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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-22

Mr.. JOHN SHARP WILLIAMS was
yesterday elected Senator from Missis-
sippi. Mr.. Williams has shown good
capacity for leadership in the House
aud has accomplished much 10 keep
ing the two wings of his party to-
gether and 10 concentrating the de-
mocracy's attention upon great issues.
1t is confidently believed that he will
become as prominent member of the
Senate as he is of the House.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-22
z. 2. &P. Railroad Matter.

Especial Dispatch to the Alexandria Gazette. ]
Richmond, Va, Jan. PA great
crowd thronged the capitol to hear argu-
ments on tbs question Of the repeal Of
the R., F. & P. track monopoly. Each
side was given three and 3 half hours.
The hearing adjourned st noon until
four this afternoon. The speeches fav-
orsble TO the repeal bill we're made by
Fredericksburg and Richmond men, rep
resenting commercial bottles.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-22
COuRT OF APPEALS.

Proceedings Of the Court Of Appeals
yesterday were as follows:
Southern Railway Company vs.. New
toms administrator. Fully argued and
submitted.
Drks vs. Blythe ct ais. Argued and
submitted.
Seabosrd Air Line rs. Cbsmblip 9, ais.
Partly argued and continued.
Next cases TO be called: Morelsnd W.
d. Ireland; Traders ard Truckers Bank
vs.. Black ct ais; Robinson We. City of
Richmond; Kelly vs.. Gwatkin ct ais,
ard Creeey and others Va. Grief and
Others, being Nos. 25 TO 30, inclusive,
exclusive OF No. 30. ON argument docket.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-22
Plttsburg Bank Closed.

Pittsburg, Jan. % The Trssfsrs and
Mechanics Bank, state Institution,
was closed today by order of the state bank
examiner. The institution has paid
up capital of $l00, 600, and its deposits
are estimated at $3.50. COO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-22
Death of Clerk Bowden.

Richmond, Va, Jan. 22.-George E.
Bowdeu, republican, ex-Congressman
and Clerk OF the u. :. Court for the
Eastern district of Virgins, died at bis
home in Norfolk today after long
illness.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-22

Tire February Metropolitan, which
has beeu received from It's publishers In
New York, is it's MidSinter iction num-
Der. Articles that are unusually timely
are "In American Finance" Japan
and the United States" and THE wsisr
supply and its mensces." 10 "Ths
Hollow Land" is tod the stupendous
plans of Holland, "The world at large"
gives the important news OF the month
and "The Grand Opers," and Drama
Of the Month";" are illustrated with pho
togrsphs. The fiction is particularly in-
teresting, the good stories are by WELL
known writers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-22
No false pretense has marked the care,

No false pretense has marked the career
of Ely's Cream Balm. Being entirely harm.
less. it is nat responsible ike the cstarrh
snutis and powd rs, for minds shattered by
socsins,- The great virtue Of Ely's Cream
overcomes nasal catarrh and hay fever. Back
Of this statements the testimony Of thousands
aud reputation Of many years success. All
druggists. SOC, or mailed by Ely Bros, So
Warren street, New York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-22

1t is very important and in fact it is absc-
lutely necessary to health that we give relief
10 the stomach promptly at the first signs OF
troubles. Take something once in while:
especially after meals; something like Kodol
For Dyspepsia and Indigestion. It will en-
able your stomach TO do its work properly.
Sold by w. f. CTeightoa.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-22
New York Stock Market.

New York, Jan. 22.-The market wss
heavy again this merRiug aud although some
covering Of shorts caused some rallies ID early
trading The gains were lost. At the end of
the fret hour nearly rything on the list
showed losses from yesterdays closing fig
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-22
DIED.

On Tuesday, January 81, at 7.45 m :,
GERMANN. IN his 93d year. Flu.
neral from the Emmanuel Lutheran Chur oh
tomorrow Thursday afternoon at o'clos X.
Friends and relatives invited 10 attend.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-22
Sixtieth Congress.
Washington, Jan. %.
SENATE.

With tbs announced purpose Of re-
lieviug the Department of Justice of
embarrassment in the proposed prose.
culion of the International Harvester
Company. Mr.. Hansbrough presented a
resolution to the Senate. ssking that the
Department of Commerce aud Labor be
directed to discontinue its investigation
into the trusts affairs, 10 accordance with
q Senate resolution Of December, 1906.
Mr.. Beveridge resisted its adoption.
Mr.. Clark opposed interference. 1--WE
ought not to play with any department
Of the government" he exclaimed, land
halt its work in mid-Aighi."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-22

u,.on tbs howaIs ard thereby dives III cold
out of the system. Il contains no opiates-it
is pleasant 70 take and is highly recommended
or children. Sold by W. +. Creighton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-22
HOUSE.

