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The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1906-11-24
The Return of Democracy.
The People.

idud udu Sto oiItu III tntitIoty iuic,
iu 1867, and it was contained
throughout the Wsrmoth and Kel-
logg administrations, in the filling
of all vacancies by executive ap-
pointment. The police juries how
ever we're elective. There was
then a negro majority in the State
aud a residence of only ten days
10 the parish gave the negroes the
amplest opportunity to swell this
majority with the greatest ease.
On the advent of the Nichols gov
eminent, many parishes were help
lessly under negro domination and
the only means of salvation for the
white people in these black par
isbes lay in the continuation of
the appointive system and it's ex-
tension to the police jury. The
whites in the white parishes patri-
officially yielded their own rights
and acquiesced in the continuation
of this suspension of the democra-
tic form of government, az a choice
between two evils.
This expedient was resorted to
in the name of the Democratic par
ty, and young mon who had never
seen or lived under the Democra-
tic form of government came to
look upon the appointive system
as principle of Democracy, aud
they became accustomed to the
abuses and to the subserviency
which this system inevitably ell
geuders.
This is why 30 many of the white
people had grown SO Indifferent
that the restricted suffrage created
by the Constitution of 1898. SER
we'd only to eliminate the mass of
the negro voters and to make it.
easier for the directors of the Die.
tature to fortify lis tenure.
Never before had go grostesque
species of government imposed
itself upon a spirited people by
parading in the outward garb of
Democracy.
Thousands of men. who had been
schooled into the belief that this
nondescript government was Dem
ocratic government did not think
it worth the one dollar year that
was required to vote for the few
elective officers in whose uomina-
tons they but too often had been
given no voice. Hence, The army
of poll tax delinquents.
1t were we'll for the press which
earnestly believes in Democratic
government to speedily call atten-
tiou to the change of system which
was finally consummated by the
adoption of Amendment Four. pro-
viding for the election of the tax
and assessors in New
Orleans.
These delinquents should be iu-
formed that the payment of the
poll tax will give them the right to
vote directly for the candidates of
their choice. from United States
Senators to the Ward Constables
in the general primary election in
January. 1908. and that the votes
will have the same influence 10 de.
.erming the result of the manipu.
ators who used to pick out the
,ficials for them.
Barely month remain to pay
he poll tax that will enable the
'oters to participate in that prima-
y and in the later primary to no.
innate the municipal government
# New Orleans, and the change to
cal Democracy which has been
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1906-11-24
Famous Strike Breakers.

Famous Strike Breakers.
The NEST famous strike breakers
in the land are DR.. Kings New
Life Pills. When liver and bow
els 60 on strike, they quickly set
tie the trouble. and the purifying
work goes right on. Best cure for
constipation, headache and dizzi-
ness. 25c at 7. j. Liable druggist.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1906-11-24

WANTED-GOOD MAN in each coun-
ty to represent and advertise co-opera-
tive department. put out samples, etc.
Old established business house. Cash
Salary $21 90 weekly, expense money ad-
vanced; permanent position. Onr refer
pncs Bankers National Bank of Chicago,
Capital s2.OOO,OOo. Address Manager
TIE COLUMBIA HOUSE. Chicago, Ill.
Desks No. /. to Dec 10.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-12-06
Almost a Fire.

Saturday evening about 6 O'Clock
the fire alarm was given from the home
of Mr.. Wilson Allsbrook. Promptly
the fire company responded and in
short order had the fire engine there
and in place.
The family discovered that the house
was full OF smoke and gave the alarm
It was found that a trunk in plumber
room up stairs filled with old papers
was on fire. The tray OF the trunk
was badly burned and many of the
papers we're scorched. There was nc
other damage and the fire was a mys.
terry as there had been no fire in the
room before in six months.
The promptness of the fire company
was highly commendable indeed.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-12-06
Fine Farm Property Sold.

On last Saturday the farm property
Of the estate OF the late J. &. Shields
was sold at auction in Scotland Neck.
Mr.. w. F.. Whltmore was the auc-
tioneer.
The river farm known as the Cotton
Farm was sold first. Mr.. G. ]. Shields
vas the highest bidder at SIP, 300.
The Cypress Swamp farm was next
sold. Mr.. G.. J. Shields was also the
highest bidder at $4,000. A 5O-acre
tract near Gall Berry was sold and this
also was knocked off to Mr.. G. J.
Shields at 5000.
A small lot near Mrs. Shields resi-.
dence was sold. One bid was made for
her at $25 at which it was knocked off
and the sale was closed.
These are amongst the best and most
desirable farms in all this community.
They are in high state of cultivation
and yield good income.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-12-06
The Fire Ladies' Active.

