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Arizona silver belt., 1906-05-24
RAILROAD GRAPHING

The evidence which has been sub
 mitted before the interstate commerce
 commission during the investigation
 into the connection between the coal
 carrying roads and the mines is start
 ling and discouraging. Graft, evident ly, is not limited to public office-holders.
 Bribery, corruption and the open pur- chasing of favors do not apply to pub lie positions alone. It has bsen shown conclusively that they exist in what has been held up as the model railroad of this country, if not of the world. The great Pennsylvania system, with gross earnings far in excess of those of any other railroad in America, has had some of its dealings with shippers marked by petty bribery and indirect blackmail that have extended almost to the desk of the president himself.
 The question arises, If this is true in the Pennsylvania system. may it not also be true with many of the other great railroads of the country? Evi- dently there is good reason for digging still deeper into the connection between railroad employees, even in high office, and those interested in the freight which the roads transport. There is need for house cleaning in this direc- tion, as there was in the insurance business, a house-cleaning that will wipe out all this bribery and buying of unfair privileges.
Arizona silver belt., 1906-05-24

The rumor that Peary has reached the North pole is declared false, but it is safe to predict that he will arrive there a few laps ahead of Wellman in his flying machine.
Arizona silver belt., 1906-05-24

In twenty-three counties of Mis- souri in which democratic conven- tions have been held all have declared unqualifiedly for Mir, Bryan for the presidential nomination. The peerless leader" has always been strong in Missouri; but what has be- come of Folk?
Arizona silver belt., 1906-05-24

Senator Tillman's allusion to cuckoos at the white house is not original, but only new adoption. It was originally used by old Senator Morgan to describe those of his colleagues in the senate whom he suspected of friendship with President Cleveland.
Arizona silver belt., 1906-05-24

A New York Times special says that the administration at Washington has suddenly discovered that the chairman ship of the Spanish treaty commission is sinecure, and that Senator Chand- Ter will lose his position.
Arizona silver belt., 1906-05-24
Card of Thanks

We wish to return our very sincere and grateful thanks to those many friends who assisted so materially by little acts of kindness during the late serious illness of MT. Sidow, who is now much better and whose contem- plated trip to California will no doubt restore to usual good health.
 MR. AND MRS. VIM. SIDow AND
 LITTLE DAUGHTER. Globe, Arizona, May 23rd, 1906.
Arizona silver belt., 1906-05-24

It is calculated that the exceptions provided for under the operation of the anti-free pass amendment to the rate bill will enable about 5000, ,00O persons to travel deadhead. However, this will show something of reduction from the present figures.
Arizona silver belt., 1906-05-24

It is stated in press dispatch that American gold and paper money is ex- tremely popular on the Panama canal zone. We'll, we wonder if it isn't at home!
Arizona silver belt., 1906-05-24

Send your collars to us and we will send them back nice and white, and, better still we will take that rough edge of. Arizona Steam Laundry.
Arizona silver belt., 1906-05-24

Buy window glass from the Gils Lumber company. They have it in reg ular sizes and will cut special sizes without extra charge.
Arizona silver belt., 1906-05-24

Have you noticed the ridcously low prices on mems all wool underwear in Brookner's window this week?
Arizona silver belt., 1906-05-24

The American Metal Market says: "In our copper markets there is no change in prices or the general situa-
Arizona silver belt., 1906-05-24

Full line of musical instruments at the Music Store.
Arizona silver belt., 1906-05-24

We must have the space. Wall paper at price that would make you smile. Postoffice Store.
Arizona silver belt., 1906-05-24

CLEAN RAGS-The SILVER BELT will pay 10 cents pound for clean rags.
Arizona silver belt., 1906-05-24

Mrs. M. L. Sheehan, business med um. Mining speciality. Fee $l. Cir cles every Tuesday and Friday, free, 8 pm. Near Catholic church.
Arizona silver belt., 1906-05-24

Let Buxton & Merritt figure on your painting and papering.
Arizona silver belt., 1906-05-24

New Books. Just received few late books at Van Wagenen's.
Arizona silver belt., 1906-05-24

We have received a big stock of fancy front doors, comprising all the latest designs. Prices reasonable. Gila Llmber company.
Arizona silver belt., 1906-05-24

Special Dinner every Sunday 75cents. The Wave Cafe. If
Arizona silver belt., 1906-05-24

Burn! Burn! Burn! Any kind of articles you wish to burn can be ob- aimed at Van Wagenen's.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-11-29
ORDERS THE TRAIN.
EXTRA ONE BETwsEN PLYMOUTH ANE
WELDON.

