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The Commonwealth. CHAIRMAN MANLY' S CALL. K. E. HILLIARD, - - - - Editor. Published Every Thursday. Entered at the Post-Office at Scotland Neck, N. C, as Second Class Matter. THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 1898. A STRAIGHT FIGHT. Let an appeal be made to the reason, the conscience of the people. Let the contrast between the records of the Democratic party and the record of the Fusion party be plainly, truthfully and sharply diawn. Let the scandals, ex travagances and evil tendencies of the party in power be fully exposed, and this glorious old State will be redeemed and its control given to the tax-paying, decent, intelligent and conservative element. Concord Times. The Commonwealth prints the lore going from our contemporary in the upper region of the State to let our readers see what chance fusion stands up there. The press of the State al most unanimously have already declar ed for a straight fight, with no mixture or iusion of any kind, and those who shape the policy of the Democratic party for the coming compaign will do well to heed what the papers say. The Commonwealth believes now, has believed all the time, that - if the Democratic party had held its head up two years ago and declared for i ts rights and left off the "mix" that was shoved upon the people Hon. Cy. Wat son would be our Governor now instead of Dan Russell. At any rate, we can not make it any worse; so we declare for a straight fight and a victory if we can w in, and a straight fight and defeat if we can not win. We dislike muddy things. Let the color be true whatever it is. GOOD FOR PRESIDENT ELLIOTT. Did all the officials take the same practical, common sense view of rail roading and the duty of railroad men toward the public, that Warren G. El liott, president of ihe Atlantic Coast Line does, there would be fewer and smaller damage verdicts against them by juries, and not half as much adverse legislation. In arguing the exceptions of his line to the new passsenger rates before the Commission the other day Mr. Elliott took occasion to make the following very wise and timely observa-J tion : 'One of the faults of our business, I think, has been our reticence. If we would go out among the people and educate them as to what we are doing and trying to do for them and their State, they would be more friendly to us and our interests. If we would only take them into our confidence we would get better treatment from them. I 'ye been one of the people myself, before I became a railroad official, eight years ago. I've often gone up to a ticket window and had the fellow behind it peep out to give a rude answer to some question I've asked him ; and I've gone home cussing out agent, railroad and the whole business. "Of course that was a wrong view of the matter. The proper way to do un der such circumstances would be to si? down and write some official of the line, giving the facts. And my word for it, that fellow would be bounced. That is the proper thing for everybody to do, but they don't know it. We don't want rude and incompetent officials any more than the people want to deal with them. t rW "i tea you we must change our course In this matter. We lose much by our reticence. When the people are treated properly they will treat us properly." News-Observer. PER DIEM OF PENITENTIARY BOARD. News and Observer. A Republican, who is in position to know, said yesterday that the per diem and mileage expenses of the present Board of Penitentiary Directors, during the thirteen months that they have been on the Board amount to more than the Democratic Board spent during the whole four years of service. Why not have a report from the new upervisor, so that matters of this' kind eould be shown up? . We live in a country of which the principal bcourge is stomach-trouble. It is more wide-spread than any other disease, and, very nearly, more danger ous. One thing that makes it so danger ous is that it is so little understood. If it were better understood, it would be more feared, more easily cured, less universal than it is