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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-02-25
SHOT HIS DAUGHTER.

News and Observer.
Asheyille, N. c., Feb. pa tele.
phone message received here this
morning from Marshall tells Of de-
plorable tragedy that was enacted on
California Greek In Madison county
last night.
According to the Marshall informa-
ton young man named HensIey, son
of N. Hensley, and daughter of Tom
Kess eloped yesterday or Saturday
night sgdof pr married. Learning o.
art classes lie il sent ent for the young iof'
udy OF ITO his home.
draHe bride and groom, thinking tina
, Mr. Kess wished them to return to re
ceiye his blessing, went to the former
home of the bride last evening. Whe1
they entered the Kess home the fathel
OF the bride drew his pistol and shot hi
daughter. inhictlng, it is stated, wound
that will prove fatal.
Young Hensley then turned upol
his father-in-law and wrenching th'
pistol from his shand, shot the mar
dead.
It is not known whether or not MI
Hensley has been arrested.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-02-25
A CURE FOR ECZEMA.

My baby had Eczema so bad that it,
head was solid mass OF scabs, and its
hair all came out. tried many RENE
dies but none seemed to do any perma.
nent good until used DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salye. The Eczema Is cured
the scabs are gone and the little ones
scalp Is perfectly clean and healthy land
its hair is growing beautifully again
l cannot give too much praise to De
Wits Witch Hazel Salve.-Franl
Farmer, Bluff City, KY. In buying
Witch Hazel Salve look out ,,for coun
terfeits. DeWitt's is the original ant
the only one containing pure Witch
Hazel. The name E. G.. Dewitt & Co
is on every box. Sold ny E. T. White
head & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-02-25
LINES FROM RINGWOOD.
to The Commonwealth.

Correspondence to The Commonwealth.
RINGwooD, N. c., Feb. %, 1904.
This has been the worst week in for
ty years. The earth is deluged and
every stream is overlooking. Farmers
are blue, for no mork can be done.
Mrs. Sallle Arlington has been seri-
ous!y i'll with rheumatic fever, but is
slowly Improving. She recently visited
her sister, Mrs. Bryant Rice, near
Rocky Mount. Since Mrs. Arlington
return her sister, Mrs. Rice, has died
and also her husband. Mrs. AIRING
ton has not yet been informed Of their
death.
Mr.. Jimmie Little, an industrious
young man living on Mr.. Walter Bob
bits place, died yesterday of consump-
ton. He leaves a wife and two young
children.
Rey. Mr.. Taylor preached yesterday
at Central Cross. He is an interesting
and eloquent preacher.
In these dark days let us remember
that exquisite little poem by Frank l.
Stanton:
"Some of these days the skies will be
brighter,
Some of these days the burdens will b;
lighter,
Hearts will be happier and souls viii
be lighter
Some of these days."
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-02-25
AFTER JUGGERS.

Correspondence to The Commonwealth.
RISGwooD, N. c., Feb 90, 1904.
Please allow me to ask legal quest
ion. You see the decision of the J. P.
in Goldsboro in binding three negroes
over for bringing whiskey into
a prohibition town. Are not the coun-
try districts prohibition territory? II
SO, then what right has John Doe to
bring whiskey out into the country
and deliver 1t to Richard Roe? Is it
not violation OF the anti-jug law?
The writer had ex sheriff Smith OF
Vance county, Mess. Ollie Perry, Alb.
Davis: and ]. L. Jernigan with him sew.
eral days ago on a fox hunt. They left
the day after the snow. Caught three
bush tails while in Halifax.
Farmers are very much behind and
have doce no work except burn a few
plant beds.
w. II. III.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-02-25
THE WAR.