News and Observer, 18th
The extra train sought for by people
living at Plymouth and Weldon and at
in sermediate points has been ordered
put on by the Corporation Commits
sion.
This is on the Atlantic Coast Line,
and for this extra train there were
petitions from Williamson, Scotland
Neck, Plymouth, Parmele, Weldon and
others places, the North Carolina Corp
Grafton Commission having gone to
Williamson to investigate the matter
and have set forth by the petitioners
the reasons for the extra train. The
order for this was made yesterday, this
closing as follows
"The Commission Is of the opinlo
that the convenience of the travelling
public requires it, and that 1t Is prac'
tlcable that the defendant provide
transportation for passengers iron
Fender to Hobgood daily at or before
80 a. M, so that connection can be
made tor Norfolk and intermediate
points, and from Fender to Parmele a
at or before 10 :25 a. m, so as to con
meet with transportation for Klnston
Washington and Plymouth, and return
ing from Plymouth In the afternoon
furnish transportation so as to maxi
close connection with trains due a
Parmele at 10 p. m for Washington
Kinston and Tarboro, and to Pender O.
Weldon and intermediate points"
"And 1t is hereby ordered that thi
transportation be fsc-!shed."
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-11-29
A VA TION GIVES THANKS.

In accordance with tine proclamation
at President Roosevelt our Nation gives
thanks today for the bounties with
which God has blessed the people and
for tina protection OF His mighty hand.
To be sure, in many places the time
that should be devoted to Thanksgiving
will be turned int revelry; but there
will he d host TO worship God in thanks
giving ~. His mercies and in aims Tor
the poor. Many heart will rejoice
TODAY because OF the communion which
it holds IN pleasing thanksgiving to
God for His love and mercy and watch
care and bountles; and many poor
life will be made glad to-day because
OF the gifts which are sent out from
che homes and tables Of plenty as g
thank offering to God for His bound
less gifts and blessings.
1t is truly fitting thing that all the
people should this day worship God to-
gether. A great Christian nation car
do no more appropriate thing than te
worship God together one day In
wear as a Nation. At other times the
people worship God as individuals, Of
in the limitations of their own church
es or denominations but to-day they
worship as one great people slgnally
blessed OF God and in the spirit OF gen
uipe brotherhood,
A beautiful custom, indeed; ane
may the people of this great nation
really be lifted by this days influence
to higher plane of moral and Chris
tan excellence, and may the blessing
of Almighty God be showered upol
the land richly in spiritual up-lift a
has beer tie abundance OF materia
things.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-11-29
FARMERS MEET NEXT MONDA1

The Halifax county branch OF the
Southern Cotton Association will meet
in Halifax next Monday, Dec. Bird.
President G. c. Moore has called
meeting In all the counties Saturday,
Dec. LIST, and Secretary I. b. Parker
has sent out the call, but next Monday
being first Monday and Superior Court
being in session IN Halifax it has been
thought best to have the meeting on
that day.
Let every member of the Association
In the county who can do so be at the
meeting. Matters OF great importance
will come up, and 1t is necessary to
have a good attendance from each
township. This is the regular annual
meeting, and Secretary Parker empha-
sizes it as follows:
"The election of officers, and the dele
gates to attend the State Association
in Raleigh the first Wednesday in jan
uary will be taken up. A report OF
the work done in the county, the
amount of funds raised, and how e1-
pended, should be made ct those meet
ings to enable the members to know
Just what has been accomplished, and
will also enable them to know it they
are in harmony and in line with the
spirit and requirments OF the Assocl'
alton.
"There are questions of vital import,
ance to the Association that must be
met and on the same high plane the
work has assumed in other states or
the cause will suffer in North Carolina
1t is for you, the real farmers and pro-
gresslve business men, to say by your
actions at those meetings whether the
Cotton Association in North Carolina
shall be Lying, active force helping the
agricultural and business interests o
the State, and in return being supported
bv YOU In way that to some degree
will be commensurate with the benefits
, received.
"Cotton is now and has been for so M
time selling above the minimum prize
set by the A Association. Farmers ar
as a rule refusing to rush their cottol
on the market to the extent OF depress
. ing prices. 10 this extent they ar
=, loyal to the Association. But tn
financial support the Association has
right to expect from them Is not i
evidence. Unless something Is don
8 along this line the Cotton Association
; in North Carolina will be forced to II
cede from the line of work lnaugurate
at the last State meeting and 80 spler
: didly carried on by the Executive Com
! mlttee and President G. G. Moore"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-11-29
TO lave THE TRAIN.

