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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-07-07
NAVAL E-1-G SIGNALS.
A Kew by Which Landlubbers May
Interpret Sea Signals.
N. Y. Dispatch.

N Y. Dispatch.
An admiral's flag is square with
four stars in a diamond on blue
ground yice-admiral's has three stars,
forming half a diamond. Rear-ad-
mirals have three flags, according to
rank, VIZ blue, with two white stars
in the center OF the field, one above
the other red, with two white stars ;
white, with two blue stars. Comma
dores have also three fags-blue, red,
white, swallow tail, bearing one star In
center OF field.
The secretary OF the navy floats
blue square f1ag-a foul anchor sur
rounded by four white stars. This flag
came Into use in 1860.
When the President comes on board
a United States vessel a blue square
flag containing the arms of the United
States is hoisted at the main, honored
with salute of twenty-one guns, and
remains aloft while the President stays
aboard. The vice-president Is received
with the American ensign at the fore.
A flag of truce is white flag display
ed to an enemy to Indicate desire Tor
parley or consultation.
! The red flag is the mark OF danger,
and shows vessel to be receiving or
discharging powder.
The black is the symbol OF piracy.
The yellow flag belongs to the quar-
antine service, and when displayed is
a sign of contagious disease.
A convoy flag is white, triangular IN
shape, bordered with red, and Is worn
nv men OF war when conveying mer-
chant vessels.
A pilot flag Is the jack, bordered
with red, hoisted at the fore.
A compass flag is a square flag dlvld'
ed into four squares or cantons-blue.
yellow, white, red-hoisted over the
numeral flags of the signal code rep
resenting the points OF the compass.
A dispatch flag Is white square
flag with FIVE blue crosses, generally
known as the five of clubs; holsted tor
ward denotes important and urgen
special service, which must not be In
terfered with by any officer Junior te
the one by whom it was dispatched.
A church pennant is white pen
nant without swallow tails, charged
with blue Latin cross, hoisted at the
peak during divine service, over the
ensign.
| The cornet is square flag divided
into four equal parts of alternate rec
and white, and when hoisted anywher
without other flags Is a peremptor.
order for all absent boats and officer
to return on board without delay. /
is also signal for sailing, and has
long been used in the navy for thai
purpose.
To strike the flag is to lower the ma
tional colors. \ flag at half mas
means death has occurred, and hoist
; ed union side down is signal of dis
tress. Dipping the colors Is lowerin
the ensign some distance, and thel
hoisting it again to salute vessel o
tort.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-07-07
That Livery Horse.
Our Dumb Animals.

Our Dumb Animals
II you hire horse at livery stables
you ought to treat him as if he were
your own. If you drive out ten miles,
do not attend to your own wants
until you see him properly cared for.
If an honest man, you Will remember
that you are under two-fold obliga-
ton to that animal-an obligation to
its owner and an obligation to the ami
NAL. You are the debtor of both, and
though you pay the price of the horse,
yet no money can release you from the
duty and moral claim involved in the
bargain between yourself and the own
er. To neglect the poor speechless
beast that cannot appeal to the COM
miseratlon of a passer-by, Is simply I'M
pardonable, and the man who is guilty
OF such neglect is worse than man.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-07-07
Be Kind to Your Horse.

Boston Herald.
The Massachusetts Society for the
Prevention OF Cruelty to Animals,
through Mr.. Angel, furnishes the fol-
lowing rules for the care OF horses at
this time:
On a very hot day keep sponge, a
towel, OF your handkerchief, soaked
with pure cold water on the top OF
your horses head.
If your horses back is sore use pure
cold water on it freely every time the
saddle is removed.
In hot weather tell your herdic, OF
cab, or carriage driver to drive slowly
especially up hills, and give him five
or ten cents extra for doing it.
In hot weather be sure your check
rein is loose and your horse frequently
watered.
In hot weather a mouthiul of grass,
or piece Of bread, or cracker even
will help your horse wonderfully.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-07-07
HOw's This!

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case Of Catarrh that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Props,
Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known
F. J. Cheney for the last Is years, and
believe him perfectly honorable In all
business transactions and financially
able to carry out any obligation made
by their firm.
West & TRAUx, Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo, q.
WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN, Whole
sale Druggists, Toledo, O.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken Intern
ally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system.
Price 75c. per bottle. Sold by all Drug
gists. Testimonials free.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-07-07
THIS CRITICAL WORLD.