now. So, those who wish to be cured, take Shaker Digestive Cordial, because it goes to the root of the trouble as no other medicine does. The pure, harm less, curative herbs and plants, of which it is composed, are what render it so certain and, at the same time, so gen tle a cure. ' It helps and strengthens the stomach, purifies and tones up the system. Sold by druggists, price 10 cents to $1.00 per bottle. To the Democratic Voters of North Carolina : Pursuant to a resolution of the State Executive Committee at Its meeting held February 22nd, T hereby give notice that the Democratic State Con vention will be held in the City of Ral eigh, at 12 o'clock noon, Thursday, May 2Gth, 1898. The plan of organization recently re printed is now in the hands of the Chair men of the County Executive Commit tees, showing the regulations governing primaries and County Conventions. The Convention will consider the nomination of the judges for the several districts, wherein the terms of the pres ent Incumbent expires January 1st, 1S90 ; will announce the principles and policy of the party ; and take such act ion as it may see proper. Judicial conventions should be held prior to the date fixed for the State Convention in the following districts : First, Second, Fifth, Sixth Seventh and Eleventh. The following resolution amending the plan of organization was adopted at the meeting of the committee, held in December, 1S97 : "Resolved, That all white electors who intend to vote with us in the next election, and who desire there-establishment of Anglo-Saxon supremacy and honest government in North Carolina, are cordially invited to partcipate in all our primaries and conventions." In the adoption of such a resolution the Democratic party expresses no un kind feeling for the colored people of North Carolina. The record of charity and kindness, public , and private, of the white people of this State to the colored race, while the Democratic party was in full power, refutes such a suggestion. But the negro voter, with rare exception, cannot be considered one whom the great principles of govern ment, the wisdom of economic policy, or the qualifications of public servants in their responsible officers, guide or control in his choice of a ballot. His allegiance to the Republican party or its allies, cannot be disturbed by the cor rupt and disgraceful conduct ot those for whom he votes. Thus, in this day, when the State is fast seeking dishonor and shame under the hands of a fusion administration, which regards neither the rights ot person or property, nor the good name and honor of the State, the call to duty is addressed to the white men ot North Carolina. In national matters no more vital principles can effect the people and their welfare than those which mark the present line of conflict, where the plain people of the country have thrown down the gauge of battle to the money powers and trusts. The increasing con trol of the necessaries of life in the few, by open violation of law, and the en hancement of the purchasing power of money, with the ever decreasing value of property, mark the exigence of the hour. Of the affairs in our beloved State, no words should be needed to awaken the patriotism of her sons. A political campaign is just ahead of us in which the wager ot tne contest is the good name and prosperity of North Carolina vvesnouid oegin wort at once; pre scribing no test oath to our fellow cit lzens, but extending a warm welcome and full fellowship to all who want to join us in securing just laws and good government. An early Convention is fixed, when differences, if any exist will be adjusted ; the plan of fight map ped out, and then a united Democracy will triumph. I respectfully suggest that the Coun ty Conventions should be held as soon as convenient for the election of dele gates. The nomination of County offi- lcers and members of the General As sembly may be postponed until later, as each County Convention may think advisable. ' Respectfully, CLEMENT MANLY. Chairman Democratic State Executive Committee. Winston, N. C.. March 18tb, 1898. DEATH OF A MINISTER. (Correipondenc