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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-04-15
JURORS RESENT II.
Men Who Freed Mary Chesney Talk
Plain to Two Preachers.

The jurors who acquitted Mary
Cnesney. charged with violation OF the
white slave law.ein the district court.
resent the attacks by two. preachers
made upon their verdict. Parts OF a
statement compiled by them follow:
In view of the venomous attack
made upon US by two ministers in this
city, we, the undersigned jurors in the
Mary Chesney case. wish to make the
following statement. We were sworn
to try this case according to the law
and the evidence, and to take no in
formation which did not come to us
from the witnesses. We had nothing
to go by but the testimony of two min
son. admitted upon the witness stand
that he had changed his testimony
since the preliminary examination,
and who was compelled to admit that
because he thought 1t made no ma
terial difference, together with the
testimony of one unfortunate girl,
which under the instructions of the
court, referred to q time before the
passage Of the law and was not to be
considered by us. We have been criti-
cised severely by the one minister who
acted as detective and by another.
the Rev. Robert Gordon, who was
present in the court room sitting with
the officers during the prosecution.
We believe that the statements Of
these men were malicious and were
made with the sole purpose of gaining
cheap notoriety. AS we see it we
obeyed the instructions of the court
and gave the benefit Of the doubt to
the defendant which under the courts
instructions she was entitled to- Very
truly yours.
PHILIP. STARKELBUCK.
]. J.: STURTEVANT,
c. W. WILSON,
JOHN L. CRAWFORD,
CHARLES e. cox,
w. A.aHARKINS
w. d. FAULKNER,
GEORGE ANTHONY,
w. L. DALTON,
PETE TURNER.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-04-15

Attention, Modern W0odmen.
Shawnee camp No. $500 will cele-
brate their nineteenth anniversary
Thursday evening, April 16. at the
hall, 112 East Seventh. All Woodmen
and friends invited. An enjoyable
evening aSSured.-Ady
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-04-15

II was under a great strain nursing a
relative through three months sickness
writes Mrs J. c. Van De Sande. Of Kirk
land. ILL.,. and Electric Bitters kept me
from breaking down. / will never be
without it. Do you feel tired and worn
out? No appetite and food won't digest?
It isn't the spring weather. You need
Electric Bftters. Start months treat
ment today: nothing better for stomach,
liver and kidneys. The great spring tonic.
Relief or money back. Soc and $1-oo. at
your Drugg1st.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-04-15

AUTOMOBILES
FOR sAL1E-Two CAdillaes, one IN. ~
other 1e12 model Both fully eoujnneS
both bargains. The Nicholas Auto 60
SIG Jacl<son IT. Topeka. Phone 1Ii5. -
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-01-29
There Are to Be Four EclIpses Durin6
1914.

Washington, D. c. Jan. 23.-Four
eclipses, two of the sun and two of
the moon. are to take place during
this year. The first is scheduled for
one month from tomorrow. It will
be an annual eclipse of the sun, in
visible in North America. The only
persons who will have an opportu-
nifty to view it all will be the resi-
dents in the most southern parts of
Patagonia and New Zealand, and
they will see it only of q small par
tial eclipse.
During the second week in March
there will be a partial eclipse of the
moon, which will be visible in prac-
tically every part of the United
States and Canada. In August will
come a total eclipse of the sun
which will be visable as a small par.
tial eclipse in eastern Canada and
F., the New England States. On Sep
TENDER "a there will be a partia
eclipse of the moon, which will bs
visible in the far western part Of tn
United States and Canada.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-01-29
Hiss Hattie Leggett Entefidlas.

Tuesday, January 9th, Miss Hat
tie Leggett entertained at Bridge
party in honor OF her friend, Miss
Anna Kitchin. Her home on North
Main street was beautifully deco
rated for the occasion. There were
seven tables Of bridge and an inter
esting contest took place. At the
conclusion Of the game, Miss Hattie
Leggett presented Miss Kitchin with
handsome brides book in which
all the guests registered A delic.
ious three course luncheon wal
served by Misses Dorothy Dunn anc
Lucille Kitchin.
The out-of-town guests present
were: Mrs. Thomas Reilly, wife o.
Congressman Reilly, Of Connecticut
Mrs. W. w. Kitchin, of Raleigh
Misses Sue Kitchin, of Raleigh
Jaunette Daniel, of Weldon, Myr'
Vann. of Edenton. Rena Camp, o
Franklin, Va, ARA Perry, of Viii
nington, Mrs. John Mills. Of Wax
Forest.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-01-29
Beware of OintmeltS for CataPPh 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 prescriptions from reputable ply
sicians, az the damage they will do is
ten fold to the good you can possibly
deprive from them. Halls Catarrah
Cure, manufactured by F. J. Cheney
& Co., Toledo, O., contains no mer-
curry, and is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system In buying
Halls Catarrh Cure be sure you get
the genuine. It is taken internally
and made in Toledo, Ohio, by F. J.
Cheney & Co. Testimonials free.
Sold by all Druggists. rs. per bottle
Take Halls Family Pills fer consti.
patton.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-01-29
AN EDITOR.

