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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-05-25

seized, led down stairs ard thrown
roughly into the street.
Amatua cried as though his little
heart would break. He sat on the front
swarming folk about him, and took a
melancholy pleasure in being jostled
and trampled on. Oh, it was miser-
able world! Bill was gone, and anyo one
could cuff a little boy who wasn't big
enough to hit back. He wished that he,
too, lay numbered in that pallid row
which he had so lately passed, asking
nothing, wishing nothing, but few
spadefuls of kindly earth. More than
one sailor patted his curly head and
lifted him in the air and kissed him; but
Amatua was too sore to care for such
attentions. Cruel it was to think that
the one man alone in Samoa who knew
where to find Bill, the great chief-cap-
tain upstairs, was absolutely beyond
his power to reach. This thought was
unbearable to the little boy. He nerved
himself to try again; he recalled the
admfraps grim face, which was not I'M
kindly, though sad and stern. After
all, nothing worse could befall him
than beating. Again he lodged up the
stairs like cat. Again he gazed into
that still room and listened to the ever
lasting pens. This time he was discov-
cred in an instant; the orderly bounced
at him, and Amatua, with his heart in
his mouth, rushed toward the admiral
threw himself on his knees beside him.
The old man put protecting arm
around his neck, and the orderly, foiled
In the chase, could do nothing else than
salute.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-05-25

creek with the aid of a long pole. o.
reaching the pine woods the darkness
and stiffness of everything frightened
him. the squeaking of his rubbers OF
the crusty snow sending shivers up ant
down his spine. In this frame of minl
he found the dead tree and had pocket
ed chip of it's wood and was about t.
start for home when an owl hootei
above his head, causing him to ru1
deeper into the woods. At last, whe1
he was out of breath, he heard voice
in front of him saying:
'Oofl o-ofl o-of!"
Thinking the noise was made by one
OF his schoolmates who had followed
behind to brighten him, the boy threw
q broken limb into the dark and yelled
deflantly:
"See here, John Scott, yer can't scare
me-not on your lifei"
As he spoke something big and black
emerged from the darkness and came
toward him. The boy seeing he was in
danger of being eaten up by a bear
gave yell and fled for home followed
by the bear. He emerged from the
woods at a si11minute gait, 1eaped down
the embankmentt to the creek, and after
running ten rods on the ice went feet
foremost into a covered hole that his
father had just made. Though the
water was not more than four feet deer
at that place he would certainly have
drowned had not the frozen cloth
cover kept his feet from sinking into
the mud. As it was, he crouched down
until his head was below the ice and
kept quiet until he heard the angry
bear go scratching and shifting past his
hiding place.
Meanwhile, his father had heard his
cries, had grabbed an ak and had run
TO his rescue. Rushing at the oncom-
Ing bear, he struck furious blow with
the ak. Bruin was crafty, and, rising
on his launches, he Tended off impend.
Ing death with his right paw and sent
the ak flying 20 rods away. Having no
weapon but jackknife, Chick began to
retreat, opening the long blade Of the
knife as he ran. He had not gone ten
rods when he came to covered wooden
trap, and having gained such Roadway
that he could not turn to right or left.
he made leap and landed on the oppo-
site side. The bear, having no knowl-
edge Of the hidden pit, dashed forward
and went under the ice among a mass
OF snow and frozen cloth. The animal
became entangled in the bass net, and
there was killed by Chick. It was the
work Of a few minutes to get the boy
on ice again, and then when they had
pulled out the dead bear they went
home to supper.
The chips from the lightning
scorched pine which he had gained at
tho risk of his life. had remained in the
boys pocket all through his adventures,
but when he offered to split it into
toothpicks for his mothers relief, he
found that she had no need of such hep.
because fright had cured her toothache
completely.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-05-25
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
teethlng, with perfect success. 1t
soothes the child, softens the gums,
allays all pain, cures wind collie, and Is
the best remedy for Dlarrhoea. It will
relieve the poor little sufferer lmmedi-
ately. Sold by Druggists In every part
OF the world. Twenty-Five cents a
bottle. Be sure and ask for "Mrs.
Winslow's Soothing Syrup, and take no
other kind. Ally
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-05-25
NoTTCH:I'i-

