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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-05-02
Both Past The Century Mark.

ST. Louis, Mo.,-Arif6uncement
was made to-day that John B. Buff
dren, who on April l was 10l years
old, will be united in marriage to
Miss Rose Mcclure, on her 100 birth
day, Augut 26th, 1907, on Mr.. Bun
dren's estate near Tatesville, Tenn.
Bundren and Miss Mcclure were
sWeethearts in Tennessee in their
youth, but neither has been married
Miss McGuire's parents would not
let her marry Bundren in youth and
took her to England to live.
Bundren went to California and
acquired considerable wealth. He
returned to Tennessee and bought
his birthplace near Tatesville. He
decided to hold a reunion Of old
friends on his estate this year and
sent out numerous invitations,
including his old sweetheart.
Correspondence followed and
he renewed his offer of marriage
and was accepted. The date for the
wedding and the reunion of friends
was then set for August 26, so as to
combine the brides Tooth birthday
anniversary and her entry into mat
rimony.
Bundren has long white hair and
flowing white beard. He does not
smoke or drink. In June he will go
to Preston, Lancashire, Eng, to es-
cort his intended bride to his Ten
nessee estate for the wedding.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-05-02

Mr. L. VAN NOPPEN well known publisher of Greensboro
Charlotte the Charlotte
o concerning the Fifth District Combine' and
0' ~ anno. ~ ~ other things. He did know of
~ bine but Mr.. Van Noppen spoke with some
degree Of Hon. W. w. Ktchn follows: Con
W. W. Kn will be the of the State
Solicitor A will his district the
These matters There another the State
will be defeat Khn the nomination
Brooks will have all his the district convention the other
candidates Reid Manning and Royter being nothing
than nne1up Mr. Locke Craig the only man in the State
with Kn governohp he hand-
capped The
will overwhelmingly for Ktchn for Governor AS Brooks
Congress- the fifth district
following The of the other candidates mostly by
and another another The choice
all of ther particular will
number of ballots has
eliminate Yes winners"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-05-02

In the treatment OF piles it becomes
necessary to have the remedy pat up IN
such a form that it can be applied to
the parts affected. ManIan Pile remedy
is cncascd in Il coIlapsibIe tube with
nozzle attached. II cannot help bat
reach the spot. Relieves blind bleed
ing, itching. and protruding piles. 80
cents with nozzcl guaranteed. Try it
Sold by +. T. Whitehead Il Co, Scot
land Neck, Icggctt Dur@ Co, HOb%oo!.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-05-02
Don't Pay Alim0ny

to be divorced from your appcndiz,
There WILL be no occasion for it il You
keep your bowels regular with Dr.
Kings Now Life Pills. Their action is
50 gentle that the appendix mover hrs
cause to make the least complaint.
Guaranteed by Z. r. WhithcaI & Co.,
Druggists, 25c Try them.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-05-02

In using cough syrup, why not get
the best? One that comes highly rec
omended is Bees Laxative Cough Sy-
rup, contains Honey and Tar and is
superior to other Cough syrups, in
many ways. Children always like it be-
cause it contains no opiatcs, is laxa-
tive and is guaranteed to give satisfac-
ton or your money refunded. Try it.
Sold by E. I. Whitehead & Co., Scot
land Neck, Leggett Drug Co., Hobgood.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-05-02
A Narrow Escape.

G. w. Cloyd, a merchant, of PUNK,
Mo-, had a narrow escape four years ago,
when he ran a jimson bur into his
thumb He says: The doctors wanted
to amputate it but / would not consent
/ bought a box of BuckIens Arnica
Salve and that cured the dangerous
wound" 25c at E. TWhitehead & Co.
Druggists.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-05-02

Mabel (aged six )-Ain't you afraid
of our big dog?
The parson (very thin)-No, my
dear. He wouldn't make much Of a
meal off me.
Mabel--Oh, but he likes bones best.
Chicago News.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-05-02

She-I can't see why, because
woman marries a man, she should
take his name. He-Just so. The
poor fellow ought to be allowed to
keep something he could call his own.
Scraps.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-05-02

Spring Winds chap, tan and cause
freckles to appear, Pinesalve Carbollved
applied at night viii relieve that burn
inc sensation. Natures own remedy
Acts like poultice and draws out IN
hammation. E. T. Whitehead q. Co.,
Scotland. Neck, Leggett Drug Co.,
Hobood.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-05-02

Improper action OF the Kidneys
causes backache, lumbago, ,Rheumitism.
''Pineules' is a kidney remedy that will
relieve these diseases. Pleasant to take
and guaranteed to give satisfaction or
money refunded. Relief in every dose"
sold by f. T. Whitehead & Co., Scot
land Neck, Leggett Drug Co., Hobgood.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-05-02

