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The commonwealth., 1906-07-05
HON. CLAUDE KITCHTN.

News and Observer.
The Democratic Of the Second Con-
gressional District honored themselves
in unanimously re-nominating Hon.
Claude Kitchin for Congress. He has
served three terms In the National
House OF Representatives with ability
and fidelity. He has shown devotion
to the best Democratic principles in
every vote he has cast. BY inheritance
and by conviction he is Democrat of
"the most straightest sect" He is OF
the same brand of Nathaniel Macon,
great tribune OF the people, who for
thirty years was the most influential
and wisest political leader the South
has known. The father of the Con-
gresham, the late Hon. w. H. Kitchln,
formerly represented the Second Dis
trlct in Congress. 1t ia rare that the
Congressional mantle descends from
father to son. Like his father, Mr..
Kltchin is courageous and aggressive
campaigner. The elder Kltchin's ser
vice to Democracy In time of politl-
cal stress was never FULLY appreciated
by the people of his state, but thous-
ands who were moved by his unique
eloquence recall his stirring Neeches
that saved many counties in few
campaigns to the party OF good COVER, >
ment.
Mr.. Kitchin was educated at Wake
Forest, and is successful and well
trained lawyer. He is one OF the most
effective political speakers in North
Carolina and in 1898 Was one OF the
men whose defiant eloquence moved
the people to redeem the State. He
has not often spoken in Congress, but
bis speech on Roosevelt, the Rough
Rider, delivered two years ago, was
circulated all over the country. Dur
ing the present year he was invited to
deliver addresses at notable occasions
in Chicago and New York and acquitted
himself with credit TO himself and to
the State.
The commonwealth., 1906-07-05
CONGRESS ADJOURNED.

Congress adjourned Saturday night,
and the work of the session is summed
up by Speaker Cannon partially as
follows
"In my judgment the work done and
the legislation enacted in the session
just closed exceeds in Importance for
the best interests of all the people of
the republic, OF any session in thirty
years of public life.
II do not contemplate review OF
all legislation. 1t is sufficient that the
legislation covering the appropriations
and the authorizing of public expen-
ditures has bren most carefully con-
sldered and wisely enacted.
''The legislation commonly referred
to as the rate legislation, the pure
food bill, the inspection feature of the
agricultural bill, are measures that af-
feet the interests OF all the people and
while nothing perfect can be done, I
am satisfied the operation of these laws
will demonstrate their wisdom.
"And, believe if nothing else had
been accomplished than the enactment
OF these three measures, they alone
would be sufficient to make the first
session OF the fifty-nfnth congress a
memorable one in the history OF the
republic"
The commonwealth., 1906-07-05
JOHN H. KEEN FOR SOLICITOR.

The Judicial convention tor this
district was held in Weldon Friday
June 29th.
Hon. W. E. Daniel called the con-
vention to order. Mr.. j. G. Barnes
was made chairman and d. e. Stain
back secretary.
The counties were all represented
BERTHE, Halifax. Hertford, Northampt-
on and Warren.
Hon. W. E. Daniel nominated Mr..
John H. Kerr, OF Warrenton, tor
Solicitor.
The nomination was seconded by
Messrs. Tasker Polk, OF Wsrrenton,
aud B. s. Gay, of Jackson. There be-
ing no other names before the con-
vention Mr.. Kerr's nomination was
made by acclamation.
The speeches by Mess. Daniel, Polk
and Gay we're timely and we'll received.
The following executive committee
was appointed by counties:
Bertie-J. B. Stokes.
Hallfax-I. E. Green.
Hertford-John E. Vann.
Northampton-F. R. Harria.
Warren-J. H. Kerr.
RESOLUTIONS CoNCERNING MR.. DANIEL
Mr.. D. M. Prince offered the follow
ing resolutions
1--WE, the Democrats of the Second
Judicial district for the State OF North
Carolina, desire to express our warm
feelings for Hon. w. E. Daniel who
has served as, Solicitor for twelve years
Therefore be it resolved,
l. That we point with pride to his
faithful services and great ability.
2. That we heartily appreciate hiE
great work in the interest of onr State
and people.
3. That we pledge him our loya1
support in all his laudable ambitions
in life."
Mr.. F. r. Harris, of Northampton
made motion for the adoption of the
resolutions and that a copy be sent
to every Democratic newspaper in the
district for publication, and the motion
prevailed.
MIR. Daniel charmed the convention
IN briei but eloquent and patriotic
speech of thanks for the high praise ot
his fellow citizens.
The commonwealth., 1906-07-05
LOFTY SENTIMENT.

