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The commonwealth., 1909-06-24
LET THE FIGHT CONTINUE.

We were pleased to note that
both the Retail Merchants AS
sociation, in session at Eliza
beth City, and the Cotton Man
lfacturers' Association, in ses-
sion at Charlotte last week, dis
cussed the freight rate sltua-
ton. Our State is discriminate
ed against unjustly, ,and ourpeo'
pie, Merchants Associations
and the like should keep up the
fight against such discrimlna-
ton until it becomes so hot that
the railroads will be compelled
to give us our dues, instead OF
taxing us so unjustly in order
that they may keep their earn
ings at a high level and at the
same time give much cheaper
rates in Virginia and some
other States.
We are glad that the wal
against these high freight rates
and this unjust discrimination
is still being waged. We say
to all who are engaged in it.
Keep 1t Up; may others JOIN
YOUR ranks.
The commonwealth., 1909-06-24
Slate Normal and Industrial College.

We desire to call attention to the
advertisement of the State Normal
and Industrial College which appears
in this issue. Every year shows a
steady growth in this institution de-
voted to the higher education of the
women of North Carolina. During
the past year the McIver Memorial
Building was erected and used for
class purposes. This addition to the
material equipment of the College
greatly increased the efficiency of
the work.
The College last year had an
enrolment of 979 students. Eighty
eight of the ninety-eight counties of
the State had representatives in the
student body. Nine-tenths Of all the
graduates of this institution have
taught or are now teaching in the
schools Of North Carolina.
The dormitories are furnished by
the State and board is provided al
actual cost. Two hundred appoint
ments to the dormitories, apportion
ed among the several counties ac
cording to school population, will b
awarded to applicants about thu
middle Of July. Students who wisl
to attend this institution next yea
should make application as early a
possible, as the capacity of the dor
mitories is limited.
The commonwealth., 1909-06-24

Monday and Tuesday, the 21
and %, were the two longest
days in the whole year.
The commonwealth., 1909-06-24
Bingham School.

Col. Bingham makes two unique
offers in his new catalogue.
|. He offers a free round trip
ticket from anywhere in 1900 miles
of Asheville to any parent who, after
a careful inspection, is not convinced
that, except for more show, the
Bingham Plant is the best and safest
such parents ever saw.
II. He offers 500 to any patron
whose son says conscientiously that
he has not received the worth of his
time and money during the year, if
it is the schools fault and not his
The commonwealth., 1909-06-24
EyeS-EyeS.
f.. f..

If you anticipate visiting Norfolk
within the next few weeks, make it
a point to call by Tucker, Hall &
Company's store, So CRANKY street
and see the window display of arti-
ficial eyes.
There are eyes Of blue,
And brown eyes too;
Eyes of every size
And eyes Of every hue
Demonstrations of the manufac-
ture of artificial eyes from one of
the largest factories in the world are
on notwithstanding the various
stages from the crude glass tube, to
the finished product.
Different diseases Of eyes are also
reproduced; and something interest
ing, because not not generally known
to exist, full selection of artificial
eyes for horses, dogs and cats.
This firm carries one Of the largest
selections Of the finest makes of ar
tificial eyes in the South, and makes
the fitting of shell and reform eyes
one of the features Of their optical
business. A few minutes looking
them over will be we'll spent.
The commonwealth., 1909-06-24
Tax Notice.

will sell at the court house d.
in the town of Halifax, y. e.. 4"
following described real estate +.
taxes and cost on first Monc.E
July, being the 5th day Of July, }.a
James Allen, l town lot, -eE .
cost, $3.50.
C. Il. Blackburn, % acres ianjM-
Crowells. tax cost, $1.57.
Cullifer Hines, town lot, taN a
cost, %2.43.
M. II. Clarke, town lot, resileu.
tax and cost, S1l31.
ID. c. Fenner, town lot, resider
tax and cost. $S.77.
w. +. Williams estate, 210 IT."
land near Crowells, tax and c.-
S10.40
Cherry Cheek, so acres Of J..
near Halifax, tax and cost, S5..e.
Dallas Johnston, so acres land H
Halifax, tax and cost, $500.
X. II. DA%,Et,
Tax Col. Halifax Township
6-l0-lt
The commonwealth., 1909-06-24
Mrs. Mary F. Whitaker.
(Reported to The Commonwealth