The following is reported as a
toast given to newspapers by min
lister while at an editorial conven-
ton. Before you criticise the edi-
tor next time remember these words:
'To save an editor from starva-
ton, take his paper and pay him
promptly. To save him from bank
ruptcy, advertise in his paper lib
orally. To save him from despair
send him every item Of news Of
which you can get hold. To save
him from profanity write your cor
respondence plainly on one side Of
the sheet and send it in as early a
possible. To save him from mis-
takes, bury him. Dead people are
the only ones who never make mis-
takes.'
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-01-29
Miss Corns:Ia J,sey Eater'aIGs.

Monday evening from $3.50 to 1890
Miss Cornelia Josey held an informal
reception in honor of Miss Anna
Maria Kitchin and Mr.. R. C. Josey,
.Jr. Her home on Church street was
decorated throughout with trailing
ivy, ferns, and pink carnations.
Pink shades caused the lights to cast
a soft glow over such an attractive
scene, and the whole made a charm
ing setting for the merry gathering
of young people.
The guests were greeted at the
door by Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. L. Josey,
parents of Miss Josey, then were
showed to the cloak rooms, the Ia
dies by Miss Matte Josey, the
gentlemen by little Miss Mary Pow
ell Josey. From a charmingly ar
ranged corner, delicious punch was
served by Mr.. and Mrs. J. Lonnie
Dunn. After a short while pleas
antly spent, a delicious two course
luncheon was served by Misses Sallie
Mai, Louise and Matte Josey. and
Stella Hoffman. The pink color
scheme was attractively carried out
in the ice course. AS the guests were
leaving they were given tiny pinF
ratin bags full Of rice with which
they showered Miss Kitchin and Mr.
Josey. The latter were given NINA
ture travelling bags, furnished with
tiny toilet articles.
The guests present included tn
: bridal party, the choir, and tn
: honor guests, numbering in all abou
sixty. Those present from out o
town were: Misses Myra Vann. G
Edenton, Jannette Daniel, of We
don, Rena Camp. Of Franklin, Va
ARA Perry, Of Wilmington, Su
Kitchin, of Raleigh, Messrs. Jane
L. Camp, Of Franklin. Va, job
! England. of Washington, D. c
= Congressman w. H. Collier, Of Al;
bama, Elton Forehand, of Edentol
Il Loed Cooley, of Nashville Tenn
> Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Arlington, (
' Rocky Mount. Mr.. and Mrs. Hem
Haywood, Of Apex.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-01-29
Communicated.

Fourteen years ago what is today
one of the prettiest sections Of Scot
land Neck was generally known as
the "Old Race Track" and certainly
it would have been hard to find a
more desolate, isolated, forsaken
spot. Overgrown with grass and
weeds that ran riot, it was indeed
an eye-sore to the citizens Of the
town, but it was not destined to re-
main so. =. At that time A. Nc
Dowell and myself impelled by civic
pride and a desire to help in build
ing up the town, bought this
land from the late w. II. Kitchin.
1t took no prophetic foresight to see
the result and today people who
with shame had spoken of the "Old
Race Track now point with pride
to what has developed into the pref
test, the most progressive section
of our city. The land was at no
small cost laid off in streets, shade
trees planted, the old negro houses,
which were bought from Mr.. Stern.
were torn down and general
"spring cleaning" took place. Four
teen acres of land were given for
streets and sidewalks for the public
and today fifty or more we'll con-
structed dwelling houses bear wit
ness to our untiring efforts. For
fourteen years Scotland Neck has
been reaping the benefits in large
measure from this property and we
are proud to feel that our efforts
have been crowned with some de.
, gree of success. A large part OF
6 the revenue of the town is collected
from this property and we feel now
that the town from now on should
: show q more vital interest in thi!
property and give us a more heart,
support. We feel that it is time fo
the citizens Of our town to unit'
, with US and let US make this one O
the prettiest and best towns il
, North Carolina. 1t can be done
= and my plea is that we begin wit
what was once the cold Rae
Track" There are today 113 as dc
sirable building lots as can be foun
anywhere in this property. It
possible today for man with sma
means to own his own home, g
t. all Of these ia lots are for sal.
e since our purpose is and has been t
Is bring a home within reach of ever
h man who desires one. With a stead
o. pull, strong pull and a pull alt
re Gether, let US make an end to pett
= differences and make this VIII,
should be the best, cleanest town
le North Carolina.
lie W. H. WHITE.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-01-29
FFs. RCD0Well EntertainS.

