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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-10-17
DRINK ONLY VODKI.
The Sales of the Liquor in Russia
Are Controlled by the Gov
eminent.

The Russian peasant classes drink
only vodki, which is distilled from rye
and is sold at the average price of
$1.40 gallon, whether in quantities of
one or 10000 gallons, says the New
York Press. The government requires
that the proof of vodki and brandy
shall be 40 degrees and that of spirits
of wine from 80 degrees to 95 degrees.
In provinces where the sale of liquor
is controlled by the government, tenn
perance societies, supported in part
by the government, have been organ
ized with Prince Oldenburg, a distin-
guished philanthropist of ST. Peters
burg, as president. They have opened
reading rooms, with libraries and res
taurants. near public gardens and
squares, where large numbers of work
ing people congre gate, and they sell
cheap and good food with such tenn
perance drinks as tea milk and kvass,
made from CT lnberries and black bread.
One of these societies has constructed
two floating restaurants" one of
which will feed 600 people and the
other 300. These boats are towed to
points on the Neva where workingmen
are employed or congregate. An open
theater has been established on Pc
trovsky island, where good class of
plays is given at nomina, price. Some
of the public parks are also supplied
with apparatus to encourage open-air
sports
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-10-17
COURTESY IS THE RULE.
Natives of China Think That Ell
Quette Is the Source Of All
Virtues.

Courtesy and good feelings prevail
more in China among the common peo
pie than in any other nation in the
world The people are ma turally re-
served, earnest and good-na tured.
Drunkards are not seen on the crowd
ed streets. The children are docile,
thoughtful, painst aking and persever-
ing. Commonly speaking, the nation is
enslaved to routine and tradition.
Passive resista nce is more relied upon
to overcome difficulties than personal
energy and daring. No other nation
has fewer warlike songs or more en-
thusiastic encomiums Of peace. The
family group is solidifed in China as it
is nowhere else in the world. Filial
piety is the founda ton of Chinese So
ciety. The ''five immutable laws are
the relations Of father and children,
Of king and subjects, of man and wife,
of age and youth, Of friend and friend.
The woman of the nation occupies po-
sition of absolute inferiority to man.
After generating her parents she must
venerate her husband.
eff 1 wed bird" says the proverb,
81 must fly after him; if dog, 1 must
follow him to the hunt; if clod Of
earth, l must sit by it's side and watch
over it,
ALI of the symbolic acts of the be-
trothed remind her that submissi on is
for the wife the virtue of virtues. There
is a proverbs:
'sThe wife must be mere shadow,
simple echo"
One more word of China's inner life
Said Confucius:
quette"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-10-17
NERVOUS DEBILITY
VITAL WEAKNESS

and PrOStratiOn from Over
work or other causes.
Humphreys Homeopathic Specific
No. %, in use over 40 years, the only
successful remedy.
ST per vial special package with powder, for SIS
Sold by Druggists sent post r"d receipt OF price,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-10-17
LONG YEARS IN DIPLOMACY.
Great Britain Retains Her Foreign
Ministers Until Age Over
takes Them.

Sir Horace Rumbold British ambas-
sador al Vienna, and Sir Henry Drum
mond Wolff. ambassador at Madrid,
have been retired from the diplomatic
service of England, both having passed
their SEVENTEEN year, two-thirds OF
which time they have spent in the dip
lomatic service Of their country.
The diplomatic careers of American
representatives at the great capitals of
the world rarely exceed four years.
While Sir Horace Rumbold has been at
Vienna only four years, he has been
continuously in the diplomatic service
Of his country since 1910. Sir Henry
Drummond Wolff has been at Madrid
since 1892 and since 1916 has spent
much of his life in the foreign service.
Among other veterans of the British
diplomat service may be mentioned
the following:
Sir Francis Richard Plunkett has
been at Brussels since 1893 In 1876 he
was first secretary of legation at Wash
ington. He has been connected with
the foreign office since 1855.
Sir Henry Mortimer Durand entered
the foreign office service in 1874. He
has been in Persia six years.
Edmund Const antine Pbipps hasrep-
resented his country at Rio for six
years. His total foreign service las ex-
tended over AZ years.
Sir Henry n. Dering went to Mexico
in 1894. He has done diplomatic work
since 1859.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-10-17
Chinese LearninE.