Artists have no trouble securing mod -
els. The famous beauties have discard
ed corScts and have become models III
face and form since taking iIollla!cr's $
Rocky Mountain Tea 800 Tea or Table. :.
E. +. Whitehead d Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-05-02

IN most instances in human life work North
Carolina has the right be proud of her able
without Their
recognized here a home, and frequently is
acknowledged from home compliments We have
observed few references North Caoans
ton than the following from the Gae Ledger concerning
the States honoed and well beloved banquet Catta
night last week Editor suggested
speech that Mr. Bryan Mr. term There
will be need Mr.
will assert her rights and nominate Mr. Ca B. Aycoc
na and put his campaign the hands of Mr. F. NJ Simmons the
State MIR Aycock bigger Mr. Roosevelt
other Republican this republic without and
mpuene of the Of the White sterling
qualities and svey orao would country
and votes what the Democrats need presidential
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-05-02

Kidney trouble causes quick or unsteady
heart beats, and makes one feel as thoroi
Hey had heart trouble, because the heart ie
oTer-"orking in pumping thick, kidnev-
poisoned 5l-0d through veins and arteriss
It u-@d tc be considered that on1v urinar,,
troubles we're to De traced to the kidnevs
a-tnoH modern science proves that nearIy
.l4l constitutional diseases have their beoin-
ming in Kidney trouble
i Tcr are sick you can make no mistake
1F first Goctoring your kidneys. The mild
.n@ tne extraordinary effect Of Dr.. Kilmer'e
c,"anip=ko0t, The great kidney remedy is
soon ~ealzed. 1t stands the highest for its
-"ontart-L cures oi the nost distressing cases
nj is s0ld on its merits f~-t9S
72 all druggists il fifty - zcf5fz ID
cent adoac-dolar siz- .s-s- :sss a'!!l
IS. I0u may have - = !. Is :. -;Sis5-zz IL
sample bottle by mail Home Of svons,-po.,
tr>7, also Pamphlet telling you how to find
out if YOU have kidney or bladder trouble.
Mention this paper when writing DR.. Kilgneg
< Co., Blnghamton, N. 7.
DON'T make any mistake. but re-
@nmher the name, Swamp Root. DR..
NsLmcr' swamp Root, and the address
Hn1h0mton. \. y, on every bottle.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-05-02

ne kidneys are youl
h-ood purifiers, they fl
ter out The waste OF
impurities in the blood.
II they are sick or cut
OF order, they fail to dc
their work.
rains, aches andrheu-
matism come from ex-
cess OF uric acid in the
blood, due to neglected
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-05-02

Now and then
than 10 would be
r,od 70 poo D, knowledge of what you speak
little. There should be nothing
tro about honest dealing and fair and when
the profit the bale of
that better for the farmer would be dsastrou
tics by special William Manchester England
other
But The Cotton Journal shows that only small the
consideration shipped the
cloths of kinds which will profit pnners and
$40 bale This
for his No make
than pound When he sells
profit of $40 BALE and he has good and calculator
that the pnners
farmer does five bales time for the farmer
than 10 for his cotton?
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-05-02

Everyone knows that Spring is the
season of the year when the system
needs cleaning. Dades Little Liver Pills
are highly recommended. Try them
Sold by E. T. Whitehead & Co., Scot
land Neck, Leggett Drug Co., Hobgood
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-05-02

Rich man: my son, your educa-
ton has cost me a great deal of
money!"
Youth: Il know it, dad, but
think what a lot you've learned,
OO-Detroit Free Press.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-05-02
Over=Wor.1 Weakens
Your Kidneys.
0nher rlthy Kidneys Make Impure Blood

All the blood in your body passes through
your kidneys once every three minutes.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-05-02

Now and then who that price higher
than 10 cents would be dastrous Prang
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-03-31
SIGHTED SMALL VESSELS
TURNED BOTTOM UPWARDS
Captain Granger OF the Steamer
WestIands Makes Report
ION His Arrival.

