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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-11-07
LET US VOTE TIE ISSUE.

Again we appeal to the voters Of
this town to look at the question Of
saloons Or 10 saloons, from a~pureiy
impersonal standpoint, and disre-
gard the leaders on either side. It
is not a personal fight. Whoever
may say il is, We deny it. It is an
election, the results Of which viii
mean much to thS welfare Of our
town and community. It is Ques-
ton Of greater Importance than the
personal aninosities, prejudices, CT
ambitions Of any man or set Of men.
It's result VII effect, more or less,
every home in this community. Then
why should its result be affected by
the persona! feelings Of any one. II
there are personal issues TO be settled,
why not wait for the proper time
and place? This election is for no
individual, but, we repeat, a general
issue. Let rs therefore vote for sa-
looms Or no saloons. .
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-11-07
An AU1UHN WEDDING.
Miss Bigqs Becomes Mrs. Pi!tman.

On the afternoon Of Thursday DC
tober 81, our town witnessed one OF
the Dretties5 weddings we have vet
seen. The BAPTIST church was the
scene Of this plightIng Of vows. Inc
decorations OF aut1um leaves ana
ferns Oh a bacl, ground Of white
the work of Mrs. Kate Dunn-Were
in harmony with outside surround
ines. for it was typical autumn
dav. Miss Undine Futrell was at
the organ, and just before the ap-
Dointed hour Mrs. w. R. Bond sang,
with her usual sweetness Of voice,
Memberships Spring Song. AT $50
the wedding march pealed forth.
First came the ushers, Messrs.
.Jno. B. Gray, Owen J. Moore, Her
bert Mcdowell, and Henry Clark.
Then came little Katherine White
and Frenk Futrell. who took their
places to the right Of the altar. They
were followed by little Doris Iillery
and Eugene Whitehead, who took
their places on the left, and behind
them, alone, came the ring bearer,
little Katherine Shields. Each little
pirl wore a dainty dress of white
and y wreath of white chrysanthe-
NUNS. The little boys wore suits OF
black velvet. The maid of honor,
Miss Emily Sawyer Biggs, wore pure
white. The bride entered on the
arm Of Mr.. T. B. Wheeler, where
she was met at the altar by the
groom with his best man, Mr.. F. P.
Shields.
| Rev. C. T. Lumpkin performed
the ceremony in very beautiful and
| impressive words, using the ring
to seal the bond. The bride wore q
brown travelling suit. They left on
the four O'Clock train for a short
stay at the Exposition, after which
they will visit Washington and Bal
timore.
Miss Annie Biggs, the bride wa
born and reared here, being the only
child Of Mr.. and Mrs. Noah Biggs
who are known all over the State.
/, MIR. J. A. Pittman has always lived
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-11-07

here. He was reared in the home
of Mr.. Biggs, and is one of our best
known citizens. He is member OF
the well-known firm of E. I. White
head e Co.
They received a large number OF
handsome and valuable presents; but
nothing, perhaps, can better bespeak
their amiability and general popul-
arity than the fact that the wedding
was attended by all the old family
servants, from whom they received
a number of presents.
The following out-of-town people
were here to attend the wedding:
Ir. and Mrs. Asa Tom Crawford, of
WILLIAMSON; Mr.. H. E. Biggs, OF
Raleigh; Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Vance,
Of Winston-Salem; and William
Lawrence (coD, of Kinston, who
came of his own accord to act as
valet for the groom.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-11-07
Dr.. Z0lIiGGiier.

