costs were as follows F.:
One was sentenced to two years in
State prison, two we're sentenced to
eight months on the county roads, two
to four months on county roads,
eight to sixty days on county roads
and one to thirty days.
Quite a number of cases was dis
posed of by fine and cost, and also In a
number of cases judgment was sus-
pended on payment OF cost.
Solicitor Daniel did strong and Wig
orous work and fully performed bis
duty In his service to the State.
Judge Webb who is still holding court
this week, has made a most pleasing
impression on the people. He ia
courteous and cleyer to all-attorneys,
suitors and witnesses-and his first
acquaintance with the people OF Hall
fax is quite favorable for him. The
people of the county will be glad when
he shall hold court here again.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-12-08
Your Holiday Visitors.

Your Holiday Visitors.
The editor of The COMMONWEALTH
is busy all the time with Office work !;
so is every one else connected with the
paper. We are largely dependent upon
what others tell us for local news. At
this season of the year there are many
visitors to and from Scotland Neck,
and most people like to have their
visitors mentioned in the paper. We
shall be glad to print about every
visitor to and from the town during
the holidays, and We make the request
now that the people of the town will
let us know about their visitors. We
shall not be able to see them ourselves,
and SO we ask all who feel any Interest
in having such news appear In these
columns to let us know about it. As
long as it remains a custom of news
papers to run a personal column it is
proper to mention all who come and
90, and We are glad to do 80; but as
said above, we are largely dependent
upon others for such news. We hope
those who know such items and fail to
give them to the paper will not blame
us about it.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-12-08
NOTICED!
To Ny Customers and
General Public:

I shall at present sell the choice cuts
of Western Beef for l24 cents per
pound, Roast 10 cents, Stew Beef and
s cents, Pork 124 cents, Pork Chops
ID cents. However, candor compels
me to say that deduction is the cause
OF unbusiness-like methods of competi-
tors to obtain trade. / realize that, for
the time being, my meat department
will be run at loss, tor no man can
sell Western Beef for less.than Is cents
per pound for choice cuts and prosper.
l am not here for 80 or 60
days, or even months, but from one
end OF the year to the other. You can
get anything you may desire in the
meat line from me all the year round
in June and July as we'll as in
November and December. 1 shall
give the same courteous treatment in
the future as I have done in the past
Assuring you the best of attention,
prompt delivery and the best meat CD
iainab!e; appreciating your past pa
tronage and thanking you for a con :
tlnuance of your valued orders, am
Yours for business,
SIDNEY J. STERN.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-12-08
Jury List.

Jury List.
The county commissioners Monday
drew the following jurors tor January
court J. L. Tillery, Al Merritt, T. NJ.
Pulley, J. T. Manning, Sam Keeter,
George Cole, f. D. Jenkins, J. B. ORA
per, Jesse L. Lewis, E. Clark. J. g. Lee,
J. S. Coleman, E. A. Lilly, J. N.
Hardee, J. F. Parker, L. w. White,
Ralph Keeter, BOB johnson, F. M.
Dickens, J. w. Shearin, w. 0. Alls-
brook, A. E. Bobbitt, P. G.. Riddick.
Robert Rhea, B. F. Arlington, James
Butts, HID. Solomon, Joe Day, j: 0.
Applewhlte, F. M. Moore, J. 7. Apple
white, ] w. Pope, F. w. Gregory, ]. e.
Woodard James Hardee, j. B. Bose
man.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-12-08

