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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-08-22
Keeping Roads In Condition.


Fred Grundy, In Farm and Fires;de,
tells us he has been watching "road-
keeper" care for ten miles of black
earth road, and he has kept it in
good condition, not by macadamizing
it or by covering it with crushed
stone, but by providing good drain
age, by tile in most places, to take
the water off, and by digging out
some of the worst places about Is
inches deep and filing with broken
brick, tile, coal, cinders or whatever
will make firm foundation, and al
low water to drain through. Then if
the roads are rounded up to allow
the water to run off and they get
little attention after every rain,
they are easily kept in good condi-
tion. The results are much better
and the cost much less than they
were for the annual turnout of the
district to mend, or often to make
worse the roads, the job being ex-
pected then to be done until the same
season comes around another year.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-08-22
SIMPLE SYSTEM OF IRRIGATION.

trenches shown in the figure as trend
ing diagonally toward the right-hand
lower corner. From these. trenches
the water can be turned upon the low
er fields so that the excess or seepage
Is not wasted, but is employed on the
less elevated tracts.
Canvas dams are generally employed
in checking the waters over the field,
as they are most convenient. The fol-
lowing description will enable anyone
to construct them, and will also ex-
plain their use. The materials used in
the construction of a canvas dam are
a piece of timber, usually two by
four scantlfng, long enough to reach
across the top of the ditch from bank
to bank; a small stick varying in
length according to the width of the
ditch to be damned. but no longer
than will lie across the bottom of the
ditch without leaving any consider
able space between the stick and the
bottom; q brace or stick about one
third longer than the depth of the
ditch and a piece of canvas about one
third wider than the depth of the
ditch and as long as the width of the
ditch at the upper edge. The canvas
is cut into a trapezoidal shape, some
what resembling but larger than a
section of the Gitch. The long edge of
the canvas is fastened to the scant-
ling first described and the short edge
to the small stick. It is well to have
little margin Of the canvas below
this short stick.
The dam is placed by throwing the
the point at which it is desired to di-
vert the water. The canvas rests in
the ditch, with the short stick lying
across the bottom. far enough up
stream from the location of the scant-
ling to make the canvas nearly tight.
The brace is placed with one end
against the scantling and the other
against the short stick, thus prevent
ing the canvas from being washed
back under the scsntl1ng.
A little earth is thrown upon the
loose edges of the canvas, where it
rests against the banks and against
the bottom of the ditch, and the
water Is turned in. The weight Of the
water presses the canvas against the
banks, 50 that there is scarcely any
leakage. In some cases permanent
dams with head gates are placed in
the bitches, and this is often done
where bitches branch and it is desira-
BILE to divert the water to one or the
other branch.-W. J. Blanchard, in
Farm and Home.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-08-22
The Born Commander.

His parents proudly looked at him
J. When he in childhood lay,
And marveled at his strength Of Jaw.
Ard wondered at the way
His brow projected DER his eyes,
And ciasped each others hands,
And said: "'Tis plain enough that he
Was born to give commands"
He rides down through the streets to-day.
And oft he lifts his hand
And fierce1y jerks the rope above
His head and gives command.
He cries: Move up In 'front.'" and when
Forgetful women dare
TO loiter on the step he yells:
''Come, now. be lively there!''
81 E. Kiser. In Chicago Times-Heral6
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-08-22
Only Good Cows Pay Profit.

It is a common error among the
unthinking cow owners to try to feed
poor cows into state of profitable
ness. The writer has known men
with a herd of poor cows to try to
feed them so as to increase their ca
pacities, but he has never known one
to succeed in doing so. 1t pays to
Aart only with good cows, whether
raised.vor purchased. The good COW
begins to pay profit ct once, and
she continues it for long period
each year. As breeder she presents
possibilities not discoyerabie in the
poor cow,-Farmers' Review.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-08-22
SumI,ler Clouds.

