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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-08-31

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80 ss containing t35. on the $50
- - lhieFaFban car yesterday.
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-08-31

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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1907-07-22
Mario Antoinette's Books.

The unhappy Queen Marie Antoi-
nette possessed an important library of
ALP volumes, consisting Of plays and
romances, little books Ia mode, the
works Of Pascal, BOssuet, FenelOn,
BOurdalOue, Massillon, Boileau, COus-
seau, Corneille, Moliere, Voltaire and
many others. She loved music passion
ately and had large collection of
operas in eighty-nine numbers. The
bindings We're by Blaizot and were
uniform in red morocco, with the arms
of France and Austria stamped upon
them. The execution of the work was
poor and the decadence in the art of
binding evident. The glories Of the
art of Padeloup and the Deromes had
passed away, and the revolution effec-
tually killed whatever knowledge re-
manned Of the ancient skill of the
book binders. Half a century later saw
its revival in France, and the art has
since flourished both there and on
English soil.-London Spectator.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1907-07-22
AN M. O. PIONEER.
lee Meriwether the First Conspicuous
Municipal Ownership Candidate.


Municipal Ownership Candidate.
Though still a comparatively young
man, Lee Meriwether of st. Louis was
the first conspicuous representative of
the municipal ownership movement in
America. Mr.. Meriwether has been a
nominee for mayor of his city three
times, first as a Democratic candidate
with municipal ownership leanlngs
and the other times on a stralght-out
municipal ownership platform. His
FIRST nomination, in 1897, caused
split In his party, resulting in another
nomination and the election of the
Republican candidate, the noted Mayor
Ziegenhein, during whose administra-
ton took place Il great deal of the
boodling the prosecution of which made
Joseph w. Folk governor of Missouri,
Mr.. Meriwether was nominated by
the Municipal Ownership party in 1901.
Ills vote was very large. His party
claimed his election, and his adherents
still insist that he was elected mayor
instead Of Rolla Wells, who was seat
ed. In 1905 Mr.. Meriwether ran again
on a municipal ownership platform,
but received q decreased vote
Lee Meriwether was born at Colum.
bus, Miss, fortyfour years ago. At
the age Of twenty-one he made a trip
through Europe, walking and carrying
a pack on his shoulders His book,
"a Tramp Trip; or, How to See Ell
rope on Fifty Cents a Day" was one
OF the great successes of twenty years
ago. A later book was "The Tramp at
Home" In which Mr. Merlwether de-
scribed industrial conditions in the
United States. In Europe he went
into the homes Of the humhlest people,
slept and ate there and mingled with
the families of farmers and laborers.
His books are valuable SOCIOLOGICAL re-
ports, written In an entertaining man
Ter. The United States government
employed the young author to travel in
the United States, the Hawaiian Is
lands and elsewhere as an investigator
OF Industrial conditions. His reports
to the interior department are highly
valued.
Mr.. Meriwether became a convert to
the municipal ownership doctrine. par
ticularly as it relates to street rail
ways, early in his career after wide
travel and studous observation. He
consistently advocated the public re-
tention of public utilities and opposed
franchise giving or grabbing during
all his political career. Mr.. MeriWeth-
er has held no elective Office. but he
hiss served rs state labor commissioner
for Missouri. He IS q lawye, BY pro
1e5son.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1907-07-22

Beetles have other defenses than
their cuirass, such as nauseous or caus-
tic liquids, which they eXpel on provo
cation, and, strange to say certain bee
ties actually exude their blood, charged
with noXious products. The practice
is confined to the chrysomelidae, some
Of the timarchae and adamonia, the
cOccinelidae and the meloidae. The
blood Of the cOccinelidae has strong,
disagreeable odor like that of the whole
insect. That Of the timarchae Is Odor-
less. but has an astringent flavor, and
in the case of the Timarchae primeli-
odes is venomous. The blood of the
meloidae contains much canthardine.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1907-07-22
A Problem In Golf.

Two young ladies We're making their
first essay at golf. Dear me-" said
the first young lady, "what shall do
now? My ball is in hole" The Sec
ond young lady took out book Of In
structions. "Let me see" she said,
turning the pages. II presume you
must now take stick of the right
shape and get it out" "Oh, yes, OF
course" said the first young woman.
''See If you can find me stick shaped
like n dustpan and brush"
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1907-07-22
He Stuck to IL.

