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Jeffrson county men in thu First regiment and not a few in the Second. As is well known, at least two hundred more have been here among the volunteers, but were rejected by the physical examiners. The small army of Jeffersonitcs remaining are a picked lot.
 In this connection 1t is well to call at tention to the unjust criticism which comes from certain quarters alleging that favor itism had been shown Jefferson county in the appointment of so many Birmingham officers. The fact that Jefferson has fur nished one-third of all the. volunteers Tn Alabama, and not more than one-tenth or the officers came from that locality.
 Camp regulations are gradually growing stricter, but the soldiers are not kicking. Fewer passes are allowed, and they must be aerned by good conduct, and those who
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most vital departments of the army; for men can't fight without good food. At the Mobile camps, rations enough to last eacn company three meals is issued once day. A squad of men is detailed to go to the commissary headquarters and bring the ra- tions to the company's kitchen. The cas- fest method yet devised is to carry them in a large canvas sheet.
 The rations now issued to the men are the same as those isued to the United States regulars and are about as good as they will get until the war is over. It con- sists of light bread, corn beef and canned beans as a basi sof diet. When on long march or severe campaign, this Is about all they get. But now fresh meat enough to last several meals is issued twice week, potatoes, canned tomatoes and other deli cacies" are given out. The men are now beginning to eat with a relish what three weeks ago they threw away in sgust. But men don't go to war to cultivate epicurean tastes.
 A provision in the army regulations which very much surprised the officers Of the regiment was that the government does not feed or cloth it's officers The omcers of each battalion -four companies) mess to- gether and employ their own cook and buy their own provisions. The colonels, or course, has kitchen behind his tent for himself and staff. scts
 The men drill four hours a day-tWo III the morning and two in the afternoon Most of the companies being composed of the rawest recruits, they are being drilled in the primary movements, but some of the companies are being drilled in the most advanced maneuvres.
 Just as they were the first Alabama vol unteers to respond to the nations call to arms with full quotas, so the Birmingham soldiers are Heading all the rest' in drill ing and perfecting themselves in the arts of war.
 Major Tom o Smiths battalion has ap- peared on the field in the last few days and initiated open order, skirmish drills and advanced maneuvers which are in most demand in actual warfare They
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also put in several hours practicIng firing and learning the use of the range finders which will take the photographs of good SpanIards." All dead Spaniards are good, you know.
 Yes, the worthy folks of Birmingham have excellent reason to feel proud of the record the soldiers of the First are making. and here be it remarked that while there are only four companies representing Birmingham proper, there are at least Goo
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violate the regulations are made to clean up the camp. Being under arrest doesn mean an easy time in the guard house ike it formerly did when the boys were merely National Guardsmen.
 Discipline is necessary, and really makes life esier for those who are inclined to behave themselves. It is like the novel, viliainey is punished and virtue rewarded.
 Camps Clark and Johnston at Mobile
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CHEAP RATES
To Chattanooga and Return Account Military
 Encampment.

On account of encampment of military at Chickamauga Park, the Alabama Great Southern railroad will sell tickets Birming- ham to Chattanooga and return at a rate day and Sunday until further notice, with limit Monday following date of sale. For further information apply to
 R. M. ELLIS,
 Travelling Passenger Agent. Telephone 617
 5-15-tf
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with their 2,0OO volunteer soldiers combine to form an overlapping scene These brave young fellows all speak of the war with so much enthusiasm and not one in the entire number thinks that there is any possibility of his ever getting killed, or at all seriously injured. One can but admire the dash and spirit of these men who have left the comforts and luxuries of homes. to fight at their country's call All honor to ~ young patriots of the First and Second Alabma Yojpnfeersl
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but as the camp organization is now so narly completed the colonel generally as- signs the recruit to the company in which he is most needed. Then his camp life be- gins in earnest.
 Six "mess-mates," as they are called, one of which is a non-commisioned officer, live in tent s by 10 feet in size. In the regi- mental encampments to which the old com panies of the Alabama National Guard have been accustomed two men slept in tent, and each of them had cot. But the volunteers in camps Clark and Johnston have only lot of hay, poetically called straw, on which to sleep. The men spread piece of canvas overthis straw and spread learned to sleep very comfortably on it. In the morning the straw is all raked up into one corner so that the men can walk around the tent. The men are allowed to
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the important position of company cook Assistants are detailed to help him. As shown in the illustrations, barbecue pits are the only means of cooking now pos- sessed, though army stoves will be issued later
 The commissary is, of course, one of the
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!. .THE AeE- HERALD BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