(Reported to The Commonwealth
Departed this life April 13, 1909,
Mary Felicia Whitaker, daughter of
Col. Harry Applewhite, a man we'll
known in Halifax, and one greatly
beloved. She was born July 20,
1889 and married Mr.. Richard
Whitaker, Of Nash county April Is,
1868. She survived him nearly fif-
teen years. Of her five children
three are now living, Mr.. William
Whitaker, S. c.. Mr.. Wiley Whita-
ker, of Nash county, N. C. and Miss
Mamie Whitaker who was living
with her mother at the time of her
death. Of her step-children two on
ly are living, DR.. H. H. Whitaker, of
Hilliardston, and Mr.. R. Whitaker, of
Nashville, N. C. AS a daughter and
sister none could excel her, faithful
in every duty and loving in its full
fillment. AS wife her devotion was
beautiful in it's sweet and loyal ser
vice. AS mother and step-mothel
love prompted every act, and ever
her grandson left to her care wher
only three years old, by the young
mother of one of her step-sons, car
tell of her tender love. Her child
rem call her Blessed. AS a frienC
she was kind, courteous and true
White and colored join in praise O
her goodness and kindness. Long
will the memory of her good deed
live in the hearts of those who knew
her best. Although she never con
nected herself with any church, sh'
lived Cody life, setting an exampl
of reverence and charity that helpe(
many in their efforts to live bette
life. She died resigned to Gods viii
with blessed hope of a glorious i'm
mortality. She sleeps in Jesus. Ma
she sleep sweetly.
The commonwealth., 1909-06-24
DECIDED STEPS SHOULD BE TAKEN
TO BRING GUILTY Party
TO JUSTICE.

In another column of this pa
per is reported the fact that dur
ing the past week several high
ly valued dogs have been pols-
oned in Scotland Neck, and the
names of those whose dogs have
been poisoned were mentioned.
That report was written on
Monday. On Monday night
another bird dog belonging to
Mr.. w. F. Butterworth was
poisoned and, also, if informa-
ton we have received is cor
rect, a hound belonging to
somebody else. We don't know
who the guilty one is; we can't
say that we don't care who he
is, however, for we do. We are
anxious and would be highly
pleased to make his acquaint-
ance. One man has offered a
reward of twenty dollars to the
person who will inform him
who the guilty one is. We
would be glad to give him the
desired information.
For the past three or four
years many highly valued dogs
have been poisoned, and as yet
the guilty person or persons
have not been caught. 1t
was only Il few days ago
that Mr.. Tom Powell, whose
dog was poisoned last week, re-
ceived an anonymous letter, IN
forming him that his dog was
poisoned by mistake, and that
it was the intention of the party
who put out the poison that on
ly "pinters and sotters" should
get it. We do not know what
the party's motive was unless
it was to give vent to theil
wrath against the town officers
for imposing a dog tax on al
dogs IN Scotland Neck, and to
take vengeance against the
owners of bird dogs in Scotland
Neck, whom they possibly
thought were responsible fol
the tax. This we know, how
ever, that whatever their mo
tive, it was a cowardly an6
underhanded one, and decided
steps should be taken to bring
the guilty party to justice
We hear that a movement il
on foot among many owners
of dogs here to contribute
the sum of one hundred dol
lars, and offer it as a reward
to the person who will fine
the guilty party. We hop
that the movement will be sue
cessful, and that effectiv,
means will be employed to brin.
him to Justice.
The commonwealth., 1909-06-24
HALIFAX COUNTY HISTORICAL AS
SOCIATION.

A movement is on foot for the
organization of a Halifax
County Historical Association
here. A meeting will be held
some time within the next two
weeks for the purpose of organ
izing.
Halifax county has a glorious
past. The pages Of it's history
are bright with the splendor of
the illustrious men who have
lived and died here, and the
noble deeds they have done, and
it is fit and proper that we Or
ganize an historical society in
order that we may know more
of the men who have lived here.
more of the work they have
wrought and the history they
have made. We can but profit
by the acquisition of such
knowledge. To know the
county's past proud history is
but to brighten the prospects of
her future greatness. Besides
we owe it to ourselves, ouI
children and our children s
children to study the history
our forefathers have made and
to hand down to coming gener.
atiOns the result of our study.
Further announcement of the
meeting to be held will be made
later.
The commonwealth., 1909-06-24
X. Elite Top DrcSSiRo.

For Cotton and Corn. MN
better. Ammonia, $50; Avail. d"
Acid, 300; Potash, $50. Manu-
tured by The Scotland Nee. a..
Company.
The commonwealth., 1909-06-24
Publishers Announcement.

