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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1901-12-21
Thousands Of Them.

"Have you any Married Women's
clubs in this village?' asked Mrs.
Strongmind, strc!ling leisurely up and
down the sidewalk al the railway sta
ton in the little tow where the train
was making stop OF 20 minutes for
dinner.
"Yes'm," replied the sad-eyed native
who was sitting on a nail key and whit
Ting a stick. Lots of 'em. That big
brick buildin' over there on the left is
. broom handle factory, ma'am."-Chi-
cago Tribune.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1901-12-21
AN the world abounds in love."

All the world abounds In love!'
II We seek it as you may
Re shall find that from above
Earth is flooded every day
Uot mid sordid, mean desires,
NOT In lust that leads to crime:
1nese exhale from british fires,
Cursing man till end of time
BUT amid the pure and true
souls may find undying streams,
swimming full, where to the view
GODS great love in glory gleams.
seek We there and We shall find
comfort for a wearied soul,
Health and healing for the mind,
While the years do ceaseless roll
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1901-12-21
To CIear = Crea.y Skin.

For greasy skin nothing is better
than the combination of an ounce Of
dried rose leaves, half pint of white
wine vinegar and half pint of rose
water. Let the vinegar stand on the
rose leaves for q week, then add the
rose water. Use tablespoonful in .
cup OF distilled water.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1901-12-21

Languid Leary-Lady, won't youse
gimme ten cents? l hain't ct any
thin for two days.
Benevolent Old Lady-You poor
man! You can't get much of meal
for ten cents.
Lapguid Leary-I've got enough
money for de meal, lady. I wants
de dime to tip de waiter.-Brooklyn
Eagle.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1901-12-21
seek And Yc Shall Find -

Love is fraught with Joy and peacA
When the heart of self is void;
Love can bring sweet surcease
From great grief or rest destroyed.
Love instills a blessed hope
OF immortal life at last;
Woes of earth may never cope
With success 'gainst powers so vast.
Trav'ler to that distant bourne
From which none may come this way
Listen and precept learn;
God is love, love God to-day!
And that land where all is love
Thy blest home in joy shall be,
There Gods face, DER all above,
Radiates Eternity.
Oscar B. Smith. in N. 7. Observer.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1901-12-21
A Mormon Romance.

Mormon Bishop-Then you refuse
to become my wife?
Mormon Maid-I must. Thirteen ID
such an unlucky number.
Mormon Bishop-Oh, that's easily
arranged. I'll hunt up some one who
is not superstitious, and then you can
be No. IAN. Y. Weekly.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1901-12-21
Only Two Glasses.

Stenographer-Do you write Dear
Madam" at the beginning of letter
to an unmarried womane
Employer-Yes-at the beginning
IF letter to any woman-whether
she is married or just wants to De-
Bonneville Journal.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1901-12-21
STRENGTHENING RUGS.
A Simple Device That Prevents the
Corners from Curling and As
sures Level Surface.

The illustration pictures simple
device invented by George T. Weeks,
of Eden, O., for Strengthening rugs
and door mats and preventing the
corners from turning up.
The straightener consists merely
of stretcher rods, pivoted in pairs,
the ends entering pockets secured to
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1901-12-21
rriolet to a Debutante.

All, you are like this book hold,
Ills bound, you see, II lavish style;
Mark how it is adorned with gold;
All, you are like this book I hold:
The story through it's pages told
Can wait-we'll read 1t after while.
All, you are like this beok hold,
'Tis bound, you see, IN lavish style.
Chicago Record-Herald.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1901-12-21
No Worry.

Young Author-What do you think
Of my new play?
Fraudulent You're in luck, old
fellow.
"Think sop
eyes, indeed. You won't he worried
to death by ticket speculators."--N. Y.
Weekly.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1901-12-21
The Rough Ena of It.

Harriet consider football entirely
too boisterous game.
Harry-Oh, goodness, Harriet, you
Just ought to be around where the
men who lose money on it talk over
their bets.-Detroit Free Press.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1901-12-21
In Silcntia Salus.
She saw a note to her husband.