A few nights ago there was a meet
ing of the mem bers of the fire com
pany when the members were assigned
,, to their special work. The company
comprises about thirty members who
have volunteered to give their best ef-
forts to the service.
Mr.. S. W. Morrisett is first Captain
md Mr.. G. G. Weeks is second Captain
and Chief Engineer.
The motor being disabled the first
practice was had with the hand pump
few nights ago, when a good stream
of water was thrown over the store OF
Mr.. Wilson Allsbrook and over tbs
brick hotel, showing the efficiency OF
the pump service.
The young men are taking great in
terest In the work and the people ap-
preciate their efforts to give the town
good protection.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-12-06

The relief of Coughs and Colds
through laxative influence, originated
with Bees Laxative Cough Syrup con-
tanning Honey and Tar, cough syrup
containing no opiates or poisons, which
Is extensively sold. Secure bottle at
once, obtaining q guarantee coupon
and if not fully satisfied with results
your money will be refunded. Sold
by E. T. Whitehead & Co, Scotland
Neck, and Leggett's Drug Store, Hob
good.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-12-06
SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY.

On Thursday, the Goth day of De-
cember, 1906, at IL o'clock, q. m, !
shall offer for sale to the highest bid
Ger for cash at my home two miles
from Scotland Neck, the following per-
sonal property: Household and kitch-
in furniture, farming implements, In
GLIDING cart, wagon and harness, plows,
hoes, etc, and one buggy and harness,
fodder, shucks, peavines. SOW and pigs.
MRS r. w. STRICKLAND.
70 6-2t
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-12-06
Edwards & co.

We still have several nice cloaks
the latest styles that we are offering at
very low prices.
Also nice line OF dress goods.
We can furnish anything wanted in
shoes and the best to be had. Lenox
brand for children, Reeds and Vicious
for ladies', Crawford's and Jas. Means
for men.
See our line Of carpetlng, mating
art squares, rugs, llnoleum, floor oil
cloth, etc.
Our line OF furniture is complete end
will sell cheap for cash or on install
ment.
Give us trial and save money.
EDWARDS Il Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-12-06

A man with a sprained ankle will
use crutch, rest the ankle and let it
get we'll. A man or woman with an
overworked stomach can't use crutch
but the stomach must have rest just
the sans. 1t can be rested too with
out starvation. Kodol will do it. Kodol
performs the digestive work Of the tired
stomach and corrects the digestive ap-
paratus. Kodol fully conforms to the
provisions OF the National Pure Food
and Drug Law. Recommended and
sold by E. T. Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-12-06
FOR OVER SIXTY YEARS.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for sixty years by millions OF
mothers for their children while teeth
ing, with perfect success. 1t soothes
the child, softens the gums, allays all
main. cures wind collie, and is the best
remedy for Diarrhoea. It will relieve
the poor little sufferer Immediately
Sold by druggists in every part OF the
world. Twenty-Five cents bottle. Be
sure and ask for Mrs. Winslow's Sooth-
ing Syrup.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-12-06

Open the bowels and get the cold
out of your system. Kennedy's Lax
alive Cough Syrup openss the bowels
and at the same time allays the inflam-
nation of the mucous membrance
Contains Honey and Tar. Drives out
the cold and stops the cough. Abso-
lutely free from any opiates. Conforms
to the National Pure Food and Drug
Law. Pleasant to take. Sold by E.
T. Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-12-06

Bees Laxative Cough Syrup con.
tanning Honey and Tar is especially
appropriate for children, no opiates OF
poisons of any character, conforms to
the conditions of the National Pure
Food and Drug Law, June 80, 1906
For Group, Whooping Cough, etc. 1t
expels Coughs and Colds by gently
moving the bowels. Guaranteed. Sold
by E. T. Whitehead & Co., Scotland
Neck, and Leggett's Drug store, Hob
GOOD
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-12-06
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.
The Coming, Going and Whereabouts
OF Our People and Other Folks.

