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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-09-25
The Wrong Roll.

Selected.
Immediately after wedding which
took place in Washington the best
man started for South Africa, where he
remained more than year. On his
return, says writer in Harper's Maya
zine, he was given dinner, and wore
evening clothes for the first time since
the wedding.
In the midst OF the evening, fumbl-
ing in his waistcoat pocket, he aston
ished himself and his friends by pull
ing out hundred-doll bill. Where
had It come from? A sudden thought
flashed across his mind.
The next morning he went to the
clergyman who had married his
friends.
"Do you remember marrying Mr..
Armitage and Miss Bentley about a
year ago?"
"Oh, perfectly" replied the clergy
man. Il see them constantly at my
church"
"Well, will yoa pardon me If ask
you delicate question in strict conf
dence. How much did you receive as
your fee?"
II Will return iranknkress with
frankness, returned the clergyman,
smiling whisically. "It was the
|strangest fee that ever came my way.
After the ceremony the best man, with
profusion of thanks, slipped Into my
hand small silver of plug tobacco
wrapped IN a wad Of paraffin paper !"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-09-25
The Little Boy That Died.

Henry Edward Warner
The lamp burns low the freight seems
To paint me pict nres in its CLEANS
OF some one on the spirit way
A little Boy of yesterday!
A chap rose flushed and roguish-eyed
Who used to l,nger by my side,
Aud listen to the tales told
OF ogres fierce, and fairies bold.
A crown he wore OF chestnut hair,
And oh his face was wondrous fair,
As there he sat upon my knee
With such implicit faith in me
His hand in mine he sweetly lay,
Half sleeping, on that Yesterday,
And when the tired little head
Was pillowed, angels smoothed the bed
The lamp burns low the freight seems
To paint me pictures in its CLEANS
The fitiul shadwos murmur low:
1--WE kne Y HMM the Long Ago ~
And in the Silly night they play,
The shadows of his Yesterday,
At games wherein they used to glide
And kiss the little Boy that died !
Oh God that ruleth, stretch Thine arm
And shield his mounting soul from
harm
Let Thine own grace the Boy attend
Ard guide him safely to the end.
And if 1t be Thy purpose, may
We live some time the Yesterday,
Where angel hosts in love abide,
With our own little Boy that died
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-09-25
coTLAND NECK. N c. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER
What Allied Mother.

/ ~
Exchange
Last summer famou, specialsist il
nervous diseases vlsited small village
One day tall, awkward young mar
called on him. He had weak face
which bore signs OF dissipation be
wore cheap CLOTHES, cut in the latest
fashion there were rings on his fin.
gels, and~a gold chain swung ostenta
tiously over sgrey waistcoat. He
came to consult the doctor about his
mother, who had come obscure and, az
he feared. mortal allment. He SPOKE
with much feeling. but did not forget
to adjust his chain or twirl his mus
tache as he talked.
"She has been very active woman"
he said. Had tremendous energy all
her life but now she seems to have
gone all to pieces. She has no pain,
no disease; but she can't eat nor sleep
much, and she is so weak che can
hardly walk. She cries it you look at
her. What is the matter? Can you
help her?"
"What work did she do?" asked the
doctor.
ssShe was tailoress, and she worked
harder than was necessary" said the
young man reluctantly. She used to
sew until two or three O'Clock in the
morning"
"What is your trade-your busi-
ness?" demanded the doctor.
"Well--I-I'm not in business at
present. It's pretty difficult to make
a start, you know. I've considered
several different occupations, but !
have not found anything suited to my
peculiar abilities yet. But / came to
see you about mother. What DO you
think Is the matter with herr"
"You said the doctor. "Nothlng
else. She has sapped her lie Tor you !;
and now when you should be support
ing her and bringing comfort and hon.
or to her old age, you are dead weight
and disgrace. If che dies, you, and
you only, are to blame."
When he was gone, the doctor said
ut is a common enough case. A
woman is unselfish and energetic. She
gives her life to serve husband or
son. Her devotion only encourages
them in idleness and selfishness. At
middle age her vitality is exhausted.
Her nerves give way under the long
strain, and tonics are of no more uae
than putting wood on fire that has
gone out"
Poor, unhappy husband or son
whose eyes open too late to the fact
that "mother is sinking under some
disease" and who must
hear from the doctor the frank verdict
1T is you, and nothing else."
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-09-25
srsy's Enemy.