T., is a settled point in newspaper ethics that
editors and publishers are not responsible for the
views of correspondents, and the publication OF
communication does not mean that the edltoI OF
nnhJisher en- dorses the communication. The
CoMMoNwEALTH adheres to these general prlcl-
piles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-01
BALTIMORE & OHIO RAILWAY
Issues Attractive Booklet Treating oil
That Great System.

The Baltimore & Ohio Railway has
issued a booklet entitled Reason Why
historical and geographical treatise
on the Baltimore & Ohio Railway. 1t
has been truthfully said the railway
is foremost In education and America
leads the, world in Railway advance
mant. This road was the first railroad
in America and therefore has a most
interesting tale to relate of an educa-
tional character and the booklet has
many leading historical and geogra phi
zeal facts in as condensed form as pos
sible. There are many illustrations
showing the growth of the railroad
from its founding to the present day
and also much statistical matter re-
garding the different places along it's
lines.
The booklet may be obtained from
James b. Scott, New England Passen-
ger Agent, 800 Washington ST., Boston,
Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-01
Perfect Device for Hearino.

One of the most uncomfortable af-
fictions that comes to mankind is tic
be deprived of the sense of hearing
Those who are thus afflicted miss a
great deal of the pleasures of life that
are gained through the ear. 1t is tc
show people who have defective hear
ing that there is a remedy for their
trouble in the use of the Stolz electro
phoEe, pocket telephone for those who
are deaf or but partially so that the
Maine Optical Co, have arranged t.
have demonstrations of the use of the
valuable device at their store at 2Sl
Water street, Thursday. All who are
troubled in this manner can have a
practical test of the instrument. which
is recommended highly by all who have
used it in every part of the country.
The people who have used the Stol2
electrophone claim that it has not
only afforded them endless pleasure
in the fact that they can hear dis
tinctly all that is going on but that it
also improves the natural hearing at
least fifty per cent, after using it for
short period of time. entirely dis
pelling the head noises that are sc
common among men and women who
suffer from defective hearing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-01
EDITOR THORPE TO STUDY.
Maine Farmer Head Will Do Special
Work at Cornell University.

About the end of September. B. F..
w. Thorpe, managing editor of the
Maine Farmer, will leave the employ
of the Maine Farmer Publishing Co.
for the purpose of taking up advanced
special work at the New York State
College of Agriculture, Cornell Univer-
sity. His intention is to give special
consideration to Investigations there
Being made in Pomology and will also
devote considerable attention to soil
technology and plant physiology.
Mr.. Thorpe has been editorially con-
nected with the Farmer for five years
and since May, 1905, has been man.
aging editor.
His successor will be Christopher M.
Gallup, native of Connecticut. a civ
IL engineer by profession. Mr. Gallup
was schooled for his work at Yale
and became head draughtsman on the
staff of the city engineer, Hartford,
Ct, but owing to difficulty with his
eyesight he chose agriculture as his
vocation and since 1904 has been ac-
lively engaged in family operations
and literary work along agricultural
lines
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-01

The forecast for the month of Sep
TENDER prOphesies about all the kinds
of weather contained in the list with Il
deficient rainfall at most points except
in the east Gulf states, where it will
be excessive. From toGay until Sum
day thunder showers are promised.
with heavy rains and floods in tn :
Middle Atlantic states, and will be
followed by mild period with fine,
enjoyable weather from the 9Th to the
10th; from the 18th to the 18th warm
period with generally dry and windy
weather is promised, followed from the
18th to the 23d by a rainy period with
strong gales along the Atlantic coast.
More stormy weather is promised from
the oath to the 9th, followed from the
2Sth to the goth by cool wave with
frosty nights and mornings. The
month as whole will be warmer than
the usual September-perhaps.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-01

Capt. w. +. Pollard of Foxcroft, CHIEF
game warden in the employ of the
Commission, of Inland Fisheries and
Game, was in the city yesterday for
the purpose of comforting with Com
missioner, L. T. Careton on matters of
business connected with his work. and
left for home on the noon train. Capt
Pollard mad Just returned from trip
along the Allegash and also along the
northern border of the State. and re-
ports that deer are very plenty. Along
some of the ponds and streams which
are filed with water in the regions
which he visited he saw but few deer
as none of the Shore was uncovered
hut in other places where the water
was low he saw herds of them ano
counted no less than 6S in one day
Rut few moose were seen on the trip
Can't. Pollard states that there is every
reason to believe thatthe coming sea
son fer deer hunting Willie a his one
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-01