There is much to be learned after the
world captures China. Many scientists
believe that the nucleus of great events
is Embedded amid the mysteries of that
great region of country, which may not
be SO benighted as is generally sup
posed. The preserva ton of grapes, to
make use of one illustration Of Chinese
industry, is one of the many things
that is only known in that country.
Millions have been spent in civilized
countries in futile attempts to pre-
serve this fruit. The Chinese have
known the secret for many centuries
and millions more have been vain1y
used in the effort to drag from them
the recipe.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-10-17
OrientaIs as Soldiers

No European nation has succeeded in
holding or controlling tropical posses
sions without the aid of native troops.
Moreover, these can be maintained 1t a
much smaller cost than white soldiers.
not to speak of the great expense of
transportation Two-thirds of the
Dutch army in Java is composed of
native troops: Spain. before the insur-
rection, had over 10000 natives doing
military service in the Philippines; and
England's success in converting the
Egyptian fellahs into good soldiers is
another example of how apparently
poor material can be utilized.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-10-17

DR.. Washington's Cancer CombI-
nation Of Medicines Kills Cancer
Gus Tissue right on the spot-roots
and all. No fooling. No Humbug-
cured all over the city and far int
the country. DELAY means too
late. and too late means a terrible
death. If an "old sore" refuses to heal
investigate it. 1t may be a cancer sleeping
20 awake at an unexpected moment to do
Hundreds have been Cured, Of
which there can be no doubt-Read
over the Following Condensed
Facts. and it will be seen at Glance
how Completely all the Conditions
have been Met.
L. Cancer is incurable By the knife
comes back.
2. All surgeons know the knife is a failure
knife sets free cancer cells and makes
T.. DR.. Washington's Coordination of
Medicines" kills on the spo-
knife and medicine applied on cat surfaces,
which prevents its return.
6. Cancer of stomach and other internal
organs cured, If taken in time.
z. If hard lump is felt in breast, see DR..
Washington. because it is no doubt cancer
beginning.
8. Put off means certain death, and in
many cases robs the patient of any possible
chance of getting better. Present is the
golden moments-to- m orrow too late.
D his large experience Tor over
twenty-five years.
10. Frequent visits to the leading
hospitals Of Europe, etc., etc., all
go to give him a standing as spe.-
Cialist and places him above the
ordinary doctor who lives and prac-
tees within himself.
IL He cures when the regular
practitioner fails,
DR. WashingtOn's success is not confined
to any one branch or class of diseases. his
advertisements from time to time dem on
by his onderful achievements in his rem oval
of cancer without the knife; in his expert
operations in removing tumOrS from the
nose and throat; in his special eatment
OF lung dieeases. viz: Asthma, Chronic
Bronchitis, Consumption. etc, etc, by
inhalations or breathing cold medi-
Gated VapOr directly to the seat of the
disease; thus healing the affeete parts; in
his radical cure for Hemorrhoids, Heart
.essness. Liver Disorders. Kidney
Affections, etc, etc. He also treats
Catarrh in all stages successfully, and
Diseases of Women and Children
among his most successful departments
DR.. Washington does not claim to cure all
because many have come too late-have
passed the golden moments of the only
opportunity and the result is beyond hope.
Office, Suite 4, Iron Block, Milwaukee, Wis :.
Southeast corner East Water and Wisconsin
Streets. Hours, 9 to 1890 a. m.; 2 to and
Week Nights-Tuesday and Friday only,
Z to 8 p IN.
outside correspondence answered if stamp
enclosed, not otherwise.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-10-17
old Deed. Not Taxah,e

The treasury department at Wash
ington has ruled that deeds of convey
ance mortgages and assignments of
mortgages executed and delivered
prior to July 1, 1898. and not presented
for record until subsequent to that
time are not taxable. Persons who
record such papers now will not be
obliged to affix stamps unless the pa
pers were executed since June 80, 1898.
There was war tax from Septe mber
1, 1862, until October 1, 1872, and pa
pers executed within that period must
be stamped when recorded.
%snGavA-~ xs4 Co. ~
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-10-17
Only Two NJ odist Papers Prof ia BILE

tt came out IN the reports OF the re-
cent Methodist conference that only
two Of the Is official journals of the
church. published in different sections
of the country under the common me
of the Christian Advocate, had been
conducted at a profit. The net loss on
the othersH$108,O 900 in four years-had
been borne out of the profits of the
publishing business known as the Book
Concern.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-10-17
CARRIAGES ANO PHAETQkS
Nothing Sells Like the Dust-P roofln-
terchangeable AxleBOx Buggy

