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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-12-20
Not Wholly q Coward.
New Orleans Times Democrat.

New Orleans Times Democrat.
"When 1 hear people boast what
they would or wouldn't do under the
persuasion of a elk SHOOTER" said IN
old passenger cond actor, 81 am always
rem :nded OF az experience OF niue
years ago on the Iron Mountain rail-
road.
was station agent at the time at a
little town near TexarcaHa and had
been Summoned to Little Rock on
some business that kas nothing to do
with this story. / was in the first day
coach, we'll up to the front, and In the
next seat was an express messenger
who had attracted good deal OF at
tention from the fact that he wore his
hair long and had pair OF enormous
revolvers struck in his belt. The rest
of the car was we'll filled with mixed
crowd, including perhaps dozen VIC
man. At about 9 O'Clock at night,
while We we're going over very DESC
late part Of the road, the train slowed
down suddenly. and before we could in
.quire what was wrong the front door
few open and u masked man stopped
inside with sawed off shotgun at his
shoulder. sit still = he yelled. 'l'il
turn loose If airy soul moves finger =
As no spoke another masked man
stepped around him with cooked re-
volver In his hand and started down
the aisle, footing the passengers as he
went. Whom he came to the express
messenger, he burst out laughing. You
scarecrow = he said, what are you do
ing with them guns?' And he snatch
ed one of the pistols out OF his belt and
hit him over the head with the butt.
Then he took the other, made him
hand over bis watch aud money and
passed on. The messenger wiped the
blood off his face and said nothing.
CATER it was all over and the rob-
bers had disappeared the messenger
was target Tor numerous sneering re-
marks. If l had made break he
said to me quietly that fellow at the
door would have blazed away with his
sawed of gun and killed halt the
women folks in the car At tho
next stopping place he got of, and one
of the women stuck her head out OF
the window and screamed Coward 7
1.-TWO days later that same messenger
walked up to a little cabin in the
mountains, kicked in the door, shot
two of the robbers dead in their tracks
and CT ptured three others, all single
handed. / often wondered whether
the woman who hollered Coward I
heard OF that incident"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-12-20
NOT ALWAYS.

II am sorry to disappoint you, young
man." said the great railway magnate
to the reporter who had called In for
the purpose of writing him up. "but I
did not begin at the bottom and work
my way up. 1 never BACKED the boots OF
the engine wipers and never carried
beer for the janitor OF the roundhouse.
I was kicked through college by my
father, inherited a fortune, which I in
vested in railroad shares, and I hold
this job because have votes enough
to control it. It is too bad, my
young friend, but we can't all be self
made men. We would become tire
some"
And he bowed the caller out.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-12-20
One Night in a Railway Waiting
Boom.

