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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-04-29
Marriage at DdWSOnS.

(From the Halifax Correspondent)
At the residence of the bride at
Dawsons on Sunday, April 25th, Rev.
D. E. Vipperman joined in holy we'd
lock Mr.. William E. Lawrence, of
Enfield, and Miss Jessie E. Messen-
ger. The groom is very competent
business man, respected and admired
for his manly qualities, while the
bride has the confidence, love and
esteem of quite large circle of
friends, being a member of Dawsons
Baptist Church, and useful as a
Christian. Her life has made deep
impress for good in the community
in which she has lived, and it's with
reluctance her friends resign her to
her life companion. Miss Messenger
was for quite while ,organist for
the church and acted as secretary
for the Sunday-school. In fact in
what ever sphere she has been plac-
ed, her life has made valuable ad-
dition.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence left after
the ceremony for Petersburg, Rich
mond and Washington, and will be
at home to their friends after May
3rd, in Enfield, N. C.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-04-29
WELL-TIMED BOOMERANG.

The following editorial item in the
News and Observer is a well-timed
boomerang on old-Time Republican
Encouragement:
The biographies of members Of
Congress, furnished by the members
themselves, afford interesting read
ing. There is one paragraph in the
biography of Representative Grant,
the new Republican member from
the Tenth district, that is illuminat-
ing. Itsays, there were no schools
in that remote part of the country
prior to 1876, except a free school
here and there" Of course not.
The republicans stole the school fund
of the State and provided no ade-
uuate schools for such country boys
as young Grant. 1t was not until
the Democrats elected Vance Gov
ernor in 1S76-the date fixed by
Grant himself that improvement
was made in the public schools. Ac-
cording to the testimony Of Congess-
man Grant, he and other youths owe
their lack of educational advantages
largely to the incompetent Republi-
can administration that cursed North
Carolina until Vance drove that party
from power"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-04-29
The James Adams Show.

The James Adams Big 1Oc Show,
under canvas, which is to appear
here during the coming week, is said
to be the largest and best vaudeville
organization on the road, travelling
as it does in two handsome private
cars. and carrying its own band and
orchestra.
A new sensational feature of the
show is Mr.. Adams wonderful and
astounding electrical act" Mr..
Adams has a current of electricity,
10000 volts strong, passed through
his body, and paper or any other
combustible substance, coming in
contact with his body Immediately
catches fire and burns.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-04-29
SUGGESTIONS TO FARMERS.

In the editorial columns of tie
Progressive Farmer of April 10Th,
under the article, "Some Busy Sea-
son Suggestionts," appear several
very timely and valuable suggestions
to farmers. In the last paragraph
of this article the following excellent
advice is given
Have definite plan of real farm
ing; grow variety Of crops; use the
best methods possible; don't attempt
more than you can do; do what you
do well; don't lose your grip on your
business, and don't imagine that it
will pay you to run on worry and
thus wear yourself out at the begin
ming of the season."
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-04-29
The Noble Horse.

Perhaps the most useful animal
known to man is the horse. This splr-
tied and proud animal not only
shares the pleasures of his master
but also the fatigues Of war, and
the glory of the combat. Equally
daring as his rider the horse sees the
danger and braves it; inspired at the
clash of arms he loves it. He feels
pleasure in the chase and freely SUBJ
mits to the arm which guides him
and even seems to consult the desires
of his driver. He makes use of all
his strength, exerts himself beyond
it and sometimes gives his life for the
pleasure of his master.
The horse is like the boy, his educa-
ton commences with the loss Of his
liberty. The horse of all animals is
that which with great stature has the
most complete proportions and ele-
gance compared with every other an
imal he appears superior in these re-
spects. The horse seems DESTROYS Of
raising himself above his state Of a
quadruped by holding up his head
and in this noble attire he looks man
square in the face, as if he means to
say, give me a plenty Of home raised
corn and good hay and | can do your
work. All | charge is what | eat
and kind treatment. The curry
comb is all right as far as it goes
but it will not do for half of my feed
as claimed by some.
The horse shows good keeping as
quick as anything you know. Any
one can tell in a moment when a
horse is we'll fed and otherwise well
cared for. 1t is shame in county
| like this for some horses to be work
ed hard, poorly fed and badly treat
ed. | believe it should be against
the law of the land, or in other words
the law should be enforced. A big
corn crop will help a great deal
along this line. Look at the horse
which gets plenty Of home raised
grain and hay and you can tell him
at first sight; his eyes are lively and
large, his step quick, his ears well
made and of equal proportion, his
main suits we'll his head, ornaments
his neck and gives him an air of
strength and pride, and his large
bushy tail covers and terminates ad-
vantageously the eXtremities of his
body. The prosperity Of any coun-
try is more or less watched with in
terest by the pretty horses it car
show.
Home raised feed makes pretty
horses and strong mules, just what
our farmer friends all need.
J. ID. RAY.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-04-29
Beware Of OiUtmeliS for CdtdrFh thai
Contain Mercury,