They give the very best satisfaction. and
are warranted to run from 500 to 1000 miles
without oiing. The parts arc interchange
able, and when worn can be renewed and
made good as new. The axle box is made
from wrought iron with a sleeve properly
grooved to fit the balls pressed on the point
o. the box and cap pressed into the back
end Of the box which is made to fit the balls
that are contained in the cone, which Is
mounted at the shoulder of the axle. The
nut is made with cup There is also back
dust cap which screws over the back end of
the box also dust cap which screws over
the point of he hub. making the axle dust
proof The buggy is fitted with double end
springs which make it one OF the easiest rid
ing buggies manufactured
When you want to buy the best
Buggies, Wagons, Binders, Reaper
Mowers, Tanning Mills, ETC.,
Call and see JOHN F. BRAMER,
No. l Windmills speciality. 4oe MAIN ST.
Pu mps, Tanks, Repairs, always in stock
Lo west prices guaranteed.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-10-17
A FREE PATTERN

her own selecton) to every subscriber. Beautiful
ored autographed plates and illustrations Origins
latest artistic exquisite and strictly todats design
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-01-25

The State Association o. Tobacco
Growers net III Raleigh last week and
was in session two days. The Associa-
ton accepted the plan OF III. J. 7.
Jordan, OF Greensboro, which is il
briet as follows:
''To perfect an organization ct tie
tobacco raise-s 0: Vilgiuia, North Care.
lima, South Carolina ana Eat Tennes-
see, with president, vice president, Sec
rotary and treasurer, AMI twenty-five
directors, majority Of whom 81 al e
farmers. The capital stock stall lie
divided into shares of The value Of 80
each, eighty per cent. to be taken by
capitalists and twenty per cent. by the
farmers, also that the latter who had
not the cash to take shares, could pa,
for their interest with tobacco.
''The stockholders must enter an
ironclad agreement not to sell their
tobacco to anyone hut this company,
the latter agreeing to pay not less than
10 per cent. more than the average
prices paid for five years past. The
stockholders also agree that in the event
of desire to sell their stock, it must
first be offered to the association before
being placed on the market"
The plan further stlpulates:
"The tobacco of every grower shall
be avera yed and graded On the ware
house floors by two leaf dealers selected
by my people ana Two growers selected
by this organization. These shall form
COMMITTEES to grade the tobacco and
price it, and the same price shall be
paid to each seller.
ado this tor a year and then store
the tobacco, after curing and the usual
method, away. We may have to keep
1t year, Or two years, Or three years.
them year, but the stock will run out
and we Will have all the tobacco. They
will be bound to buv 1t of lis, at oul
price, OR else go out Of business.
"By this method i: is proposed that
the farmers shall not only obtain lea
sonable prices for their tobacco, but
also share in the profits of the associ:s-
ton, which proposes, if necessary, to
equip and run factories"
Resolutions were passed agreeing to
enter into the contract with Mr.. Jordan
On the basis of the plan above de-
scribed.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-01-25
A number of bills OF interest to the


South ;.asc been introduced IL Con.
gress during the past week. Among
these are several for the benefit Of
North Carolina. Senator Butler intro
duced one appropriating $4,000 for
the cost OF establishing at some point
on Beaufort Harbor, station for til c
Investigation of problems connected
with marlue fishery Interests OF the
middle AMI south Atlantic coast. Two
others, by Representative Be:lamy,
authorize the Secretary OF War to
have survey made and submit esti-
mates fvf the improvement Of Lock
woods Folly river, IN Brunswick coun-
~, and ct Livingston creek IN Column
bus county. 4 third by Mr.. Pritchard
acrropr,a'es $25 900 for toe purpose of
constructing a proper driveway from
the city OF Salisbury to the national
cenetcry, in which the remains OF
twelve thousand Federal dead are IN
tered. TIE cemetery is now almost
inaccessible to visitors for want OF a
proper driveway.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-01-25
FREE OF CHARGE.

Any adult suffering from a cold set
tied on the breast, bronchitis, throat or
lung troubles OF any nature, who will
call at E. T. Whitehead, & Co.'S, Will
be presented with a sample bottle OF
Boschee's German Syrup, free of charge
Only one bottle given to one person,
and none to children without order
from parents.
No throat or lung remedy ever had
such sale as Boschee's German Syrup
In all parts of the civilized world.
Twenty years ago millions of bottles
were given away, and your druggists
will tell you its success was marvellous.
It is really the only Throat and Lung
Remedy generally endorsed by ply
iclans. One Is cents bottle will cure
or prove its value. Sold by dealers in
all civilized countries.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-01-25
THE POST ALNINAC.