to Th Commonwealth.) Enfield, N. C, March 21, 1898. Miss Minnie F. Whitaker left last Monday for Raleigh to take the posi tion of Matron in the Insane Asylum Her many friends here are sorry to have her leave, but are glad she got the position and feel sure she will fill it to the satisfaction of all. The corpse ot Rev. F. M. Totten of the Baltimore Conference M. E Church, South, reached here Thursday and was taken to Whitaker's Chapel for interment, Revs. J. T. Abernethy, W. A. Bunch, W. L. Harris and R. M Andrews taking part in the burial service. Dr. Collins' horse ran away Saturday from fright, at the R. R. engine and he jumped or fell out, but have heard of no damage to Doctor, horse, or buggy. David a Sarsaparilla the one true blue blood purifier. David's Sarsaparilla the one true blue blood purifier. ' David's Sarsaparilla the one true blue blood purifier. David's Sarsaparilla the one true blue blood purifier. David's Sarsaparilla the one true blue blooi ABOUT SPAIN. Nothing is yet known from the Court of Inquiry concerning the report on the Maine disaster. The report is look ed for in Washington to-day. By next week perhaps there will be something to tell. 'THE POORE DARKEY. Essex N C March 21th 1898 Mr Editor You Seem So unfair I have decided to write again, when we give you facts and figures that You cannot deny you Just hollow negro, and If you cannot hollow Negro Your Self you Just wait a week and get Some of your tools to hollow tor you. You Say that the Populist party will Split and part go to the Democrats and part to the RepublicarTparty. what part of the Democrat party do you think we will go to do you think we will come to you and the Charlotte Observer who are for Gold, or do you think we will go to Websters Weekley and Bryant who are for Silver Please allow me to inform the poore darkey who writ in your paper last that the road Machinery was bought by a Democrat and are running under his directions. A Thorne in Your flesh R A Haedy We are unable to see how we have been "unfair" to Mr. Hardy, as we printed his former letter exactly like he wrote, and made no comment ex cept to say that we thought it fully ex plained itself. As to "hollowing" negro, we have no knowledge of it, as we said nothing at all. As to getting a "tool' do to to our work we are also ignorant. As the "poore darkey who writ" in our paper, his article - came entirely unsought and unknown for some time. Editor. MARRIAGE AT RINGWOOD. (Correspondence to The Commonwealth.) Ringwood, N.C. March 20th, 1898. Married at the M. P. Church In Ring wood, March 16th, Mr. J. S. Warren to Miss Irene Threewitts. The church was tastefully by and beautifully decorated for the occasion. The bridal couple entered while Mrs. Joseph Weller was rendering a soft sweet wedding march, with following young couples as attend ants : Turner Threewitts and Miss Irene Davis, Lloyd Matthews and Miss Mary Bullock, Leo Braswell and Miss Mamie Johnson. Rev. Lat. Harris performed the ceremony. The popularity of the couple was attested by the large crowd present who wish them a long and hap py life. A most tempting and enjoy able supper was served at night at the home of the bride. Mrs. John Davis, of Scotland Neck, is visiting at her old home having come to witness the marriage ot her sister, Miss Irene. Tobacco plants are coming up nicely and prospect so far are fine for begin ning of crop season. Miss Sallie D. Jones, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Dan Cuthrell, has returned to her home here and many friends are glad to see her. Mr. Tbad Gas-kins, who reside be tween thi3 place and Enfield, died Wednesday night exactly at midnight. He has suffered some months with that fell distroyer, consumption. Rev. Albert Wilcox preached the funeral sermon. The body ot Mr. Gas kins was interred in the family burying ground Friday. He was an honest, good citizen and will be sadly missed by his wife and three little children and friends. NO CURE JNO PAY That is the way all druggists sell GROVE'S TASTELESS CHILL TONIC tor Chills, Fever and all forms of Malaria. It is simply Iron and Quinine in a