When the House met today it passed
a resolution calling upon President
Roosevelt for copy Of the report rsde
by Assistant Secretary Murray, of the
Department of Commerce and Labor,
Corporation Commissioner Smith ADD
Labor Commissioners Mellon the Gold
field, New, labor troubles.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-22

:, Choice PEARL HOMILY and BREAK
FAsIaRlTS, foy sale ct J. c, k1LBURN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-22
FROM THE ANTILLES.

The Market.
Georgetown. d, @. Jan. 22.--Wheat s5.I0o.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-12-24
Gates CT! TIC Sidewalk:

The gates that have been hanging
out over the sidewalks FOR 50 long .
time are 20 make a change.
Inc Chief q Police IS prepaIin" tc
serve notice on property owners tC
swing their gates Oh the inside Of
the fence. This is d good move and
will remedy 2 nuisance Of long stand,
ing.
# rates rnrst hang open let them
hang Oh the inside so that they will
not be 4 menace TO pedestrians who
too often have to smash into q gate
at night and push it out Of the way
that they may pass.
THIS often causes lard feelings
against the gate when it is not the
gates fault. TIE gate can't shut
itca'f, but this does not relieve the
11urce with which the person comes
in contact with the gate swinging
out on the street when walking in
th2 dark 81 night. Change your
gate and save the visit Of the Chef.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-12-24
B. FRAHk GRAY DEAD.
Passed Away al the Home Of his Moth
CT Saturday after Short Illness
Funeral Last Sunday Afternoon.


One Of the saddest deaths that our
community has experienced recently
was the death Of Mr.. BE. Gray,
which occcred Saturday Dee. 10Th,
1903, at II o'clock, at the home Of his
mother, Mrs. Mary E. Gray.
For some time Mr.. Gray has not
been in the best Of health but none
OF his friends nor even members of
the family dreamed that the end was
50 near. For some days he had been
suffering with severe nervousness
and Friday night his condition was
so severe that physician was called
who gave Mr.. Gray something to
make him rest, as ne had been I'M
able TO go to sleep and was threaten
ed with complete collapse and ner-
vcus breakdown. His system, how
ever, failed to respond to the treat
nnent and the end came Saturday
without him regaining consciousness.
Frank Gray was known and low
ed by every enc. One merchant by
whom he had been employed al one
time said;
1t is worth thousand dollars a
year to my business just to have
Frank Gray around everybody likes
him so We'll"
Frank Gray was born near Scot
land Neck, May the 18th, 1872, and
was IS years, 7 months and two days
old at his death. lie joined the Bap-
list church in his strong young man
mood and has ever been d consistent
member.
4 great concourse Of sympathizing
friends and sorrowing relatives at
tended the funeral which was con-
ducteI last Sunday afternoon at 2::30
o'clock. by Rev. R. \. Mcfarland,
his pastor.
The suddenness OF the death and
the great popularity Of the deceased
made it one Of the most largely at
tended funeral ever held here. Many
floral offerings were received as a
last loving tribute. among which was
q beautiful design sent by the Bara-
ca Glass of the Baptist church, of
which he was member.
The deceased Was married about
three years ago, his wife being Miss
Carrie Taylor, Of Atlantic, Va. He
is survived by his wife and one child,
a little boy about two wears Of age,
his mother, Mrs. Mary z. Gray three
sisters, Mrs. J. L. Hancock, Of Nor
folk, Mrs. y. T. Hancock, and Miss
Fannie Gray, Of Scotland Neck, ard
three brothers. John Cray, OF Scot
land Neck. Robert Gray, OF Rocky
Mount, and Reginald Gray, Of Mem
phis, Tenn, al Of whom were with
him when The end came, except Regi-
na'd Gray, The sympathy and ten
dereat love Of the entire community
go out to the sorroWing young wife
and mother end 10 Zach member Of
the family il this sad hour e be-
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-12-24
HIGHLY APPRECIATED.

