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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-05-09
uen4iot System ii Texas.
Philadelphia Record.

Philadelphia Record.
To send conyicts who are suffering
from consumption to long terms OF Inn
prisonment in iails is practically to
Shorten their lives and at the same
time to insure the spread Of the disase
among other prisoners. This is pun
lshment not contemplated in the stat
utes. In Texas it has been found
practicable and advantageous 10 isolate
|ronsumptive pfisoners. They are kept
under PROPER sanitary and punitive re-
straint upon State farm, whore they
areobllged to work in the open air to
the extent OF their ability. This project
has proven not only humane but eco
nomieal. The eonsicts more than sup
port themselves by the sale of the crops
produced as result of their labor.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-05-09
a Kansas Yarn.

The following is going tbs rounds
as a Sort of contrast to make one appre
ciate the slow growth of corn in these
diggins
"The horrible news comes fron Kan
sas that a boy climbed a corn stalk to
sse how the corn was getting along.
and now the stalk is growing up faster
than the boy can climb down. The
boy is plumb out Of sight. Three men
have undertaken 10 cut down the stalk
With axes and save the boy from star
walton, but 1t grows ID Inst that they
can't hack in the same place. The
10y is living or nothing but raw corn,
and he has already thrown down over
four bushels of -cobs.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-05-09

The summer is for tie closest posi-
BILE association with Nature for the
teachings of those simple, everyday
truths; those wonderful lessons Of life
which lie in every wild flower that
blooms, In every leaf that grows, in
every bird that sings. and in every
brook that flows We leave these les
sons unread, and yet within them liee
more fascination, more mystery, more
marvellous plot, than in the finest 70.
nance ever penned.-May Ladies'
Homo journal.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-05-09

urine scalds the flesh or If, when the child
reaches An age when II should be able r.
control the passage, II 8 yet afflicted With
ked-x1ktinr. Depend upon II. the cause Of
lie difficulty is kidney trouble, and the first
step should be towards the treatment Of
these important organs. This unpleasant
trouble Is due to diseased condition Of the
kidneys and bladder and not to habit q
most people suppose.
Women Is well Is men are made mis-
cradle with kidney and bladder trouble.
and both need the same great remedy.
The mild and the immediate effect 81
Swamp-Root is soon realized. II Is sold
BY druggists, in fifty fts
cent and one dollar Z gs:4E::3
slzes... You may have4 !! =
sample bottle. by mail 80 e
tees. also pamphlet tell Home q s~ainp Reos
inr ell about It. including many OF the
thousands of testimonial letters received
from sufferers cured. In writing D.. Kilmes
4 Co., Binghamton. N. T.. be sure and
mention this paper.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-05-09
STRIKES A RICH FIND.

81 was troubled for several years with
chronic indigestion and nervous de.
billty," writes f. j. Green, of Lancas
ter, N. H., mo remedy helped until
1 began using Electric Bitters, which
did me more good than all the medi.
cines I ever used. They have also
kept my wife in excellent health for
years. She says Electric Bitters are
Just splendid for female troubles; that
they are a grand tonic and invigorator
for weak, run down women. No other
medicine can take it's place in our fam
ily." Try them. Only Soc. Salts.
faction guaranteed by E. T. White
head & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-05-09
Funston. the Man From Kansas.

William Allen White wiiicontrlbute
to an early number of The Saturday
Evening Post, of Philadelphia, strik.
ing anecdotal article On Fighting
Fred" Funston, the man who captured
Aguinaldo. This is the second of
series of remarkable character studies
by this brilliant journalist now appear
ing in The Saturday Evening Post.
Mr.. White will also contribute to
early numbers OF the magazine an un.
usually interesting short serial story
dealing with Kansas life.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-05-09