as mercury will surely destroy the sense
Of smell and completely derange the
whole system when entering it through
the mucous surfaces. Such articles
should never be used except on pre-
scriptions from reputable physicians, as
the damage they will do is ten fold to
the good you can possibly derive from
them. Hall Catarrh Cure, manufac-
tured by F. j. Cheney & Co., Toledo,
o. contains no mercury, and is taken
internally, acting directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces of the sys-
TEN. In buying Halls Catarrh Cure
be sure you get the genuine. 1t is
taken internally and made in Toledo,
Ohio, by F. j. Cheney & Co. Testi-
monials free.
Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for consti
nation
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-04-29
Sale of Land.

By virtue Of power vested in me
by the laws of the State of North
Carolina as executor of w. A. Dunn,
Trustee, in that deed Of trust exc
cuted to him by Bryant Smith and
wife on the 18th day of May, 1904,
OF record in the Office of Register of
Deeds for Halifax County in Book
145 on page 513, shall sell for cash
at Public auction in the Town of
Scotland Neck to the highest bidder
on Saturday the LIST day of May 1909,
at IL O'clock Noon, the followinp
described parcel of real estate living
being, and situate in the County Of
Halifax and State of North Carolina.
to wit:
Beginning in Whites Mill, Shields
corner, thence with Shields line N.
90 y to a corner pine to which
Shlelds' wire fence is fastened, thence
5 IL E 20 IL poles, thence S 76 1-2
W to the run of the Mill Swamp.
thence along the mill-run to the be-
ginning, and containing fifty acres.
more or less, and being the same
land that was conveyed to the said
Bryant Smith by j. B. Edwards and
George johnson on the oath dav Of
March, 1904. to which reference is
made. 10
This March 20, 1909.
NOAH BIGGs, Executor
AM OF w. A. Dunn. Trustee
fA'o'o'i Duiiii' All y. 4-1-5t.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-04-29
ECONOMY AND FORESIGHT.

1t is not so much what we have as
the way we use it that determines
it's value. Says the Catawba County
News:
lone great reason why our friends
north of Mason and Dixon line have
taken the lead in making money is
the fact that they utilize every part
of everything they deal with. If a
beef is killed, not only is the flesh
of the animal used, but his hair, his
hide, his horns, his hoofs, and every
part Of the animal is turned into &C
count, while with US practically all
is lost save the flesh. This is true of
timber, we see fine tree cut down
and only few feet of it used and
the rest go to waste, while they
might work up every foot Of it. y
Isn't it strange that it is taking US
such a long time to learn this lesson
of economy? We throw away that
in the South every year which, if we
would save and convert into money,
would build up our industries, in
crease our wealth and further our
interests.
1t is rot only this lesson of econo-
my that we have failed to learn, how
ever, but we have failed to learn the
lesson of far-sightedness. Every
year we send our money North and
West to buy at exorbitant prices
those things which we can and should
make at home. If we would only
foresee our indispensable need of
these things, and use cur resources
with this need in view, we could keep
our money at home and use it for
our own upbuilding, instead of let
ting it go to enrich a people who
took no part in its making.
When will we learn these two les
sons and begin to save and to see
ahead? 1t is high time that we were
doing it.
When we have learned these two
lessons, what with the lesson we are
already learning, namely, that the
more of our raw material we keeI
at home and convert into articles we
need, instead Of sending it away anc
having to buy the converted materi.
al at much higher price, the better
off we are, we will have taken a Ions
stride in the right direction, and viii
have carried the South a long way:
toward gaining the prestige sh,
justly deserves.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-04-29
New Trial Denied the CoopeFs.
(By the Associated Press.

(By the Associated Press.
Nashville, Tenn, April 27.-Judge
VIM. H. Hart, today overruled the
motion for new trial in the case OF
Col. Duncan B. Cooper and Robin }.
Cooper, his son, both convicted OF the
murder of former U. S. Senator Car
mack. The courts opinion was that
there was no ground for setting
aside the verdict Of the trial jury.
The defense at once gave notice Of
an appeal to the Tennessee Supreme
Court. The appeal was granted.
The bonds remain the same and
the same bondsmen qualified. The
defense demanded thirty days in
which to file a bill of exceptions.
Decision on this point was deferred
I'LL Saturday.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-04-29
HAVE HISTORICAL EVENTS BECOME
"S7UNTS ?"