Her uusband-If man steals-nO
matter what it is-he will live to re-
greet it, His Wife-During our court
ship you used to steal kisses from me.
Her Husband-Well, you heard what l
satd.-Chicago News.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1907-07-22
Obliging.

Prisoner--Tll reform, judge, If you'll
give me time. JUDICIAL right. III
give you thirty days.-Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1907-07-22

Philosophy Is a good horse in the
stable, but an arrant jade on jour
ney.-Goldsmith.
The Washington times., 1907-06-09

with wide overwhelming political purpose
later Herbert Rhodes dazzled by the continual
diamond discoveries. went 10 seek quickly
auired fortune fields leaving Cecil
plantation The lad, however had caught the fever and
after two months the plantation sold and he
way across Africa 20 Colesberg Kope where
his brother had located. They shared claim between
them. and in the dry, open air the delicate youth
gaived strength. With this sccess Of vSor came
a-self-eonfdence and a definite shaping of his amhi-
The Washington times., 1907-06-09

Sune esU. FIRST landed African soil Durham
on the first day OF the following September
1t this time that the greatest rush was on for
the diamond fields Men
stones-diamonds- which o bring about i'm
portant political changes and the whole of which,
representing wea beyond an Arabian Nights tale this
pale-faced lad eventually to control diamonds,
much of the fabulous profits from which would be
directed to the frtherance personal
ambition which 10 be inseparably Interviewer
The Washington times., 1907-06-09

1T is emFir, feeling, perhaps. but a.
Cecil Rhodes DIRE ned Of coherent perfectly arculated
whole And his inspiration is OF the wonder
fu stories told romantic fact highly Uolored
fiction Afflicted with lung trouble when he his
seventeenth year. his considered serious
that the doctors recommended voyage to Africa
and there probably the only method by which
his life could be saved His brother. Herbert then
engaged IN cotton planting southern Natal Pale and
worn, The lad passage small sailing vessel on
The Washington times., 1907-06-09

% HE recent peace conference IN this coun-
try, the most impressive international
gathering of century planning gold
en- era for the peoples of the earth,
Hously enough revealed mans
vision of peace twenty years ago, and the most
stupendous dream of empire that shaped it
self in the brain of any of the massive PERSONAL
ties that have Influenced the destinies of men.
They dis closed in the first will of Cecil John
Rhodes one time premier of South Africa, and
ferred TO by E arl Grey. governor general Of Can
ada. in a speech in New York city, when ne pic
tured the indomtabe empire builder "trexking
over the bOundless plateaus of South Africa and
sleeping under the stars"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-04-18
A. G. l.. RAHROADC COMPANY
PASSENGER DEPARTMENT
w ILMINGTO
TRAIN SERNICE.-Inauo1lr.,t

WILMINGTON, N c.. April 9Th 1896.
IRAlN NlCE:-naugIration New Train
between Weldon and Knson, N
To Agents in North Carolina:
Effective April Sth 1907 service will inaugumtp
weldon klston ~ Co. Nos 73
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-04-18
GENERAL BAKER.

The death Of General Baker re-
minds US that the roll of the ConfeG-
crate Veterans is rapidly growing
less. Perhaps never in the annals of
history have the surviving remnant
of any army felt higher regard and
deeper affection for each other than
do the Confederate Veterans feel for
each other, and these feelings are in
tensined is the numbers grow less.
The News and Observer Of 18th
paid the following handsome tribute
to General Baker:
I'm the death Of General Law
sence S. Baker, which occurred at
Suffolk, Va, on Monday morning
last, passed from life one of the most
gallant soldiers that North Carolina
gave to the cause Of the Confederacy,
and spirit which survived adversely
in honor &23 gentleness to the end.
General 3aker, who was a native
of Gates county, and belonged to one
of the oldest North Carolina families,
was graduated at West Point about
1852 and became a lieutenant of
Mounted Rifles which saw active ser
vice on the frontier until, upon seces-
sion, he resigned and returned to
give his service to his State. He was
lieutenant colonel of the LIST North
Carolina Cavalry, becoming colonel
upon the promotion Of Ransom, and
was promoted to be general upon the
field of battle at Brandy Station,
where he was grievously wounded
after having made q splendid fight
On account of his physical condition
he was assigned to the important
work Of commanding the End Mill
tary District Of North Carolina anc
Southern Virginia, in which capacity
he served until the close of the war
except when engaged in the hopeless
task of opposing Sherman in front Of
Savannah.
After the war, General Baker
although in feeble health went to the
work at which he labored through the
years, independent of the aid which
he might have received. He died in
the peace of God, to which ne was SC
well entitled, leaving to his wife anc
children end the large connection
which he had in Eastern North Caro-
lima, the proud memory of a life
which was lived without reproach anC
faced in its misfortunes without thu
shadow Of compromise"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-04-18
4-4-4t.
Notice of Land Sale.