| OF Our PEOPLE and Other Folks.
Miss Lee Cutchia spent tbankseiv'
ing in Rocky Mount.
| Mr.. and Mrs. E. j. Proctor went to
Enfield, thanksgiving day.
Mr.. A. w. Outterbridge spent thanks.
giving day in Williamson.
| Miss Birdie Savage has returned
from a visit to friends in Rocky Mount
Mrs. G. F. Burroughs spent thanks.
giving day with her parents at Ayden
Miss Lula Brewer, OF Raleigh, is here
on visit to her cousin, Miss Mary
Lou Josey,
Rev. M. L. Kesler was the guest oil
DR.. and Mrs, R. M. Johnson while
| here last week.
Mrs. ]. E. Hancock and daughter,
Miss Katherine, returned Monday from
visit to Littleton.
Mrs. G. E. Edwards and Miss Fan
ME Edwards spent thanksgiving day
IN Rocky Mount.
Mrs. P. L. Salisbury, of Hamilton
is here on visit to her parents, Dr. and
Mrs, r. M. johnson.
Mr.. Robert Josey came home from
Wake Forest to spend Thanksgiving
With his home people.
Mr.. Leland Kitchin came home
from Wake Forest to spend thanksglv-
Ing and returned Monday.
Mr.. Robt. Gray, Of Rocky Mount,
spent thanksgiving here with his
mother, Mrs. M. E. Gray.
Miss Lucille Ellington, OF Clayton,
came some days ago on visit to her
friend, Miss Mary Lou Josey.
Miss Fannie Gray accompanied Mrs
o. A. Snipes and little daughter Elsie
home to Rocky Mount Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. B. Higgs, of Green
vile came up some days ago and spent
a day or two on visit to their rela-
tives.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. E. Biggs, of Raj
eigh, were here Saturday the guests
in the home of Mr.. N. Biggs.
Mrs. j. D. johnson has returned to
after spending some time
here with her daughter, Mrs. G. E..
Rev. j. E. Holden and Mr.. o. K.
Taylor have gone to Rocky Mount to
attend the Annual Conference of the
NJ. E. Church.
Rev G. T. Lumpkin, DIR. R. M. John
son and MIR. r. E. Hancock have gone
to Greensboro to attend the Baptist
State Convention.
Mrs. o. A. Snipes, and little daugh-
ter Elsie and Miss Martha Shelburn
came over some days ago from Rocky
Mount on visit to friends.
Mr.. D. G. Moore, Clerk of the Su.
perior Court of Pitt county, spent
day here with the family
of Mr. D. H. James, returning to Green
vile in the afternoon.
The following persons from Scotland
Neck spent thanksgiving in Norfolk
Mess. James and Frank Smith, R. J,
Mauney, jeremiah Bunch, J. II. Hop
kins, Sam and Mamie Hoffman, E. II.
Leggett, Joshua Robertson, Sidney J.
Stern and Wilmer Raspberry.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-12-06

E G Dewitt & Co of Chicago, at whose
laboratory Kodol is prepared, assure u
that this remarkable digestant and cor
rectivc tor the stomach conforms fully
to all provisions of the National Pure
Food and Drug Law. The Kodol labor
atory is very large one, but 1t all the
sufferers from Indigestion and stomach
troubles could know the virtues OF
Kodol it would be impossible for the
manufacturers to keep up with the de-
mand. Kodol is sold here by E. T,
Whitehaad & Go.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-12-06
Death OF MI Cooper.

Mrs. Alice Cooper died at her home
il Halifax Sunday Dec. 2, 1906. aged
81 years. The body was inferred in the
cemetery OF the M. E. Church Tuesday
afternoon, the burial exercises being
conducted by Rev. L. G. Grady, OF
Halifax.
Deceased leaves the legacy of good
name and the Influence of good life
Sympathy for the bereaved is felt by
their friends in the county.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-12-06
County Commls sioners Organize.

The County Commissioners were In
regular session in Halifax Monday, and
perfected organization by rejecting
Mr.. S. Johnston Chairman.
Mr.. w. B. Drewry was appointed
keeper OF the county home and Mr.. D,
Bell appointed county attorney.
The only change in the board was
the presence of Mr.. T. G. Williams who
was chosen at the late election.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-12-06
Double Marriage at Shiloh.