In the Congressional Convention at
Weldon last week, Mr.. R. G. Allsbrook,
OF Tarboro, gave expression to some
lofty and commendable sentiments In
nominating Hon. Claude Kltchin to
succeed himself in Congress for the
Second district. Among other things
Mr.. Allsbrook said
s'In the proper administration OF the
affairs of this government, the need OF
the hour is for bold, aggressive leader
ship. When nations conscience and
sense of Justice is shocked and appall-
ed by the exposure of graft and
corruption in high official place; and
it comes to pass that United States
Senator must put aside his toga OF
Office for felon's stripes; when the
people, money-mad, are bartering
their blrthright in elections and de-
spelling the ballot; when Republi-
can Congress, in one breath gives one
hundred and forty thousand dollars
as a subsidy to a mammoth railway
system, and in the next needlessly
votes away twenty five thousand dol
lars of the peoples money for the
travelling expenses of its President ;
and when under the allurement OF
prosperous times the enemy is be-
seeching the young man of today to
wander away from the faith CT the
fathers, after strange, false gods while
the great toilng masses, the pro-
ducers and consumers OF the country
are more and more burdened with
an unjust and iniquitous tariff tax !;
and the trend OF legislation Is in the
interest OF the lew as opposed to the
many-under such CALLING and un-
natural conditions as these, there is ur-
gent need in the legislative halls OF
this nation, OF strong courageous men
men who know the right and know
ing will dare maintain it,"
The commonwealth., 1906-07-05
JURY LIST.

The County Commissioners in reg
ular session Monday drew the following
jurors for August court.
FIRST WEEK.
J. D. Pittard, G. B. Reid, R. A.
Light, Can Ausborn, T. L. House, M.
H. Clark, L. o. Sumerell, S. D. Allen
P. G. Gregory, j. I. Warren, J. w.
Weeks, ". P. White, T. G. Williams,
j. B. Walker, Z. D. Hawkins, VIM. f.
Brady, Tom Cotton, Jesse L. Lewis,
j. H. Thorn, Tom Jenkins, A. j. Sta
ten, J. M. Bowden, J. w. Whitehead,
N. Braswell, W. l.. House, G. w. King
R. A. Dickens, Albert House, Albert
Garner, G.. Lamb, J. H. Lewis, NJ. F.
Medlin, Ish am King, Walter Barnhill,
G. w. Gregory, Eddie Barnes.
SECOND WEEK
H. P. Mcdaniel, E. d. Purnell, S. G..
Cook, G. w. Fleming, J. B. Jones, w.
K. White, S. Stern, Alfred Cook, J. M
P. Wright, j. B. Hall, Jr., E. L. Pike,
E. W. Lilies, T. F. Anderson, Jr, S. d.
Hancock. w. E. Fleming, Willie Bar
field, j, R. Matthews, E. NJ. Parker.
The commonwealth., 1906-07-05
How's This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case of Catarrh that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. J. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, O.
We, the undersigned, have known
F. ]. Cheney for the last 10 years, and
believe him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions, and financially
able to carry out any obligations made
by his firm.
WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken inter
nally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces OF the system
Testimonials sent free. Price, 75c per
bottle. Sold by all druggists.
Take Halls family Pills for consti'
patton.
The commonwealth., 1906-07-05
LIGHTNING's WORK AT SPEED

The Tarboro southerEer OF Mordav,
July 2, said
Sunday afternoon the buildings OF
the Speed Milling Company, of Speed
we're struck by lightning and destroyed
by fire which resulted from the electric
spark. With 1t was burned the ma
chinery and also 1S bales of cotton be-
longing V. 3. Knight and B F. Shell
ton. The buildings destroyed were
the gin, seed, boiler and engine
houses.
"The loss to the buildings and ma,
chinery is estimated at S2,4OO on
which there was ST. 800 insurance in
the Pamlico and Piedmont compani es
There was no insurance on the cotton.
'The company will without delay
with that spirit that is characteristic
of the mem bers. rebuild"
The commonwealth., 1906-07-05
HON. CLAUDE KITCH1N NOMl-
MATED.

