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The commonwealth., 1904-10-13
HOW'S THIS?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re
ward for any case of Catarrh that be
cured by Hali's Catarrh Cure. FL.
CHENEY & Co.. Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known
+. J. Cheney for the last Is years, and
believe him perfectly honor BILE in all
business transactions and financially
able to carry out any obligations made
by his firm. Waldlng, Klnnan &
Marvin, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo,
Ohio.
Halls Catarah Cure is taken inter-
nally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system.
Sold by all Druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for consti-
patton.
The commonwealth., 1904-10-13
Notice.

II AVING qualified as administrative
OF j. G. Newsom, deceased Late OF
Halifax county, N. c., this is to notify
all persons having claims against the
estate of said deceased to exhibit them
70 the undersigned on or before the
lst day OF October, 1905, or this no.
tice will be plead in bar of their recov-
cry. All persons indebted to said es-
tate will please make immediate pay
'nent. This the 22i day Of September,
1904.
Littleton, NC. Missouri NEwsoM,
S. G. Daniel, Atty. Administrative.
9-22-4t.
The commonwealth., 1904-10-13
Wild Geese Pass.

A few nights ago a drove of wild
geese passed over the town and their
"honk" attracted considerable attention
They came low enough to be seen in the
electric light. As they passed over
the northeast portion of the town sew
eral persons shot at them and it was
reported that Henry Gotten, a colored
man, crippled one and saved him
The story goes that next morning
when he told Henry James, another
colored man, that he bad wild goose,
James wagered two weeks work that
Cottendld not have a goose. Ar.
ranging the wager satisfactorily
Gotten showed his goose, and by the
terms of the wager Henry James is tc
give two weeks wages to Henry Gotten
The commonwealth., 1904-10-13
For Sale.

SawniIl, Boiler and Engine COM
ple:e. Five Mules, two Mares, one
Colt, one Pony, Buggy and Harness.
One Jersey Cow and Calf, fresh to pail.
Will yield l J pounds butter day. One
yoke young Oxen, 81 years old--Beau-
ties. w. F. BUTTERwoRTH,
10 CIT Scotland Neck, N. Z.
The commonwealth., 1904-10-13
PILL PLEASURE,

If you ever took DeWltt's Little
Early Risers for biliousness or consti-
patton you know what pill pleasure is.
These famous little pills cleanse the
liver and rid the system of all bile
without producing unpleasant effects
They do not grippe, sicken or weaken,
but pleasantly give tone and strength
to the tissues and organs of the stom-
ach, liver and bowels. Sold by E. T.
Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth., 1904-10-13
New Subscribers.

NEW SUOIClIDE18.
THE COMMONWEALTH subscription
list has been considerably heightened
recently. We believe for the past
thirty days we have added as many
new names to our list as we have ever
done in the same length of time.
But the addition of new names does
not excuse those who are in arrears
We need every dollar that is due US
and hope that our delinquent friends
will settle up within the next thirty
days.
The commonwealth., 1904-10-13
Notice..

II AVING qualified as administrator,
- FAC Ray Allen, deceased, late
of Halifax county, 1 hereby notify all
persons having claims against said de-
ceased to present them to the under
signed or or before the 17th day OF
Octoberl 1905. or this potice will be
plead in bar of their recovery.
JOHN G. DANIEL.
Halifax. n. G., Oct. II, 1904.
1O-13-6:
The commonwealth., 1904-10-13
TO the Public:

NV grocery business will not change
hands on October 1st as is generally un-
derstood owing to some alterations to
be made in the ste re; hence will ap-
preciate the patronage OF my friends
until the change is made, which Will
require about 80 days.
Sept 26, 1901 O. X. TAYLOR.
The commonwealth., 1904-10-13
Brick for Sale.

We have on hand quantity Of DR.
H. l.. Furgerson's Brick, manufactured
at Halifax which we Will sell at reason
able prices.
Bowers. WHITE LUMBER Co.
Scotland Neck, n. C.
The commonwealth., 1904-10-13
For Sale!