One Of the most delightful social
events of the past few weeks was
given Saturday from to 7 by Mrs.
Archibald Mcdowell, when she was
at home to her friends in honor Of
her neice, Miss Anna Kitchin, daugh-
ter of Congressman Claude Kitchin.
The beautiful home on North Main
street was artistically decorated,
red being the prevailing color
throughout, relieved by bowls Of
narcissus.
The guests were received at the
door by Mrs. G. Hoffman and Mrs.
Arlington Kitchin, the cards being
received by little Miss Mary Hayes
Mcdowell. They were then ushered
into the library where they were in
troduced to the receiving line. In
this were Mrs. Archibald Mcdowell,
Mrs. R. C. Josey, Miss Anna Maria
Kitchin. Mrs. w. w. Kitchin, of Raj
eigh, Miss Myra Vann, of Edenton
Miss Jeanette Daniel, of Weldon,
and Miss Rena Camp, Of Franklin,
Va. Mrs. w. F. Butterworth ther
showed the way to the music
room where tea and sandwiches were
served by Mrs. Chas. L. Mcdowell
assisted by Misses Hattie Legget
and Helen billiard. At the doc,
leading into the hall Miss Stell'
! Hoffman directed the guests t.
the dining room door where Mis-
Maude Leggett received them. Her
Misses Gertrude Kitchin, Lydi
Josev, Evelyn Kitchin, ANNA Mari
Mcdowell and Dallas Hardy serve
all ice course with delicious minis
As the guests returned from tn
dining room they were met at tn
: parlor door by Miss Cornefia Jose
and from a charming nook in tn
;. room was served punch by Mise
Sue Kitchin and Katherine Kitchi1
y During the time about hundre
: guests called, each one feeling thu
) it was privilege to accept sue
r gracious hospitality and glad, to-
i to show love for Miss Kitchin, WI
: is a favorite in all circles.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-01-29
NO POSSIBILITY OF A CHANGE.
The Snow Hill Square Deal Of las

The Snow Hill Square Deal Of last
week says:
''Some short while after the cleo
ton we did hear tell CT candidates
who would venture out in this the
End Congressional District (the old
Black District) and neatly do the
scraping act for Hon. Claude Kitch-
in, but like Sambo's cat fish, they
have swunk away until now it
looks like there will be no attempt
Of change Of Congressman from this
District. The very high position
our own Claude Kitchin has taken in
the Councils Of his party at Wash.
ington, and his own personal accom-.
plishments for the veal of his party
and peopl- make him little bit toe
Formidable. and So the great deatf
Of craftsmanship in the End Con
gressional District Of North Caro-
lima.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-01-29
Mrs. Bowels EatePtains.

The beautiful home of Mrs. Jarl
Bowers on Depot street never SEEM
ed more attractive than on Thurs
day afternoon. January 22nd, when
abe entertained the Scissors Club
and other friends in honor of Miss
Anna Maria Kitchin, whose marriage
to Mr.. r. c. Josey, Jr, takes place
January 28th. Bridge and rock
were .he amusements of the after
noon and for awhile seven tables
engaged in interesti,g c3ntesIs. At
the conclusion OF these th=. bridge
prize was awarded Mrs. Thurman
Kitchin aud the rock prize Mrs. Ar
rington Kitchin. These were hand
some lace handkerchiefs. The guest
of honor prize, a bouquet Of ex
quisite white carnations was PEE
sented Miss Kitchin by little Miss
Florence Bowers, the beautiful lit
tie daughter of the hostess.
Two courses of delightful
luncheon was served by Misses Hat
tie Leggett and Gertrude White
head and then the guests were in
vited into the DINING room. The
artistic effec' e the room is-eIf was
frightened t;y decorations of cut
flowers ID ferns and made beau
tiful setting for the handsome table
in tina middle of the room. This
was fairly loaded With attractive
packages which Mrs Bowers pre-
scented Miss Kitchin as expressions
of love from the Scissors Club and
the Other guests. These on being
opened were found to contain al
kinds of beautiful linen, most of i,
handsomely embroidered. Mis-:
Kitcbin thanked her friends very
charming.y. making them feel hel
real appreciation. An ice cream
course was served, then the CUES
departed feeling that this was +;
charming beginning Of the socia
gayeties which will continue unit
Miss Kitchin's wedding takes place
Those present were Mest! ames R. c
Josey, Archibald McDo we'll, Chaz
L. Mcdowell, Thurman Kitchin, Al
rington Kitchin. R. l. Jones, c. j
Shields, Chas. Jones. Misses Ana
and Sadie Kitchin, Anna Mills, Salli
Baker, Bessie Gray. Pattie, Maude
Hattie and LizEie Leggett. Hele
billiard, Cornelia, Louise, Matti
and Sallie May Josey, Estelle House
Mary Woodland. Of Norfolk.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-01-29
Eye Water Before or After.