tate OF North Carolina-Co. ofITalifax
Superior Court-May Tenn, 1893.
John Cary Johnson
VS..
Alice Davis johnson.
NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANT.
TO the Defendant Alice Davis johnson.
You are hereby notified that an &C.
tion entitled John Cary johnson vs..
Alice DAVIS Johnson has this day teen
commenced in this Court ae4in,t YOU
Inc purpose OF the action is to procure
an absolute divorce from you
l. For adultery.
z. For abandoning the plaiu'iG md
living separate and apart irom him
Tor more than two years.
And you are hereby comm 6ed to
oe ana appear before the judge Of Oh
superior Court to be held r. tn
county OF HALIFAX, at the Court iious
IN Halifax, on the 18TH Mondag ate
the first Monday in March, 1859. an
answer the complaint this day fled in
salo Court, within the time required
oy law, and let the defendant take no.
tlce that II she fails to appear and an
swer the complaint, the plaintiff Will
app! to the Court for the relief de-
aIrc IN the complaint.
witness Sterling M. Gary. Clerk Of
salo Court, at his office in Halifax hi;
Inc 24th day of April, 1899.
STERLING NJ. GARY,
1876 -
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-05-25
SIX Son. a. pallbearer..

The funeral of Mrs. Norah Finnegan.
who died in Wichita. Kan. at the age of
1O1 years. was remarkable ceremony.
Blk sons of the deceased. the Oldest Of
whom was 81 years of age. acted as pail
bearers. On leaving the church these
six sons were replaced by six gra ndchil-
dren. who lowered the body into the
grave.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-05-25

Why were Is, 900 BOTTLES OF ROB-
ERTS' TASTELESS Csc. CHILL TONIC
sold the first year of its birth? Answer:
Because it is the BEST AT ANY PRICE.
guaranteed to cure, money refunded If 1t
fails, pleasant to take, Csc per bottle. It
IS sold and guaranteed by
E. L. Whitehead & Co., Druggists.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-05-25

Rheumacide is thorough, perma-
nent, constitutional cure for rheuma-
tism. The acids in the blood which
cause the disease are thoroughly eradi-
Gated. Is also the best blood purifier.
laxative and tonic.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-05-25
Female Robber Chief.

The central provinces seem to be dis
tinguished for peculiar crimes and pc
culiar criminals. On one page of the
report on the police administration
there are details of q raid on village
by q band Of Dacoits lied by woman
who carried swordl" And yet it is
said that there is no hope 70 the eman-
oipaHon OF the women Of India.-Times
q Iadta.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-05-25

| have been sufferer from chronic
diarrhoea ever since the war and have
used all kinds of medicines for it. Al
last found one remedy that has bear
a success as cure, and that is Cham
berlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy.-P. e. Grisham, Gaars Mile
La. For sale by p. T. Whitehead &
Company.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-05-25

Every unklnd treatment to the COW
poisons the milk-even talking un-
kindly to her.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-05-25
Are Yoa weakv

Weakness manifests itself in the loss Of
ambition and aching bones. The blood is
watess y; the tissues are wasting the door is
being opened for disease. A bottle of Browns
Iron Bitters taken in time will restore your
strength, soothe your nerves, make your
5lassa r;ssh and red. Do you more rood
s-7' special course of .ne1icine.
=. SSslas Iron Bitters j. sold BIZ al daalera
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-05-25

Health for ten cents. Cascarets make
the bowels and kidneys act naturally,
destroy microbes, cure headache bill
iousness and constipation. All druggists.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-05-25

Everyone admires bravery, but many
. Dig bury man Is afraid Of the woma n
who trembles at the sight of mouse
Philadelphia Herald.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-05-25

Every kind word you say to bumt
animal or bird will make you happier
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-05-25

GA 0EozIA
Bsarstls 1h Kind you Han Alusys Bought
''..f' lzz<Zx
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-05-25

Sold and guaranteed by E. T. White
head q Co., Druggists, at wholesale
and retail.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1899-01-13