english Magazine.
please. Mr.. Joynes, there's little
boy at the back gate to see you."
"At :he back gater Bring him in
Peter"
"He won't come in sir: says he,
awful busy, and hasn't got t,n,c."
How big is he?"
"About as big as my ist. SIR" said
Peter.
The good natured gentleman went
out to the back gate. "Well, country.
man." he said pleasantlv, "What can
do for you?"
The smai: b,y-he was very small
boy-took off soft, dirty, hat and
held it behind him. "I've come to
tell sou sir, that Bray's got to be killed" 4"
"Bray, my big Newfoundland dog
And who sent you here with that infor-
nation ?" asked the gentleman. losing
all his pleasant looks.
"Nobody sent me-" answered the
boy ssstoutly, "I've come myself. Bray
has runned my sheep three days. He.
got to be killed.,
Where did you set any sheep2'
asked Mr.. Joynes.
"My sheep are Mr.. Ransom's. He
gives me fifteen cents week for watch
ing 'em."
"Did you tell Mr.. Ransom that Bray
had been running them?" "No. sir l
never telled you."
"Ah, that is we'll. don't want to
kill Bray. Suppose I give you fifteen
cents week for not telling Mr.. Ran
som when Bray runs his sheep bow
would that do?"
As soon az Il little shepherd got the
idea: :into his head he scornfully rejected
it. "That 'uds be paying me for lie"
be said, Indignantly. II woulda': tell
lies for all the money In the world"
When he said this Mr.. Joynes took
off his hat, and reached down and took
the small, dirty hand in his, "Hurrah,
HerdsnMn !" said he, beg your pardon
for off ering YOU brlbe. Now I know
that the Keeper of Mr.. Ransom's sheep
is not afraid of a man four times his
size, but he is afraid of a lie. Hurrab
for you am going 10 tell Mr.. Ran
som that If he doesn't raise your wages
| shall offer you twice fifteen cents aud
take you into servico. Meanwhile,
Bray shall be shut up while your
sheep are ON my side Of the hill. Will
that do? All right, then. Good morn.
ing countryuan."
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-09-25
CARE OF THE STOMACH.

TAKE CARE OF THE STOMACH.
The man or woman whose digestion is
perfect and whose stomach performs its
every function is never sick. Kodol
cleanses, purifies and sweetens the
stomach and cures positively and per-
manently all stomach troubles, indi-
gestion and dyspepsia. 1t is the
wonderful 9 G on nstru ctive tonic
that is making 80 many sick
people we'll and weak people strong
by conveying to their bodies all OF the
nourishment In the foOd they eat. Rev
j. III. Holiday, of Holiday, Miss,
writes Kodol has cured me. I con-
slider 1t TIE best remedy I ever used
for dyspepia and stomach troubles. /
was given up by physicians. Kodol
saved my life. Take it after meals.
E. T. Whitehead & Co. 4
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-09-25
NOBLE ACTS, TRULY.
BEAUTIFUL sHADEsoF GENTLE.
NESS.
Gan. Lees Kindnsss Of Heart.