Notice has been received at police
headquarters from the Pinkerton De-
tectivc Agency at St. Paul, Mimi. Of
fering reward of $500 for the arrest
of three men, Wladyslav SZymansky
Andreas SANDER and Waclaw Winicli
who ere wanted for robbing the Bank
of Nova Scotia at Toronto. Szyman-
sky is 80 years of age, 5 feet 10 inches
in height, weighs 40 pounds and is OF
light complexion; Russian. speaks Pol
ish and Russian and very little broken
English. SANDER is q years of age
feet inches in height, weighs 15(
pounds and is of dark complexion: Rus
sian, speaks Russian and Polish and
good English. Winicki is 25 years OF
age, & feet inches in height, weighs
10 pounds and is of medium complex
ion: has bullet wound on right side of
right knee. Speaks Polish and Eng
lsh fluently. The men carry automatic
revolvers and are known as desperate
characters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-01
WALDO
TROY,

c. a. Stevens, who has been spend
ing his vacation in town, returned on
Friday to his work in New York state.
Mrs. Stevens and son, Van, will re-
main for another week.
A part of the district schools began
on Monday. The remainder and the
High school are postponed for one
week.
Miss Auvena Myrick went on FRI
day to Pittsfield. where she will spend
a week before leaving for Ashburn-
ham, Mass, where she has position
as principal of the commercial depart
ment in the academy.
Miss Azubah Myrick went on Thurs
day to visit a friend in New Hamp-
shire for a week on her way to her
school in Maynard, Mass.
Mrs Kate Brown and Mrs. Rose
johnson arrived in town Saturday eve
ming, called here by the illness OF
Mrs. Browns mother, Mrs. Augusta
Mutt. They were able on Monday to
take her to her home in Lawrence,
Mass.
Mr.. and Mrs. Allen Rollins attended
campmeeting at Searsport Saturday
and Sunday.
Miss Helen Weymouth has position
as principal of one of the city schools
in PASSPORT, Me.
Mr.. and Mrs Will Jewett of Dix
mont were the guests on Sunday of
Mr.. and Mrs. J. E. Pierce.
A. C. Myrick has purchased place
in Belfast.
CENTER-Mrs. Augustus Stevens is
visiting her sons at Belfast and Stock
ton Springs.
Miss Frances Young of Bangor is
stopping with Mrs. Georgia Woods.
Mrs. Augusta Sawyer and two chill
dren of Lowell, Mass. have been Wis
iting her sister. Mrs. L. J. Sanderson.
Pcltiah Getchell was called to De-
troit Saturday by the death of Andrew
Young. which occurred Friday night.
Mrs. Maud Thompson of Maiden.
Mass and Mrs. David Smith of Bel
fast have teen visiting at Frank
Thompson's.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-01

John Henry Evans of Togus, who
was arrested Monday by Humane Of
ficers Blaisdell of Gardiner and F'let-
cher of this city, was arraigned before
Recorder Lancaster of the Augusta
municipal court on the charge of cru
city to horse, and through his cOun-
sell e. w. Whitehouse pleaded not
guilty, but from the evidence submit
ted the court held the prisoner and inn
posed fine OF $40 and costs, amount
ing in all to $21.92. An appeal was
taken and Evans was allowed to go in
search of bonds. but he returned later
and withdrawing the appeal paid the
fine and costs and was allowed to go
In the afternoon another hearing was
held for the purpose of determining
the value of the horse. at which the
animal was pronounced worthless and
an order was issued by the court that
the animal be destroyed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-01
TO PALE, THIN PEOPLE
Druggists Bowditch e. Webster Offer to
Pay for Samose if it Does Not
Make Thin People Fat.

Samose, the remarkable fiesh-forming
food should be used by all who are pale.
weak and thin. 1t mingles with the food
and aids assimila ton, SO that when taken
for short time, Nature will soon assert
her normal powers, and the food that is
eaten will give strength and good flesh.
Weigh yourself before you commence
the use of Samose. and you will notice a
steady gain. Samose is ! scientific flesh
forming food that restores the thin and
scrawny to their proper weight, and fills
the weak and debiitated with vigor and
vitality.
Such remarkable results have followed
the use of Samose that Druggists Bow
ditch, Webster & Co. are willing to pay
for the treatment if it does not give the
desired results. They make this offer
generally and want all who are thin.
weak and out of health to get a box of
SarnOse from them on those terms
Sent postpaid on receipt of price. soc.
aug27- 30-sept1
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-01