Fluffy, airy, shapeless masses.
Swinging through that cope Of blue,
Blending of from snowy whiteness,
To a grayish dappled hue.
L;stless, lazy, languid, lettering,
Piled against the eastern sky;
Hurrying skurrying, onward ever.
Rolling, romping, rushing by.
Battlements of wondrous grandeur,
Lying low against the blue;
Edged with quaint fantastic figures,
Sinking, drifting, drop from view.
Wayward, wandering cloudiets jostle
And sweep by with bellying sail:
Lost to view and lost forever,
To the mortal In life's vale.
Arthur r. Ford, In Canadian Magazine.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-08-22

Chamberlains Col:c, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy has q world wide
reputation for its cures. + never faiis
and is PLEASANT 70 take. For sale ~
II. ~ Whffahead II ca. -.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-08-22

IN THE REALM OF POETRY.

COURAGE.
Courage! Best partner of our joys and
woes!
E'en in the darkest hour of earthly Ill,
Never undimmed, thy welcome beacon
glows,
Throbs with each pulse. and beats with
every thrill!
Bright DER the wasted scene thou how
crest still,
Angel of comfort to the failing soul.
Undaunted by the tempest wild and chill,
Whose angry and disastrous billc1-s roll,
And taint what thou hast done w.:h death
and dole!
When sorrow rends the heart with feverish
pain.
And wrings hot drops Of anguish from the
brow,
To soothe the soul. to cool the burning
brain,
o, who SO welcome and so true as thou!
The battles blood-dimmed scene and angry
glow
The death-encircled pillow Of Distress
The lonely moment OF secluded woe
Alike thy guidance and thy worth con-
fess.
Alike thy valor and thy friendship bless.
Robert Mackay. in Success.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-08-22

aOur Dumb Animals" says that Il
there were no birds on The earth We
soonld not I'm l11r
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-08-22
An Ideal.

Takin' things easy-thats the trick
That's hardest Of all to learn;
This world keeps steppin' along SO quick
An dodgin' at every turn
That we close our cars to the lazy song
That summer is singin' the whole day long.
An we get to thinkin' it's wholly wrong
To be takin' things easy.
Takin' things easy, with duty done,
An never a thought of fear
When the shadows close at the set OF sun
An the moon an the stars draw near
The real reward that man kin claim
In the search fur wisdom an wealth an
fame
Is the chance. some time, without risk Of
blame,
To be takin' things easy.
Washington Star.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-08-22

WANTED-TI.l,e ~ oRTHY MEN AND
women to travel and advertise icr Old
established house OF solid financial
standing. Salary $3.50 Il year and ex.
penses, all payable in cash. No can.
vassing required. GIVE references and
enclose self-addressed stamped en-
velope. Address, Manager, 355 Caxton
Building, Chicago.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-08-22
Yer Mother.

Yer Mother.
Wha'd yer Go without yer mothere
How'd yer know what things wuz right
Wha'd yer do wen yer wuz frightened?
Who would hear yer prayers at ni8ht7
How'd yer keep yer clo'es thegither?
How'd yer dast ter hev a sick,
Eff thar want no ma ter help yer,
What could fix yer up right quick?
Thar's sometimes yer ma she licks yer.
Though perhaps yer cughter be;
P'r'aps yer been a-makin' faces,
Or a-fghtIn' with Bob Lee):
But yer wouldn't trade yer mother
Not fer more'n a dozen farms;
Fer thar's nuthin' dast ter touch yer
Wen yer in yer mothers arms.
An one time knowed a feller
What jes' didn't have no ma
Don't 1t seem like that was awful1
Oh. O. course, he had er pa:
But tn pas amt mas, no. street
Wen q feller's feelin' bad;
An I reck'n I'd be lonesome
Eff a pa wuz all had. Il.
Detroit Free Press.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-08-22