Captain p. Granger. master OF the
british steamer Westlanda enroutc
from Mobile for Manchester. which
arrived Mt this port Yesterday morn
ing for a supply OF bunker coal.
reports that on last Friday morn
ing when about % miles from tie
Cape Hatteras light station he PASS
ed two small vessels turned bottom
urwalt.
The boats were about 80 feet long
Iheir bottomsI woro painted green.
nut no masts, spars or rigging were
visible. Tho Weather was rather
misty at the TIME tho boats wore
sighted and those aboard the West
iahds were unable TO mako out any
name on thi craft.
1t is possible that Tho boats PROF..
ably were the lots boats OF some
big schooner or ctsisting vessel ana
were carried away& during n storm
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-03-31
EMPLOYERS WANT TO ARB|TRATE
But the Members of the Union Must
Return to Work on Monday OIL
the Big Concerns VIII Declare
Open shope-industry at Stand
still In st. Louis.
DIV Associnted press.l

ST. LOUIS, MO. March 30.-As
Il result of conferences OF officials
representing all st. Louis breweries
tn consider the strike situation, the
following telegram <was sent this
evening, to the headquarters OF the
UNITED brewery Workers Union IN
Cincinnati, and similar communi
cation was sent 10 ne conference oil
strikers:
Unless your members resume
work Monday morning in all loca
brcwcriCs IN St. Louis, East ST
Louis and Granite City, pending ne
gotiations. we Will he compelled To
declare an open shop SO far as the
tho striking Brewery Workers I'm
ions arc concerned. This step vii
he forced upon us, not by choice hut
ny prevailing unfavorable cQndi
lions"
This was signed by Phillip Stock
ms secretary of the st. Louis Brew.
eIs Association.
The, following resolution was
adopted at the brewers conference
We desire to go on record that
any difference between the OH. terms
and new demands will be arbitratee
provlueu the men resume work on
or before Monday morning next"
With over 1900 employees of the
ST Louis broweries on strike tt
enforce demands for Increased wag
cs, the brewing of beer has come te
standMns in ST. Louis.
George IsBush. cousin of August
Busch and nephew of Adolplus
Busch appeared ut the Anheuser
busch brewery today faultlessly at
tired and ready to continue his reg
ular work as entertainer" II VIII
Introduce YOU to shovel and +
coal pile said August Busch. "we.yt
got to keep these boilers hot" and
George Busch Immediately fell t,
work with the shovel.
August Busch, who is vice presi
dent of the concern stated he vii
himself act as malster He donned
overalls and went to work.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-03-31

RUFF HAD BIG MONTHLY STIPEND
Was Paid $1,000 Month for Being
It's Attorney Rut He Never Die
Any Work-TrlaI of Ruef on
Charge of Extor.lon to Begin Next
TueOday.
'Tnh,al
(py Aasoolatel preas. !

SAN FRANCISCO, Call. Marcn
30.-Three members OF. the executive
board OF tho Pacific States Telephone
Company, E. S. Pillsbury, Homer s.
King and Timothy II. Hopkins today
testified before the grand Jury that
is investigating municipal corruption
chat they had no knowledge whatever
of the alleged bribery of supervisors
to vote against the award of com.
petlve franchise to the Home Tele.
phone Company, and, according to
reports from the jury room, that II
bribery was committed they knew
nothing of the transaction, even IL
Vice.President Louis Glass indicted
on nine counts did have knowledge
OF the alleged affair Another mem
Der of the executive bonrd, j.. II.
Morgan made the same denial of
knowledge several days ago while on
the witness stand.
u. 5. Pillsbury testified. 1t is said,
that Abraham Ruef has been for
more than two years on the pay roll
as attorney for the Pacific States
mouth. pillsbui'y said, It ia ref6rt.
ed. that this was more thnn tho
snlary paid to himself as attorney
and director OF the company. When
he discovered this Pilsbury testi
ficd. he objected to the company and
his own remuneration was increased.
District Attorney Laugdon tonight
says that IL present pans are not
altered the grand jury would meet
every day next week and TINT tho
trial of Ruef on the French rcstau-
rant cxtortion cases would be begun
next Tuesday
Langdon said that additional In.
dictmcnts would be returned rs
result of the telephone invcstiga-
lions.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-03-31
GOOD CARD AT JENNINGS
ENJOYED BY BIG CROWD
Billy Hihbs. With Miller Up, FouIed
Ben Cole in Leading Race
and Was Disqualified.
(By Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON. ID. c.. March 30
An excellent card including the
Oxnard Dinner stakes for two years
Odds. the Spring Steelplechase ana
tho Potomac purse. and delightful
weather. today attracted great
throng to the Benning track OF the
washington Jockey club. l,lllio
l.ibs, with Miller up. was made inc
fayorite in the Dinner stakes az
to with Ben Cole strong Sc
ond choice at IS to o.
At the last furlong Billy IIibbs
inturfered with Ben Cole. crowdiEg
him hthcraii. Despite the inter.
ference tho two horses race1 unaer
tho wire nose AMI nose. Tho NUN.
Hn's were run up for dead heat
but the judges allowed Raders
claim OF foul, disqualified Billy
Hibbs and placed Woodcraft second
and Guncotton third. The spring
steeplechase resulted in the breaking
by five seconds of .hc course record
Kernel at 8 to 5 winnig easily in
i've minutes fiat.
In the Potomac purse. Horace H..
made all the running to the turn
into the stretch and then MaIacia
rushed to tho front, easily taking
the race from the odds on favorite,
Lord Bonage.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-03-31
LIEUTENANT DOUBTS IF
NEGROES WERE GUILTY
Thought They Were at limo of the
Brownsville Affair But Has
Changed His Opinion.
, (Rv associated presa,