My Plantation in two miles of En-
field, n. c., containing $50 acres, locat-
cd within the Graded School district.
Apply at once to the undersigned.
WILLIAM BURNETT,
Z. 0. Enfield, Halifax county, N. c..
The commonwealth., 1904-10-13
Land Sale for Taxes.

shall sell to the highest bidder at
the court house in Halifax on Monday,
October ), 1904, for taxes, the follow
ing lands in Brlnkleyviile township:
Nina Lee, Littleton road, 81 acres.
Taxes and cost 81. 96.
w. J. MOHORN,
Tax Collector.
The commonwealth., 1904-10-13
BuV Red Raven Shoes
For sale by n. B. JOSEY.
when It Rains

You will need the best Shoes. It
will hardly be dry all the year, and SO
now is the time to buy your Shoes.
We have them in good quality cheap.
J. D. RAY & Co.
The commonwealth., 1904-10-13

II troubled with a weak digestion
try Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets. They will do you good. For
sale by E. T. Whitehead & Co., Scot
land Neck, Leggetts' drug store Hob
good.
The commonwealth., 1904-10-13
FdV Your Taxes.

The tax books of 1904 for scotland
Neck and Con noconara townships have
been placed with me and / am now
ready to collect the taxes.
c.. w. DUNN,
lO-6-tf Tax Collector.
The commonwealth., 1904-10-13
Bull Strong" Fence.

American Wire Fence 81 inches
high weighs 10 5-1Otbs. per rod; 49
inches high, 134fbs per rod. Com
pare weight and see. it it is not the
heaviest field fence sold in Scotland
Neck. 1t is "pig tight" and "bull
strong"
JOsEY HARDWARE CO.
The commonwealth., 1904-10-13
Call

Tyler & O,1terbrldge's for Fresh
Seeded Raisi1'>. Gurran,s, Citron Buck
! heat, Nuts OF all tinds nni Pork
Sausage.
The commonwealth., 1904-10-13
Piano for Sale.

One good new Pisno for sale Cheap
:nd Bargain. Apply to Prof. c. w.
Wilson it the Graded School.
The commonwealth., 1904-10-13
Horse ShOeirg.

General Repairing. All work Guaran.
teed. Your patronage appreciated.
LEON WALsToN,
at Princes Stables.
The commonwealth., 1904-10-13
Special sales

During this week and next week we
have special sales which give out-of-
eight bargains. Don't fail to come and
secure your sharS of them.
MORRIsETT BROTHERS.
The commonwealth., 1904-10-13
1t will snow

This fall or winter, perhaps, and
then you will need good Shoes. We
have just the thing. D. RAY & Co.
The commonwealth., 1904-10-13
It Is Clark's

Cider Vinegar that you need if you
want the best. Don't forget where to
find it-at J. D. RAY & Co.'s.
The commonwealth., 1904-10-13
The. Commonwealth
SpEJ;ELAL ANNOUNCENENTS.
For Sale.

One % horse power second hand
Eish;e, in working order except smoke
stack. For terms apply to Mr.. P E.
Smith at Scotland Neck or to me at
RrNobei. THOS. III. NoRFLEET.
The commonwealth., 1904-10-13
Dress Goods

And Trimmings. An endless variety at
N. B. JOSEY'S.
The commonwealth., 1904-10-13
IOHN G. DANIEL,

1OHN G. DANIEL,
Attorney -aJ-L Law,
HALIFAX, n. G.
Practices wherever his services are
required. Special attention given to
collections and prompt returns.
The commonwealth., 1904-10-13

Homemade Blankets
Specia! Sales on Friday, Saturday
and Monday. N. b. JOSEY.
The commonwealth., 1904-10-13
Special Rug Sale.

Special hug Sale.
S1OO Rug for $3.50.
81 so 5000.
$500 g 81 80.
S4O0 GO 50 80.
5000 " $3.9S.
One Car Load Best Wire Fence.
Lowest Prices on Best Line OF Cloth
ing yet seen in town.
The Styles and Patterns in Dress
Goods
Give Us trial OH your Cotton and
Cotton Seed. Highest Prices guaran-
teed. EDWARDS & Co.
The commonwealth., 1904-10-13

something Good.
Full Supply of Fine Candies and
best a. Nruits--J. ID. RAY & Co..
The commonwealth., 1904-10-13

Mothers,
Sea our BOYS Clothing before buying.
N. 3. JOSEY.
The commonwealth., 1904-10-13

JOsey Hardware CO.'S
Knives.
The Josey Hardware Co. have just
received a big lot of Pocket Knives,
made under their OWN BRAND. Every
one guaranteed.
JOSEY HARDWARE Go.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-03
MO UNION.
The Cumberland Presbyterian Church
is Opposed to Consolidation.