Selected.
This critical world, how it watches our
acts,
How 1t grinds out our faults, caring
not for the facts,
How 1t turns us about, how it sits
every deed,
How it seems to find fault with the one
who would lead.
This critical world seems as cold as the
/ snow,
It picks out the flaws in the high and
the low,
It seems to be blind when a good deed
is done,
But when one goes wrong tale is be-
gun.
It may not be SO but 1t really does
seem
That the praises OF men pass away as a
| dream,
While the fault-fnding spirit endures
right along,
And the critical world keeps account OF
the wrong.
There's but one way to de-that is
move right along,
Keep moving and moving, rejecting
the wrong,
Keep your place in the ranks, "let none
| take your CROWN"
Make somebody worry; your good deeds
to drown.
Yes, they'll worry and fret and try very
hard
To find some thing against you. so
keep on your guard,
Avoid the appearance OF anything
mean,
Stand up for your rights; and see, and
be seen.
There'H be talk, no matter what comes
or what goes,
You'll have your good friends as well
as yons foes
The world Is all right, but some people
are wrong.
And they lag along back while the
world moves along.
OF course they'll get left. that is true
you'll agree,
, And some laundering laggards there
always will be;
Some must do the drudgery, while you
soar on high;
! And just get what they pay for anc
just what they buy.
Then don't worry and fret, the world ii
' all right,
! Take the best out OF life and your day
= will be bright.
There may be some dark days, the,
r ought to be few,
But somehow the days will depend up
1 on yOu.
Thank Heaven there's one thing tn
world cannot stop;
That's the truth of the adage "there'
more room on top"
No matter how much they may try t.
keep down,
You can rise if you think so, and lie
the world frOwn.
i Then mind your own business and lie
others be,
Don't criticize others, and all that 70
J For if there are those who will criticiz
you,
> Take care you don't criticize just q
they do.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-07-07
STATE NORMAL AND
INDUSTRIAL COLLEGE

Offers the young women of the State
thorough professional, literary, CLASH
cal, scientific. and industrial education.
annual Expenses 500 to $50. Facul-
ty of so members. More than 400
regular students. Has matrlculated
about 500 students, representing eve
ry county In the State except two.
Practice and Observation School OF
about 200 pupils. To secure board in
dormitories, all free-tuition applications
mast be made before august I. Cor
respondence invited from those deslr-
Ing competent trained teachers. For
catalogue and other Information, ad-
dress, PRESIDENT MCIvER,
6-236t. Greensboro, N. g.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-07-07
Scotland Neck ?s|.,h.s. Es!assg.

We are prepared to furnish telephone
service to the public and solicit patron
age.
RATES FOR SERVICE.
Business Phones, $500 per month.
Residence Phones, $50 +" ;
Two OF either for 800
It Is our purpose to give good service,
and to this end we ask all subscribers to
report promptly any Irregularities in
the service.
~Our signed contracts prohibit
the use of phones except by subscribers,
and we request that this rule be rigidly
enforced.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-07-07
FASHION and POVERTY.
SOCIAL LIFE IN MANILA.
A Nightly Picturesque Scene Along
It's Fashionable Promenade.
New York Sun.

New York Sun.
"The Luneta is the fashionable
promenade In Manila, and one may
there see tie best social side OF the
Philippines. The Luneta is sort OF
Fifth avenue along the banks OF the
Passig river. The composite character
of the population in Manila makes the
throngs of people along the Luneta
very picturesque. A long bridge .ex-
tends along the Passig and the prom
enade is across that. The shops and
stores of the city are close at hand, and
at night they are gorgeously illumln-
ated. The street electric lights shed
their effulgence on the moving mass
of humanity, and the music by the
band enlivens the scene. l never saw
such picturesque throngs in America.
Every one smokes cigar or cigarette.
There are beggars by the hundred,
Hindoos and Japanese in their native
garments. The Bocals, or native In
dams, come trooplng along i'll bare feet
and semi-nudity. There are the latest
Partisan styles and the raggedest, poor
est people imaginable. Here comes a
family group with the parents at the
head, arrayed In garments OF reds,
blues and puppies. The father strides
along with hinge cigar i'm his mouth,
and his wife cigarette. Next follow
group Of smiling, chattering padres
from the numerous Catholic churches
or the great cathedral, and all, too, are
putting mammoth cigars. Then
there are Japanese by hundreds, Chin
csc by scores, and native Malays and
Negritos by thousands. They all wear
light, flowing garments of gay-colored
fabrics, and all smoke. Here comes a
company of native girls with raven
hair and the blacklist of black eyes, set
off by fresh olive compilations and rud-
diest of lips. They wear black lace
mantillas on their heads and some
pretty flowers deck their hair. Their
dress is of loose thin red apd white
fabrics. AS they go saunterlng along
behind parent or chaperon they roll
cigarettes and smoke like old PROBES
SIGNALS. Spanish soldiers and naval
officers in gaudy uniforms are always
in the throngs that promenade the
Luneta at night. Here there are Euro
peans In linen suits and BAN boo helmet
hats. Occasionally one may see ar
American among the promenaders, but
there are fewer than $50 Americans or
luzon Island. The parade continues
back and forth until after midnight
Fashion and poverty 60 side by side
1t is the only chance that lovers have
to see one another, and it is Away:
amusing to Americans to see how these
young folks in the Orient make theil
passionate longings known to one an
other.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-07-07