The National Magazine.
A night in great city railway sta
ton is an interesting study of the life
of our times. The hurrylng throngs
OF the early evening rush by the little
groups which are waiting for their
trains, who barricade the seats with
bags ana bundles and become a fixed
part of the picture. The train caller
rsstt.es off his periodical Grafton in
stentorian monotony and one starts
are and another there, but those for
Later trains greet him with a yawn and
wearisome glance at the slow NOV.
ing clock. The little children with
the tired mother grow restless, and she
iulls them to sleep amid the strange
scenes of hurry and confusion. The
tJw-hsaded. youngsters are stretched out
under the iron arm rests on the SET
tees, and the mother watches them
with the same tenderness as il at the
little humble nome.
The agent In the Office sits down fol
Il smoke In the midnight 'n!l. A lit
tie shivering newsboy c@mes in to
stand up against the zxling radia-
tor, and even the staml Ing hackmen
come inside, with one eye watching
their horses blanketed with snow.
Trains are delayed, and the black
board bulletins are filled with an
nouncment of belated trains. A cry
comes from the patient little mother,
with WOODEN scarf about her head in
the corner.
"Where can find doctor, quick %
The sleepers On the seats drowslIy
awaken, and soon realize that moth
er's agonizing voice YVES calling.
"My baby is DYING" she cries pite-
ously. Every mothers heart In the
room responds. The hackman in front
realizes the situation and starts tor q
doctor. The other women assist the
stricken mother, and care for the re-
naming ones OF the little flock, who
rub their eyes and begin to cry for
mamma. The noble-hearted chivalry
of America is there, and big, broad
faced travelling man offers his services,
improvlsing bed from his overcoat
for the little sufferer.
"Oh, If John were only here? He's
coming on the twelve O'Clock train to
go with us, and he never saw baby"
means the mother, valnly chafng the
little feet.
The belated train arrives. The
crowd surges in, with 1t rushes a stur-
dy fellow in buffalo coat. He looks
about the room, and at once hastens to
the corner.
Selma !" he cries as he kisses her,
and the little sufferer /; but alas, only .
waning spark OF life is lett, and that
hickers and goes out.
With the dawn comes the rush Of
the crowds, pouring on the streets of
strenuous life, little dreaming of what
had occurred during the night.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-12-20
FOR OVER FIFTY YEARS.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for fifty years by millions Of
mothers for their children while teeth
ing. with perfect success. 1t sooths
the child. seeitens the gums, aliays all
pain, cures wind collie, and is the best
remedy for Dlarrhoea. It will relieve
the poor little sufferer Immediately.
Sold by Druggists in every part OF the
world. Twenty-Five cents bottle. Be
sure and ask for "Mrs. Wlnslow's Sooth
ing Syrup, and take no other kind.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-12-20
He Guessed Wrong.

Brown-You seem to be a hustler
1 saw that life insurance agent 20 into
your house this morning, and in less
than half an hour after him came the
doctor.
Smith-WeIl, what do you gather
from that?
Brown-Merely that you were in q
great hurry to undergo the physical
examination and have It over with.
Smith-You're wrong. The doctor
came to examine tho insurance mans
wounds.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-12-20
UTTERED HIS SENTIMENTS
ANYHOW.

The leader OF the brass band was q
British sympathizer.
"Any member Of this band" be
said, "who stands up for them barbar-
Gus Boers had better keep it to him
self. The first man that raises his
voice for old Kruger will get his walk.
in papers. That's all I've got to say.
Five minutes after the band was
plyaing, and the fierce eyed old Ger
man with the bass horn was defiantly
shouting into it:
"OOM-Paul! OOM-Paul! DOM
Paul !"-Chicago Tribune.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-12-20
A Familiar Calendar.

The 1901 edition OF the Columbia
desk calendar is being distributed by
the American Bicycle Co., Columbia
Sales Department., Hartford, Conn
It will be sent to any address upon re-
ceipt of five 2cent stamps. This
unique and useful compilation has
been issued annually for the last six
teen years and 1t has come to be regard
ed as an indispensable article in many
business offices ana homes.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-12-20
SAVES TWO FROM DEATH.

"Our little daughter had an almost
fatal attack of whooping cough and
bronchitis" writhes Mrs. w. K. HaYl-
land, of Armonk, N. Y, ''but, when all
other remedies failed, we saved her
lie with DR.. Kings New Discocery
Our niece who had Consumption in an
advanced stage, also used this wonder.
full medice and to-day she is perfectly
WE'LL" Desperate throat and lung dis
eases yield to DR.. Kings New Dlscoy.
cry as to no other medicine on earth.
Infalhble for Coughs and Colds. SOC
and $1.OO bottles guaranteed by E. T.
Viii tehead & Co. Trial bottles tree,
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-12-20
WHITE MAN TUNED YELLOW,

Great CONSERVATION was felt by the
friends of NJ. A. Hearty of Lexington,
KY, when they saw he was turning
yellow. His skin slowly changed color,
also his eyes, and he suffered terribly.
His malady was yellow Jaundice. He
was treated by the best doctors, but
without benefit. Then no was advised
to try Electric Bitters, the wonderful
Stomach and Liver remedy, and no
writes: "After taking two bottles l
Was wholly cured" A trial proves it,
matches merit for all Stomach, Liver
and Kidney troubles. Only Csc. Sold
by e. T. Whitehead Il Co. Druggist.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-12-20
SEVEN YEARS IN BED.