That was a large and enthusiastic
audience which greeted DIR. D. T..
Zollicoffer, Of Weldon, On last Thurs
day night in MaGI.y's New Ware
house. After q fitting Introduction
by Mr.. Albion Dunn, Dr.. Zollicoifer
maze an intel esting and logical talk
upon tie evils Of the Whiskey traffic,
and appealed to the voters Of Scot
Land Neck to free their homes of
this awful menace.
In the beginning DR.. Zollicoffer
said that he had accepted our invita-
ton with a great deal of reluctance,
for he had remembered that Scotland
Neck had been the, home of three
Congressman, and two members Of
the Legislature; but the call Of duty
had been strong and therefore he
was here. He emphasized the cause,
saying that he had no desire to an
tagonize any individual, but urged
men to look at the matter from an
impersonal standpoint. In strong
terms he pictured the evils of the
traffic, how it has ravaged homes,
ruined families, wrecked lives, fired
the passions of the negro brute,
made criminals, lunatics, and inebrl-
ateS.
In answer to the cry that prohibi-
ton will ruin the trade Of our town,
he pointed to High Point, Chanlptte,
Greensboro, and Burlington, which
has never had a bar, and yet it has
grown in seven years, from 1000 tc
to 5000 inhabitants. In speaking OF
the revenue derived from the wits.
key traffic, he compared the finan
cial conditions of Halifax, q wet
county, to those of NoTthamp
ton, dry county. In Northampton
county the taxes are 662-3, in Halifax
county they are IS 2-3. Halifax is II
debt, while Northampton has severa
thousand dollars in the Treasury
AS to the argument that it takes
away the poor mans rights, he sale
that no man, rich or poor, has tbs
right to defile himself, to beat hi
wife and take the bread out Of th'
mouths Of his children.
| He spoke OF the appeal Of the pol
itician that prohibition will ruin thf
Democratic party, and said if tn:
party is founded on no more worthy
principle than the liquor traffic, il
ought to fall.
In conclusion, he appealed to eacl
individual in Scotland Neck to re
member his duty and do his indivi
duai part IN the fight. His speech
was strong and logical, and great,
enjoyed BY all who heard it.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-11-07

Of these "indifferents," get out and
show your colors. Don't let it be
said that someone had to ask you
where you stood. Rather make your
position known. Many voters Of
Scotland Neck have q way of saying
they" did SO and 50. It's always
"lhey", and never we. They don't
consider themselves on either side!
For the lone Of character, and of all
that stands for true and noble man
hood, get on one side or the other!
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-11-07
LET Us Be NEW!

We hold that duty is the primary
principle, and should be the first aim,
ofalthunan action; that our first con-
seriousness is Of self and certain God
given senses and powers; that first,
among these powers perhaps, is the
'power Of thought: therefore tie first
duty Of man to himself, to Cod, and
his fellow man IS the exercise Of this
power. no man has the right to
have otke,s do his thinking, to
follow bHndIy the bad Of some other
man. We are al human, and in that
respect, at least, equal. Although
we have been given brains capable of
different degrees Of intensity, the
man capable OF the lesser thought
still has no right to leave that power
dormant, that talent unused, and de-
pend upon his neighbor Of greater
brain capacity. In this respect the
parable Of the talents is true, for
the man who acts blindly upon the
advice Of another shifts his burden
of thought to his neighbor, thereby
doubling his neighbours exercise Of
thought, leaving his own brain dor
mant, and thus, by the natural law
Of waste and repair, transferring
what little brain he has to the DOS
SCISSOR Of the greater talents. In
this way he commits a crime against
nature, and does O wrong to the Cod
who made him. Thus it becomes
every mans duty to weigh we'll the
two sides Of every question and de-
tern1ine for himself which is right,
which he ought to support. The OK
'eTcise Of this duty is encumbont up-
on no one more than the young man.
Leaving out every vestigo Of
personal feeling, he should choose
and when he has once chosen he
should stand by his choice as long
as ne is sure it is right. He
should defend his opinion, and
stand fair and square before the
world and let his position be known,
without fear, explanation, or apology.
Nothing is more contemplate than
q man who is afraid TO express his
opinion, who is afraid Of being criti-
cised, who wishes to stand on both
sides. Notice him whenever you
will, neither side will~respect him.
He belongs On neither side. he has no
place. Let US, young men, in the
name Of character and manhood take
sides and be somewhere! II is g
mans duty to take position on ali
public questions. Students Of poll.
tical science from Europe tell us that
our country is no longer a govern.
ment for the people, Of the people,
and by the people; because the aver.
age man stands supinely by and lets
things go as they will or as politicians
will have them, and then say they
did it. If saloons are allowed to re
turn to our town it will be as mucf
the fault Of the lukewarm fellow
who refuses to take stand as of the
fellow who exerts his greatest infu-
ence in their behalf. If you are one
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-11-07

1t is claimed that indigestion j. II,
National disease. That's why the do
mand for Rings Dyspepsia Tablet, kran,
increasing because they do the wor5
Stomach trouble, dyspepsia, ind..n,
ton, bloating, etc, yield quickly. iva
days treatment free. Ask your dng
gist about them. Sold by +. r. Wl;ts.
head Il Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-11-07

Your skin should be clear and bright
if YOUR liver is in normal condition.
Rings Little Liver Pills act on tbs liver;
and headache, constipation and bilious
ness disappear. Price % cents. Sold
by Z. T. Whitehead & Co.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-05
KERMIT QUITS LONG MARCH;
WOMAN BROKE INTO TENT
Presidents Son Tells
Officers He Is Going to
Chicago and Dis
appears.