'During the hot weather last sum-
mer | had a severe attack OF cholera
morbus, necessitating my leaving my
business" says Mr.. G. A.. Hare, Of
Hare Bros, Fincastle, Ohio. ''After
taking two or three doses of Chamber
lain's Colo, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy l was completely relieved and
in a few hours was able to resume my
work In the store. I sincerely recon-
mend it to any one afflicted with stonl-
ach or bowel trouble" For sale by E.
T. Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-07-07
Shooting on the Sea.
New York Press.

New York Press.
Necessarily the deck OF vessel at
sea offers much less satisfactory plat
form from which to shoot than the
solid foundation provided in a land fort,
the vessel must constantly roll from
side to side. Theoretically, the best
time to fire would be at the moment
between the rolls, when the deck OF
the ship Is perfectly level, and in a
general way it may be said that an at
tempt is made to do the shooting at
that instant. 1t is practically impos-
sible, however, to fire invariably when
the decks are horizontal. No matter
how careful the gunner, the piece is
almost always exploded just before or
after the proper instant.
The American practice, both in the
army and navy. has always been to
shoot low and always to save ammunl-
tion until it was possible to use 1t effec-
lively. In the navy the tradition to
shoot low has crystalized into stand
ing rule, unwritten indeed, but none
the less religiously observed, and its
WISuOtH udS pceu pIOFcu OIl IlOIo Gudu
one occasion of great importance.
The precise form OF this unwrltten
naval rule is to "wait for the down.
ward ROLL" This is the converse of the
maxim obtaining in the British navy
that it is hest to take advantage of the
upward ROLL" which has been observ-
ed almost from the beginning of naval
fighting by the gunners on English
ships.
This was rendered the more certain
from the fact that the spherical pro-
jectiles then in use would ricochet
along the surface of the waves if they
struck the water, exactly as stone
will skip along the top of pond when
properly thrown from the hand OF g
small boy.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-07-07
AGENTS WANTED
FOR THE LIFE OF
VIM. E. Gladstone,

BY JOHN CLARK RIDPATH, LII. D.
The most celebrated orator and states
man of modern times. His brilliant
genius and remarkable character his
grand achievements as Leader and
Prime Minister his magnificent tri-
umphs in great political struggles; in
Guiding his famous speeches, striking
incidents, personal anecdotes, etc
Many superb Prototype engravings.
Over $50 pages, Only $3.50.
Splendid Canuassing Outfit with yalua-
BILE premium, terms and full instruc-
lions sent free for SO cents in stamps
to cover postage. Most liberal terms
guaranteed. Twenty days credit.
Freight paid. Agents making $500 to
$4,000 day. Be first In the field.
Order outfit to-day. Experience not
necessary as everybody wants it. Men
ton this paper.
MONROE BOOK CO..
Dept. J., Dearborn St., Chicago, I'll.
6 8 1t. .
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-07-07
For Over Fifty Years

MRS. WINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP has
been used for over fifty years by mil
lions of mothers for their children while
teething, with perfect success. It
soothes the child, softens the gums,
allays all pain, cures wind collie, and is
the best remedy for Diarrhoea. 1t will
relieve the poor little sufferer immedi-
ately. Sold by Druggists in every part
of the world. twenty-five cents a
bottle. Be sure and ask for "Mrs Win
slows Soothing Syrup" and take no
other kind. ABLY
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-07-07
Nevers--:-For Boys.
Independent.