/ lntef-OCcdn.
A klnsman Of mine who fought on
the losing side in the late war, gate
me these pleasing anecdotes Of Robert
3. Lee, says man in the Saint Louis
Post Dispatc
II was adjutant of a caya.ry regi-
ment which took part in the West
Virginia campaign of Lee in 1861.
One day my colonel invited me to ac-
company him to headquarters. which
| was very glad to do, hoping to hear
something of my family in Richmond,
whom the general-recently in that
clty-knew well. We found him sit
ting at the door Of his tent, which was
pitched at the top of rather steep
bill. He gave us cordial welcome
and to me the home news l desired.
While the conversation was in progress
an orderly came galloping up the hill,
and dismounting, handed the general
dispatch. He held it in his hand
without breaking the seal, and said to
the soldier: You have ridden your
horse hard and he Is very much dis
tressed unbuckle the girths and let
him Breathe"
Another and more striking illustra-
tlon oil this tenderness of heart in the
great commander occurred at Peters
burg during tho closing weeks OF the
seige. Gen. Lees headquarters was in
private house beyond the reach, it
was thought, of the Federal artillery.
One morning he was standing, with
several members of his staff, under
large tree, when a heavy shell landed
not far distant. "Gentlemcn," he said
"the enemy have evidently got in
range and we had better retire." OF
course, nobody would retire until the
chief set the example. The next mo-
ment another shell crashed through
the top Of the tree above their heads,
and all followed his advice-except
himself. He storped-and for what.
do you suppose? The shell had
knocked down nest iull of young
birds, and when the retreating officers
looked hack they saw General Lee pick
up the nest and place it carefully on
one of the lower branches of the tree.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-09-25
USE ALIENS FOOT EASE,

A powder to be shaken into the shoes
Your feet feel swollen, nervous and hot,
and get tired easily. If you have
smartlng feet or tight shoes, try Aliens
Foot-Ease. It cools the feet, and
makes walking easy. Cures swol-
len, sweating feet, lngrowlng nails, blis-
ters and callous spots. Relieves corns
and burions OF all pain and gives rest
and comfort. Try it today. Sold by
all druggists and shoe stores Tor 25c.
Don't accept any substitute. Trial
package FREE. Address, Allen s.
Olmsted, Le Roy, N. Y.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-09-25

7 EONARD +. VERDERY, al Estate
writes;
"With many others want to add my
testimonial 10 the wonderful good Pc.
runa has done me. have been a great
sufferer from catarrhal dyspepsia. I
tried many physicians, visited q good
many Springs, but believe Peruna has
done more for me than all of the above
put together. / feel like 81 new person.
l have taken the Peruna and Munalin
together and always expect to have u
bottle in my home.".-LEONARD r.
vERDERY.
Congressman Dovincr or West Virginia.
Congressman b. b. Doviner, from
Wheeling, West Virginia, in letter
written from Washington, u. c., says:
"I Join with my colleagues In the
House Of Representatives I'm recon-.
mendfng your excellent remedy, Pc.
ru1a, as a good tonic, and also an
effective cure for Cafarrls.
Catarrh assumes different phases in
different seasons of the year. In the
summer the stomach and bowels suffer
the oftenest as the seat of tho trouble,
Peruna cures catarrh wherever located.
If you do not derive prompt and salts.
factory results from the use Of Pcruna,
write Mt once to DIR. Hartman, giving u
full statement Of your case and he will
be pleased to give you his valuable ad.
vice gratis.
Address DR.. Hartman, President OF
The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, q.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-09-25
and WHAT NEXT!
ALWAYS SOMETHING GOOD AND
NEW.
New Method Of Making Wood Gas.