tasteless form. Children love it. Adults prefer it to bitter nau seating tonics. Price, 5 The last number of The Practical Farmer, published in Philadelphia, is devoted chiefly to the discussion of cotton culture. Several articles appear in it by North Carolina farmers ; and the paper is well filled witn interesting reading for farmers. Its price is only $1.00 a year and we thins it well worth the price to any farmer. A Clever Trick. It certainly looks like it, but there is really no trick about it. Anybody can try it who has Lame Back and Weak Kidneys, Malaria or nervous troubles. We mean he can cure himself right away by taking Electric Bitters. This medicine tones up the wholo system, acts as a stimulant to Liver and Kid neys, :s blood purfier and nerve tonic It cures Conetipation, Headache, Faint ing Spells, Sleeplessness and Melan choly. It is purely vegetable, a mild laxative, and restores the system to its natural vigor. Try Electric Bitters and be convinced that they are a mir acle worker. Every bottle guaranteed. Only 50c. a bottle at E. T. Whitehead 3c Co.'s Drug Store. WANTED TRUSTWORTHY AND ACTIVE gentlemen or ladies to travel for responsible, established house in North Carolina. Monthly $65.00 and expenses. Position steady. Refer ence, enclose self-addressed stamped envelope. The Dominion Company, I per 100. A BAND OF TRAIN ROBBERS. (Correspondence to The Commonwealth. ) Whitakers, N. C, March 21 '98. Quite a laree crowd attended the dedicatory services at the M. P. church on Sunday morning. Rev. W. A. Bunch preached a fine sermon, after which, in a very impressive manner, the church was dedicate!. A tramp and a drunken negro were arrested Wednesday charged with dis orderly conduct on the streets. They were tried and fined each five dollars and costs, in default ot which, they were put to worK on the streets. After working a half day the tramp got a chance and skipped, whereupon the negro grew obstinate and refused to work any more aud had to be locked up. He, however, paid into the treasury the required amount next morning and was discharged. Mr. Woodard (our constable) it seems grew tired of single-blessedness and con cluded that he must marry and to give the event the spice of romance, without acquainting any one of the conclusion at which he had arrived, on Thursday morning, (on pretext of urgent business) he left for Nashville, taking with him Mrs. Flonnie Bobbitt (his bride that was to be) and at 4 o'clock they were married. They reached home that night about 9 o'clock. We wish them mi'ch happi ness. The A. C. L. detective arrested two men last week for train robbery Geo. Hanna (one of the men)" turned state evidence. He stated that a band of five was organized in '96 with Henry Mitchell (colored) as captain. He said that they would go up to Weldon and get in the car under the shed and put what things they wanted near the door and when the train passed the large trestle about a mile below here, they would shove them off, and Mitchell would be there with a cart and take them to his house, and they would get off at Battleboro, come back to Mitch ell's and divide the spoils. The trial took place Saturday. The railroad was represented by Mess. Bunn and Sherrod and the defendants by Mess. Battle and Thorne. While one of the witnesses was being examined there being a large crowd in the room, Geo. Hanna, the main man, slipped out and made his escape. Ihe others were taken to Rocky Mt. that night for safe keeping and were lodged in Tarboro jail the next day. Mr. Owen Moore spent Sunday here. Miss Lula Moore left Monday for Wilson. JUr. E. N. Ricks, of Enfield, was here Monday. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Edwards, of Gold Rock, were in town Monday. Mrs. Riley, who has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. W. J. Taylor, re turned to her home in Wilson on Fri day. Mrs. L. M. Carter visited Enfield Friday. Miss Rosa Burnette, who is teaching in RocKy Mt., is at home for a few days. . Misses Fannie and Emma Speight were hero Sunday. A Wondcrfal Discovery. The last quarter of a century records many wonderful discoveries in medicine, but none that have accomplished more for humanity than that sterling old household remedy, Browns' Iron Bitters. It seems to contain the very elements of good health, and neither man, woman or child can take it without deriving the ereatest benefit. Browns' Iron Bitters is sold by all dealers. Use MacNair's Blood and Liver Pills for all liver complaints. They never fail. For sale by E. T. Whitehead & Co. OS 7? 