Independent.
Never make fun of old age, no mat
ter how decrepit, unfortunate, or evil
it may be- Gods hand rests lovingly on
the aged head.
Never use intoxicating liquors as a
beverage. You might never become
a drunkard, but beer, wine. and whis-
key will do you no good, and may
wreck your life. Better be on the safe
side. Make your influence count for
sobriety.
Never make sport of one of those
miserable creatures drunken man
or woman. They are wrecks but God
alone knows the stress of the storms
which drove them upon the breakers.
Weep rather than laugh.
Never tell or listen to telling of FL
thy stories. Cleanliness in word and
act is the sign manual of a true gen.
tieman. You cannot handle filth
without becoming fouled.
Meyer cheat nor be unfair III your
play. Cheating is contemplate any
where, at any time, at any age. Your
play should strengthen, not weaken
your character.
Never call anybody bad names, no
matter what anybody calls you. You
cannot throw mud and keep your own
hands clean.
Never be cruel. You have no right
to hurt even fly needlessly. Cruelty
is the trait of a bully, kindness the
mark Of gentleman.
Never lie. Even white lies leave
black spots On the character. What
| is your opinion of liar? Do you
wish other people to have like opin-
ion of yourself?
! Never make fun of companion be-
cause of misfortune he could not
help.
Never hesitate to y no when asked
to do wrong thing. 1t will often re-
quire courage-but say ito so distinct
~ that no one can possibly understand
you to mean yes.
Never quarrel. When your tongue
gets unruly lock it inf need be bite
it. Never suffer it to advertise youl
bad temper.
Never make comrades OF boys who
are continually doing and saying evi
things. A boy, as we'll as man. il
known by the company he keeps.
Never be unkind to your father ane
mother. When they are dead and yot
have children OF your own, you viii
discover that even though you die
your best, you were able to make onl,
a part payment of the debt you owet
them. The balance you must pa,
over to your children.
Never treat other boys sisters bette
than your own.
Never fancy you know more whel
fifteen years old than your father ant
mother have learned in all the year
of their lives. Wisdom is not given t.
babes.
Never lay aside your manners whe]
you take Off your fine clothes.
: Never be rudely bolsterous at hom
or elsewhere.
Never forget that God made you t
be a joyous, loving, lovable, helpful
being. Be one.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-07-07

Our baby has been continually trou
bled with collie and cholera infantum
since his birth, and all that we could
do for him did not seem to give more
than temporary relief, until we tried
Cbamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Di-
arrhoea Remedy. Since giving that
remedy he has not been troubled. We
want to give you this testimonial as an
evidence of our gratitude, not that you
need it to advertise your meritorious
remedy.-G. M. LAW, Keokuk, Iowa.
Fur sale by E. T. Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-07-07

The Chief Burgess OF Milesburg, Pa.
says Dewitt's Little Early Risers are
the best pills he ever used in his family
during forty years of house keeping.
They cure constipation, sick headache
and stomach and liver troubles. Small
In size but great in results.-E. T.
Whitehead 4 Co
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-07-07

II have used Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy in my family for years and
always with good results" says Mr.. w.
B. Cooper of Ell Rio, Cal. "For small
children we find it especially effective"
For sale by E. T. Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-07-07
BUCKLENS ARNICA SALVE.

THE BEST sALvE in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Erup-
tons, and positively cures Piles, Or no
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded.
Price 25 cents per box. For sale by
.. #. WHTTFHEAD g. co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-07-07
NURSERY PHILOSOPHY.

First Little Boy.-I wished I'd a'bin
horned at the north pole.
Second Little Boy-Why, Chimmie?
First Little Boy-'Cause there don't
no hickory switches grow there.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-07-07
TW } VERSIONS; BOTH TRUE.