ST LOUIS. Oct. 2.-At a confer
encc OF members of the Cumberland
Presbyterian Church held here it was
decided to reject the plan for the con
s~olidatiOn OF the Cumberland Presby-
terrain and the Presbyterian churches,
agreed upon by corfcrcncc commit
tees at a meeting early in the year at
ST. Louis. Delegates wore present
representing DO.0nO members Of the
Cumberland c!lurcIl from all parts Of
the country.
The conference was called. a meet.
ing held for the purpose Of permitting
members opposed TO the church con
SOlidatiOn to express themselves II
take whatever action in the matter
they desired. About 80 members
were present. \ permanent OrganiGa-
1iOn was effected. officers elected and
resolutions U~naitCrably opposing the
consolidation We're adopted.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-03
RANDOLPH SIX
CONFESSED
WIFE-MURDERER SENTENCED TO
PEMiTENTiARY FOR LIFE
WEAK MIND SAVED HIS
NECK.

NEW MARTINSEILLE, Oct. g.
The july in the Six murder case
brought in a verdict Saturday for
murder in the first degree, with a
recommendation OF imprisonment
Counsel for defendant made 4 motion
TO set aside the verdict, which motion
the court overrulcd and sentenced
the defendant TO The penitentiary for
life. Friday Of the day was
spent IN an attempt by the State to
get in a confession made by the de.
PENDANT to various persons, and the
court finally admitted the one made 10
George Frances and. Spencer Pos.
tlethwaiL
The defendant stated TO them thai
on the Goth day Of June last he went
home from the store and started with
his to cut some wood, and that
his wife followed him TO the woods
crying, that he had told her he was
going 70 hoe corn for a rcighDor the
next day, and that she always cried
when he went away from home, that
he went out in the woods and hid,
she followed lim and that he few into
a passion and stuck her with the ak,
that she was standing 10y him crying
when he struck ner.
DIR. kcarns stated that he examined
The body and thar the left side Of The
head was crushed and partly taken of
by The blow. DR.. Kearns also stated
that Six was a very weak minded man
and was barely responsible for his
act. Five of the jury voted for the
death penalty, but after some hours
agreed to the verdict as returned. The
arguments made both on behalf Of
defendant and State were able, and
the CCurtl OuSc was crowded during
The time with women and men. The
first person to whom Six confessed
was a coloTed mar confined in Jail
with him but who promised TO keep
the secret, and he did. never revealing
it to any person except counsel until
after trial.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-03
HUBBARD
Tells Citizens of Lewis County What
He kn oWS About the Tax
Bills.

WESTON, w. Va. Oct. 3.-The
campaign was opened in Lewis oun
ty Saturday by a speech ". p.
Hubbard. Of Wheeling, who for two
hours had HI attention OF the audi
ence that packed the Opera House at
Weston. Mr.. Hubbard dealt in facts
and figures. demonstrating that small
farmers and property holders would
receive greatest benefit from the new
tax bills. He paid his respects to
John T. McGraw, Democratic leader.
and dissipated and disproved the mis-
representation OF anti-taX reform
speakers and their circulated false
hoods. He made an eloquent plea for
Republican National and State con-
troll as only one of his ability could.
He was warmly welcomed and APP
plauded.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-03
BASEL or; TIE FAR EAST.
Study of Chinese Language Declared
by Experts TO Weaker the Brain.

LONDON, Oct. 3.-The resignation
OF DR.. Corfe, Bishop of Korea, be-
cause of his inability tor-learn the
tention to the enormous difficulties
which face missionaries in heather
countries. and incidentally to. The fact
that the study of some Eastern
tongues has a specific deleterious eff
feet on the brain.
According to an official Of the So
ciety for the propagation Of the Cos
pei in foreign parts. I15 tongues and
dialects are spoken by their mission
aries abroad.
In Burma alone, he said, there are
something like 10 dialecrs and Ian
guages spoken. and in Bengal the
number is nearly as large.
The Korean. Chinese II Japan
csc languages" he added, are the
greatest stumbling. blocks to our
preachers, and there awe been sew
erai bishops before DR.. Corfe who
have been unable TO master certain
Asiatic tongues.
In Korea tie educated people
speak a classical Chinese tongue.
and look with contempt on the En-
NOM. the dialect and alphabet OF the
poorer ignorant classes.
THE Chinese tongue has had, in
many cases. a very curious effect on
some center OF the brain, with the
result that the learning Of it becomes
Il positive menace 10 health.
Five years hard Study is usually re-
CURED to learn TO speak Chinese, for
a bad 2cCcnt or a slight mistake may
entirely alter the meaning of any dis
course or service.
Our 2G0 missionaries in Africa"
official continued, fine no such
The alphabet is Roman,
and therefore simple, and even the
many dialects are soon picked up
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-03
GOULD PAYS TN PART
FOR WEST SIDE BELT
Gives P~ittsoursers 100000 Check
and Agrees to Pay s2,15o,ooo
This Honth.