MERCHANT TAILORS.
 The Peoples Tailor 1927 1st Ave. PLUMBERS.
 Ben r. Barbour, s1a N. goth St. RESTAURANTS.
 Paul's Restaurant. 114 18th St. SEEDS.
 Amzi Golden Go. STOVES AND RANGES.
 Estes Stove Co.,. 1919 2d Ave. SALOONS.
 Custom House Saloon 1877 2d Ave. Southside Saloon, 100 South goth street. UNDERTAKERS.
 The Erswcl Co.,, 112 18th St. WALL PAPER AND ART GOODS. W. D. Colby, 2023 1st Ave. WHOLESALE LIQUORS.
 H. Barnard. 3d Ave. and 18th St.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-11-17

North Carolina has just passed
through one of the most trying crises
in her history. Perhaps the tension
on all minds was never more intense
than it has been for thirty or sixty
days; and the feeling of rest that has
come over the people OF the entire
State is such as to give relief to many
of those who wrought ION the other
side"
And truly should it be a matter Of
thanksgiving on the part OF all that
the crisis has been passed and that
with so little real trouble. The Dem
ocrats gained great and signal VIC
tory; but the Republicans are as glad
at heart that it is ali over as are those
who gained the victory.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-11-17
Price Of Peace in Africa.

"Suddenly looking around we saw
with dismay about hundred natives
in war costume standing in mass not
tar from our camp" writes Henry M.
Stanley, the African explorer, in the
November Ladies' Home Journal, de-
scriptive of an encounter with the saw
ages during one of his early trips into
Africa. Each head was crowned with
tall plumes of eagle and kite, or with
names of zebra and giraffe. We felt
that in some way we were the object
of their gathering. Even while we
gazed other warriors arrayed for battle
came streaming along.
"My men instinctively buckled on
their accoutrements and prepared their
weapons, and sent two guides out to
the natives to parley quietly with them,
and to ascertain whether they bad arm
ed against us, and while the interview
lasted found the necessary time to
| make few preparations TO meet any
| unreasonableness.
"The guides on returning to us re-
ported that the gathering was hostile
because one of our men, it was said,
had stolen calabash of milk and some
butter and they insisted on payment
The price was four yards OF sheeting
One felt tempted t. laugh that such a
small matter should wear so serious an
aspect. The cloth was measured, and
handed to the guides with the injunct
ion to present it without any offensive
remark and 1 had the impression tha
the affair would soon be settled. 1t wa
confirmed at seeing them accept th'
' cloth and prepare to depart. But tn
2 nnmber of the natives had Increases
. enormously. Each fresh squad ha
z brought its own leader, and these ne'
! leaders, greedy or envious, demande'
b satisfaction. They halted those wh
r held the cloth and clamorously wranf
d led with them. From their fierce ges1
3 ures Judged their predatory instinct
: were fully aroused, and that the ht
v dispute would end in mutual slaughte
it but presently the mass aligned 1tse
l. at a bow.shot from the camp, while
g hodv OF about two hundred native
u started off on dog-tro toward a thlc
is bush behind the camp. Efforts
s. avoid fight eventually failed"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-11-17
A Sure Sign Of Group.

