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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-07-29
The Institute.

The Farmers Institute for this
part of Halifax county was held here
Thursday of last week. While the
attendance was not SO large, yet
those present showed great deal of
interest in the practical questions
discussed.
Mr.. Franklin Sherman, of the
State Agricultural Department, was
in charge of the Institute party. In
making announcements he said that
in the future the Institute for this
county would be held in the winter,
and possibly in January. Mr.. Sher-
man introduced the first speaker as
Mr.. C. R. Thomas, who was sent
here from the u. S. Department of
Agriculture, through the efforts of
! Congressman Claude Kitchin. Mr..
! Thomas made an interesting talk on
permanent road building. He said
by all means build roads that are
permanent. For red clay roads a
split log drag can be used, and for
sandy roads, mix clay with the soil
and a most excellent road bed can
be constructed. His talk was entire
ly along practical lines and the audi
/ ence showed an interest in what he
was discussing.
The next speaker was DR.. w. j..
McLendon, of Arson county. At the
morning session he spoke on Soil I'M
provement, and at the evening SEES
sion he spoke on cotton culture. He
gave his experience on poor farm
and how he built it up to a high
state of cultivation, To build up a
Door farm a man must rotate his
crops every three years by planting
wheat, oats, rye, cotton, clover or
vetch, corn and peas. He closed his
afternoon address by an appeal to
: she farmers to raise their standard
Of farming, and to grow everything
they need and use at home. 1t made
US wish that every farmer in the
county could have heard DR.. McLen-
don.
Prof. B. Barlow discussed weed:
and told the audience a good many
things about them that they did no
know. He urged that all weeds bt
destroyed, not only in the fields 'bu
around the lawns etc.
Mr.. Franklin Sherman discussed
! insect pests and how to combat them
l His talk was along practical line
and he made it interesting.
Taking it as whole we believe tn
< Institute was a success. We hop
: all who were present will come agar
: and we want to urge those who Oh
q not come to make up their minds t
). attend the next Institute. 1t IS we
l. worth the time.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-07-29
Country Barbecue.

Hobgood, July 26.-Mr. and Mrs.
w. D. Leggett entertained a num-
Der of friends at barbecue given
at their country home near Law
renee in honor of their guests, Mr..
ami Mrs. E. II. Lewis, Of Tarboro,
Miss Hattie Leggett, OF Scotland
Neck, Misses Jordon and Farmer,
Of Wilson. Tables were placed all
about on the lawn and those who
50 inclined played cards. For the
others there were swings and base
ball and for one very socially in
cIined there were buggies, just for
two. at safe distance from every
body else. At one o'clock every
BODY was in a condition to apprecl.
ate the barbecue, brunswick ste"
and lemonade. About $3.50 the
horses were hitched and everybody
drove to Lawrence, about two miles
distant, to an afteHoon dance, whlcf
lasted about two hours and was mucf
enjoyed as the barbecue. Whel
this was over the party divided, par
going to Scotland Neck for a iaWl
party.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-07-29

Hon. Charles l.. Alternately. Of
Beaufort, has decided to erect a
modern hotel in the little city by the
sea He has purchased the Royal
nroperty now occupied by the Nor
CONS which he proposes to enlarge
and improve. The new hotel will be
q modern up-to- date winter and sum-
MGR resort and will retain the same
name. Inlet Inn, which is conducted
NV the Norcoms.- New Bern Sun,
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-07-29

There is more Catarh in this section
OF the country than all other diseases
put together, and until the last fe"
years was supposed to be incurable'
For a great many years doctors pro-
noIrccd if a local disease and prescrlp'
Cd local remedies, and by constantly
falling to cure with local treatment
prouounccd f incurable. Science MAJ
proven catarrh to be constitutions
disease and therefore requires consti
-ut;onal treatment. Halls CataIfl
Cure. manufactured by F. j. Chene.
& Co.. Toledo, Ohio, is the only con
-,itltiomal cure on the market. IL
taken internally in doses from ~ drop
roa tcaspooniul. 1t acts directly o.
the blood and mucous surfaces OF tn
system. They offer one hundred 40
lars for any case it fails to cure. 0eh
ior circulars and testimonials. AZ
dress, +. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, I
Sold by druggists. 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for const
patton.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-07-29
Tax Notice.

will sell at the Court House door
in the town Of Halifax, n. G., the
following described Real Estate for
Taxes and Cost on the first Monday
in August. it being the End day OF
August, 1909:
Rem Skinner, 16 acres, Harvey road,
tax and cost, 1854. Gator Biggs 4
Co.. i town lot, Ringwood, tax and
cost, S4.16.
G. l.. KNIGHT, Tax Collector,
Brinkleyville Township
7-S-4t
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-07-29
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.
The Coming, Going and Whereabouts of Our
People and Other Folks.

