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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-06-28

What is woman's work in the
church She thinks. loves. gives,
suffers. prays, and persuades. She
sustains the prayer meeting. She
fills the pews; without her, what q
beggarly array Of emptiness! She
sustains the Sunday school. She
sustains the pastor. If she wants o
larger field let her move the fence +;
nobody on the other side can hinder.
Some on-looking patriarch. under the
vine; some callow youth, who does
not know the great worlds width,
may protest. but her growing work
will not be disturbed.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-06-28
AMERICAN CULTURE DEFECTIVE.

How well aQapCel tue AlnerlcSu
intellect is for all the practical re-
quirements Of life, everybody knows.
n here other people are slow and dull,
the American is quick OF apprehen-
sion and energetic in action. Where
others are almost impregnable to new
ideas, the American evinces a flexible
adaptability to fresh conditions, a
promptness and readiness for new
circumstances, that are the surprise
and admiration of the world. But.
while our national talent for affairs is
thus conspicuously evident, it may
be gravely questioned whether we are
exhibiting in the higher branches OF
effort either the capacity or the cul-
ture worthy of us.
In no direction do we at present
find the American intellect either
leading or impressing the thought OF
the world. We are compelled to 20
abroad for masters-whether We
study science of politics, the laws OF
government, the mysteries of Nature,
the culture of the schools, or even the
products of the imagination. An i'm
mense activity is evident almost sole
ly in appreciation rather than in per.
formance. And, what is strange, the
relation of appreciation to perform
ance is greater now than it was a
generation ago. When Cooper and
Irving were leading ghts. and Long
fellow, and Emerson. and Lowell, and
Poe, and Hawthorne. were coming *
the front. our literature had a higher
relative place than at present, when
we have no new poets to place by the
side of Morris and Swlnburne (Emer
son, Longfellow, and others of oul
older autho. still living, belong rath
er to the literature of the last genera
, tion). no scientists to compare will
Tyndall and Huxley, no novelists u
rank with Collins. and Reade. an(
Trollope, no philosopher t. measure
with Spencer, no essayists, perhaps
to equal Arnold and Hamerton (al-
though in this branch we are and al
ways have been fruitfuD. no econo.
mists to contend with Mill or Harri
son. no true leadership in any thin,
to compete with leadership in Eng
land.
Why is this humiliation upon US
We are not slothful in things intel
lectual! We arc animated by earnes
desires for culture! We are GOVERN!
the land with schools and colleges
we have hosts of tuients in al
branches of study, and we keenl,
prize the worth and exaitation of in
tellectual achievements. The peopl
as body are probably more alive t,
! matters of literature and mental prog
ress than any other in the world
Yet, out of this abundance of genuin
activity and effort. we produce almos
nothing. This is a great puzzle. th
solution of which can only be guess
ed at. The proneness of the nationa
. genius to action rather than specula
ton. the brilliant inducements o
mercantile and professional careers
the restlessness of our national char
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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-06-28

"Arrested Cor carrying a pistol
was he ?" asked magistrate of an
officer, referring to gentleman who
had just been arraigned. Lets see
the pistol"
The weapon was produced and
handed to the ju lye, who examined
1t and asked:
"Where did you get it -
bought it at hardware store.'
"What did it cost %
"Fifteen dollars"
Fine implement. How'll yor
swop % and the juiye drew a pistol
and handed it to the prisoner.
sTake ten dollars to boot
Cali right. | fine you ten dollars
That makes US even" ."-Ark. Trnueter
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-06-28
NOTICE.

WE have one hundred town lots for
w sale in this town. Some of them
are very desirable. This is rapidly
growing town, and persons wishing to
secure good places for residences and bus.
lness stands. and TO make good invest
ments, will do well to call on US.
KITCHI-, & DUNN,
July 9th, 1882.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-06-28
G EN- ERAL DIRECTOR
SCOTLAND NECK

Mayor-W. H. Shields.
Commissioners Biggs, NJ. Hoft-
man, K. NJ. Johnson. X. Allsbrook.
Meet first Tuesday IN each month at 4
o'clock, P NJ.
Chief of Police-R. j. White.
Assistant Policemen G. W. Dunn, W.
E. Whitmore. e. Speed. Sol. Alexander.
Treasurer-R Nj johnson.
Clerk-K. Allsbrook.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-06-28
POWER OF EXAMPLE.