There have been some conflicting
statements concerning the Russio-Jap
war. One report said that in a land
engagement the Russians had lost oyer
1000 men, but this was dlscredlted.
1t seems that Russia cannot trans
port men and supplies by reason OF the
cold. The following story, which seems
a probable one, was sent out by a cor
respondent February Goth:
Il have secured from a diplomatlst
who has been accredited to Japan Tor
the last twenty years the gist Of con-
versation he had with Admiral Alex:etf
several mopths ago. It can be viewed
in the light of prophesy and at the
same time appears to reveal some OF
Alexieff secret plans which are being
now carried out, according to reports
from the Far East. In military circles
in Europe AlexieH is characterized as a
man of extraordinary military qualities
md the greatest military authority as
to knowledge of the Far East.
"My informant described Alexieff as
the shrewdest diplomat he ever met.
Alezief said the Russians, in case OF
war with Japan, would simply with.
draw, and the Japanese would not be
able to find them. The transportation
Of about two hundred thousand men to
Korea and sustaining an army there
will mean for Japan financial catastro
phe. The Russian navy will retire
under the guns Of Port Arthur. The
Russians will limit themselves only t.
preventing as far as possible the trans
po-taiion of PROVISIONS to Japan's army
supp les being bound to go by sea from
Japan or other countries.
"The japanese army, said Alexieff
will be worn out and reduced bYs'1
climate (there are eight M ~
winter in Korea), and the deep 1or
slams will appear on the that will
sooner than anticipated F b
victorious and Jap. con. g. ,-.---.
"Alexieff also foretoid for Japan sucl
massacres of foreigners as the wOrl(
has never witnessed. Hatred of for
eigners in Japan is growing and is IA
worse than in China"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-02-25
500 REWARD, 800.

The readers of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure in all its stages, and
that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure
is the only positive cure now known to
the medical fraternity. Catarrh being
a constitutional disease, requires a con-
stitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh
Cure Is taken internally, acting direct
ly upon the blood and mucous surfaces
OF the system, thereby destroying the
foundation of the disease, and giving
the patient strength by building up
the constitution and assisting nature in
doing its work. The proprietors haye
80 much faith in its curative powers
that they offer One Hundred Dollars
Tor any case that it fails to cure. Send
for list of testimonials.
Address F. J. CHENEY & Co.,
Toledo, O. Sold by all druggists, TOO.
Take Halls Family Pills constipation
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-02-25

1T KEEPS THE FEET WARM
AND DRY.
Ask today for Aliens Foot Ease, a
powder. It cures Ch!lblains, Swollen,
Sweating, Sore, Aching, Damp feet.
At all druggists and shoes stores, 25c.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-02-25
MR.. BRYAN IN RALEIGH.

Mr.. William Jennings Bryan, of Lin
coin, Neb., spent Sunday and Monday
in..Raleigh. He was guest ct honor
at a number of social functions during
his stay in the city. He delivered his
great lecture there Monday night on
"The Value of an IDEAL" and the pa
pers say that it was fully up to expecta-
lions.
Mr.. Bryan is one of the foremost
platform speakers in this country and
wherever he goes he receives warm
welcome.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-02-25
FOR OVER SIXTY YEARS.

Mrs. Wlnslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used tor sixty years by millions of
mothers tor their children while teeth
ing, with perfect success. It soothes
the child, softens the gums, alias all
pain, cures wind collie, and is the best
tremedy for Diarrhoea. It will relieve
the poor little sufferer Immediately
Sold by Druggists in ever part of the
world. Twenty-Five cents bottle. Be
sure and ask for 'Mrs. Winslow's
Soothing Syrup.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-02-25

The peanut crop is a good one in
this part of the State, but isn't the
Morning Post off little in saying that
a peanut crop improves the land? II
says peanut vines make good hay
which Is true but the taking of the
vines from tie land impoverishes it
We have been of the opinion that 8
peanut crop is very exhausting to land
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-02-25
NEARLY F0RFE1rs HIS LIFE.

A runaway almost ending fatally,
started horrible ulcer on the leg of ].
B. Orner, Franklin Grove, Ill. For
four wears it defied all doctors and all
remedies. But Bucklen's Arnica Salve
had no trouble to cure him. Equally
good for Brrns, Bruises, Skin Erupt-
ions and Piles. 25c at E. T. White
head & Co.'s Drug Store:
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-02-25
Notice.
North Carolina In The
Halifax County. Superior Court
Sallie A. Jones
Lindsy Jones.