Raleigh Post. :
A number of Raleigh gentleme1
were. .inyi tied to witness an interesting
sight on the lot in the rear of DR.. J
A. Sexton's office yesterday Afternoon
the making of gas from wood, just
plain, ordinary sticks of wood.
Wood gas, however, ia not new
discovery. A plan for making it wal
invented and used several years ago
though 1t did not prove successful as 8
competitor with coal, as is proven BY
the fact that it is not in use today.
This new scheme, or invention,
promises better results, 1t was inyent
cd and patented by DR.. Bllfnger, who
nas been associated with DR.. Sections
company at Fuquay for some time. DIR
BiIfinger erected and is in charge oil
the plant in operation at DR.. Sections
place in this city, where be gave prac-
tical and satisfactory demonstrate, s
yesterday. TIE plant is a smell one.
but entirely sufficient to furnish gas
for lights and fuel for any ord ;s.ry
lwelling house. 1t consists of rete rt
built up with -ick and gas tank
with a capacit. If 800 cubit feet. Gas
made by this. process is being used in
DR.. Sections office.i
Sic first demonstration yesterday
vas made with oak wood and a surprls
ingly small:quantity proved sufficient to
sill the tank with gas, scarcely more
than an ordinary armful, about enough
to cook breakfast with a wood stove
for a medium-sized family. The gas
thus made proved to be of good quality,
clear, bright flame.
The pipes were opened and the gas
allowed to escape when second trial
was made, this time using tat light
wood. The tank was filled in about
thirty minutes from the time the
NOCG Wd6 S1dNCA III t1O ACVOAVs AA0AAiy
Is much pine was used as 1t would
take to light negro OIL one nights
'nossum hunt. yet the inventor says
there is enough gas from that charge
to furnish lights month for an ordi-
nary residence.
DIR. Be]6nger says the gas from wood
by this process will answer all purposes
for which coal gas is used and is far
cheaper. For instance, it is claim cd
that about three cents worth of wood
will produce gas in quantity equivalent
20 SO cents worth of coal gas. II this
can be maintained it will prove a tor
caidable rival to coal.
The principle upon which wood gas
IS made by this process is SO simple
hat individual plants, for hotels or
dwellings,, can be operated, it Is claim
ed, with great profit. 1t is also said to
be entirely practical to operate plants
For lighting whole towns and cities.
The new invention will be watched
With interest.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-09-25
OWES HIS LIFE TO A NEIGH
BORIS KINDNESS.

Mr.. D. p. Daugherty, we'll known
throughout Sumner and Mercer coun.
ties, w. Va, most likely owes his life
to the kindness of ne:ghbor. He was
almost hopelessly afflicted with dlar-
rhoea was attended by two physicians
who gave him little, If any, relief. when
a neighbor le1rning OF his serious con-
dition, brought him a bottle OF Cham
berlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy, which cured him In less than
twenty-iour hours. For sale by E. I.
Whitehead & Co., Scotland Neck Leg
gett's Drug Store, Hobgood.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-09-25

When you wake up with bad taste
in your mouth, go at once to 3. I.
Whitehead & Co.'S, Scotland Neck,
N. e., and Leggetts' drug store, Hob
good, n. G., and get a free sample OF
Chamberlain Stomach and Liver
Tablets. One or two doses Will make
you vel. They also cure b1lio.lsneest
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-09-25

Get q free sample of Chamberlain's
Stom ach and Liver Tablets at E.. T.
Whitehead & Cos. Scotland Neck,
n. G, and Leggetts' drug store, Hob
good, NC. They ara easier to taxi
and more pleasant IN effect than pills
Then the.r nse is not followed by oon-
!stipatiQn as is oItsn the casa With pills.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-09-25

One on the Old Mar. Honesty, my
son, said the millionaire Congressman
us the best policy" "Well, perhaps
ii Ii, dad !" rejoined the youthful phil
osppher. .sbut It strikes me yon have.
:doue pretty Nell. nevertheless. -. hls!
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-09-25

"The.e are just two things I like
about 4 VACATION" remarked Uncle
Jerry PEBBLE, sthe goin' away and the
pettin' back. Lille.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-09-25

Novice-"They tell me man can't
20 into politics and remain honest.
Old Stagger-"Yes he can. But it
isn't necessary."-Chicago Tribune.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-09-25

McDuFFfE's TAsrELEss CHILL CURE
will build up broken systems and make
the blood rich and healthy. certain cure
guaranteed or your money re-
funded. 50 cts. For eale.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-09-25