It will be remembered that two
weeks age the Corporation Commission
beard ia WILLIAMSON arguments for
an extra daily passenger train from
Plymouth to Spring Hope and from
Weldon to kinston. Mr.. Justus Ever
EFT, Of Williamson, argued the case for
the Plymouth train and Hon. Claude
Kltchip, OF Scotland Neck, argued for
the Weldon and Kinston train. Else
where On this page we print the decis-
ion of the Corporation Commission,
which is favorable to the demands OF
the people for the extra passenger
train.
The people OF Scotland Neck, and
indeed OF all the territory affected by
the train, Will appreciate the decision
of the Corporation Commission, ant
the efforts OF Mr.. Kitchin and other
in securing this extra service by th'
railroad company.
The Atlantic Coast Line has an ap
peal to the Supreme Court, and Q
course tia decision of the CorporatiO]
Commission may be reversed, but lie
US hope that if an appeal is taken tn
Supreme Court will decide the matte
in favor OF the finding of the Corpors
ton Commission.
This extra daily passenger train eac
way will mean much to Scotland Nee
and to all the people along this line {
the railroad.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-11-29
RALLY TO THE WORK.

Elsewhere in this issue is call 1or
a meeting of the Halifax county dlvls'
ion Of the Southern Cotton Assocla-
ton At Halifax next Monday, Decem-
Der Bird. It is highly important that
as MANY mem bers q the Association
in the county attend as possible. II
sha work is to be made effective 1T
must be attended to promptly and
vigorously.
It is out of date to argue the benefits
that have come to the farmers, and all
other classes of people, of the South
through the Southern Cotton Associa-
ton. Few, if any, will question 1t.
It remains for the farmers to hold to-
gether, maintain their great organiza-
ton and reap still greater benefits.
North Carolina has been called one
of the most loyal States, except In
financial support. Let Halifax county
be one of the most loyal counties, both
in financial support and other things
as we'll.
Farmers, if you propose to make the
Association what it ought to be anc
can be you must take hold of the work
with energy and determination; ane
unless you do this, the work will dral
and be ineffective.
Let there be a great meeting II
Halifax next Monday. Read wha
Secretary Parker says about the import
ance OF this meeting and see to it tina
| there is a good attendance from ever.
township IN the county.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-11-29
A GOOD JAIL A NECESSITY.

In closing his charge to the grand
jury in Halifax Monday Judge Neal
said that better Jail in Halifax was q
public necessity for the county. He
said he hoped none of the good people
OF the county would kick at the taxes
they may have to pay in order to have
better Jail, for no man in the county
will suffer, the amount for each viii
be so small.
And perhaps every man in the coun
ty would agree it all had heard Judge
Meals description of the Jail and it.
foul stenches and the torture it mus
entail upon one to remain in it for an.
length of time.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-11-29
GOOD Property for Sale.

One good dwelling on Roanoke street
IN scotland Neck. A 40O-acre farm
IN Martin county. Good houses
oarns and stables, and orchard. The
iand Is suitable for the production of
eoln, cotton and peanuts, and part is
ine TOBACCO land. Terms easy.
w. l.. HARRELL,
- Scotland Neck, N. C.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-11-29

was promptly on hand and took noio
OF the work in earnest.
1t will be remembered that Hon. W.
r. Daniel who had been Solicitor IN
this district for twelve years recently
resigned ard Governor Glenn appoint
ed Mr.. Kerr to fill Mr.. Daniels une2
pired term. MIR. Daniel Vas elected te
the State Senate from this county, ana
Mr.. Kerr was elected Solicitor OF this
district.
Mr.. Kerr is young man OF ability
and will render the State good servlcs
in prosecuting criminals and MAINTAIN
ing the dignity of the law.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-11-29

ence it shall continue to grow. we
stand as we have always stood, ready to
uphold it with our loyalty.
GAS a tribute to his memory we bring
ourselves all girded ready to face the
problems and to carry On tho Work
which he. looking down the coming
wears with the vision OF seer, saw
wonld be ours to lace and do"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-11-29
TOO MANY CHALLENGES.

