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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-01-30
ftO:!Ce OF Execution Sale.

North Carolina, SUPERIOR Court.
Halifax County. J ""P-''O
J. N. Smith VS. Isaac Smith
BY virtue of an execution directed
to the undersigned from the Supe-
rior Court of Halifax County, in the
above entitled action, | will on Mon
day the 3rd day of February, 1903,
at II O'Clock M, at the court house
door Of said county, sell at public
auction 10 the highest bidder for
cash, to satisfy said execution, the
following described real estate, to
wit: Ali the right. title ard interest
OF the defendant, Isaac Smith, In
and to the lands Of which Isaac
Smith, deceased, died seized and
possessed, in said county and state,
and bounded by the lands Of william
Smith, Titus Hill and the read lead
ing from w. II. Smith Place to
Smiths Mill, said land being all the
land in said county and state OF
which the said Isaac Smith, deceas-
Cd, died seized and possessed, and
the interest Of defendant in said
land being q one-ninth interest, un-
divided.
Said land being real estate attach
ed ia the above entitled action.
This the 3rd day Of January 1908.
J. Y. PATTEHGc;,
Sheriff of Halifax County.
BY G. w. DUNN, d. $.
1915
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-01-30
Notice..

By virtue of authority vested in
NE by an order entered in the Speci-
al Proceeding in the Superior Court
of Martin county entitled Hylnan,
Ausborn ct ais. VS. Stamper, Ais
brook ct ais, | shall on Monday Feb
rurary 3rd, 1868, at Il o'clock NJ, at
the courthouse door in Williamson,
sell to the highest bidder for cash
the following described tract of land,
known as the John Frosty Hyman
tract lying on and near the line be-
tween Halifax and Martin counties
near the road leading from Palmyra
to Hobgood adjoining the lands OF
E. P. Hyman, Wade Mizell and 9th
ers, containing $50 acres more or less.
The entire tract is well covered with
young pines and oaks, the older ium-
Der was cut fifteen years ago.
This December 30th, 1897.
S. J. EVERETT,
Commissioner
Williamson, II. c.
1-9-4t
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-01-30
Meeting OF the Round Table Clab.
(Reported to the ealth.)

On last Saturday afternoon, Janu-
ary the twenty-ffth, the members
of the Round Table Club enjoyed the
charming hospitality of Mrs. Hoff-
man.
A short business session gracefully
presided over by the President, Mrs.
G. S. White, was held. 1t was de-
cided that beginning with february
the eighth the meetings should be
held at half past three O clock instead
of three, as heretofore.
The literary feature of the after
noon was a study of the two South
ern poets, Henry Timrod and Pau
Hamilton Hayne. It was delightful
to learn them from full and interest
ing papers concerning their lives anc
works by Mrs. White, and to enjel
some of their best poems read by
Mrs. Kimberley.
After the program Mrs. Hoffman
invited her guests into the dining
room where she had prepared TO
them a delicious salad course, which
all enjoyed amid bright social chat
Those present were Mesdames G
S. White, W. H. Josey, A. L. Pur
rington, J. P. Kimberley, J. A. Pitt
man, Stuart Smith, w. R. Bond an
Jas. G. Waddell and Misses A
Smith, Knight and Thorne.
The next meeting will be held wit
| Mrs. C. S. White.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-01-30
ShiDped Corn Meal to Indian Territory
Gittleton News Reporter.)

Mr.. R. T. Pittrnan was in town a
few days ago. He came to ship to
ex-Judge Chas. A. Cook, Muskogee,
|. T., a sack of meal. The corn was
raised on the lands Of Judge Cook s
old home, and ground at Wollett's
mill, formerly used by his father
Mr.. Pittman tells us he supplies the
corn bread of the Tar Heel table in
Indian Territory with North Caro-
lima raised corn meal. The genuine
Tar Heel knows better what good
corn bread is than any other.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-01-30

The name Of Mr.. c.. G. Moore
has been mentioned for Com
missioner Of Agriculture. Mr..
Moore has been president of
the North Carolina Division of
the Southern Cotton AssOcia-
ton for two years, and his
great work in that position has
shown him quite capable OF
splendid service to the farmers
of the State in any position
which relates to agriculture.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-01-30
Musical Genius Dead.
Gittleton News Reporter.)