Since the announcement on
November 18th that I had sew
cred my connection as editor OF
this paper, my brethren Of the
prass in the State have printed
pleasing references to me
and my work as an editor. l
take this method OF expressing
to them and 10 others who
have written and spoken to me
in like manner,my keen appre-
citation OF what they have said.
II will all be treasured and held
as one of my LIES brightest
memories.
+. E. ffILLIARD.
December %. 1908.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-12-24
Speed items.
iReported 10 The Commonwealth

tneportea 10 The Commonwealth
Mrs. Laura Lawrence was the
guest Of her sister, Mrs. Louis Law
renee, of Tarboro. Thursday and
Friday.
Mrs. c. G. Thigpen, who has been
very III is much better.
Henry andrews recently spent
some time with his sister, Mrs. H.
4, Lyman.
3. c. Savage, returned some days
ago from Rocky Mount.
Mrs. NJ. B. Howard was the guest
Of Her daughter, Mrs, j, L. Jones,
Sunday.
Mrs, Florence Elton returned
Sunday afternoon, after spending
some time with her parents in Tar
b3yo.
c. L. Hurst, Of kinsto,2, was a
business visitor here Wednesday.
l. T. Edwards las returned from
Rocky Mount. While there he was
the guest Of Mrs. Z. Trevathan.
Miss Matte Howell spent Satur-
day in Scotland Neck.
Ernest Winslow, OF Scotland Neck,
was the guest Of =. c. Savage Sun
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-12-24
Damage by Wind.

4 young cyclone passed over OAK
City On Tuesday, unroofng the store
Of Harriet & Ross and doing other
damage. the telephone connections
are broken up and it is impossible at
this time to leavn the particulars.
1t is thought that no other serious
damage was done.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-12-24

.. y i. 1 eds -. - Per Dag.
Stock Peas 81 Is per bushel.
Subject to changes Of the market
F. Q, 3. here:
z 10 York" Baeging. I Is per vd
z IA 10 Hub" Bagging, 1874 per vd
Z 10 Rewoven Bagging, 6 u per yd
2 IA 10 +" :: no,. ID
As 10 New Arrow Ties. 90 per bdl
68 IN Peanut Bags $4,000 per M
70 IN Peanut Bags $3.50 per M
Yours truly,
j. W. PERRY CO.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-12-24
Notice OF Land Sale.

BY virtue Of power vested in me
by certain deed of trust made to
rae on the TIN day of August, 1902,
by Calvin Medford and wife, and
which is duly recorded in the Regis
ter Of Deeds Office for Halifax coun-
ty, North Carolina, in Book $50 at
Page 222, [ will on the Sth day of
January, 1863, sell for Cash, at Pub
lie Auction, in the town Of Scotland
Neck, n. c., TO the highest bidder,
at II o'clock NJ, the following de-
scribed Real Estate: Lying in Hall
fax County, Roseneath Township,
Halifax County, to-wit: That tract
Of land which was conveyed to Cal
vim Medford by 4. J. Whitehead and
wife, adjoining the Chas. Minshew
la1d the land of W. T. Whitehead,
inoW owned by C. A. Whitehead) the
old Wiley Higgs land, NOW owned
by Henry Harris) and the land Of
the said Andrew Whitehead, and ly-
ing on Cow Hall Branch, containing
100 acres, more Or less, being the
SINE land conveyed to the said A. j.
Whitehead by ". c. Braswell by
Ge3I OF record III Tie Register VI
fee Tor said County, in Book 142 at
Page Il to which reference is made.
Also another tract Ofland on whichthe
aid Calvin MedfOrd now lives known
&c his home place, containing So
acres, more or less, and adjoining
the above described tract of land,
the lands Of c. 4. Whitehead and
Cow Hall Swamp, being the same
laDd conveyed to Calvin Medford by
John Mediord and wife by deed Of
r@"ore( in the Register Of Deeds of
fee n Halifax county in Book rs B
Pare : to which reference is made.
The tract first above described will
he sold first, and # there remains any
unpaid balance n said notes, then
the said home place above described
shalt he sold.
This the 9Th day Of Dec. 1908.
4. ?. KITCHEN,
Trustee.
:. 4. DUNN, Atty. 12-10-4t
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-12-24

ny hearts will be gladden.
e. rs week by the home COM
il = loved ones and friends
t. I'd Xmas at the old home.
Q g. changes have taken place
w many, 10 doubt, but there
is 'cr"dntsS aud a happiness
til ian be shared hv all.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-12-24
Pops BiesseS Taft and Family.
+. E. fiLLIARD.
December %, 1908.

