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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-12-14
PEOPLE OF PROMINENCE.

Mrs. George Gould is to have pub.
1ished a book on her recent trip abroad.
Among her intimate friends she IS
spoken OF as being lin the dlstln-
suished list of automobile SURVIVORS,.
DR.. Isaac H. Hazleton, Of Wellesley
Hills, Mass, the only surviving omcer
Of the First Vermont was one OF the
guests 1T the recent launching OF the
new mammoth battleship Vermont
DR.. Albert A. Van der Veer, OF Al
bany. N. Y, has just received one OF
the highest honors that can be given
to a surgeon. He has been CHOSEN
president of the National Surgical as
ISOLATION. His works on surgery are
standard.
Prof. Alexieff Torigony, one time OF
the University of Moscow, and VINO
was imprisoned in 1891 for alleged
completely in the assassination of Alex
ander H., will shortly come to America
from Japan to become United states
citizen.
William Kingsley, who was born IN
Ireland in 1888 and fought with Nelson
at Trafalgar, is now living at the age
Of 122 near Bloomfield, Mo. He fought
in the Crimean war, assisted IN the
taking OF Sebastopol and in this coun-
try fought in the Mexican and civil
wars
Mrs. Marion B. Baxter is at the head
Of the only free hospital in Seattle
Wash. the hospital ship Idaho. Roger
s. Greene and other public-splrlted
men of the city bought the ship ana
gave it for the benefit OF those TOO
poor to pay for admission to hospitals
Mrs. Baxter has been for several years
on the editorial staff of Seattle pa
per.
Gov. Miguel A. Otero of New Mexico
is one of the most extensive sneep
breeders in the southwest, his hooks IN
Guadalupe county alone numbering
6E 900 head. He is native OF the ter
ritory, a scion of one of its Oldest ram
lilies and speaks Spanish and English
with equal fluency. The governor IS
now nearing the end of his second term
and it is considered probable that ne
will be reappointed.
Thomas A. Edison came over to New
York from his quiet New Jersey nome
to see some machinery in which he was
interested. AS soon as possible he hur-
ried back again. Il want to get back
to the quietude of my own Workshop
ne remarked on leaving. II can't stand
New York. You are too glazing ana
noisy over here, one of the chief rea-
sons being that you are using so many
of my contrivances.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-12-14
FARMS FOR SALE
Early in January.

This we'll known "Cotton Farm
;O-horse fartn--situated near Roanoke
liver, 6 mics from Scotland Neck,
Halifax county, n. c., said to contain
700 acres arabic and pasture land and
200 acres timber and wood land. -Four
room overseer's home, splendid set
tables. good COW barn, large two story
IN house with cotton press, gin, en-
line and boiler, three corn cribs and
tood tenement houses. This is one OF
ne very best farms of its size In East
..rn Carolina, we'll arranged Tor stock
,rm, and soil adapted to growth OF
.otton, peanuts and corn.
The Cypress Swamp Farm"-lO-
,:orse farm-adj joining the "Cotton
"arm," located near Roanoke river and
miles from Scotland Neck, Halifax
county, said to contain 500 acres arabic
I'D pasture land, and 600 acres 'imber
I'D wood land. The right me- can
Ike hold OF this farm and max a
me properly. It contains four loom
verseer's home. fair stables, COW barn,
.yrn crib, and tenement houses. Even
such a wet year az this we are picking
:. bale OF cotton to the acre on our
ages crop.
':The Bond Tract" situated one
nile from Scotland Neck in front OF
1e Gall Berry Farm, said to contain
y acres open and 50 acres wood land.
Thirty head horses, mules and colts,
+ fty head COWS, calves and oxen, lot
T.: stosk hogs, a lot OF pork on the gal
lows, and all the corn and fodder, carts
md wagons, steam engine and gas en-
sine, and all farming utensils of every
1 md will be sold.
Terms OF sale, cash. All OF the above
property, both real and personal, Will
re sold at The Cotton Farm Thursday,
January 4th, 1906.
NJ. A. & F. P. SHIELDS,
Pitt. Ex'rs Jas. G.. Shields.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-12-14