Il thought that in the fifteen years
OF my practice Of medicine" said
physician, Il had answered almost
every possible fool question: but
new one was sprung ON me recently.
young man came in with an in
named eye. for which I prescribed
med1cine-to be dropped into the eye
three times day. He left the ONCE.
but returned in a few minutes, poked
his head in the doorway, and asked
'shall drop this in the eye before
meals or afterr "-Everybody's Mag.
011nA
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-01-29
Mrs. Alexander at Home.

oL 1uu1 Sudy CNSIiicS II jill y W
II Mr.. and Mrs. James Harper Alex
ander, Jr., were at home to their
friends in honor Of Miss Anna Kitch-
in and Mr.. r. C. Josey, Jr, who are
to be married next week. The hos
p;table home on Depot street was
thrown open for the occasion AMI
even on the Threshold the guests
were made to feel their hearty vel
come. They were received at the
hall door by Miss Lucille Kitchin and
Mr.. Surry Dunn, the ladies being
shown to their cloak room by Miss !
Gertrude Whitehead, the gentleman
by MIR. Shields Alexander. MIR, and
Mrs. Alexander received at the next
parlor door and directed the guests
to an alcove where Miss Sue Dunn
had charge of the guest book and
directed each one to write good
wish for the bride and groom. From
there the ladies were directed 10
go to the east parlor where they
were received by Mrs R. l.. Hardy
and given a heart bearing num-
Der. Then the gentlemen, who had
been given similar numbers, met
their partners in the hall and all re-
paired to the dining room. This
was artistically decorated with we'd
ding bells and ferns Here the
couples were given dainty cards and
instructed to make the names of as
many kitchen utensils as they could
from the names Of the bride and
groom elect. The prizes were
awarded Miss Katherine Kitchin
and Mr. Joseph House. who request
ed Mr.. Ashley Dunn to present
them to bride and groom elect. A
delicious salad course was SERVED
them, punch was brough. in and
many toasts were given to which
Miss Kitchin and Mr.. Josey respond
ed. A large object draped in white
|
arousing the curiosity of the guests
This was now revealed when the
hostess removed the cover showing
it to be a china closet filed wish all
kinds and shapes of cooking utinsels
AS each was unwrapped it caused
much merriment among the guests
, Miss Kitchin in her own in;mitab.s
way thanked her friends and ex
pressed the wish that all might helT
her use them in her new home. Al
Ice course was served then as tn,
guests were bidding their host ane
hostess farewell. dainty heart favor:
> were presented, at the oats fur
Their surprise awaited them whe1
:, = they were given baskets filled wit
:. minis and tiny slippers filled wit
- rice. The latter was quickly pu
to use and amid a shower of rio
, AMI fun, Miss Kitchin, Mr.. Jose
= and the other guests took their ds
- parture. Those present were Misse
Anna Maria, Katherine, Gertrude
a Sadie and Lucille Kitchin, Corneiis
~ :, Matte, Sallie, Mae and Lydia Jose,
- Dorthy and Sue Dunn, Annie Nj
= :, Dowell, Stella Hoffman, Helen HI
~ lard, Hattie Leggett. Irene an
Gertrude Whitehead, Mamie Shield
and Miss Perry of Wilmington, \
=" t., and Messrs Robert and Danfor
IA Josey, Leland, Teddie, Sam B. Jr
lie and w. Fl. Kitchin, Ashby an
e. Surry Dunn, Joseph House, L. !
~ Cherry, Ray Boyette. Sam Hoffma,
- Edward Woolard, Frank Moor
ae Joseph Bats, R. H. Marston, Hen,
e, Clark Shields, Alexander and Pei
Shields.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-01-29