Lindsy Jones.
NOTICE BY PUBLICATION.
The defendant above named W
take notice that an action entitled
above has been commence IN Il
Superior Court of Halifax county
dissolve the bonds OF matrmony u.
existing between the pIainuf and q
fendant; and said defendant will ~
Their take notice that he is required
arrear at March term Of -ar!
Cuc:t 70 be held i>r the uHl:
Halifax at the court house IN Hal
IN the 7th day of March, 1904
ansaer or demur to the compliant
said action or the plaintiff vii al
to the court fer the relief temai'
In said complaint.
S. NJ. GARY,
Clerk OF the Sureri Cow
). g. DANIEL, Attorney.
l-2S st Littleton. y. c.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-02-25
SCHOOL FIRE AT WILLIAMSON

The colored graded school at Viii.
lamston was burned last week. We
have heard no cause assigned for the
fire, nor have we learned the extent OF
| the loss, 4
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1904-01-07

Captain Richmond Pearson
Hobson's coming to Columbus
Friday evening, January 8th,
when he lectures in the College
Chapel of the State Industrial
College, will be an occasion not
to be passed lightly. He comes
under the management of the
Southern Lyceum Bureau. Cap
tain HObsOn s reputation as a
soldier, lecturer and gentlemen
is too we'll established through
out this country to require re-
cOmmendatiOn. He is withal an
orator, and like SOutherners, be-
comes impassioned with his
theme. His addresses wherever
delivered, have had an electrical
effect upon his great audiences.
Gifted with attractive manners
and a charming personality, he
fascinates his hearers. Captain
HobsOn is the son of a Confeder-
ate veteran, and his presence at
Santiago typifies the perfect
unity which exists between the
North and the South. Years
spent in the service of the Unit
ed States Navy, where his
bravery and herOism have won
him rapid promotion, as we'll as
the plaudits of his countrymen, he
is perhaps better prepared to
handle the subject. The Ameri-
can Navy. Its Traditions and
Victories, " than any other man,
and those who fail to hear him
on next Friday night will miss a
rare treat seldom offered. His
language is beautiful and we'll
chosen, commanding the atten-
ton Of his vast audiences from
the moment he is introduced un-
til his eloquent perOration.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1904-01-07
Notice Of Stockholders, Meetinn.

A meeting of the stockholders
of the Mississippi and West Ala
bama Fair Association will be
held at the Court House on Wed =
nesday January 10, 1904, at u
O'Clock M. Business: Reports
Of President, Treasurer. Secre-
tary and Directors; election of
new officers, election Of three
new directors Every stock
holder is urged to be present
and aid in shaping the policy of
the associa ton for the coming
year. Z. +. SHERROD,
j. w. COOPER, Prest.
Sec'V.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1904-01-07
Gen. LOnqstreet Dead.

Gen. James Longstreet, soldier,
statesman and diplomat, and the
last Lieutenant-G General of the
Confederate army. with the ex-
ception of Gen. Gordon, died in
Gainesville, Ga, Saturday after
noon at 6 o'clock from an attack
of acute pneumonia. He had been
i'll but two days. He was 81
years of age. He is survived by
his wife, two sons and a daugh-
ter
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1904-01-07
Meeting Of United Charities.

The association of United
Charities met at the Methodist
church Monday afternoon at 8
O'Clock. presided over by Rev. ID.
Fl. Ogoen in the absence of the
president. John A. Stinson. The
meeting was for the purpose of
receiving and acting on the re-
ports of the ward presidents.
But one ward-the first was
the only one which had thus far
been canvassed. The gifts from
this quarter were very liberal.
The other wards will be canvass
ed at once. A vote Of thanks
was rendered Mrs. Selig for her
gift Of $500. A considerable
amount of relief work has been
conducted during the extremely
severe winter season and there
remains yet more to be done.
The next two months are gener-
ally the bitterest months of the
year, and there is much suffer
ing among the poor. Many de
serving cases are attended by
this charitable organization. and
its efforts to relieve suffering
humanity should be encouraged
by the generous response of the
people of the country when aid is
solicited. a gentle word. a
kindly act and a little charity
drives dissolution from the homes
of countless poor and friendless,
and makes life worth the living
The United Charities have a
noble purpose-that of alleviat-
ing suffering. It's members are
deeply interested in the work.
seeking without reward, to do
good wherever and whenever
called on, seeking out worthy
cases to aid rather than waiting
for them to come in their path
way.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1904-01-07

leased from taxation for the
year 1903.
Ordered. that Mrs. Card 5 as
sessment be reduced from
5000 to 50, 300.
The poll tax of Perry Har-
grove for 1903 was ordered re
funded.
A warrant was ordered allow
ed Military road for $685.. 46. y
On motion, it was ordered that
the hands on road No. 9, Dis
trict No. , be transferred to
Road No. 81.
On motion. it was ordered
that Belts & Sturdivant be and
are hereby employed as attor-
neys and counsellors for the
Board for one year from date.
the said attorneys to give ad-
vice and render opinions to the
Board whenever called upon on
any and all questions or matters
submitted to them, and they are
to attend to and conduct any and
all legal business and prosecute
and defend any and all suits
which the county may have dur
ing said year, at and for the
salary of one hundred dollars
per year, payable quarterly.
Al the time of going to press
the Board was still in session.
The remaining proceedings will
be published in our next issue.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1904-01-07

ness men and counts his friends
here by the score. Having always
lived in this community, he is
well known here. Miss Sim
mons, who is now teaching in
the Caledonia academy, has been
in our community and has made
a host of friends, who will now
welcome this young couple as
residents of our town. We wish
them a long and happy life.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1904-01-07