The Plains Of Peace.
'Give me the heights Of fame
The hills most high;
And let me write my name
Across the sky!"
Thus in the night I heard
The voice of one
Whose heart and soul were stirred
To reach the sun.
Anon, across the years.
I heard him cry:
20 give me back the fears,
The hopes gone by!
''The lowly ways were best.
The vale and glen,
Where l could toil-and rest
With other men.
1.-THE heights Of fame are sweet,
But sweeter still
That humble. glad retreat.
Beneath the hill"
Charles Hanson Towne, In Youths
Companion.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-08-22

Longing.
CHARLEY
Oh, for a breath of the pure, fresh air
That blows through the country lane:
Oh. for the wild, sweet freedom where
They gather the golden grain
Oh. to be out at Uncle Dams,
Where the sky spreads broad and blue,
Where the cream is thick in the shining
pans,
And there's joy in the work menUo.
UNCLE DAN.
Oh. but I wish that could go
To the city to stay awhile.
Where they've got them 'lectrical fans to
blow
And kin live in decent style.
Where there's nothin' to do and sights to
And people can hear the chink
OF the chunks of ice that are in their tea
And the other stuff they drink.
IS. E. Kiser, in Chicago Record Herald.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-08-22


The perfect hush of summer broods DER
all;
The distant masses Of blue, misty trees;
The sleeping clouds. like spell-bound pal
aces,
Lie motionless. nor heed the parting call
OF yon belated cuckoo. As In thrall.
The river scarcely moves; the gentle breeze
Is softer than the murmuring OF bees:
And even the dew will hardly dare to fall.
This charmed peace has brought my soul
so near
To Natures heart of deep tranquility,
That all the world is far removed from me:
And when my thoughts. as always. turn to
thee,
1t seems a hundred years since thou and
Were here together. Did dream It, dear?
James Slaney, in Chambers Journal.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-16
LEGAL NOTICES.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT
OF COLUMBIA, FRIDAY. TIE 9TH DAY
OF DECEMBER. Igg1--CATHARINE c. Nc
GOWAN ct al vs.. TIE UNKS0FS HEIRS
DEvISEES AND ALIENEES OF JOHN cox
THOMAS WILSON ct al No 227G4- Equity
Docket 81
On motion of the plaintiffs, by RaIston ( Sid
doris their solicitors IL Is this 9Th dav Of De-
the unknown heirs, Gevisees and slienees Of John
Cox Thomas Wilson Matilda Witherington VII
son, William Theoba3d Wolfe Tone, and the IN
known persons claiming by, through or under
or before the first ruse day occurring forty days
after this day; otherwise the cause VIII be pro-
ceeded with as in case Of default
The object OF this suit is to establish and
perfect OF record the title OF the compliments
In and to lot of ground situate IN what is now
known as square 1919, in thSt part Of the city
OF Washington, District OF Columbia, formerly
called Georgetown and being known as and called
Kings Acre, described by metes and bounds as
follows:
Beginning on the present east line of Thirty
THIRD formerly Market Street at q point distant
a. feet north from the north boundary line of
original Georgetown3 running thence north on
said street 43 feet inches, or less to the
southwest corner of brick house, formerly
oTTues; thence easterly parallel with u formerly
First) Street 50 feet, more or less, to tbs east
line of the present enclosures thence south parallel
with said ThirtY-third Street % feet 6 inches
and thence west 50 feet 10 the place OF beginning
together with the Of the b-iek wall along
the north line thereof, free OF cost OF charge 4
copy OF this order to be published IN the wash
ington Law Reporter and The Washington Times
once week feE three successive weeks before said
rule day
By the Court:
tseaD A. c. BRADLEY, Justice, etc.
True copy. Test:
J. 2. Young. Clerk, etc
By W LATIMER. Asst Clerk
de9, rs
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-16
NEWS AND GOSSIP
FROM GEORGETOWN
ITALIAN RESRNFS IMPUTATIGNS.
Interest of Seishbors in Francesca
Perna's Observation-Disclosures Of
Potomac F'reShet Passetl-Per-
souaI and General Notes.