CHICAGO. Sept. 5.-Ksrmit Roosevelt.
son Of the President. and who was max
ing the long nike" from Fort Leav-
enworth. Kan. 10 Fort Sheridan. with
the first squadron Of the Thirteenth
United States Cavalry, deserted the
Soldiers az Joslyn, H., It developed To-
day. after a woman had broken into
his tent to see him
The officers Of the four troops which
compose the squadron. do not know
the whereabouts CT the young man,
according to long distance telephone
messages.
This incident decided the Presidents
son to give up the march He told
Lieut.. Philip Sheridan, jr., and Capt
Titzhugh Lee. Jr., that he could not
stand the trip any longer. and that he
was going 70 take a train for Chicago.
Since he left them the officers have
learned nothing further regarding his
movements. They think that he may
have gone on a hunting trip after he
arrived il Chicago.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-05
SKIN TROUBLE
LIKE SMALLPOX
Little PimpIes Spread Until Body
Was Like Pounded Beef-Was
In Fear of Pest House as He
Could Get No ReIief-But He
FOUND PERMANENT CURE
IN CUTICURA REMEDIES

"I have waited two years before
writing what i am now going 20, for
wanted 20 see if my skin trouble would
return. Two years ago I was IN May
nard, Mass, and while working | noticed
a few little pimples coming on my face
and body. These little pimples kept
growing till they all met, and / was like
q piece Of we'll pounded beef-steak. l
went to three doctors, but none could
tell me what It was. went 20 the
hospital IN , and they failed
there. too. Then l went TO Lawrence,
and there bought the Cuticura Remedies
and to my surprise, l cured myself ia
about a week, and to-day am well, my
face is clear, and only for the CuticUra
Remedies I should have been in the
pest house, for the doctor thought IL
was smallpox. I solemnly swear that
the above statement is true. Ernest
E. Racine, 467 Canal St., Lawrence,
Mass. Jan. 7, 1907"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-05
COLONIAL BEACH BOAT
MAKES THREE MORE TRIPS

Three more trips Will be made 20 Co
IOnial Beach oy the steamer Harry Ran
dali. and then the excursion season 70
this resort VIII be over until next sum
mer. The holders OF Saturday night and
season tickets can, however. use them
on the river line steamers which leave
the beach each day except Saturday
Tickets will be good 10 return home
until September IS.
The steamer leaves Washington to-
morrow and Sunday az S:45 a. m, and
Saturday evening at 5:45. Returning, IT
will leave the beach tomorrow and sun
day at y. N.
Colonial Beach IS still we'll filed with
summer visitors. who are having a good
time enjoying the fine bathing and the
Grabbing and fishing which were never
better
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-05
JAPAN WELCOMES
j. S. NAN-O'- WAR

The fact that another American man
O'-war is now quietly visiting japanese
ports and being everywhere most cor
daily received IS pointed out by naval
authorities as an emphatic refutation Of
the sensational reports recently Cabled
from Tokyo to the effect that the calls of
Rear Admiral Dayton and the com
maIdeTs Of the ships OF the aTmOred
cruiser squadron he Is bringing across
the Pacific were not returned by the
Japanese naval authorities at Yokohama
some two weeks ago.
The cruiser Chattanooga, which spent
two days at HakOdate. is now on her
way 10 Yokohama, where she win take
on coal The Japanese authorities have
made every provision for the reception
and entertainment Of the vessel and her
officers while there. The CHATTANOOGA is
on her way hack 10 the Asiatic station
with headquarters at ChefOO. after hav-
ing cruised up the coast to Vladivostok
20 pave the way for the arrival there OF
Secretary of War Taft on a Warship
early in December, on his way home
through Siberia and Europe.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-05
SCIENTISTS VISIT
j. s. LABORATORIES
biologists 90 to Mount
Vernon for After
noon.
Women Shown Through
White House by Ladies
Committee.