Flowers of the jonquil, white hya-
cinth and snowdrop all possess a poi
sonous nature, the narcissus being also
particularly deadly, so much so, indeed,
that to chew small scrap of one of
the bulbs may result fatally, while the
Juice of the leaves is an emetic. The
berries of the yew have killed many
persons, and 1t is pretty well known
nowadays that 1t is not safe to eat many
peach pits or cherry kernels at once.
The lobelias are all dangerous. Lady's
slipper poisons in the same manner as
does poison Ivy. The bulbs seem to be
the most harmful. Lilies of the valley
nre also as much so. There is enough
opium in red popples to do mischief;
md the autumn crocus, If the blossoms
nre chewed, causes vomiting and purg-
ing. The leaves and flowers of the
oleander are deadly, and the bark OF
the catalpa tree Is very mischlevous;
the water dropwort, when not In flower,
resembles celery, and Is virulent.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1899-01-13

an escaped grunt or squpal. Fortunate
ly' the house was situated in a narrow
valley, where the opportunities for
bushwhacking were so great that the
soldiers did not tarry long enough to
search unsuspected wood-piles On one
occasion we thought the hogs were
doomed. A wagon broke down near
the house, and the soldier went to the
Wood-pile for pole to be used in mend
ing the break. Luckily. he found stick
10 his liking without tearing the pile to
pieces. This suggested that some nice
straight pieces be always left convent
entity near for such an emergency, in
case 1t should occur again.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1899-01-13
A Wartime Hiding Place.

7. II. Gore writes an article for St.
Nicholas describing some peculiar
gliding Places in War Times" Those
he tells about were all in one house in
virginia, near a town which changed
hands, under fire, eighty-two times dur
ing the war. Mr.. Gore says: With fall
came the "fattening time" for the hogs.
They were then brought In from the
distant fields, where they had passed
the summer, and put In pen by the
side of the road. And although within
ten feet of the soldiers as they march
ed by, they were never seen, for the
pen was completely covered by the
winters wood-pile, except at the back,
where there was board renee
through whose cracks the corn was
thrown in. Whenever the passing adj
vance guard told us that an army was
approaching, the hogs were hurriedly
fed, SO that the army might go by while
they were taking their after-dlnner nap
aud thus not reveal their presence Dy
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1899-01-13
TRY ALIENS Foor-EAsE.

A powder to be shaken into the shoes.
AT this season your feet feel swollen, ner-
vous and uncomfortable. If you have
Foot-Ease. 1t rests and comforts; makes
walking easy. Cures swollen and sweating
feet, blisters and callous spots. Relieves
corns and bunions of all pain and is cer-
tain cure for Chilblains, Sweating, damp
or frosted feet. We have over thirty thou
sand testimonials. Try it today. Sold by
all druggists and shoe 0toreG for 25c Trial
package FREE. Address, Allen S. Ohm
sted, Io Row. N. Y
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1899-01-13
Siberian and Russian.

Thomas G. Allen, Jr., writes an arti-
Gle on "The' Boys of Siberia" for st.
Nicholas. Mr.. Allen says:
To begin with, the Siberian boy Is not
a Russian. | insist upon that distinc-
ton, because | know he would be sure
to make it if he were here to speak for
himself. "No, sir; am not Russian"
one has often said to me, in polite cor
rection; I'm a Siberian" And he
speaks In way that leaves no room to
doubt the sincerity of his pride. The
reader may, perhaps think this dis
tinction without difference; but, from
my personal observation, should say
that there Is justification of lntermix-
ture Of native blood with the Siberian
Russian. Generally speaking, the ST.
berlan boy, as compared with the boy
Of European Russia, is by far the
qulcker-witted, more energetic, and
more Self-respecting. He has many
more of the qualities that in the hour Of
his countrys need go to make up the
hero or patriotic soldier.
lhey say IL ldhes SLndrl mdu lo
make rascal. Whether this be true or
not, certain 1t Is that the class Of men
who have been sent as exiles to Siberia,
especially the political prisoners, have
generally been taken from the more in
tellectual classes of European Russia.
The descendants Of these eXiles, on the
other hand, being born and raised in
Siberia, away from the harmful infiu-
ences of crowded population, have In
herited natural intelligence without the
incentives to misuse it. Furthermore,
they know nothing about the disgrace
of exile, and regard Siberia only with
genuine pride as the land of their ma
| tivity.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1899-01-13
OFFICER WoRsTED FOR ONCE
Policeman Failed to Arrest Two
Drunken Men and a Big Dog,