Holidays are good things, but like
everything else, they can be run in
the ground there can be too many
of them. Whether North Carolina
has too few, too many, or just a
suficiency, is a question we shall
not discuss at present. Those who
wish to believe that Holidays are
too much with u.s. read Editor Arch
ibald Johnson's vigorous and mighty
protest against them in an issue Of the
Charity and Children of recent date.
He may be right, he may be wrong.
We do not take issue with him on
that point. We do take exception,
however, to the fact that he was to
such an extent over-zealous in at
tempting to impress his belief upon
the people that holidays are too fire.
quent in North Carolina that he
TRIED to belittle an event in North
Carolina history that should be the
boast of her citizens, the pride of
herpatriots; attempted to treat as in
significant an event in the history of
independence that has made April
18th "the proudest date in North
Carolina history"
In the following words does he at
tempt to treat as naught and place
in insignifcance the event of the
passing of the Halifax Resolution
which, says R. D. w. Conner, Esq,
was the first declaration in favor
of independence by any American
colony: "Some sort of stunt was
pulled off in Halifax a hundred or
two years ago and under a patriotic
impulse the members decided that
81 TN proper thing would be to stop
the horse in the midst of the furrow
on each anniversary of this Halifax
day and take out for whole day."
Mr.. johnson contends the Assembly
made mistake; that the Halifax
event was nothing more than a
stunt" Of course the Editor is
right, North Cardinals representa-
atives were wrong.
Suppose there are eight men in
office who, it is generally thought,
are equal to the task of performing
the duties the office imposes, would
any one say should the people
place a more efficient man in that
Office, a man whom the office need
ed would any one say that the
people had made themselves laugh
ing stock? They certainly would
not. They might say take the less
capable man out of office, so as not tc
have too many men in office, but that
is all they would be justified in say.
ing. What right then has any man
to say that a representative body
made foolish mistake when it made
April 18th legal holiday, when it j:
generally known that April 18th is &
date that stands cut as the MOST sig
nificant date in North Carolina his
tory and for that reason is to be com
memorated above all others? AL
that any man can possibly be JUST
fled in saying is that there are to,
many holidays in North Carolina
some Of them should be wiped out
if he knows Of any that should tn
Halifax holiday commentaries tn
most significant date in North Caro-
lima history. Therefore let it stand
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-04-29
Publishers Announcement.

It's A settled point in newspaper ethics that
editors and publishers not responsible tor the
views Of correspondents, and the publication OF
communication does not mean that the editor or
publisher endorses the communication. IHE
COMMONWEALTH adheres to these general prlcl-
Piles.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-04-01
NEW YORK STOCK
AND BOND MARKET

NEW YORK March 31-The stock market
TO-DAY manifested degree CT vigor that proved
of notable influence In forming speculative sem
timent, and in confirming the feeling OF con-
fdence. The general outlook Is held account
able for the starting up OF values ana the re-
vlving OF speculative interest. With stocks
Offering steady resistance TO news OK ulscoulas-
ing conditions in business day efter oay' ehe
conviction has been forming thht opeI a.io t
in the stock market so far as they mlght DC
prompted by such developments had been con-
cluded In the period Of depression tnat mas
passed. 80,
specuiatiye and Investment, which has been
waiting for an assurance that the eHects on
securities Of unfavorable factors nave pesn
measured The action of the stock marKet, ~
view of some of the later developments may
mark the elimination OF depression anu uhs
turning point of improvement. ..oa,
such a development the open cut In steel
products by the Steel corporation harkis ule
abandonment Of the doubtful policy OF ignor-
ing the lack OF demand by holding prices AT
artificial levels. Under the new demand siinu-
lated by the cut is reported mouerate, yHe AZ 40
vices in the past few days are that such oe-
mand Is growing ami is expected 10 e@paho
materially with the demonstration that potion
prices have been touched. ,.,
with the failure OF these efforts the waiting
demand for stocks has become impatient ana
fearful that opportunities for buying at cheaper
prices might be slipping away from them
Tondon was a buyer of stocks on a Hperai
scaIe during the day. The net earnings state
ments for February of Southern and Union
Pacific were followed by an advance IN tne Ior-
mer TO q record price, and IN the latter 10 sne
highest price touched since the stock was
niseed on a 10 per cent dividend basis in
August, 1906. ,., =,
announcement that tomorrows expiration OF
IN. wage agreements would be followed by
ma,ntenance of mining operations was received
with satisfaction. The strength OF the DAY
marhet was not uniformly held and the close
itself was decidedly irregular under the In
fuence of active profit taking. ooo
bonds were Arm. Sales, par value, So,z4V,Wo
Government IS registered advanced u per cent
nrc all
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-04-01