Last Monday night the new
officers of Union Lodge No. 80
were installed by H. NJ. Lanier.
D. D. @. NJ, as follows: Jno. w.
Bealle, Noble Grand; ]. t. Ste
phenson, Vice Grand; and tie
following appointive officers:
J. A. Loeb, Warden; Warren NJ.
Cox, Conductor; Joe Cook, r. S.
n. G.; G. F. McCown, L. S. N.
G.: G. A. Eubanks, r. S. S.; w.
r. Smith, L. L. S.; 0. z. Brown,
Chaplain; Joe Harris, o. @.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1904-01-07

At noon yesterday the two
houses of the Mississippi Legis-
lature were called to order in
their magnificent new cham bers
in the recently completed CAPT
tot. The house was convened
by Secretary of State Joseph w.
Power, upon whom the duty de
wolves under the constitution.
The legislature of 1904 will
be an historic assem- blage.
Not only will it be the first to sit
in the legislative halls Of the new
capitol but it will be the first in
the new epoch marked by the
great industrial awakening of the
State, and the first in the era of
progress and advancement now
drawing upon the new South.
The race for speakership of the
house has been a spirited one.
The battle finally settled down
between Thomas, of Washington
county, and Smith, of Holmes,
the minority candidates, Messrs.
Brown, of Adams. and Hoyle. of
Lee, having withdrawn from the
race. Latest reports from Jack
son state that Thomas was
elected.
Mr.. R. ]. Gunter, Circuit
Clerk, had quite a busy day at
his Office Monday. celebrating
his induction by issuing marriage
license TO five couples. He trusts
the good work will continue, and
will issue proper credentials te
those seeking his services with
neatness and despatch.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1904-01-07
Greer-Simmons.

A marriage of much surprise
occurred at the residence of
Rev. J. A. Egger in the Gale
donia neighborhood on Decem-
Der 10th, 1908, when Mr.. H. A.
Greer, of Caledonia. and Miss
Annie B. Simmons, of Colum-
bus, were quietly married. Mr..
Greer is one of Caledonia s most
prosperous and substantial bust
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1904-01-07
Best Liniment on Earth.

Henry d. Baldwin, Supt. City Water
Works, Shullsburg, Wis, writes: 4
have tried many kinds of liniment but
have never received much benefit until
1 used Ballard 5 Snow Liniment for
rheumatism and pain. [ think it the
best Iiniment on earth. - 25c. soc and
81 a bottle at Johnston & Gaines.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1904-01-07
Dissolution Notice.

The partnership Heretofore existing
under the firm name of Curry q Caine
has been this day dissolved by mu-
tual consent, DR.. r. S. Curry dispos-
ing of his interest to Mr.. r. f. John
ston, who with Mr. S. L. Game will
continue the business under the firm
name Of Johnston y Game.
r. S. CURRY.
s. L. GAME.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1904-01-07
Gard Of Thanks

[ take this method of extend
ing many thanks to my friends
for their untiring support ia the
Voting Contest just closed and
to the kind editor for the hand
some premium awarded me.
MINNIE SMITH.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1904-01-07

bespeak the continued liberal
share of business in this city and
community for the firm Of Johnston &
Game. r. S. CURRY.
December !. 1903. 3w.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1904-01-07

Miss Lizzette Nelson and Miss
Mary Anthony Young returned
to Greenwood Sunday after
pleasant visit to relatives in this
city.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1904-01-07
".
;. Julia Coleman.