Mr.. Peter R. Hines, a highly es-
teemed citizen, died suddenly at his
home in Halifax county last Sunday
night, in his sixty-seventh year. He
leaves a wife and a number Of re!a-
tives, among them DIR. Peter E.
Hines, of Raleigh, who was medical
director of the State during the
Civil War. Mr.. Hines loved his
books and was musical genius.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-01-30
RALLY TO THE ASSOCIATION.

THE COMMONWEALTH has had
much to say concerning the
Southern Cotton Association
from it's organization. We
have done so because we have
all the while believed that it's
principles are well founded, it's
claims just and its purposes
worthy.
While the Association has
done great good for the entire
South through it's betterment
Of the condition of the farmers,
it has not done what it would
have done had the farmers and
business men united their
efforts for its better develop
ment. In some places this has
been done, but in other places
it has not.
The present hour is one of
strategic interest to the Asso
citation in North Carolina. Mr..
G. c.. Moore, as noted in an ed
itorial paragraph on the first
page of this paper, has agreed
to continue to serve the Associ-
alton in this State as president
on condition that he receive a
satisfactory guarantee for his
salary. Mr.. Moore has not
taken this stand through a
mercenary spirit, but from a
business standpoint. AS we
have been Informed Mr.. Moore
has been offered $500 or 81 900
more for his time and services
than the State Southern Cotton
Association has promised him,
and after having served the
Association two years SO faith
fully with so little remunera-
ton, ais proposition is alto
gether Reasonable, and the
farmers of the State ought to
rally to the support Of the AS
= sociation by safely pledging
Mr.. Moore's salary and retain
ing him as president.
The Charlotte Observer. pub
lished at Mr.. Moore's home
wisely says:
"Mr. G.. C. Moore, late presi-
dent Of the North Carolina Di-
vision of the Southern Cotton
Association, has done faithful
work for it and his efforts have
undoubtedly been productive
of much benefit to the cotton
growers. The laborer is worthy
of his hire and Mr.. Moore should
be paid his back salary and
given such assurance that the
next years salary will be
paid as will keep him in the
service Of the Association
This can be done without i'm
posing burden upon any indi-
vidual if the matter is gone
about Systematically. 1t would
be difficult to find a successor
to him who would be as activ e
and effective as he, but GER
tainly he cannot be expected
to continue the duties of this
responsible position without
substantial prospect of remu
neration for his time and la
bors.'
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-01-30
Accident al Rich Square.
(Rich Square Times)

The first serious accident since the
mill was built five years ago occur
red at the Farmers Gin& Milling Co.'S.
plant here Tuesday morning when
Oscar Peele, sustained a compound
fracture of the leg just above the
knee, caused by the edger throwing
plank backwards which struk him
with great force as he was standing
in the saw dust hole. DR. Bolton was
away, so DR.. Morehead of Lasker
was phoned for and he soon arrived
and gave the injured man the best
attention.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-01-30

1t is thought that the Legis-
lature will adjourn not later
than Saturday of this week.
1t would seem that twelve days
might be sufficient time in
which to transact the business
for which they were called to-
gether.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-01-30
Cloth all Wool and Paint all Paint,

Is cheaper than shoddy cloth or
paint. The L. & M. is Zinc Metal
made into Oxide Of Zinc combined
with White Lead, and then made in
to paint with pure Linseed Oil in
thousand gallon grindings and mix
ings: Wears long: actual cost only
$1.20 per gallon.
L. & M. Pain Agents.
p: I. Whitehead & Co., Scotland
Neck.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-01-30
Publishers Announcement.

It's settled point in newspaper ethics that
editors and publishers are not responsible for the
views of correspondents, and the publication OF q
communication does not mean that the editor OF
publisher endorses the communication. LIE
COMMONWEALTH adheres to these general prlcl-
ole
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-01-30

Its virtues have been known for years
and thousands of people have beer
made happy and well by taking Hol
listers Rocky Mountain Tea. Keeps
you we'll and makes you weller. 35t
Tea or Tablets. E. T. Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-01-30

The clock ticks and ticks the time
away,
Shortening up our lives each day,
Eat, drink, aud be merry,
For some day you will be where
There is no Rocky Mountain Tea.
Free sample at f. 7. Whitehead q
Co. S drug store.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-01-30
Rev. J. c. Caldwell President.