In a town in Bavaria there is lit
tie tumhledown church building,
where the Duke. as often as he came
that way, used to go in and pray
If, on coming ont of the chapel, lie
happened to meet any Of the peas
ants in the field, he loved to converse
with them in a friendly way.
Cne day he met an old man, with
whom he fell into conversation on
various things; and, taking liking
to the man, he asked him, in parting,
whether he could do anything for
him.
The peasant replied: "Noble sir,
you cannot do anything better for
me than you have zone already"
"How so p answered he. Il do
no, know that l have done anything
for you.''
But I know it, said the man
for how can ever forget that you
save, / my son ? He travelled SO long
in the ways of sin that for long
time he would have nothing to dc
with the church. or prayer, and sanl
every day in wickedness. Some
time ago he was here, and saw you
noble sir, enter the chapel. Il should
like to sec what he loes there sai(
the young man, scornfully, to him
self, and he g.ided in after you. Blu
when he saw you pray SO devotedly
he was SO deeply impressed that h
also began to pray, and from tina
moment he became q new man.
thank you for. it. And that is why
said you can do me no greater
favor than you have done me al
readv."- From the German.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-06-28

Genuine cheerfulness is an almost
certain index of happy mind. and
a pure, good heart
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-06-28
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Cos tive N e S s,
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Ague, Malaria,
I3s1QENzi and ali disease. u. ss
rangement of Liver, Bowels and Kidneys.
SYMPTOMS OF A DISEASED LIVER.
Bad Breath: Pain in the Side, sometimes the
pain is felt under the Shoulder blade, mistaken tor
Rheumatism general loss OF appetite: bowels
generally costve, sometimes alternating with lax;
the head is trosbled with pain, is dull and heavy,
with considerable loss of memory, accompanied
with painful sensation ofleaving undone something
which ought to have been done: slight, dry cough
and flushed face is sometimes an attendant, often
mistaken for consumption the patient complains
of WEAKNESS and debility; nervous, easily startled
feet cold or burning, sometimes prickiy sensaton
of the skin exists spirits are low and despondent,
and, although satisfied that exercise would be bene-
fetal, yet one can hardly summon up fortitude to
of the above symptoms attend the disease, but cases
have occurred when but few of them existed, yet
examination after death has shown the Liver to
have been extensively deranged.
It should be used by all persons. old and
young, whenever any OF the above
,.ymptoms appear.
Persons Travelling or Living In Un-
healthy Localities, by taking dose OCCASION
ally to keep the Liver in healthy action, will avoid
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sea, Drowsiness, Depression of Spirits, etc. 1t
will invgorate like glass Of wine, but Is no in
toxicating beverage.
digestion. or feel heavy after meals, sleep
less at night, take dose and you will be relieved.
Time and Doctors Bills will be saved
by always keeping the Regulator
in the House!
For whatever the aiment may be, a thoroughly
safe purgative, alternative and tonic can
never be out of place. The remedy is harmless
and does not interfere with business or
pleasure.
1T IS PURELY VEGETABLE,
And has all the power and efficacy of Calomel or
Quinine, without any Of the INJURIOUS after effects.
A Governors Testimony.
Simmons Liver Regulator has been in use in my
family for some time, and am satisfied it is
valuable addition to the medical science.
J. GILL SHORTER, Governor of Ala.
Hon. Alexander III. Stephens, of Ga.
SAYS: Have derived some benefit from the use of
Simmons Liver Regulator, and wish to give it
further trial.
"The only Thing that never fails to
Relieve."-I have used many remedies for Dys-
pepSla, Liver AHeCtlOn ana DcDlty, but never
have found anything to benefit me to the extent
Simmons Liver Regulator has. l sent from Min
nesota to Georgia for it, and would send further for
such medicine, and would advise all who are SIM
ilarly affected to give it trial it seems the only
thing that never fails to relieve
P. M. JANNEY, Minneapolis, Minn
DR.. T. W. Mason says From actual ex-
perience in the use of Simmons Liver Regulator in
my. practice have been and am satisfied to use
and prescribe it as purgative medicine.
ks%Take only the Genuine. which always
has on the Wrapper the red z Trade-Mark
and Signature of j. H. ZEILIN & co.
FOR SALE BY ALL DRUGGISTS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-11-14
The Way He Plays 1t.