BISHOP CHESHIRE COMING.-Bishor
Joseph Blount Cheshire will preach in
the Episcopal church here next Sun
day morning at IL O'Clock.
DATE CHANGED-Mr. J. C. Meekins
changes the date of his sale to Decem.
Der 10Th because of an important sale
near Enfield ON 18th. See notice else.
where.
Mr.. 10. EVERETT HURT-Mr. O.
Everett had the misfortune some days
ago to get his hand badly hurt in a
peanut thresher. There will be no
permanent injury.
NJ. P. APPOINTMENTS At the Meth
odlsts Protestant Conference the toll
lowing appointments we're made which
may be of special interest to The Com
MoNwEALTH's readers: Roanoke Cir
cuit-Rev. G. H. Whitaker; HALIFAX
Circuit, Rev. Geo. H. Blggs; Littleton
Circuit, ReY. J. E. Hartsell.
ENrERTAINs AND INsTRUCrs.-One
OF the most intelligent lawyers in the
State, who lives in Raleigh, in sending
a check to this paper says that while
he takes three daily papers he always
reads THE COMMONWEALTH. He says
be finds 1t entertaining and instructive.
We thank him tor his good words.
We are glad to receive such common
dalton.
BnRNED WITH BOILING WATER
Claude, the infant son of Hon. Claude
Kitchin, turned upon himself guam
uty OF boiling water some days ago and
was badly scalded. The water had
been put by the nurse where the child
could reach it and pull it over on him.
self. The face was painflly burned,
but 1t is getting we'll and will leaYe no
Scar.
1aQUALIFIED AS AN ATToRNEY-Mr.
Hugh johnson took the oath of an at
torney before Judge Webb In Halifax
last week. He secured his law license
bsfore the Supreme court in Septem-
Der. He is young man of much abil-
ity, was popular at college, Is popular
Nth the people, and has bright tu-
ture. He has not yet determined
where he will locate for the practice OF
his profession.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-12-08
MR.. MCDOWELL WAS NOT
LOCKED Up.

A news item in the Raleigh Morning
Post Of Sunday, November 27'h, under
date OF Nov, 25.h, stated that MIR. A
Mcdowell of Scotland Neck was robbed
in New York and that he was locked
up in the police station on the charge
of intoxlcation. Mr.. Mcdowell spent
several days In New York on bushes.
and has returned home. He reports to
his friends here that he was robbed
and carried to the police station, but
that the story was greatly exaggerated
Getting out OF bed after a weeks ill.
ness he lett home on Thursday 10,
New York. He arrived In New York
on Friday suffering verv much. Alter
spending several hours at work In the
buslness part OF the city he returned
to his hotel. Feeling quite unwell he
turned into a cafe at prominent ho-
tel and called for light drink, think
ing perhaps it might relieve him.
While waiting for the drink he was
joined bya we'll dressed man whose
general appearance and address were
clever. A few words paeeed between
them and MIR. Mcdowell went about
his business. He soon became uncon-
scious and when he came to himself
he was at the police station, but not
"locked up" nor charged with intoxi-
cation" He says he wss blind from
the effect OF som sthing and his theory
is that the we'll dressed man who sat
by him at the cafe, by some sleight of
hand, drngged his drink before he took
1t. Whom he came to himself he had
been robbed Ut some money and his
watch. He telephoned to business
friend in the CITY who came to the
poliece station, identified him and ao-
con,panled him away.
Besides being robbed Mr.. Mcdowell
says he had been handled very rough
ly from which he had not recover
ed when he returned to Scotland Mech.
He consulted physician who told
him that such drugging is not infre-
quent. It Is believed that the we'll
dressed man who talked with Mr.. Nc
Dowell at the cafe Swallowed him and
when he fell from the effect OF the
drug took him into q cab, robbed him
and left him In an unconscious oon-
dltion on the streets, where he was
found and taken up by tho police.
It Is matter OF deep regret to Mr.
Mcdowell and his hosts OF friends all
through North Carolina and other
states, that such m exaggeraed report
of the affair should have been sent
tho papers.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-12-08
Where the Preachers Go.

Where the Preachers Go.
At the Methodist Conference held
in Hendersor~Iast week the appoint
ment of ministers for Warrenton Dis.
ta1ct was as follows:
G. F. Smith, Presiding Elder.
Warrenton, G. w. Robinson.
Warren, B. G. Alfred.
Ridgeway, L. M. Chaffin.
Henderson and Missi on, L. L. Nash
r. D. Daniels.
Littleton, G. B. Perry.
Weldon, H. A. Humble.
Roanoke Rapids and Rosemary, G.
D. Langston.
Roanoke, to be supplied by w. B.
Humble.
Enfield and Halifax, H. B. Anderson
Battleboro and Whitaker, R. F. lay
lor.
Scotland Neck, J. E. Holden.
Hobgood. u. B. Parker.
Williamson and Hamilton, e. e.
Rose.
Garysburg, J. G. Johnson.
Northampton, T. H. Sutton.
Rich Square, B. G. Tompson.
Conway, W. F. Craven.
Murfreesboro, P. D. Woodall.
Harrellsville, J. H. M. Giles.
BERTHE, W. c. Merritt.
Llttleton Female College, J. M.
Rhodes, president.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-12-08
Fight Will be Bitter.