Francesca PeTna is much incensed at the
interference Of his neighbors with the ar
engagements looking TO the return Of his
daughter. Katrina. to italy. Mr. Perna
is mCst affected by the report made 10 the
Humane Society. charging him with neg
lect and cruel treatment
In REPUTATION Of these charges ii is as
serted That when the society's agent Wis
tied Perna's comfortable home, il Tenley-
town, he was shown first a heavy stock
Of -four. maekerel. potatoes, canned goods,
and even luxuries for the exclusive use oe
the family. Then he exhibited the girls
wardrobe, showing a bountifuI supply Of
clothes, then her comfortable bed room
1t was also shown that Katrina had S100
in gold which the father had given her 10
satisfy reasonable girIish wants
It was shown upon investiga ton, jnclud-
ing talk with the girl herself, that the
only physical chastisement that she had
suffered in a long time was slap IN the
face received last June, upon her direct
refusal to execute some duty assigned TO
her.
The father has agreed, it is said, to let
the child remain in America, for the pres
ent, at least He is a stone contractor
a particularly pretty Italian girl, VINO
it is said has developed few Yankee
ideas respecting independence
Freshet Fears SubsIIe.
Indications along the Georgetown river
front point to high water. but it is
thought that it will subside before dam
age results. No Ice is coming down, but
considerable debris is being carried along
by the swift current.
Reports from Harpers Ferry show high
and swift water. Yesterdays fears that
wharf property would suffer were allayed
today
The Grand Lodge of the Order of the
Eastern Star of the District of Columbia
will make its annual grand visitation to
Mizpah Chapter tomorrow night, The Of
ficers elected two weeks ago Will be in
stalled by the officers OF the Grand Lodge.
The newly elected officers are:
Miss Lulu Cunningham, Worthy Mat
ron; W. II. Harrison, Worthy Patron;
Mrs W H Harrison Associate Matron;
Miss Mary Becker, Secretary; Mrs. Louise
Wagner, Treasurer; Mrs. Blanche Wise,
Conductress, and Mrs. Carrie Becker, As
sistant ConductTess.
i Temporary Pastor.
The Rev. DR.. Lodge, of Gaithersburg,
Nd, conducted the services at the New
Columbia Baptist Church yesterday. IN
til regular pastor is secured by the con-
gTegation, DR.. Lodge has offered. to con-
duct the services every other Sunday.
Recovering From His Injuries.
Several days ago, George A. Wise, who
has been seriously i'll at the Georgetown
University Hospital, was removed to his
home, near Chevy Chase, Nd He has al
most entirely recovered from. ae injuries
received several weeks ago, ia a collision
with a Tenleytown car.
Burial of Mrs. Mary boyle
Mrs. Mary E, Boyle died Saturday morn
ing at her home. $3.50 NJ Street northwest
She was the wife of Junius /. Boyle. The
funeral took place this AFTERNOON at
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-16
If there's a hint of Catarrh Taint

sy. It will save you suffering, heal You quickly
whether you have been slave one month or fifty
years 1t relieves cold in the head and catarrhal
headaches IN ten minutes The Hon David Mills
Minister OF Justice for the Dominion Of Canada
endorses II. Sold by f s Williams Ninth and
Z Streets: Edmonds & Williams Third Street
and Pennsylvania Avenue-2.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-16
GREAT INCREASE
TN CUBAN EXPORTS
BIT IMPORTS SHOW a DECREASE
United states Leading in Commerce
with the IsIand-COmparati
Statement for the Years
1900 and 1901.