Rev. J. C. Caldwell, pastor of the
Christian church in Wilson, has been
chosen president of Atlantic Chris
tian College as successor to the late
DR.. Harper.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-02
SHOT THROUGH THE LUNG.
Pool Room Quarrel Results In Prob
ably Fatal Wound.

Columbus, Ca. February 1.--tSpe-
cial. )-While pistol balls and pool balls
were both filing the air at pool room
in G;rard, Ala, tonight, a bullet from
tie pistol of Will c. Whatley struck
Powell Gullatt and went through his
left lung, inficting a probably fatal
wound. The two men quarreled. Gull
lat began throwing pool balls at the
other and Whatley shot at GulIatt four
times, only one bullet taking effect.
Whatley is now in Jail. Both men are
married and have families.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-02
Famous Old Tavern Gone.

London, February 1.-The Ship tav-
ern, one of the most famous of Lon
don's riverside inns, located in Green
witch, has closed its doors, after an
existence dating back to the days of
the great English statesman, William
Pitt, who denounced the war against
the American colonies, and after whom
was named the Pitt from which the
city of Pittsburg takes its name. 1t
was at the Ship tavern that Pitt insti-
tuted the famous ministerial white bait
dinners during his time of 16 years as
a member of the ministry.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-02
Trying To QuelI Revolution.

Lisbon, February IA deere was gazet-
ted today, giving the cabinet unlimited
power to report revolutionary agitation
in Portugal. This decree empowers the
cabinet to eXpel from the kingdom or
exile to the colonies members of all as
sociations that are deemed inimical to
the state or that are conducting a cam
pagn against public security 1t suspends
parliamentary immunity and 1t compares
all persons sentenced for political agita-
ton to criminals and deprives them of
their civil rights. The decree is retro
active to January q.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-02
NEW HEADQUARTERS
FOR ANANIAS CLUB
Somebody on the Canal Zone
Has Been Initiated
FIGURES ARE BADLY MIXED
Report Is Sent Out That Two Carloads
of Dirt Are Removed Per Second,
Just Ten Times as Great
/as the Reality.
FIGURES ARE BADLY MIXED

Washington, February 1.-(Special)-
The current issue of the Canal Record
printed on the zone as official organ Of
the diggers contains a modest correction
of an error made in a previous number,
about the amount of dirt that is being
made to fly. 1t seems from the correc-
ton that the flying isn't going on at
such a terrific rate as was supposed 1t
was the trifing mistake of getting a
decimal point in the wrong place that
.faused the trouble.
The Record produced a calculation
showing that two carloads of earth were
being removed every second. That raised
all former records entirely out of the
game. and showed such a tremendous in
crease in results that huge satisfaction
was manifested. Space next to pure
reading matter was readily secured for
exploitation of the good news. It looked
as if the canal might be ready in time
to pass the fleet on its way back from the
Pacific.
INSTEAD of the removal of two car
loads each working second explains
the Record, 1.-THE correct amount is one
carload every five seconds"
Judge A. Fl. Whitfield, chief justice of
the supreme court of Mississippi and one
of the best known democrats In the south,
is slated by the President for the first
good judicial office available Judge
Whitfield has been appointed chief JUS
tice of the highest Mississippi court by
the last three democratic administrations.
The President while south last fall met
the judge and was delighted with, him.
1t is understood that a bill will be in
troduced in Congress creating an adj
ditional district in the state of Mississippi
and If passed the federal judgseship will
go to Judge Whitfield.
w. P. Lay of Gadsden, president of
the Coosa River Improvement association.
is In the city. Mr.. Lay and Representa-
tive Burnett want 100000 in the next
rivers and harbors bill. That amount
would complete lock and dam a, would
build dam 8 and make the coald fields
accessible. w. 5.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-02
lives in New orleans and Birmingham.

tives in New Orleans and Birmingham.
= The mandamus petition recently fled
against the Mayor and general council or
the city of Mobile by f. O. HOFFMAN IN
the name of the state of Alabama was
signed today by Judge Berney and Will
be served to the various officials by the
sheriff on Monday. There were IS copies,
which were duly signed by the court Of
ficials and handed the sheriff for service.
The delay was occasioned by the illness
of Judge Berney.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-02
Yacht Builder Badly Hurt.