She saw note to her husband.
It was In a woman's handwriting.
Did she open it? No; not she.
Although 1t looked SO inviting.
Did she worry about it? o, no!
For one won't, while another one will;
You see, she knew whom it was from
It was her dressmaker's bill.
Harlem Life.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1901-12-21

the rug or mat. The rods are
stitched to the rug to hold them in
place. By means of the light, ex-
tensible frame formed by each pair
of stretcher rods the rug is kept fiat
and held in it's place. Since the
stretcher rods are applied to the
bottom of the rug, the Strengthening
means are not visible.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1901-12-21
Ju.t After the .Yes.o

She-Harry, l am agreeably disap-
pointed in you. am the only girl you
ever loved.
He-It's true, darling, but how do
you know it?
She-Yoa kissed me SO awkwardly.
Chicago Tribune.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1901-12-21

"Did you notice, deah boy, that they
say King Edward is steadily growing
fatter?"
us he, old chappie? I weally must
eat moro myself. Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1901-12-21
Meat and Vegetables.

Dire increase in their cost we see.
Ere long we will begin
To fear that pork and beans will be
AS rare as terrapln.
WASHINGTON Star.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1901-12-21
Caesars Courtship.

A noble young Roman named Caesar
Once called on maid-tried to sqaesar-
But the girl, with blush.
Said the Latin for flush!
You horrid young thing! Let me baesar"
-RaltimOre American
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1901-12-21
Seems Long. ANYHOW

At Fate's decree I cannot smile,
But count it grievous wrong
That girls are wooed so short while.
And welded for SO long!
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1901-12-21

First Spinster-And who gave the
bride away?
Second Spixster - Her youngest
brother; just after the ceremony he
was heard to say: "Wait till he finds
her hair is false, her teeth are false,
and she suffers from chronic indiges-
tion."-Ally Sleeper
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1901-12-21
Highwayman-Per me to rob you

Highwayman-Permit me to rob- you
Of your valuable time!
Humorist-Very good joke! But
take. the old thing, by all means! 1t
only cost me dollar, and I can sell
the joke for at least three dollars to
some one of the comic papers!-Der
Dorfbarbier.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1901-12-21

Doctor-My old chum Bones writea
me that he wants me to operate on him
for appendicitis.
Nurse-Will you?
Doctor-Well, I'd hate to cut an old
acquaintance.-Chica Journal.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1901-12-21
Then the Argument Ended.

Two young men were having heat
ed argument over problem which
needed a great deal of mental calcula-
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1901-12-21
Roll Call

Roll Call.
A pugilist who makes his pile
And then to congress goes
Would be right in his glory when
He strikes the ayes and noes.
Philadelphia Press.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1901-12-21

"But I am not,' said the other.
"Didn't go to school, stupid?' al
most roared his opponent.
"Yes," was the calm reply; "and you
came back stupid -Tit-Bits
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1901-12-21

Mrs. Justwed-Why, didn't sup
pose you would care whether used to-
bacco or camphor to keep the moths
from my clothes.-Judge.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1901-12-21

Mr.. JuStWed-l found THIS paper OF
tobacco in your room. What does it
mean MADAME
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1901-12-21

81 tell you," said one, "that you are
entirely wrong"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1901-12-21

Mrs. Justwed-Why, use it
Mr.. Justwed-Oh, I'D do! Why
didn't you tell me that before mar.
-
The commonwealth., 1901-04-04
Sale OF Land for /

Sale OF Land for h
On the first Monday in N.
shall sell at the court hol@
Halifax the following lani'i
for 1900:
CoNoCoNARA TowS:H'
Marcellus Smith, 400 acresCol
ran land, ..... ....
Bennett Allsbrook, p aa.
Beech land, ...
Caroline Carpenter, p ac.
Rawls land,
w. 3. Jones, 100 acres H.
land,
w. B. Jones, los acres, Ma
land,
Harriet Adkins, l96 acres, IL
dence,
Silvia Beech, 55 acres, BN
land,
Walter B. Jones. 100 acres, h.
land, ....... :,
Walter B. Jones, los acres, NJ
row land,
Gahe DevereauX, 30 acres, NJ
ards land,
Daniel Devereauy, ID acres u
idence,
G. w. DUNN. Tax y
The commonwealth., 1901-04-04
RAILROAD TO ELLINGTON.