TUET OPERA GI.A''St.S.
every whim of fastidiOus fcmininlty
has been anticipated, and not to the
extent of lot of space filing frippery.
mark you. for each little accessory is
Of admirable workmanship and excel
lent material.
There We're seen here a number of
handsome bags of colorcd feathers
rich puppies wines and greens, brought
out to match gowns of corresponding
colors, but the ever elegant black with
gold and gun metal lHO,Intings in all
the smart new shapes We're singled out
among the others ON account of their
style.
A particularly handsome vanity bag
was of black seal of generous proper
tons, conveniently fitted with strap
handle, with purse pocket Oh the out
side, and in individual pockets GO the
inside were Il dainty pair OF opera
glasses, tiny powder puff and hand mir
rOr. pearl handled glove fastener and
a charming little feather fan with tor
toise shell sticks, the brown tipped
feathers matching the shell sticks per
fectly
A pin seal bag was lined throughout
with Dresden silk, with suede lined
center pocket for jewels. IN this bag
were a memo. pad and pencil, gold
trimmed opera glasses and powder puff
and mirror.
The newest shopping bags are enor-
nous affairs, exceedingly handsome
ones being Of black walrus leather lin
ed with black kid, the corners being
protected by gold mountings. These
are fitted with a small change purse
and cardcase.
Miniature opera glasses which slip
easily into the vest pocket are fast su-
perseding the old style larger ones, but
where the latter are carried there are
many very lovely bags for such pur
poses. A charming opera bag is made
of cloth Of gold with gold filisrce
mountings, and bags Of soft Dresden
ribbons are as popular as ever.
Excellent soft leather and suede col
lar bags for men, just the right size to
draw up over collars to be carried in
the suit case were among number Of
smart leather and pigskin gifts for
men-but this is another story, which
will come later
On the center counter of another shop
were number Of exquisite shirt waist
patterns, each folded and tied into a
neat square box a trife larger than q
handkerchief box. These patterns were
| Of new wash fabrics. smart blue and
green checked madras, dainty snow.
| drop and f1eurde-lis designs and quaint
figures, each box containing waist
| pattern.
| four readers may have any question
| concerning fashion or fabrics answered
| without charge by Rene Deveraux, thu
| fashion expert. by addressing Rene Dew.
| eraux, p. o. Box 269. Madison Square
New York. inclosing stamp for reply.l
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-12-14

The readers of this papaer will be
pleased to learn that shere is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure In all it's stages, and
that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure
is the only positive cure now known
to the medical fraternity. Catarrh be-
ing a constitutional disease, requires a
constitutional Treatment. Halls Ca
tarrh Cure is taken internally, acting
directly upon the tiood and mucous
surfaces of the system, thereby destroy
ing the foundation of the disease, and
giving the patient strength by build
ing up the constitution and assisting
nature in doing its work. Tie pro-
prietors have 90 much faith in its cur
alive powers that they offer One Hun
dred Dollars for any case that It fails
to cure. Send Tor list OF testlmonlals.
Address, F. J. CHEEEY 4 Co.. Toledo Q.
Bold BY dr0ggists, 76e.
IIAN6z HIn1I1i 1ile n
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-12-14
SHAKE INTO YOUR SHOES

Aliens Foot-Ease, a powder. 1t
cures painful, smarting, nervous feet
and ingrowing nails, and instantly
takes the sting out OF corns and
bunions. It's the greatest comf.nt
discovery of the age. Aliens Foot
Ease makes tight or new shoes feel
easy. It is a certain cure for sweating 9,
callous and hot, tired, aching feet. Try
it to-day. Sold by all Druggists and
Shoe stores, 25c. Don't accept any
substitute. Trial package FREE. Ad-
dress, Allen 8. Olmsted. Le Roy, N. Y.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-12-14

NANY CHILDREN ARE SICKI4Y.
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders Tor
Children, used by Mother Gray, nurse
in Children's Home, New York, break
colds in 24 hours, cure feyerishness,
headache, stomach troubles, teethfng
disorders, AMI destroy worms. At all
druggists. 25c. Sample mailed Tree.
Address, Allen G. Olmsted, Leroy, MY.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-12-14
Notice..

Having qualified as administrative
,.pon the estate OF Douglas White, de-
CEASED, late OF Halifax county, N. c., I
hereby notify all persons having claims
1sainst said estate to present them for
rlyment to me or to my attorneys,
I>,tchin, Smith & Kitchin, before one
sar from the date OF this notice or
sid notice viii be pleaded in bar of
t..eir recovery. All persons indebted
t. said estate will please make imme-
Gate settlement.
This the 9th day of November, 1905
BERTHA WHITE,
1856 Administrative.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-12-14
r. n. MACY q co.
NEW YORK
Talking
Machines and
Graphophones!