Glasgow, February 1.-William Fife,
the yacht designer, was seriously in
jured at his ship yard at Fairlie yes
terday. While experimenting the con-
struction of Sir Thomas Lipton's new
racing yacht Mr.. Fife fell from the
deck into the hold, struck his head
and was rendered unconscious. He
was carried to his home, where he is
still unconscious this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-02
YOUNG MAN ROBBED
ON A DARK STREET
POLICE FAIL TO SECURE TRACE
OF RoBBER-MANDAM PETl-
TON AGAINST CITY OFFICIALS
Is DULY SIGNED.

Mobile, February 1.-(Special) -Reese
Murphy, a clerk in the auditors office
of The Mobile and Ohio railroad, reports
that he was held up tonight by an un-
known white man at the corner Of st.
Anthony and ST. Joseph streets and re-
lieved of SIT in currency. Mr.. Murphy
want at once and reported the matter to
the police and Special Officers Murphy
and 15arch went to The scene, bat no one
was TO be seen. The electric light on the
corner had gone out Murphy has reia-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-02
Seahorn Wriaht,s Plans.

Rome, Ga, February Hon. Sea-
born Wright, who is to oppose United
States Senator Clay for reelection,
stated today that he will make definite
announcement of his candidacy after
the meeting of the state executive
committee, which has been called for
February g. Mr. Wright's action will
depend upon whether the date of the
primary will give him time to canvass
the state
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-02
Minister To Be Recalled.

Paris, February 1.-The government
has decided definitely to recall M.
Bompard, French ambassador to Rus
sia Reports have been current for
some months that NJ. Bompard would
be relieved of his official duties in St.
Petersburg on account OF the alleged
criticism of the pogrom of the Rus
sian premier, M. Stolypin.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-02
Bank Cashier Arrested.

Boise, Idaho, February Horace
e. New, cashier Of the Capital State
bank, which failed last week, was ar
rested last night on the charge of for
gerry. 1t is stated that forged notes
aggregating at least $4,000 have al
ready been turned in, the first coming
from Kansas City and Omaha banks.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-02
Postal and Banking Changes.

Washington, February 1.-(Special.)--
Dora Hanson is appointed postmaster at
Palmetto Beach, Baldwin county. Rural
route No 1 ordered established April 1
at Whatley, Clark county, is serving 900
people and 100 families. Educational Bank
of America of New York has been ap-
proved by the comptroller as a reserve
agent for the First National bank at An
njStOn
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-02
The Point of View.

From the Munich Jugend.
The countess has gone on her first
shooting trip and stops at the gamekeep-
er's house for the night.
81 have never heard the nightingales
sing so loud" she remarked.
you can easily quiet them, my lady:
have put a bootjack or two by your
ladyships bedside
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-02

little cough grows greater and greater every
time you cough if you let it go unchecked Coughs
that are caused by the irritation of the delicate
membrane of the throat and bronchial tubes soon
lead to sore lungs and pave the way to seri-
lung affections. Palmer's Tolu and Honey
will quickly allay the Inflammation of the throat.
healing and soothing the irritation, giving nature
chance to build up. 1t is simple and pleasant to
take. We know all about Palmers Tolu and
Honey go. Ice, 35c and 75c
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-02
Taft Counting Chickens.

Chattanooga, February Hon. New
ell Sanders, chairman of the republic
can state committee of Tennessee,
stated today that Secretary Taft prom
ised him he would make some speeches
In Tennessee if he was nominated.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-02
M. J. VIM Resigns.

New Orleans, February IN. ]. VIM,
manager of New Orleans race tracks, re-
signed today. Duties at Louisville and
at the Empire City race track were as
signed by Mr.. VIM as the causes of his
resignation.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-02

Ads illustrated with good cuts are
trade winners-The Gawk makes good
cuts.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-16
Useful Sewing Table.

Sewing tables. which come In every
shape and variety. are always useful and
pretty pieces OF furniture, particularly IN
fat or apartment. The Martha wash
ington sewing table, that happens 70 be
the rage at present. is one OF the pref
uest in these designs. and is very much
copied In the modern furniture. and the
antique dealers advertise them extern
sively. but Il Is doubtful whether the
genuine specimens can be found so read
lily. and II found and properly authenti-
Gated they are generally very expensive.
The Empire sewing table, which has
the square shaft base and the plain legs,
and mas two drop-leaf sides, IS a very
good piece OF small furniture. as, besides
the additional room across the top. Il has
two deep drawers with glass handles. The
Chippendale sewing tables, with the fiuted
legs and the three drawers, one with
space for spoois and silks. are also much
used. and the clawfoot and Empire de-
signs are endless in their variety and
price.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-16
st. Patrick's Day Souvenirs.