232 North Main street. owner; Morgan &
Walls builders; five-story apartment building
$50, 900.
Avenue Sixty-four. 1902. North-San Rafael
Ranch company, Garvanza; alterations, 500.
Forty-sixth street. 1880, West-G. ]. Lour,
1916 Brighton avenue, owner and builder; one
story six-room residence. $1,000.
Forty-sixth street, 1896, West-G. ]. Lourn,
2916 Brighton avenue, owner and builder; one
story six-room residence. $1,000.
Forty-fourth street, 1i62, West-LL Eskey,
Burlington apartments, owner; j. B. Lilly,
builder; one-story six-room residence, Sl415,
Twenty-ffth street. 1929 West-B. w. Pierce,
1929 West Twenty-fffth street, owner and
builder; one-story one-room residence, 800
Spring street. 100, SoutlA-Nadeau Hotel COM
pany, Nadeau hotel; ALTERATIONS sl25
Jeffries avenue. 2607-H A. Beak, 26O7 JEFF
fries avenue. owner; f. L. Fulton, builder;
one-story sx-room residence 1890
Avenue Sixty-four, 1O2, North-San Rafael
Ranch company, Garvanza, owner and build
err: one-story stable, $500.
Centennial street, 465-L. G. Beach, 46S Cen
tennial street: alterations, Sl5U.
Honduras street, 4521-Stenton a. Grom, 1874
East Thirty-eighth street, owner and build
ers; one-story five-room residence, 500.
Fifty-hfth street, 1918, East-J. Richardson.
1919 East Fifty-hfth street. owner o. w.
OdslI, builder; one-story four-room residence,
$500.
Central avenue, 10l7--N. Niemeyer 1l56 East
Eleventh street, alteration, $50.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-04-01

Thirty-third street. 1861. East-L. B. Nc
Nith alterations, $50;
Gramercy place, 1400-John q. Peoples GOA
National Bank building. owner; Conner &
Mccain, builder; two-story seVen-room resi-
dence, $500.
Homer avenue; alterations, 500
Stephenson avenue, 29S4-M T. Collins, 29S0
Stephenson avenue stable Sl5U.
Wilton place, 5020-Los Angeles Investment
company, sS7 South Hill street, owner Charles
A. Elder, builder; one-story nve-room resi-
oliver street, 1851, south-C NJ. Marlborough.
612 Fremont avenue, owner and builder; one
story ive-room residence, $l50s
AIteria street, 9l15-M l.. Southwiok. 4S0
South Eastlake avenue owner; A, f. SOUTH
wick, builder; one-story five-rooni residence,
$1,000.
Main street. 456-I Ingraham, Los Angeles
alterations, $500.
Corydon drive S246-L ]. Hastings, 9796
Vermont avenue; alterations $bU
Twenty-ninth street, 2165. West-Charles D.
Wagner PLOT West Thirtieth street, owner
and builder; one-story six-room residence,
$4,000.
Blanchard street. s157-Mrs NJ NJ Moaz, 2O2
North Broadway; alterations, x4U.
Central avenue, 101i. South-Atalus Niemeyer.
1856 East Eleventh, owner; J. Token, builder;
one-story one-room store, $500.
Hope street, S37, South-First Congregational
church Hope between Eighth and Ninth; all
terations, $500,
Eiwood street 14fO, East-J Querolo 141o
Elwood; alterations. $50.
South Gates, owner and builder; one-story one
room she'd $50.
Adams street. 1866, west-E. Dunkerly. 1866
West Adams, owner and builder; one-story
ne-room garage, SOS.
Griffith avenue, 4s26-E. r. Bohan, Sos Laugh
| lin building, owner and builder; 1h-story
seven-room residence, $1,000.
King street, GILL B. Wilson, 1920 West
| Eighth, owner and builder; two-story ten-room
residence, $500.
Adler street 5s6-E. s. Danner, lO5 North
| Hill street, owner and builder; one-story one
| room shop, SIS
| Avenue Nineteen, s24 North-hos Angeles
| Can company 800 North Avenue Nineteen,
4 owner II. Whitaker builder; three-story
three-room store, $500.
sixth street, 6iS West-F. NJ. & F. L. Lee.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-04-01
FLOUR, FEED AND GRAIN
ADVANCE IN LOS ANGELES
PRICES REACH HIGHEST MARK IN
HISTORY
Acute Scarcity of Grain Throws City
in Midst of Wheat Famine
Northern Mills Close