The liability to disease IS greatly
lessened when The blood is in good con-
clifton, and the circulation healthy and
vigorous. For then all refuse matter
is promptly carried out Of the system !;
otherwise it would rapidly accumulate
would take place, the
Blood become polluted and the constf-
tuition so weakened that a simple
malady might result seriously.
A healthy, active Circulation means
good digestion and strong, healthy
nerves.
AS blood purifier and tonic S. S. S.
has no equal 1t is the safest and best
remedy for old people and children
because it contains no minerals, but IS
made exclusively of roots and herbs.
No other remedy SO thoroughly and
effectually cleanses the blood of inn
purities. At the
h M YIN 81 bilitated, and reno
49, - - Yates the entire sys-
tenn It cures permanently ali manner
of blood and skin troubles.
Mr.. E.. E. Kelly, of Urbana. O., writes:
five years It would break out in little
white pt1stules, cr1sts would form and
drop off, leaving the skin red and lnHam.
ed. The doctors did me no good. used
oil the indicated soaps and salves without
benefit. g. 8. s. cured me, and my SKIN
is as clear and smooth as any ones.
Mrs. Henry siegfried, OF Cape May, y.
J.. says that twenty-one bottles of 8. 8. 8.
cured her Of Cancer of the breast, Doc
tors and friends thought her case hope
less.
Richard 4. Gardner. Florence, g.. O.,
suffered for years with Boils. Two bot
ties of S. s. s. pat his blood IN good con-
Send for our free book, and write
our physicians about your case.
Medical advice free.
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO., ATLANTA. GA.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-05-09
The Way to Pan Chicken.

May Ladies Home Journal.
To pan chicken cut the chicken up
as for fricassee. Put 1t into an ordi.
nary baking pan dust with pepper
partly cover with water and place it in
very hot oven. Basic frequently
When it is half done add teaspconful
OF salt. When quite done, dish and
serve with brown sauce made from
the water in the pan and Drowned
-four.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-05-09

8 have been suffering from Dysrep'
sia for the past twenty years and have
been unable after trying all prepare
tlons and physicians to get any relief.
After taking one bottle of Kodol Dys-
pepsia Cure found relief and am now
in better health than haye been for
twenty years / can not praise Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure too highly" Thus
writes Mrs. e. w. Roberts, North Greek,
ARK. E. T. Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-05-09

Of Cod Liver Oil is the means
of life, and enjoyment of life to
thousands: men women and
children.
When appetite fails, it re-
stores It. When food is a
burden, it lifts the burden.
When youlose fesh,i it brings
the Plumpness Of health.
When work is hard and
duty is heavy, it makes~lif
bright.
/ is the thin edge Of the
wedge; the thick end is food.
But what is the use Of food.
when you hate it, and cant al.
gest it,
SCOTS Emulsion Of Cod
Liver Oil IS thefood that makes.
you forget your stomach
eas ss'ss & ss so 81
"a So eeyzaie ehe..ist, S..
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-05-09

The good comrade has something to
contribute to the common fund, some
fun, some fancy, some bit of tong, and
thus the days 90 on IN brightness from
morning till night, and nobody minds
though the road be rough.-May
Ladies' Home journal.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-05-09

Biliousness is condition character
lied by disturbance OF the digestive
organs. The stomach is debilitated,
the liver torpid, the bowels constipated.
There is loathlng Of food, pains in
the bowels, dizziness, coated tongue
and vomiting, first of the undigested
or partly digested food and then Of
bile. Chamberlaih's Stomach and
Liver Tablets allay the disturbances oil
the stomach ana create healthy ap-
petite. They also tone up. the liver to
a healthy action and regulate the
bowels. Try them and you are certain
to be much pleased with the result
For sale by E. T. Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-05-09
BEWARE OF A COUGH.

A cough Is not disease but symr.
tom. Consumption and bronchitis,
which are the most dangerous and fata:
diseases, have for their first indication
a persistent cough, and if properly
treated as soon as this cough appears
are easily cured. Chamberlain 3 Cough
Remedy has proven wonderfully sue
cessfuf, and gained Its wide reputation
and extensive sale by Its success ID
curing the diseases which cause cough
ing. If it is not beneficial it will not
cost you cent. For sale by r. T.
Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-05-09

As vaccination prevents smallpox,
and quinine chills and lever, go
TEETHINA prevents and counteracts
the effects Of the summers heat, much
dreaded by mothers with small chill
dren. ThETHlNA relieves the many
troubles incident to teethlng and the
hot summers, and no mother is ex-
cosable tor not giving it, for 1t costs
only % cents at druggists; or mail %
cents to G. J. Mofett, M. D., st. Louis,
Mo.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-05-09
FOR OVER FIFTY YEARS.