5" CD s a to 5. Q CD a 7? o sif i-3 5. 8 2 82. S 5 " CD i , O oa C3 Q -3 ? o ' -s " 3 TJl O a i8 5w SI? O O a o CD - hj S" i 3 a c cd Pj D " o p ? J PT 3 2. o . oo O a 2. CD CD , Ot -a O "5 E D 3D o o SB CD Every mother feels an inde scribable dread of the pain and danger attend ant upon the most critical pe riod of her life. Becoming a mother should be a source of joy to all, but the suffering and danger of the ordeal make its anticipation one of misery. Til 8 FRIEND ! 3 li Zti is the remedy which relieves women of the great pain and suf fering incident to maternity; this hour which is dreaded as woman's severest trial is not only made painless, but all the danger is re moved by its use. Those who use this remedy are no longer de spondent or gloomy; nervousness nausea and other distressing con ditions are avoided, the system is made ready for the coming event, and the serious accidents so com mon to the critical - hour are obviated by the use of Mother's Friend. It is a blcssi?tg to woman. WA7 M, m Aimm We want every man, woman and child in Halifax county to viVii last week in March and first week in April to see New Spring Stock, Just See : bought under pressure of the York last week at our own j,; Foreign Fancy Wash C. styles in Organdies, Lattice sipincfl' 25ft.. worth double the money. White Goods Ladies' Shirt Waists 25c. up. Ladies' Ready-Made Skirts) Ham burgs, Silk Cheffons, at prices too low to be credulous. 50 Boys' Sailor Suits, 25c -40c-50c-and GOc CHILDREN'S AND MISSES SAILOP. HATS at 10c, worth l'-, 100 PIECES OF MATTING AND CARPETING so cheap (h;.i scouring, RUGS worth $5 going at 100 HASSOCKS BELOW PRICE. .-care $i.OOPEBBOTTXiS at all Drugr Stores, or sent by express on receipt of price. BOOKS Containing invalnaWa Information of -.. interest to all women, will be sont rntt to any address, upon application, br Ihe BSADFIELD EESUIAT0B CO.. Atlanta. (lL ONE OF TWO WAYS. The bladder was created for one pur pose, namely, a receptacle for the urine, and as such it is not liable to any torm of. disease except by one of two ways. The first way is from im perfect action of the kidneys. The sec ond way is irom careless local treat ment of other diseases. CHIEF CAUSE. Unhealthy urine from unhealthy kid neys is the chief cane of bladder trou bles. So the womb, like the bladder, was created for one purpose, and it not doctored too much is not liable to weakness or disease, except in rare cases. It is situated back ot and very close to the Madder, therefore any pain disease or inconvenience manifested in the kidneys, back, bladder or urinary passage is often by mistake, attributed to female weakness or womb trouble of some sort. The error is easily made and may be as easily avoided. To find out correctly, set your urine for twenty four hours ; a eedemeut -or settling in dicates kidney or bladder trouble. The mild and the extraordinary effect of Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root, the great kid ney and bladder remedy is poon applied If you need a medicine you should have the best. .At druggists fifty cents and one dollar. You may have a sam ple bottle and pamplet, both sr-nt free by mail, upon receipt of three two-cent stamps to cover cost r ' postage on the bottle. Mention The Commonwealth and send your address to Dr. Kilmer it Co.,Binghamton, N. Y. The proprietor of this paper guarantees the genuine ness ot this offer. MHO & HUBBARD, -GEXERAL- Commission Merchants And Dealers in COUNTRY PRODUCE AND SOUTH . ERN FRUITS. Quick Sales. . . - Trial Ship- Prompt'Returns. ments Solicited. No. 15 Roanoke Dock, NORFOLK, - VIRGINIA- COLUMBIA BICYCLES. Look for our bi p and we'll tell you what hear in New