The visiting scientists who stopped
over IN. Washington after attending the
seventh international geological con-
gress, in Boston. last week, begun their
second busy day of sightseeing this
morning. The scientists. divided into a
number of small groups, made informal
visits during the morning 10 the several
Government laboratories. the places
visited varying according 10 the interests
OF the slghJ-SeerS.
During the morning the women of the
party were conducted through the Whlte
House and other points OF interest by
the ladies' committee, headed Dy MIS-
John D. Patten.
AT $50 this afternoon the steamer
Manchester viii leave with the entire
party aboard for Mt. Vernon. This IS
expected 20 be one OF the most interest
ing trips planned for the distinguished
visitors by their fellow-scientists or
Washington.
The return from the home and tomb
of Washington viii be made late this
afternoon, and the visitors viii again
assemble at $50 tonight at the National
Museum. An hour later general IN
formal gathering Will be held in the adj
joining Smithsonian building, which VIII
probably be the last Of its kind, as some
OF the delegates viii begin returning 10
their homes tomorrow morning.
Following the addresses of welcome
delivered by Secretary Wilson and Com
missioner West yesterday morning. the
scientists were kept on the move all day,
their itinerary including the Geological
Park, the various Government buildings,
the Library, and the Capitol. The
beauties of the Congressional Library
seemed to especially impress the visitors
and a Yeritable chorus of praise was
sung IN French. German Italian, Rus
sian. Dutch, and other languages. Count
SCumet a noted Italian scientist, said:
1--WE have places of classic design in
Italy, but your public buildings, es-
pecially the Capitol. Library, and Treas
ury Department. occupy a front rank
in the list OF classic buildings OF the
world"
A drive through the Mall. around the
Washington Monument and thence to
Arlington Cemetery, completed the pro-
gram yesterday afternoon A baseball
game at Fort Myer attracted quite a
number Of the foreigners. who We're thus
afforded their first opportunity Of seeing
the great American game.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-05
DIRECTORS HEAR FISH,
HARTMAN is ACCUSED

NEW YORK. Sept. 5.-Stuyvesant
Fish, former president, aud James T
Harahan. president, of the Illinois Cen
trail railroad, VINO had to be separated
forcibly after a physical encounter at
the last meeting Of the board Of di-
rectOrs, came into contact again yes
Ierday at an adjourned meeting, but
from all accounts the amenities were
observed punctiliOusly.
Aside from Mr.. Haranan and Mr..
Fish. the chief belligerents. the directors
in attendance were Messrs. Vanderbilt
GOelet, Cutting, Auchincloss, Peabody,
HacBstaff, and Be-Ch.
Mr.. Fish insisted that the memorial
ne had prepared be heard. It was read.
1t is known that the charges preferred
by Mr.. Fish alleged undue influence in
the management Of the property on the
part OF =. H. Hartman, certain irregu-
larlties in recent financial transactions,
ard other debatable questions.
It is understood that some of. the
more vitriOlic Of Mr.. Fish's charges
were toned down after a general discus
sion, but that the charges in an
amended form were allowed to go on
the record
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-05
CHINA FORGETTING
LAST JAPAN FIGHT

PEKIN. Sept. 5.-Rather than permit
Japan to establish title to the immensely
rich KwanrO region. China is preparing
70 fight No secret is made OF the fact
that Chinese statesmen and military
leaders consider the period OF Japan :
exhaustion following the struggle with
Russia a favorable one to wipe out old
scores with the islanders.
Foreign diplomats agree that the Chi
nese are not bluf1ng" They regard a
clash as imminent
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-05
GIANT BATTLESHIP
To BE NAMED FOR
NEW YORK STATE

The new 20.00O-ton battleship will be
designated the New York" The pres
ent cruiser New York" which is
named after the city, viii be called
the Saratoga
This was practically decided upon By
the Navy Department today. The old
Saratoga. under authority Of me Presi-
dent received today, has been condemn
ed as useless and will be broken up.
The old ship has such historic record
that department officials feel that the
name ought TO be preserved IN the
nSyN,. They also think that the big
gest 5attleshtp in the navy should be
named after the Empire State, and
home Of the President
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-05
English Beat U. s.;
.SpendsS
For Cut Flowers