From the Detroit Free Press
He is young man with thorough under
standing of the leading traits in human nature
He dresses well, carries an extra cigar, and he
drops in and presents card to the effect that
he is engaged in canvassing for an embryo work
to be known as 1.-The Encyclopedia Of States"
eyes, but guess don't care to subscribe, 8"
replied the citizen.
'Oh, but don't want you to. The book will
be sold on its merits. / am calling upon few
of the most eminent"
Here he makes a pause to allow the shot to
strike, and then continues
-"citizens of Detroit-the most eminent
and prominent citizens of Detroit to secure
brief sketches of their lives"
"Ah," says the other. as he begins to melt
1--WE desire to take five of the most prominent
citizens OF this country. In the sketches we de-
sire to show they have risen from poor boys to
great and hOnOrcd men,"
Here occurs another pause to allow the vic
tim to tickle hmself]
"Well-a-Well-"
"You were the first of the five selected" chips
in the young man. my mission is to secure
your photograph in order to make steel en-
craving. In the course of ten days will be fol-
lowed by the gentleman who writes the bio
graphies Have you photograph"
"Wel-al-I think So
eve want one which does you full Justice The
engraving costs us $50 each. This we pay out
of our own pockets, but are compelled to make
a charge OF IS each for the tint paper and the
reference in the index. Let's see. What does
the initial in your middle name stand for:'
1t invariably stands for s. BILL and the Young
man leaves behind him such pleasant impress
sion tina, the victim keeps grinning for two
weeks. At the end of that time he becomes
suspicious, and in the course of month he be-
comes dangerous man to society.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-11-14
Language Of the Fan.

An observing youth noticed that Spanish
girl of my acquaintance held her fan half open.
He asked the philosophy of the thing.
"Why, you wouldn't have me hold it any
other way, would your" she said, with mild sur
prise.
what difference does it make?
All the difference. If l keep it closed, 1t
means hate YOU"
Heaven fOrfend.'
And If l open it wide, it means love
y-o-u."
In Spain the etiquette of the fan is a serious
matter. Its language is useful:
Closed, hate you.
Open, like You
Half closed. am Indifferent.
Putting the fan under
the eye, see you.
Putting it above the
eye, I understand you.
Closing the fan from
you, Go away.
Closing it toward you Come here.
Shutting the fan, Stay where YOU are
Counting the sticks, The hour of appoint
ment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-11-14
"First Aid to the Injured,

Fas-1. If the man with the fit has on new
hat, and you have an old one. always change
hats with him. This relieves the pressure on
the head. 2. If it happens to be convivial-
looking tramp, remark in a loud tone: Its too
bad, but there's not drop of brandy in the
crowd" In nine cases out of ten he will then
walk of. using healthy. coherent. and muscular
Anglo Saxon. 5. Should the patient have only
slight attack. and retain consciousness tell
him it is not fitting for him to act SO. This will
undoubtedly make him get up and take off his
coat. Then run. 4. In case the man is a school
teacher. two of his pupils will be dilated; the
rest will be elated. 5. Give him plenty of air
this kind OF generosity is inexpensive. Open
his mouth. Then get stretcher. If he won't
open his mouth. get a glove-stretcher that'n
make him. =. Carry him into broadway tail
Ors shop. No man was ever known to come
out Of one with fit" Z. If he has bona fiie
fit and there is no one else near. make believe
you don't see him. s. In case your father-in-
law has one in the street. tell him it's your
pirate opinion he was intoxicated. and that to-
day is your birthday. This rule alone is worth
500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-11-14
PRACTICAL EDUCATION.
How They Teach the Trades in New
York