evil wonders ever cease?" inquire
the friends OF Mrs L. Pease, of Law
renee, Kan. They knew she had been
unable to leave her bed in seven years
on account OF kidney and liver trouble,
nervous prostration and general de-
biIity but, "Three bottles Of Electric
Bitters enabled me to walk. she writes,
land In three months 1 felt like new
person." Women suffering from
Headache Backache, Nervousness,
Sleeplessness, Melancholy, Painting
and Dizzy Spells will find 1t priceless
blessing. Try 1t. Satisfaction is guar
anteed E. T. Whitehead & Co. Soc.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-12-20
TO TIE DEAF

A rich lady, cured OF her Deafness
and Noises in the Head by DR.. Nichol.
sons Artificial Ear Drums, gave SO.
GOO to bis Institute, so that deaf peo.
pie unable to procure the Ear Drums
may have them free. Address No
9467-c. The Nicholson Institute. 70O
Eighth Avenue Nav vork. II 8
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-12-20

If you would have an appetite like a
bear and relish for your meals take
Chamberlain's Stomach Liver Tablets.
They correct disorders of the stomac h
and regulate the liver and bowels
Price, 25 cents. Samples free, at E
T. Whitehead & Co.'S drug store.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-12-20

Now is the time when Group and
lung troubles prove rapidly fatal. The
only harmless REMEDY that produces
Immediate results is One Minute
Cough Cure. It is very pleasant to
axe and can be relied upon it quickly
cures coughs, colds and alllung diseases.
It Will prevent consumption. E. T.
Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-12-20
A FAMILY TREASURE.

"Was 1t valuable watch you lost,
Madam 2"
Valuable All FIVE Of my children
cut their teeth on 1t"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-12-20

When You need soothing and
healing antiseptic application for any
purpose, use the original DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve, vel, known cure
for piles and sklu diseases. 1t heals
sores without leaving scar. Beware
of cOunterfeits. e. T. Whitehead 4 Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-12-20

Many persons have had the exper-
lence of Mr.. Peter Sherman, of North
Stratford, N. Y, who says, "For years
l suffered torture from chronic indi.
gestlon, but Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
made a we'll man of me-" It digests
what you eat and is a, certain cure for
dyspepsia and every form of stomach
trouble. 1t gives relief at once even
in the worst cases, and can't help but
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-12-20
ESCAPED.

Fair Helen-I hear you have a secl ct.
Fair Grace-Well, I did have one,
but it wouldn't Keep.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-12-20
NOTICE..
New Town Ordinance

At regular meeting of Commission
ers of tie town OF Scotland Neck Sept.
4th, 1900, the following Ordinance was
enacted:
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-12-20
The Oldest and Best.

S. S, S. IS a combination Of roots
and herbs Of great curative powers,
and when taken into the circulation
sea-c1les out and removes all manner
Of poiea1s from TIE blood, without
the least shock CT harm to the system.
On tie contrary. the general health
begins to improve from the first dose,
for S. S. S. 3 not only q blood purifier,
but an excellent tonic, and strength
ems and bu511is up the constitution:
while purgi1ls the blood Of impurl-
ties. S. S. S. cures ali diseases OF {
blood poison origin, Cancer, ScroIula,
R1eun1 It's III, Chronic Sores ans.
Ulcers, Eczeslla, Psoriasis, Sail
R,1eu11,, Herpes and similar troubles,
and is an infaliibIe cure and the only
antidote for that most horrible disease.
Contagious Blood Poison.
A record Of nearly fifty years OF
successful cures is record to be proud
of. S. S. S. is more popular today
than ever. It numbers its friends by
the thousands. Our medical cores
pondence is larger than ever in the
history Of the medicine. Many write
to thank us for the great good S. S. S.
has done them, while others are seek
ing advice about their cases. All
letters receive prompt and careful
attention. Our physicians have made
life long studyo Blood and Skin Dis
eases, and better understand such cases
than the ordinary practitioner who
makes a speciality of no one disease
~ ~ ~ We are doing great
SIS : s: !; (; q:
you to write us if you have any blood
or skin trouble. We make no charge
whatever for this service.
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO.. ALBANIA. CA.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-12-20
JOB COULDN'T HAVE STOOD IT.