Il
liss Owen. of Ballast, were at Aller
ioodwin's Sunday.
George A. Palmer, of Liberty, was
he guest of his mother, Mrs. c. B
'almer Sunday.
Rev. George c. Howard, of Orono
listed his parents. Mr.. and Mrs Hol-
is M. Howard, last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Howard, of Bel
asst, were at C. E. Howard's Sunday.
Mrs T. S. Erskine was calling or
friends in Brooks Wednesday.
Mrs. West p Jones was operated or
or polypus at the Waldo County Hos
)ital Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. L. jackson of South
Hontville, were at Mrs J. l.. Beans
Sunday
o Taunton, Mass, Saturday.
Charles o. Jordan of South Boston
vas at E. L. Benefits last week.
Rev. and Mrs. Frank Brooks Of
Taunton. Mass, are at D. c. Gains.
Miss Rena Poland of Bridgewater
Mass, has been the guest of Miss Ju-
18th Banton.
Johnnie and Claude Nutter were re-
cent guests of George White, in Bel
fast.
monument was erected Friday in
Mount Repose cemetery to the memory
If the late Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin San
ford.
HALLDALE.
w. H. White attended the Bango,
air last week.
Mrs. Lizzie Cheever of South Boston
Mass, is visiting her relatives here.
Miss Helen f. Ring, who has beer
visiting friends here, returned to he,
home in Worcester Mass. Aug %.
Mrs. Edwin Huntoon of Westbrool
IS visiting her aunt, Mrs NJ W. White
The school in this district commenc-
d last Monday with Merte Howe
4eacher
The Circle will meet with Mrs. c. A
Hall Wednesday evening, Sept. /.
Aroostook parties We're here last
week looking for a farm.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. w. Colby are visiting
relatives in Massachusetts.
Earl Mutt of Waterville was the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. z. Hall las!
week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-01

The recital to be given by Miss
Mary Coughlin in Green Street Metho-
dist church Thursday evening will be
one of the musical events of the sea-
son. Miss Coughlin will be ably as
sisted by George n. Drake of Lewis
ton, baritone, with ]. Francis Mac
Nichol, accompanist. The price of the
tickets has been placed at 25 and 80
cents so that all may enjoy this must
cal treat
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-01

Paul u. Sargent, State commissioner
of highways, was at North Berwick
Tuesday, where he went for the pur-
pose of holding a hearing on the pc
tition of some OF the citizens of that
town for a change in the location of a
State road as designated by the coun-
ty commissioners.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-01

The Young Woman's League of the
Congregational church is invited to
meet with Mrs. Doane at the home OF
Mrs. Melville Smith on the north shore
of Lake Cobbosseecontee this after
noon, Sept. l. 1t is hoped all members
will attend. Take the car leaving Wa
ter street at 2.10.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-01

Among the Augusta exhibitors of
fancy poultry at the Central Maine
State Fair at Waterville this week are
Edison Locke and Harold Partridge
Mr.. Locke's exhibit is coop of white
Oppingtons while Mr. Partridge shows
a COOP of the buff variety of the same
breed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-01

S. P. Jewett, chief clerk of the rail-
way mail service at the Boston office,
was in the city Tuesday on business
connected with the services, and left
for home on train 102 in the afternoon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-01

The W. c. i. U. will resume the fall
work this afternoon. Devotional meet
ing at 3 O'Clock, business meeting at
$50. The delegates to the State con-
vention at Bangor Sept. 15-16-17 will
be appointed at this meeting and it is
desired that all members be present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-01

A. II. McCausland, driver of Hose
No. l of the Augusta department, re-
turned Monday evening from Ocean
Point. where he had been enjoying his
annual vacation, and was on duty
again yesterday. He reports that he
had great time and gained about IA
pounds in weight
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-01

Friends of John Murphy, who is sick
at his home on Prospect street as the
result of an i'll turn which he sur
fered a short time ago. will be inter-
ested to learn that his condition is re-
ported to be more favorable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-01
Daily ksnnsbec JcurnaI
.TELEPHoNE-1ss.
LOCAL BRIEFS.

Mr.. and Mrs. L. F. Rackliff of Wa
terville and Mrs. Fuller of Maiden,
Mass, were in the city yesterday
morning on their way to Ocean Point
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-01
kys. Winslow's Soothing Syrup

iol I'm used for over eIxTY-FIvE YEARS By MIL
nT n.y. q MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WHILE
ScmniEO. with PERFECT SUCCESS. It S0oTAES
surs WIND collie, and 10 the best remedy for DIAR-
"a Sold BY Druggists in every part of the world:
sss,s s and ask for Mfs. yinsow's Soothing Syrup
under the Food and Druss Act June SOth 1903 Serial