There we're two marriages In the
same hour at Shiloh colored church
Wednesday Nov. 28th. Annie Coving-
ton was married to John James.
Almost Immediately alter the first
bridal party retired the second entered
Lena Powell was married to Roy
Staten OF Tarboro. Rev. J. T. johnson
performed the ceremony.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-12-06
Remembered the Orphans.

Thanksgiving services were held in all
the churches in town thanksgiving day
and liberal contributions were made to
the various orphanages in the State.
Rev. NJ. L. Kesler, manager Of the
Baptist orphanage at Thomasville, ad-
dressed good audience in the Baptist
church at night. The collection
amounted to $3.50.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-12-06
$1,000 Reward.

We will pay you $1,000 for any sew
Ing machine repaired by US that we
fail to make sew as we'll as when new.
That's all. w. H, GRIFFITH.
Phone No. 5.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-12-06
Sold to Mr., Newell.

Mr.. w. L. Harrell has sold his home
on Roanoke street to Mr.. w. H. New
ell.
Mr.. Harrell's friends here hope that
his selling his home does not mean
that be will leave Scotland Neck.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-12-06

Mr.. DUNN LOST Cow.-Mr. S. F.
Dunn had the misfortune to lose a
valuable COW a few days ago. He
could not account for her death. She
was SICK about three days.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-12-06
wanted.

A cook, washer and ironer tor
family of three in Norfolk, Va. The
work is very light and it Is good
home for the right woman,
Address F. E. HATCHER,
11-223t Norfolk, Va.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-12-06
A Card of Thanks.

My heartfelt desire is to thank my
friends and the public for their faith
full and heroic work in saving my house
from burning down last Saturday night.
WILSON ALLSBROOK.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-12-06
Special Business announcements.
Old Machines Made New.

II cannot make your old machine
sew as good as when new it will not
cost you one penny. Prices reasona-
BILE. Gail me up and let's talk it over.
w. H. GRIFFITH Phone No. 5.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-12-06

Pine Salve Carbollzed acts like a
poultlce highly sntiseptic, extensive
ly used for eczema, for chapped hands
and lips, cuts, burns. Sold by E. 7.
Whitehead & Co, Scotland Neck, and
Leggett's Drug Store, Hobgood.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-12-06
r. U WISE

to that piece of silver in your pocket
in which there are ten dimes? II so
talk to GRIFFITH about repairing
your sewing machine. Phone No. 5.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-12-06
Daughters Of the Confederacy.

The Daughters OF the Confedercy
will meet Thursday afternoon, Dec. g.
at :45 o'clock, at the garded school,
building. A full attendance is desired.
Mrs. w. F. BUTTERwoRTH,
Corresponding Secretary.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-12-06
Episcopal Bazaar Dec. nth and 12th.

The ladies of the Episcopal church
will hold their annual bazaar Dec. 18th
and 18th. Refreshments served at all
hours. Madry new building.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-12-06
wanted.

Lady to advertise our goods locally.
Several weeks home work. Salary $l2.
90 per week, 81 90 day for expenses.
SAUNDERS Co., Dept. w.
1913 Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Ill.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-12-06
Fire Near Hobgood.

Monday morning about 8 o'clock
Dec. 3, the store house of Mr.. R. ].
Staten near Hobgood was burned.
Mr.. Staten lived in one part of the
building, and he lost his goods, furni-
ture and about twenty bales OF cotton
stored near the house.
The fire MAS accidental and at this
writing 1t is not known whether or not
there was any insurance.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-12-06

Dade's Little LIVER Pills thoroughly
clean the system, good for lazy livers,
makes clear compilations, bright eyes
and happy thoughts. Sold by E. I.
Whitehead d Co, Scotland Neck, and
Leggett's Drug Store, Hobgood.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-12-06
Dress Patterns.

We have full and complete line of
Ladies' Home Journal Dress Patterns
of Fall and Winter Styles.
N. B. JOsEY.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-12-06
For Sale.

A few more of the finest S. G. B
Legborn Cockerels and Pullets, White
Wyandotts, Pulets, and P. Rock
Cockerels and Pullets. No better
in the State.
H. w. NIXON,
Scotland Neck, n. G
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-12-06
Oysters! Oysters!

McAnge's fine selected Suffolk Oys-
ters received every afternoon on the 4
O'Clock train.
I'D. Ray & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-12-06
Xmas Money!.
Dress Goods and Millinery.