Judge Neal has more than once
spoken out against the law that allow
the State four challenges in CAPT
tai case and the prisoner twenty-three.
He said that law ought to be changed.
He said that very fruitful source
OF wrong in our courts is the practice
in some places of tampering with the
jury, and when Judge gives an order
that jury is to be kept together, it ls
sure indication that he thinks there
is danger Of some one tampering with
them.
Judge Neal closed his charge by ad
monishlng the grand jury to keeE
secret forever what is done in the
grand jury room.
The charge was clear and interesting
and while it did not cover the Grimm
al law in detail the foreman OF TIT
grand jury was instructed to call upo'
the Court for whatever advice the.
might need in their work.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-11-29
FOR SPEAKER.

Mr.. w. G. Dowd, editor OF the Char
lotte News, member. elect from Meek
lenburg county to the next Legislature
will be a candidate for Speaker of the
House. He is a man OF ability, well
qualified In every way to fill that posi-
ton of honor, and we hope he will bt
elected to the position. The press o
the State favors Mr.. Dowd's election
because the editors of the State know
him to be capable and worthy man
The Legislature will make no mistake
in electlng Mr.. Dowd Speaker.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-11-29
HALIFAX SUPERIOR COURT.
TWO WEEKS TERM.

Halifax Superior Court is in session
this week with Judge Walter Neal
presiding.
Court was opened at IL 80 o'clock
Monday. Immediately upon the open
ing of the court the following grand
Jury was drawn: W. H. johnson,
foreman, Richard Smith, l.. L. Savage,
B. F. Wynne, B. F. Willie, Jr., Charlie
King, T. H. Edm ondson, E. S. Jenklns,
J. 7. Pope, j. J. Burt, ]. j. Hawkins,
Peter Forbes, w. G. Allsbrook, G. H.
Robertson, j. L. Lewis, L. T. Garner,
A. D. Clary, Il. M. Bradley.
JUDGE MEALS CHARGE.
Judge Neal at once delivered his
charge to the grand jury. He did not
take up the criminal law in detail, as
is usual in most charges, but spoke es-
pecially of the duties OF the grand
jury.
He said that few people appreciate
the Importance and responsibility of a
grand jury. In criminal prosecutions
the work OF the grand jury is as i'm
portant as that of the Judge. No Of
Tense can be punished except by the
indictment of the grand jury. There
can be nc prosecution without The
work OF the grand jury. "The judlcia
history of the State" said Judge Neal
"does not record single instance il
which a grand jury has refused to d.
It's duty" High praise was paid tn
people OF North Carolina, Virginia ant
South Carolina, in the declaration o
Judge Neal that there are no bette
people on earth.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-11-29
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

Having qualified as administrator
unon the estate of Charles Turner, de-
ceased, late of Halifax county, North
Carolina, I hereby notify all persons
having claims against said estate of
said decedent. to exhibit them to me
on or before Novem Der 9Th, 1907, or
this notice will be pleaded in bar OF
their recovery all persons indebted to
said estate will please make immediate
settlement.
w. E. BISHOP,
Administrator
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-11-29

Tone the liver, moye the bowels,
cleanse the system. Dade's Little Liv-
er Pills never grippe.
n n Whitahaad Il Co. Scotland Neck
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-11-29
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

Having qualified as administrators
upon the estate of the late w. r.
White, ct the county of Beaufort
North Carolina, | hereby notify all
persons having claims against the es-
tate OF said decedent, to present them
70 me- or to my attorneys, Kitchin &
smith, at Scotland Neck, N. c., with
IN one year from the date of this no.
tlce or said notice will be pleaded in
oar OF their recovery; all persons
indebted to said estate Will please
make Immediate settlement.
Deborah ROBERTSON.
r.. Administrative.
Ibis the Sth day OF November.
1906. e'iioo'
11-S.6t
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-11-29
THE JURY SYSTEM.

The jury system is the best means
of working out justice ever devised by
man, and the people of North Carolina
stand by the system. He said that
time and again he has been made
proud of the people of North Carolina
because juror. have shown themselves
capable and willing in deciding great
questions of justice between man and
man. The common people from the
field, the shop, and the places of toll
are often better qualified to settle ques-
tions of justice than the highly educat-
ed men who live amongst books.
But jurors, said Judge Neal, are not as
accurate in their decisions in criminal
cases as they are In civil cases. Some
how they feel like In criminal case II
is the great State against an individual
and if there is discrimination In favor
of the individual the State can stand
The daily tribune., 1906-11-12
COLORADO JONATHANS
BRING A FANCY PRICE