Rome, Dec. 9.-The pope to-day
blessed President elect Taft and his
family. The blessing was declared
in the presence Of Archbishop J. j.
GlennOn, Of St. Louis, who was one
Of the first persons received in audi
ence by the pope on his resumption
Of Interviews, following his recent
ndisposition. Archbishop Glennon
tod the pope that he had received q
letter from Mr.. Tai in which the
Prestdent-elect expressed his cordial
friendship for Catholics. The pope
received the news with unfeigned
delight and pronounced his blessing
upon Mr. Taft and his family.
Archbishop G!ennon also presented
the pope with q gold medal for the
vatican from the recent St. Louis eX-
position. The pope has fully recov-
81 his strength, but his physicians
are urging that he grant fewer pub
lie audiences in the future.
The question is: How much did
this great blessing Of the Tafts cost
or country.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-12-24
Publishers announcement.

,;a settled point in newspaper ethics that
, 60 and rrhlishcrS are not responsible lor the
= Il CoIIcapondents, ana the publication OF
.. .-,;,at i0i. does not mean that the edttof or
,, ,,,...5- endorses the communications HE
r ..,.rt,WEALTH adheres to these general pT'cl-
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-12-24

'".l oeornin@ Mr.. Xmas
+ / nope you will he q good
!. ..i'H.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-12-24

QI7t&tlon5 November a. 1908.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1908-11-19

walked little way, slowly, but quite
firmly. II am rather q coward about
my foot, that Is all. l shall not lug
these things about after today"
ibid the doctor say you might?'
Eyes. after today. could walk
home now without them. could do a
good many things l couldn't do a few
minutes ago. Isn't that curious?"
Very" she said, avoiding his eyes,
ISe laughed. She dared not look at
him. The excitement and impetus OF
sheer impulse had carried her this far.
Now all the sadness Of 1t was clutch
Ing hard at her throat, and for awhile
she could not speak--walking there In
her dainty summer gown beside him.
the very incarnation Of youth and
health, with the sea tan on wrist and
throat and he, white, hollow eyed
. crippled, limping. at her elbow.
| Yet at that very moment his whole
frame seemed to glow and his heart
clamor with the courage in 1t, for he
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Continued from Page 81

pride and self respect, even the splr
itual respect for the Highest, cannot
hold me when this one anchor holds.
She said that might see her. l have
waited long time. have taken my
fighting chance again, and I've won
out so far
He looked up at Plank, curiously en-
barrassed.
"Your body is normal; your intelli-
gence wholesome, balanced. sane, and
I want to ask you II you think that
perhaps without understanding how I
have found In her or through her In
some way the spiritual source that
think might help me to help myself?"
"You ask me If believe 1t possible
that she can be the Medium"
EYES,"
Plank said deliberately, Eyes, l do
think so.''
| The silence was again broken by
| Plank: "Siward, you have asked me
what think. Now you must listen to
the end. If you believed that through
her-her love, marrying her-you stood
|
out, 1t would be cowardly to ask her
to take the risk. AS much as l care
for you l had rather see you lose the
fight than accept such risk from her.
Now you know what l think, but you
don't know all. Siward, say to you
that If you are man enough to take
her, take her! And l say that Of the
| fVyn ricly ha Ia today tho
chance she might take with you is In
fnitely the lesser risk, for with you.
II you continue slowly losing your
fight, the mental suffering only will be
hers. But If she closes this bargain
with Quarter, selling to him her body,
the light will go out Of her soul for
ever"
He rose, striding the length of the
room once or twice, turned, holding
out his broad hand.
"Goodby," he said. Harrington is
about due at my office. Quarter will
probably turn up tonight. l am not
vindictive. shall be Just with them
as just as I know how, which is to be
as merciful as dare be. Goodby
Siward."
When he had gone Siward lay back
in his chair, very still, eyes closed. A
faint color had mounted to his face
and remained there.
1t was late In the afternoon wher
he went downstairs, using his crutches
lightly. Gumble handed him a straw
hat and opened the door, and Siwart
cautiously descended the stoop, stoot
for a few moments on the sidewalk
looking up Mt the blue sky, then wheel
ed and slowly made his way towart
Washington square. The avenue wa
| deserted. His own house appeared t.
be the only remaining house still opel
in all that old fashioned but respects
BILE quarter.
A cab. driven smartly, passes
through the park. the horses fee
slapping the asphalt till the echoe
ratified back from the marble arch. H
followed it idly with his eyes up FIT
avenue. saw 1t suddenly halt in tn
middle Of the street, saw a womal
l. spring out. stand for a moment talk
ing to her companion. then turn an
!: look toward the square.
She stood SO long and she was 50 ia
away that he presently grew tired O
watching her. A dozen ragged III
chins were prowling around the four
tain, casting sidelong glances at dis
tant policeman. But 1t was not he
enough that evening to permit th
children to splash In the water an
/ the nOlicQman drove them off
Poor little devils!' said Siward
himself and he rose. adjusted hi
clutches and started through the par
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1908-11-19