The Congressional convention Tor
the Second district was held in Wei
don THURSDAY June 29rh.
Hon. Claude Kitchin was noml-
mated as Congressman to succeed him.
self tor the third time.
He had no opposition and the noml-
nation was made by accIamatlon alter
nominating and secondlng speeches.
Mr.. j. w. Granger was again
chosen chairman OF the district COM
mlttee, and R. G. Alsbrook, secretary.
The commonwealth., 1906-07-05
Executors Notice.

Having qualified as Executor OF the
Estate of G. E. Gray deceased. This
is to notify all persons holding claims
against said Estate to present them
to me duly authorized for payment
on or before July lst, 1907, or this no
tice Will be plead in bar of recovery
All persons indebted to said estate will
please make immedlate payment to me
R. M. JOHNSON, Executor
July /, 1906.
7-5-6t
The commonwealth., 1906-07-05
DEATH OF MIR. E. A. CHERRY.

Communicated to The Commonwealth.
On the morning of June IA, 1906,
Mr.. Edward A. Cherry, of Bethel, N.
c., passed peacefully from the career
aud conflicts OF earth to bis eternal
home.
For some time his health was not
good, but in all his aiilictions no MUIR
mur escaped his lips, or sigh of discon-
tent came from his heart. In his last
illness he seemed perfectly willing to
submit to the will OF God in all things
ALI was done for him that Toying
hearts and hands could do; but God
had hold OF him and He took him
home. A good man, faithful hus-
band, has gone to his reward.
His funeral was preached by Elder
NJ. T. Lawrence, of Hamilton. He
was buried with Masonic honors, being
tenderly laid to rest in the family
burying ground to await the resurrect-
ion call. The deceased was born June
IL, 1851.
In the fall OF 1879 he was married to
Sallle L. Mayo with whom he lived
with great happiness. God blessed
this union with twenty seven happy
years, but now the heart of the wife Is
torn and bleeding. May God give her
consolation, resignation and hope.
The loved companion is gone but God
will be companion when all human
companionships have failed.
He will be greatly missed III his
community. He possessed loyable
character, looking more to the comfort
OF others than to himself. The writer
has never known more generous, un-
selfish nature than his or one more
considerate of the rights and feelings of
others, and so free from envy, jealousy
and those little defects that so often
mar fine character. Surely his life
was worth living, leaving behind him
an influence of lasting good, and those
who knew him best. since his entrance
into Heaven, have another link in the
chain of love to bind their hearts to
the hearts above, that they may meet
again in the beautiful beyond some
time.
He leaves loving wife, two sons
and two daughters, besides host OF
relatives and friends to lament their
irreparable loss.
May his virtues be emulated by all
who knew him, following the examples
OF Christian living so manifest in his
character, when the messenger shall
call them to 60 unto the spirit land
may they be ready and without fear OF
dread 60 to sleep on earth to awake in
Heaven. B. E. G.
OA9ToE RIA.
Bears the H1ha Kind You Hare Always Bought
Signature ~ X2Zl
The commonwealth., 1906-07-05
Notice! Notice!

This is to give further notice that
Smiths Mill Pond is posted ard no
person will be allowed to fish therein,
without ticket. The ticket Will be
good only for the day specified, the
catch limited and ticket given to
miller. We wish to protect both the
fish and fishermen and make it a
pleasure for those who 60.
Bowers WHITE LUMBER Co..
n. B. JosEY,
WILL H. JOsEY.
The commonwealth., 1906-07-05
PHELPS-PETAR.
Cor. to The Commonwealth.