The Washington Post Almanac fol
1900 is upon our table. It contains
more than 500 pages, and is truly al
nc'yopaedia OF facts and information
valuable to all. 1t is handy, conven-
ieat ana useful at home and every.
where.
1t is we'll worth the price for which
it sells, 25 cents, foc it gives much In.
formation in a condensed form which
would be hard to find anywhere else.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-01-25
WESTERN CAROLINA WILL BE
TRUE.
Winston Sentinel.

Winston Sentinel
The white men of Western Carolina
have heretofore rallied to the support
o! their Eastern brethren in their efforts
to free themselves from the burdens
imposed by the ignorant negro vote,
manipulated by designing Republican
politicians, and once more the appeal
for help comes from our Eastern breth-
rem In struggle which will be decl-
slve, and once more the great Anglo
Saxon Democracy of Western North
Carolina will-respond to that appeal,
and when the smoke of battle has lifted
1t will be found that the united efforts
OF the great bulk of the white race has
achieved victory that will make for
the permanent welfare Of all races and
all classes-except the politicians who
have fattened upon the franchise of the
ignorant and prejudiced negro voters.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-01-25
HAVING A GREAT RUN ON CHAMBER.
LAIN'S COUGH REMEDY

Manager Martin, of the Pierson drug
store, informs US that he is having q
great run on Chamberlain's Conph
Kennedy. He sells five bottles o; that
medicine to one of any other kind. and
It gives great satisfaction. In these
days OF la grippe there is nothing like
Chamberlaln's Cough Remedy to stop
the cough, heal up the sore throat and
lungs and give relief within a varv
short time. The sales are growing and
all who try it are pleased with ito
prompt action.-South Chicago Daily
Calumet: For sale by E. T. White.
head & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-01-25
Mans Heritage,
A Peculiar Blessing Handel .
From Heaven tc the Child
rem Of Men.

In the beginning before Go CT
mankind, He prepared for his co
Natures storchouse was abund
filled with all mans needs-in sic
and IN health-for God knew 10
bis fall would lead, and according.
pared, In mercy, the herbs, roo
barks, after several kinds and Ell.
Man with wisdom to find thereina
for all the ills to which tho humar
might fall heir, through trausele
In alter years a man went foI
search, and God rewarded hi eff
revealing to him the ingredients
pare the formula.cf what to DAY
pre- emlnently at the head + al
r.medies In its class here AIRY
dlseases-scrofula, eczema, e.
es before the sweep CT it, N
curative properties =; indigestion,
fever, malarial poison, tIlua
govt, and similar disea,e- u
perish and return no more tot
tenn when this great leu ely
Then, too, it never fails 10 cure
IN its worst form. You vi .asr,
US when we tell you to vla.".
tor like the writer, the ma 4 7
lllzed world Is dotted heie az
with grateful humanity who
ready to sing its praise and a'.e'
merits. We speak 0! Nature;
humanity-Mrs. Joe Person ~
Hark the refrain. Amen ~
Yl.O0 per bottle at all drug
write Mrs. Joe Person, klite,m
Tor information regarding the W.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-01-25
= The Rocky Mount Argonaut, which

: The Rocky Mount Argonaut, which
suspended last June, ba. again made
its appearance. 1t is now published
by the Argonaut Publishing Co, wit h
Mr.. w. A. Campbell still editor and
Mr.. Cbas. II. NOVEL; business manager
It's old familiar appearance we gladly
greet, and trust that the revival OF IT, e
paper will be successful and helpful
both to the publishers and the town OF
Rocky Mount and community.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-01-25


wonderfully successful in promptly curing
lame back. kidney. bladder, uric acid trou.
bles and Bright's Disease, which is the worst
form of kidney trouble.
DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-Root is not rec
commended for everything but if you have kid
ney, liver or bladder trouble it will be found
Just the remedyyou need. lthas been tested
IN SO many ways, In hospital work, in private
practice. among the helpless too poor to pur
chase relief and has proved so successful in
every case that special arrangement has
been made by which all readers Of this paper
who have not already tried it. may have a
sample bottle sent free by mail, also a book
telling more about Swamp Root and how to
i,nd out if you have kidney or bladder trouble.
When writing mention reading this generous
offer in this paper and St1-
send your address to nlIEux 4k SS ksS:x
DR.. kilmer & Co., Bing- 3l5S.s;;;;tf
hamton. N. Y. The b b: Je()l
regular fifty cent and HON. = Co., -
1o''-l slzes are sold by all good druggists.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-01-25
COLORED MAN KILLS A PORKER