Little Clarence--Paps, wi al is expe-
rience? Mr.. Calieders--E-, ciisnce.
my 500, is the headaches you acquire
from butting against the world.--PLck.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-09-25

MCDurFIE's Turpentine aud Mutton
Suet Lung Plaster is certain cure for
woooping cough, easy and comfortable
works while you sleep.
Try the new remedy Tor costi,eE6s.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-09-25

Constipation or diarrhea when
your bowels are out of order. Cas-
carets Candy Cathartic will make
them act naturally. Genuine tablets
stamped c. C.. c. Never sold in
bulk. All Jrnn1ie.s. Icc.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-09-25

ER II. I. CLARK,
L Office formerly occupied by
Claude Kitchin.
ii 3ln Street, Scotland Neck, n. c.
laf A. DUNN,
y,
1 TT TORN "a I'll A ".
SCOTLAND NECK, n. G..
Practices wherever his services are
e.uired
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-09-25

Henry Edward Warner.
The Florida star., 1902-12-19
Cafe Dining Car Service.

The SrabOard Air Line railway has
inaugurated cafe dining car service in and
out of Jacksonville OH the Florida and
Metropolitan Limited, known a. trains
81 and 81.
These trains leave jacksonville $50 a.
m. and arrive jacksonville p. M. daily,
and are also equipped with drawing room
Pullman SlreprrS between Tampa, Jack
sonviIIe and New York I e. meals
served on these ears are excellent.
For sleeper reservations and other in
formation write A o MacDonell, Assist
ant General Passenger Agent, Jackson
vile, Fla.
The Florida star., 1902-12-19
The SOuthern'S New Folder.

The Southern railway has issued It's
beautiful winter Homes in summer
Land" folder for the season $50 D
This folder j. published in very attiac-
tive form and is profnsely illustrated with
photographs of the lannon's southern win
ter resorts am their environments. It
also contains numerous views of the
scenery from the mountains to the sub
tropical scenes of Florida and Nassau This
booklet gives fnll and complete informa-
ton regarding all of the leading winter
resorts for health or pleasure and also a
and boarding houses which have accom-
modatiOns for winter tourists, giving rates
per day, week and month and other valu-
able data to those desiring to locate for
the winter anywhere in the south.
If you are contemplating a trip to a"
point do not fail to first supply you AZ
with this booklet by sending a one cent
stamp to any passenger agent of this COM
pany. fyOu are not contemplating d
trip send for one anyway; you will find
much in it to interest you.
Winter tourist tickets at greatly reduced
rates now on sale.
For any further information desired as
to rates, routes AMI resorts write to the
nearest passenger agent of the Southern
railway.
III. t. CARY, Dist. Pass. Agt.
jacksonville Fla
The Florida star., 1902-12-19
Titusvillc, October, 1902.

1t will be good news to the mothers of
small children to learn that Group can be
prevented. The first sign OF Group is
hoarseness. \ day or two before the at
tack the child becomes hoarse. This is
soon followed by peculiar rough cough.
Give Chamberlain Cough Remedy freely
as soon as the child becomes hoarse, or
even after the rough cough appears, and
it will disPel all symptoms of Group. In
this way all danger and anxiety may be
avoided. This remedy is used by many
thousands of mOthers and has never been
known to fail. 1t is, in fact, the only
remedy that can always be depended up
m and that Is pleasant and safe to take
For sale 10y Il. B. Wilson & Son, drug
gists.
The Florida star., 1902-12-19
HiQh Prices for Food.