WASHINGTON, d. c., March 90
The Brownsville Investigation, with
Lieutenant Grier oil the Twenty-firtG
infantry on t..le stand before the
Senate committee on military affairs
dealt largely with the opinions ex'
PRESSED by tie white officers as t.
the guilt or innocence OF the former
negro soldiers. The lieiTeenant SAID
that he had bctil oonvince1 OF tbs
negroes guilt by the finding a.
Springfield rifle Shells and Bando7'
iers in the street OF brownsville
on the morning OF August IA. He
did not approve OF trying to asc +
tain the guilt or innocence OF II &
men. however, and after an ur;
nahum by General Darlington tn a
the men would be Discharged with
out honor unless they produced the
guilty men. the attitude of tile men
caused him to doubt whether they
were guilty.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-03-31
RAILROAD STRIKE MAY
BE AVERTED AFTER ALL
Managers and Trainmen Brought To
gether BY Government Officials
In Chicago.
lBy Associated Press.l

CHICAGO, ILL, March 3O.-Em.
ployeos of the western railways and
the general managers tonight are
closer to settlement than they
have been at any time since nego
tiations were broken off severaf
days ago. AS n result OF Conner
ences today between Interstate Com.
merce Commissioner Knapp and La
Dor Commissioner Neil and UNION
and railroad officers, the employees
have announced thei willingness TIC
meet the managers in an effort to
bring about settlement of the
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-03-31
WEATHER PROSPECTS
ARE RATHER GLOOMY
After Several Days Of Summer, the
Mercury Drops and the Sky
Is iClouded.a

Although the regular summer
weather has prevailed during the
past few days, the prospects for :.
fine day for the display of Eastc,
iinery are rather gloomy 1t began
TO get cooler yesterday and last
night the mercury went steadily
down until 1t was chilly and disa
greeable outof.doors. The weather
man at Washington says SCOOTER
and partly cloudy" for to,:ay.
Late last night the sky was cloud.
ed and there were decided signs OF
rain. Remarkable changes are no
unusual here, howcvtr, and if il
i, is summer u,,aI,.,rs again today nobody will
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-03-31
The Tail Brothers Throw Down The
Gauntlet In Ohio.
IRIS An ADMINISTRATION FIGHT
Brother OF the Secretary of War IN
His Newspaper Says They are
Willing to Submit Question to tho
Republican Voters.
{ BY Associated Press.)

CINCINNATI, Ohio. March 30
In reply to the statement made pun
lie by Senator j. u. Foraker a few
days ago. CHaIies p. Taft, proprie,
tor and editor of the Cincinnati
Times-Star, gave out the following
today IN behalf of his brother. Sc
crotary of War Taft.
"Sonatnr Foraker's statement III
dicates that he is running for the
Presidency and for tho Senatorship
The friends of Secretary Taft arc
urging him 70" the Presidency
"As the Senator has included the
two Offices in this primary contest
Secretary Taft's friends accept tn.
proposition and will make it ills
tinct contest. Taft for the presidency
or senatorship or Foraker for tho
presidency or senatorship.
"If the Republicans of Ohio. by
their votes at the primary INDICATE
that they protsr Foraker Tor tn
presidency or senatorship Secretar.
Taft is eliminated from tue sit;ua
ton.
IF the people OF Ohio indica;
Secretary Taft for the presidency O
senatorship, Senator Foraker is elm
mated from the political situate,
in Ohio
This is direct contest between
tho friends of the administration
President Roosevelt and his oppo~
ents. We arc willing to submit
to the Republican voters OF ONO
and the sooner the better
(Signed.1
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-03-31
ROADS HITTING BACK
Trunk Lines Increase Rate on Eas'
Bound Shipments Of Grain.
Two cEaT Fare LAWS THE CAUSE
The Particular Law to Which the
Railroads Took Exception Was the
One Passed in Nebraska-Goes tc
Interstate Commerce Commission
(By Associated Press.l