For Dress Goods and Millinery call
on Mrs. K. Leggett and Miss Bette
Wright, Hobgood, N. G.
92O Bun
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-13
Y0DLING CHARMS
AT 0RPHEUM
THIS WEEK

A little German girl, free from man
nerisms, singing the yodling songs of
the Tyrolean Alps In a perfectly de-
lightful way, is decidedly the feature
of the Orpheum program this week.
Mirzl Won Wenzl is the name which
appears on the program as a guide to
her identity, and she is just as Teu-
tonic as her appellation.
Clad in a simple PEASANTS holiday
costume she MARBLES in a way that
would put a canary to shame.
The burlesque menagerie Of Charles
Baron is amusing and the antics of the
dogs costumed in lion and panther
skins is comical to a degree. The cats
which perform their little stunts are
well trained and exhibit no symptoms
OF stage fright.
The Mitchells, three negro singers
and dancers, are here this season with
a new. repertoire of songs but with the
same old dialogue and business which
provoked laughs last year. The child
member of the Mitchels sings a. selec-
ton which tells of little crippled girl
who could find no one to play with her
on account of her deformity, and so
the misshapen child dies and goes to the
angels who let her play with them.
One wonders why it is that the little
child of the popular song always dies in
the second verse and is seen in the
colored Illustrated pictures as a little
angel with blue robe. The song of the
crippled girl is sung by the young
vaudeyillain in an extremely raucous
manner. Her voice showed lack of
training, but in view of the exhibition
1t is doubtful if training would help
much. To describe 1t as tinny and
metallic would hardly be too severe.
The other female member of the trio
is good looking after a certain negroid
fashion, but makes a mistake in trying
to sing. The negro of the troupe
dances in an inimtable manner and
makes quite the hit of the three.
A good musical act interlarded with
some clever absurdities Is that of Sny-
der and Buckley. A solo on king
Louis" the largest contra-bass bas-
soon in America, was played by Buck
ley. The tones were down below the
hearing of most people
OF the holdovers, the Estelle, Wor-
dett and company in their original play
let, "a Honeymoon in the Catskills,"
is the best.
The one mistake made is to let Jules
Kuseul, as Dick, the diffident bride
groom, sing. 1t really is an injustice to
Dick.
The rest of the followers are: Les
Brunin in their superfuous act with
billiard balls and the Vernon troupe,
who play extremely well upon xylo-
phones.
The pictures are above the average
this week.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-13
TREAT BACK IN LOS ANGELES
United States Treasurer Returns
From San Francisco - Ten
dered Reception Tonight

United States Treasurer Charles H.
Treat arrived in Los Angeles yesterday
following visit to San Francisco
where he inspected the western treas
ury department.
Treasurer Treat will remain in Los
Angeles until Wednesday afternoon
when he and his party will return to
Washington
Tonight Mr. Treat will be the guest
of the Los Angeles bankers at the
chamber of commerce, where he will
address them on Banking"
The following have been appointed
to act as reception committee:
w. j. Washburn, j. M. Elliott, r. j..
Waters. William Mead. John r. Math-
ews. II. w. Hellman, w. f. Botsford,
j. M. C. Marble M. p. Snyder, ]. A..
Bonynge, ], A. Braly, j. b. Hartwell,
j. r Sartorl, p r. Hatch, ]. c. Drake,
j. s. Cravens, M. N. Avery, j. C. Rays,
o. M Loudon, r M. Douglass, w. l..
Brent. Warren Gilelen. William r..
Clarke, w. b. Bartlett, Il. e. Newlin.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-13
ChiaffareIIi at Chutes

Manfredo Chiaffareili has an ex-
cellent program prepared for this
evenings concert at Chutes the
alter. The piece de resistance
will be his own new arrangement
of LISTS Second Rhapsody, which has
provoked favorable comment in wide
circle of music lovers. Another new
number will be beautiful duet from
Aida" to be played by Signori De-
Lecce and Dante, French horn and
trombone respectively. The program
also includes Mereandante's "Saracen
Slave" overture, the brilliant march
from Carmen" the overture to Fra
Diavolo," DeLongpre's new waltz, a
French horn solo by Signor Lawrence
Sansone, and an oboe solo by Signor
francesca Napolillo.