LONDON. Sept. 5.-England can
easily beat the apparently fabulous
item in the United States trade Of
SO 0oO, 900 a year in cut flowers. At
Covent Garden IL is estimated that
tne English trade in cut flowers is
more than S30.O0o.OO0 year. In the
busy season, from October to June,
the value Of the cut flowers handled
every day at Covent Garden aver
ages 10000.
The enormous trade is made up Of
many classes, from costly dollhouse
plants to cheap violets. roses, car
nations. etc. sold by hawkers in
London streets.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-05

under arrest at her home, where her
husband. J. J. Phillips, was shot 10
death early Monday.
Chief Of Police Stamberger intended 10
arrest her after the funeral yesterday.
but Mrs. Phillips collapsed and was
delirious at times during the services.
Chief Stamberger had sworn 10 a war
rant charging Mrs. Phillips with murder
in the second degree on account OF
the Woman's condition, Il was impossible
10 serve Il.
Chief Stamberger visited the Phillips
home early today, but Mrs. Phillips was
asleep, and the nurses and physicians
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-05
WIFE ASKS DIVORCE,
JEALOUSY COMPLAINT

Suit was entered today for a limited
divorce by Clara n. Baker against her
husband. William w. Baker, a clerk IN
the POstOffice Department, whom she
cEaracteriZes IN her declaration as sub
tect 10 fits OF jealousy when he makes
life unbearable for her. Voiclng the most
vile suspicious against ner reputation,
and treating her cruelty"
She alleges that upon her return from
visit 10 Pennsylvania. he assaulted
her, and so h8rassed her that she was
compelled to leave him. The court is
asked TO grant a restraining order, en-
joining the defendant from visiting the
home, 1880 I street, or molesting the
complainant A divorce a mensa ct thoro
and alimony, as well as the payment OF
counsel fees are asked.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-05

fragrant lather. After shaving and
before bathing the face, gently anoint
the shaver parts with q bit CT Cuticura
Ointment. CuticUra Soap is believed
TO be superior TO all other shaving soaps
because Of its delicate medicinal proper
ties which appeal to men with easily
irritated, inhamed or tender skins.
Complete External and Internal Treatment FOR
Every HuTnoF Of lnfsDts Children. and Adults
consists OF CutieUra Soap (25c3 % Cleanse the sls
CuticurR Ointment f50Cl Heal the Skin. and
CIcurA Reso!vent (50c cor IN the form or Chocolate
Coated Pills 25e per vaf Of co. 70 Purity the Blood.
SID throughout the word. Potter Drug & Chem,
CoFB-. S0s Props. Boston. Mass.
az-AEiied Free. CuficusE Beck O. SIN Dssro -.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-05
TUCKER
SEEKS GOVERNORSHIP

STANTON. Va, Sept. 5.-Harry ST.
George Tucker, president OF the James
town Exposition Company, has author
lied his friends 10 make the first an
nouncement that he Will be a candidate
for the governorship Of Virginia, TO sue
coed Governor Claude A Swanson.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-05

HULI6t p &c piDFCI-
ties Of Cuticura,
the Great Skin
Cure, with the
purest OF sapCna-
ceous ingredients
and most refresh
ing cf flower OdCrs,
while supplying a
firm, moist, nom
1-wfru nWnurr7 Y
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-05
Wife of Slain Man SuS-
pected of Crime-Kept
Under Guard.

CLEVELAND. Ohio, Sept. with a
woman detective standing guard just
outside her bed chamber and two police
men patroIling in front OF her house.
Mrs. Charlotte Phillips Is today virtually
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-05
ENGLIsH SPINNERs CoMING.

The National Association Of Cotton
Manufacturers. which will meet in this
city on October 3 and (, at the New VIII
lard, expects 10 have as its guests 200
The association VIII hold sessions only
in the morning, enabling the members
and guests TO have the afternoon for
sightseeing.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-05
SANATIVE SHAVING
With Cuticura Soap for Tender,
Easily Irritated Faces.

Cuticura Soap combines in modified
form the medicinal, emollient, sanative,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-05

said she could be awakened only at the
risk OF her life.
Circumstantial Evidence.
The authorities admit that the evil
dence upon which the warrant is sworn
Is circumstantial and would not warrant
indictment unless the arrest brings out
further information.
Deputy Coroner Houcke. who caused
the warrant 10 be issued. said. I Will
not say that Mrs. Phillips committed
the murder: but I will say that II she
y ould tell all she knows the case would
be cleared UP immediately
I refuse 10 place any CTedence in tbs
burglary theory at all.
Friends Denounce Charge.
Friends OF Mrs. Phillips denounce the
action OF the police as an outrage.
The inquest was resumed this morn
ing. and an effort viii be made TO Sc
cure the testimony OF Ethel Clarke, the
twelve-year-old adopted daughter. who,
besides Phillips and his wife, was the
only person known 10 have been in
the house when the tragedy occurred.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-05

said she could be awakened only at the
risk OF her life.