WASHINGTON. d. C.. March 30
In accordance with the intention.
expressed sometime ago, the rail-.
roads constituting tho western trunk
lines. the Central Traffic Association
and tho Eastern trunk lines have
filed with the Interstate Commerce,
Commission tariffs increasing tncii
rates on castbound grain and grain
products to become effective abou
April /.
This action of the carriers was
taken, il is understood because OF
the enactment by legislatures OF
somo or tho Western States or laws
regarded as unfair 20 their inter
osts. Tho particular law 10 which
tho railroads tool: exception wax the
two cent fare act of the legislature
of Nebraska. Soon after tho pas
sage OF that act, the railroads inter
ested hcld q meeting in Chicago
at which il WAS decided not on.
that the. should test the constitu.
tionality OF the measure, but tina
it would be necessary for them t.
increase their freight rates OH cas-
bound grain.
When the new tcriffs were iIleC
with the commission, it appeared tnal
the conditions warranted that body
in making suggestion to the car
riers that the time of the increase,
rates becoming effective should be
postponed temporarily To this sug
gestion, the carriers cheerfully &C
quicsed. In accordance with TIM
agreement reached, the commission
has Issued an order granting the
carriers permission nj once to p~
and file effective April l, 1861.
amendments postponing the date of
taking effect of the proposed ad-
vanccs in rates on grain and grain
products to May /, leaving the pres.
ont rate IN effect until that date.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-03-31
"NiGHT RIDERS" BURN
TOBACCO AND BARNS
Mr.. Wallace, Victim of the Outrage
Would Not Join the Growers
Association.
(By Associated Press.l

PRINCETON, KY, March 30
News WAS received today OF further
outrages OF the might riders us the
result Of which property valued ri
several thousand dollars was de.
stroyod near Lamasco, on the Lyon
county line.
About thirty masked men went to
the home OF Tom Rodick and forced
him TO go to his barn .and point
out tobacco belonging to Mr.. Wal.
lace, one OF the most prominent in
dependent tobacco men In that dis
trict. The raiders then put OH on
the toubacco and burned it.
From Roddick's place they Went,
to Wallace's farm where they a..
siroyed his barn Tiled with TO-
co. Wallace had refused to JON
the Tobacco Growers Association.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-03-31

mission rendered It's verdict, was gen.
orally regarded us u concession that
'Iha~ hau made Il favorable impress.
sion during his long examination.
During the district attorneys cross.
examination II was said Thaw COM
ported himself most credltubly and
answered Mr.. Jerome's sharp pointed
questions with calmness and deliber.
alton. Thaw appeared In jubllant
spirits when the public was allowed
TO enter the court room where the
commission was sitting. To a re-
porter who leaned over and congrat.
ulated him on the showing he had
made, Thuw replied: "Thank you
very much. but thought that was
to kept Il secret"
Thaw's attorneys expressed them.
selves rs entirely satisfied with the
final stages of their clients severe
examination.
Altogether he was on the stand
about six hours, counting Thursdays
session of the commission
Mr.. Jerome's cross.examinatlon. the
attorney declared. did not shake
Thaw In tho least.
Mr.. Jerome declined to discuss the
hearings In any Way whatsoever. He
seemed much disappointed however
Mt the ruling which shut out Doctor
Hamilton's testimony. the physician
having already COMO ON record us
saying that Thaw Is paranoihc with
but n slight chance of recovery.
Prison Guards Examined.
During the public session this af.
ternoon the commission examined
four prison guards, one OF them
Thaw's personal warder IN the court
room, and visiting physician to the
Tombs. All declared that Thaw had
acted nationally even since his In.
generation. One OF the guards said
Thaw had haunted look I'm his eyes
, when he first came to the Tombs
but II began to disappear about Sep
/ TENDER. Attorneys Delmas and Hart.
ridge also took the stand. They
testified that Thaw had fully com.
prehended every phase of his trial
and had made helpful suggestions
from time to time. District Attorney
Jerome asked Mr.. Hartridge II rhaw
had not repeatedly expressed a de
sire to address the court.
Mr.. Hartridge said he could recall
no such instance. Asked IL his US
sociate counsel had not informed him
OF Thaw's wishes along this line
Mr, Hartridge was sllenced l,y M
objection frc,nl j.: Attorney (ileasorl
| which was sustained by the commits
sion.
Hard Dig at Jerome.
| Mr. Jerome thereupon said inc
! would undertake no further cross.ex
animation of counsel.
| Chairman Mcclure asked MIR
Jerome why Doctor Mcclure, the reg
ular Tombs physician had not beer
produced before the commission.
+, Mr.. Jerome said he had not see,
the physician today.
| I'VE saw him last Mt the distric
attorneys office" interposed Attor