The Coming, Going and Whereabouts of Our
People and Other Folks.
Miss Annie Fenner is visiting at
Roxobel.
Mr.. Albion Dunn went to Rocky
Mount Friday.
DR.. R. M. johnson spent Wednes-
day in Tarboro.
Miss Dorothy Dunn is visiting rel
atives in Enfield.
Mr.. Sam Dunn spent day or two
in Richmond last week.
Miss Reba Shields is visiting Miss
Annie Norfeet near Roxobel.
Mr.. A. Mcdowell spent night in
Raleigh this week on business.
Mr.. ]. S. Bowers left for Colds
boro and other points Monday.
DR.. R. M. johnson spent several
days last week at Seven Springs.
| Sheriff A. H. Green, Of Weldon,
was here short while Thursday.
Rev. R. A. Mcfarland is assisting
in a meeting at Oak City this week.
Miss Annie Stallings, Of Green
Vile, is here visiting her sister, Mrs.
E. J. Proctor.
Miss Bessie Nor1leet has returned
to her home in Roxobel, accompani-
ed by Miss Smith.
Miss Minnie Dunn returned from
Enfield Monday where she had been
visiting relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. E. Bullock and
son, Julian, Of Conetoe, were here
several days last week.
Messrs. Paul Fenner and Charlie
Smith spent Sunday at Roxobel with
Squire Thomas Norfeet.
! Miss Mary Taylor, after visit tc
/ Miss Sallie Dunn, returned to hel
home in Whitakers last week.
Mrs. ]. B. Dunn and children re
turned to Enfield Saturday after {
visit to Mrs. w. P. Robertson.
Miss Aline Galloway, Of Noun
Airy, and Miss Ella Boddie. of Dur
ham, are visiting Miss Sallie Dunn.
Mrs. Ernest Lewis, of Dawson
spent the day here Saturday at tn
home of Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Apple
white.
: Mrs. B. Frank Bowers and Mis-
Margaret Bowers spent from Satur
day to Wednesday with relatives a
Enfield.
Miss Sallie Spruill Baker, of Pa
S mvra, and her friend Miss Beckwith
n spent Monday night with Miss Ami
: Josey.
Mr.. F. A. Watson, representa-
% the Progressive Farmer, was her
Thursday with the Farmers lnstitut
party.
20 Mrs. Cleo Darden came down frol
! Spring Hill Monday night to be pre-
ent at the special service in Trlnlt
" Church.
,e Miss Alma Williams, of Littletol
IS has taken a position with the SEQ
lie land Neck Grocery Company as ste
20 ographer and bopk-keeper.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. L. Worsley, al
Miss Marie Bullock, of Rocky Noun
- came over last week to spend son
,: :: time visiting the families of Messr
:, D. A., R. J. and J. W. Madry,
* Prof. C. w. Wilson and fami
Is. have moved to Greenville where NJ
IN Wilson will be connected with t
nd East Carolina Training School. L
nd town of Greenville gains by t
or move and Scotland Neck loses.
Mrs. E. F. Stamper, Of Norfo
as Va, spent few days here last we
les visiting her sister, Mrs. j. L. Al
he brook. She left Sunday for Was
ok ington, N. c., where she will spe
at few days visiting her sisters, M
ne danes w. M. DIXON, N. II. Villa
ter and Miss Lula Hearn.
IN. ----"
en- Tho APT 0f SaIpSladVShiD.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-07-29
noCial Prices al Edwards ( Co.'S.

Specially reduced prices on Mems
and Children's Low Cut
Shoes and Pumps.
Ten and Twelve Cent Lawns re-
duced to Five Cents.
One, two, three and four quart
Freezers at Wholesale Cost.
EDWARDS & COMPANY.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-07-29

RAILWAYS USE CLARK'S VINE
~ Guaranteed to give satlsfac-
Hon J. D. Ray & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-07-29

IA CAR LOAD OF DRESSED
lank and Flooring at $1,000 per
thousand feet. n. B. Josey Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-07-29

EFRESH CAKES-EVERY WEEK
te receive fresh shipment of fine
hkes to sell by the pound and a
plendid assortment III Packages.
Ne Allsbrook Co. I-2Z-Zt.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-07-29

Moor POST TOASTIES CALL ].
u. Ray 4 Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-07-29

pepsi COLA ON ICE AT J. D.
Ray & Co.'S.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-07-29