Mrs. Winslowh Soothing Syrup has
been used for Fifty years by millions Of
mothers for their children while teeth
ing, with perfect success. It soothes
the child, softens the gums, allays all
pain, cures wilma collie, and is the best
remedy for Diarfhoea. It will relieve
the poor little sufferer Immediately.
Sold by Druggists in every part of the
world. Twenty-Five cents bottle. Be
sure ar d ask Tor MRS Winslow' 3 Sooth-
ing Syrup, and take no other kind.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-05-09

:. DeWlttis Little Early Risers search
the romotest parts OF the bowels and
remove the impurities speedily with no
discomfort. They are famous for their
efficacy. >Easy to take, never gripe.
E. T. Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-05-09
A Bride is Never Nervous at the Altar

The huinofohs and unusual exreri-
ences in tho life of metropolitan
clergyman are told by the Rev. David
M. Steele, of New York City, who has
just written aboht "Some People
3aye Married." for The Ladies' Home
Journal. Mr.. Steele declares that the
prospective bride is always nervous
until the time for the marriage cere.
mony, when she is calm and collected.
The groom is exactly tho teyerse-ar
ways cool Until he comes to face the
Clergyman, when his nerves invariably
give way.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-05-09

Hix-"Isn't it wonderful what del.
icate sense of touch blind people havef'
Dix-"Yes; only this morning a
blind beggar touched me for 10 cents
Daily News.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-05-09

:. Mr.. W. j. Baxter, OF North Brook. N.
c., says he suffered with piles for fifteen
years. He tried many remedies with
no results until he used DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve and that quickly cured
him. e. T. Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-05-09
A sPRAINED ANKLE QUICKLY CURED

At one time suffered from a severe
sprain of the ANKLE" says Geo. E. Cary,
editor OF the Guide, Washington, Va.
"After using several we'll recommended
medicines without success, I tried
Chamberlainis Pain Balm, and am
pleased to say that relief came as soon
as began its use and complete cure
speedily followed. This remedy has
also been ueed in my family for frost
bitten feet with the best results.
cheerfully recommend its use to all
who may need 6rst-class liniment."
Bold by r. 7. Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-05-09

"This would be a happier world"
said the cornfed philosopher, "if more
of us got'what we wanted and fewer OF
us got what we deserved. -Indianap-
oils Press.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-05-09

Phrenologist-"Yo Your bump of de
structiveness Is very large. Are you a
pugilist ?"
SubjectT"Neither I'm furniture
mover" -Brooklyn Eagle.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-05-09

and cheertulneSS soon
disappear when the kid
neys are out Of order
or diseased.
Kidney trouble has
become % prevalent
Il s hot hncofritn mon
for 4 Child to be born
afflicted with weak kid
neys.. II the child urh,,
ates too often, If the
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-05-09

sDaily. fDally except Sunday.
Trains No. 40 and 48 solid trains be-
tween Pinner's Point aud Wilmington.
Train No. 40 connects at Rocky Mt.
with train 23 for all points South and
No. Is train for ali points South and
No. IS train fer all points North.
e.. M. SERPELL, J. r. KENLY
GenrI Man. Sup't Tains.
T., M. EMERSON,
Gent Pas. Agent
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-05-09

Kidney trouble preys upon the mind, dis
courages and lessons ambition; beauty. vigor
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-05-09
STATE news.
Happenings Noted In A Week.
cuLLzD FROM EXCHANGES.

MAxToN FARMER MARR1Es IN RICHMOND.
Richmond Dispatch; NJ. Augustus
H. Currir, st Maxton, n. G., and Mics
Lacy Aytlo:te were married Tuesday
evening at the residence OF the brides
mother, 1909 west Clay street. Rev.
w. r. Beauchamp performed the cere>
mony. The bride was formerly resi-
dent OF Maxton, but has been living
about month in this city. Mr.. Cur
RE Is a weil-known farmer of Maxton,
N. C.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-05-09
TAR AND TURPENTINE.

Southport Standard The Scientific
American gives this recipe as one
which the world ought to know: At
the first indication of diptheria in the
throat OF a child make the room close
and then take a metal cup and pour
into 1t quantity OF tar and turpen-
tine, equal parts. Hold the cup over
the fire SO as to fill the room with
fumes. The patient on inhaling the
fumes will cough up and spit out all
membranous matter and the diptheria
will pass out. The fumes o. tar and
turpentine loosen the throat and afford
relief that has baffled the skill of
physIcians. Great care must be exer-
cised to prevent the tar and turpentfne,
which are highly inflammable, from
taking FIRE.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-05-09
FIRE IN EDGEcoMBE.