If he'd had Itching Piles They're
terribly annoying; but Buck!en's Ar
nico Saive will cure the worst case OF
piles on earth. 1t has cured Thousands.
For Injuries, Pains or Bodily Eruptlons
itsiho beat 1aive in the world. Prlce
$50 box. euro guaranteed. Sold
by e. r. Whituhead 4 Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-12-20
ORDINANCE NO. SO.

ORDINANCE NO. 3S.
On and after January 1st, 1901. no
person shall keep any swine, whether
penned or not. within the corporate
limits of the town OF Scotland Neck, N.
c., between the line of Fifth street and
the line of Fifteenth street according
to map of said town.
Any person violating this Ordinance
shall be fined One Dollar for each an d
every day he or she keeps any swine in
said town within the above mentioned
limits.
By order of Board of Commissioners
T. III. PRITCHARD, Sec'y.
Sept. 4, 1900.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-16

and what sort of indications declare
the presence of each mineral.
Heretofore but little has been done
In that'direction, and the results are
crude and inconsiderable; but there is
reason to believe that something ex-
tremely valuable will finally be de-
duced from such studies. All practical
mining experts recognize that from the
surface indications considerable in
formation may be derived of the min
eral conditions; but what is needed ia
to reduce what are now mere clumsy
generalizstiuns to netting like asys-
tie matte science.
There seems to be no insuperable
obstacle to such a realization, particu-
lsrly,if,a department of mining lie estab
lished with the resources of the gov.
eminent behind it.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-16

THE craze afor gathering postage
sta mps is probably responsible for the
latest innovation proposed by the post
Office department. 1t is said the advi-
stability of putting out new type OF
postage stamp, on which shall be en-
graved the.name of the issuing Office, is
beiag considered. The postmaster
general is reported to be personally in
terested in the innovation. It is the
intention to eugrave the
name of the city on the stamps,
as is done at present in the case of the
Philippine, Guam, Hawaiian, Porto
Rican and Cuban stamps. Probably
none but the Offices OF first, second and
third class will be go favored, the re-
port continues, the fourth-class Offices,
whose very existence as Offices is
threatened by the rural delivery sys-
tenn now being developed, to continue
to use the unadOrned stamps.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-16

MRS. TAYLOR, vile of the repub-
ican governor of Kentucky, is de-
scri bed as ''a woman of nerve without
nerves." Mountain born and bred, she
is pr ovincial in manner aad speech.
1t is told of her that when she first
took possession of the executive man
sion at Frankfort three society women
called upon her in due form, and that
Mrs. Taylor showed somewhat un-
cessary disregard of social usage By
receiving them in soiled gown and
blueche eek bingham apron. Every one
will regret that this plain mountain
woman is now an invalid aud that her
hus bands means are exhausted aud he
Is declared q bankrupt.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-16
Notice In Probate.

Notice is hereby given that on the
26th day of January, 1900, the will oil
Floyd J. Godair, deceased, was ad-
mitted to probate in the county court
of Ell Paso county, Texas, and that on
this 3Ist day of January, 1900, quail
fled IS required by law as executor of
said will.
All persons having claims against
the estate of the said Floyd J. Godair,
deceased, are hereby notified to pres
ent such claims to me in the manner.
form and time required by law.
My address and residence are Ell
Paso, Ell Paso county, Texas.
Ell Paso, Texas, January 81, 1900
u. S. STEWART, Executor of the
Last Will of Floyd j. Godsir,
Deceased
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-16
An Interesting Announcement.