Hoarseness in a child that il. is sno'ecs s%o en'
to Group is sure indication o1 er1 :
Pns PToaeh E, ae%edy rn is given as soon as the the
CousI hacomes hoarse, or even after tne
child Decoa "onph has appeared, it will pre-,
cro.py ~ attack. Many mothers wno 'a
ven. "" aronn children always keep tnas 'as
remedy m at hand and flno rorrv. tnrs It can
tbam much trouble and worly; yi ;. ~ nless %
always sI be depended upon = shT =. y Write %
head & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-11-17

Those who have made observations
recently have not been slow to arrive
at the conclusion that profanity seems
to be more common than Tor some
time past. Those inclined to swear
have doubtless felt that some things
connected with the crisis just passed
almost justified the profanity which
has been more or less common. But
such conclusions are erroneous. bao
words are meyer justlfable, no matter
how urgent the necessity for emphatic
speech and action. We have noted
that some of the most active workers
in the late political campaign were
remarkably free from profanity OF any
kind. and their influence was just IL
nronounced as if they had endeaVoree
to emphasize their language WITH pro
family.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-11-17

ANTE D-SEVERAL TRUST
VI worthy persons in this state to
manage our business in their own a. ana
nearby counties. It is mainly ofhce
work conducted at home. Salary
straight $500 year and expenses
definite, bonafide, no more, no less
salary. Monthly $75. References. En-
close self-addressed stamped envelope
Herbert. E. Hess, Prest., Dept. M
Chicago. dominion Coz
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-11-17

Many household is saddened by
death because OF the failure to Keep on
hand a safe and absolutely certain cure
for Group such as one Minute Cough
Cure. See that your little ones are
protected against cmergency.-E. I.
Whitehead 4 Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-11-17
New am-y@a

a country of magnificent resources.
Possibly strong figurative presenta-
ton of it can be found in Imagining
a mutinous crew, pickering among
themselves while hurricane is threat
enlng not only the unworthy sailors,
but the ship beneath their feet, and
its priceless cargo, as we'll. We cannot
deny French impetuosity and courage,
but it is not the courage of the British
hollow square, where every man stands
or falls by every other man, but rather
the courage of the Homeric individual
combat. And these two forms OF cour-
age are the marks that show one nation
to be in step with the civilization that
magnifies the rights of others and the
other nation, beneath all its glorious
trappings of art, literature, courtesy
and what not, to be barbarlc, still.
-
Whether France will eyer learn to
carry liberty with dignity, instead OF
turning it into license, for those who
have power, and oppression for those
who are without power, it would need
a prophetic pen to state. Whether she
will ever rise to comprehend that fra
ternity is not a mere word, and that as
a word it is naught, but as spirit it is
everything, no one can tell. This
however, seems true-that she would
better wipe it off her escutcheon than
have it remain there lie. Whether
her denial Of Equality, by her horrible
injustice in the Dreyfus case, is mere
temporary impulse or permanent ma
tlonal l!liberality, time alone will tell.
The latter seems the truth ,alas !Wheth-
er she will dare at the dawn of new
century, and after a century OF appar
ent strugglings towards light, to de
clare that the civil power of a republic
ought to be and is subordinate to the
military power, some sad pages OF hel
future history will be needed to record
All these doubts about her future are
not alone doubts, but actual questions
Whether she loses an African outpost
or in fact all her colonial possessions
is unimportant in comparison will
her retaining In herself a genuine EN-
bodiment OF the real hopes of the grea
common people.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-11-17