We have made contracts with several
Talking Machine and Graphophone
Companies to both Retail and Whole
sale their Machines. We have on
hand over twenty-five styles of the
latest Improvements, from Four to
Ninety Dollars each. Several thousand
both Disc and Roller Records, all New
and Up-to-Date Music, Songs, etc.
We take old WORKOUT Records In part
pay for new ones.
We made trip to headquarters OF
several companies and spent time and
money to learn all that is to be learned
in connection with this business, and
think we are well prepared to furnish
all needed information to our custO-
mers.
We will take all old style GRAPHIC
phones in part pay for new ones. We
handle the Victor, Columbia and other
patterns. Come or write to us for
catalogues and inform alton. We have
in stock large line of Musical Instru-
ments of many kinds.
Our stock of Mattings, Carpetlngs
Rugs, Art Squares, Druegets and
House Furnishings of all styles is
larger than eyer before.
| SPIERS Bros,
Oct. 5, 1905. WELDON, N. G..
1O-53m
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-12-14

President Roosevelt has given Con-
gress the broad hint when he says that
tariff revision should originate in Con-
gress. Now is the time to originate.
Columbus lOhio) State Journal.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-12-14

Beautifying methods that injure the
skin and health are dangerous. Be
beautiful without discomfort by taking
HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea. Sun
shiny faces follow its use. 35 cents.
E. T. Whitehead & Co Scotland Neck,
Jno. n. Brown, Halifax.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-12-14

The canal men want a club house
and the Canal Commission has agreed
to furnish it. The Home for Super
annuated Ditch nIggers can be built
later--Puck.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-12-14

Any one suffering from Kidney
pains, back ache, bladder trouble or
Plne-ule Upon retiring at night will
he relieved before morning e. r.
Whitehead & Co., Scotland Neck, Leg
gett's Drug Store, Hobgocd.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-12-14

Mrs. Subbubs--I ran over to borrow
some flour and lemons and sugar and
milk. Mrs Lenes once srtainly shall
I lend you some one to eat the pie
when it is made IN. Y. Sun.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-12-14

The season Of Indigestion is now at
hand. Rings Dyspepsia Tablets re-
lieve indigestion. aud correct all stom-
ach disorders. E. T. Whitehead &
Co., Scotland Neck, Leggett's Drug
Store, Hobgood.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-12-14

PinesaIve is the best Salve for sores,
burns, tolls, tetter, eczema, skin dis
eases and piles E. T. Whitehead &
Co., Scotland Neck, Leggett's Drug
Store, Hobgood.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-12-14

HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea is
simply liquid electricity. It goes to
every part OF your body, bringing new
blood, strength aud new vigor. It
makes you we'll and keeps you we'll.
IS cents.
E. T. Whitehead & Co., Scotland Neck,
Jno. n. Brown, Halifax.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-12-14

Be not the fourth friend of him
who had three before and lost them
Laveter.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-12-14

The oldest thing Is the way a wo-
man can do things without knowing
how.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-12-14
OUR WEEKLY
NEW YORK LETTER

Timely Suggestions For Holiday Shop
,ers-vanity Bags Completely Fur
nished-lncreasee Size In Shopping
eaqs-Smart Leather ane Pi9skin
Gifts For Men.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-12-14

It would be strange, If the company
a man keeps didn't know him.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-12-14

Our Christmas Gifts Catalogue is
NOW ready for mailing and will be sent
free. on request Instead Of racking
your brains in the selection Of suit
able Christmas Gift, write postal
card NOW Tor our Catalogue. Con-
tajus thousands Of suggestions. illus
trated, witt, prices, of suitable holiday
gifts for man, womau or child. IT'S
FREE
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-12-14
3P'ece Toilet Set XnQh
OUR SPECIAL
Christmas Price ~

The opportunity Of purchasing so hand
some and serVicet i}ie a Christmas GlIt
for so little money seldom presents ltse1.
Only The. immense purchasing power OF
the Gigantic establishment of MACY >,
the largest Dry Goods and Depart
Inent store in the country. makes such
offerings possible. The toilet set here Of
fercd is typical of the MACY method OF
pricing. 1t is an exact reproduction OF an
expensive sterling silver set, Is heavily
triple plated on high grade. hardened
Britannia metal. The set consists OF a
beveIed plate glass mirror inches IN
diameter, brush with IS rows penetrating
bristles. and comb 712 inches long, with
coarse and fine teeth. With ordinary care
this set will last for twenty years. II
YOU are not satisfied after purchasing that
il is all and more than we clalm we
cheerfully refund your money, as on all
goods purchased from us. And remember
YOU are dealing with MACY'S. a house.
hold word for forty EIGHT years, name
that stands for Reliability, Prohity. Truth
We sci, p,ore goods for cash tina"
INV other store in the United states.
and quality for quality, we under
sell every other store In the United
S(.sts1.
The Washington times., 1905-07-23