A comparative statement Of the com
meree Of the Island of Cuba for the fiscal
wears 1901 and 1900 has been prepared IN
the division of insuIar affairs Of the War
Department
The statement shows that the total
value of merchandise imported during the
fiscal year 1901 was $50, o50,14I as against
81 6s1.lS7 for the fiscal year 1860; and
the total value of merchandise exported
during the fiscal year 1901 was 500. rs, S2i,
as against SIS, 22S, $40 for the fiscal year
1900 a decrease of $40 per cent in the
value of Imports and an increase Of 80 $40
per cent in the value of exports.
Imports and Exports
The value of imports OF merchandise
from the several countries, respectively
during the fiscal year 1901 was as follows;
United States. SIS, 67S, 7O2, a decrease Of
. United nj ed Kingdom. $s.2sO,s49, decrease,
Germany. S8,4o3, os1, increase, % 40 per
France. 1892, s2s. decrease, Is $40 per
Spain. ss.5ss.o45. decrease, 10 40 per
ss Other countries. s1ls28. $50, decrease,
Clio per cent
The value of exports of merchandise TO
the several countries respectively during
the fiscal year 1901 was as follows:
United States. $45,497. 468; an increase OF
81 4-10 per cent
United Kingdom, S5.S7l,41!; increase
Germany. S6,720. 4SO; increase 1872 $40
= France, 1892, 465; increase % 40 per
cent
other countries, $8.O44.a89. increase
50 go Der cent
Articles of Commerce
The value Of hreadstuffs imported dur
ing the fiscal year 1901 was $3,S54,749 an
increase of 6 per cent.
Provisions, meats and other foodstuffs,
S16. $50, 1888; decrease sic per cent.
Coffee, $2,0S2, 945; Increase q ITO per
cent
Starch, s7s,1s2; decrease 1910 per
cent.
Cotton and manufactures Of s6,067. 939:
decrease II $40 per cent
Silk and manufactures of. $526.316; in
crease lilo per cent.
Wool and manufactures OF, $3.50, $50; de-
crease Is $40 per cent
Vegetable fibre and manufactures Of
s.. O56, S24. decrease go 4-10 per cent.
Iron and steel and manufactures of ST.
sSS. Coz. increase 156 ITO per cent.
Other metals and manufactures of $751;
1874. decrease 43 sic per cent.
Steam and sailing vessels $685.. 1903, not
classified il 1900.
Machinery, machines, implements and
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vehicles e2.495,417, increase / BIO per

vehicles 22.z95,417, increase 1 5-1o per
cent
Animals. cattle and their products S.,
1855. decrease y $40 per cent.
Leather and manufactures OF 1888, 500,
decrease IS 6-10 per cent.
Oils grease and parafhn $2,59S ,9S8, in
crease I01 per cent
Chemicals. drugs and dyes 81. 05S,S44 in
crease 4-10 per cent
Paints and varntshes $257.S45, decrease
Is SO per cent
Wines. liquors and beers $2,EZI,ZIS, de-
crease . 3-10 per cent.
Paper and manufactures $S62. 522, in
crease 10 $40 Ter cent.
Books, music maps and engravings
S266, 800, increase G3 80 per cent
Wood and manufactures Of s2,667,027, in
crease 1873 per cent.
Earths. earthen, stone, china and glass
ware 81 .6C6, So. increase 81 40 per cent.
Coal and coke $1,ZS6,SS6, not classified
in 1900
All ether commodities s3,S11.475, de-
crease CT SIC per cent
Increase in Tobacco.
The value Of toba ,co and manufactures
exported during the fiscal year 1901 was
SIS, 906, 04O, an increase of 80 Ito per cent
Sugar and moIasses, SIS, PA, 955; in
crease, 81 PIE per cent.
Vegetables, fruits, and nuts, $1.5TS,661;
increase 81 lie per cent
Wood, and manufactures Of, s1,204,5T7;
increase, SIS 40 per cent
Honey, s23S, O03; increase, 81 40 per
cent
Wines and spirits, $231, 234; decrease,
10 $40 per cent
Vegetable fbres and manufactures OF,
S198, S2S; increase q lilo per cent.
Animals and their products, S2e3,994;
, n
Oils, grease, and parafin, $3.50, 146; in
crease. 20 30 per cent.
Sponges, 1921, 37S; not classified in 1900.
Metals and manufactures OF, S16G,0SS;
decrease, sic per cent
All other articles, $767.2o5; decrease, 81
per cent
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-16
ACCUSED OF A GUN THEFT.
4 Young Man TO BE Brought Here
From Norfolk for Trial.