By virtue of decree of the Super
ior Court of Halifax county, render
ed on the fifth day Of March, 1907,
in the cause entitled A. L. Pope, Mrs.
Clara Pope and others, Elk Parte,
the same being a proceeding to sell
land for partition, we will sell the
below described tract of land, for
cash, at public auction, to the high
est bidder at the Court House door
in Halifax at II o'clock on the sixth
day of May, 1907, it being the first
Monday in May.
That tract of land in Conoconara
township, Halifax county, North
Carolina, and known as the Fannie
Pope" land, containing three hun
dred and sixty-five acres more or
less, and bounded by the lands of V.
w. Land, Kelly Weeks, ]. E. Fitz-
patrick, J. ]. Barnes, The North
Carolina Lumber Company, and
others.
This tract of land will be cut up
into six shares, and will be sold ac-
cording to the survey of said shares,
which survey and plot will be exhib-
tied at Court House on day of sale.
This 22nd day Of March, 1907.
]. H. KERR,
A. P. KITCHIN.
Commissioners.
2-28-4t
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-04-18
JUdae Uses FOrCeful LANGUAGE.

Judge w. B. Simmons, of Fincastle,
Va, told the reporter that L. & M
Paint was used on his residence in
1882, and held it's color we'll for Fl
years; he furthermore said that three
years ago he was induced to use an
other paint and is sorry he did be-
cause the other paint didn't make
good. The Judge will now always use
L. & M. because he knows if any de-
fects exists in L. & M. Paint the
house will be reprinted for nothing.
The L. & M. Zinc hardens L. & M
White Lead and makes L. & M. Paint
wear like iron for 10 to Is years.
Actual cost of L. & NJ. about S1.2C
per gallon.
Donations of L. & M. made by
churches.
Sold by E. T. Whitehead & Co.,
Scotland Neck N. c..
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-04-18
HALIFAX ROAD LAW.

On the first page of this issue we
print the Halifax county road law
passed by the last General Assembly.
Our readers in the county will be in
terested in this item, as it concerns
every citizen in the county.
1t will be noted that this news
is exclusive with THE COMMON
WEALTH and we believe our readers
will appreciate the enterprise in Civ
ing it. 1t was secured at the ex-
pense Of this paper directly from
the office Of Secretary Of State.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-04-18
Notice..

BY virtue of power vested in WA.
Dunn, by certain deed of trust dulv
recorded in the office of the register
OF deeds for Halifax county N. c.. in
Book 145, at page 28S, to which re-
ference is made, and by virtue of
power vested inme by the law as exc
cutor OF the said w. A. Dunn, now
deceased, | will on the 4th day Of
May, 1907, sell for cash at public auc-
ton to the highest bidder in the town
OF Scotland Neck, N. c.. the follow
ing ~ described real estate, to-wit:
mat tract, or parcel of land in the
town OF Scotland Neck N. c.. on
winch /. II. Pritchard formerly re-
sloed, beginning on Main street Of
SAD S: town, at the old J. R. Ballard
me, thence along said Ballard line in
westerly course to the late w q
SHIELDS line, thence in northwest
erly direction along the Shields Inc
90 zane, formerly the corner of the
Snlelds land and the Gillian land
.nence IN an easterly direction along
sald lane and the Shields land to Mrs
M. II. Smiths line, corner, thence
along said Smiths line, a southwest.
tLy course, seventy seven wards
Cnence IN an easterly course aIono
sllu smiths line to Main street
tnence down Main street, to the he
ginning, containing ten acres W. or
or less. "'ieS more
This 4th day of April, 1907.
Noah BIGGs.
Executor of w. A. Dunn
4-11-4t
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-04-18
News AAoat.
The jamestown Exposition will
open next week. April &C.