folceman Failed to Arrest Two
Drunken Men and a Big Dog.
Ever since he Joined the force Police
man Andy Murray has made a special
ty of the arrest of "drunks," line of
duty for which he seems to be peculiar
ly fitted, and in the exercise of which
he takes great delight. 1t was because
of his reputation for always landing his
man at the nearest patrol box unassist-
ed that he undertook to arrest two in
tcXicated individuals single handed on
Monday night, and thereby came to
grief. Andy was standing at ODD and
Diamond streets shortly after dark
when he saw an oddly assorted pair
leaning up against the gate Of the Odd
Fellows cemetery, both evidently un-
der the influence of liquor. One was a
man attlred in full dress, wearing a
high silk hat, who was holding a big
Newfoundland dog by a chain. The
other was a bicyclist, who was appar-
emily too far gone to ride, but who still
held on to his wheel.
Patrolman Murray grabbed each by
the shoulder and started for the patrol
box, but the prisoners wanted to argue.
The trio came to a halt; the dog ran
around them couple Of times, winding
up the chain, and then suddenly, espy-
Ing cat, made wild dash for the 9TH
er side of the street. The unsteady
prisoners fell over like tenpins, drag
ging their captor with them. In his
fall Murray jammed one foot through
the spokes of the bicycles front wheel
and, unable to eXtricate himself, he lay
at the bottom of the heap until broth
er officer came to his assistance. He
now acknowledges that he bit off more
than he could "chew." Philadelphia
Record.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1899-01-13
An Innocent Civilian.

The Chinese peasant wears turban,
loose coat and short and very baggy
trousers, all of blue. The Chinese SOL
dier wears the same, with an overall
sleeveless smock, or long walstcoat,
buttoning on the right shoulder, edged
down the neck, arms and skirt and
down the front with broad "faclngs."
The breast and back are decorated with
one-foot bul's-eye with characters
on It. This Is all the character the
Chinese soldier possesses. The bulls
eve would be a very convenient mark
for any enemy If the soldier would give
him a chance Of shooting him, but the
bull's-eye Is only worn to raise false
hopes, for no sooner does he arrive
dangerously near the enemy than he
doffs the garb Of war to disappear as
sn innocent civilian. He Is usually
armed with a muzzle-loader or stand
ard, both equally harmless weapons.
Ir the case Of Gen. Llu's escort the
uniform smocks had evidently not been
used as nightshirts for more than few
weeks. the men were armed with Win
chesters and a few Martins, rusty, dir
ty and out of order, and wore about
their mlddles n belt of some sixty
rounds Of solld-drawn brass cartridges.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1899-01-13
Patriotism.

Jaw, you know, you may celebrate
Christmas as best you know how"
said the supercilious Englishman,
"but you cawn't come up to the old
English plum pudding you know"
"Sir," said the patriotic American,
with asperity, "our home made. or
still more the bakery made mince pies
can produce as fine line of nightmare
rs any English plum pudding ever
boiled. ."-lndianapolis Journal.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1899-01-13

He was soldier of fortune and a
prisoner of war.
Come, they said, "slgn the pa
role" But he only shook his head.
Never" he said, proudly, "but
I've no objections to signing the pay
ROLL"
No, he wasn't in the war business
for sanitary reasons. IN. Y. Journal.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1899-01-13

st. Jacobs Oil cures Rheumatism.
st. Jacobs Oil cures Neuralgia.
St. Jacobs Oil cures Lumbago.
st. Jacobs Oil cures Sciatica.
st. Jacobs Oil cures Sprains.
st. Jacobs Oil cures Bruises.
st. Jacobs Oil cures Soreness.
st. Jacobs Oil cures Stiffness.
st. Jacobs Oil cures Backache.
st. Jacobs Oil cures Muscular aches.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1899-01-13
DEAFNESS CANNOT BE CURED

By local applications as they cannot reach the
diseased portion OF the ear. There is only one
way to cure deafness, and that is by constitu-
tional remedies. Deafness is caused by an In
famed condition OF the mucous lining of the
Eustachian Tube. When this tube gets in
famed you have Il rumbling sound or imper-
feet hearing, and when it is entirely closed
deafness is the result, and unless the infamma-
tion can be taken out and this tube restored TO
its normal condition, hearing will be destroyed
forever; nine cases out OF ten are caused by
catarrh, which is nothing but an infiamed
condition OF the mucous surfaces
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any
case Of Deafness lcaused by catsrrhl that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for
circulars, free.
Sold by Druggists, 75c
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1899-01-13
A Double Cron of Annles.