It is peculiarly gratifying to the edi-
tor OF The COMMONWEALTH to learn oil
the good developments in Harnett
county. It is our native county and
naturally we feel an interest in the
community in which our boyhood days
were spent. There is already rail-
road from Raleigh to sippehaw, and by
continuing the road few miles further
it will reach Ellington, the county
seat. At mass meeting in Ellington
recently oyer which Mr.. J. T. Rogers
presided and for which Mr.. B. F.
Shaw was secretary, the following res
olutions, as reported to the News and
Observer, we're adopted:
Resolved, That we, the business
men and people of Ellington and vi
cinity, being in great need Of railroad
facilities. are most anxious for such and
desire and prefer most of all direct rail-
road connection with our capital city OF
Raleigh, growing business place, and
that we most heartily solicit the ex-
tension of the Raleigh and Cape Fear
Railroad from It's present Southern
terminus at Sippehaw ON to this place
eve also do pledge to the president,
Mr.. Mills, and the management OF said
road our trust and earnest support and
assistance and that we will give to said
management all the business we can
throw their way. This we will stand
to in disregard of the interests of all
others whomsoever; Provided, early
action is taken in the matter of such
extension of said railroad to our town. u
The commonwealth., 1901-04-04
REV. JOHN JASPER DEAD.

Lev. John Jasper, the noted colored
Baptist divine, of Richmond, Va, died
last Saturday in his ninetieth year. He
wac most unique character and one
of the most remarkable men of his race
in this country. He was man Of
rough and ready eloqaenee, and did
great good in his day. He was known
tbrougout the south and in some parts
of the north by reason of his sermon
entitled s'The Sun do Moye." He had
delivered that discourse many, many
times, and really it was this that large
ly gave him his reputation.
The commonwealth., 1901-04-04
NEED TO STUDY. ROMAN HIS
TORY.

The capture of Aguinaldo and the
method by which 1t was effected, have
been the subject of considerable re-
marks. While everybody is glad 1t
Agu1naldo's capture will hasten the
day of peace with the Filipinos, some
do net laud the manner of the insur-
gent leaders capture.
A correspondent from Oak Ridge to
the Charlotte Observer under date OF
March 80, and signing his name, J. A.
H. writes as follows:
at may be unpatriotic and all that,
but 1 can't quite bring myself to re-
iofce in the methods resorted to in cap
turing Agu;naldo. Taught all my life
to despise Benedict Arnold, / did not
sympathize with the effort to erect q
monument to Maj. Andre and did not
shed any tears over its destruction.
Neither have I had much greater re-
gard for those who gave Judas the 80
pieces OF silver to betray Christ than
for Judas himself. He taught daily
in the temple and they did not dare lay
their hands upon Him. One of the
things that so long commended the
dusllo was that it was fair, open, brave,
though foolish.
"Our entire dealings with the Fill
plnos and their leader, Aguinaldo, are
disgraceful to the American people.
Announcing to the world that quizotlc
lie that we were about to set out to re-
lieye the oppressed of all the earth, we
entered upon the Spanish war we in
vited Aguinaido to help us against the
Spanish in the Philippines, where he
had long been waging war for freedom.
Haying brought about the surrender OF
Spanish arms we purchase this mans
country, pick a quarrel with him and
his countrymen, perhaps trifle jeal-
GUS and sollcitous as well they had rea-
son to be, reverse our proclaimed pur-
poses as to the oppressed and send SOL
dlers there to hunt down our allies.
Finally we cap the climax by becom-
ing party to another Benedict Ar
mold affair to capture our former friend
and ally, who as long as he was able
trusted to our fidelity and high pur-
pose. It is all a shame. Two blots
on English and American civilization
In recent times are the Boer and Phil
ippine wars and every true freeman in
America must feel humiliated. We
need to read Roman history to learn
honor.
The commonwealth., 1901-04-04

Ca - E e
The gg;:; g;.::;s You s!aa H % Nra.s as..:.
s1
The commonwealth., 1901-04-04
JEFFERS ON HOTEL BURNED.

The Jefferson Hotel in Richmond,
Va, was burned last FRIDAY night. 1t
was one of the finest, best equipped
and most up-to-date hotels in the South.
The fire was caused, it was said, by
some crossing OF the electric wires in
an upper story.
It was most magnificent building,
with perfect appointments throughout,
and had come to be regarded ss the
pride of Richmond.
It Is pretty we'll assured that 1t will
be rebuilt, which will be glad news to
many people north and south.
The commonwealth., 1901-04-04
NEWS FROM AHOSKIE.