Cor to The Commonwealth.
RIDGEwAY, N. c., June 20, 'O6.
The quiet town of Ridgeway was
the scene of beautiful wedding Wed.
nesday morning June 9th at 10 a. M,
when Miss Margaret A. Petar, the ac-
complished daughter OF Mr.. Charles
Petar, was united In marriage to Rev.
R. R. Phelps, of Scotland Neck, N. G.
They were made man and wife accord
ing to the impressive and sacred rites
of the Episcopal church, Rev. G. w.
Phelps, father of the groom, officiating.
After the ceremony lunch was serv-
ed at the home of the brides father.
The happy couple then left on the
noon train for Scotland Neck, N. G.
where they we're welcomed by their
many friends.
The ladies OF the Episcopal church
had requested the privilege to serve
the wedding supper which they did in
the most attractiye and beautiful style
possible to behold. The popularity Of
the fortunate couple was attested by
the many and beautiful presents which
they received.
The following account of the Phelps
Petar wedding appeared in Sunday s
News and Observer:
RIDGEwAY, N. c., June 30, 1906.
"The chapel of the Good Shepherd
church here was the scene of a lovely
wedding Wednesday morning when
Miss Margaret A. Petar, the beautiful
and accomplished daughter of Mr..
Charles Petar was united in marriage
to Rev. R. R. Phelps, of Scotland
Neck. The ceremony was performed
by Rev. G.. w. Phelps, father of the
groom. The church was tastefully
decorated with ferns and daisies, and
the bridal party entered to the beauti
full strains of Mendelsohns wedding
march, skilltully rendered by Asia Col
Inns. The groom was attended by his
brother, DR.. D. r. Phelps, of Atlanta
Ga, as best man. Miss Ruth Petar
sister of the bride, was maid of honor
The attendants were Miss Zena Wend
linger with Mr.. B. B. Williams Mis-!
Fannie R. Phelps with Mr.. Herber
Petar Miss Anna H. Phelps with Mr.
Thomas G. Horner, and Miss Sydnol
Williams with Mr.. Arthur Petar.
"The bride was attired in white silk
and wore tulle veil caught with
wreath Of lovely white flowers anc
maiden hair ferns, carrying a whit,
prayer book, according to the old Eng
lish style. Simple but beautiful
gowns OF dotted Swiss were worn by
the maid of honor and bridesmaids.
Immediately after the ceremony
breakfast was served at the home O
the brides father, after which th,
happy couple left on the north-bount
train amid the the hearty congratula
tions OF their many friends"
The commonwealth., 1906-07-05


RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts 93,S73.SO
Overdrafts 1864 2S
Other stocks, bonds, mortgages $500 90
Furniture and fixtures l,O23 10
Due from banks and bankers 1G, ,427,72
Cash items 4,O61.25
Gold coin 100000
silver coin 2,6l3.S4
National bank notes 100000
Investment account 100000
$I57, ,S65.s9
Capital stock S24, 10000
Undivided profits, less cur
rent expenses and taxes
paid $3,159.sS
Dividends unpaid 24O,OO
Bills payable 10000 700
Time certificates of deposit 23,5S4 50
Deposits subject to check 75,S3912
Cashiers checks outstand'g 229,S7
Bond tax 1880
$137 ,S65 so
State OF North Carolina |
County Of HALIFAX
!, Frank P Shields, cashier of the
above named bank, do solemnly swear
that the above statement is true to the
best of my knowledge and belief.
FRANK P. SHIELDS, Cashier.
Correct-Attest
JOHN P. FUTRELL,
G. HOFFMAN,,
Directors.
Subscribed and sworn to before me,
this 3Oth day Of June, 1906.
J. E. SHIELDS,
Notary Public,
The commonwealth., 1906-07-05
This Great Sale Begins
Monday, July 2, 1906,
And will Continue Is Days.

500 prs Ladies' Mems & Children's S Slippers
$500 yards ColOred Dress Lawns.
800 yards Fancy Wash White Goods
/ 800 yards Dress Ginghams-
600 yards Light and Dark Punjah Fer
Gales.
200 yards Brown Dress Linen.
80 dozen Ladies 25c Hose.
Entire stock OF r. K g. COrsets.
A few styles OF w. B. COrsets.
3, 900 yards Torchon Lace.
1000 yards Cambria and Nainsook En-
broidery.
100 wards All-Over Laces and Embroid-
cries.
Entire stock of Rugs and Art Squares.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-10-26
Board Not Advised
By It's Attorney

In dismissing Francis L. Cardozo from
the supervisorship of colored schools,
the Board Of Education did not act up
on the advice OF Attorney Mcnamara.
Mr.. Mcnamara this morning denied
having ever given 10 the members Of
the board or TO Superintendent Chan
celor any advice relative % the dis
missing Of the cOlored principal
i am entirely unfamiliar with the
situation" said the boards attorney,
and cannot act advisedly in the mat
ter until I receive answers from the
members OF the board. Superintendent
Chancellor is not involved In the pro-
ceedings. He Is a subordinate. acting
under The dictates of the board, and
therefore Immune from any attack from
the deposed principal
y have not yet looked over the uapers
hled by CardozO; but probably VIII do
50 today. Whether or not the board has
acted wrongly IN this matter f. a grave
question ] would not like TO pass uuon
al this time
in dtsmisslng CaTdOzO without q TRIAL.
II he had been charged with conduct
unbecoming a school Official as he
claims he has, the board has made an
error. II charges were not preferred
tlen the matter may be satisfactorily
adjusted. In the decision which I sub
mitted 70 the board defining the action
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-10-26
HEIR TO MILLIONS
SELLS SNAKE OIL