''Barklow tells me that he kept per-
fectly cool when that burglar got into
his house."
"Barklow's wife told my wife that
Barlow hid in the refrigerator.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-07-07

Win your battles against disease by
acting promptly. One Minute Cough
Cure produces immediate results.
When taken early it prevents consump-
ton. And in later stages it furnishes
prompt relief.-E. T. Whitehead 4 Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-07-07

lrop of medicine during the past TWO years.
ITnder these circumstances I cannot 90
otherwise than recommend it to others"
friendship. Ny. W. 81. SCOTT. IL. D.
DR.. Miles Remedies are sold Dy all drug
eists Under positive guarantee first bottle
benefits or money refunded. Book on Heart
and Nerves sent free to all applicants,
DIR. MILES MEDICAL CO.. Elkhart. lno'
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-07-07

*Dally. fDai'y except Sunday.
Trains No. ~ and 4S solid trains be-
tween Primers Point aud Wilmington.
Train NJ. 40 connects at Rocky Mt.
with train % for all points South and
No. 70 train for all points North.
G. NJ. SERPELL. J. R. KENLY,
Gen1 Manager Sup't Trains.
T. NJ. EMERSON,
Gen1 Passenger Agent
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-07-07

had a constant fHtter-
ing Of the heart ana
severe paipitation and
pain in the left side.
She took three bottles
OF Dr.. Miles New Heart
Cure and was complete
lv restored to health.
and mas not taken q
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-07-07

Dept. J., Dearborn St., Chicago, I'll.
6 8 At, -
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-09
Pictures Wanted,

The Excelsior Fire Company is hav-
ing its room fitted up neatly and COM
fortably, and hereafter the members
will pass their leisure moments in their
hall reading magazines, papers and
playing legitimate games for amuse-
meut. A reading room for the young
men is something that has been needed
in Ncwberry for long time, and tho
young men of the Excelsior Company
should be encouraged. They will sub
scribe to one or two daily papers, and
several standard magazines which will
bo left on tables in their rooms along
with the county papers. The firemcn
will appreciate as gifts any pictures
suitable to hang on the walls to make
the place more attractive, and any one
desi ing to make Il contribution OF this
kind can leave it with any member of
the company and it will be appreciated
and duly acknowledged.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-09
n Card.

[ desire to state to the medical pro-
fcssion and the general public that the
recent newspaper notices relative to
my coming to Newberry in proies.
sional capacity were published without
my knowledge or approval.
Is. A. DANIELS, NJ. D.
Dec. 9Th, 1898.
[The notice published in The Herald
and News was q simple news statement
that DR.. Daniels would be in New berry.
and was not in the shape ofan advertise.
mcnt. The information of his coming
was furnished us and authorized but
not by DR.. Daniels himself, and we do
not suppose he knew of 1t until he
reached Nowberry.- ED. n. e. NJ
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-09

DR.. Evans who Is to lecture at the
opera house on Thursday 10Th is not a
novice. The following are some Of tho
press notices Of him as lecturer. We
bespcak for him large audience in
Newberry:
DR.. Evans style is forceful, elegant
and graphic rs an oil painting. He is
not only an orator, but al analysis OF
rare grace and finish .--Chnrleston Sun.
He is eloquent and II muster Of clo-
cution.-Richmond Times.
From almost uncomfortable laughter
the audience was silenced into admiril-
tion by bursts Of oloqucnce.- lbany
(Ga.) Herald.
He chained the interest of tho audi
ence by his mastery lecture.-Peters-
burg (Va.) Index.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-09
Advertised I.etttra
For the week ending Dec. 3, 1893.

For the week ending Dec. 3, 1893
Joe McBrown, J. w. Bayne, (2, Mat.
tie M. Bailey, Robert Burton, M. G..
Bodie, Minnie l.. Brown, VIM. II.
BIackw"od, Clara Bullock, j. =. Bick
ley, Hattie Boz 'Aer, Bessie Botzer. w.
n. Br"ck, Josephine Cannon, Manual
Caldwell, Mary Ann Crorucr, Amelia
Cromer. Yeancie Coal, Billie Dial, Alma
Duckett. l.. B. Epting. Fl. J. Floyd,
Judy Ferguson, Andy Floyd. Ed. Fler.
ory. l. G. Gray, Henry Goggans, Ellen
Greater, j. N. Green, II. II. Jones'
Charley Kate, Dick Lindsay, Charley
Pitts, Martha Prince, Peter Ruff. Mis-.
sic Robinson, Mary Suher, Isaac
sushon. +. A. Temple, Mary Vaggin
w, N. Wallace. Martina Wade. w, Il.
Wease, Carrie Wilson, Jonnie Wilson,
Harriet Wood, w. A. Wood, ELLA
Wright, Thas. Whitner, G.. w. Whit.
man.
People calling for these letters will
please say they were advertised
VIM. Y. FAIR, p. Nj.