On Long Island farm is an apple tree which
bore two crops OF fruit the past year, and the
farmers are taking unusual interest in this
peculiarity of nature. Just as much interest
has been shown in Hostetter's stomach Bitters,
which has the peculiarity of curing dyspepsia
indigestion, constipation and blood disorders
that other remedies fail to benefit, In chronic
eases. 1t rarely fails, and it cures whenever a
cure is possible.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1899-01-13
Sold by Druggists, 75c
Halls Family Pills are the best.

Milan has curiosity in a clock
which is made entirety of bread. The
maker is a native of India, and he has
devoted three years of his time to the
construction of this curiosity. The
clock is of respectable size, and goes
we'll
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1899-01-13

81 think that the prospect for peace
is very good" remarked one European.
Yes" answered the other, "unless
the czar and the kaiser get to quarrel
ing over who deserves credit for bring
ing it about. Nv Washington Star.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1899-01-13

A Yarmouth (England) man was
smoking pipe when spark dropped
into the tuck OF his trousers and burned
hole. He made claim for loss un-
der his fire insurance policy, and the
company paid the damage.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1899-01-13
Not Ready for Sacrifice.

'The doctor would like to see you in
side," said the maid to the caller in
the reception room.
"Not much" said the startled pa
tient. ''He can't try an X-ray on me. ("
philadelphia Times
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1899-01-13
The Cornfed Philosopher.

eff old man Methusaleh had any
property" said the Cornfed Philoso-
pher, what lot of fun he must have
had after he got to be about 800 or 500
years old and his younger relations be-
gan to be kind to him. ."-Indianapolis
Journal,
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1899-01-13
The Shortest Way.

The shortest way out of an attack of
neuralgia is to use st. Jacobs Oil,
which affords not only sure relief,
but prompt cure. 1t soothes, subdues
and ends the suffering.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1899-01-13

Miss Mary Kingsley, the daughter
of Charles Kingsley and the most FAM
GUS modern woman explorer, is said to
be contemplating another trip through
Central Africa.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1899-01-13

In the old cemetery at Cambridge.
Mass, there is growing pear tree
which was planted by the Stone family
when they came over from England 263
years ago.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1899-01-13

Everyone who gets up an amateur
entertainment says that he will never
get up another. He has a harder time
than the man who gets up picnic that
is rained on.-Atchison Globe.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1899-01-13

If you want the best wind mill, pumps,
tanks, plows, wagons, bells of all sizes
boilers, engines, or general machinery, see
or write JOHN POOLE, foot of Morrison
street, Portland, Oregon.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1899-01-13

Insurance agent-Pardon me, mad
am, but what is your age? Miss Anti,
quate-l have seen % summers. In
surance agent-Yes. of course; but how
many times did you see them?-Chi-
cago Daily News.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1899-01-13

Originally the custom of raising the
hat was a sign of submission. imply
ing that the person uncovered placed
himself at the mercy of his foe.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1899-01-13

A new kind of cloth is being made
in Lyons from the down of hens. ducks
and geese. Seven hundred and fifty
grains of feathers make rather more
than square yard Of light waterproof
cloth
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1899-01-13

Life insurance companies reject
about three -fourths of the applicants
who have been gymnasts, because it
has been found that most of them have
strained their hearts by excessive ex-
ercise.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1899-01-13
HoITT's SCHOOL FOR BOYS.

Now ut Rurlingame, viii remove to its
beautiful new home at Menlo Park. San
Mateo County, Cal, and reopen January
10th, 1899 Address Ira G. Hoitt, PHI. D.,
Menlo Park, Cal.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1899-01-13

For all aches, from head to foot, st.
Jacobs Oil has curative qualities to
reach the pains and aches of the human
family. and to relieve and cure them
promptly.