Green has anticipated the spring poet in
shop windows.
The flag OF Erin floats everywhere.
Postal cards with greetings IN the dear
old brogue are for sale.
Sham shamrock comes in sham pots for
the dinner favor.
The Irish chimney-pot hat is not as i'm
partial in its hospitality as that Of the
prcstidigitator
But it certainly Is made for subterfuge.
For instance. a great dig green hat,
known as the Jack Horner Pot holds a
dozen favors for the guests at the child's
party.
And all the little ones ut snugly over
unsupported bonbons.
The Shamrock Pie" is the latest ver-
sion OF the pumpkin pie OF the Hallow-
cen festivities.
II has a pastry Of green tissue paper.
and has -four and twenty" presents
baked" for the guests.
Green handbags and other baggage Ia
beled Cork" and Belfast" make accept
able favors
The shamrock comes for st. Patrick's
Day tally cards.
Candle shades impersonated by green
hats are also 70 be had.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-16
SPRING BLOSSOMS ARE SOON DUE

these days. Periwinkles are another pref
~ flower that may be started now. while
healthy geraniums or coieus may be slip
ped now 10 make small plants for the
boxes later on.
The florists shops are wonderful places
these days Growing plants laden with
violets are fianked with pots Of primroses.
while feathery lilac branches lend a watt
Of perfume to the air. The golden daffo-
dis and tulips are both plentiful and
cheap. and old-fashioned mignonette and
freesia I'll many Of the windows There
are hundreds OF roses also The monthly
roses have begun 10 bloom. and all the
other varieties from the stately American
Beauty 70 the tight little red buds are on
sale.
Squat little pots Of crocuses. just in bud
may be purchased at the florists now.
and In a little while will open out, lend
ing touch OF spring 10 any sunny win
dow.
There are waXen-leaved begonias also
at the florists these days. whose bios
SONS look exactly like violets. although
they have no perfume.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-16

Frances Power Cobbe.
Let every woman take II 10 heart to
make everybody about her as happy as
she can. Let her see that as far as pos
sible they have the rooms they like best
the little articles OF furniture and orna-
ment they prefer; let her not disdain TO
gay such attention 10 the chairs and
sofas Of the family dwelling rooms as
that every individual may be comfortably
placed and feel that he or she has not
been left out in the cold. Let her try not
so much to make her rooms splendid as
thoroughly habitable and comfortable-a
drawing-room bright and sweet with flow
ers In summer or dried rose leaves in
winter. plenty of soft light and warmth
or O. GOODNESS adapted 10 the weather
this sort Of thing belongs properly 10 a
woman who seeks 70 make her house a
province Of the Kingdom OF Heaven
The Washington herald., 1908-03-16

OF course. Il Is too early 10 put out the
window boxes, which bring spring into
the city. but since the suburban wife IS
already studying the seed catalogues. the
town housewife has begun 10 think of
her own flowers.
Flowers do not grow well out OF doors
before the LIST OF May. although an early
spring brings them out sooner. Now.
however, is the time 20 start the lit
tie plants FOR your boxes II you want 20
grow them from seed.
Pansies make one Of the prettiest Of
all flowers for the window boxes. and
the seeds planted now will be strong
healthy plants by May. They may be
sown In a box. covered with piece Of
glass easily purchased at any paint
shop. and should be kept in the sun
and watered every day Nasturtiums
may be started the same way, and Will
grow with astonishing rapidity-
The March sun is warm. although the
winds are cold. and almost all garden
flowers will grow in the sunny windows
The Washington herald., 1908-03-16
OUT OF STYLE.
BETTY BRApEES.
From Vogue.

From Vogue.
When families are IN mourning-an, .
they must dine as well as anybody else
instead OF flowers in the middle of the
table. frequently a handsome tall lamp
which viii not interfere with the view is
placed. Then again. a tall plant in the
middle. such as palm, is effective, and
over the cloth are scattered punches of
pink roses. The idea is that the view
shall not be obstructed. and the vase
or receptacle must be quite tall This
makes a much more artistic effect than
the former arrangement Of an immense
mountain Of flowers and ferns and green
cry In the center OF the table.