The jamestown Exposition will
open next week. April &c,
President Roosevelt has appointed
Ralph w. Tyler, negro of Columbus
Ohio, Auditor of the treasury for
the Navy.
Mias Jessie Bali, one Of the teach
ers in the deaf and dumb school at
Morgonton, committed suicide few
days ago by drinking carbolic acid.
A tramp at Contentnea block sta
ton, three miles from Wilson, a few
nights ago attacked Observation-Disclosures
Pearson with knife. Pearson grab
bed stick and beat his assailant
until tie latter became unconscious.
A station for wireless telegraphy
service is being erected in Elizabeth
City. It will take about six weeks
to build the station, which will be
one hundred and fifty feet high.
At the completion of this station the
Hatteras station will be discontin-
ued.
There is a most lamentable famine
in Russia. 1t has been given out
that there are twenty millions of
people in the south eastern provinces
who will starve before another har-
vest unless aid is given them. APP
peals are being made to the United
States and Great Britain for help.
1t is said that the North Carolina
Masonic temple, which Is 70 be erect
ed in Raleigh will be the handsomest
building in the State. 1t is to be
constructed of reinforced cement,
seven stories, fire proof throughout
and is to cost somewhere in the
neighborhood Of $125, 900. The Car
DINA Construction Company, of
Greensboro, has been awarded the
contract.
Although their bodies have not
been recovered, it is reasonably GER
tain that Messers. Lloyd Andrews, of
Seven Springs, N. c., and Mr.. w. c.
Linley, of Powder Springs Ca, both
young Industrial insurance solicitors
in this city, were drowned from the
19-foot launch STAR" which was
found stranded on the beach below
Middle Sound yesterday and in which
the young men went out in the Sound
cunning for marsh hens Friday morn
ng.-Wilmington Star, April IA.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-04-18

The Hendrix Democratic Club, of
Evansville Indiana, has passed a re-
solution that inasmuch as Bryan was
defeated in 1896 by the contribution
of money from insurance companies,
railroads and tariff protected mon
opolies and that since President
Roosevelt knows this to be fact he
should in the interest of a square
deal nominate Bryan for the presi-
dency in 1903. 4 copy of the resolu-
ton was te!egraphed to John Temple
Graves,
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-04-18
Letter to I. ". Fenner.
Scotland Neck. Y. c.

Dear sir: The checklist fraud in
all paint is paste. Here's one.
Lawyer Arley B Magee, Dover,
Del, painted his house four years
ago with paste paint at cost of S44
for paint and SCI for labor; total sos
The house got shabby in two years;
then he painted Devoe at very diff
ferent cost: S1S for paint and $50
for labor; total S48. Paste paint
s1O5; Devoe S48.]
1t is like fatting hogs on milk 81
water. Paste paint is "a whitewash.
80 Yours truly
F. w. DEVOE & CO.
e. r. Whitehead & Co. sell our paint
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-04-18
Land Sale for Taxes.

| shall sell to the highest bidder
at the court house in Halifax on
Monday, May 6, 1907, for taxes in
Halifax county for the year 1907,
the following lands:
PALMYRA TOWNSHIP.
Allen Mabry, Jr. II acres tax and
cost S7O4.
Harry Spruill IS acres tax and
cost S6.75.
Crawley spruill Is acres tax and
cost $4.22.
SCOTLAND NECK TOWNSHIP.
Lon Wilson l acre tax and cost
S1.15.
Charles Turner 40 acres tax and
cost S2.87.
c. c. Baker IL acres tax and cost
1920.
J. w. Clark l town lot tax and
cost S6.43.
Weldon C. Smith Sd town lot tax
and cost 1855.
CONOCONARA TOWNSHIP.
John Epps 80 acres residence tax
and cost $40.
Gee Tillery 1 acre Pope land tax
and cost S4.7O.
Cornelius Howard so acres tax
and cost STA.
Malisin Aston 80 acres tax and
cost S1.S0.
w. B. Harris 81 acres Harris land
tax and cost $2.99.
F. A. Fitzpatrick 1873 acres tax
and cost 1919.
C. w. DUNN,
Tax Collector
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-04-18
State of Ohio, City of Toledo,
TucaS County

Lucas county
Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he
is senior partner of the firm f. Chen
ey & Co., doing business in the City of
Toledo. County and State aforesaid,
and that said firni will pay the sum of
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each
and every case of Catarrh that cannot
he cured by the use Of Halls Catarrh
Cure. FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed
in my presence, this 9th day of Deem
Der, A. d. 1886.
(SEAL) A. w. GLEASON,
NOTARY PUBLIC.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken intern
ally and acts directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system.
Send for testimonials free.
F. J.CHENEY & Co., Toledo, O.
Sold by all druggists, IS.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipa-
ton.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-04-18