FLOWER POTS ALL SIZES
Cheap at Hardy Hardware Cos.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-07-29

Il 200 BAGS LAND PLASTER FOR
ale at 45 cents per bag. N. b.
osey Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-07-29

II SEE OUR BARGAINS IN HIGH
krade Shirt Waists. n. 3. Josey Co.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-06
Enrmer Governor RearetfuI

BELLINGHAM, Wash, May 81
am in the position of a banker who
has accepted a bad check if the charges
against former Adjutant General Ham
iIton are true" said former Governor
Mead this morning. "as either or my
secretary for me signed the Forged
vouchers and approved them" Mr..
Mead recalled that during the closing
DAYS of his administration Hamilton's
social life was somewhat irregular, but
the matter was such that he could not
take cognizance of IL. Mr.. Mead had
heen considered by Governor Hay for
appointment of secretary of state to
succeed Samuel Nihcols, but the
former governor said this afternoon the
appointrnent could not be made under
the circumstances.
i. i j. i. ! \ i + i. + + j. \. ! ! \. !. !. X
Mitchell walked toward where Thayer
had fallen, and fired three more shots
into the PROSTATE body. He related the
story of the arrest OF Mitchell, who APP
peared. he said, calm and not excited.
Seated in. the court room was A. j.
Mitchell, father of the accused, who APP
peared uneasy and wept silently as the
story was told In the afternoon by his
wife. The father of Thayer was also
present and took a lively interest in the
proceedings,
Mrs. Mitchell was attired in a small
black hat and wore a light box coat.
Her appearance showed the mental
strain that she is undergoing, her face
being scanned with lines of care.
If necessary to shorten the time used
in the trial a night session will be held
tonight.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-06
ALLEGED HE PURCHASED
WITH VALUELESS CHECKS
Seif-styIed Advertising Agent Wanted
on Warrant Charging with
Felony

The police are looking for Harvey w.
Hoyer, who is alleged to have repre-
scented himself as being a member of
the firm of Harvey w. Hoyer e. Co.,
general advertising agents" on war
rant charging him with a felony
According to the police and to COM
plants made to the deputy district
attorneys, Hoyer's method was to enter
various stores, present his card and
then purchase some article for which
he would tender a person check on a
bank in which he had no funds. After
obtaining the goods Hoyer would dis
pose of them.
He also is said to have used the BUSH
ness card OF e. w. Howeth, a lumber
dealer at 1880 South Alameda street. in
obtaining goods. Hoyer is described as
being 80 or IS years old, brown eyes,
of light complexion and to wear a
brown suit.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-06
MerChantsBank and TrusCO s sa o S's ssS
s sss. a s. 2O911 S. Broadway @ ] 4 snsa
DELEGATES TO BAY CITY
SELECTED BY ENGINEERS
Contingent from Los Angeles VIII Try
to Capture Next Years Con-
vention Place

Los Angeles delegates to the conven-
ton of the National association of sta
tionary engineers, to be held in San
Francisco June 16, has been selected.
They are Charles Baillie, G. Allen,
William Nader, w. T. Curl, F. j. Fish
err, r. w. Kay, H. J. Thompson, Will
liam Lyman, j. Roper, T. Roger, ].
Connell. William Glass, J, Riddle, w.
P. Mevens. ]. Tophma and C. F. Mil
Ter.
The Los Angeles contingent will go
to San Francisco with the firm deter
mination to bring the next convention
to Los Angeles and with assurance of
success
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-06

asked to give at least five minutes
time in sending to the committee a
list ofNnames of those on whom the
solicitors may call With this co-op-
GRAFTON the committee should easily
be able to bring in from 500 to 1000
new members.
President Booth was authorized to
invite the Order of Railroad Telegraph
ers, which holds its seventh biennial
session at Atlanta, Ca, May 10, to hold
its next meeting in Los Angeles in
1911. He also was authorized to ap-
point delegates to the National Irriga-
ton congress to be held in Spokane,
WASH, August to A.
The following are the new members:
Edward j. Fleming. r. w. Kenny, N.
Blackstock, E. M. McGillin, George w.
Jordan, Ben p. Jackson, Walter M.
more & Nash. c. II. Anderson, Charles
S. Walton, Lewis r. Works, Philip d.
Colby. John w. Varney, Fred Bixby,
rancher, Golden State Shoe company,
Graf & Co, tF. p" A. M Bernhardt.
lawyer. Chauncey w. Penoyer. c. B.
Miner, stocks and bonds L. b. Les
perance, investments; Charles r.
O'Brien, general agent; /. H. Preston.
attorney; ]. c. Houtz & Co, Hooper &
Dunbar. Isaac Fl. Bryson. L. Guggen-
helm e. Co., G.. w. Brashear Hanniman
Fish company, J. A. Mcdowell, Fire
stone T. & r. Co, H. Edgar Fry, Hotel
ChiczasaW. Frank G. Kemper, Over
hotter & Mills CO., Seeley, Van Zandt
& Cracked H. r. Tibbets Paint COM
pany DR. c. A. James Q. y. Sailing,
II. T. Winsor, Charles L. Logan.
Charles C. Keyes, Force Parker.
r. vou want 10 no easr Q. Haydock. Aeene
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-06
46 JOIN CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE IN | DAY
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE IS
HARD AT WORK
All Affiliated with Organization Are
Asked to Send in List of Per-
sons Eligible to Asso-
citation