The New York trade schools, First avenue,
between 9th and 6sth Streets, have reopened for
the third season. instruction will be given in
plumbing. bricklaying, fresco painting, stone
cutting. plastering pattern making for moul-
ders and machinists, turning for scroll saving
and wood carriage. about hundred students
have already placed their names on the school
register number of changes and additions
to the classes have been made for the term of
lSS5-Si- 4 new class in turning. scroll saving
and wood carving has been formed. The instruc-
ton Is reserved for young men between the
ages OF sixteen and twenty-five. new class in
plastering has been formed. instruction in
scratch cOating. brown coating. hard finishing
and running cornices will be given three even
ings in the week. In stone cutting class has
also been formed and instruction in plain and
ornamental stone cutting in brown stone will be
given on Monday. Wednesday and Friday even
ings. There is also class of pattern making
tor mOulders and machinistS i'm which lessons
are gwen IN pattern making. Instruction will
be given in laying face brick and in cutting brick
Tor arches twice a week for three months. COM
mencing December 10. The classes in brick
laying have also commenced, and instruction
VIII be riven on Monday. Wednesday and Fri
day evenings in building 9. II. and 16-inch walls,
also in building piers, arches. fiues. tirepaccs.
an0 in setting sills and lintcls. The practical
work in tn" plumbing class will embrace dres-
sflg iipes. making lead joints wide joints fit
ting up baths. basins. sinks and wash tubs The
scientific works will be upon the proper ar
rangeinent of pipes and upon drainage and ven
ta!On. All the classes end on April 4. The
classes are under the charge of practical work
men. new workshop on the corner of 6Sth
street ami 1st avenue. built last April by young
men Whowere students in the brickayi classes
will also be used this year. Most of the
students are Young men employed during the
day in some trade. and pay their own expenses
in the schools. The schools are meant to take
the place OF the apprenticeship system. The
workshops are open during the day tor those
who wish to practise.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-11-14
I'm a Sick Room.

From the Philadelphia Ledger.
Promptly, IL the illness is q severe one. cover
the tops of bureaus, the marble of washstands
and the tops of all tables that are used, with
thick towels. squares of canton flannel or
strips OF Turkish toweling. Every glass, cup.
bottle or spoon that is set upon hard surface
makes clash. or tinkle or rattle of some
kind, and these small. ned, noises are much
more painful to the sensitive ear Of fever than
the roll of q heavy wagon in the street or the
shrleking of steam whistles at distance King
Lears excellent stratagem" ''tO shoe a troop
OF horse with felt, must have been suggested
to Shakespeare by some such intuition that to
the strained and sensitive ear all substances
that ring or clatter out their noises should be
set upon down or felt. 1t is well not to bring
very SICK persons food on a rafting trav:
more elegant way, as well as more thoughtful
is to present the cup. glass or bowl on large
1oided napkin. This serves at once for tray
ana tray cover and to protect the dress as well.
Never stand at the foot of a sick bed and sur
vey the patient All figures loom large to feyered
eyes, and by the side Of the bed are only partly
eeen, and do not annoy with the sense of too
much presence. Do not open the door Gerry
slowly. for then the attention is strained specu-
latng as to who the next conner can possibly be
after all this preparation and with such cautious
approach. generally creaking. Low but clear
tones. quiet but sure movements mot tip-tOeinw)
and rapid rather than slow are great relief TO
any patient who is blessed with practised
nurse. Whispering is torture. Silence is best
until yon can discuss matters in another room;
but if you must speak, speak out. and make no
mysteries about anything. In severe illness the
nurse must watch her patient steadily but not
seem to be looking. In convalescence it fire.
quentlv soothes the invalid to 1--we the nurse
seated at the window. apparently looking out
This frees the faculties from the tension that
the sense of being watched usually gives and
also oGiets anxiety. If the nurse does not seem
to be anxious, many patient will not be.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-11-14
Water Fowls rs RarOsneters.

In new book called The Fowler in Ireland
Sir Ralph Payne Calvert states that the move
ments of the water fowl indicat" approaching
changes in the weather more surely than any
barometer. Thus. if ducks fly but short way
after shot, violent gale may be confidently
expected ''Snipe. like duck will rest and feed
in prospect of a disturbance of the elements.
When the gale comes roaring down. perhaps ac-
cOmpaned by rain Or sleet. these birds will rise
from their retreat. and whrl about like dead
leaves in the murky sky" An arrival of wild
swan intinlates a severe FROST if they leave sud-
denly as they came. the weather will turn mild
again. HerOns will break away from their fish
ing when it is coming on to blow from a certain
quarter. for they dislike beating hOmeward in
the teeth of the wind.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-11-14