Mrs. Julia Coleman.
BY virtue of decree rendered in above
cause on the 4th day of January. 1904 the I'M
designed as Commissioner viii sell on the 18th
day OF January 1904, at public auction to the
highest bidder. for cash. at the door of the
court house of said County in Columbus, Miss,
the following described lands, lying and being
in said County of Lowndes and State of Missis-
Sippi. particularly described as the South est
quarter (SW4) of the Southeast quarter
Use - of Section twenty-seven (27) and the
West half of the East half (W@ of E1s) Of
Section thirty four (3D. and all that part of
the West half of said section thirtyfour (34)
CIV u 3D that lies East of Brush creek
containing one hundred and three t103f acres.
the entire tract containing three hundred
and three (303) acres more or less. all OF said
land being in Township Seventeen 90. Range
Seventeen 07), West Sale viii take place
within legal hours
Witness my hand this. 9th day of January.
1904 +. 8. MOORE, Commissioner.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1904-01-07
For Sale.

Sixty acres of land close in.
My price makes this rare bar
gain. S. B. JOHNSTON.
Loft
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1904-01-07

JackFrOst Baking Powder leads
all others in purity and whole
someness. All grocers.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1904-01-07
Commissioners Sale.

State of Mississippi In C,La~,a,,- Come
LOwndeS County. N ''
Minnie Coleman. ct al,
by next friend,
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1904-08-27

80 tons per day, though this will
be enlarged in the near future.
Mr.. Hogan was the discoverer
and original locator of this dyke,
and has been the moving mind of
the whole enterprise. The whole,
termed glory hole." is now
about 100 feet deep, and aside
from a-little wash from the vein,
has all been milled.
The Metz claim, owned by Jas.
Leroy, and the Fire Fly Nos. l
and 2, the Diamond Hitch and
various other claims, including
the Montgomery property, are
some Of the prospects near Ho-
gan's that give excellent show
ings, with little development. 1t
is reported that two similar dykes
to that on the Hogan ground
have been prospected with graf
flying results. In the Fire Fly
claim a red hematite vein, II to
IL feet between walls, assays Sic
to $18, with about 13 per cent
copper in a two-foot streak Of
the vein matter.
H. Brown has 40 acres of placer
ground about two miles below
Orc Grand, on Crooked river
near the Hogan property, which
has paid well.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1904-08-27

While no views were given out
by any of the various stockhold-
ers which would throw light of
an official nature upon the future
policy or plans of the company,
it is reasonably safe to assume
that there will be no extensive
additions to the present plant this
season, and while the various
members of the company let it be
understood that certain policy
and line of operation had been
decided upon, there was nothing
at this time they cared to make
public. All were unanimous in
the belief that the property was
veritable bonanza, and departed
for their various homes wearing
rose-colored glasses, and what ap-
peared to be very satisfied air.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1904-08-27
PIacers Paying Well.

The old Montana Placers, locat-
ed near Newsome, Idaho, has de-
clared it's first dividend and the
stockholders in Spokane were
notified today, and received 25
per cent of the money invested in
the property.
With the first dividend came
the information that two more
dividends of the same amount
would be paid the stockholders
before the season of placer min
ing closed. This means one of
the largest dividends ever paid
by a company in this section,
when rs percent of the dividends
is paid back in one year.
The placer ground was purch-
ased by the present company,
consisting of Lewiston and Spo-
kane people, last May, and since
that time it has been steadily
worked. The company owns 755
acres of placer ground, that yields
from s to 10 cents per cubic yard
The company is now putting in {
two mile ditch which, it is stated
will give five times as mucl
waterpower as was used this sea
son. Chronicle.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1904-08-27
A Defaulter.

The business men and miners
of Dixie and Elk City have been
"gold bricked' again. The party
of the first part done the business
this time under the sonorous
nomme de plume, The Montana
Idaho Mining and Commercial
company. Their vouchers" set
forth in bold-faced type the al
legged fact that J. R. Mcdowell is
treasurer, and that the German
bank of Buffalo, N. Y, has the
unique distinction of being the
company's depository, which in
stitution has thus far promptly
and rudely protested all of these
vouchers" presented for pay
ment from this end of the line.
Notwithstanding the courteous
request that it please pay" the
sum therein set forth, and which
request bears the signature of
Edward B. Simmons, secretary
Many of these instruments bear
across their face in ink, the fol-
lowing legend: Accepted July
18, Mont-Idaho Min. & Com. Co.
by j, r. Mcdowell, treasurer, "
which would seem to justify the
suspicion that Mr.. Mcdowell is
somewhat of humorist.
From remarks heard here and
there it seems to be a question as
to whether the boys will let the
company" take the pot Oh not.