We are told that there are IS, 900
miles of sand-clay roads in the Uni
ted States, mainly in the Southern
States and it might be added that
most Of this popular highway is in
North Corolina.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-01-29

Ex-Governor R. 3. Glenn has at
last been placed and will soon be en-
loving q brit in the Boundry Com
mission. Mr.. Glenn says now that
he will not be candidate against
Senator Overman.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-01-29

How about that gutter that you
need on your building? Why let
your house go to ruin when the We'll
don Sheet Metal Works will put it
up for you at the right price? Sc
their I'D. in this paper.-3t
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-01-29

For shingles alone, $50 million
feet Of timber is cut in that part Of
the State of Washington which lies
west of the Cascades.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-01-29
Best Form Of Prayer,

When the hearts of mon and won-
IN are filed with heavenly love.
power which makes for righteousness
constantly emanates from th7ga.
Those who pray withe their lives o.
Ter tho most effective rraye- n
though they dc not utter
Chauncey Giles.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-01-29
COLDS Sc LaGRIPPE

5 or 6 doses 606 will break
any case of Chills & Fever, Gold,
& LaGrippe; it acts on the liver
better than Calomel and does not
grippe or sicken. Price 25c.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-01-29

Forest notes tells us that there
are $4,000, 900 young trees in the
government forest nuseries.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-01-29
W. H. WHITE.

Itching, torturing skin eruptions
disfigure, annoy, drive one wild
Doan's Ointment is praised for it's
good work. SOC at all drug stores.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-01-29
To Prevent Blood Poisoning

apply at once the wonderful old reliable DIR.
PORTER'S ANTISEPTIC HEALING OIL, sur
gca1 dressing that relieves pain aud heals at
the same time. Not 1ininent Csc. SOC. 81 90.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-01-29
FOR SALE

A good work horse. In order to
sell quick the price is made low.
Apply to The Commonwealt tn.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-01-29

Thursday, January 20, 1914.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-01-29

To Cure q Cold In One Day
Take LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine It stops the
Cough aud Headache and works off the Cold.
Z. w. GROVES signature On each bex. -.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-01-29

Entered At tho postoface at Scotland
Neck, Il. c., as Second Class Matter.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-05-13
Nn~~A W~~u~ By ERNEST w. HORNING,
lNCAt WCChs Author Of "Iafnes."
s'The ThouSandth Woman"

or any other of tn oil country
dams. tn guy was either afraid
or waiting till we forgot. But we
don't forget. Milly.
Then came tn HOLSTER pink
pearls. Or-fashioned safe this
trip. Easy job. or Hollister had
one o. those jade plates. Whata
you think? Same thumb-print on
that. Number three. tn Morris
rubies. Good safe. nice job, but
no visiting card OF anyone We
knew. A Looy tn Fourteenth
minachure. Morris says it's worth
two thousand. MIR. Thumb-print
again. was getting loony. Sud
denly IL got int my coco that tn
gink was interested In curlos. Get
me?"
Mrs. Haggerty squeezed her
hands together in her excitement.
Nothing more after tn Morris
rubies. That was eight months
ago. Well, went bug on tn
thumb-print thing. Hunted bar
rails, ship-rails; everywhere you
could think OF.
"Y' see. there was little scar
across what tn wise ones call the
whorl. That was his photograph
"Th' swag mounted up to n
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-05-13
DEUCES WILD" 3! A!ae!s !sa;!H
Copyright by Bobbs- Merrill Co.

whatchacallit next & her bed
room"
"Boudoir."
That's IL. Well, she had tn
slickest wall-safe you ever heard
of. Ordinary furnace-register In
tn wall an back of Il the safe.
New stunt. But there's always
somebody that finds out. Little
table stands In front of IL. Maid
hadn't busted 1t lately. Saw a
nice thumb-print. Perfect. Got
II photographed. an went over tn
help an tn folks themselves.
Didn't match. Same print on a
little idol in the safe.
so l put 1t away for future
reference. There wasn't any
match for IL down at Central,
either. New hand. TIL idol was
one o. them Hindu things. Chap
was interested In IL. We laid low
for tn breakup of tn jewels.
Never came. Say! mebbe We
didn't sit up an take notice. 81
Haggerty fumbled in his waist
coat for a match.
Every good jewel is regis
tered. All jewellers know some
thing about 1t. Well, nothing do
Ing In Rotterdam or Amsterdam,