Those who persist in closing 'ht II
ears against the continual recommt nd
alton of DR. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, will have long and BIT
ter fight with their troubles, it not
ended earlier by fatal termination.
Read what +. r. Beall. OF Beatl, Miss,
has to say: "Last fail my wife had
every symptom of consumption. She
took DR.. Kings New Discovery after
everything else had failed. Improve
ment came at once and four bottles en-
tirely cured her. Guaranteed by +. L.
Whitehead & Co., Druggists. Price
5Oc ard $1OO. Trial bottles free.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-12-08
Edwards & Co.'s
S P E c. 1 A L
CUT PRICES.

WIRE FENCE-for farms and pas
lures. The best made.
HARNESS, SADDLES AND BRI-
DLES.-Wili sell you $1,000 Har-
ness for 500; $500 for $1,000, and
a so 80 for $500
DRESS GOODS AND DROP
SkIRTS.-A handsome line and spe-
cial prices this week.
CLOTHING-For 10 DAYS we are
offering special inducements on Live
right High Grade Clothing.
SOMETHING SPECIALLY NICE
in Suits and Overcoats for men and
boys.
SHOES.-Remembe we carry the
best Shoes to be had. For men the
Stetson SEQ and $500. The Com
fort 50 so and 800. The Jas. Means
$3.50 and So 90. For ladies the Reed
81 80 to $3.50. Randal-Adams 81 so
and 81 90. Fer children the Lenox
Shoe. These Shoes are all high grade
and every pair guaranteed.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-12-08
STATE OF OHIO, CITY TOLEDO, SO
Lucas COUNTY.

Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he
is senior partner of the firm OF +. -.
Cheney & Co., doing business In the
city of Toledo, County and State afore-
said, and that said firm will pay the
sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS
for each and every case of Catarrh that
cannot be cured by the use OF Halls
Catarrh Cure. FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed
in my presence, this 9th day OF De-
camber. A, D. 1856.
seal, A. w. GLEASON,
Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken Internal
ly, and acts directly on the blood ana
mucous surfaces of the system. Seno
for testimonials free.
FL. CHENEY & co Toledo, y. e
Sold by druggists. Toe. 80,
Take Halls Family Pills tor Const'-
patton.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-12-08
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.
The Coming, Going and Whereabouts
of Our People and Other Folks.

Miss Rebecca Smith went to Halifax
On visit Tuesday.
Miss Mary King, of Thelma, is visit.
ing her sister, Mrs. J. B. Jones.
Mr.. Frank Bowers, of Washington
spent Sunday here with his home
folks.
Mr.. James Webb, of Norfolk, was
here last week to visit his father, Mr.
B. D. Webb.
Mrs. DIR. J. r. Wimberley spent last
week on visit to DR.. Wimberley' 3
people in Edgecombe.
Hon. Claude Kltchin left Sunday
for Washington to be in his place at
the converting of Congress Monday.
Mess. j. A. Burden and nj. E. Rice,
OF Aulander. we're here Tuesday at the
organization of The Carolina Invest
ment Company.
Mrs. Blanch Harris, rellct of the
late j. l.. Harris, came here from Rich
mond last week and spent a night on
her way to Tarboro.
Mrs. Norfeet Smith has been in
Richmond some time with her son,
Mr.. Norfleet Smith, who had &C.
rious attack of appendicitis. He is
now improving.
The people OF the town regardless of
Interest Will be glad to
learn that Rev. j. F. Holden has been
returned as pastor of the Methodist
church in Scotland Neck. Mr.. Holden
Is popular with all the people here.
Mr.. D. P. Stern, who has located in
Kinston for the practice of law, was
d visitor here some days ago to his
home people and other friends. He is
one of the brightest of the young men
who have gone from Scotland Neck
and has most promising future.
Mr.. John T. House and family
have moved from Raleigh to Scotland
Neck and are living at the John T.
Brlnkley home. Mr. House moved
from this community to Raleigh sever
al years ago. They have made many
friends in Raleigh, and their friends in
Scotland Neck and community well
come them back.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-12-08
Notice.
vo,.r. NJ Scotlend Mach

To the Voters OF Scotland Neck:
In pursuance Of that agreement en-
tered into on the Goth day of Septem-
Der, 1903. by many Of the voters Of
Scotland Neck, notice is hereby given
to the voters of said town to meet In
the opera house on Wednesday eve
ming, December 81, 1904, at z 80
O'Clock, in order to determine, accord.
ing to the provisions Of said agreement
whether prohibition shall be establish
ed for said town or dispensary.
No one but legal and duly qualified
voters can participate In the proceed
ings OF said meeting, aud all others
will be excluded from the hall on this
occasion. This Dec. Z. 1904.
1882 J. E. SHIELDS, Mayor.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-12-08
Change in tho Registers Office.