New York, and carry things with a
high hand, staggering under their
weight of glory, posing theatrically in
public places, trading on their new
found honors, and Boosting of their
own bravery-then 1t is but fair to say
that they are in danger of not being
equal to the supreme test of success.
This Is true of some, but not of all.
Many of these brave men have had
the courage OF simplicity, OF true and
manly simplicity. They have avoid d
the centre of the stage, and, while
having the consciousness and satisfac-
ito of brave deeds nobly done, they
do not court the calcium light OF pub
lie appreciation they do not hunger
TO- the public kisses of silly girls.
They do not arrange the leaves of their
laural wreath in the streets they do
not stand in the market-place polishing
their own halos.
The testing power Of success and
prosperity is shown in q large pict-
uresque way in the nation to-day, with
its stage still occupied by the brave
defenders of the naticn, while the
scenery and setting Of war are being
packed away for future need.
But this testing by success is pro
cess going on among US every mo
ment. It touches every phase of life,
It reveals many weaknesses besides
vanity.
There is the man whom poverty
found generous, charitable, helpful II
thought and act, planning the good h
would do when wealth came to hi
hands. Too often, when prosperity
does come, that man is transformed
into selfish, grasping member of 80
ciety, hard and penurious to his en-,
ployees, forgetful of old associates, ar
gorant and assertive to his subol
dinates.
There are some men who, havin
attained some position of prominence
vltalized some great opportunity, mad
success that thousand others coul
equal had they the chance, stan'
aloof in their assumption of unique
ness and exact tribute from all cor
temporaries. Like Gesler OF Austri,
they place their hat on pole in tn
public square and demand that a
men should bow to it. Their naturs
voice becomes deep and orotund, the
have an oyer-weening sense of the
own importance, they have an air
constantly thinking and acting th
! thought-"It is I, even I, who ha,
+ done this mighty thing.
The world is so small and eternity {
great, the acts of any individual I
trif1ing when compared to the sum
all thought, the success of any invit
ual so dependent on the cooperation
sympathy and help of those aroun
him, that no one man can do any q
that justifies his being carried away
J. his success.
" A man who has accomplished aug
of real worth in life has . right to fe
" genuine pleasure in it., but he mt
Il feel that his new power ever opens
him new responsibilities, new dutie
His should be the genuine thaukfr
lr ness for being equal to his opport
IS, mites, for being able to make full
1T of the talents committed to his ca
of His should be the noble pride
d. trusteeship, not the empty vanity
al proprietorshlp.
ar As we walk through the dark vail
e. of prosperity, let our constant wish a
9il prayer be "Oh, that my heart and
OF may ever be simple, true and humb
w that I may not exchange all that
be best in me for petty triumph Il
US can last but a little
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-11-17

There is a Baptist preacher in Geor-
ola named Blizzard, but it is said that
he frequently breaches warm sermons
all of which proves that there is not
much in name, alter all.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-11-17
written for The Commonwealth

Late to bed and early to rise, pre-
pares a man for his home In l the '. SKIES.
But early to bed and a Little Itt1 ,s.sac. Ear.y
R;sar the pill that makes lie longer
WI Iva latter and wiser.-E. T. White
head & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-11-17

The sudden Transformation of gov
eminent in Wilmington has no par
aellel, perhaps, in the history of any
city in the country. A complete
change in day, at a time we'll removed
from a regular election, showed what
was the almost universal sentiment
concerning the existing government,
and proved all too we'll the incompent-
ency of the officers in charge of the
city.
It was vigorous illustration of rev.
olution in day, and will go down as
one of the notable events in North
Carolina history.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-11-17
THE EDITORS LEISURE HOURS
Points and Paragraphs Of Things
Present, Past and Future.

Passing events" haYe been such and
90 rapid that we have let them slip for
two weeks, but we shall now try to
take them up for this column again.
The COMMONWEALTH feels glad with
all the State that the crisis has been
passed and all can now set face to the
future and "redeem the tlme."
Let us 60 to work with will and set
every energy to build up our waste
places and make good the promises
that our commonwealth will yet -four
ish.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-11-17
Scotland I,,k Telephone Es!Asag|

We are prepared to furnish telephone
service to the public and solicit patron-
age.
RATES FOR SERVICE.
Business Phones, $Z.OO per "ou'"'
Residence Phones, 1.5O ~
Two BIT either for 3.O0
It is our purpose to give good service, q,
and to this end we ask all subecrl Ders "
report promptly any irregularities III
the service.
C~Our signed contracts prollo.'
the use of phones except by suDscllDeau1s
and we request that this rule be rle'o''
enforced.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-11-17