The Roanoke-Chowan Times, pub
llshed at Rich Square, last week gave
the following interesting bit OF news ::
"The heaviest hog we have heard ct
killed In this vicinity this season was
killed last week by ELIAS Boone, a
young colored farmer living near own,
that weighed 40 pounds net alter be-
ing dressed. More hogs haye teen
killed IN this part Of the county this
year than for several years. Last sea-
son the record for the heaviest hog was
over 500 pounds
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-01-25
Notice D Dissolution.

Notice is hereby given that the
hrm OF Whitley and White, doing bust
ness In the town of Hotgood, N. c., is
ny mutual consent this day dissolved
Ihe business will be continued at the
same place by T. F. Whitley, and ali
accounts due the firm of Whitley and
Whiie Will be paid to him, for which
he1wllI duly receipt, and all debts OF the
nrm VIII he settled by said T. F. Whit
ley. " NV
(Slgned) WHITLEY g. WHITE
Jan. 10, 1900. Der J A wh,o
1-1I-4t A'o
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-01-25

There is no disease more uncertain in lis
nature than dyspepsia. Physicians say that
the symptoms of no two eases agree. II is
therefore most difficult 10 make q correct
diagnosis. No matter how severe, or under
what disguise dyspepsia attacks You, Browns
Iron Ei;ters will cure il. Invaluable in all
diseases of The stomach, blood and nerves.
Browns Iron Bi:tere Is sold b. al dealers.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-01-25

cures made by DR..
kilmer's Swamp-Root,
the great kidney, liver
and bladder remedy.
1t is the great medi-
cal triumph of the nine
teenth century; dis
covered after years of
scientific research by
DR.. Kilmer, the emf
nent kidney and blad-
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-01-25
Houses for the People.

dawn that has broken upon
Scotland Neck for many
years. Besides the real
balmy, spring-like sun-glow
which crept over steeple and
tower and spire, there came
to the towns prospect for
growth and prosperity an
assurance that has not come
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-01-25
DO YOU GET UP
WITH A LAME BACK 2
Kidney Trouble Makes You Miserable.

Almost everybody who reads the news
papers is sure to know of the wonderful
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-01-25

AGAINST TRUSTS
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-01-25
Scotland Neck ?sI,lh,,. EyIhalg
We are prepared TO furnish telephone
ser, ice to the public and solicit patron
RATES FOR SERVICE.

Business Phones, $500 per month
Residence Phones, 1.5O % L"
Two OF either for 800 4"
1t is our purpose to give good service
and to this end we ask all subscribers c
report promptly any irregularities in
the service.
EE Our signed contracts prohibit
the use OF phones except by subscribers
and we request that this rule he rigidly
enforced.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-09-13
y Correspondent Gives His Impressions
of Old Washington
FEATURES FOR HOME SEEKERS
Attractions offered to Those Gazing Visit
fully Westward.
For the Weiser Signal -

For the Weiser Signal; =
Possibly the readers of your
paper in the east would like to
know more of this section of our
country. A residence of two years
in the State, the past year as a Home
Missionary, has given me an oppor-
tunity to learn something of the
its physical features, its climate, its
resources and its people
Regarding its climate, one must in
deed be hard to suit, who could not
be satisfied in some part of the state.
AS to the physical features and
scenic wonders, travellers in Europe,
assure us its grandeur equals any
thing they have seen there
Its resources are great and varied
To the farmer, the stockman, the
lumberman and the miner, it prom
ises sure reward for his labor. The
soil is wonderfully rich, yielding
bountiful crops of hay and grain,
while in the hills, the native grasses
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The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-09-13
Awful Storm.

A frightful storm swept over
Galveston, Texas, last Saturday and
three thousand lives were lost, four
thousand houses were wrecked. The
hurricane came from the sea at
the rate of so miles an hour and
brought with it a great tidal wave
which filled the streets six feet deep
with water Shipping was wreck all
along the coast.