From Norfolk for Trial
Detective Sergeant Baur returned to
this city this morning from Norfolk, Va,
bringing with him a young man giving the
name of Harry MuIligan, who was arrest
ed in that city by Detective Baur yester-
day on the charge of having stolen g shot
CUR from the store OF the l. c. Clarke
Company. in Danville. Va, the early part
OF this month. Detective Baur recovered
the gun from one of the pawnshops in
this city several days ago and received in
formation that the man who had pawned
it had left for Norfolk. The firm in Dan
vile was communicated with by Captain
Boardman, and, upon being informed of
the nature of the robbery, the captain
order ed Baur 10 go to Norfolk yesterday
and arrest Mulligan.
Muliigan IS said TO be a young man IF
nice appearance and gave his age when
taken into custody by the Washington de-
tective as twenty-three years He claims,
1t is said. 20 be a secret service agent.
MulHgan will be charged with grand lar
ceny. MulIgan was formerly employed in
one CT the LEGAL theatres
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-16
Swallowed a Fork and Lives.

PARIS, Dec ia remarkable case
was recently reported to the French
ACADEMY of Medicine. During an attack
Of typhoid fever young man swallowed
though he does not remember how ne
came to do so-an iron fork eight inches
long. The presence Of the foreign body
does not seem to have disconnected him
in the slightest for a long time Re
Gently he experienced prickIy sensation
in the epigastrium and decided TO consult
q surgeon. An operation followed and the
fork was recovered. The patient is now
perfectly well.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-16
TRUSTEES SALE.
R. F. KNOX. AuetiOneer

TRUSTEES SALE OF TWO VALUABLE LOTS IN
FORT NYER HEIGHTS. NEAR THE COUNTY
COURT HOUSE
By virtue Of a deed Of trust, recorded IN Liter
V 10 l. folio 52T, one of the land records Of
Alexandra County, Virginia. default having oc-
Cured in the payment OF the note secured thereby
and at the request Of the holder thereof the un-
designed trustee VII offer for sale at public
auslson on the premises, on TUESDAY, De-
cEHBER SEVENTEEN % A D. 1901 at
THREE O'CLOCK P. NJ, the following desirable
real estate in the County OF Alexandra, State OF
Virginia, to wit: Lots numbered four al and
FIVE 81 in block numbered three (3) in the
subdivision OF Fort Myer Heights.
Terms Of sale: Three hundred dollars cash.
balance IN enc and two years, at six per cent pa
annum, secured by trust deed on said property
deposit OF $50 repaired at time Of sale.
Terms TO be complied with N ten days, or the
property to be resold at risk and cost Of de-
faulting purchaser. Cenveyancing and recording
Al purchasers cost.
GEO. ?. ROBINSON. Trustee,
7o4 I4th st. NV. Washington, D. O.
de4, S. ,I3I5I5
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Plan Most Favored.
NO INDICATION OF INSANITY.
Judge kimbaI Refuses to Order I.u-
nacN ProceedinEs

macy Proceedings
William E. Drane, a smooth faced, well
dressed man about 80 years of age, was
charged in the Police Court today with
being disorderIy on Seventh Street Sat
urday night. The father of Drane. a man
about sixty-fve, appeared in court and
asked Judge Kimbau that his son be ex-
amined as to his sanity. He had been IN
an asylum once. he said a policeman
said Drane was very drunk when ar
rested.
Drane declared to Judge Kfmbau that
the statement that he was mentally weak
was incorrect and dodge TO get rid
of him
4 was drunk Saturday night, he said,
"aHd maybe / was crazy then. Any man
is crazy when he's drunk. But this story
that I'm crazy when I'm sober is wrOrg
I make my own living and attend to my
own business, and viii continue TO
do So
Drane's conversation and manner did
not indicate that he was crazy by any
means, and Judge KimbaII declined to or
der an enquiry on that line, but fined him
s. On the disoFderly charge.