Mr.. B. A. Allred's 12-year old son,
Grady, was run over and killed by a
street car in Greensboro last Friday.
Both legs and the right hand were
crushed off.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-04-18

The Worth Bagley monument will
be unveiled in Raleigh May Goth.
Richard Pearson Hobson is to be the
orator for this occasion.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-04-18

The trial of Harry X. Thaw for
the murder of Stanford White, in
New York City, after one of the
hardest fought legal battles in the
history Of the country, resulted in a
hung jury, seven for conviction and
five for acquittal.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-04-18
10 Daily Except Sunday

IRAN Will afford No
points, Pamce No Plymouth
lor washington and intermediate points
at ianee with train No "a for Plymouth Washington
no Tor laIloo and intermediate
VIII De operated between Tarloro
Meen Iatoro and kson previously Schedule
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-04-18

Argo Red Salmon is the fish that
made Alaska valuable to the United
States.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-12
PANAMA ROAD
SHOWS A Loss
Ever Since Government Began
Operating 1t Expenses Have
Increased.
- - E.ga.ar Colre.nonl.ntL

(From our Regular Coircspoudentl
WASHINGTON. ID. C.. Jan,ia~. q The
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Rotary Tint shows the government ~ the
United States Ills a railway ov-r.. and
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j. Tie entire railroad system OF the c0un-
Try should Doe AIKEN over and llanaesi
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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-12
GILES JACKSON TO
HAVE ASSISTANTS
There Will Be Two Other Mem
bers of the Executive
Committee.

WASHINGTON. January u.-Anotber
conference between the government board
OF the jamestown Exposition and the
Negro Development Exposition COMPANY
was held az the Treasury Department to-
day At the suggestion OF Chairman Giles
jackson OF The negro company. the
government board has decided 10 desig-
nate two negro men. not now connected
with f.. TO serve with Jackson as an exc
cutive committee. 'n connection with the
collection and installation OF the neEro
exhibit. r. I. Galloway. Of the War De-
partment. OF this city. has already ac-
cepted appointment but the second
member has not vet been selected. Mrs
Doctor Curtis OF Washington has been
appointed fiscal agent OF the negro com
panv.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-12
STEAMER PONCE
COMES into PORT
Sailed From Porto Rico the Dav
After Christmas-Was
Long Overdue.
DELAYED BY BROKEN SHAFT
the German Steamer Rickmers
lowed Into Bcrmuda-All
Well On Board.

HAMILTON. BERMUDA. January IL
The overdue steamship Ponce. of the New
iork and Porto Rico steamship Com
pany. which ieft Porto Rico. December
-eth. for New York. was towed in hera
to-day by a steamer which picked her Up
disabled
The Ponce has anchored at the entrance
e. St Georges harbor. 81. George is ut
the northeastern end OF the Bermuda ISL
ands, and its entrance also makes the
entrance 70 tho long ship channel lead
.ng inside tho northern coral reefs 10
Hamilton Harb0r
Al o clock In the afternoon OF pecen-
beer olth. the tail end OF the shaft on
the Ponce broke. and she drifted AT the
mercy of the wind and current during
the night of January 9Th. when she was
sighted by the German steamer Elizabeth
Richmers. Captain Walsen. from Phila-
delphia. for Japan. AT $50 +. NJ. tha
Ponce sent mp "a rocket and "A few min
utes later the German vessel altered her
course and headed for the disabled
steamer.
The Ricimers reached the Ponce at
y. NJ. but as the night was dark and
the weather stormy. Captain Walsen de-
cidcd 60 stand by the Ponce until daylight
At O'Clock on the morning OF January
Sth the RicNmers got two hawsers or
board the Ponce. and soon afterwards
Desan 90 tow her towards Bermuda
The two steamers were then $40 milaa
from Bermuda. The tow proved TO be q
heavy strain. Curing the night of tina
9Th both havsers parted iu heavy gale,
and the lGckmcrs hove 90 the rest OF tho
night on the morning of the 10th the
German steamer sent two new lines on
board the Ponce, which We're got ready
for towing, and both vessels anchored on
Bermuda AT ID o'clock rnfs morning.
Barring the discomfort and anxiety
the passengers suffered no inconvenience.
the food supplies being ample All ths
passengers express themselves as being
grateful FOR the kindness and soliciruds
Of the officers OF the Ponce