Change in tho Registers Office.
Monday was a sort of official NOV
ing day at the courthouse. Among
the changes taxing place was that In
the office OF the register OF deeds.
Mr.. J. HI. Norman, who has filled
the office for three terms, retired and
NIT .Fenner, who has been Minor
mans clerk, succeeded him. Mr.. Nor
man and cleverness to the peo-
pie .ol the county will long endear. him
to them, and they will pleasantly re-
member him, and will be glad again to
honor him because of the conf.
dence which they have in him.
Mr.. Fenner enters upon the duties
of the Office with the advantages
which come through several years
work in the Office. He ia perfectly ia
miliar With the work of the office and
having added to this his popularity
be will make faithful and efficient
officer.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-12-08
Sunday Morning Fire in Enfield.

Last Sunday morning about 3
o'clock the people of Enfield were
aroused by the alarm OF fire. It prov
ed to be a wooden building belonging
to Mr.. S, s. Also.,, on the southside OF
Whitaker street. BY heroic efforts
the fire was kept in ono building and
so the loss was not very great.
For time it seemed that perhaps a
large portion OF the business part Of
town might suffer, but persistent work
ayerted that calamity.
At present writing it has not been
ascertalned what was Mr.. Alsop's loss.
We believe there was no insurance.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-12-08
1875 Reward.

A reward of Twenty-Five
Dollars is hereby offered for
the arrest and sufficient proof
to convict any person for
tampering with the electric
LIGHT plant of Scotland Neck,
or any Of it's wires or
fixtures.
By order of the Board OF
Commissioners.
J. E. SHIELDS, Mayor.
Dec. Z, 1904.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-12-08
Lost His Grip.

When q man has lost hts grip, on
the affairs of lie, feels Incapable OF
performing the ordinary duties that
business requires. Body langutd, brain
dull. His liver Is out of order. Ry-
dales Liver Tablets are what he needs.
One dose usually will, two always Will
restore normal condition OF body and
mind, and fit man for the duties and
pleasures of lite again. Rydales Liver
Tablets are easy to take, pleasant In
effect, satisfactory in results, economt-
cal. so chocolate coated tablets In q
con venient box, 20 cts. E. 7. White
head & Co..
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-12-08
ADMINISTRATORS SALE.

On Tuesday, December 20, 1904,
shall sell tor cash, at the residence Of
the late w. +. Davenport, all OF the
personal property, consisting Of corn.
fodder, peanuts, vines, wagons. carts
farming i'm plem nts. mules and
horses of which the said Davenport
died possessed, except that portion
thereof which has been allotted to the
widow for her Years Allowance.
This November 30, 1874
Mrs. FRANCIS DAVENPORT,
AdminlstratIlx
w. A. & Albion Dunn,
Attorneys.
1?82t
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-12-08
RIVALLINd SANTA CLAUS.
Christmas Pretty Things Galore


be showing their great stock of almost
nameless and numberless Christmas
goods, but they will show them in time
for all who may care for such things.
Their capacious cellar is packed with
fine things and pretty things enough
to transform their fine drug store into q
palace of toy-land.
It is customary with men who write
advertisements to say that never before
have certain things been seen in the
town at certain prices but even before
Mess. Whitehead g. Co. send in their
big advertisement tor Christmas goods
it may be said with emphasis and with
earnestness that no such stock of
Christmas goods has ever been brought
to Scotland Neck. They are placing
show cases and arranging to display
their mammoth stock, and next week
they will tell the public through the
advertising columns of THE COMMON
WEALTH something about what they
have to sell.
Mr.. Whitehead purchased the goods
North while the price of cotton was
good, and of course he purchased with
the idea of meeting the demands OF
customers with full purses and q mind
to buy. a,
In this display of Christmas goods
may be found almost anything desired,
from the tiniest toy to the most costly
and ornate ornament for the home.
We have only had a peep at their
stock in the cellar before it Is put IN
the show cases and on shelves and
counters, so we will desist from further
vain effort to describe what they haye
and let them tell it in an advertisement
next week.