Experts estimate that the price
of food products has increased %
per cent. in the last twelve months.
In the last two years the advance
has been SO l-3 per cent.
These estimates are made by one
of the most experienced and trust
worthy wholesale grOcers in Chica'
go, says the New York World, and
are based on careful study of the
situation. The investigation was
made for commercial reasons. The
basis figured from is the whole
sale price in Chicago.
Only coffee, flour and sugar are
lower than two years ago of the
whole staple line, and sugar is adj
. vancing as fast as it can. Dried
fruits, canned fruits and vegetables,
poultry, butter, eggs, beef, pork,
mutton, veal, and the entire list OF
incidentals going to make all OF
the staples available on the Ordi-
nary Inner table, show a surpris-
ing uniform tendency upward.
Since November 18th there has
been an aggregate advance of ~
cents per 100 pounds in the price
of sugar. Another advance is dai-
ly expected.
A year ago the high price OF
corn and oats, resulting from crop
failures, was given as the reason
for the sharply advanced prices OF
the general list of farinaccous goods
of every sort. 1t will hr seen thai
all of these are higher now with
big crops than they wer' year ago.
The Florida star., 1902-12-19
AVnr g positive specific for bilious fever,
malaria, chls and fever, malarial
MdldrId ana poisoning, malarial debility malarial
A6uc Cure dyspepsia, dumb ague. a MHSsss:s:
TO MY BROTHER.

Darling brother, how / miss thee.
No weak words of mine can tell;
In my dreams all night hear thee
Saying, Sister, fare thee wellr'
Often from my sleep waken
With longing startled cry
Hear thee speaking feel thy presence.
Feeling sure that thou art nigh.
But, alas it is dream, dear,
With the waking, visions fed,
And the hopes thy presence brought me
At my feet lay crushed and dead.
Far away from those who love us
Thou and | are forced to roam,
Far away from friends and kindred,
From our childhOOd's happy home.
Much we miss the loving Kindness
That those by-gOne years have known
Fathers happy, cheerful cOuntenance.
Mothers gentle, loving tone.
And in memory's hall yet linger
Other forms and faces dear
Brother. sisters, friends and kindred
Oh! if they were only here.
Some yet linger by the hearthstOne,
Waiting still for our return,
And for news of her loved wanderers
Mothers heart does often yearn.
Some long since have left the old home
For better fairer life,
While we linger mid eaIth's conflict,
Lost within its toll and strife.
Still we'll keep brave hearts. my brother,
And some day, life's journey DER,
We shall meet with all our loved ones
Meet to leave them neVermore
When our work on earth is finished
And our Saviour bids us Come"
Quick we'll heed the call, dear brother,
Oh. how quick We'll hasten home.
There to rest with Him forever,
Till earth's trials and troubles DER,
Those we loved OH earth around us,
Safe at home fOrevermOre.
NJ E. G.
Titusvillc, October, 1902
The Florida star., 1902-12-19
Greeting.

WHEREAS, In times past it has
been the custom in sundry places
and in divers manners on the re-
currence OF the day whereon is Gel
ebrated the birth of our Saviour,
for all good people to send felicita-
tions and good wishes to their best
and truest friends; now,
THEREFORE,, Know ye that the
good things said and done in the
olden time should not be forgotten
and fall into innOcuous desuetude
to the detriment of the good feeling
holding between friends; and
WHEREAS, 1t is good and profit
able to the souls health to inter
change sentiments of good-willp par
ticularly at this time, and especial
Iy to those for whom a sincere re-
gard is entertained; and
WHEREAS, 1t is desirable that
this commendable custom should
ae maintained, we, hereby, in al
good faith and honesty send these
presents to you gentle reader, wish
ing you health, happiness and all
the compliments of this joyful sea-
son, with the loyal and fervant
hope for a MERRY CHRISTMAS and
a bright and HAPPY NEW YEAR.
The Florida star., 1902-12-19
4 New Remedy.

The old friends sofChamberIain's Cough
Rem, dy will he pleased to know that
the manufacturers of that preparation
have gotten out new remedy called
ChamberlaIn's Stomach and Liver Tab
lets, and that 1t is meeting with much
success IN the treatment of constipation,
hI!ionsness, sick headache, impaired di-
grStion and like disorders. These Tab
lets are easier to take and more pleasant
IN effect than pills, then they not only
move the bowels, but improve the appe-
rnd correct any disorders of the
and liver. For sale by b. r.
druggists.