The membership committee reported
for admission to the chamber forty
six new members yesterday.
With one exception this is the larg-
est number ever turned in at one
meeting. From report of the commit
tee it seems to be receiving the en-
thusiastic support of the members Of
the chamber and it intends to add 500
new members within the next three
months and will succeed If 1t can re-
ceive the continued support and as
sistance of the members.
1t has received responses so far from
only 2OS of the members, and the above
result in applications shows what
might be done if every member would
see to it that he presents the member
ship committee with from one to ten
names of citizens who are eligible and
should belong to the chamber of COM
nerce and assist in carrying on its
work All members are therefore
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-06
POLICE MAY FORM
AIRSHIP SQUAD TO
REGULATE AVIATION
CITIZENS ENTER COMPLAINT
AGAINST BALLO0NlSTS
Residents in Vicinity of Fiesta Park
Say Sand Dropped as Ballast
Is Annoying to
Them
Transdcts q General Bank
ting and Trust Business

The first complaint against balloon
lists for committing a misdemeanor in
the air was made to Chief Dishman
yesterday by w. d. Campbell, owner
of flats at 1151-1157 South Grand avenue
and 405-11 West Twelfth street, as
spokesman for a number of citizens
living in that neighborhood. The griey-
ance of Campbell and the others
against the aerial navigators is that
the sand ballast that is released from
the balloons drifts on his property, lit
ters the roofs, sits into the windows
and works havoc with clothing hang
ing on the line. Not only does the ball
last do this, he declares, but 1t fills the
wash bowls, gets into the food, ruins
the carpets and otherwise damages
things.
The particular balloon which, Camp
bell says, has done the damage is the
captive gas bag used by the promoters
of the Aero club at Fiesta park.
Under a city ordinance the dropping
of ballast on the homes or lots of citi-
zens is a misdemeanor, under the sec
ton that prohibits the dumping of
rubbish on private property.
The proprietors of the show have
been notified that they must cease
dropping the ballast on other PERSONS
property, and also that they must keep
LllS pIOpSIty IL lucy
do not heed the warning 1T is proba-
BILE they will be arrested on a misde-
meanor charge.
AeropIane Squad Suggested
After the motorcycle squad has sue
ceeded in regulating the automobile
speeders, it is probable they will be
instructed in the gentle and highly
scientific art of steering an aeroplane.
Then, when they have become prof.
Gent in lodging clouds, rainbows and
other aerial instructions, they will be
detailed to look after aerial violators.
If there are further complaints
against aeroists, it is thought the city
council will be asked TO pass an ordi-
nance requiring balloonists to keep
their mufflers closed within certain dis
tricts, and that another ordinance for
regulating the aerial traffic also will be
considered.
The compliments told the chief they
had in mind plan for keeping the
reckless balloonists from over their
property, by marking the boundary of
their lots with captive gas bags, on
which mo trespassing" sign would
be placed. They decided not to do this,
however, as they considered it the duty
of the city to place the signs the same
as the warnings for automobilists are
placed.
If the matter is taken into court, it
is thought, several knotty problems
will result and the complications will
be numerous.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-06

II you want TO go east. @. Haydook, Agent
Illinois Central r. r.. us W. Sixth street.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-06
Admits Truth of Charges

In 1907 Gen. Hamilton was captain
Of Washingtons crack shooting team
that went to Camp Perry in Ohio and
won fifth place in a field of forty five
competitors, defeating several regular
army teams and many of the older
state guards.
Hamilton himself is an expert shot
and has a high individual score.
The scene at the governors office
was dramatic. Hamilton had been
sent for and arrived in company with
Ad1utant General George Lamping,
his successor.
The governor asked Hamilton to
wait a moment, and sent for Attorney
General Bell When Bell came In the
door was closed and Hamilton was
told that his accounts were wrong.
Hamilton asked for proof This was
placed before him, and he admitted
the truth of almost every charge.
Meanwhile Assistant Attorney Gen
eral McGill obtained warrant for
Hamilton's arrest This was placed in
the hands of Sheriff Castor, who went
Immediately to the capitol.
The legislature last winter made an
appropriation of $4,000 to cover a de-
ficiency in the military fund, Hamilton
having overdrawn his account to that
extent. Hamilton made statement
so satisfactory that the overdraft was
speedily covered.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-06
cruIsers Arrive