To keep in good, sound health one must take
certain amount of exercise. Exercising one
part ofthe body and not another In about the
same degree, is wrong.
All whose occupation makes them walk con-
slderably should exercise their arms and chests
by the regular and systematic use of Indian
clubs in the morning. If, on the other hand
they are obliged to do manual labor. they
should walk two miles day at least.
Do not battle when very tired, or when cold,
hot just after hearty meal, or with an empty
stomach Before taking bath. at this season.
get the body in glow by exercising. Always
wet the head or stomach first This crculates
the blood more rapidly and prevents chill.
Hot soda biscuit is one of the most Injurious
kinds of food
DO not bundle wraps or scarfs about the neck
Protect the chest well and leave the neck I'M
covered, Or a sensitive and sore throat will be
your lot during the winter
you attend a gymnasium do not try to do
too much. Regular and simple exercise will
have more effect than grand feats performed
now and then.
To expand the chest and lungs take from
twenty-five to fifty long, deep breaths every
day. For people with narrow chests this is one
of the best exercises. Take the breaths in
room filled with pure air, or in the open air.
Never wash the feet in warm water except
just before retiring. Cold water with a little
ammonia or salt dropped in, is much pleasanter
and more healthful.
Lime juice and milk is one of the best rene
dies for dyspepsia or indigestion.
Six-pound dumb-bells are heavy enough for
most women. andtenpound fOrmen They should
not feel heavy to lift, and if they do the exer-
else will do more harm than good
girl who teaches, sews. writes or studies all
day should do little Homework in the morn
ing, such as sweeping, busting, making beds
etc. She will feel better all day tor the eXer-
else, and be free from headache.
Oatmeal porrdge is one of the best things to
begin the day with. Those who diskei it should
take it as a medicine.
Do not drink strong coffee just before retiring,
or in the evening at ALL 1t apt to cause sleep
leSSueSS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-11-14
TENNESSEE,S TERRORS.
How Man and Woman Play the Role
Of the James Gang.
From the Nashville American

From the Nashville American
Sinne Pippin is a yeliow-haired girl tall and
wiry, about IS years old. and weighs about lis
pounds She runs in the woods with Fayette
Anderson, and they live there together more
like Indians than white people. AS soon as
fayette gets hold of any plumber. Sinnie comes
to town and sells it for him. and buys coffee.
cartridges and such things as he needs, and
goes back into the woods, and they start out
! on another expedition. Once they commit
robbery. they start OFF fast as they can through
the woods, sleeping in the day and travelling in
the night. until they get into another county or
cross the Kentucky line. but always marriage to
get good way from the robbery before people
commence to hunt for them. Anderson's plan
Is to meet man travelling along the roaI. find
out what he can about him by talking to him
friendly-like, and. if he thinks the stranger is
worth robbing. he will take short cut through
the woods. and be waiting in the bushes when
| the stranger passes along the road. Halt and
| throw up your hands, is the first thing the
way farer hears. and before he has time to coll
lect his thoughts. Anderson has pistol muZZe
up against his temple. and is going through
him with his left hand
Will Fayette Anderson fight? Well I Just be-
lleve he is one of the gameSt men in the world.
Deputy Sheriff Bailey Mcclellan of Putnam
|
his arm badly. What do YOU think Anderson
aid! Well, he and the girl went to a spring in
the woods and she kept bathing his arm with
cold water, washing it and keeping the wound
clean and the bone knitted up. His arm is re-
covered so we'll that he is able to handle six
shooter with as much ease most any of them:
leastwise he has never been captured yet and
there have been plenty of people after him, and
| game ones. too.
But Sinnie. his girl. makes it hard to capture
| MIN. because she lays around the towns in Put
| man, Smith. and Overton counties. and gets all
the news and carries it to him. This keeps him
posted and puts him on his guard. WHY don't
have had her in JAIL but being woman we
couldn't get ANYTHING against her. so we had to
turn her out on the range again. and this pre-
cious pair keep robbing and running by night.
and sleeping in the woods and mountains by
day. and there is no way of doing anything to
stop them SO far but their time will come just
like all the rest.