was thinking of Planks words, and he
knew Plank had spoken the truth. She
could not give herself to Quarter If he
stood firm. His was the stronger will,
after all; his was the right to inter-
fere, to stop her, to check her, to take
her, draw her back-as he had once
drawn her from the fascination Of de-
struction when she had swayed out too
far over the cliffs at Shotover
II came In with Leila. We're asked
to Lenox for the weeks end. We go
to Stockbridge on the early train to-
morrow morning." she said.
I'm not going to let you go yet"
said stward.
III I took to my heels here in the
park, would you chase me, StephenT
she asked, with mock anxiety.
Eyes, and II I couldn't run fast
enough I'd call that policeman. Now,
do you begin to understand
"Oh, I've always understood that
you were spoiled. I'm partly guilty of
the spelling process too Listen. I'll
walk with you little way"-she
looked ut him-"a little way" she con-
tinued gently; then must go. There
Is only caretaker tn our house, and
Leila will be furious II leave her all
alone. Besides, we're going to dine
there, and It won't be very gay II
don't give q few orders first"
But you brought your maid"
Naturally"
Then telephone her that you and
Leila are dining out"
Where, silly? Do you want US to
dine somewhere with your"
want you? You've got tor
stephen, It isn't best"
"It is best"
She turned to him impulsively. "Oh.
do want to so much! Do you think
l might? 1t is perfectly delicious to
see you again. I-you have no idea
Eyes, have" he said sternly.
They turned, walking past the foun-
tain toward Fifth avenue again. Fur
the city pallor on them, as they grasp
ed the crossbars Of the clutches, then
looked up at his worn face. He was
much thinner, but now In the softly
fading light the shadows under the
eyes and cheek bones seemed less
sharp, his face fuller and more boyish;
the contour OF head and shoulders, the
short, crisp hair were as she remem-
bered. and the old charm held her,
the old fascination grew. tightening
her throat, stealing through every vein,
stirring her pulses, awakening imper-
ceptibly once more the best in her.
There is no use." she said under bel
breath II can't go back to Leila
Stephen, the dreadful part Of 1t IS that
IL wish she were In Jericho! wisl
tho whole world were In Ballyhoo and
you and alone once more" M
Under their gay laughter quiveret
the undertone of excitement. Sylvif
said:
'T'd like to talk to you all alone. L
won't do, Of course. But may 50!
what I'd like, mayn't II What TIM
rs It? II I'm dining with you View
got to have Leila for conventions SAX
II not from motives Of sheer decency
which you and l seem to lack, Ste
phsn."
I'VE lack decency," said siward
and we're proud Of It Az for Leila
I'm. going to arrange for her very sim
, ply, but very beautifully. Plank VII
taks ceEa II her. Sylvia, there's not
Ieoul d town, and " can b - izapgy
1snt - ~ pie9se."
l. !
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1908-11-19

came the low,
breathless voice at his elbow.
His heart stopped as he did. The
sun had dazzled his eyes, and when he
turned on his clutches he could not
see clearly for a second. That past,
he looked at Sylvia. looked at her out
stretched hand. took 1t mechanically,
still staring at her with only a dazed
unbelief in his eyes.
II am in town for a day." she said.
Leila Mortimer and I were driving
uptown from the bank when we saw
you. and the next thing that happened
was me, on Fifth avenue. running aft
or you-no. the next thing was ny fly
Ing leap from the hanson and my
standing there looking down the street.
and across the square where you sat.
Then Leila told me was probably
crazy. and Immediately confirmed
her diagnosis BY running after you."
She stood laughing, flushed, sun
burned and breathless, her left hand
still in his, her right hand laid over Il
| ''Oh,r she said. with sudden c>aneu
10 anxiety. docs 1t tire you to standr
mo. was going to saunter along
MAY saunter with you for mo
ment7 meant only mean, ! an
glad to -. you. = s.. s. Z.
do you think am going to let 20
| % nowr he aske6 ast0nishAd.
! She looked at him; then her eye
| evade4 hiA LET - walk little,
~ rid, wlkhdrawing her ha4A =
I yuo tlank y6d arts5tfonef enodtiI.
Strong! Look, eylviay' and hs stoo'
enanooss11 ~ x -
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1908-11-19

with q vague
idea Of seeing
what could be
done.
AS he limped
onward, the sun
level In his eyes,
he heard some
body speak be-
hind him, but
die not catch
the words or ap-
ply the hail to
himself. Then,
"Mr. Siward!'
nor,0 tho low