GIBRALTAR, May 5-The United
States cruisers North Carolina and
Montana arrived here today from Cuba,
bound for Asiatic Turkey.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-06
GRAFT CHARGES
LAND SOLDIER
BEHIND BARS
FORMER ADJUTANT GENERAL
OF. WASHINGTON TELLS ALL
WOMAN AND WINE RESPONSIBLE
FOR 100000 SHORTAGE
General Hamiton's Arrest in Cover
nor's Office Creates Sensation.
Congratulated by Secretary
of War for Valuable Aid
IBy Associated Press. !

OLYMPIA, WASH, May Sorts
Hamilton, formerly adjutant general of
the state of washington, was arrested
at the door of Gov. M. e. Hays office
this afternoon on a warrant charging
embezzlement of $1Ss from the state
military fund. This action was taken
at the instance of Governor Hay, who
had been investigating Hamilton's ac-
counts for several months and who to-
day summoned Hamilton to his office
and confronted him with proofs of his
breach of trust. Hamilton collapsed
and it is said, on official authority, adj
mitted the truth of most of the charges
against him. He was locked up in the
county Jail. 1t is said that Hamiltons
shortage Is likely to reach $4,000.
Several months ago an official inves-
LEGATION of the sources of Hamilton's
income was begun, because he had been
spending money at a furious rate in
company with a young woman of Seat
tie. On looking over Hamiltons ledger
it was found that a single regiment of
state militia had been supplied more
than half a million shells at a cost eX-
ceeding $4,000. During the two years
prior to Hamilton's incumbency of the
office of adjutant general the state had
eXDG0Q6Q OILY 900 lOI It's ldI6CI pi az
tice ammunition. War department Of
ficials at Washington declared that no
such purchases had been made from
government arsenalS as Hamilton'S
books showed The ammunition forg-
cries for 1907 and 1908, so far as discov-
cred, amount to $13,158, most of the
forged bills purporting to be from BENZ
cha, Call, arsenal Forged vouchers for
other supplies were also found.
Forged Vouchers Found
Soon after the investigation was be-
gun Governor Hay removed Arjutant
General Hamilton from Office but re-
tanned him in a subordinate position in
the department. Today Hamilton was
confronted with the charges.
The duty of the governor, auditor and
adjutant general as a military board
was to act in concert in auditing this
fund Hamilton inspired such conf
dence and good will in his associates
that soon after his appointment in 1906
he was virtually given the full powers
of the board.
The only serious check on his bills,
receipts and vouchers was the indelible
ink stamp of the governors name af-
fixed perfunctorily by the latter's pri-
Vate secretary.
Hamilton is SO years old, the son of
wealthy farmer of Whitman county,
Washington, ana was educated IN
military academy in Portland, Ore.
He was married in 1897 to Miss Mary
Savage daughter of a rich farmer of
Whitman county. When Hamilton
became adjutant general his reputa
ton was stainless. During the early
part of his term he went east on ma
tional guard matters, gained wide ac-
uuaintance among military and army
OFFICERS and was congratulated per-
sonally by Secretary of War Taft for
his success in getting the United
States National Guard association to
adopt the proposal to place the militia
directly under the presidents orders
in times of emergency.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-10-15

At the August Larson farm, seven
miles north of De Smet, Carl Olson
will offer at public auction, Friday,
Oct.23, 6 head of horses, farm machin-
cry, cattle and hogs, hay, corn in
field and household goods
r. P. Myre, living two miles north
and one mile east of Manchester, and
seven miles west of De Smet, will sell
at public auction, Thursday, Oct. 2lst,
IL mead of good horsea, harnesses,
and enough farm machinery to equip
two ordinary farms. Mr.. Myre will
retire from farming.
John Exc, living five miles south
and one.half mile east of De Smet,
will hold a public auction Tuesday,
Oct. 26th, to dispose of his complete
outfit of farm machinery, 9 head of
horses, Is head of cattle, and 28 acres
of corr in field.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-10-15

ron SALE
Hard coal burner for sale.
PETE o,HARA.
Will do house cleaning aud work by
the day. Miss Anna Steinkc.