Tarboro southernsr TIE old jesse
stancils residence, owned by w. A.
Williams, near Conetoe, was burned
Tuesday. 1t caught from fire in the
yard about 30 yards or more distant
where clothes were being washed. A
whirlwind passed along and carried the
fire to the building and famed it into
flames 80 that 1t burned to the ground
despite the efforts to put it out. The
loss is estimated at $1,000, and is a seri-
Gus one to Mr.. Williams.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-05-09
A SAD ACCIDENT.

Monroe Journal: A distressing &C.
cident o urred at Antioch In
Sandy Ridge township Wednesday
morning. Two brothers, Joseph
and Thomas Mathison, Of Vance
township were out hunting, when near
Antioch one Of them shot and killed a
bird and was in the act OF picking it
up when the other raised his gun to
shoot at another bird. As he brought
1t up it was in some way discharged
the whole load striking Thomas, the
one who was picking up the bird, Just
behind the ear and killing him Instant
~. Fisher Mathison, brother Of the
others, and Oscar Carmen we're near by
and saw the shooting. Thomas was 20
years old and Joseph is Is. The lat
ter is almost deprived Of reason In. his
grief over the unfortunate death OF his
brother which he was the innocent
means Of causing and 1t is stated has
several times since tried to take his
own life.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-05-09

Raleigh Times; DR.. J. J. L. Nc
Cullers, County superintendent OF
Health, says that he has not made vac
-cinatlon compulsory in any section OF
the county yet and will not do so unless
there is some new. outbreak of the dis
ease. He says that the disease has not
existed in the southern part of the
county at all and proper precautions
have been taken wherever 1t appeared
SO that he does not think that there
will be necessity for compelling yacci-
nation. He recommends that those
who have not been vaccinated do SO,
however. That is what protected Bal
eigh from the disease this winter.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-05-09
$1,000 GIFT TO BUNS esssf.

$1,000 GIFT TO BuIE's eeEEE.
Buie's Crenk Items1n Dunn Banner
Mr.. M. c. Treat, of Washington, Pa
has proposed to give 81 600 towards
building a ten thousand dollar brick
Academy here provided So, 600 is raised
by other friends OF the school. About
So 900 of that amount has been raised
We hope the remaining $1,000 will
soon be raised. This shows that PEG
ole out of our own State have learned
of our work that is being done here
We certainly appreciate this kind offel
from one so far away.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-05-09
WALKED SO MILES IN A DAY.

: Concord Standard: Esquire John
McAnulty began at his home In No. 10
township and walked to Pioneer Mills
and returned, 6 miles; from home to
Mr.. Chas. McDonald's, Il miles; from
McDonald's to the depot and to Can
non & Fetzer Co.'s store, 3 miles from
Concord to Mt. Pleasant, 9 miles from
Mt. Pleasant to Mrs. Lydia Barrlnger's
and return, miles; from Mt. Pleas.
ant home, carrying Is pounds of leath-
er, Ii miles; from home to Garmon,s
mill and return, s miles, making q
total of So miles. This walk began al
sunrise and ended at sunset.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-11-16

apolis and Duluth reported S27 cars: max
ing total for the three points of 913 cars,
against s62 cars last week and 6s1 cars
year ago. Australian shipments We're $780,
900 bushels against 10000 bushels last
week.
to 72Ac, closing weak and Sc lower, at
GoRNGDecember corn opeend a shade
higher to a shade lower: at 6o14Q605sc, yet
with a firm tone, Notwithstanding un-
changed cables. Liberal offerings brought
prices down to 601sc, but the strong cash
quickly reacted to 6O1kc. Receipts were
103 cars.
Depressing news of poor cash situa-
ton in Kansas City later brought sag
close. 1a@5sc down, at SOC.
OATS-December oats opened rather
get Tfe lowef f at c 4e 0er se
ing and indications were that receipts
would increase materially. These factors
influenced sag for December to $3.50
brought reaction to 40c. Receipts were 215
PROvIsIoNs-P opened frmer
on better prices for hogs and little out
side buying but eased on a dull trade
January pork opened unchanged, at $500,
and sold off to ,$14-s21a; January lard PIC
ribs were not quoted early
WHEAT-Cash: No. 2 red, 72AG7212c;
No red. 7l1z@7S1kc; No. 2 hard winter
na@721ac: No. 3 hard winter. 71A@71szc
northern spring, 1AQ721sc; No } spring,
SGoRN-,No- 2, soale;; No. p eOlze;
OATS-No. 2. 410411ac; No. 3, Ale.
FLAx-Cash: Northwestern 81 4s1s; No
1. 81. 4S1a; No. 1 southwestern. $1.4712; Nov.
s1;4s; Dec. 81. q; May; 81 AZ.
TIMOTHY-March. $615
BARLEY-Cash: 55G61c-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-11-16