tive laad. but making England their
real home Their boys go 10 English
schools and they live the quiet life OF
English country gentlefolk OF course,
when he married the Prince renounced
his royal rights and all prospects Of
succeeding TO the throne The King
granted him the title Of Prince Berna-
dUtte. and the Duke OF Luxembourg,
head Of Queen Sophies family. more re
Gently created him Count Of Wisborg,
out II is little he cares for such dig
mites. He has never regretted cutting
adrift from the throne. and Princess
BernadOtta has long been satisfied that
It was no sacrifice after all he made to
marry her.
The Norweaians would be glad 10 have
him as their new monarch. but he has
no desire TO assume tho responsibilities
Of n crowned head. Perhaps If he were
offered the presidency Of Norwegian
republic he might accept. OF stalwart
figure, tall almost as his father. with
clear, earnest eyes and a noble bear
ing. he would attract attention any
where and in no company would he
appear TO greater advantage than in
one composed OF the EciOns Of royalty.
The princess has lost much of the
beauty that first won his admiration.
but she has gained the crown which
only rests on the brows of happy wives
and mothers. and his devotion to her
is as feFvid as ever
The Washington times., 1905-07-23
Legislation L Ineffective.

Both In Scotland and in England legis-
Iajlon proved quite ineffective. The
acts fell gradually into desuetude. The
act or Elizabeth. applying to English
YaGdDonds, was repealed by one OF
George III, and the death penalty Of
Phllip and Mary was abolished IN the
hrst year OF George Tvs reign Four
years later all previous vagrancy acts
were repealed and the mild law was
PASSED that any person telling for
tunes shall be deemed a rogue and vaga-
Dohd, and also ANY person wandering
abroad and lodging in the open air, or
under tent. or in any cart or wagon,
not having visible means of subsistence,
and unable TO give a good account of
himself, This did not hurt the gypsies.
In William Tvs reign n fine of forty
shIliings was imposed on any gypS-.
pitching tent. booth, stall or stand,
or encampinS on any part of the high
way. Tine gyp5ies are no longer pre-
Scribed class, says d recent writer on
vaSrancy, ''and it is arguable that
band Of sypsies not engaged in fortune
telling ana practising some remunera-
tive occupation. may lawfully live III
tents SC long as they do not encamp
on the highroads." Sanitary bylaws
seem to be the only available weapon
then. and a weak weapon they are.
When the Surrey county council, a few
years ago, passed a series of bylaws
against all dwellers In tents and vans,
who haunt the commons and waysides
the home secretary refused to conforms
them until he got clear evidence OF OBJ
JectiCns other than those on the score
of lnsanitatfon.
The Washington times., 1905-07-23

competitors. In a good breeze despits
her tremendous sail spread. she is re-
markably stiff. and takes the seas east
~. At reaching and running the new
MyIne boat thus far has been able to
show her heels to the Yankee cutter.
But 1t is the boat that goes to wind
ward best which generally wins most
matches
The Sonya, has done much better than
was to have been expected of an untrIed
boat that had had none Of that "trn-
ing up so necessary to get the best out
Of her that she is capable Of That
she Will improve as the season ad-
yances may be expected vita certain
ty. She viii suffer nothing from be-
ing in woman's hands. Mss Turner
Farley viii spare neither pains nor
expense to get her IN the best possible
shape.
She is the largest racing yacht ever
owned and raced BY q woman, ard to
that distinction Mrs. Farley is ambI-
tious to add the still more coveted one
of standing at the top of her class at
the end Of the season. She has an cx-
celIent chance Of realizing her ambition
But if she does it viii not be by such
a wide margin as was recorded IL IA
vor OF Herreshon's earlier creations.
the Dacotah and Niagara. The rules inn
pose too many fetteFs on his genius.
He has had too many "don' ts'' to con-
tend with
The Washington times., 1905-07-23
cow PUNcHER WINS sCHooLMARM

Jack Weston, q COW puncher on the
7. W. Bar Ranch in South Dakota, is
laid up with a broken collar bone and
two broken ribs as the result Of an en-
counter with an infuriated bull in sue
cessfuI attempt to save the life OF MISS
Name HiIgers. a school teacher from
Nebraska Miss HilgeTs was returning
to her claim across the ranch when tbs
bull took after her. The fence was
half mile away, but Weston saw her
and made after the animal firing at
him TO divert his attention.
When the ammunition in his revolver
was exhausted Weston flung himselI
from his horse and was promptly rushed
by the bull, which eIuded his lariat.
Then he was rushed to the ground and
his bones broken. He freed himself and
clutched the bulls horns. as does UrsuS
in "0uo Vadis' Back and forth hs
wrestled with the great beast. now
tossed in the air again and forcing the
big head into the ground. When he was
about exhausted another cowboy came
to his. rescue and shot the bull.
Miss Hilgers is nursing the injured
man, and. it is stated, they will be mar
ried when he recovers.-Kansas City
Star
The Washington times., 1905-07-23
:. THE VITALITY OF GYPSIES :. =.