Colorado JonathAps may be withou,
honor in their own country, and sell
six for = nickel. but unto fruit grow.
ers be It known that In the Windy
Oity every red checked Jonathan
which passes from the retail dealers
hand leavea In exchange q whole
nickel.
Happy. but almost broke from In.
dulRiuR her taste fer this fruit. Mrs.
Martha A. Shute. secretary OF the
state board OF horticulture. has re-.
turned from = two weeks visit to
Chicago. Mrs. Shute not only brings
tho announcement to Colorado fruit
growers that Fremont county apples
are selling at the fancy price named
ssove. but the other one that the re-.
tail fruit dealers and commission
house men are olamoring for more
fruit from this stAts.
"why don't your fruit growers
send us more appIssi" asked one Of
The daily tribune., 1906-11-12
CRIME IS NOT RAM.
PANT IN THIS STATE

That crime IL dimin ishing In Colo.
RADIO 10 noted by the fact Of the reduo.
cd number Of oonvicts incarcersted In
the stAte penitentiAry in Canon City.
The count this morning WAS COS
against over 700 lehs than u wear ago.
Msny oouvicts have been released in
the last few months by reason of the
expirat on Of their sentsnoe and parol-
ed for good behavior. This is =
Kratify Ing con ition OF AhAirs aud IL
IL hoped that there will continue to
liz IN abatement Of orime 10 this
Riorious sun shiney stats. There are
nearly = hundred less men wearing
the stripes Ia Colorado today than .
year ago aud the penitontisrv ofYiciAis
sAy that f-wer men ara taking up
thsir abode In Hotsl de Olsshorn
sew bhas fer many months,
The daily tribune., 1906-11-12
OF the number Of copvicta In ,b

OF the number Of convicts In the
pen. thirteen Of them are women.
Warden UleRhorn has made many I'm
provemonts over the old systems that
have been In vogue the last few years.
There is one marked improvement in
the sanitary condition Of the penal
Institution and there Is less sickness
among the inmates today than has
been known heretofore. The oonvicts
bAve named the new addition to the
pen the Brown Palace I" This Ia
done more for joke than anything
else. but IL Ia doubtful II tho real
Brown Palace Is any olsAuer than Mr.
OleRhorn keeps he penisentiary annex
There seems to be . system to every
movsmsnt Of the convlots and the pen
officials
The daily tribune., 1906-11-12

OLD ADAGE TRUE-Ifi the suck
ers were all dead such concerns as the
Globe Association Of Chicago. against
which the government lately issued
fraud order, would not exist for
twenty -four hours. They advertised
to sell . g. 80 pair Of shoes for 9s
cents and strange - 1t may seem.
their mails we're flooded with remit.
tancea from those wanting to take
advantage of the philan.hropic
offer. When will people learn that
1t costs about SO much to buy good
goods any place? A catalogue house
oAn not sell s3 80 pair Vt shoes. that
are good value and worth th.t money
any cheaper than any merchant in
any town in this state. This same
rule applies to Anv other article.
But the trouble is people patronize
these institutions and imagine they
have obtained a bargain. when they
really could have bought the same
quality right at home for the same
or less money. The fact 10 that even
M rohants Wit hAvt been In the bust.
ness for years. ninsty mine times out
of . hundred. cannot dstect the diff.
ference in the quality Of the goods.
Some Of these days our large oata.
lugue houses are going to come up
against Uncle Sans postal laws with
q heavy thud. on the ground Of fraud.
uient statements In their advertising
The daily tribune., 1906-11-12

FLORENCE COLO
The daily tribune., 1906-11-12
the dealer. of Mrs. shute. 1--WE ooul

the dealers of Mrs Shute. 1--WE could
sell many more than we have. Tho
Colorado Jonathan is certaiuly the
best looking apple, backed up by the
finest flavor. that have ever seen.
The demand 10 alwayE greater than
the supply here. and this despite the
fact that Eastern JonathAns sell now
for three foi five cents. while ono
Colorado apple brings that amount. I"
Denver Times.
The daily tribune., 1906-11-12

LARGE AUDIENCE - A large
audience attended the opening service
of gospel meeting at the Christian
church last night and prospects are
good for splendid meeting Ser.
vices each night this week At 7:80
"Come Let us Reason Together"
The daily tribune., 1906-11-12
Tribune want ads bring results
Bids Wanted,

Bids will be received by the school
board Of school district No. 2 for
he furnishing Of the district with
good black lump coal. Bids will
be received until 2 O'Clock p. m. 4.
Tuesday. Nov. Is. 1906 and the
board reserves the right to reject
auy or all bids.
N. E. LEWIS.
6t.oed Secretary