+ EMPORIA, kan. Oct. &c. w. Nc
GTaw, who has been selling patent medi-
cines on the streets of Emporia for the
past few days. has received word that
he Is one Of the three heirs TO the Sl2-
90, coo estate left by his uncle. Thomas
McGraw. banker, who died recently
in Detroit Mich.
Mr.. McGFaw took the news of his
change In fortune philosophically Asked
what he intended TO do with so much
money, he replied that selling snake oil
suited him pretty well. and that there
were lots Of places he yet intended TO
visit
McGraw is sixty-six years old and a
veteran of the civil war. having served
In the I42d New York lie has Travelled
extensively throughout the country.
making a living as vender Of patent
medicines.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-10-26
HUSBAND DECEIVED
But Thanked His Wife Afterwards

A man ought not TO complain II his
wife puts up little job on him, when
he finds out later that it was all on
account of her love for him Mighty
few men would.
Sometimes a fellow gets so set in his
habits that some sort of a ruse must be
employed TO get him to change, and if
the habit, Ike excessive coffee drink
ing. is harmful. the end justlfes the
means-if not too severe. An Illinois
woman says:
My husband used coffee for twenty
i've years, and almost every day.
He had sour stomach (dyspepsia)
and a terrible pain across his kidneys
good deal of the time. This would
often be so severe he could not straight
en- up. His complexion was a yeilowish-
brown color; the doctors said ne had
liver trouble.
IAN awful headache would follow if he
did not have his coffee at every meal
because he missed the drug
Il tried to coax him to quit coffee,
bat he thought he could not do without
st. Our little girl three years old sat by
him at table and used to reach over and
drink coffee from papa's cup. She got
Ike her father-her kidneys began to
trouble her.
ION account OF the baby, I coaxed my
husband 10 get a package Of Postum.
After the first time he drank il he had a
headache and wanted his coffee. We had
some coffee I'm the house. but / hid 1t
and made Postum as strong as / could
and he thought he was having his coffee
and had no headaches.
In one week after using Postum his
color began to improve, his stomach
got right, and the little girls kidney
trouble was soon all gone. Ny husband
works hard, eats hearty and has no
stomach or kidney trouble any more
After he had used Postum a month
hon lrre1 rfs4or
coffee. He told me to throw il away"
Name given by Postum Co, Battle
Greek, Mich. Read the little book. The
Road 10 Wellville.' in pkgs. There's
q reason
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-10-26
UNITED STATES AND GERMANY
TO NAME TARIFF COMMISSION
Experts to Solve the
Strained Relations Now
Existing.

As means for solving the tariff stu
alton between the United States and
Germany. Secretary Root and Ambassa-
dor Sternburg have agreed upon the APP
polntment of a joint commission OF
tariff experts TO meet in Berlin and sub
NIT recommendations to the two gov
ernments.
AS the chairman OF the American com
mission. Secretary Root has designated
Dr. 5. N y. North, director of the cen
sus. One tariff expert from the Treas
ury and Agricultural Departments also
will be appointed as members of the
commission
DR.. North is recognized as a high au-
thority on questions of tariff. He viii
sail for Berlin within a week, and the
other members viii follow shortly. 1t
Is the desire of Secretary Root to have
the report OF the joint commission sub
mitted to Congress following the holi-
day recess, in order that action may be
taken as soon as possible. relieving the
strained tariff relations between the two
countries.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-10-26

Necessary IN the procedure against Mrs.
cooper d. Love. and others. / made
no reference 20 Jhe Cardozo case. The
boards action IL this matter is Of It's
own creation
The rules governing the Board Of
EducauOu state spe cifcally thar a teach
CT is entitled 10 hearing IL charged
with dlslOyalty 10 the system. This is
An lndubltaOle fact. II Is now up 10 me
10 ascertain the exact situation Each
member OF the board is required 10 file
answer 10 Card0ZO's allegation OF.
upon second thought. ] might say they
can Ills answer collectively.
The secretary viii also De required
10 mak a report or the proceedings az
the meeting between Superintendent
Chancellor and the complainant Also
minutes Of the meeting when Cardozo
was dismissed by the board will be
necessary before ] can act iHtelligenuy
In the case"