contrivances used by Kansas Jointists
to escape the law, for recently had an
experience of my own. / rented a large
warehouse and fitted up the front for
my harness shop, and used the back
part for our home. I found a room
there with a hole in the door for the
whispered personal---very. bolts in
side, trap-doors, and so FORTH And
why?' I asked in establishment. To
keeps our marshal busy to run down
these illegal sellers
AT another time / was sent to be
entertained at a beautiful home. 1t
was the second building from the cor
ner, and the corner building was a
saloon. The next day someone asked
me if they had spoken of their dead
son. He was a splendid fellow said
my informant but on one election day
they cOaxed him in that corner saloon
and got him to drinking, and drugged
him so he would not come to in time
to vote, and he died right there in the
saloon. The county afterwards pre-
tended to try the case, but they
couldn't prove anything, of course
Zone night I sat six hours in the
ladies' waiting room in a depot, while
just through the two open ticket win
doWs three drunken agents yelled and
sang and quarreled most of the time.
/ found one agent too drunk to make
out a ticket right, and if I had not
known about 1t myself would have trav
eled over 200 miles, where L needed to
travel but Sc, to reach Topeka from
Kansas City.
THE rest of that night I rode in a
coach with four or five disgustlngly
drunk young men in the seats before
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-11-16
LETTER FROM MRS.THORPE
Tells of Her Experiences at Old
Home

The officers of the State Temperance
union have received the following let
ter from Mrs L. E. Thorpe. city police
matron comparing the temperance con-
ditions in Indiana, as she saw them
there, with those in Kansas;
After an absence of 80 years, came
the lOnged for privilege of visiting
again the old home glorified by child
ish memories. Never once had L
dreamed there could be aught else but
joy and prosperity in that beloved land
not prepared Cor the scenes of brazen
signs and desolation that Inundated
the streets once trodden by my hon
ored ancestors. / was overwhelmed
with sorrow and indignation that my
old schoolmates should so meekly toler-
ate the nuisance.
1--WE can't get along without the sa-
looms, and we have to grin and bear it.
Our schools and public improvements
depend upon the revenue we get from
them. But we control them. We make
them put out signs and keep down
their screens so our young men can see
where they are going. Our saloon
keepers are real good fellows. Why.
churches. Last week Methodist
church half mile out had an ice cream
social to get the preacher some money.
and two saloonlSeepers tried to Guido
each other in the size of the crowd of
boys they brought out and treated to
ice cream
I could not believe what he said
about the Methodist preacher, but the
rest was evident
AN old physician came to me and
said: i hear the W. G. T. U. has asked
out f,iopor License revenue" and I
thought it a kindness to give you
hint You see you are not in Kansas
now. You are, as a Christian, COM
manded not to cast pearls before
swine There will be some swine in
that crowd tonight Be careful
Another said: i can understand the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-11-16
Chicago livestock Market.

Chicago Nov. 16.-CATTLE-Rece
200 head. Market steady. Good to prime
steers, Sc. 2507. 25;. poor to medium, $4-00M
6.25: stockers. and feeders. 81 OOd4.4O: cows.
@2.3O; bulls, $1.75@475: calves, $2-50G6-2 rs;
Texas steers, $3.3004-O0; western steers,
s.. 50N6. 25.
HOGS-Recefpts today, q, 600 head; esti-
mated Monday, 3S, 900 head; left over, T.
449 head. Market strong. Mixed and
butchers, IS. 50d5. 80; good to choice heavy,
s5.60d5. S21z: rough heavy. $535a5:55; light
IS 25li5. 55 bulk of sales, $5-55G5.75.
SHEEP-Receipts, 5000 head Sheep
and lambs steady. Good to choice weth-
ers. IS. 1901. 10; fair to choice mixed, 81 500
$40; western sheep, $1,000 rs; native
lambs, 2.50d4. 65; western lambs, $4.30.
Official receipts and shipments yester-
day.
Shipments $50. ...... 2,201 1880 1865