The management of the great Texas
Colorado Chautsuqua at Boulder, Colo
RADIO, announces that its next session
ia to be from July 1st to August 18th
inclusive, longer and in every way
stronger than ever.
The management is now booking, re-
CARELESS of great expense, the very
best educational and platform talent
secursole in this country for the edi-
fication and pleasure of the hundreds
who will be on hand during the session.
The further announcement is made
that, in the interest OF complete salts
faction for its guests, the Chautsuqua
Association will considerably enlarge
the previously existing cottage, tent
and dining facilities and will operate
the whole itself. contracting nothing
to outside parties, and completing
every detail, necessary to comfort and
pleasure, in advance of the opening
date
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-16
Now Is The Time.

In the interest of your own welfare,
now is the time to enlighten yourself
as to the best place, and to begin
providing for your next summers COM
fort and pleasure. With this in
view, consider the matchless climate,
the grandeur Of scenery and the
numerous resorts of Colorado.
Drop a postal to w. F. Sterley, A.
G. P. A. or A. A. Gibson, G. A. p. D.
of "The Denver Road" at Fort
Worth, Texas, and you will be provid-
ed with exhaustive and magnifcently
illustrated literature without expense.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-16

ONE of the cabinet minis tiers at OF
tawa, the.Csnadian capital, objects to
giving any farther aid to England in
the pending war, but on the whole
Great Britain has no cause to COM
plain, of her colonies. They have
stood by her during the supreme test
and they are willing to make still fur
Their sacrifices in order that she may be
victorious in her war. The latest
evidence of this strong love of the
mot her country comes from Canada.
The government of the dominion has
offered to garrison Halifax with Cana
dian militia in order that the home
gov eminent may withdraw the troops
there for service in South Africa, and
when the announcement of this plan
1t was greeted with cheers. Nor will
these sons stop There. They are plan
ing 20 offer 10000 men for service in
addition to those they have already
sent and very few voices are raised in
opposition. Canada is not alone in
this. Word comes from Australia and
other British colonies that similar
plans are afoot to back up the empire
with both men and money. Thus the
British colonial system is proving its
value at the very time that would most
sever ely test it's strength. And there
are ststesmen who hold that colonies
are a source ofsdanger.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-16
Low Rates To Mardi Gras.

For the benefit of those desiring to
attend Mardi Gras festivities at New
Orleans, the Texas s. Pacific Railway
company will. on February 19th-20th-
21st 22d 23rd-24th 18th, sell round trip
tickets to New Orleans at one fare
Final limit for return March 10th.
Through sleeper and handsome new
chair-car seats free on the Cannon
Ball" leaving Ell Paso at $50 a. m.
For further particulars call on or
address,
B. F. Darbysbire, 8. W. p. A.,
r. w. Curtis, 7. P. A.
Ell Paso. Texas. mo trouble tc
answer questions"
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-16

THE oil men of Corsicana declare
that ''the bill proposed by the tax
com mission provides to tax the oil of
Navarro county, first. in the ground;
second, in the tanks: third, to tax it
especially aud heavily when sold from
the refinery: fourth, to tax it when
sold by the merchant" The idea of
taxing and retsxing the same prop
erty and then taxing it again and
still once more, is amusing, If it were
not so serious.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-16

BALLooNIsTs did excellent work for
the British last week. 1t was from q
balloon that the fact was discovered
that the Beers had developed extrsor-
binary and unexpected artillery
strength at Doom Kloof, where they
had managed to draw up dozen heavy
guns, some fitted with disappearing
mountings and all cunniugly masked.
These, but for the bslloonist, would
not have been discovered in time to
save the British from falling into the
deadly trap, as they commanded the
road the British would have to take in
order to reach Ladysmith.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-16
ADVERTISING RATES.

Rates Of advertising in the Daily or Weekly
HERALD will be made known upon appltca-
tton at the business Office. Those who pre-
fer can have representative Of the business
department. cali upon them, who will quote
prices and make contracts for space. Call
telephone No. 115-
Classified Advertisements or locals. ten
l0> cents per line for first insertion ana five
90 centsl for each additional insertion.
Special rates upon five hundred 600 or one
thousand:Qe00) linesI of local, to be used in
one month. win be furnished upon applica-
t1oa.