Correspondence to The Com mmonwealth
Ahoskie, N. c., April l, 1901
The Union meeting met with the
Ahoskie church and there was a good
attendance from all the churches and
representatives of the different schools
and the religious papers.
There has been right much sickness
In the community lately and several
deaths.
Capt. 8. L. Johnston, principal oi
the high school here, died last week
after brief illness. He was leading
Mason and was an officer in the ma
sonic lodge here at the time Of bis
death.
His remains were taken to Plymouth,
NC, Tor interment with masonic rites
Mrs. G. E. Branning left for Brad.
ford, PENN, Monday for her future
home. We are all very sorry to see
her leave as she had made many friend.
while making this her home.
Mr.. H. T. Waters has, moved his
family from Cresswell and will make
this place his home in the future.
Mrs. Whit Bell and daughter, Mis-.
Hattie, lett Monday for their home
after several days. visit to her son, Mr.
J. L. Bell.
There was an excursion from Wind
sor. N. G., Sunday and large crowd
came up to attend the Union meeting
Several Of our people went to Unior
Sunday to the afternoon services
after which Mr.. Julien Brown ani
DR.. Tayloe wene ordained deacons O
the Union church.
The commonwealth., 1901-04-04
JUDGE JUSTICE.

Governor Aycock few days ago ap-
pointed Hon. M. III. Justice Judge OF
the Fourteenth District. Judge Jus
tice's home Is in Rutherfordton, and he
is one OF the most sterling men in the
State. He has made quite reputat ton
as q lawyer and able representative in
the Legislature, and there Is general
satisfaction at bis appointment.
The commonwealth., 1901-04-04
The FRUIT PROSPECT.

eff we can pass the full moon in
April without frost," said ex-Clerk
John T. Gregory Monday, eve may
have a good showing for fruit this
year." The fruit crop is always sub
iect of interest and when carefully
considered it means much to all COM
munities. Few people realize what a
good fruit crop or failure of the fruit
really does mean.
To those who ara accustomed to en-
Joy fruit in abundance, the loss of it is
a great privation. The farm that has
not an orchard of fairly good variety
of fruit is not complete. Plenty of
good fruit is a great blessing and an
unspeakable joy to any household.
No doubt the free use of good, ripe
fruit is great health preserver; and
in view OF the fact that men usually
get better returns from fruit trees than
from equal expenditure Of money in
few other things, it is strange that more
people who have land enough do not
pay more attention to their orchards.
80 Let us all hope that we may haye a
good fruit year and that the crop will
be abundant.
The commonwealth., 1901-04-04
Notice..

Having qualified as administrator OF
J. b. Hill, all persons holding claims
against his estate are hereby notified
to present them to me duly verified
on or before the 10th day of March,
1902, or this notice will be pleaded in
bar Of recovery.
All persons indebted to him are re-
quested to make immediate payment.
This March Sth, 1901. >
NOAH BIGas,
Administrator of J. B. Hill.
3-l4-6t.
The commonwealth., 1901-04-04
Buy and Try a Box Tonight.

While you think of it, 60 buy and
try box of Cascarets Candy Ca
thartic, ideal laxative, tonight. You'll
never regret it. Genuine tablets
stamped C. C.. G.. Never sold in
bulk. All druggists, 1oc.
The commonwealth., 1901-04-04
Notice..

This is to notify all persons that 1
have this day qualified as executor of
the estate OF Mrs. E. A. Little, deceased.
Al persons having claims against said
estate will present them to me on or
before the first day of April, 1902 or
this notice will be pleaded in bar of
their recovery. All persons indebted
to said estate will please settle at once.
This 25th day oi March, 1901.
w. H. p. JENKINs
Executor Oi said estate,
BY b. G. DANIEL, Atty.
1886.
The commonwealth., 1901-04-04
Notice.

&NOOA~0e
By virtue of the power vested in ma
oy q certain Deed of Mortgage. axe.
cuted to me by w. II. Kitchin ma wife
and others which is of record in the
Register Of Deeds Office of Halifsr
county, State of North Carolina. in
BOOK W, at page 27O, 1 will. on the 9Th
Gay OF A',ril. 1901, IN the town 81
scotland Neck. N. c., sell at public
auction T" :he highest bidder tor cash
the following described real estate
lying In II 'l'fax county, in said etate
to.wit: That land known "a the Rob
White a;'i Harwell tracts, bounded hv
tho lands Of Amanda House. bv Daen
Creek, By tic lands of the late w. X
Legeett, the old William Watson land
the Nelson land and the land (formsr.
~? occupied bv Peter ANTHONY. CON.
tanning $50 acres, more or lesc. Being
n snas tract Of land generally called the
Ihis The II day Of March, 1901.
..Sr ELI HOWELL,
s-ss Mortgage.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1901-02-01
Outlook for Strawberries.