York. IB. JOSEY. Scotland Neck, N. EDUCATE FOE BUSINESS AT THE Positii 1 ...NORFOLK, VA... m COMPLETE IN ALL DEPARTMENTS r ; Endorsed by Five Governors, Bankers f . , dxdegsf onal Men throughout the South mii for fakte Bll i"m ll:io pcr J. II. RESSLKI!. I'mic;-:-:' WRITE FOR CATALOGUE. ATLANTIC -- IRON - WORKS S84 and 388 Water Street, Norfolk, Va. MANUFACTURER OF Iron and Brass Castings t: .... I OF EVERY DESCRIPTION Particular attention given to Mills, Steamboats, Dredging Machines Boiler Work. All orders attented to with Promptness and Dbj.a HIGHEST CASH PRICES PAID FOR OLD METAL 3 3 ly. L. W. GliEEXS. R. O. On L. W. GREENE & CO., i WMesale Fruit aid Prate Commission isrete! No. 22 Roanoke Dock,' NORFOLK, VA. Large Warerooms and ample storage capacity. Country Produce and Southern Fruits. Quick Sales and Prompt Returns. Trial frhipments Solicit References : Bank of Portsmouth, Bank of Commerce. .V Elias E. Guy. Elias L. Guy. Lee S, . t y. Reference : City National Bank, Nor folk ;. First National Bank,"Gainsrille la. 9 30 Gin Plumbers and Gas Fittei -AND DEALERS IN ALL G-OODS PERTAINING- TO ABOVE TR-A DESfe No 35 BANK STREET, Cor Plume. STEAM AND WATER HEATING I ESTIMATES C1TEI-::: I : U V SPECIALTIES. 3 3 lv. NORFOLK, VA. (IIVKN. 9? 2, O 3 B ja Dm CD w rb M ra iS i" M O P W C S - O B G tr C f O (J 1-1 00 g Q 53 Eifin Orison Bras., CONTRACTORS & BUILDERS -ANI Furnishers of Builders' Supplies, MANUFACTURERS OF Coffins and Caskets. BURIAL CASES AT ANY PRICE. ROANOKE RAPIDS, N. C. 2-3-6m Dept. W. Chicago. Men Will SmoTke. Why do you buy Cigars one at the time and pay be. eacn for them when you can buy them by the box from manufacturer so much cheaper? will send by mail or express, prepaid, Cigars as follows : A 10c. Cigar, $ 7.00 per 100: a 5c. Cigar, $4.00, $3.50, $3.00 per 100 ; a 2c., Cigar, $2.00 and $1.75 Address, R. P. Dayis, Win- !New Millinery ! My Stock of NEW MILLINERY is quite Complete. Having just returned from New York, I can assure my customers of LATEST STYLES AT LOWEST PRICES. NOTIONS AND NECK TIES A SPECIALTY. Too much to mention Articles. Call and examine before purchasing. MRS. A. M. RIDDICK, Opposite Hoffman's, Main St., Scotland Neck, N. C. 3 24 tf. ' 1TOTIGE. 1 have qualified as administrator up on me estates ot John T. .Lawrence, Ann R. Lawrence, W. J. Lawrence Geo. P. Lawrence and 11. E. Lawrence. All creditors of either of said estates are hereby notified to present their claims to me, or to my attorney, W. A. uunn, Scotland JSeck, A. C, on or before the first day of - April, 1S09, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. Ihis March 16tb, 1S98. 3 24 6t. NOAH BIGGS. 317 9t. 1 terville, N. C; Perjsinaeosmfi dyspepsia. Tonfis the heart and " - vvivtj tne nerves. Makes old people strong. 40 to 50 drops doses lor several mnntho r the; cures Asthma.-If yemr i druggist does not keep rc sena oy cents to Df Hvatt, Kinston, N. C " andget a bottle by sdson's English Kitchen, !; 347 Main Street, NORFOLK, VA. -0 0 0- The only Up-to-date Restaurant in the city.fi -o- -ooo- For Ladies and G-entlemen. -0-0-000-0-0- Strictly a Temperance Place. o ALL MEALS 25 cents. o ;) t f:- I. P. LEE & CO. Cotton Factors and Commission Merchants. 28 ROTHERY'S WHARF. NORFOLK, VA. ft I' ll r "Larga Warerooms, Ample Storage capacity, Liberal Advances." if ' on 1 roduce ordered to be held. vomers ior bagging, Ties, Twine, Peanut and Gr -ire: I Mention this paper. articles, filled at lowest price 5rain Bags and ot!:or 1 Established 50 Years and Still in the Lead xiih Hip largest Stock of G AND i I '!'!'! General Cemetery "Work - Finished and Ready for Immediate Dcliverv AT LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES. vv nen wrltiner Rtafn nf j ... ""o ueceasea and limit a : The Couper Marble Works. gnSF-ji , . lo9' 161 aiJd 103 Bank Street, NO liF'M 's. VA 'A';:- -r e2d your orders for fi2o PS?S t this of- ana low prices. Persons who purchase anjth'"1 !' ' verhsed in this paper will do a J"1'0' to both the advertiser and the ' mentioning the fact that thoj -' ik advertisement in The Common u-M 11.
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