Let not our farmers forget to SOW
soma wheat. Flour is large part OF
the breadstuff of this community anu
farmers cannot afford to sell cotton at
II cents and pay cents for flour.
Home supplies raised at home will
make farmers at least indepenoen'
whether they make money or not'
,rh;a ia the season for sowing wheat
and THE COMMONWEALTH hopes to see
a large acreage in this time.
Passing through some OF the uppe'
counties two weeks ago we were pleased
to note that many people had already
,,.rted wheat. Upon inquiry W
learned that more had been plan'e|
than usual, and that the tendency =
r.,ae larger quantities, Is growing
It is not too late now, and III
roxmorwEA1rH would be glad to SCI
~. formers of this section plant wnea
.nouen to make their own flour.
~ 10 a means of much greater home
independence.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-10-20
COUNTY MEETINGS.

Meetings. addressed by the silver
candidates and other speakers. will be
held next week at 1880 in the evening
at the following places:
THURSDAY, GOTH, at Pawnee Rock.
FRIDAY, Oct. 2Ist-At No. 40 school
house, Clarence township.
SATURDAY, Oct. z2d-At Miller
school house, Buffalo township.
Monday, z4th, at Albert.
Monday, 24th, at District IS, Eure-
ka township.
Tuesday, 18th, at District SO. Grant
township.
Wednesday, 10th. at District So. Al.
bion township.
Thursday. 27th, at Galatia. Fair
view township.
Thursday. z7th, at District 45.
Theatiand township.
Friday, 18th, at District 70. Union
Friday. 2Sth, at Hoisington.
Saturday, 2oth, Dundee.
Jas. w. CLARKE, Chm.
E. S. BRoDIE, Sec'y.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-10-20

WHEN A. j. auckland aud Andy
Ho.si,lgton have taken the reins for
Barton county republicans. and are
the incu bators in which republican
election schemes are hatched, then in'
deed look out for dirty work. For
instance see, how they hope to fool the
voters in the third commissioner DIS
trict by that SO. called .independen,
democrat dodge. We don't believe
the voters of that district will fall
ever themselves to help the two Handy
Andy,s in their schemes.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-10-20

Fred Miller. wife and daughter. Miss
Ella. and Fred Hemker will go to Oma
ha this week. where they will meet rel
stives from Wisconsin. On their re-
turn but no, well wait until they
come back then ten yon 81 about 10.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-10-20

Hugh Halliday and d. G. Luce are
ming in on the home stretch, this week
"a sort of tab" on the judges, you
know.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-10-20

a New Crescent Racer Bicycle, just
as good as new, cost $50. Will trade
for sound young horse; must be
broke single. W. A. BOLINGER.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-10-20

Who gave the Santa Fe permission
to build that long .'cow sbed" at the
south end of Main street? We thought
a new. brick depot was going TO be
erected on that spot.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-10-20

Prof. Vim. Striker will speak al
Pawnee Rock this--Thursday.-eyeniDg
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-10-20

Do not buy stove until you ex-
anime our line of cooks and heaters,
as you will find we can save you
money.
GREAT BEND IMPLEMENT Co.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-10-20

Piano For Sale. Inquire of Mrs
Mcdowell. college, addition.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-10-20

The Western Union Telegraph CO
will establish an uptown Office in thi
city.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-10-20

Monday nights freeze made vegita
ton look sick.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-10-20

Louis Zutaserp wife and daughter.
are in Wichita this week, attending
tbs Hsttmspn-G oehriug Wedding.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-10-20
GA oREA.
Bears Tia Ihs Kind You Have AiHays bouptl
Ass e &AZzZs<

Don't neglect to register
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-10-20
Blanket and Comfort Season,

Good 1914 size only soc pair Better grades
Acc 65c-75c, csc and 81 "a Wool Blankets 81 rs to
So 80. Bed Comforts 49e75c 89c csc and up So So.