Flour, cereal goods and grain advanced at
the Los Angeles mills yesterday Inc DeS'
grades of -four advanced zoe barrel ihe al
vance in meal and cereal goods amounted 10
1oc a hundred pounds and several grades Vi
flour scored a 3O-cent advance. Wheat AN, ana
shorts advanced sc a hundred pounus' ihis
rise. following close upon several others s'hee
the first of the year, puts the quotations az
the highest point ever recorded IN California
This condition is due to scarcity IN raw ma
terial and it is said by mill men thal Doe
Angeles is virtually in the midst OF whsa.
famine In Oregon and washington ins'iy
dealers have been compelled TO close tnei,
mills and it is feared similar action wiz
happen in this state before the arrival OF new
crop grain There has been no change IN .he
price of bread, but If the present cohui'ion
continues an advance will result, -
Sweet potatoes advanced to A.6O. ~ nun
dred. Potatoes were weak at N.I5..22O nun
dred New potatoes sold at &c pound.
Eggplant declined to 25c pound. .Aspara-
gus was scarce at prevailing quotations
Celery advanced to $3.50 .450 crate.
Lettuce declined to 75c. .Sl.6O.
The best cabbage in the market uid not
grade to fancy and sold at 81 4O..l5 sack.
Inferior cabbage sold at s1..l25. Caulihower
was scarce at 75c..N,
Citrus fruit moved well. Apples were some
what slow. a.,
There were enough of all kinds OF nsn eN-
cept barracuda to meet the demnao.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-04-01
CHICAGO GRAIN

Special service to The Herald by Dick Bros
& Co.. members Chicago Board OF Trade, Brad
bury building. Los Angeles.
CHICAGO March 31.-There was little doubt
that the pit conditions brought out by the
local selling the last hour yesterday made a
spot for conservative buyers to take hold. The
news for the day was most bullish and the
trade was obliged to respond with fresh vol
ume OF buying. Advices from nearly all the
soft wheat sections of the big states claim
poor plant and promise anything but what is
encouraging for winter wheat.
1t is not q bull market by any means at
present but the whole trade and the country
buying wheat on bullish conditions.
The important feature in the situation is
the falling OFF Of the local receipts. This mar
ket had but SO cars today and a promise of II
cars for tomorrow. Cash prices were quoted
steady to Nc higher.
Weather conditions are favorable, but far
mers are too busy in the fields and the light
movement might reduce prices in near future
The selling of new crop most In oats was a
little overdone. The forecast Of colder weather
with some frost and snow for portion OF the
oats belt started an advance In sympathy with
wheat and corn.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-04-01
California Dried Fruits

NEW YORK. March 3l.-The market for
evaporated apples continues quiet with prices
practically nominal; fancy ShW9Ac; choice.
7kQ7%c: prime. 6q6lsc; common to fair, 5@6c.
Prunes are somewhat less active spot,
with quotations from sx@6kc foe new crop
California fruit up to 4O-50s, and from 61aq9c
for oregons 4O-50s TO 20-SOs. Apricots are I'M
changed with choice quoted at 9iz@10c extra
choice, 1OQ10Nc; fancy, 11M@13c. Peaches are
being offered little cheaper to arrive with
business light The spot market is rather
nominal; choice. 6q6Ac extra choice, 6h@
exc; fancy 7g7hc. Raislhs remain dull with
loose muscatels quoted at 3ik@4isc choice to
fepcy seeded. 4Aq6hc; seedless, 2HQ5ssc; and
London layers at s12OG1.SO,
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-04-01
The Metal Market

NEW York; March 31.--The London tin
market was over e1 higher today, with spot
quoted at e134 Is cd and futures at e1S5 Is Sd.
TN. local market was firm and higher at Wv %
apo &c. Copper was unchanged in LONDON
The local market was quiet and unchanged,
with lake quoted at s12 O714@12 IN; electro
Iytic at SIP 50a12.75; casting, Sl2 871aglz' 6sta
Lead was higher at 913 lbs Sd in London. Inc
local market was firm and unchanged at S4.Oi1s
6141O spelter was unchanged at GN Is 90
in London. The local market remained hrm
at S477h94. s2h iron was unchanged at 4os
10Ibd for Cleveland warrants In LONDON Inc
local market was unchanged