PITTSBURG. Oct. 3.-Negotiarions
were reported to have been consum-
znaCed SATURDAY for the formal rans-
fer of tl1e Pittsnurg Terminal Rail-
road & Coal Company and West Side
Belt Line 10 the Gould interests. The
first payment OF 81 100000 was made,
but the Gou1ds did not take formal
possession. This will probably be
done tomorrow, when the officials Of
the Misunderstanding Terminal rail
road viii probably replace those IN
the West Sid Belt Line and the off,
Gers Of the Consolidated Coal Con:
panE Of ST. Louis those OF the coal
con- pai1ies ope@ateG III connection
:.ich the West Side Belt railroad.
Under the terms Of the agreement
the Wabash or Gould interests agree
TO pay the remainder of the purchase
price of the properties by the last OF
October. The total price at $3.50 per
share was $3,150.00D, including the as
sumption Of the bond issue OF $1,000
900. OF the total amount $l.OOO.O 900
has been paid and the remainder, 81
100000 will be paid late this month.
SO far as known no definite ar
engagements have been made for the
operation Of the coaI mines. 1t is
quite likely that the Consolidated
Coal Company viii lease the proper
ties at once and the business placed
in charge OF =. T. Bush, fuel agent of
the Missouri Pacific, who examined
the coal ands some months ago. Ed
gar IT. WelIeS, Vice President of the
Wabash, is president of the COnsoli-
dated and w. C. Schnicl<, Of St. Louis.
is general sales agent.
J. W. Patterson, vice president and
chief engineer: John r.. Walsh, all-
GitOr, and T. b. Foley. directors of the
MISUNDERSTANDING Terminal, returned
home yesterday from a conference
with Wins1Cw S. Pierce, attorney of
J. Gould. in relation to the
transfer of the newly purchased prop
critics
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-03
OF COURSE WE LEAD.
E~nglishman Comedies That United
States Beats World in EIec-
tricity.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Oct. g
President Roosevelt had an interest
ing talk Saturday with Theodore Fell
den, editOrin-chicf of the Electrical
Magazine Of LOndon who came to
America as a delegate TO the intcrna-
tional electrical conference at ST.
Louis.
The President" he said at the CON
clISiOn of his Interview, manifested
the deepest ~interest in the develop
mcntS of electrical science. My trip
TO America has been Il perfect revela-
We had heard and read about
the development OF electrical appli-
anceS in the United States, but had
no realization Of the wonder of that
Development. The United States is
far in advance of any other mi
in the application Of electricity to
and industrial uses"
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-03
NOTICE

II you see "a nice i sokinE
couple driving around with q
good stylish horse, elegant harness.
hobby r~un-a-bout, carriage or trap.
with nice clean robes, and everything
to match, you a wager ten to one it
was hired from the Jackson Livery
Barn, as we put out only that kind
FRED S. JACKSON, Manager. OpeD
day and night. Z
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-03
DOWIE LOSES A FORTUNE.
Jury Breaks Will Made In His Favor
BY New ZeaIander.

CHICAGO, Oct. ga jury in Judge
TUthill's court Saturday rendered
a verdict hat John Alexander DoWic
is not entitled to the $4,000 left to
DOWic by the viii of Fred Sutton, a
wealthy New Zealand sheep herder,
VINO died in Dowic'S "hospice'' several
years ago.
The jury found that Sutton was not
in his right mind when he mad the
Will. The %bcQuoSt was contested by
the ~decedcnt's brothers and sister,
who came from New Zealand TO tcs-
tify. Counsel for Dowie announced
that an appeal viii be taken.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-03
FORTUNES FAvo RS

are &C your own making Those who
try to win them by reckless speculation
are most often unsuccessful LegiE-
mate methods OF acquiring wealth
founded on the most solid of financial
principles are offered by the
CITIZENS DOLLAR SAVINGS BANK
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-03

given by the juices OF lus~.ous fruits
ripe and fresh, makes Jim MaTtIn'E
oda SO popular. The fact that al
these syrups are absolutely pure ap
peals to eyeryone's good ~ who
values health. The water used is pure
also, and there is no Summer bevec-
age so wholesome and delicious: Try
a glass Of soda with his delicious ics
cream at the
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-03
JOSEPH