Probably the modern gypsy. in this
country, does little evil beyond beg
ging and petty theft, but his deter
mination not to work Is as strong as
ever, and it seems curious that an in
dustrious people Ike ours continues 10
tolerate d horde Of professional idlers.
How numerous the horde is may be
gathered from the fact that the num-
Der who Wintered in Surrey one year
recently was estimated at 10.009. The
reputation Of the gypsy Is bad every
where. An old Spanish law says, see
Ing that they are liars, cheats, and
thieves, and many of them accustomed
to other kinds Of wickedness." Twtss.
in the book on his travsls, says: This
men are thieves, and the women are
libertines." Swlnburne, a traveller in
the early part Of the last century, says;
THE men are swarthy with q dark,
scowIing eye" q. D. Clarke. trav-
eler in Russia. says: They are dis
tinguished among Indian tribes By 8
name which signifies thieves" An 0dioE
issued IN Denmark, in early times runs:
THE Tartars (gypsieO who wandeE
about everywhere, doing great damage
to the people by their lies. theft, and
w1tchcraft." In Hungary they are or
dered mot to appear in large Cloakss
WHICH are chiefly useful to hide stoisn
goods" Pope Plus II describes them
as thieves and Yagabonds. ''The msrs
refuse Of humanity" is the term ap-
piled TO them IN Hollands history.
when food and drink are plentiful the
gypsy camp almost becomes a scene OK
brutal gluttony and debauchery," ssys
a writer in The Gentleman's Magazine.
with US" said Judge Stephen, ''thsy
receive curfously tnduIgent treatment.
The Washington times., 1905-07-23
A REAL PRINCESS OF ROMANCE
AS a Maid of Honor She
Tried to Discourage
Her Royal Lover.
London, July Is.

London. July Is.
TT is said that the recent marriage Of
Princess Margaret Of Connaught 10
Prince GustaYus of Sweden was one
of those rare EXCEPTIONS royal
love match. Perhaps so, but there is no
such proof o. il as was furnished by the
marriage of another Swedish prince in
England seventeen years ago, and un-
der very different circumstances. Just
because that vas nothing but a love
match, entirely of Cupid making. no
ceremonious fuss was made over it, and
the European sovereigns all held aloof
from # and did not even send any we'd
ding presents TO the bride and bride
groom. The romance has been so gener-
ally forgotten that it IS worth while to
recall its main Incidents
Prince Oscar Carl Auguste. Duke of
Gotland. second son of the King and
Queen Of Sweden. was twenty-five years
old when he fell in love with his
mothers prettiest and favorite maid OF
honor Miss Ebba de Munck- She was
Il scion Of one Of the Oldest and most
distinguished of Swedish families, and
could claim. to have more blue blood in
her veins than the descendant OF the
man whom Bonaparte had placed on the
throne Of Sweden Prince Oscar told
soften the Kings opposition. He insist
ed that his handsome son should wed
only within the charmed circle OF royal
ty, and be content with the pick Of some
half dozen pretty princesses- The course
Of true love did not run smooth for
many Il long day. Miss Munck herself
refused 10 listen to the princes suit, and
absolutely forbade him TO make any sac
rifce for her sake. She resigned her
court appointment. and when she found
that her royal lover was bent on follow
ing her TO her fathers house she left
nome and entered a hospital TO train
as Il nurse,
/ But Oscar would not give her up
Rather would he lay aside ali the titles
I and privileges that his royal birth con-
! ferred upon him In his despair he
turned to his mother for comfort and
! aid. Queen Sophie. herself a Princess
! OF Nassau, had her own pre5udices %
/ conquer. but she was greatly attached
/ to her maid of honor. and still more
| dearly. Of course. did she love her son
/ He convinced her that he could never
! be happy as the husband OF any other
woman The mother in her triumphed
/ over the queen. She sought out the
/ hospital nurse and pleaded her sons
! cause-Wlth success.