The straw berry crop Of 1901
will not be as large as that of 1900.
Mount, Olive will probably ship 81
per cent as mnny crates as last
season; the Faison and Warsaw
sections will market about Is per
cent Of crop; the points below
Warsaw will be fortunate if they
manage to secure 70 per cent Of
their usual output. The plants
around Mount Olive are in splen
did condition, and if the season
should prove favorable, it is very
probable that the crop may be very
near normal one, the estimate of
a 90 per cent shortage will no
doubt be more in accord with re-
sults.-Mt. Olive Advertiser.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1901-02-01
The Way TO Get Rich.

The North Wilkesboro Hustler
says that one firm in that place,
Smoak, Son and Company, last
week made a shipment OF four
car loads of canned black berries to
ahouse in st. Louis. Mo. They
were valued at $1,000. The same
firm has five car loads of other
canned goods which will be
shipped later.
1t is in such industries, as we'll
as in the larger ones, that North
Carolina has mint OF money, if it
was converted into cash as these
Wilkesboro merchants are doing.
1t takes no big capital to handle
canneries and no great am unt of
cash to deal in dried fruit. 1t
takes industry, knowledge Of what
people who have money to buy
want, and commercial common
sense. If the figures could b.
obt aimed showing the growth Of
such industries as this they would
surprise our own people, but they
are yet in their infancy. They are
destined to make North Carolina
nch.
No community can grow rich by
swapping eggs and cotton for spool
thread and guano. The town that
grows most rapidly and the folks
who get rich the fastest are those
that sell most to the outside world,
and buy much less than they sell
The canning of blackberries and
fruits will not make the Wilkes
people millionaries, but it will i'm
prove their condition and put COM
forts in the reach Of those who now
enjoy only the necessaries Of life.
News and Observer.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1901-02-01
BUCKLEN'S ARNICA SALVE

Has worldwide fame for marvellous
cures. 1t surpasses any other salve, lotion,
ointment or balm for Cuts, Corns, Burns,
BoiIs, Sores, Felons, Ulcers, letter, Salt
Rheum, Fever Sores. Chapped Hands, Skin
Eruptions; .nfallible for Piles. Cure guar
teed Only Csc at all Druggists.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1901-02-01

Rev. G.. L. Finch has received a
call to the pastorate Of one of the
Columbia, S. c., Baptist churches
He has not accepted the call, but
has the matter under consideration.
He also recently received a call
from a church in the Eastern part
of the State.-Carthage Tribune.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1901-02-01
WORKING OVERTIME.

Eight hour laws are ignored by those
tireless little Horkers-Dr. Kings New Life
Pills. Millions are always at work, night
and day, curing Indigestion, Biliousness
Constipation Sick Headache and all Stom-
ach, Liver and Bowel troubles, Easy,
pleasant. safe, sure. Only Csc at all Drug
oiStS
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1901-02-01
HOW TO CURE THE GRIP.

Remain quietly at home and take Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy as directed and a
quick recovery is sure to follow. That rem
edv counteracts any tendency of the grip
to result in pneumonia, which is really the
only serious danger Among. the tens of
thousands who have used it for the grip
not oae case has ever been reported that
did not recover. For sale by Johnson's
Pharmacy.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1901-02-01

schools, has bobbed up, of course,
in the legislature. Even if there
were no Supreme Court decision
which rendered his division Of
taxes impossible, it would be de-
feated by the present Legislature,
because it is wrong in itself
Charlotte Observer.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1901-02-01

Our old acquaintance, the bill
providing that the school taxes
raised from white schools, and
those from colored taxes to colored
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1901-02-01
LOOK HERE

Where are you going to buy Flour,
Meal, Corn, Oats and Bran. just re-
ceived a car load of Flour, Meal, Corn,
Oats, Bran, also Paint, Oils, Coloring OF
all kinds Nails, Horse and Mule Shoes
and the largest stock of Heavy and Fancy
Groceries ever opened in Southern Pines.
Come and see me and save money
Bread Fresh Wednesday and Saturday;
Apples. Oranges, Nuts, Rasins and
Candy of all kinds for Xmas.
SOUTHERN GROCERY co
Phone 20. M f UTLEY Mgr.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1901-02-01
FOUR PAPERS ONE YEAR EACH
ONLY so CENTS
THE WEEKLY TIMES,
RICHMOND VA
Now only so Cents a Year

Now only 81 Genus rear
and includes absolutely free The
Farm Journal Philadelphia The Paragon
Monthly New York Animal Life Rich
mond Va Four complete papers reading
for the entire family for one year for so
Cents Address WEEKLY TIMES
Richmond Va