Contractor for Cement Sidewalks,
Cellar Floors, Yards, Retaining WaIin
and Steps. Stable Floors and Cellars
made water tight, a specially.
Residence-Spence street, near.Mar
pie avenue. F. & NJ. Phone, 534- p
o. Box, 476. Fairmont, w Va.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-03

1t is easy to get guesses by asking
a friend to subscribe for the West Viz
ginian six months.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-03

Try your luck-it doesn't cost any
thing. Coal City House Furnishing
Company. z
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-03

have some good bargains on Fasr-
mont N Call and see ne Il
H. Lanham.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-03

We carry a complete line of wood
iron, and Cincinnati bucket pumps
J. l.. Halls Hardware Store. y
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-03

Your want" is not important-tc
anyone but yourself-until it has been
put into type"
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-03

- Adds an enhanced feminine charm
Dorothy Dodd shoes for women C-B-
Highland. *
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-03

Right in beauty of design, finish
and price. Come in and be convinced.
Fairmont Furniture Company. Oppo-
site postQlce- <
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-03

Silk Plush Underwear at Mans
bachs', wear it once mean to always
wear it. X.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-03

Some person will get the chair. Coal
City House Furnishing Company x
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-03

SOUTH SIDE
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-03

The author of the pamphlet neXt
directs his ttentio to the ~conStitu-
tional amendment and charges its de
feat to the Republicans, though every
Democrat in the Legislature voted
against it. The Democrats attempt
cd to ameni tho amendment in 4
manner not germane TO the subject,
and it you'd have been absolutely i'm
possible under the laT. The Republic
cans presented an amendment to ar
ticle 10 OF the constitution providing
that the "Le2isIature may levy or re-
frain from levyinS State and State
school taxes on real and personal
property but it was lost on account
OF their opposition, as a t~wo-thirds
vote is required in order to have it
submitted to the people. The Demo
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1904-11-17
For Thanksgiving Day

the Nickel Plate Road will sell tick
cts within distances of one hundred
and fifty miles, November 23rd and
oath, at rate of fare and a third
for the round trip. Return limit No
vember 18th. Three through trains
daily to Ft. Wayne, Cleveland, Erie,
Buffalo, New York, Boston and New
England points, with vestibu1ed
sleeping cars. No excess fare charged
on anysstrain on the Nickel Plate road.
Meals served in Nickel Plate dining
cars, on American club meal plan,
ranging Sin'price from thirty five cents
to ST.; also a la carte. Chicago city
ticket offices, Ill Adams street and
Auditorium Annex. Depot, La Sale
and Van Buren, streets, on the E1e-
waited Loop. WIS
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1904-11-17
George YuIe Sends the Hospital
Association a Check For
Five Hundred Dollars.
MPRovEMEHTS BEING MADE.
New Elevator to be Installed and the
Heating Plant Will be Completed
Within a Few Days.

George Yu1e, who will leave in a
few days for California to spend the
winter, Friday afternoon sent to the
directors of the Kenosha Hospital as
soc1at1on his personal check for $500
Tor the use of the association in MAX
ing additions to the hospital. Mr..
/ Yule has contributed literally to the
hospital in the past, but the present
gift is none the less acceptable. Mr..
Yule has taken great interest in the
work of the Hospital association, and
with the gift he sent letter to the
directors OF the association, thanking
them for the good work (which the
hospital is doing for the working
men of the city.
| The gift of Mr.. Yu1e wi11J be uti1-
lied in carrying out the plans for the
repair of the Hospital. With this
money the board of.3dire ctorsswi11 see
their way clear to put in an elevator.
The demand for an elevator lin the
hos pita1 has been fe1t,for. some time
and it will be installed at once.
The many improvements which were
made at the hospital during the past
few months have caused a large ex-
penditure Of money, and Swhi1e the
people of means in the city have come
nob1y to the supporter the institution
the members of the board ofsdirectors
ask that it be understood that the
people of the city who are not ab1e,to
make large gifts are requested to give
what they can. The directors are
planning to make the hospital the
most cosmopolitan institution in the
city, and every man, woman and child
is asked to contribute Ito the support
of it in any way possible. The direc-
tors are not out begging for money,
but at the same time the money can
be used at all times, and it is to be
hoped that these smaller contributions
will begin to come in in the near fu-
ture.
The many improvements shat have
been made at the hospital have made
it one of the most complete hospitals
in this section of the state. The in
stitution is doing a grand work for
Kenosha people, and the report of the
ma nagers shows that it has been
crowded with patients almost since
the opening day.